The Islander - May 2013

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may 2013, no. 188

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30th boatshow palma special edition monthly yachting news & information across the western mediterranean

dear islander Dear Islander, This issue is special in a few different ways. Firstly because it is being distributed at the 30th Boatshow Palma, an important milestone in the nautical development of The Balearics, being completely revamped and presented in a more dynamic and varied format than its ever been before.

Secondly because it is being distributed alongside its own Spanish language sister publication at the same show, which will be issue No 1, entitled El Navegante. (The Sailor) Thirdly, and maybe a bit more surprisingly, I can announce that by the time you read this, The Islander Nautical Media SL will be under new management effective 1st May 2013.

May I introduce you to Simon Relph and his wife Helen who have taken over at the helm as The Islander moves towards its 3rd decade in publication. Simon and Helen themselves know a thing or two about business longevity in the nautical world having owned and managed a very well known yacht chandlery business in the UK called MailSpeed, a multi branch and mail order concept that they built up over a period of 25 years. Simon intends to be highly visible around the quays this summer and will no doubt tell you a bit more about himself. Having owned a house in Camp de Mar for many years he is quite familiar with the island and already knows quite a few people in yachting here. What I can tell you is that he has been sailing since he was six, managing to win two successive GP14 World Championships in 1985 and 1988 as well as numerous national championships over a period of 20 years. He also won the Scorpion European Championships in 1986. So this is a man with a burning passion for yachting and the sea, exactly the kind of rope knurled hands that we have wished for to take over The Islander.

Marleen and myself are staying very much involved with all the aspects of business, we know for sure its in very good hands, and we’re here to make sure that the new owners have a couple of old hands in full support.

Peter Franklin The Islander Nautical Media S.L. Villa J, Mar del Sur Francisco de Goya Nova Santa Ponsa 07180 Mallorca Baleares, EspaĂąa T. (+34) 971 126 252 T. (+34) 971 100 601 M. (+34) 697 887 237 peter.franklin@atlas.com.es

Have a great time at the Palma Boat Show if you’re visiting, and look out for us at the Islander media centre/TV studio on the superyacht quay.

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Whilst the publishers have taken every care to ensure that the contents are correct they cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred by readers as a result of any editorial or advertisement.

The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers who therefore cannot take any responsibility for any opinion expressed. All rights are reserved and no part can be reproduced or stored without written permission. La revista The Islander no se hace responsable necesariamente de todas las opiniones vertidas por sus colaboradores.

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dyt around the world “It is a very friendly place,” said Kerunsky. “All of these places make you feel like you are stepping back in time, and it’s great because many of the islands are so remote that many tourists cannot get to them.” After exploring the Vanuatu, the couple cruised to New Caledonia, and from there it was a four-day run to Australia. In Australia, they explored the coastline and dove the Great Barrier Reef before cruising south to Brisbane to ship their boat. www.dockwise-yt.com Whether transporting 50-foot sport fishing boats or 250-foot luxury yachts, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) and its fleet of semi-submersible ships give clients access to many of the world’s major shipping ports, which in turn lead to some of the most desirable travel destinations around the globe.

In early February, DYT’s 556-foot (169.49 meter) Super Servant 4 started its annual passage to Brisbane (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand), a sailing that originated in Palma de Mallorca in late November, 2012. Having stopped in Le Marin (Martinique), Port Everglades (Florida) and Golfito (Costa Rica) on its way to the South Pacific, the semi-submersible ship, which “sinks” to load and unload its floating yacht cargo, is now enroute to Golfito and will return to Port Everglades before it goes transatlantic.

Currently aboard Super Servant 4 is Glen Kerunsky’s (Calgary, Canada) 64-foot (19.66-meter) motor yacht Mystery Ship, with which Kerunsky has cruised the South Pacific for the last threeand-a-half years.

“The last time we used Dockwise was in 2008, to ship our boat from Long Beach to Vancouver,” said Kerunsky. “We cruised Mystery Ship all the way down to the South Pacific from Canada, but if we could do the trip again, we would start by shipping the boat on Dockwise to Auckland and begin our trip there. The country is a must-see, and there are so many friendly people.”

Kerunsky and his wife Cindy enjoy scuba diving but they like to discover each of their new destinations both by sea and by land. After they had exhausted their options in New Zealand, they cruised north to Tonga and then west to Fiji where they did more diving. The next stop was the Vanuatu Islands.

“Dockwise is timely, easy to work with, and there is always a representative to talk to,” said Kerunsky, acknowledging that when things go like clockwork, it’s easier for yacht owners to pursue the wilder of their dreams. In fact, when Mystery Ship arrives in the port town of Golfito, located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Kerunskys plan to continue their adventure, taking excursions up and down the Costa Rican coastline and into Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador before they cruise to Mexico and then head home to Canada by the summer of 2014. “We’re looking forward to hiking through the rain forest in Costa Rica and getting into the whole rhythm of the countries we visit, experiencing the food and meeting the people.”

Since its maiden voyage in 1987, Dockwise has transported over 12,000 motor and sailing yachts to various destinations around the globe, offering owners and charterers safe and easy access to many of the world’s premier cruising grounds. Along with area representatives around the globe, DYT has additional operating offices in Italy, Martinique and Newport (R.I.).

Monthly Sailor Quiz 1

Superyacht history was made last month with the launch of what boat; how big is she and where was she launched?

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What is the MAIB?

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The Rolex Volcano Race takes place this month. Where?

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A vessel constrained by its draught will carry what day shape?

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Which island is situated south of the Ligurian Sea?

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french vat latest ment of charter yachts operating in their waters. Crucially it was hoped that there would be an approval to the rate of VAT to be applied to the charter of yachts in French waters.

The European Commission formally issued a judgement against the criteria used by France for the application of the exemption to VAT of commercial vessels deemed to operate in the high seas on March 21st 2013.

The Commission observed that although the employment of a permanent professional crew, ability to navigate the high seas and a commercial registration are traits apparent in commercial vessels operating on the high seas, these criteria are also apparent in vessels engaged in commercial activity solely in French waters.

The judgment can be viewed online here: http://goo.gl/nBrlX (In French only). This decision was already widely anticipated by the yachting community and is the latest decision in the long running saga between the EU and France.

The announcement that was more widely hoped for by the yachting industry was whether the EU would accept France’s plans with respect to their new procedures for the VAT treat-

We understand that France’s proposal to the EU provides for a reduced rate of VAT(9.8%) to be charged in an effort to be sympathetic to the yacht charter industry and thereby limit damage to the significant economic benefits that it brings to the country’s Mediterranean coastline.

Tom Becker of Oceanskies, the offshore yacht registration specialists, says he has spoken with the EU commission and was advised that no news on the matter would be expected until the next planned infringement announcement on the 25th April. (As we go to press) Until any decision is published the yacht charter industry remains in a state of uncertainty with regard to the treatment of VAT not only on charters originating in French waters this season but also the treatment of VAT on the value of the charter yachts operating in French waters.

Becker also commented; “Given such uncertainty, the general state of the economy and the introduction of further regulatory burden on commercial yacht in the form of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) compliance it is perhaps no surprise that we are seeing a growth in enquiries from owners wishing to de-commercialise their yachts ahead of the season and convert to private registration. In the main by taking advantage of either a Maltese leasing arrangement or temporary admission depending on their individual circumstances.”

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our oceans our future

run rings round radar

Erica Lay - El Crew Co (+34) 673 55 76 76, erica@elcrewco.com, www.elcrewco.com

Aigua Sea School (+34) 871 230 373, training@aiguaseaschool.com

Today we’re going to talk about rising ocean levels. Obviously this is a concern for anyone living in low lying areas by the water, such as Miami, New York, Mumbai and Tokyo to name just a few places. Due to global warming, the glaciers are melting which is resulting in a rise of about 3mm per year. Doesn’t sound much does it? Well if this continues, sea levels are predicted to rise anywhere between 18 and a staggering 59cm this century. Some are saying those projections are erring on the conservative side too.

From their new technical training centre in Santa Catalina, Palma, the Aigua training team will run a one-day radar course on Sunday 12 May.

This increase will only be exacerbated when storm surges hit and whole communities could be completely wiped out. Sobering thought isn’t it?

Radar is probably the most versatile of all electronic navigation aids, but the best results are only obtained when you know how to use all the functions correctly. It is not an all-seeing eye, and can easily mislead those who do not understand its controls, allow for its limitations, or interpret its picture.

Despite the risks, policy makers have been unable to agree on procedures for reducing emissions of carbon dioxide.. “It must be remembered that carbon dioxide is still the most important factor in sea level rise over the long term,” says NCAR scientist Warren Washington. “But we can make a real difference in the next several decades by reducing other emissions.”

Every week we seem to read or hear about another way the governments are going to implement new methods to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, however nothing much seems to be happening. New research has been carried out on cutting back the emissions of other heat trapping green house gases: methane, tropospheric ozone, hyrdofluorocarbons and black carbon. Whereas CO2 can hang about in the atmosphere for centuries, these guys only last from a week to ten years. But they can influence changes in the climate more quickly than CO2. Research has shown that if we are able to significantly reduce emissions of these gases, we could offset the warming temperatures by up to 50% in 40 years.

Claudia Tebaldi of Climate Central, states: “Without diminishing the importance of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the long term, this study shows that more immediate gains from shorter-lived pollutants are substantial.

And so, whilst we’re all arguing about buying hybrid cars and switching our boats to run on chip fat maybe we should focus our attentions on reducing our emissions of this little lot instead….

If we are able to cut down on these 4 gases PLUS CO2, we could reduce the increase in sea level by about third by the year 2100. Yes it’s still an increase but it would give coastal communities more time to prepare. Just sayin’…

The one day course provides the student with an understanding of radar as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance.

The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea state that if you have radar onboard, you must know how to use it.

Knowledge of radar is also an integral part of any Yachtmaster examination.

Principal, Linda Revill comments, “Enquiries for radar courses have been surprisingly few and far between but the increasing requirement for radar skills is evident and we have invested in correct training software, hardware and licensing to ensure we can provide high standards of training to our students in this subject” The one day course will be integrated into the Aigua’s Yachtmaster training programme for the autumn season.

If you would like to secure a place on the one-day course contact the Aigua School office on 871 230 373 or email training@aiguaseaschool.com Changes to applications for commercial endorsement From April 1st, 2013 all applications for commercial endorsements on Powerboat and Day Skipper certificates must include an acceptable First Aid certificate. Aigua runs the RYA Elementary First Aid course on a monthly basis. The list of acceptable First Aid certificates can be found on the RYA website.

The Professional Practices and Responsibilities course completion certificate has been a mandatory part of the endorsement application process since April 2012. Aigua runs workshops on a monthly basis to assist students with the paperwork and research materials required for the assessments.

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Norai Brokerage 2008 Rio 900 Cruiser 85,000 € - Recently Reduced

Sunbird of Portals Beneteau Oceanis 50, 2009 €220,000 € - VAT paid

Yacht of the month is a 2008, Rio 900 Cruiser, 9.40 metres with 2 Volvo Penta, 190hp, diesel engines.

Maximum berth capacity 5 persons. Very good condition. Lying at Alcudiamar. Recently reduced to 85,000 euros. For further details on this and other boats for sale please visit our website:- www.nauticamahon.com

Features Yanmar 110hp diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, watermaker, classic rig.

3 cabin layout + saloon conversion. Super boat, well maintained and equipped. €220,000 euros Tax paid, lying Menorca

Whites International Yachts 2011 HANSE 445 220,000 €

Ancasta International Boat Sales 2005 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49DS 225,000 € - VAT paid

2011 model with 3-cabin layout. Teak decks and special blue coloured hull. Powered by Volvo D2-75 diesel with bow thruster. Sails; fully battened mainsail, self-tacking jib, genoa and gennaker. Simrad navigation equipment with windset, chart plotter, GPS, autopilot. Further equipped with dinghy and outboard heating, underwater lights. MCA coded safety equipment, includes Epirb, life raft etc. Huge modern interior space.

This Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49DS is a very comfortable cruiser with all bells and whistles. Air conditioning throughout, bow thrusters, electric winches, inmast and genoa furlers. She is looking very tidy for her age and is ready to be enjoyed for the coming season. The present berth in Palma can be acquired separately if required.

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tax & legal matters pay in case he were resident for tax purposes in Spain.

In the case of non resident heirs, for tax purposes they have to do the following when claiming any inheritance funds or assets:

- Apply a Spanish Fiscal Number or NIE if they do not have one - Apply a Certificate of Last Wills from the Dirección General de Registros y Notariado del Mº de Justicia Carlos Espinosa - Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01, carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com Inheritance Tax for Non Residents It is quite common that a foreigner in Spain has a property or estate in Spain and by being non resident upon his death his heirs are forced to sell it in order to pay the very high inheritance tax and the local capital gains tax on the land value (“Plusvalía Municipal”) otherwise they cannot get the change of ownership in the Property Registry.

In the case of a deceased person the whole inheritance procedure is ruled according to the national Law of his residency, however tax consequences are applicable in Spain if the deceased has any goods or rights here, and can be treated very differently depending on the residence for tax purposes of the deceased and of his/her heirs: So, when a person dies and the heirs are resident for tax purpose in Spain, they would have the obligation to declare, file and pay inheritance tax not only for the estate in Spain but also for the whole estate – world wide - of the deceased no matter in which country his goods or rights are located. On the other hand, if the heirs are resident for tax purposes outside Spain they would have to declare, file and pay inheritance tax only on the estate located in Spain.

- Once they have paid the Inheritance Tax they are obliged to file in the Oficina Nacional de Gestión Tributaria in Madrid the tax returns 650 y 651 (c/ Infanta Mercedes, 29). The deadline is 6 months after the deceased passes away.

- Finally, they would have to appoint a tax and legal representative, normally, the Lawyer or Tax Adviser who deals with the Inheritance.

In any case we recommend strongly to institute a will for the goods, properties, real estates and rights (golf shares, berths, etc. ) located in Spain in order to clarify and ease the whole procedure and also to contact any specialised Lawyer or tax adviser for tax efficient structures in order to reduce taxes as much as possible.

A day in the life of Mat Tax Spanish yachting’s No 1 enemy

It must be observed that the tax can be extremely expensive, although nowadays if the transmission is from parents to children this amount is not so high. But this only happens when the deceased was resident for tax purposes in Spain at the moment of his/her death. In this case it depends on the latest ruling from the local / regional legislation. For example in the Balearic Islands it is just 1% for residents who have died compared to 34% - or even more depending on the relationship - for non residents.

However, if the non resident heirs are going to be taxed also for the worldwide estate (including the house in Spain) they would have the right to deduct the tax paid in Spain for the property located here in order to mitigate the double taxation.

Bear in mind that Inheritance Tax is not included in Double Tax Treaties. Normally each legislation establishes tax deduction or tax savings facilities that reduces the final tax burden, but the double taxation on the same property does not disappear totally.

For example in our Spanish legislation if a tax resident heir receives an estate that includes properties located in other countries he can deduct the effective Inheritance Tax paid in those countries to limit the amount that he would been obliged to

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algarve news

Emma Thomas - Bluewater Algarve emma@bluewateralgarve.com Olá Amigos!

I so wish that I was in Palma this month for the boat show but alas I cannot make it this year but do look out for my dear friends from the Algarve if you are there!

It’s getting lively here now, lots of live music down in Portimão Marina at the various beach side cafés and clubs, plenty of people out on the water or scrambling to get their vessels ready to go out and play (or do some very serious stuff)! I got caught off guard with the sun and am rather pink as I’m writing this, one would think that having left the UK for sunnier climes 15 years ago that I would have learned not to get burnt!

On a more serious note, the marine services company based in Portimão, Bluewater Algarve, are expanding! Joining forces with Marina de Portimão they are offering winter layup berths in Marina de Portimão for yachts up to 40 meters. These developments make Portimao a lot more attractive for those looking for a more cost effective place to winter and refit their yachts.

The director of Bluewater Algarve, Chris Willis, had this to say when I asked him about it; “We are working hard to put Portimão in the Algarve on the map with full yacht service capability and ideal location on the South West tip of mainland Europe. The development of very competitive winter layup facilities for yachts up to 40m, in conjunction with Marina de Portimão, is a logical extension of our existing service offering. These are exciting times in the development of Bluewater Algarve and Portimão and we look forward to welcoming new customers to the sunny Algarve” I remember Marina de Portimão back when there was nothing but a rickety pontoon! Now, there’s 620 berth marina set in a luxury condominium with all of the services that one could wish for from a marina!

Shoot me an email if you’re thinking of heading this way and want more information about what the area has to offer.

Até á Proxíma!

Emma

new uk motoryacht show

www.princessyachts.com _ www.fairline.com www.sunseeker.com In a welcome sign that businesses can recognize the effectiveness of acting together Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker have got together and collaborated to present the British Motoryacht Show at Premier’s Swanwick Marina over the weekend of 17-19 May. The show will feature a minimum of five boats from each manufacturers, with 12 boats in the water and three vessels on the hard-standing.

There will also be additional new and used boats on display including the world launch of the Princess V48 Colin Capewell, MD of Princess Motor Yacht Sales said the show is the outcome of talks between himself, James Barke of Fairline dealer Essex Boatyards, and Chris Head of Sunseeker.

Capewell said, “Rather than the potential buyer having to hop all over the place to compare different boats of the same build quality, here they can see three great British brands side by side in an unpressurised setting.”

In a statement that may set alarm bells ringing in the London Excel Centre, Capewell said if the show is a success then it may become an annual event or even a mobile show replicated in different destinations three or four times a year.

The present location at Swanwick Marina makes the cost of exhibiting much cheaper for local companies Princess and Fairline whilst for Sunseeker the costs will still be much less than would be incurred in staging a “traditional” show stand.

It seems the hope is to attract more genuine buyers in a less frenetic atmosphere than the London International Boat Show where serious buyers can be deterred by the hassle of getting to the Show and the crowds once they arrive.

Companies, such as Princess have long held informal evenings and events for potential buyers often combining with a car manufacturer in order to introduce clients to the joys of ownership. Others, such as Sealine and some of the Dutch yards have begun to do region roadshows to reach new markets with some success.

This new joint venture is a welcome sign of maturity in the industry and an excellent opportunity for serious boat buyers to look in a less pressurised environment – so here’s hoping for good weather!

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technology update

Roger Horner - E3 Systems (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com Inmarsat Global Express and In-Car WiFi Inmarsat GX Ka band VSAT is gathering momentum The new and emerging Ka band system from Inmarsat is starting to gather momentum. The new Ka band satellites will be able to offer higher bandwidth to smaller antennas than the existing Ku band satellites, so clients will be able to subscribe to higher Internet speeds at lower prices.

The spot beams of the Global Express GX service will almost cover the world with the exception of the poles whereas Ku band coverage is regional. A maritime vessel will be able to transit from spot beam to spot beam and satellite to satellite simply and easily on the GX system without the need for Automatic Beam Switching (ABS).

This new high bandwidth, Ka band service from Inmarsat should have three of their satellites in orbit and be in beta test by the end of 2013 and the full constellation of satellites operational during 2014. Once running, Global Xpress will offer superfast mobile broadband with download speeds of up to 50Mbps through a 60-100cm antenna.

A few Ka band ready 100cm antennas are already available from Sea Tel and Intellian but we have yet to see the first of the 60cm antennas and we hope to see these in the second half of this year after full type approval testing has taken place.

These 60cm antennas will be perfect for yachts of all sizes and types and should be less than 25kg; so much better for mast mounting on large sailing yachts and for smaller yachts.

According to Inmarsat this $1.5 billion project is on course and will provide high bandwidth services for the maritime, land, aero and military worlds.

This is a very exciting new project. Ka band services are already in use and new ones are being introduced by a number of different satellite operators worldwide, but Inmarsat is the only satellite operator intending to provide a global service.

In-Car WiFi for every yacht’s land based tender In-car WiFi was launched as a standard option by Audi this month.

Audi America was the first car manufacturer to embed a factory-installed cellular modem and WiFi hotspot in 2011. Chrysler

did it earlier, but it was a dealer add-on.

If you were to buy an Audi in the USA, you can now get virtually unlimited WiFi in your car for $15 per month. The Audi Connect WiFi hotspot service, backed by a 3G T-Mobile connection, may be the biggest technology leap by a car manufacturer this year. However, in reality it’s as much a pricing-and-marketing leap rather than a technology tour de force. There is only one hitch. You have to sign up for 30 months in advance for $450 ($15 per month) after the free initial six month period for new car buyers. However there is an Audi month-to-month service plan for car owners at $30 per month. The service is locked to the T-Mobile network which Audi uses worldwide.

It is unlimited WiFi on an “all-you-can-eat plan,” says Audi communications manager Brad Stertz. However he continues to say that “T-Mobile reserves the right to limit extreme users.” Audi says the data plan includes car access (via apps using the Audi LCD display) to real-time news, weather, Google Earth, Google Voice Local Search, plus connections for as many as eight devices in the car. They can hedge against excessive users as the system cannot be removed from the car and most people don’t spend all day and night in their car.

Audi have chosen to go with T-Mobile as they have a presence in almost every country but I understand the service doesn´t have the reach of Verizon in less populated areas of the USA which will not be good news for Audi dealers in those locations!

Coverage is always the big consideration, as we know well in the yacht industry. Albeit Audi of America’s senior manager for connected vehicles, Anupam Malhotra, enthuses, “The T-Mobile-powered Audi Connect service delivers unmatched connectivity to our customers at a rate that will turn their Audi into the ultimate mobile device. This plan will help move us toward the goal of one million connected Audi vehicles on the road worldwide by 2015.”

However does this mean you will see no Audis on the road where there is no T-Mobile service coverage?

How’s the competition doing? BMW has announced, but not yet delivered, a dealer-option cellular modem with WiFi. It will connect into the smartphone dock in the center console to make use of the car’s cellular antenna. But BMW is still working out details on which carrier to use and how many simultaneous connections to allow. The device can be removed from the car but it’s big and only rated for a half-hour of on-air time until you have to plug in a supplied external battery. If you’ve

ever seen a mobile hotspot that’s the size of a deck of cards, the BMW solution is about 10 times as big!

In-car WiFi is not rocket science. I would guess many readers have used a 3G dongle connected to their laptop in a car at some time in the past. It is pretty simple to use a portable, quality 3G router with a built in access point in a car with your own SIM card. Such a 3G router will eliminate the down sides of a 3G dongle.

The moment when all new cars have dedicated in-built WiFi is still a few years away. A couple of years ago, the Head of Product Marketing at Vauxhall in the UK suggested legal issues, not technical capabilities, are set to hold up the introduction of truly internet connected cars to British roads. Expanding on the mooted legal issues that are expected to hinder the introduction of in-car WiFi he said, “whilst driving you will be able to have access to the likes of Google and Facebook which might not be the best idea. When you think of the legal issues involved with simply answering a mobile phone or operating a sat nav whilst driving, you can see there will be issues around accessing the internet and these are currently being discussed by the health and safety executives of the world.”

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Finally – a tiny device with a huge idea Imagine if you could do things on your computer just like you do them in real life. If natural movements replaced all those clicks and taps and drags and drops. Imagine if technology finally figured out people, instead of the other way around. It senses your hands and fingers and follows their every move.

It lets them move in all that wide-open space between you and your computer. So you can do everything without touching anything. It’s the tiny device that will change the way you use technology. It’s the world’s most natural technology that just might change the world.

This great new device will start to be shipped in May. Look out for the full details in my column next month!

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doctor at sea: falling asleep on the job? adult women with a higher prevalence in older individuals.

Snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness are the main reasons for seeking medical attention and the problem is also aggravated by sleeping on the back. Alcohol intake, particularly in the last couple of hours before bedtime, increases the duration and frequency of obstructive episodes.

Dr. Ken Prudhoe - Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125, drken@clubdemarmedical.com Last month we looked at some of the recent changes in ENG1 certificates and also in the medical record sheet ENG2 brought in to keep in line with recent STCW Convention changes. Most of the changes were administrative but the real surprise in the ENG2 was the inclusion of Sleep Disorders as an additional item in the list of clinical questions to be administered by the MCA Approved Doctor.

There is a growing body of evidence to link sleep disorders, and associated daytime fatigue, with driving errors and accidents.

The UK Department for Transport has become increasingly sensitive about this issue and the MCA is part of the DOT so it was just a matter of time before driving licence concerns surfaced in maritime health as well. To be fair, this concern has been there for years but the absence of an explicit question may have under-estimated the number of seafarers affected.

Treatment is very effective with a particular breathing mask and a small power unit that delivers air via plastic tubing to the nostrils thereby producing continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) in the upper airway and is used during sleep. This has become the gold standard for treatment and was first described in 1981. The positive pressure splints open the upper airway thus preventing repeated collapse and closure and this stabilises oxygen saturation and reduces sleep fragmentation. Unfortunately many people reject this form of treatment, either when first suggested or within the first few months, due partly to under-estimating the significance of OSA and also due to the inconvenience of the CPAP delivery equipment. Nevertheless it remains the best form of treatment and outshines surgical intervention, such as lower jaw advancement or removal of the uvula or tonsils, aimed at altering the structure of the upper airway.

Driver sleepiness may cause up to one fifth of accidents on motorways and other monotonous roads and driver alertness varies naturally throughout the day. Driving between 2am and 7am can be hazardous and so can mid-afternoon or after a heavy meal but some medical conditions can cause actual sleep disorders.

The UK driver licencing body requires drivers to declare sleep disorders but sleep apnoea is acceptable if successful control is achieved with treatment. The speed of travel is much more leisurely at sea but constant vigilance is needed at sea and similar caution applies to sleep apnoea in seafarers. A diagnosis of sleep apnoea produces a temporary ENG1 fail until daytime sleepiness is prevented for a period of three months and thereafter the ENG1 is issued, but for a reduced time period, if sleepiness is resolved and compliance with CPAP is maintained. The Master has to be informed of the requirement for continuing CPAP use whilst at sea.

The most common sleep disorder is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It occurs most commonly in overweight individuals, particularly those with a large collar size and/or waist circumference, and it produces unrefreshing sleep, often with heavy snoring and irregular breathing during sleep including short bursts of no breathing at all (apnoea). The airways at the back of the throat close, particularly during sleep, and breathing becomes more difficult until eventually the closure is almost complete and the person begins to choke and wakes up – the recurrent pattern spoils the quality of the night’s sleep. The threshold for diagnosis is more than 5 episodes of apnoea/low breathing per hour of sleep and is estimated to affect 4% adult men and 2%

In general, people in the yachting industry are young and fit but some career yachties are getting older and may be getting heavier. My own impression is that sleep apnoea is not a big issue locally but it would be worth exploring if snoring or daytime sleepiness is a big problem – but then, a good night’s sleep can be elusive for other reasons such as late night alcohol or coffee or underlying anxiety/depression and, given the current economic conditions, this might be closer to the mark. Another confounding factor in otherwise normal everyday life in Southern Europe is the afternoon siesta enjoyed by many and around which working hours can revolve but a history suggesting sleep apnoea ought to be explored and taken seriously.

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tpa - a brief guide ers of the yacht, to themselves be established outside the VAT territory of the EU. Principal users of yachts sailing within the EU under Temporary Admission should therefore be prepared to provide evidence to the authorities that they are genuinely not established in, or a resident in, the EU. Temporary Admission – Arrival in the EU Information courtesy of Oceanskies: mail@oceanskies.com

The official EU guide to Temporary Admission states the following:

Temporary Admission (often referred to as Temporary Importation) can very simply be described as a mechanism that enables non European Union (EU) resident yacht owners to bring their yachts into Europe for a limited time, such as a holiday, and under certain conditions without having to pay VAT on the value of their yachts.

“Just crossing the frontier of the customs territory of the Community is in general sufficient. But, you may be required to use a route specified by customs and they may require you to make an oral or written customs declaration. It is possible they may require the provision of some kind of security or guarantee to cover the payment of the customs duties and VAT that become due if the boat does not leave the EU.”

It is important that such a mechanism exists otherwise many non EU resident yacht owners would simply avoid visiting European waters as the costs of paying VAT on arrival would be prohibitive.

Temporary Admission – Criteria There are two fundamental criteria for a yacht to qualify for Temporary Admission: • The yacht must be owned by a natural person (i.e. an individual) or a legal person (i.e. a company) who is established (i.e. resident) outside the VAT territory of the EU. • The yacht must be used privately, i.e. no charter Temporary Admission – Time Allowed The yacht can only be used within the EU for a maximum of eighteen months after its first arrival. Under certain conditions this time frame can be extended to a maximum of 24 months if vessel is laid up and usually bonded with the prior agreement of the authorities.

Temporary Admission – Restrictions In practice it is not simply enough for a yacht to be owned by a natural or legal person established outside of the EU. The authorities will always look through the non-EU ownership of a particular vessel showing on its registration and look closely at how a particular vessel is being used.

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Temporary Admission – Leaving the EU Care should be taken when terminating Temporary Admission upon departure from the EU to a non-EU port. It is important that the yacht owner understands the relevant formalities required by the authorities of the state of departure and they should also check back in case the authorities of the EU country of arrival or any countries visited in between require any proof of departure from the EU. The official EU TPA guide also states the following with regard to the time that a yacht has to remain outside the EU before it can return: “You are not limited to a single period of temporary import.

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We get an influx of tourists visiting our beautiful island and everyone is generally in a fab mood. It´s time to get looking HOT HOT HOT girls! So take a look at our summer gear below they are sure to get you feeling goooood and will show off that summer glow.

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galley goddess MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY!!! Oops, that’s something else, yell that out on your boat whilst perusing your latest copy of The Islander could result in some serious attention from the Guardia Civil Maritimo, and they would not be dropping in for a cafe con leche or a cana! May Day is celebrated as the coming of spring, and it certainly has arrived here in Mallorca. Seriously, who´d wanna live anywhere else? Spring cleaning springs to this little black duck´s mind, now that the worst of the freaking pollen and pods have passed. And possibly one of the worst, but necessary jobs in the house and on board the boat is cleaning the bloody oven. I hate it - you can´t even see through the window in my oven, every time I fire it up, black, noxious smoke (not much of it, but enough to remind me what a slovenly cow I am) billows out every time I peek in to check out my latest masterpiece. So, I thought I would save your lungs from those poisonous sprays that you can buy from the supermarket. One lungful of that toxic fume is the equivalent of a carton of fags I reckon. Anyway, here is a fab way of cleaning your oven without dissolving your breathing apparatus. Preheat your oven to 200 C and leave on for 15 minutes. Turn off and leave the door closed, then fill a glass bowl with ammonia and pop on the top shelf.

On the lower shelf place a pan filled with two cups of boiling water. Obviously you will have to open the door to achieve this.....durrrrr. Leave overnight.

Open a window - might stink a bit. Next day, remove the ammonia and water and make up a paste of one cup baking soda, half a cup of ammonia and half a cup of vinegar. Smear this over all the surfaces and leave for 15 minutes. Then, Hey Presto, how marvellous is this - wipe your oven clean. Awesome!!!!

As you know, I get very excited when I discover a new food available here in Mallorca and feel that it is my duty to pull you up and make mention of the fact.

Well, the other day I found Japanese breadcrumbs which are far superior that your average Quely breadcrumb. And, I hate to say it, but I think these Asian cousins triumph over even home made breadcrumbs, however lovingly prepared. Anyway, the secret is in the crunch and these babies are king. They are available from Nice Price and go under the name Saku Saku - this means in Japanese - `Big, oh, so velly nice noise on your mouth. Trust me, its true.

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master bates: overheard & overboard

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Would you believe it...its taken me over seven years to work out the bosses funny ways, and to worm my way into the affections of his missus. I’ve been able to suss when his beloved Arsenal football team have had a thrashing over the weekend and manage to avoid him on Mondays! I’ve worked out that favours (except pay rises) come much easier when he’s had a nice day on the boat, or received a phone call from his little Granddaughter. The Dutch bird is a bit easier to inveigle a sub out of, or to get away with fiddling the office tea ‘n’ biscuits kitty. Get her talking about dogs after one of her pooch rescue fund raising projects, and she’ll sign an expense form that would make Pinnochio’s nose longer than Abramovich’s yacht!

Oh, how sweet life has been, they’ve both been travelling a lot more to boat shows and overseas clients this last couple of years, and I’ve become the undisputed king of the office.

Even big ol’ Norma has had to move her tatty ruck sack and her fat arse into a little cubby hole at the back of the premises, cos I complained of workhouse overcrowding conditions and claimed my seniority rights. So, gentle reader if you are surprised at the new ownership of The Islander, how do you think I feel? They never told me a thing, not even a whisper.....

I’m not getting any younger, my arthritis is playing up, I don’t relish the prospect of dock walking any longer...and here they come, a couple of bright, breezy new brooms, and I have to work out what makes their bristles stand up all over again..... bah! I’m expecting a pay and benefits review as soon as the new bloke gets his feet under the desk. I hope he understands that the longest contributors to this publication are myself and Rodger the technology dodger...but he’s OK, with another job to keep him fed!

If you are reading this as you walk around the Palma Boat Show, let’s hope that the sun is shining, you’re having fun, and plenty of boats are being sold, or at least having a serious interest taken in them! The growth of boat shows around the world still seems to outstrip the actual growth of the yacht sales business, which is a very strange phenomena when you really think about it... As we go to press the Antibes Yacht Show has just finished, the Genoa Charter Show is revving up, Singapore is running, Korea, Sanctuary Cove (Australia), the 5th Adriatic Boat show... and yet another in Denia on the Costa Blanca is open on the same days as Palma, offering free moorings and stands in 13,000 m2 of space provided by the Denia port authority. Not forgetting of course, that Port Adriano in Mallorca have their own Superyacht Days event, which will also run at the same time as Boatshow Palma from 1st to 4th May. Imagine the dilemma for the marketing directors of yacht builders when making their annual budget and show program. There

seems no end to the choices and locations where they can pitch up and sell their wares, and with the possible exception of London, none of them look like they are going away any time soon! What does this tell us about the outcome of this year’s Palma Boat Show? Well, for sure it absolutely can’t afford a lukewarm review from the industry! It has to resonate as a true contender as a place to sell boats, or it will be crossed off next year’s list of potentials faster than you can blink.... The turn out of superyachts for sure will be impressive and the six brokers behind it have put in a huge amount of effort. We have the yachts and the service infrastructure that none of the other show locations have. On this basis Palma could be the next Monaco as it always should have been! I for one, am hoping and praying for it...

Strangely enough, whilst we are all pulling to sell more yachts, the ones that are already out there are complaining that the Med is getting overcrowded. With a further 150 yachts over 35m set to be delivered over the next couple of years the problem is only going to increase. Wouldn’t it be a neat solution to remove the dreaded matriculation tax, and allow more of them to come to The Balearics on charter, where they all want to be anyway? At present the only new marinas being built are in the Eastern Med and they are all ensuring that they cater for the growing number of 35m+ yachts. But the discerning owners and charterers would rather be anchored in a nice calm sunny Balearic cala!

News is coming through of the results from a world-wide telephone survey which was conducted by the UN earlier this year.

The only question asked was:- “Would you please give your honest opinion about possible solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?” Sadly the survey was a huge failure due to regional differences in interpreting the question: In Eastern Europe they didn’t know what “honest” meant.

In Western Europe they didn’t know what “shortage” meant.

In Africa they didn’t know what “food” meant.

In China they didn’t know what “opinion” meant.

In the Middle East they didn’t know what “solution” meant.

In South America they didn’t know what “please” meant.

In the USA they didn’t know what “the rest of the world” meant.

In Britain they hung up as soon as they heard the Indian accent....

IRISH JUSTICE The judge says to a double-homicide defendant, “You’re charged with beating your wife to death with a hammer.” A voice at the back of the courtroom yells out, “You bastard!”

The judge says, “You’re also charged with beating your mother-in-law to death with a hammer.” The voice in the back of the courtroom yells out, “You rotten bastard!” The judge stops and says to Paddy in the back of the courtroom. “Sir, I can understand your anger and frustration at these crimes, but no more outbursts from you, or I’ll charge you with contempt. Is that understood?” Paddy stands up and says, “I’m sorry, Your Honour, but for fifteen years I’ve lived next door to that arsehole, and every time I asked to borrow a hammer, he said he didn’t have one.”

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port adriano activities few crew members can compete and enjoy a few days on the water at a great time of the year for sailing around the South West coast of Mallorca.”

Yachts entered so far are: Scorpione dei Mari, Ithaka, Elizabeth D, Rusalka, Vino Tinto and Iemanja. There is provision for up to twelve yachts, so more entries are still invited, and with an entry fee of just 200 euros, it is expected to soon have another six competitors.

Entries for both regattas until 10th May, so interested yachts please contact Nani Mas at Port Adriano e.mail: nanimas@portadriano.com _ Tel: (+34) 609 27 44 21 The place to be for nautical fun, action and entertainment this summer…

Now into its second full yachting season and taking its rightful place in the nautical infrastructure of The Balearic Islands, the Philippe Starck designed remodelled super-port just 20 minutes by road to the South West of Palma, is gearing up for a very busy 2013 season.

Port Adriano’s Commercial & Marketing Director Nani Mas told The Islander; ”We know from experience that every port and marina has to have a social life and soul, it has to offer much more than just somewhere to park a boat!

With this in mind we have put together a range of activities for the coming months that will ensure a great community feeling and that all-important closeness with sailing and the sea. Just as importantly these events are destined to become annual features in the yachting calendar, just like The Monaco Yacht Show, or The Palma Superyacht Cup.” First up in early May is the First edition of the Port Adriano Superyacht Days, running from May 3rd to 5th and featuring a range of yachts from 20 to 40 metres, all available for sale or charter. Apart from the wonderful pastime of browsing the select range of yachts, this will be a chance for visitors to sample one or two of the varied catering outlets, which have opened up on the commercial quay and on the shore side of the harbour.

Leading superyacht brokers Burgess International, luxury yacht charterers Lamprell Marine, and top UK boat builders Princess Yachts have all chosen to have their offices on the first floor of the central quay, which also features a great crew bar run by Domingo Carbonell, and his business partner Jordi Company both keen yachtsmen themselves who know exactly what their clientele are looking for in a such a marina environment.

Then on May 17th to 19th comes the second edition of the Silver Bollard regatta, which is open to all monohull sailing yachts over 20 metres. Nani Mas said; ”The whole concept of the regatta is to provide a friendly 3 days of racing with the accent on fun, with a competitive edge. We are not expecting yachts to come with full racing crews, so an owner or captain with a

The course details are as follows: (All starting off Port Adriano) Day 1: Reaching to Dragonera and back.

Day 2: To bay of Palma rounding Isla Sec and back.

Day3 : Course off Port Adriano (’with a twist’) to be decided by popular vote amongst the fleet after day 2.

And, for something a bit different, providing great viewing for shoreside spectators. …After racing in the evenings there will be a Captains Laser dinghy, match racing regatta on a windward / leeward course within the port itself right in front of the commercial quay. So visitors to the port can relax with a drink and watch the action unfold. The lasers are being provided Mar Balear sailing school, and for sure there will be no lack of competitive spirit amongst the captains taking part…. don’t miss it!

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I couldn’t begin without some comment on the demise of the late, great Margaret Thatcher. Love or hate her, her reign in Downing Street will be remembered with mixed feelings; she was however a workaholic who stood her ground earning her respect from many great leaders. I remember both the Falklands and the miners strikes, either way her strength, fortitude and determination should be admired as we have rarely seen these since……… The Prime Minister led tributes in the Commons, calling Lady Thatcher an “extraordinary leader and an extraordinary woman”. Choking with emotion, he said: “She made the political weather, she made history, and - let this be her epitaph - she made our country great again.”

Oh goodo…. Did you know that middle age now begins at 55??!!

A thousand fifty-something’s were surveyed (both male and female) and considered they felt youthful until 55 with old age starting around 70 ……… does this mean the government will pounce on this and raise the retirement age yet again, snort…..

Previously the conclusion was that middle age began around 36 and that you were considered “old” by 58 oh lordy, lordy Bates does that mean you’re a dinosaur…sorry old chap. Seriously though what happened to three score years and ten not that I’m suggesting for one minute that we all start popping our clogs…. ooops apologies Mrs Ed no pun intended but c’mon if that’s the case instead of shoe horning all and sundry into working well into their twilight years why not free up opportunities, bring down unemployment and let the young at hearts ENJOY their new found youth……unless of course they CHOOSE otherwise.

And whilst we’re on the subject of eternal youth……Botox…..it seems it has a previously unsuspected side effect…….depression. Seriously, depending on where you have it, it can apparently affect your emotions; those who had Botox on the forehead were less able to frown but their mood improved whilst Botox around the mouth means you can’t smile properly and smiling makes you happy so the moral of the story, if you’re gonna have it, then have it on the forehead however don’t get too excited about this as there’s evidence to suggest that you can be more gullible after this procedure ‘cause you’re unable to raise your eyebrows in surprise or scepticism…….ho hum Here you have what not to do with a smart phone; so there I was snuggled down in my duvet fast in the land of nod when this hairy paw tapped me on the cheek, snuggling down further didn’t deter the pesky pet either as one very wet nose burrowed down looking for a sign of life. I got hold of my phone, grumbled like billy-o at the stupid o clock time in the wee small hours put it down (I thought) telling Pet of the Year to hang on a minute when suddenly there was a hideous glow from a glass of water. Was POTY bursting for a pee….NO… just joyously bombed around the garden chasing a ball…..bless!

TTFN... Norma xxx

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fire onboard - a guide Class B: Fires involving flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, greases and similar products. Extinguishment is achieved by either cutting off the supply of oxygen (CO2) or by rapid cooling and chemical disruption (FM200/Novec etc) Class C: Fires involving energised electrical equipment, conductors or appliances. Non-conducting extinguishing agents must be used for the protection of crew members. www.oscarsierra.com (+34) 971 247 211 The surest way to protect a vessel and its crew from fire is to prevent them starting in the first place. At sea or in port, ship fires of any size will result in damage to the ship, its cargo or both. If the fire has gained headway and is difficult to control it may also cause injuries or death. An uncontrolled fire may mean loss of vessel and a life-or-death situation for the crew and passengers, in a port, such a fire could spread to land installations.

A number of yachts have been lost or destroyed in the past couple of years as a result of fires on board. Several were lost to one particular fire in a Barcelona marina a couple of years ago. Another, a Sunseeker en route to Ibiza, was a total loss due to an onboard fire….But yet another , also a Sunseeker which suffered a similar fire , was not only able to extinguish the fire ( automatically), but because the extinguishant was of the “clean gas” type, the captain was able to re-start the engines and return to port. The only jobs to do in this case were to repair the exhaust (which caused the fire,) and Oscar Sierra in Palma refilled and tested the system, a good job for the owner and his insurers….

Shipboard fires however, do occur, fires start small but grow quickly, damage and the dangers of injuries can be minimised by early detection, control and extinguishment. To fight fire effectively it is important to know the enemy, there are four classes or types of fires. Fires are classified according to the properties of the materials involved and, thus, according to the most effective means of control and extinguishment.

Class D: Fires involving combustible metals, eg Sodium, Potassium, magnesium titanium and aluminium. Extinguishment is effected through the use of heat-absorbing extinguishing agents such as certain dry powders that do not react with the burning metals.

The earlier a fire is discovered, the less chance it has to spread and the sooner the crew can begin to fight it. Several different types of fire detection systems are used on board ships including Conventional or Addressable Fire Alarm systems, Watchmen’s supervisory systems or even a combination of different systems.

The information contained with any fire fighting/Alarm system installed represents the work and experience of many people, including shipbuilders , equipment manufacturers, seamen, engineers, professional fire fighters and scientists, yet the information alone is almost useless in the event of a shipboard fire, it must be combined with a knowledge of the ships construction feature, fire fighting equipment and cargo if it is to be used effectively. In other words, the success of a fire fighting operation – and perhaps –survival, will depend on how well the crew has been trained, and how well they know and maintain their vessel and it’s fire-fighting systems.

Shipbuilders of any size of vessel, from pleasure boats to the largest ocean going ship should always know the requirements for their Fire Suppression & Detections systems, the Class society will always advise on their own regulations, however, Small Boat Fire Protection is covered within ISO 9094 for pleasure craft under 24M, for nearly all other instances of vessels over 24M then the IMO FSS Code contains all of the requirements.

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Entry to the show is 5 euros for adults and free for children under 12. Opening hours are 11.00 to 20.00 each day with a late (party) night until 23.00 on Friday 3rd May. www.boatshowpalma.com Despite quite a few negative comments from some yachting industry cynics, the Palma Boatshow will be back with a bang by the time you read this.

This is due in no small part to the determination of many companies and individuals in the Balearic nautical sector, who were committed to seeing Palma de Mallorca justly showcased as the ‘Centre of Yachting Excellence,’ that it truly is, and has been for at least 25 years.

Add to this the fact that the show is hosted in one of the great historical cities of Southern Europe, at a time when the early summer Mediterranean sunshine lifts the spirits, and it should be no surprise that a secure future and a justified place within the annual nautical exhibition calendar will become once again assured for the Palma Boat Show.

Over the past few months the world’s leading yacht manufacturers have been releasing details of what to expect at this year’s Palma International Boat Show. Princess Motor Yacht Sales will be showcasing seven models whilst Oyster Marine will have its stunning 100ft superyacht “Penelope” on display – a rare treat.

Jamie Collins, Director of Operations for Oyster Yachts in Mallorca, says, “Having Penelope in Palma gives the general public and the marine industry the first real opportunity to see an Oyster superyacht in the flesh. More a small ship than a large yacht, she is eye-catching, performance orientated and boasts generous internal volumes. Initial feedback on her, and predecessor hull number one Sarafin, has been extremely positive and we hope to welcome onboard plenty of new faces in May.” Together with Oyster at the Boat Show will be Princess, a British boatbuilder with exciting news to report both on the Island and back in the UK. In Mallorca, Princess will be opening an additional office in Philippe Starck-designed Port Adriano on 4 May, their second in the southwest joining established premises in Puerto Portals. Meanwhile its superyacht yard in Devonport has just been earmarked for 4.6 million pounds of government funding and praised for creating a further 400 new jobs in Plymouth as it develops its 40 metre range.

Nigel James, Director of Princess Motor Yacht Sales on the Island, comments, “Our expectations are high for 2013, and justifiably so, as we are proud and confident of our products.

Companies with the right product combined with the right price, quality and service will triumph in today’s market and we’re head and shoulders above the competition in this re-

spect. The Palma International Boat Show has always tended to attract an intelligent crowd with a good understanding of the yachting world and we expect no different this year. We await the event with enthusiasm.”

Included in the seven-strong Princess line-up will be the spacious four-cabin flybridge 64 and little sister 60, as well as the agile and dynamic V57 and V42. Professional and dedicated Princess staff will be on hand throughout the Show to guide existing and prospective clients through the entire range and Princess experience.

The other major difference which will be immediately noticeable to boat show visitors this year is the presence of a very large number of large luxury yachts from the brokerage market, thus for sale or charter. These have been gathered by the newly formed Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) and will feature a stunning show within a show’ that is likely to come close to the likes of Monaco, Antibes and Genoa in terms of superyacht participation.

“We were surprised by the demand from brokers who wanted to exhibit their yachts at the Show. However this really just enforces our conviction that there is definitely a market for this kind of event in Palma”, commented Marc Händle, Vice President of BYBA who are organizing the Show.

An impressive range of yachts will be on view. Confirmed is 44m S/Y Canica built by Baltic Yachts with a Judel/Vrolijk design pedigree. This fast performance sailing yacht, constructed using the best lightweight materials, reaches speeds of over 20 knots and has an interior design by renowned John Munford.

Also confirmed is 36.5m M/Y Gin Tonic which offers accommodation for 12 guests and a roomy exterior. Her spacious al-fresco dining areas also provide plenty of room for guests to enjoy the spectacular surroundings at sea.

To complement the Show there will be a large tent that will house a champagne bar, a chill out area as well as a bar where visitors can relax and enjoy a gin and tonic of a different kind.

Each evening will see live music played around sunset to round off the perfect day.

For those with more modest tastes and nautical interests there will be the usual varied line up of exhibitors, which the Palma show has been known for in the past. Fisherman, dinghy Continued on page 32...

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... Continue from page 30 sailors, kayakers, high-powered RIB enthusiasts, family motor boaters and those seeking nautical clothing or accessories will find plenty to see and buy at the 2013 edition of Boatshow Palma.

Andy Leemann boss of Yacht Center Palma / Marine Superstore has one of the longest established chandlery /RIB / tender operations on the island and is a veteran of the Palma show. Andy told us he is looking forward to getting ‘’back to business’’ after last years’ brief postponement. You’ll find him easily with his large stand housed under a familiar blue tent that he purchased several years ago specifically for this boat show. Everything for the yachtsman can be found at the YCP/ MS stand, and you can be sure of the best advice from Andy and his staff. His personal experience as an ex yacht captain, and more recently running tenders and RIBS as a leader of the worlds most arduous river expeditions in far flung parts of the globe, gives him a rare practical insight into the products he sells.

Another regular exhibitor who is a long-term supporter of the show is Nauti-Parts Xtreme run by Russell Fenwick who has a shop very close by to Puerto Portals. Nauti-Parts is a well-established jet ski & tender center and the official Seadoo dealer for Mallorca. Russell is the man to speak to if you are into extreme water sports. He specializes in all types of tenders, jet skis & outboard engines. Nauti-Parts Xtreme keeps a wide range of products in store, wakeboards, water skis, inflatable towables, kneeboards, Seabob, Seadoo Seascooters, Skateboards, Diving & Snorkelling Equipment, Lifejackets, Wetsuits, Aquapacs, Oakley sunglasses, and performance clothing. Most of this can be viewed and purchased on the Nauti-Parts stand at the Palma Boat Show.

As if to prove the longevity of the marine services infrastructure in Mallorca another exhibitor to be found at the show will be Dahlberg SA, founded over 50 years ago in 1961 by Kjell Dahlberg a yacht captain from Sweden, they were probably the first company to offer maintenance and repair of equipment for visiting international yachts, in what was then a relatively new activity in the region.

Supply, service and maintenance of essential yacht components is what Dahlberg brings its half a century of experience to. This includes sanitation systems, and navigation instruments such as plotters, VHF radios, depth sounders, and autopilots. Brands such as; Sealand, Groco, Planus, B&G, Furuno, Raymarine, Navico, Simrad and Lowrance are all familiar territory to Dahlberg’s technicians.

As we went to press details of the magnificent fleet of superyachts which will grace the 2013 Boatshow Palma were still being released, with more boats being added every day.

The six yachting businesses behind the newly formed Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) have each divulged their pick of the superyacht bunch for the Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show Superyachts have formed a substantial part of the Balearics yachting community for decades and it’s only fitting that they should have a strong presence at this annual nautical festival.

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SY Ithaka - Dahm International: A wonderful 2007 Jongert 2700M, Ithaka was purpose-built by her owner to follow the legendary travels of Odysseus but with today’s state-of-the-art naval architecture and technology.

MY Emotion – Burgess Yachts: From the CRN shipyard in Ancona, Emotion is an elegant 2007 43m yacht that had a complete exterior repaint, technical overhaul, AV upgrade and stunning interior refit just last year in 2012.

SY Hetairos – Ocean Independence: From German shipbuilders Abeking & Rasmussen, this 1993 42.84m sailing yacht displays extraordinary quality and craftsmanship. Arguably the finest modern classic afloat, Hetairos has great lines and superb pedigree having won the Maxi World Cup back in 2010.

MY Why Worry – Camper & Nicholsons: A slick Italian Maiora design from Roberto del Re’s drawing board, Why Worry is a 2008 39.6m in pristine condition after very little use. Fully equipped, including zero speed stabilisers, she accommodates up to 12 guests in five cabins, plus seven crew, in a contemporary bright comfortable interior.

SY Imagine – Fraser Yachts: Built at Alloy Yachts in 1993 as a truly worldwide cruiser with maximum comfort and proven great performance, this yacht was a trendsetter at launch and still feels just as contemporary today. The timeless Ed Dubois signature design offers sleek lines and clean deck space.

MY Las Brisas – Northrop & Johnson: This 2002 San Lorenzo 100 (30m) accommodates nine guests in four cabins alongside five crew. Modern yet timeless, Las Brisas has an enormous main salon plus a dining salon perfect for starlit meals under the skylight. Up top, the flybridge has lounging sofas, sunbeds and the possibility to create a large al fresco dining area.

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boat share – the future?

Photo: Ian Sinclair, Cala Binirras, Ibiza (Member of Club Delphia) There is no doubt that the global recession of the past 5 years has forced individuals and businesses alike to analyse their respective spending habits, and in many cases, radically change them. One area which has concerned all of us connected with the marine industry, has been the slowdown in new boat sales since 2008. This, of course was to be expected, but what is interesting is how individuals and businesses have reacted.

Some companies have seen this period as an opportunity, and have had the foresight to re align their businesses, using the recession as a tool to market a relatively new concept to the industry, that of “Boat Share”. Now , I know boat ownership syndicates have been around for many years, where the principle of sharing the costs of running a boat are similar, but there was little evidence of this idea being marketed on a commercial basis prior to the downturn. Other luxury lifestyle businesses selling products such as Helicopters, Jet Airplanes, Luxury Cars etc have been offering similar membership schemes for many years, so it should come as no surprise that the idea has been taken up in the nautical arena.

There are a number of different schemes on offer around the world, ranging from outright ownership of a share in a boat, through to more of a “timeshare” principle, where the customer can choose how much or how little time he wishes to avail himself of the use of the boat.

cayman islands open up

Information courtesy of Oceanskies Offshore Yacht Registration Specialists - mail@oceanskies.com The Maritime Administration of the Cayman Islands (MACI) have further strengthened their status as a truly international register by widening the approved list of countries whose citizens and companies are eligible to register a yacht in the Cayman Islands.

Traditionally the British Register of Ships and the crown dependencies and overseas territories forming the red ensign group were only accessible to non ‘British’ yacht owners if they made a company within a British jurisdiction to gain access to the flag.

In recent times many of the registers who together form the ‘red ensign group’ have widened their eligibility criteria to include not only British owners but owners in other jurisdictions in order to broaden the appeal of their register to attract new business.

Following the latest update to their legislation, the Cayman Islands register of ships is now accessible to yacht owners of fifty countries. These include: Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Germany and The Netherlands plus some of the qualifying countries overseas territories such as: BVI’s, Canaries, Netherlands Antilles, Madeira and Gibraltar etc.

Here in Mallorca, Aigua Charter of Palma, launched an innovative “timeshare” type scheme in 2010 which has proved to be an enormous success with their clients. Carlos Merino, the owner of Aigua Charter, began the programme by offering a ¼ share to 4 people for the use of a brand new Delphia 33 sailing yacht. Being a sub dealer for Delphia Yacht Sales enabled him to purchase a new boat on attractive terms; however it was still a substantial purchase for a small business in difficult trading conditions.

The basics of the scheme, called “Club Delphia”, are where each share owner is entitled to a week’s usage per month, except for the months of July and August, when the boat goes out on regular charter in peak season to earn its corn! The cost to each shareholder is around 400 euros per month. This charge includes all maintenance, insurance and mooring charges at the yacht’s base in Palma. The only extra costs incurred are fuel and a very moderate cleaning charge at the end of each charter. This scheme has proved very popular to those clients with up to 10 weeks of free time available each year, and those who are not restricted to school holidays. However, in answer to the people who did not have 10 weeks of free time, or those families who were tied to school holidays, Carlos launched a second programme, with another new Delphia 33 whereby the boat is split into 8 shares, with each owner being allowed 6 weeks of usage, this time including school holidays and the peak season. The cost to the members is roughly the same as the original programme, due to there being no third party income from peak season charters to subsidise the scheme.

This innovative approach to yacht sales has been a great success for the business, but more importantly, has enabled a significant number of clients who would otherwise not be able to afford a boat of their own, to enjoy the benefits of sailing around the Balearics in a brand new boat. The annual cost is way below that of owning a similar boat, and yet they are probably getting as many sailing days in as you would as an owner.

That’s a Win Win in my book!!

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straight talk on the dosh

pinmar supply update

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Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Thoughts on Missus T. One might suspect that Baroness Thatcher may be secretly pleased to be arousing polarised passions 23 years after she largely disappeared from the public consciousness in a black Jaguar from Downing Street with tears in her eyes and a knife between her shoulder blades.

To fully evaluate Thatcher, you need to understand the state Britain had been left in by years of spineless governments and their ineptitude in wrestling control of the UK’s economy from untouchable union chiefs. Power shortages, uncollected rubbish and vastly inefficient nationalised monoliths of telecoms, print, steel, coal, railways and car manufacturers to name only a few.

In those days, before truly globalised economics, it ‘didn’t matter’ that British telecom (to pick a random example) had too many staff, or it’s services were ludicrously expensive. You had no choice, they had no competition, and you didn’t know any better. Thatcher had a choice to make that was a double edged sword. The unpopular changes she was about to force through were about claiming back control, but they were also a nod to the future that few politicians of the time saw coming. An inefficient and bloated British telecom, British Steel, British Leyland, or British Airways may suffice at that moment, but as soon as they were thrown to the wolves of the imminent global economy they must fight or die, and if they weren’t fit and lean, then die they surely would.

Her vision was not only to regain control of a runaway Britain, but to get it fighting fit for the challenges of global competition that she saw looming over the horizon. She was able to do this because she was thick skinned, she knew that many people and communities would be damaged, possibly irretrievably in the process, and of course they surely were. This is why we must make allowances for the genuine anger, and subsequent celebration that has greeted her demise from these victims. But she viewed them as ‘acceptable casualties’ in the quest for the greater good.

She had an unsentimental devotion to a task that however unpleasant, she felt needed to be completed. I am not necessarily a fan of Thatcher’s, you need to be at least fifty years old to have lived with the before and after and to truly understand her context first hand, but I yearn for a politician to show vision, and a single mindedness allied with the leadership necessary to see that vision completed. Arguably we live in times that could be considered worse that those that Thatcher sought to sort, yet our generation of politicians appear decision phobic, happy to fudge, or kick the can down the road for fear of offending anyone.

If our generation of politicians can learn anything from the Iron Lady, ironically it is to grow a set of balls of steel.

You may have noticed that Pinmar’s delivery vans and shop inside the STP shipyard have changed over to the brand name of Pinmar Supply which is a merger between Rolling Stock Chandlery and Pinmar Supply. The company said that clearly it wasn’t possible to use both brand names so in the end it came down to the simple fact that Pinmar Supply already had brand recognition in Barcelona though its impressive shop and showroom within MB92.

So other than a name change – what else can you expect?

Well certainly a wider range of products and services to start with, but just as importantly say the company, it is their roadmap for the future. “Combining the forces of both companies means we can take the best elements from both and look towards the future as more of a global business,” said Eva Grauls from Pinmar’s marketing dept. “Our newly appointed Chief Information Officer for example is updating all of our technology systems in order to help us help our customers in a faster more efficient way. In addition Jose Cuesta from our STP shop seized the opportunity to move to our shop in MB92 Barcelona, where he is on a mission to replicate the dynamics of the STP chandlery that have worked so well in Palma.”

Eva continued; “We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the patience of our customers whilst we have been implementing changes. Our STP shop recently went through a computer system overhaul which was challenging so Jules Vicente and Christian would like to thank them all for bearing with them and they hope that they still managed to maintain the spirit for which the chandlery shop is famous for!

Pinmar Supply are currently producing a supplement which will be available from all their shops and vans to keep yachts up to date with their news and latest offers.

And finally said Eva; “We would like to say a huge thank you for everyone’s continued support and loyalty!”

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Katie Handyside - Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 _ www.katiehandyside.com Staying Lean Aboard: The 6 Rules You will find that you have the most energy when your body is in fat burning mode. This means eating to ensure that you are only fueling your body with what it needs and the rest you are burning off allowing you to stay lean and ripped even if you do not have the time to fit in the exercise. 80% of body composition is about nutrition. We are what we eat.

1. Never Eat After Dinner Have dinner at a reasonable time and allow at least three hours before going to sleep- dinner at 20.00 then hit the bunk at 11.00. Try not to eat after 21.00 if you can help it. Never ever go to bed on a full stomach....

2. Eat Three Meals A Day- No Snacking It is actually better for you to eat 3 meals a day and not snack in between. Eating affects your hormones and each time you eat, hormones are released to break down the food, snacking in between meals causes your body to become resistant to these hormones, so your body loses the ability to tell when you are full.

3. Never Eat Large Meals Do not overload your digestive system. Eating large meals slows everything down because the body has to work so hard at breaking down your last feast. To avoid this slow down the rate at which you eat , knife and fork down between mouthfuls, take your time to chew and appreciate your food.

4. Begin With Protein.

Begin each meal with a few bites of protein , breakfast eggs :smoked salmon, organic plain yogurt, lunch: chicken, fish , dinner :steak….. the best forms of proteins are complete proteins from animal sources.

5. Reduce Your Carbohydrates Eat healthy carbohydrates- fresh vegetables and fruit instead of grains. Grains are toxic to the system and highly susceptible to mould – including whole grains. You will look and feel so much better and lose a ton of body fat if you drop the pasta, bread, cous cous etc . For energy eat yams and sweet potatoes.

6. Hydrate Drink a ton of clean filtered water, if your working outside in the sun or wind it is so easy to become de-hydrated without even realising. As soon as you tune into being thirsty you are already dehydrated. Grab a water bottle and drink through out the day. This will also help flush out any toxins and help the body to burn fat. Many times too when you think you are hungry- you are actually thirsty.

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Finest Bed Linen (+34) 697 914 233 _ www.finestbedlinen.com When you buy new linens or towels what do you do with the old, possibly not so used items? With storage space at a premium on board you certainly can’t keep things you don’t need.

In this day and age of environmental awareness there are a couple of steps to ensure that your good intentions are not going to waste. If you want to recycle textiles or packaging then make sure that they are dry when you drop them off at the recycling bins (which are purple, you will have to keep a good eye out for them) Better still why not donate them to a local charity shop? This is where Danny and Philip from Home & Yacht Finest Bed Linen identified a solution. Whenever they receive an order for new linens, bedding and towels they offer to take the old ones away.

“We realised that it was a problem for the stews, in terms of space, time and practicality. Nobody likes waste but if you don’t have the chance to recycle, what do you do? So we take them off their hands and take them to the Allen Graham Charity Shop which looks after children from birth to adulthood in Mallorca, or SPAP which is an animal refuge in Palma.

“We always ask if clients want the logos or names to be cut out.

If that is the case then we give the linens to the animal refuge, but if they are useable then we give them to the Allen Graham Charity. We also give the off cuts from our own workshop in Santa Catalina to a community quilting club.

“Everyone wants to reduce their carbon footprint. So if we are supplying our own brand of linens then we always ask if it needs to be supplied in individual plastic packaging or if it can be removed and recycled. The reusing and recycling of textiles and packaging has increased over the years but there is still a long way to go so every little helps to support the environment as well as the local community.”

Allen Graham Charity: www.agrahamcharity.org SPAP Animal refuge: www.spapmallorca.org

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yacht & captain: sy la luna A: “Paul and Leon from Universal Nautic have always done exceptional work and made every effort for me. Vincente from VC is another great guy who never fails to deliver and Mark from Electro Marine Balear is professional and reliable. Adrian from North Shore has also helped me out with all manner of engineering problems - there are many! La Luna is currently for sale and I’d like to credit Jim Acher at Bluewater who is the broker for her sale and has been providing excellent service.”

Q: Is there anything lacking in Palma for the nautical sector? Or you feel that Palma leads the way?

A: “In my experience there has been a lack of support to date with PLC’s, whether it be fixing problems associated with them or amending the programme’s that run them” Feature created by Linda Revill of Aigua Sea School SY La Luna is a Bill Dixon design, King Marine built, 22m sailing yacht from 2008, with refit in 2010. La Luna wears the British ensign.

The Master, Christian Lay, has been with the La Luna project since its concept seven years ago. Starting off as build Captain, then project manager and finally taking the role of Captain and sailing almost 50,000 nautical miles since her launch.

Christian was introduced to dinghy sailing by his father when he was five years old, progressing to offshore sailing from the age of nine. This lead to offshore racing from his teens to his early twenties when he finished in second place in the twohanded round Great Britain and Island race. Christian still considers this ‘unfinished business’! From here Christian made the transition into the industry with a mate’s position on a 100foot ketch. After just five months onboard and at the tender age of 24, Christian was offered the command; from there he has never looked back.

La Luna is usually based in Palma but this year she wintered in the UK. The summer will be spent exploring the Scilly Isles, Western Scotland and then into the Med to sail round the Greek islands.

La Luna was built to be run by a couple with the option of having a third hand for charters. Christian explained that they definitely need to take on day workers when they are busy. For longer deliveries they sail with six crew, then a crew of four for shorter distances.

TI asked Christian about his favourite cruising areas: “West Scotland is always a treat; great peaceful anchorages, amazing seafood and beautiful scenery. The far South Atlantic for wildlife is breath-taking and I have great memories of the Baltic and Norway. The Caribbean is always fun! I would love to explore Alaska and Patagonia and I dream of a trans-Pacific.”

Q: Which companies have you used in Palma that have impressed you?

Q: What bars and restaurants do you recommend in Palma (or island wide)?

A: “The Fosh restaurants are worth going to, Prince has great modern tapas and we’re pleased to see it is open again after it was closed for winter. We also like Tast in the centre of Palma.

My wife loves Eden in Santa Catalina.”

Q: What do you never go to sea without?

A: “A well prepared suitable boat with a dependable and capable crew and good access to weather information.”

Q: Your best and your worst moments onboard?

A: “Blasting across the Atlantic with good friends, spinnaker up, hooked into a stable weather system and sailing fast for days on end. Quiet anchorages and beach BBQ’s with my wife in Greece and the calm after a successful charter. My worst moments are from youthful pre-industry days when I was racing. Massive seas and winds in the North Atlantic with too much sail up, broken masts, booms and rudders, and lost before we had affordable GPS somewhere off North Foreland with heavy wind against tide conditions... to name a few! It’s a whole different game in the professional league.”

Q: What would your advice be to someone starting out in the industry?

A: “Manage sensible expectations about what you want to achieve and what you want in exchange for your efforts. Keep current, but remember what you learn in a classroom has little application until you have the experience to accompany it. Be diplomatic, polite and hardworking and don’t expect it to be one big summer holiday.”

Q: What are the necessary personal attributes to be a successful captain?

A: “There are so many and each situation has its different dynamics so adaptability is a good starting place. Lead by example and have a good working knowledge of all areas so you know how to problem solve, be it with an engineer, sympathising with the tough role of a stewardess or getting stuck into the dishes. Diplomacy, flexibility, compassion and patience, attention to detail, communication and good organisation skills are all vital.”

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