The Islander Magazine - August 2019

Palma Superyacht Cup Report & Photos 12 mtr Worlds Photo Gallery Silent Yachts ... the Future?

Two Great Yachts for Charter Cannes Yachting Festival News

KZ3 NEW ZEALAND, KOOKABURRA II KA-12 at 12 mtr Worlds at Newport RI

By Ingrid Abery www.ingridabery.com

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islander, Sat here typing this in 36 degrees, you forget how hot summer gets here in Mallorca!

Last week, I moved my 10 mtr sailboat from Mallorca to Valencia due to the high cost of mooring here, coupled with the fact that we hardly seem to have time to use her. The mooring is costing 1625 per year as against 9000 here in Mallorca. Six years for the price of one!

The marina is Valencia Mar owned by the same people as Puerto Portals. The marina was built for Superyachts visiting the 2007 America’s Cup, but since the Cup it went into bankruptcy and has lain empty for 10 years until the new concession was granted a year ago. They are certainly working hard to breathe life into the place and I am very impressed by their welcoming attitude and also the alongside mooring, virtually unheard of in Med marinas. It’s also good to see Valencia get back on its feet post America’s Cup, as it was hit hard after losing the Cup, coupled with the global crisis.

Whilst en route to Valencia, we encountered some very different levels of service at our overnight stopovers. The best service was undoubtedly at Es Nautic, San Antonio’s Marina in Ibiza. First class service with a smile.

This year’s Superyacht Cup was deemed a great success with the weather gods smiling kindly on the organisers. A report and photo gallery are included in this issue.

When this issue hits the docks, the Copa del Rey Regatta will be well underway, with a bumper entry list. WE shall have a full report next month.

We have been hearing mixed opinions on the strength of the charter season so far, with some brokers very disappointed, whilst others are relatively happy. Maybe quality over quantity?

Finally, a piece of very worrying news hit my desk this month, following the failure of a well-known refit / guardienage / maintenance company a few months ago. The creditors list showed a total amount owing of over 1 million euros, the bulk of which were small contractors and suppliers here in Palma who could be mortally wounded by debts of this size. It seems inconceivable that the business didn’t know it was going down and should have therefore called time much earlier than they did, which would have saved many of these companies being hit so hard. We were amongst the creditors, and it has taught us a valuable lesson, as I’m sure it has to others in keeping a tighter control on who is given extended credit terms. Let’s hope this is a one off and we all learn lessons from this debacle.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: WIN WIN LIVES UP TO HER NAME AT SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA WITH VICTORY

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Win Win

WIN WIN LIVES UP TO HER NAME AT SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA WITH VICTORY The 2019 Superyacht Cup Palma reached its captivating conclusion with the best day’s racing on the waters of Palma Bay.

Win Win lived up to her name once again and emerged as the overall victor of the Superyacht Cup, with class winners Topaz and

Bequia also able to celebrate their success after three days of close racing and enjoyable socialising ashore.

The final St. Regis Race was held on what proved to be the clearest day of the 23rdedition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta, the Mallorcan mountains providing a stunning backdrop to the drama being played out on the water.

After a short delay to allow the sea breeze to establish itself the race committee launched the fleet on the deciding contest of the event.

In Class A the 33m Win Win was able to secure her third successive victory, this one by the narrow margin of just 33 seconds on corrected time ahead of Nilaya with Open Season third in the race and overall in the class. The triumph is a second SYC win for the Javier Jaudenes designed Baltic Yacht built boat, which also topped the table in 2016.

The victorious crew of WinWin

Her delighted skipper Ryan Taylor said: “It’s great and we are very happy – we worked for it and it wasn’t easy, but it was nice clean racing and we just kept it simple. The owner is very happy!”

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It was Class B that saw the closest racing, with three different winners in each of the races.

Overall Topaz edged a single point ahead of her J-Class rival Velsheda to win the class, with the lightweight flyer Missy only a point further back in third.

Class C meanwhile went to the gorgeous 30m Stephens Waring Yacht Design Spirit of Tradition yawl Bequia, with Huckleberry and Kealoha tied on points in second and third.

Skipper Seumas Meharg said: “It’s always fun to win and we have great owners and a fantastic team on board as we celebrate Bequia having 10 years on the water.

“It’s fantastic to be here in Palma in such perfect conditions, ideal for us, and great to come away with a class win. The owners and the crew have also really enjoyed the shoreside activities as well. The Owners Dinner was

Kealoha

Bequia

Both photos above: Velsheda

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superb, the owners loved it, and generally the whole attitude of the regatta is fabulous, it’s not too pompous or anything like that, it’s a good fun time for everybody.”

However, the appeal of The Superyacht Cup Palma runs throughout the fleet, also including those who simply enjoy the pleasure of taking part with no expectation of winning their class or the Cup itself.

Among them are Tulip, the Dutch modern classic taking part in her fourth SYC and again sailed by family and friends. Speaking before the final day of racing co-owner Alicia van Vissengen said: “It’s absolutely fantastic. We know we are not going to be in the one or two but it doesn’t matter as we are enjoying ourselves so much – that’s what it is all about, it is really, really fun.

Good vibes, lovely people, good organisation, great company, wonderful weather, Palma is

Missy

Child of Lir

Stay Calm

The two J's doing battle

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fantastic – what more do you want?”

Over the course of the three-days of the SYC all the owners and their teams have enjoyed competitive and friendly racing in memorable conditions.

Equally memorable have been the festivities ashore, with owners, guests and crews enjoying Happy Hours courtesy of Southern Spars and North Sails, the Marinepool Paddle Board Challenge – which was won by a team from Bequia – a Dock Party in the SYC Race Village and, of course, the highlight of the vibrant social side of the regatta the Owners Dinner at the St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort – SYC’s Preferred Hotel Partner.

Also celebrated was the presentation of the first ever North Sails Boat of the Day Award, with the beautiful limited-edition crystal

Huckleberry

Open Season

Both photos above: Topaz

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Nilaya, Open Season, WinWin

and Sterling silver Admiral ship’s decanter and glasses being awarded to SYC first timer Huckleberry, with the Award set to become an annual SYC feature.

Announcing the dates of next year’s regatta, Event Director Kate Branagh said: “It has been another great year for The Superyacht Cup Palma and it has been a real pleasure for the whole team and I to see so many happy faces out on the water and then back here in the SYC Race Village.

“The 24thedition of The Superyacht Cup Palma will be held from 17 to 20 June 2020.

We look forward to seeing all of you back here for another marvellous festival of superyacht sailing.” ______________________________________ Meteor

Photos Courtey of Sailing Energy

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WHY CHARTER MY ROMA?

62m (203’) M/Y RoMa is the first yacht ever licensed as PADI Superyacht Scuba Diving School. In other words, she is a proper diving school with the difference that this school cruises where the standard ones are shorebased. Adults and children alike can complete any PADI course on board and receive an official license, valid all over the world. She is also a RYA licensed personal water craft center so guests meeting the minimum requirements can obtain a provisional license to drive the array of motorized toys.

“As everyone knows, the crew is the soul of a successful charter, RoMa’s guests will be pampered by a crew of 17 led by Cpt. Janusz

Walinski, that made history by being the first yacht ever to place the same year in all of the three competitions held annually at the most important charter show in the world; they achieved this at the MYBA Charter Show 2019 winning “Wine Pairing & Table Presentation” , placing amongst the best three in the “Chef’s competition” (judges literally had to flip a coin to allocate the 2nd and 3rd place!) and the entire crew of RoMa showed their outstanding ability to entertain guests by winning the most coveted prize of all, the “All Hands on Deck” trophy granted to the best crew in the show. RoMa’s crew is also nominated for the prestigious ACrew/GMT “2019 Best Charter Crew Award”.

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Other features that make RoMa stand out are: being 100% child-friendly, wheelchair friendly, her elevator serving all decks, a pool with counter-current jets, a very well equipped gym on the sun deck, a cinema, or her unbeatable array of water-toys including her exhilarating 27m water-slide.

Superyacht RoMa is also technically outstanding: equipped with Dynamic Positioning System (normally only found on huge merchant vessels), the Captain can stop anywhere without having to use the anchors, thus able to float still even on areas where dropping anchors is forbidden to protect the algae meadows.

Another awesome plus of chartering RoMa is that her charter rate includes a brand new 16.9m (55’ft) Anvera chase boat. This amazing T/T RoMa can reach an exhilarating speed of 30 knots and is a small yacht in her own right!

Featuring a double cabin, salon and a bathroom in the interior, her ultramodern exterior offers a sunbathing area forward, a shaded seating/ dining area in the center and a vast aft deck ideal to sunbathe or use as platform for water sports activities.

RoMa accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 sumptuous staterooms split in three decks.

The main deck houses the full-beam Master suite plus 3 double staterooms. The 5th double stateroom is on the upper deck and the large twin cabin is on the lower deck. As can be expected on a Superyacht of RoMa’s caliber, all staterooms feature en-suite bathrooms. ______________________________________ Photos © Stuart Pearce For further information: Natascha Weber MY RoMa’s Charter Manager Northrop & Johnson Spain (+34) 629 743 075 natascha.weber@northropandjohnson.com

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FEATURE: SILENT 55 – JUST ADD WATER

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SILENT 55 – JUST ADD WATER I appear to have one of those brains that is permanently ‘on’, and as a result have had a long-term on-off relationship with insomnia.

I’ve tried the lavender pillow, the warm milky drink, the ‘worry notebook’ by the bed, but never found the cure – until now. Last week, Silent Yachts, an Austrian company which manufactures the first (and only) ocean-going solar-electric production catamarans in the world, invited me onboard their 55 footer.

Gliding noiselessly across the waves, this boat comes with a one-way ticket to slumberland – if, of course, there isn’t an interview with the Founder and CEO to be conducted.

“Silent Yachts comes from passion, and that’s the original meaning of the word passion, to suffer,” said aforementioned CEO Michael Köhler. “Over the years, myself and my wife Heike have owned many different types of boats and always found ourselves suffering with insufficient energy systems where the energy supply didn’t grow to meet demand.

Nowadays, every kind of household appliance from fridge to TV, dishwasher to washing machine, is installed on a boat, but the power supply has largely remained the same. Any solutions have been either inefficient or plain stupid. Manufacturers install 100 horsepower engines to produce 300 or 500 watts of energy just to cool the butter in the fridge. This is crazy. On several occasions, we retro-fitted better energy systems to our boats and did

Silent 55 bow with trampoline

The solar-powered Silent 55

the same for friends and clients. However, we were still unhappy as the propulsion systems were fuel-based. Ten years ago we built Silent Yachts hull number one. And, here we are 20 or so hulls later.”

Michael continues: “Most people crave a sunny rather than a windy holiday destination, so solar is our power source of choice. In theory, this yacht uses zero litres of fuel - the sun did its job this morning and filled the batteries. The result is a very cost-effective boat, but there are other benefits. Without an engine running, there are no vibrations, no noise and no fumes. Instead, you glide silently and connect with nature in the most respectful way.”

Silent Yachts' CEO Michael Köhler

“Of course we also want to offer luxury, and this means a large American-style fridge freezer, a washing machine, dishwasher,

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Silent 55 cockpit (above & below photos)

induction hob, air conditioning, but we have installed everything in the most productive manner.

The entire yacht is carefully insulated to reduce power demand for air conditioning, and there is a large roof overlap on the deckhouse to prevent too much sun flooding in the windows. Conventional salon windows can have a bit of a greenhouse effect and need a lot of interior cooling.”

“The last four days we’ve been cruising with clients a total of more than 16 hours each day, had all appliances on, cooked most meals, and used the generator just two hours – in total. A conventional yacht would have had the generator running with greater frequency to keep the air conditioning and water maker operational, not to mention the financial and environmental cost of 300 to 400 litres of fuel.

To illustrate the point, we moored alongside a catamaran a few nights ago and they had the generator running at anchor all evening to

Silent 55 bow seat

Silent 55 bow with trampolines

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Silent 55 flybridge (above & below photos)

stop their beer going warm. It’s certain they would have to head to a marina to top up with shore power and fresh water, whereas we can just go from bay to bay. No marina required ‘just add water’.”

But what happens when the sun goes in? “It’s true that the solar panels don’t work at night, neither do they operate at their best in very heavy cloud cover,” explained Michael, “but the batteries do a great job of storing that energy.

These batteries have a capacity of 210kWh and, right now, we’re consuming 10kW, so we could do 21 hours at this speed without topping up and without having to run the generator. Our top speed is 18 knots, but you would only want to do that for a short period of time as it would rapidly drain the batteries.”

“There is ‘electric boat’ competition out there, but very little, and it tends to be of the hybrid variety with limited range at very slow

Silent 55 interior helm

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Silent 55 salon (above & below photos)

speeds. Most are monohulls and they have perhaps one row of solar panels which keep the fridge running and not much else. Silent Yachts is the only production solar-electric catamaran and we offer faster cruising and a much bigger range due to our larger solar array and battery capacity.”

“Like the batteries in electric cars, the Silent Yachts batteries are designed to have a long life, but will wear out eventually. We offer an eight year warranty and, thereafter, they will still have functionality, but will at some point need replacing. If you had a sailing boat, you would likely have to exchange the sails and rigging around the same time and, believe me, this would cost more than new batteries. Also, the good news is that in ten years’ time those batteries will be cheaper, lighter and better. The same goes for our solar panels. Manufacturer Sunpower guarantees 80% efficiency after 25 years but, after that time span, you will happily

Silent 55 master cabin

Silent 55 guest cabin

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change them as more efficient panels will be available for much less money.”

Michael concludes: “Astonishingly, even though we have built it, shown it and proved it, people still say it cannot work. This is why it’s important for us to invite people on private sea trials to test it, and then it’s really not such a hard sell. Then, the only discussion we need is how to customise the boat to suit their tastes and needs. We build a Silent 55 in nine to 12 months from scratch and can create a four, five or six en-suite cabin layout. We have even put in gyms, workshops, Jacuzzis and saunas. And, with two trampolines, sunpads and corner lookout seats to the fore, window seats on the wide port and starboard decks, dining and sunbathing to the aft, plus sunbathing and dining on the flybridge, absolutely everyone on board gets their space and privacy.”

The Silent Yachts range currently features the 55, 60 and 80 with prices starting at 1.4 million euros for the entry-level model. Collectively, the yachts have won a number of awards over the years, including the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) Environmental Award Special Mention for ‘Environmental Benefit’ in 2018 and co-winner of the ‘Innovation’ category in the Boat International Ocean Awards in collaboration with the Blue Marine Foundation in 2019. ______________________________________ www.silent-yachts.com

Silent 55 portside at sunset

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

FEATURE: MONACO YACHT SHOW 2019

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MONACO YACHT SHOW 2019 A bespoke-made show for the new generation of superyacht customers.

Today it attracts over 125 superyachts with an average length closer to 50 metres, of which around 42 are new launches making their worldwide debut. The average value of the yachts on display is now a staggering €27 million. This is a far cry from the very first edition of MYS in 1991, when there were just 32 yachts moored in Port Hercules averaging 31 metres in length.

This year’s fleet will feature larger superyachts compared with 2018. The largest luxury vessel will be 107 metres in length. 21 units will exceed 60 metres with an average size of 75 mtrs.

It is hard to overestimate the importance and prestige of MYS as a barometer that measures the state of the large yacht industry. When business is booming, there is a tremendous vibe among the yacht brokers and builders walking the dock. But in a sector still adapting to the aspirations of younger buyers and charterers, continued prosperity is not guaranteed and there is no room for complacency. As a proactive industry player, MYS is embracing change by adopting development strategies that deliberately target the emerging superyacht clientele.

“We work to offer the most prestigious superyachting event to

the new generation of customers,” confirms Gaëlle Tallarida, General Manager of MYS. “Our responsibility is to offer our visitors an entertaining and instructive plunge into the world of superyachting, while serving the interest of the industry. In other words, to encourage encounters between final clients and the best players in the market.”

Already filled to capacity each year and occupying much of Port Hercules, there is little or no opportunity for physical growth in Monaco. Instead, the show organisers are focusing on delivering the best platform for business and the most efficient solutions for exhibitors to liaise with clients. One area of improvement, for example, has been optimising the layout into thematic zones to provide more fluid circulation around the quays

and tents, and allow visitors to concentrate on their own sectors of interest.

The temptation for any show aimed at endusers is to spread the net as wide as possible and be all things to all people, but MYS is taking the opposite tack by prioritising a specific visitor profile. Positive feedback from exhibitors and partners following MYS 2018 suggests this strategy is already having an impact. The slight drop in overall attendance (2% in 2018 down on 2017) reflects the drive towards lower densities around the port, which results in a more rewarding experience for prospective clients. Indeed, brokers and builders spoke of a higher number of visitors seriously intending to buy or charter.

“We want to attract people who are new to yachting as well as retain our existing client base, but at the end of the day we target HNWIs,” says one yachting executive and MYS exhibitor. “When boat shows are billed as a fun family day out, the cachet value is diluted. I think that whenever a show targets very affluent people, it should offer an experience in keeping with their lifestyles.”

VIP Visit Program: The Sapphire Experience MYS is in constant contact with yacht builders, brokers and industry suppliers throughout the

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year in order to gather feedback and anticipate their needs and those of their customers.

The Sapphire Experience, a program aimed at premium clients to enhance their show experience and help them take their first steps in the often-bewildering world of luxury yachting, was set up in 2016. The bespoke program includes a Concierge Service that coordinates private visits aboard superyachts on display, as well as a calendar of festivities during the four-day event. On the eve of show, for example, Sapphire Experience guests join a select list of industry influencers and luxury partners invited to attend the opening gala party, which includes the prestigious MYS Superyacht Awards Ceremony.

Monaco Yacht Summit Since being introduced to the MYS agenda in 2016, the annual Monaco Yacht Summit immediately prior to the show has become a key event for clients and their advisors looking to enter or better understand the world of yachting. Attended by qualified representatives, family offices and private investors, the Summit includes a series of informative panel discussions with acknowledged experts from across the superyacht industry.

Car Deck – Exhibition of Classic and Customised Vehicles Luxury cars go hand in hand with luxury yachting and the Car Deck exhibition of prestige and one-off automobiles, some of which are

available for test drives by prospective clients, has been a big hit with VIP visitors regardless of age for the last four years. It is set alongside the Tenders & Toys area to offer a complete superyacht lifestyle environment in a single chic location.

Tenders & Toys Exhibition By providing access to secluded bays, transits between the mother ship and dry land, or simply an exhilarating high-speed ride, tenders give a younger clientele their first taste of the superyacht experience. Moreover, the stable of water toys – from inflatables to electric surfboards and mini submarines – is always high on the list of priorities for sports-minded charter clients.

New Upper Deck Lounge on Two Floors The Upper Deck Lounge will offer top-notch

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amenities on two floors to welcome the yachting customers and enhance their visit experience of the MYS. The show’s reception and catering area will welcome all visitors in a luxurious environment furnished by the MYS top-of-the-range partners: the ground floor is dedicated to luxury exhibitors, a bar with an outdoor terrace, while the first floor will host the show restaurant and a VIP lounge with a panoramic view over Port Hercules.

New Opening Hours from 11am to 7.30pm The MYS changes its opening hours and will welcome attendees, later this year, from 11am to 7.30pm (Saturday 28th September: 11am – 7pm). The goal is to offer a timetable that corresponds better to the visiting times preferred by private clients. The new schedule will also ease the relentless intensity of the show and create a more pleasant experience for visitors and exhibitors alike, while leaving more time earlier in the morning for B2B meetings, press conferences and media yacht visits.

Less about footfall and more about providing a quality service to the growing number of international visitors intending to purchase or charter a yacht, these initiatives will help ensure that MYS maintains its global status as the superyacht show par excellence. Today more than ever before, MYS is about promoting the superyacht lifestyle to a high-end clientele through tailormade experiences.

FEATURE: ¿SIESTA O FIESTA? CHARTERING IN THE BALEARICS

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¿SIESTA O FIESTA? CHARTERING IN THE BALEARICS

Welcome aboard motor yacht CITA - One of Bluewater’s newest charter yachts in the Balearics and she is all about location!

You’ll certainly be seen onboard M/Y CITA with her stylish appearance and sleek sporty look.

With a perfect berth in Moll Vell, just 2 minutes from the Cathedral in city centre Palma and a max speed of 34 knots you will be sure to be the first to reach the idyllic secluded bays and beaches of the area.

M/Y CITA was built by Leopard in 2001 and has recently completed an extensive 4-month refit.

Major enhancements to her interior include the extension of the Master suite, allowing the guests to be fully entertained in the new lounge/cinema room. The fresh interior decoration on the main deck with textured fabrics, creates a calm and comfortable ambience. The colour palette is harmonious, giving a sense of tranquillity.

The aft deck now features two high/low electric tables for a luxurious dining or

sunbathing experience. Guests can also enjoy the generous chill out area positioned on the bow. For the serious sun lovers, the airy saloon with its dining area opens up to create a alfresco dining atmosphere.

instructor and the yacht is RYA approved training centre allowing guests to make the most of her selection of water toys, including a brand new Seado Sparktrixx Jetski, SUP, wakeboard and three person “airstream.”

During their charter guests can benefit from the latest technologies onboard such as a new audio-visual system, 4K Smart TVs and Apple TV in all cabins.

Motor yacht CITA is the ideal yacht for relaxation and entertainment within the Balearics, this superyacht truly shines. ______________________________________

Motor yacht CITA comfortably accommodates 6 guests in 3 double cabins, all with en-suite shower facilities. The advantage with this vessel is the full width cinema room that doubles up as an extra cabin, allowing her to accommodate a further 4 guests, perfect for children and teens.

Photos © Stuart Pearce

Captain Zachary Clews Clark has been on board CITA for 3 years and is very much looking forward to a busy charter season. With his intimate knowledge of the Balearics, guests are sure to have an unforgettable experience on board. Zac is also a qualified watersports

To book a charter on board M/Y CITA please contact: Cissi Carlsson Charter Manager cissi@bluewateryachting.com (+34) 655 264 954 Charter Rates: 34.000 Euros per week (high season) + VAT+ all other expenses 32.000 Euros per week (low season) + VAT+ all other expenses

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MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

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Club de mar - Photo © Nico Martinez

AENIB NEWSLETTER A month has passed since the last autonomous elections, and even more since the national ones. The sector has not still a definite representative for the next four years’ term.

Neither here not at a national level in Madrid.

Other tourist sectors of competitive countries like Turkey, Egypt, or Tunisia have again the strength they lost a few years ago; and at a slower pace, their leisure yachting sector is also recovering. In fact, not so long ago, we read an article in El País written by Miguel Ángel Serra, who is an associate of Albors Galiano Portales’ office and tax advisor of the Spanish Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN). He assured that the yachts that arrive to Europe from the Caribbean pass through Spain. Balearic are in a privileged position, and they could benefit from this traffic.

Our industry and the public administration have some unfulfilled plans that must be settled before this term ends. In Balearic, it is necessary to start a serious plan of dry marinas to supply the owner’s demands. We also have to remember that there is a huge problem with abandoned boats in ports that will not stop growing. They are very expensive to repair and they end in any waste ground.

We urgently need a plan and facilities devoted to boats’ recycling.

The fight against pirate charters should also be

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a priority of the new Government. The current registration system of boats should be improved and the agents should possess practical and efficient tools to easily penalize offenders.

Our waters’ quality is also a crucial issue and we believe that the new people responsible of the Environment (the Government and the Council, depending on the power) should stop avoiding the issue and start to update sewage treatment plants and their pipes.

We know that the Government in general supports the yacht sector. The problem we are facing is that the improvements that are being done are going very slow, and they could damage the sector’s growth. In AENIB we will keep working to achieve a complete tax and legislative harmony with the countries that surround us, so that nobody is forced to go past our islands because we have high taxes or other absurd laws.

Registration boats grow 6% in the 1st semester Balearic Islands lead the nautical and charter markets. The nautical market has registered 3,489 new leisure registration boats between the months of January and June from 2019.

Those are 203 more than in the same period last year. This data has been collected in the leisure boats market report (January-July 2019), edited by ANEN from data provided by the General Directorate of the Merchant Marine. The report highlights the growth of

sailboats registrations, which has increased a 40,5% in this period. The Balearic Islands are leading the nautical and charter markets.

The APB will grant Ocibar the management of the Botafoc moorings in the Port of Ibiza The Governing Body of the Port Authority of Balearic (APB) has passed in the meeting that was celebrated today, to propose to the company Ocibar to manage the moorings and shops in the Botafoc Marina, in the port of Ibiza for a period of two years, extendable to one more year.

News in Brief Carlos Sanlorenzo named vice president of the EBI (European Boating Industry). Within EBI’s General Assembly, from which ANEN are members. It was celebrated on the 3rd of June, 2019 in Splitz (Croatia). The new Board was chosen, and it will act as Governing Body of the European Association during the next two years. Carlos Sanlorenzo (ANEN - Spain), Robert Marx (BVWW – Germany), Jean-Pierre Goudant (FIN - France), Piotr Jasionowski (POLBOAT - Poland) and Piero Formenti (UCINA - Italy) were chosen again as members of the new Board. Jean-Pierre Goudant was named president unanimously, and all his efforts to strengthen the association were recognized.

Likewise, Carlos Sanlorenzo and Piotr Jasionowski were named EBI’s vice presidents.

Carlos Sanlorenzo will work as treasurer of the European Boating Industry.

The Club de Mar’s constructions that will open the port to the city, will start in autumn. Next autumn the refurbishing and modernization constructions of Palma’s Club de Mar will start.

This means that the port will become more open to the city. This Tuesday the club informed that the company FCC Construcción and the Majorcan Society Vías de Obras Públicas (VOPSA) will execute the remodelling project, which has the approval of the Port Authority of Balearic (APB) and Puertos del Estado. The president of the Club de Mar, Borja de la Rosa, assured that by choosing FCC Construcción and VOPSA, two solvent and prestigious companies, guarantees the development of refurbishing whose aim is to turn our club in the most modern and sustainable leisure port of the Mediterranean. It is expected that the constructions will end in 2022.

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NAUTOR’S SWAN PALMA MERGES WITH SPANISH REFIT FIRM “With this new and important asset, Nautor’s Swan confirms its commitment to grow in the customer care business,” says Nautor CEO Giovanni Pomati. “Our goal is to widen our presence in the Med, adding to the already established facilities of Scarlino, Villefranche and Palma, the Badalona yard, to highlight the care we have to be always present for our customers, when they need us.

“Thanks to the great experience of Oscar Ibanez, CEO of EMV Marine, and his skilled technicians, we are sure to keep our demanding quality standards very high.”

Oscar Ibanez adds: “We are proud to be officially part of the Nautor’s Swan family with this challenging project and to have the chance to represent the brand’s values, offering our services and expertise to our customers.

Passion and dedication are our main drivers to achieve the owners’ expectations.”

EMV Marine is based in Badalona, just north of Barcelona Nautor’s Swan Palma has merged with EMV Marine, the group’s authorised service and refit partner in Spain.

BEST DEALER 2019 AWARD! Jaume Vermell Nautica awarded as ′Best Dealer of 2019′ by Jeanneau during the annual convention which took place recently in Palma.

The prize as Best Dealer of the Year 2019 was awarded during the gala ceremony held at the Melià Palma Marina Hotel which was attended by dealers from all over the country and Portugal. Another trophy that makes us proud as a team and that makes our company to keep committing itself to the hard and professional job.

From Jaume Vermell Nàutica we don′t want to miss the chance to thank all our clients who place their trust in Jaume Vermell Nàutica because without all of you it wouldn′t have been possible.

Based in Badalona, just north of Barcelona, EMV offers a range of services at a 6,750sqm facility that includes 5,720sq m for yacht winterisation, a mast area and rigging jobs.

The new partnership broadens Nautor’s presence in one of the most important ports of the Mediterranean.

Nautor’s Swan Customer Care offers certified repair and refit services for all Swans at the home of Nautor in Pietarsaari, Findland. The company has other dedicated service yards in France, Italy and Spain, as well as a network of more than dozen Authorized Service Centers around the world.

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NEW PRINCESS DEALERSHIP IN MALLORCA Russell Currie, former Fairline MD, has been awarded distribution rights for Princess Motor Yachts in Pollensa and Alcudia in Mallorca, Spain.

Currie is a well-known and respected figure in the marine industry. In late 2018, he stepped down as managing director of UK boatbuilder Fairline Yachts to return to work for Fairline North Mallorca, his dealership in Spain.

According to Princess, Currie and his team have operated successfully for the last 21 years, building a reputation for outstanding customer service, sales of new and used luxury motoryachts and aftersales service and support.

Speaking as Princess Puerto Pollensa MD, Currie says: “I have watched closely and with great interest, the transformation of Princess especially in the last three years. Serious

investment continues to be made resulting in exciting new products that come to market quickly, a marketing machine that is the envy of the industry and an ethos of listening to customers and putting them first, which is exactly how I’ve built my business.

“I foresee a great future for Princess customers, existing and new, who can be assured of firstclass personal service from myself and my equally experienced and passionate team,” he adds. ”Our ability to now offer this incredible range of yachts to our loyal customer base will ensure that yacht owners in the Ports of Pollensa and Alcudia will benefit from the latest design trends, technologies and top-quality British craftsmanship that are all established hallmarks of Princess Motor Yachts.”

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In addition to Princess, Chris Craft has also been added to the portfolio. The Chris Craft range is ideal for owners of larger yachts looking for an

easy to manage launch, or owners of property in the region who are looking for a day boat to explore nearby cruising grounds.

SPANISH BOAT REGISTRATIONS UP 6.2% Around 3,489 boats were registered in Spain in the first half of 2019

Spain’s National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN) has announced that the

country’s recreational craft registrations grew by 6.2% year-on-year to 3,489 units in the first half of 2019.

Sailing boat registrations expanded by a robust 40.5% in the first six months of this year, the Madrid-based association said in a statement.

From January to June 2019, registrations of boats up to 6m (20ft) in length rose to 2,378 units, up 5.4% compared with the same period a year earlier. From 6m-8m (20ft-26ft), registrations decreased by 3.2% to 673 craft.

The largest increase was reported in the segment comprising craft from 8m-12m (26ft39ft), with registrations expanding by 66.3% year-on-year to 296 units. Registrations of craft from 12m-16m (39ft-52ft) fell 8.6% to 106 units, and in the segment of more than 16m (52ft) they were down 12.2% year-on-year to 36 units.

In the first half of this year, the Balearic Islands continued to lead registrations in the Spanish recreational craft market with a share of 20.26%, followed by Catalonia at 18.88%, according to ANEN.

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DUTCH YARD OPENS PALMA DE MALLORCA SERVICE CENTRE

Vitters Service will work on Vitters and nonVitters yachts Vitters Shipyard, the Dutch maker of 30m-plus custom sailing yachts, has opened a service facility in Palma de Mallorca.

Company spokeswoman Karin van der Vennen says Vitters Service, a new independent subsidiary, will run the facility with support from the head office in the Netherlands. “We have opened the service centre because of

market demand,” she adds.

At Palma, Vitters Service will work on Vitters and non-Vitters yachts through a network of partners and suppliers. “It is an extra service we deliver to our clients,” says Van der Kennen.

“If extra manpower is required, we’ll send in staff from the Netherlands.”

Vitters Shipyard has been building and maintaining high-quality sailing yachts for 28 years. Right now it has orders for two super

sailing yachts, is refitting the J-Class Ranger and building a 50m classic ketch.

It recently launched a Hoek-designed, 23m motor-powered tender for a Vitters-built superyacht. In Palma, Vitters Service is available for maintenance aboard motoryachts. ______________________________________

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YACHT SHIPPING In light of the recent disaster with the sailing yacht My Song coming off the side of a ship off Menorca, I feel it prudent to give an industry point of view as to how to avoid future problems with Yacht Shipping.

I have personally been arranging and organizing the shipment of sailing yachts and motor yachts for the last 18 years without major incidents. It would seem that in recent years there have been a few cases where boats have been damaged or lost off ships.

How can this risk be reduced?

Equipment and Vessel / Service Choice The average size of yachts being transported is increasing all the time, therefore the requirement for the correct vessels, experienced loadmasters, the correct lifting, cradling and lashing equipment is paramount to safety of the yacht being shipped and to the crew both aboard the carrying vessel and the yacht itself when loading and discharging.

Surveyors Loading and discharge surveys should be carried out not only to satisfy insurance companies but also to assure the yacht owners

that their yachts have been loaded correctly.

With survey costs ranging from 500-800 Euros it is a small cost compared with the security a good surveyor can bring to a load. Number of lashing belts, weld points on deck, cradle integrity, pressure points on the yachts hull are a few of the required checks a good surveyor should be doing. A surveyor also helps reduce insurance costs and make claims much faster in the event of any damages.

Weather Weather is certainly unpredictable and therefore ocean passages need to be planned to avoid bad weather. Pressure from clients to be on time or for the ship owners to be profitable heighten this weather risk. Both of which can be lessened with sensible planning and enough inducement / income on a given vessel to allow for delays. So if working on very tight deadlines expect to be paying a premium, however never push for dates if weather is a concern.

Who you work with?

Good yacht transport companies should offer different options for your boat to be moved globally, depending on the size of the yacht there are many different types of transport available. Generally, the best forms of transport are where the least handling occurs and where the yacht itself is not overly

exposed to weather. For very large sailing and motor yachts often the float on float off vessel is the best, however due to these vessels being extremely expensive to run there are not many options and typically will be at the top end of the pricing scale. There are many choices of companies to work with and experience certainly counts for a lot. As per the airline industry, 1000’s of movements are done each year with no incident, but an accident can have a big repercussion. Loading and shipping yachts is a serious operation and should not be taken lightly. Therefore, choosing the right company and the right type of vessel is very important. Companies offering cheap freight options are not necessarily the best choice and more than likely will be cost cutting to achieve cheaper rates.

Yacht transport continues to be a good way to move yachts around the globe to new cruising destinations and we as a company are very proud of what we do. So, in conclusion with the right planning, the right equipment and the right people shipping boats should continue to be a safe form of moving your yacht around the globe. If you would like any advice on the best way to move your yacht or would like pricing we would be more than happy to help. ______________________________________ Tom Sell Complete Marine Freight www.completemarinefreight.com

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new high-value waterways and the region becomes of increasing geopolitical importance for diverse governments. Such a situation will result in an increased demand for connectivity and Inmarsat has recently announced a Global Xpress (GX) Arctic expansion programme.

In 2022, the company is all set to introduce a pair of new satellite payloads - GX10A & 10B to the Arctic region in partnership with Space Norway. They will provide both commercial and government users with reliable high-speed mobile broadband services worldwide. The two multi-beam, high-throughput payloads will be placed in Highly Elliptical Orbits (HEO), ensuring continuous coverage and feature the ability to direct capacity in real-time to the areas of highest demand.

This new capacity will integrate seamlessly into the existing and planned GX network and will be fully compatible with current and future GX terminals. So a useful addition for large explorer yachts in build.

e3 SYSTEMS NEWS From the World Cup to Wimbledon At this time of year, sometimes you just want to take a rest from the sun, grab yourself a refreshing beverage or two, and enjoy the great sport on offer. We’ve had excellent feedback from clients watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup over the last month using conventional TVRO and our IPTV solutions using the BIG DATA Europe service. The viewing figures surprised everyone due to the excellent coverage which has introduced new fans all over the world to the talent and quality of play on the field and believe the England vs Norway match had the best viewing figures of any programme so far this year on the BBC. Fantastic to watch soccer, as I remember it, without the histrionics and play acting that we see so much these days.

Also providing great entertainment, we’ve had a number of tennis tournaments including the French Open, Queens and now Wimbledon. All good entertainment during these hot, hot days and available anywhere in the Med using our streaming services.

Fantastic-value Spanish data Our excellent new Spanish national data plans start from 1 August and the good news is they’re bigger and cheaper than ever. There are bundles available from between 100 and 800GB per month, such as 300GB for €149 –

that’s less than €0.50/GB! As with all e3’s 4G services, there are no commitments and they are fully supported by our experienced team.

They come with our usual flexibility allowing free suspensions, upgrades and downgrades and there’s no need to commit to having a VSAT service with us either – the choice is all yours at e3.

Will 5G Work on Yachts?

Connect Seamlessly with Inmarsat FleetEdge We work very closely with our partner Inmarsat and earlier this summer they organized an excellent training session for e3 on their new FleetEdge offering. This is the system that switches automatically between VSAT (GX) and Fleetbroadband to ensure your yacht is always connected wherever it sails.

However, there are some major disadvantages when compared to 4G such as a reception range of 300m and a signal that doesn’t penetrate walls and glass. So we won’t be able to use it inside a building or a yacht without an unobstructed 5G antenna within range and sight. In fact 5G connectivity will require access points, more like wi-fi, rather than the cell towers that we have become used to.

It replaces their first Generation NSD but offers a lot more functionality too. Unlike its predecessor it only takes up one rack space making it particularly ideal for sailing yachts.

It is also the platform where future added services such as FleetSecure cyber security will be hosted as well as any developed third-party options or apps. As ever e3 are at the forefront of this new technology having been the first to put the FleetEdge installation into operation.

So to get 5G on your yacht you will need a 5G Distributed Antenna System installed below decks and be within 300m of a shore 5G antenna. 5G-enabled phones will however work on 4G LTE networks and a yacht will still be able to connect to shore at the range of 4G using 4G, but phones will be limited by the 4G data connection speed to the shore, so there is very little advantage of the increased 5G data speed.

Increasing Arctic Coverage

Monaco could be the place to drop anchor, as it has plans for 5G access points installed throughout the country. However, there will still be limitations as trees and leaves even block the signal.

Connectivity in the Arctic region is growing in importance as aircraft fly more northerly routes, merchant ships and yachts transit

As you will all be aware, 5G will shortly be rolling out and tempting you to upgrade your phones and tablets. And if you thought 4G was fast, this fifth generation uses higher frequencies to enable significantly faster data transfer.

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After a similar wait it was answered by the Roadside Assistance office in Canada who were as confused as we were as to why we were given their number. At this point we called 911 - answered fast and very politely but once again we were told they couldn’t call back an international number either. In the end, we had to wait for a ranger to turn up, who didn’t. We had no option but to leave the car, walk off the interstate, get an Uber and did just manage to catch our flight. So, if you’re thinking of hiring a car in the US make sure you have a US SIM card in your phone just in case. ______________________________________ Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

USA Rental Car Warning Recently I was on business in Florida where I hired a car which unfortunately broke down on the interstate on route to my flight home.

We called Roadside Assistance the national

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INMARSAT FLEET ONE EXCEEDS 5,000 INSTALLATIONS MILESTONE connectivity solution does not have to be complicated or costly. Now offering an increased maximum data speed, our Global and Coastal plans ensure that accessible and affordable communications technology is now an option for more vessels, enabling all sailors to stay safe and connected, whether they are seasonal or regular users.” .

With a compact antenna, in-built safety services and flexible air-time plans, Inmarsat’s Fleet One provides recreational sailors and a range of other seafarers with the reassurance of a reliable, simultaneous voice and data connection for business, support services and staying in touch with people at home from anywhere on the world’s oceans. The Fleet One service also has a free voice distress (505) call service that connects leisure users directly to the nearest Search & Rescue team in case of an emergency. Easy to install and use, Inmarsat offers two service plans – Fleet One Global, offering flexible connectivity for any size of vessel for both seasonal and regular users, and Fleet One Coastal, which is aimed at occasional users looking for tailored airtime pricing to keep costs down.

Inmarsat’s Fleet One satellite connectivity solution for the leisure and fishing markets has surpassed the 5,000-installation landmark as the rate of service uptake continues to increase.

Reflecting a growing demand from leisure boat owners for Fleet One’s flexible and reliable connectivity anywhere on the world’s oceans, the 5,000-boat milestone has been achieved just three years after the launch of the Global service plan.

Inmarsat has introduced a range of Fleet One leisure plans, providing recreational sailors on any sized vessel with the reassurance of a consistent, simultaneous voice and data connection that enables them to stay in touch with family and friends back home, use email

and social media, and access applications to assist with navigation.

To further boost performance of Fleet One as user numbers rise, Inmarsat has also announced an increase in the service’s maximum data speeds. Effective immediately, all current and new leisure boat owners, or fishing and commercial vessel operators using the service will benefit from reliable simultaneous voice and IP data at up to 150 kbps for even faster always-on connectivity outside MF/HG and GSM coverage.

Peter Broadhurst, Senior Vice President, Yachting and Passenger, Inmarsat said: “The growing demand for Fleet One demonstrates how quickly boat owners are realising that a high-performing, reliable and global

Inmarsat, in partnership with terminal manufacturers Cobham, AddValue and Spaceon, is continuing to strengthen partnerships with boatbuilders and key resellers. Groupe Beneteau recently extended Inmarsat’s satellite communications solutions as a line-fit and retro-fit option on the manufacturer’s leading brands Lagoon, CNB Yachts and Beneteau, enabling customers to benefit from Fleet One for a two to three year period during the purchase phase of a sail or motor yacht through a tick of the box in the options catalogue of the yacht builder. ______________________________________ For further information about Fleet One: www.inmarsat.com/service/fleet-one/

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woofer channel, it’s the manufacturers who want to sell you an extra sub-woofer, and it’s the audio experience that you want to achieve that should decide!

Now comes Atmos, Dolby Atmos, and there is DTS:X and AURO-3D, the same idea from different manufacturers. Here we add another number, 7.1.2 (or 7.1.4). These are ceiling mounted speakers, to give you that overhead experience. That aeroplane flying overhead!

Either just 2 speakers, top left & right, or 4 speakers, top forward left & right and rear left & right.

HYPE ABOUT SOUND! Like every experience you have, every experience is personal, and every experience can have a WOW factor, or is just pleasant.

Audio is no different, and when you sit down to watch that favourite movie, but you need to use the remote to raise or lower the volume because the action noise gets too loud, but when they talk its so quiet, something is not quite right!

But do you really need to go down the 4D (or even 5D) 7.2.4 dolby surround atmos path, or are these just hyped up words simply to get you to buy more? I’m going to go through what the various audio configurations are, so that you can make your own mind up, or at least not be 100% in the dark when you talk to the AV audio specialist.

Let’s start with those numbers. The difference between mono and stereo should be clear, which is either a single speaker where all the audio comes down one path from a single direction. Stereo being 2 paths, 2 speakers allowing for audio to appear either more on your left or your right assuming you stand yourself between the 2 speakers. The next step up was 4 speakers, normally 2 placed up “forward” and 2 towards the “rear” of the room, assuming you are sitting on a couch in the middle with a TV in front of you. This was called Quadraphonic and first appeared in 1969!

Dolby showed up around 1982 when they developed a method of “transporting” 5.1 over the audio channels on your recorded tape. 5.1 refers to 6 speakers (5+1) where you have the 4 speakers mentioned above fwd L & R, rear

L & R. The 5th speaker is a center forward (normally placed just below the TV) and the “.1” is a sub-woofer, a special speaker emitting the low frequencies giving the audio a fuller deeper experience. As this is normally not sensed from a particular direction it is hidden away somewhere in the room preferably near the TV. Why 5 speakers? Well the center forward is normally dedicated to the voice, the audio that you want to come from the direction that you are looking, i.e. the person speaking on the TV. The 4 other speakers make the surround sound, the crowd of the stadium roaring up in excitement, the explosion that fills the room, and being speakers placed in the 4 corners you can make it feel that the sound comes from a separate direction, of in the rear distance, on your left. This allows you decipher the voice audio better and not sit there with the volume control in your hand!

So are we a movie geek who wants more?, well let’s add 2 more speaker (or 3!) 7.1 or 7.2. Starting to realise how the numbers are made up? For the “7” we add 2 more surround speakers, and note that these are all at ear height normally (for that level experience).

These 2 extra speakers are placed beside the sofa directly left and right. So now we have 1 Center Speaker just below the TV, 2 Forward speakers left & right, 2 Side speakers left & right and 2 rear speakers left & right. Oh, the “.2” well we put another sub-woofer in just to fill the deeper sounds even more, now you can place one on the left side of the room and one on the right. Do note though that neither Dolby or DTS specifically code an extra sub-

The fact that you now have speakers placed at your ear height and speakers up above creates what the Dolby and DTS like to call object based (or 3D) audio, the ability by specific mixing of the audio channels to move an audio sound around the room.

In the shops you can buy “atmos” speakers which are not mounted in the ceiling, right? If you look closer these speakers, you’ll see that they are generically pointed upwards, with the idea that they focus the audio at the ceiling for it then to be reflected back down onto the listener, generically speaking, bouncing the sound of the ceiling.

Well now you have 12 speakers, generically placed, anything else to think about? Simple rules include that speakers should be placed equal distance from the listener (i.e. don’t place the left speaker 3m away and the right 1m, as the listener will hear one before the other distorting the sound effect that the cinema director created for you). Also, the walls shouldn’t be reflective, as it allows sounds to bounce, also disturbing the experience especially created by the director.

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LIFE AFTER YACHTING This feature was inspired by a post in Palma Yacht Crew that asked: “How do you know when you’ve had enough? And what do you all plan on doing once back on land (aside from getting a dog, obviously)?”

At the time of writing, this the post had 382 comments.

Why Leave?

Bad owners, captains, HODs and/or fellow crew members can make it much easier to leave.

There are simply moments when you’ve had a total gut full and have zero interest in risking the same situation happening again.

As was pointed out in the PYC post, dreadful onboard experiences really help to ease the indecision usually involved in leaving so if you have a horrible head of department, captain or owner you might consider yourself blessed on that front!

But sometimes it’s simply a strong desire for a more ‘normal’ life where you have a regular hairdresser, doctor and dentist and can hang a painting on the wall. In the end it’s the simple things that you crave – family, friends and familiarity of services. And, yes, maybe even a white picket fence and a dog.

Next Step – Actually Leaving Leaving is relatively easy for those who’ve only done a short stint and their heart was never really in it in the first place. But for others it is much harder. Many relapse and return, sometimes multiple times.

Anyone crewing back in the early 90s probably recall “Last Season Sid” – a chief engineer on rock star wages who told everyone he was doing his last season year after year but kept crewing, all the while accumulating more investment properties. He was regularly seen driving a flash car and looking more like a movie star than an engineer.

The Struggle But aside from the love of the work, many people are actually afraid to leave because they have no idea what to do next—and aren’t sure they’ll be financially capable of dealing with the

realities and expenses associated with land life.

Very few find the transition easy, and I’ve heard many crew say that they could really have used some support, counseling, guidance— anything and everything to help them through the process.

Reality: It’s humorous even though it doesn’t feel funny at the time The primary struggles you’ll face are dealing with expenses and responsibilities you’ve become completely unaccustomed to. Rent, utility bills, car expenses, health insurance and groceries are all alien to the average yachtie— and it’s just the beginning. We haven’t even mentioned any form of clothing, travel or entertainment. Did I mention razors—do you have any idea how much they cost? The choking feeling is sobering.

Grocery expenses are relentless, and you’ll find you have a sudden appreciation for why your parents didn’t serve up the very best cuts of meat, the freshest seafood, exotic berries and specialty vegetables. You’ll find yourself in the supermarket with facial or leg stubble (due to your efforts to conserve razors), wide-eyed

over the cost of laundry detergent, bug spray and organic produce. After being accustomed to multiple trollies, you’ll be shocked at how much a single trolley with so few bags has set you back.

You load them into your car and drive home.

Packing the groceries away can provide a sense of novelty because you can put things where you want rather than where you have to. But don’t be surprised if you’re left wishing you had a stew or two to help with the process.

Learning to keep your own house On that note, another sobering reality is the fact that you no longer have a team of experts at your disposal. You have to cook, do the laundry, clean the house, repair and maintain things—all by your lonesome, with no training! As yachties we’re generally not afraid of hard work or domestic chores, but 20 years as a stewardess makes for interesting times in the kitchen.

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wrong—I love having the freedom to choose what I’m going to eat (as opposed to someone else deciding for me at every single meal).

But the fact that I have next to no experience makes for quite the struggle.

Part of that problem is that yachtie life taught me to love to entertain, but I’m too scared to entertain because I cannot cook! You know those “nailed it” posts you see on Facebook?

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve completely lost it laughing at my own “nailed it” creations.

For male crew they probably have a similar experience when it comes to laundry. I know my husband (captain) certainly had to adjust his level of expectations for quality laundry service once we became land-based.

Each of us has those special things we most miss at sea. For some I’m sure it’s gardening— but that was not the case for us. I don’t dislike ironing, cooking or cleaning, but I do dislike gardening, and it shows. Well-intentioned family and friends bought us “unkillable” plants, but despite our best efforts they died.

And who really wants to spend time mowing the lawn? Not us. So now we find ourselves with fake grass (thanks, Rybovich, for giving us the idea), fake plants, palm trees and thoughtfullydesigned areas landscaped with lovely Italian tiles that allow us to avoid all the responsibility that comes with green things. Though I’m

embarrassed to say that, a few years on, our fake grass has weeds!

OCD: It’s not a disorder, it’s a job requirement And then there are the ingrained habits of yachtie life that are difficult to shake once on land. In the initial years, your friends and family will laugh at your meticulously organized and labeled cupboards. You’ll notice every fingerprint and cringe at every mistake a waiter makes during a meal at your local restaurant. If you don’t have children, there’s a good chance you’ll remain like this for life.

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Cooking disasters and gardening failures aside, most things have gone reasonably well. The novelty of being able to grab a hammer and nail a picture onto the wall is rewarding, and overall we’ve become very house-proud, if still considered a bit weird in the eyes many of normal, non-yachtie citizens. And we’ll probably never change. _____________________________________ Superyacht Operating Systems Jodie Clarke app@SuperyachtOS.com www.SuperyachtOS.com

If you do have children the perpetual charterlike requirements attached to parenting will calm your OCD to a degree. You’ll still notice the fingerprints but might only polish them out daily rather than hourly.

Don’t expect too much change on this front.

Chances are you’ll never be able to leave a back-the-front toilet roll untouched, and you’ll be squeegeeing your shower glass for life. Your friends will continue to view you as a clean freak even though you’ll be impressed with how much you’ve relaxed your standards and disgusted at the state of your car with its remnants of children’s food scraps. I should mention that the cost of razors will continue to bother you for a very long time!

THE FUTURE OF (POCKET) SUPERYACHTS On the 15th of October Quaynote organises a conference called The Future of Superyachts. I have been asked to join as one of the speakers.

This is great news, not just for my ego, but because the yachting industry is starting to notice the importance of the growing niche of yachts under 100ft or 30m.

I have been asked to provide an introduction on Pocket Superyachts: • What are Pocket Superyachts exactly?

Why do we use this terminology and what defines them in size and value?

• Why are they a niche of their own?

• How are they a stepping stone to Superyachting?

• Crew on Pocket Superyachts: the dynamics, training and certification.

• And finally; Pocket Superyachts in Palma: How are Pocket Superyachts received in Palma?

At first I wasn’t sure whether I would have anything to contribute to this already great event. But during discussions with the organisers it became apparent that in my niche we are confronted with a very different set of challenges than the rest of the industry encounters. It also became apparent how these issues are relevant to the larger yacht sections of the industry and the companies that cater to them. Just one thought there is this: Perhaps

the different niches (-30m, +30m and perhaps +50m) have now all grown to the extent where companies should decide to specialise in either one of them. This is what we decided to do 10 years ago. Perhaps a bit early but it was driven by passion and it’s now paying off.

Further topics that will be discussed, and I believe are highly relevant, are: • Chartering in Spain • I hope they add chartering in Greece which has complex rules and regulations at the moment • VAT matters in Spain • Mooring in Palma (pricing and availability) • Marine conservation (hopefully Brad Robertson of Save The Med confirms his attendance soon) Also, Nick Stael from MSOS has confirmed to do a presentation on telemedicine and Jonathan Syrett will talk about the status of the extention of the marina in Palma.

There are many more interesting speakers which makes me even more proud to be part of the line-up.

Should you want to join the conference you can do so by visiting www.quaynote.com/ conference/future-of-superyachts/

I hope to see you there! ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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WORKING AT HEIGHTS – KEEPING YOU AND YOUR CREW SAFE

Going aloft is serious business, the tallest masts in the world are in excess of 90 meters. You’ll get an awesome photo for Instagram up there, but are you safe? If stringent, fully considered working practices are in place then the risks can be mitigated.

What can go wrong?

• The knot could come untied • The line could fail • The winch could malfunction • The pulleys could break • The bosun’s chain could let you down • The crew at deck level could blunder In my opinion the above provides too many weak links in the procedure. I’m looking at this from a worst case scenario rather than a point of view of what will “probably be okay”.

My first experience going aloft on a sailing yacht was ten years ago. It was a small cruising yacht, during an offshore race from Dubai to Muscat. It was 2am and I was awoken by the skipper with a cup of strong coffee. I made my way on deck and was asked to go up to free a tangled halyard. I felt safe in the hands of this skipper, carried out my duties and returned to deck. It was at this time I admitted I had a fear of heights.

Over the years I have sent a fair number of people up masts and have always stuck to a stringent procedure which I believe has minimal risk. The people I’ve sent up have either generally been loved ones and paying clients on commercial boats. I think the implications of either is much the same. Not only could it be life changing for all involved if it were to go wrong but also as the master I’d expect nothing short of a manslaughter charge if the worst was to happen.

So what techniques do I use to ensure it’s done safely?

• Top priority is: NEVER GO UP ON A SINGLE LINE. This is something few people seem to follow.

My belief is, if you are only attached with a single line, the risks are massively increased.

An additional line reduces the chances of something going wrong. People often make

the argument that rock climbers only use one line. This is true, however climbing ropes are given a great deal of care compared to halyards which spend a lot of time in the sun and the lines on a yacht are under so much pressure compared to the weight of a climber.

In addition, the wear on pulleys and blocks is hard to inspect because much of the line is hidden in the mast. For this reason I feel the only safe option is to have a second line fed through separate pulleys and winches.

• Use the right knot.

Again comparing practices on yachts to that of amateur and professional climbers. The bowline is never used in climbing as there is some risk of it becoming untied. Most climbers use a double eight knot with an additional over hand knot at the end for further security. To tie this knot you make a loose figure of eight a couple of metres from the end of the line, pass it through your harness and then follow the route of the eight with the tail. This is regarded as the safest option by climbers.

• Have adequate numbers on deck.

When training crew on small yachts to send someone aloft, I always ensure there are two people to handle each line. That way if someone was to slip or let go of the line there is always someone else tailing it. This is preferable to self-tailors which could fail.

• Proper training.

The master of the vessel should have written procedures for going aloft and ensure crew fully understand. It is also important to supervise new crew and ensure these procedures are being followed and no shortcuts are being taken.

• Check each other’s lines.

Having a practice of checking each other’s lines help reduce the risk of mistakes being made.

• Service gear.

Regularly check all equipment that is used including winches, lines, blocks harnesses and chairs. Mechanical equipment will need a servicing and maintenance schedule. Gear should be stored out of the sun to reduce UV damage and should be changed at the slightest sign of being unfit.

• Harness and chair?

Something I have implemented more recently is the use of a climbing harness in addition to the bosons chair. I have seen many chairs in poor condition and feel attaching the second line to the same place as the first, provides a weak link in the procedure. Therefore, the use of a harness provides ultimate safety.

I hope that the points above provide food for thought. Of course procedures will need to vary from boat to boat but safety should always be kept in mind. Remember, if it doesn’t seem safe, say no! ______________________________________ Nathan Skinner Facebook.com/NathanSailing Nathan@whyknotsailing.eu

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60-METRE SAMURAI MAKES HER BOAT SHOW DEBUT IN MONACO

Natural Light and Sea Views The main deck provides accommodation for 10 in four guest cabins and a full-beam, forwardfacing owner’s suite. The staterooms, openplan main salon and dining room benefit from natural light and sea views thanks to the full height windows. A stairway on the aft deck provides direct exterior access to the beach club below.

The Alia Yachts flagship is ready for boat show debut at Monaco Yacht Show 2019 Exterior styling by Omega Architects, naval architecture by van Oossanen and interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) The Alia Yachts flagship has received little publicity since her launch in 2016. Now Samurai’s power and poise is set to woo the audience at the Monaco Yacht Show in September (25-28).

“We’ve been sitting on the superyacht industry’s best-kept secret for the last three years,” says Alia President Gökhan Çelik. “In terms of overall design and construction quality, Samurai demonstrates what we’re capable of and I’m delighted we finally have this opportunity to show her off to the yachting world.”

With exterior styling by Omega Architects, naval architecture by van Oossanen and interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD), Samurai combines top northern European design with Alia’s proven yachtbuilding capability.

The low-rise exterior profile with its bold vertical windows, elegantly arched superstructure and long aft overhangs exudes power and grace. But her sleek lines disguise a high-volume interior of 1050GT, most of which is housed inside the hull.

Besides the engine room, the lower deck is dedicated to a spacious beach club and gym with fold-down transom door and side platform, a tender garage with room for two custom tenders of up to 7m, the crew quarters, crew dinette and pro-spec gallery.

As well as the wheelhouse and captain’s cabin, the bridge deck provides space for ample alfresco lounging with dining for a full complement of guests, a fifth guest suite, and a panoramic lounge on the open foredeck.

Based on natural materials and neutral tones, the interior design by RWD is tastefully sophisticated but also warm, welcoming and functional. The flow between flexible and airy entertainment areas enhances a kind of loft-living conviviality, while also guaranteeing privacy and intimacy when desired.

Samurai’s visual impact is matched by her performance. Powered by twin MTU 16V4000 M73L engines (2,880kW each), her patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) by Van Oossanen provides a top speed of 21 knots and a transatlantic range of 4,250nm at economical speed.

PRESENTING AWLGRIP HDT – THE NEXT GENERATION OF YACHT FINISHES – AT MONACO YACHT SHOW 2019

For over 40 years, the Awlgrip name has held a reputation of universal trust and recognition in the world of decorative yacht coatings, with owners everywhere being proud to say that their boat has been ‘Awlgripped’.

Now, AkzoNobel is proud to be unveiling a revolutionary Awlgrip new topcoat at the Monaco Yacht Show 2019: Awlgrip HDT. Following on from the success of Awlgrip HDT Clear Coat and building on the technical expertise of AkzoNobel through years of trials and formulation, Awlgrip HDT is a highperformance polyurethane topcoat designed to elevate luxury yacht finishes to the next level.

With unrivalled gloss, spectacular color, exceptional color retention and outstanding DOI (Distinction of Image), Awlgrip HDT represents a step-change in terms of appearance, formulated to provide an even higher standard of finish. Likewise, hardness and micro-scratch resistance combined with repairability allow Awlgrip HDT to deliver superior protection and longer in-service performance, making that breath-taking finish last even longer.

“Awlgrip HDT, where HDT is short for High Definition Technology, also represents High Gloss, Durability and True Color,” explained Hans Slegtenhorst, Yacht Segment Manager at AkzoNobel. “We believe it represents a real step-change in terms of aesthetics and performance, worthy of the finest vessels at the Monaco Yacht Show. We’re excited to make

a splash with Awlgrip HDT!” Color is the focus of the Awlgrip offering at Monaco, from the new digital color capabilities of AwlMatch and AutoMatchic Vision, to the vibrant topcoat colors of Awlcraft 2000, Awlgrip Topcoat, Awlcraft SE base coat and now the game-changing Awlgrip HDT. Spectacular yachts deserve a spectacular finish, and we look forward to presenting the latest innovations from Awlgrip at the Monaco Yacht Show 2019. _____________________________________ For more information about Awlgrip visit us at stand Quai Albert 1ER A, Stand AL50 from the 25th to the 28th of September, or visit Awlgrip.com.

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INCREASING YACHT VISITS TO ALGERIA: A SECURITY PERSPECTIVE Civil unrest has gripped much of the country in 2019, especially in major cities along the Algerian coastline such as Algiers, Relizane, Bouira, Tizi Ouzou, Constantine, Bejaia, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Mostaganem, Oran and M’Sila.

Protests are commonly organised after Friday prayers, but can occur at any time, typically around government buildings, major squares, major road arteries and university campuses.

Port workers have sometimes shown solidarity with protesters by enacting 24-48 hour strikes.

Terrorism Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as several affiliate organisations, are the most notable groups operating in Algeria.

Both groups’ capabilities have been severely hampered by aggressive and effective Algerian counter-terrorism operations in the last four years. Since 2014, government security forces have recorded the killing or capturing of several hundred AQIM fighters and the disruption of numerous ISIS-affiliated cells.

Algeria is an emerging destination for yachts seeking high quality, low-sulphur, cheap bunkering (0.60 Euro/litre) and clearance out of the EU for TPA/VAT purposes. At just 160nm sailing from Palma, Algeria is also conveniently positioned to provide these services. One agent consulted by EOS Risk Group estimates that around 70 superyachts are now calling at Algerian ports each year.

However, questions over security and calls at dusty commercial ports without dedicated yachting facilities leaves cause for deliberation.

Is Algeria’s commercial appeal offset by inherent security risks? Or is this widely-held concern an outdated legacy of the Algerian Civil War? We take a look…

Algeria Country Overview Algeria is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Its landmass makes it the largest country in Africa and the 10th largest in the world. The country shares borders with Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali and Niger and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. Algeria has a population of around 42.2 million, around 90% of which live in the northern coastal belt. 99% of Algerians adhere to Sunni Islam. Due to its heritage as a French colony (independence was achieved following the Algerian War of Independence in 1962), French is spoken by around two thirds of the population. Three quarters speak Algerian Arabic while a quarter speak Berber.

Algeria’s economy, the third most important in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, is based on exports of oil, natural gas and related products and is dominated by the state. The hydrocarbon sector is responsible for 30% of gross domestic product (GDP) and over 95% of export earnings. Sonatrach, the national oil company, is the largest company in Africa. According to World Bank analysts, the Algerian economy is expected to slow down in the medium term, largely due to

the moderation of hydrocarbon production.

Algeria has achieved 20% poverty reduction in the last two decades, but unemployment rates, particularly among the educated youth, remain high at around 11.7%.

Corruption and nepotism remain serious obstacles for doing business in Algeria; the country ranks 105/180 on Transparency International’s 2018 Corruption Perception Index and 157/190 on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2019 rankings.

The country has the largest defence budget in Africa and buys the majority of its military equipment from Russia.

Political Risk Whilst being a beacon of stability comparative to some of its regional neighbours, Algeria’s political risk outlook is less than perfect.

Algeria has been described as a "controlled democracy" and Freedom House rates Algeria’s political freedom status as “Not Free”.

Political stability in Algeria has decreased in the last three years. Protesters took to the streets across Algeria, starting February 2019, to denounce President Bouteflika’s decision to run for a fifth term in the April 2019 elections.

They were described as Algeria’s most significant protests since 2011. Demonstrators opposed Bouteflika’s candidacy due to his poor health and a belief that he is merely a puppet used by le pouvoir (the power), a name used for Algeria’s military and civilian elite. Bowing to significant pressure from Algeria’s public, President Bouteflika resigned from his post on 2nd April 2019. Despite Bouteflika’s resignation, nationwide protests continued, demanding fundamental changes in political leadership, entrenched in power for the last 57 years. Hundreds of thousands of activists are demanding a free and fair election before the end of the year, but are likely to continue protests if polling is organised by the ruling elite.

Indeed, in January 2018, Akram Kharief, an Algerian journalist and security expert, stated that “AQIM in Algeria is to all intents finished.

In the past few years the Algerian army has inflicted heavy losses on AQIM, which was forced out from Kabylie region. There remain some groups scattered across the country, especially in Jijel, Skikda and Tébessa, but with very limited if any capability.”

Positively, Algeria experienced no major terrorist attacks in 2018, the first time in nearly 3 decades. The most recent attack against a Western citizen occurred in September 2014 when an ISIS-affiliated group abducted and beheaded a French citizen in a remote area in the Kabylie region. Future attacks are most likely to target government security forces and local government in rural areas, primarily using IEDs and ambushes in the northweest and southern border regions, but there remains a latent risk of attacks against western interests in the country. Continued Algerian security operations resulting in weapons cache discoveries, arrests and firefights should be a warning against complacency.

That said, there is no recent precedent of maritime terrorism in Algeria. Most Algerian ports visited by yachts are IMO certified, ISPS compliant and operating at MarSec Level 1. Each port has an approved port facility security plan (PFSP) and is well guarded, with a permanent security force presence. Access cards (green passes) are required for entrance, even for agents who visit the ports on a daily basis. EOS Risk Group representatives were recently in Annaba and were unable to access the port area there with 24hrs notice, even while travelling with Algerian government representatives, testament to the level of access control in place. All vehicles are checked before being allowed to enter the controlled port areas. One policeman is typically assigned to guard each vessel at berth, 24/7. Algerian ports and the vessels berthed are therefore very unlikely targets for terrorist groups, whose capability has been extensively degraded.

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Crime

So, Is it Safe?

Crime has been increasing in Algeria, particularly in major cities. Most petty crime involves pickpocketing, bag-snatching and theft from vehicles. More serious crimes do occur, such as carjackings and robberies at illegal checkpoints, but are rarely reported in the major coastal region cities. Outside of the high-risk Sahel and border regions, the kidnap risk is ostensibly low.

Bunkering calls at Algeria aren’t going to be evocative of gliding into port on the French Riviera. However, if this is acceptable, EOS believe that a visit will fall well within most yacht’s risk tolerances due to the incredibly limited security exposure involved in a bunkering call, the strong security measures in place at the ports and a lack of terrorist capability in coastal areas. Currently elevated levels of civil unrest can lead to strikes at the ports, but it has not yet led to any substantial breakdown in law and order.

Organised crime is also an issue. Trafficking, particularly of drugs, cigarettes, arms and stolen vehicles; theft; extortion and embezzlement all occur in the border regions. However, this is often not a direct concern for vessels trading at the country.

Piracy is certainly not a threat, nor is there a precedent for port or anchoragebased robberies.

Yacht Formalities Guidance on formalities, which aren’t always straightforward, will be provided by a yacht’s nominated agent, so finding an experienced agent is necessary. One such highly specialised and popular agency is Seybouse3, run by the Bejaia-based Khelaf Abdiche.

In general terms, there are a few points to consider: • Algerian ports are commercial without specialised yachting facilities. Yachts should therefore bring a healthy supply of fenders.

Pilot priority will always be given to ferries and merchant vessels, which can lead to a small delay at anchorage.

• While Algerian officials are reportedly pleasant to deal with, everything must be done on their terms. It is essential that paperwork and communication with your agent is good in the run up to the call to avoid any issues.

• A yacht will need to submit various documentation – either in advance or on arrival – to five different Algerian parties; the agent, coastguard, immigration, customs and the harbour authority. The more adept agents, such as Seybouse3, handle this paperwork prior to arrival, ensuring all documentation is presented in the way the authorities want it.

• All declarations must be accurate.

Inaccuracies can result in heavy fines.

• Up to 10 officials will board the yacht on berthing for formalities. It is advisable to prepare a room (i.e. crew mess) with tables, chairs and maybe some food and drink where they can be accommodated, bearing in mind they are unlikely to take off their shoes (lay plastic sheeting or similar if concerned about floors). The Captain should be present and lead this process.

• Most agents will advise that ‘gifts’ for the authorities are an essential component for smoothing along formalities, such as cigarettes, whiskey, yacht t-shirts and chocolate. It is worth considering this in the context of organisational anti-bribery policies.

Leaving the port area to go on excursions is another, more complicated matter, and should be assessed on a case-by-case basis with professional guidance and support.

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BUILT UNDER CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AND LLOYDS REGISTRY RULES, THE 65M WILL BE DELIVERED IN EARLY 2021 The 65-meter custom yacht FB270, sold in Asia, will be the first Benetti yacht built under China Classification Society and Lloyds Registry rules.

Benetti claims to be gaining traction in the Asia Pacific area. Hard on the heels of the recent sales of a Mediterraneo 116, Fast 125 and 50M custom along with the prize won by Spectre as ’Best Custom-Build Yacht’ at the Asia Boating Awards, the Italina yard says, FB270 confirms its winning streak on the Asian market.

“Hainan is striving to become an international tourist centre, in accordance with the state’s general guidelines and requirements, in order to further develop the city as a first-class port tourism destination with a window to display world-class yachts and innovation within the global yachting industry.” Says Mr. Fu Buming, Port Administration Chief at the Department of Commerce of Hainan province.

Peter Mahony, general Manager Benetti Yachts Asia, commented: “The sale of FB270 shows that an evolution is taking place and that a market will adapt to its new environment if an open mind, hard work and can do attitude is shared by all parties involved. Following extensive work between China Classification Society, Benetti and Lloyds Register who will also provide class on this yacht, we are delighted to have confirmed this new build order”.

FB270 is a custom yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. The design features an innovative layout for the living area and a 160-square-meter apartment for the principle.

technical spaces and storage areas. Special care has been taken to separate crew flows from the guest areas to ensure maximum guest privacy.

Special features that set FB270 apart from similarly sized yachts include the service bathrooms on every deck and a wealth of

FB270 will be delivered in the first half of 2021.

HEESEN DELIVERS YN 18750 MASA! Heesen is delighted to announce the delivery of YN 18750 Masa, the latest in the 5000 Aluminium Class, 50m semi-displacement motor yacht.

During the two days of tests in moderate sea conditions in the North Sea, Masa largely exceeded the contractual speed of 23 knots.

Cristiano Gatto created a light and airy interior design, which pays tribute to the fore sisters in the 5000 Aluminium Class, reinterpreting some

of their most striking design elements, such as the silver leaf ceilings, the curved pieces of furniture and the use of brushed spruce. Masa accommodates twelve guests in six cabins.

The Owner’s stateroom is located on the main deck forward, while the remaining guests are accommodated on the lower deck in a full beam VIP, two doubles and two twins, all with en suite bathrooms.

Frank Laupman of Omega Architects designed the exterior lines of the 5000 Aluminium Class.

Classic, timeless and streamlined lines that evoke speed, give the yachts in this class a distinguishing aesthetic and make them recognizable from afar thanks to characterising design elements. The mast is one such design element, as well as the pelican beak bow with negative sheer. With a classic Awlgrip white colour scheme, Masa is a superb addition to the Heesen jewel fleet – a rare and precious diamond, as her name suggests!

For more information on these or other used tenders: sales@williamsbalear.com (+34) 971 694 373

280 Minijet – 2017

385 Turbojet – 2014

Rotax 903 – 45HP engine.

The smallest and lightest of the Williams jet tender range. Total weight including fuel 250kg.

16,500 Euros - Tax Paid

Textron 850MPE – 120HP with 342 hours. Dark blue and grey tubes with white vinyl cushions.

Spray dodger, bathing Ladder, LED deck lights and depthsounder.

16,750 Euros - Tax Paid

285 Turbojet Sport – 2016

400 Sportjet – 2017

Textron 850MPE engine 100HP. Only 38 hours run and fully serviced. Has teak inlay, bathing ladder and overall cover.

Lying in storage in Menorca.

22,500 Euros - Tax Paid

Rotax 1503 – 150HP with 81 hours. Grey tubes and white upholstery. Overall cover, LED deck lights, VHF radio, Fusion music. Excellent condition.

36,000 Euros - Tax Paid

385 Turbojet – 2008

565 Dieseljet – 2015

Weber 750MPE engine upgrade 143HP. Engine hours run 154.

White and grey tubes, overall cover.

Full service history and one owner from new.

14,950 Euros - Tax Paid

Yanmar 4BY 150HP diesel with 100 hours. Fully customised – grey hull, spray finish deck and Helm.

Raymarine navigation equipment, Scorpion tracker, full sun bed conversión, bimini & overall cover.

75,000 Euros - Tax Paid

For new models please visit www.williamsbalear.com or www.buildmytender.com full colour and accessory options available

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THE NEW EVO T2: THE FIRST TENDER THAT’S ALSO A DAY CRUISER. Top of the range equipment and fine finishings for the new arrival from Evo Yachts.

Evo Yachts raises the curtain on a new and exclusive model that stands out for its comprehensive amenities, features and fine finishes. By Valerio Rivellini, Evo T2 is a sevenmeter boat with an appealing design, created as a superyacht tender but also perfect as a day boat.

Recently delivered to the happy owner, EVO T2 is ready to make its home in a superyacht garage and be used to accompany guests on their daily outings. The latest innovative project completed by the Evo Yachts shipyard is a custom tender commissioned to designer Valerio Rivellini by the owner of a new 46-meter Sanlorenzo superyacht. The end result is a unique craft, offering the comfort and amenities of a proper day cruiser in a seven-meter tender. Evo T2’s standout features are the comprehensive range of equipment and the care and attention lavished on every detail. This new model from Evo Yachts is a skillful concentration of functionality, comfort, luxury and design, resulting in a means of transport for the crew as well as an elegant and entertaining motorboat for family trips.

“When Valerio Rivellini presented us the idea of a custom tender, we immediately accepted this new challenge,” said Evo Yachts brand owners Alfredo and Rosario Mercuri, who added: “Seeing the new Evo T2 in the water today, we can’t help but be satisfied with our decision. We are absolutely clear about our intention to continue production of this model, which opens up a new market segment for us

and extends our range”.

Clean lines and minimalism are the standout features of this exclusive tender, which in perfect Evo style associates functionality and versatility with a focus on form.

The tender has a steering console that can be raised or lowered electrically to make driving easier. This solution means that Evo T2 has a height of just 1.45 meters with the console fully lowered, making it the perfect fit for garages and beach areas.

Another feature that makes Evo T2 unique and innovative in the tender segment is the fully accessible engine compartment, with generously sized front and rear hatches that are sure to make for happy superyacht crews.

The T2 has a 300 hp inboard engine coupled to a hydro jet transmission, delivering a cruising speed of 28 knots and a top speed of 36 knots.

This solution makes the tender a perfect fit for reduced height garages and beach areas.

Another of the boat’s value added features is automation: all onboard functions can be controlled both from the elegant touch screen control panel on the driving console as well as from a smartphone. Finally, to facilitate safe launching and hauling up operations, even in rough seas.

Like all Evo Yachts models, the hull is designed to guarantee excellent seaworthiness and offer maximum safety even in rough seas or during complex manoeuvres.

are looking for that next step.”

The Azimut-Benetti Group is annually ranked in ShowBoats International’s Global Order Book as the largest motoryacht builder in the world.

MarineMax has represented the Azimut brand in the US since 2006.

FRASER YACHTS SOLD

Brett McGill

MarineMax acquires Monaco-based yacht services provider for undisclosed sum

Paolo Vitelli and Roberto Giorgi will remain with Fraser in an advisory capacity.

US boat retailer MarineMax today announced that it has acquired Fraser Yachts from Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group. The value of the transaction was undisclosed.

“We are very excited about adding Fraser, and its team, to the MarineMax family.

The acquisition of Fraser is significant for MarineMax as it dramatically increases our presence and strength in the strategically important superyacht category,” says Brett McGill, MarineMax president and CEO.

Fraser, founded in 1947, is a world leader in yacht brokerage, yacht charter, yacht management, crew placement and new-build consultation. The company is based in Monaco, with 20 offices and over 160 staff worldwide.

The entire Fraser team will remain in place and continue to manage activities, says MarineMax in a statement. Additionally, current directors

“We are also very excited to add the Benetti Class of yachts to our luxury motoryacht offering. The history and product of Benetti separates the brand from other yachts and will present larger and more luxurious options to many of our customers, who

Paolo Vitelli, Azimut-Benetti Group CEO and chairman, says that MarineMax’s “unrivaled success” throughout the years has made it the best possible owner of Fraser for the future.

“Strategically, becoming independent from the group will favour the development of the commercial relationship of Fraser around the world,” he explains.

According to Fraser CEO Raphael Sauleau, Fraser Yachts has outperformed the market over the last five years, “closing more transactions for clients than any other provider and beating Fraser’s own 10-year records along the way,” he says.

“This alliance will enable us to further grow our footprint across North America and share with our clients an extended range, and depth, of 24m (79ft)-plus yacht services, support and guidance including yacht management, charter management, crew placement and charter vacations,” adds Chuck Cashman, chief revenue officer of MarineMax.

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SPIRIT YACHTS SET TO LAUNCH NEW 50CR YACHT AT SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

Spirit cruiser-racer responds to demand for a versatile, performance sailing yacht that stands out from the crowd British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts is launching its latest new build, the Spirit 50CR, at this year’s Southampton Boat Show from 13th – 22nd September. Being unveiled for the first time at Southampton marina in berth M347, the 15m Bermudan sloop sailing yacht has been designed for cruising and racing in the UK and European waters.

Sistership to the Spirit 47CR, the Spirit 50CR is the first Spirit yacht to launch with a Lignia, instead of a teak, deck.

Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart explained, “Teak is now considered a high risk timber, so whilst we are using up our current supply, our standard decking for new Spirit yachts will be Lignia. We take our responsibility to the environment very seriously and we are not prepared to risk using unsustainable wood.

Having done extensive research into different options, we have found Lignia to be the best alternative to teak.”

Produced in Wales, Lignia is a soft wood and a member of the Douglas fir family (or Pinaceae) that starts its life in FSC® certified forests. Once harvested, the wood is modified by treating it with resin. After the resin is

impregnated in the wood, it is dried out via a final curing process to ensure the resin is locked in at a molecular level. This gives Lignia the performance and durability that match or surpass tropical hardwoods.

Nigel continued, “Aesthetically Lignia looks as warm, natural and smooth as teak, it is more durable and it comes with a 50 year rot guarantee*. Crucially for Spirit Yachts, Lignia is a sustainable material that is very low maintenance. The timber comes from managed forests that operate stringent replanting policies.”

On deck, the Spirit 50CR has a Hall Spars carbon mast and boom as well as nitronic rod rigging, which are complemented by a OneSails sail wardrobe comprising a main, a jib and an asymmetric. The helm is controlled by a 42” mahogany and stainless steel wheel and is powered by a 39hp Yanmar engine. Lithium batteries and a high output alternator will ensure the yacht minimises engine run-time.

The design of Spirit cruiser-racer yachts incorporates added beam and headroom compared to the more streamlined Spirit classic yachts. The increased interior volume fulfils demand from owners wishing to cruise comfortably with family and friends, whilst still having a yacht with the performance capabilities to race.

Nigel Stuart continued, “With accommodation for five guests across three cabins and two heads, the Spirit 50CR offers practicality for couples and families, whilst showcasing all the quality, beauty and performance inherent in all Spirit yachts.”

The forward double cabin has an ensuite head with shower, toilet and basin. In the centre of the interior is an open plan galley, a dining area with seating for six people and a sofa on the starboard side. With five overhead hatches, the saloon is filled with natural light to complement the warmth of the wood.

Aft of the galley, on the starboard side, is a navigation table with accompanying instruments. Situated directly behind the navigation table is a large single berth. The port aft cabin houses a double berth, forward of which is a separate head with shower, toilet and basin. *Lignia offers a 50 year rot and decay guarantee above ground. ___________________________________ www.spirityachts.com Photos: Spirit 47CR sistership to Spirit 50CR © Paul Wyeth

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RIVA 50 MTR LAUNCHED Riva 50 mt realises the dream of Carlo Riva who, in the 1960s and ‘70s, driven by his brilliantly ambitious desire to exceed every limit, created the famous Caravelle and Atlantic series steel motor yachts of which Riva 50 mt is the worthy heir, with her peerless standards of aesthetics, style and innovation.

At 50 meters long and with a maximum beam of 9 meters, she offers an outstanding experience at sea, featuring comfort, elegance, care over detail and exceptional yacht building expertise. These are values that have made Riva a legend in the international yachting world. The masterpiece from Riva Superyachts Division is a cutting-edge work of naval engineering, bringing together the most advanced technological solutions and unmistakable styling to satisfy the refined tastes and demanding expectations of her Italian owner.

Majestic in her elegance, Riva 50 mt is a product of the partnership between Officina Italiana Design, the firm headed by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta that designs the entire Riva range on an exclusive basis and the engineering team selected to design the new Riva super yachts with the Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee.

“Riva 50 mt is a huge leap forward for Riva and for the world of yachting, in addition to being an amazing sight on the water. This yacht and her unique magnificence, amplified by her impressive size, also represents a remarkable achievement for the Riva Superyachts Division, which has built the biggest Riva

MOONEN BANKRUPT The bankruptcy shields any new owner from becoming retroactively liable for debts incurred under the current one, Mexican steel giant Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA).

AHMSA last shut off the money tap in 2015 for a brief period.

Following a 2017 management shuffle, new CEO Johan Dubbelman set Moonen on a “rebuilding course”.

A shot in the arm was a 2018 World Superyacht Award for the 36m Moonen-built Brigadoon and the subsequent keel-laying of a spec-built sister ship, due for launch in 2020.

Yet with only one project in build, there is a sense at Moonen that rebuilding is impossible under very troubled AHMSA. Marketing manager Marianne Hendriks told IBI this month Moonen needs to build two or three yachts at a time, in the 30m-50m bracket.

Moonen has not named the prospective new owner. IBI understands it is an Australian businessman and that there is also interest from other parties.

ever made while meeting and enhancing the brand’s signature stylistic excellence. From the tiniest details to the breathtaking design, this 50-meter yacht is a treasure of beauty, illuminated by a legendary 177-year history and accompanied by an ultra-contemporary vision of yacht building. The production knowhow that people admire in a work of this value is also the best possible example of the ‘Made In Italy’ manifesto that is the signature of each

of our brands,” commented Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi.

Moonen’s roots go back to 1963. It has built some two dozen superyachts since 1999. It tanked in 2015 and under AHMSA has failed

to find a market for its Caribbean series of 30m-50m steel yachts.

This simply means that expectations are growing for the new Riva 50 mt, which will make its official debut in June against the spectacular backdrop of the Venice Boat Show, before going on to attend the Monaco Yacht Show.

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HOW TRANSPARENT IS THE YACHT MARKET? thoroughbred yards with impeccable service records. The equally well known owners did not want the yachts to be openly marketed, although they already had their eyes on larger vessels.

I could see this was going to end badly, one way or another. Referral fees are one thing, but this was truly unethical. I am happy to pay referral fees but it should never conflict with the best interests of the buyer. In this case the buyer would have been so badly compromised by his team of trusted advisers that I decided to walk away.

Broker Vs Internet

I am a sales broker and I have been for many years - I now sell new production and semicustom production yachts but the same principles apply. It will come as no surprise to any of you that I advocate appointing a broker to help you with buying a new or pre-owned boat/yacht. The reason is simple, it's what we do. We listen; we try to understand the factors that are important or even mandatory in a buying decision.

I spend a good deal of my time talking to owners, charter brokers, sales brokers, buyers and sellers. I also go to shows, pop-up events and broker open days, looking around boats which are both on and off market. I learn a lot by talking to potential clients; but a yacht’s shortcomings and strong points mean different things to different people.

The yacht must meet and hopefully exceeding their expectations. When I buy a car I know what my expectations are with regard to build quality, reliability, speed, handling, economy and space. The same should be true when choosing a yacht. Do I expect to get a two seater settee in the back of a Porsche 911? No. In the back of a Volvo XC90, probably yes.

Broker Vs Owners Rep A surveyor I know approached me in the summer of 2018 telling me a client had appointed him to find a motor yacht around 45m, sub 500 GT with five staterooms, new or recently built with a budget of €16-22,000,000.

I fervently started my research; I was keen to

provide a good selection of 2016-2019 yachts from the likes of Codecasa, Heesen, RossiNavi, Benetti , the Italian Sea Group, CRN and some Turkish one-off builds.

It is not for me to judge what he wants but, at this stage, to provide all the relevant options available to him. It was at the point of arranging the viewings that the captain and owners rep were introduced to me. I did not think anything of it and the four of us set off to look at some suitable yachts. It was over dinner that evening in Viareggio that all three demanded a substantial commission. They already had a plan, which was to re-introduce the buyer through a third party broker and their commission was to be paid by that broker.

I was taken aback to say the least!

We had been leaning towards a yacht that was completed a year ago but was still owned by the shipyard. Often with new build yachts the commission paid by the shipyard is less than is paid by a private seller. When the notion of lower commission was understood, they quickly crossed the yacht off the list. The hybrid yachts were also crossed off because the captain didn’t like them , despite having little or no experience of them.

They seemed insistent on chasing down the least desirable of all the yachts which was a one-off Turkish built yacht with dubious ownership status and lacking in certification, but known to the surveyor. In the meantime I had found them two excellent off-market yachts at reasonable prices, both from

The Internet is without doubt a marvellous tool and the best medium for advertising yachts. However, not all the inventory is online and the buyer is reliant on the description, specifications and photographs provided by the broker/captain/owners rep. There is VERY little by way of candid descriptions and some of the narrative is plainly trite although, I must confess, it’s difficult to keep coming up with original words. “Well-appointed yacht in excellent condition, two knowledgeable owners from new and looked after by a dedicated crew – a good use of space, must be seen.” I think all boats ought to be seen...

Brokers are to blame - yes, me too! Both in sales and charter we don’t do nearly enough and I am determined to change that. Clients’ Internet browsing habits have changed – we used to ‘sell the enquiry’ by putting out enough ‘teasers’ to generate a lead. But buyers are bored with that now – they want to make informed decisions and avoid wasting their time or the broker’s.

I have clients who are busy – when they go and see their dentist they do not spend half an hour finding out how tall their 12 year old son is or how the family is getting on. They want to get on with the purpose of their visit. The same applies with their broker. OK, we can discuss the weather, and I have German clients who indulge me because they know I’m British.

More typically an enquiry from an existing client is a WhatsApp message or a call completely out of the blue: “Jonathan, am interested in M/Y Yolanda, 36m in Greece, what’s it like, how many hours? “ When I respond, it is brief and factual: “I spoke to broker, interior refit done in 2017, needs exterior paint, had 10-year class survey this year, 7,000 hours, both Gen sets replaced 2018 – they had an offer of € 5.6 turned down (allegedly) in February, not much activity since; I have emailed you the spec and photos, she looks good; I was on it at Cannes in 2016, it had a very good crew at that time.”

Based on that information, I am more likely to get my client on a plane to Athens than by sending him a load of high-res photos of models smiling and drinking rosé. BUT if they are interested enough to get on a plane then they will want to know more; a lot more. So the shipyard NaviCantiere (made up name), who

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are promoted on the open market. Of the eight yachts I proposed to the owner’s rep and his band of merry men, only five were advertised for sale online, so the market is not as transparent as you might think. Either way, considering the market in which we operate, it’s high time we had better resources for sellers, brokers and clients.

Jonathan is a yacht broker with ABYS Yachting in Antibes, South of France. As well as access to the worldwide market of pre-owned yachts, ABYS is also an award winning Ferretti Group distributer – Ferretti, Pershing, Riva, Custom Line, CRN. You can contact Jonathan on: +33 (0)6 23 76 18 84 jonathan@abys-yachting.com are they? Where are they? They know only that it is an Italian yard. What else have they built?

When was it established? MY Yolanda’s hull was built at the shipyard or in Fano/Poland/ Turkey and towed around? The previous owner/s used it how? Private or charter or a mixture? Where is it/was it flagged? Details of

the refit with photographs, service and class documents and crew profiles?

______________________________________ Written By Jonathan Browne By kind permission of OnboardOnline.com

Needless to say, the lack of good information ordinarily available to clients is lamentable and it needs to change; we do not need more of the same. Of course not all yachts for sale

OLYMPIAN AND TEAM PRINCIPAL OF BRITISH AMERICA’S CUP; INEOS TEAM UK, JOINS BOARD OF HENRI LLOYD AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Henri Lloyd has announced that Sir Ben Ainslie CBE is to join the business serving as a Non-Executive director on the board of the Henri Lloyd Group. In addition Ainslie will become Chief Technical Advisor on product development to support the company’s mission of creating the best performance sailing clothing in the world.

Ainslie commented; “I am proud to have sailed in Henri Lloyd clothing for my entire professional career and a lot has changed over that time. However as everyone can see, the pace of change in the world of sailing is accelerating and with it the physical demands on sailors is higher than ever before. The performance requirements from our clothing has significantly transformed and will continue to do so. ”I see this as a great opportunity to be involved in a project that encourages a new way of thinking about sailing kit. In particular I’m excited about sharing some of the principles behind the way I approach sailing with the HL team and working with them to develop the next generation of performance gear.

In addition to helping the company achieve its commercial aims, one of the things that attracted me to this new relationship was Henri Lloyd’s passion for sailing and wanting to give back to the sport and encourage future generations to participate.”

Chairman and controlling shareholder Hans Eckerström explains; “We are extremely proud to have the most successful Olympic Sailor of all time and without doubt one of the most influential men in World Sailing on

our team. Ben is a very modest guy off the water but there is so much to admire about his winning mentality, drive, focus on detail and his willingness to embrace new technologies – these are values that we share and want to encourage further within the new Henri Lloyd.

together of Ben and Henri Lloyd will put us in a special position to launch practical initiatives to encourage new people to discover the joy of sailing. This is something that is close to our hearts and we feel is so important to the future of sailing”.

”We see the appointment of Ben who is currently leading the British challenge to bring the America’s Cup back to British waters as a really important step in achieving our business goals. It’s our belief that the market wants to see innovation and a different approach and we whole heartedly adopt this approach.

Henri Lloyd have announced a new initiative of DYO – Design Your Own, so that every team can look like a professional crew. Using Henri Lloyd’s wholly owned own European factory, teams can now create their own unique kit with low minimum production quantity, fast turnarounds and reasonable pricing, HenriLloyd claims.

“At the same time, we believe that the coming

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9TH GSTAAD YACHT CLUB CENTENARY TROPHY 9th GSTAAD YACHT CLUB CENTENARY TROPHY There are few places in the world as chic as Gstaad, famous for après ski and its heady social scene. Transport this setting to the Cote d’Azur in September and the result is dynamite.

The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy is a vintage race held during the classic yacht season finale, Les Voiles de St Tropez. It is the ultimate invitation.

The Gstaad Yacht Club was founded in 1998 by a group of sailor enthusiasts with the vision to “create a unique global yacht club away from the waters instead of another local club by the waters.” Based in the Swiss mountains the club has over 400 members from over 20 countries.

The 9th edition of The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy will take place on Thursday 3rd October during Les Voiles de St Tropez. In an understated display of wealth and glamour

a small collection of the world’s oldest most beautiful classic yachts are invited to race . The event is unique as it is strictly invitational open to yachts of one hundred years or older. It sorts the men from the boys.

In 2018 a gathering of 22 yachts took part in The Centenary Trophy and over the years the race has attracted some of the best performing classic yachts from the past centenary such as NY50 Spartan, NY40 Rowdy, Tilly, Iona and Olympian. The oldest boat to compete in the 2018 edition was the gaff cutter Marigold built in 1892.

“I’m pleased to see more and more boats taking part every year. The success of the Centenary Trophy comes also from the excellent cooperation between the two clubs, the Société Nautique de Saint Tropez and the Gstaad Yacht Club said the past Commodore of the Swiss club, Peter Erzberger.”

With more boats turning one hundred years old every year there are new challengers each edition. The racing is pursuit style with staggered starts. The Centenary Trophy

Classic Boat Lifetime Award winner Sir Robin KnoxJohnston

Spartan by Simon Relph

Owner of Carlotta Michael Wright (Mitte) with Cindy Schoenrich and Manrico Iachia, Commodore Gstaad YC

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Finish at The Centenary Trophy in St Tropez I Juerg Kaufmann

features an especially created and constantly refined rating system allowing for yachts of different sizes and rig configurations to compete together on equal terms.

By night, frocks and rocks are de rigueur as Gstaad Yacht Club hosts a Prize Giving .The party of the week in St Tropez. Invitations are highly sought after to this glamourous evening where guests and European royalty dance ‘til dawn under the stars.

GSTAAD YACHT CLUB CENTENERIAN OF THE YEAR 2019 The 2019 Classic Boat Awards ceremony took place at The Royal Thames Yacht Club in Knightsbridge, London earlier this year.

The GYC Centenarian of the Year went to Carlotta, a 50ft protection cutter built in 1899 recently restored by Abernethy and Gaudin in Canada and the Elephant Boatyard in the UK and assimilated into the thriving pilot cutter fleet.

The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who is best known for

becoming the first person to sail around the world non-stop and solo, south of the three great capes, from 1968-9.

Now in it’s 13th year, the Classic Boat Awards celebrates launches and restorations voted by over 18,000 readers.

LES VOILES D’ANTIBES 2019 Racing in the South of France in early June threw up some challenging weather conditions for participants at Les Voiles d’Antibes. The wind was unstable and irregular ranging from 12-25 knots and large swells with a resulting 3 of the 4 races completed.

Behind the scenes the main concern was not of storms but of sponsorship and how the event would fare with the withdrawal of historic partner Panerai. Antibes being the first event on the classic yacht calendar was naturally in the spotlight and had much to prove to the tight knit classic yachting community.

The event enjoys continued support from the local institutions and a new relationship with Hill Robinson Yacht Management Company

MEDITERRANEAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAS 2019

DATE

EVENT

LOCATIO

14 – 17 Aug

Regatta Illes Balears

Palma De Mallorca

URL/EMAIL Clubdemar-Mallorca.com

25 Augt – 1 Sept

Corsica Classic

Corsica, France

Corsica-Classic.com

27 – 31 Aug

Copa Del Rey De Barcos D’epoca

Mahon, Menorca

11-15 Sept

Monaco Classic Week

Monaco

Velaclasicamenorca.com Yacht-Club-Monaco.mc

22 - 29 Sept

Les Regates Royales

Cannes, France

Regatesroyales.com

29 Sept

Coupe D’automne Du Yacht Club

Cannes – St Tropez

Ycf-Club.fr

28 Sept – 6 Oct

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez

St Tropez, France

Lesvoilesdesainttropez.fr

3 Oct

The Centenary Trophy

St Tropez, France

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who presented a new team work trophy to Moonbeam of Fife.

But there was nothing to fear. Renown for it’s colourful local entertainment and fun hospitality Les Voiles d’Antibes lived up to it’s reputation as a solid season opener. Once again, this year the regatta saw a significant participation of 75 yachts confirming that it is without doubt the largest spring gathering of classic yachts in the Mediterranean.

RESULTS 2019 BIG BOATS 1 HALLOWE’EN 2 MOONBEAM OF FIFE 3 MARISKA

CLASSIC MARCONI B 1 MARIA GIOVANNA II 2 PALYNODIE II 3 ARCADIA

VINTAGE GAFF 1 VIOLA 2 TILLY XV 3 OLYMPIAN

CLASSIC MARCONI A 1 IL MORO DI VENEZIA 2 SAGITTARIUS 3 SAMURAI

VINTAGE MARCONI A 1 SKYLARK OF 1937 2 COMET 3 JOUR DE FETE

ESPIRIT DE TRADITION 1 LEGOLASI 2 TABASCO V 3 FAIRLIE

VINTAGE MARCONI B 1 FJORD III 2 ARTEMIS 3 WHITE WINGS

TOFINOU 1 PITCH 2 TEAM 42 3 JULIA

The 24th edition of Les Voiles d’Antibes was dedicated to Antonio and Rachid who disappeared suddenly during Les Sables d’Olonne. _____________________________________

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SUPERYACHT RACING ROUND UP – THE NEW & NOTEWORTHY ON THE INTERNATIONAL SUPERYACHT REGATTA CIRCUIT

Topaz & Velsheda © Sailing Energy

The J-Class Association have confirmed that five J-Class yachts will race in the 10th anniversary edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua 11-15th March 2020.

J-Class yachts Lionheart JH1, Ranger J5, Topaz J8, Velsheda JK7 and Svea JS1 are lined up to join eleven other superyachts including Bequia, G2, Guadian Angel, Farfalla, Firebird, Freya, Lush, Nilaya, Rebecca, Sojaya, Zig Zag. This will be a bumper year for entries since the regatta changed it’s dates to be closer to The St Barths Bucket.

With no title sponsorship, the Superyacht Challenge Antigua will be held for the pure enjoyment of the participants without any conflict of interest with a third party. ______________________________________

By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

The Superyacht Challenge is held in Antigua is an annual regatta when yachts in excess of 80 feet are invited to participate in superyacht racing in an intimate setting.

The SYCA Committee headed by Paul Deeth and Stan Pearson host four days of friendly competition.

Photo © Carlo Borlenghi

From a Start/Finish line off the entrance to English Harbour, the course marks for the five 12 - 30 mile (approx) Pursuit Races are set daily according to the prevailing conditions off the south coast of Antigua.

GLOBAL SUPERYACHT RACING CALENDAR 2019 DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

2 – 8 Sept 28th Sept – 6th Oct

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Les Voiles de St Tropez

Porto Cervo, Sardinia St Tropez, France

URL/EMAIL

yccs.it lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr

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12 METRE WORLDS NEWPORT RI Ted Turner, Ken Read, Torben Grael, Jesper Bank. The 12 mR World Championship sailed on the 12 Metre USA home waters of Newport, RI, USA read like a Who’s Who of sailing this month. Boasting the largest gathering of former 12 Metre America’s Cup class yachts ever in the USA, Newport RI welcomed twenty one in total. Not since the 150th anniversary of the America’s Cup held in Cowes, England in 2001 have so many of these elegant beauties converged.

The opening race, on a seven mile windward/ leeward course on Rhode Island Sound was completed in 9-11 knots. Courageous (US-26), topped the Modern Division on a tiebreaker with Challenge XII (KA-10) helmed

by Newport local Ken Read and did so despite a premature start in the second race. Famous

for being one of just two 12 Metres to have won the America’s Cup twice (1974 and 1977), Courageous counted Gary Jobson as tactician having held the same role for Ted Turner during their 1977 win. The Danish team aboard Legacy (KZ-5), skippered by Thomas Andersen, banked two races on the opening day in Grand Prix Division.

Building on it’s pre-world victory in Vintage Division, Nyala (US-12), one of two Italian teams fielded by the 36th America’s Cup Challenger of Record Luna Rossa Syndicate head Patrizio Bertelli replaced Onawa (US-6) at the top of the scoreboard on the second day posting two bullets.

Legacy (KZ-5), helmed by Thomas Andersen with fellow Dane Jesper Bank as tactician

continued to dominate with a perfect score line, but with five races to go, second-place New Zealand (KZ-3)was snapping at her heels.

The breeze came in earlier in the bay midweek affording two races north of the iconic Pell Bridge on the bay of Newport. The Grand Prix and Modern Divisions both saw extremely close racing that translated into slimmer margins on the scoreboard between first- and second-place positions.

Enterprise (US-27), helmed by Clay Deutsch of Newport, R.I. won both races in Modern Division to close the gap on leader Challenge XII (KA-10).

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by Patrizio Bertelli with five times Brazilian Olympic medallist Torben Grael on the helm, lost its outhaul in the first race and came back to finish second, then won the second race closing the day in third overall.

Meanwhile, in the Traditional Division Columbia (US-16) posted finishes of 3-1 to maintain a two-point lead over American Eagle (US-21), sailed by the Eagle 2019 Syndicate, which finished 2-3. Nefertiti (US-19) had the best showing of the day, winning the first race and taking second in race two for a third overall.

With a day to spare claiming an early overall victory in the four-boat Vintage Division was Italian Patrizio Bertelli’s Nyala (US-12). All firsts and one second place cemented the Italian team’s place on the podium. Helmsman Mauro Pelaschier had also won the 2009 12 Metre World Championship with Nyala as well as the previous week’s 12 Metre Pre-Worlds.

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after popping a champagne cork back at the dock. A three-time Olympian, he also helmed Azzurra (I-4), the first Italian challenger for the America’s Cup, in Newport during the 1983 America’s Cup. “It is fantastic to see so many 12 Metres together and to see the restoration of these boats and how competitive they are.”

He pointed out that Nyala’s gear is all original from 1938. “The coffee grinder and winches are small and not easy to manage, but the crew is so good and mostly from Azzurra. We are preserving history.”

Prior to the final race of the world championship the International Parade of 12 Metres looped through Newport Harbour giving shoreside fans a close view of the historic fleet and their teams. Each 12M was given a cannon salute as it turned and headed out to the racecourse on Rhode Island Sound.

With Nyala (US-12) having clinched her series

early in the Vintage Division it came down to the final day’s single race to determine World Champions in Grand Prix, Modern and Traditional Divisions.

In the fiercely contested eight-boat Modern Division the stakes were high for Challenge XII (KA-10). The team was disqualified on the penultimate day after a protest hearing with Courageous (US-26). Falling from first overall to second, Challenge XII was tied on point score with third-place Courageous and two points behind Enterprise (US-27). Going into the final race helmsman LeFort knew that to win his division, he had to beat Courageous and put a boat between his team and Enterprise. He did that and more, closing out Courageous at the start and going on to win the race with a buffer of three boats on her rival. Enterprise and Courageous finished in second and third respectively. Challenge XII counted five first-

place finishes in its nine-race series.

In the Grand Prix Division, where four boats from three countries competed, Denmark’s Legacy (KZ-5) took the World Championship title with a one-point lead over New Zealand (KZ-3). As close as it was, however, Legacy had the series sewn up.

Columbia (US-16) took the World title in the Traditional Division after winning its final race. Despite not having to sail Italian Patrizio Bertelli’s Vintage Division entrant Nyala took to the racecourse to post her eighth victory in nine races. The oldest 12 Metre in the regatta was Onawa (US-6), built in 1928 and sailed by a syndicate finished second in the Vintage Division. ______________________________________ Editorial and Photos by Ingrid Abery

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AMERICA’S CUP PERSONNEL Key Race Management, Class Rule and Measurement Personnel Announced for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada The Defender and Challenger of Record organizations for the America’s Cup presented

by Prada have announced the specialist race management, rules and measurement teams chosen for the competition’s 36th edition taking place in Auckland, New Zealand in 2021.

Race Management

Measurement Committee

America's Cup stalwart John Craig (CAN) has been named as Regatta Director and will be in ultimate charge of all racing activity, including in 2020 the America's Cup World Series events and the Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series, and the America's Cup Match in 2021.

The Measurement Committee is responsible for conducting all measurement-related checks of the teams’ AC75 foiling monohull yachts – which are expected to be launched over the coming months – and for issuing AC75 Class certificates.

Highly experienced rules expert Richard Slater (AUS) has been chosen as Chief Umpire and as such oversees a hand-picked team of umpires responsible for ensuring fair racing at all America's Cup events.

Shaun Ritson (AUS) is the coordinator of the Measurement Committee, with the supporting expertise of Daniel Jowett (NZL) and David McCollough (USA).

AC75 Class Rule Committee A dedicated committee of rules experts has been introduced for this latest edition of the America’s Cup to provide the competing teams with official interpretations on the AC75 Class Rule as they each design and build their revolutionary foiling monohull yachts.

The AC75 Class Rule Committee is made up of internationally-renowned sailing experts Stan Honey (USA), Carlos de Beltràn (ESP) and Hasso Hoffmeister (GER) and has already been active for the last year responding to the teams’ requests for specific clarification of the Class Rule.

Commenting on the appointments, Russell Green, rules and legal advisor for the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, was instrumental in bringing the race officials together for the 36th America’s Cup. “We are fortunate to have secured the services

of such well respected international officials with established reputations at the top level of our sport including previous experience in the America’s Cup,” Green commented.

Matteo Plazzi – Technical Director at the Challenger of Record America's Cup 36 – the organisation responsible for running the Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series and the America’s Cup World Series – said each of the appointees: “brought a wealth of experience and integrity to the 36th edition of the America’s Cup”.

“Their appointments reinforce our commitment as Challenger of Record to fair competition and exceptional racing for the Challenging teams in the events we are organising in 2020 and 2021, as well as in the America’s Cup Match,” Plazzi said.

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BIGGEST & BUSIEST SUPERYACHT ACTIVITY THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN PLANNED AS SUPERYACHT & J CLASS EVENTS LINE UP TO ENCIRCLE 36TH AMERICA’S CUP

Auckland City New-Zealand - Chris McLennan, Courtesy Tourism NZ

On the eve of the Superyacht Cup Palma, New Zealand officials have announced a spread of superyacht and J Class events which will wrap around the 36th America’s Cup in 2020/2021.

A total of 11 events including superyacht regattas, J Class regattas, superyacht fishing competitions and island cruises will entertain superyacht visitors to New Zealand dur-ing America’s Cup racing over 2020 and 2021, it was announced today.

“New Zealand is very much looking forward to 2021; not only will the Royal New Zea-land Yacht Squadron host the 36th America’s Cup but we’ll also hold our very own sesquicentennial (150th) celebrations,” says Aaron Young, vice commodore and chair, America’s Cup 36 and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

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“We have a huge range of events and regattas for all types of boat; from superyachts, J Class to foiling dinghy events planned in what will be a memorable couple of years. Visiting vessels can expect friendly, down-to-earth Kiwi hospitality, great sailing conditions and some of the world’s most beautiful cruising grounds.”

Dates were released today in Palma on the eve of the Superyacht Cup Palma by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and NZ Marine, accompanied by New Zealand Government officials led by New Zealand Ambassador to Spain, HE Nigel Fyfe.

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The events have been designed to help visitors discover some of New Zealand’s most beautiful cruising grounds with the activities

run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and NZMarine between January 2020 and March 2021. Events are de-signed for both visiting S/Y and M/Y vessels and timed to fit around America’s Cup World Series, Prada Cup challenger and America’s Cup Match events.

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THE FULL LINE UP OF EVENTS January/February 2020 Wednesday 29th January to Saturday 1st February NZ Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta Bay of Islands in Association with Russell Boating Club October 2020 Auckland On Water Boat Show, America’s Cup Village End of Year 2020 America’s Cup World Series for America’s Cup Defender and all Challengers, Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf December 2020 31 December Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron New Year’s Eve Race to Kawau Island 25NM north of Auckland Silvertip Racing in the NZ Millennium Cup Jeff Brown

Those dates include the NZ Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta in the Bay of Islands in January/February 2020 as well as the following year’s regatta in 2021, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron New Year’s Eve Race to Kawau Island 25NM north of Auckland, a superyacht fishing competition in Russell, Bay of Islands, two J Class re-gattas, a Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron superyacht regatta, a J Class exhibition race, and further events designed to entertain the many superyachts destined for New Zealand when the 36th America’s Cup kicks off.

“New Zealand has some of the most beautiful harbours and islands in the world and with great sailing conditions and plenty of fish to catch, we want to make sure that our superyacht visitors can experience it all,” says Peter Busfield, executive director, NZMarine.

“The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and NZMarine have been pleased to be able to make this announcement on the eve of the Superyacht Cup Palma. The New Zealand’s Millennium Cup is a long term supporter of the Superyacht Cup Palma; an event which we consider to be a sister regatta to our own and as such are pleased to make this announcement of major superyacht events around the 36th

America's Cup in New Zealand at this European centre of superyachts,” says Busfield.

Additional superyacht facilities are currently being built increasing superyacht marina berths to over 100 spaces in the America’s Cup and adjacent marina areas and only this month it was announced that Orams Marine has been given the go-ahead to build a new superyacht refit and haulout yard complete with 820 tonne travel lift, adjacent to its existing facilities in downtown Auckland. Representatives from Orams Marine will be in Palma to discuss refit needs with yachts coming to New Zealand “While it might seem like a long way to come, our team at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron are doing all we can to make it easy to get to Auckland, and can assist with anything from berthage to organising parties. I very much welcome you to enjoy and celebrate not only AC36 in Auckland, but also what will be a festival and celebra-tion of sailing in 2021,” says Young. ______________________________________ Enquiries are now being accepted for entries, and opportunities are open for sponsorship. stacey@nzmarine.com jclassregattas@rnzys.org.nz

January 2021 The Prada Cup America’s Cup Challenger Series starts, Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf Friday 1st Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron 150th anniversary and New Year’s Day around Kawau Island race Sunday 3rd Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron cruise to Great Barrier Island February 2021 Saturday 13 Bay of Islands Swordfish Club Superyacht Fishing Competition, Russell, presented by NZMarine.

Monday 15 to Thursday 18th New Zealand Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta Bay of Islands, Russell, Presented by NZMarine Monday 22 to Wednesday 24th J Class Yacht Regatta - Bay of Islands, Russell Presented by NZMarine Friday 26th to Sunday 28th Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Superyacht Regatta Auckland March 2021 Monday 1st to Thursday 4th J Class Yacht Regatta - Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf presented by Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Saturday 6th (am) J Class exhibition race Auckland presented by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Saturday 6th to Sunday 21st 36th America’s Cup Match - Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf

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Unfortunately, they didn’t know their own courses, and rounded the top mark to port, before realising, unwinding and rounding correctly – now in fifth place. Despite their efforts they could only recover to fourth behind Speedy, Wight Flyer and Ffiel Good.

FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 1 June – Hugh Wilson Trophy Hugh Wilson joined us with his wife Helena and Daughter Annie – who sailed with Michael Beecken. Michael Clough joined for the morning, so we had a rib to do the starts and finishes. First race was to Formentor island, which was to be left to port, and finish at the end of the channel. fuego fatuo took to the right side of the course, and initially picked up good shifts, coming past Punta Avanzada in the lead. However, Spanish Fly and Wight Flyer picked up good breeze inshore, and gained distance. At the island, John and Mona in Spanish Fly were ahead, closely followed by fuego fatuo, who hoisted her spinnaker first and started to make ground. But it was not to be, Spanish Fly took the win by 10 seconds, with Dragonfly third ahead of Wight Flyer.

In a change to the plan, we decided to start from the committee boat, with fuego fatuo taking an early lead off the line. Three boats followed in short order, which made for an interesting close tacking match up the narrow channel – just like the river sailing we’ve all done at some time! Rounding the top of the island, fuego shot off downwind, extending their lead to finish clear of the fleet. Spanish Fly came second ahead of Wight Flyer.

We had a great lunch at Siurell before returning to the boats for the final short leg.

We’d agree to go to any of the yellow buoys by the seaplane base, and then to finish at the harbour entrance. With fuego and Spanish Fly both having a first and second, there was everything to play for! In the end Wight Flyer crossed the line first, with Spanish Fly pipping fuego to win the series by one point.

1 ESP 3825 Spanish Fly John Leaf / Mona 5 2 ESP 3577 Fuego Fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 6 3 ESP 3827 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Teresa Parry 8

The wind having swung further, we agreed to change the course to round all four marks to starboard, sailing a square. After arriving at the first mark in the middle of the pack, fuego started picking off the leaders, to finish clear ahead of Wight Flyer and Speedy.

So after five races, Ffiel Good and Wight Flyer are equal first on 11 points, fuego third on 13.

GBR 3763 FFIEL GOOD Scott Walker 1 2 1 3 4 11 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry 3 1 3 2 2 11 6 July – Fuego series 1 We race every weekend in July – the first three being the fuego series, and the last the Scandy Cup. The fuego series is designed to be fast and furious, with short courses and lots of spinnaker work. Courses include a normal port about triangle, a “backwards” starboard triangle, and the “wiggly” course which starts like the port triangle, then a close reach to the starboard triangle wing, then finish.

The first race saw four boats at together the top mark, with places changing all the way down the reaches. At the finish Ffiel Good crossed clear, with fuego fatuo a spinnaker chute ahead of Wight Flyer and Speedy Gonzales who were too close to call and were awarded 3rd equal.

Race 2 was the starboard triangle, with Wight Flyer beating Ffiel Good, and Speedy third.

Again the top four boats were within seconds of each other. On the wiggly course, Scott and Andy again took the win, with fuego coming from 4th at the top to take second place ahead of Wight Flyer.

Race four saw the wind swing north, so much so that the windward mark could almost be reached in one tack. Strangely, the new wind filled in from the south first, allowing fuego to reach the top mark with distance to spare.

GBR 3577 Fuego Fatuo John Walker 2 4 2 4 1 13 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough 3 3 4 1 3 14 ESP 3600 Dragonfly Michael Beecken 7 5 5 5 5 17 ESP 3598 FFUGUE Francisco Gadala-Maria 5 6 6 6 6 29 GBR 3471 TRIFFID Francisco José Mascaró Jaume 6 7 7 7 7 34 Things will get interesting on day two, when the first discard – which is compulsory dropping of best position to date – comes into play. More next month.

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CHRIS TODTER ON HIS ROLE AS THE J CLASS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

The new Technical Director for the J Class is Chris Todter (USA) who has seven America's Cup campaigns under his belt as either Technical Director or Design Coordinator.

Since his appointment three months ago he has been liaising with Owners, project managers and crews as he seeks to direct refinements and improvements to the J Class rule to ensure that racing between the classic yachts from different eras and designers' philosophies is as fair and equable as possible across the widest range of wind and sea conditions.

"I am very pleased to be involved in the J Class in this role which really is all about the people, the boats and the technology." Todter opens, "Simply put, my role is to maintain the rule to ensure fair racing."

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"My mandate is to be able to step in and tighten up the class rule. Racing has become very competitive in recent years which is a natural progression and healthy for the class, but the rule needs to be up to the job." he explains.

His first objective has been to understand and rectify loopholes which existed, some of which had been a source of discord among teams.

"What we are seeking to do it to minimise any arms race. Racing has to be fair and fun or owners don't stay with the class for long." says Todter who most recently won the America's Cup with the BMW Oracle wing sailed trimaran in Valencia in 2010.

"The boats are so different that the idea is to improve the handicapping technology by scanning the hull shapes of each of the boats

and using more advanced CFD to better know the drag and the actual righting moments of each boat, to create more accurate VPPs to work with. Bear in mind that, for example, we are working with a 20% difference in displacement. So we are trying to employ the best technology to deliver the most accurate handicapping."

He has started the scanning and evaluation process already, the first yacht to be scanned being Topaz, but all of the existing, active fleet will be scanned in the near future.

"Our mission is not to re-write the rule.

Ninety per cent of it is good, we are looking at additional clarification and restriction. My job ultimately is final arbiter, judging what is fair and reasonable."

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TOPAZ COME OUT ON TOP AT SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA 2019 the boat out the water in the winter and have some new sails so this is a wonderful reward for them."

"It was quite tricky today in the building sea breeze, they were ahead on the first leg, we got back through them and then they caught us again. We came in to them on the last run and that was enough." Holmberg recalls.

"They are the team who have been at this the longest and it shows. These guys are the benchmark and any day we can beat them is a good one. We have huge respect for them but I think we just managed to predict the building breeze better on the shore and we could take advantage. But it has been a real fun regatta."

Taking second place in the third and final race for Class B at the annual Superyacht Cup on the Bay of Palma, J8 won the six boat division but more importantly for the hard working crew on board they kept the crew which they describe as the 'J class benchmark', Velsheda, behind them on the last day to win their J Class match.

It was their reading of Saturday's building Palma sea breeze which allowed the newer J Class, the 2015 build which is built to an original Frank C Paine design, to prevail on an enjoyable duel between the two which saw the lead change several times, Topaz sneaking through with better wind pressure and better pace to steal the regatta win.

Topaz helmsman Peter Holmberg was delighted with their win, paying a rich tribute to their rivals who won the first race of the regatta. In the J Class match Topaz evened the scores on Friday and then took the decider at what remains a very popular fun regatta. But this rivalry will be rekindled at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Worlds in Porto Cervo in September.

"Velsheda made us battle all the way and we loved it." Grinned Holmberg,"We are really so evenly matched. They are a little quicker upwind we are a bit quicker downwind but today we got them in the end. It is great for our owners who are relatively new to this game and really just put a toe in the water. We had

Tom Dodson, tactician on the Velsheda reported, "We had a ball, we really did. Us and Topaz are closely matched and as J Class competitors they really give nothing away. We had a great little match race between us. They got ahead and then, I think, had a problem in a tack upwind and we got back at them.

Downwind we were ahead, maybe 30 seconds – not enough – and we had to try something and gybed back at them but just missed out."

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ROYAL REWARDS FOR PROVEZZA IN PUERTO SHERRY

So disappointed was Turkish owner Ergin Imre with last season’s outcome for his Provezza team in the 2018 52 SUPER SERIES that it was only when team coach John Cutler, a Kiwi Olympic bronze medallist, agreed to steer for this season, that the hugely passionate owner agreed to press on with renewed rigour and a changed crew line up. Imre and his team were rewarded for their hard work and endeavour and their ability to adapt to the changes when they lifted the historic Royal Cup in Puerto Sherry, Andalucia as narrow winners of the second regatta of the 2019 season.

It was only on the last downwind of the last race, when Platoon passed Azzurra, that the regatta title was secured by the Turkish-flagged team – only the second time they have secured an event win after their popular 2017 victory in Puerto Portals, Mallorca.

Changes to their Vrolijk-designed boat appear to have helped, but bringing Cutler – whose experience spans Olympic racing and national team coaching as well as America’s Cup and grand prix racing – in to the central role as helm, and a hungry-for-success Hamish Pepper as tactician has been key; the duo supported by unflappable Spanish navigator Nacho Postigo.

They finish one point ahead of Azzurra who take second but only on countback against their third placed rivals Bronenosec. The Russian-flagged team put themselves on the back foot when they finished eighth in the first race.

Helm, Cutler said: “It was a tough day out there for every team, and we managed to end up on top, and you can see from the way the points are – there’s not much separating the

top 5 teams, so it was great to be amongst it and at the top at the end of the week!

The final race was quite incredible, I actually checked my heart rate through the race to make sure I wasn’t in the red zone, but it was all under control!”

He adds: “We’ve made some changes to the boat, the same changes that Platoon’s made – we moved the bulb, a new rudder, new fin…

We made some learnings from last season on setup and things like that and thought about what we did wrong last year and corrected a few things. We’ve got Hamish on board now and he’s doing a great job. Even though we’ve never sailed together before we seem to have a pretty good fit and just keep it relaxed on board and enjoy ourselves. I was a bit grumpy on our bad days but you can’t be too upset, just look at the weather, at the venue; it’s been so tricky, there’s lots of opportunities out there, it’s just been great sailing and we came out on top!”

Sime Fantela, the 2016 gold medallist in 470 class, smiled ruefully: “It was one of the toughest, closest races that I’ve ever done.

With such an open track like what we’ve had all week, it was all open until the very end. We were watching whether Platoon was going to sneak in to take it from Azzurra, and all the top 3 positions just hinged on one point. Our goal coming here was to be better than Mahón, where we were 5th; so finishing with a podium is ‘happy faces’! We showed here that we have the ability to pass boats in the breeze, so we are looking forward to Cascais – it’s going to be fun racing!”

Guillermo Parada, the Argentinian skipperhelm of Azzurra was disappointed to leave

points on the water and confessed that they felt slow at times today: “It was a fantastic week; the whole fleet is so close that you are holding your breath until the very last cross! We were fighting the whole week, but especially today. We had two very good starts, especially the first one, but we felt very, very slow. We checked the underwater in between races and there was nothing wrong, but oh well. Second race we elected to start on the pin again and were controlling our opponents, ahead of Platoon and Bronenesoc, but Phoenix crossed and tacked on us and made us go left, and a big righty came. We had chances in the first run and then we covered in the last beat, but then the last run we made a split from Provezza and Platoon got in between. But it was very very close and this regatta was for them, so now we’ll fight in Cascais!”

Provezza leave Andalucia with the Royal Cup and the circuit lead by two points ahead of Mahón winners, Platoon. Seven of the eight different boats won at least one of the ten races sailed. Only Quantum Racing and Provezza did not finish eighth at all.

Puerto Sherry 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup Final regatta standings: 1. Provezza (TUR) (Ergin Imre) (1,4,7,7,2,2,3,6,2,4) 38 p.

2. Azzurra (ARG/ITA) (Alberto Roemmers) (5,1,2,5,5,1,2,8,4,6) 39 p.

3. Bronenosec (RUS) (Vladimir Liubomirov) (4,3,4,3,1,5,5,3,8,3) 39 p.

4. Platoon (GER) (Harm Müller-Spreer) (3,6,5,1,3,8,7,2,1,1,5) 41 p.

5. Sled (USA) (Takashi Okura) (8,2,3,4,4,4,8,4,3,7) 47 p.

6. Alegre (USA/GBR) (Andrés Soriano) (2,8,6,2,8,6,1,7,7,1) 48 p.

7. Quantum Racing (USA) (Doug DeVos) (7,7,1,6,6,7,4,5,5,5,2) 50 p.

8. Phoenix 11 (RSA) (Tina Plattner) (6,5,8,8,7,3,6,1,6,8) 58 p.

Overall season standings after two events 1. Provezza (TUR) (Ergin Imre) 67 p.

2. Platoon (GER) (Harm Müller-Spreer) 69 p.

3. Azzurra (ARG/ITA) (Alberto/Pablo Roemmers) 77 p.

4. Quantum Racing (USA) (Doug DeVos) 84 p.

5. Bronenosec (RUS) (Vladimir Liubomirov) 86 p.

6. Alegre (USA/GBR) (Andrés Soriano) 95 p.

7. Sled (USA) (Takashi Okura) 101 p.

8. Phoenix 11 (RSA) (Tina Plattner) 123 p.

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THE WHITBREAD IS BACK! The spirit of the Whitbread Round the World Race is back with the announcement of the 2023 Ocean Globe Race, a retro event starting from a European port on September 10th 2023 celebrating the 50th anniversary of this major milestone in adventure sailing.

In a world now dominated by professional sailors, foiling yachts and eye-watering budgets. This retro Race reopens once-ina-lifetime opportunities for ordinary sailors and adventurous yacht owners to follow in the wake of Tabarly, Blake, Van Rietschoten, Blyth, Knox-Johnston and of course Mexican Ramon Carlin, winner of the first Whitbread fully crewed global challenge in 1973 with his production Swan 65 Sayula II. Organised by Australian adventurer Don McIntyre along similar lines to the 2018 Golden Globe Race, which he also founded, the 2023 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) will follow the

original Clipper ship sailing route around the Globe, just as the Whitbread Race did in 1973.

The course traces the classic four-leg route from Europe to Africa and on to Australasia, then back via a South American port: 27,000 miles and seven months passing under the three great Capes with Cape Horn the prize for most. The final course will be published in late 2020, together with the Final Notice of Race. Cities in the UK, Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are being invited to bid to host the ports of call.

Just like the 2018 GGR, this new fully-crewed challenge is equally retro, sailing similar well proven yachts to those entered in the first Whitbread and with technology limited to what was available to those pioneers back in 1973. That means no high tech materials, computers, satellite systems (including phones and GPS), as well as mobile phones. Navigation will be limited to sextant plots on paper charts, communications via SSB and VHF radios, and

music will be played on cassette tapes.

Entries are limited to 'approved' fibreglass production yachts designed prior to 1988, from 47ft (14.32m) to 66ft (20.11m) LOA segregated into two groups: ADVENTURE 47 to 56ft (14.32-17.06m) & SAYULA 56-66ft (17.07-20.11m) classes. In addition, original entries from the first three Whitbread Races (1973/4, 1977/8 and 1981/2) together with 'Class surveyed' production sail training yachts up to 68ft (20.73m) make up a third FLYER Class.

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THE INNOVATION WILL BE ONE OF THE CENTRAL AXIS OF THE II REFIT CONFERENCE WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2020

The topic of innovation will be one of the main axis of the second Refit Conference which will be made next year. Knowing the innovations that are occurring in the sector or that affect it directly or indirectly is one of the main objectives of the professionals working in this area of nautical. In fact, the theme of innovation and how can be applied in the repair, transformation and maintenance of boats, was one of the main topics suggested by the participants in the first edition, who were able to express their professional concerns in a board of ideas designed and promoted by the organizers to improve the contents of the Day. In the second Refit Conference will be scheduled several papers to show new techniques and technological advances that already apply or could be applied to the sector.

Also, the Conference will dedicate more time to

networking -another of the main suggestions included in the board of ideas- so that all the participants can build their own network of contacts that help generate new business opportunities in the sector.

Another newness of the second Refit Conference will be that will be developed in the morning and afternoon. The time extension will ease a broader programming of lectures, it will be possible to deepen into the different topics to be dealt with, especially in the field of innovation, and will also favor the contacts and relationships between all the participants. The organizers also want the training to have more weight and presence in the Day, since it is a key issue for the future development of the sector.

The first Refit Conference was held at the Mataró Marina Barcelona nautical base last

March organized by Varador 2000, Daevi and the Barcelona Clúster Nàutic. The event, aimed at all professionals and suppliers linked to this economic sector of the maintenance and repair of boats in Catalonia, was a great success of participation, which encouraged the organizers to give continuity and improve and expand content.

In a survey conducted by the organizers among the participants in the first Refit Conference, 100% stated that they would like to participate in a second edition. The survey also reveals a high degree of satisfaction among the attendees with the papers and topics covered and with the facilities and the location of the event. It also reveals a majority opinion that the event is a unique experience to "make guild", to interconnect all the professionals of the nautical industry and to solve sectorial concerns.

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PENDENNIS VILANOVA ON COURSE FOR EARLY AUTUMN START €4.5m invested in new Spanish technical centre The first phase of the new Pendennis Vilanova yacht repair and refit facility in Barcelona, Spain is set to be operational by early autumn this year. Work on a number of yachts has already been carried out at the new facility, which is costing some €4.5m.

Superyachts between 25m-60m (79ft-197ft) will be worked on out of the water and up to 130m (555ft) in the water.

Pendennis told IBI: “Since officially announcing our investment in the autumn of 2018, Pendennis has been working alongside the team at Vilanova Grand Marina to develop a shared vision for a technical-based marina with a supporting service centre in the Mediterranean. The marina will continue to trade as Vilanova Grand Marina (VGM), whilst the new technical service centre will be known as Pendennis Vilanova.”

The technical service centre will comprise 12,000sq m of hard standing and a 640-tonne travel hoist with supporting piers. This facility is on schedule to be operational by early autumn 2019. The total investment in Pendennis Vilanova is approximately €4.5m, made up of €3m in infrastructure and €1.5m in plant and equipment. It will operate under a 40-year concession.

In terms of the workforce at Pendennis Vilanova, projects will benefit from continuity of care through a combination of tradespeople from the company’s UK home base in Falmouth and local sub-contractors from the region. This number will flex depending on the projects being undertaken at any one time.

season we have conducted several projects afloat for our existing client base utilising the alongside facilities at Vilanova Grand Marina.

Projects so far have included Adela, Va Bene, Farfalla, Spiip and Gliss. Work on both monohulls and multihulls can be handled. ______________________________________

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GIBRALTAR TO TANGER By the time readers get to see this article the 2019 Gibraltar - Morocco Yacht Rally will be underway. For the first time ever, the destination for the rally is the brand spanking new Tanja Marina Bay facility in the heart of Tanger. Don’t despair if you can’t take part in the rally. Come next year or indeed head out alone as I did last November.

Whether you depart from the excellent and still relatively new Alcaidesa Marina at La Linea, as the rally flotilla will do, or from one of the two marinas in Gibraltar here are some navigational pointers.

Firstly, select a period of neap tides for your departure from Gibraltar. Departing with a spring tide will make the passage so much more difficult. Plan to leave at HW Gibraltar. This should give you three hours of west going tide before it turns into an easygoing foul tide. The currents in the Straits of Gibraltar are complex but there is an overriding pattern of 3 hours of an easterly flow and then 6 hours west. In summer the current can run as fast as 3.5 knots as cool Atlantic water flows in to replace water lost by evaporation in the Eastern and Central Basin of the Mediterranean.

The winds in the Straits are predominantly east (Levante) or west (Poniente). One leg to and from Tanger is bound to be an upwind leg.

In case of a Poniente be prepared to make a series of short tacks within the inshore traffic zone along the Spanish coast. If Levante, then you will have a downwind run also parallel to the Spanish coast. Be sure to rig a gybe preventer as the hills either side of the Straits can “bend” the wind in subtle ways and catch out the helmsman. An unexpected gybe can be dangerous and even cause a dismasting.

The next question is when to head south for the Moroccan coast? The main consideration here is the traffic situation in the Straits.

Always make a dash across when you see a clear gap in the traffic situation. The Straits of Gibraltar is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world. Large container ships and tankers are constrained by their manoeuvrability and their legal obligation to stay within the Straits of Gibraltar Traffic Separation Zone lanes.

Remember that vessels crossing the TSZ lanes need to do so with a heading (not course) at right angles to the traffic lane. Use all the means at your disposal to maintain a good watch using Radar, AIS, hand bearing compass and your Mark 1 eyeball! I would recommend going past Tarifa in either a Levante or Poniente so as to make a fast beam reach dash direct into Tanger Bay. Be aware of the fast ferries that run between Tarifa and Tanger Ville (the port in the heart of Tanger itself).

I hope I have not discouraged you from sailing to Tanger. For a start you will surely be accompanied by dolphins and may be lucky enough to spot tuna, turtles, Orcas, Pilot Whales and maybe even Fin and Sperm Whales. Vessels in the western Straits are requested to not exceed 13 knots so as not to hit Sperm Whales. Keep a sharp lookout and reduce speed if you are a fast motor yacht.

What of Tanger itself? You will dock at the new Tanja Marina Bay facility. On arrival contact the marina on VHF channel 9 for instructions. It is a requirement to check in at the reporting berth to clear formalities before being assigned a berth. The facilities at Tanja Marina Bay are excellent, secure and the marina staff very helpful. The official bureaucracy is a little bit more tedious than you may be used to, but the wait is worth it as Tanger city is about to reveal its charms.

When you leave the main entrance to Tanja Marina Bay (i.e. with the marina behind you) turn right walk about 500 metres before crossing the road and heading up a ramp into the heart of the old Souk. Inside the souk your senses will be assailed by the smells, noises and tastes of a millennial Arab bazaar. Bargain to your heart’s content your starting price should be at around 50% of the asking price!

However, do not start bargaining unless you intend to buy. The souk traders are there to make a living not to provide entertainment!

Visit the American Legation Museum. The legation is an elaborate Moorish style building of stuccoed masonry. This complex structure contains the two-story mud and stone building presented to the United States in 1821 by Sultan Moulay Sultan The first property acquired abroad by the United States government, it housed the United States Legation and Consulate for 140 years, the longest period any building abroad has been occupied as a United States diplomatic post.

Tanger Bay beach is spectacular, but it is nothing compared to the wide beaches bathed in Atlantic rollers on the western coast of Morocco. The best way to see these is to take a tour or taxi to Cape Spartel. There you will also be rewarded with a visit to the Caves of Hercules.

Tanger was a hive of spies during the Second World War and the Cold War. Its closeness to Gibraltar and its strategic position as the western gateway to the Med made it irresistible to the spooks. Its liberal and warm-hearted inhabitants have been welcoming Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs now it’s your turn to discover its secret charms.

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CANNES SHOW ORGANISER UNVEILS NEW SAILING EVENTS

This year’s Cannes Yachting Festival will see the opening of the Port Canto Sailing Area The organisers of the 42nd Cannes Yachting Festival have prepared a packed itinerary of sailing events for this year’s show – a fitting tribute to mark its 42nd edition and the opening of the Port Canto Sailing area, which will host 80 exhibitors and 120 new sailing boats, monohulls and multihulls from 10m and upwards.

This year’s Guest of Honour is WWF France president and sailor Isabelle Autissier, who will talk about WWF’s work for the protection

of the Mediterranean and raise awareness to improve our impact on the environment.

Offshore racing sailor Armel Le Cleac’h is returning for the second time as Yachting Festival Ambassador.

licensees of French sailing federation FFVoile to visit the new Port Canto Sailing Area for free. A complimentary ticket is available at the online ticketing office on registration of a FFVoile licensee number.

As for new events, La Regata Cannes on Thursday 12 Sepember and Friday 13 of September will see five teams compete in the bay of Cannes on the multihulls of the Tour Voile. Visitors will be able to enjoy these small racing catamarans and watch the departures of the regattas from Port Canto.

A free ticket will also be available at the entrance to the Sailing Area upon presentation of a FFVoile license. This offer gives access to the show uniquely through the Port Canto Sailing Area entrance and allows to visit the entire Yachting Festival.

The Yachting Festival is also inviting all

The 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival will be held from September 10-15.

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MALTA MIDDLE SEA RACE ENTRIES CONTINUE TO CLIMB The Rolex Middle Sea Race is once again proving to have magnetic appeal, with 58 yachts from 17 countries so far registered for the 2019 edition. Malta’s rumour mill reports a number of other boats with logistics in place, even if the entry form has not been submitted. With a cut-off date of 27 September 2019, prospective entries have plenty of time to complete the formalities. The 40th running of this 606nm offshore classic, which starts on Saturday, 19 October, looks well set to be marked by its traditional diverse and global fleet.

This year’s race will be marked by a number of recent launches making their debut at the race. Four entries to date will be launched in 2019, ahead of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

12.7m (42-ft) Alemaro (GER) is to be skippered

by Roman Puchtev. Designed by Ceccarelli Yacht Design, the Neo 400+ is a full carbon sandwich construction and a development of the Neo 400, an example of which won IRC 3 at the 2014 Rolex Middle Sea Race. 11.9m (39ft) Blackfish (BEL) has been entered by Peter Luyckx and is competing in the double-handed division. Built by Bente Yachts, founded by Alexander Vrolijk - the son of Rolf Vrolijk and a naval architect in his own right - this is an ocean-going design taking inspiration from the IMOCA 60 and Class 40. The 10.34m (34-ft) Jeanne (FRA) is a JPK10.30 entered by Laurent Camprubi. Camprubi is an accomplished shorthanded sailor and winner of the Rolex Giraglia in 2013. Finally, there is the 9.82m (32-ft) multihull Skymy (pronounced ‘skimmi’), the pre-preg carbon KM32fc catamaran currently in production in Brittany.

While there are always yachts making their debut, there are plenty more that come back more than once. With over a decade of experience on the scenic course, is David Latham’s Seawolf of Southampton (GBR) 11.55m (38-ft) Pronavia 38. “This will be our twelfth Rolex Middle Sea Race,” advises Latham. Latham’s crew reflects the polyglot nature of the fleet with individuals from the UK, Spain, Germany, Mauritius, Ireland and The Netherlands. Over the 11 races, Seawolf has placed well with plenty of podium finishes in class under IRC and ORC. Seventh overall in 2009 is a highlight, while retirement in 2017 (along with the majority of the fleet) was a low.

Latham cites a number of reasons for returning so regularly: “The friendliness of the Maltese people and the RMYC in particular. Then there is the diversity of the racecourse. It is like a game of snakes and ladders, and there is always a chance to recover if you make a tactical error.”

In terms of favourite moments, Latham is clear there is little to match the spectacular start in Grand Harbour, although the challenges of the Strait of Messina and the majesty of Stromboli come pretty close.

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FROM SHIP TO SHORE: TANIA KANE How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points?

I had a late start in yachting after many years working in IT. I began sailing at Brighton yacht club with my best friend and spent a couple of years there at weekends. I was lucky enough to do some racing whilst I was there including the Fastnet and other RORC races. At the time I was working for Mars Inc and was persuaded by a good friend (!) that I should leave and do a Yachtmaster course. After that I joined Neilson Active Holidays as a sailing instructor. I was lucky enough then to be promoted to flotilla skipper and so my one season sabbatical from the corporate world stretched to 3 years with 2 crew running up to 16 small boats and 60 guests at peak season. The highlights of this time at Neilson were meeting my husband and other now long-term friends, having lots of fun with the guests and absolutely loving Greece.

The Corinth Canal is a terrific experience with a flotilla of twenty plus boats.

After Neilson we had a ski season in France running a chalet for 19 guests. I did some courses and learned to cook for that number of people. We then went to the BVI and ran a privately-owned charter catamaran for 2 years.

It was a wonderful place to be and we made some amazing friends both from our guests and other crews in the area.

Then we discovered Superyachts...first a season on 38m SY La Cattiva where I was employed as the sole stewardess. We joined this in the Caribbean and left it in Palma. That is when we decided Palma was the place for us.

After a few months break we joined 40m SY Anakena in Palma. Again, I was employed as the sole stewardess. This was a hard job when the owner and family were on board but in the main a good job. I worked with some lovely people and many of them were also ex-Neilson (some of the best super yacht crew come from a flotilla background!). We were lucky enough to call Palma our base for a while and then started a world trip which ended after a few years in Brisbane. We visited some places I either would never have been to or certainly would not have been able to spend so long in... my favourites Include Venice, St. Petersburg, Scotland, San Diego, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia.

I worked for over 4 years as stewardess and then 4 years as the chef on Anakena. I absolutely loved cooking for the crew and the guests. One of my favourite cooking moments was the last-minute change of plan in Naples from “We are taking the crew out for dinner” to “the weather is horrible, let’s have a 3-course dinner on board with all the crew” so from no prep done at all for that meal to dinner for 12 in 90 minutes. All the crew got involved

and helped either me with the food prep or the stew with the table prep. We may not have all eaten exactly the same food but everyone was fed well and enjoyed the camaraderie. That was definitely more my thing than cleaning and making beds!

I was very lucky working with my partner. We were able to share fantastic experiences… however other people are not so lucky and spend months away from their loved ones.

The downside of this life for me was the difficulty of seeing family and friends. When we did have holidays, they were spent visiting people, which was lovely but we didn’t often feel that we had had a break!

How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land?

It was sort of forced on me. The owner of Anakena was elderly and became too ill to use the boat, so myself, the stewardess and the deckhand were let go. That was a very sad day and I couldn’t decide if I was glad to have some time to myself or if I felt a little lost. I had been on board for eight and a half years and travelled all over the world with a lot of the same crew. It was very odd!

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

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For me the most difficult thing was no longer working with my husband every day and, of course, the change in income! I absolutely loved not having to be at work at 8am to begin with but then it was more about not having a focus or reason to get up which was a little disorientating.

What was the best thing about it?

I spent time on my house and garden (still not much of a gardener but I try). I visited friends and family a lot in the first year I was off the boat and generally had time to do some things for myself. A cat also adopted us who is now a solid part of our family.

What do you miss most about yachting?

Many things ...

I miss that exciting feeling when leaving a port to go to a new place. I miss that feeling of coming into a port after a while at sea and knowing you will get a beer or glass of wine soon! I miss the stunning sunsets and sunrises at sea with not another boat in sight. I miss the camaraderie of being crew on a yacht, the bbqs and improptu get togethers on the dock with crews from other yachts. I miss the great moments you share with your crew that you can look back on for years afterwards. I miss being part of something that I consider to be special.

you can give yourself time to enjoy a break and think before diving into your next venture. Be prepared to earn a lot less money, this may not be the case, but be prepared! Take some time to think about what you like doing, what you can do and what you would like to do. Do what suits you and you will enjoy. I have learnt very recently that actually life is too short and unpredictable to do otherwise.

Thank you for reading! X Tania Kane ___________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

What do you do now?

I currently work for a company called Chocolate and Love. They produce the most amazing Swiss made gluten free, vegan, organic, fair trade chocolate. The summer is not the best time to sell chocolate, certainly not with some of the temperatures we have had lately, so I am ticking over until the autumn. However (shameless plug) please do contact me if you are interested in some! I am lucky enough to be able to work part time at the moment and enjoy that. It gives me time to work in the house and the garden. Also the 1 cat who adopted us now has several brothers and sisters who we either adopted or have adopted us (actually 3 more adult cats and 6 kittens to be exact)‌ anyone want a kitten!?

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Name: Scott Jamison Years’ Experience as a chef: 35 Nationality: Australian What are you doing / where are you working right now?

Relaxing at home before next contract.

Who is your food hero (dead or alive) and why?

My Mother of course.

What three ingredients could you not live without?

Turmeric, Fresh coriander fresh ginger.

What are your three favorite cookbooks and why?

Escoffier, as a classically trained chef this was the bible, the dictionary of flavors, and more recently TARTINE books I have been studying about fermenting and sour dough production from masa Madre. I also make Kombucha and kefir.

What 3 kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

Cigar cutter to open quail eggs, silicone molds, slotted spatula as a general tool to flip scrape and whisk.

What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley?

Convotherm convection oven.

What would you say are some of the most over rated ingredients?

Truffles, Persimmons, Thousand year eggs.

What would you say are some of the most under rated ingredients?

Apple cider vinegar, coriander stalks.

What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far?

Salt baked whole fish a Mediterranean classic.

If you were a guest on a yacht, who would you want to cook for you and why?

My Mother… because she’s not here anymore.

What music do you listen to in the galley (if at all)?

Reggae never fails.

Best galley tip/hack?

Don’t let your menu exceed the capabilities of equipment space and time. Thus KISS! Keep It Simple Stupid.

What is the most difficult location you have ever had to provision in?

And what bit of advice can you give to figure out where to go? Down island in the Caribbean is always difficult and often thy don’t have bags or boxes to pack big provisioning then when you get to the taxi they will only let you fill the boot so it a four-taxi ride to the dock they it all had to be ferried out to the boat on anchor all this in the blazing sun. So, where possible Agents provide a great help for chefs but always try to have the agent pick you up to take you shopping so you can choose.

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I cooked a clam bake on the beach of a private Island near Camden Maine while on charter, All the ingredients came from the island and the se around it, Clams Lobster, potatoes corn tomatoes lettuce peppers, zucchini peas carrots. The ultimate slow food dinner.

What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment?

I always take my own bags shopping with me when I shop to control plastic waste but it’s difficult with Agents they want to get the food on board in perfect condition but when you have one wild fish in a polystyrene box with plastic bags filled with ice plastic ice bricks and then wrapped in bubble wrap it goes a bit overboard with packaging.

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

With a good crew, there should never be much wastage left over guest food will always be enjoyed by the crew.

What is the hardest part of your job?

Having every ingredient that the guests may ask for so you never have to say no to any request.

What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as being pre-Madonna’s with big egos?

Most of this behavior comes from the pressure that is applied to young unexperienced chefs who want their vision projected on to the dishes and they require the help of the team around them to achieve this and so until they become confident and organized they can appear like egotistical monsters.

What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

I will do my best to give the crew what they need especially with dietary requirements the best thing with crew food is to separate as many elements as possible and keep it simple and healthy.

What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you have ever been asked to cook? I find sea urchins quite bizarre not that you cook them but still weird to crack open such a weird spiny beast to eat its eggs.

Name something you have cooked for guests that you are most proud of?

If you weren’t a chef, what would you want to be?

It’s something I’ve never really thought about I have always wanted to cook and when I’m cooking it doesn’t feel like I’m working.

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STEWARDESS’ PICK OF THE MONTH FROM RIALTO LIVING - OUR FAVOURITE LIFESTYLE STORE IN PALMA -

Even in this age of next-gen electronic toys, from interactive video games to high-tech beginner drones, good ol’fashioned’ stuffed animals still haven’t lost their child-appeal.

From supersized bears to floppy-eared dogs, fluffy animals are a universal staple of every child’s bedroom. In fact, psychologists say there’s nothing unusual about the many adults that still cosy up to their childhood favourites.

Mr. Bear’s perennial popularity makes perfect sense. Stuffed animals will take the biggest hugs, anytime, and without pulling away from an embrace to check on a text that just arrived. What’s more, no matter how many times ‘Snuggles’ is dropped, sat on or left alone, he’ll always greet its owner with a heart-warming smile. Added bonus is that stuffed animals don’t have screens that crack, batteries that run out or parts that get lost and are never found again. And it doesn’t hurt

when you accidentally step on them, unlike a piece of Lego.

Really, they are the perfect friends. Which kid wouldn’t like to team up with a mate that boasts an alligator tail? Mini-guests love stuffed toys which is why there’s no better way to welcome kids on board a charter yacht than by arranging a frog in dungarees or adorable lobster at the end of their bunks. Especially on a superyacht, the kind of temporary home which may boast priceless Lalique sculptures but lacks drawings stuck to the fridge or a corner dedicated to brightly colored toys.

From ‘Dancing Darcey Elephant’, a soft little elly complete with tutu, cocoa fur and squishable trunk to ‘Henry Hound’, a wrinkly-soft, hazeleyed flopsy poppet, Rialto Living stock the cutest stuffed animals in all shapes and sizes.

If you’re shopping for a family charter that

includes a young guest (be it a two or ten-year old) we’re certain their new best friend and their holdable paws and squeezable feet will be an instant hit.

Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of eyecatching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forget to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat. ______________________________________ Photos © Sofia Winghamre Rialto Living C. Sant Feliu 3, Palma ( +34) 971 71 33 31 www.rialtoliving.com

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LUXURY LINENS IN PALMA Dear Islander Reader!

Let’s talk about cotton, Egyptian Cotton.

As you probably all know, Cotton is a natural product. The cotton fibres grow on the fruits of the cotton plant. Egyptian Cotton is considered the best cotton in the world. Cultivated on the banks of the Nile, the cotton is picked by hand, the fibre is twisted and treated to create a yarn of exceptional quality.

It is a great experience to sleep in the highest quality of cotton which we call Egyptian Cotton. The longer the fibre, the higher the quality, which means softer quality, smoother and more beautiful.

These long fibres are spun into threads to make a fabric that is soft, well-ventilating and moisture absorbing.

The fabrics Percale Cotton and Satin Cotton are luxurious variants of Egyptian Cotton. They differ in weaving technique. Percale Cotton is cool, fresh, mat with a ‘dry’ touch. While Satin Cotton’s features are velvet soft, shiny with a ‘smooth’’ touch.

Both Percale and Satin Cotton are available in various thread counts (TC). This TC indicates the weave density, the number of threads per square inch. The higher the density, the stronger the fabric. So f.e. TC200 means 200 threads per square inch.

It is the length of the fibre in combination with the height of the thread count that makes the quality of fabric for bed linens.

due to excellency in dying program. It is very important to be protected against salt water and lots of sun.

Besides fabrics woven of Egyptian Cotton, we also have yarns spun of Egyptian Cotton to make towels. Creating the ‘best’ towel begins with the selection of the cotton. I prefer to work with the Portuguese manufacturer Abyss & Habidecor who weaves only the finest Egyptian combed cotton called Giza ELS (Extra Long Staple 37mm) – the most exclusive cotton. This cotton is generally considered to provide the finest quality yarn for textiles, with resistance, low piling and excellent absorption.

Caring instructions for Egyptian Cotton:

Cotton is produced in several locations around the world; requiring a long growth period, heat, moderate rain and slightly heavy soil.

The cotton used for ABYSS Towels is GIZA Extra Long Staple (ELS). Cultivated in the Egyptian town of Giza along the Nile river. GIZA – Els is still handpicked to respect the delicacy of the cotton flower.

Only 3% of the whole cotton production of Egypt is Extra Long Staple (ELS). Specific growth conditions will determine the quality of the fibre.

The Abyss Egyptian Cotton towels have the Oeko-Tex label that shows their commitment to invest in the ecology by using biological water treatment and biodegradable products.

Moreover, the production process endeavours to exemplify respect for our environment. The Abyss towels are UV and Chlorine resistant

• Sort the linens by fibre, colour and type of item (sheets, towels, tablecloths).

• Use a mild liquid biodegradable detergent without added bleach or whiteners. Never use softeners because this causes the fibres to clog and the absorption capacity to decrease.

• Bedlinens to be washed in warm water, maximum 60 degrees Celsius.

• When machine drying, never use high temperatures.

• Use a steam iron on a warm/hot setting. For embroidered linens, iron them on the reverse side and while damp for best results.

• Store linens folded flat in a cool, dry, wellventilated area. Not exposed to direct sunlight which can cause permanent yellowing.

‘A good day starts with a good night’ It is for everybody of great importance to have a good night’s rest and to sleep in high quality bed linen. Whether it is on the land, in the air or on the water … ______________________________________ First Luxury Gwendolyn Frankefort gwendolyn@firstluxury.es (+34) 652 423 231

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35-50 calories a pop, they make the perfect diet-friendly snack.

Other more unsuspecting cooling foods include green leaves such as spinach, kale and romaine lettuce as they have a high-water content and they are easy to digest. This means your body doesn’t have to work as hard, which saves you energy and keeps you cool. Apparently, sea vegetables are also another interesting choice.

Kombu, nori, wakame, arame, and sea palm are all superb sea vegetables to include in your daily summer fare. They are high in calcium, phosphorous, trace minerals and vitamins and have a cool energetic quality to them.

Mushrooms, avocados, coconuts, red fruits and melons are also fantastic cooling foods to fight the hot summer sun.

If you want to stay cool avoid foods that are high in protein, which increase metabolic heat and apparently, eating spicy food can also help. Although this may be the last thing you fancy in hot weather…curries and chillies can stimulate heat receptors in the mouth, enhance circulation and cause sweating, which cools the body down. For me, the best advice I would offer is to eat small meals and eat more often. The larger the meal, the more metabolic heat your body creates breaking down the food. Also, drink plenty water or cooling juices and make sure you stay well hydrated. If that fails, you run your wrists under a cold tap for five seconds every couple of hours as it helps to cool the blood and if it becomes really unbearable…. come and hang out in my walkin fridge for a few minutes!

COOL DUDES When it’s so hot you can literally feel yourself sapping under the intense summer sun, it’s difficult to know exactly what to eat as some foods just seem to act like internal space heaters but others can actually help you cool down and act like your personal, internal airconditioning unit.

One of those wonderful ingredients is watermelon and no day at the beach should be complete without it. Cool watermelons quench even the most intense thirst and are abundant throughout the summer months. A simple slice offers a superb, refreshing experience. They are low in calories and high in water content (95 percent), making them an extremely cooling fruit. Cucumbers are also incredibly hydrating and staying adequately hydrated during the hotter months is crucial. Cucumbers are one of those special foods that have more uses than just culinary. A quick search turns up really useful things like firming up cellulite on skin, soothing dry, tired eyes, relieving sunburn and curing a hangover. I’m not sure if any of that is really true but what I do know for sure that in the kitchen, the wonderful crunchy texture and the refreshing cleanness of cucumber is a joy to work with, especially in summer as it is about 20% naturally cooler than other vegetables. Fresh peaches are another cool, seasonal choice. Not only are they delicious at this time of year, but they also contain vitamins A and C, which promote healthy skin, and at

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WELCOME BACK TO THE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID INTRODUCTION Today, You'll Learn....

• The signs, symptoms, risk factors and effective interventions for depression & suicide.

• The importance of early intervention for depression & suicide.

What is Depression?

The word depression is used in many different ways. People may feel sad or blue when bad things happen. However, everyday 'blues' or sadness is not a depressive disorder. People with the 'blues' may have a short-term depressed mood, but they can manage to cope and soon recover without treatment.

The depression we are talking about in this module is major depressive disorder, a type of mood disorder. Major depressive disorder lasts for at least two weeks and affects a person's ability to carry out their work and usual daily activities, and to have satisfying personal relationships.

Depression is when someone has a low or irritable mood, loses interest or enjoyment in activities they normally like, or has a lack of energy or is overcome with tiredness.

Depression is a mood disorder because it affects the way people feel (their mood). To be diagnosed with clinical depression or major depression, a person must have had some symptoms for at least two weeks, and their ability to carry out their work or usual daily activities, or their ability to have satisfying personal relationships, is being affected by their low mood. See also Mood disorder.

According to the WHO World Mental Health Surveys, the percentage of adults with a depressive or other mood disorder per year varied between 3.1% and 9.6%.

The results are difficult to compare across countries as there may be cultural differences, including how willing people are to report symptoms of mood disorders in a survey and subtle differences between languages in the meaning of words describing symptoms of mood disorders. Also, the European countries only measured depressive disorders, while Japan and USA also included bipolar disorder.

Mood Disorders: • are around twice as common in women as in men, except for bipolar disorder, which is equally common in women and men.

• often have their first onset during adolescence or early adulthood.

• often co-occur with anxiety disorders and substance use disorders • are often recurrent.

Signs and Symptoms of Depression If a person is clinically depressed, they will have five or more of the symptoms in this list (including at least one of the first two) nearly every day for at least two weeks.

Not every person who is depressed has all

these symptoms. People differ in the number of symptoms they have and also how severe the symptoms are. Even if a person does not have enough symptoms to be diagnosed with a depressive disorder, the impact on their life can still be significant.

Signs & Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder: • An unusually sad mood • Loss of enjoyment and interest in activities that used to be enjoyable • Lack of energy and tiredness • Feeling worthless or feeling guilty when they are not really at fault • Thinking about death a lot, wishing to be dead • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions • Moving more slowly or sometimes becoming agitated and unable to settle • Having sleeping difficulties or sometimes sleeping too much • Loss of interest in food or sometimes eating too much. Changes in eating habits may lead to either loss of weight or putting on weight.

What Depression May Look and Feel Like A person who is depressed may be slow in moving and thinking, although agitation can occur, have slow and monotonous speech, show a lack of interest and attention to personal hygiene and grooming, look sad and depressed, be anxious, irritable, and easily moved to tears. However, in mild depression the person may be able to hide their depression from others, while with severe depression the person may be emotionally unresponsive and describe themselves as 'beyond tears'.

Onboard, crew might notice of the following: • Decreased productivity • Working long hours to get usual workloads completed • Morale problems • Lack of co-operation • Safety problems, accidents • More absences from work • Difficulty completing work on time • Frequent complaints of being tired • Complaints of unexplained aches & pains

• Alcohol or other drug misuse.

Sometimes when a person does not recognise depression in their friend or colleague, they may judge them as lazy, self-centred, 'not pulling their weight', 'not a team player', having a poor work ethic or being incompetent.

Unfortunately, these attitudes only serve to reinforce the depressed person's feelings and beliefs of their inadequacies and worthlessness.

EXAMPLE Caroline and her friend are in the crew mess.

Caroline's crew do not know she is depressed.

Because they do not know any better, they say...

"Caroline looks tired and burdened. I know she has problems but don't we all? She needs to stop feeling sorry for herself."

Meanwhile... Caroline thinks it's all hopeless …

"I'm useless. I will never get past my problems - there's just no way for me to dig myself out of this hole. Why bother trying? I'm useless at everything - a total failure."

Carolina's crew would benefit from education & Mental Health First Aid. As my favourite nursing mentor once said.

Put yourself in someone else's moccasins....

Risk Factors for Depression Depression has no single cause and often involves the interaction of many diverse biological, psychological and social factors.

Refer to the factors that increase a person's risk of developing depression in Essential Information in the Resources tab, or look at the list of risk factors of your MHFA International Manual, then try the activity.

Some medical conditions and medications can cause or exacerbate depression.

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Some Medical Conditions:

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to be effective:

• Endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism – thyroid gland is underactive, reduced oestrogen, or Cushing's disease) • Brain injuries and diseases (stroke, head injury, epilepsy, hypertension, diabetes, or Parkinson's disease) • Acute and chronic infections (mononucleosis, hepatitis, HIV and AIDS) • Deficiency states (pernicious anaemia) Autoimmune disorders (systemic lupus erythematosis) • Some forms of cancer • Recent heart attack • People with migraine are three times more likely to develop depression and people with depression are three times more likely to develop migraine than control subjects.

In most countries, a depressed person would be admitted to hospital only where the depression is severe or there is danger a person might harm themselves. Most people with depression can be effectively treated in the community.

•Antidepressant medications •Antipsychotic medications •Mood stabilisers •Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) •Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Some Medications and Drugs:

I also recommend counselling (Sarah at British Counselling is amazing)and some complementary therapies and lifestyle changes which have some scientific evidence for effectiveness with depression, such as exercise and self-help books or online therapy based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).

• Some anti-hypertensives including beta blockers • Corticosteroids (to treat various inflammations) • Benzodiazepines (as a relaxant – long-term use is the problem) • Parkinson's medications (adjust levels of dopamine) • Hormone altering meds (e.g. oral contraceptives) • Stimulants (for fatigue, ADHD, e.g. amphetamines) • Anticonvulsants (to treat seizures) • Proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers (to suppress secretion of gastric acid) • Statins and other lipid lowering drugs • Anticholinergic drugs (to slow the activity of the intestine) • Chemotherapies (e.g. interferon) • Isotretinoin (to treat severe acne) • Opioids (painkillers, e.g. codeine, pethidine, morphine) • Alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy.

• Effective interventions A variety of health professionals can provide treatment to a person with depression.

They are: • General practitioners (family doctors, primary care physicians) • Psychologists • Counsellors • Psychiatrists • Mental health nurses • Allied health professionals such as

In my experience as a Life Coach & Mental Health/Trauma Nurse, I've found that people generally recover from depression and lead satisfying and productive lives. I work with my clients/crew to rule out physical causes, I often refer clients to a GP when necessary to prescribe medication if needed, and refer on to a mental health professional. I refer, because I believe in a multidisciplinary approach to health care.

I asked a colleague, Tina a practicibg psychologist and ex yachties from Australia, her thoughts....

"In my experience as a psychologist, I predominantly use cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), but occasionally draw on other evidence-based therapies."

There is good evidence for the following psychological therapies in the treatment of depression: •Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) •Mindfulness based cognitive therapy •Interpersonal psychotherapy Behaviour therapy (also called behavioural activation) •Marital therapy (also known as couple therapy) •Problem solving therapy •Psychodynamic psychotherapy •Reminiscence therapy for people over 65 years •Self-help books based on CBT There is a range of treatments available for both depression and bipolar disorder. Which is where psychiatrists become important.

The following medical treatments are known

Early Intervention Early intervention is very important. The duration of untreated depression influences the long-term course of the depression and severity of episodes.

Once a person has had an episode of depression they become more prone to subsequent episodes. They may fall into depression more easily with each subsequent episode. For this reason, some people go on to have repeated episodes throughout their life.

To prevent this pattern occurring, it is important to intervene early with a first episode of depression to make sure it is treated quickly and effectively.

EXAMPLE You've been concerned about Carla, a crew member who hasn't seemed herself for quite some time. She hasn't been involved with things on board that she usually enjoys. You think she may be depressed. You decide to discuss it with her.

As a mental health first aid crew officer, if you believe someone is experiencing symptoms of a mental health problem, you would use the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan, discussed in the first issue 1/4 as a guide about how to approach the person and see if there is anything you can do to assist them.

EXAMPLES ON WHAT TO DO When approaching someone you believe may be depressed choose a suitable time and a space where you will both be comfortable.

What if the person doesn't want to talk?

When approaching someone who you believe may be depressed, let them know that you're available to talk when they are ready; do not put pressure on them to talk right away. It can be helpful to let the person choose the moment to open up.

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However, if the person does not initiate a conversation with you about how they are feeling, you should say something to them.

You might mention to Carla that some of the symptoms you have observed suggest that she may be experiencing depression. You could explain to her that mental health problems can make it difficult to manage work, relationships and day-to-day tasks, and that effective treatment is available.

Remember that you must respect the person's privacy and confidentiality unless you are concerned that they are at risk of harming themselves or others.

Crises Associated with Depression As you approach and engage with Carla, you also need to assess if she is in crisis and, if so, to assist with this crisis.

What could the crises be? Two main crises that may be associated with depression are: •The person has suicidal thoughts and behaviours •The person is engaging in non-suicidal self-injury We will focus on helping someone who is having thoughts of suicide, next.

Myths and Facts About Suicide Suicide is a significant risk for people with depression. A person may feel so overwhelmed and helpless that the future appears hopeless.

The person may think suicide is the only way out. Sometimes a person becomes suicidal very quickly, perhaps in response to a trigger (such as a relationship breakup or arrest), and

act on their thoughts quickly and impulsively.

However, not every person who is depressed is at risk for suicide and nor is everyone who is at risk of suicide necessarily depressed. The risk is increased if they have also been using alcohol or other drugs.

Facts on Suicide In 2012, the suicide death rate in developed countries was 13 per 100,000 persons.

While suicidal behaviours are more common in females in these countries, completed suicide is 3.5 times more common in males (20 per 100,000 for males and 6 per 100,000 for females).

According to the WHO World Mental Health Surveys, in developed countries 2% of adults think about suicide, 0.6% make a plan for suicide and 0.3% attempt suicide over a 12-month period.

The main reasons people give for attempting suicide are: Needing to escape or relieve unmanageable emotions and thoughts. The person wants relief from unbearable emotional pain, feels their situation is hopeless, feels worthless and believes that other people would be better off without them.

Desire to communicate with or influence another individual. The person wants to communicate how they feel to other people, change how other people treat them or get help.

People are at greater risk of suicide if they have: •A mental illness

•Poor physical health and disabilities •Attempted suicide or harmed themselves in the past •Had bad things happen recently, particularly with relationships or their health •Been physically or sexually abused as a child •Been recently exposed to suicide by someone else.

Suicide is also more common in certain groups, including indigenous people, the unemployed, prisoners, and gay, lesbian and bisexual people.

Asking About Suicidal Thoughts If you have seen some warning signs that Carla is feeling suicidal, engage her in discussion about your observations. If you suspect she may be at risk of suicide, let her know that you are concerned about her and are willing to help.

• Ask Carla directly about suicidal thoughts.

• Do not avoid using the word 'suicide'.

• Ask the question without expressing a negative judgment.

• Be direct and to the point.

ACTIVITY: Asking Carla if she is suicidal.

Question: If you are thinking that Carla may be suicidal, which of the following questions are suitable to ask her?

We will differentiate between the right and wrong tgings to say.

RIGHT • It might be something that's hard to talk about, but I'm worried about you. Are you having thoughts of suicide?

• Are you thinking about killing yourself?

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WRONG • You're not thinking of doing something stupid are you?

• A friend of mine committed suicide. You'd never do that would you?

• Someone like you would never consider suicide…would you?

• You're not thinking about taking your own life are you? Think about what that would do to your family.

Safety Concerns If the person says 'Yes, I am thinking of suicide', you need to act quickly to help keep them safe.

Key points: A person who is suicidal should not be left on their own. If you suspect there is an immediate risk of the person acting on suicidal thoughts, act quickly, even if you are unsure. Work collaboratively with the suicidal person to ensure their safety, rather than acting alone to prevent suicide.

Remind the suicidal person that suicidal thoughts need not be acted on. Reassure the suicidal person that there are solutions to problems or ways of coping other than suicide.

Find out who or what has supported the person in the past and whether these supports are still available.

Ask them how they would like to be supported and if there is anything you can do to help.

Although you can offer support, you are not responsible for the actions or behaviours of someone else, and cannot control what they might decide to do.

For information about suicide helplines, contact the Seafarers Association.

What About Professional Help?

Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help as soon as possible.

Find out information about the resources and services available for a person who is considering suicide, including local services that can assist in response to people at risk of suicide such as hospitals, mental health clinics, mobile outreach crisis teams, suicide prevention

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Provide this information to the suicidal person and discuss help-seeking options with them.

If they don't want to talk to someone faceto-face, encourage them to contact a suicide helpline, or Pastor Ken & the Seafarers.

WHAT TO DO: If the suicidal person is reluctant to seek help, keep encouraging them to see a mental health professional and contact a suicide prevention hotline for guidance on how to help them.

If the suicidal person refuses professional help, call a mental health centre or crisis telephone line and ask for advice on the situation.

If you believe the suicidal person will not stay safe, seek their permission to contact their regular doctor or mental health professional about your concerns.

If the person has a specific plan for suicide, or if they have the means to carry out their suicide plan, call a mental health centre or crisis telephone line and ask for advice on the situation.

If the suicidal person has a weapon, contact the police. When contacting the police, inform them that the person is suicidal to help them respond appropriately. Make sure you do not put yourself in any danger while offering support to the suicidal person.

Be prepared for the suicidal person to possibly express anger and feel betrayed by your attempt to prevent their suicide or help them get professional help. Try not to take personally any hurtful actions or words of the suicidal person.

What should I talk about with a suicidal person?

People will usually be honest if they are suicidal because in most cases they don't really want to die. Instead, they want their pain to end. If they think you can help, they will probably speak honestly with you. If you appear confident in the face of the suicide crisis, this can be reassuring for the suicidal person.

Ask the suicidal person what they are thinking and feeling. Reassure them that you want to hear whatever they have to say. Allow them

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to talk about these thoughts and feelings, and their reasons for wanting to die and acknowledge these. Let the suicidal person know it is okay to talk about things that might be painful, even if it is hard. Allow them to express their feelings (e.g. allow them to cry, express anger, or scream). A suicidal person may feel relief at being able to do so.

WRONG • Other people are worse off than you.

• You'll ruin the lives of your friends and family.

• It's just a bad day, you'll get over it.

RIGHT • Suicidal thoughts are often a result of a mental illness that can be treated.

• I care and I want to help you.

• You're feeling really bad right now, but you won't always feel this bad. I know you do not think so at the moment, but things will get better.

Suicide Key Actions You have covered a lot of material about suicide in this module and may be finding it overwhelming. Remember you can review the material any time.

It can be useful to keep in mind the following three actions. If you can remember little else, these actions can be enough to save a life.

If you think someone may be suicidal, ask them. If they say 'yes', do not leave them alone. Link them with professional help.

A final note, Do your best for the person you are trying to help. However, you should remember that despite a first aider's best efforts, some people will still die by suicide.

This is a difficult topic and it has been quite challenging to summon the courage to make the space for it in yachting, I believe education is crucial. We can only begin to understand these issues though accurate education & making space for Mental Health issues in yachting. ______________________________________ Amanda Beaver Coach, Registered Nurse & Medical Trainer @ MSOS MIPH, BHS NURS/NUT

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YOUR WORKOUT The US army now make trainees complete push ups with their chest going all the way to the floor and releasing their hands momentarily at the bottom. This is to ensure full range of motion or avoid the half push ups. This slows candidates down and the maximum number of push ups achievable.

What is your score for 2 minutes of hand release push ups?

A good way to improve is to perform a 2 minute plank squeezing your pecs - 2 minutes of push ups directly and then repeated 2 minute plank (activating your pecs once more) - or use the tabata method - 20 seconds of work 10 seconds of rest repeated 8 times.

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The sacro iliac joint is an ear shaped in which the 2 articular surfaces slide against each other one on the Ilium or pelvic bone and the other on the Sacrum which is a triangular bone at the base of the spine above the tail bone.

Movement of this joint is very limited, in fact too much movement can be a cause of pain. The sacro iliac joints must loosen and stretch during childbirth which is when they

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and stress can all increase the rate at which they shorten.

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The rate at which our telomeres shorten can be increased or decreased by specific lifestyle factors.

Factors which increase telomere length or slow the attrition rate: Good Nutrition, Regular Exercise & Happy and positive outlook on life.

Poor lifestyle choices like smoking, obesity

achieve their greatest range of movement.

Consequently, sacroiliitis is most commonly seen in women. Men can also suffer sacroiliitis but due to other causes such as trauma, arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and sports.

sacroiliitis. Accessory movements and manual mobilisations of the joints with massage to help relieve the muscle spasm. Hip and pelvic exercise regime will help prevent a recurrence. ______________________________________

Pain from a sacroiliac disorder is felt in the lower back, buttocks and groin and can radiate down one or both legs. Sometimes a thickening of the dorsal ligaments can be felt where the dimples are in your lower back. The pain is aggravated by standing for long periods at a time, running jumping and going up stairs.

Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

It is very important that a diagnosis is done by a professional as the pain from sacroiliitis can easily be confused with many other causes of low back pain some of which are more serious than others and will require X Rays or MRI scans to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment The Doctor may prescribe pain relief and muscle relaxants to control the muscle spasms.

Injections of corticosteroid may also be suggested. Physiotherapists use Interferential Diathermy, Tens and Ultrasound to treat

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WHY YOU SHOULD TRY FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY TO TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH

If you struggle with low energy, stubborn weight, digestive or hormonal issues, allergies or any other ongoing health concern, this article is for you.

Why is nutritional therapy special?

Everything that we put in our mouth, creates a chemical reaction in the body that directly impacts our health. This reaction not only depends on what we eat, but more importantly on our individual gut environment and food processing capacity. Plus if you have never had your gut assessed, how can you tell what your dietary optimum is?

People may not relate chronic conditions to nutrition, yet it is food that provides the raw materials needed to build cells, muscles, organs, hormones, neurotransmitters etc. In other words, the body can only manufacture these from the building blocks of food. And in order for this to happen, the nutrients must be extracted and absorbed. After all, we’re not so much what we eat but what we can absorb and what our gut can convert into beneficial or toxic substances. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to focus on nutrition as the key driver in creating good health and preventing disease.

What is Functional Nutritional Therapy?

It is an evidence-based approach that focusses on food to address clinical imbalances (dysfunctions).

Advanced nutritional assessment, testing and thorough health history gathering leading to a comprehensive therapeutic plan.

Functional Nutritional Therapy is where ancient medicine and the latest research in health sciences meet. It looks at health in a holistic way, e.g. how tiredness and hormonal issues can be linked to blood sugar imbalance or how your digestive system can affect your thyroid. Underlying causes are then addressed with personalised dietary interventions.

What does ‘functional’ mean?

The term pertains to ‘function’ or ‘dysfunction’ in the body regardless of diagnosis. A functional disorder is a medical condition

that impairs normal functioning of bodily processes that remain largely undetected under conventional examination. Signs and symptoms can be non-specific, therefore cannot be tagged with a medical label. But that doesn’t make them less important to treat. For example, fasting blood glucose may be within the clinical range, yet the person clearly expresses symptoms of insulin resistance. Functional medicine aims to catch these symptoms in time.

Functional Nutritional Therapy can support the following: • Allergies and intolerances • Digestive problems (abdominal pain, bloating, Chrohn's, constipation, diarrhoea, gas, heartburn, Helicobacter Pylori, ulcerative colitis, ulcers) • Anxiety, depression, low mood, neurodegeneration, poor concentration • Addictions, compulsions, obsessions • Eating disorders • Low energy • Respiratory issues like asthma, chronic cough, hay fever • Cardiovascular issues • Headaches and migraines • Diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome • Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome • Degenerative arthritis • Autoimmune conditions (Celiac, Crohn’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Hashimoto Thyroditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.)

• Recurring infections (herpes simplex, cystitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis) • Skin conditions: (flaky scalp, rashes, cracks, athlete’s foot, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, facial hair and balding in females) • Underactive and overactive thyroid • Hormonal matters (PMS, PCO, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, symptoms of menopause) • Fertility • Pregnancy • Children's health (immunity, picky eating, glue ear, behavioural issues) • Recurring injuries • Weight management One man’s meat is another man’s poison

The nutritional needs of a healthy person and someone who is unwell are different.

Even if a food is considered healthy, it may not suit one's physiology. E.g. nuts and seeds can induce a flare up of ulcerative colitis, whole grains can spike blood sugar, and raw vegetables can contribute to the symptoms of IBS. Therapeutic plans are formulated specifically for those who want to address specific issues, which often means different recommendations than the traditional nutritional guidelines for the general public.

Welcome to GLOW At GLOW, I put on a detective’s hat and investigate various health concerns which can successfully be supported with functional nutritional therapy and lifestyle medicine.

The cornerstone of my work is uncovering and addressing the underlying causes. The purpose of the initial consultation is to get to know you, understand your priorities, symptoms and health history. Based on the information I have gathered, I formulate a plan for you and help you implement the changes with a big dose of encouragement and motivation.

The seven potential core imbalances that I investigate are as follows: • Assimilation: digestion, absorption, respiration and the gut microbiome • Defence & repair: immunity, inflammation and infections • Energy: energy regulation and mitochondrial function • Biotransformation & elimination: detoxification • Transport: cardiovascular and lymphatic systems • Communication: neurotransmitters, endocrine, and immune messengers • Structural integrity: subcellular membranes to musculoskeletal structure I take online appointments from any location, and yacht and villa visits are also available. ______________________________________ Maya Flynn More details: www.welcometoglow.com Appointments: contact@welcometoglow.com

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reduced during the period of ownership. And since it is precisely the cadastral value of the Land that is taken as a reference for the calculation of the Plusvalia and this had suffered as well as the price of transmission a considerable reduction we should understand that both evidences being strong enough to escape from the Plusvalía Taxation. But unfortunately, some Town Halls are very reluctant to recognize the Courts resolution as it represents for them a substantial loss of income in their the council´s treasuries and insist to tax as long as new legislation is approved.

PLUSVALÍA MUNICIPAL IN CASE OF LOSSES Until last year in Spain when you sold a real estate no matter if you had profit or loss you were obliged to file and pay to the Town Hall the Local Ground Tax that burdens the Increase of Value of Urban Land (Impuesto sobre el Incremento del Valor de los Terrenos Urbanos, IIVTNU, also known as Plusvalía Municipal). The deadline was 30 days after the sale in Public Deed, the Escritura by filing at the Town Hall copies of the purchase and sale of the property and a copy of the Local Ground Tax (IBI).

This obligation existed even if the sale´s price was lower than the acquisition one due to the fact that according to the applicable Law the taxable base was calculated according to the cadastral value and the years of ownership, having automatically as result a surplus.

This formula was challenged at the Constitutional Court and declared in 2017 unconstitutional

by Constitutional Court Decision No. 59/2017, confirmed by the Supreme Court Resolution 1163/2018, of 09/07/2018. Those resolutions declared unconstitutional and void articles 107.1, 107.2, and 110.4 of the Law of Local Tax Regulatory Law, Ley Haciendas Locales, based on the fact that the formula used to calculate the tax did not allow proving a result different from that

resulting from the application of the valuation rules it contained.

The Court now recognize taxpayers to prove the absence of an increase in the value of the land before the council administration or, where appropriate, before Court and also admits to request refund if not prescribed in 4 years.

The Supreme Court considers, in the first place, that it corresponds to the taxpayer to prove the inexistence of an increase in the value of the land onerously transmitted. And for more detail, it expressly says that to prove that there has been no taxable increase of value taxable: "the taxpayer may offer any principle of evidence, which at least shows circumstantial evidence¨ (as it would be, for example, the difference between the acquisition value and the transmission that is reflected in the corresponding public deeds)”. And this just even in an indicative manner, demonstrating a principle of evidence of the absence of a real and effective increase of value obtained in the transmission of the land.

We have had cases in our Firm with some Town Halls in which not only the acquisition value in Public Deed, was lower than the transmission one but also the cadastral value had been

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Now what to do in these cases? If you have paid this tax in last 4 years – lapse of time of prescription - you can apply the refund of the amounts paid through an administrative procedure of refund of undue income, procedimiento de devolución de ingresos indebidos, If you have to pay it know, here are basically two options: the first one, to pay and claim back by means of the referred procedure ; or secondly, and more aggressive, to file a writ and the tax declaration autoliquidación without effective payment within the 30 days showing circumstantial evidence of the decrease of value and copies of purchase and sale´s deeds - and in its case also - the decrease of the cadastral value - and leaving to the Town Hall the burden of proof on contrary that it really existed an increase by means of appointing a real estate expert or valuator by them and at their expense.

Each case and each Town Hall are acting differently so if you have paid it in the last for years or have to pay now having sold under the purchase price please ask for information to your tax adviser. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa - Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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UK decide to plump for Brexit, and plenty more.

It may well have been an unwitting accomplice in this, but it hardly matters. Do you really want a company that already knows a little too much about you for many people’s liking to know how much money you have in your wallet, and just how much you spend every month on hemorrhoid cream? Particularly as they have a history of data breaches that have affected tens of millions of users in one hit. How comfortable are we going to be that during the next breach, the hackers might be able to empty our wallets in the process?

THE CURRENCY OF TRUST Facebook wants your money, actually more accurately, Facebook wants you to want their money, buy giving them your money. We are entering a brave new, and possibly a bit scary world. You may have heard of Bitcoin, you may even understand it which puts you among a select bunch. Its known as a crypto currency, in that it only exists digitally, and outside the traditional financial institutions of central banks, high street banks, and operated independently of governments, and all their pesky obsessions with regulation, tax and anti money laundering rules.

Facebook is pledging to launch its own currency, called Libra in the first half of next year. Unlike Bitcoin, which has its own wildly fluctuating value, Libra will be a ‘stablecoin’ pegged to a basket of currencies like US Dollars and Euros, and will be backed up with more traditional financial instruments, probably government bonds, so if you deposit a dollar with Facebook in return for Libra, it will buy a dollars worth of US treasury bills, and reverse the transaction if you want to take your money out. It will operate a digital wallet for you to keep your Libra in, and you will be able to pay for goods and services via a wallet app, or by sending a message on Facebook’s own messaging service, or via the Whatsapp messenger, also owned by Facebook. Paying people will be as simple as sending them a message, will be instant, and will be either free of charge, or very low cost.

The transaction will be verified, settled and accounted for on a blockchain system called Calibra, which will run as a non profit, and is backed by many established names, like Ebay, Paypal,Uber, Mastercard, Visa, Vodafone,

Spotify and others. It is also designed to help the 1.7 billion people around the world who do not have a bank account, or much of a prospect of getting one.

So if Facebook aren’t going to make any money out of it, why bother? Since day one, Facebook’s schtick has been about getting you to stay on their site for as long as possible, constantly drip feeding them information about yourself and your habits, your location, your age, your interests, the people you interact with and the places you hang out. This is all valuable information, literally as they sell it for real money to people who want to sell you things based on all that lovely data. The calculation for Libra is that if you can shop on Facebook too, then you are likely to spend even more time on there, as retailers from giant multinationals, to one person operations are likely to set up an e-commerce presence on the site to tempt you out of some of your lovely Libra. Herein lies the problem for Facebook. It already has an issue with trust, many people have left the network, and it has found itself under constant scrutiny, and criticism for the way it collects data about you, and the way is uses, or sells on this data. It has already been suspected of skewing the US election in favour of Donald Trump, helping the

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Digitally traded, and settled currencies that operate outside the traditional systems have their attractions, and a lot of upside, and you can bet your bottom dollar, or whatever else you want to call it, that if Facebook is working on one, then so is just about everyone else.

Missing the boat on this revolution could be an existential issue for some pretty big names, but currencies since virtually their invention in early human development have only worked if those who use it trust it and those who control it. As soon as that confidence is gone, they spiral out of control, and history is littered with examples. Perhaps trust is actually the only true currency we have ever really had, and Facebook will have to go an awful long way yet before they have enough of that.

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HOW TO GET BACK SPANISH VAT BACK: 8TH DIRECTIVE OR VAT RETURNS? Getting a reimbursement on Spanish VAT is so problematic that businesses often give up trying to claim their refunds. Costs on mooring docks, refits or fuel are sometimes 21% more expensive for foreign businesses. But these problems arise from wrong advice on Spanish VAT rules.

The first step is to ensure that you hold a valid invoice that has been correctly issued. From our experience, some Spanish suppliers may charge VAT incorrectly. Also incorrect or incomplete details may be included on the invoice (eg. the client´s VAT number is not stated despite the obligation to do so in all invoices). As a client, you should check with Marosa or your local VAT specialist to make sure that these requirements are met. Do this before the invoice is issued to avoid long discussions with the supplier.

Once you hold a valid invoice, it is paramount that you make your application via the correct procedure. If you are an EU business and did not have to register for Spanish VAT (see our earlier issue on VAT on chartering activities), you should apply using the mechanism of Directive 2008/09/EC (so called ´8th Directive´). If you are required to register in Spain, for example, because you had chartering activities in the country, you should claim your VAT back via your VAT return.

From our experience, the first questions of the Spanish authorities about your refund will focus on the procedure used in your application (8th Directive or VAT return). It is very important to understand and choose the right procedure to avoid these refunds being rejected on the first review.

Timing is also important. If you had chartering activities in the country, you can claim VAT back on all invoices received since the start of your activities (with a limit of four years). If you did not have activities, your refund application must be submitted before September 30th of the following year. We see an opportunity on all businesses who have Spanish VAT unclaimed from the past, as we may be able to recover all VAT from last four years.

How can we help you?

Marosa is VAT firm specialized in the yacht and maritime industry in Europe. Our focus is VAT recovery and VAT compliance. Our VAT recovery services are only billed on a success fee basis, so that our work is free of charge unless we are successful. __________________________________________________________ Pedro Pestana da Silva pps@marosavat.com (+34) 986 955144

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ROY DUNS: FOUR TIPS FOR PLAYING THE LONG GAME future acquirers will view as a major asset.

Build a strong management team and incentivise them to nurture their teams in a way that makes the whole workforce a major selling point.

3. Refine processes and systems No matter what sector you’re in, clear, welldocumented and transparent processes and systems will allow you to show a buyer just what an attractive proposition your business is when you come to sell it.

The future business owner will be attracted to the reassurance that documented process brings. It means they and their staff can hit the ground running when they buy the business. After all, a disruption to customer service could cost them business at a critical point. Robust processes and systems help them mitigate that risk.

It's one thing to get a business up and running, but quite another to grow it to the point where it's ready to sell.

What makes a successful entrepreneur? It is, quite literally, the million-dollar question in the world of buying, growing and selling businesses.

Forbes describes the entrepreneurial spirit as “a mindset...an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change; it’s a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement.”

Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and the author of The Humor Advantage, believes the key is about ensuring your perspective is sufficiently broad, even amid the day-to-day work of actually running your own company.

“It’s about seeing the big picture – being agile, never resting on your laurels, shaking off the cloak of complacency and seeking out new opportunities,” says Kerr.

Always thinking ahead That agility and hunger for momentum and change is why many entrepreneurs go down the route of buying and growing a business to sell in the first place. When they buy, their goal from the outset is to build a company that will have acquirers knocking down the door to buy it a few years down the line – and for a tidy sum.

Growing a business to sell at a later date is a long game with many considerations, but there are a few key things to be aware of if that’s where you want to channel your entrepreneurial spirit. As always, having a plan is everything.

1. Get to know your industry Every sector has its own intricate machinery of key players, buying patterns, processes, important networks, major calendar dates/ seasons, emerging trends – to name just a few of the moving parts. If you’re going to buy, grow and sell a business effectively then you need to understand all the ins and outs of the engine that drives it so that you can make smart investments.

Immerse yourself in market data as well as consumer reports and feedback; attend key conferences and networking events; and enrol on training courses to gain the depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding required to succeed.

2. Nurture keystone elements to grow: customers, staff and the bottom line Even if your ultimate plan is to exit the business, you must fully commit yourself to ensuring the quality of its core components, and doing so as if it was your life’s work and great masterpiece.

Those dependencies are the customers, staff and the bottom line.

Establish contracted, recurring revenue streams that will allow sustainable growth. Review assets and costs to see how you can automate or cut back to operate more effectively. When it comes to customers, nurture those both old and new by carefully monitoring the end-toend customer journey. That goes for your main suppliers too. This will alert you to any issues that could damage the business, so they don’t end up affecting the saleability.

Remember, all your business dealings could bring opportunities to build useful relationships with influential people in your industry who could lead you to a sale in the future.

And don’t forget the obvious – your staff!

Skilled, productive, loyal employees are the lifeblood in every business and something

It’s good business practice to make sure that all financial and corporate records show the same attention to detail. Any serious potential acquirer will do a thorough audit and they’ll be deterred by any nasty surprises – or even just by question marks in your paperwork.

4. Build a strong exit strategy If you’ve just bought a business, an exit strategy might not be at the forefront of your mind. However, even if you aren’t thinking about selling for another 10 years or more, that exit strategy should act like a compass in everything you do.

Every decision you make could have a potential impact on the value of your business in the long run, so it's crucial to consider how it will influence your eventual goal of selling.

The opinions expressed by third parties are their own are not necessarily shared by St. James’s Place Wealth Management. This article has been provided courtesy of Entrepreneurs Hub (www.entrepreneurshub.co.uk) Exit strategies involve the referral to a service that is separate and distinct to those offered by St. James’s Place.

The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp. co.uk/about-st-james-place/our-business/ our-products-and-services. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. ______________________________________ St. James’s Place Wealth Management Roy Duns (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/royduns

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SAVE THE MED UPDATE We're proud to share with you our first quarterly newsletter under our new name Save The Med Foundation and excited to present our project results, expedition photos, latest news and yet another big surprise!

Research Expeditions & MPA's While our work for the creation of a marine protected area in Formentor continues, we've embarked on a two week long research expedition conducted together with the Alnitak team. During the expedition we initiated the "Animal Oceanographers" project through which we work to identify and map risk factors that threaten vulnerable pelagic species and contribute important data for the surveillance and management of off shore marine protected areas, thereby protecting their habitats as whole.

While the conditions haven't allowed for the tagging of Giant Devil Rays yet, which is one of our target species, we managed to tag a turtle, collected a big amount of scientific data on Risso's Dolphins, conducted microplastic samples from the sea surface, recovered huge amounts of floating plastic objects, engaged in staff training for the use of cutting edge research and multimedia tools and survey methods and much more.

We are truly grateful for these joint expeditions and the close collaboration that has evolved between Alnitak and Save The Med since 2017 and are all incredibly excited for what the future holds - an even closer alliance as we welcome Ric, Jasmine and the Toftevaag volunteers to the STM team! We’re joining forces and bringing together our collective years of experience, amazing projects and the outstanding enthusiasm of our united teams, for a more efficient way to reach our common objectives! Watch this space!

Dos Manos Schools Programme Almost 1700 students have participated in our schools programme since January, learning about plastic pollution, contributing to citizen science and developing ideas and projects to help reduce their single use plastic consumption. In total over 4300 students from around 60 schools have enrolled to date.

Changemakers Competition This year the team Bio-Bellver, from Bellver International College, won the Changemakers At Sea competition, after involving their whole school and catering company in the reduction of single use plastic bottles, avoiding the use over 11.000 plastic bottles per year by swapping to reusable cups. They are already working to involve their families in their initiatives and reduce other single use

plastic items next! And very soon, they will be joining the mighty Toftevaag for a week of unforgettable experiences on board a marine research vessel!

Citizen Science Beach Cleans So far this year, over 400 volunteers have participated in our citizen science activities, removing and categorising 27.872 objects from 50 m study zones at four different beaches. The most common items found are broken up bits and pieces of all types of plastic from micro plastic to up to 50cm, followed by cigarette butts and ear bud sticks. Almost all of it consisting of single use plastic products. Help us reduce these numbers by throwing away the throw away culture!

The Plastic Free Balearics Programme, which helps companies and other organisations to reduce their single use plastic consumption without compromising the quality of their services, is taking big steps forwards! In addition to working with the Partner Companies, the team has worked together with Inedit Innova to finalise the development of an “environmental impact indicator�, sort of like a "plastic index" that allows for to objectively compare different products such as commonly used plastic products and their alternatives. This in turn facilitates for companies to select products with the lowest possible environmental impact over products with high environmental impact.

Currently, the team is planning the development of a certification system for participating companies, as well as several future awareness campaigns to help reduce plastic waste generation in first place, and with that plastic pollution. Because to achieve lasting solutions, we must begin solving the problem at its source.

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Thank you to all our Corporate Partners and Material Supporters for your donations, with special acknowledgement to our Silver and Gold Members:

Night Of Sant Juan #Zerowaste For the fourth year, we helped organise the awareness campaign "Nit de Sant Joan #residuzero" and celebrated a waste free Night of San Juan at the beach of Portixol together with Es Racรณ de Sea Idees, 35 amazing volunteers and loads of participants who joined workshops, kids activities, raffles and more as they celebrated summer without polluting. Since 2016 a nearly 50% reduction in waste generation during the festivities has been reported in Palma area, from 49 tonnes in 2016 to 27 tonnes in 2019. Help us to take the same philosophy to not only this, but all events and fiestas by replacing single use products with reusables during all your celebrations!

The Fantastic Artist Pejac Supports STM Through His Newest Edition Yin-Yang

Save The Med Foundation is honoured to have been chosen as the selected NGO for a fundraiser organised as a collaboration between the fantastic artist Pejac, Suben Art Management and AvantArte. Through his thought provoking artwork portrayed in unexpected places, Pejac highlights some of the most pressing challenges that humanity and nature are currently facing. Pejacs newest limited edition, Yin-Yang, puts the focus on one of his closest and most recurring themes - global warming and climate change while helping to raise funds to support Save The Med. More info: www.pejac.es, www.avantarte.com and www.subenysuben.com ______________________________________ Stay up to date by following us on social media @savethemed and checking our our new blog on www.savethemed.org

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VUELTA ESPAÑA In 2018, Simon Yates sealed victory in the Vuelta a España to complete a British clean sweep of this year's grand tours. Victory for the 26-year-old from Bury rider followed success for Chris Froome at the Giro d'Italia and for Geraint Thomas at the Tour de France to complete an unforgettable year for British cycling.

Vuelta España 2019 The Gran Salida is in Las Salinas de Torrevieja, a Natural Park with pink-hued water lagoons in the south of the province of Alicantein is on Saturday August 24th. The route finishes in Madrid on Sunday September 15th 2019.

The 74th edition of the Vuelta will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3272,2 kilometres. The route will take a detour into France and promises to be an explosive affair, with two time trials and eight uphill finishes. Kicking off with a team time trial, the first three stages will take place on the Costa Blanca in eastern Spain, before the peloton heads to Valencia, Teruel, Castellón, Tarragona and Barcelona.

• 4 hilly stages • 9 mountain stages • 1 individual time-trial stage • 1 team time-trial stage • 2 rest days The general classification battle will kick off in the Andorran mountains, including the new ascent to Coll d’Engolasters. Crossing into France, the race then returns to the peninsula via Navarre, the Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias where we will see some familiar peaks along with new additions, like Santuario del Acebo or Alto de la Cubilla. In the final week, the race moves to the central region, from Castile-La Mancha, Castile and Leòn, and Madrid. The final will take place in the Gredos and Guadarrama mountains, taking on mythical mountain passes like La Morcuera.

Vuelta 2019: Week 1 The 1st stage is a team time trial on the flat in in Las Salinas de Torrevieja. Stage 2 runs from Benidorm to Calpe and stage 3 goes to Alicante.

Albeit far from flat, these races are likely fast finishers showdowns, which definitely is the case in stage 4. This one will finish in El Puig, a town 15 kilometres north of Valencia. Stage 5 is for the mountain goats as the riders face a tough summit finish on the Pico del Buitre.

At 11.8 kilometres, the final climb leads to the Javalambre Observatory. The average gradient is hovering around 10% for most of the ascent.

The 6th stage runs on hilly terrain to a summit

finish in Ares del Maestrat, while La Vuelta peps up its elevation profile in stage 7 with the short but ultra-trying finale on the slopes of the Alto Mas de la Costa. Just 3.8 kilometres long, but brutal. The average gradient is 9.9% and the steepest ramps are 21%. Following another chance for sprinters or attackers in stage 8 the first week of action ends with the extremely demanding 9th stage in the mountains of Andorra. Cortals d’Encamp will serve as a finish at the end of a race of less than 100 kilometres.

With the Ordino and Gallina climbs in the first part of the race, the final segment consists of three climbs in a row and 3.5 kilometres of dust road. The finale offers 22 kilometres of virtually continuous climbing.

Vuelta 2019: Week 2 The Spanish Grand Tour is set to include an individual time trial in France after the first rest day. The 36.1 kilometres route runs from Jurançon to Pau. The town in the foothills of the Pyrenees also hosts an individual time trial in the coming Tour de France. On the 4th of September the riders head back to Spain. The 11th stage starts in Saint-Palais to finish in Urdax

(or Urdazubi), where Valerio Conti soloed to victory in 2016. A Bilbao finish is scheduled for stage 12. After Bilbao and Urdazubi the route takes in a summit finish on the Los Machucos in the 13th stage. The Spanish are talking about ‘rampas inhumanas’ when referring to this climb, which is 7.3 kilometres and see-sawing between ramps of 26% and 10% descents.

Oviedo will be included in La Vuelta for the first time since 1987, while the 15th stage finishes atop the Alto del Acebo – 11 kilometres at 7.2% – and the 16th stage at the Alto de La Cubilla, which is a grinding 27 kilometres long ascent.

Vuelta 2019: Week 3 The 17th stage runs from Aranda de Duero to a likely sprint finish in Guadalajara, just north of Madrid, while stage 18 will be played out in the Sierra de Guadarrama, a mountain range close to the Spanish capital, where Fabio Aru won the 2015 Vuelta at the expense of Tom Dumoulin. This stage features intermediate climbs up the Puerto Navacerrada, Puerto de la Morcuera (twice) and Puerto de Cotos.

Stage 19 travels from Ávila to Toledo and is tailor made for fast finishers and the penultimate stage runs on hilly terrain from Arenas de San Pedro to Plataforma de Gredos.

The last stage is for the sprinters. The race starts in Fuenlabrada and finishes on a circuit in Madrid. _____________________________________ Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

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THE BOATHOUSE – SUMMER VIBES, BANDS AND BBQS

Well the Summer has well and truly arrived and where better to celebrate the season of sun, sand and sea than at your favourite location on the waterfront, The Boathouse. We’ve invested in lots of shade as the temperatures reach a blood boiling 38 degrees, however if you are a sun worshipper there are still plenty of tables where you can top up your tan. As ever we’ve got a dedicated team of enthusiastic staff waiting to look after your every need and the atmosphere is full of fun and laughter.

We’ve got some exciting new things to announce, number one being the start of our evening BBQ season. Those of you that have been down to the various events we’ve hosted or sampled the delights of our braii on South Africa Day, will know how much we love our coals and how much our coals love you.

This season there is going to be even more fish coming off the grill, as well as succulent lobsters and crayfish. We’re actually beside ourselves with excitement at what that is going to do to the menu. We’ll also be specialising in Papillote, which is French for "enveloped in paper", and is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked, and we can’t wait to hear what

you think of it. For those carnivores out there, worry not, we will still have plenty of meat to keep your appetites satisfied, from pulled pork to mouth-watering ribs and burgers. And obviously for our vegetarian and vegan friends, we’ll still have loads of delicious dishes on the menu to keep everyone happy. We’re also going to be introducing new Mediterranean sharing platters. So get your tongs at the ready and prepare for BBQ heaven.

More exciting news is that we’ll be really ramping up the rooftop Cargo Bar deck as of the beginning of August. We want to take advantage of those spectacular views out across the bay to the cathedral on these balmy summer nights. Every Thursday through Sunday the deck will be open from 5pm to welcome all you work weary revellers looking for a place to chill and watch the sun go down.

Heli will be our dedicated barperson up top and she’ll be serving up local Mallorcan wines and handmade premium cocktails such as our spicy Dark and Stormys and our refreshingly thirst-quenching Mojitos. This will be running alongside our normal bottle service. And the fun doesn’t stop there, we’ll also be keeping you entertained with DJs and live music so you can really just sit back and relax whether you’re there for sundowners, pre-dinner drinks or to kick off a night along the Paseo, ending up at Boathouse favourite Social.

Also, don’t forget that Wednesday at 6pm is Classic Car Club night, so feel free to come along and show off your love on four wheels, or covet someone else’s. We’ve had some spectacular cars in the past, from AC Cobras,

to Lamborghinis, to vintage Golfs. Every size, shape and colour imaginable is on show for your viewing pleasure so head on down and have a peruse.

All of our spaces are available for private hire as well whether it’s for a birthday, a company gathering, a wedding or just because. Feel free to pop down and talk to our events team so that we can make sure we cater for your every need and find the perfect space to suit you.

As ever we want to say a big thank you to all of you who have continued to support the Boathouse over the last few years, it really does mean a lot to us. We love to see so many local faces returning week after week or season after season for those on boats and all of our wonderful visitors who always pop in and say hello when they are on the island. It fills us with such pleasure to have been able to create what we hope is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Palma. A place where old friends can catch up and new friends can be made, and it’s all because of you guys!

So dig out your best BBQ attire, pack your suncream and get ready for a soulful summer of fun and food and music and dancing at our beautiful waterfront bar and restaurant. We can’t wait to share all of our new adventures with you. Fair winds! ______________________________________ The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

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CROSSING THE ATLANTIC A DEUX, 1957 The adventure of the " JAN BRASS ", a clinker built, 32 ft. Ketch with a mirror transom.

We dropped anchor in the small, then harbour, of Formentera. It was the end of June '57. She was flying an American flag. It was quite the event!! For the locals and for us Argonauts, a group of French students, the forerunner of Club Med. I was chef du centre and monitrice de voile. I was on a summer holiday from my studies at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

The Captain, later I'll refer to him as Fred, since we ended up getting married, though obviously that was much later (well actually only a little), invited my crew on board for a Pernod. Being French we obviously couldn’t say “Non”!

That evening we met up again after dinner . He'd come ashore for a special reason: he needed a crew. We were speaking English having studied in America as a Dutch exchange student. But enough about how we met. Most importantly he asked me if I wanted to crew for him and sail around the world since his present crew could only go as far as Gibraltar. Flattered and obviously excited, I said yes, and the rest as they say, is history.

And what a history it is. We immediately fell in love, and he asked me to marry him. His mother actually insisted we get married before the crossing. Such faith....! So we got married in Tangier, at the American Consulate, by a Swiss minister and with 2 witnesses.

Having docked in Tangier, we were immediately "surrounded" by a bunch of locals, who kept pointing at our Moroccan flag. It had one point too many in the star...you can guess the rest.

One of our neighbours was Edward Allcard, a single-handed sailor and one of our witnesses.

He had been docked there for a week, when a boat to his left was blown up and fairly soon after the one to his right went up as well. He expected to be next. The French had put limpet mines under the two boats. They were armsrunners to Algiers, which was in full rebellion against the French. It was time for a fast exit!

We next met up again in Casablanca. Once we found it that was. We we spent hours looking

for it. It was shrouded in fog, and shooting the sun put us in the middle of the Sahara, and we were definitely still bobbing around. Something was definitely up with the equipment! We took the sextant to an optometrist, hoping he could figure out the problem, which HAD to be the sextant. Back on board we told Edward, and he asked to see the map: it turns out it was an old Napoleonic map, the 0 Meridian went through Paris!!! Did we feel stupid!! We quickly ran to retrieve said sextant. The guy insisted he needed to fix it...hmmmm…we were clearly just in time.

On to Agadir, which shortly after suffered a major earthquake, and dreadfully the whole town was flattened. Fortunately we were well on our way to the Canaries, and we thanked our lucky stars. These ones were where they were meant to be!

In Las Palmas we took a two week break and loaded the Jan Brass with whatever it would take to get us across: plenty of food, water and fuel. Paraffin for the icebox, and butano to cook with. The essentials. We had an extra set of sails made in Holland, and shipped to Tangier. Also a sturdier doghouse. Though I was sure I wouldn’t be sending Fred to it too often!

Finally we set sail for the long haul, my first Atlantic crossing adventure – 30 October 1957. 62 whole years ago! And it still feels like yesterday… But I digress.

No sooner had we left the harbour when one of the twin stay -sails' boom broke. Not the perfect start we were hoping for, but we quickly lashed it together and it did the trick.

Amazingly it lasted all the way. The stars really had redeemed themselves.

The first 12 days were uneventful. We were out of contact with land, but we knew that would happen as our radio signal was not strong enough. We did have WW somewhere in Washington, D.C. to give us the correct time so we could continue to shoot the sun, with non-Napoleonic maps this time. I still blush at the thought of that. And we had an Almanac to show the amount of drifting. We had a log book out and did our dead reckoning.

And then it happened: catastrophe! Our automatic pilot broke down: the brushes could not handle the heavy Northern swell and burned out. That meant 3 hrs on, 3 hrs off for the rest of the trip. Not quite what we’d hoped for.

Becalmed for 5 days, we were horribly hot, had absolutely no shade, and kept having to hose down the deck to feel even vaguely human.

But luckily we still made head way as there was enough current to push us. Despite the temptation there was absolutely no way were we going overboard to cool off!!

We had a little Jap-engine to charge our electricity, which we’d lashed to either side of the boat to keep it in the middle of the deck and the boat balanced. The icebox was running on paraffin with a wick floating in it. This of course did not last either. But it was nothing compared to the demise of that auto pilot.

What followed was exhausting, but an adventure like no other. At one point we paralleled a large freighter in the middle of the night, although there was not supposed to be any traffic (13 th parallel). We shined a VERY strong light all over our sails and as I am still here to tell the story all these decades later, you know he got out of the way!!

The wind had finally picked up, and we eventually made landfall late in the afternoon in Barbados. And what a sight to behold it was!! It was the 26th Nov 1957. We sailed to the other side and picked out the harbour. We were too tired to try to find the entrance, there were so many green and red lights and our sleep deprived brains just couldn’t handle it at that point. So near but still so far. So we hove to and drifted till day light. As soon as the sun came up we dropped anchor and went ashore to SLEEP. Fred sleepwalked that night and tried to start the engine. He must have been truly exhausted. Other than that our first night on land was uneventful.

A few days later we set of for Antigua, and Nelson's Harbour, where we met MR. Nicholson who had already asked us to charter for him. We did so for six months. But that's another story…

How did we entertain ourselves for 27 days?

We sang to each other, I made up supper menus, and cooked them with no gimbles. We looked at the clouds, followed the sun and the stars and started our life’s adventure together. ______________________________________

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WOULD YOU CHOOSE A WINE PURELY ON THE DESIGN OF THE LABEL?

Natural wines with simple designs - El Yesar & La Pámpana

by Bullas, Murcia

Unique wine label - Desconfio de la gente que no bebe

by Ribas, Mallorca

Humour on a label Chat-en-Oeuf

by Boutinot, Pays D'Oc, France

Wine label designs are an incredibly important marketing tool for catching your attention and enticing you to buy a particular bottle of wine.

However, it is extremely difficult for anyone to choose a bottle of wine simply on the basis of the wine label. If you know a bit about wine you may be more interested in the supplementary information on the label such as the name of the winery, the wine region, the vintage, the aging, or the grape varieties used to create the wine (this is not always clear though). But, for the untrained eye, how do you separate a great wine from a failure?

Labels are there to inform you, as well as attract your attention, but if you are in your local wine shop and you have more than 300 bottles of wine in front of you, the information overload can cause you some serious ‘brain ache’....

There are many tricks of the trade to make you believe you are buying a good wine. For example, many French Bordeaux wine labels feature a Château on them. However, that does not necessarily mean all French Bordeaux wines with a picture of a Château on the label are of great quality. On another note, wine label design styles from the Burgundy region (with simple clear colours and stylish fonts) are imitated all over the world. One example is a Canarian wine that has a wine label design reminiscent of a Burgundy wine. This particular

Canarian Classic wine with 96 label from Parker points Burgundy - Taganen Parcela Margalagua, Envínate 2016, Tenerife

wine is also the highest ranked Canarian wine, with 96 Parker points.

When it comes to Spanish wine in general, there has been a wine label design explosion!

There appear to be no particular styles or rules and anything seems to go. This can create a lot of confusion and a false sense that "if it has a great label it must be a good wine". Unfortunately the only way to find out whether the wine is good is to open the bottle and taste it.

In all the time we have been working with wines we have seen so many different scenarios. Ugly looking labels on fantastic bottles of wines; ostentatious wine labels with images of Châteaux that then prove to be a very disappointing red wine; an artistic representation where the winery may have paid more for the work of art on the label than it costs to make the wine; as well as huge marketing and advertising campaigns that focus on a particular wine label design. At the moment, the trend appears to be the use of bicycles on wine labels, who knows why…In the next few years, another trend will appear.

Designed by a local artist - Fermança wine by Bodegas Bordoy, Mallorca

Great wine not v exciting label Chalet by Sistema Vinarí, Mallorca

4. Speak to the person behind the counter in your local wine shop or get to know the staff in your local wine bar. It is extremely likely they will have tried the wine you are considering so they can properly advise you. Staff in your local bar will generally get a feel for your taste if you go there often enough, so they can also steer you in the right direction when it comes to choosing a new wine.

5. Just for fun, do a blind wine tasting and pit wines with great looking labels against other wines with similar characteristics. This can open up your senses to wines you wouldn't normally choose to buy.

Whilst the design of a wine label is incredibly important, don’t be fooled by them. Be curious and take time to study the smaller details instead. There are some amazing wines out there but the wine label should not be the only thing that sways your decision when trying something new. ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca

So, how should you decide which wine to choose?

Ivan Gonzalez Gainza (+34) 657 88 32 48

Here is a little advice on how to find a wine to suit your tastes:

Lara Corfield (+34) 638 60 19 43

1. It always pays to do some research first and not rush your decision, particularly if you are planning to buy wine in bulk.

2. Choose a bottle of wine with a wine label that looks enticing to you but then choose others at a similar price, from the same area, vintage, grapes etc. You will then get a better idea of the type of wine made in that particular region.

Classic Bordeaux wine Labelling

3. The price to quality relation is usually correct. If a bottle of wine has a great wine label but it only costs 2€ it is highly likely more money has been spent on design rather than production. Leave it on the shelf!

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NURU – THE HOME OF NEW BEGINNINGS The first thing that you notice as you walk through the door of Santa Catalina darling, Nuru, is the feeling of cool, calm tranquillity.

Even the open kitchen seems more like a perfectly choreographed ballet than a frantic cauldron where the magic is made. I suspect that isn’t exactly the reality, but it is certainly the impression given and it’s all about first impressions, right? I immediately feel my shoulders drop in relaxation and the bubble of excitement rise as I know this is going to be good, very very good. Though I was wrong about that. It wasn’t very very good at all, it was damn well magnificent!

The welcome we received, having popped in a few days earlier to organise this evening and then having accidentally stayed for a couple of glasses of wine (well it would have been rude not to) was that of an old friend returning from months at sea. Kathie, Maitre ‘d extraordinaire and never without a huge smile, knew exactly which wine we’d had and enjoyed that evening, and before I’d even had chance to shake out my napkin, I was presented with a perfectly chilled glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc with condensation glistening on the stylish glassware. At the same time Anouska, my ever wonderful friend and awesome photographer was delighted by a robust and full bodied rioja, that she had commented on the previous visit.

A perfect start.

One of the most striking things we noticed about NURU, other than the delectable food, was the artwork adorning the walls.

Not surprising then the direction that this coolest of restaurants has taken, with the opening of a new gallery, NURU Gallery & Lifestyle Store, in equally chic Puerto Portals.

My eye is immediately drawn to the large dominating fresco covering one whole wall of the restaurant. Brooding, striking and quite unforgettable, there is just something that draws you into its depths. It’s interesting to find out later that the piece of art that literally stopped traffic when it was brought into the restaurant, an apparent logistical nightmare, is that it is actually made up of the debris of the terrible fire that destroyed much of the forest around Andratx, and that was actually still smoking as I first moved to this island. The paint was even made from the ash. It was an absolute tragedy, and this phenomenal piece serves as a stark reminder of what was lost over those few days. But out of such tragedy came optimism and the piece was auctioned

to NURU with the proceeds going to the relief fund for the area which, six years on, is now thriving again.

In total contrast on the wall facing me are the delightful works of art from Jordi Molià, artist and family friend to the NURU boys. Daisies and love and colour and womanliness, with a delightful hint of cheekiness veritably glow against the muted tones of the restaurant as a whole. I can’t keep my eyes off them, finding new details every time I have a moment to study them again. And I’m not the only fan, as apparently Johnny Depp as well as many of the clientele of the restaurant are proud owners of these delightfully colourful and romantic pictures. Again, this is the reason why they have moved to opening the gallery, as the demand for the works of art adorning the walls is so high that it is the only logical thing to do.

But enough of art for the moment, as I could fill pages talking about what was there. It’s time to turn to the other star of the show – the food.

When I eventually get to sit down with Jerome the following day to talk about the restaurant he tells me that he thinks that it was growing up in South Africa that made him so passionate about food as there was such a rich abundance and variety, and the culinary scene in their native Cape Town is seriously exciting. Thanks to his Dad, who he repeatedly pays homage to as the inspiration, enabler, interior decorator, wine connoisseur and constant cheerleader to the three brothers, Julien, 32, who looks after all of their social media, website and tech from Germany, Jerome, 27, at the coalface and Joel, 25, their trained barista, they were able to travel a lot when they were growing up and had plenty of adventures in and around their home city as well as the rest of the world.

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The perennial question of how they ended up in Mallorca is hot on my lips. Having moved to Germany to finish their schooling, something that apparently didn’t go too well as their German is not quite at a level they would have liked it to be at, they moved to Mallorca.

Jerome, with a fascination for animals, having been a snake wrangler and dog trainer soon realised that this was not to be his calling here on the island and having cut his teeth at a restaurant in Andratx and for a year as a runner at the eponymous Nikki Beach, found that he was at the right stage to open what he dreamed of as a family restaurant here in Mallorca. And that is exactly what they have got, a beautifully run family restaurant with an emphasis on good food, cheer and service.

Head chef, affectionately known as Chus, has been with them since the beginning and his experience at Nobu in London, one of many he has graced, is easy to see running through the menu. I didn’t get to try the Blackened Cod this time, but it is first on my list for the next visit. Well, that or the slow cooked rib which they sell 300 kilos of per month. Or the new burger sliders that are on the specials board that changes every couple of months. Or the tamarind chicken…. the list is endless and I feel hopeful that we may turn into those old friends after all.

What we actually had on the evening was however delicious in its own right. No food envy to be seen at the various tables as every dish satisfied. We started off with edamame hummus and chilli flatbread which is not a combination I had ever considered before, but which worked really well as the edamame served to freshen the hummus. This was quickly followed up with the Salmon Sushi Roll of salmon tartar, avocado, fresh mango and spicy mayonnaise, topped with sashimi, potato crisps and salmon. This was virtually a

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meal in itself and it took every effort not to fill up on such fresh and tasty flavours. Sadly, the next dish I couldn’t eat but would have given everything to be able to. Instead Anouska got not one, but two succulent oysters covered in a vibrant chilled purple mixture of beetroot and passionfruit. She described them as being the best oysters she’d ever had.

I was straight back in for the next round: Tuna Tartar served on nori seaweed crisps with avocado cream, spicy sauce and pickled onion. Four delightfully crispy triangular offerings of smoky fresh tuna served on slate that got Anouska’s camera lens twitching with excitement at how pretty they were and my taste buds watering. I was beginning to worry that I’d not have any space left as I knew what was coming next, as I’d put in a request for it when I’d seen it on the menu a couple of days earlier. It is probably one of my favourite dishes and one that I order often and am just as often disappointed by. But I had an inkling that that wasn’t going to be the case this time and so I went straight for the Satay Lamb Chops, served with jasmine rice, mango salad and a coconut, curry and peanut sauce. They were juicy, tasty, plump and definitely required hands to finish them off. The satay sauce was the perfect accompaniment and was, once again, a combination that I hadn’t expected but that I will definitely be ordering again.

There are so many elements to this restaurant, and I don’t even have time to mention the toilets, I leave you to discover those for yourselves. The owners and staff are amazing, it’s clear to see that they are all part of the family and function as one. The artwork is impressive and full of personality, I can’t wait to see more Molià and the other artists they are featuring in the gallery. And then there’s the food. It literally has a personality all of its own and has every right to. There are many restaurants that get one or two of these elements right, some that get none whatsoever, but NURU, for a restaurant named after the Swahili for new beginnings, certainly has a mature head on her shoulders, as she gets it all and more! _______________________________________________________________________________

By Victoria Pearce - Photos © Anouska Foss NURU Carrer d'Anníbal 11, Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 871 96 49 31 info@nuru.restaurant Mon – Sat from 1pm to 3:30pm and again from 7pm - 11pm

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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja” Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral

ROTANA RESTAURANT

The Art of Lebanese Cuisine in the Heart of Santa Catalina

Full of Exotic Flavours!

Visit us in our New location: Calle Annibal No. 21 (+34) 971 286 078 info@restauranterotana.com www.facebook.com/rotana-palma

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YOUR LOCAL CREW BAR IN PALMA Placa Drassana 9. La Llonja. Palma. 07012 www.cornerbarpalma.com (+34) 971 714 900

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Italian Cuisine with a Mediterranean Influence Local, 34 Puerto Portals, Mallorca info@ritzi-portals.com Reservations: (+34) 971 684 104

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: Beneteau Spare Parts.

Beneteau Sense 55 internal door handle; Beneteau Sense 50 hot water tank thermostat; Beneteau Sense 50 Noval motarised electric door lock; Beneteau Oceanis 58 reading lamp; Genoa winch breaker; 12v red compass lights; Noval cable and new plastic front for unit; Bottle screw; Large black Spinlock jammer; Silver Sea Horse logo; Beneteau Oceanis 50 switch box shower drain 12v; L/R internal door hinges; Water gauges; Blue LED panel light; Striker plate; Beneteau Oceanis 55 shower pump out switches; Fresh water pump; Beneteau Oceanis 60 S/S chromed anchor swivel. Contact Sunbird on mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu for more details, photos etc.

FOR SALE: Beneteau Spare Parts for the Beneteau 57. Galley extractor fan; In transom shower cover (white); Bamar electric reefing belts (various sizes); Red tank tops; S/S chromed cockpit locker locks with keys; Cleat spacers; Brown internal plastic cupboard catches; Compensation ring for rudder assembly; Lewmar Generation winch control; MZelectronics windlass cockpit control with spare faces; Shower relay. Contact Sunbird on mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu for more info, photos etc.

FOR SALE: Illuminated letters for boat name or other decorative purposes. 152mm high, S/S chromed finish, including 2 wiring looms. Letters available are: 1 x P, 2 x I, 1 x R, 2 x O, 2 x L, 2 x E, 1 x N, 1 x F, 1 x C, 1 x S, 4 x S/S, sheepskin and leather fender brackets. Contact Sunbird at mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu for more information, photos.

If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net FOR SALE: 3 sets of Bag and golf clubs for sale. Bennington QO Series LQO speed access bag with: Callaway XR cup 360 project X 5.5 graphite shaft - 4,5,6,7,8 and 9 irons. Cleveland RTX 588 Rotex 2.0 steel shaft - 5.0, 56.0 and 60.0 wedges. Odyssey White Hot Pro 350g steel shaft. Fujikura Pro Flex S carbon shaft - Pro 80 Taylormade M1 4 21° - Pro 70 Taylormade M1 15°3 - Pro 69 Taylormade M1 10.5. That's 13 clubs and 1 bag as new, very lightly used. 1495€ nearly 3000€ new). Tommy Armour bag with: Black Scot R52 HL with graphite shaft - driver, 9, 7, 5, 25° HY and putter. That's 6 clubs and 1 bag unused still in bubble wrap.

175.00€. US Kids Golf UL/57 bag with: USKG Ultra-Light graphite shaft - WT 15 driver 21°3 - UL Pitching wedge - UL 6 iron - UL 8 iron - UL 520 putter. That’s 5 clubs and 1 bag unused still in bubble wrap. 170.00€. Family of 3 package 1400€ for all 3.

WhatsApp or call +447889854469 FOR SALE: 2 BRUNOTTI Tarik Inflatable SUP. 320cm long 79 wide 14 thick. 10.2kg weight.Tri Fin and superstable. Incl. bag, leash, double action pump, repair kit and adjustable floating paddle.

As new condition - 525€ each (new 1100€) Call or WhatsApp (+44) 788 985 4469 Palma de Mallorca.

FOR SALE: De blasi folding bike, white, fair condition. 100 euros.

Paul 607 597 098.

FOR SALE: Land Rover Defender 90 2.4 Tdi 1997 dark green with towbar, 7 seats, in excellent condition 225,000 km.

Price includes full roof rack and set of off-road tyres € 10,995 - Call or WhatsApp 618 366 499 for more info.

DELPHIA 33.3 FOR SALE (OUR EDITOR’S OWN YACHT)

Contact: simon@theislander.net Tel: + 34 607 911 898

This fine example of the superbly built Delphia 33.3 is from 2011 but had very little use in the past 5 years. 6 berths with a good-sized heads/ shower, large saloon with very good headroom and a super cockpit, ideal for those evenings at anchor.

Brand new 4-man dinghy and new Mercury outboard engine. Comes with loads of extra kit and a mooring in Puerto Portals until late July 2019. Must be seen to appreciate.

Reduced to 67,500 €

FOR SALE: 8 metre mooring to rent for July, August and mid September. Puertao Portals.

2500 eu. Tel: (+44) 788 542 4835.

Nigel Glasgow.

FOR SALE: Yacht for Sale. 1984 Sadler 26 fin keel .9.5 Volvo Penta diesel engine, 5 berth, heads, very good galley, liferaft, Auto Pilot, Dingy, Genoa and Main, Fixed and Hand held Radio, 8000 euros ono. Lying Portals. Please Tel (+44) 788 542 4835.

FOR SALE: Boat trailer. 6m boat or similar. Spanish papers 750 euros. Paul Port Andratx, 607 597 098.

FOR SALE: Freehold commercial premises old town Palma 5 mins STP. 50 sq mt fully reformed.

Double door entry- ideal workshop/secure storage. €150.000. 653 894 588.

FOR SALE: Spinnaker sock, 7m as new 100 euros. Paul 607 597 098.

FOR SALE: RIB. 6.5m. New tubes 2015. 90hp Johnston 2 stroke Fully serviced. Bimini. Trailer. price E8000. 634 342444.

FOR SALE: Beneteau first 211 sailboat, 2003 very good condition 15,000 euros. Ideal first boat or for cruising the islands. Contact paul 607 597 098 Port Andratx.

FOR SALE: Storage. 3.7mL x 2.7mH x 1.7mH. Safe and clean.

Light and electricity. Bendiate Sa Vinya. Leaving the Island €12k Make me an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107.

FOR SALE: Peugeot 207cc HDI - Diesel Cabriolet 2007 - only 130,000 kms new tyres and cam belt. Very Good Condition, Immaculate well loved! €5490 ONO - Tracy +34 681 175 818.

FOR SALE: 2 x very heavy duty mooring whips (suit boat to 15,000 kgs.) 5 mtrs long in two pieces (with threaded aluminum couplers). Made by Mooring Products Worldwide in Ft Lauderdale. 250 €. T. 679 440901.

FOR SALE: Garage space in Bendinate suitable for ONE expensive car or otherwise in the complex of SA VINYA. Leaving the Island. Suit car belonging to a Captain who goes away in the summer or long periods or space for 2nd car. Very useful for a collector. It will have great company with other awesome cars!. €22k Make an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107 FOR SALE: MG TF sports car British racing green.. Black interior. Two seater, Coup'e.

In beautiful condition. ITV to August 2019. 4.800 € o.n.o Tel 699 761 149 - Palma.

FOR SALE: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700€ o.n.o. (new 1.500€). 609 672 344.

FOR SALE: J97 Injenious. We have decided that “Injenious“our much loved J97 is for sale as we embark on new projects. She is currently berthed in Palma and race ready so perfect for the early summer Palma regattas. Palma Vela, Copa del Rey etc. Huge sail wardrobe plus virtually new 4T Forte 115R by One sails. Main and 3 foresails. 1,2 & 3. 4 x North A 2 and 3 sails. Code 0 by One Sails. Plus Dacron Delivery sails.

Also full set of North 3DL tired but serviceable. Injenious has an IRC endorsed TCC and ORC international so fully compliant.

95,000 €. Mike Crompton on (+44) 7785923306

FOR SALE: Porsche 944 Coupe, British reg. 1989, RHD.... 111,000 miles... Nice little Classic. Parked/ Stored..... Offers invited As is Where is! Tel: 634 161 551.

FOR SALE: Beneteau 25 (Platu).

Roller jib, bowsprit with topdown furling asymmetric. Fun fast sailing. Trailer available. €8,000 +44 7956155611 (message/WhatsApp).

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FOR SALE: Viper One Design keelboat “The Black Adder” 224 Black topsides with white bottom, and standard white decks, A great looking Viper 640 in immaculate condition, always dry stored in a barn. No hull scratches. Unused this last year. Viewing: Currently stored Newquay TR8 4LU Cornwall England. *Can deliver anywhere along UK South Coast. *Willing to consider paying cost of flight to Newquay Airport UK for any potential overseas buyer to view.

All standard equipment: Velocotek GPS, Top cover, Under cover, Rudder cover, Road trailer and spare wheel, Upgraded Pintle/ Gudgeon fitting, Lifting strop, New spare set mast spreaders, New spare spinnaker halliard exit block and jamber. Sails: North Sails - Main, Jib, Spinnaker; One Sails - Jib (used one regatta only); One Sails - Spinnaker (used one regatta only). Although several years old, in new condition. Any inspection welcomed. Sensible price of £17,000 (New value with extras appx £27,000). David Pitman david@strawberrymarketing.com (+44) 1637 880041 / (-44) 7966 400 486

FOR SALE: A fully restored town house over four levels. Many original features have been kept. New roof and terrace, laundry room and storage. Top floor has a studio of 21m2 and terrace of 25.6m2. Views from the terrace are to the port and to the mountains. First floor has two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms 50.4m2. Ground floor comprises Ikea kitchen and open plan living of 38.5 m2.

With double door to street. Cellar with laundry and bathroom and double door to street 24.00 m2.

Total area 160m2. Parking for motor bikes in the cellar.

Street parking for cars. 100% legal with all papers. Asking price Euro 490,000. Option of additional apartment. Contact johnfbardon@yahoo.com.

FOR SALE: Range Rover P38 Overfinch. 1999. 4.6HSE. RHD. Burgandy/Tan leather interior.

85,000 miles from new. Full documentation including original invoice. Been in storage since 2004. Regularly started. In storage in Son Bogadelles. On UK plates Exceptional condition.

10,000 eu. Tel. 656 949 243.

FOR SALE: EUR795,000. A beautiful Mediterranean-style house with views over Andratx Golf Course, located only 80 steps to Camp de Mar beach. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (two of which are ensuite) and located within a small community with a private swimming pool, this house is a wonderful escape, only 5 minutes from Puerto de Andratx and 25 minutes from Palma international airport.

The property has direct access to the beach and a separate front entrance, an allocated car space, a constructed area of 153m2 including 16m2 of covered terrace, 25m2 of open terrace with expansive views across Camp de Mar and the mountains, two outside storage rooms and a private garden of 125m2.

Please contact: FIRST MALLORCA Andrea Keppler - Area Manager Puerto Andratx +34 651 586 793 andrea.keppler@firstmallorca.com

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FOR SALE: Modern apartment in the harbour of Puerto de Andratx. This modern apartment (97m2 with a 10m2 terrace) enjoys a very central location within walking distance to the sailing club and the heart of Puerto de Andratx in the south-west of Mallorca. The well-maintained development is one of the very few that has this advantage. The apartment is in immaculate condition and has a modern interior. Comprising of 2 large bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The property is almost fully furnished and features air conditioning and a parking space in front of the building. From the balcony you can enjoy sunshine from the early morning hours and lovely views of the community pool and the well-kept garden. £475,000.

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FOR SALE: Get ready for summer!

Small consignment of floating mats – 3.60m x 1.80m x 3.5m.

Attaches to back of boat for safety. Loads of fun for all ages.

Rolls up to approx. 40cms x 1.80m. €400 inc IVA 619 585 910.

FOR RENT: Prime location on Paseo Maritimo behind The Boathouse. € 1,300 per Month for a single unit of 27 sq. meters, includes existing furniture and 1 complimentary parking space.

Excludes Utility Costs, which will be invoiced on a quarterly basis. deb@theboathouse.es (+34) 699 569 934 LOOKING FOR ACCOMODATION: Mature professional lady, nonsmoking, looking for house or apartment share, no more than 20 minutes’ drive from Puerto Portals. Needs good sized bedroom and parking. Or studio flat. Call Denise on 639 700 797.

FOR RENT: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

FOR SALE: 12ft Classic 2 person rowing skiff/Sailing dinghy.

Clinker built on oak frames.

Needs some equipment. Reduced to 1200 €. +34 627 287 863.

FFOR SALE: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.com

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FOR SALE: Sailboat Hunter 336. Perfect condition and very equipped. Ready to navigate.

Oceanic classification. Safe and comfortable. Great interior habitability. See in Real Club Nautico Palma. R4-4.

Price: 59.800 €

FOR SALE: Rio 850 day cruiser2003 lovely boat moored in Santa Ponsa.2xvolvo Pentax engines, new battery and battery charger, new leather upholstery new inlet manifold well looked after, we’ve had plenty of holiday an lots of fun on the boat, but I’ll health-forces a reluctant sale...€25,000 contact Michael (+44) 7876286469 or Jacqueline (+44) 447533247574.

FOR RENT: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR RENT FOR RENT: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

FOR RENT: Accomodation on a 26ft Sail Boat moored at Puerto Portals suitable for single person or young couple. 100 € per week including electric, water & parking. Must have proof of being in yachting industry & have a current STCW cert. nigelglasgow1@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Professional People only need apply. Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath 1 en-suite., flat to rent in the centre of Palma (close to Clinica Rotjer, Plaza España, STP,)long term availability.

Refundable deposit, 1 month´s rent in advance. Rent: 1500€ + running cost. +34 615 992 203. damianmallorca@gmail.com.

JOBS / EMPLOYMENT JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a SALES PERSON, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es.

JOB VACANCY: Seippel & Seippel, International Insurance Brokers, based in Mallorca are offering a full time administrative and sales positions. We are looking for an efficient and professional individual with good PC skills.

Minimum languages required are Good English / Some German with a good level of spoken Spanish - or Good German / Some English with a good level of spoken Spanish. At Seippel & Seippel you will benefit from great working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international high qualified team as well as remuneration following qualifications. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to jasmine@seippel.com.

If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net JOB VACANCY: Cover Up Solutions, a scaffolding and yacht covering systems company, based in STP - Palma de Mallorca, are offering a full time sales position. We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication skills and knowledge of the yachting industry is preferable. Excellent level of english and good level of spoken Spanish are essential, to join a fun, dynamic and friendly team. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to: info@ coverupsolutions.com.

JOB VACANCY: Echo Marine Service is looking for a service Technician preferably with yacht experience. Good written and spoken English essential.

Knowledge of reverse osmosis and electric knowledge will be appreciated. We would value experience of working on board.

Will become a member of a professional team dedicated to the installation and repair of water treatment systems on board. Salary to be agreed upon, according to experience and qualifications. Send your CV to info@emswater.net

JOB VACANCY: Looking for caretaking job, South West Mallorca, to include accommodation for 2 mature persons (non-smokers).

Experienced handyman and engineer, cars and boats.

Please call 639 700 797.

JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a Secretary/ office administrator, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es

JOB VACANCY: Product Manager - STP Shipyard Palma.

Responsible for monitoring the shipyard’s production (haul out-launching vessels, travelift movements, berths, space on land, customer service management, etc.). Customer mgmt. Organising assigned staff.

Coordinating team of apprx. 25 employees. Reporting directly to General Manager. Requirements: Naval engineering training or similar; Merchant Marine Yacht Master qual; Experience as a Yacht Captain, Shipyard Product Manager, Merchant Seaman, Chief Engineer or similar; Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Autocad; Languages: Spanish and very fluent English, preferably native; Profile: Customer oriented, ability to handle stressful situations, proactive, organised, ability to interact with different departments/teams. Conditions: Indefinite term contract following a trial period; Salary to be agreed upon according to experience and qualifications; candidates will not be ruled out for economic reasons; Immediate hiring. CV to jdominguez@stp-palma.com.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Looking for a part-time secretary job for a nautical company. Very good experience in the sector, high level of English with very good knowledge of nautical terms, high level of Spanish, Native Italian.

Very organized person and a quick learner. CV available on request: cinzia.codato@gmail. com. Tel: 629 141 877.

JOB VACANCY: Skilled welder/ fitter required. We are looking to recruit a welder/fitter for our marine welding company based near palma. Do you have experience working to high levels of accuracy with Mig and Tig, in the nautical sector, using stain-less, steel and aluminium?

A knowledge of English and Spanish? Then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to: info@linksmarine.es.

JOB VACANCY: Whites International Yachts is recruiting for an experienced multi-lingual Yacht Broker. The Broker we are looking for is an energetic, born networker, who has the ability to develop and maintain client and yacht business relationships and increase the number of the motor yacht sales. The successful candidate ideally is; business minded, self-employed, marine professional, result oriented and has excellent commercial and communication skills. We also encourage marine professionals who admire a shore-based lifestyle on Mallorca to apply.

Required skills; multilingual (English, French and German a must). We offer professional back office sales support, commission-based salary and a future partnership (due to nearing retirement of one partner). We are open-minded to discuss possibilities. Start date in consultation. Please send your CV and application to info@whitesyachts.com

JOB VACANCY: Captain required for a New Build 32m Motoryacht.

Engineering skills would be an advantage. Yacht delivery scheduled for June 2019 in Monfalcone, yacht to be based in Italy for the first year. The new vessel will be private use only, no charter, UK owners. Couples would be considered. Please forward CVs to Denise at denise.parkin@sunbirdyachts.eu.

JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job.

Medium level English and High level German are compulsory.

CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849.

JOB VACANCY: Full time sales executive – Palma based. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our growing DWD Palma Sales Team, with a main focus on yacht uniform sales and customer service, involving direct Yacht visits in and around the Palma area and Southwest Mallorca marinas. Other aspects of this role include Showroom Sales, attending Yacht Shows and events, and supporting the entire team in many areas of the business. The successful candidate will report directly to the Palma Sales Manager and work to achieve quarterly sales targets. The candidate should be a confident driver with a full clean driving licence. Knowledge of the local area is advantageous. Fluent English and basic Spanish is required. Proven Sales experience or a Super Yacht background is desirable for this role, as well as good organization and strong computer skills. For more details about the position, please send a cover letter and your CV to palma@uniforms4yachts.com.

MISCELLANEOUS GO SAILING: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Join our racing fleets in Pollensa & Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! All ages 18 - 80. michael@ffast.org.

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"BALANCE" 2018 Sanlorenzo SL78 €4,250,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Barcelona

Est. 1987

SL: 78 - 86 - 96 - 102 - 118

SX: 76 - 88

SD: 96 - 112 - 126

C/Benito J. Feijóo, Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain Tel. +34 971 676 845 | +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com | www.med-yachts.com

SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel

www.sanlorenzospain.com

CENTRAL AGENCY 'BALANCE' is a unique, 'made-to-measure' example of the Sanlorenzo SL78 model. Built for an experienced and discerning yacht owner, she was first delivered in Summer 2018, has had light private use since and has low engine hours as a result. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a bespoke, 'turn key', high specification, 4 cabin layout Sanlorenzo SL78 without the wait. Her twin MTU 1622 hp engines can achieve speeds up to 30 knots, while impressive range and low fuel consumption can be achieved at an economic cruising speed. Key features include her CMC electric fin stabilisation system, electric bow and stern thrusters, twin 26kW and 25kW generators, an additional double cabin in lieu of a second twin cabin, an innovative electric blade hard top roof system and a best in class aft garage capable of storing a Williams 395 tender.

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 67,500 EUR

It is nice to step aboard a boat where everything is in the right place, looks maintained, and looks in order. This is one such boat. Rather lightly used, and with a great spec, this boat could take you around the Baleares, and very much further. Slab - reefed main, cabin heating, nearly new outboard (one hour ONLY, run on it!), and a nice tender. These and many more features add up to a splendid package. The boat comes with berthing until the end of July, in a very desirable Palma Bay marina. And there is a possibility of extending this, should you so wish...

Oyster 82’ 2010 1,995,000 GBP

Joost Goverts Broker joost.goverts@nothropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 627 947 160 www.northropandjohnson.com

The 80-foot (24.28m) MATHILDA SOUND is an outstanding blue-water cruiser that is ready to sail the world’s oceans. She has been excellently maintained and is in magnificent condition inside and out; it also boasts low mileage. She accommodates 7 guests in 3 cabins plus 4 crew.

(+34) 659 887 455 info@cancersupportmallorca.com www.cancersupportmallorca.com

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS 2008 345,000 EUR VAT Paid Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS for sale: It will be difficult to find a sistership in better cosmetic and mechanical condition. CINDERELLA OF SOUTH SHIELDS, a 2008 build and model has had a comprehensive refit carried out by her current second owner in 2016/17 including but not limited to new sails, new paint job of hull and superstructure, mast and boom. He has since upgraded her further and she comes with full med spec, air conditioning, generator, bimini, but also fully equipped for extended blue water cruises. She is a 2 to 3 cabin owner´s version and has seen only private use. Must be seen to be fully appreciated.

JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 44 DECK SALOON 2014 219,000 EUR VAT Paid This Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 Deck Saloon built in 2014 is in very good condition and has very low engine hours. She has in-mast furling with upgraded main sail, furling genoa and Code 0 and is equipped with a 54hp diesel engine, 360 docking/POD90 system, bow thruster, complete navigation package including AIS and radar, electric winches, bimini, sprayhood, covers, cushions, dinghy with outboard, complete safety equipment including life raft and Epirb, etc. Under deck an ample master cabin with ensuite aft, 2 guest cabins, 1 guest head, a convertible saloon and a wellequipped galley all fitted out with air conditioning and deluxe upholstery.

Beneteau Oceanis 50 2007 170,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Mallorca

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 50, 2007, one owner from new. Very well equipped with blue hull, teak decks, Yamnar 110hp diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, watermaker and in-mast-furling. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins, master en-suite, guest heads. Antifouled and polished July, 2019, all ready for the season. Lying Mallorca and priced at €170,000 euros tax paid.

Beneteau 57 395,000 EUR

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

A well-kept example of this popular marque. One owner from new and used only in the Mediterranean. She is maintained professionally and antifouled annually. Interior shows very little use. A good buy for long range cruisers, or equally a family.

Last stock Absolute Navetta 52 for 2019 Price: POA Paddy Harrison +34 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com www.5staryachts.com 5 STAR YACHTS Local 4 - Port Cala Nova 07015 Palma de Mallorca

Based on the same foundations as the phenomenally successful 58 Navetta the 52 is one of the most spacious 50 footers on the market.

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