The Islander Magazine December Edition

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Valencia Boatshow Review Yachting for a Greener Future Superyacht Conference Report Winter Charter Yacht of the Month Jason Pliatsikas Award Winning Captain

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islander, I know I say this every year, but really, where did that 12 months go??!!

The adage of the years going by faster with age is certainly true in my case!

Well, what about 2019?

The recent Superyacht conference held at Hotel Saratoga threw up a few interesting facts and figures, and not wanting to seem all Bah Humbug, it wasn’t all positive for our home turf.

The charter season has been largely very disappointing in spite of an increase in charter licences issued. When the experts were questioned on the possible reasons, cost was top of the list of issues. Mooring costs, provisioning costs, fuel costs and our 21% IVA were all cited as being mega important.

One captain quoted us a figure for berthing in summer of 2200eu per night in Ibiza, compared to 600 eu per night in a very nice Greek marina. We also have a shortage of moorings in the islands, and even less with the recent restrictions imposed by the Posidonia Grass by laws. Also, we need to keep a weather eye on the competition, i.e. Spanish mainland as well as France, Italy, Holland and the UK in terms of refit work for the larger yachts. As the new yachts get larger, so our facilities need to grow with them if we are to keep up. However, on the flip side, the majority of yachts out there are 30 – 70 mtr, which Palma services perfectly well. Palma’s other main strength is that it is simply most crew’s favourite place to live and settle down. This a huge advantage we have over other places and not to be underestimated.

In order to combat any negative feedback and to promote The Balearics, two groups have recently formed, Balearic Marine Cluster, and Balearic Yacht Destination. The cluster consists of 33 companies so far (including The Islander) whose aim is to promote and position the Balearics as a hub of marine industry excellence and to strengthen its international position. The Balearic Yacht Destination is also aiming to promote the islands, but as a destination area for yachts. The group exhibit at overseas boat shows, showing off the beauty and variety of our islands as well as our amazing offering ashore and explaining why yachts should come and experience the islands for themselves. Both groups are doing great work on our behalf and I encourage all businesses to get involved, it’s in all our interests.

It just remains for me to wish all our readers, advertisers, contributors and the Islander Team a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: YACHT & CAPTAIN - JASON PLIATSIKAS

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YACHT & CAPTAIN - JASON PLIATSIKAS

Tolis Pliatsikas was working as chief steward and head chef on a Greek merchant ship. One shore leave in Falmouth Docks, he swept a Cornish girl off her feet and, when she fell pregnant, jumped ship. Baby Jason in arms, Denise and Tolis capitalised on their combined culinary talents and opened a restaurant in the cutesy village of Mawnan Smith on the Helford River.

Jason’s younger sister Nicolle appeared four or so years later.

“I had the typical ‘Swallows and Amazons’ childhood,” said Jason, “exploring, camping, surfing and sailing – that was the way in Cornwall. My grandfather had a 40ft boat and we teamed up for sailing adventures to France and the Isles of Scilly. Sometimes he’d take a nap and leave me on watch. At the age of five, I thought this was pretty cool. It was only when I was older that I realised it was totally negligent - his response was ‘Son, the autopilot ‘George’ was always on’.”

By the time Jason was seven, the family upgraded to a larger restaurant looking out over Falmouth Marina. His uncle managed nearby Port Pendennis Marina and his aforementioned nonchalant grandfather was a local yacht captain - between them, they had Falmouth sewn up. Meanwhile, Jason was showing immense sporting prowess.

“From the age of 11 or 12, my focus was divided three ways between rugby, athletics and surfing, and I got pretty handy at all three. So much so, that I was offered a partial scholarship to

England’s most famous sports school - Millfield in Somerset. Before long, I found myself in the British surfing squad, trialling for the England rugby team and competing for Great Britain in athletics.”

“Athletics was the one I struggled with. I was a decent all-rounder - sprinting, javelin and heptathlon - and was good enough to win gold and silver medals at national championships, but there was something about the individual nature of it that made me anxious. So, from the age of 16, I decided to concentrate on team sport and my life was all about rugby – and injuries.”

“Age 18, just as I was on my way to Gloucester Rugby, I got seriously injured and the contract was terminated. My response was to bugger off and surf for a year. I went to all the places I’d read about when I was young - Florida, California, Australia, Indonesia, Bali – spending my days surfing and surviving on a diet of banana jaffles and rice. I was pretty big and athletic when I left and came back lean and 10kg lighter – Mum was understandably shocked when she collected me from the airport.”

Fully healed and refreshed, Jason earned himself a rugby scholarship at St Mary's University in Twickenham, and in 2001 embarked on an undergraduate course specialising in sport psychology and rehabilitation – handy for analysing his aversion to individual sport and fixing up any future injuries.

“It was a rather boisterous few years. A bit like being back at Millfield, living and playing sport with my best buddies. In the end I stayed for six years, playing part-time rugby for Rosslyn Park and London Irish, and personal training on the side. I also worked with local schools to try and change the way sport was taught. It was enjoyable, but I could see I was just treading water. Even though I was in my mid-20s with a steady girlfriend, I still lived with the rugby boys and was wrapped up in a fun London bubble that probably needed bursting someday.”

“A mate of mine from St Mary’s, Lloyd Bengtson, had left for France to look at this ‘yachting thing’ and said I should do it. Knowing how my brain worked, he booked a combined STCW course and surfing trip to South Africa and sent me the flight details. It was immense fun, aside from the time I had a gun put to my head in the Mozambique capital of Maputo.”

“I was a white middle class English lad in a car full of South Africans and, at a checkpoint, I didn’t have my passport on me. They said I’d be chucked into prison for 24 hours, asked to pay a fine, and then I’d be free to go. I envisaged certain defilement followed by painful death in an African jail and started to plot my escape from the car – surely my captor couldn’t be that good a marksman to get a bullet into me if I did some seriously fast sidestepping? Mercifully, the guy in the front seat was a bit more rational and shoved a 20 dollar bill into his hand and we were on our way. I went back to southwest London pretty shaken up.”

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Retro Jason

Sign writing in Japan at the Rugby World Cup 2019

Playing golf with Dad Tolis

Mum Dad Grandad and me, where it all started

Perfect nephew Charlie

With honorary goddaughter Coral

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With friends in Nice 2016

On a Chamonix road trip

Star Island Miami with good friend Capt Ewan

Best Mates

Posing in Capri

“Upon my return I got offered, through Lloyd, a PT job onboard 115 metre Pelorus - and a contract to play for Rosslyn Park. This was a massive fork in the road moment. Should I follow my childhood dream, to be a professional rugby player, or should I embark on a new adventure? I had less than a week to decide, Pelorus wanted me in Malta in five days’ time.

The new adventure won. I referred my personal

training clients, gave my car to my sister, sublet my apartment and arranged a massive leaving party.”

The morning of the farewell bash, Jason got an email saying Pelorus could no longer take him on. It was 2007, and the economic climate was changing – even for superyachts. He was furious and wrote an impassioned email explaining he’d pretty much given up his entire life for the job. ‘Welcome to yachting’ was the reply. End of conversation.

“I couldn’t bear to explain things and repeat a sob story over and over, so I faked it at the party, got heinously drunk and woke up on my own sofa – as my bedroom was already let out.

There was nothing for it but to book a flight to Nice.”

“Back then, being a PT on a boat wasn’t really a thing, so I was offered some day work in Antibes.

‘What’s day work?’ I wondered. As soon as I stepped onboard, everything seemed to line up in my head. I thought ‘I know this’, and it just felt right. It turned out to be one of the most fun summers I’d ever had – and weirdest.”

Escaping LA

“In September, we did a ten day charter. Guests included former Italian royalty and a celebrity couple. The male half of the couple immediately pulled me aside to warn me I looked uncannily like their deceased son. Needless to say, the couple doted on me and I was asked to join

them for every lunch and dinner. The rest of the crew were not happy.”

“At the end of the charter they gave me a huge wedge of cash. Before taking the job, I had 86 euros to my name, and the train journey to join cost me 80 euros, so I was down to my last six euros and on the brink of calling Dad. I stepped ashore richer than I’d ever been. It was my first charter experience and I thought they would all be the same – how naïve of me.”

“Next stop was the Caribbean for a job as a deckie slash PT slash chase boat skipper. We spent our days surfing and hanging out in the US between trips. Our captain, the awesomelynamed Dusty Dial, was an absolute legend - so good that no one ever left. I was ready for first officer, but the first officer wasn’t leaving, and if I get bored, I start playing up, so I had to look for progression elsewhere.”

“After two years, I went home, saw my family, took a job in Italy, fell into an open bilge hatch in the engine room, and damaged my neck, elbow, shoulder and knee – enough to take me out of action for nine months. This put me at home for Christmas 2009 and my friendship with Anna, our neighbour as a kid, blossomed into romance and we got engaged a few months later. Life now had focus.”

“Living in London, I commuted to short-term gigs with average captains in France and realised

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First captain job on Samira

With crew in Bahamas 2017

Driving Veni Vidi Vici

Helping to save turtles in Nicaragua

First charter on Veni Vidi Vici

I really should be doing their job. I hunted out work on smaller boats so I could get closer to the captains and learn as much as I could. I also took my Yachtmaster in the US and studied at a maritime academy in Belgium. I was ready.”

“Meanwhile, Anna was suffering from burn out and left her job to move permanently to France.

All in the same week, I lost two engines in a storm and had to be towed to a fishing village in Corsica, and Anna told me she was struggling with her identity and wanted me to quit and be by her side. I had a boat to fix, a wife to fix, so I brought Georgina back to Monaco and, in June 2016, I left my job. Let’s just say, Anna wasn’t there to pick me up when I got back.”

“My first day as captain on Mangusta 105 Samira was a rude awakening. I stood on the bridge, the crew looked at me in expectation and I felt humbled. I’d got the job that I so wanted, but was now worried I couldn’t do it.

Using the ‘what would Dusty do?’ method, I winged it for a year.”

“In September 2012, Anna and I got married.

She was managing actor Steve Coogan at the time and, in 2013, I left Samira to join her for the Oscar’s campaign for the film Philomena. It was a strange but hilarious three months. There was Steve and his then girlfriend Loretta Basey, myself and Anna, screenwriter Jeff Pope and his wife Tina – a strange English family holed up in LA trying to survive the weirdness.”

“While in LA, I was sounded out for a captain’s role on Sunseeker 90 Yacht Georgina and the first thing my Casanova interviewer said was, ‘Does your wife have a sister?’. It stuck in my mind. We went back to Monaco, I joined Georgina and found my captain’s feet, developing leadership skills and building up a charter client network. We had a house in London, a house in France, and it all felt good.”

In Viareggio

cent – confident I could earn it all again.”

“With a fresh, clean slate, I drafted my life plan on a vision board and within seven days it all came together. An American guy had purchased a Mangusta 110 and she was in refit in Italy. I spent a year and a half running her, first in Italy, before bringing her back to Miami. He didn’t use the yacht much, but took me under his wing

“There followed a few months of soul searching.

I sought the services of a counsellor, and a lawyer, with the latter advising to curtail my income while the divorce proceeded. True friends reveal themselves at times like this and, after a little too much partying, a very good pal sat me down and suggested I go find myself.

So I ditched my phone, took my surfboard to the northwest coast of Nicaragua and surfed at sunrise and sunset every day for four months solid.”

“With no distractions, I focussed on myself and the simple things. I journalled, meditated, and wrote a book – although didn’t quite finish it.

The surf-yoga retreat, Coco Loco Eco Resort, invested heavily in the local community and we worked on projects to provide clean drinking water and improve infrastructure. Being of service, seeing the other side of the coin, with some amazing people, was the most valuable experience of my life so far. I followed the lawyer’s counsel to the letter and spent every

Finding myself in Nicaragua

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Above 3 images: The Crew Awards 2019

and introduced me to his friends. I found myself living on Star Island with Will Smith on one side and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on the other. In time, the Miami life was wearing a little thin and the crew got disenchanted, as did I. I left in spring 2018, with another smashed shoulder.”

“Loretta, now married to The Honourable Nathaniel Rothschild, got back in touch and declared that I was a ‘good guy’ and I needed

to be found a ‘good woman’. I told her ‘no models, no actresses or LA madness please’ and jumped on a plane to spend a bit of time as a houseguest in LA. Soon, I was dating their personal trainer. She came to stay with me in France, but it quickly became apparent that she wasn’t going to cope outside America and wanted to move to Dallas. So I was basically a single ‘captain without a ship’ for summer 2018. And then, Mangusta 130 Veni Vidi Vici came along.”

“I spent seven months in a cold boat shed in rainy Viareggio learning a lot about Italian workplace politics. They seemed to put an awful lot of energy into explaining why things hadn’t been done, and I couldn’t help feeling that energy would be better directed into actually doing those things. To top it off, that Christmas, my grandad, the guy who had introduced me to the ocean, got sick very suddenly. I remember driving from Viareggio to Brittany in a bit of a pickle and missing the old boy by two hours.

This was another defining moment, so I doubled down on work. It was an epic experience, being alone, up against it, and fighting the good fight.

And, with the help of a great mentor, we got the refit wrapped up and Veni Vidi Vici was crewed up and launched.”

Theft of an Oscar while on Philomena campaign

“Then followed a mental last-minute back-toback summer charter season, doing Sardinia, Capri, Corsica, repeat. We hosted top quality people, young fun clients, and I attacked the job with great gusto. I had the energy, the drive, and nothing was pulling me in another

direction. Clearly my enthusiasm and spirit paid off, as I won The Islander magazine-sponsored Captain (Master 500GT) Category at The Crew Awards 2019. I was totally blown away to even be nominated. I only wish my grandad could have seen it.”

“The secret to a good crew is to be on your game when you’re employing them. You have to get the right characters. Veni Vidi Vici has six crew and we have a nice family ethic. Larger boats don’t appeal to me right now, as they can be too corporate and don’t necessarily fit with my style of leadership. I invest in my crew, focus on what they’re good at and help them fulfil their potential. As an example, I am rubbish with figures, but my chief stew loves them. She gets to do the number crunching and we’re both happy. The unavoidable truth is that people don’t stay on boats forever, each is a stepping stone to the next, and I want to help them develop skills for that journey.”

“As for me, I don’t plan too far ahead. I learnt the hard way that strict set-in-stone plans can both close doors and lead to disappointment.

I prefer a series of short-term goals and these currently include being the best Mangusta 130 on the charter circuit, doubling our income for summer 2020 and, in the future, keeping an eye out for a Mangusta 165 in need of an awardwinning captain.” ______________________________________

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

FEATURE: CHARTER OF THE MONTH ASOLARE

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CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH ASOLARE A highly popular charter yacht, 47.2m (154'10") ASOLARE, (previously named Scheherezade), delivers powerful and impressive sailing performance, expertly operated by an outstanding crew of six. Those fortunate to cruise on board can benefit from a textbook mix of relaxed luxury and rousing exhilaration.

Featuring a hull and frames made from a 600+ year-old Douglas fir tree and 300-year-old Western Red Cedar tree, ASOLARE combines the best foundations of the past with today's technology, thus creating a yacht with integrity, character and a steadfast soul. Custom built, and launched by the Hodgdon Shipyard in 2003, this ketch rigged sailing yacht, has

undertaken a range of extensive refits and maintenance since 2013, ensuring she is kept in excellent condition. Architecturally designed

by Bruce King Yacht Design, the team have encapsulated the authenticity of a traditional sailing yacht and formed a classically styled fast cruiser, displaying a low and sleek exterior line plus dramatic reverse transom. Elegant and timeless details have been carefully interwoven

by Hodgdon's skilled craftsmen, together with state-of-the-art construction and technology.

Interestingly enough, almost all the yacht's primary functions are controlled using touch screens and joysticks. Thanks to her DDC/ MTU engine powering 960hp, together with an impressive sail area, during the right sea and

wind conditions, ASOLARE can reach maximum speeds of around 14-20 knots, whilst cruising is at a steady 10 knots.

Within her elegant interior by the renowned design team at Andrew Winch, most of the below deck areas feature specifically commissioned sycamore and rare woods, showcased effortlessly alongside contemporary cream fabrics and carpets. Furniture has been created from harlequin book-matched panels with intricate carvings, while burled walnut has been used for furniture tops. A number of the overhead ports and hatches have been amalgamated seamlessly with the design of Winch's interior to generate an atrium-feel

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within the airy main salon. Continuing to capture and enhance natural light, the upper saloon's expansive windows offer panoramic views, very much allowing the outside in.

Her deck layout is carefully structured with generous clear spaces and two superb cockpits with optional shade. The larger is used mainly for formal on-deck dining while the smaller, directly accessed from the owner's area below, is popular for relaxed socialising and as a comfortable reading nook.

ASOLARE's accommodation for six guests is in three luxuriously appointed staterooms, provides generous volume and keen attention to detail. This comprises of two twins and one full-beam master stateroom, all of which are en suite. Maximising the entire space of the aft, the substantial master has been designed as a multi-room apartment featuring a kingsize bedroom with sofa seating area, a unique feature of two office areas that can be used as convertible en-suite cabins, plus his and hers bathrooms. There is a companionway leading

to the private aft cockpit seating area above.

The two identical twin staterooms are located forward of the main salon, with the port side cabin offering an additional child-size Pullman berth to be used as required. This has proved an excellent charter layout for families with children or a group of friends looking for flexible accommodation.

To add to her already excellent charter appeal, a superb array of fun water sports toys is carried on board. A tender, water-skis

and wakeboard, paddleboards and inflatable kayaks are included in the comprehensive list.

The hidden gem is indeed the incredible charter crew of six on ASOLARE, giving a one to one ratio for guests and ensuring that attentive service is always at the very highest level.

A professional in the industry for 23 years, Captain Clive Walker has sailed enough miles to have circumnavigated the globe several times and his vast experience covers racing and regattas, private and charter yachts. Applauded

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by guests for his can-do attitude and friendly demeanour, Clive leads a knowledgeable, professional and friendly team, with a tangible passion for sailing. Dynamic and enthusiastic, they are all talented sailors, able to showcase ASOLARE'S impressive sailing performance.

Currently making her way to the Caribbean for the winter season, ASOLARE will be presented

by Ocean Independence at the prestigious Antigua Charter Show in early December. She still has some remaining charter availability

for guests to take advantage of blue skies and warm sunshine. Cruising the Windward Islands, this is a great opportunity to explore the delights of stunning locations such as St Lucia, Martinique and Dominica.

ASOLARE's charter rate is EUR 98,000 per week high season and EUR 82,000 per week low season. ______________________________________ www.oceanindependence.com/yachts-forcharter/yacht/asolare

FEATURE: IBI FOUNDATION: SAILING FOR A GREENER FUTURE

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IBI FOUNDATION: SAILING FOR A GREENER FUTURE No matter where in the world you are based, it is undeniable that climate change, plastic pollution and sustainability have been some of the most hotly debated topics of 2019.

And as the year draws to a close and we look ahead to 2020, it is certain that in the Balearic Islands awareness of these issues is going to continue to grow as the local government is set

to implement a ban of single-use plastics in the New Year.

A young nautical company that is already taking

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big steps to help achieve the region’s mission to be completely plastic-free by 2023 is the iBi Foundation. Taking to the seas surrounding Ibiza and Formentera on a custom-built, solarpowered catamaran equipped with a unique plastic waste collection system, the nonprofit organisation sets sail five days a week to “clean our oceans”. The passionate team’s goal is to keep the crystal clear waters that the Balearic Islands are famous for clean, protect the delicate marine ecosystem and the marine life that inhabits it, and educate both island residents and visitors who want to support a greener future.

The idea for the project was conceived in Ibiza back in 2017 when founder Ed and Joke Pronk had a life-changing experience while sailing off the coast of the White Isle. Following a school of frolicking dolphins, they were shocked when they encountered a struggling sea turtle tangled up in plastic waste. They lifted the majestic animal out of the waves and carefully freed the desperate sea creature, which they named “iBi” after the place where they found it. The sea turtle has since become the official mascot of the organisation and takes pride of place on the sails of the “iBi” catamaran.

Another key element of the Balearic ecosystem that the iBi Foundation is aiming to protect is the rare Mediterranean sea grass “posidonia oceanica”. Commonly known as “Neptune Grass” or “Mediterranean Tapeweed”, the organism forms large underwater meadows that are credited with maintaining the coastline of Ibiza and Formentera and protecting the island’s beaches from erosion. With the local meadows believed to be some of the oldest colonies on earth - dating back as far as 100,000 years - the stretch between Ses Salinas and Formentera was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. However, with this naturally stunning area also being a firm favourite with island residents and the millions of tourists that fly in and out of Ibiza every season, it is in dire need of protection from plastic pollution and other harmful factors.

Step forward the iBi Foundation! After starting out with simple scooping nets, since August 2019 the team is taking to the seas on their emission-free plastic clean-up catamaran. Ed recalls, “Although we were making an impact, when we started out it was slow and difficult to stay on top of all the waste. We obviously thought this system was taking too long and started to think about a quicker and more efficient way.”

Now the iBi Foundation works with a selfdesigned and unique waste collection system that can cover an area of 22.224 m2 per hour – the equivalent of 3.11 football fields - whilst filtering 11.112 m3 (the size of 4.4 Olympic swimming pools). The filters work at 0.5m below the surface, collecting plastics as small as 2cm up to a maximum of the entire boat’s width. This ensures that larger debris, such as industrial plastic waste, can also be gathered.

The collected rubbish then gets sent off for analysis, so iBi Foundation and its partners can better understand the extent of pollution in the Balearic Islands and its potential impact.

The initiative also supports other organisations

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and charities with the same mission, and works closely with the Ibiza Preservation Foundation [IPF], IPF offshoot projects Plastic Free Ibiza and Plastic Free Formentera, and World Cleanup Day. To raise funds for their efforts, the young company relies on donations and sales from their sustainable children’s clothing range.

Called iBi Free Life, each collection is made solely from organic cotton and ships without any kind of plastic packaging, with 5€ from each sale going back to iBi Foundation. Volunteers are also welcome aboard the “iBi” catamaran

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and can witness the team’s work firsthand.

After making headlines around the world during their first summer of being fully operational, iBi Foundation founders Ed and Joke are interested in collaborating with like-minded investors to take the organisation to the next level. Plans are already in development to further expand the fleet of catamarans once the cleaning system is working at its most efficient level, with the possibility of expanding into other international tourist destinations. Sailing for a greener future, the project is planning to make waves to protect our oceans for generations to come!

The iBi Foundation is aiming to sail five days a week during the winter months. If you are interested in coming along as a volunteer, please email your name and telephone number to volunteer@ibifoundation.com. If you would like to find out more about investment opportunities please get in touch via join@ibifoundation.com. ______________________________________

By Olivia Ebeling Photos © Edwin Smulders

FEATURE: THE FUTURE OF SUPERYACHTS CONFERENCE

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THE FUTURE OF SUPERYACHTS CONFERENCE - FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY of industry, marinas, berths, refits, charters, tourism and the environment. The list is endless.

On the back of this profound interest Quaynote Communications, the specialist conference company partnered with superyacht specialist magazine The Islander and were able to attract many high profile speakers and delegates from within the industry's esteemed walls.

Targeting superyacht managers, marina operators, charter agents, lawyers, corporate service providers, tax consultants, registries, refit & repair yards, industry associations, captains, brokers, and other professionals, The Future of Superyachts brought together senior industry figures for networking and discussion, acknowledging the importance of Spain as a superyacht hub and destination.

The Future of Superyachts Conference took place at the wonderful Hotel Saratoga, on Palma Mallorca’s prestigious Paseo Mallorca. The first time the conference has returned to the island for several years, it was an absolute raging success with tickets selling out and standing

room only for those who made the last minute decision to join.

Palma is the perfect venue for such a conference as the future of superyachts is certainly a subject close to the heart of the island in terms

The topics discussed included global trends and the market in Spain, the moorage problem, Tenders & Toys, the role of aviation in superyacht operations, refit – painting & warranty, marina development around the world, VAT and taxation and importantly, the future of Palma.

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Ken Hickling, Chairman of the one day conference in his closing speech summed up the key themes of the day by saying that his three key takeaways from the show were Flexibility, Adaptability and Responsibility. That we are in a changing world and industry at the moment and whilst the end product of the superyachts will remain the same, the process of reaching that end product are going to have to improve by injecting those three words into the heart of it.

Simon Relph, Owner and Editor of The Islander Magazine said: “The 2019 Superyacht Conference was, in my opinion, a cracking day with high level participants and speakers alike.

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The day threw up some interesting facts and opinions. Charter in Spain was well down in 2019, in spite of an increase in charter licences being issued, and the opinions expressed were basically those related to costs in comparison with places like Greece. One Captain gave an example of being quoted 2,200 euros per night in Ibiza compared to 600 euros in Greece!

This, coupled with provisioning costs, limited moorings and our rate of VAT were said to be the main causes. There was a feeling that the Balearics were being left behind in terms of our facilities in looking after the larger Superyachts.

Mainland Spain seems to be getting a jump on the Balearics which is a concern. We sometimes

don’t like to hear any negativity, but if we are to keep Palma and the Balearics at the forefront of the industry these issues need addressing.”

Feedback from the day at the post conference drinks hosted on the stunning Es Baluard terrace were extremely positive and it is hoped that this will be the first annual conference to be hosted in Palma in the coming years, as we as an industry come together to effect change.

For further commentary on the day head to Youtube where you can find Yachtfilm’s roundup of The Future of Superyachts Conference 2019.

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

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OYSTER PALMA – A NEW ERA The future is looking very bright for Oyster Yachts since its new ownership in 2018. The development of the new Oyster Yachts’ fleet has seen an increase in new yacht sales and the production teams are once again filling the UK factory floors. Yachts returning from the last Oyster World Rally are selling through Oyster Brokerage and those queuing up for the next Oyster World Rally in 2022 are looking to buy.

Jamie Collins, co-Director and Head of Palma Brokerage said “it has been a very productive year of brokerage sales” which can only be good news for Oyster Palma. The Palma service team is full to capacity looking after a continuous average of 20 - 30 yachts year round. Mark Durham, co-Director and Head of Operations says “we have been waiting all year for the quiet period to kick in but it seems there is no chance of things slowing down.”

Since Oyster Palma’s launch in 2013, the business has now expanded into a 24-strong dedicated team covering brokerage, crew placement, technical and engineering works, service and refit, guardianage, tender storage, antifouling, berthing and customer service. They now have a Project Management Team, Guardianage Team and Antifouling Team working alongside the specialist engineers, shipwrights, joiners and varnishers. The extensive facilities include an RCNP based fabrication workshop, a waterfront sales office in Moll Vell and a large warehouse in Palma for tender storage, painting and varnishing.

Now delivering Oyster quality to all makes of yacht…….

Oscar Sola

The development of the Management team in Palma this year has been a crucial turning point. The two core Project Managers and Service Manager bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience from the wider yachting industry all with an Oyster background that is vital for the maintenance of the Oyster models that pass through the Balearics.

However their expertise is not limited to Oysters. Hamish Burgess Simpson, Pierre Oberon and Steve Colley are there to ensure that the expected Oyster quality is delivered not only to the resident Oyster yachts but to all makes of yachts in their care. Current projects include 43m Vitters ‘Bella Regazza’, 27m Jongert ‘Vivid’ along with all the Oysters ranging from 54 to 100ft+ .

New reach and new faces – Barcelona & Palma Early in 2019 Oyster Palma decided to spread its service offering as demand arose for cheaper winter berthing options. Oscar Sola joined the team as Oyster representative in Barcelona during the summer to set up the mainland Oyster service. Oscar comes from a professional sailing background spanning 25 years and ran his own sailing school. He is now looking after the yachts in Oyster’s care along the Spanish coastline. He has an impressive knowledge of Barcelona and a network of reliable service personnel who will prove invaluable to visiting yachts.

The Palma team also welcomes Eugene Chevalier as their new Guardianage Manager.

Eugene joins Oyster from Princess Yachts where he was working as a senior engineer. Before that

Eugene Chevalier

he worked as Mate/Engineer on large motor and sail boats and ran his own, successful building company. As a Crossfit champion outside of work he naturally brings boundless energy and positivity to the team. ______________________________________ Oyster Yachts T. (+34) 971 287 474 M. (+34) 619 147 056 charlie.durham@oysteryachts.com www.oysteryachts.com

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BOSUN’S LOCKER - SUPERYACHT HIGH PERFORMANCE COATING AND CHANDLERY

This month I had the absolute and utter pleasure of meeting Ian Johnston of Bosun’s Locker, the one stop shop for all yachting needs, his family run business that has been operating here in Mallorca for over 22 years. In fact it’s slightly ironic that as I write this it is absolutely chucking it down outside, as one of the main reasons that Ian came to the island was to escape just such weather. From 300 days of rain in native Liverpool to 300 days of supposed sunshine here on the island. However, rain, the historic enemy of paint and coatings is a problem of the past thanks to a new product and service that Bosun’s Locker are the sole distributors of for Spain and her islands, Chemco International’s unique Solvent Free Coatings range.

There are a number of demands that are driving the development of ‘coating technology’ for the yachting sector. Not least the political, social and environmental shift away from solvent based products. Paints and coatings have traditionally been solvent based and caused harm to the environment. These concerns have intensified and since the EU introduced the Solvent Emissions Directive (SED) in 2007 there has been a continuous drive towards eradicating the use of solvent based products. In fact a number of EU countries have already introduced stringent regulations. With growing concern regarding marine pollution it is likely that regulation will increase and be more stringently applied.

For example Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland have all banned anti-foul from 2020 onwards. Therefore a solution is needed and it is a solution that Bosun’s Locker can exclusively provide.

Chemco International, a Scottish based commercial marine company that has been providing coatings for the last 29 years, have developed products and processes that meet all the regulatory requirements such as being Lloyds class, NSF & FDA certified. Such is the confidence and belief in these products that Bosuns Locker (provided the work is carried out by a Chemco International trained and certified applicator with whom Bosun’s Locker work) will provide a product guarantee lasting for a

period of three years. Chemco International have truly revolutionised the coating industry ensuring that applicators have a safer working environment.

The use of Chemco International’s unique IMO approved solvent free wet and dry rust tolerant coating has huge advantages for projects in terms of both cost and duration as there is no need to take the boat out of the water, meaning that there are no expensive dry dock and lifting bills and no need for crew displacement.

Applicators can now not only undertake routine maintenance and repair work in a safe environment, they can also substantially reduce environmental damage through the use of solvent-free coatings.

This is good news for the Superyacht Industry and yacht owners who are now looking for coating systems that can offer long-term protection of their assets, as well as coating systems that comply with the latest Health & Safety and Environmental damage regulations, plus keeping down maintenance and repair costs. Bosun’s Locker firmly believe that Chemco International’s environmentally friendly

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products are the answer to this and the way to a long, healthy and successful future.

But you needn’t just take it from Ian, though I have never been so excited about a solvent free coating solution (words I didn’t think I’d ever utter) as his enthusiasm about the product which he states is utterly game-changing, is simply infectious. Instead look to the almost fifty boats that have already started using the products. In fact so in demand is it that in the first 12 months of their distribution they smashed their annual target within the first four. Which came as something of a shock to Chemco, who up until they were approached by Ian, had not considered the yachting industry to be of significance. Then the team were flown over and they quickly realised just how large and impactful the industry is and how much in demand a solvent free solution will be. A game changer indeed. In fact Andy Williams has been quoted as saying that this is ‘the paint of the future, NOW!’ And if it’s good enough for the Royal Navy’s HMS Bristol, what more is there to say?

The RS500P primer and RA500M top coat products can be used for diesel, water tanks (black and grey), ballast tanks, bilges, engine rooms, fresh water tanks, pipe works, lockers and anchor lockers and much more. When they drained the tank of MY CD Two seven months after the application the Chief Engineer reported back that it was like looking into a mirror. Game changing again!

Bosun’s Locker, as well as being the exclusive distributor, also offer a truly professional package, from the sandblasting with SPECTO MARINE, to the professional application companies of SNIP and NAUTIPAINTS. They also have at their disposal a Spanish paint inspection company by the name of OPTIMIZA who are totally independent and impartial and can offer a before, during and after works inspection to make sure of the correct micron coverage and that all work has been carried out to their satisfaction.

It is Ian, and his hardworking, friendly and professional team of 6 belief that with these products and the professional service companies involved that Palma De Mallorca can become a centre of excellence for all tank and bilge work to be carried out on yachts in the years to come.

Along with all of the other chandlery products that Bosun’s Locker supply, they have Chemco International’s Solvent Free Coating range in stock right now, in conveniently sized 1 and 5 kilo pots, that will enable yachts to take advantage of this new era in coating protection for vessels.

The team is standing by ready to help and answer any questions, and, as the exclusive distributor in Spain and the Balearics of Chemco International products, they have unrivalled knowledge in the area! So give them a call and get ready to be part of the solvent free coating revolution, today!

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THE ADVANTAGES • 100% Solvent Free • No Grit Blasting • No need for expensive extraction • Environmentally friendly • Lloyds class, NSF & FDA certified • Surface protection standard as low as ST2 & WJ-4 • Wet & Rust Tolerant • Universal system for all areas of yacht • Hazard free • No humidity or dew point restrictions • No extensive ventilation or dehumidification required • Convenient 1kg & 5Kg pack sizes _____________________________________

By Victoria Pearce Bosun's Locker, Palma Edificio Extra Space, Cami Dels Reis 158 Poligono Can Valero, Palma, 07011 (+34) 971 253 986 (+34) 671 546 328 - Ian (+34) 670 349 625 - Simon (+34) 665 876 787 - Steve www.bosuns-locker.com Monday to Friday: 08:00-17:00

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we celebrated this special anniversary with yet another party held at our stand during the Palma Boat Show. A celebration made extra special as we were joined by our customers, staff, suppliers, support companies and friends alike who have been with us all these years; some since the very beginning, others on and off and some recent ones as well. All equally significant and important to us.

WE ARE STILL CELEBRATING!!!

We want to say A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU ALL because without you we would not have made it this far.

We are excited about the new challenges and projects that the future will bring and we will be dealing with them with the same enthusiasm and professionalism that has made us into one of the leading companies in the sector.

We hope to continue to be at your service and with you for at least another 25 years.

THANKS AGAIN AND "PER MOLTS D´ANYS!!!!”

And of course a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS from all the team at Precision Marine Engineering!!! ______________________________________ Since 1994, and as one of the pioneers on the island, Precision Marine Engineering has been providing mechanical, engineering and electrical services and supplies to the yachting industry.

of challenges, hard work, exciting projects, meeting amazing people and also proudly contributing to make this beautiful island what it is now: one of the neuralgic points of the yachting industry in the Mediterranean.

This year we are celebrating our quarter of a century anniversary! It has been 25 years

2019 has been another great year full of amazing projects and rewards. Back in April

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I3 COMPOSITES LATEST PROJECT In October 2018 i3 decided to build our own Sports fishing boat. We bought the plans from a website based in the USA for $180.

There were a few reasons that we decided to take on such a project, The seasonal Refit work in Mallorca means that most Marine Industry based companies are completely overstretched during the winter Refit season Oct-May and then as we all know the work slows down due to the Yachts being used for the Med charter / Regatta season.

This is a headache most local Marine businesses face and we as a company thought this would be a solution to keep people busy when we have our low periods, but also it gives our apprentices the opportunity to help build a boat from start to finish as they are after all doing a Composite Boat Building apprenticeship.

The Marine Service Industry in Palma is thriving but to my knowledge there is no one based here building high end power boats but forgive me if I'm incorrect? There are many agents based here but not actual builders of the standard of vessel we aim to produce. We are hoping that this may open some potential doors in the future with Clients who are looking to get a Superyacht tender built but could have the

added bonus of it being Manufactured by a locally based company that can ensure the after sales warranty works can be much more streamlined and efficient.

We have carried out the build process using modern Composite materials (Carbon/kevlar/Eglass/foam sandwich construction) but because of our low budget we have used the traditional method of cold moulding as we did not have a mould set. This method is a traditional one usually used for building wooden boats but we have utilised this along with exotic composite materials to avoid having to spend a lot of money on expensive tooling.

The foam core was then faired before we resin infused the Carbon / Kevlar outside skin. This was then again faired / painted using Awl grip filler / paints before we turned the hull over to repeat the interior laminate.

We are now in the process of doing the internal fit out which is generally the most enjoyable part of any boat build but due to being busy with clients projects and no detailed designs this will likely take a little longer than we had originally intended. It has been a great experience for our apprentices to be shown some old fashioned traditional methods that are generally not used

as much in modern day boat building due to technological advances.

They now can appreciate the how and why things are done a certain way and how lucky we are to be living in a time in human history that we are able to manufacture things much easier.

As a team i3 composites have a strong history of building many different types of boats over the years which will come in very useful to finish this vessel and hopefully help kickstart what could potentially be the start of a new branch for our company moving forward in the future.

We have already recently completed a Military Power boat Prototype cabin which we are waiting to go into Production in the near future.

For any information about this project or our new range of off the shelf Superyacht Products and toys please contact us. ______________________________________ i3 Composites Leo Kilmartin M. (+34) 693 724 020 T. (+34) 971 254 223 leo@i3composites.com www.i3composites.com

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VITTERS SERVICE CENTRE - OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN PALMA

It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new business to the island, especially an award winning, world renowned and esteemed one as Dutch ship builder, Vitters, all the way from land-locked Zwartsluis in the centre of the Netherlands. Sitting down with the lovely Elise Brouwer, face of Vitters Service Centre here in Palma, where she has relocated to, surrounded

by STP and watching J Class Svea practicing for the America’s Cup, it’s easy to see why they have opened up here.

But before we get into the details I need to solve one small question that I have. How does one build 30m plus sailing superyachts, one of which was the tallest masted sailboat in the world for a while, in the middle of the countryside with only canals and low bridges to get you to the sea? Elise explains that it’s simple really, you merely widen and expand the canals and locks, drop the masts and get ready to give the cows something to go home and moo about. Joking aside though, Elise explains that due to its location and the strong familial ties of those that grow up there, to the area, people are very reticent to leave. So many of the engineers and builders have been with the company for years since they were apprenticed at 16. This lack of turnover means that there is an expertise, knowledge and belief within the company that makes it one of the best shipyards in the world and simply adds to its charm.

Elise’s background itself is perfectly in keeping with the company’s ethos and expertise. Having originally worked as Marketing Manager for Vitters several years earlier she decided it was time to stretch her sails and so she and her partner Kasper handed in their notice, bought a Bowman 45 yacht and set off for the high seas. They started out in Slovenia where they covered a lot of the Mediterranean and then headed over to the Caribbean, an experience she assures me was absolutely incredible. In Martinique a neighbouring captain took a liking to the boat, aptly named Elise, and made them an offer they couldn’t refuse. However they had unfinished business and so stayed with her for a further three months that took them over to St. Barts in time for the Bucket, of which Vitters is one of the custodians. Cue a quick ‘I’m

here’ whatsapp to Louis Hamming and lots of conversations about an awesome opportunity in Mallorca and the rest, as they say, is history.

Enter Vitters Service Centre.

The main thinking behind the facility in Palma is to maintain a reliable, fast and accessible service for all yachts, whilst cutting down on the environmental impact of having to fly engineers in to service the boats, many of which are based here, as there are two engineers constantly on the ground. The Service Organisation in Palma works as an independent subsidiary of Vitters Shipyard but is supported from the headquarters in the Netherlands.

Vitters Service executes continuous quality control on board all yachts and maintains the existing network of reliable and highquality partners and suppliers. For almost thirty years, Vitters Shipyard has successfully built and maintained yachts with the in-house engineering team and workforce, as well as reliable partners and suppliers.

Louis Hamming had this to say: “Vitters Service works with excellent employees, who are proud of the Vitters organisation and who propagate our Vitters mentality. We intend to provide an all-round superior service and are able to deploy and implement modern technological developments which are in line with our Vitters quality standards.”

With the permanent base in Palma, Vitters Service aims to support all yachts with continuous, periodic and incidental maintenance. Vitters Service is able to instantly respond to service and maintenance demands

from new-built Vitters yachts and refits as well as all other yachts in need of assistance. The 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 motor yachts.

Vitters’ high performance yachts explore the oceans of the world and are distinguished by their immaculate finish, innovative sail systems and on board comfort. Excellence is achieved as part of the daily routine at Vitters; innovation, finding the right solutions and precise, professional execution is standard practice there and is clear to see that that work ethic is being led from the front by Elise.

With Vitters Service in Palma, Vitters provides a service on location to maintain the high-quality standards the world has come to know and love. ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce For more information, please contact: Elise Brouwer ebrouwer@vitters.com www.vittersservice.com Vitters Shipyard Stouweweg 33, 8064 PD Zwartsluis The Netherlands +31 (0)38 386 7145 info@vitters.com

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WATER WITHOUT WASTE Water without Waste was founded in september 2018, as an answer to the results of the survey ‘Turn the tide on plastic, also on superyachts’.

Marja Kok, who had been running superyachts during 10 years, put her finger on the usage of plastic bottled drinking water in the industry with this survey done by the end of 2017.

With an outcome of 55 % of crew and 79 % of owners/guests drinking plastic bottled water, an extrapolated equivalent of 40 million liters of plastic bottled water/year on superyachts and a 96 % of the responding yachts seriously willing to consider a more sustainable and healthier alternative, it was clear for Marja that this survey could not just remain to be a survey.

With on one hand the dramatic state of oceanlife due to plastic pollution and on the other hand microplastics and Bisphenol A poison in plastic bottled drinking water and captains, crew and guests not trusting/liking their tapwater, there was an obvious (latent) need for an adequate sustainable and healthy change in drinking water treatment on board of yachts.

Until then, water treatment on yachts had been mainly focused on treating the water in the yacht’s watertanks, thus providing bacterial free service water that was however not considered as a healthy or tasty source of hydration on board. Sometimes a basic or ‘magic’ waterfilter was added to the galley tap.

After almost a year of research and teaming up with a waterpurification expert, Water without Waste was founded in September 2018, as a Dutch company aiming to deliberate the yachting industry from plastic bottled water by offering a truly healthy alternative by means of high quality drinking water purification equipment.

WwW’s solutions treat the tankwater, no matter from what source wherever in the world (often mixed with seawater RO water) downstream the watertanks just before the (drinkingwater) faucet. Purifying to the highest level, not only removing bacterias or viruses, but also antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals, micro plastics and disinfectional byproducts (for example from chlorine used in the tanks).

After some stages in developing the productline of WwW, their latest Compact Power HDO purifying equipment provide a direct flow of minimal 2 liter purified drinking water per minute without the need to store the water in buffer- or expansion tanks. Automatic flushing, anti-flooding sensors, easy yearly sanitation, an audible and visual signal when

it’s the time to replace the prefilter and a minimum of consumables and maintenance make this a superyacht worthy drinking water solution. Combining the purifier with chilling and sparkling equipment create optimal convenience for all on board, cost- and space saving.

The crew on the yachts that actually use the solutions of WwW (all of them are part of Wall of Care on WwW’s website showing yachts that banned plastic bottled water) love the quality, taste and convenience of the purified water.

The equipment found its way already to not only Palma based yachts but also to yachts and new builts in the Caribbean, USA and South Africa.

WwW is happy and proud to see that besides sailingyachts, whose owners/crew maybe have a slightly higher eco-awareness, now also motoryachts become part of the transition and choose for sustainable and healthy drinking water on board.

A few recent anecdotes out of the daily life of WwW: • A captain of a charter sailing superyacht consulted WwW for a drinking water purification system following a charter inquiry for a charter without plastic bottled water on board. This example endorses Marja’s vision that sustainability is not only our responsibility as oceanloving and oceandepending yachting industry but also marketingwise the good direction. Sustainable performance will be more and more important in the nautical and charter industry and it is up to charter companies to choose to take a lead in this or to wait for regulations that for sure will come sooner or later.

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• The 2nd anecdote is related to an owner of a new build motoryacht searching for a space on board of his new baby to fit in WwW’s compact power equipment and was pulling his hair out wondering why the shipyard hasn’t build this equipment in as a standard, thus endorsing Marja’s quote: To turn the tide on plastic, start @ the yard.

Thanks to the growth, WwW recently teamed up with Jongkind Service Palma for the installation and service part of the WwW equipment on the yachts. Jongkind is well known for their knowledge and specialism in all yacht systems and complete refits. The development of the propulsion and energy management system for La Belle Verde (that recently won the Nautico Tech Award 2019 for best start up at the ‘Salon Nautico’ International Boat Show in Barcelona) is a recent example of their activities and future focused mentality. _____________________________________ _ waterwithoutwaste.org/solutions/yachting for more info on a sustainable and healthy drinking water solution on board of your yacht

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EXPANSION JOINTS Marine Control has been providing Cathodic Protection within the Baleares since 1986; primarily as the exclusive distributors for MG Duff and E.Polipodio premium quality anodes, custom made anodes of any size, ICCP (Impressed current cathodic protection) system supply and servicing, and potential surveys to check correct protection and efficiency of existing anode setup onboard.

and safety. Annual inspection is recommended to pre-empt any potential corrosion or wear problems before your first owners trip.

They have expanded their product range and has recently become a distributor for Macoga S.L. the global leader in manufacturing expansion joints; Lloyds approved, in metal and rubber for marine exhaust systems and other applications onboard Superyachts.

An expansion joint typically compensates for thermal growth, equipment movement, vibration or pressure pulsation within a piping system whether it be fluid or exhaust gases for example. Formed by flexible bellows it is used to absorb movements in the piping system while containing pressure and a medium running through it. The three basic movements are axial, angular and lateral which the joint compensates for. Quality control is of the utmost importance and as well as having Lloyds approval for metal joints they are manufactured to approved ISO 9001 standards and are fully tested before leaving the factory.

Expansion joints are often overlooked as they are perhaps not the sexiest item you can buy for your boat but ignore them at your peril as they play a crucial role in your yacht’s performance

Typically, units can be supplied to Mallorca with a very short delivery time and there is even a Premium service for emergency situations when time is of the essence. As well as technical

drawings and certification supplied with every expansion joint, Marine Control offers a full service from supplying the correct unit for the application and the operating conditions, fast delivery and fitting if required. ______________________________________ Marine Control www.marine-control.com (+34) 971 719 816

BALEARICS CAPTURE MIAMI WITH THE AUTHENTIC MEDITERRANEAN FLAVOUR

Last month, Miami celebrated the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which is considered one of the largest boat shows in the world. In addition to the exhibition of superyachts , this year the nautical hall celebrated its 60th anniversary with the inauguration of Superyacht Village. A totally exclusive space that had the most spectacular boats of the whole fair.

During the 5 days of the show, many events were held daily. Informal breakfasts, parties, cocktails… And Balearic Yacht Destination could not miss this opportunity to make known the gastronomy of the Balearic Islands in its Balearic Tasting Journeys.

This jointly coordinated action was performed jointly with Palma Boat Show and Super Yacht Show. Balearic Yacht Destination with the IDI’s coordination team organised a tasting of products from the Balearic Islands to promote the traditional gastronomy of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera during the Fort

Lauderdale International Boat Show. A unique event, with a great atmosphere, food, and drink experienced by visitors from around the world.

Thanks to the collaboration of Queso Mahón Menorca, visitors to the event were able to taste authentic Mahon cheese, with its Protected Designation of Origin and its artisan process.

A cheese produced from milk from its own livestock and developed through the technique of “fogasser” in which a cotton cloth gives it its shape.

In addition, typical products of Spanish cuisine such as the authentic serrano ham have were served on small toasts. All these products were served accompanied by the best wine of the islands.

BALEARIC ISLANDS – THE DESTINATION FOR SUPERYACHTS One of the principal objectives of Balearic Yacht Destination at the Fort Lauderdale International

Boat Show was to promote the Balearic Islands.

And to introduce the attractions of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera and the yachting infrastructure of the Balearic Islands.

With help from the Balearic Islands Institute of Innovation, a solid, confident, and professional image in the nautical sector of the islands was created. And the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the perfect event to present the advantages and benefits of choosing Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera as a destination for superyachts.

Its gastronomy, its culture, its outstanding scenery, its beaches of crystal-clear waters and white sands, its traditions, its schools and hospital, its aerial and maritime connections …. The Balearics have everything for those who love sailing, exploring new places or simply relaxing. ______________________________________ marketing@balearicyachtdestination.com

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AXOPAR LOOKS TO MAJOR EXPANSION OVER NEXT TWO YEARS Launch of new Axopar 37 at Boot Düsseldorf to play a key role Axopar, the Finnish motorboat brand which has experienced a frantic pace of development since its launch in 2014, has plans to continue its steady expansion over the coming years.

This programme includes several new dealers, expanded production capacity, an active ongoing product development programme, and further development of the Brabus Marine branding.

News of this comprehensive strategy was given to IBI in an interview with Jan Erik Viitala, the co-founding partner of Axopar, at a Boot Düsseldorf preview of the new Axopar 37 models. These new models are the latest element of Axopar’s ongoing product development programme, which comprised a complete reworking of the brand’s previous 37 model.

This reworking, which Viitala told IBI cost twice the original development cost of the initial 37, includes a more efficient stepped hull which provides considerably enhanced performance, improved fuel economy through use of the latest generation Mercury engines, and other novelties such as the introduction of gullwing doors to the forward cabin.

Work on the existing Axopar 37 will continue into December but the new range that will have their world premieres at Boot Düsseldorf in January will include three models – the Axopar 37 Sport, the Axopar 37 Sun Top, and the Axopar 37 XC. The latter is a crossover model.

There will also be a new Brabus Marine Shadow 900 Black Ops model based on the Axopar 37. This will replace the Brabus Shadow 800 model, which is based on the initial Axopar 37. For the Brabus Shadow 900 there will be a limited edition of just 10 which follows the previous Brabus 800 limited edition which included 28 craft. The Brabus range also includes the Brabus 500, which is based on the Axopar 28.

As to the future of Axopar’s product development programme, Viitala told IBI: “After the relaunch of the Axopar 37, we may doing a similar revamp of the Axopar 24 and in the future new models which are both smaller and larger than the current model range.” In

terms of the smaller models, there have been requests for a smaller-sized Axopar and Brabus boat which can be a trailer craft.

In terms of production, Axopar output has risen from just 50 boats in 2014, which was not a full year, to 450 by 2017; 550 in 2018; 650 this year and well over 700 next year. Balancing supply and demand has been a key challenge for Axopar and having started with one OEM producer in Poland a second was opened over the past few years.

Viitala told IBI: “We are now talking with a number of potential companies which would be a third OEM producer. These are both in Poland and other countries and we will make a decision on this early 2020.” In addition to the current two OEM producers, there is also a dedicated plant which handles the Brabus models. This is located next to the second OEM producer and the latter has also helped with Brabus models.

In a bid to balance supply and demand, Axopar has withheld appointing new dealers but with a possible third OEM producer coming onstream this would provide the capacity to support expansion of the current 100 dealers across 50 countries with another 30 to be appointed over the next two years.

Viitala explained that these new dealers would include more dealers in the US; more in Italy and other markets such as Bulgaria, Rumania, Croatia and Greece. “We have also

just a appointed a dealer in China which is just starting operation now,” Viitala told IBI. In terms of sales, about 35% are accounted for by the EU members especially the Nordic countries, UK, Germany and the Balearic Islands. “Of this 35% in the EU countries, about 50% are in northern Europe and 50% in southern Europe. The US accounts for 25% and the remaining 40% includes non-EU countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Japan.

“For the Axopar 37 we are receiving a lot of interest from charter companies and diving companies,” Viitala pointed out. “In addition, we are seeing many new boaters and within the Axopar 37 reworking we have included large storage areas for such as paddling boards and mountain bikes because are boats are being used for a wider range of sporting and leisure activities.”

Axopar has now grown into a €60m company and its financial strength is projected to continue. “I and one other are the majority shareholders with 80% and then there are three minority shareholders,” Viitala told IBI. The growth has required not only more dealers but also an expansion of the supply chain partners to support the increased production and its strong future order book. ____________________________________

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e3 SYSTEMS NEWS As ever, Florida’s Fort Lauderdale show offered our US team a great opportunity to catch up with current and prospective customers.

Which now brings us to our final show of the year and one we’re always delighted to support, the Antigua Charter Yacht Show taking place in English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour. Running from 4 to 9 December, our US team will be in action once again walking the show to promote e3’s brilliant ‘one stop shop’ offering, including our range of regional SIMS - BIG DATA CARIBBEAN, BIG DATA EUROPE which covers the French Caribbean and our new Bahamas-only SIM which you can read a little more about later.

MEET SHARON PHILIPS – US SALES MANAGER When it comes to the Antigua show, one person who knows it better than possibly anyone else, is Sharon Philips our US Sales Manager. Originally from London, Sharon is the token “Brit” in the US office, where her English accent and extensive dockwalking experience, has given her the title of “Queen of Dockwalking”.

“The highlight for me every year are the FLIBS and in Antigua shows. Although very hard work walking the marinas in the heat, it’s reassuring that many of the captains are interested in the latest technology and innovations that will make a difference to their vessel.”

Prior to working for e3, Sharon worked as a marketing consultant, specializing in technology, marine electronics and satellite communications, so her strong technical background made it an easy transfer from marketing to sales. With that background, Sharon can explain our services in an easyto-understand format and break down the technical jargon. This helps the decision process, especially when proposals are often forwarded to owners and management companies who are not as familiar with the technical side of communications.

She says that one of the biggest challenges in the job is that just when you think you know a boat and their staff, the boat is suddenly up for sale, the team changes and it’s back to square one. On the other hand, she says that no-one else can beat e3’s level of service and extensive product portfolio and one of the highlights

of the job is putting together a customised communications proposal for a solution that will result in more bandwidth, increased efficiency, a better price – and hopefully a happy captain.

Looking to the future she is excited by the imminent arrival of LEO Satellites: “they are expected to be active ln 2021 and I can’t wait to see how that impacts the satellite communications world and what it can do for our customers - it will have a huge impact on the speeds and pricing we currently offer.”

It’s been an exciting year for Sharon, with two new grandbabies. When she’s not playing “Grandma” she enjoys keeping fit and runs 3-4 times a week early morning around her neighbourhood as well as step and cardio classes. And as if that isn’t enough, Sharon is also a great cook, and nothing gives her more pleasure, but to host a dinner party.

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services for the Caribbean. Two bullet-proof options are Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband service and the new Iridium Certus service, both L band services which are robust and reliable but do not provide the data speeds a yacht likes.

To satisfy these data speeds we have upgraded Ku band services from our main suppliers, Speedcast and Marlink, which can provide a maximum contended service of 40Mbps down and 2Mbps up. These days the demand for faster uplink is growing due to social media uploads of photos and videos and in the Caribbean, guests should be recommended to upload their photos when back in port in the evening.

Also, for the Caribbean we would highly recommend Inmarsat FleetXpress (FX) - a new Ka band service and the only VSAT service that is global, seamless, reliable and simply works. We can provide a dedicated service up to 10Mbps down and 4Mpbs up. The system includes FleetBroadband as a backup, which it switches to automatically, so is very reliable.

Just recently one of our clients who is in the Galapagos Islands told us they were the only vessel there with connectivity!

Finally, the Kymeta flat panel using eSAT is a good solution for the Caribbean and we have about twenty yachts using these with one of the most prominent being the motor yacht that spearheaded the disaster recovery in the northern Bahamas.

BAHAMAS ONLY SIM Just to remind any readers who are heading out to the Bahamas this season, e3 now have a Bahamas-only SIM. They’re fantastic-value and each sale helps support YachtAid Global.

They provide 125GB data for only $350 and are valid for 30 days, which can be extended if necessary.

SEASON’S GREETINGS It’s been another memorable year at e3 and as it heads to a close, it’s time for all of us to escape from the office, enjoy some special family time and generally recharge those batteries. I would like to take this opportunity to wish a very happy Christmas to all my readers, to all our customers for their continuing support and to all the staff at e3 for all their brilliant work and dedication. ______________________________________ Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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NEW INMARSAT CONNECTIVITY REPORT HIGHLIGHTS CYBER THREATS

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required to maintain on-board security.

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, is reaffirming its commitment to safeguard the on-board systems of the superyacht fleet after new research revealed that more than 80 per cent of superyacht professionals lack awareness about the most effective measures of cyber security.

The survey of captains, engineers and crew also indicates that 67 per cent of respondents do not have a third-party organisation in charge of their security management on-board.

As the demand for reliable, global connectivity continues to rise in line with the expansion of digitalisation in the sector, the risk of cyber-attacks is increasing, threatening vessel systems, the integrity of personal data and the on-board IT infrastructure.

However, despite the dangers of cybercrime, most key superyacht personnel assume that a standard anti-virus program will cover all their cyber security requirements, according to new data obtained by Inmarsat in its 2019 Superyacht Connectivity Report. In light of the findings, Inmarsat is continuing its work to improve awareness about the essential technology and specific seafarers’ training

Inmarsat produced the report for the second year to gain unique insight and strengthen links with the superyacht community, in support of its Fleet Xpress service and ground-breaking Fleet Secure portfolio, an effective, multilayered cyber security solution that combines cyber awareness, network security and endpoint security.

Peter Broadhurst, Senior Vice President, Yachting and Passenger, Inmarsat said: “It is not expected that everyone on-board a superyacht is a cyber security expert, so it is up to us to take the lead in this critical issue and improve cyber resilience at sea. We are committed to raising awareness of the fact that a powerful, multi-layered endpoint solution, combined with multiple asset management, monitoring options, network security and training, is essential to remove infections and threats, and maintain a secure system core. We will continue to work with superyacht professionals to provide more robust and accessible options when captains and engineers review their security management on-board.”

Key findings from the report reveal only 17 per cent of respondents know the difference between Anti-Virus software and more secure endpoint protection. In terms of on-board security management, 29 per cent said the captain was in charge, 29 per cent said the ETO was in charge and 8 per cent said that that no-one oversees cyber security on-board, with only 33 per cent confirming that a third-party organisation oversees their security.

To help superyacht captains and crew maintain a secure system core on-board, Inmarsat has developed its Fleet Secure Portfolio to provide a comprehensive solution, consisting of three services: • Fleet Secure UTM (Unified Threat Management), which is a comprehensive set of tools designed to continuously inspect, detect and protect the vessel’s network; • Fleet Secure Endpoint, a powerful multilayered endpoint security solution to prevent attacks whilst removing infections and threats throughout the onboard endpoints; and • Fleet Secure Cyber Awareness, cyber security training specifically targeted for seafarers, raising awareness to assist in preventing threats before they get on board.

Inmarsat’s Yachting and Passenger portfolio includes the Fleet Xpress platform, which is powered by the Global Xpress Ka-band network, combined with the proven reliability of Inmarsat’s flagship FleetBroadband L-band service. Benefits of Fleet Xpress include affordable voice calls, multiple voice options for crew and operations, and high-speed broadband for internet access, plus 24/7 online support by certified engineers. For superyacht clients, Fleet Xpress provides added subscription flexibility to meet seasonal demand changes. ______________________________________

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ANTENNAS They come in all shapes and sizes. They are specific for each wireless communication purpose. Yet they are so often mis-understood .

In the basic form, how an antenna works is always the same. Each manufacturer then enhances the design to improve on performance. But I am sorry to say, that if you now intend to build your own antenna, you will have to dig into each fundamental component, frequency, waves, gain, bandwidth, impedance… polarization...

Here we will simply go across the ideas, so that when you next place that Wi-Fi in the deckhead, or the vhf antenna out on the flybridge... you know which way to point it!

In the most basic form, an antenna is a piece wire that is cut to a specific length (depending on the frequency). And here the important bit! The wire radiates out sideways from it, meaning perpendicular to that wire, never in the direction of the wire!

So, if you hold that wire vertically up, the signal radiates horizontally out. Remember this, as this is the first mistake many people make, believing that if they point the antenna in the direction they want to transmit (think of that antenna sticking out of the top of the vhf handheld radio), in fact you are doing the opposite!

The variations come in the antenna design when you start putting parallel wires and a shield or an electrical mirror on one side.

This is what happens in directional antennas.

These antennae visually often already have a difference. Think about the TV antenna on top of the house, that points in a particular direction. When you look closer, you will note that the “wires”, often tubes in this case are still perpendicular to the direction the antenna is pointing, just multiples of them. Putting multiple “wires” in parallel has to do with the waves the antenna creates to transmit. Just like the waves you see on the surface of the sea; radio waves also travel in undulations in the direction of where the signal goes. Cross those waves with another set of waves and, like on the sea, the waves get bigger or smaller as they build on each other or null each other out.

As these parallel wires transmit, they do exactly that, build on each other in one direction, and

null each other out in the other direction!

Now place an electrical mirror behind the antenna, i.e. on that TV antenna the square construction behind it, or the satellite antenna, that wok dish behind that focal point on the end of the arm sticking out in front. Again, like the shore does to waves, making them bounce back, and creating those huge waves, this shield does the same to radio waves.

Thus, its important to remember that a simple pointy stick antenna, with nothing more around it, 99% of the time should be held proudly upright in a vertical way, to get the most signal transmitting in a horizontal path, equally in all directions. Distance you ask? Well, like your ability to see visually… the higher you go, the further you can see, is there an obstruction in the way, yes it will obstruct radio waves as well .

How much does a metal wall obstruct radio waves?, It does depend on the frequency and signal strength. But again, think of that human voice that shouts from the other side of the wall. It is not only the volume that they are shouting at, but you have that high pitch voice, that actually seems to be less clearer than the deep throated voice?, or that person who has mastered to speak super clearly, over the other who mumbles their words, and you already have difficulty understanding them when you’re face to face, let alone when they try and talk to you from across the gangway!

Wi-Fi antenna that are inside the case, and you cannot see the actual antenna? This is difficult, but here do read the mounting instructions that came with the unit. If the Wi-Fi box is designed to sit on a desk, it is most likely that the

antenna is vertical inside when stood upright... lying it down on its side, or putting it sideways on the bookshelf, between some books, may significantly decrease its performance. Same goes for the ceiling mounted antenna, whose idea is to point downwards at the smart phones below, opening the ceiling and simply putting the unit upright on top (i.e. upside down to its recommended mounting position) actually causes the signal to go up, instead down to where you want it!!

Antennas can be tricky and making them perform the way you want them to often simply has to do as to how and where you mount them. Put two equal antennas beside each other, and you cause interference.

Please them in a nicely protected and visually pleasing enclosure... and you decrease their performance…

Give it a bit a thought, and I’m sure you will make big gains!

This article was written by Tim Gorter, teletechnics.com. Teletechnics provides full shoreside support to Superyacht engineers and ETO’s, providing remote monitoring as well as specialising in troubleshooting and analytic maintenance. Join the workshops organised in Barcelona during the winter months, more on teletechnics.com ______________________________________

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RETAINING CREW Crew are at the heart of any vessel’s success.

However beautifully designed a vessel, however comprehensive the safety equipment; it is down to the crew’s attitudes, behaviours and integrity as to how it all works in practice.

An owner or charter guest’s experience is so much more than the nuts and bolts of the vessel, it is the crew that will make or break their trip.

What are the secrets to having a great crew, what do we need to do in order to attract, manage and retain them? It’s probably not as complicated as it sounds, but it is a challenge and one that many yachts experience.

Focussing on recruitment in the business world, it is common practice to use job or role profiling when recruiting, to better understand the skills and most importantly the qualities which will be ideal for the right candidate to have. Yet all too often crew are recruited based on qualifications and experience alone.

This process typically increases the chances of success and the placement of an individual who will fit in well with the rest of the crew.

What is stopping the industry from more frequently using these tools to get it right for the yacht, crew and the owner? Perhaps in part, the reason is the haste with which many positions need to be filled. The benefits of getting it right far outstrip the time invested at the outset.

Next is managing the new crew member into role. Every yacht will induct a new crew member in terms of safety, where the fire

extinguishers are located, the exit routes, security of the yacht, etc. However, how often are those ‘unspoken’ rules clarified? So now they’re not following these unwritten rules, such as “on our boat whoever opens the dishwasher when it is full and clean is responsible for emptying it”. What do you do about it when the new 3rd junior engineer chooses to ignore this unspoken rule? Do you talk about it, let it go or hope somebody else says something? Often senior crew turn a blind eye, cutting them some slack, as they are still new, but perhaps the farer approach would be to keep clear lines in the sand.

As we saw in the crew turnover survey, 64% of junior crew left as a direct result of the leadership they experienced on board. Many comments were around a perception of favouritism, differing standards and allowing crew politics to fester. It’s probably not intentional and is most likely caused by an inability or lack of motivation to deal with the issues. Managing crew is tough. You need to be brave, honest and competent all at the same time. The leadership drives the on board culture. Crew will be loyal to a yacht that is falling apart, when they feel valued, appreciated and respected. When the culture is right and crew pull together, working with the dream team feels effortless, there’s an ease and energy, and disagreements are swiftly overcome. Inspiring and motivating crew doesn’t need to cost a fortune either, from developing crew on board and upskilling them, to the unexpected afternoon off, or the genuine ‘thank you’.

Looking at crew retention, an individual will rarely leave for a single reason. The reality is,

it’s much easier to stay than to find a new job.

But give them a reason to start looking for a new position and they have already made the decision to jump ship – now it’s just a case of when.

Crew turnover remains a challenge for the industry. Giving senior crew the tools and confidence to effectively manage crew is key.

Leadership is an ongoing journey. It’s not just a HELM course – it’s about taking the tips and tools and applying them in everyday life and forming new habits. This takes time and commitment. You never stop learning and developing your leadership skills. People are like the wind – you never quite know what you are going to get tomorrow. The more tools you have in your kit bag to deal with crew, the more effective you become.

In John Donahoe’s words:- “Leadership is a journey, not a destination. It is a marathon, not a sprint. It is a process, not an outcome.”

Impact Crew offers on board team and leadership development. Contact us to see how we can support you in effective recruitment, management and retention. ______________________________________ Impact Crew Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH THE HOLY BOOK

Two months ago while the season in the Med was coming to a definite end, we signed a new client. The owner of a Lagoon 620 was referred to Invisible Crew by his captain. I had interviewed the captain 10 months earlier for another position. At the end of the interview process we agreed the position wasn’t right for him. Once he got himself in board the Lagoon620 he admitted to the owner that he wasn’t happy with the crew they were getting from the management company they were working with. He told the owner he would have more faith in Invisible Crew assisting them with this as he remembered being impressed with the interview process he had undergone with us. Funny how it goes. Half a year ago I wanted to get him a job and now he got me a job.

After several calls and emails the owner was finally convinced to sign up with us. The calls were great, they gave us both the opportunity to understand each other's philosophy about how a yacht should be run and managed. So for me it was also a reassurance that we could

be a good match. Our services are bespoke and personalised so “the match” is important.

One of the things the owner had already in place was what he refers to as “The Holy Book”.

This is basically a code of practice or manual explaining what he expects from the crew. This is a great sign of an owner who makes an effort to clearly communicate their expectations.

There is nobody harder to please than the easy-going-type who claims to be ok with whatever. As good crew aim to please, they don’t mind to cater to even the silliest requests as long as they are clearly communicated. As with everything that you demand from people, it is good to explain WHY you want it as well.

The Holy Book explains how the owner wants the guest to be welcomed on board, how the table should be set but it also contains technical instructions related to the yacht's systems. During the interview process it has helped me to understand exactly what my client's expectations were.

For the year 2020 we wish that everyone shares and receives clear communications.

For the sake of your happiness I would advise you to minimise your communication channels before the mad tech world we live in takes over your brain!

We want to thank all our crews for the good work they have done this year.

And, of course, our clients who helped us make 2019 the most successful year for Invisible Crew so far! ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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ARE YOU READY FOR YACHTMASTER MOTOR? Motor yachts are a very different beasts compared to sailing craft. To some extent they are easier to handle, as they are generally fitted with twin engines and thrusters, with the vantage point of a flybridge which provides great visibility. They are however less forgiving when things don't go to plan, as their shallow draft provides little grip on the water as well as having lots of windage, meaning they essentially skid across the marina when caught beam on. This can often catch people out. Not to mention the high cost of the vessels and that of the neighbours you are mooring next to!

Prior to moving to Mallorca I had a reasonable amount of motor experience and miles which I gained during my days in the Middle East. I crewed on a number of large yachts and also delivered small cruisers from time to time between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman. I made good use of my Advance Powerboat Instructor qualification, teaching own boat tuition on a range of craft.

Since moving to Mallorca, almost five years ago, I have been fortunate to have the support and guidance of Aigua Sea School and their vastly experienced instructors. I put real focus on developing my skills on motor yachts and have obtained my conversion from Yachtmaster Sail to Motor.

In December last year I signed up for a (CI) Cruising Instructor course at Mendez Marine in Hamble, UK. Despite being extremely cold, it was an incredibly rewarding week. I was blessed by having a fantastic instructor and I gained a lot from the training. As a Yachtmaster Instructor for sail I am fully comfortable with the syllabus, but it was a great opportunity to really hone skills and knowledge regarding motor yachts.

I spent a lot of the 2019 leisure season teaching day skipper motor courses on a range of boats. I mastered the skills of passing my motor experience on to others and signed up for my Yachtmaster Instructor Motor course in September. It was one of the more demanding courses I've taken part in over the years, although they are always a challenging process.

As I write this article I receive news that my first group of Yachtmaster Motor candidates have passed with flying colours after a challenging exam in strong winds. I am of course delighted.

When first meeting a new crew, I am keen to find out what level they are at and what sort of boats they have been handling. With motor we are looking for a good level of experience on relevant craft. By this I mean, motor cruisers,

ideally with twin engines. Tender driving rarely provides the right type of experience.

Taking part in a Day Skipper course is a great way to develop skills and learn techniques which you'll need to have fairly polished prior to joining an exam prep week. Generally if people find themselves attempting manoeuvres [in a motor cruiser] for the first time during an exam prep week, be it man overboard, coming alongside or other parts of the syllabus, then in my opinion, a day skipper course would have been more appropriate. Day Skipper introduces skippering skills including boat handling, but also the art of pilotage and navigation as well as command skills.

Last week’s candidates were all able to command the crew very well, which is a huge part of skippering. It's not just about one’s ability to handle a boat but also the skills of delegation and leadership.

One exercise that I run for both sail and motor candidates is a mock distress call, where a quick response is required. The skipper needs to delegate tasks and get the boat to the exact location of the incident (as opposed to being roughly there). This is generally a pilotage exercise, without the use of the plotter.

An important aspect of the Yachtmaster exam is a grasp of theory. The ability to make secondary port calculations, plot an estimated position and prepare a course to steer. Most people book a two-week package, which comprises of a week in the classroom, followed by a week on the water. It's beneficial to have a reasonable level of knowledge before signing up, this will make your life easier and the

process more achievable. The pre-requisite experience information is clear on the Aigua Sea School website.

Aside from chart work, a good understanding of the COLREGS (IRPCS) is required. Ensure you have this basic knowledge for buoyage, vessel lights/ day shapes and sound signals for day one. It’s beneficial if knowledge of this subject can be demonstrated to the examiner, as they can see that a lot of work has been put in and that the candidate knows their stuff.

If you are unsure if about being ready, drop in to Aigua Sea School and have a chat with the team. They are very helpful and able to advise well. Also, feel free to contact me via my Facebook page if you have any questions.

I look forward to seeing you in the classroom or on the water soon. ______________________________________ Nathan Skinner Facebook.com/NathanSailing Nathan@whyknotsailing.eu

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OCEAN CLEANUP TACKLES PLASTIC GARBAGE IN RIVERS

The Interceptor in Jakarta

Days after reporting a breakthrough in trapping plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean using the ocean’s current, Rotterdam-based Ocean Cleanup has unveiled a solar-powered trap that similarly capturers plastic garbage in rivers.

The Rotterdam-based non-profit was founded in 2013 by Dutch inventor Boyan Slat, then 18. Today it employs over 80 engineers, researchers, scientists and computational modelers determined to lay long, floating arms holding nets to catch plastic in “the Great Pacific Garbage Patch”.

The group says it can remove 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – a gyre of marine debris in the north central Pacific Ocean – every five years.

FIRST AMELS 60 YACHT SOLD

After a year of testing, Ocean Cleanup said on October 26 it has “succeeded in developing a self-contained system to passively concentrate plastic”. Two days later, it unveiled The Interceptor, which is designed to extract plastic garbage from rivers.

The Inteceptor 001 prototype is currently deployed in the Cengkareng Drain in Jakarta Two Interceptors are already in use (in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Klang, Malaysia), and a third and fourth will be deployed in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. Thailand wants one and negotiations for a Los Angeles project are nearing completion.

Dutch marine paints multinational AkzoNobel was involved in the design of both the river and ocean systems. “Technical teams from

Dutch luxury yacht builder AMELS and DAMEN has sold its first AMELS 60 superyacht within two months of launching the brand new

both parties are continuing to work closely together to develop coatings solutions for the ocean cleaning systems, which are still in the prototype phase,” says AkzoNobel’s Jean Michel Gauthier.

Ocean Cleanup believes the 1,000 most polluting rivers account for 80% of ocean plastic pollution. The Interceptor is the first scalable solution to trap river plastics. It can extract at least 50,000 kilos of trash per day.

“To truly rid the oceans of plastic, we need to both clean up the legacy and close the tap, preventing more plastic from reaching the oceans in the first place,” says Slat. ______________________________________

By Robert Wielaard IBI Plus

60-metre AMELS Limited Editions design. The AMELS 60 with hybrid power and propulsion technology has an Espen Øino exterior design.

The yacht is now under construction for delivery in spring 2022.

“Since we introduced our new AMELS 60 design at the end of the summer, we’ve been blown away by the market’s reaction,” says AMELS and DAMEN Managing Director Rose Damen. “The fast sale of the first yacht is very rewarding for everyone in our design, engineering and project teams who have worked so hard on the AMELS 60 during the last few years. We’re very proud of the design and excited about building this new yacht for her owner.”

The AMELS 60 stands out with a huge open Sun Deck, 9-metre luxury tender, a generous interior volume of 830 Gross Tonnage and her distinctive Espen Øino signature lines.

Construction of the second AMELS 60 will begin soon.

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MAJESTY 140 WINS ‘BEST IN SHOW’ AWARD AT FLIBS Majesty Yachts has already received. Even before the formal US launch we have secured commitments for the sale of both a Majesty 140 and Majesty 100.”

The Majesty 140 design is a collaboration between the shipyard’s in-house Design Studio and the Cristiano Gatto Design Team which was responsible for the interior.

At 398 gross tonnes, the Majesty 140 is built under Bureau Veritas classification requirements in compliance to LY3/MCA Cayman Island registry. Powered by twin MTU 16V 2,600hp engines, the yacht is capable of a top speed of 20kt and cruises comfortably at 16kt. It boasts an extended range of 4,750Nm at 10kt.

In a unanimous decision by the judges at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the Best in Show Award went to the Majesty 140, built in the UAE. This is the first time Majesty Yachts has exhibited at FLIBS. “We are very pleased that out of 1,500 yachts and boats at the FLIBS our Majesty 140 takes the trophy during the first presentation of the brand in the USA,” says Majesty Yachts executive chairman and CEO, Mohamed Al-

Shaali. “This is an outstanding achievement that I am pleased to share with all of our 1,500 staff at Majesty Yachts.”

Majesty Yachts is a brand of Gulf Craft, the well-established UAE boat and yacht builder and the only superyacht builder in the UAE. Greg Terraglio, managing partner, Majesty Yachts USA, says: “We are extremely encouraged by the response that Gulf Craft

Five Majesty 140 yachts have been sold since its introduction at the 2018 Dubai International Boat Show.

The Majesty 140 was also recently awarded Best Interior Design at the 18th edition of the World Yachts Trophies at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 for Best Semi-Displacement or Planning Motor Yachts from 30m-50m. ______________________________________

By Mike Derrett IBI Plus

SUNSEEKER LAUNCHES NEW SUPERYACHT DIVISION Although designed predominantly in-house, Sunseeker will partner with two renowned shipyards, Pendennis and ICON; initially for two models within the range. The new 133 Yacht hull will be built in GRP by Sunseeker before transferring to Pendennis for completion whilst the new 161 Yacht, built in aluminum, will be constructed by ICON in its entirety. These two partners have been chosen specifically for their expertise and proven history in this size range and capability to build in metal, where appropriate.

In his new role as CEO, Andrea has accelerated a substantial new product development plan which will see the company investing £60million CAPEX over the next 3 years. With over 25 years of marine industry experience, Andrea is embracing his new role to focus on extensive product development, working in close collaboration with Sunseeker’s in-house design department.

Andrea Frabetti, Sunseeker’s CEO is delighted to announce the launch of Sunseeker’s Superyacht Division, a distinctive range of yachts from 101ft – 161ft. The new division allows clients to grow through the range of superyachts with greater flexibility of design and layouts, built in either composite or metal.

The new division, which was officially launched at the Monaco Yacht Show, further strengthens

Sunseeker’s success in the superyacht category having already delivered 137 yachts over 100ft since 2000. This announcement is part of a major new product development plan for Sunseeker International which will see the entire range doubling in size to 22 models during the next three years. The majority of these will continue to be built in GRP whilst some in the Superyacht series will be built in aluminium.

Andrea Frabetti, CEO commented: “The launch of the new Superyacht Division signals a new chapter for the company and an important milestone in the history of the brand. Our customers now have more flexibility and the ability to grow through the range from 38’ to 161’, unprecedented for a single brand. We have demonstrated our ability to develop products that customers desire since the launch of our first superyacht in 2000.”

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AMSTERDAM ‘BUBBLE BARRIER’ TRAPS PLASTIC BUT NOT FISH, BOATS

German naval architect develops ‘Great Bubble Barrier’ In a global first, an environmental project has been launched in the Port of Amsterdam that uses a curtain of rising air bubbles to trap plastic waste preventing it from reaching the North Sea. The bubbles stop plastics, but not fish, ships or recreational boats.

“We have invented and developed an elegant solution that allows us to stop plastic pollution from entering our oceans,” says Philip Ehrhorn, a German naval architect.

He developed the ‘Great Bubble Barrier’ with several Dutch environmental activists, attracting funding from the government and a €500,000 award from the Dutch Postal Code Lottery.

The 14-strong, Amsterdam startup pumps air through a tube with holes placed on the riverbed. This creates a curtain of rising bubbles which brings waste to the surface. By placing it diagonally across a waterway, the natural current guides the plastic to a riverbank for collection.

The ‘Great Bubble Barrier’ startup is unrelated to the Rotterdam-based Ocean Cleanup project that is deploying floating arms in the Pacific to trap plastic revolving in huge ocean gyres.

Tests by researchers and the Dutch water management board have shown the Great Bubble Barrier system can divert more than 80% of flotsam.

Recently, a barrier was laid in an Amsterdam waterway where it will be in operation for at least three years. The dock disgorges some of the water from the canals of Amsterdam that is

headed for the North Sea. “More than two-thirds of plastics in the ocean comes from rivers and canals,” says Ehrhorn.

“You can’t put a physical barrier in a canal. It has to be open for wildlife and recreation.”

The bubble screen is easily scalable, raises oxygen levels in a waterway and prevents the buildup of algae growth. While it removes plastic larger than 1mm, the Great Bubble Barrier team’s next challenge is finding out if it also intercepts microplastics.

It’s estimated that annually some 8 million tons of plastic ends up in the world’s oceans. ______________________________________

By Robert Wielaard IBI Plus

YARE RETURNS FOR 10TH ANNUAL EDITION

YARE, the international aftersales and refit event dedicated to the superyacht sector, is returning to Viareggio next year from March 18-20 for its 10th edition.

Around 100 superyacht captains will descend on Italy’s yachting capital for three days of business, meetings and in-depth discussions.

This year the popular B2C-Meet the Captain event will be split into two half-days and have its own dedicated App, providing a unique

opportunity for pre-arranged, face-to-face meetings between captains and refit and aftersales companies.

Innovation, technology, perspectives and market trends will be the topics discussed during the workshops of The Superyacht Captains Forum, which is organised by The Superyacht Group, YARE’s international media partner. The annual meeting explores the state of the market, dynamics and future prospects

by analysing and comparing the sector data.

YARE is organised by NAVIGO, a research and innovation service centre for the nautical sector, and endorsed by SYBAss, the international superyacht builders association.

The organisers describe it as a “strategic event due to the important presence of captains and top international shipyards operating in the Mediterranean and North European area.”

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AQUARIUS RECEIVES TWO MAJOR AWARDS

The 56m / 184ft ketch world cruising ketch Aquarius received the “Best Sailing Yacht over 40 meters” award at the annual “International Superyacht Society Awards of Distinction” event at the start of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. In addition, she was recognized with the prestigious overall award “Best Interior”. Both awards were bestowed by industry peers, and Royal Huisman considers it a great honor to receive this acknowledgement from such a distinguished committee.

Bucket regatta. Aquarius truly defines what it means to be a “modern classic”. With naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects and interior design from Mark Whiteley Design this magnificent 56m / 184ft ketch was realized

by Royal Huisman together with Rondal (Royal Huisman’s sister company) and an outstanding team of specialists. Exceptional collaboration with the greatly talented client team ensured a harmonious build and a highly successful outcome.

It is worth mentioning that the “Best Interior” winner is chosen from the winners in all categories - sail and power - above 24 meters / 80ft delivered to their owners worldwide in the previous year. In the past five years, three Royal Huisman superyachts have won this overall “Best Interior” award: 2015 Elfje, 2018 Ngoni, 2019 Aquarius.

“Aquarius is a 10+ in terms of our satisfaction.

We set out to build an elegant, muscular sailboat and the shipyard and the design team delivered a yacht that is both of those things and more. Her layout has also exceeded our expectations, with ample opportunities for both privacy and socializing. We wouldn’t change a thing. She is a ship for everyone.

There are plenty of things to do, many areas to find comfort and excitement, and she is an enjoyable yacht for all aboard.” (quote by Aquarius’ owners)

Congratulations to Aquarius’ owners and gratitude on the part of her design and build team, who feel particularly honored by this recognition.

The owners’ brief was for an elegant yet muscular sailing yacht with a classic profile, for family enjoyment. The yacht was to have favorable sea keeping characteristics that are ideal for world cruising as well as standing her in good stead for the occasional

Earlier this year Aquarius was rewarded with the “BEST of the BEST Sailing Yacht Award 2019” by Robb Report Magazine. ______________________________________ More details about Aquarius can be found at www.royalhuisman.com/Aquarius

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INMARSAT TAKEOVER GETS GREEN LIGHT

The UK government has given its approval for the £2.6bn takeover bid for Inmarsat, the UK’s largest satellite company, to go ahead. Inmarsat is a leading player in the maritime communications sector, including yachting where it is currently looking to grow its involvement.

The bid – made in March this year by the Connect Bidco consortium, which included the private equity buyout companies of Apax Partners from the UK and Warburg Pincus from the US – was subject to an investigation by the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) because of national security concerns.

A number of Inmarsat services are used by the UK Ministry of Defence.

In response to the concerns, Connect Bidco gave voluntary undertakings to address and safeguard any doubts the UK government might have. These undertakings relate also to a guarantee the retention in the UK of a major part of Inmarsat’s operations and also the making of key strategic decisions. Under the takeover deal, Inmarsat, which has been listed on the London Stock Exchange, will be taken private.

used by the Ministry of Defence.”

Nicky Morgan, the UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, commented: “The undertakings provide assurance that sensitive information is protected and that enhanced security controls are in place to ensure the continued supply of key services

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Another deal that has raised similar concerns is the £4bn takeover bid for Cobham plc which, like Inmarsat, is actively involved in the yachting communications and electronics sector. The CMA’s report following an investigation into this deal was presented to the UK Business Secretary of State, Andrea Leadsom. ______________________________________

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69M LADY E ARRIVES AT PENDENNIS FOR MAJOR REFIT PROJECT At the end of last month the 69m MY Lady E arrived into Pendennis Falmouth for an intensive winter refit programme that will see her leave at the end of next spring with an additional 6m to her length overall. The Owners’ team and Pendennis have worked hard to preserve the yacht’s original lines, sympathetically extending both her lower and main decks to create an additional 120sqm of guest space for her Owners to enjoy.

Post-refit, the popular charter yacht will boast a 60sqm beach club complete with bar, sun loungers and guest seating area on her lower deck. Her main deck will see a reconfigured guest seating area complimented by the addition of a sun pad with an integrated skylight.

Running alongside the major structural modifications is a programme of comprehensive engineering and AVIT work.

This will include new generators, an exhaust system, shorepower converter and AVIT equipment throughout the vessel, as well as servicing and maintenance on all other equipment in the yacht’s engine room. ______________________________________ Pendennis beverley.hart@pendennis.com www.pendennis.com

OBITUARY: OLAF THEODORE HARKEN Harken co-founder passes away in Pewaukee, Wisconsin Olaf Harken, co-founder of US deck hardware manufacturer Harken Inc, passed away in late October in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He was 80.

Olaf and his older brother, Peter, created the hugely successful rope handling business that bears their name, by “working hard, delivering excellence, and having fun every day”, reads a Harken statement.

Harken makes marine hardware, hydraulics and winch systems for racing and cruising sailboats of all types and sizes.

Peter Harken told an assembly of Harken members: “My brother did all the hard work so I could have all the fun.

“During the days when the company was just getting going, Olaf was in charge of the money.

He kept us in business. If I had been in charge of that we would have been in big trouble.

“His legacy is in this culture. So, let’s just keep doing what we do. Just keep getting better.

You are a great family. Thanks a lot. He’ll be watching you, so no sloughing off!”

Today at Harken, CEO Bill Goggins said: “You couldn’t have scripted a nicer weekend for Olaf than the one just past. Pewaukee Yacht Club honoured Olaf on Saturday night with a Lifetime Achievement Award to a full house standing ovation. He rose, walked to the front and accepted the award with his usual grace and dignity. The evening was highlighted by Olaf and Ruth on the dance floor.

“Sunday was a simple Packer game with his family and then, a remarkable chance 30-minute walk with his brother in the sunshine. He died peacefully in his sleep with his loved ones nearby. The company mourns his loss; however the company celebrates his life by doing what we do…every day…into a bright future.”

Olaf Theodore Harken

Olaf is survived by his wife of 47 years Ruth, three daughters, four granddaughters and one grandson. ______________________________________

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SPIRIT YACHTS LAUNCHES P70 MODERN CLASSIC MOTOR YACHT

Spirit Yachts has launched its largest modern classic motor yacht, the Spirit P70, outside its waterside yard in Ipswich, Suffolk. The P70 was designed by Spirit Yachts for an experienced motor yacht customer who requested an owner-driven yacht capable of cruising 1,000nm at an average of 18 knots across the North Sea without having to refuel. As with all Spirit yachts, the P70 has been completely customised to suit the owner’s itinerary and criteria.

Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart commented, “The launch of the P70 is a significant milestone in Spirit Yachts’ history.

Whilst the core business remains sailing yachts, we are seeing increasing demand for motor yachts tailored to suit an owner’s cruising plans. We are responding to that demand with innovation and expertise devoted to the power range. Spirit Yachts is renowned for elegant design, build quality and engineering expertise; with the launch of the P70 the company has proven it can successfully deliver worldclass motor yachts alongside its portfolio of sailing yachts.”

With regards to the design of the yacht, Spirit Yachts founder and chief designer Sean

McMillan explained: “The owner will keep the P70 in the UK and cruise to the Baltic in the summer, so the yacht had to be capable of undertaking long passages in comfort but aesthetically stay true to Spirit’s timeless style and classical elegance. He liked the design of our existing power boats, so we combined the flared bow and tumblehome stern from the P40 with the 1930s-style of our sailing yachts and applied it to a larger motor yacht design.

We added deep bulwarks to allow guests to move around the decks safely, particularly when underway out at sea.”

Constructed using Sapele ring frames to which Douglas fir longitudinal strips were bonded, the P70 build followed the same core processes of Spirit’s sailing yacht hulls. Once the initial structure was complete, diagonal layers of kaya wood planking were laid down, sanded and vacuum infused with a thin layer of epoxy resin.

This lightweight method of construction means that at 24 tonnes (light) the P70 is almost half the weight of its GRP counterparts. Twin MAN i6 800hp engines will generate a cruising speed of 18 knots and a maximum of 25 knots.

Nigel Stuart added: “The owner is very knowledgeable when it comes to motor yacht

engineering and he was keen to keep noise and maintenance to a minimum. He requested Seatorque oil-filled BOSS shafts, which are mounted to the hull structure using low noise fittings. The connection to the propulsion engine is flexible in order to reduce shaft-line noise and vibrations. The yacht has an easyaccess, spacious engine room and a lithium-ion battery bank in the stern that will power the air conditioning and Sleipner curved fin stabilisers overnight without having to run the generator.”

Nigel Stuart continued, “The owner also had very specific criteria when it came to an interior layout tailored for his guests. The master cabin is at a separate end of the boat to the guest accommodation and the dining saloon is open plan next to the galley as there will be no crew onboard.”

Spirit Yachts is currently building a P40 superyacht tender and will begin construction on a P48 cruising yacht this autumn. The P70 will remain at Spirit Yachts this autumn for ongoing interior work before being handed over to her owner. ______________________________________

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ROYAL HUISMAN JOINS THE NZ MILLENNIUM CUP

The New Zealand Millennium Cup is proud to announce Royal Huisman has joined the regatta as co-platinum sponsor.

The Dutch builder and yard will join New Zealand’s Orams Marine as co-platinum sponsor for the 2020 and 2021 regattas which will be raced in one of the world’s great natural play-grounds; the Bay of Islands.

“Royal Huisman is proud to announce its sponsorship of the New Zealand Millennium Cup. The team is looking forward to meeting new friends and to reinforcing existing ties during this sailing event in the impressive New Zealand cruising grounds,” says Jurjen van 't Verlaat, marketing and communications manager of Royal Huisman.

“Due to recent and current projects there is a good deal to update you on. We are always delighted to discuss new build or refit projects that call upon all the skills, ingenuity and experience we can offer at our two main shipyards in the Netherlands – Vollenhove and Amsterdam – and also at various flexible locations. We are looking forward to meeting you and of course, to hearing all of the New Zealand industry’s own news,” continues van 't Verlaat.

The 2020 regatta will be raced from 29 January to 1 February and is rapidly building towards a bumper edition with New Zealand’s summer

Yacht Surveyors & Legal Consultants based in Palma and with our head office in England. We have associate offices located throughout the UK, mainland Europe and further afield.

We believe in offering our clients a professional but affordable service.

As well as comprehensive survey work we are able to provide legal advice on all yacht ownership issues including ownership structures, VAT, flagging and project management of new-builds and refits. We provide a one-stop shop service to clients wherever they may be.

yachting season already showing signs of being busy, as America’s Cup fever hits.

“We always advise refit clients to book well in advance as the yard is invariably full through the New Zealand season of August to May,” says Orams Marine’s Craig Park.”

“At the moment, that’s even more important than ever. It’s great to see so many yachts taking the time to cruise through the Pacific and make their way to New Zealand and we’re looking forward to introducing more of our international colleagues, peers and friends to the beautiful Bay of Islands when racing begins in February.”

Royal Huisman build Sassafras will return to the race, as will fellow past competitors Silvertip, Tawera, and Janice of Wyoming, and new entrant Kawil will take to the water. Entries have also rolled in for 2021 with Cilliam and Black Sails already entering, along with Janice of Wyoming, Sassafras and Silvertip.

Additional sponsors have returned to the regatta including Doyle Sails, Smuggler Marine and Bay of Islands Marina as gold sponsors, COAST, Breed Media, North Sails/Southern Spars and Electronic Navigation Limited (ENL) as silver sponsors, and Holton Marine, Power Equipment and Attest Ltd as friends of the industry sponsors.

At the prize giving of the 2019 edition in February the owner of entrant, Freya described the regatta.

"It’s fantastic to come to this beautiful place, in this beautiful country, in the beautiful Bay of Islands. I’d like to say thank you for the hospitality and the wonderful, wonderful time.”

The regatta will take place amongst the 144 islets of the Bay of Islands in New Zealand’s Northland; a subtropical playground that has been a home to sailors since the earliest Māori voyagers arrived in New Zealand.

Its headquarters will be in the historic Duke of Marlborough Hotel which received New Zealand’s first liquor license in 1840.

“There’s no better place in the world to sail,” said Marcus Blackmore in 2018, owner of the year’s champion Ammonite.

The notice of race was released earlier this year by the organising authority; the New Zealand Millennium Cup Committee and the New Zealand Marine Export Group Inc. under the auspices of the Russell Boating Club, and can be found on the NZ Millennium Cup website.

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CONTRACT SIGNED FOR S/Y 47M, THE THIRD VESSEL IN THE E-VOLUTION GALLERY “The sale of the S/Y 47m E-volution – continues Lamberto Tacoli, Perini Navi Chairman & CEO – is also a testament to the market’s appreciation for these contemporary new products which meld powerful performance under sail with a unique standard of comfort. Thanks to the E-volution Gallery, the Classic Gallery and the recently-presented Falcon Rig Gallery, Perini Navi can now offer the market a complete and unprecedented range of sailing yachts to meet clients’ differing needs”.

Built from aluminium with a carbon-fibre boom and rigging, this sloop has naval architecture created entirely in-house by the Perini Navi team and a 1,275 sqm sail surface. Performance and innovation lie at the very core of this project which includes a sail plan designed to optimise sail use and easy handling.

Perini Navi, the world’s leading designer and builder of sailing and motor superyachts, is pleased to announce the sale of the S/Y 47m E-volution. The yacht, the construction of which was begun on spec, has been sold to a European owner with delivery scheduled for summer 2021.

The hull of the S/Y 47m is currently in build at the Perini Navi yard in Tuzla, Istanbul, and will arrive into the Viareggio shipyard in spring 2020 for completion.

After the S/Y 42m E-volution and the S/Y 42m E-volution GTS, the S/Y 47m is the third vessel in the E-volution gallery sold by the yard in the last 15 months, and is a testament to the success of this modern and high performance new line.

"The S/Y 47m E-volution - comments Edoardo Tabacchi, Perini Navi Vice Chairman & Majority Shareholder – is a project we believed in strongly from the very start. This is why we accepted the challenge of starting construction on spec and we are very happy that the market has proved us right ”.

Perini Navi has evolved its classic keel design and this new version offers superior performance in addition to delivering a shallow draft to allow the yacht venture closer to the coast. A sophisticated swing system also guarantees optimal safety in the event of a collision.

The S/Y 47m E-volution’s exterior lines, penned

by Perini Navi Style & Design Director Franco Romani, innovate tradition and are strikingly sleek and elegant, very much in line with the yard’s signature style. Like the other vessels in the E-volution series, the S/Y 47m introduces a whole new concept of space, while extensive glazing draws exceptional light into the interiors.

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release and squint as we step frame-by-frame through their videos for evidence to support our speculative theories about what the crews are trying out as they battle to get master their AC75s.

However, the reality is that there are so many differences between the four boats that we cannot hope to see even if we were charging alongside in a chase boat.

Those are the hidden differences in the systems that control the flaps on the foils, that determine the constantly shifting 3-D aerodynamic shape of the ground-breaking double-skinned mainsails, and a myriad of other complex elements that make up these highly technological AC75s.

How to effectively balance the complexity and functionality of these systems with the overall reliability of the boat will no doubt be high on the list of problems keeping the design teams and the sailors awake at night.

AMERICA’S CUP: NO WRONG ANSWERS? There are so many ways to compare and contrast just how different all four boats look. For instance, the cigar-shaped bow of American Magic’s Defiance and the striking cutaway foredeck and slab sides of Ineos Team UK’s Britannia.

Then there is the comparatively flat bottoms of the American’s and British boats compared to the rounded and v-shaped longitudinal ‘bustles’ underneath the Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli boats respectively.

The closer you look the more the differences you find, and it is tempting to oversimplify things by falling back on the comfortable, wellworn adage that: “Somebody is going to be right, and somebody is going to be wrong”.

But is that really the case? What if in fact – at this stage – nobody is 100 per cent right, or 100 per cent wrong?

Given that all four teams have been up and foiling on these revolutionary boats within days on launching them, isn’t it possible that all four have come up with competitive designs – the performance of which may vary only marginally based on weather conditions and the speed with which the crews get to grips with sailing them?

With four AC75s now successfully launched and actively foiling, what have we learned about the outcomes of the various design strategies chosen by each of the teams for their first-generation boats?

One thing seems clear – that there is more than one way of creating with a 75-foot monohull that flies above the water on foils – a fact evidenced by the four distinctly different looking yachts that the teams have independently come up with.

Although the teams and their spies will have a gut feeling for who amongst them is fast or slow and in what conditions, they will be keeping that information close to their chest right now.

That means that the rest of us will have to wait six months until the teams all come together for the first time for four days of racing at the opening act of the America’s Cup World Series in Cagliari, Sardinia next April 23 – 26 to learn who – if anyone – has stolen a march on the rest.

For now though we can happily continue to pore over every photograph the teams

We may not get to know much about those critical concepts before this 36th edition of the America’s Cup is all played out, but they could easily prove to be the difference between success and failure when the competitive phase begins.

One question that is yet to be definitively answered concerns the crew logistics when manoeuvring the AC75s. Given the centrally divided cockpits on all four boats and the and the trend towards deck-sweeper mainsails, who amongst the crew will be changing sides and how will they be doing it.

With 11 on the crew, clearly not everyone is going to be running from one side to the other on the tacks and the gybes. Some teams are rumoured to be moving just a handful of sailors each time, while others – it is believed – are experimenting with two helmsman, one on either side of the boat.

It’s a radical approach for sure, but given that the team that can keep its boat in the air the most in a race will likely emerge the winner, it is a technique that is likely well worth trying.

This story originally appeared on the America’s Cup website: americascup.com. ______________________________________

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Alice is a regatta manager on the superyacht circuit offering a first-class racing experience. A keen yachtswoman and self-confessed island-hopping addict, preferably by boat. Meet our Classic Yacht Columnist.

Are You Race Ready? The 2019 - 2020 International Regatta Calendar for both Classic Yachts & Superyacht Racing can be downloaded FREE at www. alicewiddows.com. Don’t miss a beat or a Bulletin and sign up today.

On The Rail I © Jeff Brown Breed Media

2020 SEASON PREVIEW The global superyacht racing fleet of modern and classic yachts is spoilt with it’s choice of regattas and glorious destinations. The event calendar is busy, and organisers are vying for the presence of committed race goers. Here is a review of the top regattas to follow in 2020 and why.

THE MILLENNIUM CUP NEW ZEALAND 29 January – 1 February 2020 www.millenniumcup.com A warm and welcoming event set in the world’s most beautiful natural playground. Expect a small friendly fleet and lots of dolphins.

Organised and supported by the local yachting

industry to encourage cruising yachts to visit the pacific and New Zealand. Six yachts expected in 2020 including newcomers Adele and Kawil. Anticipation high for the event in 2021 around The 36th America’s Cup. "We have raced the Millennium Cup multiple times with Silvertip since its first edition in 2000 and won it twice. It is always a special event which deserves much more success. Racing in the Bay of Islands surrounded by a dolphin pod playing at the bow is always a treat. The organisation is flawless, the scenery second to none and the racing quite competitive. Any superyacht cruising in the Pacific should make a point doing the Mill Cup." Owner, Silvertip.

Winner 2019: Tawera Notable Entries: Freya, Janice of Wyoming, Farfalla New in 2020/21: The J-Class Yachts have confirmed their participation in 2021 confirms Event Director Stacey Cook, “ We are taking entries for the next two years”.

RORC CARIBBEAN 600 ANTIGUA 24 February caribbean600.rorc.org The RORC Caribbean 600 has grown up to become a ‘must do’ offshore classic. The 600-

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Sailors love racing around the natural marks in Porto Cervo, Sardinia I © YCCS I Borlenghi

mile race around 11 Caribbean islands is on the bucket list of any serious offshore sailor.

Far from a Caribbean cruise, the sailing conditions can often provide thrilling racing for competitors. An increasingly popular event for the big boats.

Lionheart, Svea, Topaz, Velsheda

Winning Superyacht 2019: Nikata

ST BARTH’S BUCKET REGATTA FWI

Notable Entries 2020: The Blue Peter the 19.65 metre classic yacht Alfred Mylne design run by British Owner Mat Barker is available for charter (6 pax).

19 - 22 March 2020 www.bucketregatta.com

SUPERYACHT CHALLENGE ANTIGUA

New in 2020: Dates have moved to be closer to St Barth’s and work better for the racing calendar. Inclusion of a “Round Antigua Race”, should conditions permit.

One for every sailors Bucket list! Fabulous trade wind racing conditions and spectacular

shoreside parties with a distinctly casual island flavour make this a must-do annual superyacht regatta. For more than 30 years the Bucket as it is affectionately known, has maintained its congenial focus and non - commercial spirit.

Hermes is the luxury sponsor.

The growing Corinthian Spirit (Les Voiles Blanche), a Non-Spinnaker Class has enabled owners new to superyacht racing to experience the thrill of racing these magnificent yachts in the Caribbean for the first time.

Winner 2019: Hetarios

1 - 15 March www.superyachtchallengeantigua.com We all need winter sun. The SYCA Committee was founded by locals Paul Deeth and Stan Pearson. The regatta is hosted by Admirals Inn and Antigua Rigging showing Antigua at it’s best. An informal social program allows owners and crew to enjoy the best of the colourful local Caribbean hospitality together.

Great sailing and the perfect tune-up for St Barth’s Bucket.

Winner 2019: Nilaya “This is a really good kick-off regatta. The sailing is important, but the fun also helps put your team together, which is good for the owners and the crew because we have a good time, and that is what it is all about.” Bouwe Bekking of Nilaya.

Notable Entries 2020: J-Class yachts:

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Owners enjoy driving their superyachts whilst racing I © Jeff Brown Breed Media

Notable Entries 2020: Liara, Athos, Action and J-Class yachts: Lionheart, Svea, Topaz, Velsheda ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA ANTIGUA 1 - 7 April 2020 www.antiguaclassics.com Run by a long-standing committee this is the largest classic yacht regatta in the Caribbean.

The spirit of the event brings together everybody in the classic yacht sector from multi -million dollar schooners, modern classics, 1960’s ocean racers and local carricou sloops.

Founder Kenny Coombs said, “Everyone here is on the same level. Whether you came in flip flops or private jet, we are here for the sailing.”

Make this a must-do regatta if you are serious about brass and varnish!

Notable Entries for 2020:

Elena of London, Nordwind New in 2020: New dates!

LES VOILES DES SAINT BARTH , ST BARTHS FWI 12 - 18 April 2020 www.lesvoilesdestbarthrichardmille.com Les Voiles des Saint Barth Richard Mille as one of the fastest and largest growing regattas in the Caribbean, the 2020 edition will be it’s 12th year. Approximately 80 yachts including Maxis and Multihulls come together in April for five days of competitive yacht racing on this beautiful island. Event Ambassadors include sailing royalty and Monaco Prince Pierre Casiraghi.

Superyacht Winner 2019: Windfall Notable Entries: Sojana, Umiko PALMA VELA SAIL RACING, PALMA MALLORCA 6 - 10 May 2020 www.palmavela.com Established originally to bring back Maxis to the bay of Palma (after a notable absence), the event has 14 classes and also includes ORC, TP52’s, Classics and Dragons. Positioned early in the Spring it is proving to be a popular favourite for superyachts with serious racing teams as a Mediterranean tune-up.

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All hands on deck - Superyacht Racing requires skilled crew I © Jeff Brown Breed Media

in June 2019 Jochen Schümman from Magic Carpet3 , put their success down to warming up at Palma Vela.

IRC Winner 2019: Vera Winner Classic Class 2019: Marigan Notable Entries: Magic Carpet 3, Marigan, Seven Seas of Porto, Argos LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA

of the most beautiful islands of the world, one of the most beautiful harbours and one of the most beautiful Yacht Clubs. There is nowhere better to be!” Chris Dixon MBE America’s Cup Sailor sailing on Silencio 50-metre Perini Navi.

Winner 2019: Magic Carpet 3 Notable Entries: Meteor, Q, Shammana, Ribelle New in 2020: 4 scheduled race days.

Introduction of a 90-99’ Class.

THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA DE MALLORCA 17 - 20 June 2020 www.thesuperyachtcup.com A fun filled superyacht racing event in the Mediterranean epicentre of yachting. Three days of competitive racing and plenty of shoreside entertainment where owners, crew and

2 - 6 June 2020 www.yccs.it Registration: www.alicewiddows.com An invitational superyacht regatta for yachts of 30 metres and above set in the exclusive setting of Porto Cervo. Superyacht owners and their guests enjoy the glamorous social programme hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and fine Italian hospitality. Longstanding luxury sponsor Loro Piana hosts an elegant owners dinner with live entertainment.

Owners love this event and sailors enjoy competitive yacht racing on La Costa Smeralda, 20 yachts competed in 2019 including a strong Wally and Southern Wind contingent. Beautiful boats and beautiful people.

“We have a great fleet. These boats are really tough to get around the course. To coordinate superyachts doing tacks and gybes around reefs and rocks with so many sails ……so to be racing a 50-metre yacht is a real challenge and we are having so much fun doing it. It’s absolutely fantastic to be here. We are in one

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a wonderful racing destination

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The Performance Class at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta I © YCCS I Borlenghi

sailing industry come together as one to enjoy the thriving regatta village and the best of Palma city centre. Reliable sailing conditions and summer sunshine in late June in Mallorca make this a firm favourite with 14 yachts racing in 2109.

and The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.

Winner 2019: Win-Win Notable Entries: Velsheda, Mari Cha III

Originally the Nantucket Bucket (and more recently the Newport Bucket) the event takes place over 3 days with 2 days of racing and lots of parties. Owned and organised by Newport Shipyard and Bannister’s Wharf. First created for yachts that were based in the USA for the summer months it has grown to become a regular event stateside, 2019 saw 12 yachts racing from 20 to 56 metres. 2020 will be the 4th edition of The Candy Store Cup. Expect a family friendly fleet and the glamorous appearance of Newport’s social elite fuelled by cocktails and canapes on the Top Floor of Clarke Cooke House and later in the subterranean nightclub, The Boom Boom Room.

New in 2020: Introduction of a highperformance class.

NEWPORT BERMUDA RACE 19 June 2020 www.bermudarace.com To date 125 offshore sailing yachts have committed to the 52nd Bermuda Race including classic schooner Columbia. The race is co-organised by the Cruising Club of America

THE CANDY STORE CUP, NEWPORT RI 23-25th June 2020 www.candystorecup.com

“We had an absolute ball all weekend,” said Clive Youlten, captain of Nakupenda. “The owner, his guests, and all of the crew onboard felt the regatta organizers did a great job keeping it fun and low-key. We were also very pleased to win our class on Day 2 and the overall series for Class B. A little extra ‘silver’ onboard never hurts!”

Winner 2019: Sirona Notable Entries: Savannah, Zenji, Wild Horses PERINI NAVI CUP PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA 26 - 29 August 2020 www.yccs.it Reserved exclusively for Perini Navi yachts, this superyacht regatta will return to Sardinia for its eighth edition in August 2020. Combining sailing with the luxury lifestyle for which

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Porto Cervo is renowned, the Perini Navi Cup has proved to be extremely popular among the loyal following of Perini yacht owners.

Organised every two years by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda the event includes three days of yacht racing on some of the world’s most magnificent sailing yachts. Expect racing royalty, glamourous parties and fireworks.

Winner 2018: Maltese Falcon MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP PORTO CERVO 30 August – 5 September 2020 www.yccs.it Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), in partnership with Rolex since 1985 and in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, the contest is the pinnacle of large monohull yacht racing, attracting some of the world’s best boats and the most passionate and engaged yacht owners. The fleet is divided into 8 classes: Supermaxi, Maxi Racer, Maxi Racer/ Cruiser, Mini Maxi Racer Supernikka, Lyra, Flow, and, H2O. Supermaxi Winner 2019: Velsheda Notable Entries: Highland Fling, Lyra, Nefertiti

The International Schooner Association had seven schooners racing I © Carlo Borlenghi

MY REGATTA CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 2020

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LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ

The Millennium Cup

New Zealand

29 January – 1 February

millenniumcup.com

RORC Caribbean 600

Antigua

24 February

caribbean600.rorc.org

End September 2020 (New Dates TBC) www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr

Superyacht Challenge

Antigua

1 - 15 March

superyachtchallengeantigua.com

St Barths Bucket Regatta

FWI

19 - 22 March

bucketregatta.com

The season finale to The Mediterranean yacht racing calendar. Modern yachts and classic yachts are split into two divisions and racing is held on separate courses. The juxtaposition of the modern Wally Yachts and the classic Schooners creates the ambiance of a true festival of sailing. Les Voiles de St Tropez has an exhilarating social scene, one week is simply not long enough to catch up with friends, old and new. The old fishing port of St Tropez attracts the largest gathering of the world’s most beautiful classic yachts creating a photogenic spectacle and promenade for visitors. The crew parade is a hugely fun carnival like affair with a parade through the port to much fanfare and music. There is absolutely nothing stuffy about St Tropez? DO IT.

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

Antigua

1 - 7 April

antiguaclassics.com

Les Voiles des Saint Barth

St Barths

12 - 18 April

lesvoilesdestbarthrichardmille.com

Palma Vela

Palma

6 - 10 May

palmavela.com

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

Porto Cervo

2 - 6 June

yccs.it

The Superyacht Cup

Palma

17 - 20 June

thesuperyachtcup.com

Newport Bermuda Race

19 June

bermudarace.com

Perini Navi Cup

Porto Cervo

26 - 29 August

yccs.it

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Porto Cervo

30 August – 5 September

yccs.it

end September (Dates TBC)

lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr

New in 2020: Introduction of a two week-long event, the second week will be dedicated to superyachts & schooners. Watch this space.

Les Voiles de St Tropez

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To download go to www.alicewiddows.com/calendar Have a Happy Christmas and I look forward to bringing you more news from the international superyacht racing circuit in 2020.

Fair Winds, Alice

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By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

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THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA GETS HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLASS BOOST FOR 2020 The 2020 edition of The Superyacht Cup Palma will deliver the added excitement of a new performance racing class, presenting superyacht owners with the option of testing their thoroughbred vessels in a classic racing format.

Always looking to improve and enhance the experience of taking part in Europe’s longestrunning superyacht regatta, organisers have introduced the class to provide a venue for the latest generation of high-speed and hi-tech sailing yachts.

The Superyacht Cup Performance Class will now join the ever-popular Original Superyacht Class and the Corinthian Spirit Superyacht Class - introduced in 2018 - at the 24th edition of The Superyacht Cup Palma from 17 to 20 June 2020.

The Superyacht Cup Performance Class will feature a conventional fleet start and will race under the RRS on a separate course to superyachts in the two other classes.

With the Original Superyacht Class on offer to the broad range of yachts that are an established presence on Palma Bay, and the Corinthian Class providing more relaxed non-spinnaker racing, the Performance Class means SYC Palma has something for everyone, according to regular participant Peter Holmberg.

“I’ve raced in Palma for many years on all

kinds of boats and I know it works because the owners love sailing here,” said the US Virgin Islands yachtsman who helmed the J-Class Topaz to a class win in 2019.

“You now have a growing number of owners who have gone for fast, lightweight racercruisers, so for them to have their own highperformance class is a smart move - and it will also produce some great racing as well.”

Registration is now open for The Superyacht Cup Palma 2020 which will again deliver its magical mix of a vibrant social scene at the Race Village in the heart of Palma, and the excitement of racing in ideal conditions out on the Bay of Palma. -- Daphne Morgan Barnicoat ____________________________________ thesuperyachtcup.com

EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT! ST. THOMAS INTERNATIONAL REGATTA - MARCH 27-29

What do the J/122 Liquid from Antigua and IC-24s Huron Girl from St. Thomas, Island Water World Racing from St. Maarten and Black Pearl from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, all have in common? All are registered to race in STIR 2020! There are two excellent reasons to register NOW: yachtscoring.com/ emenu.cfm?eID=9666. First, early birds can win customized long-sleeve high-performance team shirts! Just register by or before November 30 and the name of your vessel may be randomly drawn to win this highlycoveted prize.

Secondly, there’s an early entry discount. Pay only US $150, or 50% off the regular entry fee, between now and January 31, 2020. Compete in CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association) Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker; IRC; Multihull; CSA Bareboat; Beach Cat or in One Design classes with a minimum length of 20 feet. Sign up too for the March 26 Round the Rocks (RTR) Race (yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=9665).

The course is a circumnavigation of the neighboring 19.6-square mile island of St. John.

Entry $50 per boat. Of course, Bill Canfield,

who co-directs STIR 2020 with Pat Bailey, gives the best reason to race: “STIR offers the best of Caribbean racing and it is all done out of STYC in Cowpet Bay. We are known as the ‘friendly regatta’ as we cater to your needs before and during the event. Join us in March and find out why ‘We Love It Here’.” ______________________________________ www.stthomasinternationalregatta.com stycisv@gmail.com - (340) 775-6320.

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ANTIGUA SAILILNG WEEK NOTICE OF RACE RELEASED

The organisers of Antigua Sailing Week invite you to compete in the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week starting on April 26 and ending on May 1, 2020. As usual, the popular Peters and May Round Antigua Race is our warm-up on April 25.

The 52nd edition of the race in 2019 boasted a slew of international entries from more than 20 countries Great Britain, USA, Germany, Lithuania, Australia, Hong Kong, and islands across the Caribbean. Over 100 yachts in 12 classes gathered for a week-long spectacle of competitive racing and incredible shoreside events that take place in UNESCO designated Nelson’s Dockyard National Park and its environs.

The 2020 Antigua Sailing Week Event takes place 25 April - 1 May.

Newly appointed Race Manager, Jaime Torres, says: “50 years of experience hosting the World’s premier racing yachts has cemented Antigua Sailing Week as a Must Do event in the Caribbean sailing calendar. This year we are going all out be as inclusive as possible. Our newly refined Club Class is specially designed to bring the podium experience to the cruising

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sailor that never expected to participate in such a high-level event. Club Class is about who has the coldest beer, not the coolest gear!”

He went on to say: “So many in our racing fleet have black or dark grey sails. For 2020 we will be implementing a mandatory proof of sail numbers legibility, so boat managers, get on the ball with this.”

With entry fees now at their lowest per square foot and increasing at the end of the year, organisers suggest participants go for the savings and enter early.

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Antigua Sailing Week attracts a large variety of boats, including performance racing and cruising boats, multihulls, bareboats, race charter boats, small cruisers, and sport boats

so that there is competitive racing no matter what you ride. The island of Antigua also offers convenient yacht transport, allowing hasslefree return of vessels post race to the UK and Mediterranean.

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 18-20 OCTOBER – BALEARIC CHAMPIONSIPS The 2019 Balearic Flying Fifteen Championship (Spanish Nationals) took place over a three-day weekend on the waters of Pollença Bay. The Spanish isle welcomed a mix of nationalities and expats from Spain, Brazil, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the UK to sail in a variety of sailing conditions with light to medium and heavy winds accompanied by warm temperatures. Amongst the crews over a third of the fleet were sailed by female crews and skippers.

Race day 1 had a late afternoon scheduled start for 15:00 but due to the unusual (in direction) SW breeze coming off the mountains, racing was delayed whilst the mark layers whizzed around the bay re-laying marks due to the late autumnal breeze going round in circles.

Racing did get underway around 16:00 when it did settle in the original predicted direction (SW). It was worth the wait and two races were completed in a light to moderate 8 - 12 knots.

The race officer from the Club Náutico Puerto Pollença set a windward/leeward, triangle, windward/leeward course.

Race 1 was won by David Miles and Jonny Fullerton. They tacked inshore immediately after the start and played the shifts best to lead around the course from James Waugh and (Micro) Milan van Rhyn, who chased all the way to the finish line falling a couple of boat lengths short at the finish. John Walker and Steve Stewart came in third.

The second race of the day was similarly shifty but this time it was Scott Walker (no relation to John), sailing with Andrew Harvey who got away and gradually extended their lead around the three-lap race course to notch up their first win of the regatta. David Miles and Jonny Fullerton squeezed over for second just ahead of James Waugh and Micro Milan in third.

Day 2 of the championship was a long day.

Regatta organisers Real Club Náutico Puerto Pollença had set another late start time of 15:00 for two more races. This enabled the vast majority (unless you’re Australian!) of the fleet to enjoy two pulsating rugby world cup matches and tempt a few crew into some early morning beverages. However, by lunchtime the South-westerly breeze had increased as forecast to a feisty 16 - 18 knots with gusts of much more. Fortunately, the Bay of Pollença is well protected and with the offshore breeze the waves were not too big.

As the fleet punched out to windward this time it was Tim Goodboy and Vincent Harris who grabbed the lead on lap 1 followed by a tightly packed group. David Miles and Jonny Fullerton worked their way through the fleet to just beat John Walker and Steve Stewart on the finish line. A late broach by James Waugh and Micro Milan cost them third place.

The second race of the day was held in fresh

David MIles and Johnny Fullerton

James Waugh and Micro MIlan

conditions with some big gusts. The reaches were tight and fast. Again, Tim Goodboy and Vincent Harris leapt out to a comfortable lead with the chasing pack changing places throughout the three lap race. James Waugh and Micro Milan chased the lead boat hard stretching away in second but third place was up for grabs between a number of contenders.

This time it was Hugh Wilson’s turn to shine.

Hugh is one of the founding members of the original Flying Fifteen fleet in Puerto Pollença and winner of the Balearic title three times in the 1990’s. He travelled from Brazil to meet up with his family who were all sailing in two different boats at this year’s event. Hugh and crew Christopher were a well placed third in front of the regatta leaders David Miles and Jonny Fullerton who were suffering with spinnaker rigging issues for much of the race.

leeward mark the young guns sailed high and fast to snatch second place behind Michael and Suzanne. The canny David Miles (who once way back was part of the British Americas Cup team), called a late spinnaker drop and snatched an inside overlap.

After two days of racing two boats stood out with a reasonably comfortable lead but with no discards there was no time to relax. Day three was again to start at 15:00. This allowed time to watch another two rugby matches and attend to a number of running repairs. There was also a lot of gazing out into the bay as the wind was howling in the rigging with gusts well above 30 knots and white water in the bay.

A tentative fleet headed out onto the race course only to find the weather did ease a bit by 16:00 and allowed the final two races to be staged. Tension was mounting on the start line with the title and podium places up for grabs.

In race 5 James Waugh and Micro Milan sailed a good race to lead the fleet home around the standard 3 lap course. But behind them places were swapped around the course with the slightest error being punished in more punchy conditions. David Miles and Jonny Fullerton had to work hard to stay in touch with the Irish/ South African crew but found a way to just pip Scott Walker and Andrew Harvey on the finish line to keep the scores level.

Fittingly the final race would decide the title and due to the darkening skies and the clock ticking close to 17:00 the race committee brought the windward mark in for a shorter 3 lap decider.

The last upwind was a bit cagey but a case of trying to maintain a cover which David and Jonny managed to do but only led by about two boat lengths at the final mark rounding.

The run down to the finish would decide the championship.

Michael Clough and Suzanne Spreda finished with the bullet but behind the opposing crews separated gybes. It was James Waugh and Micro Milan who chose the offshore route and picked up a bit more pressure to slide past David Miles and Jonny Fullerton to claim their first Flying Fifteen Balearic Championship title. David Miles and Jonny Fullerton finished behind them and in the regatta rules the tied scores would be settled by the finishing order in the final race. By the time the fleet returned ashore around 18:00 it was almost time to put the lights on!

The 2019 Flying Fifteen Balearic Championship will be remembered as a well-supported regatta with a variety of sailing conditions and some very close racing.

OVERALL RESULTS (TOP 6) 1 ESP3724 Puffin – James Waugh / Milan van Rhyn 2, 3, 4, 2, 1, 2 = 14pts 2 ESP4058 Stormtrooper IV – David Miles / Jonny Fullerton 1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 3 = 14pts 3 ESP3673 ffeil good – Scott Walker / Andrew Harvey 4, 1, 5, 7, 5, 4 = 26pts 4 ESP3577 fuego fatuo – John Walker / Steve Stewart 3, 7, 3, 5, 4, 5, = 27pts 5 ESP3804 Speedy Gonzales – Michael Clough / Susanne Spreda 7, 5, 6, 6, 3, 1 = 28pts 6 ESP3432 ESP – Hugh Wilson / Christopher Wilson 5, 8, 7, 3, 6, 6 = 35pts Thanks to Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services.

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Another clean start saw seasoned Flying Fifteen campaigner Michael Clough show his stripes.

Michael was sailing this year with Suzanne Spreda from Germany. Michael and Suzanne led the two regatta leaders around the track but the race for the title would go down to the wire.

9 November Liga de Otoño 1 Pollença 23 November Liga de Otoño 2 Pollença 14 December Trofeo Navidad Pollença ______________________________________

David Miles and Jonny Fullerton held off James Waugh and Micro Milan on the tight and slightly nervy reaches but on the downwind leg to the

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IBIZA GOLD CUP 2020 MAY 25 - 28 MORE THAN A REGATTA The unique ‘lifestyle’ regatta for 60ft+ yachts, the Ibiza Gold Cup, will be held for the 6th time on Ibiza/Formentera. This 4 day regatta is more than a regatta, offering both a competing race and a vibrant informal social program to the participating yachts & crew.

The 6th edition of the Ibiza Gold Cup will be organised from May 25th till 28th 2020. This regatta is a lifestyle event for prestigious yachts above 60 ft. We welcome performance cruisers, cruisers and classic yachts and will sail in the upcoming ‘Owner Driven’ style and the also very much promoted ‘Corinthian Sailing’.

No need to invest in a professional crew or new sails to join this event. Just come and sail with friends and family. Some quotes from participants and owners who embrace Owner Driven and Corinthian Sailing: “No victory is sweeter than the one you win with friends” “Sailing and winning with friends is priceless” In the four day event participating yachts sail in three days from bay to bay in the astonishing turquoise waters from Ibiza and Formentera. The Ibiza Gold Cup is more than a regatta, offering an unparalleled, surprising social program for four days, including daily breakfasts, happy hours, both exclusive dinners as bare foot chic dining, music and entertainment on the best venues of the islands, both hotspots and hidden places.

Every day another location.

The very professional organized regatta is limited to twenty yachts to preserve its exclusivity and its fantastic group dynamics.

The much praised Ibiza Vibe is characteristic for the Ibiza Gold Gup with its relaxed participants who are completely unburdened.

Ibiza Gold Cup data and details: • May 25th - 28th 2020 • Professionally organised (our race leader has done America’s Cup and MED Cup) • Limited to 20 yachts above 60 ft.

• Performance Cruisers, Cruisers, Classic Yachts • Es Nautic Ibiza • All inclusive social program for 4 days • Lifestyle regatta • www.ibizagoldcup.com • info@ibizagoldcup.com ______________________________________ For further information, please contact : Rob Dekkers (+31) 6 4624 0696 info@ibizagoldcup.com www.ibizagoldcup.com

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VALENCIA BOATSHOW 2019 - THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT! After our recent feature on Valencia and the changes it is making within the superyacht industry it was an absolute pleasure to be invited by Valencia Tourism to experience the newly revamped Valencia Boatshow first hand. The last Boatshow in the Mediterranean calendar Valencia Boatshow is perfectly suited to welcome an increasingly international crowd of visitors and exhibitors. The facilities are second to none, the atmosphere is convivial, and the real estate that can be expanded into, is ready and waiting for that expansion.

As we go to press we have received exciting information at the conclusion of the 2019 edition. It was clear that the new commitment to combine the professional and open areas was a great success and the event had a record number of visitors with a total of 22,300 entering over the five days of the event.

Besides the increase in the number of exhibitors, the greater quality of the offering was also outstanding, and was confirmed by the companies themselves who were present in the Boatowners Area, that received visitors from Madrid, Murcia, Andalusia, northern Spain and the Canary Islands, in addition to a good number of international clients.

The show ended the 11th edition with very positive results: 94 exhibiting companies, more than 90 boats afloat and on the dry, 28,000 m2 of exhibition space and the aforementioned record number of visitors. “We have one of the best venues in the world to host a boat show.

The first objective of this year was to strengthen the presence of exhibitors and to increase last year’s figure, which we have achieved, having almost reached one hundred exhibitors. I have to thank all the exhibitors who have believed in us. Their trust has allowed us to have the necessary resources for this event to go well,” said the director of the Valencia Boat Show, Nacho Gomez - Zarzuela.

For his part, the general director of La Marina de València, Vicent Llorens, emphasised the strong points of the show: “in addition to the exhibition pool, the possibility of testing boats at sea and the fact that it is the show that closes the circuit of the Mediterranean season, La Marina offers the city of Valencia, which is a very interesting destination to come with the excuse of the show, as it offers world

class catering, hotels, shops and cultural and leisure activities.

The Valencia Boat Show 2019 achieved its twofold aim of confirming itself as an event of reference in terms of turnover for the sale of new boats and as a show that brings the sea closer to citizens. “We know that exhibitors have made good contacts this year and have closed sales and that there are operations underway. It should be borne in mind that an important part of the annual turnover of many companies is generated in this show,” said the director of the event, Nacho Gomez - Zarzuela.

“In parallel, we wanted to convey to people that there are many ways to enjoy the sea. And thanks to a combination of collaborations we were able to offer nautical activities for the public,” added the event director.

Last Friday, during the exhibitors evening, the president of the Union of Nautical Companies, Isabel Gil, announced the 2020 dates: from the 28th of October to the 1st of November, again with the joint organisation of employer stakeholders and La Marina de València, and with professionalised management.

delightful show’s journey takes it and how the expansion, with the introduction of even larger boats and the participation of more internationally renowned companies such as the big brokers, making it the place to end the Mediterranean superyacht calendar. ______________________________________

We for one are excited to witness where this

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TWO GLOBAL FIRMS WIN LA CIOTAT SHIPLIFT DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT French company Matière and Bardex Corp in ths US to design and build 4,300-tonne lift La Ciotat Shipyards in the South of France has awarded the design-build contract for a new 4,300-tonne shiplift to a partnership between French company Matière and US-based Bardex Corp.

The decision follows a competitive procedure in which two other global companies participated. The solution agreed upon is said to be “unprecedented in the yachting industry” and is the result of a bespoke combination of proven technology and major innovation.

“Based on a chain jack technology which has already proven its reliability and sturdiness including on operating shiplifts and in the oil & gas Industry, it keeps maintenance and operating costs under control,” says the French refit yard in a statement. “This solution also addresses the specific needs of large yachts thanks to the addition of several improvements.”

Improvements include a double rail motorised transfer system with hydraulic technology as well as a fluid bed, allowing yachts to leave the lift laterally or longitudinally. Direct docking on the platform will also be possible. The platform lift will be designed to handle yachts up to 4,300 tonnes and 105m in length.

“The procedure of competitive dialogue that we went through over the last few months kept its promises by letting innovative technological solutions emerge,” says Alexandre Rolland, project director of the 4,300-tonne shiplift at La Ciotat Shipyards. “Matière and Bardex have proven that they can offer the best compromise on price and quality.

“Having a French company as a main partner in the team is very reassuring in view of allowing better control over costs and delays, which is

critical for this project,” he adds. “Very positive feedback from clients that have been using Bardex shiplift systems for more than 20 years also reinforced our decision.

Jean-Yves Saussol, CEO of La Ciotat Shipyards, says: “The fact that half of the contract’s added value goes to a French manufacturer is hugely satisfying. It shows that French industry, of which La Ciotat Shipyards wants to be one of the flagships, can deliver high value at fair prices.

F3 MARINA BREAK GROUND ON “GIANT VENDING MACHINE” slower, so we improved the software so the system functions more efficiently. When we first put the system in there, I think it took 10 minutes to get a boat in the water. Now it’s about four minutes,” F3 Marina president John Matheson told IBI. Working with the automated crane engineering firm Trutegra, F3 expects to cut the time even further. “[F3 Marina Fort Lauderdale] is a bigger facility – about double the size – so want to have a boat in the water between 3 and 3.5 minutes, depending on where it is located,” Matheson said.

Two-years in the making and just a few months behind its original aggressive schedule, F3 Marina has broken ground on what will be the second fully-automated dry stack marina in the US. When completed, F3 Marina Fort Lauderdale will have 240 berths for vessels up to 46ft in length, 13ft wide, 17ft high and weight up to 30,000lbs.

The facility will be six tiers high, housed in a sleek, modern structure designed to withstand winds up to 140mph, with self-contained power generation to remain self-sufficient

during an electrical outage.

Think of it as “a giant boat vending machine”, explained F3 Marina CEO David Behnke, in describing the computerised marine crane system that allows for maximum boat storage on a minimal footprint, with boat retrieval times of just minutes.

F3 manages the nearby Port Marina, a socalled Dock-o-minium, where dry stack slips are owned by individual boaters. The automation technology has been fine-tuned at that facility.

“The system worked, but it was just a little

The company began taking deposits from boaters at the 2018 Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show, and reports a projected 20% occupancy, according to Matheson, who adds a large part of the appeal – besides being minutes at idle from open ocean – is the automation system.

The project is scheduled for completion in “late winter of 2020” at a cost of “several million dollars” but no specifics were provided.

F3 currently owns or manages nine marinas in the US, representing 2,800 slips, with a growth plan targeting 10,000 slips over the next five years; with plans for up to 10 automated dry stack facilities worldwide with a focus on the US, Asia, the Emirates, Canada and Europe.

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ASIA-PACIFIC YACHTING MOVES FORWARD ON VARIOUS FRONTS and best time for diving and snorkelling among the extraordinary hundreds of uninhabited islands.”

In another happening, Superyacht Australia, which has been a leading play in promoting Australia and the wider region, says: “Business is looking positive for the superyacht industry in Asia and the South Pacific as yacht transportation from Europe is booming.”

It reports that the number of yachts being transported from Europe to the Asia Pacific represents a great opportunity for the superyacht industry Down Under to expand as the summer season approaches.

One transport ship sailing has already been fully booked and is on its way. There are two more transportations due out of Rotterdam and Genoa via Phuket, Singapore and onwards to Australia and Auckland. “We are expecting to see these two ships making an appearance in and around Australia and New Zealand between the end of October and mid-November,” said David Good, CEO of Superyacht Australia.

The Asia-Pacific yachting market has been increasingly marketing itself in a bid to attract more and more superyachts to the region.

With the Olympics in Japan next year and the America’s Cup being held in Auckland in May 2021, these promotional initiatives are showing results. Other events are also helping this huge regional market to advance.

One of those other events is the recent announcement that Myanmar is making itself more accessible with easier visa regulations and this will be a bonus for the rising number of superyachts visiting the country and the growing chartering activity in this developing market especially to the Mergui Archipelago located in the Andaman Sea which has some 800 islands, atolls and coral reefs.

Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS), one of the region’s leading yacht agency and support companies, reports that as of October 1 advance arrangement is not required for passport holders of Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain or Switzerland. Visitors from those countries can now enter Myanmar by applying for a $50 visa-on-arrival (VOA) at Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw international

airports. Superyacht agents can also apply for a visa on the visitor’s behalf. Visitors from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Macau were granted visa-free entry last year, and Indian and mainland Chinese nationals were granted VOA entry.

Gordon Fernandes, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts Myanmar, reports: “The new regulations will help bring more superyachts to Myanmar. Phuket, with its excellent marinas and vibrant island life, is used by many as a base for the yachting season (November to April) when planning a voyage on to Myanmar.”

Departing the Asia Superyacht hub of Phuket, vessels can journey to the entrance of the southern province of Myanmar, the border town of Kawthaung.

“This is also the high season for visiting the Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago in Myanmar with December to March offering the most beautiful and comfortable conditions – warm, sunny weather, steady winds and calm seas,” Fernandes added. “There is less wind and higher temperatures in March and April.

However, this also makes for clearer waters

Other yachts will be transported on services leaving from Southampton in the UK and La Rochelle in France at the end of September, with their route showing both Phuket and Singapore as destinations. “This is another great sign to see in the industry as more yachts move into the Asia-Pacific region in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics next year and the Americas Cup in early 2021,” added Good.

Sevenstar Yacht Transport with their established offices in Australia, New Zealand, Phuket and Hong Kong is preparing multiple sailings for the America’s Cup and is linking the various regions by adding sailings to its existing program. “Overall, we are seeing a lot of activity within the superyacht industry moving toward to the Asia-Pacific and Australia. We are looking forward to the growth of vessels bound for Australia this summer sailing season,” declared Chris Jongerius, Sevenstar Yacht Transport in Asia. ______________________________________

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NEW SY BERTHS FOR SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB As Singapore starts to position itself as a regional business and financial hub in the wake of the Hong Kong crisis, the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC) has upgraded its marina with new superyacht berths.

The oldest yacht club in Asia, the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC), established in 1826, has just completed an extensive upgrade of its marina which commenced with the construction of a new breakwater in 2018 and was completed this September with the addition of new superyacht berths.

Berthing demand in Singapore may grow in the future, as the city state is increasingly seen as a safe haven in Asia for business, financial institutions and a place to live. According to a recent Singapore Straits Times article: “Unrest in Hong Kong may prove to be a blessing for Singapore, a long-time rival to the title of Asia’s pre-eminent financial centre. Hotel occupancy rates are at an all-time high, one of the most visible signs that Singapore is gaining as a regional centre. There has also been a pickup in luxury home sales, gold storage, and foreign currency deposits.”

The breakwater at RSYC, which cost the club S$4.43m (US$3.23m), has considerably reduced the wave motion in the marina, especially in periods of high tide and winds. “We now have a total of 115 wet berths,” says assistant marina manager Richelle Aguilar. “The increase means we now have 16 alongside superyacht berths where we can accommodate yachts of

up 50m in length. The successful completion of the breakwater last year gives a much calmer berthing area in the marina basin and more yachts are coming to us. Our occupancy figure is 82% for the wet berths and 80% for the 206 dry-stack berths that we have for smaller boats up to 40ft. We are also gradually upgrading the pontoons and the dry-stack facilities.”

RSYC is still one of the few member-owned clubs in Asia, according to marketing manager

Cordelia Liau. “Our membership is currently running at 1,700 and we are continually working to upgrade the club facilities for members,” she says. “In 2017 we doubled the number of residential rooms for members and their guests from 30 to 60. Early this year our Italian general manager, Claudio Schettino, introduced our own in-house Italian restaurant which is open to both members and public and is proving very popular.”

RSYC is conveniently situated near the city but still offers easy access to the southern islands of Singapore and to Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago, both of which are favourite cruising grounds with many destinations for weekend boating.

Formed in 1826 as the Singapore Yacht Club, the club gained Royal Patronage in 1922 becoming the Royal Singapore Yacht Club before switching to the current Republic of Singapore Yacht Club title in 1967 with the advent of Singapore’s independence. In 1999 the club moved to its current award-winning design clubhouse in West Coast Ferry Road. ______________________________________

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MARIGOT BAY Long a haven for international super yachts, Marigot Bay Marina on the scenic eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia is anticipating a busy 2019/2020 season with the number of visiting yachts expected to top previous seasons.

“We have been working hard to increase awareness of the fantastic atmosphere and world class facilities on offer at Marigot Bay Resort and Marina, and these efforts appear to be paying dividends,” said Marigot Bay Marina Manager, Troy Blanchard.

According to Blanchard, with Hurricanes Irma and Maria impacting the northern Caribbean in 2017, many super yachts headed further south visiting islands and marinas not normally on their charter itineraries. That year, Marigot Bay Marina saw a record number of visiting vessels, many of which were moored in the bay for the very first time.

“Once they saw the natural beauty of the bay and experienced our hospitality on the docks,

many yacht captains and owners vowed they would return, and that has certainly been the case,” he said.

Between December 2018 and March 2019, Marigot Bay Marina welcomed 220 yachts per month varying in size from small sailing vessels to MY Naia, with her celebrity charter guests, at just under 250ft.

“MY Naia is the largest yacht by volume and length that we have welcomed to the bay so far and they have vowed to return,” Blanchard said, adding that continued outreach to the key yacht charter companies and recent familiarisation trips to the bay for major charter players is expected to see the number of larger yachts coming into Marigot Bay increase.

“We have always been popular with yacht captains and owners, but now we are on the radar of the large charter companies who are attracted to Marigot Bay Marina as the perfect place to start and finish charters because of the beauty of the bay, the personalised service on the docks, and the fantastic international flight connections Saint Lucia enjoys,” he said.

Key to the continued success of the marina is the attention to detail the Blanchard and his team enlist to ensure every need of the yacht crews and their guests are met, coupled with the personal touches and authentic Saint Lucian hospitality that make visitors feel special.

Marigot Bay Marina provides a particularly warm welcome to yachts over 80ft who are met on arrival at the dock with a bucket of perfectly chilled Piton beers (the local lager), a large bouquet of tropical flowers, and freshly baked cookies courtesy of Marigot Bay Resort’s executive chef.

This in addition to the following highlighted facilities: • Use of the five-star facilities of the adjacent Marigot Bay Resort and Spa, and Marina Village • 20 mooring buoys in the inner part of the bay with a maximum weight capacity of 70 tons • 42 berths with a maximum length of 280ft and draft of 20ft • Fixed mega-yacht docks • On-site Customs and Immigration clearance • High speed dock and on berth fuelling • Complimentary wireless internet access and cable TV • Access to yacht provisions and dockside concierge services Always enthusiastic supporters of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, the Marigot Bay Marina will be working closely with the event organisers again this year and have introduced special concessions and events to encourage ARC participants to visit the bay and experience facilities first hand.

“We are looking forward to the coming season and welcoming old friends as well as making new ones. We are confident this will be our best season ever,” Blanchard said. ______________________________________ For more information visit https: www.marigotbayresort.com/marina/ marina-information

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SAILING CHARTERS UP IN US VIRGIN ISLANDS While the Caribbean is recovering from two years of severe hurricane seasons, the demand for sailing charters in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) is growing, and so are the fleets destined to accommodate it.

Hurricanes Irma and Maria – rare back-to-back Category 5 storms – ravished the islands, but the USVI received little public attention as the storms tore into Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas.

With tourism as the nation’s lifeblood, officials moved quickly to re-establish tourist trade.

“The US did a great job picking up sunken boats after the hurricanes,” said Andrea King, who with her husband Skip owns Island Yacht Charters (IYC). She told The St Croix Source that contrasts with some of the most popular cruising grounds in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), “Trellis Bay and Beef Island are still wrecked,” she said.

IYC lost its 2018 season after all 15 of its yachts suffered damage from Irma or Maria. King said they have nine boats available, with another being built in the US and due soon.

“We are 100% bareboat charters but we do book crewed yachts as a broker. We were sold out in winter/spring 2019… less boats and good demand. We will have a solid 2020, again, good demand and the USVI has fewer boats to accommodate,” King said.

Three of the biggest charter fleets in the USVI

– IYC, Caribbean Yacht Owners Association (CYOA) and Virgin Island Yacht Charters (VIYC) – have all seen an increase in bookings for USVI-only charters – both so-called ‘bareboat’ charters that sailors pilot themselves and captained excursions.

They cite, in part, expensive customs fees in the BVI and untapped potential of the US and Spanish Virgin Islands for leading people to remain in US territory.

“We ran a promotion about hotels being out, and saw a 20% uptick in captained charters last

April and May, said VIYC owner Kristi Query.

“There is a huge cost saving and time saving by picking up the boat on St Thomas and staying in US territorial waters.”

VIYC has 16 catamarans plus two new boats ordered. The only boat Query lost was her personal live-aboard sailboat, when another boat was blown into it during the hurricanes. ______________________________________

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STEW OF THE MONTH: MICHAELA LETLEY What did you do before yachting, and how did your yachting career first begin?

Before I joined the yachting industry, I was working back in Cape Town as a gymnastics coach. I had done gymnastics for many years while growing up and I stopped due to a knee injury. Years later after college I found my way back to gymnastics and ended up working for my old gymnastics coach. As much as I loved my job, I had always wanted to travel and to explore other career options.

My partner and I had a few friends in the yachting industry and we decided to take the leap and join them. My partner went over a few months before and then I eventually joined him in the South of France. After a week or two of dock walking and seeing agencies, he helped me get day work in Toulon shipyard, where he was currently working and the boat was under-going a 20 year ABS survey. We ended up working there for most of my first season. I

would have to say my start in the industry was a bit unconventional but I learnt a lot from the great chief stew I had and although we never had guests onboard she took the time every day to teach me about service, laundry and all that goes along with our jobs as stewardesses.

What has been your favourite boat you’ve worked on, and why?

Hmm that’s a tough question... It’s hard to pick a favorite boat, there’s so many factors that go into that decision! Crew, owner, what the season was like and for me, the interior! I think what makes the job and boat for me is liking the interior of the boat that I’m on and taking pride in looking after it. I’ve honestly been lucky with my crew on every boat I’ve been on and I have made some great friendships as well as had some great times and hard times! I think what makes the most difference is how the crew get through those hard times together, so I’d have to say that the current boat that I’m on, which is M/Y AWOL would have to be my favorite as it checks all those boxes! We have a great crew and vibe onboard, our owner is honestly the best I’ve ever had, he really takes care of his crew and is just a pleasure to work for.

meeting and working with people from all over the world and the adventure of our unusual and unpredictable lifestyle that comes with the industry.

The worst part of working onboard would be, being away from my family, friends and missing my nephew growing up and all the other important events back home. And pets! Not being able to have pets is probably one of the worst things for me.

How do you keep sane on charter?

I don’t...No I’m just kidding! I think the most important thing for me is the crew. It’s imperative to keep a positive vibe and help each other through the tough times. I find a good old vent and a decent laugh is always a great way to refresh the mind (also it is definitely a bonus that I get to work with my best friend and partner!).

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

My strategy for spoiling guests would have to be knowing what they want before they ask for it. I like to learn how they like their coffee, tea, their favorite drink or snacks from the first day. That way I’m always two steps ahead and I think it makes the guest feel special, also just going that extra mile and always providing service with a smile.

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

What’s the coolest thing you have done for guests?

One of the best parts of working onboard for me would have to be traveling. Although as most people in the industry would know, we don’t actually always get to explore the places we go. In fact, most of the time we’re just out at sea looking at land... but that’s the part I love, being out at sea. I love going to sleep and waking up in a new destination and seeing the world from that perspective as well as being able to explore when we do get some down time. I’ve gotten to visit places I wouldn’t have necessarily chosen to go, and they have ended up being some of my favorite places.

A few other bests for me would have to be

Themed dinner parties. I’ve done a few, but I think the one that stands out the most was the poker themed dinner party that we hosted for the owner and his friends on their final night onboard. I spent most of the day (in between all my usually duties) making decor for the evening and setting it all up. I love seeing it all come together and the excitement on the guests faces when they finally see it. I thoroughly enjoy planning and executing these evenings as it allows me to use my creative side and it gives the guests something to remember.

What is your signature cocktail?

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Michaela at ACREW Awards

Although I have made many, many cocktails, I personally don’t have a signature cocktail.... I enjoy making them all and experimenting.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

My favorite yachting destination that I have been to so far would have to be Corfu, Greece.

The clear blue waters and green surroundings are stunning, and each side of the island has a different feel to it. We spent a few off days on our chase boat cruising around, finding little gems to have lunch and ice creams and beautiful secluded bays to relax and swim.

If you owned a superyacht, what would you do differently?

I think from a yachties point of view, I’d take an interest in my crew, making sure they’re happy... after all, they play a huge part in your experiences onboard. Interacting and building relationships with crew also helps them deliver better service.

What is your on-board pet hate?

Spacial awareness ...when people stand in my way while I’m really busy and trying to work, especially in my work area for service, like blocking the door to where I basically live during charters ...The pantry!

What career achievement are you most proud of?

I think one of my proudest moments was the first time I stepped up in position. Although it’s not a huge career achievement, it’s a moment

I won’t forget, Been given the opportunity to grow and have more responsibility. It had also been a tough season and I had worked really hard and I think at that time, getting a promotion just made it all the more worth it and I was able to prove to myself that I could take on anything. Winning the 2019 Stew Award at the ACREW awards and being asked to be apart of this article are other things I would never have expected in my career.

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

Hmm I’d have to say Downy or any crease release and alcohol and water! If you use downy/crease release right you don’t have to iron a bed, and alcohol I feel just works the best and for so many things, also it a sanitizer as well... Personal little life hack is toothpaste!

If I’m traveling and don’t have all our usual products in the laundry I usually put toothpaste on a spill and then wash it as soon as I get the chance, It keeps in from leaving a stain plus you can polish your jewelry and clean the white trims on your shoes with toothpaste!

Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

Ha ha oh dear, it’s probably more awkward than embarrassing but I got stuck in a guest cabin with a guest...this happens from time to time, especially when we’re cleaning the showers. Unfortunately, this time the guest had walked in and started undressing before I had the chance to announce myself. I ran out apologizing as fast as I could trying not to make eye contact!

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

I haven't spent a lot of time in Mallorca but I’d have to say my best experience there would be the food! We went to some amazing restaurants in the little time we had off there.

If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

My advice would be to start in the Yachting industry sooner. That might sound a bit weird considering all the advice I could give my 20year old self, but I guess I wasn’t spontaneous enough or willing to take risks and make life changing decisions at that stage. I think 20 year old me was a bit too cautious and unsure of what she wanted...

What’s your plan for the future?

Ultimately my end goal would be to take everything I have learnt in this industry and use it back home, where I’d like to start an events company with my sister and settle down with my partner of 7 years. For now, I’m just looking to grow within the industry, do some more courses and see where the sea takes me next.

Thank you for reading xoxo Michaela Letley 2nd Stewardess M/Y AWOL

Chief Stewardess, Giverny Elliott on Michaela’s winning the ACREW 2nd Stew Award: “I'm very proud of Michaela and I can tell you that she is an excellent and valuable asset to the team. I have been fortunate to have many fantastic 2nd Stewardess's however her and I are so 'in-tune', it really is a pleasure to work with her." ___________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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SHIP TO SHORE: LIFE BEYOND THE GALLEY - CHRIS CUTLER

Ex-yacht chef Chris Cutler on the aft deck of M/Y Titan about to start a BBQ off the coast from Sorrento

The superyacht sector offers a unique work environment, however you may wonder what happens after your yachting days are over?

The Islander Magazine spoke to ex-yacht chef Chris Cutler about understanding the nuances of yachting and exploring a future in a shorebased role. After a career onboard for thirteen years, he traded ship for shore and earned himself the trust of superyacht crew who look to simplify their finances so they can achieve the lifestyle they want.

What challenges did you experience moving to a land-based role?

It was a planned exit strategy over three years to step down from a position onboard and transition onto terra firma. When I walked away from my career as a yacht chef, there were many considerations but it was greatly driven by a desire to spend more time with my family.

Some of the challenges I faced were the uncertainty of forgoing a good regular income, gaining the mandatory national qualification for my new career, setting up and managing the day-to-day running of my own business (Chris Cutler Financial Planning) and losing that sense of thrill, excitement and travel benefits all which come with employment on a luxury yacht.

Within the yachting industry, is there dependence on word-of-mouth marketing for

Cotoner, 21bj Santa Catalina, Palma

financial planning services?

There is a fine balance to strike between sharing the highs and lows of yachting, and being respectful of industry regulations. I provide regulated, financial advice for UK domiciled and resident crew and because I’m an ex-yachtie there’s a level of trust in what I say because I’ve ‘been there and done that’. In particular, I’ve been fortunate to transfer a lot of my skills from working as a yacht chef to my role as a financial advisor such as providing a high level of service, duty of care and planning for unexpected scenarios.

It’s important to be confident in what I represent, and as part of that expectation word-of-mouth referrals from Captains and crew give credibility to what Chris Cutler Financial Planning delivers. I aim to demystify the process, so relationships are built from when people are starting out as green crew right through to senior positions aboard.

Which service do yacht crew predominantly come to you for?

It’s very broad – I'm approached for everything from advice about savings and investments to retirement planning and personal insurances.

There is so much attention on yacht design, charter, brokerage and technological innovation in the superyacht world, but as

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an industry we’ve not yet pushed the limits with educating crew about the importance of financial planning. The key element is to be mindful of what’s most suitable for each individual and their circumstances.

Where do you suggest yacht crew start if they need more information?

Naturally, I think the majority of yacht crew don’t roll the dice and take investment or wealth management advice from anyone they meet. It’s highly advisable to speak to a professional expert so they can guide you on the specifics of what aligns best for your situation, such as how UK domiciled and resident crew can make the most of Seafarers Earnings Deduction (SED). The end outcome should never be transactional in the first instance, but tailored to a plan based on a crew member’s long term goals.

Future-proofing on land has parallels with working on a yacht – an innate sense of understanding for thinking ahead, being detailorientated and putting knowledge to best use.

Indeed, Chris holds a privileged vantage point whereby he understands what’s on the horizon after a move ashore and the long-term impact it can have on others. ___________________________________ Interview By: Rebecca Whitlocke

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during the cooking time, using an oven glove to protect your hands, remove the tin from the oven and drain the fat from the corner of the tin – do this about 2-3 times and keep the fat for frying or roasting potatoes.

One little tip is for an extra crispy skin, pour a kettle of boiling water over the duck and then leave to dry for an hour before cooking.

If you want to enjoy duck more easily, duck breasts can be quickly pan-fried or grilled and duck legs can be roasted like chicken legs, or slowly roasted in duck fat, chilled and preserved in the fat as duck confit. You can off course buy tins of French “confit de canard”,

that ancient preserve of slow-roasted duck legs stored in snowy layers of their own fat. Crisped up briefly in the oven, you get roast duck in no time but it is much more satisfying to make your own. Any leftover confit can be made into “Rillette”, a delicious and robust kind of paté.

Duck works really well with acidic fruits like cherries, oranges, passion fruits, blueberries etc as well as apples and pears. It marries perfectly with cabbage, pumpkins, and root vegetables mushrooms. Spices have a great affinity with duck and if you really want to make it easy you could but cooked duck legs “confit” already cooked…but that would be cheating right?

SPICED DUCK WITH RED CABBAGE & PUMPKIN PUREE Ingredients (serves 4)

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1X 2kg whole duck 1 whole orange, quartered 1 cinnamon stick

Tired of turkey at Christmas? Then why not opt for something different this year with a crisp, spiced roasted Duck?

I know it’s a little fattier than turkey and chicken…but the upside is it has so much more flavour and there’s no harm in challenging your taste buds every now and then. It’s also a very nutritious meat rich in both iron and protein.

I suppose the reason most people don’t cook duck more often at home is because it has a reputation as being a difficult bird to cook perfectly. So how should you roast your duck?

Almost all oven-ready ducks are actually ducklings, under six months old and firstly, it’s important to remember that all types of duck are fatty, and to get as much of this fat out as possible, you need to prick the breast and thighs with a small skewer. Now season the duck (about 1.6kl in weight) well with sea salt and freshly ground pepper and place it on a roasting rack, this allows air to circulate right round the duck as it cooks. Place the duck in a pre-heated oven (190°C) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Allow the duck to rest for 20 minutes or so before carving. Basting a roasting bird is essential as these pan juices will add moisture and flavour but they also help to colour and crisp up the skin so beautifully. Also,

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Spice mix 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 10 cloves 6 cardamom seeds 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 6 star anise 2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground ginger

Place the spices in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Cook, stirring for 1 minute until lightly toasted and aromatic. Transfer to the Spice grinder and grind until coarsely crushed.

For the glaze: ½ of the spice mix 150ml maple syrup 100ml water To make the glaze: Bring the maple syrup, spices and water to the boil. Reduce to a light syrup and remove from the heat.

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.

Remove any excess fat from inside the cavity of the duck, then pierce the duck skin all over with a fork and stuff the neck end of the cavity with the quartered orange and cinnamon stick. Rub half of the spice powder all over the skin and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the duck to a rack over a medium roasting tray and roast for around 1 hour 20 minutes or until the duck is beautifully crisp and the meat falls easily away from the bone. Baste the duck 3-4 times during the cooking with the duck fat.

Remove from the oven and rest for at least 15 minutes. Brush the duck all over with the glaze and serve with red cabbage, pumpkin puree and few duck fat roasted potatoes.

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BRAISED RED CABBAGE 1 small red cabbage, quartered, 1 green apple, peeled 1 red onion 50g butter 50g clear honey

3 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp light brown sugar 100g peeled hazelnuts, crushed 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise

Use the shredding tool to shred the red cabbage, apple & onion.

Put the cabbage, apple and onion in a large casserole or deep saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients, season well, cover with a tight-fitting lid and set the pan over a low heat. Cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender.

Remove the star anise, the cinnamon stick and serve.

PUMPKIN PUREE 500g diced pumpkin 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1tsp chopped ginger 4tbsp olive oil

800ml chicken stock Juice of one lime Salt and pepper

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and gently sauté the onion and ginger until tender. Add the pumpkin, and then stir in the chicken stock. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Place in a liquidiser and blend to a fine puree and serve immediately.

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

We’ve all been there. Christmas is only a few sleeps away and you’ve still got (quite a few) names to tick off your presents list. Rather than boring ol’ ties, socks, cufflinks or vouchers, we’re sure you’d like to gift something a little different this year. Moreover, with an abundance of heated terraces, markets and mulled wine stalls to distract your attention during the pre-Christmas period, surely you’ve got better things to do than spend your evenings traipsing around the shops? Luckily, we know of a one-stop-shop where you’ll be spoilt for choice for the kind of gifts that will leave the people in your life grinning on the big day.

Whether you’re looking for that perfect present to surprise someone special or tips on how to navigate this year’s ‘secret santa’, whoever you’ve drawn, Rialto Living will have you covered, and to suit all budgets to boot. But don’t take our word for it, have a look for yourself. Although there’s no telling

what you'll find, we defy you to come away empty-handed!

SAVE – from 10e to 20e Rialto Living’s first and second floor boasts a whole array of inexpensive treasures: pretty linen bound notebooks, handcrafted soaps, stylish card games, elegantly scented candles and other little luxuries everyone loves to receive as gifts.

SAVE / SPLURGE – from 20e to 50e Scour the store’s ground floor for eye-catching coffee table books and exciting cook books.

Everyone agrees that both make for muchappreciated presents, whether you gift an exotic cookbook transporting a zealous chef from Palma’s STP to the irresistible flavours of regional Italy or surprise your fashionista friend with Yves Saint Laurent’s portfolio of designs.

SPLURGE – from 50e to 100e+ Impress your favourite fellow stewie (you

know, the one who always complains about cold ears) with an Italian handmade beanie, your scentaholic sister with a bottle of the rare and exquisite Heeley perfume or a ridiculously lucky someone with a gorgeous cashmere throw that will keep them warm and cozy on those chilly winter nights.

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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Name: Mick Carbert Years’ Experience as a chef: 28 Nationality: British What are you doing/where are you working?

After four years in a head chef position based in France, I have just bought a house in the UK. Who is your food hero and why?

My greatest food heroes are the Roux Brothers because they have done so much for the industry, including encouraging and inspiring young chefs. They are the godfathers of modern British cuisine.

What three ingredients could you not do without?

Butter. Not the healthiest, but it’s unmatched for enriching and giving shine to sauces. I love cooking meat and fish in foaming butter and it’s just such a versatile ingredient in so many dishes.

Salt. When used in the correct amounts it’s the best flavour enhancer you can get.

Good quality olive oil. It’s tasty and healthy when used in dressings, it can add a great finish to a dish and it marries so well with other ingredients. Plus I like dipping fresh focaccia in it!

What are your three favourite cookbooks and why?

Formulas for Flavour by John Campbell his techniques and flavour combinations are inspiring.

provisioners. It’s worth taking the time to find out what’s local and seasonal, wherever you are.

Pastry and Desserts by Michel Roux (they’re actually 2 books) - the best books for basic techniques and recipes for desserts and pastry.

What has been the most popular or requested dish on a yacht so far?

White Heat by Marco Pierre White – this is one of the books that inspired me to become a chef – plus it has the best lemon tart recipe!

Sometimes the simplest things can be the best.

The last boat I worked on the boss’s favourite was salmon en croute with broccoli and Hollandaise sauce – a classic for a reason!

What three kitchen gadgets can you not live without?

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

My Japanese cook’s knife Mandolin Microplane zester

Jamie Oliver because he’s a great chef and I reckon he’d be entertaining as well!

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

A Thermomix – utterly invaluable. It’s been referred to as having an extra team member!

What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients?

I don’t think there really are any overrated ingredients, other than ones that have done a lot of airmiles to get to you, resulting in a loss of freshness and flavour, as well as the environmental impact. Most ingredients have a time and place to be used, depending on what or who you are cooking for.

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

A lot of local ingredients can be overlooked especially when chefs are used to relying on

What music do you listen to in the galley if any?

When I’m busy I am quite focused so just having the radio on as background noise is great.

But when its quieter I listen to anything from Mumford & Sons or The Travelling Wilburys to Green Day, depending on what mood I’m in.

Best Galley tip or hack?

Tidy Galley, Tidy Mind! Clean and wash as you go.

What is the most difficult place you have ever had to provision and what advice would you give to figure out where to go?

A few places in Croatia were a little difficult but there were always friendly local people and restaurants who you could ask to find the local markets. I guess the best bit of advice I could give would be don’t be afraid to ask around

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

What is the hardest part of your job?

Being a bit of a perfectionist I always try and send things out of the galley that I’m proud of, although every now and again it doesn’t always go exactly to plan. But a perfect souffle or chocolate fondant is always something to be proud of.

I would have to say provisioning, as you have to get just enough not to run out but not too much so you end up with lots of wastage. It’s a delicate balance!

What would you see as being the biggest challenge in the industry for chefs moving forward?

I think it’s achieving that elusive work/ life balance so it becomes a more sustainable trade.

What would you say to people who stereotype chefs as prima donnas with big egos?

To be fair, I have known chefs like that, but they’re not the majority! Most are hardworking, passionate professionals.

What is your attitude dietary requirements?

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Crew with dietary requirements need to be looked after just as well as everyone else, and I never have a problem with accommodating them. Faddy diets that pop up out of nowhere mid-season can be a bit annoying, though!

What is the weirdest most bizarre thing you’ve ever been asked to cook?

Sorry to be boring but the guests I’ve cooked for so far have given me free rein to cook pretty much what I want. I’ve been lucky, I guess!

When you are interviewing a chef to work for you, how do you know if they are any good?

I always look for good classical training and experience in high end establishments, so they’ll have a good understanding of the basics. The odds are they’ll also have put in the time starting at the bottom, which teaches you a little humility and a good work ethic.

What one thing can chefs do to help the environment?

Minimise wastage where possible.

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

I would like to design and landscape gardens, because I love being outside.

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GLOGG 750ml bottle of red wine Rind of 1 orange 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup of blanched almonds 10 cardamom seeds 5 cloves 1/4 cup honey 1 cup port 1 cup brandy

GALLEY GODDESS According to Danish experts, we all need to make space for a little bit of hygge in our lives. Hygge - pronounced Hoo-gah; is the Danish concept that emphasises coziness and all manner of things that make you feel good.

Having less and enjoying more. Pretty sure that doesn’t include drugs, sex and rock and roll.

Hygge is all about lighting scented candles, wearing woollen socks and embracing the moment of now, Denmark’s biggest export since Lego.

This Scandinavean lifestyle, the art of being in a state of hygge and apparently, now `lykke´ (that means happiness) has recently taken the world by storm. This is partly due to the fact we are all ardent Scandophiles at heart, the unquestionable fact that Denmark ranks among the top three happiest countries and the phenomenal success of ´The Little Book of Hygge´ and more recently, ´The Little Book of Lykke`. Maybe, because it emphasises savouring the moment in a busy world of endless Facebook scrolls, Instagram posts and a non stop news cycle.

But, is there is a whiff of smugness in our flag waving neighbours? If the Danes consider hygge the pinnacle of human endeavour, what sort of shallow, superficial non person am I if I can’t or am unable to achieve hygge?

Scandanavians enjoy a high standard of living, don’t work very much, plus they get to ride their bikes every day. Not too hard to get your hygge groove on me thinks.

Bit different in our little toy shop, eh? What a challenge to stick a Ikea middle manager on a dual season charter boat to work an 18 hour day for weeks on end and see if he or she could embrace their inner hygge. Not so easy when you are picking up short curly hairs up from the toilet, making vegan, gluten free, paleo food for demanding charter guests or quietly suggesting to the owner that no, it might not be a fabulous idea for his inebriated son to jump from the fly bridge in Monaco harbour during the boat show?

With holidays fast approaching, I’m not going to suggest to go out and purchase fake fur throws and blond wooden coffee tables but the recipes that follow might achieve some hygge and hopefully mucho lykke whilst you are on watch in your hyggebusker (fave trackie pants).

Glogg, the liquid hygge that all we need to scare the cold away, some aebleskiver to warm the belly and Risengrod just because, yes.

Put the wine, orange rind, cinnamon sticks, sultanas, almonds, cardamom seeds, cloves and honey in a large saucepan and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Remove spices and add the port and brandy. Ladle into mugs and enjoy the hygge.

AEBLESKIVER 2 egg whites 2 cups strong white flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup vegetable oil for frying In a clean glass bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a stiff peak. Set aside.

Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, egg yolks, melted butter and buttermilk at one time and beat until smooth.

Gently fold in the egg whites last.

You will need a special Aebleskive pan for frying......Amazon sell them for about 20euros. Heat up the aebleskive pan to a medium/ hot heat. Pour about 2 tablespoons oil in the bottom of each aebleskiver pan cup and heat until hot. Pour in about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each cup. As soon as they get bubbly around the edge, turn them quickly with a wooden stick or fork.

When the aebleskiver have a solid surface, turn them regularly so they get an even and light brown crust.

Serve with jam and icing sugar.

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RISENGROD Rice Pudding 2 vanilla pods 300g arborio rice 1.6 litres whole fat milk 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons caster sugar 150g blanched almonds 500ml double cream

CHERRY SAUCE 700g pitted cherries 150g caster sugar 1 vanilla pod 3 tablespoons cornflour Cut one of the vanilla pods lengthways without cutting it all the way through. Bring 300ml of water to boil in a large, heavy based saucepan, add the rice and boil for 2 minutes whilst stirring.

Add the milk and split vanilla pod and stir until it returns to a boil.

Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t burn. You can also put it in a oven proof dish and bake in the oven, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and add the salt.

Cover and set aside for 10 minutes then stir in the sugar, leave until cold or overnight.

Remove the vanilla pod and transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl. On a board, chop almonds quite finely except for one which must be left whole for the prize.

Cut the second vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out all the seeds with the tip of a knife and add them to the rice. Whip the cream in a bowl until it forms soft peaks form. Fold one third of the cream into the rice to loosen, then fold in the rest. Add the chopped almonds and the whole almond.

SAUCE Mix the cherries, sugar and vanilla pod with 500 ml water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.

Mix cornflour with 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl so that you have a thick paste. Slowly add to the cherry mixture until it thickens, stirring constantly.

Serve the cold rice with the hot cherry sauce... Vaersgo!! Tradition dictates, that whoever gets the whole almond must keep quiet until all the pudding has been finished, make sure you have a small gift for the winner.

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SEASICKNESS In more than 95% of mariners, seasickness can be prevented or treated effectively. The old ‘sealegs’ usually steady to the ships rhythm within 72 hrs. However, it can be incapacitating and dangerous to the point of impairing ability to run the ship, if not assessed and treated correctly. Once established seasickness is the problem and with frequent reassessment, a course of action can be implemented which in most cases will mange the problem.

WHAT CAUSES SEASICKNESS? The inner ear manages balance and comprises of a concentrated bundle of nerves that sense movement. Movement messages are transmitted to the brain to gauge balance.

Increased movement and ‘swaying’ can agitate the nerves and bombard and overwhelm the brain with conflicting messages which stimulates the seasickness cascade.

Additionally, stimuli such as smells, tastes, cold, anxiety and fear can exacerbate the message mechanism.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Stomach – Loss of appetite, fullness of stomach, nausea, vomiting Brain – Paleness & sweating, dizziness & drowsiness, headache, malaise, dry mouth or increase in saliva ASSESSMENTS A structured assessment and support involve: • Designating responsibilities to non-sick crew to keep a regular eye on the sick crew, provide support and cover duties • Treatment of nausea – oral anti-seasickness meds, stay hydrated

• Initial treatment for vomiting and on-going treatment for 12-14 hr, 24-72 hr and more than 72 hrs. Have a bucket ready and/or ensure individuals are clipped in and harnessed if being sick over the side. Long term vomiting past 72 hours could result in a serious medical condition requiring potential evacuation. Most likely injectable ant seasickness meds and fluid rehydration will be required Its most important to get medical advice early and regularly.

PREVENTION – SOME COMMON-SENSE TIPS • Start seasickness remedies 12-24 hours before embarking.

• Stay busy but do not do chart work, go below, cook or navigate.

• Stay in fresh air and fix gaze on land, clouds, stars or the horizon. This provides a stable reference point which helps maintain the head in a ‘still’ position and minimises or reduces movement thereby reducing a constant flow of messages to the brain.

• Keep hydrated (small sips pf water) and avoid heavy meals and alcohol.

• Dress appropriately, preferably more clothing than less.

• Sleep onboard the night before departure and get plenty of rest.

TREATMENTS & MEDICATIONS Of the medication options some work better than others for the individual and so each person will have their own preference.

The most common medications are listed below. Start from the top until you find an option that works best for you.

• Cinnarizine tabs – Essentially an antihistamine and with no sedative effect • Domperidone tabs – Antidopamine (peripheral), Non-sedating and well tolerated

• Prochlorperazine buccal tabs – Antidopamine (central), these tabs melt under the tongue and acts as an anti-emetic (to prevent vomiting).

May have a mild sedative effect.

• Hyoscine hydrobromide tabs or patches – Anticholinergic, Sedative effect. The patches (also known as scopaderm patches) will result in blurred vision and dilated pupils so not recommended when on Watch • Cyclizine Inj – Antihistamine, slight sedation • Promethazine inj – Antihistamine, heavy sedation For dosages, it is essential to consult a physician in particular if you are taking other prescription medications.

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS • Seabands that work on an acupuncture point on the wrists • Ginger root • A pair of glasses called Boarding Ring How they work - They are described as ‘creating an artificial horizon in the periphery of the Visual field, using a blue liquid in the glasses frame without disturbing the central vision. The eyes have thus again access to the reality of the movement, the sensory conflict disappears instantaneously and the sickness of the transports fades in a few minutes. They seem to be highly rated but I should warn you they are not a sexy fashion item.

Safe Passage and Following Seas to the Caribbean-bound yachts this winter. ______________________________________ MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk

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EMA & INSTITUTO HIPOCRATES - HELPING US FIND THE ROAD TO RECUPERATION themselves they know only too well the pitfalls and how easy it is to find yourself spiralling into the darkness. Interestingly they both press on one point, they say that if you want the greatest high, try sobriety. It may sound like an oxymoron but Enrique says that if you can rid yourself of the shackles of addiction, then the ability to feel free and able to do anything that you want is so utterly liberating that it enables you to see life with a clarity, honesty and intensity like nothing else. That it is why with their form of group therapy they have such an impressive success rate. They say you can try it and if you don’t like it you can go back. But no-one goes back.

It has become sadly apparent over the last few years that ours is not quite the happy society we proclaim it to be. Mental health issues and substance abuse that can lead to the last thing any of us want, suicide, is clearly on the rise.

The good thing though is that the stigmas of old are coming crashing down and talking from my British perspective, we're no longer doing the stoic thing, invoking the stiff upper lip. We are talking instead. Men and women alike are no longer hiding in the shadows until the demons become too much, but are being honest and open about their feelings and emotions and are actively seeking help and advice.

And we’re not talking extremes here, even if you do not suffer from clinical depression or are what is technically deemed to be an addict, we all have those moments. The day where no matter how much the sun is shining you just cannot get yourself out of bed and the words just go round and round and round in an endless loop, where you know that doing one small thing will make you feel better, but even then it’s impossible. Or the bad day on the boat, at the office or at home when we automatically reach for whatever our crutch of choice is, just to take the edge off. I know, I for one, am guilty of this.

Sat here in Club de Mar surrounded by boats and beers and so much wealth, founder of EMA Enrique Balasch Torres in conjunction with INSTITUTO HIPÓCRATES and Jeremy Hance say that it is not surprising where we have ended up given the world we live in, and in an even more pointed sense, the industry we find ourselves in. In yachting long hours, stressful situations and a big work hard play hard mentality abound. Both ex-addicts

As discussed by NIDA, The National Institute on Drug Abuse, for much of the last century, scientists studying drug abuse worked in the shadow of powerful myths and misconceptions about the nature of addiction. When scientists began studying addictive behavior in the 1930s, people addicted to drugs, in all their forms, were thought to lack morals and willpower.

These points of view were moulded by society's responses to drug abuse, treating it more as a moral failure than as a health problem, which led to an emphasis on punishment rather than prevention and treatment. Today however, thanks to science, our points of view and our responses to addiction and other disorders caused by substance use have changed dramatically. Innovative discoveries about the brain have revolutionised our understanding of compulsive drug use, which allows us to address the problem effectively.

As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects the brain and our resulting behaviour. We have identified many of the biological and environmental factors and we are beginning to investigate the genetic variations that contribute to the development and progression of the disease. Scientists use this knowledge to develop effective prevention approaches and treatments that reduces the negative impact that drug abuse causes to individuals, families and communities.

This is where Jeremy, Enrique and Marta come in. They have set up EMA Entorno de Soporte Terapeutico a professional group therapy support group in English. They are gathering every Wednesday in Portals Nous and the sessions are open to anyone, in yachting or not, who is struggling with life, addiction, mental instability or can see themselves heading in that direction. Everything discussed within the group is completely confidential and all they ask is that you send them a whatsapp message beforehand so that they have an idea of numbers.

There are also many future plans, one of which is that they are looking at setting up educational sessions for those in charge of their crew’s wellbeing so that they are better able to read the warning signs and offer the right kind of support at the right time, before any real damage is done.

They say that the process is not an easy one, but they believe that with the right

THE TEAM Enrique Balasch Torres • Therapist at EMA and Instituto Hipocrates Mallorca • Specialist in the treatment of addictions to substances.

Experience: Former recovered addict with many years of experience conducting group therapy at Instituto Hipocrates.

Marta de la Cruz • Clinical psychologist • Specialist in the treatment of addictions at the Instituto Hipocrates • Specialist in floral therapy applied to emotional processes • Psychosocial analyst in freelosophy Experience: Psychologist for EMA with 3 years of experience treating patients at Instituto Hippocrates Mallorca. More than 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist in different areas and more than 20 years in the area of qualitative market research with a psychosocial approach.

Jeremy Hance • Engineer and captain, recovered with Instituto Hipocrates a year and half ago • Promoter of the group in Portals Nous support and the right vision and approach via treatment and prevention, rather than punishment, we can start to turn the tide on mental health and addiction and hopefully prevent any more of the terrible tragedies that we’ve all experienced recently. To quote another fantastic support group on the island, who EMA are now working with, Life is indeed for living!! ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce Every Wednesday 6:45pm - Portals de Yoga Carretera Andratx 43, Local 12. Portals Nous Whatsapp (+34( 608 418 863

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Rheumatoid arthritis is a long term autoimmune condition that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity in the joints. It is thought to occur as a result of interactions between inherited genetic factors and environmental factors that we are exposed to.

Although RA is not necessarily handed down to each generation, there is sufficient study to show that familial genetic markers do exist and immediate relatives of an individual with RA are three times more likely to develop it if their environmental exposure remains the same.

RA can affect any joint in the body but is usually first noticed in the small joints of the hands and feet. Pain and stiffness is usually worse in the morning, as it is with Osteoarthritis, except that with RA these symptoms usually last longer into the day.

The joints become swollen and inflamed and the skin over the joints may appeared reddened. This occurs because the immune system is attacking the lining of the joints (known as synovial membrane) causing it to deteriorate. This damage to the membrane causes a release of chemicals into the joint which can further degenerate the bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments and ultimately causing the joint to deform. If left untreated the destruction of the joint will continue until there is no joint remaining and it becomes fused. In some cases rheumatoid nodules can appear. These are firm lumps just under the skin which are not usually painful and most commonly occur over joints which bear pressure like the elbow and heels. These nodules can come and go and even appear to move around the joint.

TREATMENT There is no cure for RA however there are treatments to slow down the rate of joint deterioration and reduce exacerbations.

Initially when first diagnosis is made Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories and Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs may be prescribed to slow down the deterioration and control pain. Later immunosuppressants may be required.

PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR RA The primary aims for the Physiotherapist will be to reduce pain using electrotherapy techniques such as interferential diathermy and TENS. Heat has been shown to greatly improve pain.

This can be applied with short wave diathermy for deep heating, infra red, hot packs and paraffin wax baths are particularly helpful for hands and feet.

Massage and soft tissue stretching will help to reduce pain from muscle spasm and contractions.

The next aim of treatment is the prevention of deformity. A sufferer of RA will adopt the most pain-free posture which can encourage deformity and so postural awareness and frequent exercise is important to maintain joint movement.

Resting splints are useful at night time to discourage deformity and can be custom made for any joint, usually from molded plastic or orthoplast.

If there is already significant loss of movement due to deformity then serial splinting may be helpful to stretch the shortened soft tissue and improve the joint function.

Another important aim of treatment is the assessment of independence.

For example, would the patient benefit from

walking aids or joint support to keep them mobile. Are they able to get in and out of the bath or car?

There is an enormous range of useful gadgets and aids available and a home assessment by the Physio or Occupational Therapist is useful to maintain or regain independence. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

TRACEY EVANS - MCSP SRP COFIB T. 971 405 769 M. 609 353 805 tracey@mallorcaphysio.com C/ Joan de Saridakis, 1 (opposite Marivent Palace)

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The Nourish team is already feeling super festive so this months roundup is all things wellbeing with a Christmas spin – activities, gifting, celebrating, and of course recovering!

Wishing you a warm and wonderful December, The Nourish Team.x __________________________________________________________

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EXPLORE Join us and head to the Countryside Christmas fair at Spoon Full O’ Moon on Sunday, December 15, from 1pm-6pm for an afternoon of environmentally conscious Christmas delight. Wander the Fairytale Trail lined with numerous local vendors and enjoy the plantbased treats, clothing, jewellery, organic wine, artwork, essential oils, cards and much more that will be on offer. With two bonfires, live Christmas music and of course plenty of decorations it’s sure to be an afternoon of Christmas magic! Entrance is 10€ for adults and 5€ for children 12 and under. Spoon Full O’Moon, Poligono 1, Parcela 207 07144 Costitx, www.spoonfullomoon.com

EAT Proper nutrition is key to staying healthy and happy through the winter, and mymuybueno makes this easy with all of their nourishing bowls. They have winter covered with warming soups and curries, and you can indulge in their selection of raw desserts guilt free. We’re also super excited that The mymuybueno Cookbook will be launching in Spring so that we can try our hand at replicating some of our favourite dishes. The deli is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9.00-15.00 on the first floor, with a terrace area, just off the Borne in Palma. Follow mymuybueno Deli on Instagram (@mymuybuenodelipalma).

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We love to shop locally and support small businesses wherever possible, and with so many great brands on the island it’s easy to find gifts for the whole family right here on our doorstep.

When it’s cold outdoors what better way to spend some ‘me time’ than soaking away your troubles in natural thermal waters?

Located in the South of the island is one of our favourite restorative spots – Fontsanta Hotel Thermal Spa & Wellness. The spas hot springs flow from underground and naturally have a high mineral content of chlorine and sodium in the form of salts, and to a lesser concentration elements such as magnesium, calcium, sulphur, fluorine and potassium. The water emerges at 38°C – the perfect temperature to luxuriate in.

Experience the healing benefits to your skin, respiratory tract, blood circulation and musculoskeletal system, and then continue the bliss in one of the sauna or steam areas. Fontsanta Hotel Thermal Spa & Wellness, Carretera Campos, Colonia de San Jordi, Km 8 Campos, www.fontsantahotel.com

Viveco is the place for your stocking fillers.

Their range of products are not only sustainable, they’re stylish and fun as well!

Keep cups, tote bags, stainless steel straws, organic soaps and lip balms, and much more. Order online at www.viveco.co.

Sunvibes clothing and accessories make great gifts for the women you love with their beautiful, handmade designs and vintage inspired prints, all produced sustainably and ethically here in their local studio. We absolutely love the ‘Memory’ dress concept - a unique, custom designed print pattern, inspired by your unique moodboard and hand designed by Creative Director and Designer Elisa Bozzolini. The pattern is then digitally printed onto a gorgeous Italian viscose, and from there your beautiful Memory dress is hand made in your chosen style. Sunvibes founder Eli, has also generously offered the first 10 clients who mention Nourish and this article, the gift of a beautiful hand crocheted beanie, perfect for the winter on the island. Purchase her limited edition pieces online through their website at www.sunvibescollective.com.

For the yogi in your life we shop at Sea Yogi the only Earth-friendly yoga boutique in the Balearics. Here they stock exclusive, highquality active wear brands manufactured with sustainable production practices. You will find a wide range of leggings, bras, tops and yoga mats, as well as active wear for Pilates, CrossFit and general workouts. Sea Yogi, Carrer de Cervantes 5, Santa Catalina or shop online at www.seayogi.es Essential oils make the perfect gift (they’re on our wishlist for sure!), and we go straight to Natasha at E-Oil Alchemy for all of our therapeutic-grade doTERRA oils. There are some great holiday sets out combining gorgeous oils with great wellness products and diffusers. We’re also loving the festive oil releases such as ‘Holiday Joy’ which combines traditional holiday scents of wild orange, nutmeg, pine, cassia, cinnamon bark, and vanilla, which will instantly transform your mood and get you into the holiday spirit!

E-Oil Alchemy, www.eoilalchemy.com.

With this festive time of year come many parties and social engagements, which tend to make us indulge a lot more than normal. If you’ve been celebrating and imbibing on the regular over this holiday season than perhaps your system is starting to feel a little sluggish. Lucky for us our favourite detox specialist Raaul Cohen is keeping his clinic open for the winter for the first time. To mark the occasion he is offering our Nourish Community special discounts ranging from 15% to 25% on any of the treatments being offered at Dynamic Detox during the winter season until 28th February 2020. This includes colonics, full detox programs, and Lorisan blood tests. This is a great time of year to clean out your system and boost your immunity for the cold months ahead!

Contact Raaul at raaul@cleanbreaks.net and quote ‘Nourish’ to find out more.

Dynamic Detox, Iberostar Grand Portals Nous, Calle Falconer 19, Portals Nous, www.cleanbreaks.net

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WHATS ON MALLORCA November: The K42 Tramuntana trial run Look out for the Challenge Paguera triathlon great course.

For more details on sports events and all the small triathlon, duathlon and running events on the island take a look at the website Elitechip.

THIS WINTER FIND OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN MONTHLY HIKES.

February: Powerman: pretty hardcore duathlon April: Porto column triathlon. This is one of my favourites.

April: 312 bike sportiff. all places have sold out May: This 6points round the island rally May: Half ironman Mallorca October: Mallorca s long distance triathlon October: Palma marathon

Cauliflower Salmon Cakes: 4 cups of cauliflower mash 2 whisked eggs Coconut oil to cook Pinch of curry powder Left over poached salmon or wild smoked salmon Method: Mash the cold cauliflower and egg with the salmon chunks until thoroughly mixed.

Add the chilli or curry powders mould small patties add to a gently heated pan on the stove top with a tablespoon of coconut oil or clarified butter.

Tip: Use the mashed cauliflower previously or cooked leftovers from previous mealsYou can substitute the salmon with mackerel, cooked bacon, sardines or anything left over from previous meals. These cakes can be served as a delicious breakfast. The Cauliflower cakes if plain cauliflower are delicious served with the liver recipe , stew or as an added accompaniment to most meals.

For more recipes like this order my Deliciously Healthy and Simple Cookery book- makes for the perfect Christmas Gift along with a personalised training session.

Gif cards available. Start someone off on the healthiest foot for 2020.

I am a fully qualified Personal / Group Training instructor and Sports Nutritionalist as well as a Health and Fitness Journalist based in Palma since 2006.

I had a training studio in STP for over 5 years where I worked with numerous yacht crew but today, I have refined my services to Mobile Training.

I have worked with racing sail teams in Porto Cervo, aboard Superyachts for the owners. I have done Personalised Training, Group Training and Nutritional Plans for literally 1000´s of yacht crew along with organising outdoors excursions.

If you are planing on setting yourself a New Years challenge then here are some sporting events for your diary:

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KATIE HANDYSIDE PERSONAL TRAINING & NUTRITION

I have completed every triathlon and bike sportif on the island over the last 10+ years and now focus on weight training, mountain runs and hikes. I have competed in everything from obstacle course racing, bike sportifs and triathlon to jungle trekking, sea swims and canoeing.

YOUR NO EXCUSE WORKOUT Try this format: You have 5 minutes to do as many rounds as possible: Section 1: 10 Push ups + 10 Sit ups Section 2: 10 Squats + 10 burpees Section 3: 10 lunges + 10 tricep dips FYI Navy Seals standards: 100 push ups in 2 minutes 100 sit ups in 2 minutes Pull ups 20 1.5 mile run in under 9.00 minutes 500 yard swim in under 9.00 minutes

My work is my passion. Do you want to feel great about yourself? My mission is to support you in achieving a healthier lifestyle, having more energy and a body you feel great in. Check out my other articles on Instagram and FB where I refer to Nutritional and Exercise protocols to keep you young, energised and kicking butt! Please give me a like and share and help me to make time to give you new information regularly.

Find out your genetic response to nutrition & exercise - Organise a personal training & nutrition session - Book your individual exercise assessment & nutritional overhaul - Reserve a group training - Find out about an outdoor excursion (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com

NEWS REVIEWS A recent study shows that through 8 days of periodic fasting (consuming a small vegetable broth at lunchtime and at night) 240 patients were able to rid themselves of fatty liver disease. Fasting periods not only benefit body composition, help to reduce cancer risks and other debilitating diseases but also benefit autoimmune diseases. There is a mountain of scientific papers which outline the health benefits of educated fasting protocols. All the brainwashing and clever advertising scams which have lied to us about eating. Persuading us to eat more to lose weight (slightly counterintuitive anyway) - not surprisingly leading to constantly raising insulin levels and increasing body fat stores. Ironically it seems that the less we eat the longer we live and the more favourable our health markers are. Did you know we can survive around a month without eating? (depending on individual body fats stores).

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IMMUNE BOOSTING FOOD Living in harmony with the seasons is one of the best ways we can stay healthy throughout the year, now winter is here it is time to incorporate seasonal foods in our soups and nourishing meals to support our immune and gut health plus keeping us more energised.

You can ensure that your body and immunity run smoothly by filling your plate with plenty of colourful and seasonal servings of fruits and veggies and drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water, or cups of herbal tea a day.

The following ingredients can add extra flufighting punch to your winter meal plan.

1. Organic Kefir Probiotics, or the "live active cultures" found in kefir and yogurt, are healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs. Although they're available in supplement form, kefir (especially home-made), kombucha, kimchi and other fermented foods are more valuable, and often more economical 2. Oats Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber with antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities more potent than echinacea, reports a Norwegian study. When animals eat this compound, they're less likely to contract influenza, herpes, even anthrax; in humans, it boosts immunity, speeds wound healing, and may help antibiotics work better.

3. Garlic This potent onion relative contains the active ingredient allicin, which fights infection and bacteria. British researchers gave 146 people either a placebo or a garlic extract for 12 weeks; the garlic takers were two-thirds less likely to catch a cold. It has been shown to help lower blood pressure, inhibit blood clotting and promote healthy cholesterol levels.

4. Tea time People who drank 5 cups a day of black tea for 2 weeks had 10 times more virus-fighting interferon in their blood than others who drank a placebo hot drink, in a Harvard study. The amino acid that's responsible for this immune boost, L-theanine, is abundant in both black

and green tea—decaf versions have it too. (but 5 cups have a lot of caffeine remember!!)

5. Fish Selenium, plentiful in shellfish such as oysters, lobsters, crabs, and clams, helps white blood cells produce cytokines—proteins that help clear flu viruses out of the body. Wild salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring are rich in omega-3 fats, which reduce inflammation, increasing airflow and protecting lungs from colds and respiratory infections.

6. Sweet Potatoes You may not think of skin as part of your immune system. But this crucial organ, covering an impressive1.5 square meters, serves as a first-line fortress against bacteria, viruses, and other undesirables. To stay strong and healthy, your skin needs vitamin A. One of the best ways to get vitamin A into your diet is from foods containing beta-carotene (like sweet potatoes), which your body turns into vitamin A. 7. Mushrooms For centuries, people around the world have turned to mushrooms for a healthy immune system. Mushrooms increase the production and activity of white blood cells, making them more aggressive. This is a good thing when you have an infection." Shiitake, maitake, and reishi mushrooms appear to pack the biggest immunity punch.

8. Citrus Such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons and limes are an excellent source of vitamin C which helps maintain the body’s defence against bacterial infections.

9. Turmeric Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric, responsible for the distinct yellow colouring and the impressive list of health properties.

Curcumin is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, detoxifying and amazing for digestive health.

10. Ginger Ginger has potent antioxidant, antiinflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It helps to boost immune function and combat

cellular damage. This gut friendly spice stimulates digestion, gut motility and bowel function too.

Recommended Supplements, if your diet is lacking diversity and the above foods: • Vitamin D – get tested, most of us are deficient in this powerful vitamin, vital in wintertime • Coenzyme Q10 – for energy production • Probiotics • Beta Glucans • Zinc • Omega 3 A favourite soup– easy, tasty and packs a punch Immune boosting soup – serves 6 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 fresh chili, finely chopped 2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced 2 handfuls of goji berries 100g of fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 500ml vegetable or bone broth Saute the onion, chili, ginger, and garlic in a little olive oil along with a good pinch of sea salt, until the onion has softened.

Add the diced sweet potatoes, goji berries, and shiitake mushrooms. Cover with stock and simmer until the sweet potato softens.

Blend into a thick vibrant soup and serve with toasted nuts and seeds, fresh herbs, and/or yogurt. _________________________________ Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501

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CAN ANYBODY HEAR ME? It’s a pretty neat place this modern world of ours. National boundaries blur, you can move to another country, set up home and family and run a business. If you are lucky enough to have an EU passport you can freely move to any one of the 28 countries (I’m going to blissfully ignore Brexit for the next 600 or so words) without asking anyone’s permission. You don’t have to exchange your currency. You can set up shop in Mallorca for example, conference call your remote employees in Frankfurt, Stockholm and Chicago, ship goods from China to Peru, and settle your bills in the Philippines by jabbing a few digits at the screen of your smartphone.

The free movement of people, capital and information has transformed the world and defined its course for the next century or so.

Just don’t expect to vote… anywhere.

It’s general election time in a few places lately.

Let me declare an interest. I’m a UK citizen who has been living in, raising children in, buying a house in, setting up a business in, and paying an eye watering amount of tax in Spain for crucially just over 15 years. I don’t qualify for a vote in the Spanish general election, and never will unless I adopt Spanish nationality. In December the UK holds a general election, the main topic of discussion is likely to be Brexit (I tried not to mention it honestly) with all the potential ramifications to a UK citizen living in the EU, I don’t get a vote there any more now either, the right expires 15 years after you bought a one way ticket elsewhere. So unless the rules change I will never ever get to vote anywhere ever again.

This is not unique to those two countries. Most countries globally don’t allow non nationals, even if they are resident and contributing financially to the country, to have their say on polling day. Some countries, like the USA continue to allow their citizens a lifelong vote, regardless of where they are on the planet, but deny the vote to resident non nationals.

It's absurd. And it is beginning to skew political results.

Migration is not new, it is literally as old as our species, but in the last few decades it has shifted up a gear. Both legal, and illegal migration are a modern phenomenon that is difficult to ignore, is shaping our politics and is all but impossible to resist, even if you want to. Genies don’t tend to go back into bottles all that easily.

Looking at some stats for EU nations begins to highlight a problem. Very roughly and on average for most EU countries, the foreign born population is around 10%, with approximately half of those being born in other EU countries. Migrant populations tend to be made up of more people of voting age than resident populations, so you can estimate that on average in EU countries 7-8% of voting age people don’t get to vote. That is a significant slice of the population that go unrepresented, and enough to potentially change the outcome of elections. Of course, if you aren’t eligible to vote, the politicians are not all that interested in what you have to say. The abrupt lurch to the right in European, and American politics, particularly when it comes to immigration may be a product of the fact that in most countries, those who have immigrated, and those who

have emigrated don’t get a vote. Their opinions are likely to be more pro migration than those left behind who do have their voices heard, and shape political policy.

Migration seems likely to continue to grow, as the freedom of movement of information, and concepts of remote working go some way to answering a few of the modern world’s problems, but the archaic habit of rooting your right to vote based on where your mother happened to be on the day you were born, rather than the place you choose to function as a contributing citizen is blatantly nonsensical. In the late 18th Century, residents of the British colonies of North America were becoming incensed at being subject to taxation and laws drawn up in the chambers of power in distant London with no democratic rights.

Bostonian political activist James Otis coined the now famous phrase “"taxation without representation is tyranny."... which ultimately led to revolution.

Despite disparate political systems, most people agree that democracy is a precious system. The right to have a say in how you are governed is a basic human right in much of the developed world, a right that people have literally given their lives to win and defend, but that right is slowly, and imperceptibly leaking away through the back door. I will vote for anyone who can defend that right… oh er, hang on…. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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THE BALEARIC ISLANDS, THE TRUE HUB FOR ALL THINGS SUPERYACHTS The most prominent yachting companies of the Balearic Islands have come together in the BALEARIC MARINE CLUSTER to become stronger and offer high quality and wellcoordinated full service to the superyachts.

The trend in recent years, which we predict will continue, is for larger and more complex refit projects to be undertaken in Palma. The Balearic Marine Cluster creates a platform for companies to co-ordinate and co-operate with the goal of delivering on time, on budget and high-quality projects.

Currently, more than 30 member companies of the Balearic Marine Cluster have the common vision of offering high quality and serious work delivered on time and on budget and always one step ahead of the market.

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ROY DUNS: THE COST OF COMFORT A new report has worked out exactly what a comfortable retirement will cost you.

We now have more information, more choices, and more responsibility for our retirement savings. But will the future we want be the future we are able to get?

The Retirement Living Standards, launched by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), has been developed to help people picture what kind of lifestyle they could have in the future.

Pitched at three levels: minimum, moderate and comfortable, the standards have been designed to act as a practical and meaningful starting point for anyone who is unsure about how much to put away.

Like the five-a-day healthy eating initiative, the PLSA’s ambition is for the Retirement Living Standards to become a widely adopted industry standard.

According to the trade association, a single person will need £10,200 a year to achieve the minimum living standard, £20,200 a year for moderate, and £33,000 a year for comfortable.

For couples it is £15,700, £29,100 and £47,500.1 The minimum living standard covers most people’s basic needs plus enough for some fun - including social participation and social occasions. For example, you could holiday in the UK, eat out about once a month and do some affordable leisure activities about twice a week.

The moderate lifestyle provides, in addition to the minimum lifestyle, more financial security and more flexibility. For example, you could have a two-week holiday in Europe and eat out a few times a month.

At the comfortable level, retirees could enjoy some luxuries like regular beauty treatments, theatre trips and three weeks in Europe a year.

Assuming you qualify for the full State Pension of £8,767 a year, the PLSA says you’ll still need to build up a pension pot worth at least £587,116 to achieve a comfortable retirement.

This is if you want to turn your pension into an annuity, which pays you a guaranteed annual income for life in retirement.

Given that the average amount sitting in pension pots after a lifetime of saving is £61,8972, many retirees may be shocked to learn how little income their savings will provide.

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raising awareness,” says Tony Clark, Head of Retirement Marketing at St. James’s Place.

“It’s vital to realise that building a decent retirement pot means being engaged with the process early on.”

“The good news is that through a combination of the full State Pension and auto-enrolment in a workplace pension, the minimum level should be achievable for most people.”

“But current minimum contribution levels are not enough to get average savers over the line from a minimum to a moderate lifestyle standard. That’s why it’s vital that they are provided with the education, tools and advice to make better and more proactive investment decisions during their working lives,” adds Clark.

A financial adviser will give you an idea of what

THE CENTRAL MARITIME COURT The sea has traditionally been the main means of transport, especially in the commercial field. Since ancient times, man has tried to dominate it, but has not always be successful in said task. Witnesses are the numerous shipwrecks spread in the coasts around the world. Therefore, we have been obliged to regulate the findings of these wrecks and the aid or rescue that other navigators provided to those who were in trouble. The lives and shipments saved demanded rewards that, with greater or lesser success, were progressively incorporated in various regulations. Maritime law has regulated these or similar activities since time immemorial, but has done so in different ways. In fact, over time the concept of salvage itself has evolved, and there have also been different approaches as to whether salvage is a matter of criminal or commercial law, public or private. And in this situation, it is not surprising that the courts responsible for deciding salvage issues, as well as the higher instances to appeal the decisions of those courts, have been diverse.

your retirement income will be, based on how much you’re saving.

The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested. https://www.plsa.co.uk/Press-Centre/News/ Article/PLSA-launches-Retirement-LivingStandards

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In Spain the Tribunal Maritimo Central (Central Maritime Court) was created by Law 60/1962 that regulated maritime aids, salvages, findings and extractions and evolved from old norms and institutions such as the Libro del Consulado de la Mar (XVth century Maritime Law codex) or from the traditional ordinances of the Armada, the Spanish Navy from last centuries. This special Court has been throughout the last half century the public entity in Spain in charge of «facilitating modest seafarers assistance, compensation of the expenses incurred and collection of rewards so that, without the need to resort to long and expensive litigation, maritime salvages are stimulated for the benefit of the national economy ”, that is, it has been dedicated to determining whether assistance at sea is aid , salvages or trailers, and determine the corresponding remuneration.

Together with the permanent maritime courts, the Central Maritime Court has developed an invaluable work to bring order and wisdom in the complicated world of maritime rescue.

The Central Maritime Court after more than 50 years experience has been characterized by, technical and legal quality of its resolutions, the agility and speed of its processes, the establishment of fair rescuers and rewards in attention to the risk of the operations.

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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.

In the UK, Trusts are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. _____________________________________ Roy Duns Scrimger & Oakes Limited Senior Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/scrimgerandoakes

Now, the new Law 14/2014 of Maritime Navigation, its second additional provision, contemplates the creation of the Maritime Arbitration Council within the Navy and the restructuring of the Central Maritime Court and the permanent maritime courts. The Central Maritime Court as such disappears, although it will continue operating temporarily until the regulation on the of Maritime Arbitration Council which, in some way, will take over from the Central Maritime Court enters into force.

In any case it is important to remark that the interested parties always can decide to go to these decision-making bodies of the Navy or to the ordinary civil jurisdiction (which are always applicable in case of discrepancy between the parties). ______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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LIVING ON ROCKS - A MEMOIR OF SANGRIA AND CYCLONES BY JAMES B RILEY Living on Rocks is James’ memoir of the last 20 odd years and are an absolute pleasure to read. For anyone who has attempted to live on one of those rocks (and if you are reading this then I would say the chances are pretty high) you will immediately feel at home in his anecdotes and stories. From the various foiled attempts of getting anything done within a specific time frame and the resultant effect ones generally laid back personality, to being constantly flummoxed by siesta and August and all things, frankly, Mallorca.

James B Riley

James B. Riley has undoubtedly had an impressive business career as senior advisor to CEOs of multinational companies and bigwigs in tall towers, whilst also being President of a successful manufacturing company for more than two decades. What I love though is that being in such a position has afforded him the opportunity to change his life and do what so many are afraid of, to seek freedom on the salty cristiline seas of the Mediterannean and Caribbean. Away went the sharp suits and fast paced living, and instead, James, who still consults for leaders of industry to this day, decided that that wasn’t the life for him any more and chose the distinctly more laid back uniform of shorts, t-shirts and barefoot living.

Alongside these humorous tales of mild frustration that we know all too well, are the stories about why he, and you and I, stay here.

The kindness and acceptance of the people who also inhabit these rocks alongside us, whether they be locals, expats, tourists or the influx of friends and family who arrive on our gilded islands every year. That feeling of sheer satisfaction when you get a new word correct in a sentence structure that is teetering on the Spanish side of Spanglish. It’s that wonderful realisation that at some point you are not just being tolerated, but you are being invited into the fold, that you belong. The joy with which James recounts these tales, originally written as a blog for those very friends and family with whom he has shared a lifetime of adventure, is truly inspiring. If I didn’t already live in Mallorca I’d have been about two chapters in before logging on to Skyscanner and booking a one way ticket. I may still rock up on his doorstep in Jolly Harbour!

The book is full of colour and light and laughter, though it is also touched by a truthful loneliness which I think we can all associate with as well.

No matter how many people we inhabit these mountains in the sea with, there are times when you can feel isolated and a little lost.

It is maybe from writing these original posts

that James was able to stay connected, even when that connection was remote. For anyone experiencing this I strongly recommend dipping into Living on Rocks as you’ll realise that your story has and is being lived over and over again and that there is always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, or perhaps some hidden treasure where X marks the spot on a tropical island is more appropriate. Let James pull you up, dust you off and make you smile.

Probably the most haunting chapter is the one on Hurricane Irma. I first read it two years ago just after the event as it was printed in this very magazine and I remember thinking at the time that it read like an action movie. The only reason I was able to breathe whilst reading it was the fact that I was safe in the knowledge that the person who experienced it was recounting the tale firsthand and had therefore thankfully survived. I can only live vicariously through James’ writing of the event, but it was absolutely terrifying and heartbreaking.

But much like James’ memoir it is a story that is forever reaching to the sun and the happy ending that it deserves.

This is not a quick book to read, but when you find those secret moments, with the sun on your face, a pina colada in hand and the azure sea lapping at your toes, sit back, relax and dip back in to see where the journey goes next. For anyone who has experienced island life and living aboard a boat, or needs inspiring to do so, this is a must read. It will make you laugh and cry, but most importantly it will make you smile. _____________________________________ Living on Rocks - A memoir of Sangria and Cyclones by James B Riley is available on Amazon for actual real physical books, or to download on your Kindle.

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GIVE AWAY A BLUE GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS, TO YOUR LOVED ONES AND TO THE SEA! Another spectacular year is coming to an end at Save The Med and we are happy to see the increasing amount of individuals, schools and businesses that are stepping up and working together to face some of the biggest environmental challenges of modern times.

As Christmas is approaching, there’s a few things you can do make a big difference. A few small steps go a long way and are one of the best gifts we can give to our oceans and the wildlife that inhabits them. For example: • Select your gifts mindfully and focus on fewer of the things and/or experiences that really matter, instead of buying many things that will soon end up in a forgotten drawer.

• Opt for durable, high quality products that will last long.

• Wrap your gifts in environmentally friendly gift wrapping.

• Shop your Christmas food in bulk shops using reusable bags and tupperware.

• Celebrate in a single use plastic free fashion by serving in, and decorating with, beautiful reusable products. You can even make your own ones together with family and friends!

We also have some unique suggestions for gifts that are not only fun to receive but also play a meaningful role in the regeneration of the Mediterranean Sea, for individuals, families and businesses alike.

1. Gift a Save The Med Membership and Join #GenerationSaveTheMed Save The Med’s work is made possible by the actions and donations from local communities; individuals, families, schools and companies who live in and care for the Balearics. By becoming a member and/or giving away a Save The Med Membership to your loved ones and/ or to your employees, your gift will contribute to the funding of all Save The Med’s projects, each of which works to restore and regenerate the Mediterranean Sea, for the benefit of us all.

You can choose between a Sea Star Membership for the youngest Ocean Warriors (Children 0-12y), a Great Explorer Membership for adults (+12) and a Family Membership for the lot. You can also make a one off donation. Find more information about our memberships and sign up on our website: https://www.savethemed. org/en/join-us/become-member/

Email mari@savethemed.org with the name of the receiver to get a personalised gift certification.

If you are a business that would like to gift Save The Med memberships to your employees, please get in touch with mari@savethemed.org.

2. Gift a Save The Med Expedition aboard the mighty Toftevaag!

Why not bring someone you love onboard the mighty research vessel Toftevaag to join our quest to regenerate Mediterranean biodiversity?

Starting spring 2020, we will sail the Balearic Sea together with a crew made up of scientists, sailors and volunteers to explore ocean ecosystems of the Balearic Sea and collect scientific data on marine animals, human activities, plastic pollution and much more.

Each trip will last 8-10 days and the scientific results gathered during the expeditions will be used to improve marine protected areas and protect vulnerable marine species.

Volunteers sign up for an unforgettable adventure on board during which they become part of the sail crew and expedition team, while the money from their donation covers their expenses and helps fund the scientific expeditions. Volunteers are invited to participate in all the work being done, from listening for sperm whales on the hydrophone, to taking photo ID of dolphins, sampling the surface waters for microplastic with the manta trawl, hoisting the sails and engaging in all the everyday tasks onboard an expedition vessel.

By the end of the week, they will have gained valuable knowledge and skills related to marine conservation and research methods, experienced the Balearic Sea in a way that very few people get the chance to, made new friends for life and lived a unique adventure that they will remember forever!

To learn more about Save The Med’s Expeditions, visit https://www.savethemed. org/en/stm-expeditions/ A heartfelt Thank you for the year that’s been We’d like to thank all who have taken part in and supported our work to date. Your support is what enables our work. We look forward to continuing this journey with you in the New Year and work together to make it one that matters! For our oceans and our children.

A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the STM-Team! ______________________________________ Stay up to date by following: @savethemed Check the new blog: www.savethemed.org Mari Gutic - mari@savethemed.org (Previously Asociación Ondine)

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the recent growth in the population has come as a result of Norway's booming offshore oil industry. The centre of town is known for its colourful houses, 12th century cathedral and bustling harbour.

The event was at the start of August and the weather was absolutely beautiful…. the local riders could not stop telling us how lucky we were! Most of the foreign riders were based in the Clarion hotel in the centre of town - as was the Haute Route village. So… the food, massages, Mavic mechanics and daily briefing we all on hand. Prior to the event, you receive a comprehensive riders manual, but it wasn’t until the briefing at the village that we realised what a treat had been cooked up. The routes were so creative it was incredible…. Nowadays, with the various internet based mapping tools, social media and Strava, it is pretty easy to recreate most of these cycling events yourself.

Not with the Haute Route Norway… this was a real treat…

THE HAUTE ROUTE EVENTS Since 2016, I must admit that I have become a bit of an advocate of the Haute Route Cycling events.

In 2016 Matt Prior, the ex-England cricketer persuaded me that we should enter their 7 day event in the Pyrenees. The challenge was about 800km & just under 20,000m vertical. I had previously completed a few 4 day events, but never a 7 day event, and never solely in the mountains. For this challenge, I knew I needed a coach and I knew I needed to be as light as I had ever been. With the help of Jakub from www.theworkshopalma.cc I worked to a structured training program and I even gave up the booze for two months prior to the event.

The whole experience was fantastic - both the training and the event itself.

What I like about the Haute Route events are that there are only 400-500 participants. The riders are serious about riding and come from all over the world. Once the gun goes off, with such a wide spread of abilities & fitness, the peloton soon stretches out and you slot into a nice compact group with people of similar ambitions. You chat, get to know each other and make some great new friends. I am still in touch with 3 guys from that 2016 race.

The event organisers erect a temporary village at the finish in each town. The village has medical & mechanical support and supply post ride food and massages - even a big screen to watch the latest live cycling race. You can stay in the allocated event hotels or book your own accommodation.

The Haute Route has now grown into 15 events across the globe. There are a range of 3 and 7 day events in iconic cycling destinations, providing the opportunity to ride unique routes and legendary climbs with professional support. Whether you are fast or slow, into competition or just the scenery, or looking to ride longer or shorter distances, they tick all the boxes. In addition to the 7 days in the Pyrenees, I have now completed the 3 day events of The Stelvio, Alpe D’Huez and Norway.

The Norway event was a real cracker…..

HAUTE ROUTE NORWAY The thing I love about the 3 day events is that you stay in one location and for the Haute Route Norway, we were based in Stavanger in the southwest of the country. The city is the 3rd largest in Norway and with a population of 225,000 is only a touch smaller than Bergen.

Whilst the city dates back to the 12th century,

STAGE 1 - 145KM & 2500M The feature of the day was the newly constructed Ryfast Tunnel, connecting Stavanger & Strand under a large fjord. At the time, the tunnel was not open to traffic. At 14.3km in length (292m deep), it will be the longest & deepest undersea road tunnel in the world. We would therefore break the world record for the lowest altitude that a bike race has ever started.

At 7am we left the hotel, in a convoy, in the direction of the tunnel. Descending under the ocean was a strange feeling. As your speed increased, the temperature decreased & the sense of claustrophobia rose. It was mental…. The start of the timed section of the race commenced at a depth of 292m and when exiting the tunnel, we still had to climb a further 280m to reach the summit of Heia.

We then headed along the coast and up the Fjord to take on the climbs of Krågåsen and Meltveit. Retracing our steps along the Fjord, the final part of the stage looped around the peninsula and took us over the Kyrkjebakken climb towards the finish line in Jørpeland.

From the finish, we had a 12.5km ride to Tau and a 40min ferry ride back to Stavanger…

STAGE 2 - 125KM & 2500M From the moment 300+ cyclists clattered

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nervously on to a ferry at 7am to battle through the mist for even before the start, it was clear this would be no ordinary day on the bike. The route’s dramatic fjord base-jumping locations, such as the famous Pulpit Rock, were also used in the latest Mission Impossible film. Not that we had much time to contemplate this – our own mission impossible began with the long, brutal climb of Lysebotn – 9km at 9% average gradient, with 27 hairpin bends. Initially this included all of us in bottom gear, panting our way along a dark, narrow, winding tunnel for 3km. Myself and many others has a proper mental wobble and never before had I been more grateful to see the light.

Midway through the Lysebotn ascent, the skies cleared and we were gifted a spectacular day on the bike. We naturally formed into groups

of 10-20 riders and powered through the scenic valleys. Working together we tackled a series of rolling hills before descending all the way towards Byrkjedal to take on the final two climbs of the day, Røyrdalen and Seldal.

Once over the line we fed like savages, before donning our warmer clothes and cycling an extra 25km back to Stavanger.

STAGE 3 - 17.6KM & 330M The Time Trial course may have only had 330m of ascent over 17.6km, but we were warned in our briefing that this included 3 lung busting ramps that were around 20% in gradient. Starting in the harbour in the town, the course finished on the top of the highest hill in Stavanger, Ullandhaug.

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HAUTE ROUTE EVENTS 2020 The year starts in Oman in March, and includes Ashville, the Dolomites & Brazil. It concludes with a 3 day trip to Ventoux in October.

For more information please see website www.hauteroute.org _____________________________________ Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

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THE BOATHOUSE - REVELRY, RESOLUTIONS AND ROASTS

out of your dreary offices or away from the refit yards out into the glorious sunshine. Bring your laptop, take advantage of our wifi and have yourself some tasty fare. Three delicious courses, a drink and two hours free parking all for €19.50. We promise not to tell the boss!

So Winter is well and truly here. The nights are drawing in, there is snow on the mountain tops and the Christmas lights are about to be turned on. We love this time of year in Palma as the days are still warm and locals and tourists alike bathe in the low winter sun whilst enjoying our views over the marina, round to the Cathedral.

We often joke that we have the best tanning space in all of Mallorca in December and that our guests go away browner at this time of year than in the Summer as we are no longer hiding in the shade to escape the heat. What better way to toast this festive time of year than with our Winter Warmer drinks. Think brandy with coke, warm cider and our very own secret recipe mulled wine. Toasty!

It’s also the time of year where we are tinselled up and ready for all of the festivities on the calendar, and whilst we know Mallorca loves a good fiesta, in December the island turns it up to volume 11. We’ll be having our own throwback 80s and 90s Bad Santa Christmas party on the 5th, so get those Whamtastic Christmas jumpers at the ready as we prepare to raise the roof all washed down with delicious eggnog and tasty finger food. Give us a call to reserve your spot. If the 5th has passed when you are reading this then why not book for your own boat or office party with us, from set menus, to cocktails and canapes, to full Christmas roasts with all the trimmings.

Whatever your Christmas desire, we’ll make your wish come true!

One of our favourite events of the year and now a stable in the Palma calendar is the New Year's Day Boathouse Brunch. For the third year in a row we will be throwing open our doors from 11am until 4pm for our classic Happy Hangover Day. Whether you decided to have a quiet one the night before and are ready for some

If you need another excuse to get out into the fresh air to live it up with friends, other than the day ending in a Y then come and join us for our Sunday Roast Lunch Sessions. Think delicious meats, fish and veggie options (on the BBQ Mallorca weather permitting) and homemade cakes to make your mouths water.

The menu changes weekly giving you even more excuses to dust off those boots and jeans that have been hiding in the winter wardrobe space under your bed and head down for a good old Sunday Funday. Reservations are recommended.

As mentioned above, the winter weather here on the island can be temperamental, however we will still be opening daily. Just head to our Facebook page to check the hours for the day.

New Year New You resolution breaking action or if you are still in your red undies (a classic Spanish New Year tradition) whilst trying to remember if you actually managed to eat your twelve grapes on the chimes of midnight, we have something for everyone. What better way to spend the day after a bracing New Year dip in the Med than celebrating the days getting lighter with friends, a buffet BBQ, Bloody Marys, a Champagne Bar and live music.

Reservations are absolutely essential so call us on +34 971 73 41 14 today.

Throughout the Winter months we will still be running our weekly lunch menu to tempt you

As ever friends, we have appreciated each and every one of yours support and we look forward to toasting to a happy 2020 with you all over the coming weeks. For those who are off to the hotter climes of the Caribbean or further afield we wish you fair winds and following seas and we will see you on the other side.

Stay Anchored! ______________________________________ The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, Palma info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

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HARVESTING AT BODEGA SON JULIANA

callet grapes being harvested

Bodega Son Julian

Picking white grapes

Ivan Picking grapes

A great deal of dedication is required when you need to set your alarm for 5:15 in the morning, especially when this is not part of your normal daily routine.

ensures the best quality grapes reach the cellar. This is impossible to achieve if you use a picking machine.

However, it is absolutely necessary to get up this early during the hottest time of the year (the middle of August) when you have volunteered to help with the grape harvest in a vineyard in Mallorca.

So, after the initial surprise and the later realization that I did indeed set my alarm for this particular time, I got myself ready and drove towards the centre of the island to help with the grape picking at Bodega Son Juliana, located between Santa Eugènia and Biniali.

It is necessary to start picking the grapes at 6am as the temperature amongst the vines can reach over 30C by 12:30pm and as you can imagine, this is not a pleasant experience for any worker or volunteer. It is also very risky to pick the grapes when the temperatures are high as they can break easily. The cooler, early morning temperatures keep the skins intact and so the aromas are retained.

When harvesting, you have to be prepared for all eventualities and surprisingly it can be quite fresh at 6am during the month of August.

Later on though, the sun can burn your skin and if you don’t drink enough water you can easily dehydrate. Packing for the day therefore consists of a jumper, a hat, sunscreen, coffee, water and some breakfast…other workers also choose to wear gloves whilst harvesting.

Son Juliana is a young vineyard built on flat, clay terrain with a stunning view of the Tramuntana Mountains in the distance. Their cellar is a modern, functional building that focuses on three primary elements: production, location and climate (otherwise known as ‘terroir’ in the world of wine). The architects, Munarq, designed the winery to work with 100% renewable energy (such as solar panels) as well as passive ventilation and geothermal systems.

Their vines are also young and the winemaker prefers to work organically. There is a mix of local grape varieties as well as more renowned,

Checking the grapes

Rafael the winemaker

international varieties, which helps the winery to create a range of wines that appeal and reach many different clients.

On my first day amongst the vines we picked the Chardonnay grapes. I met up with Rafael the winemaker, and the rest of the team, including Günther, who is the owner. Günther did not want to miss this important time of the year, regardless of how busy he is back in Germany.

Rafael gave us a quick run through on what to look out for whilst picking the grapes and how to know which bunches to save (or not). The team of workers then collected their buckets, head torches (as it is still dark at 6am) and a pair of scissors. Picking commenced line by line and in pairs, with one person on either side of the line of vines. On this particular morning I was paired with Sarah, a winemaking student from the south of Germany doing an internship. She is hoping to learn a lot about wine making in Mallorca and then apply her new found knowledge at her family’s winery in the south of Germany.

The grapes looked really healthy but Rafael also encouraged us to taste some of them in order to double check the quality of them.

They tasted very good so they would surely produce a good wine. If we were unfortunate to taste a bad grape, which is usually vinegary or sour, we had to leave that bunch behind.

Sometimes the bunch would look fine from the outside but then it would smell of vinegar so it is absolutely crucial to be thorough. This does make the whole picking process quite tricky and slow but this form of manual labour

As the sun began to rise and it started to get warmer, more workers arrived to help, including members of the family, friends and the winemaker himself. By midday all of the grapes were picked and then taken to a refrigerated room to keep cool, ready for processing. Once the grapes are pressed they are then transferred to stainless steel tanks and barrels for fermentation.

During the harvest period we picked many different varieties and it is an eye opening experience for any wine lover to try all of the grapes before they are transformed into wine. The Mallorca Giró Ros grape is one of my favourites. It is quite sweet and very soft skinned, so much so that I couldn’t stop eating them!! Another surprise is the Callet grape.

This Mallorcan red grape comes in really tightly packed bunches, with uneven grape sizes but they have a very soft, creamy skin and lots of red fruit flavours, a real treat!! Mantonegro, Syrah, Prensal and Moscatell were all picked during the harvest period. Each type of grape has its own particular characteristics and flavours. They also have their own individual ways to be picked and processed.

There was certainly no time to get bored and also no time to waste as the weather could change at any moment. Grape picking is not ideal when it rains or when temperatures rise up to 35C, as it does here in Mallorca.

Once you get to know how hard it is to harvest the grapes, you also understand the amount of stress the workers are under during this period.

It is a make or break time of the year and one mistake or wrong decision could prove to be very expensive. I have nothing but respect for the wine workers around the world and it is thanks to their hard work that we can all enjoy the good wine that is produced. ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Ivan Gonzalez Gainza - (+34) 657 88 32 48 Lara Corfield - (+34) 638 60 19 43

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MONOLISTO - EAST MEETS WEST IN THE HEART OF SANTA CATALINA Located opposite the market in Santa Catalina, the old fisherman’s barrio in Palma, is the delightful Monolisto Cafe. This delightful restaurant that has been in the same spot since 1999 is now owned by the ever cheerful and welcoming Manuel. The day we visited was not one of the 300 days of sunshine that Mallorca, even in winter, usually delivers. Instead it was grey, gloomy and overcast with a very strong chance of rain. Such an atypical day meant that the typically buzzing terrace was empty of the usual mix of locals and tourists for once.

However, as we walked into the restaurant it was like stepping into an alternate weather universe. Put simply it was pure sunshine.

And here is why. The walls are adorned with murals showing scenes from around Santa Catalina and Mallorca in general. The result is an explosion of colour and life as people stroll around the market stalls, sampling local produce from wines to meats and cheeses as a silver haired stall owner sells her fruit and vegetables. The market mural is even replete with its own orange and white awnings that stand out from the wall. As you track further round an azure blue beach scene catches your eye and brings back memories of what is not so

long ago, but feels like forever: those glorious days spent sardined on the various beaches of the island. It can’t help but raise a smile as we bask in the joy of sun and beach and sea, which epitomises what Mallorca is for so many people. Even when the restaurant is quieter it doesn’t feel like it as the paintings bring the atmosphere to life. It is like nowhere else I can think of, in terms of decor, on the island and it makes this little unassuming gem truly unique.

Another unique aspect of Monolisto is its menu. I wasn’t joking in the byline of this feature. Although more accurately it should read South East Asia meets the Western Mediterannean. As that is what is happening here. There’s no fusion of the two though.

Both cuisines are distinctly separate, even having their own individual menus. And it is an absolute stroke of genius. Think of all those times when friends and family come and visit in the summer months and demand local Spanish or Mediterannean fodder. Now I know we all love and adore it, but imagine living in the UK and having to eat roast dinner every day with friends. Okay, bad example as that sounds rather exciting, but you get my meaning. Sometimes we just want a little

variety. Step up Monolisto. Your friends can eat its beautifully prepared Spanish cuisine to their heart’s content, whilst those of us who are surrounded by it on a daily basis get a whole new and exciting Thai menu to choose from.

As I say, genius!

For the purposes of the feature though, Anouska, my fabulous photographer and friend, and I, opted for a mixture of both cuisines. I mean, it would be rude not to. I really do love this job! The Mediterannean menu featuring a beautiful classic yacht has something for everyone, covering salads, meats, fish, seafood, your traditional tapas offering and a selection of three different paellas for two people.

We started off with a dish from the seafood section, the Calamar Nacional, which essentially means two grilled whole squid served with salad and baked potatoes. This is a perfectly sized main dish for one person. It was absolutely sublime. The squid was sweet and melted like butter in my mouth. The tentacles had that fantastic crunch and their texture was the perfect complement to the juiciness of the main body. I must confess to not eating the potato due to the epic amount of food still to

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MONOLISTO - EAST MEETS WEST IN THE HEART OF SANTA CATALINA come, but Anouska assured me they were how every potato should be: crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The salad also got short shrift, but on any other occasion I would have wolfed it down with its beautiful dressing that made the leaves that I did eat pop in my mouth.

Next up was my personal favourite the Gaeng Dang Pet from the gloriously bright, orange Thai menu. If you haven’t guessed I have a bit of a thing for Thai food. This fabulous dish translates as Red Curry with Duck, Bamboo Shoots, Eggplant, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes and Thai Basil. It professes to have a one chilli spice spiciness. Here’s a quick warning, when this says it is spicy, it actually means Thai spicy, not Spanish spicy. For me it was the perfect level of hotness to make you keep an eye out for any hidden scotch bonnets, but not too much that it masks the subtle flavours. However, if your idea of spice is a chicken korma with a side of extra yogurt you may want to try one of the other less hot, but equally tasty dishes. But if, like Anouska and I, you like your spice then you are in for an absolute treat with this dish. The duck was succulent and the cherry tomatoes were an explosion of colour and flavour. It was a curry to make you smile.

We finished up with one of Manuel’s favourite dishes on the menu that he wanted to showcase for us. It was one from the Mediteranean fish menu: and is simply known as Salmon Monolisto. What appeared before us was a beautifully pink piece of salmon, cooked just how I like it, so that it is packed full of juice and flavour. It came on a bed of stirfried vegetables and was topped with some of the best prawns I’ve had on the island. Firm, sweet and not too fishy. Yes I know, but I really do have a thing about overly fishy prawns, and these certainly were not that.

By the time we finished the three different dishes we were literally full to bursting, but as I know many of you live for dessert there was nothing for it but to push our own feelings aside and take one for the Islander team. Yes that right, we ordered a figure slimming, low calorie dessert. In reality we went straight for the dark berry cheesecake, which considering how tasty and creamy it was will probably never feature on a Weight Watchers menu, not

least because there is absolutely nothing left of the one that we literally devoured. If dessert is your thing you really might want to order this one first.

All of these courses were washed down by a bottle of Monolisto’s own labelled house wine.

You can choose from a Verdejo or Albarino on the house white menu, though there are many others to choose from on the full wine list. The house however, is an absolute steal at €14.50 per bottle. We went for the Albarino, a personal favourite of mine and not normally found as a house wine. Its fresh and citrusy notes cut through the fuller flavours of the duck and lifted the lighter fish dishes.

Another winner.

Monolisto is great fun and I highly recommend going along and doing as we did and sampling from both menus, as each is equally rewarding.

I also advocate going sooner rather than later if you want to get a spot on the sidewalk terrace to watch the world go by, as sadly it is also in danger of being removed by the powers that be. So go along, sit on the terrace and show your support for Manuel, Monolisto and the genius that is the menu!

By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss Plaça de la Navegació, 18 Santa Catalina, Palma - (+34) 971 916 699

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Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

Where the Yacht Crew Meets Situated in the STP Shipyard

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A perfect mix of Thai and Fresh Mediterranean dishes

Plaça de la Navegació, 18 (Opp. Santa Catalina Market) Palma Reservations: 971 91 66 99

Paseo Mallorca 20, Palma (+34) 971 679 017 info@eltapasdeflanigan.com www.eltapasdeflanigan.com

Italian Cuisine with a Mediterranean Influence Local, 34 Puerto Portals, Mallorca info@ritzi-portals.com Reservations: (+34) 971 684 104

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

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: Exclusive Parking Sa Vinya, Bendinat. Reduced by 33.34%. The new owner will accompany many fine cars in the garage. Priced to sell, bargain for quick exchange, €15,000. Owner now left the island. Tel. (+34) 673 406 107 or (+44) 7739 487237.(12) FOR SALE: Large Wooden shipping boxes, used but good condition, 118cm x 55cm x 56cm treated timber boxes for worldwide shipping or storage.

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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 first boat or for cruising the islands. Contact paul 607 597 098 Port Andratx. (04) FOR SALE: Exclusive Parking Sa Vinya, Bendinat. Reduced by 33.34%. The new owner will accompany many fine cars in the garage. Priced to sell, bargain for quick exchange, €15,000. Owner now left the island. Tel. (+34) 673 406 107 or (+44) 7739 487237 (03) 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. (03)

FOR SALE: RYA sailing school for sale, Port Andratx, Mallorca, established over 25 years, 10,000 euros or 60,000 euros with school sailboat. Contact Paul on 607 597 098. (10)

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: Boat trailer. 6m boat or similar. Spanish papers 750 euros. Paul Port Andratx, 607 597 098. (07)

FOR SALE: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700€ o.n.o. (new 1.500€). 609 672 344.

FOR SALE: De blasi folding bike, white, fair condition. 100 euros.

Paul 607 597 098. (06) 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. (05) FOR SALE: RIB. 6.5m. New tubes 2015. 90hp Johnston 2 stroke Fully serviced. Bimini. Trailer. price E8000. 634 342444. (04) FOR SALE: Beneteau first 211 sailboat, 2003 very good condition 15,000 euros. Ideal

FOR SALE: Rio 850 day cruiser 2003 lovely boat moored in Santa Ponsa. 2 x volvo Pentax engines, new battery and battery charger, new leather upholstery, new inlet manifold. Well looked after, we’ve had plenty of holiday and lots of fun on the boat, but ill health forces a reluctant sale.

Reduced to €14,000. Contact Michael (+44) 7976286469 or Jacqueline (+44) 7533247574. (05)

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: 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. (07)

FOR SALE: Jaguar XK8, Feb 2000, 78,000km with history. Dark Green/Cream leather. Fabulous condition, unmarked BBS split-rim wheels with nearly new Pirelli P Zero tyres. Supplied with a full year ITV, Spanish Matriculated LHD. €14.500 contact via WhatsApp in first instance 690 716 456. (11)

FOR SALE: Beautiful 100sqm apartment 5 mins from Santa Catalina in Son Espanyolet.

2 bed in great condition, high ceilings, open plan, lots of natural light. €379,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993 081. (10)

FOR SALE: Peace & Tranquillity.

Nestled high on the side of “Punt de ses Bruixes” (witches Point) & offering views that can never be obstructed, over the town of Llucmayor to the island of “Cabrera”. This rustic property boasts 14,000 m2. Of prime Mallorcan real estate. This property features a solid threebedroom home that has been the subject of some major improvements and expense in recent years. Connecting electricity, and a 150m. tarmac private drive. Simple but yet charming this property has been enjoyed by its current owners, as a family home for over three generations. And could remain as is for those who want a holiday home or yearn for peace and tranquillity. However, for those wanting something special that will really do this premium position and views the justice it deserves, the home could be extended refurbished or potentially knocked down to pave the way for a magnificent residence. The perfect retreat for a buyer seeking privacy and solitude, but only 3kms from Llucmayor, 15 minutes to the airport of Palma & 25 minutes to the capital Palma. An astute buyer will recognise a truly unrivalled offering & a rare opportunity. If interested P.O.A. please contact damian@theislander.net (09)

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FOR SALE: Huge garage & house for sale. Great road access, loads of storage. The garage is approx 20m x 11.4m, with a height of 6m to the eaves and doors 4m high x 4.9m wide at both ends of the garage. 15 min from Palma & airport. The house is 366m sq, in a plot of 2,200m sq. 4 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms plus additional bathroom and day heads, 2 large receptions, additional tower room / office, kitchen & utility room. Also a very large basement. Fiber optic broadband, air conditioning, central heating, wood burner, pellet burner, recent double glazed windows & doors. All bathrooms and kitchen recently refitted. Other buildings for further storage. Huge terraces plus roof terrace with magnificent mountain views. Situated within walking distance of Algaida for all services, banks, supermarkets, cafes & restaurants. €549,000. call Richard 670 970 188. (09)

FFOR SALE: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.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. (07)

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. (08)

FOR SALE: This is a great opportunity for someone willing to do some TLC. 15m GRP Taiwan Ketch in reasonable good condition with lots of equipment.

Open to reasonable offers. Costa del Sol. More info 616 969 496.(11)

FOR RENT 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 (06) 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 RENT: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

JOB VACANCY: Yacht Broker – Mallorca East ; Experienced Broker required for long established Yacht Brokerage in their Office on the East Coast of Mallorca. You will be offering New and Pre-owned boats to new and existing clients as well as obtaining new listings. English, German and Spanish a must another language advantageous, employment offered on autonomo/freelance basis, a generous retainer plus uncapped commission is offered. Start Feb 2020. Please send your CV to hr@segel.biz. (12) JOB VACANCY: Yacht Broker – Mallorca West; Experienced Broker required for long established Yacht Brokerage in their Office on the West Coast of Mallorca. You will be offering New and Pre-owned boats to new and existing clients as well as obtaining new listings. English, German and Spanish a must plus another language advantageous, employment offered on autonomo/freelance basis, a generous retainer plus uncapped commission is offered. Start Feb 2020. Please send your CV to hr@segel.biz. (12) JOB VACANCY: Secretary – Part Time, for long established Yacht Brokerage in their Palma Branch Office. Start February 2020, mornings only 0900 – 1300hrs, Mon–Fri. Suit freelancer/ autonomo. English, German and Spanish speaker, general secretarial duties assisting the brokers , as well as responsible for social media news/updates.

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Also ran own business for 10 years. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Other skills include diary management, face-to-face client contact, bookkeeping, marketing campaigns, ad designing and promotions. Have experience of working remotely. Fast learner!

So if you need some help without the commitment of a Full-Time salary - I’m your woman! Lisa Thompson on (+34) 689 542 690 or email me at lisathompson100@ hotmail.com. (12) JOB VACANCY: Berthon Spain are currently recruiting for a Guardiennage Assistant. The ideal candidate must be able to meet the following requirements: Be fiscally resident in Spain; Be over the age of 25 with an EU or Spanish driving licence; Be fluent in English (Spanish is a huge plus); Experienced in washdowns including knowledge of all the relevant products; Confident in basic knots; Comfortable with deck work - docking, lines and fenders etc; Experienced and competent in putting people up and down rigs.; Be able to supervise others and manage a small team; Must have a very fine eye for detail; Be able to drive tenders, other boat handling experience would be a plus; Basic technical knowledge of systems etc; Must have a flexible attitude and be willing to lend a hand in all aspects of the business. 22 days paid holiday per year plus state holidays. Full time contract after initial trial period. Very competitive salary. We would ideally like for someone to start ASAP. This is a shore-based position in Palma and therefore would suit any candidate already based on the island, who is a looking for a long-term career.

Berthon is a well-established business and we look after our

WELL ESTABLISHED BUSINESS ON MALLORCA FOR SALE The time has come to sell our business, that we started in 2007. We offer a “key ready”, well established business, with a well-known and respected name.

A complete package with full client lists and professional contacts, and with a well-equipped, fresh office, in a great location!

A perfect non yachting business for a couple or 2 persons.

Are you ready for a new, rewarding challenge? E-mail simon@theislander.net and he will forward your enquiry to us.

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE staff. Please don’t contact us via facebook but send your CVs to andrew.fairbrass@berthonspain. com. Please read the advert carefully, take your time to respond, put in the reference the job you are applying for and ensure your covering letter and CV are relevant to the job. (11) JOB VACANCY: 5 Star Yachts are seeking the right person for a role in our business. Smart, efficient, friendly communicator with a love of the sea & yachting.

To begin it will be part time progressing to full time. Good level of English / written German & Spanish. Top level of PC skills, internet administration, office administration ultimately developing into sales. Selfemployed status preferred.

Salary to be agreed. Office in Cala Nova marina. Email CV to info@5staryachts.com (10) JOB VACANCY: Sunseeker Yachts Spain are expanding their team and are looking for a Marine engineer or systems technician with 2-5 years experience. You will have worked with a range of onboard systems and have knowledge of different products.

This is a great opportunity to progress your skills on a range of vessels from 15m – 50m. You will gain exposure to all engineering systems and also work on electronics, carpentry projects and general warranty works.

No formal qualifications are necessary but the successful candidate will have a strong problem solving approach. They will be focussed on providing solutions and able to work in challenging environments.

Attention to detail and the ability to report on their findings is essential. German and Spanish language are extremely desirable.

We offer permanent contracts with an excellent package.

Competitive salaries, company vehicle, telephone and benefits.

Sunseeker London Group is a stable and exciting organisation to work for. Good references are essential. If you are interested, please apply in confidence to jody@sunseeker-mallorca.es (10)

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: Sunseeker Yachts Spain is looking for an experienced Marine carpenter to work in its warranty division.

The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years experience in production boat building environment as a joiner/ carpenter. Intimate knowledge of production boat manufacturing process and materials is required.

The successful candidate will have experience in providing solutions to complex problems.

The ability to work alone and overcome problems in a challenging environment. Projects are diverse and will range from 15m boats to 50m yachts. We offer permanent contracts with an excellent package.

Competitive salaries, company vehicle, telephone and benefits.

Sunseeker London Group is a stable and exciting organisation to work for. If you are interested, please apply in confidence to jody@sunseeker-mallorca.es (10) 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. (08) 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. (08)

JOB VACANCY: Dynamic sales rep with salt water in the veins. If you are driven within sales and motivated by outbound sales, passionate about sailing and thrive on delivering results, you are just the person we are looking for. About you: You don´t need to be a World Champion in sailing, but you do need to be a champ in professional customer relations and acknowledge the importance of staying alert to customer needs, making sure the whole process from initial contact to delivery is smooth and efficient. Strong English skills is a prerequisite, and Spanish an extra plus. In terms of IT, you must be experienced with the Microsoft Office package and experience with Axapta would be a plus. In general, you need to be able to quickly adapt to new IT systems and platforms. About us: The loft in Mallorca is a subsidiary to the Danish Headquarters of Elvstrøm Sails. You will be an important link between the customer, design and production in Denmark. Conditions: You will be working at the loft in Mallorca but should expect some travel days in connection with boat shows and customer visits.

We offer a salary package that corresponds to qualifications and responsibility. Application: Please send your application along with your C.V. to Jesper Bank at jeb@elvstromsails.com

by November 15th.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jesper Bank directly at +34 652 434 420.

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. (04) 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 (03) 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. (03)

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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Princess 82 ‘LA VIE’ 2016 Price reduced to: 2,699,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Mallorca, Spain

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 Built in 2016 and first launched in 2017, 'LA VIE' is a high-specification example of the Princess 82 model. Owned by an experienced and discerning yacht owner, she is cared for year round by a full time professional crew. Powered by twin MTU 10V M94 1624hp engines, she has been extensively customised and features every conceivable extra on board. Luxurious accommodation for up to 8 guests is divided into 4 double cabins with additional crew accommodation for up to 4 crew members. Charter coded with charter license. YDSA certified. Fully serviced and anti-fouled in March 2019 with a further engine service completed in October 2019. Viewing highly recommended.

Swan 105 2014 7.900.000 EUR VAT Paid

Joost Goverts Broker joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.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 104-foot (32m) CHILD OF LIR is a true performance cruiser that offers the thrill of fast sailing high to the wind that will impress true sailors.

While sailing and at anchors, the yacht’s luxurious interior and exterior spaces offer luxurious comfort and protection from the elements. This impressive sailing yacht is a testament to the supreme design and craftsmanship that is achieved when a knowledgeable, experienced owner works in collaboration with European designers Frers Naval Architects and Beiderdeck Design. She accommodates 8 guests in 4 beautifully appointed staterooms plus 2 crew.

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PRINCESS V62 2011 749,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Mallorca This Princess V62 from first owner offers all the onboard comforts and at-sea performance you are looking for in a 62-foot express cruiser. She has an electro-hydraulic transom platform, opening garage housing a Turbojet Rib, a hardtop with electrically operating sliding sunroof, an ample cockpit with wet bar and grill. Powered by two 1,150 horsepower Caterpillar C18 Acert diesel engines with low engine hours. Equipped with: bow- and stern thruster, trim tabs, generator, complete navigation equipment, concealed telescopic passerelle, electric winches, air conditioning, dishwasher, washer/dryer.

Beneteau 57 2003 295,000 EUR VAT Paid

Beneteau 57 for sale: The popular center cockpit yacht is a proven fast, reliable and easy to handle passage maker and bluewater boat. The beautiful cherry finished interior offers a huge ensuite owner’s cabin aft, a twin (crew) cabin midships with day heads and 2 ensuite double cabins forward.

This Bruce Farr design, built 2003, model 2003, first registered in 2004, is run and maintained by a professional skipper and only used privately. She is benefitting from regular upgrades like a newly painted hull with Awlgirp Flag Blue in 2014, new navigation equipment in 2019, new Fusion and Apple entertainment systems, Furling boom, powerful Maxpower CT 225 (2019), air conditioning - the list goes on.

Sealine F42/5 flybridge Cruiser 2006 215,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Mallorca Sealine F42/5 flybridge Cruiser, 2006, all GRP with teak decks. Features twin Volvo 480hp diesel engines, bow thruster, heating, generator, air conditioning. Sleeps up to 6 in 2 cabins + saloon, leather upholstery in saloon, 2 heads. Raymarine navigation equipment, bimini, hydraulic passarelle.

In super order for her age, low hours. Ideal family boat. Lying Mallorca, and priced at €215,000 euros Tax paid.

Beneteau 57 350,000 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.

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 59,950 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...

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