The Islander Magazine - January 2020

Captain of Industry Jonathan Syrett Yachting Gives Back Winter Charter Yacht of the Month METS Review Photo by Yachtshot Van der Valk Shipyards Beachclub 660

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islander, Firstly, I would like to wish all our readers, advertisers and collaborators a healthy, happy and prosperous 2020. There goes another decade!

Here starts another January with diets, no booze and full of good intentions for the year. I wonder how long they will last this year?

January in Palma with its umpteen fiestas doesn’t make it easy, that’s for sure!

The Boat Show season returns with Dusseldorf taking centre stage during January. For those who have never been, it’s a fabulous show, with 12 huge halls filled with boats from 8 ft Optimists to 60 ft plus motor and sailboats. It’s the best attended show in Europe, if not the world, with over 200,000 visitors. Well worth a visit.

Palma’s refit season part two gets underway, with STP full to the brim as usual with some beautiful yachts under refit. The month also sees the introduction of a new tax introduced by the Balearic Port Authority in the 5 state harbours under their jurisdiction: Palma, Alcudia, Mahon, Ibiza and La Savina. It’s essentially a 6% levy to be paid for works carried out in those harbours. There is still some ambiguity and confusion as to the exact extent of this charge and we hope to bring you more detail in next month’s issue, but safe to say this is bound to have an adverse effect on some of our local businesses involved in refit work. Let’s hope they don’t kill the golden goose!

Many of our local yachts have made the annual pilgrimage across the pond, most having a smooth downwind trip by all accounts.

The Antigua Charter Show is taking place as I write this column, a show we very much enjoyed last year, but couldn’t make this time round. Maybe 2020 will see us there again! The word on the docks is that many of the yachts including the J Class will head south after St Barths Bucket, eventually ending up in New Zealand for the America’s Cup celebrations in early 2021.

There appears to be a number of other regattas organised for the visiting yachts, which will make Auckland the place to be in 2021. This migration is likely to impact on the number of entries for Med based Superyacht events this year, including the Palma Superyacht Cup where we are unlikely to see any J’s racing.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY – JONATHAN SYRETT

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Driving Mallorca Supercar Day

CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY JONATHAN SYRETT “I was brought up in the village of Laleham on the banks of the Thames, right next to Harris Boat Yard and near Penton Hook Marina. My father was a Director of salad and herb giant Vitacress and rose exceptionally early, around 3am, had a swim if he fancied, and then went to work in Old Covent Garden Market.

We didn’t see him very much, so Mummy featured in many of those early memories.

Our bungalow had a jetty and she used to row me and younger sister Nicola across the river

Jonathan at Port Adriano

to school each day – often up current. In the big freeze of 1962-63, when I was just a babe in arms, she remembers skating with me in my pram on the river. It was a nice country life.

“My parents had visited Mallorca on several occasions - at least twice on my birthday, May 8, which I found very annoying - and decided, if the opportunity arose, they’d move either here or New Zealand. That opportunity came when a friend invited them to be partners in a

duck farm on the outskirts of Palma. My family sold everything and, after a highly adventurous journey in a small Ford Anglia with a huge trailer that had to be towed by a lorry up the first hill, arrived from England with our dog on 4 July 1971. I was only nine at the time and had no say in the matter but, as myself and my mother are still living here and enjoying it, it turned out to be a great decision.

“I remember the duck farm quite well, in fact

Co-driving the Cobra - Rally Clásico Mallorca 2011

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Jonathan at Calanova

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25th anniversary with Camper and Nicholsons

you can still see some remnants today. My sister and I would help out, removing the gizzards, stuffing them back inside, and then packaging for the refrigeration plant before dispatch to various hotels and restaurants on the island and mainland. The little chicks were quite cute and cuddly until you realised how smelly they were. Not least when my little sister fell into a pond of baby duck poo, the poor thing.

“We both attended the parochial school in Portals Nous, upstairs in what is now the priest’s house adjacent to the pretty clifftop church. There were 40 children ranging from kindergarten to pre-university age, all being taught in one room by one teacher - Doña Maria. My sister and I were probably the only English in the school, so were quickly fluent in Spanish and integrated into local culture. I was then sent to Son Cayetano in Palma where I finished obligatory secondary education and stayed until what was then known as 2º BUP.

King Juan Carlos I and patrons of the Royal Hispania Foundation

“Friends of ours trailered our boat to Mallorca, a sort of Boston Whaler called Sans Clue. As a skinny 14-year-old with lots of hair, I rowed it up and down the coast of Portals. I can’t quite remember when I was allowed to use our Johnson 4hp outboard, but it was wonderful to grow up with such a fabulous toy on tap and it got me hooked on boating.

“In summer 1976, I needed to earn some money and blagged myself a job at the Ski Club in Palmanova. Morning day one, I was taken out by one of the instructors on a user-friendly 350 dinghy and taught how to teach sailing.

That afternoon, I was sent out on a larger 420 racing dinghy all by myself. As the boat was intended for two, this was pretty crazy, but I managed to figure out how to sail it and got back to the school in one piece. The next day, I was teaching paying customers and taking my slice of commission - I was earning a fortune compared to my pocket money. The instructor turned out to be quite ill and I was to be his replacement - to this day I do not know if the Flight to Cala Comte Ibiza

FEATURE: CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY – JONATHAN SYRETT

An afternoon windsurfing at Puerto Andraitx

boss, Richard Dawson, realised that I had never sailed before.

“The following summer, I attempted the latest craze - windsurfing. It was a struggle at first, teaching myself in bad weather when no one else wanted to rent the boards, but I mastered the art in the end and was offered a job as a windsurfing instructor in an adjacent school.

“A year later, age 16, the Swedish owner of a windsurfing school in Puerto Alcudia, one of the largest in Spain at the time, paid for me to do the required sailing and windsurf instructor courses. However, instead of starting my job on Alcudia beach as planned, I was asked to teach a group of children around 11 years of

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On board CORONADO with the Spanish training ship Juan Sebastian Elcano in the background

age on a special two week sailing, windsurfing and canoeing course at Calanova. Among them was a young Prince Felipe. One didn’t have much of a say when it came to the Royal Family and I was ‘persuaded’ to teach the course.

“The Prince took to windsurfing very well, he was a natural sailor and picked it up quickly.

Towards the end of the course, his father King Juan Carlos I asked me to teach him as well. I was honoured to be asked, but the gentleman who had financed my courses was waiting impatiently for me in Alcudia. Once more, I was ‘persuaded’ - this time for double the money. Luckily, my Swedish friend was very understanding and told me to make the most of the opportunity.

“The King and I got on with our lessons almost every morning for several weeks and the whole experience was incredible. No boats were allowed within about a mile of us so we basically had the bay to ourselves. He was quite tall, with a high centre of gravity, so he struggled and fell off many times. But, he didn’t want to give up, always got back up, and eventually became a competent windsurfer.

Sadly, I was not able to finish the lessons as I was unexpectedly sent to study in Scotland.

“My parents had parted company and, by virtue of my mother’s new partner’s family connections, which remarkably included a step twin brother born on the same day in the same year, I found myself studying O Levels,

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Mummy & my sister Nicola at our home in Portals Nous

My first brokerage company opposite the Club de Mar

BMW R1200GT

Scottish Highers and A Levels at Clydebank Technical College. While I loved the freedom of being able to choose what I wanted to study, geography, sociology, electronics, maths, English literature, Spanish and so forth, I woke up every morning wanting to be back in Mallorca.

The Big Boss - Hair Loss. Still no Computer

“After a few weeks studying in Glasgow, a large very official envelope popped through the door and in it was a selection of photos. There was a formal card from His Majesty with Intentos de Surf - Attempts at Surfing - handwritten inside.

It was an amazing surprise - where had they got my address from?

“As my college years drew to a close, I decided I wanted to drive boats and fly helicopters.

The only way I could see that happening was by getting someone else to pay for it - I was going to apply for the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. However, in 1982 Mrs Thatcher sent a mission to the Falkland Islands and a young Sub-Lieutenant Prince Andrew flew his helicopter close behind HMS Invincible to lure Argentine Exocet missiles away from the British Task Force. If Prince Andrew had been used as a decoy - what would they do to me? Besides, I had some good Argentine friends and was struggling with my Christian beliefs about going to war, so I decided against a career in the Royal Navy.

“I’d already racked up experience as a sailing and windsurfing instructor in Spain and Scotland, and had sales experience flogging second-hand windsurfers to my students, so, without wanting to go to university, I decided to return to Mallorca, in particular my old stomping ground of Calanova Marina & National Sailing School. I learned to dabble in boat maintenance and carried on teaching for a few years. I also did a stint for Pinmar, selling paint, varnish, paintbrushes and the like to independent chandleries around the island. There were three of us doing the same job, on a small island, and the commission was miserable, so I was doomed to failure, but I did meet many people in yachting businesses.

Flying the Robinson R44 over Mallorca

“Trying to envisage how to make a proper

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Cranchi 48 off Formentera

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60m CRN - BLUE EYES LONDON - The largest yacht I have sold to date

GIRALDILLA - 59' Sparkman & Stephens yawl

living, I could see two options: real estate, like my father had turned to in his postduck era, or sell boats which seemed much more challenging and up my street. Age 21, together with a Pinmar-spawned contact, I set up Comercial Nautica opening an office in front of Club de Mar. We started selling small boats, including a job lot of 12 pedalos to Cala Mayor beach, with my first new boat sale being a zippy Rio 450 with a 60hp Mariner outboard.

In time, I progressed to bigger boats for bigger commissions and two of those deals were with Camper & Nicholsons International. They went very well and, age 23, Camper & Nicholsons persuaded me to close Comercial Nautica and work for them. I joined in 1985 and left 33 years later in 2018.

“I was headhunted as a junior sales broker, but they also needed a senior sales broker so I did both. Initially, I was given around 50% of the clients to handle and, as the office was numbering around 66 sales a year, you can imagine the buzz. One of my first sales was the 36 metre CRN Santa Cruz Tres, but usually we were handling smaller boats. Everything was done in-house, from negotiations and contracts to sea trials and surveys, plus all the closing paperwork, and I learnt the nitty gritty of yacht brokerage from the ground up. Back then, the use of lawyers was discouraged, but I never had a single court case and only one arbitration. I never pushed clients into a purchase and, as a result, never had anyone say they weren’t happy with the boat I sold them.

SACS 8 metre RIB

Of course, today it’s all about due diligence, money laundering and the like, but those days were transformative, the yachting industry was reinventing itself and it was a great business to be in.

“I dealt with some of Spain’s top, and wealthiest, business people and got a privileged insight into their lives. I stayed in the same hotels as them, met their families, and travelled to some rather nice places. This is the perk of yacht broking, it’s mostly done in

pleasant places and coastal areas such as the South of France, Italian Riviera, Greek Islands or Caribbean. After a decade’s service, in 1995 I took over a franchise-type arrangement and then, when the timing suited both Camper & Nicholsons and myself, sold it back in 2013.

They appointed me General Manager of the Spanish operation but, in 2018, I finally ended my relationship with them. It was time to answer to nobody but myself, and Hamilton Marine Yachting Consultancy was born.

Air Creation weightshift microlighrt

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Match One Powles 53

“Of course, a lifetime dedicated only to yacht broking would have lacked a certain sparkle, so I have always immersed myself in extracurricular interests, from helping to organise the Almirante Conde de Barcelona Trophy, to co-founding classic, sport and unique car and motorcycle club Driving Mallorca, and from running a boutique real estate agency to co-founding the Spanish branch of JetClub specialising in the charter and sale of business aircraft. In fact, under the guise of Yacht and Jet Services SL, we managed the marina and the superyacht berthing packages for the central T quay at the 2007 America’s Cup. And, to pay homage to my royal-studded teenage years, I became founder-patron of the Royal Hispania Foundation, and have been involved very closely with two royal yachts, Juan de Borbón’s 1963 Sparkman & Stephens 59’ yawl Giraldilla and King Alfonso XIII’s 1907 Int. 15 Metre Class Hispania - overseeing the latter’s reconstruction at Astilleros de Mallorca and Fairlie Restorations in Southampton.

“The journey hasn’t always been easy, but certainly very rewarding. I take a great sense of pride in the part I played to clear the waters for large yacht charter in the Balearics, and indeed Spain. In 2006, the then President of the Balearic Islands, Jaume Matas, invited several of us to a meeting. Myself, Peter Brown from Pinmar, Diego Colon from Astilleros de Mallorca and Alberto Pons from Real Club Náutico de Palma, sat in his office where he

declared he’d like to understand more about the large yacht sector. We fell off our chairs. It was the first time that anyone in government had bothered to reach out to the industry. Due to the 12% matriculation tax, yachts couldn’t charter in Spain and vital income was being lost. Peter said that, because charters didn’t start or finish in Spain, Pinmar was missing out on paint jobs. Diego echoed his sentiments for refits, and Camper & Nicholsons had told us to stop doing Spanish charters as they were illegal. Jaume said he couldn’t speak to us on a private level, but if we created an association, he’d be bound to. Together we created the outline of the AEGY Spanish Large Yacht Association, inviting an elite membership of industries dealing mostly in yachts over 24 metres. The joining fee was high, as we knew a lot of work had to be done.

from retiring, I am now being described as a solopreneur, helping clients and companies who may want to benefit from my knowledge, contacts and expertise. Indeed, The Islander itself links to my carefully compiled online Yachting Calendar. I am enjoying this new phase in my life, and have realised just how much I have to offer. In my free time, of which I currently have little, I love playing with my toys and taking to the water on the Fairline Targa 39 I’ve had around 20 years and an 8 metre Sacs RIB I share with a friend - or play with my half a microlight, various motorbikes and electric mountain bike. I plan to get my helicopter licence back to being current in the near future. I am very lucky to have two wonderful daughters age 22 and 19, and am looking forward to marrying my fiancée Saski from Barbados next year.

“In 2013, Spain finally extended its matriculation tax exemption to all charter yachts operating in its territory. We had a victory. There was an immediate influx of superyacht charters into Spain and, by recording the VAT income they generated, we could present these figures to the authorities and encourage them to keep levelling the playing field. I was also part of the committee that cancelled the 2012 Palma Boat Show in order to reinvent it as the Palma Superyacht Show in 2013.

“As for the Royals, each time I have bumped into King Juan Carlos or King Felipe VI over the years, we have had a good chat and a laugh about those crazy days learning to windsurf.

Not bad for someone who used to stuff giblets inside ducks.”

“I too am reinvented as a yachting consultant under the umbrella of Hamilton Marine. Far

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

Santa Cruz Tres - CRN Ancona 36 metres

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FEATURE: YACHTING GIVES BACK – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDER NICK ENTWISLE

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Alimentos - helped over 21,000 people in 2018, handing out more than 1.4 million kilograms of food via 82 collaborating organisations. While latest figures from the Balearic branch of the European Anti Poverty Network quoted 18% of the Islands’ population, more than 200,000 people, at risk of social exclusion, and 11,000 surviving on less than 370 euros each month.

There was definitely a demand.

“To help me further navigate the maze, I called on Suzie Black, founder of youth empowerment charity Fundación Shambhala. She’d delivered an inspiring speech at one of our annual Pinmar Golf Tournaments and, having taught her youngsters to give as well as receive, had a list of suitable food charities for me to consider.

I decided to focus my efforts on Asociación Tardor, a Palma-based soup kitchen serving 350 hot meals a day, and Mallorca Sense Fam, a food bank that assisted 4,757 families in 2018 – Yachting Give Back was born.

“I persuaded two fellow retirees to join me – nautical safety expert Paddy Pigden and technical advisor for Akzo Nobel paints Dennis Moshofsky – and we made tentative steps towards an Easter 2019 ‘food raising’ campaign. Support secured from Pinmar Supply and Deli Delicioso, we dished out flyers and ploughed through our extensive industry contacts to collect a respectable 650kg of food.

As the yachts departed for summer season, we assumed our little venture would fall quiet.

It didn’t.

Founder of Yachting Gives Back Nick Entwisle

YACHTING GIVES BACK EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDER NICK ENTWISLE

“Louise Balfour responded to my interview on Radio One Mallorca and took over our social media. The floodgates opened. Crew are almost always happy to be photographed alongside their yacht and Facebook goes wild.

A post featuring a human chain passing 25 bags of food from 96 metre Palladium down to two waiting cars reached 26,500 people. We’d be handing out flyers until the end of time to match that level of awareness.

“And then, in August, Simon Relph from The Islander Magazine mentioned Yachting Gives Back to the TP52 Super Series competing in Puerto Portals. Not only did they donate

Christmas 2018, Nick Entwisle was sitting at his desk looking down at a jam-packed STP. Hundreds of millions of euros-worth of megayachts were lined up - Palma’s biggest shipyard had never been so full. “Surely they must have a few packets of rice, pasta or beans that they could spare?” he thought to himself.

And the first seed was sown for Yachting Gives Back.

“After 22 years with Pinmar, I was looking ahead to my retirement from GYG plc,” explains Nick.

“I had plans to tour Europe’s opera houses in the winters and watch Yorkshire playing county cricket in the summers, but also wanted to stay connected to the yachting community and try to make myself useful. I wondered if it was possible to replicate the supermarket model popping a little extra in the trolley for charity – for superyachts. But was there even a demand for it in a wealthy island such as Mallorca?

“Some desk-based research revealed that Mallorca’s centralised food bank - Banco de

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Generous donations from the crew of MY Cyan

Serving up hot meals at Asociación Tardor

Jaime and Sarah from MY Vava donated boxes of food

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Donations for the Asociación Tardor Christmas gift campaign

Romain and Julien from SY Aegir with freshly laundered sleeping bags and mats

The wonderful Coria of MY Lady Rose has made multiple donations

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Charlie and Beth from MY Mary A stopping off at the container in STP

Victor from Fundación Shambhala takes uniform, deck shoes, clothes and other items for his youngsters

Oyster Palma Regatta donates leftover food

25 bags of food from 96 metre Palladium

Karina and Jesse from MY Explora with great donations

MTSea Air Conditioning donates brand new sleeping bags and ground mats

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Fight against waste at the 52 Super Series

leftover Deli Delicioso lunches to be served at Asociación Tardor, their media team also made an 80 second video of this fight against food waste. It was a massive profile booster and led to the Oyster Palma Regatta doing the same in October. Sunsail and The Moorings have since offered to donate all surplus food at the end of each and every weekly charter next year. Summers no longer look so quiet.

“Yachting Gives Back is now so much more than a seasonal ‘food raising’ campaign.

Superyachts are offering us lightly worn crew uniforms, bedding, towels, bric-a-brac, and the answer is ‘yes’ to everything. Mallorca Sense Fam has a conventional charity shop with proceeds converted to more food for its food bank. Unsurprisingly, our superyacht-quality knick-knacks sell fast. Other potential donors have asked us directly what we need and kindly gone shopping for sleeping bags, gloves, socks and scarves to help the Island’s 200 or so homeless get through winter.

“On the subject of homeless, Asociación Tardor has identified premises for a shelter and

Huge bags of food for Asociación Tardor

Phoenix Team donating leftovers at the 52 Super Series

needs mattresses and bedding for 45 people.

Thanks to the start of refit season, and the kind collaboration of several yachts, as well as Bob the Bed and Darrmar Storage, we already have around 40 mattresses and piles of seriously good quality towels and sheets. Often yacht linen is replaced after just one season, and is carefully looked after by professional crew, so it should have years of life left in it. If you must face the tragedy of homelessness, why shouldn’t you sleep on Egyptian cotton sheets?

still involves waking up early to a packed diary, but it’s wonderful being busy without pressure or stress. It’s also thoroughly enjoyable working with such a lovely team of volunteers. Since STP donated a storage container as a drop-off, sorting and distribution point, we’re now closer to the boats, more visible, and receiving many more donations. We also have a revolving door of between-work yachties, who are keen to help out at the container - usually with a flyer in one hand and a CV in the other.

“At first, I don’t think Asociación Tardor and Mallorca Sense Fam quite knew what to make of us, since a lot of the stuff we collect can be a bit random. However, I think they now realise that it tends to be superyacht quality. I was delighted recently when we delivered a nearlynew top-notch jamón slicer to Asociación Tardor Head Chef Gabriel, who gave a big smile and said ‘eso es un diez’. I am also told that even our miscellaneous foodstuffs, such as exotic tins of fruit or jars of preserves, go down a storm at Mallorca Sense Fam.

“The yachting industry represents the epitome of luxury and owners and crew are very aware of that fact and want to give back. I think we’ve captured a moment and we all feel honoured to help this beautiful island community we call home.”

“My retirement hasn’t exactly been leisurely. It

Delivering superyacht-quality knick-knacks to Mallorca Sense Fam

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By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com If you want to help, visit: www.yachtinggivesback.com www.facebook.com/yachtinggivesback

A huge load of bedding, cushions and household items from MY Home

FEATURE: MIA KAI – CRUISING PARADISE IN THAILAND

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MIA KAI – CRUISING PARADISE IN THAILAND Modern, stylish and meticulously maintained, 30m MIA KAI is one of the few Thai flagged yachts legally available to charter in the Phuket region. An exclusive opportunity to discover the bounteous treasures of South East Asia on this outstanding yacht is not something to be missed.

MIA KAI can take 23 guests, whilst offering comfortable accommodation for up to eight in four staterooms sleeping on board. Guests can enjoy luxurious and spacious surroundings, with two full-beam master staterooms and two twin staterooms perfect for mixed groups and multigenerational families.

Built by Bilgin Yachts in 2007, MIA KAI underwent an extensive refit in 2015/16 that included installation of new teak decks, full engine servicing, generator re-build plus a new air conditioning system. Since then she has been extremely well maintained by her crew and presents in sparkling condition. An added bonus, for daytime cruising amongst the picture-perfect islands of Thailand,

Her interior design is light and bright with natural décor, having undergone a comprehensive interior refit in 2017. Boasting an immaculate and airy saloon, with dining area serviced by a full bar galley area, the large windows afford superb views out over the water. The hub of the yacht is found on the popular sun deck complete with a sizeable al fresco dining area, jacuzzi and bar, plus a high-tech sound system.

This has proved wonderful for entertaining or simply relaxing, with ambient music and a chilled drink. MIA KAI also has multiple seating areas both inside and out across her superb decks, with shaded and sun lounging areas on the sun deck and reclining zone on the bow.

Under the direction of British Captain, Christopher Green, communication is never a problem as he speaks fluent Thai, having lived nearby with his family for over 10 years.

Highly qualified, his knowledge of the best local cruising areas, away from the main crowds, is better than anyone. A published author on Asian cruising routes, he has traversed over 80,000 sea miles incorporating Asia, the Mediterranean and Caribbean during his career. With a private

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children alike, whilst those seeking relaxation can visit luxurious spas for complete indulgence.

Ranging from an ethical elephant sanctuary offering an immersive land-based experience to action packed sea kayaking expeditions around lofty karsts, the list of attractions is extensive.

chef on board, trained at fabulous Michelin star restaurant PRU in Phuket, cuisine is diverse, delicious and exquisitely presented. Guests can enjoy a blend of beautiful local ingredients in a unique fusion of texture and flavour. All hailing from Thailand, the professional crew of six under Captain Chris's command are keen to ensure guests continually receive the utmost in service and their time on board is unforgettable.

Delivering a magical charter experience, Thailand is bursting with rich and fascinating culture, some of the world’s finest beaches and a population that are keen to invite guests to enjoy their wonderful kingdom. Stepping on board guests can sit back, relax and relish cruising the crystalline waters between partially submerged limestone peaks and white-sand beaches fringed by lush vegetation. Most islands are ringed by dazzling coral reefs, teeming with

marine life and, thanks to a great selection of water sport toys, guests can explore above and below the surface with ease. Those looking to explore the regional delights of Thailand whilst enjoying superb cuisine, being pampered and soaking up the stunning scenery will not be disappointed. With something for everyone to try, there are local activities galore for adults and

Recently on display at the inaugural Thailand Charter Week show in Phuket, MIA KAI received countless glowing accolades for her immaculate condition and the hospitality of her experienced captain and crew, with visitors stating this is undoubtedly the very best yacht of her size to charter in the region.

With some availability over the Christmas/New Year period and beyond, this successful yacht charters at US$79,000 per week high season and US$69,000 per week low season it is time to cruise Thailand in style.

FEATURE: METSTRADE 2019 – REVIEW

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METSTRADE 2019 - REVIEW

METSTRADE 2019 has once again raised the bar for what can be achieved at such an industryleading B2B event. Running from 19th to 21st November, the show illustrated its renowned ability to catch the zeitgeist by zooming in on the latest issues affecting the leisure marine sector, from sustainability, cybersecurity and digitalisation to open workforces and international trade. It also attracted a record number of exhibitors who welcomed the largest ever number of visitors to a bustling RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.

With 26,984 visits registered by 17.792 unique visitors represented by 115 nationalities, 1.670 exhibitors from 53 countries represented by 7.297 stand personal, and no less than 228 members of the press, the stats make very good reading for the METSTRADE Show as the 32nd edition continued its relentless year-onyear rise in popularity.

The organisers were especially pleased at being able to welcome no less than 271 new exhibitors, the surest sign that ever-more marine professionals are recognising this annual platform in Amsterdam as a mustattend moment. And the fact that these new companies came from 36 countries added to the event’s unrivalled international character.

“METSTRADE is the first trade show we have participated in and we are very satisfied with the results,” comments Steyn van Driessel, sales marketing executive at We Ship Yachts, one of the 30 new Dutch companies on the exhibition floor. “We have met many high-quality visitors and generated a great deal of publicity, which were exactly the reasons why we decided to exhibit here.”

BUSINESS BOOMING Covering an inspiring 28,915 square metres of exhibitor space, including the ever-expanding pavilions for the

superyacht, marina and construction sectors, the METSTRADE Show saw good business being conducted across the board with a range of impressive projects. The large number of social and networking events added to the vibrant atmosphere, reinforcing the sense that the leisure marine industry is very much a people’s business.

While keen to confirm this impression, Irene Dros, maritime director of the METSTRADE Show, says there will be no resting on laurels for her and the team she leads. “There’s always room for improvement which makes the show so rewarding to organise each year. At this year’s show we delivered on our operational excellence pledge in a number of ways, including marking the fifth anniversary of the Boat Builder Awards with an awesome evening at Amsterdam’s iconic maritime museum. And throughout the week, it has been an honour to see people working with so much passion and dedication, committed to their innovative products and services.”

TAKING OWNERSHIP Sustainability was a key element at METSTRADE 2019 and Dros emphasises the strong sense she felt of everyone in the industry pulling together on this issue. “At all levels of the leisure marine sector people are clearly taking ownership of the need to make things better with respect to the environment. They are tackling the issue from the heart as well as financially, embracing transformation in our

industry not just in theory but very much in practice. There is a continuous conversation between all stakeholders that is already leading to revolutionary developments.”

Many of these developments were featured at the METSTRADE Show as an enormous amount of information and learning was exchanged across multiple platforms by a record number of speakers. Highlights included the E-nnovation Stage (with dedicated electric and hybrid information sessions), the Construction in Process Stage, the I-nnovation Stage and the Young Professionals Club Lounge, with lots of fascinating dialogue after each session at the new Speakers Corner.

Three expert panel discussions on the disposal and recycling of boats, life cycle assessment and ocean conservation were well-attended. The show’s partnership with the Water Revolution Foundation was flagged up in various ways while the Material District presentation was dedicated to biobased and recycled raw materials. Last but by no means least, the METSTRADE organisers published their very own Sustainability Guide during the show, sharing all the activities that are being carried out on an event and venue level.

KICK OFF IN STYLE As is traditional, the METSTRADE Show was officially opened bright and early on the Tuesday morning, with a keynote Breakfast Briefing. This was given by Henk de Vries, Feadship Director and Chairman of the Water Revolution Foundation: his speech examining ways of taking an eco-conscious approach to business and the importance of finding and retaining the right personnel set the tone for the days ahead.

Birgit Schnaase, Chair of the Jury for the DAME Design Award, presented the prestigious trophy to the U SAFE

lifebuoy, a reinvention of the traditional life-saving ring that is autopropelled and remote controlled. The registration fees for the DAME were donated by the RAI to two charities, with Sailing4handicaps and The Little Optimist Trust, both receiving €8,850.

UNDER THE STARS In addition to the hugely productive exhibition days, the evenings were also lively during METSTRADE. A superb example was the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, which welcomed some 350 guests to the amphitheatre of the National Maritime Museum. Held in association with headline sponsor Raymarine, the glittering ceremony praised 36 shortlisted companies and eight eventual winners: Riva, Galeon, Marquis Yachts/Toyota, Grand Banks, Rondal/Royal Huisman/Comm&Sens/ Gurit, Benetti, Spirit Yachts and Princess Yachts. Viking Yachts’ Bill and Bob Healey were given a Lifetime Achievement award while Angela Pernsteiner from Dominator Yachts and Riviera Australia’s Kyle Davison were named as this year’s Rising Star talents.

The congress and content programmes were also bigger and better than ever at METSTRADE 2019. They included the education seminars by the National Marine Electronics Association, the Superyacht Forum, a twoday Marina Design Training Programme by PIANC RecCom, and a series of sessions and showcases by the Global Marina Institute.

THE FINAL WORD The success of METSTRADE 2019 follows hard on the heels of an excellent edition of its partner event in Tampa in early October, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). It is appropriate perhaps then to leave the final word to an exhibitor at both events, Mercury Marine: “In the whole boat show calendar for our sector, METSTRADE and IBEX are the two shows that we cannot afford to miss.” __________________________________________________________

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AKZONOBEL AND PINMAR SIGN LETTER OF INTENT TO BRING AWLFAIR SF TO YACHT OWNERS Following collaboration with several shipyards and applicators during the initial product testing phase, AkzoNobel and Pinmar (part of GYG plc) have signed a Letter of Intent to partner in studying the optimum application process for Awlfair SF. Awlfair SF is a new spray filler product from the Awlgrip brand, and by working with one of the leading super yacht coatings application companies, AkzoNobel aims to identify the process that best leverages both the spray technology as well as the unique properties of the newly launched filler. The study will be further supported by AkzoNobel’s partners Hogg and Graco, developers of the spray equipment and the components used to apply Awlfair SF, respectively.

Delivering the operational performance applicators and builders have come to expect from Awlgrip, Awlfair SF is distinct because it is applied by pressurized airless spray rather than hand application. This allows for weton-wet application, and the application of up to two coatings per day without the need for sanding between coats. On top of this, spray

application eliminates air pockets during application, resulting in reduced reworking and improved aesthetics.

By nature of its application, Awlfair SF will require a re-think of the traditional superyacht filling and fairing process, geared towards hand application. As part of the Letter of Intent, Pinmar will provide AkzoNobel with its technical expertise and experience to identify the application process that best guarantees the superior quality of Awlfair SF. In order to analyze the results of the various application methods, there is an intention to engage Wrede Consulting, one of the world’s leading paint surveyors, allowing for an objective validation of the study’s results.

“The Awlfair SF product is a major development in superyacht fillers, and alongside the adoption of the right application methodology offers a step change both in time and quality for the fairing of new build yachts,” said Remy Millott, Chief Executive Officer at GYG PLC. “We are delighted to collaborate with our longstanding

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partner AkzoNobel in bringing their product and our methodology to market. Pinmar has built its reputation on being at the forefront of new technologies and standards in superyacht finishing. We look forward to working closely with AkzoNobel and the Awlgrip brand as a part of this exciting new innovation.”

“We are delighted to invest in our long-term partnership with Pinmar in order to help the Super Yacht industry transition to a superior filler application methodology,” added Bilal Salahuddin, Yacht Coatings Director at AkzoNobel. ______________________________________ For more information about Awlfair SF, visit: www.awlgrip.com

The number of registered boats reached 5,929 units in the first 11 months of 2019 ANEN, the Spanish marine trade association, has announced that the number of leisure boats registered in Spain during the first 11 months of 2019 reached 5,929 units – a 9.7% increase over the 5,403 boats registered during the same time last year.

Strong results for the months of October (up 21%) and November (up 14.8%) were notable, says ANEN, as the market traditionally declines after the summer season.

Of the total vessels registered by November 30, 1,541 (26%) were for charter. The boat rental market continues to improve, with the number of registered rental boats up by 3.4% during the period.

The data was collected in a report of the pleasure craft market (January-November 2019) that was edited by ANEN and based on data provided by the General Directorate of the Merchant Marine.

PSB MARINE SERVICE Puerto Portals based PSB Marine were recently awarded the best EMEA (European Midddle East) Seakeeper stabiliser service centre during an awards ceremony held at METS Trade 2019.

Their constant dedication and effort added to their commitment to Seakeeper has positioned them as the best service centre in Europe and the Middle East.

A recognition they acknowledge would not be possible without their valued customers.

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PRINCESS YACHTS ALCUDIA OFFICE AND WORKSHOP OPENING SOON Great news of the expansion of Princess Motors Yachts sales and service to the Alcudia boating area.

Opening soon, and to compliment Princess Yachts Pollensa, will be a dedicated office and workshop in Alcudiamar. The office sales front is located in the heart of the main building alongside all of the supporting chandleries and suppliers. A big workshop is located at the rear of the office and more importantly, it opens out to a central location in the ship yard for efficient working conditions. The team is also supported by our mobile workshops, valeting team vans and local partnerships.

The office opening will coincide with the extensive improvements currently underway in the prestigious 900 berth yacht club.

Front of house for Princess Alcudia will be headed by Amanda Garcia Jones. Many of you know Amanda from our Pollensa office whom has been with the team for 6 years and is very experienced at delivering beyond customer expectation. This new position for Amanda is perfect for her loyal and tireless work ethic, so we know Princess Alcudia customers will Experience the Exceptional.

CEO of the dealership, Russell Currie says,’It really makes me proud to be delivering and

PURE OZONE WATER It is a pleasure to write an article in one of my favourite magazines to introduce A New Way of Cleaning.

A little about me Mark Bakker, born in the The Netherlands and brought up sailing gave me a great passion for the sea which led me to participate in sailing regattas.

Being more interested in sailing than academia, I started my first business when I was 17 years old where I owned a couple of shops.

Later my love for yachts led me to work for shipyards in Frysland (North Holland) before leaving Holland for new opportunities.

My wife & I decided to relocate to the Balearics Islands where we could find work together in the yachting industry while at the same time allow our children the opportunity to learn

supporting such great Princess product with the team evolved from the area. All of our loyal members of Team Princess Pollensa and Alcudia have local roots and families. Reliability and integrity are key to providing service and support to customers of premium brand experience and I know Amanda can deliver

both with gusto, of which I know our customers recognise. We wish her good luck with the progress and development of this very exciting new venture adding to our team beliefs.'

to sail. We moved from Ibiza to Mallorca where i made contact with the owner of the Axonite, a 69 foot custom build sailing yacht, and began as his freelance skipper and maintenance person.

Conscious of how appropriate this water based product would be for cleaning in such tight spaces onboard, where fumes can become very toxic and bacteria multiply, the Tersano is ideal.

Being a skipper allowed me to further my business opportunities. Having been offered the distribution in the Balearics (and parts of Spain) for Tersano; the founders of the LotusPro and the mini I-Clean. I was keen to share my excitement about these revolutionary products, a truly unique cleaning solution like nothing else on the market. Both the Lotus® Pro and iClean Mini™ create Stabilised Aqueous Ozone (SAO™), a solution more effective than bleach and free from chemicals beyond green cleaners. In line with my beliefs against strong cleaning methods, I felt it would be ideal to introduce Tersano to the yachting industry.

The Tersano is proven to kill up to 99.9 of harmful bacteria and 100% safe amongst governing bodies. I have found the launch of Tersano to be very well received particularly at this moment where everyone is becoming more health & environmentally conscious.

Changing our mindset towards plastic bottles, as we see with the Cleanwave refill bottles becoming the chosen option, so should this environmentally friendly cleaning method follow suit.

Tersano is already used in more than 6000 commercial buildings around the globe such as hotels, airports, hospitals amongst others.

Team Princess Pollensa and Alcudia.

Now it´s about getting the word out there towards a happier, healthier future! ______________________________________ Mark Bakker (+34) 657 658 433 info@pureozonewater.com

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THE BALEARICS, ISLANDS THAT SURPRISES: GLEN MCDONNELL

Which Island of the Balearic Islands is your favourite?

Probably Mallorca, simply because is the most cosmopolitan of all of them. I like that I can go many activities here like go through the city, walk through the mountains, I love the food, the beaches and so many other things…

I think in Mallorca you can find activities for the 365 days of the year. What I like the most of Mallorca is that every time I jump into my car I can discover new things.

There are so many things that surprise me about Mallorca, like the festivals that take place in the island and the Christmas lights that give an amazing holiday feeling. I think all of this makes Mallorca quite unique and different from any other island of the Balearics.

And in second place, I can say I like also Menorca. It is a beautiful island, I haven’t explored it so much but I have done a bit of touring around it.

What are your hobbies here in the islands?

(Sport, culture, gastronomy) My favourite hobbies in the island of Mallorca is to do golf, going to the beaches, hiking in the mountains… Actually, I have hiked around Valldemossa, Puigmayor, Sant Elm, and so many others but there are still many more I want to discover.

Can you tell me a fun experience about the Balearics?

One of the most amazing experiences I had recently was here in Mallorca, it was the European Ballooning championships and it was just so beautiful. The championship consisted in 85 hot air balloons flying in the skies of Mallorca and it was absolutely stunning, especially because I shared this experience with my daughter. This is one of the things I mean when I say the Island is always surprising me.

Describe in one word each of the Islands of Balearics?

Firstly, Mallorca for me is a “cosmopolitan” island. Secondly, Menorca is the “hippie” island. Thirdly, Ibiza is the “party zone”. And lastly, Formentera for me is considered the “little Italy”.

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Have you heard about the Palma Boat Show?

Yes I have, and I think its great. I love to go whenever I have the chance. What I love of this fair is that every year it’s starting to expand and I think it’s starting to get big attention around the yachting industry because there is more boats coming but also more people coming. I also think going to the Palma Boat Show is a very good networking opportunity because a lot of people come from different countries.

What differentiates this fair from other ones?

What it differentiates from other fair is that the Palma Boat Show is a little bit more intimate because you don’t need to have massive credential to go and visit things. I like it because it’s a local show and there are a lot of people that I know that are in the show.

Which is your favourite cala?

Probably the little cala in Cas Català because I live near there and it has one of my favourite restaurants, it’s not the best beach of the island but it’s my local beach. There is a little chiringuito there called Bugambilia, it’s just a

little restaurant down the beach and they do the best paella on the island and it’s a place where I feel at home. I can go to the beach have a beer, enjoy the view. There are millions of beautiful beaches on the island, but this one is definitely my favourite.

For you, which is the most emblematic building of Mallorca?

My favourite building without doubt is the cathedral, I love the place and to go there to meditate. The construction took so many years and it’s so amazing to have the opportunity to appreciate it.

What is your opinion about the future of the yachting industry in the Balearics?

I think is great to get some exposure from the island but I don’t want to see it spoiled. It’s about finding that balance between having an effective yachting tourism, but not messing it up. There are a lot of yachting places in the world that have been “ruined” because of the excess of this industry in the place because it’s so overcrowded with yachts. I like being in areas which are a little bit less populated

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by yachts, and actually this is one of the nice things of Mallorca because you still have the ability to going on secluded bays.

So the Balearics need to be a little bit careful with over-promoting, they should promote but in a controlled manner which benefits the islands. If too many boats come suddenly to the islands it takes away the unique character that it possesses.

What advantages do you think the Balearic Islands, related to the yachting industry, compared to other places?

The amazing thing of this group of islands is that it is a very small geographical area, so you can cover the area in a two week period really easily. And besides all of these each and every island has its own and unique character. From a Yachting destination perspective it makes our job easier because the guest entertain themselves with the destination.

I think for the Balearics in general is a good thing that is not considered a big yachting destination, but this also leaves a little bit of mystery on the table.

BYD MEMBER COLLABORATING WITH UNIVERSITY IN A SPECIALIZED COURSE Nautipaints, a member of Balearic Yacht Destination, has recently been part of a highly specialized course taught at the UIB (University of the Balearics). They were asked to give a master class to students from the specialist “Nautical Industry: Engineering, Projects and

Planning”. Nautipaints is one of the leader companies in the nautical sector and is now collaborating with the future professionals of this industry.

Toni Salom, CEO of the Nauti Group and one

of the professionals that went to teach at UIB, said that “It’s very important for us to invest in the quality of our industry and maintain and continually improve on our standards, and the most important part of that is to educate and inspire our current and future workforce”.

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e3 SYSTEMS NEWS ENJOY PEACE OF MIND WITH INMARSAT Founded in 1979, Inmarsat is one of e3’s long term connectivity partners and provide a number of premium products including Fleet Xpress and FleetBroadband - perfect for yachts which want to get off the beaten track and require a stable, reliable connection particularly where conventional services do not reach. Fleet Xpress comes with a range of excellent benefits, so it’s understandable that it is now the world’s fastest growing maritime VSAT service. In addition, the Ka-band service works with smaller terminals than traditional Ku-Band, reducing the weight on board by up to 200kg.

If you are intending to sail further afield, we recommend that you upgrade your FleetBroadband (FBB) subscription, especially if more intensive use is expected. With the low subscription FBB Standard Plan, out of bundle charges can soon add up. So, save yourself the shock and upgrade to one of the more costeffective monthly GB plans which can offer savings up to 99% . Contract the e3 team for full details to find out more.

THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY Inmarsat also produce an annual Superyacht Connectivity Report which looks at VSAT and 4G trends within the industry by surveying a range

of interested parties including captains, chief engineers and ETOs. The 2019 report examines the use of satcomms on board superyachts and reveals the future requirements of the superyacht market for global connectivity solutions.

The results make for a very interesting read.

For example, although most vessels will spend at least some time in the Mediterranean, only 31.4 per cent will remain for more than 75 per cent of the year, leaving 68.6 per cent of those surveyed with a clear intention to travel further afield. Mobility is even higher in the Asia/Pacific and US regions, with 81.5 and 80 per cent respectively expecting to cruise elsewhere in the course of a year.

In line with the growing prevalence of digitalisation in the superyacht sector, the 2019 report findings provide evidence that VSAT connectivity usage is all set to surge over the next five years. While 4G is still the most popular onboard communication system, satellite communications usage is growing with 80 per cent of respondents believing they will use VSAT for more than 50 per cent of the time within five years.

Also set to change over the next five years is the predicted increase in demand for VSAT from IoT (Sensors and Applications) devices.

Currently accounting for just 6.2 per cent, this is set to increase to 24.7 per cent of operational connectivity demand. Perhaps less surprisingly

is that TV over IP streaming is another area where usage is expected to jump. While the 2018 report highlighted that TVIP and content streaming demands were considered somewhat secondary to various operational uses, the study now shows that respondents are fully aware that crew, owners and guests are becoming increasingly reliant on satcomms for their enjoyment.

The final point I want to mention is that of speed. According to the survey responses, an overwhelming majority of respondents feel that their current MIR upload speeds fall within the two slowest categories, namely less than two Mbps (47.1 per cent) and two to eight Mbps (41.2 per cent). The remaining 11.8 per cent believe their speed to between 8 and 24 Mbps, with no respondents believing that their MIR speed exists within the 24-48 Mbps range. However, even within the next year respondents seem confident that their upload speeds will increase: nearly half believe that their MIR upload speed will be above eight Mbps.

Our thanks to Inmarsat for giving us permission to quote from the report – which can be downloaded at www2.inmarsat.com/ superyacht-connectivity-report-2019 FREE DATA OFFER The Antigua Charter Show was e3’s final yacht event of the year and our US team report that

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the SIM is valid for 30 days. What’s more, each sale goes towards supporting YachtAid Global and their efforts to support those affected by Hurricane Dorian earlier this year.

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2020 It’s certainly been a memorable year for all of us at e3 with a whole range of exciting product and service launches. We will have more for you in the coming year and I look forward to telling you all about these in the Islander over the coming months. In the meantime, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and healthy year ahead. ______________________________________ Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com it was well attended and that they had a lot of interest across the 4G and VSAT product ranges.

In particular there were many enquiries about our latest VSAT offer, providing 800GB of free 4G data every month in the Med for customers who sign for a 12-month VSAT contract.

CARIBBEAN NEWS If you missed us in Antigua – simply contact us directly for more information on any of our products and services. To recap, for any of our

customers sailing in the Caribbean region, we offer a number of 4G SIM options. You won’t find a more competitive single-SIM service than BIG DATA CARIBBEAN which is now also valid in the US Virgin Islands. Don’t forget, it’s one SIM for the whole region with no SIM swapping necessary. If you happen to use our great value and flexible BIG DATA EUROPE SIM, remember it can also be used in the French Caribbean at no extra cost. Finally, our Bahamas-only 4G data service is ideal for those yachts sailing in the region – offering 125GB for only $350,

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A WORLD OF QUESTIONS The IT world is confusing, there is so much to look out for, and so many components that one really wonders why they are there?

So I will start this years’ first article addressing a few common questions here, but at the same time I invite you to write me if there is any particular topic that you want to know more about, or where you simply are bogged down and could use some answers to keep you on the right track. You can write these questions to 2020@teletechnics.com WHAT’S WRONG WITH USING PUBLIC WI-FI? Many of us, when passing through transit in airports, or taking a small break in a café hook up to the free Wi-Fi offered there. The thing though we constantly are advised to take great care when connecting to any public Wi-Fi networks as they have their own share of problems. Firstly, they are classified as very insecure. Why? Well, they may ask for password when you log-on but being public the password also tends to be public. Once you are on the “network” any other connected computer has the ability to look at the traffic flowing over that network, and in particular wifi network where its all “up in the air”. And thus, the data can be looked at, by anyone and then —if they were so inclined—steal personal information and passwords. What should you do? Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to stay safe: make sure sharing is turned off (that question you are asked when connecting to a new wifi network), use HTTPS whenever possible, and look at investing in a subscription

to one of those VPN services where your traffic is encrypted until well on the internet.

DO I REALLY NEED TO “EJECT” USB DRIVES? We have all been told that you should “Eject” the USB drive before we remove them from the PC, instead of just pulling it out. But really, why should we do this? The computer has already told us it has completed the saving task, or the document has already been copied successfully! Well, it’s because computers use something called caching to improve performance (speed): or in other words, the computer has made you think it has finished the task, when it actually has not. It’s actually waiting until it has a few other tasks to perform so it can do them all at once, trying to be more efficient. That good, right? So, when you press eject, your PC finishes anything in the queue to make sure you don’t incur any data loss. Windows does a better job of avoiding problems than Apple OS X and Linux, but the recommendation is to eject all your drives anyway. It’s small price to pay for keeping your data safe.

HOW CAN I TELL IF AN EMAIL IS SPAM? It’s a repetitive topic, but one that we just need to be so aware of. Some spam is plain obvious (“Loose 30 pounds and earn €20,000 by taking this blue pill!”), but other messages are more subtle. A deal to true, but actually quite possible. Here the best advice is simple, is the seller reputable? Someone where you are sure you can go back to in case of problems? But the nasty Spam is from those who are, eh, “phishing,” a trick where the spammer will imitate a legitimate source in order to get your

information. They may tell you to click a link that looks like it’s going to paypal.com, but if you check the address it’s actually taking you somewhere else—likely a PayPal-disguised site where you willingly type in your information.

What should you do? Any email you receive always look twice. If the attachment pretends to be a pdf, but is actually a compressed file (.rar, .zip), don’t open it. If the from address is not from the organisation that it pretends to be.. don’t follow the instructions. If a link does not take you to the standard organisation website, don’t go there (look at the “URL” address bar at the top of the browser, does it show the expected address?) And if you have any doubt, contact the entity and confirm the message. If it’s a message from Paypal, the bank, instead of following the link, go to the website yourself by tapping manually the address into your browser. Only then can you be sure.

Oh, and be careful, too—sometimes those links will cause you to unknowingly spam one of your friends, which only spreads the scam.

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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TRANSITING THE PANAMA CANAL 2019 ended with an interesting adventure for me. Before transiting from the old to the new year I had the opportunity to transit the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

The Lagoon 620 “Plan B” was moored in Shelter Bay Marina, Colon. It’s a nicely manicured place but the adjacent jungle produced the eery deep growling of a large cat in the evenings and vultures were hovering over us throughout the day.

Just before sunset on the 25th of November we left with 3 local line handlers on board.

They brought large clean fenders and long mooring lines. In front of the Atlantic Bridge we waited for our pilot, or advisor, to come on board. His role was to communicate with the lock tenders and offer instructions to Martin, Plan B’s captain. Apart from the advisor’s late arrival, the Gatun locks transit went smooth.

With 3 different locks the ships are raised 26 meters up from sea level to the Gatun Lake.

The speed at which the locks are filled is impressive. The mix of salt- and freshwater in the first lock makes it feel like you’re floating in a big pot of boiling soup.

Once into the Gatun Lake the advisor instructed the captain where to raft up with 6 other cruising yachts on a large mooring buoy.

This is where we spent the night.

Early in the morning we started making our way through the lake and the canal. The surrounding jungle was intensely lush and green as an obvious result of the regular intense rainfall combined with the tropical sun and heat. And just like the beauty of the jungle’s canopy, the humidity would, at times, take your breath away.

At certain narrow stretches of the lake we

would have to wait for an oncoming large cargo ship. However, I expected there to be a lot more traffic. I guess it depends on the time of the year.

In the afternoon we reached the Miraflores locks. On either side of Plan B a smaller cruising boat rafted up with us to form a “nest”. They just went along for the ride and while Martin was focusing on maneuvering all three yachts safely in the locks, they were admiring the polished Pocket Superyacht, asking how much it costs and if we could chill their beers...

With the help of the somewhat bossy advisor and line handlers the Miraflores locks didn’t cause any problems either. By 5pm the last doors opened up to the Pacific Ocean. A large frigate bird had seemingly been following our entire transit. A pelican and a quartet of crocodiles welcomed us into the tidal waters.

Before sunset we were safely moored up in La Playita Marina where dozens of big game fishing boats were moored up next to each other. A Sunseeker and a Pershing were the odd ones out. The skyline of Panama City forms an impressive backdrop. However, large gangs of raccoons just outside the marina gates and the heat and humidity are a reminder that the jungle is never far away. ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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NEED HELP? I often see posts in the yachting groups, or hear crew talking about issues with unpaid wages, difficult captains or bullying, among other things. People can easily feel helpless and isolated, not knowing where to turn for help.

Many crew are young people and may not have experience in dealing with these kinds of issues.

It is important to follow the chain of command and bring issues to your line manager (bosun/ chief stew, first mate, captain). It is not recommended to contact the owner or management company. If you choose this path of action, you should tread extremely carefully.

Ensuring you have a contract will help protect your rights. It is not uncommon that yachts will delay issuing contracts. A few days after joining a boat is acceptable, but waiting weeks or months is not.

In some situations, the local port authority maybe be able to assist. I have heard stories about owners refusing to pay crew, only to find the yacht chained to the dock until debts are settled.

welfare support to necessitous seafarers, their dependants and other maritime professionals. www.nautilusint.org PYA

The PYA (Professional Yachting Association) is a non-profit association founded in 1991, and exists primarily to represent the interests of professional yacht crew around the world.

Now with members from over 90 countries worldwide, the PYA is THE body for professional yacht crew. www.PYA.org RYA

Contacting the flag state of the yacht may offer some assistance, however the support on offer varies a lot. It is certainly worth a try but this method is not to be relied upon.

There are several organisations that are geared towards assisting mariners and yacht crew.

They work on a membership basis. In general, if you are not a member, they will not be able to assist you. It is well worth joining, this enables them to help others and be on standby for you.

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As the representative voice of boating, the RYA follows clear principles, set out in the RYA Manifesto, in working to defend your rights of public navigation. In addition to the information and advice available on the RYA website, members can gain more indepth advice from RYA experts on boating related issues. www.RYA.org.uk

Nautilus International, an independent, influential, global trade union and professional organisation, committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective services to members, and

I encourage people to explore the above options as a matter of preparedness, rather than waiting until you find yourself in a desperate situation. Having the support of experts is an invaluable resource. The cost of these services are relatively minimal and supports good organisations which stand up for your rights. Look at it as an insurance.

Remember, you are not alone! There is a vast amount of help available, if you know where to look and take precautions in advance. Some people seem to believe that yachting holds some sort of special status in terms of workers’ rights. It makes no difference if you are working at sea or in an office. You are entitled to be paid for the work you have carried out and to be treated with respect and dignity. If this is not the case, please do not suffer in silence.

Act with maturity and take professional advice to seek what you deserve, while keeping your reputation intact. ______________________________________ Nathan Skinner Facebook.com/NathanSailing Nathan@whyknotsailing.eu

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AIGUA SEA SCHOOL SETS SAIL IN A NEW DIRECTION

One voyage comes to an end … another begins.

The journey that began 14 years ago is now charting a new course. Aigua Sea School is closing, but exciting new opportunities are opening up.

I’m really proud of everything the amazing Aigua Sea School team has achieved.

The evidence is there for all to see online – 80 five star reviews on Google; more than 100 on Facebook. I’ll always appreciate the countless e-mails we received over the years from clients providing great feedback on their personal experience under our care.

We’re proud of the additional services we provided and the initiatives we introduced, to continually improve how we served the yachting community.

At Aigua we always focused first and foremost on safety and customer experience, as shown by our 100% safety record and excellent customer feedback. Our training team was developed in such a way as to nurture and care for the students who chose us for their courses.

We developed the idea of free classes so Yachtmaster candidates would have the very best start to their official training and we included a free practical training day as part of an Ocean Study class.

We also invested in our own yachts to ensure not only full compliance with Spanish law, but also to guarantee the vessels provided everything an enthusiastic young sailor or seasoned professional could need.

Aigua was at the forefront in developing the best systems to assist people with learning difficulties and was a leader in the promotion of awareness of mental health within the local yachting community.

At Aigua we also invested in an unrivalled office and school space to provide the highest quality of training environment for students, meeting all local and EU guidelines for space, facilities and disability access. Thanks We appreciate many people will be disappointed we will no longer be supporting novice and more experienced sailors to learn or master the skills of the sea.

As our news has become known in the Palma yachting community, we’ve been inundated with thanks and good wishes. It’s been so humbling to receive such an outpouring of goodwill – thank you all!

We are grateful to John Davies, the owner of Palma Sea School, who is supporting our transition. Palma Sea School’s team and resources are ensuring our students are fully looked after. Aigua instructors that our clients have grown to know, trust and respect will now be running many of the courses at Palma Sea School.

Running a sea school is tough. You must be prepared to live and breathe it, as I have for 14 years.

I’ve given the school so much energy, time and love. I’m proud of everything achieved by Aigua – the team we built, the care and professional attention we provided to our students and the accomplished sailors we have developed.

But now is the time for new adventures. I’m delighted to announce I’ll be staying within

the yachting industry in Palma that I have so loved being part of and launching an exciting new venture.

I can’t reveal everything just yet, but let’s just say it will be something new, unique and essential for Palma’s yachting community.

Our vision is to create a centre meeting the wants and needs of this community. From showcase to shared desks, CVs to career paths, Professional Yachting Association and Maritime and Coastguard Agency events and management, it will be a hub for the community – a place where yachting people will come together and belong.

I’ll be able to reveal more soon. As they say, watch this space …

In the meantime, do keep in touch. If you want to find out more about our plans, please drop me a line to linda@aiguaseaschool.com – I’ll give you the inside track!

All aboard for the next sailing!

Linda Revill ______________________________________ Office Photo © Justin Chisholm Aigua Sea School Carrer Espartero 8, 07014 Palma (+34) 871 230 373

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2020 VISION

3. Establish steps and stages and write down: • WHAT exactly you want to do/achieve – be as clear as you can with yourself.

• HOW you will know it has been done/ achieved (the measure of success) • WHEN you want to have done or achieved it by! Be specific – we tend to make the task fit the time, so keep it a stretch but not a stress time frame.

“A goal without a plan is just a wish” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – author of ‘The Little Prince and hero fighter pilot who perished in World War II famously said and as we draw closer to the year 2020 it has me thinking about clarity of vision.

If ever there was a year to have a ‘2020 vision’ 2020 is it!

Thinking about when we are in our element, and which personality traits* we tend to favour, we will approach this differently.

• Some of us love to visualise, create a vision board, dream and hope.

• Some prefer logical planning and strategic direction with review dates and measures.

• There are the ‘don’t waste time planning and talking about it, just do it!’ supporters • And those who say ‘whatever we want to achieve will only be achieved if we collaborate and support one another’.

I honestly believe that if we were better able to combine the force of all four, we would get more done.

So, here’s a little something you could try in December or January to ensure that your vision for 2020 is crystal clear.

1. Establish 3 BIG GOALS that you would like to

achieve professionally and/or personally. If you do more than you planned, great! But I believe in focus and too many goals can begin to feel insurmountable and affect our motivation and ability to get started. If you get half way through the year and you have achieved most or all that you set out to, just create new goals to replace those you have achieved...!

2. Create vision boards for each. Vision boards are a great way to focus on what you want. You will have heard of the power of intention? If not, google it. I’m sure that it works because when we have absolute focus on the thing we want we are unconsciously making decisions and choices which drive us towards that goal.

Use magazine cut outs, draw things and write things which represent what the ‘achieved goal’ looks like. Stick it on a piece of card and keep it in your cabin or somewhere that you will see it daily.

4. Consider who you might need to help you to achieve your goals. If, like me, you are independent and potentially a little territorial, you might find it hard to ask for help. I can testify that working with others makes all the difference and helps you to commit.

5. DO IT! This might come easily to you and the previous points might feel like a lot of unnecessary time wasting, trust me... it’s not!

Lay the foundations for success and you build something stronger and more sustainable.

Let’s all make this the year that we achieve our very own 2020 vision! _____________________________________ Sara Ballinger www.crew-glue.com *if you would like to explore your own personality traits, get in touch to complete our simple assessment

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In addition, they will be able to stream the same audio to multiple Apollo Series stereos connected to the same network and enjoy volume control individually or globally. Compatible units include the MS-RA770, MS-RA670, and MS-SRX400. iOS 11.4 or later is required. www.fusionentertainment.com

Orolia Maritime reveals new PLB with Return Link System for 2020 ..............................................................................................................

Orolia reveals details of the next evolution in life-saving technology, the FastFind ReturnLink PLB with Return Link System (RLS) capabilities.

Orolia has worked closely with the European GNSS Agency (GSA) on the Galileo satellite system since being selected as the lead on development of next-generation search and rescue (SAR) distress beacons. The new FastFind ReturnLink transmits the user’s unique ID and GNSS location via the global network of Cospas Sarsat search and rescue satellites, and uses Galileo’s Return Link Service to transmit a return signal back to the user’s device to confirm the alert has been received and location has been detected. The PLB displays a blue light to inform the user that search and rescue professionals are aware of their situation and location and that they are not alone. www.oroliamaritime.com

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FEADSHIP AIMS TO BE EMISSIONS FREE BY 2025 Dutch builder working on electric and hydrogen-powered yachts In his keynote presentation and a subsequent Q&A session at METSTRADE 2019, Feadship director Henk de Vries highlighted the Dutch yard’s plans to go green and possibly be emissions free by 2025.

De Vries is a director of Feadship and the CEO of Koninkijke De Vries Scheepbouw, one of the member companies of Feadship. He is also cairman of the Water Revolution Foundation which was formed just one year ago. De Vries the company was formed in 1906 and it remains a family concern with the 5th generation being active in the business.

“The plan is to try and make Feadship emission-free by 2025 but that may be a bit of a challenge so it may be 2030,” commented De Vries. He explained that the group was project-led and that currently Feadship has 15 or 16 contracts which extend the order book through to 2022. Feadhsip at its four shipyards has 10 build sheds but they are never all filled because De Vries suggested that around five or six projects are in build at any one time.

“We are working on an electric project and

a project using hydrogen propulsion,” he added. “We are the number one brand for superyachts.” Having been formed in 1949, Feadship is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

De Vries mused that clients were more knowledgeable than the builders and that Feadship was among the most expensive superyacht construction companies. He indicated that the success of the company had involved many family arguments and a specialist in Switzerland could help work through any issues.

He reported that many owners had little or no interest in having superyachts that were green or environmentally friendly. He spoke of efforts to try and pursue them to be so and that this is an ongoing challenge. De Vries pointed to the fact that with Feadship having constructed such projects as the Savannah and other projects since, this gives the group a very strong knowledge base which can be used to advise owners.

“With this knowledge we can provide owners with much more insight into modern systems than consultants and captains,” De Vries suggested. With the projects they have built

and those they are building, they have much experience to pass on to owners in terms of what they want. “Owners do not know what they want,” De Vries said, “but we can help decide on things such as hybrid propulsion or other systems plus the changing regulations such as Tier 111.”

Contributing to Feadship building its green credentials, the group has a seven-strong sustainability team comprising employees aged between 35 and 55. This group has an agenda of 90 themes to address related to the eco situation of the shipyards.

All this feeds into the Water Revolution Foundation (WRF), of which De Vries is chairman. The association is just celebrating its first birthday and its most recent happening, this week, is the holding of its first management course. This was entitled ‘Sustainability in Practice’ and the course is tailored to the superyacht industry and took place on November 19 at METSTRADE. This is the first course of Water Revolution’s educational programme. _____________________________________

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INMARSAT IN MULTI-BILLION SPEND ON EIGHT NEW SATELLITES Increased global coverage and capacity will result An intensive multi-billion dollar four-year investment programme in eight new satellites for Inmarsat will start on November 22 with the launch of the first one from Kourou in French Guiana. This was announced by Inmarsat at the METSTRADE exhibition where it is making its debut.

Inmarsat is the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications with a big and growing involvement with the international boat and yachting market.

The new satellites will expand Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) network both in coverage and capacity. The new GX5 satellite, the most advanced satellite in the GX fleet, is built at the Thales Alenia Space facility in Nice, France. The Very High Throughput Satellite (V-HTS) GX5 is the first of eight new satellites, all of which are expected to be in operation by the end of 2023.

It will deliver twice the capacity of the entire existing GX fleet of four spacecraft combined.

years,” said Peter Hadinger, Chief Technology Officer, Inmarsat.

The new GX5 will be positioned over the skies and seas of Europe, the Middle East and Asia in response to surging demand for high-capacity broadband from the aviation and maritime sectors. For superyachts, this demand is fuelled largely by growth in streaming services and remote working. Monthly download volumes vary significantly, with the highest demands during June, July and August. These satellites will also provide total coverage of the polar regions which has not been available before.

“GX5 represents a further leap forward technologically,” he added, “and will deliver significantly more capacity to customers in Europe and the Middle East. Together with our partners at Thales Alenia Space and Arianespace, we look forward to the launch from Kourou, marking the completion of an exemplary technology partnership between our companies as well as the beginning of a new era for the world’s only globally-available, true mobile broadband service.”

From its Fleet Xpress data service, Inmarsat has seen peak usage of 860GB per month on a single superyacht this year, and over 1.3TB per month on a luxury charter yacht. Video, TV and music services combine with internet browsing and Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to account for the majority of download traffic.

For upload, bandwidth usage is dominated by storage to the cloud, including iCloud, Amazon and Dropbox, followed by emails.

Inmarsat is the only telecommunications company with a wholly-owned and operated global satellite communications portfolio, covering L-band and Ka-band, as well as S-band in Europe, enabling unparalleled breadth and diversity in the solutions it provides to its customers.

“All of us at Inmarsat are excited at the prospect of the launch of GX5 this week, an important step in the continued expansion of the Global Xpress network as the first of eight advanced GX payloads to launch over the next four

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.

Les Shortall, Director of Market Development Yacht and Passenger, told IBI: “Each satellite costs around $400m to $500m to make and launch but the price will reduce as we work through the programme.”

Inmarsat has promoted at METSTRADE its capability of delivering reliable and flexible

connectivity globally for superyachts and yachts with its new Yachting and Passenger portfolio of services. Inmarsat will showcase the benefits available through its Fleet Xpress for superyachts service, FleetBroadband and Fleet One for leisure and fishing vessels, in addition to its award-winning Fleet Secure portfolio, an effective, multi-layered cyber security solution that combines cyber awareness, network security and endpoint security.

As the growth of digitalisation in the superyacht sector continues, Inmarsat is strengthening its presence year-on-year by meeting current customer demand as well as introducing solutions to satisfy future requirements for onboard connectivity for crew communications, weather routing, real-time business updates, personal messaging and recreation.

Inmarsat has development specific links with Groupe Beneteau such as the Lagoon brand.

Shortall told IBI: “We are looking to expand these links to other brands within Groupe Beneteau and we are also talking with other brands about opportunities to connect with them.” _____________________________________

By David Robinson IBI Plus

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REVOLUTIONARY THINKING SHARED AT THE YACHT RACING FORUM Bilbao, Spain: The pace of change in the sport of sailing is moving quicker than ever, was one of the key messages to come out of this year's Forum. One of the sport's brightest minds, Stan Honey opened the two-day conference with an inspiring keynote speech that made a few predictions for the next decade. A winning navigator of the Volvo Ocean Race, the multi-Emmy Award winner has been even more successful in developing technology for sports broadcasting including the Liveline technology that revolutionised coverage of the America's Cup. The advent of foiling will open up the opportunity to take all the big offshore records, Honey predicted. Smart phones are now becoming so powerful that the kind of Liveline technology that was only affordable by the America's Cup could trickle down to grass roots sailing. "We developed an electronic umpiring system for AC34, but the technology is becoming so affordable that my next prediction is that electronic umpiring will have a big impact across the sport."

Honey's other prediction that the already meteoric growth in doublehanded offshore racing will continue to rise, was echoed by other speakers at the Forum including Rodion Luka, founder of the L30 keelboat which is opening up doublehanded opportunities for aspirants to the new Olympic event for Marseille 2024, mixed doublehanded offshore racing. In similar fashion, Dawn Riley explained

how Oakcliff Sailing has repurposed a fleet of Melges 24s for affordable two-up offshore competition.

Professional sailors need to be great storytellers as well as good athletes, was one of the key messages to come out of day one.

If anyone can tell a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat it's Don McIntyre, who laid out his vision for the Ocean Globe Race, designed to mirror and honour the tradition of the glory days of the Whitbread Round the World Race. Meanwhile Johan Salen is reenvisioning the round-the-world concept with the Ocean Race, and he described the exciting future that encapsulates the VO65s and the outlandish foiling IMOCA 60s. Builder of the

recently launched Hugo Boss IMOCA 60, Jason Carrington, reminded delegates that there is nothing cheap about high-performance, describing the giant foil that protrudes out of each side of Alex Thomson's 60 footer as like "having a Ferrari strapped to each side of the boat".

The Yacht Racing Forum has always been a pioneer and advocate of social and environmental change in the sport.

Next year's Yacht Racing Forum will take place in Portsmouth, UK, on 23-24 November, 2020. ______________________________________ www.yachtracingforum.com

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SUNSEEKER’S 161 YACHT OFFERS A NEW DIMENSION IN EXTERIOR DECK AND BEACH CLUB SPACE

When Sunseeker International announced the new 161 Yacht as the flagship of its new Superyacht Division, the theme that came to the fore was one of space, elegance and flexibility.

This new tri-deck yacht, to be built in aluminium by ICON Yachts in Holland, features Sunseeker’s distinctive exterior lines and offers exceptional space and volume across the various decks; dividing into seven unique areas including the incredible waterside Beach Club framed by underwater glazing of the plunge pool accessed from the main deck above.

Working with the award-winning British design studio, Design Unlimited, each interior and exterior space has been meticulously planned to enhance the onboard lifestyle.

Across all exterior decks, a variety of easy-tolive-in, functional and cosy areas have been created providing abundant choice for those onboard. The design team have carefully considered the flow of movement around the yacht for both guests and crew including the transitions between inside and outside spaces. Using a consistent colour palette and complementary fabrics, a truly seamless dynamic has been achieved.

On the sundeck, this generously sized and versatile top deck is a fantastic space, with the flexibility of function to enable enjoyable usage by family and friends, day or night. Taking the stairs down to the wheelhouse deck aft introduces yet another social space. Covered by the overhang of the deck above, with undercut feature-lighting, the wheelhouse deck can host a circular wooden dining table to seat 10 and direct access to the contemporary interior via sill-less full-height electric sliding glass doors. This alfresco dining area is perfect for all occasions and made complete by a sweeping curve of fixed upholstered seating forward, allowing for a more relaxed level of comfort out in the open sea breeze.

The forward wheelhouse deck has a large bespoke circular seating area that can boast spectacular 360-degree views for all to enjoy, a visual that continues throughout the yacht in its various levels and deck spaces. For those who favour cover, an optional sail canopy can be added to provide shade, while a second cinema screen is an entertainment option for those cosy nights under the stars.

The main deck is yet another exterior expanse that offers shade and sun in two distinct spaces bringing the inside, out.

Aft of this space, steps lead up to a raised deck with room for more than five flush sun pads behind a deep plunge pool – the perfect spot for sun worshipers who want a taste of undisturbed relaxation.

The way this yacht partners the pool and beach with the outdoor areas is unparalleled and it continues further still in the unique Beach Club on the lower deck. The ultimate backdrop to the bar is a glass wall that gives guests a view into the plunge pool above.

Furthermore, a door leads down to the tender garage with hydraulic lift up-andout door suitable for a tender up to 7m.

Alternatively, the space can be customised to suit the owners’ wishes; popular choices will include a gym, workshop, sauna, dive room or locker room.

The thought that has gone in to this remarkable design is clear. Setting the course for a new wave of superyachts, Sunseeker’s very special flagship model offers an unparalleled level of useable exterior deck space with innovation and luxury at the heart of each unique space.

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ACQUERA YACHTING CONTINUES RAPID EXPANSION WITH THE PURCHASE OF G&K YACHTING Stefano Tositti CEO of Acquera Yachting has announced that the company has purchased Greek yacht agents G&K Yachting just 3 months after acquiring Spanish company Evolution Yacht Agents.

In April 2018, the two companies signed a preliminary agreement for Acquera Yachting to acquire 100% of G&K Yachting’s agency division.

The acquisition investment strengthens Acquera Yachting’s growing presence across the Mediterranean, which now covers Greece, Turkey and Albania in addition to Italy, France, Monaco, Montenegro and more recently Spain. The new development reinforces the company’s deep commitment to become a major player in the yacht agency sector.

“Since our inception, our mission has been to embrace a truly customer-driven approach.

With the addition of G&K Yachting to our Group, and during this fast-paced stage of growth we will continue to deliver the highest level of service that is foremost driven by and for our clients” commented Tositti.

“We are elated to be joining forces with Acquera Yachting and Evolution Yacht Agents.

The acquisition is a clear endorsement of our vision to craft a global team of yachting experts that allows Captains to rest assured that they will receive the same level of excellence wherever they are around the world. We are very much looking forward to working together to deliver the best customer journey possible” said Georgios Mourkakos, Director and cofounder of G&K Yachting.

Kostas Skiathitis, director and co-founder

of G&K Yachting added “G&K Yachting was established with the mission to offer high value services to captains and crew with intelligent support and technical expertise in the Mediterranean and beyond. Merging with Acquera Yachting and Evolution Yacht Agents, allows us to continue this mission, and equally as important our culture and principles.”

Acquera Yachting is part of the Acquera Group that is made up of two divisions: Acquera Yachting focus exclusively on providing full agency services to superyachts globally.

Tositti and his team have an extremely welldocumented track record in the industry.

Nicola Parolin, who has advised the Group and Tositti from the outset, played a key role in the executing the agreement.

Acquera Experience is a first in the industry and is an exclusive private lifestyle members club that will be accessible to yacht owners by invitation only. Their headquarters are in London. _____________________________________ www.acquerayachting.com

INTRODUCING NEW BOARD MEMBER – MARCO KERN After 14 years with Credit Suisse, leading their Yacht and Aviation Finance team, Marco

Kern has recently joined the board of Ocean Independence. Thanks to Marco's background, he brings a host of relevant and varied experience supporting wealthy clientele, together with outstanding financial aptitude, a strong character and great drive. Having successfully managed and grown a large global business, his inter-cultural awareness and leadership skills are highly valued.

resourcefulness will add another dimension to the ongoing success of Ocean Independence.

With Ocean Independence positioned as one of the fastest growing companies in the yachting industry, Marco will take an active role in further enhancing the current business strategy and will be instrumental in the progression of operational development and growth.

Nicholas Dean, Managing Partner commented, "It is extremely exciting to have Marco join the Ocean Independence board. With his diverse corporate background, motivation and enthusiasm he will be a valuable addition. We welcome Marco as a colleague who we have worked closely with over the last four years at Credit Suisse, a respected business partner for the future and a friend." ______________________________________

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Marco originally started his career as an engineer and sales manager, subsequently advancing within the diverse business environment of Credit Suisse. He has also amassed a depth of knowledge and experience across other board assignments. With his entrepreneurial initiative and professional expertise, his input and

A keen and active sailor at heart, with a spirit for adventure and relishing a busy lifestyle, Marco even holds his own private pilot's license. He says, "If you don’t find me on a sailing boat or in the air, you will probably find me on skis somewhere in the Swiss Alps".

Jo Malone - Marketing Manager Ocean Independence jo@ocyachts.com (+44) 1273 831010 www.oceanindependence.com

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OYSTER YACHTS IN MAJOR RECRUITMENT DRIVE UK builder to hire 150 new employees by February 2020 UK boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has announced it is hiring 150 new employees in a bid to keep up with global demand.

According to the Eastern Daily Press, the Norfolk-based company is looking to up its headcount to more than 420 people by February 2020 across a range of roles. These include laminators, boatbuilders, joiners, electricians and engineers.

The roles will be hired across the UK builder’s sites in both Wroxham and Ashmanhaugh, as well as further afield in Southampton.

Oyster owner and CEO Richard Hadida told the UK website: “This represents a hugely exciting time for Oyster. It is wonderful to see the brand returned to its former glory, with a full order book and a dedicated team of people in Wroxham, Southampton and Ashmanhaugh building beautiful sailing yachts, using the best of British craftsmanship.

“We look forward to welcoming many more on board in the coming months.”

Hadida bought the company in March 2018 and has since invested heavily in the brand.

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“The construction of the shiplift springs from our desire to continue competing as a leader in the Mediterranean superyacht market,” commented Alberto Amico, chairman of Amico & Co. “The shiplift is a result that we are very proud of, which rewards our work culture, dedication to service, creativity and specialisation, all of which are elements typical of ‘Made in Italy’.”

The shiplift is a project that was eligible for public funding support according to ex law decree 181/89. With a decree dated November 23, 2017, Invitalia (the Italian National Agency for Inward Investment & Economic Development) awarded a capital grant of up to €4m to Amico & Co along with a subsidised loan of up to €13m with a long repayment period. The other €10m came out of Amico resources.

AMICO OPEN 4000 TONNE SHIPLIFT IN GENOA Genoa-based Amico & Co officially inaugurated its new €27m, 4,000-tonne capacity shiplift recently. The new facility is not only an important development for this global leader as a superyacht refitter, but also a major bonus for Genoa in its ongoing campaign to become a key superyacht hub.

The new shiplift, which was developed by Amico itself, will allow the company to handle superyachts up to 95m (312ft) instead of 60m (197ft) previously. The shiplift, along with its

associated special track and trestle transport system, means Amico will be able to work on up to six 95m superyachts at one time.

This major project, which has taken two years to complete, involved the strengthening and restructuring of a 25,000sq m area. As it is entirely electric, the system is zero emissions in situ. Part of the project also included the construction of a network of underground tunnels with dimensions of 2.75m x 2.4m to allow the movement of people and equipment

Construction of the shiplift, which is seen as being a crucial facility in enhancing the competitiveness of Genoa as a superyacht hub, involved 84 companies – all of which are Italian with the exception of the Dutch Enerpac company. Some 200 workers were involved on the project over an 18-month period and the shiplift will create at least 15 new jobs to Amico’s current directly employed workforce of 100 people. ______________________________________

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MASSIMO PEROTTI NAMED ‘ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2019’ Massimo Perotti has been at the helm of Sanlorenzo since 2005 Massimo Perotti, executive chairman of Italian motoryacht builder Sanlorenzo, was announced as the national winner of the 23rd Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

The award is dedicated to entrepreneurs who have excelled during their career for their ability to create value with innovative spirit and strategic vision, making a significant contribution to the growth of the Italian economy.

An independent jury composed of well-known representatives from the world of institutions, economics and business selected Perotti “for having transformed an outstanding Italian company into a brand recognised around the world as the maximum expression of elegance and exclusivity Made in Italy, moving forward on a path of growth with courage and determination, while constantly investing in the territory and human resources.”

“It is a great honour for me to receive this award, which first of all rewards the work, commitment and dedication of the entire company over the years,” said Perotti, who has been at the helm of Sanlorenzo since 2005.

“Every success is always the result of teamwork, and if we have experienced this phase of extraordinary expansion over the last 15 years, which has permitted us to reach the apex of worldwide production of yachts and superyachts, it is above all thanks to the men and women who work inside Sanlorenzo.

“For this reason, over the years one of the company’s main areas of investment has been that of human resources, and during the period of the crisis we were able not to lose any of the benefits of that investment, completely avoiding layoffs. Especially because of their work, we have continued to create projects whose peerless quality and workmanship are acknowledged and appreciated all over the world, thanks to a unique combination of crafts, technology, design and passion.”

Due to the desire to innovate, Perotti has also formulated a new way of experiencing the sea through interior design. Sanlorenzo claims to have been the first to involve outstanding talents in the interior design of yachts, such as Dordoni Architetti, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, Piero Lissoni (art director of the brand since 2018) and Patricia Urquiola. bringing new visions on board while introducing stylistic innovations that have made it possible to reinterpret on-board space, one of the true strong points of Sanlorenzo.

This unique, novel approach has also prompted Perotti to develop ties with the world of art, activating a series of collaborations with important galleries and cultural institutions such as Art Basel.

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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.

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Mariette 1915 and Naema racing at The Capri Classica © Blue Passion

SERIOUS ABOUT SAILING Happy New Year dear readers! Let’s make 2020 the year of sailing. This month we discuss stakeholders, schooners and sailing events.

SERIOUS ABOUT SAILING The key stakeholders and innovators of the sailing yacht industry met recently at The Yacht Club de Monaco to discuss the future of the sailing yacht sector. The summit, Life Under Sail, an annual event organised by BOAT International is designed and dedicated to sailing yachts and the sailing lifestyle.

Shirley Robertson OBE British sailor and double Olympic gold medallist hosted the event where speakers included leading shipyards, naval architects, experienced sailors, entrepreneurs, brokers and charter experts, all serious about sailing.

It can no longer go unnoticed that the sailing yacht sector is experiencing decline despite a small fraternity of committed owners. An overview of the current state of the market was shared by Stewart Campbell, and reviewed with Barbara Müller, Ocean Independence, Will Bishop, Yachting Partners International,

Fabrizio Sgariglia, Perini Navi and Enrico Chieffi, Nautor’s Swan.

Three key points were raised during the day: 1. Next Generation of Sailors 2. Sailing as The Environmentally Friendly Choice 3. Engagement The challenge ranged from the attraction and engagement of new younger owners, the advantages of sailing as the greener option and positioning sailing as a lifestyle experience to

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attract new owners to the sport of sailing.

Stewart Campbell considered how to generate interest and enthusiasm for sailing in the next generation with Michael Schmidt, Y Yachts, Henry Hawkins, Baltic Yachts, Stefano de Vivo, Wally, Andrea Micheli, Southern Wind and Jonathan Beckett, Burgess.

Looking ahead, Marilyn Mower, Editor-atLarge of BOAT International discussed the next leaps in design and technology with Raphael Biancale, BSB Artificial Intelligence, Jeremy Elliot, North Design Services, Alain Janet, Solar Cloth System, Engel-Jan de Boer, Lloyd’s Register, Marcello Persico, Persico Marine and Tommy Gonzalez, Fast Forward Composites.

Paola Trifirò owner of Ribelle the 33 metre Malcolm Mckeon Yacht Design sloop built by Vitters in 2017 spoke about her adventures over 40 years, five yachts, two oceans and four seas.

Golden girl Shirley Robertson OBE hosts Life Under Sail

Supersize me. Thys Nikkels, Dykstra Naval Architects explained the complexities of maxi dimensions in yachts of 100 metres plus.

Ocean expeditions are becoming increasingly popular for sailing yacht owners looking for adventure and the experience we, as an industry are keen to promote. Peter Madej, Captain of Firebird, Andrey Yakunin, Owner of Firebird and Ashley Perrin, Racing Yacht Management and Antarctic Ice Pilot examined sailing in unknown areas with Shirley Robertson.

Sailing events were recognised as a key driver for new yacht sales and engagement with sailing yacht owners, existing and new.

Marcello Persico of Persico Marine expressed a core desire to see more regattas to attract interest from owners and sailors in the future.

Stefano de Vivo CCO Ferretti Group and Managing Director of Wally encouraged the

Stewart Campbell reviews the state of the sailing market with leading brokers and ship yards

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industry to work together to halt a decline in sailing and encouraged the promotion of sailing as an experience to engage the next generation of owners.

“It is important to create a productive collaboration between the entire sailing yacht industry in order to conduct the market to a bigger appreciation and desire towards a more genuine sailing yacht lifestyle.” Life Under Sail Delegate IT’S A SUPER TIME FOR SCHOONERS

Schooner Association’s forthcoming regattas.

Classic schooners Orianda and Puritan are the most active schooners within the fleet and in 2020 will be available for charter at the following events:

September - Regates Royales de Cannes & Les Voiles de Saint Tropez.

May - Capri Classica June - Les Voiles d’Antibes

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The International Schooner Association (ISA) has gained tremendous support from owners and industry since founded in October 2018.

At a recent members dinner in London the 39 metre schooner Naema was awarded The Schooner Cup 2019 for her extraordinary performance in each of the three rounds of races in Capri in May, Monaco and St Tropez in September.

The Millennium Cup

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RORC Caribbean 600

Antigua

24 February

caribbean600.rorc.org

Superyacht Challenge

Antigua

1 - 15 March

superyachtchallengeantigua.com

St Barths Bucket Regatta

FWI

19 - 22 March

bucketregatta.com

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

Antigua

1 - 7 April

antiguaclassics.com

Les Voiles des Saint Barth

St Barths

12 - 18 April

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Palma Vela

Palma

6 - 10 May

palmavela.com

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

Porto Cervo

2 - 6 June

yccs.it

The Schooner Cup Series Final Scores:

The Superyacht Cup

Palma

17 - 20 June

thesuperyachtcup.com

Newport Bermuda Race

19 June

bermudarace.com

The Candy Store Cup

23-25th July

www.candystorecup.com

Perini Navi Cup

Porto Cervo

26 - 29 August

yccs.it

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Porto Cervo

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yccs.it

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lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr

1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th:

Naema - scores: 12 Elena - scores: 10 Orianda - scores: 9 Puritan - scores: 6

Throughout this series of regattas, a sense of geniality and community has flourished, and it is the aim of ISA that this will continue to permeate through all of the International

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ROLEX FASTNET RACE WILL FINISH IN CHERBOURG

increased berthing, enhanced shoreside facilities, competitor functions and events in an exciting development for the race.

Speaking about the benefits of Cherbourg as the finish venue, RORC Commodore, Steven Anderson, said: "It is an exciting time for this iconic and extremely successful race. Finishing the Rolex Fastnet Race in Cherbourg will encourage and secure the continued growth of the Club's most prestigious event and provide an enhanced competitor experience. The enthusiasm of the French for offshore racing is legendary, and the City of Cherbourg-enCotentin, The Communaute d'agglomeration du Cotentin, the Conseil departemental de la Manche and Normandy Region have been hugely passionate and committed partners in this initiative."

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), organisers of the Rolex Fastnet Race, announced at a press conference recently that the City of Cherbourg will host the finish of the Rolex Fastnet Race for the 2021 and 2023 editions of the biennial race. The move encourages and secures the future development of the race and will open it to more competitors; in 2019 the race had a

waiting list of 150 boats.

The City of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, The Communaute d'agglomeration du Cotentin, the Conseil departemental de la Manche and Normandy Region have come together to support the race finish with a package that enhances the competitor experience with

"The race has grown steadily over the past two decades and more and more people want to take part. We have had to limit entries in recent years because of berthing constraints, but Cherbourg offers significant additional berthing and improved facilities for competitors, so we will be able to take a larger number of entries and give more sailors the opportunity to compete in this very special race," continued Anderson.

YOU'RE INVITED! ST. THOMAS INTERNATIONAL REGATTA (STIR) - MARCH 27-29, 2020 Sailing to the Caribbean this season on the RORC Transatlantic Race, Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, Caribbean 1500, Salty Dawg Fall Rally to the Caribbean, or North Atlantic Rally to the Caribbean? Or, is your vessel arriving to St. Thomas or nearby Tortola or Antigua via Peters & May or DYT? You're invited to race with us in the 2020 STIR. This 'Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing' offers something for everyone. STIR 2020 offers classes for CSA (Caribbean Sailing Associationhandicap rule) Racing, Cruising and Bareboats; Large Multihulls; Beach Cats and One-Design over 20-foot LOA. The one-design IC 24's may be the largest one-design fleet of any Caribbean regatta! Charter an IC24 from the St. Thomas Sailing Center (stthomassailingcenter.com) or other types of hot yachts from race charter companies like Caribbean Races, Caribbean Yacht Racing, Global Yacht Racing, LV Yachting, OnDeck, and Sail Racing Academy.

Stay and play! The flagship Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas re-opened last month and is walking distance to STYC. Plus, there are some 2,500 rooms on St. Thomas, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, timeshares, and villas.

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SIR BEN AINSLIE BLASTS AMERICA'S CUP COSTS Sir Ben Ainslie has hit out at the costs of contesting the America's Cup, saying it is hindering the spread of the sport's glamour event.

Ainslie, heading the British syndicate for a second time as they navigate towards Auckland 2021, speaks from a position of strength as he enjoys the backing of Britain's wealthiest man, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, for his Team INEOS UK challenge.

But having such financial security doesn't stop Ainslie's concerns with Auckland 2021 having just defender Emirates Team New Zealand and three, possibly four, challengers.

"We should be looking at 10 teams - that would be ideal," Ainslie told The Financial Times, pointing the finger at the highly technical new foiling 75-foot monohulls introduced for the next edition.

"If you ask any of the team principals, they would agree this particular boat is too expensive. For a new team looking to get involved, it is quite daunting."

Sir Ben says, however, it is a "common misconception" that the biggest budget wins. That is borne out by the success of Team New Zealand, founded in 1993 and three-times winner of the cup. It is backed by commercial sponsors rather than a wealthy individual. Sir Ben says big budgets allow teams to try out "some crazy design ideas, because you can test so many different parameters". However, "having a budget to stick to means you can focus on where you are going to get bang for your buck".

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 9 NOVEMBER – LIGA DE OTOÑO 1 The first race of RCNPP Autumn series was sailed in blustery conditions, with a good strong breeze to take us around the course. As with all the RCNP regattas, we sail with the cruiser fleet, with a separate start. The right side was favoured on the beat in to Llenaire, and Wight Flyer arrived first, ahead of Speedy. Fuego rounded third, with Gecko on their heels. Steve and Philip held their lead down to El Pinar with fuego catching but not passing Speedy. The beat back was gruelling and wet. Fuego went right, following Wight Flyer, and made gains all the way to Avançada. Wight Flyer headed for the finish line, and took the win. Speedy had gone left, and when they came together, fuego was only ten lengths behind. They tried hard all the way to the finish, crossing tacks, but ran out of racetrack, and couldn’t pass, finishing ten seconds behind.

1 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 2 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Charles 3 GBR 3577 Fuego Fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 30 NOVEMBER – LIGA DE OTOÑO 2 This regatta was moved from the previous week, which meant a few people couldn’t make it. Nevertheless we had seven boats racing. Stephen and John were sailing their new boat 4014 ffinally for the first time, having rigged it that morning. She’s an Ovington 10 from 2013, and we hoped she would be quick! fuego was to be sailed by Helena (winner of this year’s Women’s cup at the Copa del Rey) and Xisco, who race in J80s.

aimed for the middle of the line, whilst Wight Flyer continued before tacking and heading for the pin. But it wasn’t to be, ffinally finished a fraction ahead to take second. A really exciting and good result for her first race. fuego followed just after in fourth.

It was a tussle downwind towards the island of Formentor, with Wight Flyer gybing first and heading for the north shore. ffinally stayed a little less deep, which paid off as they spotted the mark first. It wasn’t in Formentor bay, but to the south of the far end. They rounded up and started to accelerate and take the lead.

Wight Flyer spotted this a little later, and also rounded up, coming in hotter, and arriving at the mark a couple of lengths ahead. Both boats set up on the beat, staying on the north side, and fuego also followed. Speedy rounded fourth, and immediately tacked for the south shore and the left side of the course. The three leaders all stayed right and close together.

This also leaves the series in an interesting place, Speedy (Michael Clough has 3 points, Wight Flyer 4, and John and Stephen 5 – but in two different boats. All to play for in the last race on December 14.

As they started to head out towards the finish, the lone Speedy appeared, moving along the south shore. The closer they got to the mark, the more it became clear that she was ahead too. The wind was shifting as we approached the mark, and ffinally was taking advantage of thems, slowly eating away at Wight Flyer. ffinally was able to point a little higher, and was closer on each tack. Nevertheless, Speedy crossed the line first as ffinally approached the line on port with Wight Flyer coming in on starboard. ffinally didn’t tack, instead ducking and coming up astern of Wight Flyer. She

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Asked afterwards why they went for the left side on the final beat, Michael Clough just said “it was obvious you were going the wrong way” – nothing more. Food for thought…

1 ESP 3804 Speedy Gonzales Michael Clough / Douglas William Grove 2 GBR 4014 ffinally John Walker / Stephen Babbage 3 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry ______________________________________

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The course was sailed in an unusual westerly breeze, with a beat to a mark in the southwest of the bay, down to a mark off Formentor and then finishing at the start line. As the wind had shifted, the pin was highly favoured, and ffinally started with most of the fleet at that end. She proved to be fast, even though this was or first time sailing her. But the left side

of the course wasn’t the best choice, so Wight Flyer reached the top mark first, followed by our own fuego fatuo. Helena was calling on her experience and sailing very fast. ffinally tacked on her bow and rounded the mark just ahead.

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EXCELLENT STARTUP OF MARINA VELA BARCELONA After a year since Marina Vela Barcelona has been open to the public, it presents excellent results showing a fast growth. Currently up to 80% of the berths are occupied, which is a great startup for a brand-new nautical complex in the heart of Barcelona. Marina Vela is located in an exceptional setting, next to the W Hotel and a few minutes away from the beach and the city centre, surrounded by first class equipment, sport centres and specialized companies in the marine sector. The marina, with the fastest access to the open sea of the city, has a capacity of 135 berths and a fully robotized and state-of-the-art dry stack marina for 222 vessels of up to 9 meters in length and up to 4 tons. The delivery of boats is done every 5 to 8 minutes and can be requested in advance for a specific time. This dry stack marina presents great features, it is one of the first in Europe with these characteristics and turns to be an important advance for the nautical sector, as well as a plus of comfort and safety for the customers. Marina vela has a firm commitment to protecting the environment and this drystack marina avoids the use of fossil fuels in the storage of the boats and minimizes the surface occupied both on land and in the sea.

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In addition to the best infrastructure, Marina Vela Barcelona offers a wide variety of exclusive commercial and leisure services that have turned this enclave into a place of reference at an international level.

This summer season 2019, brand new restaurants were inaugurated, such as Port Vela, Velissima and Camping Mar - three modern restaurants with an elegant concept.

Each one of the restaurants is specialized in different gastronomic offer. Velissima was born from the idea of creating a modern and elegant concept without losing the traditional essence of the Italian restaurant and osteria. Inspired by the beauty of the Amalfati Coast and Dolce Vita of the late 50s, designed by the renowned interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, Velissima combined a new concept of restoration and lifestyle, immersed in the Mediterranean. Port Vela is a brewery with Mediterranean touch that combines a modern and warm decoration facing the sea. Specialized in traditional quality tapas, grilled and fresh fish, served on a large terrace overlooking Marina Vela. Camping Mar has opted for a simple offer, whose star is a very complete fixed menu, consisting of powerful pica-pica, followed by paella or fideuá. The food is served on a cosy terrace, on modern picnic tables, just next to the sea.

To complete its wide range of services, Marina Vela puts at your disposal its own

dry dock, Barcelona Nautic Center, located only 50 meters away from the entrance. The dry dock provides a new travel lift for boats up to 160 tons, 14.000sqm of technical area, a 600sqm warehouse for indoor works, a 70-meter dock for afloat works and the best specialized professionals to accomplish all the maintenance and repair needs.

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events took place inside its facilities, such as the 1st edition of the offshore regatta Marina Vela Golden Cup, leading automotive event of huge media impact, Barcelona Motor Days, and the 24th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion Week, which was dedicated to a sustainable swimsuit fashion. During the Barcelona Boat Show 2019, Marina Vela kept up the tradition of organizing the annual event - Marina Vela Captains' Party – and in spite of the bad weather, it had an outstanding success and a large number of visitors.

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SAILING VIA FERNANDO DE NORONHA, BRAZIL 03° 50' 25.3" S - 032° 24' 38.9" W (UTC-2) After several requests on “what about Fernando de Noronha”, over the last years I decided to publish my experience and contacts to the Captains who would be interested to cross via Noronha. I had the privilege to sail eight times to the island, and hereby my notes on Noronha….

Info on the Galapagos islands will follow in the near future.

The island is located on the crossroad of the Southern- and the Northern- Atlantic Ocean.

I did stop there when sailing from Cape Town to the Caribbean, Caribbean to Brazil, or from Europe to the Caribbean. Sailing from Fernando to the Caribbean is as being on a slide once reaching the North Brazil Current, which pushes with 3-4 knots in favour, before even putting up sails. The minor meteorological concerns in the doldrums also gives the opportunity for “Neptune” to come onboard and convert all these polliwogs into shellbacks once and for all.

When people ask me about my favourite spots in the world, I must admit that Fernando is ranked in my top three. An authentic oceanic island atmosphere surrounded by marine wildlife in the middle of the Atlantic is my cup of tea. The memories of spinner dolphins bowriding our dinghy upon landing was a blessing after the long days at sea. These resident dolphins can even be seen from the shore at sunset at “Bahia dos Porcos”. It seems that is where they spend the night and leave again in the morning generally towards the smaller island at the NE. The circa 3000 inhabitants, generally spontaneous and rather laid-back, generate a friendly atmosphere. This cool surfers’ island

definitely has a special vibe to offer to an adventurous and sportive public. No large hotel infrastructure, but small familiar pousadas are available in case you want to spend the nights ashore. The daily permit fees to visit the island are expensive for Brazilians, which is why I consider it to be a spot for a wealthier and active Brazilian public. This remote destination (300Nm. of mainland Brazil) is fairly unknown to the international public. Colours are omnipresent, which is not only valid for the flora but also for the flashy coloured rental buggies and pousadas.

I have been a diver for years, and for sure I would recommend the Maldives or the French Polynesia as some of the best diving destinations of the world. But I must admit that diving in Noronha is exciting and worth it. If you have time to do multiple dives, the operators will bring you to more interesting dive sites, which can be an wilderness and adventurous experience. Turtles, large schools

of barracudas or jacks, and several species of rays and sharks can be encountered daily.

Noronha became an official port of entry of Brazil, which did not used to be like that. You can therefore arrive and depart from Brazil with the vessel by doing all clearance on the island now. The process is easy and therefore recommend not to hire the expensive agents that would fly in from Recife or Natal to charge you accordingly for something you can do personally on the peer.

If someone needs to fly in or out, the options for connecting airports are Natal or Recife. If any interest in other ports in Brazil from there, I would take note of the following; North: Fortaleza has quite safe facilities at the Marina Park Hotel. In Recife you have the Cabanga yacht club for smaller yachts. For the larger vessels you will end up on the ISPS peer in Natal- or Recife- port, for which you might

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end up paying significant money due to the obligation of an agent and possible hire of security guards.

South: you should sail down to Salvador de Bahia (Bahia Marina), Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis…. Beware that if you stay in Brazil you will have to redo some of the paperwork at the police in every state you sail to. (Fernando de Noronha is part of the state of Pernambuco).

PAPERWORK AND ESTIMATED FEES (2018) You will see a little wooden office on top of the hill when in the port, where you can do all formalities with the Port Captain (Marcos), also the park administration officials and the military police (who handle immigration) will join in.

IMMIGRATION (Policia Federal): will issue the "Passe de Entra,da de embarcação". Passport needs to be valid 6 months. Some passports such as US or Australians will require a 90 days visa to enter Brazil. (check immigration webpage for updates).

CUSTOMS (Receita Federal) HEALTH AUTHORITIES (Vigilancia Sanitaria): We did print a yellow fever list of crew and pax., which has not always been requested. Beware that when sailing from Brazil to the Caribbean most islands (commonwealth especially) will require yellow fever when coming from Brazil.

PORT AUTHORITIES (Capitania dos Portos) will finalize the entry and emit the “zarpe” when leaving the island to your next port of call.

Fees: anchorage fee, a tourist tax and a marine park fee (Cash Reals or Credit Card only, no US$).

ANCHOR FEE: charged for anchoring your vessel as from the day you arrive at 226.4 Reals/day (75$US), charged per calendar day (not per night), and therefore early morning departure exempts.

TOURIST TAX: not charged for the first day, but thereafter is 68.74 Reals pp/day (23 $US).

MARINE PARK FEE: To access the Marine Park you will need to buy a Marine National Park card which costs 198 Reals/pp. (65$US) and is valid for 10 days. This gives you access to the best beaches, although there are also a number of free beaches not in the Marine Park, and therefore it is not a mandatory fee.

The park run by Projecto TAMAR; a non-profit organization representing the protected areas of the island, which is about 60% of the island.

If you want to go diving, you will have to pay that fee and you will need a photocopy of your passport to purchase the card.

APPROACH TO THE ISLAND Anchor in 15 to 20m over sand (and rock). You generally have a small roll when blowing from the NE or N and even more when coming from NW. Careful with the small floating mooring balls in the anchorage of Baia de Santo Antonio, for which arrival at nigh might be more challenging. Once anchored it is convenient to call the port authorities to confirm your

presence through CH12. Beware of the little shipwreck just at the entrance of the harbour (it is normally marked), when you come in with the dinghy (great snorkel place :). There is no way to enter the port with your vessel, so you will need max. 6-8 min. by dinghy from the anchorage.

CONTACTS Noronha Diver I became friends with Paulo and Claudio over 10 years ago now through the REFENO regatta as they are also fanatic sailors. In addition to owning several pousadas on the island, in case you need a place to stay ashore, they also are the owners and operators of Noronha Diver since a few years now. They are well-connected and helpful in many ways. Paulo’s’ girlfriend; Maristela, is running the office of Noronha Diver in the port and is who you should take contact with for further questions or requests. +55 81-9988-08101 (whatsapp) maristela@noronhadiver.com.br www.noronhadiver.com.br Port Santo Antonio: CH12

Hours: Mon to Fri 08:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00 Phone: +55 81-3619-0967 email: porto@noronha.pe.gov.br (It is appreciated to send them an email some days prior your arrival so they know, but do not expect an answer).

Local Police: +55 81-3619-0842 Hospital: Hospital São Lucas Hours Medical Specialties: Mon to Fri 08:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 Care Emergency Department 24 hours Phone: +55 81-3619-0923 email: hslucas@noronha.pe.gov.br National SAR agency: MRCC Brazil - Tel: +55 21-2104-6056 Inmarsat C: 471009910 Email: National mrccbrazil@con.mar.mil.br Rio de Janeiro area: mrccrio@marinha.mil.br Salvador de Bahia area: mrccsalvador@ marinha.mil.br ______________________________________

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JOIN THE GREAT GIBRALTAR - MOROCCO - SPAIN CHARITY YACHT RALLY IN 2020

Joint second winners of the fancy dress competition, it’s the Ghostbusters!!

Storming out of the Bay of Gibraltar into forecast F8 conditions in the Straits

Dune buggy expedition around pine forests of Tanger

Spectacular picnic in the hills overlooking Tanger Bay

Now is the time to pencil in the dates for the the next charity yacht rally. In 2020 the event will take place over the weekend of 29 May to 31st May. Pencil in the date in your diaries and email boats@boatshedgibraltar.com to be added to the distribution list for updates on the rally. Have any doubts? Read on to find out how the participants enjoyed the 2019 event.

champagne reception except that this year instead of holding the reception on the pontoons we were provided with a fine hall at the Royal Tanger Yacht Club. It was an opportunity for the crews to get to know each other better and for the organisers to layout the activities for the weekend. We were delighted to discover that thanks to Tanja Marina Bay and Mnar Castle we were all invited to a 4 hour free sand buggy excursion in the pine forests that overlook Tanger Bay where they provided a fantastic picnic.

On Friday 23rd August despite easterly winds that sometimes exceeded 30 knots a large number of boats docked at Tanja Marina Bay on what was to prove to be an exceptional weekend. As the yachts tied up they were greeted with a traditional group of Moroccan drummers. Moroccan and French TV cameras were there to record the first ever arrival of the Gibraltar - Morocco Yacht Rally at the brand spanking new Tanja Marina Bay installations.

The fleet made the national TV evening news in France and Morocco. Representatives from our two headline sponsors Alcaidesa Marina and Tanja Marina Bay were at the dockside to welcome the weary sailors.

An excellent weekend was on order.

Proceedings started with our day of arrival

On the Saturday morning walking tour of the new Tanger Port area and the souk was laid on for us. In the afternoon half the group disappeared into the “bundu” on the buggies.

During this time the organisers, Boatshed Gibraltar, were frantically preparing for the prize giving, auctions and raffles.

At 20:30 the participants convened, in extravagant fancy dress, at the “El Chiringuito” restaurant for a magnificent dinner hosted

by Tanja Marina Bay. Encouraged by the auctioneer and superb atmosphere the purse strings were generously loosened. In the event

A traditional Morocccan welcome

Gloomy day for departure but our Heineken sponsor reached the right parts!

a total of £12,050 was raised for the Red Cross.

I have yet to discover if anyone entered the 555 night club but I do know that most of the crews did not retire until the early hours of Sunday morning.

Sunday was a day of rest except for those who had booked their buggy ride for the Sunday morning.

Most of the boats departed on the Monday but a few, knowing that a westerly would blow on Tuesday and carry them back to Gibraltar, opted for another day in Tanger. The city is virtually unrcognisable from 10 years ago. I would encourage everyone to go and see the most sophisticated and exciting city within 100 Km of Gibraltar.

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

I began yachting at the age of 18, after finishing high school at Queens College in Mallorca.

Feeling the pressure to make a decision about the future, I decided to take a break from studies and work onboard superyachts. Having worked in a beach bar on the island, I knew I enjoyed the nature of service. I acquired my first job through a family friend, who put me forward for a junior stewardess position onboard a 49m expedition vessel in Antarctica.

After a series of interviews, I was offered the position and packed my bags to embark on my biggest adventure yet.

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

I am really enjoying the temp work I am doing onboard my current boat. As chief stewardess onboard a 35m motor yacht I have the opportunity to manage people during the season, because we're down to skeleton crew for the winter – I am also cooking. I have a great deal of fun with it and enjoy the challenge of cooking for both vegans and

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meat eaters. I also have a young captain which allows for a professional but fun, laid-back working environment.

I also enjoyed working onboard a 70m due to the number of crew we had onboard and the fun social life that came with it. The boat was a classic and built in the 1920s so working onboard almost felt like working at a museum.

It was different and interesting!

I try to wake up half an hour early and get outside and do some yoga and stretches while I watch the sunrise. I think it’s important for someone who spends the majority of their day indoors to spend some time outside on your breaks - even if most of the time all you want to do is nap! It’s also great if you have a work colleague you can be silly with and laugh with.

So, I would say laughing and stretching keeps me sane!

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

It is difficult to pinpoint best and worst parts because the job is so versatile. I believe the best part to any job is feeling valued and feeling like you are doing something to make other people happy. And likewise, the worst parts are when you feel devalued. Lack of sleep and not being able to exercise are also difficult parts to the job!

I don’t think it’s too hard to spoil charter guests. You just have to remember they are human too. In my opinion, you pick up on their vibe and listen to what they say and then surprise them with little things you know they would like. It’s all about the small things…

On the cooking side of things, I feel very lucky to be able to experiment with different ingredients without having to worry about a budget. It has helped me learn so much!

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How do you keep sane on charter?

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

When I was working in Antarctica we used to set up a “Penguin Bar” on the ice while the guests went for a walk. We would dress up in penguin suits and serve guests Champagne

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CREW FOOD MENU Choose Daily from: • 3 Freshly Prepared Meals including accompaniments • 2 Healthy Salads • 2 Sandwich & Wrap Options Meal Deals: • Sandwich Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €19.50 • Salad Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €22.50 • Weekly & Monthly Orders win Crew Treats when they had finished their hike. I’ve never seen smiles so big on charter guests faces – and it was so much fun for us stewardesses!

You can use bicarbonate soda for almost everything... it’s your best friend in housekeeping!

What is your signature cocktail?

Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

I like to change the cocktail depending where I am in the world. For example, when cruising the Amalfi coast, I serve a frozen lemonade with Lemoncello. Guests love the thought that has gone into it!

What is your favourite yachting destination?

Nothing compares to the raw nature I was lucky enough to experience in Antarctica.

The icebergs, the humpbacks, the orcas, the penguins, the leopard seals... it was amazing.

We had two-hour turnarounds between charters, and it was really challenging but I would go again in a heartbeat.

I’ve got to say though; I love cruising around my little Island – Mallorca! I am able to give recommendations and share fun facts along the way!

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

If I had the fortune to own a superyacht I would put all my crew on rotation. I think life/work balance leads to a happy crew and longevity onboard. That being said, I would never buy a superyacht. I would charter all over the world.

And as a charter guest I would make sure to have my preferences sent over as early as I can!

It only leads to a better experience onboard!

What is your on-board pet hate?

My onboard pet hate would have to be crew leaving dirty coffee cups in the sink. Just wash up your own cup people!

What career achievement are you most proud of?

The day that Tom Hanks called my name!!!

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

I would have to say it was in my first season…

I was stood behind the bar for pre-dinner cocktail service and the expedition leader was at the bar talking to the guests about the next days’ plan. I accidentally knocked a glass of red wine all down his white dinner shirt. I nearly died. He didn’t move and pretended like nothing had happened and then snuck of and got changed when the opportunity arose.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

For summer I would say a walk down to the Sa Foradada restaurant by the sea, Paella and Sangria for lunch, a swim, and then a walk back up the hill to see the sunset over the ocean. In the winter, I would say a hike to the waterfalls in Orient and then lunch at Can Tomas. Such a nice day out!

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

I would tell myself to just breathe... you’ll figure it out. Nature doesn’t rush yet everything is accomplished.

What’s your plan for the future?

I usually work in months and not years. Over the next few months I would like to do some cooking courses and hopefully get my first position as a cook onboard a small(ish) yacht cruising the Balearics. But let’s see. I’m just excited to see what life has to throw at me!

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

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a really good lifestyle. For me those are the best memories together with the beautiful friends I made during my years in Yachting.

I have many yachting stories, some funnier than others, one memorable story was when I working on Noa 7, 50 meter Amels and based in Tel Aviv. We left Tel Aviv and had horrible weather coming in to Eilat. Once tied up the wind really picked up. We decided to get a take away and give everyone an early night. We called for a few pizzas to be delivered to the boat. We were all called to the main deck to help with fenders and just as the line snapped and we drifted out to sea the pizzas arrived.

We spent that night at anchor with no pizzas!

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

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

I grew up in south of Sweden by the sea but didn’t spend my summers in the local sailing school. I came to Mallorca in 1999 and knew nothing about Yachting but as many, I ended up being yacht crew. I was lucky to join a very good boat and spent my first two seasons on Tatasu.

I met my husband on Tatasu and we married in Glasgow 2012. In 2014, I turned 40 and made the decision to leave TJ to live full time in Mallorca. We bought a lovely house in the country and later had a beautiful baby daughter.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

The most difficult thing about transition is I felt a little lost once back in Mallorca. You get set in your ways and you are almost always in a routine. In my case I fell pregnant almost straight away, so I didn't have much time to think about my transition. I left TJ 2014 in November but went back 2015 for a final Boss trip. I found out during this trip in February that I was pregnant.

We sailed around Greece, Turkey and Italy and I never really looked back after that. I have always loved travelling, food and good wine.

Days off were spent eating local food and enjoying new scenery. I have been based in Tel Aviv, Istanbul and Cannes. All places I love and hope to visit again. I was lucky to go to the Caribbean several times though the Atlantic crossing I could do without. I am very sea sick and that has to be the biggest low point for me.

What was the best thing about it?

In 2011 I joined TJ Esperanza, the boat I stayed on till the end. A busy charter Yacht that took me around the Med. I have been so blessed to have eaten in the most prestige restaurants in the Med. Stayed in stunning hotels and enjoyed

I was lucky to work with an amazing captain and some great crew members, I miss them of course. I have made some very special friends over the years. Spread all over the world. It was amazing to all get together in Glasgow 2012 for

Life really changed but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I look back at my years at sea and know how lucky I’ve been. To come home every day and sleep in your own bed is hard to beat. Something every “Yachtie” can relate to I think.

What do you miss most about yachting?

our wedding. Obviously, lovely meals being cooked for you on daily bases.

What do you do now?

I studied Interior Design and finally opened my own business called Studio Butters – Interior Design and home staging. For now, I work from home but hoping to have a little office somewhere in a near future. I do all kinds of Interior design, from small to big projects for your home or office. I also offer home staging. A great concept, making your home or office more appealing for renting or a sale.

It really works! Being Swedish, I do love the Scandinavian style. I have been lucky to work in the most luxurious environments around the world. On Yachts, villas and jets. I love simplicity and love to mix it with colourful details.

Wherever possible, I try to use local craftsmen here in Mallorca. When I do home staging it brings me back to days on board setting up the boat for charters or photo shoots which I used to love. (www.studiobutters.com) Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based?

To leave Yachting is a big step. It’s a safe haven. You are so well looked after. I think it's important to set yourself up financially before leaving Yachting. And give it some time to ease in to your new life. It doesn't happen overnight.

However, I know so many “Yachties” with big dreams who have succeeded and living a lovely land-based life. ___________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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meat can be quick and easy to produce, leaving you time to get on with other things while the meat is cooking and tempting you the fabulous aromas that float around the kitchen during the cooking process. Slowly simmering food is off course one of the most ancient forms of cooking. In prehistoric times, meat was boiled in troughs and hot stones were added at regular intervals to keep the water simmering. In the Bronze Age, the arrival of the first cooking pots revolutionised primitive meals, giving the cook more scope to use other ingredients to flavour meat and stocks. Luckily today, we are blessed with far more Ingredients to choose from, but a hearty soup or robust stew makes just as good a meal now as it did then.

BRAISED PIGS’ CHEEKS WITH BLACK OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

A WINTER’S TAIL Winter can sometimes feel like the least generous season for cooks, a barren and lean time of year as we wait patiently for spring to arrive with all its rich bounty and colourful, sprightly ingredients to entice us back into the kitchen. It is, however, the perfect time to indulge in old fashioned, heart-warming dishes designed to keep out the cold and revive flagging spirits and jaded palates during gloomy winter’s days.

Stewing and braising are the basics of good home cooking. Rich comfort food with robust flavours in the shape of pot roasts, casseroles, hot pots and stews, cooked slowly to create memorable dishes with big flavours that are also kind on the purse strings. One of my all time favourites is braised oxtail.

As a kid, my grandmother would often cook oxtail stew and I still have fond memories of sitting around her small dinner table enjoying all those incredibly, intense flavours. I totally understand that with its bony, somewhat ungraceful looks and fatty protruding discs of marrow that oxtails can turn off many home cooks before they even get a second look. But that is a real shame because there’s beautiful meat lurking there somewhere and although it’s similar to short ribs it’s even silkier, tender and more delicious when slowly cooked with just a little patience and love.

With its high ratio of bone to beef, oxtails apparent weakness is actually its towering strength. It’s a guarantee of gelatinous, tender meat coupled with a deep, flavoursome stock to keep out the chill on a winter’s night.

There is a myth that slow cooking is a lot of bother and takes too much time. The reality is that braising underrated, cheaper cuts of

At our restaurant, we love to slow-cook delicious, tender pork cheeks until they practically melt in your mouth. They are consistently popular with our guests, especially during the winter months when there is a little chill in the air.

Serves 6 12 pigs’ cheeks, trimmed 100ml/3½fl oz/scant ½ cup olive oil 100g/3½oz/¾ cup plain (all-purpose) flour 2 tbsp tomato purée (paste) 1l/35fl oz/4¼ cups beef stock (bouillon) For the marinade: 500ml/17fl oz/2 cups red wine 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

125g/4½oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 20 black olives, pitted 10 basil leaves, torn mashed potatoes or boiled rice, to serve sea salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 carrots, chopped 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig rosemary

Place the pigs’ cheeks in a large bowl and add all the ingredients for the marinade.

Mix until the meat is coated, then cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

The next day, drain the meat (reserving the marinade) and pat dry with paper towels. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan and brown the pigs’ cheeks on all sides. Stir in the flour and tomato purée (paste), then add the reserved marinade and pour over the beef stock (bouillon). Cover with a lid and simmer very gently for 3 hours. Use a ladle to remove any fat and impurities that rise to the surface during the cooking. When ready to serve, add the sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and basil leaves. Season to taste and serve with mashed potatoes or boiled rice.

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

High-end fabric makers Güell-Lamadrid, a favourite with esteemed interior designers and style gurus alike, have just launched a new collection evocatively called Mediterranean Seaside. This gorgeous new line is dreamtup by Rialto Living’s Swedish owner Klas Kall, influential interior designer and one of the founders of the fashion multinational Gant.

What sets this collection apart from GüellLamadrid’s others is that it’s been inspired by some of the island’s most awe-inspiring sceneries, such as Cuevas de Arta’s postcard looks, Puerto Pollensa’s historic charm and Cala Figuera’s sapphire waters. Kall’s artist’s eye has translated the distinct shapes, colours and textures of these Mallorcan gems into a selection of eye-catching fabrics, the kind that will instantly transform the look and feel of any type of home or yacht.

The Mediterranean Seaside collection consists of six striking designs: Bellver Floral and La Calobra Rocks, both fabrics are durable and perfect to upholster sofas and armchairs, Orient Road Stripe, Cuevas de Arta and Puerto Pollensa Waves are cotton/linen blends and ideal to use as, for example, curtains while Cala Figuera Stripe is made from 100% cotton.

The fabrics feature a stunning array of browns, earthy reds, vibrant blues and greens as well as neutral colours inspired by the island’s rocks, mountains and sand.

Visit Rialto Living’s second floor so you can see and test talking-point sofas, cushions and armchairs that flaunt the store’s bold new materials. If your eye catches a design that would match the yacht’s interior to a tee you can talk to Rialto Living’s in-house seamstress.

She can whip your material of choice into the perfect sized cushion or seat in a heartbeat.

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. ______________________________________ Photography: Pär Olsson / Danielle Berclouw Rialto Living C. Sant Feliu 3, Palma (+34) 971 71 33 31 www.rialtoliving.com

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IN THE GALLEY WITH SEBASTIAN AMBERVILLE Salt. I love all varieties of salt, I love Maldon, Himalayan, Cornish, black salt you name it I love it. I love course flakey salt. It is so versatile and brings a texture in its self. For example, Amalfi black tomatoes with Himalayan salt is incredible. If I am cooking a nice piece of meat it needs to be seasoned to perfection with the right salt for the right job. I love smoked salt when I prepare a wagyu beef tartare, I add Yuzu sesame seeds, shallots, capers, a few flakes of Maldon smoked salt. It compliments the dish, then a confit smoked egg yolk on top with a pickle dressing on the side. Yum

Ramen by Tove Nilson

What are your favorite cookbooks and why?

• My razor-sharp set of Japanese Miyabi Knives • KitchenAid • Pacojet

Name: Sebastian Amberville

Simple - Ottolenghi

Years’ Experience as a chef: 18 years

I’m currently Head Chef on M/Y Ecstasea which is a Private 86m Feadship, worldwide itinerary with the dream 2:2 rotation.

In yachting we are faced with constant dietaries and this book is perfect for salads, meats, light tapas, the use of middle eastern herbs and aromatics allow me to think out of the box and produce some great dishes whether it’s for the crew or for the boss. I love the use of tahini, sumac, harissa, za’atar, chickpea, lemon….

The list goes on. For me it’s a great cookbook as it has interesting flavor combinations and fresh flavours.

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

Eleven Madison Park – Daniel Humm

My food hero has to be Gordan Ramsay, not only an incredible and talented chef having been awarded 16 Michelin stars but he also once worked on a yacht. He left for France to learn from the likes as Guy Savoy and Joël Robuchon. He also did a stint in the French Alps at a 2 star Michelin restaurant. He gives me inspiration daily and shows that through hard work and determination anything can be achieved.

This book has elevated me as a chef… It was a friend of mine who’s a yacht chef (Clyde May) who recommended it. My first techniques I learnt from the book were the gels for both sweet and savory. It was at a time when gels where more prominent and this book just opened my eyes to it. I love this book as it breaks down every component and the recipes are not too difficult. I love everything in this book and look forward to eating there soon.

What three ingredients could you not live without?

The French Laundry Cook Book - Thomas Keller

Nationality: British (My mum’s Czech & my father’s Italian but I was born in the UK) What are you doing/where are you working?

Butter. I love butter, whether it’s in a cake, in a butter cream, on a freshly baked croissant, in a sauce… I just love it. My favorite has to be a salted butter like Lurpak, President and particularly, when in France, you have to buy the “Grand Fermage Sel De Mer De Noirmoutier” its simply delightful.

Cream has to be number 2… I love preparing sauces and desserts… it’s so versatile and it makes food taste better. It may not be a healthier approach however who doesn’t like a lovely whipped chantily cream, whether its piped into a chocolate éclair, broken down into an Eton mess or reduced in a white truffle parmesan cream. Hell Yeah.

When I first started on the yachts I used this book a lot, definitely some interesting flavour combinations yet this book allowed me to step up. The book breaks down every element and texture and offers the reasoning to why food is so delicate and how to pair foods and experiment. It helped me push my plating skills, allowing me to order all of the ingredients and test them whilst the yacht had no budget limitations to work with. My favorite has to be the white truffle custard in an egg with truffle ragout & chive chips. I would do this occasionally as an amuse bouche. Yum! Also great for stocks & sauces. My favorite recipe that I still use a lot now is the chocolate fondant recipe. It will not let you down!

It’s a great cookbook, it teaches you how to prepare all sorts of different broths, preparation of noodles, pickling etc. and gives a thorough description of Asian ingredients and how to step up and prepare the best Ramen. It also tells the story of the introduction of Ramen and how it’s evolved into culinary perfection since the 1950s.

What 3 kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

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

• Pacojet • Thermomix • Water circulator/ water bath • Dehydrator • Smoking gun • Combi ovens • Heat lamps • Walk in fridge/freezer What would you say are some of the most overrated ingredients?

Caviar, it’s so expensive and is it worth it? Yes, there are some lovely varieties out there but spending thousands on it...I don’t think it’s worth it.

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

• Flank meat (skirt) • Celery • Anchovies • Rabbit What has been the most popular (or requested dish) on a yacht by a guest so far?

Salt Baked Dorade… Guests love it being presented at the table. I’ll crack the salt crust off to then show off the lovely white meat delicately cooked & then de-bone it and serve it piping hot to the guests. They love it!

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

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both like to eat very similarly and he’s also very passionate so locally sourced is fantastic but also equally a marbled wagyu steak, moules frites, decent sushi, pulled meat Bao buns, ceviche and many other exciting dishes would span the menu. A chef who loves to cook what you like to eat.

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

I listen to all sorts, but I do love hip hop, dance, pop and generally any music with a beat.

I’m loving Ed Sheeran at the minute with his collaborations with 50 Cent, Eminem & Stormzy.

I also love Spotify as it generates playlists from all of my favorite songs throughout the year!

Best galley tip/hack?

Always give yourself plenty of time when preparing your mise en place and always leave 15 minutes before you start service… it allows you to relax, gets some fresh air and ease into a stress-free service.

What is the most difficult location you have ever had to provision in? And what bit of advice can you give to figure out where to go?

Tobago Cays and St Lucia. Last year on charter it was very difficult to get anything. We had our charter stock but as you are aware there will always be normal / weird requests and without the help of the agent we would have been in trouble. So, if ever in Tobago Cays just deal directly with the agent.

What is the hardest part of your job?

It can get frustrating dealing with certain crew politics, or sharing cabins with crew with bad habits! But mostly it’s being away from your loved ones. I’ve just returned back to work after 10 weeks off paternity. We have a beautiful daughter - our first of many. I can’t now see her and my family for 10 weeks so that’s the hardest part of my job.

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

The biggest challenge will be getting all of the finest provisions to all parts and even small remote locations of the world. Time must be invested in the sourcing of great produce to stage the success in the galley.

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

Not accurate one bit. I think people think this because shows such as Gordan Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen and Costa del Sol nightmares have massively dramatised that all chefs are like that. I have worked in some tough kitchens in the past and each chef is different. Working on a yacht is a lot different to working back home in a Rosette or Michelin kitchen where you all run a station. In yachting you are every station.

What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

We are chefs and we here to cook. I like to provide variety and options for any crew with intolerances and a happy crew is a happy boat.

I used to get the hump when I was young and naive and new in the industry but it’s normal for crew to have dietaries. Although it’s frustrating when they’re not actually genuine intolerances and you see someone eating something when they’re out that they’re supposed to be intolerant to!

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

We had a charter in the Mediterranean with some lovely Asian guests and one of their requests were 24 tuna eyeballs to be accompanied in a Ramen and as sashimi. Yeah it was a very odd request, but they loved it.

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

I cooked a barbecue in the BVIS 2 years ago.

We had flaming lobster, T bones, tiger prawns and I prepared ceviche with wahoo. The sun was shining, white beaches, clear blue water and a cold beer in the hand. The guests loved it and although it was so hot, it was their last day and is a memory I will forever have.

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

I think it’s very difficult to know how good they are but generally you listen to them, ask them questions on food knowledge, what they can bring to the job, why do they want it. I look for many things when I’m interviewing. I love a great personality, someone who loves their job, passion on every level. Someone who is confident and happy to jump in any area to help out and to get their hands dirty. You can tell a lot about a person just by talking to them.

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putting ink on you doesn’t change you as a chef or your ability to cook.

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

Recycle. I can’t believe I’m saying this but it’s true. It might not affect us in our lifetime, but it will affect our children and our legacy. Please segregate and help our environment. Also, if you see anyone littering, report them.

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

Be conscious of what is being thrown away. If you can break it down chuck it in a stock, grind it up. Today I made a cheesecake and had egg whites left over… that’s tomorrow’s dessert now. Eton Mess.

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

I would be a sponsored snowboarder travelling the globe, competing in the competitions, riding the fresh powder & carving fresh lines.

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PALMA BREAD Do you have cravings for crispy croissants and pain au chocolate baked with real quality butter and 27 lamination layers or delicious baguettes? Do you miss genuine, tasty and healthy bread baked on sourdough with a slow fermentation process? If so, come and visit us at Palma Bread!

We are a newly opened bakery in the heart of St Catalina where hand-picked bakers bake from scratch with passion and by hand and we bake our bread every day seven days a week.

We open early at 07:00 even on Sundays and it is very easy to park outside.

BACKGROUND We did not find the bread we wanted in Mallorca. We want a bread that is baked from premium flour, stone ground and organic. A good nutritious bread always starts with the quality of the flour, but it is not enough. In order to bake a tasty and good bread, you also

use sourdough and at a long and slow and cold fermentation process where the bread ferment for up to 20 hours in a fridge.

We only use 100 % natural stone ground flour from selected quality mills and all our rye is organic. We never compromise with the quality. Bread can be nutritious, tasty and good for your body if it is baked in a proper way.

We are already famous in Mallorca for our delicious cinnamon buns and people travel from the whole island to get them and our crisp bread. But we also have the very best croissants on the whole island – you have to check it out!

BREAD AT SEA Sourdough bread is the perfect bread at sea since it stays fresh and tasty for several days if stored correctly. We also bake delicious crisp bread with organic rye flour, which stays fresh even longer if kept dry.

Many yacht chefs have already discovered our fantastic crispy croissants baked with premium butter. We can also arrange to sell them frozen to be baked off at sea. Our bakers are happy to share their experiences on how to bake them to achieve the crispy and buttery result.

VISIT US You are most welcome to visit our bread shop and have a look into our bakery at Placa del Progrés 14 in Santa Catalina, where our bread is baked on site all day long. Come and feel the smell of freshly baked bread and taste our assortment of good breads and buns!

In spring 2020 we are also going to open bread shops and cafés in St Agusti and in Portals as well. ___________________________________ Palma Bread Plaza del Progres 14, Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 660 566 100 www.palmabread.com

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HELICOPTER EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES In an extreme medical situation where helicopter evacuation is the only option, there are some specific procedures that need to be adhered to. It’s a costly undertaking and not without risk to the yacht and crew and so should only be conducted if absolutely necessary.

Helicopters have a limited range to no more than 200nm, most are limited to 150-175nm.

Its essential training exercises are conducted and reviewed to understand crew duties and responsibilities.

Communication, Preparation, Positioning and Technique Communication • Brief crew beforehand of methodology and procedures. When the helicopter arrives, it will be too noisy.

• Discuss procedures with shore-based operations and helicopter crew for advanced coordination and maintain comes by vhf channel 16 and convey medical information of the victim Preparation • Clear the deck of loose items and tie down everything • Port stern quarter to be cleared of obstructions • Where gloves to avoid electrical shocks and rope burns • All crew to wear life jackets and to be clipped with safety lines to the yacht • Victim to be dressed and ready with medical

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info attached • Have bucket ready for the hi-line to be coiled Position • The yacht should navigate a straight course, closed hauled to port while the helicopter hovers off to port • Motor or sail with sufficient speed to maintain steerage with reduced sail • Rescue is normally from the port side of the yacht a starboard rescue door of the helicopter Technique • Follow instructions from the helicopter crew • A hi-line will be dropped. Do not touch it until it earthed and touches the boat or water.

Coil it into a bucket, do not attach it or let it get snagged to the yacht • A winchman will descend to the yacht, follow his instructions precisely • In rough conditions its advisable to trail astern a tender or liferaft off the yacht with victim and attending crew. Prepare the victim in a stretcher or double strop for evac • In limited visibility or nigh conditions, use.

Hand held red flare or orange smoke as a signal ______________________________________ MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk

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THE QUADRICEPS The quadriceps is a powerful group of muscles at the front of the thigh originating from the front of the pelvic bone and top of the thigh bone, the 4 muscles combine at the lower tendon to attach to the upper tibia (shin bone) via the patella (kneecap).

The quadriceps group is comprised of Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius and Rectus Femoris. Not only is it an extremely powerful group of muscles but they are also responsible for the stability of the knee and balance.

QUADRICEPS TENDON RUPTURES Partial tears of the quadriceps are generally treated conservatively with ice, immobilisation, support, physiotherapy and electrotherapy techniques (to accelerate the healing process) stretching and graded muscle exercise. Full tears or ruptures however will require surgery.

Causes of a ruptured quads tendon are usually mechanical and often predisposed by a medical condition (which has caused the tendon to become weak in the first place.) The tendon ruptures when the quads are under great strain such as jumping down from a height or lifting something heavy. Most commonly occurring in the over 40´s, conditions which may provoke a rupture include a past history of quadriceps tendonitis (particularly if this was treated with corticosteroid injections) and conditions which may affect the blood supply to the area such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Diabetes, Infection, Renal Failure, Leukaemia and other metabolic diseases.

Sign and Symptoms include pain at the time of injury with tenderness above the kneecap and widespread bruising and swelling a few hours later. The injured patient will be unable to straighten the knee and have difficulty walking.

The knee will also have changed appearance in

that the kneecap will have sagged downwards with an indentation above it and the quadriceps muscles will appear bunched up the thigh.

Although the signs of a quads rupture seem pretty obvious, an X-Ray may still be required to determine the possibility of a patellar fracture and confirm the new position of the patella.

Repair of this injury requires surgery and the sooner the better as rehabilitation can be hampered by tightening and scar tissue if not attended to quickly. The surgery is either performed under a general anaesthetic or spinal block (epidural). The Surgeon will need to bring the patellar back up into position and reattach the tendon while keeping the correct tension in the repaired tendon. There are different techniques that can be used and your Surgeon may not decide which to use until they see the injury at the time of the operation.

Some techniques may require metalwork to be removed at a later date.

Recovery can take some time as the knee must be immobilised for up to 8 weeks to allow the tendon to heal before starting Physiotherapy.

A cast or knee brace will be fitted to allow the patient to walk partial weight bearing with crutches. Rehabilitation will start at the instruction of the Surgeon depending on the severity of the injury and the surgical techniques used in the repair.

As soon as the Physio is allowed to bend the knee the first priority is to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation all of which hinder the return of movement. Unfortunately it can be quite painful to regain the first 90 degrees of flexion but once past the “right-angle” rehabilitation usually moves forward more swiftly. The Physio will have many tools to help promote recovery including TENS, interferential diathermy, cold therapy, accessory movements

of the patella, passive stretching in different positions depending on what is tolerable for the patient and eventually move on to muscle strengthening and gait re-education.

Much like an Anterior Cruciate Ligament repair, the recovery for this kind of reconstruction does take some time and the early stages of rehab are often not easy for the patient as the first couple of weeks of mobilisations can be painful however with the latest surgical techniques a good recovery and full function can be expected. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

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It's a new year and we're setting new intentions and goals for a new decade! At Nourish we're excited to embrace this fresh beginning and Mallorca is an amazing place filled with such incredible people, businesses and resources that can support us along our wellbeing journey.

Wishing you a joyful January, The Nourish Team.x __________________________________________________________

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MOVE New year, new you! We're shaking off the sluggish feeling after all of the festivities over the past couple of months and embarking on a new fitness regime. Our go-to girl is Johanna Janik for her completely personalised approach.

Johanna is a qualified sports scientist and personal trainer originally from Germany, and offers her clients personal training in German and Spanish as well as English. Her fully equipped studio (just out of Palma) includes strength and endurance machines, as well as mobility apparatus and mat space to work out on. She has everything you could need to whip you into shape. Working with individuals’ needs, and tailoring programmes and sessions to specifically meet these is her forte. Her goal is to simply make you feel fantastic!

Johanna Janik – Personal Trainer, JohannaJanik.com RESTORE Are you experiencing the winter skin blues?

This time of year can be particularly drying with the combination of cold weather and our tendency to drop the water intake. Load up your diet with super hydrating healthy foods such as celery, cucumber, and coconut water. Omega-3s are also your friend to help your skin retain moisture. Increase up your consumption of wild-caught seafood, flaxseeds, and chia seeds during these winter months for a good dose of Omega-3s.

Now is also a great time to change up your skincare routine and we know exactly where to go. Ambergris Parlour is Palma’s sanctuary for planet-conscious beauty and perfume, stocking only the best and cleanest beauty products from around the world. All of the brands that ambergris carries are made without GM ingredients, SLS, silicones, parabens, mineral oils, and without artificial

EXPLORE With average rainfall at it's lowest since August, January is a great time to utilise the Via Verde (Greenway) cycle path between Manacor and Arta to explore the island. The 29km of trail was formerly the railway running along the east coast of Mallorca which was active until 1977. The trail is easy and safe for cycling and hiking, and passes by traditional crop fields, forests, orchards, gardens, old stations in quaint rural townships, mountains, and spectacular sea views as you near the coast. At Son Servera you can even connect with the bike lane which drops down to the fine sand beach.

colours and fragrances. They are not tested on animals, mostly vegan, contain ethically sourced ingredients, and are produced with a low carbon footprint. Both your skin and the environment will love you for using these gorgeous products.

Ambergris, Servet 7, Santa Catalina Snuggling up at home with a delicious facemask from Ambergris on provides the perfect opportunity for some reflection and goal setting. Journaling is a great habit to adopt in the new year. This practice can help you organise your thoughts, evoke mindfulness, and provide emotional catharsis. Even short entries are beneficial. For us having a beautiful journal or notebook makes this habit even easier to form. We buy ours from Alamar Editions. With a distinctly Mallorcan feel, Alamar Editions is a brand created around the mediterranean culture and its lifestyle. Working with local suppliers who share their values, they produce sustainable and environmentally friendly

If this year you've committed to a more plant based approach to eating, then we have the solution to keeping your meals varied, interesting, and super tasty.

Mymuybueno Founder and CEO Justine Murphy will be running an intermediate level Plant-Based Course on Monday 13th January covering raw desserts, baking, dehydrating, sauces, vegan cheese, curries, vegetable dishes, the versatility of aquafaba and more. It is fully refined sugar free. Make sure to also keep an eye out for the mymuybueno Cookbook being published in April, with pre-orders available now. We can't wait to re-create some of our mymuybueno favourites! mymuybueno, mymuybuenocookeryschool.co

products and donate part of their profits to social projects in the Mediterranean. Not to mention their notebooks are gorgeous!

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WHATS ON MALLORCA KATIE HANDYSIDE PERSONAL TRAINING & NUTRITION 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.

REGULAR HIKES IN THE TRAMUNTANAS Heading out into the mountains on a social hike can be just what you need to de stress and get yourself out into nature.

I started by offering this to my personal training clients as an added extra to switch up their training, they enjoyed it so much that I wanted to open it up to others who might be here visiting and just want to get out and explore the island.

Amongst our climbs have been Galtzo, the WHATS BEEN COOKING? Did you know that vegetables of the cruciferous family help you to detox?

Detoxification refers to your body’s ability to get rid of waste, which if impaired, or bombarded with too many toxins, we can get ill. The liver is central to metabolic detoxification. It transforms chemicals, hormones and toxins into water-soluble metabolites that can then be excreted by the intestines, kidneys, and skin.

The cruciferous family includes arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, radish and turnips. All very rich in glucosinolates, these phytochemicals help metabolize and balance hormones, like estrogens. Cruciferous vegetables are shown to be beneficial in the prevention of cancer especially hormonesensitive or estrogen related cancers. As well as supporting the detoxification of the liver the green cruciferous vegetables also contain chlorophyll, which boosts detox capacity even more.

I love to make my famous chicken or organic beef stock in my slow cooker which I cook for about 3-4 days. To this beautiful rich gelatine mixture I add either lots of brussel sprouts, Cauliflower or broccoli and then puree to what becomes a creamy indulgent soup - full of amino acids, collagen, minerals and all the added benefits of the cruciferous vegetables.

A super food in one meal. Perfect for the busy person - make a big batch and freeze.

big peak in the distance behind Puigpunent - we did a beautiful ridge walk up behind Valdemossa which had stunning views of the west coast. We also headed out behind Esporles - to a fairly easy climb to a spectacular view point.

I like to do the more challenging hikes and will wear my weighted vest for an extra challenge.

Follow us on IG : katiehandysidepersonaltraining and drop me a line if you would like to get involved. Its very relaxed, fun and sociable.

YOUR NO EXCUSE WORKOUT Your monthly body weight workout - this a great one to use if you are travelling or do not have much space or equipment. Write your scores down for this. Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes prior to the workout and stretch afterwards.

• 20 minutes AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) • Alternating lunges 20 reps (back knee to the floor) • Air squats 20 • Push ups 20 (releasing your hands briefly at the bottom. chest to floor) • Plank Shoulder taps 20 (straight armed plank touch your opposite shoulder without moving your body - you really need to squeeze your abs for this move) • Burpees 20

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.

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.

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 - BRAIN HEALTH Best thing you can do for your brain health is exercise every day. "There are many ways exercise improves cognitive health.

Aerobic exercise (also known as cardio) raises your heart rate and increases blood flow to your brain ... It has been noted that exercise promotes the production of neurotrophins, leading to greater brain plasticity, and therefore, better memory and learning.

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JET SKI REGULATION IN SPAIN In recent years we have experienced a considerable increase in the number of sailing of Personal Water Craft (PCW), or Jet Skis and this has made it necessary to regulate their use to ensure the safety of both their occupants and bathers, regardless of the model or type of the PWC (SEA BEETLE, SEA BIKE, SURF-Jet, SURFSki, etc.) or whether privately owned or leased.

When sailing with a PWC we can do it in a particular way or renting the boat to an authorized company, which can offer us the following modalities: for hours or fraction in circuit; hour or fraction for excursions; and rent for days. The fundamental requirements in Spain for sailing with a PWC are as follows: • The PWC must be recorded in a Maritime Authority, that is, any Capitanía Marítima (or T/T mother vessel) • Have public liability insurance • Carry the navigation / riding license on board • Be the minimum age for use: 18 years or 16 if it is with the written consent of the parent or guardian • Rider and passenger must wear certified life jacket and/or n buoyancy aids at all times • Each individual must carry government issued ID and have the appropriate qualification according to the power of the PWC, which can range from the Federative Authorization of Jet Ski Pattern "C" to Nautical PWC Pattern "A", for motorcycles with 110 hp or more.

Basic navigation rules for Jet Skis are: • Do not use private PWCs near PWC rental areas or regatta areas • Keep a safe distance from swim zones (normally marked with yellow buoys, where no marker buoys, keep 200m from shore) • If entering an unmarked swim zone is absolutely necessary, enter at a speed under 3

knots & follow path perpendicular to the shore • Only use in day light hours, good weather and visibility • Towing of water toys is prohibited • It is forbidden to navigate in commercial ports / marinas, except to go directly out to sea. A maximum speed of 3 knots for transit In addition to the generic Spanish regulations above, the Balearic Islands have some additional requirements: • Navigation must stay 200m offshore and 100m from any other vessel before exceeding 5 knots • A method of communication must be carried at all times (i.e. mobile phone / VHF) • Waterskiing / Wakeboarding are only allowed if a second person is sitting facing the person who is surfing • No beach drops off/pick ups Last year some changes were introduced by Royal Decree Real Decreto 238/2019, of April 5th, which established some updates to the nautical qualifications for the government of pleasure boats and updates the safety measures in the use of nautical motorcycles.

It entered into force on 1 July 2019 and was based on the he principles of maritime

safety, navigation, human life at sea and the prevention of marine pollution, and basically were an updating of the safety measures in the use of PWC. In that sense, it is compulsory to PWC , in the mode of particular use, the user must be in possession of some of the Spanish navigation titles yachtmaster (Capitán de yate of Patrón de yate), Professional Skipper for Recreational Boats (PPER) or Recreational Boat Skipper (PER), regulated by Real Decreto or Royal Decree 875/2014, of October 10th. Jet Skis can also be governed, without limitation of power, by obtaining the license provided for in Article 11 of Real Decreto Royal Decree 875/2014, of 10 October.

There are other changes regarding the requirements and specifications of the rental of PWC. But the most important rule when sailing a Jet Ski due to the high speed must be respect to other seamen and bathers. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa - Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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2020 VISION Welcome to 2020, and let me wish you a happy new decade. Now I know a pedant would tell you that isn’t until this time next year, and like most pedants they would be irritatingly correct, and absolutely no fun at parties, but the third digit has changed from a 1 to a 2, so that’s good enough for me.

As we tend to do with any significant date, or big birthday its a time to reflect and figure out how to be a better you for the future. This could not have come at a more apposite time for us humans, and if we get it right, there are good grounds for an optimistic vision of our future. But it does require a fresh outlook.

As 2019 drew to a close Australia is on fire, East Africa is flooding, new science emerged that oxygen levels across the world’s oceans were running out as sea temperatures climb, 16 year old climate change activist Greta Thunberg was harangued by naysayers as she arrived at the Madrid climate change conference, and these were all taken from a single day’s headlines in December. Meanwhile the professional objectors to the overwhelming scientific evidence queue up to deny the obvious and wave coal above their heads and rev their V8s in a chorus of defiant denial. Some of these people occupy high office and command

huge influence. Why do they do this? Well it's complicated, but you can boil it down to one thing at the core. Most humans don’t like to be told what they can’t do, particularly by hippies and kids. The environmental message has been too wrapped up in telling people what they can’t do any more. You can’t drive, you can’t fly, you can’t throw things away, you can’t eat meat etc. This rarely brings out the best in your average human. However your average human is capable of more amazing things than any other organism on Earth, or possibly anywhere, if given their head and motivated in the right direction. It’s only about 250 years since the start of the industrial revolution and look what we’ve managed to do, for good and bad. It’s 120 years since the car was invented, 115 since the plane, yet look how rapidly these have changed our cities, and shrunk the globe and enriched our lives. It’s about 25 years ago at maximum that most people first visited a web page and that has changed the world arguably more than any invention in history to the point that in just a quarter of a century, our world could not function without it and we are still in the infant stages of a connected world.

I genuinely still regularly wear a jacket that is older than that.

As a planet we need to change our old ways radically, and right away. Here is the positive news. Most of the technology we need to do it actually exists right now, if we choose to develop it. We need to sell the necessary change in our behaviour as the next industrial revolution, ripe with opportunities to beat new paths, create new technologies and, naturally, to make a big pile of cash in the process. That should motivate the right people, it always has in the past. The industrial revolution had its Josiah Wedgewoods, the late 19th Century it’s Rockerfellers and Eddisons, the tech revolution it’s Zukerbergs, Gates’ and Bezos’, the 2020s revolution will have its own, they are already out there, somewhere.

The price of generating renewable energy per KWH will drop to be consistently cheaper than fossil fuels this year according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This has already led to the flood gates opening to truly colossal sums of inward investment from institutional investors to pension funds keen to exploit the massive potential returns from getting in at the ground level. This will inevitably turbo charge the speed of improvement similar to the exponential improvements in computer power when the

big money moved in. The emergence of micro electricity generating grids in Bangladesh that allows localised solar power sharing for people not connected to a national power grid has shown us a glimpse of a technology that improves the environment, and the lives of those who connect, and this can be cheaply and rapidly rolled out to the unconnected poorest third of the global population, literally billions of people.

Carbon recapture, the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere, is also a massive area for potential growth. Most scientists reckon that even if we achieve the herculean task of reducing our carbon emissions to zero, it won’t be enough, we have to drag out of the sky some of the stuff we have put there already. Again, good news, changes to agricultural practices, the planting of vast floating seaweed farms among other schemes can begin to achieve tangible, and significant benefits within months, as well as numerous positive outcomes for farming, nutrition and health. This already exists, it just needs positivity and investment to scale up rapidly.

When the motivation is right, humans can achieve the impossible, in seemingly impossibly short timescales. It was just 66 years from the Wright Brothers flying 100 yards at head height in little more than a kite until two guys stood on the moon, in 1886 Carl Benz demonstrated the first rickety and slow example of a motor car, 24 years later Henry Ford gave us mass motoring. It's been 12 years since the first iPhone was launched in 10 years 45% of adults globally own one, with close to 90% ownership in developed countries. Apple became the most valuable global company in the process of course. Until this month, that is, when the Saudi’s started getting out of the oil business. Aramco, the state owned oil company staged it’s long awaited IPO, selling 1.5% of it’s shares for a substantial $25 billion, valuing the company as a whole in the region of $1.7 trillion. Why? Well it seems that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia realises that the writing is on the wall for oil, so sell it off while it is worth something and invest the money into alternative, renewable technologies, and if that isn’t grounds for optimism, I don’t know what is. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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ROY DUNS: DEALING WITH ESTATES WITH FOREIGN ASSETS made, so you have to be 100% confident that you know what needs to be done; otherwise there could be a nasty shock waiting after the estate has been distributed,” says Pierce.

International estates are complex, as are the rules that determine how they must be administered. As a result, disputes invariably arise that can destroy family relationships and may be extremely costly. It is therefore vital that the necessary steps are taken to carefully plan what will happen to assets when multiple jurisdictions are involved.

If you are faced the responsibility of administering an estate yourself, it is important to remember that you have a choice of whether to take on the role. Specialist estate administration firms can do all of the legal and tax work required, and help you overcome challenges such as foreign paperwork and language barriers.

When someone dies, the administration of their estate needs to include all assets, wherever they are situated in the world.

It has become quite common for individuals to own foreign assets, from holiday properties and possessions, to bank accounts or other investments, such as stocks and shares. If you have worked overseas, you may have been offered shares as an employee benefit, for example.

As a result, those dealing with the financial, legal and tax affairs of someone who has died are increasingly having to deal with the extra complication of managing overseas assets.

With cross border inheritance and taxation issues to consider, foreign estate administration can be hard work and extremely complicated.

Therefore, it is essential that individuals who own assets in more than one country put adequate plans in place. If they don't, they risk leaving their family members and executors facing complicated rules and regulations in foreign countries, expensive procedures and long delays in accessing funds.

In worst case scenarios, it may create family disputes when unforeseen foreign legislation results in unintended or unexpected divisions of assets.

All too often, foreign assets are not discovered until after death, leaving executors with extra administrative problems. For example, even the apparently simple task of closing an overseas bank account after death can give rise to significant delays and unnecessary administrative costs in a different jurisdiction.

Now there is a new challenge – Brexit. It’s currently unclear what impact this will have on assets that UK nationals hold in the EU. It does, however, raise questions surrounding which jurisdiction’s taxes will apply and how assets should be protected. It is advisable for owners of European assets, such as property, shares or foreign bank accounts, to stay alert to changes in this area. They may need to update their Wills* to protect EU assets from being

unnecessarily taxed after their passing.

Exchange rates are likely to continue to fluctuate while Brexit remains unresolved, and this could affect the value of funds that are repatriated. Given that executors are responsible for maximising the estate value for beneficiaries, it’s important they keep a close eye on the sterling/euro exchange rate where necessary.

When someone dies and they have assets in more than one country, it is possible that more than one countries’ laws will apply to their estate.

“Dealing with an estate can be a complicated process even if overseas assets aren’t involved,” says Andrea Pierce, Director of Legal Services at Kings Court Trust.

“Many people think that they have enough knowledge and experience to deal with the estate, but often end up requiring professional assistance at some stage in the process.”

“Executors are financially and legally responsible for the distributions that are

The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances. *Will writing involves the referral to a service that is separate and distinct to those offered by St. James's Place. Wills are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp. co.uk/about-st-james-place/our-business/ our-products-and-services. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. ______________________________________ Roy Duns Scrimger & Oakes Limited Senior Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/scrimgerandoakes

Increasingly, people own assets outside the UK. If not a second home abroad, many estates own shares traded on overseas stock markets.

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THANK YOU ALL FROM SAVE THE MED!

Thank you to all our Corporate Partners and Material Supporters for your donations, with special acknowledgement to our Platinum and Gold members: As January begins, our first year as Save The Med Foundation has officially come to an end!

We wish to thank everyone who has formed part of it - in any way, shape or form - so much for your contribution! You are the ones who make up #GenerationSaveTheMed and make change possible!

It is with much joy that we are putting together our 2019 Annual Report which, more than a report, is a story of unity and collaboration for the sea that we so deeply love and ultimately depend on.

reserve Freu de Sa Dragonera, we have been working to include the external waters of Dragonera Island into the protected area. In December a proposal for the protection of the external waters was published by the Central Administration of Spain and has been open for public observations until 26th of December 2019. This brings us one step closer to the expansion of the existent MPA!

GOOD NEWS FOR MARINE PROTECTED AREAS!

The Whale Migration Corridor has been declared Specially Protected Area of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMI). The declaration was made during the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) held in Italy in December. The area, located between the mainland of Spain and the Balearic Islands covers 46,386 km² and is important for many whale and dolphin species who migrate between their feeding and breeding grounds.

Inclusion of Sa Dragoneras external waters in the MPA. Since the declaration of the marine

Expedition results. While the Toftevaag is wintering in the Port of Mahon, in the good

Meanwhile, we’re happy to share with you our last newsletter of 2019 and wish you an awesome beginning of a New Year!

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hands of the volunteers Arif and Alex, our captain, lead researcher and 'turtle whisperer' Ric has been busy with Data Analysis, and Reporting.

Our four "Turtle Oceanographers" are still transmitting valuable information and you can see how far they've come online. Contact us to get the link!

Meanwhile, one of our top priorities since the 2019 survey has been to highlight the alarming amount of lost fishing gear found at sea - one of the most dangerous types of plastic pollution the removal of which took up a big portion of our survey time. After an initial presentation of this at the FAO International Symposium of Fisheries Sustainability we have seen a very positive and proactive response which will be helpful in the design of an action plan to help reduce this severe threat to marine life.

Dragonera Blava Exhibition and Workshops.

Our new local leadership project 'Discover Your MPA Sa Dragonera' has already seen hundreds of community members from the municipality of Andratx and beyond participating in collaborative projects and events that highlight the natural beauty and the values of this unique area. Their contributions have resulted in the immersive exhibition 'Dragonera Blava' which was exposed in Andratx during November and December, and will be exhibited in new places throughout 2020.

Boat excursions, presentations, interactive workshops for school children, surveys and artistic contributions from local painters and illustrators are some examples of the different forms of collaborations taking place. Take a look at Save The Med Foundation’s Youtube channel to see videos and of the initiatives and interviews with the participants.

REDUCTION OF PLASTIC POLLUTION Dos Manos Schools Programme.

Our Dos Manos students keep working for a cleaner and healthier environment. Around 880 students from 16 different schools have taken action during the first part of the school year 2019-2020 and we wish to thank them all for their effort, energy and great ideas on how to reduce plastic waste generation!

Meanwhile, our Changemakers are still going strong and have recently participated in an event, presenting their initiatives during our

Zero Waste conference in True Teatre, which we organised in collaboration with VIVECO. The conference brought together guests Bea Johnson and Brenda Chavéz who provided tons of examples of how each of us can reduce our waste generation starting in our own homes. A guide to plastic free shopping in Mallorca will soon be published on our website for all who want to transit towards a low impact lifestyle.

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ART WAVE: LIVE ART EVENT AND PAELLA TASTING A fantastic night of art and innovation was held at Daxa Parmar Art Studio & Gallery on 21st November. Joining two Artists, Icon Zar & Daxa Parmar, where they painted an ocean canvas live. Combining both their unique styles, methods and personalities, the painting was a spontaneous visual conversation between the Artists. Viewers watched as the white canvas was transformed into the deepest colours of the ocean in front of our very eyes.

Both Artists wanted to encourage the people

of Mallorca to 'ride the wave to a plastic free world' as they supported the Cleanwave Movement, who attended the event, to share their mission to reduce the use of single-use plastic. The painting once dried will be donated to Cleanwave to auction off at a later date.

Speaking to the artists they said, "We believe art is a very powerful form of communication, as it has the ability to surpass language barriers and allows individuals to connect and unify over visual storytelling.”

The evening was a resounding success and for paella lovers everywhere the aptly named Paella Lover was serving up a taste of his delicious freshly made artisan dish.

For more information about further events and to check out more of Daxa Parmar’s wonderful work head along to the studio at C/ d’Espartero 8, Santa Catalina, 07014, Mallorca.

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THE MILESTONE SERIES Mallorca has long been the capital of road biking in Europe. Where the cycle tourist joins the locals and professionals on the smooth winding roads of the largest of the Balearic Islands. Past and present riders such as Joan Llaneras from Porreres, Joan Horrach & Vicente Reynés from Deia and currently Henric Mas (Artà) have all helped raise the profile of the island…. Another name to add to the influential list is that of Xisco Lliteras. Xisco, started the Mallorca 312 cycling event ten years ago. Popular among amateur cyclists, the race has brought thousands of people to the island and ensured that Mallorca remains one of the top cycling destinations in the world.

THE HISTORY OF MALLORCA 312 In 2008 a small group of local biking guys huddled round their coffees in Cafete Almudaina in Artà. They had an idea for a challenge and were debating the route and distance if they rode round the island (Mallorca)… “Could it be done in one day?

Would it be clockwise or anticlockwise? What were the vertical metres?” On a napkin, Miquel Alzamora, ex-professional road and track rider, with hundreds of thousands of kilometres in the Mallorcan tank, sketched the names of the villages the route went through… The debate

continued and decisions were made. YES - It could be done in one day and anticlockwise seemed the most sensible.

Xisco then pitched the ludicrous idea to Lorenzo Fluxá, owner of the Iberostar Playa de Muro Hotel. Lorenzo was very excited by the project. His enthusiasm was the extra push the group from Artà needed. The first edition of the Mallorca 312 took off on a hot summer’s day in June 2010 with around 199 brave souls stepping up to the plate.

THE MILESTONE SERIES Ten years down the line, building on the success of the Mallorca 312, Xisco and his team have been researching the European Gran Fondo opportunities and have launched a series of one day events - “The Milestone Series”. The amazing thing with a hobby such as biking is that it takes you to so many different locations all over the world. And while you are there you get to see so much of the landscape and experience the lifestyle. The beauty of the Milestone Series is that you can travel in the knowledge that these events will be very well organised.

Milestone Series is set to grow into a huge

European Success. Along with established Mallorcan event, there will be events in Germany, Sweden & The UK. The events offer amateur cyclists the opportunity to ride on closed roads in 4 great countries. The common denominator of the Milestone Series is that you push yourself whilst having a lot of fun!

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EIFEL 205: GERMANY, AUGUST 22ND, 2020 This new one-day race offers three spectacular routes. The city of Bitburg will be the start and end of the race. The route runs through towns such as Prüm, Waxweiler, Heilhausemühle, Forsthaus Bleialf and Heilhauser Mühle.

Amazing climbs and stunning views! With 3 different routes - 205km, 170km and 107km it will cater for all levels of cyclists. Eifel is the most volcanic region in Europe, where craters co-exist with forests, lakes and valleys.

A surprising setting with a truly amazing natural beauty. The mountainous area also allows riders to cycle on old railways that have been transformed into bike paths allowing cyclists to enjoy the privilege of a traffic free natural environment.

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MALLORCA 312: SPAIN, APRIL 25TH, 2020 The race in 2020 will be the 11th edition. 8,000 people are expected to participate from all over of the world. As ever, Platja de Muro, will be the start and end point for the event. Three stunning routes of 312km , 225km and 167km around the island of Mallorca.

The Swedish element of the MILESTONE SERIES will be based in the coastal city of Båstad. At only 2 hours drive north of Copenhagen, it is easily accessible and riders will be able to make a real holiday out of it. This is one of Sweden’s classic summer spots, where the population is more than twice as large between April and September, and even bigger in July. We have spent many a summer in this part of the world and it is truly spectacular…. The two routes include both Båstad and Hallandsåsen: 208km / 1,885m and 108km / 1158m. The

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city of Båstad and its surroundings is quickly becoming one of Scandinavia’s best cycling destinations - The Swedish Tuscany…. the ride inland gifts you some stunning landscapes.

For those travelling down with a bit of time on their hands - Falsterbo is a cute village at the southern tip of Sweden and well worth the visit…

UK: 2021 In 2021, The Milestone Series will continue to grow. Xisco plans to expand the race calendar to include an additional event in the United Kingdom. A huge percentage of the participant in the Mallorca 312 are from the UK, so it makes total sense to expand in this direction.

There are several other tourist destinations have also shown interest in hosting a Milestone Series, so there may be other additions to the calendar in 2021….

Keep an eye out for more developments sign up to the newsletter: www.milestoneseries.cc ____________________________________ Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

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NEW YEAR AND NEW WAY OF LIFE FOR THE MACK CLAN As is so often the case at this time of year it is a time for reflection, but also for looking to the future, and for hope. As many of you know, this has not been a good year for us, however without the kind love and support of you all it would have been much worse.

When we dreamed up the idea of the Boathouse, what seems like a decade ago now, we wanted to build a community, a hub, somewhere people could call home. Think Cheers, but in the glorious sunshine and with a view of the marina that is so close to all our hearts. With Mark being an ex-Yachtie himself it just felt so natural to reach out to you guys in particular, and I believe that what we have built has surpassed all our expectations. We are now an anchored base of friends, family, colleagues (and of course just a few tourists who help to make it all possible)!

There are of course many wonderful things to look forward to in 2020 with our new menus, continuing live music, ever expanding cocktail list and the barbecue, oh how we love the barbecue, plus loads of events that you can keep up-to-date with on our Facebook page.

One of the positive things to come out of this is that we have become far more knowledgeable about wheelchair access, that we obviously have at the Boathouse. In fact, there is an incredible app called Ramped that was created by a Captain that tells you everywhere that is available to wheelchairs. It seems simple but you wouldn’t believe the difference it makes.

It is on this note that we wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge resounding thank you to some very special companies and people who have always been here in our brightest, and perhaps more tellingly, our darkest hours.

People without whom the light, at the end of what is still a very long and dark tunnel, would be completely extinguished.

have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and well wishes. We are truly blessed to have you all in our lives.

So, thank you first and foremost to the Boathouse crew who are just spectacular.

They rallied around and nothing was too much trouble. Special thanks in particular go to our management team for picking up the slack and helping out personally as well as at work, including our events manager’s husband and close friend Paul Moody. As you can probably see when you visit us, the Boathouse team are a close-knit family, and this was the difference in the industry that we set out to create. So, thank you Monika, Rico, Andrea, Gaby, Kamel, Miki and Cristina for going above and beyond the call of duty.

As the title says, it is going to be a new year and a new way of life for the Mack Clan and this thank you would not be complete without saying a special loving thank you to our kids, who, throughout one of the hardest summers, have stayed so strong and so wonderful. We are so proud of you. And my Mum, my rock, She has been there for me for forever, through thick and thin, and I certainly could not do this without her. Love you Mum. There is of course one final thank you, the most important of all in fact. Thank you, Mark, for enduring a gruelling seven months and despite it all fighting to stay with us. We love you. I love you.

There are also a few special people that I’d like to thank personally for making a big difference.

Rodger, Nicky and Hamish from E3 for keeping Mark connected while in hospital. Richard and Justine Masters for being amazing friends and making so many things possible. The Islander’s own Simon and Helen for all their support and Tori for picking up the articles. Kev and Lara at El Toro foods for keeping his supply of biltong going in hospital too!! And talking of hospitals, a serious shout out to the teams at Son Espases and San Juan de Deu and the social healthcare.

Thank you for looking after us in our hours of need. Not forgetting our friend and neighbour Matt Paton, mad carpenter extraordinaire and Remy Millot from Pinmar, for coming to the rescue and building a ramp for Mark.

So, when you look around at your friends and family in the coming months remember to cherish every single moment with them. For us this has been a life changing event and has made us appreciate just how precious life is.

So, take care of yourselves and the ones you love. Live for today and we look forward to a healthier and happier 2020 to all. 2019 – Jog on!

But beyond all of that we want to thank you all! Our wonderful family, friends and regular clients, both near and far, for all their unwavering love, support and well wishes. We

See you all at The Boathouse for good food, good times and great friendships!!

Stay Anchored!

Debs ______________________________________ The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, Palma info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

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AN INTERVIEW WITH CARLOS RODRÍGUEZ FURTHMANN – SELVA VINS If you are one of our regular readers I am sure that you will have noticed us recommending wines from Selva Vins. Since the Company began in 2017 we have been following the first steps of this winery with a great deal of interest. I have also lent a helping hand at a couple of harvests and in the cellar.

This article is based on a recent conversation I had with Carlos Rodríguez Furthmann, the winemaker for this unique project.

Carlos left Palma at the age of 22 to live in the family country house in Biniali, where he had his first contact with 240 mixed vines that his father had planted.

Today, the wines that Carlos creates are breaking all the taboos about Mallorcan wine and pushing many of the local producers to innovate in similar ways.

His wines begin their life in a humble garage located in the centre of Selva but then they move on to grace the tables of some of the best restaurants in Mallorca, Paris, Barcelona and beyond.

Iván: What made you move to the countryside to become a winemaker?

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Carlos: I was always interested in everything to do with nature and the countryside. I used to work in the forests, in the fields, and I also looked after the family homestead. In 2001 I was offered to work for a big project at Bodegas Bordoy. During the day I worked in the fields for Bodegas Bordoy and at night I would spend time studying, learning about vine growing and winemaking. In time, and a little bit by force, I agreed to become their winemaker.

Iván: Do you think that Mallorcan wines are singular?

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Carlos: There are some Mallorcan wines that are singular and others that are not. Just because a wine is created in Mallorca it isn’t necessarily a singular wine. On the other hand, if you make a wine with enough respect for the local varietals and it is also handled with respect in the cellar, then yes it could be singular. We have a unique island with unique grapes that have to be treated in a different way in order to create a singular wine.

Iván: How important are Mallorcan grape varieties to you?

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Carlos: There is huge value in the fact that you cannot taste a Prensal, Mantonegro, Callet or Giro Ros anywhere else in the world. They are only grown here, on this island!!

The grapes have been here for such a long time that they have adapted to the climatic conditions and have become easier to grow.

It is also possible to work with respect for the environment as the local varietal vines do not need to be treated with many chemicals.

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Iván: And what about the other grape varieties that we all know about? Do you think, for instance, Merlot and Cabernet are different here?

Carlos: Apart from the climate, no, not much. If you did a blind tasting with Cabernet or Merlot wines, I doubt you could discern which one is from here.

Iván: Which variety do you find most interesting and, in your opinion, has a greater future?

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Carlos: I love the Gorgollassa grape. It is totally different to any other red grape. I always say

that it is like a Mallorcan ‘Pinot Noir’. It has a unique profile and the taste recalls forest fruits, violets and sloe berries. The Gorgollassa grape produces a wine that is subtle, delicate and elegant, which is not the norm for a Mediterranean wine.

Iván: I believe your wines have a lot of personality. How do you manage to achieve a wine with such personality?

Carlos: It isn’t intentional. I make my wine according to the way I feel and the way I believe it should be done, and the end result is what is in the bottle. Since the beginning my focus has been to create wines that I want, in the way that I want.

Iván: Do you follow any wine trends?

Carlos: Quite the opposite! I’ve been labelled ‘the crazy one’ here in Mallorca. I’ve managed to commercialize wines that were originally considered unthinkable here. For instance, things like a claret, an ancestral sparkling, spontaneous fermentations, or the use of a chestnut barrel during the aging process.

Iván: Do you consider your wines to be Natural?

Carlos: No. The interpretation of Natural is different everywhere. Some Natural Wine Associations consider my wines natural and others do not because I add a little bit of sulphite. I create a wine according to the way I think it should be created and I do not get into debates about whether it is natural or not. That way I also avoid any potential labelling issues.

Iván: Where do you see the Spanish wine industry in the future?

Carlos: In terms of sales and consumption we are light years away from other countries.

Beer is the great competitor and wine sales are down. However, there is a new wave of wine producers who are shifting the attention from big quantities to quality products. Here in Mallorca we are a few years behind, but we are quickly catching up. It is good to see smaller wineries looking after local grape varieties, as well as the quality, the singularity and the emphasis on character.

Ivan: Where do you go from here? Any future goals that you would like to achieve?

Carlos: My main goal is done. I am making my wine and making a living from it. I would love to travel a bit more, but I am happy to know that people have accepted my wines here and overseas. Our future project is to build a new, larger winery amongst our vines. I would also like to see my daughter taking over the winery when I retire. She is currently studying to become a winemaker so if she does take over the reins my happiness would be complete. ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Ivan Gonzalez Gainza - (+34) 657 88 32 48 Lara Corfield - (+34) 638 60 19 43

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: British registered MCA coded sports fishing boat.

2x Volvo 370hp diesel inboards 1400hrs. Kohler 5.5 KVA Gen. 6 berths in 3 cabins. Large flybridge and aft deck. Air-conditioning and heating. Complete Raymarine electronics package. Autopilot.

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1 yr old zodiac and 6hp Suzuki outboard. 2.5m x 2.5m sundeck forward, all cockpit sundeck and awning new 2019. Ready to go!

99,000€. Contact 654 234 897. (01) FOR SALE: Westwind 35 for sale.

Seven Berth, Good Sails, Yanmar Deisel Engine, Wheel Steering, Roller Reefing. The yacht comes with it's own mooring in the beautiful bay of Puerto Pollenca. €15,500. Tel: 602 436 166.(01)

If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net FOR SALE: Boat trailer. 6m boat or similar. Spanish papers 750 euros. Paul Port Andratx, 607 597 098. (07) 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 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.(12)

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: 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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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: De blasi folding bike, white, fair condition. 100 euros.

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FOR SALE: Peugeot 207cc HDI - Diesel Cabriolet 2007 - only 130,000 kms new tyres and cam belt. Very Good Condition, Immaculate well loved! €5490 ONO - Tracy +34 681 175 818.

FOR SALE: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700€ o.n.o. (new 1.500€). 609 672 344.

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.

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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)

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)

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: 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)

JOB VACANCY: Delicioso are currently recruiting for a full time office manager. We are looking for a person with managerial experience who is highly organized. They must have a can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure in the busy summer months when out of office hours are sometimes required. You must demonstrate proactiveness to manage the day to day orders, financial responsibilities and general office manager duties. The job involves processing orders, dealing with suppliers, communicating with customers, managing stock, controlling staff rotas, product pricing, managing finance spreadsheets for all invoices, payments, credit control, bank reconciliation. Job Requirements: Full clean European Driving Licence, Spanish Residency & Social Security number; English and Spanish fluency with German an advantage; Good knowledge of high-end food, ingredients and wines an advantage; Based at Delicioso´s Offices - Poligono Son Bugadelles, Santa Ponsa, Mallorca; Full time 40 hour per week contract; Good salary, based on experience. Applications will only by considered by email to info@deli-delicioso.com sending your CV and cover note. (01) 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)

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Knowledge of Yachting Industry a plus. Please send your CV to hr@segel.biz. (12) POSITION WANTED: Looking for Part-Time Personal Assistant or Administrative work. Vast experience working at Board level in several different industries.

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 staff. Please don’t contact us via facebook but send your CVs to

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE 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) 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)

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: 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)

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.

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.

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.

Yacht Broker and New Boat Sales Executive Cala d’Or (Mallorca) Employment Opportunity Ancasta are excited to announce that as part of our continued expansion in the Balearic Islands we are recruiting for our office in the beautiful Marina Cala d’Or .

As an Ancasta New Boat Sales Executive working as part of the Prestige Motor Yachts team you have the ability to sell boats to clients across Europe, access to an extensive database of potential clients, access to brokerage listings across the network of Ancasta offices, competitive basic salary, generous uncapped commissions and bonusses are payable based on achievable targets.

The successful candidate will have a track record of selling new and used boats, be well presented, written and spoken English is required, other languages especially German is an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team representing some of the biggest new boat brands on the market.

Interested candidates should apply in the first instance to calador@ancasta.com.

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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.

Mathilda Sound Oyster 82 2010 1.995.000 GBP

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 Oyster 82 “MATHILDA SOUND” is an outstanding blue-water cruiser that is ready to sail the world’s oceans. She is ideal for families, offering plenty of space. Filled with natural light, the interior has a light open feel and offers a relaxing ambiance. Mathilda Sound features a full-beam master suite and two guest staterooms with one Pullman each. The yacht also has two crew staterooms, accommodating four crewmembers. She has been excellently maintained and is in magnificent condition inside and out and also offers low mileage.

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS 2008 195,000 EUR VAT Not Paid This Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS 3-cabin version from first owner, has never been chartered, and is in a very good condition. She has wide teak laid decks, ample swimming platform and cockpit with dual steering stations. Sloop rigged with an in mast furling main sail, furling genoa from 2017, spare sails, electric winches, spinnaker pole, etc. Equipped with a 110hp Yanmar diesel engine, bow thruster, feathering propeller, generator, complete navigation equipment, Zodiac with outboard, covers, life raft, air conditioning, washer/dryer, etc. She has a truly spacious interior with a big master cabin forward and two ample guest cabins aft all with their own ensuite. This fast, comfortable and easily sailed cruiser is definitely not one to overlook.

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.

Beneteau Oceanis 523 2005 185,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Croatia

+34 971 67 63 92 mallorca@sunbirdyachts.eu www.sunbirdyachts.eu Puerto Portals, Local 10 - Mallorca Beneteau Brokerage Specialists

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 523, 2005, very spacious cruiser, privately used, and in very good order. Yanmar 100hp diesel engine, bow thruster, generator, inmast furling. Sleeps up to 8 in 3 double cabins, all en-suite, + crew/bow cabin with facilities. Raymarine nav equipment, sprayhood, bimini, dinghy and outboard. Super family boat. Lying Croatia, and priced at 185,000 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 MirĂł, 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...