The Islander Magazine - June 2019

Yacht & Captain Ryan Bergman Pepe Garcia-Aubert CEO MB92 Interview Palma Superyacht Cup Preview Posidonia Grass Latest Four Decades of Palma Boat Shows Caribbean Bumper Season Charter Yacht of the Month

Photo: J Class Topaz

By Ingrid Abery

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islander, Last month saw a highly successful Palma Superyacht Show and Palma Boatshow, held in perfect conditions with clear blue skies every day. The reports seem to suggest that most exhibitors were very happy with the results of the show and the number of visitors.

It’s such a pity that the shows do not fall under the umbrella of the IFBSO (International Federation of Boat Show Organisers) where the number of visitors would be accurately audited and therefore give the exhibitors accurate and valuable marketing data on which to base their decisions. It would also mean that the shows would appear on the official International calendar of boatshows and therefore attract much more international coverage in the media.

Moving swiftly from Palma, we visited the MYBA Charter Show in One Ocean Port Vell, Barcelona, for a quick visit. I have to say I really enjoy the show with a more laid-back atmosphere due to the strict admission policy. This enables us to speak to the right people and organise meetings in advance. The marina itself lends itself perfectly to hosting a yacht show with super modern facilities.

We also saw the first major Mediterranean Regatta in Palma, Palma Vela, where the competitors enjoyed Champagne sailing conditions over the four days of racing. We have a report on the event in the Regatta section of this issue.

This month we will see the Palma Superyacht Cup, the premier big boat event of the season to be held here in Palma. We always enjoy the event following the fleet in The Islander Rib, and this year will be no exception. The event will have two J Class yachts competing this year, Velsheda and Topaz, which should provide some spectacular images for future issues of The Islander.

As the refit season slows down for a couple of months, the Charter season kicks in around the Med, and early signs are that this season will be a healthy one according to several brokers. The last few weeks have seen plenty yachts arriving back in to the Med from the Caribbean, many ready for the new charter season.

One issue which will affect the charter yachts around the Balearics is the ridiculous banning of anchoring around the islands’ many popular locations due to the governments continued insistence that anchoring is destroying the Posidonia grass and conveniently ignoring the raw sewage which they allow to be pumped into the sea in many local areas. We have an article covering this topic inside this issue which helps to explain the current situation.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: YACHT & CAPTAIN - RYAN BERGMAN

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YACHT & CAPTAIN - RYAN BERGMAN

Ryan and twin brother Matt were born in Sydney to school teacher parents. He took up every sport he could from basketball to cricket, rugby to football, but never sailing. In fact, aside from surfing and fishing Australia’s east coast, his first 23 years on the planet were almost entirely land based. Upon leaving high school, Ryan earned a Diploma in Construction Management, trained in carpentry and then set up his own business.

“After a couple of years, I’d grown tired of the Sydney lifestyle and I felt I needed a change,” says Ryan. “I’d heard good things about Northern Australia and the money that could be made working in construction in the mines, so in 2005 I and a good mate headed direction Cairns. We did a four-month road trip surfing, camping, fishing, and had the time of our lives - until the cash ran out.”

“We ended up in Airlie Beach, not too far from Cairns, but it turned out we’d got it wrong, the mines weren’t in Cairns at all. Having sorted out my geography, I spent two years earning good money in the mines, but soon learnt that money didn’t mean happiness.”

“In time off from the mines, I would head back to Airlie Beach, gateway to the dreamy

Whitsundays, and see the backpacker boats toing and froing from the islands. It looked like heaven. You could volunteer, wash dishes and help the crew on board in return for a decent boat trip. People usually volunteered for one two-day trip, but I did two weeks, and then got offered a deckhand position on 100ft ketch Anaconda III. It was 2007, and my first time working on a boat. Of course Mum rang, freaking out, asking why I’d left a well-paid job in the mines for a 60-dollar-a-day deckhand job, but I’d never been happier. I told her it would all work out in the long run.”

“I went on to spend four years working on boats in the Whitsundays. Anaconda III operated three-night charters to the outer Great Barrier Reef, focussing on SCUBA and sailing, but also had a fleet of Maxi Yachts. When Anaconda III went into refit, I moved onto the Maxis doing three-day charters for 26 guests at a time, plus corporate days where we’d matchrace the other Maxis. Having completed my Australian Master Class 5, I was promoted to captain. This left me in the enviable position of driving three or four different ex-round-theworld racing yachts, depending on the roster.

The Whitsundays are a sailor’s dream and one of the most beautiful parts of Australia, so these were fun times, socialising, making good

friends and, as it turned out, meeting my wife.”

“Molly had been crewing in the Whitsundays a little longer than me and I vividly remember

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the first time I saw her. This tiny boat, 20ft or smaller, came into the marina and parked in the slip next to us. Molly was on the bow.

“Who’s that?” I asked my crewmate. “Forget about it, she’s dating,” he replied. Fortunately that relationship ended and, a few months later, we got set up on a date – we’ve now been together 11 years.”

“Molly was a very good sailor, she was working as deckhand on one of the Maxis and was really into racing, and her enthusiasm rubbed off on me. For our first year of dating, we didn’t work together, we didn’t want to jinx it, then we did about a year and a half on the same boats.”

In Ryan’s time at the Whitsundays, he took on other work around his roster, racing as much as he could on various yachts - club racers, highperformance catamarans and Volvo 60s - as well as deliveries up and down the east coast and across the Tasman.

“Molly and I then started talking about superyachting. The Whitsundays were a great training ground, operating old race boats on a very tight budget. It was very hands on and you certainly learned your trade - superyachting was the next step. We had friends who had taken that step, earned good money and had great stories. So, in 2010, we flew to Mallorca – it was either there or Antibes – and tried to get a couples job.”

“At the last minute we got offered a job on a 100ft sloop, me as mate, Molly as chef. We weren’t happy, it wasn’t a good boat to work on, so we left. Next came 52 metre Royal Huisman schooner Meteor - Molly as stewardess, me as deckhand. The deckhand thing was fine. I’d never worked on boats that big before and still had a lot to learn before I could return to the rank of captain. I never thought I was more experienced or capable than the role I found myself in. In fact, when I saw photos of the boat at interview, I was blown away.”

“We picked up Meteor in Newport Rhode Island and went on to do 40,000 nautical miles, consisting of four Atlantic crossings, three

Baby Lyla

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Mediterranean seasons and three Caribbean seasons - including the St Barths Bucket Regatta. I was thrilled to be a part of it. A year into Meteor, the owner decided he wanted to use the boat but the chef was away, so Molly cooked for him. Impressed, he asked Molly to

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be the new chef. The old chef wasn’t upset, he was happy to move on anyway. Around the same time, I also got promoted to bosun, and would act as relief mate most of the time, as the main captain was only there when the owner was aboard.”

“Those three years on Meteor were very special. I recall one Atlantic delivery where we were in the trade winds for a week straight, full sail day and night, with the boat’s speed never dropping below 15 knots - those conditions are exactly what the boat is made for. We also had American country singer Jimmy Buffett on board during the St Barths Bucket, my Dad was a huge fan so that was quite a moment.”

In downtime from Meteor, Ryan completed Officer of the Watch, and eventually it was time for the couple to move on. They did a charter season on 58 metre ketch Mondango, then Ryan was brought onboard 45 metre motoryacht Latitude as OOW for an Atlantic crossing - his first motoryacht experience. The crew all thought Ryan was weird. He would go outside on the bridge wing to check conditions, when he could easily have done that sat on a comfy chair in the bridge. And then, back home in Mallorca, Ryan and Molly landed the dream ticket.

“In 2013, we were both interviewed to join 78 metre sloop M5 - myself as second officer and Molly as head chef. We flew to Falmouth, where M5 was at the end of a three-year refit, and set off on a worldwide navigation in April 2014. Part of the reason I left Meteor was a desire to do a Pacific tour. It was my goal to find a boat with that region in her itinerary – M5 was that boat.”

“We left the UK for Rio de Janeiro, spending a month, month and a half at sea, before passing through the Magellan Strait to Patagonia and Chile, heading west to Tahiti. Without warning, we got caught out in some nasty weather, some of the worst I’ve seen, with ten metre swells and 70 knots of wind. The boat was getting tossed around and the angry sea made it look and feel small. Suddenly, M5 came off a wave and it felt like she’d fallen into a hole in the ocean. The sail was gone, dragging about in the water. Thankfully, the sail blew back on deck and we doubled back to Peru where a sail maker flew in to repair one sail and pack the other into a shipping container.”

“From Peru we spent a couple of months in the Galapagos, followed by the Gulf of California, San Diego and then across the Pacific. In fact, we spent two years sailing the Pacific, taking in French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands – although sadly never Australia. Much of the time we were waiting for the owner and guests to arrive, so there were long breaks and us crew took advantage. The South Pacific is the most incredible region, from the islands to the untouched beaches, and the underwater world to the surf - plus the kindest, friendliest people you could ever meet.”

Ryan proposed to Molly on a Galapagos beach in 2015, and they hopped off M5 in Fiji in 2016 to get married in Australia and honeymoon in Bali. The newlyweds reunited with the boat in the Solomon Islands, before heading up to Micronesia, Guam, Papua New Guinea, Bali, Singapore and Thailand, with a small six-month refit in Auckland somewhere along the way.

Molly fell pregnant and bid farewell to M5 setting up home in Mallorca. Ryan stayed a few months more and then flew from Thailand to

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Molly for six months leave.

“While in Auckland, I’d passed my Masters Certificate and, with a baby on the way, my intentions were now very clear. I was looking for a rotation and, thankfully, I was awarded a captain’s rotation on M5. Baby Lyla was born in April 2017 and I rejoined the boat in Durban as captain. We then kept moving, from Cape Town to Grenada, another Caribbean season, another St Barths Bucket - this time as Captain - and then the east coast of the United States, where the owner was able to step onboard a little more often.”

“Right now, M5 is in Italy beginning an eight month yard period. The mast is coming out,

she’s being repainted, and the interior is being modified, alongside other general upgrades.

She was only launched in 2003, as the largest single-masted yacht in the world, but after five years sailing nonstop around the globe, she needs a little love. Meanwhile, Molly also needs extra TLC as she is pregnant again with our second baby due in July. She already has her hands full with our little two-year-old you walk out a neat living room and return five minutes later to discover everything has been destroyed - but we wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“In general, I try not to plan. I’m only in my second year as captain on M5 and I have no intention of going anywhere. I absolutely love

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everything about my job. M5 is such an iconic yacht and an incredible machine, the sheer size and power of this vessel is ridiculous. It also gives me the opportunity to work with some of the best minds in the marine industry. We are constantly trying to push the yacht and develop the on board systems, improve her sailing capabilities and take M5 to the next level. It is such a privilege to be the captain of this yacht.” ______________________________________

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

FEATURE: MB92 – BARCELONA AND LA CIOTAT’S LEADING SHIPYARDS

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MB92 – BARCELONA AND LA CIOTAT’S LEADING SHIPYARDS out of the water that way. So, Pepe began to check the world’s stage for different ways of getting boats onto the dry. Finally, he came to the conclusion that a Synchro-lift was the best, safest and most reliable way to haul out, and so they decided to invest.

At this year’s MYBA show I had the honour and pleasure of meeting Pepe Garcia-Aubert, President and CEO of MB92 Group. I had been slightly nervous at meeting one of the most revered men in the marine industry, but I had little to be worried about. Pepe was as generous with his kindness as he was with his time and it is clear to see that his staff think as much of him as his clients, who continue to return to the shipyard year in year out. He is master of a yard that puts staff safety, the and excellence in its quality of work as top priorities.

MB92 has had a celebrated history since its humble beginnings back in 1992, when Barcelona underwent a major facelift in time for the 25th Olympic Games, a game that changed the fate and fortune of a city in dire need of rescue. It’s hard to imagine now as you look out over the throngs of superyachts, some here for their own much needed makeovers,

but 80 of which are here in their full splendour for the MYBA Boatshow. It is interesting to remember that it is shipyards such as MB92 that enable them to be so resplendent.

Back in 92 however, the boats in the yard weren’t quite of the same calibre as they are today. At that time MB92 was equipped only with the ability to service boats of up to 25 metres and it quickly became apparent that this was not going to be a profitable exercise, and so in 1993 Pepe, a keen regatta sailor of Wallys, came on board and was soon to change the face of MB92 for good, alongside his team. It’s a little later into the conversation, with a distinct twinkle in his eye, that Pepe explains that there is still some of the original equipment in the yard, which people often question why. It’s simple he explains; those 25 metre boats are todays tenders… oh how times have changed.

Pepe Garcia-Aubert

Rewind and we find ourselves in 1993. It was at this point that MB92 turned its focus to the superyacht industry and to one particular boat at the time, MY Leander. With only a 19th century slipway that could pull no more than 400 tonnes it was safe to say that the 75-metre-long Leander, one of the largest in the world at that time, was not going to get

For those who don’t know what a Synchrolift is, which was probably no-one reading this magazine but just in case, a Synchrolift, developed in the 1950s by Raymond Pearlson, is a system for lifting boats out of the water for maintenance or repair. The vessel is maneuvered over a submerged cradle, which is then lifted by a set of synchronised hoists.

The yacht can be worked upon in place or can be moved inland freeing the Synchrolift for other use. It was the perfect solution and in 1997 they received permission and went ahead and installed.

During this time Leander was not only the muse for the lift buy also for the paint shed.

Unable to do the paintwork as they would traditionally have liked, Peter Allen of Pinmar fame, collaborated with MB92 to create the ideal space for Leander to undergo her work.

The bespoke paint shed was the perfect size to take the spectacular Leander, finally lifted out of the water in all her glory in 2000. And so, began MB92’s movement into the world of Superyachst.

With the advent of the Synchrolift, Pepe and the team started to notice a shift in the superyacht industry, one which is all too apparent these days. Not only was the size of the fleet growing, but so were the boats. Pepe reminisces that once apon a time Leander looked huge in Superyachts terms, and now, well she’s still a beauty, but there are new yachts out there that are twice the size and growing. And this trend started to ask some very interesting questions.

How could MB92 expand enough to cater for the behemoths coming out on to the high seas? Firstly, they spoke to their neighbours as it seemed like the sensible answer, however they weren’t in a place to sell at that time. They

then went looking to Palma and even down to Marseille, but nothing was right, it didn’t give those answers to those questions.

However, in 2010, the next-door neighbour agreed that the time was right and sold to MB92. Overnight they doubled the space to 24,000m2 and they got straight to work on improving the space for all involved. The beautiful red roofed colonial style building was completely restored, and they really bring to life a sense of the history that the area has seen in the maritime industry across the centuries.

The quay area was expanded for additional cranes and the dry dock was brought up to international standards that were a far cry from where they were originally.

Somewhat wistfully Pepe tells me of a change that only happened in 2017. The once revered paint shed that had played home to MY Leander and hundreds after her, had to be demolished.

She had served her purpose perfectly but was no longer a tenable option either financially or environmentally. Thankfully MB92 had the alternative, one that they had developed all the way back in 2000 and are now the standard in Boatyards around the world – the Cocoon.

One of the questions I have been dying to know the answer to presented itself to be asked. “Is all that plastic recyclable”? Pepe answers with a smile.” Absolutely”, he states. “That was one of the primary conditions”. I feel I can rest a little easier at night now that I know that this is at least another thing that is working in the sea’s favour.

Not only were they changing the mechanics of the dock, they were also changing the conditions for the workers and crew that come in, often for long stretches of time. There is now a canteen, supermarket, gym plus all of the typical services such as fresh water, movable cranes and grey removal. Over 900 subcontracted workers plus 700 or so crew, are onsite in the 24/7, 365 secure site, during high season. In any single day, the hardworking gate can see 9000 bodies pass through it. And god forbid you don’t have covered shoes and a hard hat. If the answer is a no then you are relegated

to the golf cart, which, I must confess, is not an altogether unpleasant experience, though probably les practical if you aren’t just a visitor!

It’s very clear that Pepe takes absolute pride in the safety of his shipyard and all who work within her.

What does the future hold for MB92? In all of this time the group has not for one moment rested on its laurels but has instead moved in-line with the superyacht fleet and grown in both size and stature. There are two simultaneously exciting events that are well underway, the first was the announcement of the 100% ownership of MB92 La Ciotat which happened in the summer of 2018. This will also see a new lift installed in 2022 which will be able to take 4000 tonne weight. Even before the lift arrives the dry dock is full and the yard is breaking all figures, whilst working alongside locals and MB92 Barcelona to gather learnings and create synergies.

The second event is the investment in the new 4,000 tonne Shiplift in MB92 Barcelona which will enable the shipyard to increase its capacity to serve ever larger yachts and for longer times.

The installation is being implemented as I type, and the hope is that that first boat will be able to be lifted around July. Though as we all know

in this industry, nothing is ever set in stone.

However, from my tour around the docks on my golf buggy, work seemed to be nearing its end and the team were buoyantly optimistic.

In the last few years I’ve learnt a lot about the different facets of the yachting industry that I have been exposed to it and I find I’m never bored or disappointed by it. When I first knew I was visiting MB92 I knew nothing other than it was a shipyard, but that is so far from the truth and now I understand. It is a mini-city, an allencompassing eco-system, a high-octane work force who don’t stop until these multi-million, strike that, billion businesses float in through their waters a little worse for wear and leave as gleaming beacons for the possibilities of life. MB92 cares for its boats, it cares for the crew that come through the door and most importantly it cares for its people. As Pepe says, “you can have the best facilities in the world, but if you don’t look after the people then the facilities are worth nought”. They are clearly looking after their people! Cheers to that and to them! ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce www.mb92.com

FEATURE: THE SUPERYACHT CUP

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THE SUPERYACHT CUP With just a matter of days to go to the start of Europe’s longest standing superyacht regatta, final preparations are being made for the 23rd edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma.

As owners, skippers and crews look forward to the opening day of the regatta on June 20, new entries are still joining the already impressive fleet.

The most recent is the stunning Meteor, Topaz Š Carlo Borlenghi

Hyperion - Royal Huisman

Tulip

WinWin

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returning to the Superyacht Cup for the first time since 2007. At 51.5m the World Superyacht Award winning schooner is set to be the largest yacht at this year’s celebration of sail.

Meanwhile, those returning to the event – such as 2018 competitors Missy, Velsheda and Win Win – will be able to take advantage of improvements to the always vibrant Race Village in the heart of Palma. The new-look village will provide more space for owners, guests and crews to enjoy the events and parties over the three-day regatta and will include dedicated areas for the Superyacht Cup’s many partners, friends and suppliers.

Among these are new event partner OMEGA, with the international luxury watchmaker welcomed aboard as Official Timekeeper, and Marinepool, the Superyacht Cup’s Official Clothing Supplier.

Bequia

Missy - Malcolm McKeon Yachts

Velsheda - Dykstra Naval Architects

Kealoha by Heesen Yachts

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As ever, Event Director Kate Branagh and her team will aim to deliver the magical mix of onthe-water action and a relaxed social scene ashore that has proved such a success. And according to one regular participant it’s a blend that appeals directly to superyacht owners.

“I’ve done it a bunch of times on different boats over the years, and the unique thing about Palma is that the owners want to do it,” said Peter Holmberg, the legendary yachtsman from the US Virgin Islands.

“The owners are the ones that select Palma, it’s on their list and an event that they want to do. It satisfies the owner’s styles and demands really well, and that’s a credit to Kate and her team.”

Open Season - Wally

And on the Superyacht Cup Palma’s unique selling points he added: “In Europe you can get too little or too much breeze quite often at some venues. Palma has got the best odds of going sailing, and the reliability of the breeze is probably the number one advantage that I see for racing in Palma.

“And then the shoreside is a favourite of pretty much everybody, and it’s all within walking distance of the old town, so it kind of ticks all the boxes.”

Holmberg will be at the helm of the J Class yacht Topaz, which will be out to wrest the Superyacht Cup trophy from defending 2018 champion Velsheda.

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Meteor - Royal Huisman

FEATURE: SEAGRASS CONTINUES TO BE CONTENTIOUS

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SEAGRASS CONTINUES TO BE CONTENTIOUS

Sa Foradada

In July last year, the Balearic Government laid down the law when it comes to the protection of posidonia seagrass. It approved a very restrictive decree (Decret 25/2018) prohibiting anchoring on any of the posidonia meadows surrounding the Islands.

Anyone caught contravening the rules would be fined –ranging between a palatable 100 euros up to an eyewatering two million euros.

The problem was, nobody quite knew the finer details of the law and confusion reigned, not only amongst ordinary boaters, but seemingly also among the official patrol vessels. The good news is we now have full clarification of anchoring restrictions by way of an official 48page document, complete with maps of highvalue existing posidonia meadows (in red) and meadows that need regulation to regenerate (in yellow). The bad news is these anchoring restrictions apply to some of Mallorca’s favourite cruising grounds, including Portals Vells-El Mago, Sant Elm and Sa Foradada.

So what’s all the fuss with this so-called ‘lung of the Mediterranean’? Named after Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, posidonia

oceanica has lived in the Mediterranean for more than 100,000 years and covers more than 650 square kilometres of Balearic waters – 50% of the total found in Spanish sea. In fact, the Balearic posidonia meadow is said to be the largest and longest-living organism in the world – quite some assertion.

The plant filters sediment, is a source of food for many species, and contributes to our islands’ turquoise waters by providing a home for marine organisms with calcium carbonate shells and skeletons that wind up as white sand. Moreover, posidonia maintains the quality and oxygenation of the underwater ecosystem, with one hectare of seagrass generating five times more oxygen than one of Amazon rainforest and soaking up more carbon dioxide per square metre than any forest in this latitude. And, with 18 of the 19 warmest years on record occurring since 2001 (NASA), we need all the carbon sinks we can get.

The Balearic Government has blamed damage caused by anchors and chains sweeping the seabed. In its ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ zones, there will be no anchoring at all - even on the sand

areas included within those zones. From now on, the only anchoring allowed will be on low-impact buoys installed by the relevant authorities. (These buoys must be removed out of season.) The only exemption applies in case of force majeure or when there is danger to the safety of human life at sea (or indeed if the boat is undertaking scientific research or managing the protection of the posidonia).

How well has this news gone down with the nautical industry? Well, it’s certainly creating some extra admin for the yacht charter companies.

“Of course this topic affects our business,” said Benjamin Kang, CEO of Majorca Boat Charter.

“We have been advising our customers, especially those who charter a bare boat without skipper, about the posidonia issue. Each one of our customers receives a leaflet explaining these plants, as well as the fines involved when anchoring in restricted areas and/or destroying posidonia.

A very good solution seems to be the controlled installation of buoys, for example in the Formentor bay, where boats can use

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them for a small fee on a daily basis and there is no need to anchor anymore.”

“I think no matter how well you publicise this, it is responsibility of the charter company to give clear and comprehensive instructions to our clients regarding this topic. We can’t expect foreigners to be informed about our local coastal issues,” continues Benjamin. “We have been quite successful with our information approach as we have not had a single anchor with seagrass on it, and not a single fine by the coastal control guards – and they have issued quite a few, in particular in the north coast area around Pollensa and Formentor.”

“Whatever we can do to protect our coastline is an investment in the sustainability of our business and tourism in general. Much more concerning and difficult are other topics regarding the Spanish maritime law and, notably, the way things are handled by the local authorities here on Mallorca.”

The law is also generating a good deal of head scratching and disgruntlement amongst charter yacht crew. We spoke to two captains working on boats in the 20 to 35 metre size range, neither wanted to be named but both shared similar views. With Sa Foradada ruled out, how would boats take shelter in inclement weather on the west coast, with no harbour between Port Andratx and Port Soller? With Portals Vells-El Mago ruled out, how would the established beach restaurants fare without a steady stream of wealthy boat charter guests gracing their premises? And, how many years have boats been anchoring in these spots, yet the seagrass still looks to be pretty abundant? Is the yachting industry really the main problem? Or does it have something to do with sewage?

Mallorca has had a long-standing issue with sewage. The Island’s treatment plants are

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outdated and overextended and struggle to cope due to overpopulation and mass tourism.

In heavy rain, the plants can’t absorb all the rainwater, so it mixes with household waste and can be released unfiltered into the sea.

Simon Relph, owner of monthly yachting magazine The Islander, isn’t afraid of voicing his opinion: “The nautical sector recently commissioned an independent survey on the subject and the results showed that the yachts have a minuscule effect of the posidonia. This has become a political battle with the ruling parties ignoring the results. What baffles me is the same politicians are happy to see raw sewage pumped into our waters day after day causing untold harm to sea life and human health. It’s absolutely absurd and downright irresponsible.”

Indeed, Simon is right. The comprehensive 87page document released in December 2017 is ‘the only one to date’ that has tried to establish a scientific ranking of the threats facing posidonia. The report concluded that waste water discharges could have affected an area of between 500 and 600 hectares of posidonia in the Bay of Palma in the last three decades.

It cited not only poorly treated water, but also excessively salty (‘hypersaline’) discharges from the desalination plants and dredging operations in sensitive areas. Indiscriminate anchorages were seen to have a much smaller impact on the destruction of seagrass. Author Joan Ramon Vidal considered that, in the worst case, anchorages could cause the loss of some 27,500 square metres per year - equivalent to 0.003% of the total area of this plant on the Balearic coast. Far from the huge dent that deficient water treatment has made.

So why are boats always blamed – and fined?

There just seems to be a lack of understanding amongst locals of just how much the superyacht industry brings to the Islands. Putting aside the huge revenues received from taxation, yacht provisioning, marine fuelling and fine dining, the nautical industry generates stable employment with generous wages. The repair and refit industry has a turnover in excess of 150 million euros on Mallorca alone, and much of this is carried out in winter when the touristdriven economy is at its weakest. Yacht crew take great pride in what they do, the sea is their home and their workplace and they are the least keen of all to see its devastation.

Decret 25/2018 (27 July) on the conservation of posidonia oceanica can be found in full here: www.caib.es The study on the impact of different activities on the seagrass of Mallorca’s coastline can be found in full here: www.cambramallorca.com ______________________________________

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

Portals Vells

FEATURE: MALLORCA´S BOAT SHOWS - FOUR DECADES OF HISTORY

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MALLORCA’S BOAT SHOWS FOUR DECADES OF HISTORY From rather humble hopeful beginnings almost four decades ago, Mallorca’s Boat Show has undergone quite the journey. While it’s tricky to track the minutiae of the early years from a simple Google search, we’ve gathered together a ‘diverse selection of yachting dinosaurs who are still around and in business’ (not my words) who can help piece together the narrative.

One such ‘dinosaur’ is Simon Crutchley, Manager of the Sunbird Yachts office in Puerto Portals. He came to Mallorca in 1980 and worked in Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia where, in fact, the very first Boat Show took place. “I think I had about 20 boats in the Show of all shapes and sizes. We had to write letters or telex to invite people as no email then. Over the years in one form or another I will have done pretty much all of the shows.”

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Yacht photographer Gaston Westphal arrived in Mallorca as a child going to kindergarten, school and university on the Island. He has always somehow been involved with boats since the Spanish Royal Family started going to Calanova Sailing School, and began a career as a yacht broker in newly-built Puerto Portals in 1988.

He, like Simon, was also present in Alcudia.

“Palma Boat Show, previously named Baleares Nautica, really started in Alcudia as Muestra Nautica,” explains Gaston. “Then it passed to the Muelle de Pelaires, where the cruise ships are, and from there, in 1994, it got moved to the current location in front of La Lonja. A few times, a big storm with rain destroyed lots of stands just before opening days, so everybody had to work twice to show their boats and products. Normally rain is always present at the Show, at least one day, as we are at the end of April.”

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Patricia has lived in Mallorca a phenomenal 51 years and run her present business for 37. Her daughters and granddaughters were all born on the Island and she’s lost count of the number of Boat Shows she’s attended – although she won’t forget the windy one in a hurry. “One year the Show, which was held later in the year, was literally blown away in a storm. The dates were changed after that.”

Simon recalls those Muelle de Pelaires days: “One year, after the Show moved to Palma in front of Club de Mar, the organisers put in floating quays. We had the biggest sailboat there, a Beneteau First 51, and had to moor her to the opposite quay as the ground lines were not sturdy enough due to very strong wind. In fact, the QE2 could not get into the port as it was so rough. We ended up pulling the two floating quays together with the boat in the middle. Interesting times, and half the Show blew away.”

Believe it or not, Jonathan Syrett, Director of Hamilton Marine, went to school with the aforementioned Gaston. He arrived in Mallorca on 4 July 1971 together with his parents and younger sister – he was only nine and immediately sent to a Spanish school. Jonathan started working formally in the yachting industry when he was about 21, having been a sailing and windsurfing instructor during his summer holidays. He has been to all, or most, of the Boat Shows, either as a visitor, an exhibitor with Marítimo Yachts, or in latter years with Camper & Nicholsons at the Palma Superyacht Show.

Someone else who remembers the Show ‘blowing away’ is Patricia Bullock, Managing

“Let's just say it was a little less formal back then, and a 40 metre yacht was regarded

Top Row (left to right): Remy Millott, Chief Executive of GYG Leticia Van Allen, MD of Van Allen Crew Simon Crutchley, Manager of Sunbird Yachts in Puerto Portals Bottom Row (left to right): Patricia Bullock, Managing Director of Network Marine Consultants Marc Kelly, Director of Palma Refit Gaston Westphal, Yacht Photographer Jonathan Syrett, Director Hamilton Marine

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as something absolutely enormous. I did a stint working at Pinmar trying to sell paints, varnishes and accessories all over the Island to smaller chandleries and marinas, but there was no way to making a living wage on the very low commissions offered at the time. It was however, a great way to meet people, see opportunities and speculate on how the yachting industry might evolve in Mallorca.

Some brokers will still remember when the Show first catered for larger yachts and it was held on the public quay next to the Club de Mar. We used to celebrate the end of it with most of the exhibitors getting together on a long table in the middle of the stands with a huge paella. It was not that busy but we thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Another superb jogger of memories is Chief Executive of GYG plc, Remy Millott. Remy joined the yachting industry in 1982 and, quickly rising up the crew ranks, became a yacht captain by the age of 29. In the early 1990s, Remy lived off-and-on in Mallorca, before hanging up his sea boots and settling on the Island permanently in 1996 when he joined superyacht paint company Pinmar. He took over the business in 2003 and is now Chief Executive Officer of London Stock Exchangelisted parent company GYG plc.

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visited the Palma Boat Show. It used to be a very ‘Spanish’ affair, focussed on the small-boat market - more about jetskis than superyachts.

Our chandlery and supply business always had a presence at the Show, but the superyacht painting division only had a sporadic one, as the Show didn’t really reflect our client base.”

Having adopted the euro on 1 January 1999, the early 2000s were boom years for Spain.

Interest rates dropped, property values increased, employment was growing strongly, immigration was at a high and GDP growth was on the up – steadily closing the gap between Spain and its leading partners in the EU. The country was attracting heady amounts of foreign and local investment. The nautical sector, like the Spanish economy, was also flourishing.

The 20th anniversary Show in 2003 hosted 185 exhibitors and, for the very first time, more than 200 boats on-water. It continued to grow steadily, regularly hanging out the ‘full’ sign each year, with exhibitors happily selling much of what they exhibited. The average boat length in the water was ten or 12 metres, while the largest superyachts (around 23 metres) were a rarity. In fact, it wasn’t until 2005 that a large yacht area was incorporated into the Show, a small taster of what the industry had in store for us in years to come. Astonishingly,

during this era the event lasted ten days and covered two weekends – an enormous chunk out of everyone’s diaries.

And then 2008 came knocking, the Spanish property bubble burst and global financial crisis took hold. The Show stuttered and faltered. In 2009 there were 150 exhibitors and 190 boats, 2010 134 exhibitors and 160 boats and 2011 just 95 exhibitors and 120 boats. Finally, in 2012, the ‘full’ sign was swapped for a ‘closed’ sign and the Palma Boat Show was cancelled.

A number of exhibitors arranged the Portals Nautical Weekend (26 to 28 May 2012) – a little act of rebellion.

Leticia Van Allen, MD of specialist superyacht recruitment agency Van Allen Crew, first came to Mallorca in 1988 and then returned to live here in 1998. She started in the yachting industry some 30 years ago and remembers

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the economic downturn all too well: “The crisis really affected many businesses and the year before it was cancelled was one of the worst attended Shows – and ten days was a long time for a small event. We were disappointed, but we understood that they needed to rebuild, reorganise and rebrand, as something wasn’t working. Since then it has continued to grow.”

Remy was also slightly disillusioned with the cancellation, but realised it was a moment of positive change: “Of course it was disappointing when the 2012 Palma Boat Show was cancelled, but I think the industry has drawn a line under it and moved on.

Since the addition of the Palma Superyacht Show in 2013, with greater involvement and participation from superyacht brokerage and charter companies, Palma has become a really important date on the yachting calendar, and it’s good news for our superyacht painting and finishing business.”

Director of Palma Refit, Marc Kelly, has lived full time in Mallorca since April 1995. He recalls holidaying on the Island from 1986, but his parents assure he visited Paguera in his mother’s womb quite a few years previously.

Marc’s been 25 years in the yachting industry and recollects having King Juan Carlos I as a neighbour in Puerto Portals when a 24 metre was a large motorboat. He too acknowledged that 2012 heralded a time for change.

“Everybody used to comment why there were always so many non-yachting industries on display. We needed to make the Show less of a tourist attraction and more appealing to industry professionals.”

The organising committee listened and, throughout 2012, put many hours into the Show’s reinvention, a Show that would serve its exhibitors and visitors well. The decision was to not just sell boats and boating paraphernalia, but also to sell the Balearic Islands as a nautical destination to the world.

The public sector (owned and operated by the Government) reached out to the private sector and asked for its help.

The private sector was quick to oblige, and half a dozen leading superyacht specialists (Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson and Ocean Independence) formed the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) specifically for the upcoming 2013 30th anniversary relaunch.

“Representing AEGY, the Spanish Large Yacht Association, I was part of the Boat Show committee that cancelled the Show,” confirms Jonathan. “It was a tough decision, just as the Show was to celebrate its 30th edition, but it was the right one at the time and allowed us to reinvent it.”

Together with BYBA, the committee conceived the first edition of the Palma Superyacht Show dedicated to brokerage and charter superyachts. In total, 47 superyachts lined the quayside of Moll Vell marina, which was in the throes of a massive ten-million-euro renovation programme at the time. The entire event was also shortened to a far more logical five days. It was a huge success. Even Spain’s King Felipe VI paid a surprise visit - the first

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time in 30 years that a member of the Spanish royal family had attended. This display of strength was exactly the turning point that Palma Boat Show needed, but charter laws had to change in order to bring the superyachts in their droves.

Expert Patricia explains: “I arranged the first charter licence ever issued in Spain over 35 years ago. The owner of a sailing yacht, friend of friends, kept getting his charter yacht arrested every time it pulled into a port, but no one in Spain knew how to issue a charter licence. I worked together with the Maritime and Customs authorities for over six months until we eventually managed to issue the required charter licence. Due to the Matriculation Tax which was applicable on all charter boats over 15 metres, the charter fleet in Spain was composed of yachts of less than 15 metres or, those over 15 metres which were quite old with a very low value in order to reduce the taxable amount. When the law was changed at the end of 2013, the number of large superyachts visiting Spain increased by a huge amount.”

Remy remembers it well: “When the authorities made positive adjustments to yacht charter legislation in 2014, the Show changed.

Mallorca began to flourish as a stand-alone superyacht charter destination, more than just an overflow cruising ground for alreadypopular Ibiza, and gained importance as an international refit hub. We wanted to flaunt our services to the world and Palma Boat Show was the ideal platform. The event naturally adapted to reflect this new era and is now more in line with what Pinmar is all about.”

The 2014 Show comfortably built on the foundations laid in the previous year and, the rest, you could say, is history. In 2018, there were 260 exhibitors, 600 boats on display, more than 300 of them in the water, and upwards of 100 superyachts in attendance with a 60-

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40 split in favour of sail over motor – almost unique for a superyacht show. And, thanks to the kind collaboration of the fishermen in loaning their ‘Muelle de la Industria Pesquera’ pier, exhibition space was at a peak 82,000m².

A brand new 72 metre floating bridge enabled visitors to do a seamless lap of the entire Show.

Palma Boat Show is now the envy of all – and nobody is surprised.

“Not at all”, says Leticia. “I know the organisers and I am not surprised it is a success as I know how experienced and professional they are.

As the industry continues to grow, with larger yachts being built, it seems obvious that the Superyacht Show element will continue to grow and expand to accommodate the yachts and the services our clients seek.”

Jonathan explains: “The success of the Show as we know it today is due to the industry pulling together and persuading the authorities to make a Show, which is more about what happens in Mallorca, rather than continuing on the downhill slippery path they were heading.

It has worked, and is an example to follow for other projects as long as the authorities are cooperative and have vision.”

“The Superyacht Show in particular has allowed the authorities, public institutions and general public to get a glimpse of how important the superyacht industry is to the industrial output and prosperity of the Island.

Many good quality jobs have been created thanks to superyachting in Mallorca. This industry brings in huge revenues to the Island and the Balearics year round with a minimum footprint or fuss. The future is bright as long as the authorities continue to listen to us. We need to expand and have more superyacht berthing to attract the additional income and growth that is ours for the taking, particularly related to the much larger yachts.”

Patricia concurs: “Because of all the things

previously mentioned, and the fact that the present format works, it should continue as it is now, perhaps expanding the mooring area for the yachts. Mallorca hopefully will continue to recognise the yachting industry as an essential part of the economy, which not only provides enormous income possibilities for all types of businesses here across all sectors, but also plays a large role in the training and employment market.”

As for the future, Remy says: “I am pleased to see Palma Boat Show still gathering momentum. There are a lot of boat shows to attend in the yachting world, and some, such as London, have lost momentum to the point of them being cancelled, but Palma is still on an upward trajectory. With more investment piling into the Island, Astilleros announcing more refit facilities and so on, the yachting industry looks good right now and I can only see more success for years to come.”

While Simon issues a word of warning based on decades of experience: “I wish it well, as long as the authorities listen to the experience gained by the people in the industry over the last 30 odd years. They need to be careful and not be too greedy.” ______________________________________ www.sunbirdyachts.eu www.networkmarineconsultants.com www.hamilton-marine.com www.gygplc.com www.vanallencrew.com www.palmarefit.com

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BUMPER YEAR FOR SUPERYACHTS IN THE CARIBBEAN

Sunset on the docks in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia

As the Caribbean season draws to a close, we take a look at how the region has performed this year.

Imagine zip-lining through the swaying treetops of St Maarten or taking a decadent sunset cruise and scuba diving in sophisticated St. Barths. Then again, maybe swimming with sea turtles and sport-fishing in St. Thomas is more your thing.

Whatever you’re looking for in terms of the ultimate hedonistic yachting experience, the

Caribbean has it covered.

With visitor figures back up to robust pre2016 levels, the winter season is ending on a high for IGY and it’s clear that the allure of golden beaches, relaxed dining, eclectic boutique shopping and an inimitable sense of joie de vivre across the region has never been more attractive.

Following 2017 weather activity, IGY and the Caribbean in general has ploughed millions of dollars into rebuilding, revamping and

upscaling marinas to ever dizzier heights of service excellence.

‘It’s always been an amazing destination but quite simply, the yachting experience in the Caribbean is better than it’s ever been,’ asserts Bert Fowles, IGY’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales.

‘Whether you’re looking to be where the beautiful people are, where the parties are or want to relax in the most secluded and serene areas in the world, within reach of excellent

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provisioning, the Caribbean offers a multitude of world class destinations. You might be out of touch but you’re never out of mind.’

That also goes for yacht crew, whose needs are more than amply catered for. ‘There is no better organisational structure for crew than what has been created by IGY,’ adds Bert. ‘On site it includes the gym, internet, food and beverage as well as bars which are dedicated to crew only.’

‘We have high security protocols in place to help them do their jobs and also offer career advancement support; it’s not just about having a good time but embracing all aspects of their occupation. We take a holistic approach to the crew environment and our investments in that regard are unparalleled internationally. We have initiated a lot of crewcentric activities and have an innovative crew platform dedicated to meeting their needs.’

Understanding and embracing local culture at IGY’s 17 marinas across 10 countries is crucial to success. ‘It’s so important when a boat pulls up that the bartender, the dock hand and the manager are all integrated members of the community,’ adds Bert. ‘They are St. Maarteners St. Lucians, Virgin Islanders, Colombians and it’s important that they understand that this is their marina, not just an island within the community. That attitude is very important to the livelihood of entire nations.’

Vessels out on the water

Never has that attitude been more valuable than during the aftermath of Irma and Maria 18 months ago. Not only did IGY commit serious funds to the cleanup operation and redevelopment, they also pushed further on their community outreach project Inspire Giving Through You, to put back into the areas they operate in, organising hundreds of volunteers to carry out beach and national park clean ups, storm debris clearance and school building renovations.

With confidence fully restored to the region, world class provisioning and highly effective reservation systems, the bar is set even higher than before and the general mood is buoyant.

‘We had vessels returning within months,’ says Bert. ‘Foliage is growing back, infrastructure has been rebuilt and people are looking forward.

We’ve achieved a huge amount since the storms of 2017 and our properties are better than they have ever been. Key improvements have been made with dock repairs and amenities are right back at top tier operational levels and are second to none, whether it’s power, electric, water or provisioning.'

‘We had to move forward knowing that our strength is not only during the good times but also in the bad times. We have 500 employees who banded together to make things even better than before. Confidence is strong because of the region’s resilience. There was an education process to the infrastructure but there was never an education process to the spirit of the place because the resilience of the people was never in doubt.’

As one of the largest investors in the region, with opportunities to expand towards

Crew Regatta at Yacht Club Isle de Sol, St. Maarten

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chandlery, customs and immigration, rigging and repair at the in-house sail loft as well as a multitude of cuisines including Latin American, Japanese, Italian, Thai and the ubiquitous health food café situated on the waterside boardwalk.

Yachts arriving at Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas

destination-approached locations rather than purely marinas, and plans for a 2019 opening in the French town of Sète, IGY is also embracing sustainability with gusto. ‘We take care of our employees and their livelihood, paying a strong living wage as well as taking care of what we have around us, be it the sea, land or air.’

crown is Rodney Bay in St. Lucia. Located in the picturesque north west of the island at Gros Islet, Rodney Bay provides one of the safest and calmest anchorages for owners, with five star hotels, a golf course, kite surfing, supermarkets and provisioning a mere five-minute walk away as well as a doctor, dentist and post office.

One of the most outstanding jewels in IGY’s

The four-acre marina also boasts a duty-free

‘The team here are very proud of what we have, it is one of a kind in the southern Caribbean,’ says General Manager Sean Devaux. ‘We are the finish point for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) which started 30 years ago and now have a Plus and a World ARC which brings a great buzz to the marina.’

An expansion in 2007 saw Rodney Bay extended by over 100 slips to accommodate 253 berths and the short transfers from Miami, Toronto, NYC, Montreal, Washington and South Carolina as well as 12 flights a week from the UK make it a stress-free and idyllic getaway. 'You can anchor along the west coast from Rodney Bay Marina to the National Marine Reserve

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beneath the twin Pitons in Soufriere and enjoy diving and snorkeling in 1000ft of turquoise waters.’ says Sean.

'You can sail 27 miles to Martinique or 50 miles south and experience the stunning natural beauty of the Grenadines. A cruiser has the option to easily enjoy different cultures and anchorages in a short distance in the southern Caribbean. Those factors attract the ultimate superyachts such as M/Y Venus and cruisers alike.'

Another undeniable attraction is that St Lucia offers duty free status to any foreign registered vessel, ensuring a seamless transition in terms of bringing in tax-free parts or goods.

Many owners take advantage of that benefit to replace engines or other equipment and Rodney Bay also has a state-of-the-art shipyard with a 75 tonne travel lift.

‘We are a one-stop shop and offer consistency

Superyacht docking in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia

with the same team throughout your time with us,’ adds Sean. ‘We get to know the client and that adds the all-important little personal touch.’

A St. Lucian himself, Sean believes cultural links and local networks help tremendously. ‘To be working somewhere you grew up and have a long-established network is a major bonus,’

says Sean. ‘St Lucia is small, and the goodwill of the community here allows us to meet every client’s demand no matter how mountainous the request may be.' ______________________________________

By Karen Hockney All Photos Courtesy of IGY Marinas

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CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH A SULANA Chartering in the Mediterranean, 37m fast cruising sloop A SULANA and her outstanding crew, are ready to welcome charter guests on board this summer. With her Spanish Charter License in place for the 2019 season, she is also able to sail the cruising grounds in the beautiful Balearics.

action, this quiet, low profile cruiser with tall rig and powerful captive winches promises a true sailing experience. Thanks to her sleek design, Dutch pedigree and aluminium hull, A SULANA is strong yet relatively light on the water, ensuring she is also well-suited and fully capable of long-range cruising further afield.

Built in 2006 by Holland Jachtbouw, with naval architecture by Dixon Yacht Design, award-winning John Munford created her stylish interior. Ideal for high performance

Offering comfortable accommodation for six guests in three luxurious en suite staterooms, her excellent layout has been cleverly planned to allow guests plenty of peace and privacy

below decks. Delivering a sophisticated and chic ambience, the smart use of available space, combined with a contemporary colour scheme, afford open and airy internal areas throughout. Pear and wenge woods merge with white panelling, contrasting beautifully with the exquisite woven leather corridor panels. A SULANA's uncluttered and minimalist decks provide a great choice of sunbathing and relaxation zones, while the sumptuous cockpit and dining area has a bimini to offer welcome shade if required.

Benefiting from an extensive refit in 2017 alongside her ten-year survey, A SULANA is in fantastic condition and proving an extremely popular charter choice. On board guests will appreciate the selection of top of the range equipment and facilities, including Sonos music, HDTV's and streaming capabilities.

There is a good selection of water toys available to enjoy some fun in the sun, alongside her 18' Castoldi tender to ensure easy trips ashore.

The opportunity to charter A SULANA is an experience not to be missed, not only due to the yachts' excellent qualities, but a major highlight is her fabulous crew.

Heading up the dynamic team and hailing from the Netherlands, Captain Winjand "Boogie" Van Den Boogard has amassed over 24 years of international marine experience. Sailing the globe extensively on both private and charter luxury yachts and having run his own successful yachting business, Boogie appreciates the importance of seamless service and consummate professionalism on board. His hand-picked, top-notch crew convey a balance of impressive qualities and skills to ensure each charter on A SULANA is an unforgettable experience. An activity seeker at heart, Boogie

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enjoys the pursuits of kitesurfing, diving and yacht racing, while his professional, hands-on approach makes him a perfect leader.

Born in Madrid, Chef Juan Carlos Gutierrez Cabrera, has worked with world-renowned chefs across establishments worldwide, drawing inspiration and acquiring knowledge to enhance and influence his culinary expertise.

Having developed diverse gastronomic skills and the ability to adapt to the needs of each guest, his execution and delivery are impeccable. Juan Carlos was recently awarded 2nd place in the prestigious MYBA Yacht Show

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Chefs' Competition for yachts up to 39m; an honourable and highly sought-after accolade, that reflects the remarkable dining experience guests enjoy on board.

The professional engineer, mate and stewardess complete A SULANA's brilliant crew; each a huge asset, these skilled individuals bring broad marine knowledge, great personalities and a genuine love of sailing.

On board, the enthusiasm and respect for this exceptional machine is tangible, further highlighting the winning combination of yacht

and crew. It goes without saying that charterers repeatedly remark on the relaxed freedom and exhilaration felt whilst sailing on A SULANA, no matter whether a seasoned sailor or new to life on the ocean wave. Whatever style of charter you envisage, this is a yacht that delivers in every way. ______________________________________ Ocean Independence www.oceanindependence.com www.oceanindependence.com/yachts-forcharter/yacht/sulana

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NEW BALEARIC MARINE CLUSTER ANNOUNCED AT PALMA SHOW of its corporate make-up; • to coordinate the sector’s value chain in order to increase its efficiency and productivity in the Balearics.

The creation of the Balearic Marine Cluster is classified as part of the promotion of industrial clusters within the 2018-2025 Industrial Plan presented by the General Directorate of Industrial Policy at the Ministry of Employment, Commerce and Industry.

The aim is to relaunch a cluster strategy as a tool with which to increase the competition, collaboration and informal links between the companies and institutions within a specific geographical area, in an effort to make the most of the territory’s competitive advantages.

This project has been put together as part of the European Regional Development Fund within the framework of the Balearic Islands’ FEDER Operational Programme for 2014-2020.

The nautical sector is one of the productive sectors identified within the Industrial Plan as being imperative, given its high specialisation, added value, potential for growth and elevated industrial component.

20 Companies Join New Venture Twenty companies make up the initial membership of the Balearic Marine Cluster, the formation of which has been announced at the Palma International Boat Show. The aim of the new cluster is to position the Balearic Islands as worldwide industrial and business leaders.

The professionals involved in this new grouping presented the initiative at the Palma International Boat Show, in the company of Iago Negueruela, minister for Employment, Commerce and Industry and the director general of Industrial Policy, Manel Porras.

The Balearic Marine Cluster is an organisation open to companies which carry out industrial activities related to nautical tourism and to entities which take part in training, investigation and development within the sector.

The cluster’s main objectives include: • to increase international visibility for the Balearics as a centre for nautical activities; • to promote growth and reinforce the sector’s competitive position; • to increase business figures, the profitability and quality occupation

According to the conclusions derived from the strategic development project and the launch of the nautical cluster in 2018, the recreational nautical sector comprises 272 companies in the Balearic Islands, creates billings of €562m, presents an accumulated growth of 10.5% over the last four years and provides jobs for 2,676 people.

An analysis of the sector shows that 51% of the businesses belong to the fields of maintenance and repair (refit & repair), both for large and for medium and small boats. The rest of the value chain is made up of activities linked to nautical tourism: marinas, charters, management and brokerage service agencies, commerce, etc.

CORRECTION OF AN ARTICLE IN ISSUE 261 We included an article in our May issue 261 page 32 which may have been misleading. Lengers Yachts are NOT an agent for Sanlorenzo or Bluegame Yachts in Spain. Sanlorenzo Spain, based in Puerto Portals, Mallorca and Puerto Banus, Marbella are the only official dealers and official service agents for both Sanlorenzo Yachts and Bluegame Yachts in Spain and the Balearic Islands. We apologise unreservedly for this misunderstanding.

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A CASE FOR MARINE INDUSTRY SCHOOLS anything they could offer to help.

So since then we have implemented our own Training curriculum which includes gradings to determine rates of pay and also so we can see how the individual is getting on with their development of becoming a Composite boat builder by giving them a list of skills and requirements they should understand and be able to perform if they are to proceed to the next grade. Obviously after their time as an apprentice they will have developed the skill set needed as a Composite Boat builder, but they will not have an official document that is recognised internationally.

(Left - Right) Jordan Wright 21yrs has been with us since 2015 when he joined us after studying a Extended National Diploma in Engineering at college in the UK. Curtis Henry 29yrs is a mature student has been with us since 2016 but is also part of our apprentice programme. Campbell Breakey 21yrs, joined us in 2017.

The marine industry in Palma is a booming business with Companies here seeming to be developing and improving their abilities to offer their clients a better service each year.

The market here is so competitive due to the STP shipyard business model with so many great industry professionals deciding to call Palma home it seems to be going from strength to strength.

All that being said I feel that anyone running a business here will come up against the same obstacles no matter which trade you are specialising in. The seasonal work here makes it very difficult to be able to keep staff employed throughout the year but then during certain parts of the refit season we are not able to find enough qualified trades men and women locally usually meaning in flying people in from overseas to help with the demand.

This applies especially to our trade of Composite Boat building which each year the demand is becoming greater but the number of trainees / apprentices in Europe coming through is very little as its still hardly recognised as a Specialist trade.

We have sadly lost companies like Greene

Marine who were big contributors in training people for the Northern Hemisphere Composite boat building sector. In New Zealand they seem to be a little more aware of the potential of the Composites sector with big Companies like Southern Spars, Core Boat Builders and Cooksons contributing to an approximate number of 400 apprentice Composite Boat Builders coming through the ranks each year. The New Zealand government also recognises it as a trade and is aiding with recognised Qualifications and financial support.

At least the more traditional trades like Metalwork/Fabrication, Carpentry, Fairing/ Painting, Design ยง Engineering and Electronics are recognised and have easier training possibilities for anyone wanting to become qualified although I do feel could be better locally.

In 2015 we decided to take on our first two apprentices and made some enquiries with the local authorities if there was any help we could receive with making their development official like a GNVQ or City ยง Guilds in the UK and also any aid financially with Social security Tax relief. We were informed by our labour advisors that there was not really

I have recently been put in contact with A.N.E.N (Associacion Nacional de Empresas Nauticas) who seem to be recognising the potential to solve some of problems the local Governments face with youth un employment and lack of qualified people for the marine sector.

From what I understand they are aware and working on trying to solve this issue but the more people who are willing to voice their opinions on this matter the better for everyone involved.

Surely it has to make sense to be looking at developing a Marine school in the Balearics like in Falmouth or Southampton in the Uk offering young people the opportunity to become qualified in a trade whilst working at one of the local companies here. I understand that this would take many years to implement in order to help make a difference, but it has to start somewhere.

It is such a prestigious demanding industry that demands a high-level skill set which takes time and effort to train people, but I personally can't help but feel the support and encouragement from the local authorities could be much better. ______________________________________ Leo Kilmartin M. (+34) 693 724 020 T. (+34) 971 254 223 Skype leokilmartin28 leo@i3composites.com www.i3composites.com

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PORT PROFILE - THE STORY SO FAR Port Profile was founded by Anton D Park or Anthony (If you can pronounce the ‘h’). A chef for most of his life, he gained his qualifications at the university of Northumbria in Newcastle, England. He first ventured into yachting back in 2004, on the recommendation of a yacht chef that he had worked with in London back in the day. Off he went, not having a clue about anything nautical, other than sand and winkles at the beach. He never actually intended to stay as long, though as he rightly states, who does? One summer season was his plan! And 15 years later, he’s still here, just in a slightly different guise.

algorithms, API, meta data, prototyping, complex calculators, latency, protocols, parameters, and how machines talk to each other! Neither did the design and tech teams have any knowledge of how the yachting industry functioned. So, the learning curve began for all involved. A vast amount of research, learning and explaining was required to ensure that everyone was on the same page.

Back in 2015, he had setup a Facebook page named; ‘Yacht Chef Support Network’ which many will remember, especially for the infamous party he jointly hosted at the Antigua boat show with Shore Solutions, a well-known provisions company. Apparently it was one hell of a party!

All this was achieved whilst Anton continued to work as a head chef on some of the industry’s largest yachts. However this allowed him to pick the brains of all the senior and junior crew.

Their input was invaluable and has contributed to what is now an incredible platform. So when they say Port Profile is “a platform built by yacht crew for yacht crew” they really do mean it! He is genuinely humbled by all the help and support they received, not only from crew but also seasoned recruiters, especially during the charter season.

However he was fed up with the lack of functionality available at the time from the Facebook’s business pages, and so it was time to take a new route. So what he set out to do was to create a simple support website for yachts chefs. The initial concept however soon moved from a support network just for yacht chefs, to a network for all yachting crew.

After many discussions with web designers, marketeers, and creatives, (none of whom worked, nor knew a thing about yachting) they realised that their direction should focus on reshaping the recruitment side of the industry instead. And so Port Profile was born.

During the more than four years it has taken to get to where they are today, they have developed many designs, redesigns, prototypes and even had a complete change in direction at one point! By the time they decided to change direction, the initial budget had been blown out of the water and he found himself drowning in an ocean of invoices!

Thankfully he was fortunate to have several close friends (all of them yacht professionals) invest in the company, which proved a life line.

Not only was it financial support, but that they believed in the concept and of course that they believed in him!

They had no knowledge of web development,

It is clear that Anton is overwhelmed by the

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support of his family and friends, and those who started as partners, but became friends, such as the design team at Red Bullet web design. He is now excited to announce that along with the full launch of the product, Belinda Carrigan has joined the team as Client Support and Sales Manager. This dynamic and fun-loving duo are set to shake up crew recruitment and we wish them luck! ______________________________________ Info: anton@portprofile.com (+44) 7380892121 Sales: belinda@portprofile.com (+34) 672 273 927

SPANISH RECREATIONAL CRAFT MARKET POSTS BEST Q1 RESULTS IN THREE YEARS Boat registrations significant gains.

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Spain’s National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN) has announced the country’s recreational craft registrations increased by 14.3% year-on-year to 975 craft in the first quarter of 2019. This marked the best first quarter data in three years, the Madridbased association said in a statement.

From January to March 2019, some 81% of the registrations were made for craft intended for private use, while the remaining 19% were for vessels that are to be rented to seafarers, according to figures obtained by ANEN. This translated into 790 and 185 craft, respectively.

Craft with a length of between 8m-12m (26ft39 ft) posted the best growth dynamic among the market’s segments, with registrations expanding to 106 craft, up 125.5% compared with the same period last year. Within the segment of craft up to 6m (20ft), registrations rose by 8.8% to 629 craft. Registrations of craft of between 6m-8m (20ft-26ft) rose by 4.5%.

Within the segment of 12m-16m (39ft-52ft), registrations expanded by 19.4%. However, registrations of craft with a length of more

than 16 metres (52ft) were down 21.4% yearon-year.

recreational craft market, according to ANEN. ______________________________________

In the first quarter of this year, Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, and Catalonia were the regions responsible for the largest share of the Spanish

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OBITUARY CAPTAIN ADAM WILLIAMS

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an impression on people and many crew have him to thank for his guidance, mentoring and leadership on board and off. You only need visit his facebook page to see the hundreds of tributes that poured in from all over the world when the sad news became public. Photos flooded in from afar and so many touching messages have been left.

It’s with a heavy heart we have to report the sad passing of British Captain Adam Williams, 46, following an accident at sea at the end of April 2019.

Adam was born on the 17th of January in 1973 to parents Pat and Ifor Williams, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK. He leaves behind one brother, Mark, and his fiancé Sue, with whom he lived in Mallorca. Adam and Sue met on New Years Eve 2005, moved in together 3 months later and got engaged in 2010. They hadn’t quite got married as Adam said he “didn’t want to rush into anything”…! Besides, every time they started to plan, the wedding budget was diverted into travel and beer adventures.

Adam found his love of sailing whilst growing up in Barmouth, Wales, racing lasers. However, this didn’t become a career for a few years as he started out his grown-up life in recruitment.

After 4 years of office life (ugh), his life changed tack – he went to work as a chef (cooking was another passion… along with an obsession with VW campers) with his friend Gareth in the Isle of Man whilst he pursued his maritime qualifications and got ready to take the plunge into a new career.

Adam then did as many do – ditched adulting and joined a 21m SY as chef and crew, cruising the Med – and so his yachting career began in the year 2000! From there he became captain/ engineer on a 24m SY, Ocean Phoenix, before joining the beautiful 55m schooner Adela where Adam learned a great deal of skills, navigated off the beaten track up in Scandinavia, and began racing competitively. Following this he moved ashore to try being a land lubber again, working with his brother Mark in his business, but as he said, “in 2010 the call of the sea was simply too great” and he returned to work on board the 40m SY Hetairos. In 9 months, they completed 15,000nm traveling through the Arctic circle (which he loved), competing in the

St Barth’s bucket, and won in their class in the Rolex Maxi Worlds in Sardinia. Adam always regaled stories of his time on Hetairos with happy memories under captain Bill Lawrence.

In June 2011, Adam joined the 55m SY Kamaxitha new build project up in Royal Huisman’s yard, launching her in January of 2012. He captained the yacht for 75000nm with zero incidents.

Adam was a safety conscious skipper who looked after his crew and guests with zeal. Since leaving Kamaxitha in 2018 Adam completed various temporary jobs.

One of Adam’s favourite places in the world was Croatia. He knew the coast line like the back of his hand and was always happy to offer recommendations for the best anchorages and secret bays. In his early days he was provisioning in Trogir when he met a family selling fruit and vegetables; Adam kept in touch with Dario and helped him build a successful yachting provisioning business. Dario and Marijana saw Adam as family, and with Sue, even went to their wedding. Wherever he went, Adam left

Only two days later the 1930s Mercat bar in Palma was full with people coming to raise a glass to an old friend, an old colleague, and genuinely one of the good guys. At 5pm the yachts at the Palma Yacht show let off their horns in a touching salute that would send shivers down the saltiest of sea dogs’ spines.

Sailors and old friends came together around the world to raise a glass, travel to visit old haunts, and dig out old photos to reminisce, laugh and cry. Hearts have broken for a man taken far too soon, and many comments echoing the sentiment that Adam was a “true gent” and a “legend” and that all in all, we were all richer for having known him.

Adam’s fiancé Sue has a few things in store for him; there will be more opportunities to say goodbye and pay respects in various locations...

Adam’s best friend Rob flew out from the UK for the wake, his conversation with his children that night seems the best way to close this piece: Alexandra (sharp 5 year old): “Where are you daddy?”

Rob: “I’m saying good bye to uncle Adam.”

Alex: “Why? Is he going on a long trip this time?”

Rob: “Yes baby, you won’t see uncle Adam again… sorry….”

Reuben (amazing 3 year old): “So is uncle Adam a pirate now?”

Yes, yes he is. Fair winds and following seas friend. And try to keep that pillaging to a minimum up there…

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year. In this way the islands have become the second autonomous community in Spain with their nautical market quota of over 18%, behind Andalusia (with 21.14%) and before Catalonia (with 17.2%).

As for the charter market, the Balearic Islands occupy second place with 27% of the market quota, following behind Catalonia with 29.19% and in front of the Valencian Community (20.53%).

Balearics - A Worldwide Yachting Destination The nautical sector continues to grow and the Balearic Islands are consolidating their position as a destination for super-yachts on a worldwide level. The fact is, of the 8 biggest luxury yacht companies in the world, 6 of them have offices in Mallorca.

ENCOURAGING DATA FOR THE BALEARICS The Palma International Boat Show has been marked not just by fantastic weather and a high number of visitors, but also by some very positive data provided by the nautical sector.

Some of the most exciting data is that related to large luxury yachts. Since the elimination of the registration tax on foreign charters, the number of large-yacht registrations has risen significantly. Over the last five years, the Balearic Islands have gone from having 31 yachts registered in 2013 to 155 in 2018.

Of these 155 yachts, 34 are over 45 metres long and in 2013 there were no yachts of this size registered. In addition, 60 of the boats are over 35 metres long, compared to 5 yachts of this size registered in 2013.

According to a report published by ANEN (the Spanish National Association of Nautical Vessels), the Balearic Islands have gone from 134 licenses registered between January and March in 2018 to 181 over the same period in 2019. So there was a 35% increase in the number of new registrations over the past

And the Balearics are not just a summer destination. The services offered by the islands, the weather and their great infrastructure, make the Balearics the perfect destination for large luxury yachts.

The income registered from yacht expenditure in the Balearics has multiplied tenfold over the last five years - in 2018 the income registered was over 12,000,000 Euros. This increase is due to the fact that yachts that have chosen the islands as a seasonal destination, now increasingly stay to carry out their repair and maintenance work. This fact also affects jobs and helps to do away with the industrial sector's seasonal nature, as more direct and indirect jobs are created.

BALEARIC ISLANDS TO REVIEW LEISURE MARINE INDUSTRY In the wake of the recent successful Palma International Boat Show and the Palma Superyacht Show, a meeting of all relevant organisations has been arranged for May 20 to review the current state and future of the marine industry in the Balearic Islands .

Under the title of ‘The Nautical Industry in the Balearic Islands: Current Situation and Future Challenges’, the meeting will be held at the Chamber of Commerce. The event will be led by the Association of Mediterranean Navigation (AMN).

In a statement the AMN said: “Six days before the elections on May 26, which will mark the next four years of sailing in our community, the most representative associations in the sector will analyze this term that ends and will present their point of view of what should be the future in the different areas of the sector.”

Topics such as nautical facilities, the Posidonia decree, the expansion of the Cabrera National Park, or recreational fishing, among others, will be addressed. The event is open to the organisation representing any part of the nautical industries which are a key part of the Balearic economy. Representatives of political parties will also be invited so that they are aware of the industry situation ahead of the elections.

Among the marine organisations will be the Collaborate Association of Nautical Clubs of the Balearic Islands, Anade, Association of Recreational Navigators (ANAVRE), Associació d’Empreses Nautiques de les Illes Balears (AENIB), Majorcan Association of Recreational Fishing Resposable, APEAM and Associació

Pescadors Illes Balears (APIB).

It was recently made known that there would be a halt to any new marinas in the Balearic Islands, though existing facilities would be allowed to expand.

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THE TENDER EXTENDER – SPACE ON BOARD AND COMFORT AT SEA The Extender is one of the first folding tenders with rigid keel, which is made of rubber and fiberglass. Its design needs only a reduced space on board, but offers more space in the water, once its unloaded. Thanks to its innovative, patented closing system, the RIB can be easily opened and closed by one person in less than 2 minutes. They ensure comfort and safety not only during navigation, but also while boarding. The longer water line of about 95% of the overall length enables the boat to glide smoothly on the water, even with a low power engine. They have been designed and tested to withstand even most extreme conditions.

For its owners, the Extender tenders offer many advantages. When used as a tender for a yacht, it enables the yacht owner to equip his flybridge or garage with a comfortable tender, suited to the available dimensions and the number of the guests. The extenders offer, when opened, an increase of area exceeding 75%. But also for the ones, who want to keep this boat in a port by itself, the advantage of lower mooring costs due to its decreased length when folded is obvious. Also the transport of these boats on land is easier as they can be put on a smaller trailer.

Some of the models are available in a S-version, which means that they have a reduced overall height. In the models EXT 430, 460 and 490 this is achieved by a system which allows to rotate the engine to the site, as well as a lower bow of only 0,85 m and a reduced height at the aft of 0,95 m. The EXT 520 can also be ordered as a S-version, but this reduction is not obtained through a rotation of the engine, but a different shape of hull, which reduces the height from 1,23 m to 1,125 m. These models allow for a better fit into smaller areas. Especially for sailing boats with lesser space and restricted weight limits, they can be a great solution.

The extender family also includes one hydro-jet engine model, the EXT 640 Idro, with an open length of 6,40 m and only 4,30 m when folded.

Yacht Center Palma is the only distributor of Tender Extender in Europe.

Completely customizable in colors, finishing and accessories, we will order these boats for you after your specific wishes and necesseties.

Possible add-ons are for example, a spray hood, roll-bars, wakeboard hooks or side seats fitted in the tubular elements. Extender has a lead time of 4 months. Just get in contact with us and we will happily answer your questions and provide additional information. We can also come to your yacht to see which tender size would be best suited for you. Yacht Center Palma is your specialist for luxury tenders. __________________________________________________________ info@ycp.com.es (+34) 971 715 612

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HILL ROBINSON CONTINUES GLOBAL EXPANSION WITH NEW PALMA OFFICE

Hill Robinson Palma team (left to right) John Bardon, Leah Lapwood, Rosa Rodrigo, Sarah Kemp

Palma Crew Specialists Rosa Rodrigo and Leah Lapwood with Marketing Business Development Sarah Kemp

World leaders in comprehensive yacht management since 2001, Hill Robinson are proud to announce the latest addition to their growing network of strategically located offices around the globe. Situated in Palma de Mallorca, the new office will work to strengthen the company’s yacht, project and crew management offering.

A key element for the Palma office is also ‘HRCrew’ - Hill Robinson’s crew recruitment division. Crew Specialists, Rosa Rodrigo and Leah Lapwood have extensive experience in the Balearics complementing the global crew offices in Australia, Antibes and Fort Lauderdale with Rosa bringing the added benefit of fluent Spanish to the office.

Director, John Bardon, who has over 50 years’ experience in both yacht construction and as Master of some of the most renowned yachts in the world, has an intimate knowledge of the Palma shipyards and construction facilities.

HRCrew is an MLC certified agency that services both the Hill Robinson fleet as well as clients requiring recruitment services. Rosa explains: “Finding and keeping great crew is critical to any yacht’s success. The HRCrew team maintain a detailed knowledge of the yacht, owner’s requirements and current crew, so CVs are carefully selected. We ensure that candidates are properly trained, vetted and have the right experience for the position, with our new office in Palma allowing us to enhance our offering in crew recruitment services.”

John discusses the benefits of a Hill Robinson location in Palma: “With Palma internationally recognised as one of the major refit and repair centres in the Mediterranean as well as a being a fantastic charter destination, it’s the perfect time to open our new office in Mallorca.

Located next to the Palma waterfront, the Hill Robinson team are well-equipped to do what we do best: assist owners, captains and crew with reliable round-the-clock support for all of their yachting needs.”

The HRCrew team believe in the importance of meeting crew personally and therefore all their offices including the new Palma office is open for all crew to visit daily between 9.30 – noon with no appointment needed. They also like to

Emotional Support Seminar hosted by Medaire and HRCrew March 2019 – Astilleros de Mallorca

offer crew additional benefits such as training Seminars and career guidance. This year they have successfully hosted the ‘Emotional Support Seminar’ with Medaire and ‘One Step Ahead’ Seminar with plans for ongoing seminars and crew activities in Palma as well as other global locations.

The new Palma office follows a number of exciting developments at Hill Robinson, including the opening of offices in La Spezia/ Italy, at Rybovich shipyard in Palm Beach/ Florida, in Limassol/Cyprus and Australia’s Gold Coast.

For advice on cruising in Spanish waters or for more information regarding yacht management, charter and crew, get in touch with the team directly using the contact details below. ______________________________________ Hill Robinson Av. Gabriel Roca, 37B 07012 Palma (+34) 971 675 888

HR Crew at Palma International Boat Show April 2019

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SUPERYACHT FLAIR, ISLAND STYLE - PALMA SUPERYACHT SHOW CONTINUES TO IMPRESS THROUGH QUALITY AND AMBIANCE As the tender area saw more yachts this year, so too did Refit & Repair (a sector which attracts a more targeted footfall of yachting professionals) feature more tents compared to the show's 2018 event. What’s more, an improved lay-out meant that making a beeline for a specific tent was a breeze and the new set-up provided for a better viewing experience overall. “We had an abundance of meetings and visitors to our booth” concurred Emerson’s Fernando Carrera Duro. Although this is not the first time Carrera Duro exhibits at the show, it's the company's first year in the R&R area. (Carrera Duro exhibited under the company's previous name, Aventics, in 2017 and 2018). Duro attested to being “delighted to participate again in the Palma Superyacht Show” and to “certainly return to exhibit in the Refit and Repair area in 2020”.

A Prestigious Show, Yet with Little Place for Airs and Graces

A quick look around Moll Vell revealed a scene alive with contrasting images. Gleaming multi-level motor yachts stood their ground among next-gen racer-cruisers featuring sleek decks and the tell-tale weave of carbon fibre.

As much as the Palma Superyacht Show may be renowned for its emphasis on the sailing fraternity this year’s selection saw a notably higher percentage of motor yachts. The 41.10m DRAGON and the 38.40m ANDREA, for sale with Camper & Nicholsons and Ocean Independence, respectively, are prime examples of motor yachts which demand visitors' attention, with their eye-catching hulls and jaw-dropping luxuries.

Certainly the new design of the show introduced last year helps the flow of people enormously.

On The Islander Magazine’s own stand, we received visitors from far and wide, and of course our own local area, all seemingly happy with the show. We were certainly very happy with the result and are already looking forward to next year’s show. The visitor numbers seemed good on most days, although with the show figures being unaudited it’s always difficult to tell.

This year’s 2nd edition of the event’s dedicated superyacht tender area saw an increase of boats: everything, from sleek walk-around cruisers to classically styled StanCrafts stole the show. Susana Serra, part of EYOS Tenders’ sales team, commented to be “thrilled with the tender area’s location and content with the amount of traffic that passed through”. Serra also ensured that the EYOS team “will be back next year, and in the exact same spot.”

Ocean Independence’s Christina Kiamilis was very pleased with the company’s overall experience over the 5-day event: “exhibiting at the Palma Superyacht Show was as charming and pleasant as always" enthused Kiamilis. Sales and Charter specialist Kiamilis went on to add that “the quality of clients was high and we'd be delighted to participate in future editions of this dynamic, vibrant, and enjoyable show.”

Larger Tender Area & More Refit & Repair Tents

Another high-point, which was also muchcommented upon, was the show’s trademark relaxed atmosphere. Competitors were seen to talk shop over cold drinks in the sunshine and the show’s many parties and get-togethers were mostly casual, allinclusive affairs. Whether this is because of the event’s holiday-island setting or the organizers’ no-nonsense approach to super yacht events matters little, what looms larger is the fact that exhibitors and visitors alike clearly relished the joviality that characterizes yachting's favourite event. Also illustrative of the show’s laid-back ambiance was the return of the ever-colourful and uproarious Fun Fair, sponsored by Port Adriano.

Although this year’s 7th event will prove a hard act to follow, it should be noted that improving visitors' experience is high on the organisers' agenda. This means that you can be certain that the team will succeed in raising the bar once again for their next edition, to take place from the 29th April until the 3rd May 2020. _____________________________________ Top Photo © Sofia Winghamre

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INAUGURAL ANNUAL SEAFARERS SUPPER - C’AN EDUARDO, PALMA - 26TH APRIL 2019 The night before the 36th Palma Superyacht Show, the glitterati of Palma’s Yachting industry came together to celebrate the first of what is set to be an annual event, The Seafarers Supper organised by trustee Ken Hickling and Chairman Derek Munro.. It was a splendid affair at the beautiful C’an Eduardo overlooking the marina and the rows of glistening tents all set to receive thousands of guests over the following five days.

The evening was hot and sunny and started out with drinks on the terrace, which was soon full of laughter and merriment as industry friends old and new came together to catch up and relax before the real hard work began.

The music was mellow, Thomas the illusionist was wowing everyone with his magic, and anticipation was in the air for dinner, which was, quite frankly, and unsurprisingly, delicious! The atmosphere was convivial, and everyone was excited to be supporting the SYC in their first venture out of the UK. Superyacht Charities (SYC) is a group of five friends that work in various occupations within the Superyacht industry. Active since 2012, due to success and growth, they have now formalised the charity’s efforts to create the Superyacht Charities Foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to promote and assist in the raising of funds for charities that superyacht professionals both participate and donate to.

SYC want to ensure that worthy causes receive as much of the funding as possible and help the growth of the smaller not for profit and nongovernment funded charitable organisations.

The five were brought together by their involvement in raising funds for various different charities and have taken part in many fundraising events. They believe there is a huge interest in the industry for charitable donations and are dedicated to providing the best platform to make sure their superyacht industry colleagues get the best results for their hard work, and that more of the intended funds get to their desired targets.

In April 2015 they hosted the first ever superyacht gala ball which was held at Southampton Football Club’s, St Mary’s stadium. The evening was a sell-out success story with over sixty superyacht related companies involved and almost 400 attendees.

The significant result of the evening was that the £48,000 raised enabled Sail4Cancer to launch their programme for families who have terminally ill single parents or family members, so that they can say their final goodbyes in a happy environment with their families.

Excitingly, 2019 is the year that SYC have broken out of the UK and expanded their own fundraising activities into new destinations.

The first of which was the wonderful and highly attended inaugural Seafarers Supper.

We are determined that this will become one of the most eagerly awaited evenings on the charitable calendar, raising thousands of euros for causes close to all of our hearts. ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce www.superyachtcharities.com

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THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MARINE SURVEYING (IIMS) The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) is an independent, non-political organisation promoting the professionalism, recognition and training of marine surveyors worldwide. The IIMS defines marine surveying as: “The service provided to maritime and transport organisations in general, and the production of guidance reports for all other bodies connected with maritime operations or maritime trade”.

The reason for its existence for over 28 years is simple, choosing a small craft marine surveyor can be difficult, as the industry is largely unregulated. It’s imperative to find the right marine surveyor for the job. First you need to decide what type of survey is necessary.

Then you need to find someone who has the skills, competency and knowledge to carry it out. The choice of marine surveyor is a crucial part of ensuring that the vessel(s), whether commercial or private leisure, is seaworthy, complies with the relevant maritime standards and will meet the necessary insurance and finance requirements. However as many will be aware, choosing a marine surveyor, especially the right one, can be fraught with difficulty.

This is where the IIMS steps in, the International Institute of Marine Surveying makes identifying the right one easy. By using their surveyor search, it’s possible to browse the profiles of hundreds of marine surveyors around the world. There’s the option to select by surveyor or company name (if known), or by country. You can also select by type of survey required, to ensure you get the marine surveyor who has the right qualifications and experience for the job.

The IIMS also provides a wider range of services and benefits to its members and allied organisations and to the wider shipping and boating world, these include maintaining a comprehensive database of member marine surveyors; professional training courses for marine surveyors; a distance learning Professional Qualifications education programme in yacht and small craft and commercial ship marine surveying; The Report, a quarterly publication highlighting key marine surveying topics and news; conferences and meetings internationally, providing a place for the marine surveying industry to meet and network, and they

also act as an MCA approved vessel coding certifying authority duly authorised by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.

The IIMS currently has a worldwide membership of around 1,000 individuals in over 90 countries. It’s the largest organisation of its kind and seeks to represent the industry to government and non-governmental organisations such as the International Marine Organisation (IMO), Coastguards, insurance companies and ship owners.

IIMS membership is open to professional marine surveyors from any worldwide location and other suitable applicants from the maritime sector, who have sufficient and relevant experience and who meet the Institute’s joining criteria. From large yacht and small craft surveyors to specialists in containers, hull condition surveys and fruit surveying, to those who survey offshore vessels and rigs, they welcome all applications.

A subsidiary of the IIMS is the Maritime Surveying agency, the Business Director of which is Hilary Excell, sat opposite me today at the Palma Superyaht Show. The MSA is being developed to meet the growing demand from a number of international marine organisations for specialised skills-based training and accreditation schemes. MSA delivers training solutions at various locations, using tutors and examiners who are highly experienced in specialist areas.

As the commercial arm of the Institute, MSA is able to call on a wide selection of members and other maritime specialist and experts, who have various skills and knowledge acquired over many years. On one level the aim of the MSA is to provide basic, day long, short course training for IIMS members and non-members in a range of subjects. On another level the MSA delivers training and examinations leading to formal accreditation and qualifications certified by the IIMS. Headquartered in Portchester UK, the IIMS and MSA are led by a President, supported by a Vice President and a Management Board. The structure is supported by a Chief Executive Officer and head office team based at Portchester in the UK. In addition, there are overseas representatives in 17 regions

worldwide. The Management Board has 23 members all with many years experience in the marine surveying industry. Of those, 10 board members are UK based and the remaining 13 are located in the areas in which the IIMS operates around the world.

The IIMS is crucial in promoting and maintaining industry standards and safety to a level of excellence worldwide. ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce www.iims.org.uk (+44) 23 9238 5223 info@iims.org.uk msa@iims.org.uk

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JMS YACHT MANAGEMENT SERVICES & CREW RECRUITMENT’S NEW PALMA OFFICE I’m sat at the Palma Superyacht show chatting to Caroline Antlett, New Business Director for JMS, founded by Franc Jansen because he felt that “yacht management can be done better” and it’s clear that she’s excited about the launch of the new office behind our beloved Boathouse. JMS provides well over 30 different specialist services for clients who own and operate luxury vessels at sea.

Clients benefit from each and every one of those services backed by their 7-Point JMS Client Promise. They guarantee that all goals are shared and that they will take the time to understand the yacht and crew, as well as personal objectives and priorities. This ensures that they understand technically how to fully deliver on needs and wants and they are able to guarantee this by only contracting with clients and yachts that they know they can excel at helping.

As such they are able to offer competitive pricing as a business, as they are there to profit as much from their experience and know-how as their clients, however, they pride themselves on being neither greedy nor opportunistic.

All contract quotes are calculated with the least possible margins using the maximum of their network’s benefits, so the total paid for their services is always industry competitive.

Alongside their competitive pricing comes the combined experience of over 176 years in luxury yachting and commercial shipping. It’s fair to say their network of service providers is second to none. This means that clients benefit from volume discounts, faster delivery and the sort of personal relationships that have helped many Captains and Owners out of some potentially very awkward situations.

Where they get a little fastidious is in transparency and reporting. Whether they are working with suppliers, shipyards, designers, architects, project managers, lawyers, surveyors and all the rest, clients will always receive clear, succinct and insightful reports and updates on every aspect of every task that they carry out for owners, their Captains and yachts. The reports can be adapted according to just how much and what type of information they need and want.

One of their final key pillars is honesty. It might seem a little odd to mention it but as they say, so much of successful and rewarding yachting depends upon it. Whether it is linked to working with suppliers or recommendations they always make them in the best interests of achieving their own yachting objectives, honesty (even with its risks) lies at the heart of

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everything they do 24/7. We are very excited to welcome the JMS team to the island! ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce www.jmsyachting.com hello@jmsyachting.com

SHORE MARINE NEWS Shore Marine are extremely proud to announce that as of the 1st May they were appointed AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATORS. This means that Shore Marine are now authorised to issue TPA licenses throughout Spain. This, coupled with their contacts throughout Spain, means they can now offer our clients serious refit alternatives to the superyacht hubs in the western Med, as well in our traditional base in STP Mallorca.

Currently we are one of only a few companies to be able to continue to offer TPA services due to the recent change in customs policy in Spain.

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SUNDECK YACHTS UNVEIL NEW OFFICE IN PALMA DE MALLORCA This edition of the world-renowned Palma International Boat Show was the best occasion for Sundeck Yachts to unveil its all-new Office in the Island in Av. Gabriel Roca 37, Local C. A modern Sales and Service point, conveniently located steps away from Palma main locations such as, Club de Mar, Paseo MarĂ­timo and only few more from famous Puerto Portals and Puerto Adriano.

Following its expansion policy, always looking for new sales opportunities, but also aimed to give a more satisfying and stress-free experience to any Sundeck owner, the Italian Company, is now ready to play directly, into one of the most important marketplaces of yachting, a real place-to-be for the Industry.

The new facility, helmed by the Company, will be operated in combination with the freshly appointed dealer for Benelux, Atlantic Explorator Company S.A. and a local sales agent in charge for domestic market. Units for display and sea-trail, such as SY580, SY 700 (after premiering in Cannes 2019) and SY 430 Open will be kept available all-year-round. In addition, an abundant set of sample materials and a direct connection with the headquarter design department, will transform in a pure fun experience every configuring and customizing on-site of new boat construction. ______________________________________ Sundeck Yachts Av. Gabriel Roca 37, Local C. - Palma

PROHIBITED ANCHORING AREAS After publication by the Balearics government of the decree for the protection of Posidonia, Oscar Siches recently distributed the PDF showing the forbidden anchoring areas to

the association of Balearics Marinas, and the Balearics Yacht Club Association. By November last year and not being aware of any further distribution of the news by the government,

he approached Navionics as one of the world leaders in the supply of electronic charts and asked them to include the forbidden areas in their charts.

They did a fantastic job and the areas are now marked in updated Navionics charts. For those not using Navionics, the charts can be consulted at: https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en#boat ing@7&key=qvhoFwzbR Accessing from a computer, a tablet or a telephone. The orange dotted lines are the limits for anchoring.

For downloading of the official charting of forbidden areas, download here https://www.iberley.es/getpdf/legislacion /25971371/dnoxaWN2TkJHcVdzelJNOCt1VUc 4Sm9RZVhsVFdEb2xFZlNhbWk5QjBkMldHV1 NFM0dSS0xGUXpJbjhkM3BiY09YYkxuc3l0NkN nZ3Zia2lyeUhzTkRtRW tNQStWaEZOL1dqMW dLWEtucFJ yZ1F wZ2hHUmhJRkxhMFhRdlFxL3 VpRHlNQWZmSS9KR3RqWloyNUwybnFBPT0= Thanks to Oscar for sharing this information.

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peace of mind for a vessel by guaranteeing to keep her connected at all times. Active Support includes proactive monitoring of a vessel’s network and server – with data shown on the screens in the SOC. Any issues are quickly identified and sorted by our engineering team.

Active Support also offers monthly maintenance and a complimentary pre-season health check so that yachts can start the season as they mean to go on – with fantastic connectivity.

Find out more at e3s.com MEET MONIQUE OOSTDIJK - ACCOUNT MANAGER GSM, INMARSAT AND IRIDIUM

e3 SYSTEMS NEWS YACHT SHOW ROUND-UP Although quickly becoming a distant memory, the Palma Superyacht Show was once again a very rewarding one for e3. We welcomed a great cross section of visitors to our stand, including potential customers from shipyards in Mallorca, the UK and The Netherlands, captains, engineers, project managers and management companies, as well as existing clients and friends. We have become a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Inmarsat Fleet Xpress and were very pleased to have Inmarsat with us on our booth. With the stunning S/Y Ganesha forming an integral part of our stand design, we received a lot of interest in Fleet Xpress from those involved with global cruising performance sailboats. Overall, we thought it was an excellent show and the weather was a real star – with lots of sunshine, blue skies and incredible yachts - what is there not to like?

Running back to back with Palma, MYBA 2019 also presented a great opportunity to spend time with clients, yacht captains and chief engineers, at a time when they are focused on charter client-oriented services. With quality connectivity and media access being top of a charter client’s wish list, e3’s services attracted a lot of enquiries. We also organized a series of lunches at the Ocean Club, in the heart of the Show, for a guest list including captains, yacht managers and other service companies. The informal setting was ideal for talking business and generally catching up. The show delivered some good leads and provided the opportunity to build stronger relationships – which at the end of the day, is really what it’s all about.

MEET THE GROUP e3 is proud to be part of grupoarbulu, one of world’s leading independent marine electronics groups with member companies located across Europe, the US, Asia and South Africa. As part of our efforts to leverage the group’s scale and benefit from each of our sister companies’ strengths, e3 has recently signed an intercompany agreement with Aage Hempel Crame – a leading commercial marine electronics service company with offices around the world. Our two companies have a

lot to offer each other and wherever we see an opportunity, we will be working together to promote each other’s services to our customer base or simply to share resources. For us this will initially mean offering our communication solutions into the commercial ship and ferry markets. Both myself and Aage Hempel Crame, Managing Director, Ioannis Papaethymiou, are looking forward to forming much stronger ties over the coming months.

INTRODUCING ACTIVE SUPPORT I have talked much of our Support Operations Centre (SOC) here in Palma which is key to our comprehensive support services. Our highest level of support is now called an Active Support Agreement and is designed to provide complete

Although her family ties to the island stretch back more than 50 years, Monique Oostdijk arrived to live in Mallorca more than 15 years ago – starting work with e3 a few years later. As the Account Manager for GSM, Inmarsat and Iridium services, she is part of the six-strong in-house Airtime team which provides all necessary services ¬ including VSAT, GSM/4G, Inmarsat and Iridium, Satellite TV, Domain & Email hosting and Shore Based Maintenance - to keep a yacht successfully connected whilst close to shore and at sea. “Over the years the team has built up long standing business relationships with yacht captains, crew and yacht management companies, so we are often their first point of contact. We take care of all airtime contracts, dealing directly with the service providers, ensuring that customers have all necessary info, such as the latest pricing, better packages and upcoming renewals. We are possibly the only company in the yacht business that have a full time team of experts with such an in depth knowledge of all the communication and TV services a yacht needs.”

Monique’s particular area of expertise covers GSM Voice & Smartphone contracts, 4G Data only contracts, Inmarsat activations such as Sat C / Fleetbroadband /Fleet ONE and Inmarsat Fleet Xpress (KA VSAT + AYCE FBB) and Iridium contracts: Iridium Postpaid/Prepaid, OpenPort, GO and recently launched Iridium Certus. As Account Manager it is her responsibility to ensure that when these services are required by a customer, the yacht is connected as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

“I love dealing with our end users on a day to day basis, I’m here to advise captains and crew on whatever is needed on board, as well as to occasionally educate them about unnecessary out of bundle usage charges that can be so easily avoided. I tell them how best to manage these services on board, what package is best suited to fit their needs and ensure that they are not paying for a service that they don’t really need.

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Monique sees e3 as a unique company in the marketplace. “As an independent advisor, we offer a single point of contact for all the connectivity that might be required on board a vessel together with all the technical support and IT. With captains and crew regularly changing, we provide the stability that a yacht needs to function effectively - with all relevant information regarding our services easily accessible on the customer portal.”

When it comes to relaxing away from work, Monique can rarely escape all her colleagues, as she’s married to e3’s Engineering Manager, Danny Remkes. And it’s her family that she

treasures above all else: “Whether at home throwing a BBQ, at a friend’s house for lunch, shopping until I drop with our teenage daughter, strolling around town with my mom or having a quiet dinner with my husband, spending time with them is something I value more than anything.” ______________________________________ Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com

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developments. Pepwave is working hard to also enter this market, but have shortcomings still, even in the 4G setup.

5G EXPLAINED The first thing to explain is that the “G� here stands for Generation. This is the 5th Generation of the technology used in the evolution of our modern-day communication standard as used in our Mobile smart devices.

It is the technology used to connect our portable smart phone, and soon to come so many other devices including your car, truck, animal and goods tracking services to fixed items in your home, hospitals and businesses, together or to the internet (aka IoT or Internet of things).

5G like its predecessors uses radio waves or radio frequency (RF) energy to transmit and receive voice and data, but at increased speed and greater capacity, and most importantly at greatly reduced latency (the time taken for devices to respond to each other over the wireless network).

But here comes the crunch.. 5G will work at higher frequencies, which allows for this higher capacity, higher speeds but at the cost of range! 5G will require many more towers or base stations to cover the same network area that 4G does, and this of course is something difficult at sea. The expected distance that the cells cover is around 150-200m!! Of course better and higher performing antenna placement will assist in increasing the range, but it will in no way compare with the current 3G or 4G range.

The 5G technology is also largely split into 2

types of application with significant difference in technology used. 5G-LTE and 5G-NR (new radio). 5G-LTE is what interest us; 5G-NR is a 2nd phase deployment and more applicable for extending the ranges on a network level and machine to machine communication. It is also the technology that has the media attention as it uses frequencies and power levels that have people up in arms about radiation.

5G-LTE which will run in parallel with 4G networks (as 5G relies on 4G for primary connectivity and fallback at this time) is seeing its first deployment in 2019. A few mobile phones are already on the market, and some telecom companies have started deploying base antennas to service these. This is of course concentrated around populous areas.

That said none of them are truly providing the 5G network improvements as there are many steps in this process. It will be late 2020, maybe 2021 when you will see the first applications that take advantage of the new technology.

So, in our area of use, i.e. aboard Yachts, the 5G network is not looking as a very attractive solution yet! Of course in marinas we may see antennas pop up allowing 5G connectivity, but you may need to consider where you moor the vessel, as the 150-200m range will most likely not cover the whole marina!

When choosing what to move forward with here, my recommendation is to concentrate on improving the 4G connectivity at this time, this technology is not going to go away so quickly. When choosing a fixed modem to install into you rack, ensure that it uses the latest radio, which is 4G LTE-A-Pro capable (i.e. Category 18 modems). Next look at what type of antenna you have connected to the modem, and more importantly where you position it on your mast. Make sure you use low-loss high quality cabling. Good quality booster (depending on your cable length and losses), and a properly tuned antenna element that is suitable for the frequency range used in your operating area (and your modem of course!). And yes, your modem should use multiple antennas or diversity antennas. Both antennas should be mounted externally as they work in tandem together.

There are a lot of choices on the market, and many of them offer great user interface improvements (ease of use being their target) but leave actual network performance secondary! So like most systems, hardware is important, but the installation of this hardware is critical! Badly installed units not only leave you frustrated, but also do absolutely no justice to the cash you paid for this expensive gear.

This article was written by Tim Gorter, teletechnics.com.

Tim specialises in troubleshooting support and analytic maintenance. He also provides full shoreside support to vessels running without an ETO onboard, providing full remote monitoring or just simple advice. ______________________________________

By Tim Gorter AV/IT Communication Consultant (+34) 652 260 777 tim@teletechnics.com

There are companies promising extended range (up to 40km) with the use of specific hardware amplifiers. Look at Meridean4G, who have come out with some interesting

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DYSLEXIA: IT’S NORMAL TO BE DIFFERENT Over the years we have worked with many students with dyslexia. In its simplest form, the condition is characterised by trouble with reading; either text or numbers often, in the words of one of our students, ‘just jump around on the page’.

Can we take the stigma out of dyslexia please?

The people we have trained are bright, intelligent and articulate they just have trouble with reading. To the uninformed trainer, the student may come across as lazy, or careless, not trying hard enough/uncommitted to the task in hand. The impression of ‘zoning out’ or ‘a daydreamer’ can be frustrating to us as trainers so we must always look to see if there’s an underlying reason.

During the time a student is training with us, we are learning to notice signs, for example, I was marking the chartwork paper of the Yachtmaster exam and saw that the candidate had drawn the tidal line arrows in the opposite direction, yet all indications from the rest of his work showed an understanding of the concept.

It was like a red flag going up and we were able to assist the candidate further by providing more time in the remainder of his studies.

During the build of our website we chose a specific font (sans serif and evenly spaced) for easier reading; we avoid justification in our text as it creates uneven spaces between letters and words; we choose bold rather than italic when we wish to emphasis a particular word or sentence. Within the classroom environment we try to avoid using a plain white background and provide information sheets on a recycled buff-coloured paper to be easier on the eye. Any information sheets we provide are carefully prepared using short sentences with minimum technical language.

We include a lot of hands-on learning, visual

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.

aids and video to take the emphasis away from any text heavy teaching. We provide ‘sea through’ coloured folders that can be used as a filter over normal paper (we’ve found that the colour yellow works well).

Now we have successfully moved into our new location we can now provide alternative training areas: should the need arise, we can split groups into smaller, specialised units providing a unique instructor that will run the shorebased courses at a different pace.

Dyslexia is an invisible disability and we can be more effective as trainers if you talk to us about your own personal experience and how we can best help you. We won’t know what’s best for you as the condition affects everyone in different ways, but what we have done is a lot of research about how we can best prepare for you on a general level. We will always prefer

to speak with you privately and discreetly so please make time to meet with us, in advance if possible.

Allow us to help you and being open with us about any learning difficulty will ensure we are best prepared to make your student experience a positive one. ______________________________________ Aigua Sea School #itsallaboutyou www.aiguaseaschool.com C/d’Espartero 8, 07014 Palma (+34) 871 230 373

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duties, pre-arrival or pre-departure checks, the crew have quick access to it all. This greatly reduces the time that heads of department must devote to preparing instructions for their team, freeing them to perform more valuable tasks.

CREW MANAGEMENT Bespoke familiarizations, inductions and certificate requirements are set up for each position on board, and every inbound crewmember is walked through an automated process for each of these. The captain can see at a glance what has been completed and what is outstanding.

Safety culture is increased because each new hire is walked through the comprehensive induction process without this being a burden on their superior’s workload. The captain is also notified automatically before certificates expire, offering one more layer of peace of mind.

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EASING THE PAIN OF CREW TURNOVER The topic of crew turnover is constantly in the media. Articles usually focus on dissecting the causes and proposing ways to reduce it, but a magic solution has yet to be found.

The causes are varied. For some yachts the odds are stacked against them because crew prefer charter yachts to private yachts or are lured to the perceived glamour of larger yachts.

Decades of experience has taught us that losses of both time and money can be extreme when every new head of department decides to create their own new system. Many crew who take it upon themselves to do so aren’t qualified or knowledgeable enough to do it well. Good systems are often thrown to the side, and owner and guest experience are disrupted.

THE SOLUTION It’s unlikely the issue of crew turnover will ever be solved, so we’re addressing it from a different angle: making it less painful. We believe yachts can lessen the worst of the pain by creating bespoke systems suited to each particular yacht—user-friendly systems that take each yacht’s construction and design specifics, cruising schedule and owner preferences into account so that new crew can integrate seamlessly and don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time they make a move.

Our Luxe SOP System & Knowledge Centre provides the perfect digital platform where a comprehensive system can be set up in record time. It literally takes days to complete what would otherwise take months.

DETAILING & SETUP We use a combination of comprehensive checklists (created by industry veterans) and knowledge from experts on leather, marble, carpet, crystal, paint, teak care and so on to create specific detailing procedures for each space on board. These bespoke SOPs provide detailed instructions that allow even the greenest of crew to thoroughly clean each

space and correctly care for various surfaces without risk of unnecessary damage. This is because they have to digitally check off each line item, and the completed checklist creates a non-editable PDF record showing who completed each task and when.

Images can be added to line items to ensure that, for example, bathrobes are correctly presented and throw pillows are properly placed. Sunscreen baskets, sun lounge towel placement, tender setup – every important detail is recorded, ensuring that each area is consistently prepared and ready for guests.

GUEST SERVICE The same approach is taken for guest service.

Digital checklists walk crew through every aspect of setup, and images show exactly how things should look. A typical breakfast setup would include images of the table, the juice station, the coffee station, condiment setup, buffet and more.

Lunch and dinner service checklists even include seating charts for all available dining locations. Pack down checklists ensure everything is tidied away correctly, and digital rosters provide crew with quick access to their daily duties.

Cocktails, beverage recipes and guest preferences are also included, and the system is expanded and refined over time.

The deck crew have access to information on guest watersports preferences, wetsuit sizes and drink preferences, enabling them to ensure guests have their favorite beverage available in the tender or at the beach.

The result is that nothing is forgotten and the guest experience is flawless.

GENERAL PREPARATION Whether it’s preparing for a shipyard period, stowage for an Atlantic crossing, daily watch

Importantly, the system belongs to the yacht, so that outbound heads of department don’t feel so entitled to remove all the information on departure, as is unfortunately so common when the system is paper-based or based on Excel and Word documents. If someone does manage to delete any content, it can easily be restored via backup.

YACHT & OWNER BENEFITS Savings to the owners is enormous because the detailed on boarding process results in thorough training while still greatly reducing the time that heads of department devote to the process.

Owners don’t experience the frustrations of inconsistent setup and service. The result is that crew change becomes far less stressful.

Each yacht is well cared for with this system because there’s never any misunderstanding about how things should be maintained or how frequently. The resulting appearance of the yacht and the easy availability of its detailed history also increase resale value.

Owners may have to get used to some new faces and personalities, but their general everyday experience can carry on with little to no disruption. Between the financial advantages, the increased safety and security and the seamless experience of a well maintained ship with fewer headaches or disruptions—even when crew inevitably turn over—the system makes for much happier owners. _____________________________________ Superyacht Operating Systems Jodie Clarke app@SuperyachtOS.com www.SuperyachtOS.com

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GENDER EQUALITY IN YACHTING After reading my article from last month a female reader contacted the Islander editorial team with a complaint about the gender bias in my writing. The lines: “One day the captain finds himself in a huge yacht chandlery” had offended her. About the line “he (or she) has got the yacht’s credit card” she wondered why "she" had to be in brackets.

I understand her point. It is tough for female captains to be hired into a captain's position and she felt I wasn't helping the case by further establishing the perception that a captain is male. Ironically, adding the word "she" in brackets was actually my failed attempt to further open people up to the idea that you shouldn't assume a captain is a "he".

Well, that backfired tremendously!

I am man enough to apologise for this.

I thought it was an excellent subject to dedicate the June article to. Although at the same time, it’s like a hole in a hedge, if you try to cut it out, it only becomes bigger. You can’t win.

I don’t want to waste ink on going over all the reasons why female candidates have been declined when I’ve put them forward. (Yes, I send strong CV’s to my clients, regardless the sex or race. I don’t need a prize for that.)

Should we raise awareness for the obvious benefits that come with female deckhands and captains?

When I raised the issue on Palma Yacht Crew some women explained the legitimate struggles they had incurred. But one young lady commented that “Not every male makes it

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to a captain’s position and quite a few females do.” She added that the subject of the post was PC BS. The fact that this girl has this attitude gave me a sense of relief. It’s how my wife and I want our own daughter to think in a few years.

What does upset me about equality topics (on yachtie forums) is that often (older) white males claim that people should accept that things are the way they are. I recommend them to walk a mile in somebody else’s shoes.

At the same time, everybody experiences hurdles in their life to achieve what they aspire to be. As real as they might be, focusing on them and using them as excuses is not going to get you any further. James Brown sang:” I don’t want nobody to give me nothing. Open up the door, I’ll get it myself.”

I contacted a few of the female forces in yachting who are successfully navigating their vessels through the man’s world that is yachting.

Katherine Penningthon who runs the 125ft S/Y Twilight was brief and to the point.

“It’s time for women not to be so defected.”

She added: “It’s true that woman need to work a little harder to prove themselves, but that’s normal in what has always been a man’s world.”

Abby Emmery is in charge of the CNB77 Amazon Creek simply comments: “I truly believe that if you really want something, you’ll work hard enough to achieve it, whatever your gender.

Yes, it might take us females a bit longer, but stick at it and you’ll get there in the end.”

So, bottom line; Hard work and determination is what gets people to achieve what they want to achieve and whatever some dude writes in even the most esteemed magazine should not stop you! ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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CREW TEAM BUILDING It’s the start of the season, a fair few new faces on board. There’s an excitement and tension in the air, and a general politeness…. Which we know won’t last! The term “team” is often used mistakenly, for example to describe a group of people who sell a particular product referring to them as a “sales team”. However, a well accepted definition of team is “A group of people working collaboratively to achieve the common goal”. A true team needs to be interdependent upon each other to succeed. A yacht could not successfully function without each of the departments; so it absolutely fulfils the criteria of being a single team.

Yet when crew are asked how many teams they have on their boat, a typical response would be “deck, bridge, interior, engineering and there’s the chefs too”. No doubt each department will be able to tell you what their purpose of existence is:- Bridge team – to keep everyone and the vessel safe. Engineering – to keep everything working, etc. The problems tend to occur when there is lack of clarity of the overarching common goal, which binds all the crew and departments together. Instead each department perceives their purpose of existence to be most critical.

Identifying the common goal for a yacht is key, it needs to be agreed and meaningful – something that the whole crew buys into and feels passionate about. Impact Crew’s team

“building” events involve crew in the process of identifying the goals for the yacht. Although going karting is fun, it won’t achieve the same outcome (not that it is not a very valid form of team “bonding” and equally needed!)

A common goal alone however, is not enough to build a strong team. Although challenging to manage, Belbin (an expert in the field of work teams) proved that a successful team is also a diverse team, both in personality and in the range of skills and experiences they bring.

With diversity you will also have differing opinions, so in addition to having a clear goal and purpose, following a philosophy of “disagree, agreeably” or something similar helps to manage the varying points of view.

Thus in addition to goals, it is also important to define the culture on board, whether you are still in the yard or have been in service for years. Drawing the crew together to agree, beyond the Captain’s standing orders, how they will live and work together, gives crew a common language which defines the culture.

For example, what is, and is not acceptable behaviour. There are occasions when a yacht will naturally evolve and you can find yourself as part of the dream team. More often than not, it doesn’t happen, the crew bicker, cliques form, dynamics change, crew leave and that smoothly oiled wheel remains elusively out of reach.

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Communication too is vital for true team working, both within departments and across them. The daily brief and regular HoD meetings keeps the information flowing. In addition finding ways to draw information from the ground up will enable any issues to come to light early and be dealt with before they escalate. Communicating includes feedback, both the positive and the developmental, and not just during the appraisal or at the end of the season, but at regular intervals. Leaders need feedback too! I recently overheard a Captain say that asking crew for feedback was a sign of weakness, I could not have disagreed more! Crew need to know that their opinion matters and senior crew also need to know what they are doing well and where they too can improve.

A strong and united crew takes a great deal of investment, both in time and energy. If you’ve ever worked with the dream team, you know that the effort is more than worth it! Ask us about our fun and interactive team building events, both on board and ashore and let Impact Crew help you form your crew into a cohesive team for the start of the season. ______________________________________ Impact Crew Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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welfare support to necessitous seafarers, their dependence and other maritime professional.

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MedAire Emotional Support. An international SOS company. Designed specifically for the unique needs of those who live and work on yachts, MedAire Emotional Support Service assist captains and their crewmembers dealing with psychological and emotional issues for which log-term counselling is appropriate.

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TAKING THE STIGMA OUT OF MENTAL HEALTH Anyone who has worked on boats for a while will know that it’s not the dream life of luxury and glitz that some people will tell you. It’s a tough industry to succeed in and involves long hours and serious graft.

It is however important to remember that we are all human and that none of us are immune to the stresses of life and the knock on effects this can have. The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people around the world suffer with depression. The number of people affected by anxiety disorder is even higher. It is therefore to be expected that this is an issue that will affect a large number of yacht crew, many of whom are told to “man up” and we see yachts advertise “drama free” positions.

There has been a recent drive to raise awareness about mental health issues onboard yachts and to break the stigma which is still very much prevalent within the industry.

This is partly due to a number of recent suicides and other sad stories within the yacht crew ‘family’.

Mental health and emotional wellbeing is a subject that is close to home for me. I have family members and close friends that have battled various disorders throughout their lives, and with support and professional help they have kept going through the ups and downs. It is a very complex situation, sometimes the ones who bring the most joy to others hold the most sadness inside.

In September of 2017 a childhood friend of mine was found, by his mother, hanging in his bedroom. None of us had any idea that he was depressed. Many of those who knew him were left asking themselves if there was anything they could have done to help. Could we have prevented this from happening? That’s a hard thing to be left with.

Part of the message that I want to get across is that if you or someone you know is suffering with any kind of mental health issues, there is help out there. If left untreated and without help, things are unlikely to get better. As captains and fellow crew members it is

important to be on the lookout for signs that things may not be okay. As individuals we should understand that it is absolutely fine to ask for help.

Mental health issues are not a sign of weakness. Like any other illness it is a part of life. Please do look after yourselves. Try to limit alcohol consumption and consider the affects it will have as well as that of the use of drugs.

Perhaps you can handle it but what about those that are tagging along with you? Also bear in mind that diet and sleeping patterns have a huge impact on ones wellbeing.

If things should reach breaking point or you have concerns about yourself or someone around you, please do take action. Below are some of the service and organisations that can offer support.

SeafarerHelp is the free, confidential, multilingual helpline for seafarers and their families available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

SeafarerHelp is provided by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), an organisation that works to promote the welfare of seafarers and their families.

Website: seafarerhelp.org Email: help@seafarerhelp.org Phone: (+44) 20 7323 2727

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

Karine Rayson from The Crew Coach has been very active in raising awareness about crew wellbeing and mental health issues on-board.

I encourage you to view her facebook page: facebook.com/thecrewcoach I have recently been involved with a new project called Yacht Crew – That’s Not Okay which aims to tackle various subjects that affect yacht crew such as unsafe working practices, bullying and mental health issues. To go with this article I have created a post on our facebook page with the aim of getting a discussion going. I hope that people will be willing to share some of their stories and thoughts `about this subject. In turn perhaps others will feel more comfortable about opening up if they are feeling depressed, anxious, sad or lonely. You can find the facebook post here: bit.ly/stigmamental-health.

I wish you all the best for the coming month.

Stay safe and look after each other! ______________________________________ Nathan Skinner Facebook.com/NathanSailing Nathan@whyknotsailing.eu

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SUSTAINABILITY AND OCEAN HEALTH - EDUCATING AND INFORMING YOUR CREW We have all heard the frightening statistic that by 2050 the weight of plastic in the world’s oceans will exceed the weight of all the fish in the oceans. It is with this in mind that UKSA, the worldclass training provider, is tackling the issue of single use plastics head on. In the latest of a series of initiatives, UKSA is partnering with Final Straw Solent to deliver vital training to superyacht crew on the devasting impact plastic has on our seas.

Those training at Cowesbased UKSA will learn about sustainability and ocean health thanks to presentations on plastic pollution and planned activities delivered as part of all programmes. Students will learn why it is essential to protect the oceans and what key steps can be taken to actively minimise pollution when working on the water. It is estimated that in 2019, 6000 people will be a part of the initiative at the RYA Centre of Excellence.

Ben Willows, UKSA’s CEO, is a driving force behind the measures and is a passionate advocate for change, as he explains: “I believe that a determined and long-standing commitment to sustainability will result in a real difference to the health of our oceans and I hope that we can push ocean health to the top of everyone’s agenda. Our ultimate goal would be to make all generations of sailors

education. This collaboration will bring the topic of ocean health and sustainable best practice to the forefront of every person training in Cowes. As UKSA is helping to produce the future generation of sailors, this is a huge step forwards ensuring we can be confident that our oceans, coasts and waterways will be in safe hands. Awareness, understanding and then a passion to help create positive change is important, and together UKSA and Final Straw Solent can do this.”

into motivated and conscientious guardians of the sea.”

In addition, UKSA is actively minimising plastic pollution at its site by operating a single-use plastic free site and replacing all plastic cups and sandwich containers with compostable and reusable packaging. Furthermore, UKSA installed a Seabin on a floating dock in their marina to intercept floating debris, trapping it in a catch bag to be disposed of properly.

World-renowned yachtswoman, ocean health campaigner and UKSA Ambassador Dee Caffari is excited about the partnership with Final Straw and says: “It has been said many times before, but our best defence against the deterioration of our ocean’s health is, in fact,

Ben Willows adds: “Here at UKSA we are passionate about actively minimising plastic pollution and, thanks to the high number of crew coming through our doors each year, we are well placed to deliver the vital message of ocean health to the next generation of professionals in the superyacht industry.”

If you would like to know more about the benefits of training at UKSA and how you can learn more about sustainability and ocean health, please visit UKSA.org ______________________________________ UKSA mca@uksa.org uksa.org (+44) 1983 203001

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SUPERYACHT CREW DRUGS TESTING When superyacht Captain Drew Gollan was shot dead in Antigua whilst skippering the 50 metre yacht Perseus, the news of his death spread through the yachting fraternity like wildfire. Concerns over the safety and security of yachties in Antigua immediately sprang to mind but later reports suggested that at the time of his death, it was alleged that the superyacht Captain was in possession of a quantity of drugs.

In response to the incident, the president of the Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association, stated that drugs were far too easily available for yacht crew on the islands and that if there wasn’t such a strong demand, there would be no supply. To combat the situation, he urged for drugs testing to be a standard procedure for all yacht management companies and yacht crew employment agencies.

Unfortunately, the association with the superyacht industry and drugs was once again dragged to the fore. While many may link the use of drugs with wild parties staged by owners and guests, drug abuse amongst crew shouldn’t be ignored. Superyacht crews work extremely hard so when they do get some down time it’s understandable that they’ll want to let their hair down. How far they take it is another matter.

After a long charter season, many yacht crews will have a strong yearning to go ashore and party. No one can blame them for that however their disposable income coupled with their desire to over-indulge has the potential to make them a perfect target for local drug dealers.

Some may contend that whatever crew members get up to in their own time is no one else’s business, however when employed in a position of considerable responsibility and trust, a crew member has to be accountable not only to themselves but also to their fellow shipmates on board.

There can be no denying that flirting with drugs is flirting with danger, the outcome of which can end in tragedy and bring a lot of unwanted attention to the yacht. One such incident resulted in the tragic death of a female crew member.

“The crew had just finished a charter, they had cash in hand and some time off and so they went on a bender”, explained the yacht’s manager. “The crew had been drinking and using cocaine and methamphetamines”. They were allowed to stay out late and sleep in, but concerns were raised about one crewmember when she failed to show up on deck by lunch.

Unable to rouse her by knocking on the door, the Captain unlocked her cabin to find her dead in her bunk. An autopsy confirmed a fatal drug overdose.

Concerns of drug use in the general workplace have become more and more commonplace with an ever increasing amount of companies introducing employee drugs screening

programmes, particularly in organisations where safety is paramount. The maritime sector is no different and recent amendments to the STCW (the Manila Amendments), advises of the implementation of a clearly written policy to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.

CULTURE The culture within the yachting industry differs especially when compared to other maritime sectors such as commercial shipping. Yacht crews are generally younger and few are in the industry for their entire career. Yachting provides an opportunity for university graduates to travel before they embark on their chosen career. Consequently, a carefree attitude is adopted by many.

The temptation for a crew member to partake in drugs use not only poses a risk to their own personal health, it also has a detrimental effect on their productivity and ability to concentrate.

In turn, this increases the risk of accidents.

None of this is breaking news, the negative impact of drugs misuse is well publicised, yet some elements of the yacht industry choose to turn a blind eye to the issue. A recent survey revealed a split within the industry regarding views on drugs testing, of twenty captains questioned whether they conducted testing, fifty per cent did conduct drug tests and fifty per cent didn’t. Those that didn’t claimed that testing wasn’t necessary as they insisted that drug misuse wasn’t a problem on their boat.

This attitude parallels a misguided myth within the industry that those yachts who introduce a drugs screening programme indicates that there is a problem.

BENEFITS OF A SCREENING PROGRAMME The yacht has both a moral and legal responsibility to provide a safe working environment. This includes selecting crew members that are fit and capable of carrying out their duties competently and safely. An individual who is or has been under the influence of drugs presents a significant safety hazard not only to themselves but also to the rest of the crew.

All drugs, including alcohol and some prescribed drugs may have side effects that exacerbate the risk of accidents on board.

Even in moderate doses, some drugs remain in the body and can affect the user for a number of days after the drug was taken.

SUMMARY The effectiveness of a drug screening and testing programme solely depends upon its deterrent value. This means that it depends on whether the crew members believe that drug users will be detected or whether they believe that the programme can be beaten.

For example, if crew members feel that once a ship has been tested they are safe for six months, the programme’s effectiveness is considerably weakened.

Therefore, introducing a strict zero tolerance drugs policy will go a long way to maintaining a drug free yacht. This is beneficial to crew safety and the yacht’s standing in the industry by: • Reducing the risk and cost of accidents caused by impaired judgement.

• Reducing the cost of absenteeism or poor work performance of the drug user.

• Saving on the cost and inconvenience of recruiting and training replacement crew when drug abusers become unreliable.

• Reducing the possibility of fines and vessel detention.

• Improving crew morale.

• Improving the yacht’s reputation.

• An effective drug policy has been proven to attract a higher quality of job applicant.

CONCLUSION Adopting a rigid stance on safety and implementing an on board safety culture means that drug use and safety cannot be combined. It’s a recognised fact that drug abuse can have serious consequences to the safety and well-being of the crew. Therefore, the application of a zero tolerance towards drugs use coupled with a robust drug testing regime sends out a powerful message. Having a crew that is entirely clean from drugs is undoubtedly a positive step for everyone.

Ed Hill is Managing Director of superyacht security company Intrepid Risk Management. A former sniper in the Royal Marines Commandos, Ed has a Masters’ Degree in Maritime Security.

He regularly writes articles for various superyacht magazines and speaks at conferences on matters related to security. ______________________________________ Intrepid Risk Management Limited www.intrepid-risk.com London Office – Office 4 219 Kensington High Street Kensington, London, W8 6BD

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M.Y. GO - GREENIE NETWORKING EVENT - CORNER BAR It’s interesting what pops up when I type greenie into Google. At first most of the results are about the environment. Not that surprising.

But when I eventually finally find a site that lists idioms for the idea of being a greenie, or being green, the results are more negative than I had hoped. Words such as gullible, ignorant, naïve crop us. Whilst these are all technically correct idioms for being a greenie, I think we are in the one industry in the world where (disclaimer) most of the time, this is isn’t true.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many wannabe crew starting their way in the industry, though not necessarily in their working life, and the words that spring to mind when I think of a greenie are patient, hard-working and more than anything, brave. And this is why I have so much time for the wonderful group of crew I met from MY Go, the stunning 77 metre azure boat, that at the time was moored up in Port Adriano. I’d heard about the event a couple of days earlier as the jungle drums of PYC went into over drive. Free beer at Corner Bar they said…

The crew putting their own cash behind the bar they said… Supporting Green Crew in their first forays into the wild they said…Craziness! But the community said Yes back, in unison! What a wonderful idea! How generous and kind and supportive! Beware it may break the bank! As ever there was the one obvious naysayer but as is the PYC community’s way, they were swiftly put back into their trolling box.

With a little trepidation, and as the joining numbers continued to rise online, I went to meet these overnight legends of the yachting industry. Running two minutes late I was told

by Ari that they were waiting for me at the fountain in Corner Bar square before heading to the event, so I was given a ten second preview of what I was in for. I’m only glad I opted for the plain black t-shirt and jeans as what I encountered was as far removed from any polo shirt and khaki shorts wearing group that I’ve ever known. Dressed head to toe in black they looked more like they should be in the skate park than on a luxury yacht. But boy what a welcome I got! It was immediately apparent that these guys, mostly in their twenties were 100% genuine and that they would greet each and every person who turned up that day and take them under their wing.

For me, and seemingly for many others it was the first time that a peer to peer event, organised and paid for by crew in an informal Q&A session format, had ever happened and so I had to ask the only question I had. Why? The answer was easy: to help and support. It’s one that will probably resound with anyone in the industry who has or is waking at six, putting their brightest smile on and doing the proverbial ‘dock walk’ only to be met with what was, that day, described as an intimidating and rude atmosphere. Tales of CVs being ripped

up in faces, along with many other horror stories, that serve to make it even harder to go out and attempt to land that first perfect job, abounded. We obviously know that not every boat is the same and that many are kind and inviting, as is clearly the case with Go, but there is obviously a big enough problem in the industry and enough stories out there, that this is not something to be ignored. The goal of the day was to make it the exception rather than the rule.

What’s interesting is that the team of four original guys that came along: Ari – Lead Deckhand; Dom – Chef; and Deckhands Tiano and Charl, is that they talk about the boat being like their family and that this all filters down from Simon Johnson the Captain. Simon will be featured in the July issue of The Islander in our Yacht & Captain piece. He has brought together a team that is focussed on work but also focussed on looking after each other and those that come behind them in the industry.

They want to leave a legacy that changes the way that Greenies are seen (maybe binning the moniker is the first step) and give them the confidence to stride out into a daunting industry. Just perhaps in a slightly different way.

It’s no coincidence that Motoryacht is Go is managed by Masteryachts of Palma who oversaw the new build, launch and its subsequent management. They are a first-

class management company run by the amazing Richard Masters who is a well-known supporter of new crew to the industry as is shown by his generosity in sponsoring young crew from South Africa via Marine Inspirations to come and sample Superyacht life in Palma. He started life as a Green deckhand a few years ago !

Whilst dock walking is without doubt an awesome source of work it is full of pitfalls, be they the confidence knocks from boats, the refusals of entry from shipyards or just the sheer nerve jangling shakes, no matter how confident you normally are. Let’s face it it sucks. But there are many different ways on the island to get your name out there that don’t have to be quite so daunting, and as is the case in every industry since the dawn of man it’s networking. So, the boys had a few suggestions, with attendance at this event and any others like it, such as the ones featured in this magazine, being the first. During the various Boatshows head to the ACREW lounge and sign up. They are always welcoming and lay on seminars to help you get ahead. Enrol in courses such as VH1, Powerboat level 2 and Yachtmaster to ensure that you are ahead of the game. And keep your eye out on Facebook for many of the free ones, like Navigation, run by schools such as Aigua Sea School. And get back to basics and join in on beach clean-ups and dog walking events. Again, these are all over Facebook and you never know the contacts you might meet. I’ve done several and there are always Captains, Chief Stews and Engineers joining in.

The attendance on the day alone of well over 150 participants was spectacular. And the fact that most were hungry for information and contacts, rather than the free beer was really rewarding. The boys and girls of MY Go did an admirable job of fielding questions and imparting wisdom and they were kindly joined by others in the industry, such as long-standing Captain Chris Disney, who came along to give his advice as well. It’s events like this, by crew for crew that remind you why we all work in this fickle yet wonderful industry. A full three cheers to MotorYacht Go for having the kindness and wherewithal to organise this first of many Greenie Networking days! __________________________________________________________

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CONTROL ALARM AND MONITORING SYSTEMS UPGRADES Is your aging on-board electronic PLC systems hardware obsolete or software no longer supported? If it is over 20 years old there’s a very good chance it is!

In the world of fast moving technology, keeping track of your aging on-board electronic systems hardware for obsolescence can easily be overlooked, but the reality is, most yachts over 28 meters are heavily reliant on PLC hardware and software for essential onboard systems such as HVAC, Winch , Crane , Sail handling , Auto pilot’s, door systems and so on. There comes a point in time where these obsolete PLCs will need to be replaced before a major breakdown occurs. These major breakdowns do happen, most commonly lighting strikes, short circuits or flooding are the cause. The consequences of old obsolete hardware and software failing unexpectedly can lead to serious and costly down time and in some circumstances could cause a dead ship scenario’s that can ultimately jeopardise the safety of the vessel and crew.

The importance and advantages of a PLC control & monitoring upgrade and or replacement include: • Support, fault finding and repairs.

• Ability to support systems remotely • Hardware spares off the shelf availability • Up to date software compatible with the latest operating systems

• Trained software engineers familiar with the current technology • Enhanced functionality and graphic interfaces • Modern hardware often requires significantly less space allowing improved installations • Onboard personnel training and familiarisation with new systems PLC upgrades can simply involve swapping out of hardware and reconfiguring software.

Sometimes the best way forward is rewiring as it allows for a clean and complete break from old PLC hardware. The benefit of this approach is it affords greater flexibility for the future.

Diverse Performance Systems Ltd specialise in Marine PLC /HMI design and integration for new builds, upgrades and renewing obsolete hardware. Their experienced engineers will offer advice and analysis of your existing system and help you plan a structured upgrade of your vessels PLC systems. As well as PLCs, Diverse are the industry’s leaders in Marine Navigation Instrumentation, On-board Computing, Load Sensing, Mechanical Systems, Hydraulics and Custom Hardware. ______________________________________ Diverse Performance Systems Ltd www.diverseps.com +44 (0) 2380 45 33 99

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CRUISING PERFORMANCE: 3DI NORDAC Q&A

Launched in 2017, 3Di NORDAC has taken cruising performance to a new level for North Sails and the cruising community. The innovative cruising sail combines North’s unique composite molded sail technology with reliable polyester that cruising sailors have trusted for decades. The result is an innovative cruising sail with smoother and more permanent aerodynamic shape.

from UV, chafe, abrasion, and flex.

One side is oriented vertically, the other horizontally which creates the cross pattern. Which we think looks cool too.

We answered some of your most frequently asked questions about this innovative cruising sail.

Q: How is 3Di NORDAC different than my old cross-cut dacron sails?

A: 3Di NORDAC uses the same trusted polyester materials as a traditional dacron cruising sail, but is transformed by a more modern sailmaking method. Like woven polyester, 3Di NORDAC sails are durable – but have better shape holding and shape longevity. A fundamental difference is that 3Di NORDAC is made by forming polyester into a unified composite structure – rather than using traditional woven sailcloth. 3Di NORDAC sails are molded into a one-piece seamless sail instead of seaming and stitching together panels. The biggest difference is that if you like having your boat sail to full potential, then you will love sailing with 3Di NORDAC. Q: I don’t understand how you “Mold” a sail?

What’s the deal?

A: Everything about your sail is made in its’ three-dimensional flying shape. All of the component materials are laid up and then fused on a full size “Mold” – that is custom shaped to your sail design. This process is different than cutting panels of sailcloth with curved edges and sewing them together – which is how traditional cruising sails are made.

Q: Why is a Molded sail better than a paneled?

A: One reason is that all of the material is assembled in a precise 3D form, which means the sail will have a smoother sail shape. Also, a molded 3Di sail is better at resisting stretch and distortion because all the filaments are aligned with both strain and compressive loads of a sail. All of these materials are laid up in a multi-axis array and variable density.

In panel cloth, you only have two directions

that the fiber can be aligned. With 3D molded sails, there is an infinite number of alignments available to achieve the perfect shape and strength for the intended use. By betterutilizing materials properties, 3Di NORDAC sails go further and faster.

Q: 3Di seems cool, but how do you know it will be right for cruising sails?

A: 3Di technology is well proven. Over the past ten years, North Sails has made thousand of 3Di sails that have sailed millions of miles. We spent over two years developing 3Di NORDAC and we have a scientific approach to sailmaking that enables predictable results. We have now made well over 3000 3Di NORDAC sails that are in use around the world in the harshest sailing environments. We stand behind our products and guarantee you will have great durability and great performance.

Q: I have heard Cruising Laminates don’t last long. Will 3Di NORDAC delaminate?

A: No. One of the key attributes of 3Di construction is that it is not a laminate and there is no mylar film. 3Di NORDAC is made much like a fiberglass sailboat, with a solid core of fused polyester. These spread filament tapes are consolidated into a single structure with thermoset polyester resin that bonds the layers and is heat, humidity, and UV resistant.

Q: What is the square pattern on 3Di NORDAC sails? Are these seams?

A: No, they are not seams. The outer layer of 3Di NORDAC is a special form of spread filament polyester tapes that perform as a protective surface. This layer resists damage

Q: How can I trust North Sails to build a great cruising sail? Aren’t you guys are all about racing and superyacht sails?

A: It may surprise you to learn North Sails has also been the world’s largest cruising sailmaker for many decades. While we occasionally brag about our racing success, many of our North Sails team grew up cruising just like you. We like to cruise and we know how to make great cruising sails. Also, one of the benefits of building sails for aroundthe-world racers and superyachts is that lessons we learn about durability are directly transferred to ALL of our cruising sails.

Q: If 3Di NORDAC is such a great sail, how can North Sails offer them at affordable prices?

A: A few reasons. 3Di NORDAC is a smarter way to build sails. From a manufacturing perspective, it is like a “farm to table” approach.

The materials are made into a complete sail, with fewer processes within a single North Sails factory. On the other hand, woven polyester undergoes many manufacturing steps in a long supply chain through different factories to become finished sailcloth. There are numerous embedded process and transport costs in the woven dacron sailcloth. Since we are using the same base polyester fiber and making a sail in fewer steps, we can offer an affordable price and exceptional value. Also, we want to spread the word about what good cruising sail performance means.

Q: I love my new 3Di NORDAC sail. What should I do at the end of the season?

A: 3Di NORDAC sails require minimal maintenance, but it is always a good idea to take them into our service sites for an annual checkup. We will make sure there are no wear points, and repair any minor damage that may occur. Every 3Di NORDAC sail comes with 1-year free sail care, so bring it in at the end of the season. _____________________________________ Learn more at northsails.com

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A DREAM COME TRUE FOR VIJONARA’S OWNERS AT THE 2019 WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS The 42-metre sailing superyacht wows judges and takes home the 2019 Neptune Award for Best Sailing Yacht by combining a spirit of tradition with outstanding performance features.

Sailing yacht Vijonara was presented with the 2019 World Superyacht Award for Best Sailing Yacht (30m to 59.9m) at a spectacular ceremony in London. The 42-metre sloop stood out from the other highly regarded nominees in the category due to her being a near perfect example of a Modern Classic, commented the Judges, adding: “Vijonara exuded the charm and character, as well as a sense of luxurious comfort that one might expect in a great classic yacht.”

Her highly optimised aluminium hull was constructed at Dutch shipyard Bloemsma

before completion at Pendennis in the UK. Launched in the spring of 2018, she is the second yacht from Andre Hoek’s Truly Classic 128 series, and her Swiss owners took a keen interest in all aspects of the design, both technical and aesthetic.

Having built up knowledge and experience of sailing over many years and vessels, through chartering and ownership, Vijonara’s owners provided numerous specific requirements in order to make her their perfect yacht.

Luxury French brand Hermès was engaged to devise the interior décor onboard Vijonara, with its signature tan leather and white stitching visible throughout the yacht. Understated and chic brushed metal hardware allows the tan and cream colour palate to stand out while repeated accents of blue are a nod to classic

maritime tradition. The overall interior theme evokes the class and sophistication of a bygone era coupled with the very best in modern comforts and technology.

When announcing her victory, the Judges highlighted the build quality and outstanding craftsmanship of Vijonara – notably her woodwork – as well as her extremely good performance under sail, particularly in lighter breezes. The twin cockpit layout was also a hit with the Judges, though the “welcoming accommodation areas” were named as the most important factor in choosing Vijonara to take home the Neptune Award. ______________________________________ Photo - Vijonara © Stuart Pearce

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OCEANCO-BMT PARTNERSHIP YIELDS FIRST PROJECT Oceanco commercial director Dirk de Jong calls it a “fundamental new design of a very sustainable yacht.” The LIFE design is characterised by a single-tier engine room, hydrodynamic efficiency, heat and energyrecovery systems and integrated batteries.

De Jong said the LIFE design works on a large yacht like the 3400GT Bravo Eugenia but can also work on shorter yachts.

In 2018, Oceanco stepped up its collaboration with Lateral with the goal of injecting more innovation into Oceanco yachts.

This week, Oceanco announced the purchase, from a defunct offshore engineering company, of two vast build halls in the Port of Rotterdam, a 10-minute drive from its existing site. Said De Jong: “Our fleet is getting older. It made sense to us to do this expansion now.”

The 109m Bravo Eugenia is a slim, energyfrugal yacht with hybrid power

energy-frugal yacht with hybrid power from a compact engine that fits on only one deck.

A year after it was announced, the strategic partnership between Dutch superyacht builder Oceanco and British engineering giant BMT has yielded its first project.

Ocean says its first LIFE-design yacht (Lengthened waterline, Innovative layout, Fuel-efficient and Ecologically conscious) renders fuel savings of up to 30%. It developed the yacht with Lateral Naval Architects, its joint venture with Southampton-based BMT.

The just delivered 109m Bravo Eugenia is a slim,

Oceanco will use the halls for maintenance, refits and new construction, as well as office space for outside companies working on Oceanco projects. ______________________________________

By Robert Wielaard IBI Plus

ACQUERA YACHTING OPENS IN PORTO MONTENEGRO Stefano Tositti, Acquera Yachting CEO is pleased to announce the company’s continued expansion in key destinations, with the opening of an office in Porto Montenegro.

Considered one of the most luxurious marinas in the Mediterranean, Acquera Yachting will now be able to assist yachts on route south to the Greek Islands and north to Venice, Trieste as well as the Apulia region in the heel of Italy.

Acquera Yachting now operates in Italy, France, Monaco, Greece, Albania, Turkey, Montenegro and has imminent plans to establish their presence in other important markets.

Zeljko Radonjic who comes from a shipping background and is well versed in the demands from yachts, will manage the new operation and closely work with the Acquera offices in delivering integrated client packages that will provide full agency services for the yachts across multiple destinations and countries.

“I’m extremely proud to launch our brand and presence in Porto Montenegro. Since our company launch back in February 2018, we have received a great deal of feedback from our clients looking for an agency in the region, so it is with great satisfaction that we are able to meet this demand” commented Tositti.

“Acquera Yachting is growing very quickly and it is very exciting for me to be on board during this period of rapid expansion. Our services across the Adriatic will certainly bring a lot to

the table and we look forward to looking after the yachts during their entire season no matter where they are headed” added Radonjic.

“For us, it is all about listening to what our clients want and having the ability to turn a mere vision into reality. The market has become more demanding in terms of both yacht and guest needs, and it has been really important for us to analyse what we need to do differently. We are completely focused on providing the owner and guests with tailor made experiences that will ultimately enhance

their time aboard.” said Acquera Yachting Commercial Director, Caterina Oliviero.

Acquera Experience, the exclusive private lifestyle members club will be responsible for delivering the experience side for owners and guests. Marina Pejovic Taji will work closely with Eastern European and Russian owners in order to deliver all their requests. ______________________________________ www.acquerayachting.com

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HAPPY SAILING, VIDA! Heesen is delighted to announce that YN 18455 Vida (formerly known as Project Antares) left Dutch waters for her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean where she will meet her new owners.

Vida underwent rigorous sea trials earlier in March. During four days of tests she exceeded her contracted top speed, reaching 16.4 knots with noise and vibration levels that remained in line with specifications. Thanks to her progressive 55-metre FDHF hull and two MTU 8V4000 M63 diesel engines, Vida offers frugal fuel consumption coupled with an efficient underwater profile that enables a remarkable 4,500 nautical mile range at her cruising speed of 13 knots. She combines magnificent comfort in all sea conditions with optimised efficiency across the entire speed spectrum. With a volume of 740 gross tons, this 55 metre steel motor yacht couples space, speed and fuel consumption like no other yacht in her class.

This is also the first yacht in Heesen’s fleet to comply with the latest emissions regulations thanks to a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system that reduces NOx in exhaust emissions in line with the stringent IMO Tier III regulations. In addition, Vida is built to Lloyds 100A1 - SSC YACHT G6 - LMC LARGE COMMERCIAL YACHT LY3.

Heesen USA’s Thom Conboy introduced the client, who is an experienced American yachtsman and talented sport fisherman.

The owner worked closely with the shipyard’s engineers to customise his new yacht and make her the mothership of his sport fishing fleet – indeed, Vida is able to refuel and recharge the owner’s Bayliss 60 and Bayliss 68 sportfish yachts, allowing him and his guests the opportunity to enjoy life at sea autonomously for several days.

Vida’s interior is truly stunning. The owner appointed B Design to create a décor that reflects his lifestyle and taste. In particular, impressive backlit ivory onyx arch frames at the aft entrance to the main saloon, serving as a display wine cellar for 21 bottles per side and creating a glorious – and promising – welcome for Vida’s guests with the bottles pointing inward to the stunning saloon like myriad signposts. More backlit ivory onyx is found in abundance in the statement staircase,

which features floating steps. Alternating strips of fumé mirror and lacquered wood form the basis of an incredibly intricate design that recalls the geometry one can create with Meccano pieces. Complex, detailed and technically challenging to complete, this masterpiece clearly shows that there is no such thing as mission impossible at Heesen – if the designers can think of it, our craftsmen can build it.

place for enjoying life at sea both during the day and at night.

Heesen is, in fact, one of the few shipyards to retain in-house construction of fine interiors. With a team of 80 dedicated fine cabinetmakers, Heesen can build even the most complicated designs to the highest Dutch quality standards.

Guests can also enjoy life close to the water in the generous 80-square-metre beach club, in which Vida’s owner has specified a fully equipped gymnasium. A large fixed aft swim platform makes the access to the water extremely easy and comfortable.

Twelve guests are accommodated in five spacious staterooms on the lower deck, while the 80-square-metre owner’s apartment is located forward on the main deck. The outdoor areas are equally stunning and offer Vida’s guests plenty of entertainment space. A prime example is Vida’s sundeck – measuring 100 square metres – which provides the perfect

Vida will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September this year.

For the daylight hours, this is the ideal place for lounging around, invitingly enhanced by the pool that features a mesmerising waterfall.

At night, this space becomes the perfect party area complete with a starred ceiling, a large and fully equipped bar, and a colourful ambience created by the pool’s LED lights.

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SUPERYACHT TENDERS & TOYS LAUNCHES ECO-FRIENDLY WATERSPORTS TOY RENTAL SERVICE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

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This month, Queen’s Award winner Superyacht Tenders & Toys (SYTT) has announced the opening of its new superyacht toys rental division in Monaco. The move comes in response to rising consumer demand and offers the company a base outside of the UK in the midst of uncertainty surrounding Brexit.

Open for business from spring 2019, the new department will specialise in eco-friendly rentals, including FunAir exclusive inflatables, RS sailing dinghies and electric toys such as the Seabob, Lift eFoil and bikes. Based in Monaco, SYTT’s rental service will be managed by Roxane Ducruet. Having worked in the yachting industry for a number of years, Roxane has a wealth of experience and a wide network of contacts having lived in Monaco her whole life.

“We have been supplying other rental operators throughout the Mediterranean for a long time, so it is a logical move to bring it in-house. By managing the rentals ourselves, we can offer clients our usual efficient service and ensure they get the best products at the best price.”

SYTT managing director Josh Richardson commented, “With charter guests increasingly coming to SYTT to hire the latest and greatest watersports toys, investment into a Mediterranean rental outlet is the natural next step for the company.

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Josh continued, “Roxane is motivated, knowledgable and wellconnected; she is a great fit for SYTT and we are delighted to welcome her to the team.”

SYTT will ensure competitive rates with broker-friendly pricing and credits towards future purchases with the aim of building a repeatpurchase customer base. One-way rentals will also be an option, with SYTT collecting the toys from the charter end destination.

SYTT sales agent Roxane Ducruet added, “ All the rental toys on offer are either electric or inflatable, which is not only better for the environment but they are also much more efficient to maintain versus petrolpowered toys. With our next-day shipping service, we will be able to offer a choice of toys delivered to anywhere in the Mediterranean at short notice.”

The portfolio of products available to hire includes Seabobs, Lift eFoil boards, Radinn Jetboards, RS sailing dinghies, yacht slides and a selection of in-stock inflatables leading superyacht specialists FunAir. Stand-out toys on offer also include Yacht Golf, Yacht Joust and inflatable sailboats.

John Courtney, MD of Yachting at FunAir commented, “We are delighted to be chosen by SYTT as their exclusive inflatables partner for this venture. Our in-stock inflatables regularly assist charter vessels with last minute requests from guests, now they will be able to rent or buy a full toy box from Roxane and the team which is fantastic.”

In addition to watersports toys, SYTT has a fleet of Nautique boats for rental worldwide. From April, a new Super Air Nautique 210 will be available for central Mediterranean charter, which comes in addition to two G23s in the Greece and Ibiza areas. For US and Caribbean based yachts, SYTT has a Nautique G25 based in Fort Lauderdale. _________________________________________________________ Superyacht Tenders & Toys www.superyachttendersandtoys.com

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food and hotel sector and now in the yachting industry.

We market two yacht-focused portable units called the CubO3 Deluxe and the Mini CubO3 that are used to quickly and safely purify the living environment onboard. In any given programme with the Hestia machines, the production phase is one-third of the time and the remaining two-thirds is used to assist in turning the ozone back into oxygen.

The fastest programme on these models allows for treatment and rehabitation of an area in just 15 minutes. We also have an OdorO3 unit, designed to be fitted into the galley extractor duct to treat cooking odours during the journey out of the pipe.

Show time for charter yachts

MONACO’S EFFICIENT SUPERYACHT SOLUTION Monaco is no stranger attracting yachts to visit and stay, no more witnessed than during the annual Monaco Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show with the world’s best yachts moored in the ports.

Alongside a strong marine industry, the demand for eco-friendly solutions on superyachts has highlighted innovative yachting companies that are sailing sweet by offering something new to enhance comfort aboard.

Monaco-based company Hestia Yacht Purification is capitalising on the opportunities in the superyacht sector by offering a chemical free purification solution, after working closely with leading ozone company Bio-Fresh.

Craig Morris and Angus Reid from Hestia Yacht Purification discuss their commitment to embrace yachting’s desire for odour and pathogen free air.

Could you please present Hestia Yacht Purification’s background?

One of the Hestia’s Monegasque founders, Jean François Morlot, is heavily involved in ozone technology for food distribution to various

United Nation missions globally. From there we were approached by Hestia to manage their entrance and distribution into the luxury yacht market for their ozone machines.

Angus has a vast yachting background previously working on yachts and as a yacht agent, while Craig’s strengths focus on product development across several countries for two decades. The best solution for a yachting product or service is to give value. Hestia ozone machines are superior due to their maintenance free technology (using plasma bulbs which lose no efficiency), their app, aftersales service and warranty, alongside their European and EUO3TA certification permitting them to legally sell the machines in Europe.

What are Hestia’s goals?

Craig says, “We’re pleased to see a more conscientious superyacht sector evolve and are happy to offer an eco-friendly solution.

We aim to make Hestia the norm on yachts by providing a totally chemical free and residue free solution to onboard purification.”

Ozone technology has existed for over a century in city water treatment, for decades in the

Memorable feedback about the Hestia machines from Captains and crew is their ability to combat an odour before a guest complaint is made. The portable units are quickly demonstrating their worth to operational processes onboard due to their flexibility and performance.

Angus says, “This is hugely important for charter yachts - Hestia's biggest market – who balance time-pressured charter turnarounds where some challenges include eradicating tobacco and pet smells from premium linens, expensive carpets, and soft furnishings.”

Found on yachts ranging in size from 30-metres to 100-metres-plus, a 72-metre charter yacht recommends Hestia to other vessels. “We include the Hestia machine in our interior maintenance plan. They are easy to store and easy to operate with no use of consumable products. It’s the fastest cure for odours and bacteria in any area on board."

As the next generation of superyachts take shape, owners and guests will be opting for efficient solutions and Hestia Yacht Purification is sure to be at the forefront above the waterline. ______________________________________

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YPI CREW OPENS SECOND OFFICE IN ANTIBES TO ACCOMMODATE COMPANY GROWTH YPI CREW, the leading yacht crew recruitment agency, is celebrating a new page in its history as it opens a second office in Antibes.

In November 2018, the Schulte Group, through its Maritime Service Company in Singapore, concluded the takeover of the majority stake of YPI CREW. “Since day one in 2002, I’ve had a clear vision and my goal remains to have a premium company, offering the best service for our clients and candidates, the best working environment for the YPI CREW team and the best relationship with our shareholders,” says Laurence Lewis, Director of YPI CREW. YPI CREW moved into its current office location on Avenue de la Liberation in 2013 and since then, the number of job requests has increased by 68% – an impressive figure for a mature company. Naturally, the YPI CREW team needs to expand to continue to provide the bespoke service it offers clients and candidates.

The increase of activity was particularly noted in the interior department, which recorded a 102% increase for the same period in terms of job requests. The decision was taken to hire two additional staff members in this department headed by Helen Papamichael.

YPI CREW is recruiting three more people in the main office.

“The interior team has gone from strength to strength,” says Helen Papamichael. “I look forward to welcoming new colleagues so that, together, we can provide an even better service to our clients. This is an exciting time for me.

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Sourcing new talent is key to the Chef and Steward/ess department, which has evolved so much since I started in 2002.”

In early April, YPI CREW’s Superyacht Engineering team moved to the company’s other premises in rue Honore Ferrare, just around the corner. YPI CREW purchased the office in 2009 and when it became too small in 2013, the team found a tenant to take over and moved out. YPI CREW is pleased to claim that office back to give the Engineering team space to develop under the leadership of Jacqui Young, who joined YPI CREW in 2006.

“From joining Laurence in 2006 to take sole responsibility for recruiting engineers, it is a real milestone to re-open the office now for

the Engineering Department,” says Jaqui.

“It has been a pleasure to be part of Laurence’s vision to grow YPI Crew over the years and I am proud to have developed a fantastic team with Marjorie Baillet and Anna Horak, who are dedicated to providing the best value-added service to great clients and candidates. We look forward to expanding the team and welcoming our clients to our new ‘control room’ in the near future.”

“I am very excited about our current recruitment drive at YPI CREW,” says Laurence.

“And I look forward to developing our winning team further, to fine- tune our service and ensure our clients and candidates are looked after to the highest standards.”

YPI CREW Engineering Recruitment Team: Marjorie Baillet, Jacqui Young & Anna Horak

OYSTER YACHT’S RECOVERY CONTINUES WITH A NEW 10-YEAR LEASE AT SAXON MDL and Oyster sign agreement for key Southampton site.

The transformation of the leading UK sailing yacht brand, Oyster Yachts, under Richard Hadid’s ownership has continued with the signing of a new agreement with Saxon Wharf landlord MDL for the next 10 years.

The Saxon Wharf site at Southampton is key to the future of the Oyster Yacht brand following its entry into administration in 2018 and purchase

by Hadid, a gaming entrepreneur and Oyster yacht owner. Over the past year, and with a new management team, Oyster has been reshaping the business to take it forward and keep it as a globally-respected sail cruising yacht builder.

“Saxon Wharf provides the perfect South Coast base for us and complements our other sites at Wroxham, Ipswich, Palma and Newport Rhode Island,” said Clive Harrop, Chief Operating Officer at Oyster. “Not only do we have a highly-skilled and dedicated team onsite to assemble and refit our beautiful boats, we’re minutes from Solent cruising where we initially test all our projects, whether they’re bespoke, or a new build of a traditional favourite.”

Oyster is a world leader in designing and building the top quality deck saloon blue-water cruising yachts and its foundations are built on over 20m blue-water sailing miles, and 90 circumnavigations.

“We’re delighted Oyster Yachts has chosen to build its future at Saxon Wharf,” observed Graham Nash, MDL’s Estates Manager. “Saxon Wharf is known as the location on the River Itchen for superyachts and other large craft needing lift-outs, repair work, or full-scale refits and so we’re really pleased that Oyster is staying with us. We consider this a testament to the service and professionalism of our staff and the quality of the marina.”

MDL declined to make any comment on the new lease and what inducements might have been included for the new agreement to be concluded. All a spokesman commented was that: “We are happy to have completed the negotiation.” MDL did not say how long it had taken.

Saxon Wharf, a marine service centre, features a 200-ton boat hoist and can accommodate boats up to 80m (262ft). Aside from Oyster, tenants onsite include commercial ventures such as on-shore storage, training and boat repair. MDL’s Dry Stack facility offers secure dry berthing and on-demand launching and lifting for boats up to 13m (42ft).

Since the purchase of Oyster by Hadid the group has been steadily reviewing and developing the brand and investment to enhance the capacity and production of the Saxon Wharf site is planned for the future.

A few weeks ago the first sailing yacht hull made in-house at Oyster Yachts’ moulding facility in Norfolk was transported to Saxon Wharf.

This was the hull of the 22.74m (74.6ft) in-build Oyster 745 which is now being completed in the Southampton yard and is due to be launched in March next year and delivered in June 2020. Oyster is understood to have an orderbook that extends for at least a year ahead.

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CROATIA RISKS SHIFT IN YACHT TOURISM TO GREECE AND TURKEY AS FEES RISE Country watching to see if higher prices and fees are sending yachters to new locations

bode well for Croatia, but the early data isn’t very promising, according to Vuletic.

With its ‘nautical tourism season’ underway, Croatia is watching to see if higher prices and fees are sending yachters to new locations like Greece and Turkey.

“We’re the leaders in the world in one segment of nautical tourism, and that’s renting a boat without a crew. We’re receiving information from our colleagues who have charter agencies that some existing reservations have been canceled due to Croatia’s price increases, which has been a big trend in recent years, although charter agencies raised their prices the least, given the growth of offers and competition,’’ said Vuletić.

Such was the subject of a recent television discussion between Robert Pende, an assistant in the Croatian Ministry of Tourism, Roko Vuletić, the president of HUP’s nautical sector and the Croatian Chamber of Commerce’s Sean Lisjak, according to Total Croatia News and Morski.

According to Pende, maintaining the same number of yacht visits achieved last year would

Vuletic said the market is changing with fewer “classic nautical guests,” adding tourists increasingly seek package deals. “They’re wanting to have a whole package, from airline

transfers, accommodation, gastronomic offers, and all of that has increased in price, including in marinas,” he said, adding “’In combination with the announced recession, people are becoming more cautious about what they’re spending, they want to go to new destinations, and Greece and Turkey are growing rapidly.”

Lisjak said he was not afraid about people cancelling their reservations, pointing out that Croatia’s nautical tourism sector is vigorous and has been sustained for the last fifteen years. He added that Croatia needs to be careful because new markets are opening their doors that have in the past been avoided for security and various other reasons.

motoryachts and two sailing yachts in the Netherlands. This brings the total number of new builds underway to 60, 13 of which are longer than 80m.

“These figures showcase the scaling up of orders from clients looking to have their vision for large superyachts translated into reality at the highest possible quality level,” says HISWA Holland Yachting Group export director Jeroen Sirag.

“The average value of the 2018 deliveries is a record figure, one which reflects the extraordinary degree of sophistication of these vessels and the ongoing readiness of wealthy individuals to come to the Netherlands and invest in the finest yachts money can buy.”

According to SuperYacht Times, six Dutch yards launched 18 superyachts of over 30m in length between them. They had an estimated value of some €1,556,000,000, which means the average superyacht cost around €86m.

Dutch superyacht builders have foreseen industry trends in advance and prepared accordingly, says HISWA. The new Feadship yard in Amsterdam is a prime example. “This facility will allow us to build new Feadships up to 160m long and 22m wide,” explains Feadship director Jan-Bart Verkuyl. “Combined with the second giant hall now being built at the Feadship Makkum yard, it significantly enhances our options for clients.”

New yacht sales were also buoyant, with orders being placed for another 17

Other companies are set to announce additional facilities in the Amsterdam region soon.

STRONG 2018 FOR DUTCH SY SECTOR Over €1.5bn worth of 30m-plus yachts were delivered by shipyards in the Netherlands last year.

Dutch superyacht yards delivered over €1.5bn worth of 30m-plus yachts to owners last year, with a further 60 superyachts in various stages of construction.

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AMSTERDAM PORT AREA TO BE GRACED WITH NEW ‘ROYAL’ PRESENCE

With the arrival of Royal Huisman, the port of Amsterdam has attracted yet another yacht manufacturer with a Royal Warrant. The company will be operating from the former Holland Jachtbouw shipyard in Zaandam, which is owned by Port of Amsterdam since the 14th of May 2019.

Contract signing at Royal Huisman Amsterdam on 14 May 2019 - Photo by Port of Amsterdam

The Netherlands is a leading global player in the manufacture of superyachts. Royal Huisman is the second superyacht manufacturer to join the port of Amsterdam community, following Feadship Royal van Lent, which opened its facilities there in 2016. The arrival of Royal Huisman will generate high-quality jobs in, as well as bring innovation and craftsmanship to, the Amsterdam region.

Port of Amsterdam CEO Koen Overtoom: ‘Our acquisition of the shipyard and the decision to lease it to Royal Huisman is a boost to the manufacturing industry, which adds significant value to our port.

It is also an excellent way for us to promote our “Port of Partnerships” concept. The arrival of Royal Huisman to the Amsterdam port region is one step further towards fulfilling our goal of becoming a superyacht hub.

The Amsterdam area is highly sought-after by yacht manufacturers owing to its highly skilled workforce, international airport and the celebrated Dutch sense of enterprise.’

Jan Timmerman, CEO of Royal Huisman: ‘In extending our facilities in the Amsterdam region, we will be able to properly meet the growing demand among current and new customers. This second shipyard will, over a longer period of time, serve as an excellent addition to our existing site in Vollenhove, both

for new builds and for refits.’

The City of Zaanstad is likewise delighted with the arrival of Royal Huisman. Gerard Ram, Alderman for Economic Affairs: ‘Shipbuilding has been well-established in the Zaanstreek area since the days of the United East India Company (VOC). Royal Huisman’s arrival is a boon to the local yacht-building industry, leading to future economic growth. With its high-quality employment opportunities and low environmental impact, the company will help us achieve our plans of converting the Achtersluispolder area into a unique space that can accommodate both commercial and residential needs.’

Hiswa Holland Yacht Group also welcomes the arrival of Royal Huisman and the greater diversity of yacht-related services this will bring to the Amsterdam area. Jeroen Sirag: ‘We entered into a partnership with Port of Amsterdam in 2017 to put Amsterdam on the map as a superyacht destination among yacht owners and as a business location for superyacht manufacturers and suppliers.

This area has always been renowned for its craftsmanship and high quality standards.

We offer our customers the full package: construction, maintenance and refits. This will bring excellent employment opportunities to the area.’

Skat at Royal Huisman Amsterdam - Photo by Dutch Yachting

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MONACO TO HOLD WORLD’S FIRST EXPEDITION YACHTING SUMMIT • SHARE EXPERIENCES - Network with owners, captains and professionals who share the spirit of adventure

Event reflects growing explorer yacht sector and charter interest.

Reflecting the growing explorer/expedition part of the global yachting fleet, a new event described as the world’s first Expedition Yachting Summit is due to be held in Monaco later this month.

The summit will take place on May 29 at the Yacht Club Monaco. It intends to assess the market as well as include presentations by specialists in the market including owners, captains, yacht builders and designers.

The summit is being held in conjunction with Triton Submarines, a manufacturer of submersibles for superyacht owners; Wartsila, enabling sustainable societies with smart

technologies; and Lürssen Yachts, builder of several of the world’s largest superyachts. It is being supported by the Monaco Yachting Cluster, Breed Media, Christopher Scholey, Taylor Made Designs, Superyacht TV and MC Interieur by Michelle Cézanne.

The key aspects of the Explorer Yachts Summit programme will be to: • UNDERSTAND BEST PRACTICE - Insight and knowledge from owners and operators of some of the world’s top expedition yachts • MEET LEADING EXPERTS - Introductions to pre-eminent specialists across all areas of design, construction and operation • DISCOVER THE LATEST INNOVATIONS Learn about new developments, equipment, techniques and ideas from those breaking the boundaries

The speakers will include: • The Explorer Yacht Market - Stewart Campbell, Editor of BOAT International • Explorer Yacht Captains - Sean Meagher, Captain of Latitude and Jim Aladin, Captain of Cloudbreak • Expedition Planning - Ben Lyons, CEO of EYOS Expeditions; Henry Cookson, Founder of Cookson Adventures and Jimmy Carroll, CoFounder of Pelorus • Design & Engineering - Christoph Schaefer, Captain of Gene Machine; Bart Bouwhuis, CEO of Vripack Yacht Design, Marnix Hoekstra, Creative Director of Vripack Yacht Design and Vesa Martinnen, Vice President of Sales, Wärtsilä • Builders’ Insight - Michael Breman, Sales Director of Lürssen and Mark Vermeulen, Director of Products & Developments for Amels, Damen Yacht Support and Damen SeaExplorer • Underwater Operations - Craig Barnett, Sales & Marketing Manager of Triton Submarines; Richard Parkinson of Magellan and Troy Launey of TR Launay Inc • Helicopter Operations - Jonathan Turner, Director of Mast Consultancy • Tenders & Landing Craft - Dirk-Jan de Jong, Co-founder of Amphicruiser and Jarkko Jämsen, Owner of Jamsen and Founding Partner of Navia Design • Scientific Research & Philanthropy - Jasper Smith of Arksen ______________________________________

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ISTROS TO INSPIRE AGAIN AFTER COMPLETE FEADSHIP REBUILD off to enjoy a typically eventful few decades in the Mediterranean. A first attempt at a restoration was started several years ago but stalled due to a lack of funds. Since then a new owner contacted Feadship to enter into a complete rebuild project, which started in 2018 with the removal of the superstructure and stripping and reconditioning of the hull at a yard in Malta.

Feadship has embarked on a major rebuild of the 1954 motoryacht Istros, giving this 42-metre superyacht an all-new aluminium superstructure while retaining her elegant original hull. The result will be a virtually brand-new Feadship, built to the highest standards of Feadship quality and featuring the latest equipment.

Istros was originally built by Amsterdam Shipyard Ltd. G. de Vries Lentsch Jr. in 1954 and was one of the largest motoryachts built to date

in the Netherlands at that time. Contemporary newspaper articles were most impressed with the luxurious outcome of a two-and-a-half-year project on behalf of the Greek shipping family Pappadakis. One journalist was awestruck by the violet-blue bathrooms, the advanced radar system and, most of all, by a white telephone which could be used to “call people anywhere in the word from wherever in the world the yacht may be.”

The name Istros – meaning inspiration – was clearly appropriate and the motoryacht set

Looking at the images of the hull arriving back in the Netherlands, it might be hard to imagine how Istros can be returned to the glamorous gentlemen’s yacht of yesteryear.

But this is a Feadship rebuild and anything is possible. After the hull has been refitted, a new superstructure will be added in aluminium.

A new engine room will be constructed to house twin C18 main engines, a C4.4 diesel generator and a Capstone DC 65 diesel Micro Turbine generator.

Developed together with the highly experienced owner, Feadship has designed a family-oriented and child-friendly interior.

Mixing the contemporary with the classic in a warm, Scandinavian style, the yacht will also be ideal for charter use. The all-new Istros is due to be relaunched before the summer of 2020.

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COCKWELLS LAUNCH 8M CONVERTIBLE LIMOUSINE FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKET this is no conventional joystick control. This is intelligent design that incorporates two engines working independently and a GPS computer system that determines how they move, which means that T/T Scout can manoeuvre in any direction.

Sunshine yellow and pewter grey. SMARTGLASS® control and joystick manoeuvring. The warmth of teak combined with cool grey caulking. This latest creation from Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding transports superyacht tender design to another level.

T/T Scout is like no other. She doesn’t just reflect the bold stature of her mothership – the 63m motor yacht that was custom built in 2018 by Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands – her vibrant hull and ingenious technology imbue her with a personality all of her own.

Providing luxurious accommodation for ten guests and two crew at a rapid 37 knots, T/T Scout is touchscreen heaven. Slide the dual-sectioned glass roof half way, fore or aft, to semi-enclose the saloon or open it fully to recline beneath a cobalt blue sky.

Close it completely to offer respite from the searing heat of the midday sun or protection from inclement weather, and access the

temperature-controlled saloon from the cockpit through electric twin doors. Take in panoramic views through SMARTGLASS® that can be tinted to offer protection from ultraviolet rays. All at the touch of a button.

This exceptional tender can also be driven via joystick control from the helm, in three different modes, with the added advantage of a reversing camera and a bow thruster. But

“In every aspect, the finish of T/T Scout is to superyacht standard and we are proud to have matched the quality and performance of her mothership,” explains Founder & Managing Director, Dave Cockwell. “T/T Scout offers the ultimate in flexibility.

Throw open the roof and enjoy exposure to the elements or close it fully to cool down or warm up. With her electric windows and touchscreen roof, T/T Scout combines stylish luxury, optimal performance and innovative technology, all of which position Cockwells at the forefront of contemporary boat design.” ______________________________________ Photos © Andrew Wright Photography www.cockwells.co.uk

the connection point / tank on the dock to the socket on board your yacht. The jack-it can stay on the mooring line while you enjoy a day on the water. jack-it is produced in Germany. It is made of polycarbonate, UV resistant, seawater and oil resistant and extremely robust. Various attachment options with Velcro straps, cable ties or even moored into the mooring make jack-it an indispensable helper. Available in the colours gray, navy, black or translucent, every jack-it is a real eye-catcher.

JACK-IT – LEAD YOUR LINES EASY! Finally, the unfortunate handling of the shore power cable has a solution. Thanks to jack-it, the cable is simply inserted along the mooring line and never hangs accidentally in the water.

The jack-it offers several attachment options.

It can be fastened to mooring lines, railings, stanchions, harbour bollards or along the front side of a landing stage by means of cable ties, hook loop tape/Velcro or ropes up to 8 mm diameter. Thus, you can run shore power cable and water hose easily and neatly from

The price for a package with three jack-it is €51 plus VAT. Jack-it is available from selected retailers or by e-mail at mail@proQ.org. ______________________________________ Further information www.jack-it.online

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left to chance and one of the Hetairos sailors told me the entire crew had spent the previous week training in Antigua before delivering the boat in full race mode to Saint Barths.

To be selected as the overall Bucket winner you first need to win your class and Hetairos was up against some top flight competition in the seven-boat Class A – Les Gazelles des Mers which included the impeccably sailed Italian 40-metre carbon racer/cruiser My Song, the highly successful 33-metre carbon flyer WinWin, to say nothing of last year’s overall Bucket winner – the luxurious yet potentlyperforming 33-metre Baltic, Nilaya.

Another fascinating match up was offered up in Class C Les Femmes des Mers where the ORC Super Yacht (ORCsy) rating system had pitched the ketch Aquarius in its first ever competitive outing against the one of the world’s most competitive regatta warhorses, the 39-metre J-Class, Velsheda.

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A ST BARTHS VIRGIN If you set out to imagine the perfect location to show off the beauty and luxury of a fleet of the world’s most spectacular superyachts, try as you might, you are unlikely to come up with anything close to surpassing the tiny French Caribbean island of Saint Barths during its annual Bucket Regatta.

And if you are looking for the best way to arrive at the at the Bucket, might I suggest doing so by sea – just after sunset and with the final giant supermoon of the year dominating the sky above the island? That way you can pick your way through the glittering forest of towering masts on the multitude of superyachts anchored out in the bay off the picturesque little port of Gustavia.

I found that route infinitely more pleasurable than experiencing first-hand the notoriously gutclenching light aircraft landing on Saint Barths’ famous impractically-short airport runway.

sleek and slippy 56-metre Dykstra Naval Architects-designed ketch, Aquarius.

Meanwhile, lurking ominously in the halflight on the other side of the harbour was the distinctive plumb bow of the biggest boat at the regatta, the 66.5-metre (219-foot) Baltic Yachts ketch Hetairos.

Hetairos was designed as a fast cruising ketch and even tied firmly to the dock this immense yacht exudes raw power and performance and her two skyscraper masts and huge twin wheels do nothing to dispel the impression of an out-and-out racer.

The whisper around the regatta was that Hetairos’ owner was going all out this year for an outright St Barths Bucket victory and had assembled a 20+ star-studded line-up of ocean racers to help him do just that. Nothing had been

Would Velsheda’s ability to square her spinnaker pole and sail almost directly downwind give her the advantage? Or would the two gigantic asymmetric spinnakers on Aquarius enable her to slip away from her rival?

If the Bucket fleet looked at home in Saint Barths while ashore then they really came alive once they got out on the crystal-clear turquoise waters around the island.

Watching the racing each day from a speedy and well-appointed press boat gave me the chance to follow some of the nip and tuck battles for supremacy being fought throughout the six classes.

Friday’s opening day of racing saw blue skies and warm 12 to 16 knots of wind prevail for an anti-clockwise 25-nautical mile circumnavigation of the island. These were perfect conditions for the Hetairos crew who stormed around the course in a little over two

I had for several years been dreaming and scheming to find a way to be part of super yachting’s most famous and exclusive event.

Now here I was standing wide-eyed – and very likely open-mouthed – gazing in unabashed awe at a row of 15 or so gigantic and breathtakingly beautiful super yachts moored stern-to along the Gustavia dockside.

Each of the boats were such an individual visual treat that it would be easy to spend an hour or so at the transom of each one. During my four days at the regatta I must have walked that past that line of boats tens of times, but never once without stopping two or three times to stand and stare some more.

I quickly worked out that picking a favourite boat at the St Barths Bucket was a mugs game.

No sooner had I fallen head over heels in love with the classically graceful lines of boats like the 43-metre Columbia – a steel-hulled replica of a 1920s Gloucester fishing schooner – and Rebecca – a beautiful blue 42-metre German Frers-designed ketch – than I my heart was lost to another modern classic – the gorgeously

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After following this pair as far as we could we turned to take in the truly majestic sight of Hetairos driving downwind towards us at speed in around 18 knots of wind.

In the match-off between the giant ketch Aquarius and the J-Class Velsheda in Class C the larger Aquarius won her first ever race in fine style, romping around the course to win by a margin of almost three minutes.

Other than the regular verbal re-hashing of the day’s racing which is obligatory at regattas anywhere in the world, many of the conversations I overheard were discussions about the route many of the super yachts were going to take over the next couple of years to eventually end up in Auckland, New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup.

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hours, easily overhauling all their rivals and winning by more than four minutes.

Back ashore that evening I was struck by the relaxed atmosphere around the regatta bar where highly paid professional sailors and owners guests mingled convivially over icecold Caribbean bottled beer and cocktails.

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confrontation on the following day.

Uncharacteristically for St Barths the morning of the final day of racing began with intermittent spells of dark cloud and fierce rain squalls as the fleet set out close the regatta with a clockwise lap of the island.

The following day when the fleet sailed a 25-nautical mile ironically-named “Not So Wiggly” course I could see just why they went to all that trouble as the 34-boat fleet wove its way around the myriad of islands and rock outcrops south of Saint Barths.

If the team on Hetairos were feeling the pressure then they certainly did not show it as they waited head to wind a mile and a half away from the start area while one by one the other boats set off. There was an air of patient focus about the boat – like watching a downhill skier as they think themselves around the twists and turns of the slalom course prior to launching themselves down the mountain.

Wiggles in the course are not good when you are the biggest boat in the fleet and hopes of an overall victory for Hetairos took a body blow when they could only manage a third place in Class A.

Ahead of Hetairos in the sequence Aquarius and Velsheda recommenced their pitched battle for supremacy in Class C with both crews timing their downwind starts and spinnaker hoists to perfection.

Meanwhile, in Class C I watched mesmerised as the well-practiced crew on Velsheda sailed their gigantic J-Class like it was a dinghy – tacking and gybing on every major shift in the wind and nailing every spinnaker hoist and drop. Their reward for all this skill and hard work was a three-and-half minute victory over Aquarius to tee up a winner takes all

Despite being separated by around half a mile or more the two boats were immediately locked in a protracted gybing duel as if each were trying to force the other into a mistake.

It was compelling stuff to watch but it became increasingly apparent despite the best efforts of the J-Class crew the stronger winds suited Aquarius better and it was going to be her day.

The press boat fell into a reverent silence as the big green machine powered by close enough for us to hear clearly the reverberating groans of the sheets under load from her massive twomasted sail plan and the cries of the crew as they scurried about the deck.

It was a magical experience for me and one that finally unequivocally confirmed her as my favourite boat at the regatta.

It seems the results committee agreed with me too, as after winning her class by the closest of margins, Hetairos and her clearly delighted owner were popularly voted overall winners of the 2019 Saint Barths Bucket. ______________________________________

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QUANTUM RACING WIN TP52 CLASS AT 16TH SAIL RACING PALMAVELA on board. It is about learning communication, timing, just understanding how the person next to you operates is so important during races that are won by a few metres here and there.

I told the guys before the start of sailing today ‘sure we are going to try and win the regatta, that is what we would to like have happen, but to me the success of the week has been to improve with each race. That is not necessarily improving the result each race, but that we improved how we operated and that is the greatest feeling.”

“It is so exciting that a class like this which has been around for a while now is still relevant, we can go out and have these amazing races and all come back having had such a good time.”

But the clearest indications emerging from the four-day regatta – during which the ten boat TP52 fleet contested eight windward-leeward races – are that any one of the top five or six teams here could harbour realistic hopes of winning in Menorca.

Quantum Racing, the 2018 circuit champions, have made five changes to their title-winning line-up but proved they are adapting fast and are in much better shape to defend the five regatta series than some might have expected.

With America’s Cup winner Ed Baird back in the skipper-helm role they never finished worse than a couple of fifths to win by six points ahead of Harm Müller-Spreer’s Platoon. The German-flagged team struggled with an illtimed port tack approach to the top mark in the second race, which resulted in a seventh.

Racing team have improved their crew work and executions with each race: “We made some mistakes here and there but I am excited that everyone on the team is working so hard. It is different with new guys

Azzurra started modestly but finished strong and confident. Takashi Okura’s Sled delivered a very strong scoreline, two firsts, two seconds and two fourths, but misses a day of racing due to a crew illness that required a medevac before the start of racing on Day 2.

Platoon also had to make a penalty earlier in the event, resulting in a ninth in Race 3. Both errors might be down to pressing the risk factor harder in what is seen by all as a valuable training regatta.

Azzurra, the Roemmers family’s TP52 which races for the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, finished third overall executing the strongest second half of the podium placed teams, sailing 1,2,3,2 from the last four of the eight races sailed.

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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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SCHOONERS IN SPRINGTIME CAPRI CLASSICA Four giant schooners took part in the inaugural Capri Classica 8 – 12 May in hidden corner of Italy. Burgees flew; topsides, varnish and brightwork all gleamed in the Mediterranean sunshine and swarms of crew all clad in the identical uniform of their respective yacht gathered for this exclusive invitational-only event. It is indeed a superb time to be a schooner owner.

Sailing schooners is a complex labour-intense process; quite different to racing modern yachts or even smaller classic yachts. For example, they typically break out more sails upwind than they do downwind. As Charlie Wroe, captain

of the 138ft Nathanael Herreshoff-designed Mariette of 1915 explains: “With two masts, we have eight sails flying upwind and we go down to four downwind. Before the leeward mark you have to drag down a whole load of sails and get all the others back up, which involves a lot of crew work. But it is fun - there is never a dull moment because there is always a sail going up or down.”

Herreshoff schooner Naema – 128ft built in 2012, inspired by the 1938 Alfred Mylne design Panda Orianda –85ft 1937 Dahlstrom staysail schooner Puritan –126ft 1930 Alden gaff schooner

THE COMPETITORS

The event is organised by the Circolo Remo e Vela Italia, the Yacht Club Capri, the International Schooner Association (ISA) with the support of the International Maxi Association and in cooperation with Porto Turistico di Capri and the Associazione Italiana Vele d’Epoca. It has come about following the establishment of the ISA in September.

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“We founded the ISA last year to get like-

The first edition of Capri Classica was contested by four classic schooners ranging in LOA from Mariette of 1915 to the 85ft 1937 Orianda.

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minded owners and crews to talk to each other,” explains Tomas de Vargas Machuca, President of the International Schooner Association, whose company, The Classic Yacht Experience, owns and runs two of the Capri Classica entries, Puritan and Orianda. “What we found is that in normal regattas, schooners are always put into classes that don’t suit their needs - schooners prefer wide reaches, which typically you don’t get. So we got fellow owners and captains talking to each other and we set up the ISA.” The result of this has been the creation of The Schooner Cup Series 2019, which, following the Capri Classica, continues with Monaco Classic Week and Les Voiles de St Tropez, where the first winner of the Schooner Cup Series will be crowned. Of this trio of events the Capri Classica is the only one set up especially for the new circuit.

in this event where, post-racing, crews will demonstrate the skills and habits employed on classic schooners, from intricate ropework to the singing of sea shanties. Perhaps most exciting for the competitive side of the Capri Classica was the anticipation of seeing the yachts starting from anchor during some races, just as they did in the 19th century, including the first editions of the America’s Cup. Following a welcome cocktail party on the dockside, with refreshments including gin from the exclusive Downton Distillery, racing took place over three days with varied wind conditions. Sadly, due to the light forecast, the much-anticipated 19th century-style start from anchor was abandoned. Nonetheless the four schooners still had great racing in a competition which effectively turned into a pair of match races with the giants - Mariette of

1915 and Naema - in one ring and The Classic Yacht Experience-owned schooners - Puritan and Orianda - in the other.

THE RACING On day one it was a game of cat and mouse, or larger. Mariette of 1915 and Naema jostled for lead position around the course but eventually it was Naema that took pole on a shortened course.

On the second day under looming black skies and in gusts of up to 25 knots it was Mariette that was now the boss, 10 mins clearly ahead of her rival at the first rounding mark.

As Wroe later enthused: “These are the best boats in the world to go sailing on – anything after this is not half as much fun.

“It is a really great to start the summer in a place like Capri – a nice private regatta with friends. What’s not to like?” continues Wroe.

“The ISA is a good idea because it is here to promote like-for-like sailing for our yachts. You see how the J Class Association has produced some spectacular regattas and we enjoy racing against other big gaff-rigged boats, so it made perfect sense. We have done regattas in the past, in St Tropez especially, where you get a fleet of 10+ gaff-rigged boats and it is as spectacular a sight as you can see in sailing.

Hopefully this will provide the impetus to encourage more people to come racing.”

It is also about preventing skills from simply being lost. As Tomas de Vargas Machuca adds: “We keep the tradition of sailing schooners alive. We train a lot of youngsters in a kind of ‘academy’. It is attracting young people to older boats. There is a time for carbon fibre and a time for tradition – this is the latter!”

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“In breeze like we had today, everyone is amped up because it is more tricky getting the boat around the course. You change the crew configuration around a bit and put some more experienced people on the runners – which you don’t need on a calmer day – and two people on a job that would usually require one person.”

Finally, on the last day a more complex situation tested their racing and rules. Mariette of 1915 and Naema first to tack on to port. Mariette of 1915 once again showed her higher pointing ability and as Naema tacked back on to starboard to lay Punta Campanella, Mariette of 1915 tacked on to the same line directly ahead of her. The navy blue schooner seemed about to perform a horizon job, like the second day until the breeze dropped, forcing her to shave Punta Campanella, as Naema managed to stay high, laying the mark perfectly. After Mariette of 1915 tacked on to port and was approaching the mark, she infringed Naema, which was closing on the mark on starboard with rights.

In fact, Mariette of 1915 should have accepted a time penalty, but in the event she carried out a 360° penalty turn – no small undertaking in a 138ft 180 tonne beast of a vessel with eight sails up – leaving her far behind her rival.

But as on the first day, all was not over. On the final leg off fickle Capri, the two megaschooners split tacks, only for the breeze to disappear. As Naema’s helmsman Hank Halsted observed: “We thought we might have the exact reversal of the first race when Mariette led us around the course and sailed into a hole. In fact, this time we spent an equivalent

time stopped on each side of the course.”

Mariette of 1915 was able to close, but was awarded a 20% elapsed time penalty for her windward mark infringement. This left Naema to win the day comfortably and win the regatta.

Behind them Orianda and Puritan were locked in their own personal match race within the regatta. Orianda won due to Puritan having had to retire from the previous two races due to the unfortunate ensnaring of a fishing net on day one and running out of wind south of Capri on Day 2.

Saturday night there was a festive party that ran into the early hours across Mariette, Orianda and Puritan.

Owners, guests and crew gathered from around the world in this intimate setting where the common language that united them all was “Schooner” .

SCHOONER CUP SERIES 2019 The International Schooner Association’s Schooner Cup Series 2019 will take place during Monaco Classic Week, 11 – 15th September and Les Voiles de St Tropez, 28 September – 6th October www.internationalschoonerassociation.com ______________________________________

By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

MEDITERRANEAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAS 2019

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5 - 9 June

Les Voiles D’antibes

Antibes, France

URL/EMAIL

19 - 23 June

Argentario Sailing Week

Argentario, Italy

21 June – 1 July

Trophee Balli De Suffren

St Tropez, Alghero, Mahon

10 -13 July

Vela Clássica Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Puigvelaclassica.com

14 – 17 Aug

Regatta Illes Balears

Palma De Mallorca

Clubdemar-Mallorca.com

25 Augt – 1 Sept

Corsica Classic

Corsica, France

Corsica-Classic.com

27 – 31 Aug

Copa Del Rey De Barcos D’epoca

Mahon, Menorca

11-15 Sept

Monaco Classic Week

Monaco

Voilesdantibes.Com Argentariosailingweek.it

Tropheebaillidesuffren.com

Velaclasicamenorca.com Yacht-Club-Monaco.mc

22 - 29 Sept

Les Regates Royales

Cannes, France

Regatesroyales.com

29 Sept

Coupe D’automne Du Yacht Club

Cannes – St Tropez

Ycf-Club.fr

28 Sept – 6 Oct

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez

St Tropez, France

Lesvoilesdesainttropez.fr

3 Oct

The Centenary Trophy

St Tropez, France

Gstaadyachtclub.com

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SUPERYACHT RACING ROUNDUP THE NEW & NOTEWORTHY ON THE REGATTA CIRCUIT THE BIG BOATS S/Y Q – At 52 metre ketch this Dubois Design built by Alloy Yachts is the largest in the fleet and will be keen to dominate the dock parties.

SILENCIO - The Italian 50 metre Ketch Designed & Built by Perini Navi will be comfortable on home turf.

METEOR – The magnificent 48 metre modern classic schooner designed by Dykstra, built by Royal Huisman will be keen to strut her stuff in her first race under new ownership.

MARIETTE of 1915 - This beautiful 42 metre classic Herreshoff Schooner has been warming up by racing with the Schooners at The Capri Classica last month. Expect Schooner sailors and sea shanties.

At 52-metres SAILING YACHT Q is the largest yacht in the fleet I © YCCS I Borlenghi

THE LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA 3rd – 8th JUNE 2019 THE SCENE The Mediterranean Superyacht Racing Season will open officially this month at The much anticipated and revived 12th edition of The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta organised by The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Strong entries for 2019 have confirmed that Sardinia is still a firm favourite for superyacht owners. Sailors enjoy competitive racing through the beautiful Italian islands of La Maddalena archipelago.

By night a glamorous social program of special events brings like-minded friends together in the exclusive setting of Porto Cervo. Guests will enjoy poolside Welcome Cocktails at The Yacht Club, The Loro Piana Owners’ Dinner with live entertainment, After Race Drinks in the Piazza Azzurra and a Sunset Party at Molo A quay where the dress code is strictly “Beach Chic”. Frocks and rocks required.

of the LVMH group since 2013 the brand represents quality and effortless elegance. A selection of ready-to-wear, accessories and gifts are made in Italy with the finest raw materials available around the world. Loro Piana boasts six generations of experience in the production of top-end textiles and continues to lead the industry in luxury cashmere products.

Extravagant, expensive and luxurious, just like a superyacht!

REGATTA-READY A balanced fleet of 22 Superyachts will be racing over 4 - Race days from the 3 - 8th.

June. Yachts range in LOA from the 24 Metre Reichel Pugh YD Southern Wind OCEAN HORSE to the mighty 52 metre ketch S/Y Q .

RAINBOW – At 40 metres the J-CLASS yacht designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built

by Holland Jachtbouw in 2012. She was based upon the lines of the original America’s Cup winner in 1934 built by Harold Vanderbilt and named Rainbow hoping for a better future in times of great depression. She has a racing boat hull with a unique hybrid propulsion and power system, a racing deck configuration and racing rig.

SUPER SPEEDY YACHTS MY SONG – The 40 metre Super Maxi Reichel Pugh YD built by Baltic will be keen to defend her Victory overall in 2018 from this competitive fleet. Following a season in the Caribbean owner Pier Luigi Loro Piana together with Captain Giorgio Benussi and veteran navigator Nacho Postigo will fly the flag for the Loro Piana brand in style.

RIBELLE – This beautiful 32.5 metre design is the result of a dream collaboration between

THE ORGANISER Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is the yacht club founded in 1967 HH The Aga Khan whose daughter Princess Zahra Aga Khan is now President of the Board of Directors. In 2019 The YCCS will organize 10 international sailing regattas including the Star World Championship, the12th edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, the 30th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, and the final leg of the 52 Super Series circuit where the TP52 Azzurra, will represent the Club. Organising high profile sailing events is what YCCS do best and the Race Office is a year-round operation.

TITLE SPONSOR Loro Piana does luxury extremely well. Part

50-metre Perini Navi SILENCIO will sail in Sardinia in June at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta I © YCCS I Borlenghi

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LIGHTS - CAMERA - ACTION ! The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will open The Mediterranean Superyacht Racing Season I © YCCS I Borlenghi

Malcolm McKeon Yacht design and Vitters shipyard. Pure Pedigree.

SHAMANNA – This is a powerful 35.2 metre superyacht designed by German Frers and built

by Nautor Swan.

INOUI- The dynamic green 33metre sloop is raced by a serious yachtsman and regatta goer.

Designed by Philippe Briand Yacht Design and Green Marine/Vitters we expect to see some close and competitive racing.

4 - WALLY YACHTS will be racing in Sardinia at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta with 28 metre MAGIC BLUE and 30.5 metre Y3K designed by German Frers and 30.5 metre MAGIC CARPET 3 designed by Reichel Pugh YD. The 31 metre OPEN SEASON designed by Judel Vrolijk YD and built by Green Marine will take on the Wally built hulls.

SOUTHERN WIND RENDEZVOUS & TROPHY

The SW-RP90 the 28 metre ALL SMOKE also

by Reichel Pugh YD and Nauta Design will also debut at the regatta.

The current holder of the trophy, SW102 32 metre SEAWAVE will need to fight to defend her title.

We anticipate some close competition between the sister ships SW82 25 metre GRANDE ORAZIO and AMMONITE who has returned from S.E Asia for the regatta.

Also joining the fleet of Southern Wind Yachts are FEELIN GOOD 25 metre and THALIMA 34 metre both Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design and 30 metre PADMA II and 24 metre OCEAN HORSE both Reighel Pugh YD. A new trophy will be presented by Mr Pier Luigi Loro Piana personally and will be dedicated to the memory of the late engineer Willy Persico, the founder of Southern Wind Yachts.

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta is organised following the principals of The Charter Smeralda, an ethical code established by The One Ocean Foundation. www.1ocean.org.

Saturday 8th June is YCCS Clean Beach Day when participants of the regatta will be invited to live plastic free and clean the beach together.

WHY WE LOVE LPSYR The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta is a private event for superyacht owners and their guests.

An elegant event created to enjoy sailing beautiful yachts in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. In the sailing world, nothing quite beats it. ______________________________________

By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

The 9 – strong fleet of pocket rocket sailing yachts by Southern Wind return to Porto Cervo for the 14th edition of the Southern Wind Trophy.

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Making its much anticipated debut is KIKIBO TRES , designed by Reichel Pugh YD is second example of the new 32 metre model. She was launched in October 2018 in Cape Town and is now back in the Mediterranean after completing the transatlantic journey back.

3rd – 8th June 19th - 22nd June 25th – 27th July 2 – 8 Sept 28th Sept – 6th Oct

The Loro Piana Superyacht The Superyacht Cup The Candy Store Cup Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Les Voiles de St Tropez

Porto Cervo, Sardinia Palma de Mallorca Newport, RI Porto Cervo, Sardinia St Tropez, France

GLOBAL SUPERYACHT RACING CALENDAR 2019 URL/EMAIL

yccs.it thesuperyachtcup.com candystorecup.com yccs.it lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr

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stage probably every boat led the race. After rounding the windward mark, the run soon turned into a tight and spinnaker reach, so another abandonment.. After another lengthy wait, the wind filled in from the west, blowing hard. Puffin once more finished just ahead of Perfect Alibi, whilst fuego surged past Ffiel Good on the finish line, to grab third by a less than half a foredeck.

The wind held for the next race, with a very close fleet coming in to the windward mark. At the gate, fuego unfurled their jib, only to find the tack line had parted. However, this didn’t seem to badly affect their upwind speed, and they held Ffiel Good all the way up, arriving just behind ESP. On the final run, they pulled ahead of ESP, and closed on Ffiel Good. By now Puffin had finished in front of Perfect Alibi, and headed for home, their series position unassailable. fuego extended their lead on ESP, and again passed Ffiel Good on the line. Gekko also headed for home after finishing, leaving only four boats to compete the final race.

FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA MAY 10-12 – PALMA VELA This year we had eleven entrants, although only ten made it in the end as Spanish Fly had to withdraw at the last minute due to work commitments. We were joined by visitors from Northern Ireland – Alan Hill and his daughter Jocelyn.

Friday got off to a good start, with sun and a fair breeze. James and Ben in Puffin lead the first lap, followed by Timothy and Vincent in Perfect Alibi and fuego fatuo with John and Stephen. As the wind continued to drop, the committee decided to shorten the course.

The leaders sailed around a green buoy, whilst fuego continued to the black one, which they believed to be the correct shorten course mark.

It was, but only for the other fleets, this year flying fifteens had their own – green – shorten course mark. As they didn’t also loop the green buoy, they retired, giving ESP the third place.

After this wind shift, and the wait for the new wind to fill in, things got going again. This time fuego sailed the correct course, coming third behind Puffin and Perfect Alibi. The final race of the day saw a real mix up in results, although the two leaders again topped the order. Ffiel

Good took third, whilst fuego dropped to fifth, behind Stormtrooper ffour.

On Saturday, after a short delay, we got started on race 4. James and Ben again led Perfect Alibi across the line, with Ffiel Good third.

Going up the beat in the fifth race, the wind was continuously shifting, and dropping, and it wasn’t long before it was abandoned. After a lengthy wait the wind picked up from the north-east – blowing in excess of 25 knots at times. First casualty was Gekko, who broke their gooseneck. Next was Ffiel Good, who pulled the jib cleat off its mounting. Ffugue and 3509 also retired in the strong breeze.

Just before the start of the last race of the day, Wight Flyer broke their tiller, and swerved into Stormtrooper ffour – race over for both of them. The leaders were unchanged from the previous race, fuego took third and ESP the remaining place. So out of ten starting the day, only four boats made it to the end. Positions were now Puffin 8, Perfect Alibi 10, ESP 31 and fuego fatuo 32 With Wight Flyer and Stormtrooper ffour off the water, just 8 made it to Sunday’s start.

Winds were again very light, and at some

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After taking discards, fuego was now 7 points ahead of ESP, to take third place in the series.

All in all, a truly great Palma Vela, and a superbly professional Race Officer and team. Many thanks to Vivi and all at RCNP for a great regatta!

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James Waugh / Ben Carwardine 10 2 ESP 3592 Perfect Alibi Timothy Goodbody / Vincent Harris 13 3 ESP 3577 Fuego Fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 29 It was only after we were all ashore that somebody noticed that the top four boats were all helmed by an Irishman! With the Worlds coming up in Dublin, is that an omen?

Only a few days now until the Mallorca Championships, the last major regatta before the Worlds. If you’d like to find out more about flying fifteen, come and see us at RCNPP! NEXT UP 8-9 June Mallorca Championships - Pollensa Our 2019 calendar is on our website http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain.

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PERFECT FINALE SEALS TITLES AT 16TH SAIL RACING PALMAVELA Perfect champagne sailing conditions, a solid Bay-of-Palma sea breeze of up to 20 knots and spring sunshine, signed off the 16th Sail Racing Palma Vela regattas as one of the very best for many years.

Not surprisingly the biggest smiles were shared by the winners across the 15 classes, but as the long standing curtain raiser event is designed to shake off the winter rust and set teams up for the season ahead, the range of light to moderately fresh conditions gave the 110 teams a highly competitive work out.

With just over one week before the TP52 class starts racing on nearby Menorca for the first points races of the 2019 52 Super Series, the 16thSail Racing PalmaVela has been an intense, no compromise warm-up for the highly competitive, very evenly matched fleet of 10 boats.

With America's Cup winner Ed Baird back in the skipper-helm role they never finished worse than a couple of fifths to win by six points ahead of Harm MĂźller-Spreer's Platoon.

The German flagged team struggled with an ill timed port tack approach to the top mark in the second race which resulted in a seventh.

Quantum Racing, the 2018 circuit champions, have made five changes to their title winning line-up but proved they are adapting fast and are in much better shape to defend the five regatta series than some might have expected.

In the big boat IRC fleet the overall win was handed to Vera, the Reichel Pugh 83 footer of Miguel Galuccio, as their only rival Magic Carpet 3 did not race today. The pair were all square going in to today and so the crew lead

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by Volvo Race veteran Bouwe Bekking took the overall win.

The Dragon class produced a close finish too, Welsh helm Eddie Owen, the RORC CEO, having to settle for second place, also by a single point, behind Otto Pohlmann's German crew of Meerblick.

After four great days of racing the champions of the 16thSail Racing PalmaVela are: Quantum Racing (TP52) Vera (IRC) Arobas2 (Mallorca Sotheby's ORC 0) Dralion (Mallorca Sotheby's ORC 1) Shazam (Mallorca Sotheby's ORC 2) Vertigo Dos Texia (Mallorca Sotheby's ORC 3) Just the Job (Mallorca Sotheby's ORC 4-5) Atila (J80) Meerblick (Dragon) Puffin (Flying Fifteen) Team RCNP (Viper) Marigan (Classic/Vintage) January Sails (Spirit of Tradition) Fundacion Alex (Hansa 303 Individual) Team RCNP 1 (Hansa 303 Double) ______________________________________ Photos Š Nico Martinez www.martinezstudio.com www.palmavela.com

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HILL ROBINSON TO BE THE LEAD SPONSOR OF VOILES D'ANTIBES 2019 Hill Robinson are very pleased to announce our support for our local regatta. Hill Robinson has had a long association with Antibes, opening offices here in 2001, enjoying the Voiles d’Antibes at close quarters on many occasions.

After sponsoring the teamwork award and crew paella party in 2018, it is very exciting for us to be the major 2019 sponsor for this illustrious event taking place on 5 - 9 June. The partners at Hill Robinson have participated in many of the world’s top sailing regattas, and on some of the world’s most significant sailing yachts too, as well as their own classic vessels, so it is very satisfying to be able to give something back and to help the organisers put on this classic event, right on our doorstep.

“Les Voiles d'Antibes needed important institutional and private support to maintain the quality of the regatta and the hospitality and entertainment that are the very identity of the event,” Yann Joannon remarked, “and we are very pleased that Hill Robinson has stepped in and ensured the event can continue.”

Hill Robinson is the leading independent yacht management company offering unparalleled services to clients worldwide, to assist in running yachts safely and efficiently for private use and charter. With offices at strategic yachting locations around the world, such as

MIKE SLADE RECEIVES OBE Mike Slade the charismatic owner of Leopard has been at Buckingham Palace today to receive his OBE for services to charity.

Coincidentally Mike also completed the sale of his well-travelled Supermaxi Leopard 3

Ft Lauderdale, Palm Beach, La Spezia, Palma de Mallorca, Limassol Cyprus and the Gold Coast of Australia, supporting the head office overlooking the port of Monaco to, it is the Antibes office which is still very much our beating heart. This is where a highly qualified and versatile multi-lingual team provides all

the essential operational support that makes the whole yachting experience a success.

today. Mike has had a continuous string of racing maxis for more than 30 years and is now taking a breather from racing at the highest level but watch this space!

Hugh Agnew - Navigator and now co-founder of A+T Instruments I have had the privilege of sailing virtually every race that Mike and Heather's yachts have done - Ocean Leopard, Longobarda, Leopard of London and then most recently the canting keel Leopard 3.

Chris Sherlock - Captain until 2018 I have had the honour of looking after all 4 of Mike and his wife Heather's yachts for 27 years until joining Doyle sails Palma as Managing Director in 2018. We raced at the highest level along with some amazing cruising all over the world. Without Mike a lot less, people would have been given opportunities to go onto the VOR and Americas cup - in the last edition of the VOR alone there were no less than five Leopard crew sailing. We have had literally thousands of people come through the Leopard program due to Mike's enthusiastic maxi campaigns for so many years.

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The highlights are too many to count from breaking the Fastnet record to canting Leopard's keel to get under Sydney Harbour bridge or beating Rambler in Mike's two last regattas on the boat.

Mike has made a truly huge contribution to British and international yachting and has given many hundreds of us an enormous amount of fun.

CORRECTION OF AN ARTICLE IN ISSUE 261 We made an error in our May issue, giving an incorrect website for the BVI Spring Regatta. The correct address is www.bvispringregatta.org.

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This news follows the success of the past two Shows, organised by MYBA, at OneOcean Port Vell. The 2018 Show, in fact, set an industry benchmark and some new records. The numbers speak for themselves: an exceptional line up of 53 superyachts with a total LOA of 2,521m, 96 exhibitors and a total of 1,885 attendees of whom 592 were brokers and central agents.

Ignacio Erroz, General Manager of OneOcean Port Vell, said: “This is an exciting announcement not only for OneOcean Port Vell but for Barcelona as a superyacht hub.

Accommodating this internationally recognised show for five years firmly establishes Barcelona’s position as one of Europe’s primary superyacht destinations and is testament to the unrivalled facilities for Owners, Captains and Crew that we have at this marina.”

MYBA SHOW TO STAY IN BARCELONA OneOcean Port Vell and MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association have announced the renewal of their collaboration regarding the hosting of the MYBA Charter Show at the Barcelona marina. This announcement will see the four-day trade Show, widely accepted as one of the most important global events on the yachting calendar, held at OneOcean Port Vell at least until 2021.

Having previously been hosted for 28 years in the Italian cities of San Remo and Genoa, the move to OneOcean Port Vell in 2017 was

UPCYCLING TRASH Launched in May 2018, by Marc Villalongue and Eduardo Ferrer. Sloppy Tunas is a startup based in Barcelona, Spain. They use plastic waste to create high quality clothing, with a controlled and vertical production process. Where the plastic is collected from the Mediterranean, separated crushed into small pieces, melted into pellets and processed into high quality thread. All of this saving 20% water usage and reducing energy consumption by 50%. But most importantly utilising the equivalent of 7 plastic bottles to produce a bathing suit.

“Our oceans are being polluted with over 8 million tons of garbage every year. We want to raise awareness, and contribute to the rebalance of the oceans, creating a state of harmony between humanity and oceans again”. Says Marc Villalongue co-founder.

a significant milestone for the Barcelona city centre marina which will now play host to this high-profile international event for a total of five consecutive years.

Gaye Joyeau-Bourgeois, MYBA President commented: “The MYBA Charter Show is the first major event of the superyacht season for the charter sector and, it is owing to the worldclass facilities of OneOcean Port Vell, a marina that can cater to a show of both this calibre and size, that we have chosen to celebrate the next two editions at this port.”

The Show, whose success has been growing steadily over the last 30 years, is celebrating its 31st edition between Tuesday 30th April and Friday 3rd May 2019. The Show occupies over 1km in length at the marina, across the docks of Sotamuralla, Deposit, Barceloneta, España and Rellotge.

Boasting 150 berths, ranging in size from 5m to 190m, the state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure at OneOcean Port Vell guarantee an impeccably run show that is just moments from the centre of Barcelona and with easy access for top industry professionals from around the globe.

Recently we have launched a crowdfunding campaign for our brand new All-terrain Travel shorts. The lightweight shorts feature a waterproof pocket and are designed to handle summer adventures through any weather, ideal for sailors and water sport enthusiasts.

This product has been tested with sailing crew’s all over the world, and it’s the perfect piece of equipment to keep your valuables and electronics dry in all conditions.

for example our first collection was based on harmful plastic that we can find in the ocean; Straws, Six Pack rings and Plastic Wraps. This year we added to the original collection the Microplastics and Hammerheads.

The quick-dry fabric ensure you can use your shorts as swimming trunks too – and wearers can also enjoy peace of mind thanks to the 100% waterproof pocket – rather than stashing valuables under a towel when going swimming, or being worried about electronics breaking during heavy rainfall, the pocket offers a safe and completely dry spot for all the important stuff, including phones. Designed for optimal speed and security, the pocket is four times quicker to use than a regular waterproof bag.

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“With our clothing, we want to walk the walk, not just talk the talk – seeing so much plastic in the oceans near where we live, we knew we had to do something. So we’re turning something negative into something meaningful: harmful ocean plastics turn into high quality, fashionable shorts to enjoy for years to come”, says co-founder Eduardo Ferrer.

All of our bathing suits have a special meaning,

You can find all of them on our website www.sloppytunas.com available in adult and kids size. ______________________________________

THE CARPENTRY AT VARADERO VALENCIA Varadero Valencia is committed to adding to its portfolio the repair and maintenance of woodworking services. The Carpentry is run by expert professionals in classic boats.

Varadero Valencia opens its own carpenter’s workshop within its facilities with the aim of offering a more specialist and comprehensive service in this repair area. In this way, the shipyard is committed to continuous improvement and expansion of the range of specialists to offer a complete service to its customers.

The Carpentry will be a new reference in woodworking skills managed by experts with many years’ experience in offering services such as changing teak decks, change of hull tables and caulking, manufacture of masts, booms and outriggers, construction of interior and exterior furniture, constructions of pulleys, general woodwork and assembly and disassembly of keels.

In charge of The Carpentry is Rafa Carrió, until now Project Manager of Varadero Valencia, who has more than 20 years of experience in carpentry, and especially in the construction and sailing in wooden boats. He has worked on important carpentry refit projects that have brought him extensive knowledge in this area. But his passion in this field comes from far away. He owns a beautiful classic sail yacht, the Grayling, launched in 1900, on which he has done the maintenance and refit from the start to finish and it’s his best business card.

The Carpentry will also count on Fermín González and Vicente Escutia, master carpenters with years of experience in the nautical sector who have a long career in different shipyards.

In words of Rafa Carrió “The Carpentry opens to respond to the needs of both classic boats as well as sailboats and motoryachts that require a partial or total refit of the wood in the hands of specialists in the field that could guarantee precise and personalized solutions”.

In this way The Carpentry is standing as the new reference carpentry for classic yachts in the Mediterranean, offering a comprehensive service, the experience and above all passion for the art of treating wood to ensure success in each repair. __________________________________________________________ IPM GROUP Kety Sierra: (+34) 608 887 379 Ana Teske: (+34) 616 886 331

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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISING TIPS After last summer’s cruise to Sicily via Sardinia and the Balearics I thought I would share a few tips about preparing for a cruise around the Mediterranean islands. Good preparation will reduce the costs and increase your enjoyment.

Cruising in the Med is quite different from Atlantic cruising. Do not expect constant winds that enable you to stay on the same tack for days on end. Mediterranean winds are fickle and in summer there is often not enough to keep you moving. Prepare, therefore, to do a lot of motoring. Make sure your engine is thoroughly serviced before departure and carry essential spares. Depart with full tanks on every significant passage between the islands and carry additional fuel in jerrycans. Generally fuel is only available at marinas, and the cost of summer berthing will make you want to avoid marinas and spend as much time as possible at anchor.

To be able to spend days on end at anchor you need sound ground tackle. You will also need to be self-sufficient in power. A diesel generator will allow you to run a water-maker and air conditioning (if required). If you don’t have a watermaker then load up with bottled

water or water canisters. If you put these in bilge areas that are otherwise unusable you are not “wasting space”. A wind generator will not produce enough power to keep the boat ticking over at anchor. In the Med solar panels are the best choice.

I have already intimated that marina berthing in summer is exorbitant around the most desirable areas. Luckily there are many suitable anchorages where you can lie to your anchor for free. The revelation of last season was a web page called Navily.com.

Navily is also a mobile phone app. Given that mobile coverage is good up to 15nM offshore this handy app allows skippers to book their berths in advance of arrival. A really clever and helpful aspect of Navily is that it also shows locations of free public anchorages indicating what winds and seas they offer protection from. You can also preload ship’s papers and insurance details so as to shorten the booking in process at the marinas.

If you plan to control your budget by spending as much time as possible at anchor then a good tender with a reliable outboard will be invaluable. In the Balearics the authorities

helpfully mark access channels to landing spots. In Italy it would seem that although landing at beaches is allowed the authorities are less keen on allowing the tenders to be hauled up on the beach. A small folding kedge anchor will allow you to leave the tender at anchor off the beach. It does of course involve an inevitable dip. A waterproof grab bag for a dry clothes change gives you the freedom you’ll need. We carried an inflatable stand up paddle board. This provided endless hours of humour, exercise and an inoffensive mode of arriving at beaches where powered tenders are shunned.

I strongly recommend the Mediterranean islands cruise experience. All the islands are steeped in history. There isn’t an anchorage in the Med that has not already been used by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians or Romans. Follow in their footsteps and imagine how beautiful those spots would have been before someone plonked a beachside hotel in that pristine bay! ______________________________________ Boatshed Gibraltar (+34) 667 666 753 www.boatshedgibraltar.com

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RECLAMATION PROJECT SET TO IMPACT BOATING BUSINESSES AND SY BERTHING IN GIBRALTAR Marine businesses will have to be relocated following green light for reclamation of Gibraltar dockyard area A major land reclamation project in the dockyard area of Gibraltar has received the goahead, subject to planning approval. Located at Coaling Island in the centre of the Dockyard area, this reclamation will take place between the two small craft marinas in the harbour and it will extend out into the harbour to cover an area of 50,000 square metres. The reclaimed area will be used mainly to build housing and there will be public access on walkways around the perimeter.

Whilst the proposed reclamation will not impinge directly on the existing marina areas adjacent to the development, there is likely to be disruption whilst the work is taking place. Once the reclamation of the new area of land is complete there will be further work during the construction of the buildings that will occupy the new land. The 700 berth Small Boat Marina adjacent to the site, which was completed in 2016 is used mainly by local boats but the outside of the enclosing breakwater provides berths for visiting superyachts and one of more of these berths will disappear when the reclamation work is started.

There is a further smaller marina between the reclamation site and the land which will also remain but it would appear that the businesses located on Coaling Island will have to be relocated. Amongst these is Pritchards Marine which is a yacht repair and servicing facility with a boat hoist.

Work on the reclamation is not likely to start for some time whilst the necessary approvals are obtained

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ITALY’S CUSTOMS AGENCY CLARIFIES PROCEDURE FOR VISITING YACHTS Following talks with UCINA (the Italian Marine Industry Association) – initiated during the Genoa International Boat Show last September – Italy’s Customs Agency recently clarified the procedure regarding “verbal declaration for temporary admission”. The procedure, defined by the new article 212 of EU Delegated Regulation n. 2446/2015 (DR), depends on the “conditions for the total relief from import duty to be granted to means of transport”, including recreational units.

The Customs Agency’s Centralised Legal Department has confirmed that for a “Pleasure Yacht”, which is registered in a Third Country, the request for the “verbal declaration” – as required by art. 136 of the DR to record the moment of entry into the EU customs area – is to be considered a “faculty” and not a mandatory procedure, keeping in mind that by simply crossing the EU border (in this case entering EU waters) travelling units fall under “temporary admission”.

If, however, the unit’s owner decides to present a verbal declaration anyway, in order to have the Customs Office confirm the moment of entry into EU territory – and thus the mark the beginning of the period in which they can

stay, predicted to be 18 months (the period of discharge) – they can use the Annex 71-01 DR, without requesting any other guarantees, proving the existence of all necessary conditions to benefit from temporary admission (meaning the unit is registered in a Third Country and is the property of a subject based outside the European Union), after documenting the unit’s provenance from an extra-EU territory.

The latest developments were presented by UCINA and illustrated by Dr Ezio Vannucci during the MYBA CHARTER SHOW 2019, held by the International Brokers Association and attended by over 90 industry operators, including charters, brokers and masters.

UCINA has also entered into talks regarding another key change in regulation, specifically the abrogation of the so-called “internal traffic ban” contained in letter c) of article 558, par.1, of the abrogated EEC Regulation n.

2454/93 concerning Commercial Yachts and YETs (Yachts Engaged in Trade) registered in a Third Country, believing that today, as has been confirmed recently by instructions issued by Customs Authorities in France and Spain, such units can circulate on national waters including when under a hiring/charter contract when

setting sail from national ports, in line with the conditions required by temporary admission, effectively negating the obligation to release units for free circulation prior to initiating a charter contract.

“The rules concerning the customs regime for temporary admission have undergone a number of changes within the context of the new EU Regulation which has integrated the instructions contained in the new Union Customs Code n. 952/2013” – explained Maurizio Balducci, UCINA Vice President and delegate for matters concerning regulations, tax and customs. “Right from the beginning we immediately entered into talks about this and other key issues with the Customs Agency.

Recently we also initiated and concluded a procedure aimed at achieving AEO status (Authorised Economic Operator) as to obtain a reduction in the guarantees shipyards are expected to provide for refitting commissions of extra-EU units. This operation allows us to provide Association members with the know-how for these procedures and Customs Administration with future options for simplification to the benefit of the boating industry as a whole”.

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CYPRIOT MARINA RECEIVES GOLD ANCHOR PLATINUM AWARD Limassol Marina is the fifth marina in the world to receive the prestigious distinction Limassol Marina, the first full-service superyacht marina in Cyprus, has received the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Award – the highest distinction for exceptional marinas across the world, providing outstanding customer services and facilities.

The official announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Limassol Boat Show on May 9 in the presence of government officials, selected guests, yachting entrepreneurs and media representatives. The award was presented to Tom Lord, marina manager of Limassol Marina, by Tony Dye from The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

Jointly administered by TYHA and Australia’s Marina Industries Association (MIA), this global scheme aims to raise standards in marinas across the world that provide high-quality customer-centric services. The evaluation comprises 89 separate Gold Anchor criteria, covering all areas of the marina operations, with a particular focus on facilities, customer service and infrastructure.

Hence, the scheme helps customers in the evaluation and selection of marinas aligned with their needs, while overall contributing to continuous business improvement.

Limassol Marina, having been successfully assessed and granted the 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Award, is the fifth marina in the world to have received this prestigious distinction. Andreas Christodoulides, CEO of Limassol Marina, expressed his gratitude

for this accreditation and acknowledged the relentless efforts of Limassol Marina’s team in providing the highest quality of yachting services in Cyprus.

“Being one of the five marinas in the world to be honoured with such an award strengthens our commitment to advancing the quality of services offered to our tenants, visitors and guests, while establishing Limassol Marina as the ultimate yachting ambassador of Cyprus, abroad,” said Christodoulides. “Limassol Marina is now part of an elite group of trusted

high-level marinas in Cyprus enhancing the island’s image on a global scale.”

The waterfront development has previously collected important awards and accolades, such as the 5 Gold Anchor and Blue Flag awards, reflecting its commitment to quality services, environmental protection and best practice standards. ______________________________________

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

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

Before yachting I worked in Human Resources Management. I first heard about the yacht industry from a friend who owned a catamaran and I helped him with an expedition trip that hosted a team of National Geographic Pristine Seas. I loved the experience and during the expedition trip I got lots of support from all the guests, encouraging me to go ahead, do all the yacht courses and look for a job in the industry. Originally I was planning to work in the industry for one year then go back to my HR Management career. I remember my old boss telling me when I resigned that he could not believe that I was leaving a great Management career “to go clean toilets” and I replayed to him that I really needed to try something different and after one year I would return to continue with my HR career. After 5 years I still don’t want to go back to an office surrounded by 4 walls, here I am still enjoying “cleaning toilets”. But we all know it’s a lot more exciting than that!

The best is to challenge myself every day to try to be a better version of my yesterday self and travelling of course. The worst part is to be away from home for long periods of time.

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

M/Y Were Dreams (WD); I love the owners and the crew are amazing. It was here that I was able to build my entire yachting career and I had the opportunity to start as junior stewardess and work my way up to chief stewardess. I love the owners, the captain and the crew are amazing.

How do you keep sane on charter?

Is not easy, definitely having a great team is most important. This takes time to build and each boat is different with regards to the expectations of the owners and Captain.

Keeping up with the expectations of the owners and Captain requires a lot of training prior charter, which is not always possible due to time constraints.

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

Thinking ahead of all their needs and giving attention to every single detail, even the very insignificant ones like wiping their sunglasses as soon they leave them on side. Every time a guest uses their cabin one of the stewardess (including myself) will go in after the guest has left and will tidy the cabin up. The guests notice every little effort we put in, even if it goes unsaid.

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

One of my greatest hobbies is photography and whenever I have the chance and the right moment without disturbing the guests,

I take photos of their adventures and I make a memory stick with the photos of the trip for each one of them. They love it and really appreciate, and I also make a photobook with all the bests photos of the season or of the year.

What is your signature cocktail?

Frozen pinna colada 2 parts of Malibu 1 part of freshly made pineapple 1 part of coconut cream Ice Combine rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream and ice in a blender, bland it until its smooth and creamy, then pour it in a long cocktail glass, garnish with a slice of pineapple and finish with a cherry or you can garnish as you like.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

Well this question is quite hard to answer, luckily, I am working on yacht that moves around a lot and I love all the destinations that we visit; from the Med, Caribbean, Maldives, to the USA, all of this place has something I like. They are all special that’s why it’s hard to choose one favourite, each place has something unique.

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

Be as eco Friendly as possible, from the initial building to the daily running of the yacht.

What is your on-board pet hate?

Gossiping and Drama. We are constantly trying to create a healthy and positive team and a small rumour can grow and be interpreted in the wrong way. This can create a big drama for all the crew, even for those who are not involved. Open and clean communication is very important when we live and work together, even if we don’t particularly get on.

Respect is key!

What career achievement are you most proud of?

Becoming Chief Stewardess; it’s a big reward for all the hard work I have put in over the past few years and continue to do.

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

Homemade Febreze made with few drops of essence oil (lavender is my favourite). It’s very simple to make I use a little bit of a fabric softener in a spray bottle and fill it up with water with just few drops of essence oil. I get my spray bottles from the supermarkets garden section; these are eco-friendlier as most of the bottles we use more than once a year instead of buying lots of plastic bottles that end up in our seas. This also saves the boat money, even if is not much, in the end makes some difference.

Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

OH god I had many, but I will mention one: I once said in front of all my crew, including the captain that I was going to brush my tits instead of saying that I was going to brush my teeth, because of my Portuguese accent. Everybody laughed and still to this day they make jokes about it.

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

Hiking on the hills close to port Andratx and Go Karting If you could give your 20yr old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Don’t be scared to get out of your comfort zone and do things you really want to do, because in the end if you fail at least you tried and did not regret what you never did.

What’s your plan for the future?

Few more years on yachting and retire close to the sea, kitesurfing every day in exotic places. __________________________________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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from normal line-ups, she’d express her displeasure with a breakdown. This meant that a 6-week package turned into a 6 month saga, which in month 5 was just awful. Crew moral was at a low as everyone was worked into the ground, with people wanting weekends to see family, but not being able to. So that was a pretty rough time for everyone.

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

After the cuts in 2010 came in, the already slim manpower dried up even more, and I have always told myself, when something stops making me happy, it’s time for a change. I ultimately followed my own advice.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

Knowing where you stand in civilian life, I had no idea what my experience was worth, what my qualifications were worth, so it was a bit uneasy not really knowing much about your own value and having to collect an entirely new network.

What was the best thing about it?

Having the ability to take leave as and when I wanted and having the ability to decide on where I wanted to be located.

What do you miss most about being in the navy?

The people, 100%, if I was told that I could join HMS Sceptre again with the same crew, I would in a heartbeat. I also miss being at sea, being on the surface, we could go up the fin and I how I miss doing that in the dead of night, watching the bioluminescence light up the bow wave or during the day, watching the dolphins play with the bow wave.

FROM SHIP TO SHORE: TOM BEVAN Why did you decide to join the Navy?

I had a checkered upbringing, which meant I left school at an early age, so I generally didn’t have the academic requirements for college etc., and the military at the time didn’t require academic qualifications. I just needed to get a required score on the psychometric tests, which I did! The RAF didn’t really appeal to me and I’ve always preferred the sea to the fields, so naturally, it was the Royal Navy.

good interesting spells in-between assisting with young trainees who were coming through their submarine training, and it was really fulfilling to see them doing well in the fleet.

Can you tell me about your Naval career – highlights, low points?

Position/Rank throughout your career?

Highlights? Qualifying as a Submariner and catching my dolphins (metal badge) in a glass of rum with my teeth in front of the ships company, then watching my friend swallow his… Another was coming back from a 9-month patrol and being told that the work we’d done had been hugely beneficial and that we had even stopped an attempted assassination attempt on an African leader’s life.

I started as an able rating, Marine Engineer Submarines, predominantly as a mechanic in the submarine’s engine room. I was moved to the submarine’s diesel room after a period and started to work with the backup diesel and nuclear systems. Then I was promoted to Leading Hand and took the electrical career path. This role was mainly in the machinery control room or manoeuvring room, operating the submarines electrical panel. I had some

Low points? My first boat was HMS Sceptre, she was an old girl, 30/31 years old at the time. What you may not know is that before a navy ship is deployed the crew have to pass a package called ‘workup’. This is basically drilling the crew all day with simulated fires, floods etc., whilst Command are told they are in hostile waters and trying to hit a target. It is pretty intense; however, Sceptre was a stubborn girl and when you started deviating

How long did you serve?

I served for just over 6 ½ years.

What did you do directly after leaving the navy?

I moved into the UK railway sector, I worked for London Underground starting as a train technician and moving up into white collar engineering.

What do you do now?

I’m now back in the marine sector, working for a Marlin Marine in Port Adriano, predominantly heavy mechanical, stripping rudders, props, stabilisers etc, it can be heavy work, but I thoroughly enjoy it I work with a good team and obviously the good weather is always a welcome bonus.

Do you have any advice for fellow shipmates thinking about going land-based?

Don’t underestimate your skills, often as mariners we are placed in unique, stressful situations, that can often be extremely serious which teaches us how to act decisively and swiftly, that ability is almost unique and extraordinarily valuable. ______________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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

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Michael Poliza is one such book as is Mar i Muntanya - both on sale at lifestyle store, Rialto Living. Michael Poliza’s latest tome displays the island’s stunning variety of landscapes and includes everything from Es Trenc’s salt mounds to the Cap de Formentor lighthouse.

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There’s no better way to kick off an unforgettable sojourn on our island of sunshine and sangria than with a collection of exceptional local photo and guide books.

Preferably, the kind of beautifully bound coffee table books that boast incredible photography; the kind whose cover alone is enough to entice the reader to settle in and soak up every page.

Mallorca’s favourite lifestyle emporium also sells guide-books such as Sleep, Eat, Drink, Shop, Explore Palma, yet another Mallorca must-have. It’s been curated for ‘design-loving travellers’ and lists the city’s concept stores and on-trend cafés and restaurants, such as Spot, with its contemporary open kitchen and soulful touch of local flair. This handy guide is a great resource for if the boss needs some insider’s advice on where to go for a swanky

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Scallops can also be steamed with white wine, garlic and parsley as you would mussels, serve them with asparagus or wrap them in prosciutto and grill or fry for a few minutes.

Scallops are also perfect when marinated in ceviche style dishes and for go well with Asian ingredients: try pan-frying them in oil with ginger and fresh coriander. They're also a good complement to hearty flavours such as bacon, chorizo, morcilla or watercress. In northern Spain tiny queen scallops called “Zamburiñas” are very popular. These are tender, buttery scallops native to the cold Atlantic around Galicia. They are most often served steamed but are also widely available baked in the shell.

A LOAD OF SCALLOPS Put something with scallops on the menu and they always seem to sell. According to gastronomic critics, this deliciously meaty mollusc is the queen of the deep seas and from a cook’s point of view; these perfect little rounds of pure muscle could have been created just for the table. They are ever so versatile and can be cooked in so many different ways. They marry well with so many other flavours and they are also a portion control officers dream.

An expensive but delicious shellfish with a delicate taste, scallops have two fan-shaped shells which contain rounds of firm white flesh, sometimes with the edible cream and orange coral (or roe) attached.

They can be steamed, fried or grilled but should be cooked gently and only for a very short time or their delicate flavour and texture will be spoiled. The trick to perfectly tender and juicy scallops is not to overcook them, which can make them dry and tough. Scallops really come into their own when they are shown the heat of a hot frying pan. The oil or butter must be hot enough to create a crust, otherwise the scallops start to release their juices and start to boil. If you heat 1 teaspoon of butter and 3 teaspoons of olive oil (to prevent burning) in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the scallops and, depending on their size, cook for 1-2 minutes each side or until light golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Don't add salt before cooking as it draws out moisture and toughens the scallops.

PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH PEA, LIME & MINT SOUP I love scallops with peas and they all combine beautifully with lime & fresh mint. You could use frozen peas for this recipe.

Ingredients: serves 4 12 large scallops 1 bunch of spring onions (finely chopped) 50g butter 2 small potatoes (peeled and diced) 1litre vegetable stock 2 lemongrass sticks (finely chopped) 900g fresh peas, shelled 150ml crème fraiche Juice of 2 limes 4 tbsp chopped mint Seasoning Cook the spring onions in the butter in

a heavy saucepan over a gentle heat until tender. Do not allow to colour.

Add the diced potatoes and stir to mix.

Pour in the stock; bring to the boil and cook, covered, for about 8 minutes.

Add the peas and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the crème fraiche, lime juice and mint leaves. Season to taste and liquidise the soup in a food processor until smooth.

Pass through a fine sieve.

Heat a little olive oil in a heavybottomed frying pan and fry the scallops until golden brown. Turn over and finish cooking on the other side. Season the scallops and divide them between four warm soup bowls. Garnish with some fresh pea shoots and serve with the fresh pea, lime & mint soup.

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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, AN INTRODUCTION (PART 1 OF 4) As a Medical Care Onboard Ships Instructor, I was alarmed when it was discovered that the greatest Health issue in the Maritime industry was Mental Health.

This fact follows a study of more than 1,000 seafarers by Yale University and the Sailor’s Society, where 26 percent of seafarers said they had felt “down, depressed or hopeless”.

In May 2018, the UK Chamber of Shipping and seafarer’s trade unions launched detailed guidance for shipping companies on how to proactively support their Crew mental health.

There are a number of reasons why this Mental Health First Aid knowledge is relevant for your Yacht. Firstly, mental illnesses are common in yachting, and worldwide, and tend to affect people during their prime working years.

Secondly, mental illness has a significant impact on productivity and can affect a person's ability to work when left untreated. Thirdly, many people in yachting fail to seek appropriate professional help, often due to social stigma and having to admit one needs support. We have not created a space for Mental Health issues to be OK in yachting. Finally, crew and heads of departments are in a good position to pick up the early signs and symptoms of a mental illness in a crew member.

A mentally healthy yacht is one that: • promotes a positive workplace culture, • minimises workplace risks related to mental health, • supports people with mental health problems appropriately and • prevents discrimination.

Captains, Owners, Management companies and Head of Departments have a responsibility to their crew to provide a safe and healthy working environment which does not cause a mental illness or worsen an existing one.

There are a number of ways of defining the term 'mental health'. Some definitions emphasise positive psychological well-being, whereas others see it as the absence of mental health problems. The World Health Organisation has defined mental health as "a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his or

her own ability, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community." Generally, it is better for our mental health to be employed than unemployed. However, it is the quality of the work and our workplace that is important.

Signs A Co-Worker Might Be Developing A Mental Health Problem Early warning signs that may show up at work in someone developing a mental health problem include: Behaviour • not getting things done efficiently • erratic behaviour • emotional responses • complaints of lack of management support • fixation with fair treatment issues • complaints of not coping with workload

• withdrawn from crew activities • reduced participation in work activities • increased consumption of caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and/or sedatives • inability to concentrate • indecisive • difficulty with memory • loss of confidence • unplanned absences • conflict with team members/manager • use of grievance procedures • increased errors and/or accidents.

Physical / physiological signs • tired all the time • sick and run down • headaches • persistent/resistant musculo-skeletal complaints • reduced reaction times • difficulty sleeping • weight loss or gain

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• dishevelled appearance • gastro-intestinal disorders • rashes What is a Mental Illness?

Mental illness is a diagnosable illness which: • Affects a person's thinking, emotional state and behaviour.

Mental illness disrupts the person's ability to: • Work • Carry out daily activities, and • Engage in satisfying relationships Names of Mental Illnesses There are many myths and misunderstandings about mental health problems. This is not helped by the variety of terms used to describe mental health problems. Slang terms, like 'crazy', 'workplace psychopath', 'junkie', 'barking mad' or 'nuts' promote stigmatising attitudes and shouldn't be used.

How Common is Mental Illness?

Mental illnesses are common across the world.

Surveys of the mental health of the population have been carried out in many countries but are difficult to compare because they use different methodologies. However, the World Health Organisation has coordinated the World Mental Health Surveys in 14 countries, which included the 8 developed countries shown in the graph below.

While the prevalence of mental illness appears to differ greatly across these countries, some of the differences are due to the fact that some countries assessed a broader range of mental illnesses, as well as cultural differences in how willing people are to report symptoms of mental illness in a survey. In all these countries anxiety disorders were found to be the most common type of mental illness, followed by mood disorders (e.g. depression) and then substance use disorders.

Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Health First Aid The most common Mental Health Disorders in yachting seem to be, anxiety disorders, followed by mood disorders, and then substance use disorders.

Anxiety disorder is when someone's symptoms of anxiety are causing them to have trouble at work or school, in their personal relationships or getting on with their day-to-day activities.

An anxiety disorder differs from normal anxiety or worry because it is more severe than normal worries, it is long lasting and it interferes with the person's life.

Substance use disorders occur when people become dependent alcohol or another drug (substances), or they use alcohol or another drug in a way that leads to problems at work, school or in the home, family or community. It also means that a person uses alcohol or drugs at a level that causes damage to their health.

Mood disorders are a group of mental

illnesses which affect the way people feel (their mood). Depression is the main type of mood disorder. It is not just feeling down when something bad happens; it can go on for weeks or months, and gets in the way of daily activities, family and community relationships.

Other mood disorders include bipolar disorder and perinatal depression.

Seeking Help Many people with mental illnesses do not receive any professional help. The WHO World Mental Health Surveys found the following percentages received treatment in the previous year in developed countries: If Mental Illness is so Common, Why Don't People Seek Help Barriers to seeking help vary. Many things prevent people from seeking help for a mental health problem. They include: • Stigma, e.g. being seen by colleagues as incapable • Fear of discrimination, e.g. being fired from their job • Cultural considerations • Lack of access to mental health services, especially in Yachting due to foreign ports and remote posts.

• Religious considerations • Lack of awareness • Not knowing how to access services • Fear of being sent to hospital • Language barriers • Financial considerations • Lack of motivation (a possible symptom of a mental illness).

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first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or until the crisis resolves.

How Can Mental Health First Aid Training Benefit Yachting?

Having a Mental Health officer on each vessel is going to be essential in the future of wellness in yachting. A Mental Health First Aid course trains you to be a Mental Health First Aider so that you can give initial support to colleagues developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. In some organisations, the Mental Health First Aider is officially designated as a Mental Health First Aid Officer.

You Might Use Your Mental Health First Aid Skills When: • a colleague's ability to work is impaired by symptoms of a mental health problem.

• a colleague appears to be using alcohol or other substances to cope.

• a colleague appears to have symptoms of a mental health problem for which you believe they are not getting treatment.

• a colleague is experiencing acute distress because of problems at work or in their personal life.

• your family or friends have mental health problems • you have a mental health problem yourself.

Why is Mental Health First Aid Training Good for Onboard Training?

There are many reasons why the workplace is a good setting for MHFA training to occur. There are benefits to individual employees, their work colleagues and the whole workplace.

What is Mental Health First Aid?

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First aid is the initial help given to a person who is ill or injured before professional medical help can be obtained. Similarly, mental health first aid is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The

• To increase all employees' awareness of mental health problems.

• To encourage colleagues, clients, friends and family who are experiencing symptoms of mental health problems to seek appropriate professional help as early as possible.

• To assist colleagues who are using alcohol

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or other drugs to cope with a mental health problem to seek effective treatment.

Cultural Awareness Many yachts and their clientele are rich in cultural diversity. When providing mental health first aid to a person not from your own cultural background, it is important to be culturally competent and practise cultural safety. Being culturally competent when providing mental health first aid includes: Being aware that a person's culture will shape how they understand health and ill-health. Learning about specific cultural beliefs that surround mental illness in the person's community.

Learning how mental illness is described in the person's community (knowing what words and ideas are used to talk about the symptoms or behaviours). Being aware of what concepts, behaviours or language are taboo (knowing what might cause shame).Practicing cultural safety means: Respecting the culture of the community by using the appropriate language and behaviour. Avoiding doing anything that causes the person to feel shame. Supporting the person's right to make decisions about seeking culturally-based care.

In Summary, Mental health is a continuum ranging from good mental health to having mental illness. A person may vary in their position along in this continuum at different points in their life.

Mental illness is a diagnosable illness which affects a person's thinking, emotional state and behaviour, and disrupts the person's ability to work or carry out other daily activities and engage in satisfying personal relationships.

Mental health problem is a broader term including both mental illnesses and symptoms of mental illnesses not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis.

MSOS will share more information about

Mental Health First Aid in the next 3 editions of the Islander. MSOS provide Bespoke Medical Training, including Mental Health First Aid. Our Nurses & Doctors have a vast experience in Mental Health Illness on and off the water, and while we do not have a specific 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS service, our Tele-medicine platform provides professional counselling for yacht crew in distress & our MCA certified courses cover Mental Health First Aid & management in depth.

For More Information About Mental Health & Wellness In Yachting, Check Out...

• ISWAN Seafarers Help & Welfare • The Marine Wellness institute • Pan Air Buddy System • Give us a Shout • Impact Crew • Crew Glue • Workplace prevention of mental health problems: Guidelines for organisations http://

prevention.workplace-mentalhealth.net.au • National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard)Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace http://shop.csa. ca/en/canada/landing-pages/z1003-landingpage/page/z1003-landing-page • Explanation of the terms 'Prevalence' and 'Incidence'' https://mhfa.com.au/file/2182/ download • Some Disability Weights from the Dutch Burden of Disease Study https://mhfa.com.au/ file/2162/download • Mental Health First Aid Reaches 1% of the Australian Populationhttp://anp.sagepub. com/content/45/10/808.full.pdf+html ______________________________________ MSOS Manda J Beaver RN MIPH, BSC Nurs, BSC Nut. Clinical Nurse, Certified Trauma Counsellor & Health Coach, MSOS Medical Training Instructor

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4. Forward Plank Variations: • 2 minutes straight arm • 1 minute plank shoulder taps (keeping the body still) • 1 minute suicide planks (long arm to elbow plank alternating) Top Nutritional Tips

ONBOARD BODY WEIGHT BLAST WORKOUT Use these mini moves to crank up your onboard workouts. If you do not have time to do anything at all then try throwing one of these exercises in daily. Great way to blast some calories if you are short on time. Otherwise add them in to spice up your existing workouts Or, complete all the exercises twice a week as a complimentary routine workout

2. Single Leg Burpee

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3. Jump Squats Tabata Style

How to do it: Get in a press-up position, with your hands shoulder-width apart and back straight. Lower until your chest almost touches the floor then push up explosively, clapping your hands together before going straight into the next press-up.

How to do it: start in a standing position jump as high as you can land on bended knees , repeat as many times as possible in 20 seconds take a 10 second break and repeat 8 times

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need to be assessed to develop an appropriate strengthening regime in order to correct the malalignment of the kneecap.

Running is a popular form of exercise and is known to significantly improve physical and mental health. It has also been shown to reduce stress, improve heart health and even alleviate the symptoms of depression. As with all sporting activities it has it’s own list of potential injuries the most common being in the knee.

Running injuries can affect anyone, from experienced runners to complete beginners and are usually caused by overtraining, poor foot ware, muscle imbalance or running on an uneven surface.

Runner’s Knee Runner’s knee can produce pain at the front of the knee underneath the kneecap (patellofemoral joint) and is particularly sore when going up and down stairs. This pain occurs due to poor alignment of the knee cap which is pulling sideways with every stride causing wear and inflammation of the cartilage behind the kneecap.

To help the pain use ice packs and antiinfammatories with regular stretching of the quadriceps. If the problem persists then physiotherapy treatment may be needed to apply cryotherapy and ultra-sound with soft tissue massage of the quadriceps.

Imbalance of the quadriceps muscles will

How to do it: From a standing position lower yourself down to a squat position with leg lifted up off the floor. Kick your standing foot back to a make a press up position. Jump back to the squat position and then up as high as you can. Repeat on the other side.

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If this problem is left untreated then it can lead to another knee condition known as Chondramalacia Patellae.

Pain felt below the kneecap at the top of the shin is likely to be Patellar tendonitis which is an overuse injury causing inflammation of the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shin bone. This will also require physiotherapy treatment and possibly a change of foot ware or silicone insoles.

Pain on the outside of the knee coming on a short time into your run may be caused by the Ilio-Tibial band. which runs from the outside of your hip to the outside of the knee. There is also a bursa which is a shock absorbing fluid filled sac between the ilio-tibial band and the knee and when the ITB is too tight this bursa can get irritated and be painful. Treatment includes ice therapy, ultrasound and deep tissue massage with passive stretching of the ITB. A gait assessment will also be required as increased pronation of the forefoot can attribute to ITB band pain.

Other Common Running Injuries: There is actually quite a considerable list of injuries which can be caused by running, all depending on the frequency and length of the run and also on the surface you are running.

Stress fractures of the metatarsals, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, calcaneal spurs and tenosynovitis are more likely to be suffered by the dedicated daily runner or marathon runner.

Acute soft tissue injuries can of course be suffered by anyone but perhaps more likely in the occasional or beginner runner whose musculoskeletal system has yet to get accustomed to the exercise. These include muscle strains of the hamstrings, calf and quadriceps, ankle and knee ligament strains, arch strains, calcaneal bursitis and achilles tendonitis. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

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athletes and people who exercise regularly are at a greater risk of magnesium deficiency due to its role in energy production and metabolism.

It is also lost through sweat during exercise as well as urine.

Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:

VITAL SUPPLEMENTATION TO SUPPORT YOUR WORKOUT Are you looking to boost your sports performance, gain that competitive edge and improve recovery? Don’t overlook the essential mineral magnesium – even small shortfalls in magnesium intake can inhibit athletic performance.

Magnesium is the fourth-most abundant mineral in the body, with approximately 60 percent of it found in bone and 30 percent in skeletal and cardiac muscle. It is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and is crucial for energy production, muscle function, protein synthesis and insulin metabolism. Yet magnesium is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies seen in athletes resulting in reduced performance, lactic acid build up, muscle cramping and poor recovery.

Bone Health: If you’re concerned about bone health it’s worth remembering that while calcium is important it needs adequate levels of magnesium and vitamin D. Magnesium activates cellular enzyme activity, allowing the body to convert vitamin D into its active form to help with calcium absorption and bone building.

Recovery: Magnesium together with calcium is essential for optimal muscle function. A deficiency in magnesium can result in muscle and nerve twitches, spasms and cramping.

Heavy exercisers often experience a build up of lactic acid, shin splints and sore, painful muscles during and after exercise. Having sufficient magnesium helps speed up recovery, reduce fatigue and avoid injuries.

Body Composition: Low magnesium levels will decrease your insulin sensitivity, making it Performance: Magnesium is vital for the harder for you to lose fat and get lean. conversion of glycogen to glucose – the body’s main fuel during exercise. Without Magnesium deficiency runners, endurance sufficient levels the body switches to anaerobic metabolism resulting in a buildup of lactic acid and associated muscle soreness and spasms. This means if you are low in magnesium you are likely to feel tired and be low in energy. It influences protein TRACEY EVANS - MCSP SRP COFIB metabolism making it important T. 971 405 769 M. 609 353 805 for strength and power.

• Arrhythmia of the heart • Asthma, wheezing • Fatigue • Food cravings e.g carbohydrate, chocolate, salt • Headaches and migraines • Insomnia • Muscle cramps and spasms • Muscle twitching around the eyes • Numbness in hands and feet • Aches and pains after exercise • Poor recovery following exercise • Low bone density, osteoporosis • Frequent mood swings, including depression Top food sources include unrefined whole grains (like brown rice), green leafy vegetables, nuts, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, dark chocolate, avocadoes and lentils. Some fish such as halibut and mackerel.

The UK recommended intake for magnesium is 300mg. But if exercising take a higher dose, preferably at bedtime.

You can supplement internally and externally.

The best forms of supplemental magnesium are ones chelated to an amino acid such as magnesium gluconate, citrate, fumarate or malate.

An efficient way of increasing your levels is through a transdermal magnesium spray in the form of magnesium chloride. This can be applied to the skin before, during and after exercise. Or use Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate) in a bath and soak for 20 minutes.

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP It’s hard to believe we’re midway through the year already! The islands ramping up for its busiest time of year, and there’s plenty going on. Here’s Nourish’s wellbeing round-up for June.

BE SUN SAFE Summer is upon us so when you’re out and about exploring the island make sure to slap on plenty of sunscreen. Unfortunately not all sunscreens are created equal. Opt for mineralbased sunscreens, as chemical ones can be highly toxic for the environment and us. Certain chemicals found in sunscreen have been identified as being particularly dangerous for eco-systems, making coral more susceptible to bleaching, deforming baby coral and degrading its resilience to climate change. It is estimated that 25 per cent of the sunscreen ingredients we apply end up in the water. These chemicals are also proven hormone disrupters that can seep through human and animal skin into other bodily tissue. Some good quality brands Nourish recommends are: Aethic Sôvée TripleFilter Ecocompatible Sunscreen SPF 40, Organii Sun Milk SPF 50, and Incognito Second Skin Suncream SPF 30.

MOVE If you’re into water sports head along to the 27th Volta Sa Dragonera in Canoe and SUP board on the 16th June. Beginning at Sant Elm Beach at 9am, the distance travelled is approximately 12km, which requires some physical preparation and skill in the handling of the canoe. There is also the option of just completing the Sant Elm to Puerto de Dragonera route (5 km) for those wanting a lesser challenge. The course can take a couple of hours or the whole day, depending on how you want to tackle the distance. You could persevere for a quick time, or stop off for a swim in a beautiful cove en-route. Take a picnic to enjoy on the beach when you finish. Don’t forget your water and (mineral) sunscreen.

Head over to the guide (nourishtheguide.com) for all of the details, plus PT and Nutritionist Katie Handyside’s top tips for the event. You can register at www.elitechip.net.

Ever tried Nordic Walking? If not, now’s your chance with the new Nordic Walking Saludable

program. These Nordic Walking initiation sessions are completely free and suitable for all abilities. Nordic Walking is easy to learn

and with a host of benefits physiologically, psychologically and socially why not give it a try? In the month of June the program is running on the 1st at 10am from Centre de Salut Rafal Nou, and on 15th at 10am at Centre de Salut Sant Agusti. Participants are able to borrow the sticks on the day.

EAT If you’ve had a well-deserved night off and perhaps indulged a little too much we highly recommend hitting one of the islands juice bars for some morning after liquid nourishment and hydration. Some of our favourite spots for fantastic smoothies and cold pressed juices are Simple Smart Food Bar (San Magín, 77, Santa Catalina & Plaça del Mercat, 3, Palma), Cocos Deli (Carrtera Andratx 30, Local 7, Portals Nous), and mymuybueno Deli (Carrer Tous I Maroto 5b, Floor 1, Palma). They all have delicious freshly made fruit and vegetable concoctions that will have you feeling human again in no time.

Zucchini or courgettes (calabacin in Spanish) are in season this month so get your hands on a vege spiraliser and make some courgetti!

Simply fry in a little olive oil with salt, pepper and garlic for 3-5 minutes (cooked but still have a little bite) and swap out for any dish calling for pasta. A great way to get more vege into your diet zucchini contains zero fat, and is high in water and fibre and has plenty of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. It also contains significant amounts of vitamins B6, riboflavin, folate, C, and K, and minerals, like potassium and manganese. It’s a super nutrient dense food!

RESTORE Are you or someone you know in need of some pampering? Bikini Beach Boutique & Spa on Paseo Mallorca, 10, do a great ‘Crew Recharge’ Package including an hour long full body massage, express facial, and express pedicure (with a bikini wax optional extra). They can also make up a custom package depending on your needs. Treat yourself, you deserve it! Email lucy@bikinibeach.co for more info.

As yachties we’re all passionate about cleaning up our oceans. Our good friends at Asociación

Ondine are now operating under a new name and status: Save The Med Foundation. The new name sets the bar high and reflects all that they do for marine regeneration in the Med. Get behind the cause and join them on their beach cleans. This months will fittingly take place on the 8th of June - World Ocean Day, with a sunset clean at Can Picafort. We’ll see you there!

For a spot of retail therapy Nourish loves the sustainable and environmentally friendly products of Alamar. Alamar is the result of two women with a common goal: to create a brand around the Mediterranean culture and its lifestyle. They work with local suppliers who share their values, respecting tradition, quality, and knowing where things come from and who produces them. Alamar are also committed to donating part of their profits to social projects in the Mediterranean.

They have a gorgeous range of products including bags and totes, kitchen and tableware, prints, postcards, notebooks, and necklaces which can be found on their website www.alamareditions.com (along with their island wide stockists). At Nourish we use Alamar stationery and ceramic bowls on our juice cleanse retreats and our guests love them as much as we do!

Wishing you a safe and sunny June, The Nourish Team.x __________________________________________________________ Nourish The Guide www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed @nourishtheguide

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BURNOUT SURVIVAL KITT We all go through moments of stress which is a normal part of life that helps us grow.

But chronic stress has a destructive effect on the whole body, often without people even realising that it is the main culprit of their health issues. Eventually, it leads to a burnout called adrenal fatigue, adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenia. Stress isn’t just ‘in the head’.

It is an actual physiological mechanism which involves approximately 1400 various biochemical reactions. In other words, poor stress tolerance requires a holistic approach and not just stress management techniques.

Stress Stress is body’s response to a stressor. For some, it might be of emotional origin (e.g. trauma), mental (e.g. workload), while others are faced with physiological stress (e.g. chronic inflammation). Regardless of the source, the response is always the same and involves the adrenal glands.

The Adrenals and Cortisol During stress, the adrenals release a stress hormone cortisol which helps us fight or flight by providing instant energy. Technically speaking, it raises blood glucose levels so that we have fluel to deal with the stressor. But when stress is ongoing and the adrenals fire cortisol all the time, it eventually ‘exhausts’ the glands, leading to the so called adrenal fatigue - inability to produce sufficient cortisol.

It causes a burnout because without cortisol blood sugar cannot be raised any longer...

Unless you eat something sweet, have caffeine or alcohol. These, however, cause a blood

sugar roller coaster which is a big stressor itself. So unless your diet and lifestyle are balanced, you can get into a vicious cycle of further depleting the adrenals.

Can you identify yourself with any of these symptoms?

• Slow starter in the morning, poor energy throughout the day • Decreased ability to handle stress • Loss of tolerance (to situations, things, people) • Underactive thyroid • Inability to lose weight , especially around the middle • Low or no libido, poor sexual performance • Low blood pressure • Dizzy upon standing up • Cravings for salt, sugar, caffeine or alcohol • Anxiety and/or depression • Reduced immunity How to restore the adrenals for optimal stress tolerance.

1. Reassess your diet: The adrenals need a regular influx of certain nutrients to function optimally. Therefore, have three solid meals a day, with breakfast being the most important one. All meals should be based on vegetables, quality animal protein and cholesterol. Yes, you read that right. Cortisol is made of cholesterol so the more building block is provided with diet, the more supported the adrenals are. Butter, pastured eggs, qulity bacon, seafood, fattier pieces of ethically sourced meat and grass fed dairy are all good sources. Carbohydrates should come from fruits and root vegetables.

Fizzy drinks, fruit juice, baked goods,

chocolate bars and the like should be avoided because they wreck havoc on your blood sugar. Remember, fluctuating blood glucose is the most undesirable state for the adrenals, regardless of the source of stress. Reduce caffeine and switch to coconut water, highly mineralised water or alternatively water with a pinch of quality salt - these are all great adrenal tonics.

2. Reassess your lifestyle: • Prioritise sleep: often those with adrenal fatigue burn the candle at both ends and are unable to fall asleep because they missed their optimal falling asleep window. Slowly adopt a new habit by going to bed 15-30 minutes earlier each week. Reading books can help tremedously.

• Get organised: predictability means safety and safety is relaxing. Organise your to-do lists in the order of priority, try a day planner or get a virtual personal assistant, if you can afford it. Deal with priorities and delegate the rest. Not everything can be controlled but get advantage of what you can.

• Stop intense cardio for a while and swap to walking, yoga, pilates, hiking or similar. High intensity exercise raises cortisol which can be even more destructive.

3. Take care of your overall health: Cortisol receptors can be found on most cells in the body. Many chronic illnesses are associated with a prolonged stress response.

And the other way round – ongoing health issues are stressors themselves and can burn us out without any apparent emotional stress involved. This is when one feels stressed but doesn’t know why.

4. Most importantly, see a specialist: At GLOW, I deal with various health concerns which can successfully be supported with functional nutritional therapy and lifestyle medicine. The cornerstone of my work is uncovering and addressing the underlying causes which can be both, emotional and physiological. Online consultations from any location, visits on yachts and workplaces are available. Visit my website for more details. ______________________________________ Maya Flynn www.welcometoglow.com

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TRADING BLOWS The USA has declared war on China….actually to be more accurate US President Donald Trump is escalating a willy waggling competition with Premier of the People’s Republic Xi Jinping, and we are all in danger of getting caught in the crossfire, that analogy just took an unpleasant turn, so I might abandon it there.

The love hate relationship between the two most powerful world leaders swung back around to hate again as trade talks broke down last month. Trump has been seeking to redress the huge trade imbalance between the two superpowers, and it might surprise you to learn that he doesn’t appear to have a clue what he is doing.

After the breakdown of the talks, Trump immediately slapped a raft of new tariffs of 25% on an additional 200 Billion dollars worth of Chinese imports, the next day China hit back with a 60bn dollar retaliation with 25% tariff on a range of products from

agriculture, to Budweiser, US produced wine, and a little personal insult, American golf clubs, nice touch.

Stock markets reacted predictably with a near 3% drop in the Dow. Meanwhile Trump continues to insist, via the usual early morning Twitter barrage, that this is all good for American citizens and how this is going to go his way in the end. Not so, say the experts.

The tariffs are collected at the point of import into the US, and are paid by the US importer, rather than the Chinese exporter. Excuse the basic economics lesson here, but a 25% tariff is obviously going to make your products more expensive, and as the prices of things rise, demand tends to fall away, depending on how much people really want what you are selling.

The additional 25% that Uncle Sam wants in his back pocket can either be absorbed by the Chinese manufacturer, who may do so to avoid increasing their prices, or they might calculate that actually they would still sell enough even with the price rise, so pass the entire 25% onto the US importer, or US consumer. It seems this

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is actually what they are doing. Independent research from a leading US university has suggested that this is costing US consumers, ordinary people, and voters of course, around $3bn per month in rising prices. Trump says that this will incentivise US producers to start selling, or for importers to shop around to other domestic, or overseas producers, but it just isn’t that easy. You can’t build a steel works in a few weeks, or even a few years based around the financial security of a tariff that may easily be abandoned next month if talks get back underway. Similarly with trying to source your imports from outside China, they are so dominant that whatever you want to buy, if you need it cheaply, quickly, and in large volumes, China is often your only supplier.

US consumers are a bit stuck, they are forced to pay the tariff themselves with very little room for manoeuvre. Rising prices in the US fuels inflation of course, squeezing household budgets, cutting consumer's purchasing power and killing demand for products and services across the board. This is how recessions start.

It isn't all one way traffic of course, China is a very heavily leveraged economy, based on high volume exports. There are many reports, of structural debt issues not far under the surface that could sink the Chinese economy, and the potential for a serious drop in demand from their largest overseas customer might be the straw that breaks the camel's back, with all the unthinkable global knock on effects that may precipitate.

So at the moment nobody is winning, but in the Trump vs Xi clash of personalities it is difficult to see how Trump comes out of this as victor with his precious ego intact. Don't forget that in 18 months or so, he is going to run for a second term with much of the intervening time spent electioneering. It seems likely that time will also see the wallets of voters squeezed if this policy prevails. Those who voted for Trump last time out love the bluster and tough talk, but nothing focuses the mind more in having a little more month left at the end of your money. Mister Xi has no such problems with keeping voters happy of course. In war there are no winners just those who lose less than the other side. I have a hunch I know who that is going to be in this war. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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END OF THE PRIVILEGES OF BELGIAN FLAG In the last years there has been a considerable increase of medium and small vessels registered and flying Belgian flag due to the privileges and facilities granted by the Belgian Ship´s Registration to vessels owned by Eu residents. However that is close to pass away.

The main advantages that had flying Belgian flag were: no limit on the distances of navigation, being the limit the one designed by the category of the vessel (A, B, C or D), limited security team, no technical inspection and the most important was that the vessel could have any port base without any obligation to sail to Belgium waters as long as the owner was resident in EU, not being necessary to be resident in Belgium.

Due to these rather easy and cheap procedure to obtain Belgian registration lots of Europeans decided to change ship’s registration registry and so you can see in our Balearic waters a lot of Belgium flags small and medium pleasure crafts.

However, this situation has ended with the Belgian Loi relative à la Navigation de Plaisance

(Pleasure Craft Navigation Act) from last 5th of July of 2018, which enacts as from January the 1st 2019 a new system for the registration of pleasure boats in Belgium. Until now, 2 types of registration coexisted: a register for the use of the boat in Belgian internal waters (document d´matriculation) and a register for the use of the vessel at sea (lettre of pavillion).

From January 2019, when said Law enters into force these two systems are unified, so that only one registration document remains (lettre d´enregistrement). To get a registration letter, the ownership of a vessel she must be at least 50% in the hands of either individuals with Belgian nationality or with residence in Belgium, or registered companies in Belgium.

These aspects shall be proofed by the owners with the correspondent certificate of Belgian nationality or residence.

If you are in such situation you have mainly two options. First option would be renewing the Belgian Ship´s Registration, r that you currently have, regardless of the remaining term of validity. That option is especially interesting if you want to legalize a for example change of engine, which is much more comfortable under Belgian flag. This way you have still 5 years ahead in which many things can happen. I advise you if you have up to 2 or 3 years until the expiration date of the pavilion letter. The second option is to change the Ship´s Registration. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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ROY DUNS: THE BIGGEST FINANCIAL RISK FOR WOMEN? “Given the emotional strain of a loved one falling ill or passing away, families should not have to also worry about the financial implications of one less person contributing to the household or be forced to rack up debt that could follow them for a lifetime.”

Whatever your plans for the future, careful financial planning can make a real difference to your life and those you care about. Providing a lump sum upon death, illness or disability, or an income if you were unable to work, could be the best way of protecting your family’s standard of living should the worst happen.

Even if you are a stay-at-home parent who is married to a high earner, your contribution to the family still has a monetary value that would need to be replaced if you died or fell ill.

So, it's worth prioritising insurance no matter what your situation. A financial adviser can talk you through your options and offer solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Their need for financial protection is high, yet half of all women aged 25-45 do not have any kind of protection insurance.

International Women's Day (March 8) celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The race is now on for the genderbalanced boardroom, a gender-balanced government and equal pay.

Yet, despite big efforts to address gender inequality, women still tend to earn less than men. They also save less and are more likely to have part-time jobs which pay below the earnings trigger for automatic enrolment into workplace pensions.

Unfortunately, the imbalance in financial resilience between men and women doesn't stop there. For instance, women are far less likely to prioritise protection insurance.

www.canadalife.co.uk, March 2018 UK labour market: February 2018

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When asked to estimate how much their absence would cost their household, 29% believe this would be between £10,000 to £25,000 per year. But a similar proportion believe the total cost could be higher.

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It's not clear whether a lack of protection is due to ignorance, affordability or a belief that ‘it won’t happen to me’. Nevertheless, many women are still failing to view – and, more importantly, protect – themselves as key earners.

“With up to £25,000 at stake for UK households, it is alarming to see that so many women have never even considered taking out individual protection insurance, be it life insurance or critical illness cover,” says Natalie Summerson, National Sales Manager at Canada Life.3

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Figures from Canada Life show that more than half of all women aged between 25 and 45 do not have insurance that could help to protect them against loss of earnings.1 The research also shows that half of women at the height of their careers have never considered their families’ protection needs and are not planning to do so. This is staggering when you consider that women account

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3 New Marine Protected Areas in The Balearics Within a Year Within the last year three new MPAs have been declared by the Balearic Government; the marine reserve of Punta de sa Creu in Formentera, the marine reserve of Tagomago in Ibiza, and most recently the marine reserve of Illa de L’aire in Menorca. All together, there are now eleven MPAs in the Balearic Islands making up a total of 63.000 hectares.

Positive results are seen in existing marine protected areas (MPAs). Since receiving protected status in 2004 the marine reserve of El Toro has seen a seven fold increase in fish biomass in 10 years, making it one of the areas with the highest biomass in the Mediterranean.

Similar results have been seen in the marine reserve of Llevant de Mallorca, where vulnerable fish species have multiplied by between four to eight times between 2008 and 2018 and, in specific areas of the reserve they have almost doubled in as little as two years!

In addition to that, in the beginning of the year, the protected marine area attached to the National Park of the Archipelago of Cabrera was amplified from 10.000 to 90.974 hectares to include areas of importance for deep sea corals, whales and dolphins, migratory fish species and sea birds. Other species in the protected zone include the loggerhead turtle and several shark species that are endangered or in critical risk of extinction in the Mediterranean. While at Save The Med we continue our work for the creation of a Network of efficient MPAs, we applaud these new declarations which make up an important steps towards the regeneration of the Balearic Sea. The Reserve Effect - A Shining Example From The Balearics Recently, a film crew from Estrella Damm visited Majorca to film the work being done to protect the Balearic Sea. With eleven marine protected areas and one maritime-terrestrial national park the Balearic Islands are a prime example of just how much can be done when we come together for a greater cause.

Toni Grau, Head of Marine Resources at Govern de les Illes Balears, took the Estrella Damm film crew for a visit to the marine reserve of Freu de Sa Dragonera while explaining the values

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of effective marine protection. Save The Med’s marine biologist and Head of MPA’s Miguel Pozo, and underwater filmmaker Fernando Garfella, showed the team how Save The Med works to identify critical areas, document their state and develop proposals for their protection that are presented to the government.

The result of the expeditions is a short film and a story named ‘The Reserve effect’ which can be found on Estrella Damm’s website, and of course linked on Save The Med’s Facebook page and website under the news section.

This short film highlights the values of marine protected areas as well as the importance of citizen support and collaborations with NGOs that work with governments to ensure that the number of marine reserves continues to grow along the Mediterranean coast. Watch it online to learn more.

“It would have been impossible to set up 11 marine reserves without majority support from the citizenship” — Toni Grau, Head of Marine Resources GOIB Encouraging Reduction of Plastic Pollution During The Palma Superyacht Show The annual Palma Superyacht Show filled Palma with visitors between 27th of April and 1st of May. Due to its’ direct impact on and dependency of the oceans, the yachting community is one of the key stakeholders when it comes to marine regeneration, one that has great power to ignite a significant change in human relationship with the sea.

While much work remains to be done, it has been encouraging to see the growing interest in topics related to the health and care of the marine environment during the event, and the wish of many to give something back to the oceans that sustain us.

Our good friends from Cleanwave were on site with The Rocket, an enormous bottle transported on wheels that provides clean drinking water to all thirsty visitors and with that reduces the demand for single use plastic water bottles, while Hannah from Viveco shared ideas and offered reusable products that help reduce plastic waste generation onboard yachts.

Several of Save The Med’s Corporate Partners

from the yachting industry, including Oyster Yachts, e3 systems, Burgess and A2B Maritime, worked with us to raise awareness and spread the word about our work for the regeneration of the Mediterranean Sea while SuperYacht Charities fundraised to support local charities, including Save The Med. We wish thank all those who actively work to put these important topics in focus and who work to help change mind-sets, habits and policies to facilitate and implement positive change. That’s what #SaveTheMedGeneration is all about!

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covering almost the entire plain, are superb.

You can stay here in simple rooms, but unlike other monasteries it has no restaurant or bar - just a chapel, a shop selling religious trinkets and a drinks machine. Don’t let the average gradient fool you, this is a tough little climb.

The last 2km are steep and your legs will be burning by the time you reach the hermitage.

The views are well worth the climb.

Vital Statistics Distance: 3.7km, Average gradient: 4.9%, Steepest gradient: 13% Ermita de Betlem - Arta

Above: Pollença - Mirador de Mal Pas Below: Santuario la Mare de deu de bonany

The Ermita de Betlem was founded in 1805 by the monks of Saint Honoratus and sits in the wilds of Llevant Natural Park. To reach the climb to hermitage, you need to follow the Ma3333 out of Arta, located in the north east of Mallorca. It is a narrow winding road leading to the monastery at the top. The scenery is quite different compared to the typical climbs in Mallorca. Once you are through Arta, the climb first part of the climb is relatively gentle and undulating through some farmland. The gradient only really increases towards the latter part of the climb, with a number of hairpins and excellent scenery. The end of the actual climb is followed by a flat section and a small descent with a few hairpin leading to the Ermita de Betlem. Your reward on a clear day is the Bay of Alcudia, along with the island of Menorca. If you want to avoid the crowds then this little gem of a climb will suit you fine.

Vital Statistics Distance: 5.13km, Average gradient: 4.5%, Steepest gradient: 18% Gràcia de Bonany - Llucmajor

MORE GREAT CLIMBS OF MALLORCA The hermitages and pilgrimage churches were built from the 13th century, after the Christian conquest by King Jaume I. Spread over beautiful enclaves on the entire island you can enjoy impressive panoramic views. Some offer accommodation to the visitor. The rooms are the old monks' cells, which have been remodelled and renovated and are perfectly equipped to be accessible all year round, and many have a picnic area and a restaurant to enjoy the traditional cuisine. Ascending and descending you feel the peace and tranquility that these mystical routes offers. In the last couple of editions of the Islander, I have mentioned the routes to Santuario de Lluc in Escorca, the Santuario de Sant Salvador in Felanitx, the Santuario del Puig de María in Pollensa and the Santuario de Cura in Algaida.

Here are a few more and a couple of extra non hermitage, less well known climbs.

Mallorca. The name "Bonany" means good year. It is said that the people of Petra hiked up the hill in 1609 to pray to the Virgin for rain for their crops. Their prayers were heard and it was a "good year”. The views from the top,

Gràcia is sanctuary with exceptional views built under the shade of a large boulder. Located between the towns of Algaida and Llucmajor, with an elevation of 550 metres above sea level, this climb is effectively the back route up to Cura from Llucmajor… The first 2km take you to Gràcia de Bonany and connect the road connects with the last 3.5 kilometres of Cura.

Sections of climb are the steepest stretches of the Pla de Mallorca. There are 2 kilometres with gradients over 10% and some especially difficult parts with over 16%.

Ermita Bonany - Petra Ermita de Bonany is a hill top hermitage nestled in the forest close to Petra in eastern part of

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Vital Statistics Distance: 5.5 km, Average gradient: 6%, Steepest gradient: 16% Ermita de Santa Magdalena - Inca A couple of kilometres east of Inca, in the middle of Mallorca, is an unbelievably cute little climb known as Puig de Santa Magdalena.

Cyclists tend to refer to the climbs as Puig de… so would relate to this climb as Puig Sta. Magdalena…. Whatever you call the climb to the hermitage, is one of my favourites and a beauty during the winter months. The climb takes you up to a monastery at the top, the Ermita Santa Magdalena, which has 13th Century origins. It is traditional in Mallorca to walk up to this chapel on Angel Sunday, the week after Easter Sunday. Think of this ride as half of a Puig de Randa: this climb is much shorter, but they are similar as they both have good café/restaurant in a great setting at the top. The restaurant serves traditional Majorcan dishes with a modern touch…. As you would expect from such a location the views are spectacular. After about 2km the route flattens to a grassed area before you round the bend for the final climb to the top.

Above: Ermita de Betlem Below: Santuario Mare de deude Sant Salvador

Vital Statistics Distance: 2.8km, Average gradient: 6%, Steepest gradient: 20% Talaia d’Albercutx Talaia d’Albercutx, is an old strategic lookout and bastion dating back from the early Middle Ages. This ancient watchtower offers some unique and breathtaking views overlooking the bay of Puerto de Pollenca and the valley of Pollenca old town. You ride out of Port de Pollensa towards Cap de Formentor. Once you have climbed up the Coll De Sa Creueta to the car park, you then turn right and head up to Talaia d’Albercutx. The road quality is poor, so care needs to be taken on the descent, but on a clear day the views are well worth the risk.

Vital Statistics Distance: 2.3km, Average gradient: 6%, Steepest gradient: 18% Puig de Sant Miquel - Montuiri Puig de Sant Miquel: in the town of Montuïri, it is less than one kilometre long and has an

Ermita Santa Magalena, Inca

average gradient of 6%. Definitely worth trying to find it for a bit of an unnecessary sprint with your buddies.

Vital Statistics Distance: 1 km, Average gradient: 6%, Steepest gradient: 12%

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What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time? Most women wouldn’t agree but for me it is shopping:) I hate it and is the most stressful thing I could do in my spare time….I’d rather jump out of a plane.

RESTAURANT MANAGER Gaby Anadon Cuesta - gaby@theboathouse.es

BOATHOUSE NEWS Hi everyone, hope you all had a great May and are looking forward to a happy and healthy summer season. Unfortunately for me, some unforeseen health issues forced me to take a back seat for a few weeks and as I was lying in hospital stressing out about all the things that needed doing at work it reminded me we never know what’s around the corner and how important it is to have a good support team around you, both in business and personally.

Luckily for me, I have amazing family and friends who all rallied round to help in any way they could and at work, a dedicated team who kept the Boathouse afloat! It’s very hard to let go and hand over ‘your baby’ but at some point you have to put faith in your team and rely on the fact that they will rally round, pull together and do what’s necessary to get the job done.

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Moni has been with us for 5 years and a valued member of the management team. She is my ‘right hand and oversees everything from recruitment, ISO Health & Safety, Purchasing, Accounts, Team Building & Training, Port Liaison and most importantly puts up with me!!

Where are you from and where have you lived before? I was born in Poland and lived in Madrid and Arizona before moving to Mallorca.

How long have you lived in Mallorca and what brought you to the island? I moved here 8 years ago for better opportunities and because I love the weather and beautiful landscape.

What have you done before? In Poland I wrote articles for a Mountain activity magazine as well as administration.

We all know a good crew is as important as your boat and sails and can teach us a lot about the importance of working together. It’s no wonder that corporations charter sailboats for executive team-building exercises. It’s a wonderful thing when captain and crew transform into real shipmates, pulling together for the good of the vessel. And even though The Boathouse is shore based, the same principal applies and when the floor, bar and kitchen all work seamlessly, it’s like a well-oiled engine!

Single or Married? Neither but I do have someone very special in my life.

And so, while I focus on my health and recuperation, I leave the day to day operations for a while in the capable hands of my wonderful ‘Crew’ and wish them smooth sailing all the way. I take my hat off to everyone for what they achieve every day.

Favourite part of the island? There are so many but my most favourite is Orient. The valley, the greenery and mountains are very similar to Poland and reminds me of home.

Stay Anchored Maconeye _____________________________________ The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

THE BOATHOUSE CREW I’m proud to work with my talented and loyal team and thought it would be nice for you to get to know them a little better with a short Q&A!!

What do you do on your downtime? In my spare time I enjoy spending time mountain hiking, climbing and travelling. I really love it.

Dreams/hobbies/passions/goals? Other than being outdoors, my other passion in life is to help people find their path to an improved lifestyle through mind, body and soul.

Your favourite charity and why? am a volunteer at Amadip Esment foundation helping people with mental health issues or intellectually challenged live a more full and normal life by teaching skills and finding employment. It is a wonderful charity which The Boathouse also supports as we use their gardening service. www.amadipesment.org.

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? I would like to be able to teleport myself to all the countries and mountains of the world and visit my grandma more often – any time I want to.

Have you ever had a poem, or a song written about you? Not about me but from a very young age, writing was a part of my life. I wrote poems and stories and although I have less time today, I still enjoy putting pen to paper whenever I can. One day I will write my book :)

I met Gaby 5 years ago while we were getting the Boathouse ready to open. I think I was actually on the floor fixing something for most of our interview – which was a good indication of the type of Manager I was looking for – someone prepared to do whatever it takes!

Where are you from and where have you lived before? I’m from Madrid but came to Mallorca all throughout my childhood.

How long have you lived in Mallorca and what brought you to the island? I moved to Mallorca when I was 23 to run a new business Café de La Seu. What have you done before? I’ve been in hospitality my whole career running many restaurants around the island.

Single or Married? Very single with a son Daniel.

What do you do on your downtime? I like to spend my time with the people I love in my life.

Dreams/hobbies/passions/goals? My dream is to keep on learning, growing and having my own restaurant again one day.

Favourite part of the island? I love all parts of the island.

Your favourite charity and why? Every day I try to be a better person and to help others as much as possible where I can.

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? I would choose the power to nullify injustices.

What’s your top talent? with people.

To connect well

When and where did you have your first kiss?

When I was 12, In a doorway with an English girl who was on vacation in Majorca!!

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brought me a lot of joy to be part of the Rotary Childrens Xmas lunch and to see the difference it made in that moment.

What was the worst punishment you received at school? Math and Sports - Not really a punishment but it was for me!

What movie title would you choose for the story of your life? Ratatouille!

ADMINISTRATION Andrea Stanglmayr - andrea@theboathouse.es

Can you play any instruments? Yes, keyboards If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To be invisible EVENTS MANAGER Cristina Rehfeld - events@theboathouse.es

Andrea is the newest member of our family, joining us last year to basically help me stay organised and on top of anything and everything!! An impossible task as I don’t make it easy!! She also handles social media and other marketing initiatives.

Miki joined us 3 years ago and took on the ‘mission impossible’ task of improving our kitchen and I have to say mission accomplished!

He rose to the challenge creating tasty menus and food for hundreds of satisfied customers out of a very small space and sometimes the grill isn’t the only thing that gets hot!

Where are you from and where have you lived before? So I’m half Greek half Italian! I was born In Greece and stayed there until 16 and then went to Italy to finish my studies and moved to Spain in 2002.

How long have you lived in Mallorca and what brought you to the island? I’ve lived here over 17 years and my journey in the love of food brought me here.

What have you done before? Well I started off studying medicine but after four years at University, I decided to take a different path and trained with a famous chef from Florence. After 3 years, with his help, I moved to a 2*Michelin restaurant Perbellini in Verona.

After 1 year, he sent me to work at El Bulli in Spain but took a trip to Mallorca first and never left! I got a job at Reads with Marc Fosh where in the first 2 months got the first Michelin star.

I stayed 3 years with the man that would be my mentor and then opened my own restaurant called Living. After 8 years we closed and I worked as executive chef at three restaurants - Paloma, Chez Camille and Wineing. After 5 years I helped open Fosh Kitchen and then finally I’m here at Boathouse!

Single or Married? Very happily married and father of two Ángels now that are all my life 3,5 years old twins Isabella and Christian.

What do you do on your downtime? Between here and home there isn’t much time for anything else but honestly, being with my family is all the downtime I need.

Dreams/hobbies/passions/goals? Other than my children I have two passions in my life cooking and medicine. I was inspired to cook by my two grandmothers when I was little helping them shop and cook for the family.

Favourite part of the island? Calas de Mallorca Your favourite charity and why? Any charity that helps children, especially on the island. It

Deb and I have known Cristina and her family for almost 10 years and when she left Hotel Castell Son Claret, she joined us to build up our events and social gatherings. Talented with multiple languages she is your go to person to plan a party!

Where are you from and where have you lived before? I was born in Mexico, raised in Germany and lived 20 years in Luxembourg.

How long have you lived in Mallorca and what brought you to the island? I’ve lived here just over 9 years and the sunshine brought me here!

What have you done before? I’ve worked as Management Assistant for various companies such as Deutsche Bank, German Stock Exchange, RTL Media Group and the British Embassy. Cofounded an Internet company in the 90s and Event Manager at a leading luxury hotel.

Single or Married? Married to a wonderful American with 4 children.

What do you do on your downtime? Enjoy quality time with family and friends.

Dreams/hobbies/passions/goals? Dreaming one day of making a trip around the world with my family.

Favourite part of the island? My home base, Camp de Mar. Your favourite charity and why? Multiple Sclerosis Association – I lost my father due to this horrible disease.

What movie title would you choose for the story of your life? It’s a wonderful life (1946).

How old is the oldest pair of shoes in your closet? 18 years (My wedding shoes).

Where are you from and where have you lived before? I’m from Bavaria and only lived in Germany until moving here IN 2017.

How long have you lived in Mallorca and what brought you to the island? I’ve lived here since 2017. Many lucky coincidences brought me to Mallorca and The Boathouse!

What have you done before? I studied Intercultural Management & Business Administration.

Single or Married? Happily Single!

What do you do on your downtime? Sport (Gym, Horseback Riding, Cycling, Running), Dancing (Salsa and Bachata), Beach and Excursions. In general, EVERYTHING except being at home ;-) Dreams/hobbies/passions/goals?

Nature, Sunsets, Food, friends and wine, Hiking and one day to own a finca with lots of animals, including my own horse.

Favourite part of the island? The mountains and beaches in the south.

Your favourite charity and why? I support charities that help children in need in third world countries. Our family has a god child in Ethiopia.

At which store would you like to max-out your credit card? A Travel agency!

What was your favourite TV show when growing up?

There was a German TV show called “Wetten, dass…” with Thomas Gottschalk as presenter. It was on once a month on a Saturday evening and the only day I was allowed to stay up late!

What movie title would you choose for the story of your life? It would be ‘Always to the sea’ - because I love everything about it and I could be there all the time.

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Back row, left to right, Franco (ESP), Shaun (NZ), Josh (NZ), Phillipe (NZ), Pedro (ESP), Andrew Hogan (Team Manager). Front row, left to right, Abrie (SA), Franco (SA), Tiano (SA), Tommy (Water Boy), Brendon (SA) & Bernat (ESP). Missing Charl (SA) & Andres (ESP).

A quick pep talk before taking to the field for the final game against Bremen.

YACHTIES RULE BEACH RUGBY The recent Majorca Beach Rugby tournament at Magaluf Beach saw the Balearic Boks, take the Plate division. The 13-man mixed nationality team which was sponsored by South African owned businesses, El Toro Foods and The Crow’s Nest Restaurant took to the field against some tough professional opponents from England, Wales and Germany.

Josh taking a beating from the Welsh boys.

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Beach rugby is very hard on the players due to the uneven surface and thick sand, so the full contact games are short, (5 minutes each side), intense and exciting which makes for very good spectating. On Saturday the Balearic Boks won 2, lost 1 and drew 1 to go through to play for the Cup on Sunday. Their first opponents from Wales knocked them out of the running for the

Cup, but through sheer determination they went on to win both their succeeding games to take the Plate. This is the 2nd year running that a yachty team has partaken in this popular competition and hopefully will continue to do so with more players to take the cup next time.

Collecting their well deserved prize

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LA BATALLA DEL VINO When it comes to Festivals the Spanish really know how to organise unusual ones. From a baby jumping festival ‘El Colacho’, a snail festival ‘Aplec del Caragol’, a goat throwing festival (I ‘kid’ you not!) to the famous ‘La Tomatina’ Festival…Spain definitely comes top of the leader board for weird and wonderful.

There is one other particular festival that is also worthy of inclusion in the long list of bonkers, juvenile, crazy and fun filled festivals: ‘La Batalla del Vino’.

This festival is held annually on ‘El Día de San Pedro’, which is the 29th June. However, the celebrations commence the day before and continue on afterwards.

There are various theories on how and why ‘La Batalla del Vino’ began but one is that in the 6thC when the patron of the city of Haro, San Felices of Bilibio died, people made pilgrimages to the spot where he was buried in the caves of Bilibio, located just 6km from Haro. Sometime during the 20thC baptisms were held at the Chapel of Bilibio and patrons were anointed with wine rather than water. Over time these baptisms became more celebratory and the wine battle was created.

Another widely reported theory is that ‘La Batalla del Vino’ began as a result of a land dispute in the 13thC. Every year on the 29th June, the city of Haro had to mark property lines with purple banners between their community and the neighbouring community of Mirando de Ebro. If the town officials of Haro failed to mark these boundaries the land would be recorded as belonging to Mirando de Ebro.

After a mass at the Chapel of Bilibio nearly 500 years later, the territorial marking procession to Bilibio ended in a huge celebration where people started to throw wine at each other.

This eventually became an annual tradition,

which ultimately created ‘La Batalla del Vino’ in 1965.

The Festival of ‘La Batalla del Vino’ commences the night before the actual wine fight so you need a serious amount of stamina and a strong liver to attend the biggest party of the year … and then have enough energy to continue on through the day on the 29th June!

The night of the 28th June is essentially a giant, raucous street party with brass bands playing, everyone singing and dancing on the streets and an endless supply of alcohol and tapas oozing from the local bars and restaurants. The idea of the festival is to party until dawn and then head straight to the wine fight afterwards, which kicks off at 7am.

It is also tradition to wear a white t-shirt and red scarf during the festivities.

From 7am complimentary buses pick people up from Haro (with all of the seats appropriately covered in plastic… just a sign of things to come) and begin to take them to the base of the mountain, San Felices de Bilibio. When you reach the Muga winery everyone is dispatched from the buses and it is approximately a 1km walk up to the ‘battleground’. A short mass takes place and then carnage ensues.

By 11am the ‘battle’ is pretty much over.

Everyone has been dyed a deep shade of pink, the wine is running in rivulets down the side of the mountain and the brass bands begin the trek back to Haro for the afternoon festivities.

Some people camp up in a field near the battle site to set up barbecues and continue their own festivities. Others take the complimentary and by this time, very vinegary smelling buses back to Haro.

In June 2018, in celebration of a couple of landmark birthdays, a group of us took the plunge to attend this particular festival. We

prepared ourselves with water pistols, cheap wine, white t shirts, red scarves, big sunglasses and a wine skin of decent wine for drinking!

We very quickly realised our measly 1€ water pistols were not a match for the weapons some people were equipped with, particularly when you are up against fertiliser sprayers, cauldrons and super soakers. Tractors also drove up and down the mountain, containing huge barrels of wine ammunition.

After the wine fight, which ended very quickly, we dragged our sorry sights back to Haro via the complimentary buses and continued to party in the town.

You may be asking why would you do this?!

Well, why not…you only live once so you might as well do something that makes you laugh for hours and creates memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Would we do it again? Bring it on!!!

Top Tips: • Book accommodation well in advance or take a look at the camping option with Stoke travel: https://www.stoketravel.com/trip/labatalla-del-vino-wine-fight-festival/ • You don’t need to buy tickets, the battle is free and open to the public • Don’t wear clothes you plan to keep…they won’t survive • Wear comfortable shoes for walking, jumping, running and dancing • Goggles are a good idea if you don’t want the wine to sting your eyes • Don’t trust anyone! ______________________________________ Wine Industry Ivan Gonzalez Gainz & Lara Corfield Carrer de Pou, 31 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 902 179 wineindustrymallorca@gmail.com

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PALMA YACHTING PARTY SCENE It seems that April was the month for parties.

With the impending Palma Super Yacht Show on the horizon, the great and good of Palma dusted off their blazers and high heels, donned their charitable hats and prepared to party the night away.

It all kicked off with one of the year’s favourite events, the Fraser and The Crew Network’s Captains Soiree at Baiben in Puerto Portals.

Organised by the ever-altruistic Steen Christensen, Sales Broker at Fraser Yachts, the event did not disappoint, with numerous captains saying that it really put Fraser on the map. The free-flowing bar, delicious food and excellent music - all with the most spectacular views across the marina, made this an evening not to be forgotten. This year all proceeds from the evening and raffle went to Save the Med (Ondine). The list of sponsors was endless and great thanks must be given to all of them, most of whom have already signed up to the 2020 event. A whopping 5,000 euros was raised, all of which will go to a cause close to all of our hearts in the yachting industry.

Next up was the JMS party at the Boathouse.

Celebrating the newly opened office here in Palma, of the specialist yacht management

and crew recruitment company, the yachting industry was once again in full networking mode. All those involved in the industry were represented and the BBQ , supplied by the Boathouse, went down an absolute storm, as did the opportunity to pick up your weekend beachwear from the Bikini Beach stand. We wish them good luck with their new venture here on the island, it certainly was a warm welcome.

With the countdown at 48 hours to the Show it was the turn of returning favourites Viking Recruitment to turn the volume up to 11. Back at the Boathouse for the third consecutive year, this year was bigger and louder than ever before. Delightful brothers Matt and Mark, with the lovely Louise and Katie, splendidly dressed in DWD dresses, were fabulous hosts as ever and kept the drinks flowing long after the party officially ended. This year the celebration was the announcement of the new ground breaking simulator that they have launched in Portsmouth. The Islander for one hopes they make the trip over to Palma more frequently!

The penultimate night before the show and the movers and shakers of the maritime industry were to be found celebrating the inaugural Seafarers Supper, hosted at the delicious Can

Eduardo. A full report of this exciting new event can be found within these pages.

At last the Boatshow was upon us and remarkably we were all still standing, well in fact some of us were lying down as we tested out the new mattresses at the launch party of the Neptune Mattress Experience Centre, opposite the Auditorium in Placa Gomila. The Dutch company don’t do things by halves and once again the hospitality was warm and generous and oh so comfortable. Keep your eyes peeled for the first Mattress and Margaritas party which is sure to put a spring in your step…

And so it was the turn of the annual Nautipaints Monday night party, the hottest ticket at the show, to dress to impress. This year the event was hosted at the beautiful Mar de Nudos, overlooking some of the most fabulous boats at the show. The bubbles were bubbling, the music pumping and the chat reached a level belying the fact that most had been talking non-stop for the last three days and evenings, with many more to go. It was a fantastic evening uniting friends old and new and is definitely a firm favourite on the Palma Party calendar.

There are many more parties that deserve a mention from the Superyacht show, from the wonderful Spanish tapas event at the Varador 2000 stand, to the Appelec, IMP and Wine Industry party in the refit zone, to the Atlante drinks on the final day in the garage at Moll Vell. But despite our super human stamina, even we couldn’t get to each and every one, though we thank you all for your unwavering hospitality and look forward to seeing you throughout the year at many more!

At the time of going to press we were able

to squeeze in one final party that very much deserves a mention and that was the opening of the new Aigua Sea School and Daxa Parmar Gallery on Carrer d’Espartero. The space, which has been hidden under layers of graffiti for several years now, has been brought to vibrant life by the power couple of Linda and Daxa, with the support of staff JP and Rachel, plus many family and friends. The party itself was a joyous celebration of the sea and art and friendship, with a wonderful turnout from both the yachting and general business community of Santa Catalina. So if you are looking to do

your yacht master or are seeking that perfect piece to adorn your walls, look no further.

As ever it has been an honour for the Islander to be involved, either as a sponsor, supporter or honoured guest and we look forward to seeing what May and June have to offer…. ______________________________________ Fraser Party © Stuart Pearce Nautipaints Party © Vicki McLeod

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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja�

Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral

Avenida Gabriel Roca 23 971 101 504 661 793 400 www.agraindianrestaurant.es

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YOUR LOCAL CREW BAR IN PALMA Placa Drassana 9. La Llonja. Palma. 07012 www.cornerbarpalma.com (+34) 971 714 900

Mediterranean Kitchen Traditional Pizza in Wood Burning Oven Large Sunny Terrace

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ROTANA RESTAURANT

Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

The Art of Lebanese Cuisine in the Heart of Santa Catalina

Full of Exotic Flavours!

Visit us in our New location: Calle Annibal No. 21 (+34) 971 286 078 info@restauranterotana.com www.facebook.com/rotana-palma

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Where the Yacht Crew Meets Situated in the STP Shipyard

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2 BRUNOTTI Tarik Inflatable SUP. 320cm long 79 wide 14 thick. 10.2kg weight.

Tri Fin and superstable. Incl. bag, leash, double action pump, repair kit and adjustable floating paddle. As new condition 525€ each (new 1100€) Call or WhatsApp (+44) 788 985 4469 Palma de Mallorca.

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

Paul 607 597 098.

FOR SALE: Land Rover Defender 90 2.4 Tdi 1997 dark green with towbar, 7 seats, in excellent condition 225,000 km.

Price includes full roof rack and set of off-road tyres € 10,995 - Call or WhatsApp 618 366 499 for more info.

FOR SALE: Yacht for Sale. 1984 Sadler 26 fin keel .9.5 Volvo Penta diesel engine, 5 berth, heads, very good galley, liferaft, Auto Pilot, Dingy, Genoa and Main, Fixed and Hand held Radio, 8000 euros ono. Lying Portals. Please Tel (+44) 788 542 4835.

FOR SALE: RIB. 6.5m. New tubes 2015. 90hp Johnston 2 stroke Fully serviced. Bimini. Trailer. price E8000. 634 342444.

FOR SALE: Spinnaker sock, 7m as new 100 euros. Paul 607 597 098.

FOR SALE: Beneteau first 211 sailboat, 2003 very good condition 15,000 euros. Ideal first boat or for cruising the islands. Contact paul 607 597 098 Port Andratx.

FOR SALE: Storage. 3.7mL x 2.7mH x 1.7mH. Safe and clean.

Light and electricity. Bendiate Sa Vinya. Leaving the Island €12k Make me an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107.

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

FOR SALE: 2 x very heavy duty mooring whips (suit boat to 15,000 kgs.) 5 mtrs long in two pieces (with threaded aluminum couplers). Made by Mooring Products Worldwide in Ft Lauderdale. 250 €. T. 679 440901.

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

FOR SALE: Garage space in Bendinate suitable for ONE expensive car or otherwise in the complex of SA VINYA. Leaving the Island. Suit car belonging to a Captain who goes away in the summer or long periods or space for 2nd car. Very useful for a collector. It will have great company with other awesome cars!. €22k Make an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107 FOR SALE: MG TF sports car British racing green.. Black interior. Two seater, Coup'e.

In beautiful condition. ITV to August 2019. 4.800 € o.n.o Tel 699 761 149 - Palma.

FOR SALE: Freehold commercial premises old town Palma 5 mins STP. 50 sq mt fully reformed.

Double door entry- ideal workshop/secure storage. €150.000. 653 894 588.

FOR SALE: J97 Injenious. We have decided that “Injenious“our much loved J97 is for sale as we embark on new projects. She is currently berthed in Palma and race ready so perfect for the early summer Palma regattas. Palma Vela, Copa del Rey etc. Huge sail wardrobe plus virtually new 4T Forte 115R by One sails. Main and 3 foresails. 1,2 & 3. 4 x North A 2 and 3 sails. Code 0 by One Sails. Plus Dacron Delivery sails.

Also full set of North 3DL tired but serviceable. Injenious has an IRC endorsed TCC and ORC international so fully compliant.

95,000 €. Mike Crompton on (+44) 7785923306

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: Sailboat Hunter 336. Perfect condition and very equipped. Ready to navigate.

Oceanic classification. Safe and comfortable. Great interior habitability. See in Real Club Nautico Palma. R4-4.

Price: 59.800 € FOR SALE: Porsche 944 Coupe, British reg. 1989, RHD.... 111,000 miles... Nice little Classic. Parked/ Stored..... Offers invited As is Where is! Tel: 634 161 551.

DELPHIA 33.3 FOR SALE (OUR EDITOR’S OWN YACHT)

Contact: simon@theislander.net Tel: + 34 607 911 898

This fine example of the superbly built Delphia 33.3 is from 2011 but had very little use in the past 5 years. 6 berths with a good-sized heads/ shower, large saloon with very good headroom and a super cockpit, ideal for those evenings at anchor.

Brand new 4-man dinghy and new Mercury outboard engine. Comes with loads of extra kit and a mooring in Puerto Portals until late July 2019. Must be seen to appreciate.

Reduced to 67,500 €

FOR SALE: EUR795,000. A beautiful Mediterranean-style house with views over Andratx Golf Course, located only 80 steps to Camp de Mar beach. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (two of which are ensuite) and located within a small community with a private swimming pool, this house is a wonderful escape, only 5 minutes from Puerto de Andratx and 25 minutes from Palma international airport.

The property has direct access to the beach and a separate front entrance, an allocated car space, a constructed area of 153m2 including 16m2 of covered terrace, 25m2 of open terrace with expansive views across Camp de Mar and the mountains, two outside storage rooms and a private garden of 125m2.

Please contact: FIRST MALLORCA Andrea Keppler - Area Manager Puerto Andratx +34 651 586 793 andrea.keppler@firstmallorca.com

FOR SALE: Mazda MX-5, 2004 soft top, 1600cc. Low mileage of under 77,000 kilometres. Taxed with ITV until end of May, 2019.

Dark green with a sparkle, black roof, tan leather seats, radio/CD, heated rear window. Only lightly used. 5,700 €. Call 639 700 797

FOR SALE: Get ready for summer!

Small consignment of floating mats – 3.60m x 1.80m x 3.5m.

Attaches to back of boat for safety. Loads of fun for all ages.

Rolls up to approx. 40cms x 1.80m. €400 inc IVA 619 585 910.

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FOR SALE: Viper One Design keelboat “The Black Adder” 224 Black topsides with white bottom, and standard white decks, A great looking Viper 640 in immaculate condition, always dry stored in a barn. No hull scratches. Unused this last year. Viewing: Currently stored Newquay TR8 4LU Cornwall England. *Can deliver anywhere along UK South Coast. *Willing to consider paying cost of flight to Newquay Airport UK for any potential overseas buyer to view.

All standard equipment: Velocotek GPS, Top cover, Under cover, Rudder cover, Road trailer and spare wheel, Upgraded Pintle/ Gudgeon fitting, Lifting strop, New spare set mast spreaders, New spare spinnaker halliard exit block and jamber. Sails: North Sails - Main, Jib, Spinnaker; One Sails - Jib (used one regatta only); One Sails - Spinnaker (used one regatta only). Although several years old, in new condition. Any inspection welcomed. Sensible price of £17,000 (New value with extras appx £27,000). David Pitman david@strawberrymarketing.com (+44) 1637 880041 / (-44) 7966 400 486

FOR SALE: 12ft Classic 2 person rowing skiff/Sailing dinghy.

Clinker built on oak frames.

Needs some equipment. Reduced to 1200 €. +34 627 287 863.

FOR SALE: Rio 850 day cruiser2003 lovely boat moored in Santa Ponsa.2xvolvo Pentax engines, new battery and battery charger, new leather upholstery new inlet manifold well looked after, we’ve had plenty of holiday an lots of fun on the boat, but I’ll health-forces a reluctant sale...€25,000 contact Michael (+44) 7876286469 or Jacqueline (+44) 447533247574.

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.

YACHT BROKER / NEW BOAT SALES EXECUTIVES Ancasta are looking for experienced yacht brokers and new boat sales people to join their teams in the busy Palma and Cala d’Or offices. Ancasta are Prestige Luxury Motor Yacht official dealers in the Balearics as well as the UK. There are fully employed and self-employed positions available.

Ancasta offer a competitive basic salary, uncapped commission, access to a large database of active clients, and a substantial range of new and used boats.

Ideal candidates will have a proven new and or used boat sales experience, they will be fluent in English, German is an advantage, they should be motivated, and target orientated.

In the first instance interested parties should apply in writing to matthewshave@ancasta.com

JOB VACANCY: Service Manager required for busy Yacht dealership and yacht management company.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual who has strong knowledge of UK production boat manufacturing and has hands on experience with boat building / boat maintenance / Engineering.

This is an opportunity to help grow and share in the success of a well-established workshop & maintenance business that is backed by a world leading brand. Languages: English -A Very high level of English is essential.

German – Very beneficial.

Spanish – A good level of Spanish is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Developing & Selling new Products & Services to existing customers; Growing our database of customers through proactive networking and marketing; Managing workflow for a small team of technicians; Management reporting, timesheet management and service improvement; Responsible and accountable for the entire service, maintenance and guardiennage arm of the business; Managing sub-contractors; Assisting technicians with troubleshooting and problem solving; Boat movements and logistics; Liaising and interfacing with accounts, administration & the sales team.

Some of the most important characteristics is to have someone who is accountable for their own actions, takes responsibility for their work and does not need 'hand holding'. For the right candidate with this kind of attitude and experience, the opportunity to progress is exceptional and financial reward ample. We need a professional person who can liaise directly with clients and has a technical knowledge that inspires confidence in our customers. Someone who is willing to go the extra mile to support the customer and understands that in order to grow the servicing, maintenance & guardiennage business they have to offer something more than the competition. Send CV’s and covering letter for the attention of James Blackburn to: sales@fairlinesouthmallorca.com

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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.

JOB VACANCY: Product Manager - STP Shipyard Palma.

Responsible for monitoring the shipyard’s production (haul out-launching vessels, travelift movements, berths, space on land, customer service management, etc.). Customer mgmt. Organising assigned staff.

Coordinating team of apprx. 25 employees. Reporting directly to General Manager. Requirements: Naval engineering training or similar; Merchant Marine Yacht Master qual; Experience as a Yacht Captain, Shipyard Product Manager, Merchant Seaman, Chief Engineer or similar; Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Autocad; Languages: Spanish and very fluent English, preferably native; Profile: Customer oriented, ability to handle stressful situations, proactive, organised, ability to interact with different departments/teams. Conditions: Indefinite term contract following a trial period; Salary to be agreed upon according to experience and qualifications; candidates will not be ruled out for economic reasons; Immediate hiring. CV to jdominguez@stp-palma.com.

JOB VACANCY: Echo Marine Service is looking for a service Technician preferably with yacht experience. Good written and spoken English essential.

Knowledge of reverse osmosis and electric knowledge will be appreciated. We would value experience of working on board.

Will become a member of a professional team dedicated to the installation and repair of water treatment systems on board. Salary to be agreed upon, according to experience and qualifications. Send your CV to info@emswater.net

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE JOBS / EMPLOYMENT JOB VACANCY: Whites International Yachts is recruiting for an experienced multi-lingual Yacht Broker. The Broker we are looking for is an energetic, born networker, who has the ability to develop and maintain client and yacht business relationships and increase the number of the motor yacht sales. The successful candidate ideally is; business minded, self-employed, marine professional, result oriented and has excellent commercial and communication skills. We also encourage marine professionals who admire a shore-based lifestyle on Mallorca to apply.

Required skills; multilingual (English, French and German a must). We offer professional back office sales support, commission-based salary and a future partnership (due to nearing retirement of one partner). We are open-minded to discuss possibilities. Start date in consultation. Please send your CV and application to info@whitesyachts.com JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a Secretary/ office administrator, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es JOB VACANCY: Looking for caretaking job, South West Mallorca, to include accommodation for 2 mature persons (non-smokers).

Experienced handyman and engineer, cars and boats.

Please call 639 700 797.

JOB VACANCY: Yacht Brokers required. Ancasta Palma are looking for experienced Yacht Brokers and new boat sales people to work in their offices on Mallorca. Ancasta have 15 offices throughout Europe and are Balearic dealers for Prestige Motor Yachts. Experience in brokerage OR new boat sales is essential as is written and spoken English, any additional languages would be an advantage. Salary is dependent on experience and commissions are uncapped. If you would like to join our team please send a CV with introductory email to matthewshave@ancasta.com.

If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Looking for a part-time secretary job for a nautical company. Very good experience in the sector, high level of English with very good knowledge of nautical terms, high level of Spanish, Native Italian.

Very organized person and a quick learner. CV available on request: cinzia.codato@gmail. com. Tel: 629 141 877.

JOB VACANCY: Captain required for a New Build 32m Motoryacht.

Engineering skills would be an advantage. Yacht delivery scheduled for June 2019 in Monfalcone, yacht to be based in Italy for the first year. The new vessel will be private use only, no charter, UK owners. Couples would be considered. Please forward CVs to Denise at denise.parkin@sunbirdyachts.eu.

JOB VACANCY: Full time sales executive – Palma based. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our growing DWD Palma Sales Team, with a main focus on yacht uniform sales and customer service, involving direct Yacht visits in and around the Palma area and Southwest Mallorca marinas. Other aspects of this role include Showroom Sales, attending Yacht Shows and events, and supporting the entire team in many areas of the business. The successful candidate will report directly to the Palma Sales Manager and work to achieve quarterly sales targets. The candidate should be a confident driver with a full clean driving licence. Knowledge of the local area is advantageous. Fluent English and basic Spanish is required. Proven Sales experience or a Super Yacht background is desirable for this role, as well as good organization and strong computer skills. For more details about the position, please send a cover letter and your CV to palma@uniforms4yachts.com.

JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job.

Medium level English and High level German are compulsory.

CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849.

JOB VACANCY: Horizon Marine Electronics. We currently have a full time vacancy within our administration department at our facility in Palma. The successful candidate will be in charge of accounting, taxes, invoicing in collaboration with productive departments, control of supplier invoices and creditors including their payments, bank reconciliations including credit cards, expenses, monitoring time sheets, etc. A high level of both spoken and written English and Spanish is essential. Please apply in writing to info@horizonme.eu JOB VACANCY: Sunseeker Technical Engineering. Sunseeker Mallorca are always looking for strong technical and engineering staff to join their after-sales and warranty team. If you have strong experience as a Carpenter, Boat builder, Marine Electrician, Marine Engineer or Finisher and feel that you could enhance an already strong and experienced engineering team then we would like to hear from you.

2019 will see Sunseeker Yachts Spain continue to deliver yachts from 50' to 131' into Spanish territories. As the model range evolves this year and next, 2020 will be even more exciting. Our small field based technical team pride themselves on finding solutions in order to deliver a world class and unrivalled customer experience. Mallorca is one of the busiest territories in the world for Sunseeker yachts and therefore the range of yachts we work with is diverse and encompasses all the latest technologies. Sunseeker Mallorca offer a great range of benefits and very competitive salaries. We are always looking for passionate and talented individuals. If you think you can add to our technical team? If you are a strong problem solver? If you are excellent at what you do? then please get in touch in confidence to jody@ sunseeker-mallorca.es.

JOB VACANCY: Skilled welder/ fitter required. We are looking to recruit a welder/fitter for our marine welding company based near palma. Do you have experience working to high levels of accuracy with Mig and Tig, in the nautical sector, using stain-less, steel and aluminium?

A knowledge of English and Spanish? Then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to: info@linksmarine.es.

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 LOOKING FOR ACCOMODATION: Mature professional lady, nonsmoking, looking for house or apartment share, no more than 20 minutes’ drive from Puerto Portals. Needs good sized bedroom and parking. Or studio flat. Call Denise on 639 700 797.

FOR RENT: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

FOR RENT: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

FOR RENT: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

FOR RENT: Accomodation on a 26ft Sail Boat moored at Puerto Portals suitable for single person or young couple. 100 € per week including electric, water & parking. Must have proof of being in yachting industry & have a current STCW cert. nigelglasgow1@gmail.com.

FOR RENT: Professional People only need apply. Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath 1 en-suite., flat to rent in the centre of Palma (close to Clinica Rotjer, Plaza España, STP,)long term availability.

Refundable deposit, 1 month´s rent in advance. Rent: 1500€ + running cost. +34 615 992 203. damianmallorca@gmail.com.

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2016 Princess 82 ‘LA VIE’ 2,950,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Mallorca, Spain

Est. 1987

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

SL: 78 - 86 - 92 - 102 - 118 SX: 76 - 88 SD: 96 - 112 - 126 SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel The exclusive Sanlorenzo dealer for Spain and the Balearic Islands www.sanlorenzospain.com

CENTRAL AGENCY This incredibly well-kept and well equipped example of the Princess 82 model was built in 2016 and first launched in 2017. 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. Cared for year round by a full time professional crew. Charter coded with charter license. YDSA certified. Fully serviced and anti-fouled in March 2019.

Swan 115 2016 12,500,000 EUR VAT Not Paid

Joost Goverts Broker joost.goverts@nothropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 627 947 160 www.northropandjohnson.com

The award-winning 115-foot (35.2m) Nautor’s Swan yacht SHAMANNA’s name means bringing joy and that is exactly what you’ll experience when sailing aboard. This true high-performance sailing yacht has a pre-preg carbon-fiber hull and superstructure. She is a flush-deck version of the Swan 115. She features a timeless design and core heritage of German Fers architecture, with a level of comfort, performance and care for the detail expected of her pedigreed builder, Nautor’s Swan. SHAMANNA unabashedly offers excellence before opulence and quality before quantity. Whether you want to race around the cans or cruise around the world, this superyacht will rise to the occasion.

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 67,500 EUR

It is nice to step aboard a boat where everything is in the right place, looks maintained, and looks in order. This is one such boat. Rather lightly used, and with a great spec, this boat could take you around the Baleares, and very much further. Slab - reefed main, cabin heating, nearly new outboard (one hour ONLY, run on it!), and a nice tender. These and many more features add up to a splendid package. The boat comes with berthing until the end of July, in a very desirable Palma Bay marina. And there is a possibility of extending this, should you so wish...

Beneteau 57 395,000 EUR

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

A well-kept example of this popular marque. One owner from new and used only in the Mediterranean. She is maintained professionally and antifouled annually. Interior shows very little use. A good buy for long range cruisers, or equally a family.

Last stock Absolute Navetta 52 for 2019 Price: POA Paddy Harrison +34 636 477 448 info@5staryachts.com www.5staryachts.com 5 STAR YACHTS Local 4 - Port Cala Nova 07015 Palma de Mallorca

Based on the same foundations as the phenomenally successful 58 Navetta the 52 is one of the most spacious 50 footers on the market.

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Prestige 460S 2019 681,167 EUR VAT Not Paid

This brand new 460S built by Prestige is available for immediate delivery. Fitted with twin Volvo D6-435HP engines on IPS 600 with joystick control the 460S offers a top speed of 33kn. This Prestige comes well equipped with, generator, air conditioning, letterbox hydraulic gangway, Excellence Trim, Electronics Pack, Bower & Wilkins Sound Pack, Entertainment Pack and much more. Alpi Grey Oak interior wood matched with Brittany Toupe upholstery, large windows allowing natural light and evening ambient lighting throughout. large midships master stateroom, VIP Stateroom forward, each with ensuite heads and shower. Competitive finance options and part exchange are available.

Baltic 56 2005 700,000 EUR VAT Paid

Baltic 56 for sale: BIONC ELK, build 2005 is certainly an excellent example of maximum flexibility with the semi-custom line. The deck and interior layouts is 100% custom, tailor designed and styled by judel/vrolijk & co to suit the clients´ wishes. The technology level is extremely high, utilizing pre-preg carbon laminates, foam sandwich in the hull with a honeycomb sandwich in the deck laminates. The boat is also equipped with a canting keel system, allowing the keel to swing 40 degrees to each side boosting the sailing stability without making the boat heavy. Yacht and equipment are constantly maintained and upgraded.

MOODY 46 1998 175,000 EUR VAT Paid

This Moody 46 with teak laid centre cockpit is in very good condition throughout and has always been very well taken care off. She is cutter rigged with an in-mast furling main sail, staysail, cruising chute, furling Yankee, and spinnaker gear. Furthermore, equipped with a 78hp Volvo Penta engine, folding prop, bow thruster, complete navigation equipment including radar, davits, dinghy with outboard, life raft, Epirb, Webasto heating, etc. Under deck she has a spacious saloon, a well-planned galley, loads of stowage room, a large owner’s cabin aft with en suite, an ample guest cabin forward with en suite, a guest cabin with twin berths and an additional sea berth in the passageway leading to the aft cabin. In short: a comfortable and spacious blue water cruiser.

Axopar 28 2016 93,000 EUR Tax Paid Lying Mallorca Axopar 28, Aft cabin model with hard top, 2016. GRP with teak decks, Mercury Verado Poseiden XL 250hp petrol outboard engine, bow thruster, cabin heating. Sleeps up to 4 in aft cabin + wheelhouse settee berth, WC accessed from forward deck. Super day or weekender, good sea boat with plenty of outside space. Lying Mallorca and priced at €93,000 euros Tax paid.

Beneteau Oceanis 37 2008 88,450 EUR Tax Paid LyingMallorca

+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 37, 2008, with Yanmar 29hp diesel engine, classic rig, Raymarine navigation gear, safety gear, dinghy and outboard, sprayhood and bimini, reverse cycle air conditioning on shore power. The boat has benefitted from a number of updates in the last 12 months, and is ready for the season. Sleeps up to 6 in 2 cabins + saloon settee berths. Very tidy example of this popular model. Berth in Cala D’or also available for sale.

Lying Mallorca and priced at €88,450 euros, tax paid.

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