The Islander Magazine - March 2020

Dan Wise - Yacht & Captain Carlo Borlenghi Interview & Gallery A Captains Guide to the Galapagos Islands World Yacht Rally M/Y AWOL Winter Yacht Charter

Photo by Carlo Borlenghi

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islander, Well, apart from Storm Gloria, Palma seems to have been blessed with some amazing early Spring weather, with temperatures well above the norm, and making us think of getting back on to the water. The one positive of Gloria’s visit was the conditions allowing a record being set on the circumnavigation of Mallorca in just over 13 hours. Quite remarkably beating the previous record, set in 2005, by some five hours! Well done to all concerned.

Sadly, I have missed most of the month’s activities, having had surgery on my back in the UK, but by the time this issue hits the docks I should be back on the rock!

The long-awaited Brexit day has been and gone, let’s see what its effects and ramifications have on us as individuals and businesses in the months to come. We have the rest of 2020 with the status quo, but I’m sure more and more issues will be raised during the forthcoming months.

The Coronavirus has been filling most of our newspapers and multimedia reporters busy, and indeed we have one confirmed case here on the island. Let’s hope the effects aren’t too serious for all concerned and the virus fades away quickly.

We are very fortunate in our industry in having some amazing photographers from all over the globe, providing some beautiful and exciting images for our enjoyment, and I am very proud to say that this month we have a full feature on one of THE best in the world, Carlo Borlenghi. He doesn’t do many interviews, so we are highly honoured to be able to share this with you.

Locally, the refit season is at full tilt, and most contractors seemingly happy with the season thus far. We are also reminded that next month sees the Palma Superyacht Show and Palma Boatshow opening its doors once more, and I’m told is almost a sell out already.

Good news indeed. We shall have our stand in the usual spot, where we will be distributing both our April and May issues throughout the show.

This month sees the St Barths Bucket Regatta taking place, always a highlight in the regatta calendar, where many of our local crew will be taking part in probably the most prestigious Superyacht regatta of the year. Good luck to all taking part.

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: YACHT & CAPTAIN – DAN WISE

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YACHT & CAPTAIN DAN WISE Dan describes his Home Counties upbringing as very normal and very middle class. One of four (elder sister, two younger brothers), Dan’s father was a financial advisor and his mother a wonderful homemaker, cake baker and unpaid taxi driver. The only fly in the arcadian ointment was Dan’s indifferent attitude to hard work.

Dan picks up the story: “I was bad at school, seriously dyslexic, totally lacking focus, and

forever getting into trouble, but one thing I could put my mind to was sailing. As luck would have it, our next-door neighbour was the father of Jane Coombs, a well-known name in Antigua boating circles, and he took me sailing, and my brother Josh fishing, from early teenage years.

“He had a boat in Chichester, a Contessa 32, and together we did weekend cruising, along the southern coastline, across to France, and

even the Round the Island Race. He would relay tales of Jane’s yachting exploits abroad and I developed severe wanderlust.

“My brother and I grew very close to him, rather like borrowed grandchildren, and it’s terrific that the fun stuff he taught us back then went on to become our careers. My brother ended up being a big-game fisherman in Antigua for years while I, of course, entered the yachting industry.

“My father gave me the final nudge in the direction of a sailing career. He’d read something about the Tall Ships Youth Trust in The Sunday Times and concluded it was just what I needed as an unruly 17-year-old, so off I went on an ocean adventure from Falmouth to Lisbon. The weather was horrid, and there were some decidedly interesting characters onboard, but I really got a kick out of the experience - I wanted more.

“In 1999, age 19, I flew to Malta and did a season with Captain Morgan Cruises - a rite of passage for many young sailors. It was basically 12 young lads on a square-rigged sailing boat under the tutelage of an ex-military English captain. He seemed to actively encourage bad behaviour and we were like Malta’s version of Men Behaving Badly. Wearing a ‘pirate uniform’ of a bare chest and shorts, with a knife tucked in the waistband, we’d take 60 guests on day charter to Comino Island’s famous Blue Lagoon and make sure they were well fed and lubricated. It was great fun but, on a wage of 40 quid a week, I only managed one season before deciding to study for my Yachtmaster.

“There followed a four-month residential course at the UKSA in Cowes. One of my fellow students was PE teacher Dee Caffari. She would go on to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop, around the world in both directions – it was obviously a vintage year.

“My first proper deckhand job was on 55 metre sailing yacht Adela. A client of my father’s put us in touch and I joined in Falmouth and sailed down to the South of France. I returned after a year for the end of the 2000-2001 BT Global Challenge, the Sir Chay Blyth-inspired ‘world’s toughest yacht race’ which started and finished in Southampton. All the one-design Challenge 72s were back in harbour and I got involved in corporate events with the crews and sponsors.

We’d do regattas and cruises in the Solent and that’s where I picked up great skill and truly learnt how to sail.

“At the end of the summer, I enrolled at Southampton Institute, now Solent University, to study Maritime Leisure Management. There was an ulterior motive, to be close to a girl I’d met who was already studying there, and suffice to say I didn’t really knuckle down to the course. I found myself distracted by the desire to earn money. While I was at uni, I worked on the re-build of classic sailing yacht Mariquita, was a flotilla skipper for Neilson Active Holidays in Greece and did my first Pacific crossing on 24 metre ketch Lord Jim – you can see how the coursework took a back seat.

Dan Wise

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Dan on Mystery with Moira

Dan and his wife Moira

Dan and Moira in Cornwall

Dan with his daughters

Dan with his mother and sister

Dan and family

Golfing with Dad and brother Josh

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Dan and Pete, best mates and each other's best men

“Upon graduation, which I am pleased to say I managed, I went straight back to the Challenge Business as a training skipper. It was shortlived as, by autumn, the company had been placed in the hands of the administrators.

“I then got a job running a catamaran for an English guy who’d made a lot of money

through his own dating agency. He had the helicopter, and the plane, so he now wanted the boat. With his partner, we cruised the Mediterranean, Caribbean and US East Coast, and the chapter came to a natural conclusion after two or three years.

“Next was 24 metre sloop Coconut. After a period of not working, I was nearly out of money and, up against it, I wandered into Jane’s Yacht Services in Antigua and they sent me to an interview with Captain Nick Baldwin.

I took a plane to San Francisco, met Coconut’s owner and joined the boat – I would stay for seven years.

“In 2009, I hired a stewardess called Moira who was friends with my brothers when we were growing up. I’d had a drink with her in Sussex earlier that year, where she confessed she’d grown tired of being an air hostess and wanted to work on boats. I remember thinking she was pretty cute. Completely green, Moira joined us on Coconut in December. We picked up the owners in St Thomas and, although I’d hired her as a stewardess, I revealed she also had to cook. It was a baptism of fire.

Dan kitesurfing

Dan with lifelong friends

“We had a fun few years together and took the boat all over the place - US East Coast, the Caribbean, Med, and a few epic trips up to San Francisco via Panama. I invited my brothers, with whom I get on great, on a few trips. My Coconut days were fairly relaxed and

I am so happy we got to have those shared family adventures.

“In September 2013, Moira and I left for Cornwall to get married. Soon after we returned to San Francisco my phone went, it was my brother Josh who’d just attended the funeral of Kenny Coombs, Antigua Classic founder and son-in-law of our old next-door neighbour. As it happened Josh, who is now chef on 42 metre Bystander, had bumped into my future manager who told him about the position.

“34 metre Swan 112 Mystery was lying in Palma Mallorca and, after so many years in the States, we were keen to get back to Europe. We conducted the interview in a video conference suite in San Francisco and were offered the job. Moira and I joined in December 2013 and launched into an extensive cruising programme the following summer.

“Although I had been to the Med before with Coconut, I had done very little cruising in this continent and had to start my local knowledge from scratch. In fact, as I spent so much time there, I felt more American than English, and still secretly prefer the other side of the pond for sailing – although it is less practical for us as a family. And yes, we are now a ‘family’.

“Moira did one year on Mystery before becoming pregnant. The day we found out

Dan with school friend Jim

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Dan and colleagues on SY Charlotte Louise with Captain Morgan Cruises in Malta

couldn’t have been more monumental. We’d recently bought a cottage in Flushing, Cornwall, and the day we got the keys we also got a puppy, an English Cocker Spaniel called Winston. We opened the front door, set Winston down, then simultaneously received a follow-up phone call from the local GP innocently asking if there was a possibility that Moira could be pregnant.

New house, new puppy, new baby.

“Moira stayed on Mystery as long as possible, until an eagle-eyed official at Palma’s STP shipyard had seen enough of this pregnant lady helping out with the refit and recommended it may be time to have a rest. Our baby girl was born in August 2015. We had a second in 2018.”

“Our life has settled into a routine of me throwing myself into summer seasons and winter projects, while Moira runs all over the place taking care of our daughters and plenty of boat-related admin. In time off I’m playing golf, or dissolving into a sweat at CrossFit Mallorca. Fitness aside, CrossFit Mallorca is my community, my space to hang out with really nice folks, and it’s also where I am getting in shape to row the Atlantic in December.

record – the current one being 37 days 7 hours and 54 minutes for pair team Resilient X in the 2019 edition of the Challenge.

“I am hoping it will be a life-changing experience. Spending more than a month of my life doing nothing but eating, sleeping and rowing should help reset my brain, body and my soul. We’re also raising money for Plastic Oceans UK, a non-profit solving the plastic pollution crisis, but for me that’s rather secondary to what I hope to gain personally.

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“So I now have my job, family, wife, daughters and an Atlantic row to juggle. A lot of balls to keep in the air. I am not great at coping with a shed-load of stress but I am learning.

“All being well, I will be spending Christmas 2020 at sea and, when I get back, I want to be a better captain, a better person, and carry on doing what I love. When the time is right, I would like to leave Mystery for a larger 40-metre-plus sailing boat and be not just a Palma-based yacht captain, but a worldwide one. However, there is that cottage in Cornwall waiting for us should the whim take us.”

Taking part in the Palma Marathon

“Yes, it’s quite the bombshell. I am sure my wife would rather I bought a Porsche or a stupidly-expensive bicycle and lycra shorts, but it seems my midlife crisis is manifesting as an ocean row. Over the last few years I’ve been contemplating my fast-approaching 40th birthday and wanted to do something epic to mark the occasion. I’d read about the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, an annual 3,000 mile ‘race’ between La Gomera in the Canaries to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua, and it seemed to fit the bill. I fired a WhatsApp to fellow Mallorca-based Brit and quadragenarian, web designer Ian Yates, and, after pondering it for half an hour, he said ‘I’m in’. Our team name is Roaring 40s, for obvious reasons.

“Neither of us are rowers, but our CrossFit Mallorca coach Cathy Clarke is doing her utmost to change this, alongside improving our core strength and stamina – essential for what will be a debilitating two-hour-on two-houroff shift pattern at sea. We’ll be up against seven other pairs and we want to be good, to be competitive, maybe even win, or break a

Dan on Mystery

FEATURE: CARLO BORLENGHI - MASTER YACHT PHOTOGRAPHER

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CARLO BORLENGHI MASTER YACHT PHOTOGRAPHER

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It is always a massive pleasure talking to a grandmaster and if there is one thing Carlo Borlenghi he is and that is a master of the art of yacht photography, so it was a delight for him to take some time out of his busy schedule to grant me a skype interview from his photography agency office in Milan.

Carlo was born in 1956 on the edge of Lake Como, a place he says is very much still his spiritual home, despite work having prompted the move to Milan. He started photography as a hobby, however, it was soon noted that he had an eye for on-water photography after he started covering some local regattas. He was soon picked up by the magazine Uomo Mare Vogue and though still very young he was flown all over the world to cover different yachting events. He is extremely modest about his start into the stellar rise of international photography but it is clear that it wasn’t simply a case of being in the right place at the right time, the list of accolades he has won over the years is proof of that.

He started playing with the big races in 1983 when he became the official photographer of the America’s Cup boat Azzurra and has covered the last nine Cups with BMW the last boat he was attached to in 2017. Next year he will be packing his bags and heading down under to follow Prada in her adventures in New Zealand and it is perfect timing for him as though it is summer down under it is winter here in Europe and so a much quieter time for him. I ask if this means he’ll be backing a Southern Hemisphere team, but he stays tactfully quiet, though there is definitely a twinkle in his eyes. It’s not just the races themselves that he photographs, he also goes into the yards to cover the construction and subsequent sea trials as well as all the teams, in fact he’s just returned from shooting Prada in Sardinia.

He says it’s amazing the evolution he has seen over the years from the early12 metres, to the Js, to the Catamarans, and now to next year’s AC75s or ‘flying’ yachts as they are known, Whilst the leaps and bounds in technology aboard have made the sailing even faster than ever before, he says that it has actually made it more difficult to show that speed on film, as the boats often look stationary as they glide or ‘fly’ over the water. He says that it’s unfortunate, but it is actually when the errors occur that you get the best pictures as water is kicked up and you can see the speed, despite it being a two-dimensional picture. And this is really where Carlo’s talent lies. In making the boats feel as though they are literally sailing out of the photographs. There is a depth and three-dimensionality that makes you feel as though you are there, feeling the cold sea on your face and the wind whipping through your hair.

It doesn’t stop with the America’s Cup though.

Carlo has gone on to be official photographer for all the Rolex nautical events both national and international. From 1989 to 1998 he was

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but now the magazines want your work for free and his yachting commitments mean he simply doesn’t have time. I ask what he does in his spare time and with a wry smile, he says he takes photographs. It is abundantly clear that this medium is his absolute life’s passion which he says is priceless. Even his wife works in the office as Office Manager organising his day to day meetings, travel details and he states, makes his life easier.

I ask which boat is his favourite and I get a typically Italian answer, ‘asking which boat is like asking which woman, impossible.’ And I suppose with the sheer number of boats Carlo has shot over the years to pick just one, would indeed be like picking just one woman, though I think his wife may disagree with that one.

the official photographer of the Whitbread Round the World Race, probably better known as her most recent incarnation of the Volvo Ocean Race, which he photographed in the 2001-02 edition. With all this sailing happening around him I ask if he himself has ever raced.

At this he gives a hearty laugh and tells me with some pride that no, he never has. In fact, he says chuckling, he can’t even swim. The closest he comes to boats is his small one back at his home lake of Como which he takes out for the occasional fishing trip. I say I hope he wears a life vest. His thing is the mountains and skiing, which he tries to fit in as often as possible.

It wasn’t always boats that interested him. His real photography passion was reportage and storytelling and he has had countless numbers of these printed in international newspapers and magazines including one about a group of crazy people at Stonehenge. He says that he used to have time to do these for himself,

Next up is the St Barts Bucket that he’ll be travelling to with his fellow photographers Stephen and Luca. He says having a team of three allows you to get to many different angles, from the water, the air and also the land. They meticulously storyboard every detail beforehand, however as is the way with racing you have to expect the unexpected and often the perfect money shot comes when you least expect it. Now they also have drones as part of their arsenal and Carlo says it great to have yet another aspect to photograph from and that some of the most stunning photography taken during the Volvo was in 8 metre seas and 45 knots of wind. He says he has no idea how they managed to land them but boy was the coverage epic.

I ask if the advent of Instagram has changed the world in which he works but he says that he likes it as it encourages old and young alike to get into photography which is never a bad thing. Not a fan of the selfies and cups of coffee he does, however, say that there is an awful lot of talent, that wouldn’t necessarily have had a voice without the advent of social media.

I check his Instagram account and it’s clear his 37,000 followers also feel he is someone worth watching.

It is with some regret that I call the interview to a close as he is a busy man and I have already taken up so much of his time, but I feel I have only just scratched the surface. I’m pretty certain there are many more stories and anecdotes to be unearthed and I hope that when he is next over in Palma he allows us the pleasure of his company so that I can hear many more of them. I leave his disarming smile and infectious laugh to go and charm his next fan, just as he did me. ______________________________________ Carlo Borlenghi www.carloborlenghi.com info@carloborlenghi.com +39 02 29405213 Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 16 20131 Milan – Italy

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FEATURE: SAILING VIA THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR

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SAILING VIA THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR 00°44' 24,65" N - 090°18' 49,68" W (UTC-6) Dear Pacific sailors, Many of you will sail to New Zealand for the Americas cup, directly after the Caribbean season through the Panama Canal or on your way up from the Southern Latitudes, and possibly will want to stop in the Galapagos islands. Between 2013/2014, I have lived one year on these islands where I was running two liveaboard vessels for divers. In the last months I got some requests from colleagues and hereby share some information to help out. The below information is from my personal experience and has been checked in January 2020.

The world-famous archipelago, province of Ecuador, is well known since Darwin’s book ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’ and has ever since been a hub for nature lovers. For sure tourism have capitalized interests and the islands are known to be an expensive destination. Just as other South American countries, Ecuador has a reputation for corruption too. These islands are populated by sharks, just as the waters surrounding them. This affirmation is surely more relevant for foreigners trying to do business over there than as a visitor. SV Lammer Law, SV Rembrandt van Rijn, MV Wolf Buddy and MV Darwin Buddy are just some of the vessels who closed operations.

The “Parque Natural de Galapagos” (PNG) clearly overrules all local and national

administrations. Strict regulations and procedures are to be followed by the book; whose initiatives, by all means, are necessary.

It’s obvious you cannot fish or use jet-skis like in any other marine park in the world, but in the park rules of the NPG its a long list of prohibitions and obligations for you to study. An interesting one, for example, is that all (pork, lamb, beef) will be bonded by the quarantine system whose seals will be broken before you leave. If you break the seals while in Galapagos, there is a $11.000 fine. You can use your dinghies from yacht to dock only, and alternatively water-taxi is available on CH14 “Taxi Marino”.

passionate people who want to do things the right way and understand the efforts undertaken by visitors to get there.

Overpopulation and growth of human infrastructure is an issue which seems very difficult to keep under control. One gets the impression that quantity is overruling quality.

Personally, I believe these islands are in urge of downgrading through even stricter regulations opposing the expansion of administration and services ruled by economic interests. As a visitor, one should not end up in line when experiencing nature of such singularity and diversity. Precaution, planning, and knowing the right people is needed nowadays. This is not only valid for the Galapagos of course, but unfortunately has become a global trend.

Operators and NPG-guides are generally quite random compared to the uniqueness of the destination, with exception of some truly

Because of my passion for diving, I somehow believe these islands to be more worth visiting for diving then for a land exploration. If you can reach the islands of Wolf and Darwin the probability to encounter large schools of hammerheads, whale-sharks, marine mammals will be higher. On San Cristobal I did not recommended any particular dive business, but definitely recommend dive site “Leon Dormido”.

My volatile answer given to crew, not knowing how many times I crossed the equator will make sense when looking at the coordinates mentioned below. In the Galapagos you cross the equator daily by foot, boat, plane or car...

So, if you have not yet been judged by the “Court of Neptune” and been initiated to convert yourself from a slimy Polliwog to a Shellback…you have nowhere to hide anymore!

DIVING

LANDING PNG requisites, bunkering permits, and all the rest are dramatically slow, complex and sometimes difficult to understand if you have no experience in merchant vessels or

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yachts over 500GT. For you to deal with local administration it is highly recommended to handle these matters through a maritime agent at least two months prior. Your first port of call is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno by law. The usual itinerary for yachts is to transit from San Cristóbal to Isabela and then Santa Cruz prior departure. If you want to cruise through protected area of the NPG, you will have to ask for more information to your agent which will require more time and money to get organized.

Make sure your hull is clean before you land in the Galapagos, as a biosecurity diver will check and put the vessel in quarantine till fumigation.

An option for you to consider, departing from the Panama Canal, would be to get organized at Flamenco Marina. To jump in the water in Gatun Lake, is not such a good idea if you don’t want to scare the many alligators away. You will have to present a “clean hull certificate” (ask you agent for details and requirements) Smaller yachts may bunker in Pto. Ayora, whereas larger yachts only will be allowed bunkering in Baltra.

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from agency fees: - Port fees: about $6,70/ ton - Park fees: $100 pp. on board - Park inspection fee: $50 pp arriving on board - Quarantine inspection fee: $100 for small sailboats and $200 for large yachts - Galapagos Government entry permit: $142 - Galapagos transit card: $20 pp. on board - Immigration fee: total IN/OUT $30 THE ISLANDS The archipelago has 5 of the 18 islands inhabited, where over 25.000 people are resident.

1. Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora): With the largest population and available services. The most beautiful beach, for me, is “Tortuga Bay” where one can spend the day without an NPG-guide, unless you want to know more.

2. San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno): Second populated island and actual administrative capital of the archipelago. My favourite beach is “Puerto Chino “, where at

some time of the year we enjoyed sitting in the sand next to a huge herd of sea lions with their new-born cubs.

3. Isabela (Puerto Villamil): Largest island, not so densely populated, but worth the visit if you want to see these mini-penguins living there.

4. Baltra (or South Seymour): An island you most probably will visit as Baltra is where the fuel dock and the airport are located. The small channel, North of Santa Cruz, has a ferry service and road transport to Pto. Ayora available.

5. Floreana (Pto. Velasco Ibarra): You will get away from the crowd on this little jewel.

CONTACTS Authorities: - Baquerizo Moreno Radio: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: (00°54,00’S - 089°37,00’W) Name: HCW - Tel: +593/52520346 e-mail: capbaq@digmer.org MMSI: 007354758 - VHF: CH 16/70

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- Puerto Ayora Radio: Santa Cruz (00°44,50’S - 090°18,45’W) Name: HCY - Tel: +593/52527473 e-mail: ayoraradio@islasantacruz.com Inmarsat-C: 473575713 MMSI: 007354757 VHF: CH 16/70

guide. Peter also runs a family owned business offering tours on the islands. I am sure they can guide you through activities available on the several islands. www.galapagosoceanexpeditions.com goexpeter@gmail.com +593/993010715)

- Just in case…MRCC Ecuador: www.coguar.dirnea.org +593/42480812 or +593/42321602 coguar@armada.mil.ec coguar_ope@armada.mil.ec costera_digmer@armadaecuador.com

Recommended Maritime Agencies:

Natural Park Rangers/ Tour Operators: - Galapagos Luxury Charters (Mrs. Stephanie Saman): +593/997360287 Renowned tour operator and charter broker focused on eco-friendly and high-quality tourism. www.galapagosluxurycharters.com ssaman@galapagosluxurycharters.com - Nicolas Schiess Vera (naturalist guide and marine reserve ranger). For sure one of the most professional dive guides on these islands and passionate about what he does. He deeply cherishes the islands and is concerned with their future. Over time Nicolas was able to get a license for a small vessel which can be chartered for big-game fishing, snorkelling or freediving. If you decide to go off the anchorage or need scuba advise, he is to be contacted. www.tesorogalapagos.com info@tesorogalapagos.com +593/994760622 - Peter Freire Salgado (naturalist guide and marine reserve ranger). Peter was also part of our diving team in 2013/2014 and is a very knowledgeable and a top professional NPG

- Sea Masters Galapagos Yacht Agency (Mr. Antonio Moreano): +593/999116066 www.seamastersgalapagos.com antonio@seamastersgalapagos.com Specialized in cruising permits & yacht logistics - GSE Galapagos Special Expeditions (Mr. Luis Rodriguez): +593/998700108 www.gse.com.ec expeman@gse.com.ec Yacht agent specialized in custom expeditions Diving (Pto. Ayora, Santa Cruz): - Macarron Scubadiver (Macarron): +593/997898087 www.macarronscubadiver.com.ec info@macarronscubadiver.com.ec Maritime Businesses (Santa Cruz): Realise that many local operators own fully coded passenger vessels and maritime legislation is followed accordingly. Most of them haul-out every second year on mainland and therefore the island of Santa Cruz is equipped with the minimum to fulfil inspections, some services and minor repairs.

Hereby the list of those I thought were doing a good job:

- Electronautica (Mr. Juan Schiess): The only professional marine electronic service company/shop on the island. Juan normally has some spare parts and new equipment available. He has the necessary knowledge to service your electronic navigation equipment without a doubt and will tell you if not too. www.electronautica.com.ec info@electronautica.com.ec +593/52526058 - Gorgomar (Mrs. Maria Dolores Villacreses): The only trustable lifesaving appliances company on the island, who can service and certify your life-rafts and extinguishers. gorgomar.sa@gmail.com, +593/52524074 - Bodega Blanca (Mr. Jason Gallardo): Jason studied in the US and speaks perfect English. It is the only chandlery shop, as others are small local “fishing buoy” selling stores.

You might be surprised to see the amount of equipment and tools available in his little shop far away from mainland. This is your last chance to buy some chandlery before your Pacific crossing. www.bodegablanca.com info@bodegablanca.com +593/52527026 or +593/52526615 - Galapagos Provisioning (Mrs. Conchita Coello) www.galapagosprovisions.com conchita@galapagosprovisions.com +593/992320485 - Logisgalap (Carlos Anchundia): Carlos speaks Spanish only and never had another job than transporting stuff from Guayaquil to the islands and back. I consider him to work hard and be totally transparent on what is. If you need to fly-in fresh provisions or have an urgent spare-part that needs to be

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flown in; he can help you out. You don’t want to know about import and customs procedures in that country… so that’s his business. If it is too complicated, you just can ask your agent to help you out. www.logisgalap.com gerencia@logisgalap.com +593/999480135 REPORTING IN THE GALAPAGOS The Galapagos Archipelago is considered a “particularly sensitive sea area” (PSSA) by the IMO. This basically means that when entering the PSSA of the Galapagos (GALREP) you report accordingly.

Let your agent do the communication for you… They will report your movements to the authorities when you entering the reporting area, immediately after leaving port or anchorage, when deviation from the route heading to port of destination or anchorage, when it is necessary to deviate from planned route due to weather, damaged equipment,

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and finally when finally leaving the reporting area. If you decide to go without agent, make sure you have and updated IMO GMDSS manual and a Ships Routeing publication.

Meanwhile you can plot the area in your chart.

GALREP reporting system area: (A) 02°30’N – 092°21’W / (D1) 01°26’N – 089°03’W / (E1) 00°01’S – 088°06’W / (F1) 00°12’S – 088°01’W / (G1) 00°35’S – 087°54’W / (H1) 01°02’S – 087°53’W / (I1) 02°34’S – 088°48’W / (J1) 02°46’S – 089°30’W / (K1) 02°42’S – 090°42’W / (L1) 02°05’S – 092°18’W / (M1) 01°32’S – 092°44’W / (L) 01°49’N – 092°40’W LAST BUT NOT LEAST The urge to slow down the inevitable destruction of our natural habitat due to overpopulation and pollution is now more than ever a fact, particularly for Chinese and Indian eco-systems.

I am absolutely convinced that the protection of natural habitat should partly be obtained

by the creation of nature reserves and the support to local communities. In many remote areas, foreigners had great ideas to change things lasting only too short time after spending lots of energy and money. Initiatives with a long-term vision for local organisations are the solution, and only then the support and collaboration of international entities is of value to sustainability.

The “Colonos”, as the native inhabitants of the Galapagos are called, have plenty to deal with, but are right at the top of the creation of such methodical measures. It has been a great experience to have worked together and hope to get the opportunity to use these gained skills to help others around the world who are willing to protect their natural habitat.

I wish the dear “Galapaguitos” all the best with protecting one of worlds treasures, on behalf of humanity.

Fair winds and happy diving!

Capt. Dominique Geysen PS: Feel free to share at your convenience

FEATURE: WORLD YACHT RALLY - MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE

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WORLD YACHT RALLY MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE

Having grown up loving sailing, the thrill of the wind in your hair, crossing the starting line of a regatta, chasing the Js or following the exploits of the Volvo teams as they battle the elements in one of the world’s most grueling races, it is not surprising that the idea of sailing around the world for 30 months, or two and a half years in old money, is something of an experience that I thought could only happen in dreams. Well, that is no longer the case. Enter the World Yacht Rally.

Speaking on skype to Stef van 't Zand, Managing Director of the World Yacht Rally, he tells me how it all began. Approximately 12 months ago he was sat chatting to a friend of his, a successful businessman in his late fifties.

His friend commented that he was considering retiring from the rat race and was thinking of sailing around the world, as it had always been a dream of his. There was only one small catch he said. He didn’t have a boat and he didn’t know how to sail. So instead he had turned to his friend Stef, a veteran of the Volvo Ocean Race and asked the question ‘what is available in terms of premium sailing events around the world for amateurs?’ The answer was actually very little. Whilst there are some fantastic events such as the ARC and the Oyster Rally

there was no luxury round the world event for amateur sailors on any make of boat over 50 feet.

So Stef took this challenge and started to dig a lot deeper into the market, not just of sailing but of travel in general and discovered that what people want more and more is not that second home or high-end car, but an experience. Something to be enjoyed with family, friends or colleagues. An experience to be talked about for years to come, the genesis of stories of adventure and discovery. The second, and key, thing he discovered was that whilst people want these experiences they also want a certain level of unburdened luxury service to go along with it. They want to be able to sit back and relax whilst someone else deals with the details: where to go, when to go, the weather, the dreaded issue of paperwork and the important issue of boat maintenance, and of course what to do when you reach those dream destinations.

Armed with this knowledge an idea began to formulate and so Stef sat down with his Volvo Ocean race colleagues Nick Bice, Jordan Spencer, and Jack Lloyd, all heavyweights of the world sailing circuit, with an accumulated

Stef van 't Zand

20 Volvo Ocean and America’s Cup races between them, and started to hammer out the details. As race director of the VOR Jack was responsible for everything from safety to routing to weather and briefings. His experience and level-headedness have been key to getting the fundamentals of the world Yacht Rally in place. Nick and Jordan took the enormous boatshed that was so key to the upkeep of the Volvo boats and whilst retaining all of the key service facilities, they have shrunk it down into only one container, making it much more maneuverable and flexible, so if a spreader breaks or a sail rips beyond repair, on the leg to New Zealand for example, you can rest assured that there will be a team in place to replace it as soon as you arrive. Finally, Stef reactivated his role with the VOR and negotiated with the stops to ensure that all the facilities will be available as well as creating the experiences that the fleet will enjoy on arrival. Together the team worked tirelessly

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with their extensive network around the world to bring together what was then launched in September 2019 at the Cannes boat show.

And this is where it gets really exciting.

Launching from Alicante in November 2020, a city perfectly set up for big ocean-going races and rallies as home city of the Volvo, is the first leg known as leg zero. This isn’t mandatory but allows for the correct number of sea miles to be accumulated before the rally begins in earnest from Lanzarote in November 2020 where it will go on to cover 16 joint fleet legs with 24 starts and stops including the Galapagos Islands, The Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia, the Lesser Sunda Islands and Rio de Janeiro. The important thing to note and where a key difference with the World Yacht Rally lies is that this is not a race. It is taking place over 30 months for a very good reason, this is blue sea cruising at its finest. Whilst the fleet will be together for a lot of the journey there will be large amounts of time where individual boats can go off and explore. For example at the South Pacific stop boats will have up to three months to discover everything this paradise has to offer, whilst there will be a three-week stay over in the Galapagos and ten weeks in the Caribbean before the fleet meets back up to prepare to enter the Panama Canal.

Whilst there will be plenty of alone time, each stop will also have plenty of social activities including golf tournaments, wine tasting and spa days. This is a once in a lifetime adventure after all and the most needs to be made of all the destinations to be visited.

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lives, however, the full rally is not mandatory and it is possible to pick and choose the points that you wish to join the race. There are 3 starting options: Europe (Spain), Caribbean (San Blas Islands) and Down under (either NZ or Australia). There is then the possibility of having the boat sailed to the next destination by a hand-picked crew, or transported via one of the team’s official partners. The other option and one that Stef was very excited by was the possibility to charter your sailboat whilst not aboard. Not only is this a financially sound option for owners it also allows those participants who may not sadly own their own

boat to still take part in the whole experience.

It is likely that these boats will be over 80 feet as they will need to be crewed. Another exciting element to the whole charter concept is the announcement, as we go to press, of the new partnership between the World Yacht Rally and Camper and Nicholsons, one of the oldest and most renowned charter companies in the world. This partnership will open up the rally to a broader audience, though there will still be a cap of 35 boats to keep it exclusive and the service at the expected level.

It is clear that there is a large gap in the market

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that has now been filled and Stef talks with pride of the reaction from the industry as a whole. From North Sails to GAC Pinder to Camper and Nicholsons, partners are excited to come on board and be part of the World Yacht Rally. And who wouldn’t be? I ask if Stef and the team will be taking part themselves but he said they will very much be land and logistics based, but that maybe after a few rallies under their belts they may take the opportunity themselves to enjoy 2 ½ years of pure blissful heaven. I know I certainly would!

QUICK FACTS • whole route takes 30 months, around 39.000 NM • blue water cruising combined with 7 metropolises • prologue from Alicante to Lanzarote, Nov 1

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(to test comms and make threshold miles) • official start from Lanzarote, Nov 20 • 16 joint fleet legs - 24 starts and stops • fleet size between 22 and 35 • finish Lisbon, June 2023 • one can opt to stop or start halfway (NZ/AUS) • 3 starting options: Europe (Spain), Caribbean (San Blas Islands) and D own under (either NZ or Australia) • available for 50 ft + yachts only • we aim to have (skippered) charter yachts in the fleet • weather systems have been thoroughly studied • route is based on current (changing) patterns • fees start from 70 K per year (50-60 ft) • 10 included services, 6 optional services

SERVICES INCLUDED - weather & routing + legbriefings - basic maintenance - medical support - 3 berthing fees at arrivals and 2 at departures - evenTs, starts, finishes - paperwork & permits - maritime safety training - iridium communication (device) - risk assessments on piracy & terrorism - WYR route pilot SERVICES OPTIONAL - yacht care - travel arrangements - crew-pool with professional sailors - continuation logistics (getting your yacht from a to b) - supplies - commercial leverage (possibly chartering your boat) ______________________________________ www.worldyachtrally.com info@worldyachtrally.com

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FEATURE: MOTOR YACHT AWOL - A WAY OF LIFE

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MOTOR YACHT AWOL - A WAY OF LIFE

I had the honour of meeting Giverny, affectionately known as Giv, and the team from MY AWOL at the 2019 ACrew Awards where

they were up for several awards including Giv for the Chief Stewardess. Unfortunately pipped at the post, it didn’t seem to upset her. She

said she was just overwhelmed to have been nominated and to be a finalist. This mindset really sums up Giv and the crew of AWOL. Often thought of as a selfish industry, employing people more interested in the paycheck and the party than in the job at hand, there really are some heroes who are a little less unsung than they used to be. As ever with these things, it is only a small group that actually have this selfish attitude, however, the impression given to those that don’t understand the industry can often be far-reaching and harmful. AWOL and its exceptional Owner, Captain and crew are working hard to change that perception and it appears it’s gaining traction.

When we speak on the phone Giv has just returned from South Africa where she was visiting friends and family and also had the wonderful unexpected pleasure of getting engaged, which she is obviously very excited about. Giv and Partner/Captain Tristan have been working together for the same owner since 2012 and she says that when she first arrived on board the state of play was very different, with single-use plastic, non-eco friendly cleaning products and Molten Brown for the guests. Over the years though, the crew have slowly but surely brought around a change in attitude. It started with the cleaning products. Rather than having individual

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products, the interior and deck now share and make sure to bulk buy far in advance, from their eco-friendly supplier. The costs when buying in advance are not that far from general use products and the quality of these eco-products now is as high, if not higher than the old school cleaning materials still used by a lot of boats.

A quick tip Giv had that she uses on the boat to make her whites whiter than white is to ditch traditional clothing conditioners and instead switch it out for the old yacht favourite, yep, you guessed it, white vinegar. Somewhat cynical I agreed to try this in my own washing machine, and sure enough, my whites came out pearly and not only that, they certainly did not smell of vinegar. It also has the added benefit of being a decalcifier that is friendly to the environment. After a quick succession of scrubbing of kettles and showerheads and I was an immediate convert. Giv says that there are many small tricks such as this that can help to make a boat a more environmentally friendly place to work, and that it is when many people make these small changes that has a massive impact on the environmental friendliness of a superyacht. Giv is actually quick to point out that they don’t moniker themselves as ecofriendly as they still use fuel, which isn’t going to change anytime soon, instead, they use the label eco-conscious, as they are constantly trying to find new ways to improve and educate and to encourage likeminded boats to get onboard.

As she says, much of it is down to the education of the crew, but also of owners and guests. AWOL managed to source some new eco products for the guests and whilst the boss was reticent at first, when they ran a trial at MYBA the results were impressive, with both the owner and agents loving the new products.

No more Molten Brown. It made AWOL stand apart from the crowd which is what the boss had always wanted and now guests choose AWOL because she is trying to make a difference.

Another way that AWOL has made a quick and easy change is in the laundry room. Instead of normal towels for the guests AWOL now use kkiois. A kikoi is a traditional rectangle of woven cloth originating from Africa, particularly along the east coast and as far south as the

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INTERIOR CLEANING Buy in bulk and use refillable cleaning bottles.

Use eco-friendly brands (EYS).

Use Glass Clothes (Prowin) - no products required.

Ceramic treatments for less product requirement (Absolute Magnitude).

CREW Use eco-friendly brands.

Crew products in refillable bottles/ bulk.

Refillable drinking bottles.

Be mindful of unnecessary washing.

Purchase ethical and sustainable clothing/ uniforms (Rashr).

Eat less meat.

GALLEY Buy eco-friendly in bulk.

Share products with the interior department (sanitiser in 5L).

Reusable Products (Bee’s Wrap, bamboo kitchen towel, storage bags, produce bags).

Sort the waste as best you can (organic, glass).

Reduce water waste.

LAUNDRY Use dryer balls.

Re-use soaking buckets several times (whiteners).

Use white vinegar in place of softener.

Keep your dryers Lindtfree for maximum efficiency.

Hang dry as much as you can (install foldable drying racks for extra space).

DECK Use Eco-products for wash-downs, teak cleaning etc (Absolute Magnitude).

Be aware of where and how the anchor drops as to avoid damaging the seabed.

Collect rubbish in the sea and on beaches and get the kids involved!

Opt for electric water toys.

Reduce water waste.

GUESTS Offer kikois to guests (Oz Ra Tekstil) over towels.

Re-usable water bottles.

Luxury eco-toiletries and travel accessories -bamboo, (Shalene Hutchinson).

Stainless steel straws.

Educate guests about how you are making a difference- inspire them to join the movement.

Horn of Africa and rather than taking hours to dry it drys in minutes and is far easier to store, meaning that it is also economical on space and needs less detergent. Each guest is given one on arrival along with a lovely 500ml drinking bottle labelled with the AWOL logo, so it is both eco-conscious and a lovely memento from the time aboard. These bottles are kept, refilled and swapped out as and when guests are finished. They are then dishwashed, refilled and restocked in the fridges. So rather than use upwards of 300 33cl bottles for a one week charter, AWOL has now got rid of most of their single-use plastic. If you imagine that is just one charter boat for one week, I’ll leave you to do the maths, but the numbers of bottles our industry gets through is astounding. With just a small investment from the boat into reusable tin bottles for the guests and crew the impact

not only on plastic waste, but storage and also expenditure is huge.

Giverny and the crew of MY AWOL have put together some top tips below for simple and easy changes that can be made onboard and even at home. If we all come together and follow MY AWOL’s example we can start to change and alter not only the perceptions of the yachting industry, but the way we impact on the environment as a whole. Help spread the word and make eco-consciousness A Way Of Life! ______________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/motoryachtawol/

By Victoria Pearce

FEATURE: WINTER CHARTER YACHT OF THE MONTH – SOARING

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SOARING The latest build from renowned German shipyard, Abeking & Rasmussen, the exceptional 68m SOARING was recently launched after three years in construction.

This stunning, custom-made superyacht is now in preparation for sea trials with delivery in April. She will then embark on her inaugural charter programme, locating to the western Mediterranean for the summer season.

Originally known as Project 6506, and now named SOARING after the majestic soar of an eagle, she has been built to exacting Lloyd's Class specifications. The yacht is powered by two 2,029hp MTU 12V4000M engines, giving her a top speed of 16 knots whilst cruising at 14 knots. With an impressive 1,450 GT of interior volume, this is clearly reflected in the spacious guest areas throughout.

all elements work in perfect synergy, offering a harmonious transition from exterior to interior. Her stylish, light and modern interior is accentuated by beautiful artwork, while the spacious accommodation provides luxurious comfort for twelve guests in 6 staterooms.

The master suite, located on the upper aft deck, opens onto a private owner's lounging area with an exclusive library forward, offering sensational panoramic views. All five further guest staterooms are en suite, situated on the main deck, sited with an element of individual privacy. Thanks to this functional and carefully placed layout, SOARING is an ideal yacht for families, providing plenty of flexibility and space for multi-generational charters.

Designed inside and out by Focus Yacht Design, embracing a vision to create a custom-made floating home from home, SOARING leaves nothing to be desired by her owner. Described as both modern and timeless, her interior and exterior are also consistently sophisticated and elegant.

All guest areas have access to audio global sources, including the spa and beach club. A variety of amenities are available to suit all requirements including Sky, Apple and Direct TV, Playstation 4, Kalidascape plus a cinema in the salon. The yacht is also equipped with Zero Speed stabilizers to add to guests' comfort. Her crew of seventeen will be on hand to attend to every need during charters and ensure that service is delivered to the very highest level.

Featuring contemporary styling with a sporty contour, SOARING boasts an expansive 11.6m beam, affording superb interior volume combined with careful attention to detail.

The integrated and holistic approach used by the team at Focus Yacht Design has ensured

Thanks to an abundance of generous socialising and relaxation areas, guests on board have countless opportunities for outdoor entertainment. SOARING's lower deck is fitted with an impressive professional gym together with lavish spa including a steam room. The

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yacht will also have a professional masseuse available on board to enhance guests' relaxation and offer the opportunity to enjoy a range of exclusive spa treatments. Featuring a superb beach club, complete with swim platform, there are loungers for comfortable sunbathing, with shades if desired, plus easy access to the wide selection of water toys and

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tenders. Guests can enjoy all new equipment such as the 9m tender, jet skis, aqua bikes, seabobs, kayaks, inflatables and much more; as well as the yacht being an RYA approved watersports centre.

Available for charter exclusively through Ocean Independence, there is no doubt this stunning

yacht is a very exciting new addition to the charter market. ______________________________________ Ocean Independence Club de Mar, Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, Palma (+34) 971 404 412 www.oceanindependence.com

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INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN SVEN VANDENDRIESSCHE

repair the boats. After working and repairing boats I decided I wanted to sail them as well as repair them. My first job as Captain was on a classic SY at 19 in 1999 from Amsterdam to Greece and then to Antigua to charter.

How did you end up in Balearic Islands?

Tell me a bit about yourself? How long have you been a captain?

My father had a shipyard and I was practically born there so I’ve spent all my life on the boat.

On the weekends and after school I would always go to the shipyards and help my father

The first time I came here to visit was with my father’s boat 1996 as a teenager. In 2001 I left the classic SY in Antigua and moved back to Palma where I found a little apartment close to Bar Cuba and was one of the first yachties living in Santa Catalina. At that time, I did my dockwalking and found work on a 140ft SY sanding the hull in STP (back then called boatyard Palma) I was covered in red anti-fouling paint for 2 weeks.

Which of the Balearic Islands is your favourite?

Why? Well my favourite has always been Formentera

but it’s very overcrowded nowadays. The best time to visit is June, July or September.

We tried to go last summer and it was just impossible. With that in mind, I’d have to say the north shore of Ibiza and Mallorca as they are less populated.

What are your hobbies here in the islands?

Mountain biking and swimming are my hobbies and sports. In my time off in the summer I also enjoy going to calas like Portals or Illetas and enjoy my own boat and hang out at Roxy beach in Portals.

What’s your favourite part of your job?

Charter guests usually allow themselves be led by the Captain and crew. They want to absorb as much as possible about the whole experience: sailing, the wind, the boat life, and the boat culture. They really enjoy every minute of the trip and trust that you are taking them to the best spots. It’s hard work,

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but a good charter and happy guests is very rewarding for the crew in the end.

What are your most proud of in your time as a captain?

Helping fellow sailors reach their goals and make a career in sailing. I’ve made a lot of good friends with previous crew. Also, having the opportunity to build a new 30m performance SY in Finland from scratch for a very good owner.

Can you tell us a one of your best experiences in the Balearics?

I’d have to say racing in the Copa del Rey or Palma Vela. The sailing is fantastic and the RCNP host some really nice events. Also, the sailing, wind conditions, vibe and the location are very good.

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Well, the Cathedral, right? But I have to say La Lonja is also very nice and people tend to forget about it.

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

Its growing very quickly, even more than people will accept. The problem is not the industry but the type of people who come here. Years ago, people wanted to have a job in yachting without thinking about the money, we just wanted to sail. Nowadays, people come with less experience.

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

How its positioned - its next to Spain, Italy and France. The weather is great, people are nice and Palma is a really nice city with everything you need. STP has all the services you need for your boat too.

What advice would you give to a new captain before coming to the Balearic Islands?

Start low and humble and be patient in finding the right job.

Describe each of the Balearics Islands with one word: Ibiza – party Menorca – picturesque Mallorca – yachting Formentera – chill Have you heard about Palma Boat Show?

Yes, we’ve been there a lot with the boats which we sell. This year I’ll be going there again and trying to sell another swan yacht.

What differentiates this fair from others?

It’s a show which takes place at the start of the season which compliments the Palma Vela regatta - two festivals in one. At that time of year, the weather is always nice there’s a great vibe and everyone’s excited. It’s a great way to kick off the season in the middle of one of the biggest yachting hubs.

Which is your the Balearics?

favourite

beach

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Salinas beach in Ibiza. I used to hang out there and was anchored there for months with my father’s boat. The beach bar has a great vibe and you can meet lots of people and dance.

Back then in 1998/1999 it was true Ibiza vibe but now it’s a bit different.

For you, which is the most beautiful building in Mallorca?

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OCIBAR ACQUIRES SPANISH SUPERYACHT MARINA years in terms of constructing and managing significant marina assets. In addition to Port Tarraco, the group also operates Port Adriano in Majorca which has 488 berths up to 80m (262ft); Ibiza Magna marina which has 85 berths up to 60m (197ft) and Marina Botafoc, also in Ibiza, which offers 430 berths up to 30m (98.5ft). OCIBAR took over the concession for Marina Botafoc in August last year.

Antonio Zaforteza, CEO of OCIBAR, said: “The incorporation of Port Tarraco allows us to expand the offer of OCIBAR with greater lengths and offer Port Tarraco customers our port infrastructure in the Balearic Islands. The main lines of action will be: to bring the local economy closer to the business opportunities offered by large vessels, strengthen the office area in Port Tarraco, and contribute to integration of the port with the city of Tarragona.”

OCIBAR, the Spanish marina management company, has significantly expanded its operation with the acquisition for an undisclosed sum of the Port Tarraco superyacht marina in Tarragona. The purchase was made from the Qatari Diar Fund, which is linked to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund.

directors of the Tarragona Port Authority through the sale of the 100% shareholding of the QD Marina Tarragona concessionary company to OCIBAR SA. Port Tarraco offers 33 berths from 45m-160m (148ft-525ft).

This includes 10 berths for superyachts over 100m (328ft).

The deal was approved by the board of

OCIBAR has been operating for more than 30

Port Tarraco was acquired by the Qatari Diar Fund in 2011 for €65m. The marina finished 2019 with its highest occupancy and OCIBAR plans to retain the same management approach as the previous operator. ______________________________________

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MARINE BUSINESS ADVISORS LAUNCH WORLDWIDE SERVICE

Oscar Siches

A newly formed group of industry experts to assist with business development For businesses entering the market or for existing businesses looking to expand or broaden their horizons, a new group has formed that will offer advice, quality data and business management support. Included in the group is our very own Oscar Siches who I’m sure will have a huge amount of valuable input especially on the subject of marinas and their management.

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) comprises senior marine industry professionals, currently from 12 countries on all continents, who have come together to offer their knowledge and services separately or collectively to the world’s boating industry.

The group includes Thom Dammrich (USA); Mary-Anne Edwards (AUS, NZ); Jean Michel Gaigné (FRA); Jouko Huju (FIN); Anastasia Kobzeva (RUS, CIS); David Lewin (GBR); Theo Lingmont (NLD); YP Loke (SGP); Kai Malmivaara (UAE); Veda Pretorius (ZAF); Lorenzo Pollicardo (ITA); and Oscar Siches (ESP).

convinced that our group has a lot to give.”

All those involved in Global Marine Business Advisors have worked together at various times in their careers and each has access to a worldwide network of contacts and knowledge.

They have all held long-term senior positions in business and are all well-known within their sphere of influence. The group offers experience in business development, marketing, export promotion, internal and external relations with governments and agencies, marinas and marina management, OEM manufacturing, aftermarket sales, plus general management principles to help drive successful businesses.

MaryAnne Edwards from Australia stated: “I have always felt it can be a tough road for businesses entering and surviving in the marine industry nationally and globally whether in the recreational boating or superyacht sector.

For businesses to be able to have access to the level of professional knowledge will be invaluable.”

Jouko Huju from Finland stated: “After 25 years of service in the marine industry as CEO of Finnboat and two spells as president of ICOMIA, I felt somehow obliged to share my experiences and knowledge from that time. I took the idea up with Thom Dammrich (USA) and YP Loke (Singapore) and I am more than

For more information: www.mba.blue

The advisors are able to work independently or in teams and one of the key advantages of the group is that they have a network with significant contacts and expertise at their fingertips. This means that a project can start domestically and then scale up to have a global reach.

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or contact the group´s spokesman: Jouko Huju huju@mba.blue +358 40 5509310

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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LARGE YACHT CHARTER SUMMER 2019 BALEARES

The Spanish Large Yacht Association (AEGY) has produced its 6th annual report on the state of the charter market in the Balearics.

The AEGY was instrumental in convincing the Spanish government to make changes in 2013 to tax legislation which had previously made chartering in Spain prohibitively expensive and complicated. Since these changes the AEGY have been monitoring the growth in the charter market and analysing the economic impact on the Balearics.

The reports show that in the past 6 years the number of yachts over 20m registered to charter has grown each year from a very low number of 13 in 2013, to a peak of 170 in 2017; the 2019 figures show a slight decrease (-14%) with 134 yachts registered. The author of the report, Anne Sterringa, Senior Charter Broker for Camper and Nicholsons and a member of the AEGY Board, suggests that this decrease is partly because the VAT rate is Spain is much higher than other EU countries and that of local bureaucratic procedures. However, in 2019 the unification of procedures has been successfully achieved and hopefully by 2020 the registration for charter will be a more streamlined process.

Despite the slight decrease in numbers for 2018 there is no doubt that the lobbying of the AEGY and other marine associations has been extremely successful in increasing the revenue brought in to the Balearics by the chartering of large yachts.

Sterringa comments: “At the moment there are about 700 yachts over 24 m available for charter in the Western Mediterranean. In 2014, when the law changed, we expected to have a fleet of about 100 yachts registered for charter in Spain. We are delighted that we currently have 134 on the register.”

The slight decrease in the number of yachts registered is reflected in a increase in revenue in 2019. When compared to 2013 figures:

• The total revenue from charters has risen from €4,442 to €46,080 million.

• The amount spent by yachts chartering on fuel, berths, beverages and food has risen from €0.991 to €11,339 million.

• The total amount of IVA collected on charter fees and other costs has risen from €1.179 to €12,356 million.

The economic impact of yachts chartering in Spain is not limited to the summer as many of these yachts chose to spend the winter in the Balearics and are supported by an excellent infrastructure of yards and companies providing first class repair and refit service.

Diego Colon, President of the AEGY commented “We have seen a lot of growth since 2013, however we are not complacent and want to build on our success. Yacht chartering creates jobs and boosts the economy year-round. We are continuing to promote the sector, charter destination and refit of excellence. We are also lobbying the government and the European Commission to eliminate the Matriculation Tax. In addition, we are ensuring that we

have skilled workforce by creating vocational training courses.” ______________________________________ About the AEGY: The Asociación Española de Grandes Yates was established to represent the needs of companies in the superyacht sector in Spain. It has successfully lobbied to promote the sector by educating and informing politicians, government ministers and public bodies. Its members include all the major superyacht businesses in Spain.

For more information on the AEGY visit: www.aegy.org For more information on this report and how the results were calculated please contact: Anne Sterringa asterringa@camperandnicholsons.com The AEGY has also produced a video (in Spanish) highlighting the economic impact of the sector in Spain. It can be seen in this link: https://youtu.be/T9N5nOeraNQ

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It is a pleasure to present the sixth consecutive annual report that reflects the development of the charter market for large yachts in the Balearic Islands.

As a reminder: On the 30th October 2013, the Law 16/2013 of the 29th October was published in the BOE which, among other tax measures, modified the Special Tax on Certain means of transport (IEDMT) extending its exemption to any yacht intended exclusively for charter, without limit of length.

At the end of March 2014, a Binding Consultation of the DGT (General Tax Directorate) was published which confirms that yachts owned by a non-resident entity dedicated to charter, can be chartered by individuals linked to the leasing company, provided that these individuals are not residents of Spain or have a permanent establishment located in Spain, without modifying the circumstances that gave rise to the exemption from the IEDMT. In fact, this

consultation regularized the private use of yachts dedicated to charter and brings Spain closer to legislation in other EU Member States.

This is currently subject to new interpretations and could have a very negative effect.

To achieve reliable figures, the representative of each yacht offered by the large international companies in this sector has been contacted to find out the exact number of days that the boat has been chartered in Spain during the 2019 summer season.

After collating all the data, we can calculate the following information: 1) The number of the yachts registered for charter in the Balearics and the number of the "active" yachts, those that have actually spent the season here.

2) The number of charter days in high season (HS) and low season (LS)

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3) The total amount of the charter fees. The amount the owners receive which they can use towards the maintenance cost of the yacht.

4) The impact on the local economy: the yachts' expenditure directly associated with the charter: fuel, moorings, food, drinks, transfers.

It is calculated at 30% of the charter price for motor yachts and 25% for sailing boats. These are net amounts, without VAT 5) Other expenses: An estimate of 5% of the rental price for disbursements indirectly associated with the charter: purchases by passengers in shops, restaurants, hotels, golf, beaches, clubs, etc. Again, calculated in net amounts, without VAT 6) VAT on rent and VAT on expenses: 21% VAT is applied to the rental price. As every year we see that some charters have started in France or Italy, so no VAT has been charged in Spain.

This explains that the VAT charged on the charter is not exactly 21% of the total rentals.

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RESULTS: For the second consecutive year the number of yachts registered for charter in the Balearics has decreased. It dropped from 155 to 134 units, 14% less than in 2018. The number of motor yachts decreased 7% while the number of sailboats fell by 35%.

The fact that a vessel is registered for charter in the Balearics does not mean that it has actually spent the season here. In 2018 there were 117 "active" yachts and in 2019 112, 4% less than in 2018.

In contrast, the total number of charter days has increased, both in high season (July and August) and in low season (June and September) from 2914 days to 3226 days, 10% more. For owners who decided to locate their yacht in the islands the result has been positive.

The total charter income has grown 7% and the impact on the local economy has also improved by 7%.

VAT collected on charters only grew by 1%.

Several long-term charters on very large yachts started in France to take advantage of the reduced French VAT. Although the final economic result has been positive compared to 2018, the number of registered and active yachts in the Balearics is stabilizing downwards which will undoubtedly have an effect on the coming seasons.

If we compare the numbers with the year 2013, the results are still spectacular: both VAT revenues and local disbursements have increased tenfold.

Of the 134 yachts, 34 are over 45 metres long - in 2013 there were none. 51 boats are over 35 metres in length, compared to 5 in 2013.

The main reasons for the reduction in the number of registered yachts are as follows: - VAT: In the countries around us a reduced VAT rate can be applied according to the itinerary: 10% in France, 6.6% in Italy, 13% in Croatia and 12% in Greece. In Spain we must apply 21% and we cannot compete on equal terms. *** - Complicated un-unified bureaucratic procedures. However, in 2019 the unification of procedures has been successfully achieved and hopefully by 2020 the registration for charter will be a more streamlined process.

- The Balearic Islands are no longer a new destination.

- The trendy destinations, the hotspots, are cyclical. Especially for non-Spanish clients, the most popular destination in 2016 and 2017 was Ibiza, while in 2018 Southern Italy and in 2019 Greece were more in vogue.

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THE SITUATION WILL CHANGE IN 2020: - The European Commission does not agree with the way the flat rated reduced VAT is applied in France, Italy, Greece, Malta and Cyprus for international itineraries and has sent instructions to these countries to change the system. It will only be possible to reduce the VAT for the time the yachts have actually cruised in international waters and the countries mentioned before will have to adapt their legislation as soon as possible. As a result, the large difference between the cost of a charter in Spain and one in the rest of the Mediterranean will disappear, and the Spanish industry will be in a position to compete on equal fiscal terms.

- The unification of bureaucratic procedures should streamline the process of registering a boat for charter.

- It is not all good news. A possible new interpretation of the circumstances that entitle to exemption from registration tax, places yacht owners in a situation of legal uncertainty and I fear that the number of registered yachts may fall considerably in 2020. Foreign owners will not renew their charter permits for the time being. This would leave the local charter market again at a clear disadvantage compared to the countries around us.

The charter of large yachts is a sector that has

room to grow and the international sector bets on the Balearic Islands. Of the 8 largest companies in the world dedicated to the luxury yachting sector, 6 have offices in Mallorca, which supports this.

The catalysing aspect of the charter industry on the local economy (EUR 13,142,283 in local expenditure) is not limited to the summer.

The yachts that are already in Spain for the charter season tend to spend the winter here to do their maintenance work and reforms, thus contributing to the creation of direct and indirect employment in the marine industrial sector.

To achieve a sustainable and lasting growth, we consider it of utmost importance to continue working to achieve the following improvements for the marine industry: - More urgent than ever: The elimination of the matriculation tax on large yachts and recreational vessels that does not exist in any European country. AEGY and ANEN have lodged a complaint with the European Commission to abolish the tax, which has so far gone unanswered.

- Development of a campaign to popularise/ socialise Spanish sailing.

- Development of national and international marketing campaigns to promote Mallorca

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and Spain as a nautical destination. Maritime Clusters, both at national and autonomous level, are involved in developing these.

- To improve technical education in the nautical sector with the creation of medium and higher-level courses in Vocational Training (maintenance, repair and construction of pleasure boats) - To promote the use of specialized professionals for procedures and consultations so that the legal security of yacht owners is optimized.

The alignment of regulations to what has been established by our European neighbours will allow Spain to improve its position in the large yacht sector, to compete on equal terms, to become a permanent base for yachts, a privileged tourist destination in the Mediterranean and to help create sustained economic growth and quality employment. ______________________________________ Anne Sterringa December 2019 Sources: - YachtFolio.com (Commercial Intranet MYBA) - Charter Companies - MYBA members - Charter Companies - Yacht Folio subscribers - Independent owners

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THE M/Y COLLECTIVE STORY COMES TO MALLORCA

Charlotte and Linda met through their love for the Marine Industry.

After 15 years in Marketing Management roles in the Industry Linda and her Yacht Surveyor husband Martyn went sailing on their 50ft Bowman with two cats onboard. Four years and 14,000 miles later they decided to become landlubbers again and bought a house in Mallorca but at the time were still mainly based on the UK’s South Coast.

This is where the two lady marketeers met, when both working as consultants for Camper & Nicholson's Marinas. Charlotte and Linda both started by consulting on the B2B side of the business, writing market feasibility studies for CNM’s clients i.e. anyone who wanted to build a marina anywhere in the world. Charlotte’s role grew over 3 years of being in-house and she became the interim Head of Marketing and Communications. Linda working remotely transformed their digital marketing and looked after the SEO and PPC for the Company and its marina portfolio.

“Our breadth of experience in the nautical world is so wide and varied – from Event Management through to Marketing Strategy and the strange science that is SEO. We have an unmatched mix of skills in such a small team within the Industry. It means we have the capacity to deliver on pretty much anything thrown at us – whether business or marketing strategy to PR and social media.”

Says Charlotte.

In 2018, having both moved on from Camper & Nicholson's Marinas and undertaken various marketing projects and consultancy roles they both agreed that the Marine Industry was where they wanted to stay. This coincided with Martyn and Linda’s decision to become resident in a lovely Mallorcan Village in the hills not far from Palma.

“Our clients notice how well we work together and how our skills complement each others.

However, most of our work is still for UK based companies. With Mallorca being arguably the most popular superyacht home in the world,

it would be great to get more involved with Palma based businesses.” Says Linda With Charlotte based in London and Linda based in Palma they are perfectly placed to best serve the Maritime, Marine, Marina, yacht and Superyacht Industries.

“With working knowledge gained over a number of years, we understand the vagaries of the industry and have already helped a number of clients to make a splash (and money) in just a year since our collaboration started.” Says Linda Email or text M/Y Collective to find out more about how we can work with you to achieve your business objectives with real marketing based on real insights. ______________________________________ charlotte@m-ycollective.com (+44) 779 264 1367 linda@m-ycollective.com (+44) 778 525 3433 www.m-ycollective.com

CASTING OFF - FEBRUARY Balearic yachting faces an exciting and complicated future in equal parts. Brexit, taxes from the State against leisure yachting and the neglect of the Government to start the centre of reference for nautical training, are some negative examples of this future. These, and other issues, will be discussed in the presentations that the AENIB organises, every year, in the General Ordinary Assembly.

On the other hand, the registration indicators in the Balearics and the data given recently from the STP and Astilleros de Mallorca, about the amount of boats that are repaired, is very positive. Our yacht industry continues keeping a stiff upper lip and being a model despite clumsiness, incompetence or bad intentions from some public administrations. How can it be possible that after showing for years, that we create qualified workplaces and richness for the whole community, we are still being boycotted? We hope that, some day, we can stop envying the way countries such as France

or Italy, treat their yachting industry .

In any case, Brexit is a worrying issue. On the one hand, because there is a huge amount of owners and workers of English origin in our islands. On the other hand, we have to consider the laws and tourism. Of course, we believe that the English visitor that has resources and rents a boat during the holidays in our islands, will continue doing it. What really concerns us, is everything related to taxes and companies’ management. We hope that everything clears up as quickly as possible, so that we can anticipate future inconveniences.

On the other hand, we would like to criticise the Government’s delay to start the reference centre of nautical training. In October, 2017, when it was said to the press that this centre would be open, we were very happy; but we would not celebrate it until the first student would enter a room. In February, 2018, when Autonomous interest was declared in this

centre, more of the same. Later, we were invited to the presentation of a building under construction that was supposed to be the future centre. Since then, there has not been any change. We hope that they do not open it 6 months before the next elections.

Finally, we would like to remind our associates that the next 5th and 6th of March, the 8th Nautical Congress, organized by ANEN, will be celebrated in Valencia. This event is extremely important for the sector and attracts large companies and professionals from all over the world. AENIB’s members benefit from advantages when enrolling in the congress. You can check them through the usual means.

www.marine-control.com

Tel. +34 971 719 816

Mob. + 34 629 144 202

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L4 TRIFORK SET A NEW RECORD AROUND THE ISLAND OF MALLORCA With a weather forecast showing gust up to 40 knots from northeast and waves of eight meters in height, the crew got a greenlight from Real Club Nautic to start the record attempt Monday January the 20th at 7:00 in the morning, in pitch darkness.

13 hours, 15 minutes and 17 seconds later L4 Trifork (Former VO70 Ericsson 4) with its crew, crossed the finish line established by German Maxi UCA back in April 2005 and bested the previous record of 17 hours, 14 minutes and 19 seconds by four almost hours, after sailing more than 160 nautical miles.

The crew with a combined 20 laps around the world includes: • Owner Jørn Larsen • Kristian Wulf Andersen • Jens Dolmer • Aksel Magdahl • Pinacho Fructuoso • Martin Hjortlund Christensen • Peter Van Niekerk • Antonio Cuervas-Mons • Pablo Arrarte • Luke Malloy • Jes Gram-Hansen

am very grateful to the owner and Trifork who invited me to participate in this experience."

Antonio Cuervas-Mons confessed feeling surprised that such harsh conditions is possible in the Mediterranean: "We have had winds of 40 knots and very large waves, but the ship behaved well and all the crew did a great job. I

The Cantabrian crew member of the VO70 explained that the most challenging part of the circumnavigation, lied in the Tramuntana area, with waves that exceeded more than eight meters, and in the Capdepera to Formentor.

Aksel Magdahl who was a part of the original 2008/09 Volvo Ocean Race winning team, was onboard yet again in the seat as navigator. ______________________________________

by Søren Wiegand Kristensen

NAUTICAL ACADEMY COMES TO PALMA SOVREN is proud to re-establish NAUTICAL ACADEMY and expand its training operation into Palma, Mallorca this February 2020.

“Training has always been a focus of everything we do at ‘Sovren’ and this opportunity provides the ‘group’ with the ability to start with yacht crew at the grass roots and help them grow through the industry,” comments Stephen White, founder and CEO of Sovren.

Created for the maritime industry in 2013, Nautical Academy was formed as a pioneering initiative to provide the highest level of education and training solutions for professional crew. With its original location in the facilities of the MB92 shipyard in Barcelona, the academy was the first of its kind to bring together the world’s most recognized training authorities.

It is a natural progression for Sovren’s Nautical Academy to expand into new offices in Palma, Mallorca after their recent acquisition of Aigua Sea School. This enables the Sovren group to provide a consolidated approach to crew training and qualification courses for the maritime industry as a whole.

Marshall Island Accredited courses will be provided and include the STCW basic safety training. Advanced Fire Fighting

training will also be available between two training locations.

Linda Revill, the driving force and founder of Aigua Sea School, is delighted that the wellestablished and respected school will run under a new administration with potential to continue its growth.

Skilled in maritime interior management, maritime operations, shipbuilding and training, Helen Warren will be overseeing Sovren Nautical Academy Palma.

Stephen White continues, “There will be a program of scholarships available to assist younger crew to enter into the industry. Our quest to provide yacht crew with a qualification they can take from yachting and into shore based employment, is an exciting and long overdue element of the ‘yachting life’ that will be announced in the coming months.”

Nautical Academy will provide both cruise and yacht crew the best training at competitive prices. This will ensure all students are fully certified from their initiation into sailing to the renewal of certifications within the maritime industry.

With the knowledge and experience of the best trainers available, Sovren Nautical Academy continue the level of excellence and professionalism.

It’s an exciting time at Sovren and we welcome the new location, and the new team to the group. ______________________________________ For further information on the course availability, visit their website at www.thenauticalacademy.net

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WILLIAMS JET TENDERS ENDS 2019 ON HIGH

Williams Jet Tenders ended 2019 on a high after seeing a 23% rise in Dieseljet sales versus 2018 and is projecting a further increase in Dieseljet sales in 2020.

Speaking to IBI at the Düsseldorf boat show , company founders John and Mathew Hornsby said the builder had launched more than 100 Dieseljets last year and that the order book for that segment of its portfolio ran well through July 2020.

John Hornsby added that the Dieseljet range, for boats from 82ft (25m), had become something of a “tick box” item for many of the premium UK and Italian motoryacht builders in particular. The Dieseljet range includes four models, the 445, 505, 565 and 625, and completes an extensive range of Evo, Sport, Turbo and Mini Jet ranges for boats from 38ft to over 131ft (11m-40m).

“We enjoyed a strong year during 2019 and are delighted with our Dieseljet sales which have steadily risen year on year. We are projecting a further increase in Dieseljet sales for 2020 and are firmly focused on our product development plan, continuing to grow our dealer support network and continuing to keep apace of the jet tender market,” sales director Mathew Hornsby explained.

Though the firm says it detected a slight flattening of growth recently in the large production motoryacht sector, demand for larger semi- and custom-build projects with longer build times continues, giving the firm some confidence in decent forwardlooking sales.

Turnover was up a healthy 8% for 2019, according to John Hornsby, off the production of 960-plus boats, around 100 of which were Dieseljets. Williams’ most recently filed accounts reveal a turnover of £22.7m for the year ended December 31, 2018, up 20% on the £18.9m in sales generated FY2017. Operating profits for the same period saw a 29.4% jump to £2.2m.

Taking pride of place on the manufacturer’s stand at the Düsseldorf show was the new EvoJet 70, Williams’ most luxurious model todate, which takes the firm significantly into the 40m-50m superyacht tender category for the first time. The boat was launched at Monaco last year and is built on a semi-production line basis. It’s the first boat in what will become a range aimed at the top end of the market. John Hornsby confirmed that styling details on the EvoJet will be worked back through the rest of its wider range as it’s updated.

John and Matthew Hornsby remain quietly confident about market prospects, however

are conscious of headwinds, not least Brexit and the resulting general election that slowed the market down a little at the end of last year in the UK. “These are changing times,” John told IBI. “It will push clients to the top brands, the best brands; the ones that innovate and invest in product development will ride any uncertainty out.”

He added that Williams was also enjoying success at the small end of its portfolio too – its MiniJet 280, launched in 2017, is proving popular among owners of boats from 38ft and is getting significant traction from the sailing yacht fraternity.

Electrification is on the radar he also confirmed, saying that the firm was watching developments closely, though he admitted as of yet the battery technology wasn’t quite there to make electric propulsion viable for Williams. He added that he saw an opportunity opening up in the market. “It will be exciting to see how technology moves forward to meet the void. It’s being driven by expectation from customers and legislation. We have the prototypes and concepts, but when do you feed them into production? That’s the key. We already have a three-year stack of projects that already have customers waiting.” ______________________________________

By Ed Slack IBI Plus

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38M SANLORENZO SD126 ‘KIA ORA’ LAUNCHED Sanlorenzo Spain, the exclusive agents for Sanlorenzo in Spain and the Balearic Islands, are proud to announce the launch of the new build 38m Sanlorenzo SD126 ‘KIA ORA’ in Viareggio on Saturday 1st February 2020.

Sold by Director Andy McDougall in January 2019, Sanlorenzo SD126-78 ‘KIA ORA’ is the 20th hull of the successful Sanlorenzo SD126 model, a four-deck semi-displacement motor yacht with a length of just under 38 metres.

The SD126 is the largest fibreglass yacht that Sanlorenzo produces and is the flagship of the ‘SD’ semi-displacement range which combines Sanlorenzo’s heritage lines, technological innovations and impressive autonomy at sea.

As with each Sanlorenzo yacht built since 1958, ‘KIA ORA’ has been extensively customised for her experienced owner. She is equipped with the less powerful twin MTU 12V2000M72 1469hp engine option, which can achieve a maximum speed of 16 knots, and an impressive range of 3000 nautical miles at an economical speed of 11 knots.

A high specification has been carefully defined with extensive cruising in mind. Her 5 cabin interior features unique solutions and layout configurations carefully tailored to cater to her owner’s changing requirements and evolving nautical vision.

Sanlorenzo SD126-78 ‘KIA ORA’ is now the 14th new-build Sanlorenzo superyacht sold and launched by Sanlorenzo Spain, and the third SD126 unit sold by Sanlorenzo Spain to date. ______________________________________ Sanlorenzo Spain Sanlorenzo Yachts Balear SL C/ Benito Feijoo, 2 - Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain (+34) 971 67 69 30 info@sanlorenzospain.com sanlorenzospain.com

M +34 609 393 146 T. +34 971 721 877 Servicios Técnicos Portuarios (STP) Muello Viejo S/N, Edificio Espigón Exterior 07012 Palma de Mallorca info@mastercovers.es www.mastercovers.es

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E3 SYSTEMS NEWS

Since I wrote last month’s article, yet more LEO satellites have been launched into orbit. Elon Musk’s 60 Starlink LEO satellites were launched on 6th January, closely followed by another 60 satellites on 29th January. Then OneWeb, another LEO constellation project, launched another 34 satellites on 6th February!

These latest satellite launches represent just one small part of the huge constellations of Low Earth Orbit satellites which are currently planned to provide communications throughout the whole world. The intention is to provide worldwide the equivalent speed and latency to that of the fibre optic cables which we, in the first world, connect with at home and in the office.

Managing Guest Expectations by using the Relevant Communication Solutions This month I am starting a column within my column, titled “Managing Guest Expectations by using the Relevant Communications”.

Over the next months this will cover: • Ensuring the guests have good connectivity.

• Ensuring that those on board the yacht, including owners, guests and crew, are safe.

• Ensuring the guests never miss that important live sports event.

• Maintaining 100% service for guests.

We are one the very few independent communications advisors for super yachts, and definitely the one with the most experience.

We have a selective range of communication services provided by different service providers to suit the complete cross-section of yacht needs, as every yacht has differing needs, which also change from month to month and year to year.

We always provide “best advice” to our clients.

As we don’t own our service, we are not tied to telling you that one particular service will do everything you want to do when, nine times out of ten, it won’t. There is no such thing as a “one fits all” service.

Over the last 24 years, we have been the first to install new communication services on yachts, from Fleet 77 to VSAT to FX. We have

learned through sheer experience what works and what doesn’t. This year, our new services include a complimentary 800GB per month 4G HYBRID connection and a complimentary HYBRID unlimited Fleet Broadband service! If you want to know more, contact me.

How do you ensure your guests have good connectivity?

As everyone is aware, having good connectivity can be as essential as breathing! It’s one of the most important excuses an owner or charter guest needs to own or charter the yacht.

What do you need to consider? a) First of all, what connectivity are you already promising your guests? What are their expectations? If you don’t know, what do you think they will expect? b) What are the demographics of the guests? How many of them, genders, ages, nationalities, languages, location preferences, data security needs? c) How many devices do you allow them to connect with?

h) What communications equipment do you have on-board? What are the connectivity limitations? These could be technical or budget related. You may have a range of devices and some have a data usage limit whereas others are bandwidth limited. As your data usage increases due to demand, have you considered changing or adding better systems that could potentially be more economical by being more efficient? i) What flexibility do you have with your current airtime contracts? Can you upgrade and downgrade easily for short periods?

What notice period do you have to give? Can you suspend the service for a period with no penalty? If you change to a different service can you keep your VoIP telephone numbers.

Does the satellite service land in a country that speaks the same language as the guests? Do you have free roaming? Will your 4G service always switch to the strongest signal? Do you have to swap SIMs? Do you have a cyber security policy?

These are just a selection of the many questions to consider.

What is a good approach?

d) Where is the yacht likely to operate throughout the year, and also just for the period of a particular charter or cruise? Do you plan to cruise off-the-beaten track?

Firstly, the ideal situation is for you to provide your guests with a memorable experience without making it complex, difficult or unusable.

e) What do the guests need the connectivity for: i) business or pleasure ii) social media browsing iii) social media posting with photos and videos. Are you going somewhere so stunning they will want to send photos to friends? iv) email v) web browsing vi) communication Apps and video conferencing vii) streaming – Netflix, Amazon, YouTube viii) streaming sports events. What are their favourite sports? Are there major sporting events taking place when they are on board which they will want to watch live?

Secondly, you have to define the data limitations and cyber policies you have on the yacht and then manage their expectations by being honest and explaining to them what they can expect, without promising fibre optic connectivity – yet!

f) Do you know how much bandwidth is required for their activities? We can supply a look-up chart. Have you enough bandwidth, and a high enough data allowance? g) Do you have data limit controls? For example, setting data limits per device/user.

Do you have an application blacklist to ban activities such as iPhone software updates?

Thirdly, for you to define your data limitations, you can either work with the systems you already have installed and just review the airtime solutions i) above, or review how you can improve all your systems, both equipment and airtime g), h) and i) to develop a more efficient solution to handle the operational itineraries, budget and expectations of guests once you have considered all the points a) to f) above. This is an area where you can benefit from our advice as an independent communications advisor with our many years of experience.

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very cathartic being under the water with the complete silence. In the winter, she loves walking in the mountains and enjoys the best the island has to offer.

Lynn was recently promoted to Account Manager Hardware.

She takes care of the quotations, specifications and orders for equipment for our customers and our worldwide partner network. Lynn works very closely with our Engineering and IT teams to find the best and most suitable solution for each yacht’s specific needs. She looks after our customers to make sure they get the latest and best products at excellent prices.

Lynn worked closely with our previous Sales Director for 8 years, where she built up her knowledge of our product portfolio. She says, “I’ve always enjoyed working with people and find that building an excellent relationship with both the customer and the team is the key to success in business and its longevity.”

Lynn Burbridge

Meet Lynn Burbridge, Account Manager Hardware I’d like to introduce you to Lynn Burbridge.

Lynn is originally from Surrey and has been on the island for over 31 years. In her opinion, Mallorca is perfect! In the summer, she loves snorkelling as she feels there is something

Lynn worked within the superyacht industry before joining e3, so she already had a clear focus and insight into what the superyachts of today expect, especially when it comes to the importance of communications on-board, but also at the same time expecting a high level of customer service. Her motto is, “quality over quantity as you will always remember the outstanding quality of service you received”.

We asked Lynn to tell us one highlight of her 9 years at e3, and she said: “Our very first Inmarsat FX installation back in 2017, which

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was the first ever on a yacht for Inmarsat. The owner was as excited about the installation as we were.”

Lynn is looking forward to seeing what new technology lies ahead, as we all are at e3! ______________________________________ 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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UNDERSTANDING IP ADDRESSING

This month I’m going to be a bit more technical and try and explain in layman’s term the way the Internet phone book works. Or simply said how a device on a network is identified and how it calls to another device somewhere else on the network or Internet.

Every computer, smartphone, tablet, or IoT (Internet of Things, better said Internet connected device!) that communicates over a network has an “IP address” assigned to it that uniquely identifies the device and distinguishes it from other computers on the network. For the curious “IP” stands for "Internet Protocol".

This “IP address” is like a telephone number for the device and they currently come in 2 versions, IPv4 and IPv6. Generically you will find though that most devices still work on IPv4 which is easier to understand and for this article I’ll stick to IPv4 only.

An IPv4 address looks like www.xxx.yyy.zzz, an example would be 192.168.0.123 You will find that on your local network all devices will have similar numbering in the first portion, i.e. 192.168.0 and the last number (.123) is the device.

“router/firewall” (often a ‘Kerio’ on board the yachts). And therefore, this router controls (and thus also blocks) the flow of traffic between the networks (vlans) and also the internet.

with your router/firewall doing all the hard work, traffic policing of what information goes where... i.e. is the traffic local, is it for the internet and so on.

Now here comes a crunch point... under the IPv4 addressing scheme there are only 4.3 billion addresses. Enough you say? Well on today’s count there are some 22 billion internet connected devices at the beginning of 2019, and it is said we are currently around 31 billion devices. The forecast put it at 75.44 billion devices worldwide by 2025. So simply put there aren’t enough addresses to go unique on every device!

So how do we convert a domain name “http://teletechnics.com” to an IP address, or technically said, how do we match URL (Unique Resource Locator) to an IP address. Well there is an enormous phone book located on the internet! In IT speak we call it a DNS, a Domain Name System. So, when you want to go to teletechnics.com, you first have to go to your local DNS and it will tell you the IP address of that domain. And then with that information you can “dial” the IP address and connect to the device that holds the information you seek under that domain name. Luckily your computer does this in a flash and you hardly notice the action. Although sometimes you sit there waiting for a while… why isn’t that website showing, since google seemed really fast... a reason can be that this DNS lookup is just taking a little longer than it should!

So, 2 things are done. The IP address you have on your device is not necessarily the address the other device that you happen to talk to at any time sees, your router/firewall does address translation, and the IP address the “outside” world sees is another one that was appointed to your firewall.

This is how we separate the crew network from the guest network for instance.

Have a look on your personal device and in the settings, you should find what your IP address it has, then go to the website https:// whatsmyIPaddress.com and you will see a different address, basically this is the address the “outside” world sees. This “outside” IP address is the same from any device on your local network. One note to make here, if you have multiple connection to the internet, cellular, vsat, landline, etc.. each of these have a separate unique “outside” IP address.

You may find that your crew networked device is routed through the cellular link, whilst your guest networked device is routed through the VSAT link, and therefore you get a different “outside” IP address on your https:// whatsmyIPaddress.com check!

This separation is controlled by a “router” or

This is how your local network can be set up

To segregate networks for both management of devices, but also to protect a set of devices from another, you will find the second to last number changes, thus 192.168.0.x is one set of devices, and 192.168.1.y is another set of devices. (note the first example has a “0” in the third position and the second example has a “1” in the third position) On a local network we call this segregation “VLANs”.

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SHIP TO SHORE WITH MATTHEW HILL & HENRY ROBINSON you go over to the “dark side” it’s almost impossible to get a job in France or Palma. So, I made the decision to come ashore for a while working in Palma as a rigger and I loved it.

This led me to working in Fort Lauderdale for two years. Later, I travelled back to the UK for the birth of my daughter. Here I got a job in shipbuilding and repair in Cammell Lairds and A&P working as a heavy lift rigger on large commercial and MOD vessels. I also worked for Alstom large generators, repairing national generation power stations and Petro chemical refineries.

I became tired of the cold and dark UK, so it was back to sunny Mallorca with a young family to work again as engineer/ rigger and yacht manager for myself with a company called East Coast Rigging & Engineering. I worked here for 8 years or so before I was asked to engineer on a 34m motor yacht here in Palma, which I did for another 3 ½ years before returning to the UK for a while.

I returned to Palma and within the week I managed to gain employment as acting chief engineer for the yard period on a 61m motor yacht about to undertake a major refit for 14 months.

Matthew Hill & Henry Robinson

How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points?

Matthew: I’ve been working in yachting and offshore industry for 23 years, 9 ½ years as yacht crew.

Henry: I’ve been in yachting for 13 years in total.

Highlights?

Matthew: Having the opportunity to sail and scuba dive in some of the most beautiful places on the planet, as well as forming lifelong friendships along the way.

Henry: Travelling the world, exploring exotic places with friends and getting a taster of how the other half live!

Low points?

Matthew: I try not to dwell on, every life has dramas, personal and career wise, it’s how you deal with them that allows you to grow and gain experience.

Henry: For me, the extended periods of time away from family and friends and dealing with 18 to 20 hour work days for months on end with no downtime! On the flip side, we were fit, young and stupid enough to do it!  How did you know it was time for you to make the move to land?

Matthew: At 26 years old I had been crewing classic yachts, Gaff schooners, square riggers, then took a job on a 40m motor yacht as deck dive master, I needed the job and the boat was a high-profile charter yacht with a good cruising itinerary.

When this job came to an end, I wanted to go back to sail. However, I found out that once

Then back to the UK again, to undertake my education and certification in hydraulics. This strangely led me to work in the oil and gas industry for a further 6 ½ years as an ROV pilot supervisor running projects offshore (my shipbuilding and repair experience was invaluable) working on a wide range of projects in the North Sea and all over the world, including the Costa Concordia salvage.

During this time, I won an award for a pilot inspection scheme with a robotic arm I designed and built to integrate with small ROV systems. specifically, to take UT measurements in a vertical & horizontal plane for unmanned entry of ballast tanks on FPSO’S (floating production storage & offloading 350meter vessels) for Lloyds class survey in Nigeria for SNEPCO (SHELL).

Henry: After working my way up the ladder from deck-engineer to sole engineer, the fact that many aspects of engineering were taken out of my hands, became very frustrating. I felt that my career would be better situated ashore with a more hands-on approach and wider scope of engineering. Before yachting, I was self-employed for many years and yearned to return to my studies in marine engineering science. One day, I hope to reach chartered engineer status for a more in-depth understanding of the maritime industry.

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What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

Matthew: Nothing really, I had the normal day to day difficulties of living and working in Spain and learning the language. I worked hard to expand my skill set and enjoyed life here in Mallorca and the UK and took advantage of the opportunities that came along to expand on my knowledge and education.

Henry: Adjusting to life ashore can be quite difficult in the beginning and there is definitely less adventure! In yachting, you never know what was around the corner whereas now life can be a bit more predictable. Obviously, the reduction in earnings is a bit of a shock but then this gives you something to aim for.

Having a permanent base and somewhere to call home does however, have its advantages!

What was the best thing about it?

Matthew: Having my own apartment/house… and space! Strangely enough, also being able to cook for myself again…Although, the cooking bit didn’t last too long ha-ha!

Henry: Being my own boss again and being in charge of my own decisions. I like the flexibility to choose both the work and the people I work with.

What do you miss most about yachting?

Matthew: Sailing! Mostly blue water sailing.

It’s something you experience and never forget. The beauty and power of the sea, the wind, the moon and the stars. Being able to disconnect from the land and all its drama!

Henry: That’s easy…I miss my chefs and my stews! I was always looked after to an incredibly high standard! I never went hungry or naked! (my clothes were freshly laundered every day!) I knew when my chef cooked my favourite dish of spaghetti carbonara, she had broken something and needed my help!

What do you do now?

Matthew: I’m a partner in a marine engineering company here in Palma called HIRO MARINE ENGINEERING C.B alongside Henry, servicing large yachts in class catering to all aspects of refit work and management necessary.

We are now on our second project for this season. The first project was a term Lloyds survey on a 10-year-old commercial motor yacht and the second is a term survey on a 35-year-old private 46m motor yacht under ABS. We are looking for a potential 3rd project around April or May. Henry: Myself and Matthew have created HIRO Marine Engineering. We decided to form this partnership because we feel our specific, individual skill sets complement one another, thus being able to provide our clients with outstanding, professional services.

We have both worked within different disciplines within engineering, service and repair, redesigning systems to allow practical solutions for on-board engineers to service and maintain the vessel systems to a high standard.

Henry Robinson

Matthew’s experience has included Shipbuilding and Repair, Salvage and Sub Sea Surveys. So together, we can offer our clients a broader spectrum of commercial experiences under the umbrella of HIRO allowing us to approach projects systematically and efficiently.

Matthew: Shortly, I will be undertaking a degree in Marine Survey.

Henry: After recently finishing my degree in Marine Engineering, I’m currently studying a MSc Marine Operations.

How is HIRO going so far?

HIRO was born, like most yachting companies (over multiple beers) and the fact we are both very “independent” characters, used to guiding the decision process within projects.

We share the same vision and work ethics and so by joining forces we can now reach a wider audience. Together, we provide a transparent, safe and professional service. In turn, this allows us to take on much bigger, more challenging projects and expand our scope of works into more interesting fields …because nobody likes a bored engineer!

Our clients seem very satisfied with our work too!

“Hiro Engineering are a newly established marine engineering company in Mallorca. After successfully working with Matthew the last few years on board Lady Rose, I decided to contract them to perform major works throughout our ABS special survey. Matthew and Henry are both experienced, competent engineers going about their business in a clean, methodical and transparent order. I’m very happy with their work and will keep on employing them.”

Richard Kennedy – Captain Lady Rose 47m M/Y 474 GT

Matthew Hill

You’re your best asset, invest in yourself!

People who work in this industry tend to be “think outside the box” kind of people with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.

Good luck and don’t F*ck it up!

Henry: Don’t be afraid to make the jump. It can be bewildering and frightening to start with but hang in there, it will be worth your time and effort. The first year is always the most difficult…so don’t quit!!! It’s a very difficult routine to become accustomed to again. Invest in yourself with a shore-based qualification within your work discipline and remember…

R.T.F.M. (ask the engineer!)

Matthew Hill & Henry Robinson HIRO Engineering hiroengineering2019@outlook.com

Do you have any advice for fellow yachties about going land-based?

Matthew: Have a plan and save your money, well half at least…you’ve got to have some fun!

Invest in yourself with added education that is relevant to living ashore or your chosen path.

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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ANSWER CONFIDENTLY (PART 2) It’s March and hiring for the Med season is starting to pick up. Below is the second series of questions following the ones I had listed in the February issue. I hope it proves helpful to all job seekers out there whether they are looking for positions on Pocket Superyachts or any other yacht!

Why are you applying for this job?

This question is an opportunity to find out if your expectations about the job are aligned with the employer’s. It’s safe to start with “If I’m understanding correctly…” and then continue to name the things that attracted you to the job offer: the yacht type, the cruising plans, the activities the owners are into… It’s good to explain how the job fits into your life and future plans. Perhaps the yacht travels a lot and that is exactly what you want to do. Or, the opposite, the yacht’s downtime is spent where you would like to be (e.g. close to family). You could add that the salary is attractive but I would personally not mention remuneration as a reason to apply for the job. It should never be your main motivation anyway. If money is the biggest motivator you won’t last long. That would mean that the money is making up for the things you’d have to “endure” day in and out. It won’t.

What are your weaknesses?

It’s not a trick question. Also, you shouldn’t say that you don’t have any because that is downright worrying and it would mean the end of the interview (for me). Also don’t say “…That I’m a perfectionist” That’s so 2010’s… No, this is an opportunity to show that you know what the owner wants. Show that you don’t run away from the responsibility but that you look for an external solution. For example, if your weakness is administration you could mention

that confidently and explain how you’ve had help with it in the past or how you always work around it.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Another classic question! I still ask this with every interview. I’m not waiting to hear someone to lie to me and say that they hope to still be at the job I have on offer. This is about character, getting to know the person. Are they ambitious? Do they adventurously live from day to day? Does their five-year plan reveal a motivation to take this job and does that motivation suit -or interfere with- my client’s requirements?

What are your strengths?

“Under-promise and over-deliver” is any company’s best policy towards client retention.

So don’t start out over-selling yourself because very soon you will be working under the hot, beating sun and time pressure, expected to deliver what you promised.

What is your vision of how my yacht should be run?

By the time you sign the contract you should know how the owner wants their yacht to be managed. So when you’re asked this question, you could turn it around and throw the question back at the owner. However, this is also an opportunity to explain in which professional conditions you thrive. Perhaps you like to work for owners who are very involved and with whom you can build a personal relationship. Or perhaps you want to work in a professionalised framework and involve Invisible Crew to help you deal with all the operations behind the scenes so your client can enjoy worry-free ownership?

On a final note; I sincerely hope that you can secure the job that you chose and not the job that chose you. Be a little bit picky beforehand so you can fully commit once the contract is signed! ______________________________________ Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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THE SKILLS OF POWERBOATING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN INSTRUCTOR RIBs, day boats, sports boats and yacht tenders are generally considered as ‘up to 10m’ open boats and they need handled with safety, care, responsibility and with skill, knowledge and competence; these skills develop over time, following a good basis provided by training and followed by experience.

There are so many considerations when you are responsible for a vessel at sea: any vessel from a personal watercraft and a RIB to a sailing yacht and a superyacht. You should always be one step ahead. Driving a boat in calm open water is one thing, but what hazards are lying in your path? Do you have enough depth to enter your chosen drop off point? Have you practised your manoeuvring skills to the point that should the side wind take effect in that narrow channel you have the experience to handle the position and moor safely? If a rogue fishing net caught your prop as you are in close proximity to the other boats, how will you handle the vessel? (This happened to me recently in Marina La Llonja, when an illegal net caught the starboard prop of a motor cruiser).

The RYA developed a two-day syllabus to cover basic powerboat handling. The course is referred to as “Level 2” and is considered an entry level course which teaches basic boat handing, as is intended for use on vessels up to 10m in length, by day and in fair weather. If used commercially there is a limitation of 3NM from point of departure.

The “PB2” is considered a must-have on any yachtie CV, yet yacht crew are being asked to operate ever more sophisticated and powerful craft, often in demanding situations.

As an Advanced Instructor I am concerned that this often goes beyond the scope of the basic syllabus, and therefore crew require further training. In particular, as crew are often operating in darkness and in unfamiliar places, night navigation and pilotage would be key skills to cover. Training to ensure safe carriage of people is also an important factor at play here.

Over the years we have all heard many horror stories involving yacht crew and accidents in yacht tenders at night. These include crew travelling through anchorages at high speed colliding with other vessels; driving into anchor chainscausing them to be ejected from the boat and hitting fixed objects. Many of these incidents ended in tragedy and could have been avoided if crew were better prepared. A yacht tender drivermust have the proper skills and level of awareness to carry out the tasks being asked of them. Yachting is a demanding industry, and a high level of professionalism is required.

course runs over two days, as its predecessor, and sets out to improve boat handling to develop confidence and ability. Techniques for passenger transfers and management will be taught while introducing pilotage during the day, and at night, for safe passage from the yacht to shore. However, this certificate cannot be commercially endorsed so admittedly it has been a ‘difficult sell’. Arguably some captains have indicated that if it’s ‘just’ a course completion certificate, then they’ll be provided with onboard training in-house, whereas other captains have embraced the concept and I have personally taught experienced yacht crew to this higher standard. During these training sessions I have faced challenges with candidates holding OOW, Chief Mate, Second Officer positions who, admittedly at first thought the course was beneath them, yet during the training they realised the skills they had perhaps not practised in some time and the end result was an appreciative crew with far greater understanding of night navigation and safety aspects with passengers onboard.

Always a highlight for any instructor!

For working in the yachting industry as a commercial mariner, it is essential to pass the Advanced exam, through an independent examiner. Upon successful completion of the exam, you can apply for commercial endorsement and can work on commercial vessels up to 24m in length, operating in category 3, 4, 5 and 6 waters, that is up to 20NM from a safe haven.

A course that does sit well within yacht tender/ chase boat drivers is the Advanced Powerboat course. A training session run over two days and one night and can be concluded with an independent exam to achieve a Certificate of Competence.

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So let’s make this better and see what courses are out there.

The course is designedto provide you with the confidence to carry out more challenging coastal passages and high-speed driving in dark hours. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable course and can be demanding, as it truly develops boat handling skills and puts more advanced navigation techniques into practice. Some of the key learning points include; preparation for sea, passage making responsibilities, meteorology, rules of the road, emergency situations, as well as night cruising and high speed pilotage.

Due to industry demand and a partnership between the RYA and PYA, a course was developed called ‘Tender Operator’. It’s a more advanced syllabus, building on the basic training of the ‘PB2’ and is specifically geared towards the superyacht industry. The

To meet the requirements for the Advanced course, you should have been boating for a few seasons and hold a current First Aid course completion certificate and a VHF marine radiolicence. Theory knowledge up to the level of Yachtmaster Coastal.

As one of the few Advanced Instructors in the Balearics, I have taught the above courses to many yacht crew, including captains and officers. It’s rewarding to deliver this training, as everyone who attends, regardless of their level of experience, can progress. I feel that this level of training is a necessity for crew and I personally look forward to a season free of fatal incidents. Not all training centres are recognised to deliver this higher level of training so please research well before choosing your training centre.

I can be contacted at any time through social media or c/o The Islander magazine, for any advice and assistance I can provide.

Nathan Skinner Facebook.com/NathanSailing Nathan@whyknotsailing.eu

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FINDING YOUR IDEAL RECRUIT?

When recruiting for a position on board, what it is that you are ideally looking for in them?

How can you really judge what a person can bring to your boat, and what impact will they have on the rest of the crew? These are the million-dollar questions.

“The ideal crew member to me looks much the same as it always has in my mind – loyal, sharp, witty, present, and attentive and has a solid background and education. The hardest aspect of hiring crew these days is sifting through the bravado and over-inflated CVs and finding out what they really can bring to a yacht. In my sailing days all you had to see on the CV was a well-known yacht on the circuit and you knew exactly what you were getting – a solid crew member who could certainly sail!”

– Superyacht captain 50m The age-old adage ‘you don’t get to know someone until they stop trying to impress you’ rings true after the post-interview dust settles and their true colours shine through once the foot is in the proverbial door. And as all yacht crew know from experience - you don’t really know someone until you live with them! A CV and an interview doesn’t always cut the mustard in the pursuit of finding out what a person is really like. How many times can you look back at crew you’ve hired and review their CV and think … wow they really are not what I was expecting!

The fundamental traits of the ideal crew member look the same as they always have;

it takes a certain type of person to fit into the industry and thrive. How accurately can you assess a potential recruit’s personality? Such as their drive to be part of a team, a good communicator or perhaps how loyal they are, or how far they are willing to ‘bend’ the rules.

We also have a tendency to recruit in our own image. It is not uncommon for us to work on board a boat where the Captain has recruited a significant number of crew who fall into a similar personality profile.

Finding the right person is getting harder, with more crew to choose from, an expanding age range aboard and greater cultural diversity, it is more important than ever to get the right ‘fit’ for your boat. You can trust your intuition, trial them for a day or a week, alternatively you can look to the corporate sector to see how they manage recruitment.

For many years psychometric profiling has been part and parcel of the hiring process.

With recruitment success rates moving from in the region of 30% without profiling, to 70 – 80% with the use of these tools and techniques, the trend is on the up. It requires professional consultants to intervene in the process – taking your shortlist of three or so candidates (that of course all have the necessary skills, qualifications and experience), analysing their psychometrics and interviewing to better understand their behaviour. With this additional information, you can then decide upon the most suitable candidate for your boat and crew. We’ve all seen the new chief officer,

who’s great when the Captain is on board, but the minute the Captain’s off and he’s in charge, we see a change in personality and a need and desire for power and authority come to the fore – wouldn’t it have been nice to know before he was hired what his behaviour would probably be like!

We recently worked with a Captain to hire a new Chief Officer. When we put forward the pros and cons of each of the candidates his comment was “My gut was telling me to hire the person who was probably the least suited for the position!” If you are looking to hire and it’s important to you to get it right, use the tools that are available to increase your recruitment success rates.

Contact Impact Crew to discuss the use of psychometric profiling to increase your recruitment success. Impact Crew specialises in providing team and leadership development, along with other management consultancy services. ______________________________________ Impact Crew Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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THE ‘MILLENIAL BUG’ & THE ‘INSTA JOB’

I have just had the pleasure of attending and contributing at Superyacht Investor 2020 in London which was an educational, inspiring and well attended event for Superyacht Industry professionals and support services.

The themes were very varied and amongst the topics discussed were the environment and the yacht of the future, what experiences and toys charter guests are going to expect in 2020 and beyond and several fantastic presentations and panels focused on crew.

Here are just a few of the crew focused topics discussed and observations shared, which you might find interesting.

Millennials and Gen Z Crew – are they more difficult to manage?

There was a great debate about this subject and huge support and appreciation for the balanced view.

Many speakers admitted that they had been accused of being ‘overly ambitious’ or ‘difficult to manage’ when they were starting out whatever their age. Some even conceded to having been told they were expecting too much or were unrealistic in their youth. There were also a couple of Captains who can wear the ‘Millennial’ cap and were able to offer a personal perspective.

The work we do at Crew-Glue has indicated that these are the things that are important to crew.

• Immediacy – access to information via social media, What’s App, You Tube etc.

• Relevancy – relevant communication, delivered consistently, that explains WHY things are done the way they are.

• “Likes” – feedback about how well you are doing and where you might improve and recognition for a job well done.

• Development – opportunities to grow and progress in your role and in your life.

• Aspirational Experiences – to do fun stuff, see beautiful places & eat and drink the best.

Does this ring true for you?

Whether this is true for you or not, the general consensus was that with every generation, the evolution of the species and the way we like to do things, changes. That means that the previous generation are expected to either change the way they manage, or expect the new generation to revert to ‘the established way’.

It would be fair to say that we can learn from the previous generation and that they have the experience to keep us safe and developing our skills in the best way.

It would also be fair to say that the younger generation have new ways of working and creating new processes using modern methods and technology.

So, who is right? You decide.

Crew Welfare Our panel discussion explored what is currently

available to support crew welfare and that, alongside a talk from The Reverend Canon Andrew Wright from The Mission to Seafarers, www.missiontoseafarers.org demonstrated how, alongside ISWAN www.seafarerswelfare. org there is a surge in support of these issues and for ensuring crew have somewhere to go.

Reach out to either of these organisations if you need someone to talk to.

Is yachting just an ‘Insta Job’ rather than a career these days?

This discussion centred on crew joining boats for short term jobs, gap years and seasonal work.

Is the rise of the ‘Insta Job’ creating an expectation about the work that is unrealistic?

Are green crew expecting to be capturing Instagram worthy photos at every opportunity?

Is the ‘real’ story being hidden behind all these sunsets and beach pics?

I can guess that many readers will be saying ‘have you any idea how much time and money it costs to get a job on a yacht!?’ and you’d be right to call it. It isn’t an easy job to get and

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you need to have put in the time, effort and financial commitment to meet the minimum requirements for a job at sea.

If you are planning to do this only for a short time and are prepared to put in that level of investment then being completely up front about that might not seem like a very good strategy on the basis that the Captain or Management Company may not want to offer you a position, so how do you manage that?

Is it better to be honest and promise you will give 100% for as long as you are on-board, or to keep it to yourself and leave your options open?

There was a mixed response and the subject will continue until the people who make the decisions find a way to accommodate the shorter term contracts for those who have put in the ground work and are prepared to give it their all while they are working for them.

She of the Sea – Championing Diversity An inspiring talk from Jenny Matthews, ‘She of the Sea’ www.sheofthesea.com talked of a career at sea being accessible to everyone regardless of gender, race or age. She has launched a ‘pledge’ that will be an option for anyone in the industry to sign up to expressing their support for opening the doors to all those who would love to develop their career in yachting.

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The role of a Captain as a Leader & Mentor.

The Captains I heard from and spoke to were advocates for placing their crew at the heart of their role and keen to learn more about how to develop themselves to make that a reality.

As an experienced leadership coach, I was delighted to hear so many excellent examples of role modelling behaviour in the room and feel sure that this is a sign of more of the same to come.

Iain Flockhart, Captain and Yachtcrew Mentor www.theyachtcrewmentor.com was on a panel of his peers and also mediated the panel discussion about crew welfare that we contributed to.

What are your views on the role of the Captain and HOD’s in your personal and professional development? What are your expectations of the job and are your needs in that department being met?

Taking into account everything we have already covered in this article you will be encouraged to learn that the move towards a more modern style of leadership in yachting is well under way!

And if you are a Captain, where do you go for support and development or just an ear?

What do you think about the options for a career in yachting if you are not taking the traditional route from deck to bridge? What about interior to purser and then to general manager? What are the options that are available to you and do you know how to get there?

Leadership training has its roots in the military and many of the tenets are applicable in today’s modern teams, but not all. The number of stripes you are wearing is not the only indication of your ability to manage people.

The ‘human element’ is more and more prevalent in modern training methods and this step change combined with the good stuff that has always been a main stay for leaders and managers combines forces to deliver what our modern crew needs from their Captain and their HOD’s.

I’d love to hear your views and share more insights from your experiences so please drop me a line sara@crew-glue.com _____________________________________ Sara Ballinger sara@crew-glue.com www.crew-glue.com

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AXOPAR 37 RANGE REWORKED AFTER ONLY FOUR YEARS

Since it started operations in 2014, the Finnish Axopar brand has grown into the largest boating company in the Scandi countries. In that time it has sold over 2,200 boats which are now active in some 70 countries and another 500 or so are on order. The company has developed into a €60m business and this success was recognised at boot Düsseldorf 2020, where five new models had world premieres.

Three of these models centred on a complete reworking of the Axopar 37 model series, while the other two were the latest additions to Brabus Marine, the associated company of Axopar working with the Brabus car business in Germany. The Brabus Marine models are based on Axopar hulls but offer a highend presentation in line with the distinctive features of Brabus road vehicles.

The Axopar 37 series second generation rework, after only four years since the very first models were launched, is described by the company as ‘revolutionary’. The three Axopar 37 models comprise the 37 Spyder, 37 Sun Top and the totally-new and innovative crossover Axopar Cross Cabin model.

The Axopar 37 is a key ingredient in Axopar’s game-changing impact in the market for outboard-powered sports weekenders and cabin boats with its unique concept. The company, which builds all its boats at two OEM facilities in Poland including a dedicated zone for the Brabus models, has a multifunctionality and versatile ‘One Model – One Word’ approach to the market place.

With more than one Axopar 37 leaving the

factory every day and over 1,000 Axopar 37s sold to date, the global demand for this awardwinning concept remains strong. Over 100 Axopar 37 second generation models were sold to customers prior to its world premiere at Dusseldorf.

To cope with current demand, the company has recently expanded production to a second site together with a new OEM partner located in Poland.

Co-founding partner, Jan-Erik Viitala, says: “The joint passion shared with Axopar owners all over the world keeps us motivated to develop the best possible products and ensure we stay ahead of the game at all times. We have listened to our customers and we are excited to reveal the new revolution of the Axopar 37 range.” He pointed out that the cost of developing the second generation Axopar 37 models was twice that of the original cost of developing the first generation models.

Axopar says that by listening to customer feedback and interacting with current Axopar owners, it has improved functionality and practicality on board, resulting in a completely new space-experience, and all at the right price-point. The company’s R&D team set out on a course to revolutionise the 37 concept all over again. With an array of features and benefits never seen on a boat within this field, the company has enhanced everything that you can touch and feel on the boat. The clever thing about the concept is that the new 37 clearly feels and looks like a bigger boat than its

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predecessor, but in reality, through extensive development, the company has been able to keep the same nimble and agile size.

As to Brabus Marine, the two new models that had world premieres at Düsseldorf were the Brabus Shadow 900 and the Brabus Shadow 900 Black Ops, with the latter being a limited edition of the 37. Packed with technical innovation and with enhanced power to match, the Brabus Shadow 900 and Shadow 900 Black Ops Limited Edition versions are the new flagship models for the Brabus Marine range.

Looking every inch the glamourous superyacht shadow boat it is, the Shadow 900 Spyder in Platinum Grey gelcoat, presented in an optional ’camo-wrap’ livery, is an ideal choice for purists seeking the kind of adrenalinefueled excitement that only a full-open centreconsole boat can bring.

All Brabus Shadow 900 models are hand-built with a focus on precision and high-quality fit and finish. In addition, the Brabus Shadow 900 Black-Ops ‘1 of 37’ goes through a painstaking and highly labour intensive process to fulfil the quality requirements of its renowned fairing, painting and polishing level and with no automation involved, this process can take up to six weeks to reach the required finish of the paint-job alone.

of the hull and its hydrodynamics. Hours of R&D, CFD test-data analyses, hull visualisations and, of course, physical sea-trials have been poured into these distinctive and assertive new creations. The result of this exhaustive process is increased performance and a top speed of over +10 knots, lowered fuel consumption, and flexible cruising speed-range in comfortable speeds of 30-40 knots and up to blistering 50 knots cruising speeds for those seeking thrills as well as fast and safe passage.

Pre-eminent amongst the many changes on the new Shadow 900’s is a complete evolution

The Shadow 900 range benefits from Mercury Marine’s latest dual 450R Verado XL 4.6 litre V8

FourStroke engines with Joystick Piloting for easy docking and manoeuvring. At just 320kg a piece, these masterpieces of technology weigh some 135kg less than their nearest competitor and have 40% more torque than their 400hp equivalent, the perfect engines for the Shadow 900’s. The power-to-weight ratio for each engine is best in class, improving holeshot acceleration and creating the renowned driving experience of a Shadow 900. _____________________________________

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DUTCH SUPERYACHT SECTOR WEIGHS OFFER OF UPGRADE IN NEW HOME access to sector-specific know-how about technical business issues and maritime laws and regulations. It will offer media tours of member facilities.

Addressing 100 superyacht types, NMT Chairman JS Ort – tongue firmly in cheek – likened joining NMT to “that story in the bible about going to the promised land.”

HISWA Holland Yachting Group collapsed when the umbrella HISWA watersports federation merged with a recreational industry lobby.

Dutch superyacht builders then bolted.

“We looked at alternatives to NMT, but found none,” said Esthec CEO Marcel van der Spek who was HHYG chairman in 2019.

Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), a grouping of 400-plus maritime know-how companies, showed Dutch superyacht builders and their suppliers a new home last week following the collapse of their HISWA Holland Yachting Group.

40 to 50 to actually join. They wooed them at a meeting this week by briefing them on NMT house rules and explaining the costs and benefits of DYS membership.

NMT has created Dutch Yachting Society (DYS), a stand-alone NMT unit to handle the global branding and export promotion of Dutch superyacht makers and their supply chain.

The Netherlands excels in large, highly customised yachts. NMT already has some yacht-building members but says absorbing – in one fell swoop – dozens more is a boon that merits creating a separate NMT superyacht group.

Some 60 companies have registered to join DYS. They have until February 1 to make up their minds. NMT officials said they expect

Within NMT, DYS will have its own board and branding and trade promotion programs, participate in big-ticket yacht shows and get

Home to 400-plus shipyards, marine equipment suppliers and service providers, NMT is the world’s largest maritime network. It offers Dutch yacht builders more branding and export heft than HHYG could muster. “We are a well-oiled machine when it comes to export promotion,” said Ort. Annually, NMT organises 10 or so Holland Pavilions, four trade missions and more than 80 network meetings and knowledge seminars in various fields. _____________________________________

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MORE THAN 250,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2020 The 2020 Düsseldorf Boat Show (boot Düsseldorf) drew to a close with many successes being reported, marking a strong start to the new decade with a hugely positive event. Visitors were said to be enthusiastic about the wide-ranging programme and selection of products and services provided by the more than 1,900 exhibitors in the 17 halls of the exhibition site.

Closing figures show that over 250,000 people from 106 countries attended the nine-day event, up from 247,700 in 2019. Around a quarter of those were international visitors, mostly from the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, France, the US and Canada.

These figures are remarkable compared to other European Shows, and demonstrate that the days of the traditional boat show are very much alive and kicking!

“This large proportion of international visitors shows that we are very well-prepared for the future with the boot concept,” says show director Petros Michelidakis. “Here in Düsseldorf, in the heart of landlocked North Rhine-Westphalia, we really have succeeded in creating the most important international platform for watersports. boot demonstrated convincingly this year just how impressive the industry’s innovative skills are. The focus was on alternative drive systems, boat construction from renewable raw materials

and international ocean protection projects.”

According to Michelidakis, boot 2020 achieved a satisfaction rate of 96% among the visitors.

“The new, very clear hall layout with special walks for the different target groups was a major success. boot fans were able to plan their own individual tour of the trade fair perfectly with the ‘Power Walk’ through Halls

1 to 9 for motorboat enthusiasts, the ‘Sailors’ Walk’ in Halls 15 to 17, the ‘Holiday Walk’ in Halls 13 and 14, the ‘Divers Walk’ in Halls 11 and 12 and the ‘Surfers’ Hotspot’ in Hall 8a.” boot 2021 will return to Düsseldorf next year from January 23-31. The first boats and yachts will once again be arriving in December via the Rhine.

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ONE GIANT LEAP: FEADSHIP LANDS 99.95-METRE MOONRISE knots and her cruising speed is 16 knots, with Quantum stabilisers ensuring a comfortable ride at all times.

Like every new Feadship, Moonrise benefits from the latest thinking in terms of smooth operation and environmental responsibility.

For example, exhaust gas treatment has been fitted to the main engines, in addition to the Feadship proprietary generator exhaust cleaning system installed these past decades.

A heat recovery system installed on the generators allows Moonrise’s jacuzzi water to be warmed up using far less electrical power.

And an ECO-certified system for dynamic positioning facilitates the most energy-saving generator use in this mode.

A new star has been born into the Feadship firmament with the launch of the 99.95-metre Moonrise, the largest superyacht by waterline length built in the Netherlands to date.

Unveiled by the Feadship yard in Makkum, she successfully marries sleek sensual lines with a modern masculine profile. A wide range of elegant details, long hull windows, a glorious grey hull and striking vertical bow add to the elegance of the design by Studio De Voogt.

In addition to her imposing length, Moonrise has a very impressive volume thanks to a 15.50-metre beam. This has generated some fabulous interior space for sixteen people in eight staterooms. There are also exceptionally high-end crew accommodations for up to 32 crew, which are bathed in natural light and designed to ensure a premium standard for those living and working on the yacht. Guests and staff alike will benefit from the huge effort expended on keeping Moonrise exceptionally quiet, eclipsing even Feadship’s legendary standards of noise and vibration attenuation.

Exterior highlights of note include the way that the superstructure is entirely clad in glass, the helipad on the foredeck and the large beach club aft, complete with gym and wellness areas.

High ceilings predominate both outdoors and

in, with flush decks complementing a seamless transition to the interior. The latter features a sophisticated yet minimalistic style by Rémi Tessier Design that is instantly welcoming. Twin MTU engines enable Moonrise to reach 19.5

The naval architecture for Moonrise has been optimised to provide maximum comfort both underway and at anchor. Her propeller and appendages have been designed to ensure minimum noise levels underwater, reducing both the yacht’s impact as well as interior sound levels. Add in extended autonomy, the long cruising range, streamlined hull design and cutting-edge wastewater processing & storage facilities and it is clear that Moonrise once again sets the benchmark for efficiency in the widest sense of the word.

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BENETTI LAUNCHES FIRST DIAMOND 145 44-METER FIBERGLASS YACHT who worked on the yacht’s exteriors: “Giorgio has given a soul to a yacht that integrates innovation and tradition”.

On the morning of Saturday January 25, the first Diamond 145 unit was launched by the Viareggio's Benetti slipway. The 44-meter-long Class category flagship was given its baptism in the sea at an impressive ceremony in front of hundreds of spectators.

There was an emotional atmosphere for the slipway launch of the first Diamond 145 unit, the 44-meter fiberglass flagship in the Class category, which touched the water for the first time with the entire city looking on.

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“Slipway launches are part of the history of Benetti shipyards. We have a great tradition and hundreds of yacht launches to our name, but the revolutionary features of the Class category today promise to bring Benetti new success. This slipway is in fact a launch pad for our technical expertise and desire to push ahead, in a technological challenge focused on the goal of continuity”. When paying his compliments to all the designers, the President made a point of thanking Giorgio M. Cassetta,

Giorgio M. Cassetta commented on his work by saying: “Diamond 145 springs from a project with a mission to improve life on board not only for owners and guests, but for all the crew too. The sheer size of the yacht has made it possible to adopt an impressively ergonomic approach that ensures a majestic stance, while embracing ultra-modern details combined with a style that reflects the concept of a timeless yacht”.

Diamond 145, sold thanks to the brokers Domeyachts and The Doc Yacht Services, is a powerful yet elegant yacht with a fiberglass hull, a gross tonnage of 456 tonnes, and a range of 3,600 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11 knots. The design of the exteriors, taken together with the contribution from Benetti’s Interior Style Department, underscores the details and celebrates harmonious, balanced proportions. The yacht, of which two units have already been sold, is the only fiberglass yacht of this size available today on the market.

The design of the big seamless glazed surfaces on the main decks flows along the entire length of the yacht, allowing natural light to flood into interiors accommodating 10 guests in four cabins on the Lower Deck, while the captain has a private cabin on the Upper Deck, near the helm station. In the stern, sliding glass doors open out onto a spacious beach area. ______________________________________ Benetti - Head of External Relations Dario Schiavo (+39) 342 185 7428 dario.schiavo@benettiyachts.it

YN 18850 PROJECT TRITON, 50-METRE STEEL CLASS, FIRST DAY OUT! Heesen is thrilled to announce that Project Triton, the second in the 50-metre Steel Class left the outfitting shed in preparation for sea trials in the North Sea. At 50 metres, Project Triton is a true blue water motor yacht with a traditional full-displacement steel hull below the 500GT threshold. Designed and engineered by Heesen’s in-house team of experts, Triton is built according to the highest Dutch quality standards.

Defined by a flared and bulbous bow, and an easily driven hull form, she glides through water with ease. Powered by twin MTU 8V4000 M63 engines she will reach a top speed of 15 knots and have a transoceanic range of 3,800 nautical miles at the cruising speed of 12 knots.

For the 50-metre Steel Class, Clifford Denn created an elegant profile characterised by flowing curves with elements inspired by classic car design. Her bold and elegant profile won’t go unnoticed when sailing off the coast of the South of France or in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. With tender and toys conveniently stored on the fore deck, Triton offers an elegant beach club with wellness area.

Blending practicality with luxurious detail, the layout of Project Triton has been optimised to deliver the largest possible volume while remaining under the 500GT threshold. Ten guests sleep in five large suites, with the master on the main deck forward and the four guest cabins on the lower deck.

British studio Reymond Langton have created a contemporary interior defined by a linear

and clean environment. The sophisticated yet casual design makes Triton the ideal yacht for enjoying the excitement of the outdoor life at sea, combined with the tranquillity of a peaceful retreat to unwind and relax.

Triton’s construction is on schedule and she is available for sale and ready for delivery at the end of February 2020.

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HUGE SUCCESS IN DÜSSELDORF FOR TECNORIB & THE NEW PIRELLI 42

The German boat show proved to be the ideal location for the world debut of the latest model from TecnoRib. PIRELLI 42, the walkaround with aggressive styling and captivating details that welcomes in a new range for the Milanbased shipyard, had already won over many owners before boot and attracted acclaim and great curiosity at the official presentation.

“The success of PIRELLI 42 has far exceeded our expectations. After the official presentation of the scale model in Portofino several months ago we were contacted by numerous owners.

Even before its launch and official debut we have allocated 90% of this year production.

Then at boot, our walkaround continued to attract a surprising level of approval and

interest, from both the public and the media, as was confirmed by the sizeable attendance at the official presentation”. These were the comments of an enthusiastic Gianni De Bonis, TecnoRib Managing Director, after the launch of the new model.

His words were echoed by Ted Mannerfelt, CEO and Design Director of the Swedish firm of the same name that designed the sophisticated but highly sporty styling: “When designing PIRELLI 42 I tried to work consistently with the design codes of previous Pirelli boats, to make this boat stand out, enriching its sporty spirit with clean, balanced and elegant lines that give the design an evergreen appeal. We also had a special focus on the areas set aside for

relaxation. The boat is easy to drive and can deliver remarkable performance”.

The new model is 13.10 meters long, with a beam of 4.1 meters, and can be fitted with inbor or ourboard engines, diesel and petrol with a range of power ratings, up to a maximum speed of about 45 knots to meet the needs of a broad range of owners, including those looking for high speed performance.

PIRELLI 42 is the first model in a new range targeted at owners in search of the perfect balance between elegance and adrenaline, and the shipyard will soon be launching a larger version too.

PARDO YACHTS BECOMES OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO LUNA ROSSA TEAM The Italian builder will support the Italian challenger for the 36th America’s Cup with three boats Pardo Yachts, the Italian builder of open walkaround luxury boats, has been made the official supplier to the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team. Pardo will support the Italian challenger in the 36th America’s Cup with three boats – a Pardo 38 will provide technical support to the AC75, and two Pardo 43s will be used as official guest cruisers in the base of Cagliari and in Auckland, New Zealand.

The new partnership was announced at a press conference at the Dusseldorf Boat Show on Monday.

“We are very proud to announce this new partnership and to have such advanced boats to support our AC75 Luna Rossa,” says Max Sirena, skipper and team director of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. “Pardo Yachts will guarantee the success of the technical and hospitality programme in the waters of the most prestigious regatta fields of the America’s Cup.” The Pardo 38 will be one of the technical boats to provide support and assistance to the AC75 Luna Rossa. The version equipped with three Mercury 300hp outboard engines was chosen for its ability to reach a speed of up to 50kt to follow the navigation of the AC75 close up.

The two Pardo 43s will be used as official guest cruisers. It was chosen for several important features which justify its success: it is a stylish boat entirely ‘Made in Italy’ which combines power and elegance, comfort and functionality.

The city of Cagliari will give way to the first regattas from April 23-26, hosting the first stage of the America’s World Cup Series.

The subsequent regattas will take place in Portsmouth, England, from June 4-7 and will

end in Auckland, New Zealand, from December 17-20.

The Prada Cup, the series of regattas that will see the participation of all teams to select the Challenger, is set to take place in Auckland in early 2021. The Prada Cup will decree the winner who will take on the Defender in the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada, scheduled from March 6-21, 2021, in the gulf of Hauraki, Auckland.

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YACHT TOYS – THE CHANGING INDUSTRY With an office in Monaco and distribution in the main yachting destinations, SYTT is focussed on providing the best value, eco conscious yacht toy rental. This has been stepped-up due to increased client demand but also with the belief that the rental of goods is expanding in the industry as a whole as it is seen as being better for the environment. The sharing economy is increasing and for a variety of reasons the ‘I want to rent it now’ attitude seems to be increasingly popular.

A recent study by Lab42 (a market research company in the US) found that amongst Millennials in particular there was a large focus on being able to make instant purchases and also being able to rent anything they want, anytime, anywhere. This study was not focussed on yachting but it offers an interesting insight into people’s behaviour towards renting. The study even begins to suggest that this could be the end of ownership. The key reasons to rent are listed as: • To test things before purchasing 57% • They need a temporary solution 55% • They need an item or a service for a short time frame 52% • It is cheaper than buying 43% • It is more convenient than buying 42% • Because it is better for the environment 73% Whilst it is not in our personal interests as a business to dissuade clients from purchasing goods, we strongly believe that by offering ‘try before you buy’ or short term rental options this can be beneficial for the client as well as the environment. It also offers clients more choice which is always appreciated, the opportunity to enjoy a greater variety of items on board and involves less maintenance for the crew. Goods can be used more often, by more people and have a more intense lifecycle instead of gathering dust in a yachts garage.

We often find that after 5-10 years yachts ask us to replace their goods on board so that they have the latest and greatest new toys and often the goods they are getting rid of have very low hours. A recent example is a 100+m yacht that replaced all their Seabobs on board and the ones we collected for re-sale had under 20 hours of use on them. For an item costing around €10,000 each this represents a staggering €500 per hour of use!

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By offering the opportunity to rent equipment not just selling we believe that the overall carbon footprint of manufacture will be less and the goods will be used more, ending up being better for the environment. Small steps, but positive ones. It is with this belief we also only provide eco-friendly rentals, which includes wind powered and electric toys. Owners, captains and crew (especially engineers!) are responding very favourably to this, as there are fewer chances of the products not working as they are all ‘plug and play’.

Electronic items often come with an App that can be logged onto by our team and updates can be done remotely in the event of issues.

We no longer have to worry about Jetsurfs sinking and needing a rebuild or Jetskis having engine or electronic issues that have to be fixed in situ. This also solves the petrol storage issue in yacht garages, which are often not certified to store petrol. Electric toys ensure everyone gets the maximum enjoyment out of the equipment and the rental is always at or above expectations.

Times are changing and everyone needs to step up and accept some accountability. Our team are a collection of lifelong sailors and watersports enthusiasts and it goes without saying that we want to do our part to protect the environment we all so much enjoy. At SYTT we are working to have a sustainability standard which will inspire others and to promote and help companies who also share in this philosophy.

SYTT have selected companies which have sustainability programmes in place to partner with. A key one being RS Sailing. RS has one of the most thorough policies in the market and consider the way boats are sold, designed and manufactured considering also end of life practices. As a result, their boats are increasingly built from natural fibre basalt, flax and hemp bio-based epoxy infusion resin.

A recent study found that using natural fibre with bio resin compared to traditional glass fibre with epoxy resin saved 28% on carbon emissions alone. Adding in recycled composite materials this improves still more. 70% of RS sailboats hulls are presently made from 100%

recyclable polyethylene material with 70% of RS spars and 50% of foils made of aluminium and can be recycled. SYTT has a rental fleet of six RS21s available as well as dinghies. ______________________________________ Superyacht Tenders & Toys SYTT Rental brochure - https:// superyachttendersandtoys.com/wp-content/ uploads/2019/04/TOY-RENTAL-180419reduced.pdf

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SANLORENZO LAUNCHES HIGH-END SERVICES DIVISION AT DÜSSELDORF layout of a yacht, conserving only the gangway on the starboard side and eliminating the one on the port side, which shifts to the roof of the superstructure, in an unprecedented asymmetrical configuration that frees up about 10sq m of space for internal use. With respect to a traditional layout, this arrangement offers more space, improving luminosity and flexibility.

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In its first post-IPO press conference, the now listed Italian-superyacht builder Sanlorenzo held the global premiere of its latest Asymmetic series model, the SL96A, as well as launching its new High-end Services division. The latter significantly expands Sanlorenzo’s owner offering and is designed to set it apart from its competitors. An update on the Bluegame brand was also presented. Majority shareholder and executive chairman, Massimo Perotti, did not make any presentation in the conference.

In a break from more recent Sanlorenzo press conferences, there were no financial figures presented because now 30% of the company is listed it is restrained on what it can say when.

The same applies to giving details about the order book.

However, the message at the conference was one which focused on Sanlorenzo’s continued expansion with new products and a significant broadening of its customer service provision through its new High-end Services division led

by Carla Demaria.

The new division, described as ‘a new turnkey premium service division’, which is dedicated only to Sanlorenzo clients only, offers four separate arms as follows: • Sanlorenzo Leasing Finance – this is a structured financial/leasing offer proposed through Sanlorenzo primary financial partners which will make use of the competitive Italian flag. It will also cover all relevant legal and VAT issues as well as the possibility to arrange financing for yacht purchase

offer intensive six-month courses in such areas as seamanship; hospitality, etiquette, safety and security, environmental related actions and watersports • Sanlorenzo Timeless – this arm will offer specific help for owners with Refits, to keep yachts in top condition, Restyle, to keep the interior layouts, furnishings and upholstery fresh, and Lifetime Care, to provide assistance to owners on certifications, maintenance and surveys with any work required being undertaken at SL shipyards in Amelia, La Spezia and Viareggio In terms of new products ,the latest model debuted was the SL96Asymmetic which follows the successful SL102 Asymmetric launched in 2018. The SL96Asymmetric is proof of the vision of the decision of Massimo Perotti, executive chairman of Sanlorenzo, to break with the patterns of the past, moving against the current to formulate proposals never imagined before. The asymmetry makes it possible to revise conventional onboard balances, offering not just volumes previously set aside for other functions, but also and above all new living scenarios, new vantage points capable of intensifying and encouraging that innate visual, physical and emotional bond that exists between human beings and the sea.

The Asymmetic design aims to achieve greater liveability of internal spaces and improved communication with the outside world, the SL96Asymmetric rethinks the conventional

The asymmetric concept is the result of a meeting of different creative minds. From an original idea of Chris Bangle, the car designer, to the in-house technicians and designers of the shipyard, and then to Bernardo Zuccon, the young architect from a family of yacht designers, who together with the studio Zuccon International Project is creating many projects for Sanlorenzo.

Bernardo Zuccon, from Zuccon International Projects, commented: “Every project always begins by sharing an idea that represents a synthesis between the designer’s sensibility and the customer’s desires. In this case the input was clear: to continue along the design path that began with the SL102 experience, setting ourselves the goal of preserving the stylistic features and language that characterised the first product, while reworking them to give the new direction the identity necessary to add strength and credibility to range choices.”

At Boot Düsseldorf 2020, Sanlorenzo is also showing its successful SX76 crossver yacht design. New models both for the SX and Asymmetric range are planned for the future.

In regards to the Bluegame brand of Sanlorenzo, of which Demaria is the CEO, the future product development plan for the next two years was outlined, although the company has a plan covering the next five years.

In 2019 at Cannes, Bluegame launched the BGX 70 which is displayed in Düsseldorf. This will be followed this year with the BGX 60 at Cannes.

New models designated the Big Game 42 and Big Game 62 will also be launched this year. In 2021, the BG 52 will be introduced at Cannes and there will also be the first of the BGM (with the M standing for multihull) at that event. ______________________________________

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• Sanlorenzo Charter – working with Equinoxe Yachts as its operational partner, a company with 30 years yacht charter experience, SL will help owners offset ownerships costs through charter. An addition one year warranty will be provided for owners using this service and they will also have access to a charter management service and technical assistance in keep their yachts in top condition. They will also have access to the SL Crew Academy to fine crew for their yachts • Sanlorenzo Crew Academy – this initiative will see SL working with Hill Robinson’s HR Crew company to oversee the recruitment, training and placement of crew. The Academy will

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VITTERS SHIPYARD LAUNCHES MODERN-CLASSIC HOEK-DESIGNED KETCH

Vitters recently launched their most recent build, a 50 metre modern classic named “Meraki”, designed by Hoek Design with interior by Rhoades Young Design. The design work of Meraki started with the development and optimisation of hull, deck, and interior layout with a focus on performance, reliability, and comfort as the owners plan to sail in remote areas and race.

The project began with an extensive research project comparing different hull models,

beam length ratios, displacement length ratios and keel designs utilising velocity prediction programmes, computational fluid dynamics analysis and tank testing. The owner is an experienced sailor, committed to the highest standards possible, and engaged in every step of the process. The design team included sailing legend Chris Bouzaid on hull shape and Clay Oliver who oversaw the optimisation of the underwater appendages. The overall structural engineering, naval architecture work and exterior design was done by the Hoek

office in close cooperation with this team.

The yacht features sleek lines with reduced freeboard and low deckhouses which allow the helmsman unrivalled visibility over the deck. Meraki’s hull is one of the first of such large yachts with a slight “tumble-home”. The tumble-home ensures extra righting moment at the optimum angle of heel and contributes to the overall beauty of the boat. The keel was designed with a large centre board to improve her upwind performance.

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The team extensively optimised and tested the sail plan that is unusually versatile with a mizzen jib as well as a mizzen staysail and gennaker.

On the main mast a code 0 or gennaker can be set and for racing the cruising Yankee staysail can be changed into a blade or Genoa with the removable inner forestay. She has a vast number of additional staysails, asymmetric spinnakers and a code-0, all manufactured by Doyle. Sailing systems are improved and geared for performance sailing and racing. This rig also offers numerous options for comfortable and reliable blue water cruising.

The deck layout of Meraki features a large centre cockpit with two steering stations and forward of the main deckhouse another cockpit area for guests or crew. This forward cockpit is protected by a sprayhood and provides access to the crew area that is located forward in the yacht. There is an aft owner’s deckhouse and private cockpit connected to the owner’s cabin. This rare three-cockpit layout adds a layer of versatility and design flow.

The interior was done by Dick Young who worked closely with the owner, Hoek Design, and Vitters to optimise the layout and its integration with critical technical components.

The interior of Meraki is unique and completely tailored to the owner’s wishes in a contemporary classic styling of the highest quality of any sailing vessel.

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BEACHCLUB REVOLUTION: THE AMAZING SPACE OF ALVARO Our island is used to welcoming some impressive new yachts but there’s been a real buzz among those who’ve spotted one of the very first examples of a striking new range by Dutch yard Van der Valk. As these exclusive images show, the BeachClub’s promise to revolutionise onboard leisure space inside and out has been well kept. And we’re delighted that Alvaro has made Palma her home port!

Take a look at the size of that aft deck… Have you ever seen such an inviting and expansive space on a 20.50-metre motoryacht? The answer has to be no as the BeachClub 660 Flybridge Alvaro showcases the largest example to date of a radical new concept. In hindsight it seems strange that no-one else came up with the idea of placing an engine room beneath the swimming platform area on the aft deck, but it is the innovative folk at Van der Valk who have pioneered this arrangement.

CLOSE TO THE WATER The BeachClub range was developed in partnership with two other leading lights of the Dutch yachting world, Ginton Naval Architects and designer Cor D. Rover. The starting point for these ingenious motoryachts was to optimise the experience of living close to the water. A sweeping shift in spatial thinking freed up an unprecedented amount of uninterrupted room on the lower deck.

As a result, Alvaro has three fabulous outdoor spaces: a 17 m² beach deck and sun lounge, a 17 m² aft deck and a vast 25 m² foredeck. As you can see, these al fresco delights do not come at the expense of the indoor volume. Au contraire, Alvaro’s interior comprises a main deck salon/wheelhouse spanning some 21 m² and a lower deck lounge with a galley/dinette that measures 27 m².

Although it’s all too easy to imagine taking this yacht out on some wonderful day trip adventures around Mallorca, she also has some very spacious accommodations covering a total of 44 m² for longer stays onboard. These include a deluxe owners’ suite, two twin guest cabins and a crew cabin. Large windows and sliding doors in both salons and the owners’ suite open up panoramic views on the world.

SMOOTH OPERATOR Built entirely in aluminium, Alvaro has a smooth, contemporary profile, with glass inserts in the hull adding to the elegant exterior. She is powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS-1050 engines with IPS 2 propellers, giving her an impressive top speed of 30 knots.

Noise levels have been superbly attenuated by the Dutch engineers, with special soundgenerating equipment fitted inside the swim platform.

Delivered last summer, Alvaro is the second of the BeachClub line to be launched to date.

The first was a 600 version that won the 2019 World Yachts Trophy as ‘Most Innovative Yacht’ and was a finalist in the European Powerboat of the Year Awards. A number of other BeachClub models have been sold, including one to the United States, so we can expect to see more of these fine motoryachts in and around Palma.

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DOGUS SELLS 50% STAKE IN GREEK SUPERYACHT MARINA in Greece, Croatia and the UAE. Flisvos Marina was one of the four such facilities in Greece involved in the CVC deal.

At the recent Sea Tourism conference held on the day before the start of boot Düsseldorf 2020, Stavros Katsikadis, managing director of Lamda Flisvos Marina SA, hinted to IBI that other parties might come forward in response to the CVC approach.

Lamda is a real estate management and development firm listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. It is part of the Latsis Group, whose wide interests include shipping and energy.

The 50% stake in the Athens superyacht facility, Flisvos Marina, owned by Turkey’s Dogus Group has reportedly been sold to Lamda, owner of the remaining 50% share. According to Greek newspaper Kathimerini, the sale was achieved through an agreement that Lamda had with Dogus, giving the former a first refusal to buy the stake.

Flisvos Marina is a major superyacht hub in Greece, offering some 303 berths for yachts

from 15m-70m (49ft-230ft), of which half are able to berth superyachts of over 30m (98.5ft) in length. The marina achieved the top-ranking 5 Gold Anchors Award Platinum accreditation during the ICOMIA Marina Conference held in Athens in October 2018.

The timing of this reported sale is significant following, as it does, the approach by Luxembourg-headquartered private equity company, CVC, to buy Dogus’ marina operations

According to the report in Kathimerini, Lamda Development paid €12.9m for the 50% stake.

As far as the potential CVC deal is concerned, the three other Greek marinas are the facilities at Zea in Piraeus, Gouvies marina on the island of Corfu, and Lefkas Marina on Lefkada. In addition, there are three marinas in Croatia and four, including the Dubai Harbour project, in the UAE. The Dogus-owned and operated marinas in Turkey and Montenegro are not included in the CVC approach. ______________________________________

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INMARSAT ANNOUNCE AMBASSADOR company’s commitment to providing dedicated satellite support in the world’s most remote ocean regions.

Peter Broadhurst, Senior Vice President Safety and Security, Yacht and Passenger, at Inmarsat said: “Nick has a tremendous passion for sailing, yachting and adventure and he is a huge advocate of reliable and safe communications at sea, which Inmarsat pioneered and continues to lead today. We are delighted to have him as an Ambassador for our yachting and explorer markets and I look forward to working closely with him at the various yachting events over the next year.”

Nick Moloney

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has appointed record-breaking Australian sailor and adventurer Nick Moloney as its new Yachting Ambassador.

The elite yachtsman and windsurfer will draw on his extensive experience to support Inmarsat as it continues to increase awareness and insight into the benefits of reliable, global satellite communications for all types of modern mariner. Nick has raced in the America’s Cup, completed three circumnavigations under sail and is a 15time world sailing speed record holder. With challenging new expeditions to Antarctica and Greenland, in addition to preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in the pipeline, Nick is in a unique position to represent Inmarsat’s values to a wider audience and highlight the

Nick has joined with Inmarsat to help drive its continued expansion in the superyacht, leisure and racing yachting sectors. The company continues its on-going delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of seamless, fully-integrated maritime communications solutions through Fleet Xpress and Fleet One, strengthening its position as the leader in the global maritime sector for connectivity at sea.

In less than four years since launch, Fleet Xpress has established itself as the gold standard for reliable communications across the maritime industries including the superyacht sector.

Last year, Inmarsat successfully launched GX5, the fifth satellite in the world-leading Global Xpress (GX) fleet delivering Fleet Xpress highspeed maritime broadband services.

Nick, who has training bases in both the UK and France, said: “I am delighted to work with Inmarsat to enable education and insight into

the world of satellite communication to support more informed choices in the broad maritime sector. As a professional sailor and adventurer, I have been heavily reliant on communication throughout my career and have learned a great deal about the benefits of strong and reliable connectivity in both relatively stable and very remote and extreme environments.

“I will be aiming to increase the awareness of Inmarsat and how it is providing an unparalleled service and capability to those who have a reliance on satellite communication, primarily at sea and in remote locations. With the emphasis on quality, Nick travels to Antarctica in February to document the story around the discovery of the continent 200 years ago, with plans to head to Greenland next year and into the Northwestern Passages where he will offer fascinating insight into Inmarsat’s satellite coverage in the Arctic region and the growing access to the Northwest Passage.

At the age of 51, Nick, who was awarded the prestigious Australian Sports Medal, has not finished adding honours to an incredible 30year long racing career, which has included the America’s Cup, Whitbread Round the World Race, Jules Verne Trophy and Around the World Solo in the 2004-5 Vendee Globe Race.

He has now teamed up with world renowned Australian yachtswoman Adrienne Cahalan in a campaign towards qualifying and representing Australia in the new mixed gender, double handed Offshore Sailing Medal category for the 2024 Olympics.

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M/Y LUNA FREE TO LEAVE DUBAI? The UAE-based English language newspaper Gulf News has reported that the $450m megayacht Luna, part of London’s largest divorce case, may finally be allowed to set sail from a Dubai port.

The Gulf News article states: “The 115m (380ft) M/Y Luna has been holed up in Dubai while lawyers for Russian oligarch Farkhad Akhmedov fought a UK court order that transferred it to his ex-wife. Dubai’s Court of Appeal dismissed Tatiana Akhmedov’s attempt to enforce the British ruling last week, saying it was contradictory to Islamic sharia law.

Gulf News adds: “While the Dubai court lifted the arrest warrant on the nine-deck ship, its future is still in question because the UK judgment remains in effect alongside an injunction from the Marshall Islands, the flag state of the yacht,” a spokesman for Akhmedov said, adding: “She remains confident in the merits of her case and that the Dubai courts will support common standards of international cooperation by recognising and enforcing overseas judgments.”

At 115m (377ft), Luna is said to be the world’s second-largest expedition yacht and has an estimated worth of over €400m. Luna was originally delivered to Russian businessman Roman Abramovich in 2010, but was later sold to a company linked to Farkhad Akhmedov,

a friend of Abramovich’s, for US$360m.

In October 2014 the yacht was sent to Bremerhaven, Germany for an extensive refit costing $50m. The yacht was delivered in March 2016 after a 16-month extensive refit.

FERRETTI GROUP REPORTS 20% RISE IN ORDER INTAKE

At its annual Boot Dusseldorf press briefing, Ferretti Group reported that its order intake rose 20% in 2019 compared with 2018 and that the order value rose 6% from €709m in 2018 to €753m in 2019. A new shareholder was also identified in Adtech which now holds 3% while F Investment has an 11% stake and majority shareholder Weichai with 87%.

Commenting on why the planned IPO was cancelled Galassi indicated that it was a matter relating to the perceived value of the group against the price being put forward.

He said that a private placement might be implemented and that there might be another new shareholder. ”We did not need to do the IPO, Galassi said, “being debt free.”

CEO Alberto Galassi said: “Our order value increased 6% but the market did not grow 6%.”

He indicated that while he was not able to give the latest figures both the value of production which was €669m at the end of 2018 and the EBITDA which was €53m at end 2018, “were both higher”.

In terms of Ferretti Group’s financials, Galassi repeated the fact the company was debt free

due to the €250m conversion from shareholder loans to equity last year. He also referred to the €200m investment the group has made over the last four years in product development and facilities.

In respect of facility investment, he spoke of the Ancona shipyard expansion of Ferretti’s Superyacht Division along with the expansion at Forli. He also indicated that additional land had been bought at La Spezia and that this would allow the doubling of the shipyard there including a new Riva facility.

Regarding product development over the past four years, 36 new models have been launched and another six will follow this year. This excludes CRN’s custom builds. Galassi pointed out that over the past four years, the new models launched accounted for 90% of 2018 revenues. Also between 2015 and 2019 the average age of models has fallen 32% from 6.3 years to 4.3 years – Ferretti claims to have the youngest models range.

Looking to 2020 Ferretti COO, Stefano de Vivo, explained that Ferretti will be entering three new market segments. These comprise the

new Pershing TQ range; the Wally Outboard range and the Wally Sailing craft. As to the Pershing TQ, only a small ‘teaser’ was given.

For Wally Outboard there will be a new 48X tender which will be debuted at the Miami show. Also, the Wallysail range has the already 101 project announced with a new 145 being planned.

Other new products include a Pershing 7x coming this year and a Pershing 170 for later.

Ferretti Yacht will have a new entry Ferretti 500 which will be launched this year and also a new Ferretti 1000 flagship model that will be introduced in 2021.

Under the Riva brand there will be the 88 Folgore project will be launched this year plus a new Riva 130 to extend the Riva Flybridge range. In respect of the Riva Superyacht series with the Riva 50 having been launched, others will follow with the 50 being the first of a range that will also include 40m, 60m, 70m and 80m. ______________________________________

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PULSE 58 MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT DÜSSELDORF The Pulse 58, a 5.8m Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), was exhibited for the first time during this week’s Boot Düsseldorf. The boat is manufactured by RS Electric Boats, a newly formed division of long-established UK sailing dinghy builder, RS Sailing.

At first glance the Pulse looks like many other conventional medium-sized rigid inflatables, but a closer look reveals a stepped trihedral hull form by UK designer Jo Richards with a fine entry central hull and a unique shrouded swivelling propulsion system on the transom.

Jon Partridge, CEO Commercial for RS Sailing, told IBI: “The Pulse is the only boat of its type on the market with a fully integrated electric drive system in a RHIB. We have designed a boat with an efficient trihedral hull design for the different characteristics of an electric boat, where the weight of the batteries are in the centre of the boat without a heavy outboard motor on the transom.

“The drive system is something completely new. We have two electric motors driving the shrouded propulsion system that is ideal for a rescue boat or other uses where the propeller might be vulnerable in the water. The engine power is 50hp, which with a fully charged battery gives an endurance of two hours at 20 knots, in displacement hull mode of 6 knots the endurance is six to seven hours. The boat is RCD approved to carry 575kg (six people).

The Pulse 58 is a utility RHIB which can be used for a variety of tasks such as a rescue boat, passenger boat, sailing coach boat and use in marinas.”

Talking about the project development and sustainability, Partridge said: “We have been researching the market for nearly three years in order to ascertain the best hull form for the boat. The trihedral hull shape gives very good efficiency at displacement speeds and for faster speeds the stepped hull allows the boat

to get onto the plane quickly. The trihedral hull allows more space on the forward deck giving the impression of a larger boat.

According to RS Electric Boats, the customer price for the Pulse 58 is expected to be just over £70,000 plus tax.

“Being electric, the boat is very environmentally friendly and safe as there is no inflammable petrol on board. We have also focused on reducing the environmental aspect during manufacture using resin infusion for the mouldings and use of re-cycled materials wherever possible. All of the material used in manufacture, except for the high quality hypalon inflatable collar and some electronic components come from the UK.

“Our market research has indicated that customers are prepared to pay some 40% more for an electrically powered RHIB than for a conventionally powered RHIB with outboard motor. We are confident on our pricing level,” said Partridge towards the end of the show.

“We will be producing a smaller 4.2m version of the Pulse in the near future as well as versions specifically for the superyacht tender market which will have more battery capacity,” added Partridge.

The Pulse range of electric RHIBs is an interesting development for an increasingly environmentally conscious market. ______________________________________

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LA VIE EN ROSE. LES VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ – NEW DATES, NEW FORMAT! Les Voiles de St Tropez 2020 will take place over two weeks – from 26th September to 10th October 2020.

The legendary meeting on La Cote d’Azur is upping the ante. Organisers of Les Voiles de St Tropez, Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez will continue to host the largest meeting of classic and modern sailing yachts in The Mediterranean with an updated format. From this year’s edition onwards sailing yachts over 24 metres will benefit from their own dedicated event from 5th – 10th October, Les Voiles Super Boats.

This new event will be popular with the global fleet of sailing superyachts active on the racing circuit . Les Voiles Super Boats will

command attention on the 2020 superyacht regatta calendar together with The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and The Perini Cup both organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and The Superyacht Cup Palma.

Organisers are keen to boost their capacity for accommodating very big boats, a programme which extends from modern boats – Wallys, Maxis and Super Maxis in IRCA, to classic boats – the Large Schooner Class and Grand Traditions.

By extending the event by three days and dividing the groups by size this 20-year old event can grow into a bigger, bolder more commercially attractive version for the next decade.

Cippino II , 1949 Frers design takes The Rolex Trophy followed by her win at Monaco Classic Week 2019

"We envisage splitting the fleet into two groups," explains Tony Oller, President of the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez "For boats up to 24 metres or so - except for specific classes - the dates and the programme remain unchanged, aside from the prizegiving, which will take place on the evening of Saturday 3 October.

For Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer, the cards will also be reshuffled in terms of the programme. “By separately managing the fleets with very different potentials, we’ll be able to offer other types of much longer courses, geared specifically around these types of boats, with starts and finishes off the breakwater. Similarly, by quickly and efficiently dispatching the current participants at Les

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Voiles, we would be in a position to welcome around 250 boats in the first week and between 30 and 40 in the second.

Therefore, the Maxis, Superyachts, large schooners, J Class and three-masters will take centre stage from Monday 5 October.

All the starts and finishes will be in front of Saint Tropez itself which media, sponsors and spectators will appreciate.

SUMMARY OF NEW FORMAT & CLASSES From the 26th September to the 3rd October 2020: Modern boats of the IRCB, IRCC, IRCD, IRCE and IRCF classes and the traditional boats of the CMA, CMB, CMR, EAA, EAB, EMA, EMB, EMC, EMD and “GUEST” classes.

From the 4th to the 10th October, 2020 WALLY Class, of the IRCA class of Les Voiles de SaintTropez 2019 namely, IR1(LORO PIANA), the different categories of the International Maxi Association IR2, IR3, IR4 but also the Schooners and the Big Boats(GTR) in the category of the traditional boats.

Atlantic fly-bys in front of The Port - expect to see more of these finishes in 2020

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME FOR LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ 2020 First Week: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 26th September – 3rd October Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September: Registration for boats up to 24m (some exceptions in certain classes) Monday 28th September: Races for the modern boats Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th September, Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd October: Races for the modern and classic boats Thursday 1st October: Challenge Day Saturday 3rd October: Prize-giving Week 2: Les Voiles Super Boats 4th - 10th October

J-Class Yacht Velsheda , winner of The Loro Piana Trophy at Les Voiles de St Tropez 2019

Sunday 4th and Monday 5th October: Registration for the big boats IRCA, Wally, Grand Traditions, IMA classes, etc.

Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October: Races for Big Boats Thursday 8th October: Spare day Saturday 10th October: Prize-giving If you would like to experience the best-of-thebest of sailing on the French Riviera and enjoy Les Voiles de St Tropez 2020 drop me a line.

I have some great ideas for superyacht and classic yacht regatta charter packages including luxury accommodation, VIP travel and transfers and tailor-made social programs. St Tropez is always a good idea darling! ______________________________________ Photos © Gilles Martin Raget

By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

Magic Carpet at Les Voiles de St Tropez 2019

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SUPERYACHT RACING ROUND - UP THE NEW & NOTEWORTHY ON THE REGATTA CIRCUIT

Superyacht Spinnakers in Sardinia I BORLENGHI I YCCS

The Performance Fleet Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta - First of it's kind in superyacht racing I BORLENGHI I YCCS

THE LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA 2020 A Celebration of Sailing & Superyacht Lifestyle The Mediterranean Superyacht Racing Season will officially open June 2nd – 6th 2020 for the 13th edition of The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta organised by The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, strictly by Invite Only. This private superyacht event is an established fixture on the superyacht racing calendar for superyacht owners their family and friends. Sailors enjoy competitive racing through the beautiful Italian islands of La Maddalena archipelago coupled with an intoxicating social scene and glamorous yachting lifestyle.

Latest entries show Sardinia is still a firm favourite with superyacht owners serious about sailing. The new format will have 4-days

Sir Lindsay Owen Jones of MAGIC CARPET3 wins Superyacht Silverware at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2019

scheduled racing on Wednesday 3rd Thursday 4th Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June.

The fleet is forming, and the latest entries include significant names in sailing: M5 78 Metres – Formally Mirabella V, she was originally built for Joseph Vittoria, the former CEO of Avis Rent-A-Car. At the time of her launch in 2004 she broke a number of records. Designed by Ron Holland and built by VT Shipbuilding at 75 metres in length she was the World’s largest composite yacht with an 89-metre rig. Under new ownership since 2012 M5 has undergone a series of extensive refits including a change to the shape of the transom and extension of the aft deck to allow her to carry the owner’s Carbon Cub seaplane. M5 is now 77.6 metres. We are looking forward to seeing her powered up down Bomb Alley.

MISSY 33 Metres – This beautiful sloop is the result of a dream collaboration between Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design and Vitters Shipyard with an interior by Design Unlimited.

This will be her first-time racing in Sardinia.

INOUI 33 Metres – The dynamic green 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 from her.

WALLY YACHTS will have a fleet racing at The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta including 28 metre MAGIC BLUE and 30.5 metre MAGIC CARPET 3 designed by Reichel Pugh YD. SOUTHERN WIND YACHTS expect a strong turnout of pocket rocket sailing yachts including

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32 metre KIKIBO TRES designed by Reichel Pugh YD and 25 metre GRANDE ORAZIO.

YCCS do best and the Race Office is a yearround operation.

of the regatta will be invited to live plastic free and clean the beach together.

By night a glamorous party program of special events brings like-minded friends together in the exclusive corner of Porto Cervo. Guests 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. Frocks and rocks required.

Title Sponsor Loro Piana is synonymous with unrivalled luxury. Part of the LVMH group since 2013 the brand represents quality and effortless elegance. A selection of ready-towear, 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. Discreet, elegant and reassuringly expensive, just like your superyacht!

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta is an invitational event for superyacht owners to enjoy the best of sailing and the superyacht lifestyle.

Want to Join in? Enquire about participation and registration below.

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.

YCCS organises international sailing regattas, including world championships, for a wide range of boats and has specific experience with superyachts and maxi yachts. In 2020 YCCS will organize 16 international sailing regattas.

Organising high profile sailing events is what

We party with a purpose in Porto Cervo. 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. YCCS organise a Clean Beach Day when participants

MAGIC CARPET3 will return to defend her title in 2020 I BORLENGHI I YCCS

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By Alice Widdows Alice Widdows Regatta Management is Official Supplier to Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

E: alice@alicewiddows.com T: + 44 (0) 1429 712 122 M: +44 (0) 759 100 6250 (Whats APP) www.alicewiddows.com/lorapiana

33-Metre INOUI will return to race in June I YCCS I BORLENGHI

Superyacht Owners Enjoy Close & Competitive Racing I BORLENGHI I YCCS

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SUPERYACHT RACING ROUNDUP local yacht designed by Dubois and built by Yachting Developments, the family led New Zealand shipyard.

“It’s a great privilege to be here” enthused the owner as his superyacht was accompanied to the start line by a pod of dolphins.

It was a small but significant fleet of five superyachts that turned out for this year’s event, loyal and committed to the event.

Organisers are ramping up as numbers are forecast to swell significantly in 2021 in conjunction with The America’s Cup and other superyacht events organised by Royal New Zealand Yacht Club. Conservative estimates are forecasting 40 or more superyacht entries, we await what will be a truly spectacular sight on the Bay of Islands waters.

Kawil crushes the competition

Kawil Kicks Competition to the Curb at the New Zealand Millennium Cup Kawil took control of the Bay of Islands regatta course at New Zealand Millennium Cup, the first superyacht regatta of 2020 taking place every year in February.

The Foredeck of 54-meter Adele

The Bay of Islands is a subtropical micro-region known for its stunning beauty & history, often referred to as “Playground of the Gods”. For us sailors, it's pure paradise.

“I think you’ve made this event extraordinary,” said the owner of 34-metre Silvertip the

This year competitors onboard the five participating superyachts enjoyed close racing between the silver sloop, Silvertip and the magnificent 54-meter Adele, Hoek Design Naval Architects and built by Vitters Shipyard and 39.7-metre Janice of Wyoming, Dubois design and Alloy build.

But it was Kawil the 33.9-meter Sparkman & Stephens Director built newcomer who read the conditions well, showed slick crew work and strong tactical decisions and took podium and prizes.

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Spinnaker action

The Superyacht Racing Fleet in the Bay of Islands

Kawil eases ahead of the fleet

With the number of superyachts heading to New Zealand for America's Cup both motor and sail - NZ Marine Industry NZ Marine Export Group will also host a superyacht fishing competition from 11 - 13th February, before the NZ Millennium Cup 2021 14 - 18 February.

The Millennium Cup New Zealand is the world’s most southerly superyacht regatta and is a must-do race for superyacht owners who like to get off the beaten track. Let’s put it on your bucket-list for 2021. ______________________________________ Photography © Jeff Brown Breed Media

By Alice Widdows www.alicewiddows.com

MY REGATTA CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 2020

EVENT

LOCATION

DATE

URL/EMAIL

Superyacht Challenge

Antigua

1 - 15 March

superyachtchallengeantigua.com

St Barths Bucket Regatta

FWI

19 - 22 March

bucketregatta.com

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

Antigua

1 - 7 April

antiguaclassics.com

Les Voiles des Saint Barth

St Barths

12 - 18 April

lesvoilesdestbarthrichardmille.com

Palma Vela

Palma

6 - 10 May

palmavela.com

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

Porto Cervo

2 - 6 June

yccs.it

The Superyacht Cup

Palma

17 - 20 June

thesuperyachtcup.com

Newport Bermuda Race

19 June

bermudarace.com

The Candy Store Cup

23-25th July

www.candystorecup.com

Perini Navi Cup

Porto Cervo

26 - 29 August

yccs.it

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Porto Cervo

30 August – 5 September

yccs.it

26th Sept - 10th October

lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr

Les Voiles de St Tropez

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EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND REVEAL TE KAHU

Emirates Team New Zealand revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kāhu today in Auckland.

Te Kāhu meaning ‘The Hawk’ was rolled out of the shed in late January and was christened by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Te Kāhu fits within the rules on test yachts according to the 36th America’s Cup Protocol which says they must not exceed 12 metres length overall (LOA), and will be used by the team to continue design development for a large proportion of 2020 while their AC75 ‘Te Aihe’ is being shipped and raced offshore for the America’s Cup World Series events in Cagliari, Sardinia (April 23-26) and Portsmouth (June 4-7).

“We are really excited about launching Te Kāhu today. There has been a lot of work gone into the design and build of this boat internally, which is amazing really as it has all taken place between the design and build of our first AC75 and the ongoing work on our next AC75 race boat.” said Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton.

“It might seem like the launch of our test boat is a bit overdue, but early in any campaign decisions have to be made that ultimately will only be judged at the end.

As a team, we decided that a test boat was indeed a really key necessity but believed it needed to have as much design input as our first AC75 to give it meaningful ongoing development possibilities.”

“There is no doubt looking back that the Challengers all learnt some valuable lessons and got a bit of a jump on us with their developments. But it was a conscious decision of ours to suck that up and play the long game knowing that points don’t start to count until the first race of the America’s Cup, which obviously is in March 2021.” continued Dalton.

While Te Aihe is being shipped 60 days either way to and from Europe, by launching Te Kāhu now, Emirates Team New Zealand plan

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“We know from experience that the development and gains that take place in the year before the America’s Cup are vitally important,” explained Head of Design, Dan Bernasconi. “We couldn’t afford to only be sailing on the water for the handful of weeks we will get on Te Aihe around the ACWS events between now and its return to New Zealand.”

Emirates Team New Zealand are now in the process of packing up and preparing Te Aihe for shipping to Cagliari in preparation for the first ACWS event in April which is the next time the AC75 will be sailed, and the first time it will line up to race against the other AC75’s.

Dalton directly concluded: “In Te Kāhu we have a very legitimate test boat which will provide us the platform to hopefully make some significant gains in our developments for 2021.

Who is right in their overall plans and strategy we have no idea. I guess we will find out next year.”

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14 DECEMBER – TROFEO NAVIDAD (LIGA DE OTOÑO 3) We left the Autumn series with three boats in the mix – Speedy Gonzales (Michael Clough has 3 points, Wight Flyer 4, and John and Stephen 5 – but in two different boats. So all to play for in this last race of the series.

Six boats turned out to compete, Speedy wasn’t one of them as Michael was travelling.

The course was a long up and down one – from the start up to a windward mark off Llenaire, then a downwind trek to Pinar, before a slog back up to the finish. ffinally was quick out of the start, and led round the top mark, extending all the way down the run. They rounded and tacked almost immediately, towards the finish. Wight Flyer followed a hundred metres behind, closely followed by ffugue. Looking back, we saw Dragonfly and Spanish Fly reach the bottom mark, and round up, but not tack – continuing instead towards the north shore.

The three boats on starboard carried on towards the finish. When they tacked, they saw that the next two boats were storming down the north shore and looking to be close.

And then, horror of horrors, the wind dropped on the south side, and we watched them close up quickly, they passed just ahead and took the first two places, with ffinally, Wight Flyer and ffugue following.

This turned the series results upside down, with Stephen & John both on 8, and Michael now on 10.

1 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 8 2 GBR 4014 ffinally John Walker / Stephen Babbage 8 3 ESP 3817 Dragonfly Michael Beecken / Hugh Birley, Markus Schweiger 10 4 JANUARY – NEW YEARS REGATTA Our traditional first race of the year was sailed in a variable easterly, with gusts up to about 15 knots. Leg 1 took us around Formentor island.

Stephen and newcomer Christopher Walker took an early lead but were passed at Punta Avançada when they stayed too far out and were passed by fuego fatuo and Stormtrooper.

Wight Flyer went inshore and took the on the corner of the island. Michael Clough, wily as ever, clawed his way ahead on the beat up the channel and finished fourth.

later in the afternoon by first race in the RCNPP winter series. James and Ben took this, followed by John and Mona in Spanish Fly and Michael and Markus (Dragonfly). Fourth was a photo finish between Wight Flyer and Stormtrouper IV.

The second leg was started in reverse to the first leg finishing order. This didn’t work out too well as the wind dropped shortly out of the bay, and then came back in unpredictable squalls. ffinally picked these up first and planed off towards the finish a couple of miles away.

Wight Flyer and fuego followed, finishing in that order. So overall the day ended:

The second in the winter series saw nine boats on the water. Stephen was sailing ffinally with Alex, who’d never raced before, whilst in Wight Flyer, Steve Parry was sailing solo. The Harrises in Flying High started well and led the fleet all the way round. ffinally wanted the committee boat end at the start but was unable to slow down enough and kissed Dragonfly so had to do an immediate penalty turn.

1 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Jakob Gradisek 4 2 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Teresa Parry 5 3 GBR 4014 ffinally Stephen Babbage / Christopher Walker 6 25 JANUARY & 1 FEBRUARY – PUFFIN HARDCORE TRAINING With Palma Vela and the Europeans both coming up in May, James suggested we have a practice series where we could sail short courses to hone our skills.

The first weekend saw Stormtrouper IV and Puffin sharing the top slots, with Puffin have two firsts and a second. Spanish Fly, Dragonfly and Swampfire didn’t make the following weekend, but ffinally, Wight Flyer and Triffid turned out and made their mark. Having sailed both weekends, it was no surprise that Puffin and Stormtrooper took the top two places, 1 GBR 3724 Puffin James Waugh / Ben Carwardine 13 2 ESP 4058 Stormtrouper ffour David Miles / Corinne Miles 17 3 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 25 25 JANUARY – LIGUILLA DE INVIERNO 1 The first of James’ practices was followed

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The order was the same at the bottom, and it was time to make a decision which way to go up the beat. The top three went left, ffinally had an issue with spinnaker drop and Dragonfly pounced and rounded inside going for the right side. It took a few minutes for ffinally to sail out from under Dragonfly and tack across to go for the left. Spanish Fly had also chosen the right side and headed for Punta Avançada.

Halfway up the beat, ffinally met Speedy Gonzales coming on port. Speedy tacked for a lee bow, but was unable to push ffinally out, and carried on to the left whilst ffinally tacked off to take the centre. Meanwhile fuego was carrying on to the left. Coming up to the finish, it became clear that the right side hadn’t been so bad, with Dragonfly crossing ffinally ten metres ahead. The left had also worked out for Speedy, who finished ahead of them both. fuego didn’t fare so well, and finished fifth, just ahead of Spanish Fly. So, after race two, we have Dragonfly leading on 6 points, Spanish Fly on 8 and Wight Flyer on 11. _____________________________________

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MATCH CONDITIONS CONFIRMED FOR THE AMERICA’S CUP MATCH AND DATES ANNOUNCED FOR PRADA CUP Following a successful mediation, the America’s Cup Defender and Challenger of Record have come to an agreement on the Match Conditions for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada.

The two sides came to a consensus after engaging in an official mediation process run by the America’s Cup Arbitration panel chairman David Tillett (AUS).

As part of the agreement, the wind range for racing in the America’s Cup Match will be 6.5 to 23 knots.

The agreed racing schedule for the America’s Cup Match has two races per day planned for March 6,7,10, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Additional reserve days have been scheduled but the intention is to complete the event on the weekend of March 13/14, weather permitting.

Racing is planned from 4pm onwards each race day. The winner of the America’s Cup Match will be the first team to score seven points.

The parties also agreed on certain conditions in respect of the Prada Cup due to be issued

by June 30 2020. The racing will consist of four Round Robin sessions over January 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24, followed by a repêchage round over January 29, 30, 31, and February 2, with the first-to-seven-points Prada Cup Final taking place over February 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22.

The following wind range for racing has been agreed: Round Robins and Repêchage: 6.5 to 21 knots; Prada Cup Final: 6.5 to 23 knots.

In addition the parties also confirmed Course Location Guidelines for the Race Director when selecting the Auckland racecourse locations for all the Auckland events including the Match for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada.

The first competitive action of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada will be in Cagliari, Sardinia from April 23 – 26 at the first of three ACWS regattas taking place during 2020. Further ACWS events will be held in Portsmouth, England on June 4 – 7, and in Auckland, New Zealand in December 17 – 20.

AMERICA’S CUP LATEST A major milestone in the latest cycle of the historic America’s Cup competition, the regatta is the first of three ACWS events in 2020 and marks the first occasion the teams will compete against each other aboard their revolutionary foiling AC75 Class monohull yachts.

With each of the teams interpreting the AC75 design rule differently there are marked differences between all four boats launched so far, and therefore great anticipation to see them race for the first time.

Giovanni Chessa, Assessore of Tourism, Culture and Commerce for the Autonomous Region of Sardegna (RAS) said the region was immensely proud to host the event.

“We are delighted that Sardinia will become a part of the long and illustrious history of the America’s Cup – a competition that dates back to 1851,” he said. “We are looking forward to welcoming the 4 competing teams and visitors to Sardinia and to being able to showcase what our beautiful island has to offer.”

As well as the on the water racing action, visitors to Cagliari will be able to take advantage of the open Race Village located at the heart of the city and packed with entertainment for families to enjoy – including a live daily Dock Out Show on the main stage to introduce each of the competing teams.

Racing is scheduled for 1400 – 1600 each

day and fans can book a spot on an official spectator boat to get close to the action.

Alternatively they can watch on jumbo screens dotted around the race village.

For the first three days of the regatta there will be four races per day of round robin competition when all of the four teams will race each other twice. The races will be held on a windward-leeward configuration racecourse and last around 20 minutes each. Race winners will score one point and the losers zero points.

World Series events in Cagliari and Auckland, as well as the Prada Cup - Challenger Selection Series – said good progress was being made with the Cagliari event.

On the final day the bottom two teams will contest a single playoff race to decide third and fourth, while the top two teams will face off in a first-to-two-points final.

Following this in January and February 2021 the Challengers will race for the Prada Cup to decide which of them will take on Emirates Team New Zealand in the Match for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada scheduled for March 6-21.

Laurent Esquier, CEO of Challenger of Record 36 srl – the organisers of the America’s Cup

The ACWS Sardegna – Cagliari event will be followed in 2020 by ACWS regattas in Portsmouth, England from June 4-7, and in Auckland – along with a separate Christmas Race regatta – in the timeframe December 17-20.

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SEVEN ASIAN BOAT SHOWS CANCEL OR REVIEW DATES Korea and Hong Kong shows postponed in response to the Coronavirus threat, while other Asian show organisers are closely monitoring the situation.

In response to the continued spread of the Novel Coronavirus, the organisers of several boat shows due to take place in Asia through March and April have already taken action to cancel or postpone their events while others are monitoring the situation closely.

The following is the current position relating to this series of shows: Japan International Boat Show A spokesman told IBI: “We still plan to hold the show but are monitoring the situation.”

Taiwan International Boat Show A spokesman told IBI: “We are having a meeting on Friday (February 7) to make a decision.”

Korea International Boat Show Show director Danny Lim told IBI: “We have postponed the show until June or October. We will make a decision later.”

China Shanghai International Boat Show A spokeswoman sent the latest notification issued on January 31, 2020 about the show which said: “Informa Markets and Shanghai Informa Markets International Exhibition Co Ltd continue to closely monitor the developments of the Novel Coronavirus which first emerged from Wuhan, China in December 2019. The safety of our customers and our staff is always our top priority. As such we are taking precautions and safety measures as recommended by the Departments of Health in Shanghai and China as well as the World Health Organisation seriously.

“As the organiser of the 25th China Shanghai International Boat Show and the Lifestyle Show, scheduled on March 31-April 2 in Shanghai, we are closely aligned with the efforts by the Chinese government to control and limit the spread of the infectious disease.

“We continue to monitor the developing situation and remain in close communication with the relevant local government bodies and other key stakeholders. ”In the meantime, we are actively coordinating with the exhibition venues in Shanghai and reserving alternative time slots for our event should postponement be deemed necessary.

Once confirmed, we will announce the schedule of the 25th China Shanghai International Boat Show and the Lifestyle Show.”

Hong International Boat Show

A spokeswoman for the show at Club Marina Cove told IBI: “We have cancelled the show due to be held in April.”

Singapore Yacht Show The latest communication about the show included the following: “With regards to the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, we are closely monitoring the situation and will implement precautionary measures as and when advised by the Ministry of Health in Singapore. The well-being of all participants and visitors to the SYS is paramount for us and the event will be conducted in full compliance with the relevant health and safety guidelines.”

The IFBSO (International Federation of Boat Show Organisers) and ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industries Associations) have also cancelled their combined annual Congress due to be held this year in Zhuhai in China in May and are currently discussing alternative venues with the Italian marine trade association Confindustria Nautica which is likely to host the event in an as yet undisclosed location. _____________________________________

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BAHAMAS TO HOST YACHT CHARTER SHOW

Citing the economic benefits of the yachting industry to the islands in general, and the role the yachting community played in hurricane recovery efforts, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has announced the first-ever Bahamas Charter Show, to be held 27 February to 1 March.

The Bahamas have been making strategic moves over the past few years to appeal to the yachting industry, including changes to flagging regulation, taxes and fees, and a massive effort to clean up harbours, bays and coves of derelict, abandon boats following recent hurricanes.

Kenneth Romer, executive director of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, underscored the high expectations his office has for the event.

The show will produced by Ft Lauderdale, Florida-based Worldwide Boat, a yacht charter and charter management company, whose president, Sanaa Vohra, told Eyewitness News that the timing of the show is paramount.

“This is a great opportunity to capitalise on these revenues, explain our modernisation of the clearing process and some of the charter fees,” said Peter Maury, president of the 48-member Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM). “[The show] is a good opportunity to represent the marinas to the charter brokers and the yachts that come to the show as this business brings so much industry to people outside of just the marinas and fuel docks.”

“On average a single yacht visiting the Bahamas within a week can inject up to US$1m back into our Bahamian economy. The spend directly impacts our family island communities.”

“With the Bahamas getting all of these awards in tourism, this year is time for us to strike and to put the Bahamas on the map on the yachting industry for brokers to really come, see and feel what The Bahama has to offer,” she said.

“This is a market that the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is placing special emphasis on going into 2020,” Romer said.

Ministry officials will be on hand throughout the four-day event to answer questions about the Bahamas and its maritime capabilities. _____________________________________

By Tony Esposito IBI Plus

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ASTONISHING SMALL BOAT VOYAGES: VOYAGE OF THE JAMES CAIRD Few feats of seamanship will ever rival the voyage of the James Caird from Elephant Island in Antartica to South Georgia. A passage of 800 miles across the “The Furious Fifties” in the teeth of an Antarctic winter. The voyage was a life and death challenge of self-rescue.

This was the only way for the 28 crew of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition ship, the Endurance, crushed in the Wendell Sea to get back to civilisation. Remember this was in the age before electronic navigation aids or even wireless telegraphy.

In October 1915, pack ice in the Weddell Sea had crushed and sunk the main expedition ship Endurance leaving Shackleton and his 27 companions adrift on a precarious ice surface.

They drifted northward until April 1916, when the floe on which they had encamped broke up, when they made their way in the ship's lifeboats to Elephant Island. Shackleton then decided to sail one of the lifeboats to South Georgia, not the closest human settlement, but the only one not requiring sailing into the teeth of the prevailing westerlies in an open boat.

The James Caird was a lifeboat designed by James Worsely, the Endurance’s captain. He had her built to be strong and double-ended.

Before setting off from Elephant Island the ship’s carpenter had a wood and canvas deck built and the freeboard was increased.

The James Caird was launched from Elephant Island on 24 April 1916. The wind was a moderate south-westerly, which aided a swift getaway, and the boat was quickly out of sight of the land. Shackleton ordered Worsley to set a course due north, instead of directly for South Georgia, to get clear of the menacing ice-fields that were beginning to form. By midnight they had left the immediate ice behind, but the sea swell was rising. At dawn the next day, they were 45 nautical miles from Elephant Island, sailing in heavy seas and force 9 winds. Shackleton established an on-board routine: two three-man watches, with one man at the helm, another at the sails, and the third on bailing duty. The off-watch trio rested in the tiny covered space in the bows. The difficulties of exchanging places as each watch ended would, Shackleton wrote, "have had its humorous side if it had not involved us in so many aches and pains".

Success depended on Worsley's navigation, based on sightings attempted during the very brief appearances of the sun, as the boat pitched and rolled. The first observation was made after two days, and showed them to be 128 nautical miles north of Elephant Island. The course was now changed to head directly for South Georgia. They were clear of the dangers of floating ice but had reached the dangerous seas of the Drake Passage where giant waves sweep round the globe, unimpeded by any land. The movement of the ship made preparing hot food on the Primus nearly impossible.

The next observation, on 29 April, showed that they had travelled 238 nautical miles.

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Thereafter, navigation became, in Worsley's words, "a merry jest of guesswork", as they encountered the worst of the weather. The James Caird was taking on water in heavy seas and in danger of sinking, kept afloat by continuous bailing. The temperature fell sharply, and a new danger presented itself in the accumulations of frozen spray, which threatened to capsize the boat. In turns, they had to crawl out on to the pitching deck with an axe and chip away the ice from deck and rigging.

For 48 hours they were stopped, held by a sea anchor until the wind dropped sufficiently for them to raise sail and proceed. Despite their travails, Worsley's third observation, on 4 May, put them only 250 nautical miles from South Georgia. On 5 May the worst of the weather returned, and brought them close to disaster in the largest seas so far. Shackleton later wrote: "We felt our boat lifted and flung forward like a cork in breaking surf". The crew bailed frantically to keep afloat. Nevertheless, they were still moving towards their goal, and a dead reckoning calculation by Worsley on the next day, 6 May, suggested that they were now 115 nautical miles from the western point of South Georgia. The strains of the past two weeks were by now taking their toll on the men.

On 7 May Worsley advised Shackleton that he could not be sure of their position within ten miles. To avoid the possibility of being swept past the island by the fierce south-westerly winds, Shackleton ordered a slight change Shortly after noon on 8 May came the first sighting of South Georgia. As they approached the high cliffs of the coastline, On 10 May they headed for Cave Cove near the entrance to King Haakon Bay and finally, after several attempts, made their landing there. Shackleton was later to describe the boat journey as "one of supreme strife"historian Caroline Alexander comments: "They could hardly have known—or cared—that in the carefully weighted judgement of authorities yet to come, the voyage of the James Caird would be ranked as one of the greatest boat journeys ever accomplished" Over the next three months Shackleton moved heaven and earth to secure a ship to sail to Elephant Island to rescue the 22 crew members on the island. He rescued his entire team without the loss of a single life. A truely astonishing feat. ______________________________________ Boatshed Gibraltar (+34) 667 666 753 www.boatshedgibraltar.com

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A GUIDE TO MONACO’S MARINAS; FROM PORT HERCULES TO THE NEW PORTIER COVE

Portier Cove New Marina Monaco building progress

in Italy, just moments from the principality of Monaco.

New Marina in Monaco - Ventimiglia

With berthing space in such high demand in the principality of Monaco, yacht owners can now explore an exciting new option; Cala del Forte Ventimiglia.

This new, state-of-the-art marina was built

by Monaco Ports and opened its doors in 2019. While it actually presides just over the French/Italian border at Ventimiglia, the port is designed as a sister marina to Monaco’s two existing marinas, Port Hercules and the Port of Fontvieille, as well as the soon-to-come marina at Portier Cove, creating more berthing space for some of the world’s most luxurious yachts.

Here’s everything you need to know about Monaco’s marinas and where to moor your yacht.

Where can I moor my yacht in Monaco?

Monaco currently offers two marinas, Port Hercules and the Port of Fontvieille, along with the new port Cala del Forte Ventimiglia, just outside of the principality in Italy. A new marina is also scheduled to open shortly at the new eco-district Portier Cove.

What ports are there in Monaco?

Monaco currently has two ports located in the principality, Port Hercules and the Port of Fontvieille, which are always in high demand,

Portier Cove New Marina in Monaco Port Fontvieille

as well as the new port of Cala del Forte, located in Italy. There will shortly be a new marina in Monaco, Portier Cove.

The iconic Port Hercules is an historic port in Monaco. Located in the heart of La Condamine, just west of the new Portier Cove marina, Port Hercules boasts some 700 berths. A natural bay, its deep waters enable it to accommodate the world’s largest superyachts, while its facilities are also first-class. Lined with award-winning restaurants, bars, and boutiques, in addition to a number of shops selling chandlery and a shipyard, sailing into this vibrant port is always an exciting affair. Additionally, Port Hercules plays host to the annual Monaco Yacht Show, one of the largest and most prestigious yacht shows in the world.

Port Fontvieille is a modern port, located in the district of Fontvieille and, until the mariner at Portier Cove is completed, is the smallest of Monaco’s ports. The port offers more than 270 moorings, surrounded by the buzzing Monegasque district of Fontvieille, which offers a fantastic array of facilities, including a wonderful selection of bars and restaurants.

Where is the port of Cala del Forte Ventimiglia located?

While the port was developed by Monaco Ports, Cala del Forte Ventimiglia actually resides

This beautiful new marina has been designed as one of the most advanced, state-of-theart marinas in the world. Naturally protected from the weather, Cala del Forte also offers an exquisite selection of luxury shops, bars, restaurants, and office space, making it a destination unto itself. The marina is also served by a shipyard, ensuring all yachting needs are met.

When will the new port at Portier Cove open?

The new port at Portier Cove is scheduled to open in 2025, bringing the number of ports that are located in Monaco to three.

This new marina in Monaco will offer muchneeded additional berthing space in the heart of the principality. Located next to Larvotto’s popular beach, Portier Cove is Europe’s most ambitious project. Alongside the new Portier Cove marina, the eco development will also include super prime residential apartments, penthouses, and villas, in addition to retail space and ample green spaces.

Whether you opt to moor at the established marinas of Port Hercules or Port of Fontvieille, the new marina of Cala del Forte, or at the soon-to-launch Portier Cove marina, you can rest assured that you will be met with firstclass facilities where all your yachting needs will be met. _____________________________________

By Tony Esposito IBI Plus

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SANLORENZO OPENS NEW PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN AMEGLIA Italian superyacht-builder Sanlorenzo has opened new production facilities at its headquarters in Ameglia.

Designed by Lissoni Casal Ribeiro, the new plant covers an area of 22,000sq m and is divided into three units – two buildings for the production of yachts, for a total of 10,000 sqm, and an office complex on four levels.

All told, the industrial complex now covers an area of 135,000sq m, of which 25,000 are for production, and 2,700 for offices. The project began in August 2018 and involved over 200 workers, 20,000 hours of design and 250,000 man hours for the construction.

The Ameglia site has been the headquarters of Sanlorenzo since 1999, and is set into the banks of the Magra River, inside the nature park of Montemarcello-Magra. It is here that the entry-level model of the three yacht ranges – SL, SD and SX – take form in composite material, from 24m-30m in length, from design to implementation.

The new facilities contain 24 production stations to guarantee construction of 45-50 units per year from 76ft-100ft, with a resulting increase in the number of direct and indirect employees from 450 to about 900 workers.

Furthermore, the layout developed for the new plants, the new logistical flows and the

ergonomics of the on-board work ensure not only augmented production capacity but also greater efficiency of about 30%.

This result has also been achieved thanks to the implementation of a lock gate, a unique construction that permits passage of the yachts between the original site and the new production site, ensuring the continuity of the river bank when closed, in case of weather alerts.

The project by Lissoni Casal Ribeiro for the Ameglia site will also have a second phase. The construction and activation of the new facilities will be followed by the renovation of the original buildings of the Ameglia headquarters,

which at the moment contain the production, with the goal of achieving aesthetic uniformity.

To bear witness to the company’s focus on environmental issues, the Ameglia headquarters has been designed to comply with the criteria set for UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 certification, indicating achievement of the best control of environmental impact connected to the activities, products and services of the company.

The site has also been designed for energy self-reliance, thanks to the installation of 8000 square meters of solar panels.

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STEW OF THE MONTH: CHASE MARTIN one. All my captains have been great, I have really bonded with them in different ways.

They have empathy for you, support you, make you laugh and try and do everything with your best interests at heart. You do build some great relationships on board.

Some boats are tougher than others and some days you will struggle but this just makes you stronger as a crew member and as a person.

What are your best and worst parts about working on board?

The best part for me is meeting new people and building relationships. You can earn an extremely good wage and receive great tips whilst learning new skills. I love meeting and bonding with the guests and learning how to build a personal rapport with them to make them feel as comfortable as possible. Being appreciated and praised for the hard work you do is a fundamental key for me.

What did you do before yachting and how did your yachting career first begin?

After finishing Canterbury university in Kent, where I studied Marketing and Advertising Management, I got a job working for a construction company as a labourer. The company built roofing structures and houses. It was really hands-on, but I enjoyed working with all the different types of heavy and dangerous machinery including different power tools, cement mixers and chop saws etc. There was also a lot of heavy lifting involved (as you can imagine) which I’m sure helped prepare me for a life in yachting!

I also worked in Ibiza for a Shisha company organising weddings and events, as well as the usual part time work, some tele-sales, bar and restaurant work before eventually joining yachting.

A friend of mine Thomas who was already working in the industry mentioned the advantages of yachting to me. He told me about his life experiences and the types of yachts you can work on. Thomas basically sold me the “dream” really…working, earning and living life, all at the same time!

I decided, with the help from my mother, to save up and complete the courses I needed to get my foot in the door. I even did some additional courses that I thought may give me a competitive edge.

I started applying to all online agencies and posting on Facebook pages asking for work advice. I then packed my bags and moved to Palma de Mallorca on my own in April 2017 and landed my first job within a few days!

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

I don’t really have a favourite, they have all given me different skills that have led me to achieve the experiences I wanted and needed within the industry. On all the boats I’ve worked on I’ve taken favourable experiences from each

The worst parts are the long hours, confined living spaces, not being able to have personal time of your own, sometimes sharing cramped cabins and also initially the position you hold on board. Being away from the people you love for long periods of time is difficult as well as not being able to set foot onshore for weeks!

How do you keep sane on charter?

Personally, for me, I always think about satisfaction that I will feel at the end of the long season. I think about the money I’m earning, the time that I will get off, the great holidays I can go on now in my free time. I will get to spend a longer period of time with friends, family and my finance Sean! You just think about all the benefits that come with the job.

I always try to engage with the guests because if they are open to building a relationship with you, it can really make all the difference to both their stay and the way you feel during the charter.

Finally, after a long, hard day, I enjoy a cheeky glass of wine (if allowed) and when I do get the opportunity to call my Mum/Fiancé for a quick catch up!

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

Guests are greeted on board with either warm or cold hand towels and a big smile! Welcome drinks are served such as mojitos or coconut water with garnish. We leave chocolates next to the bed during evening turn downs. When charters are over, we leave little thank you notes/postcards with a small gift on their bed.

The gift normally depends on the places we visited with them. One example, on an Ibiza charter, all the guests received pots of the local pink rock salt. It’s important to always be attentive and make sure that they never have to ask for anything and even if they haven’t asked, maybe just bring them a glass of water and some snacks.

When it’s hot you can experiment with making

some jugs of iced teas. For example, on one of my yachts we used to make virgin mojito iced teas with slices of fresh lemon, lime and mint.

If you ever have children on board, it good to find ways to entertain, such as coming up with fun games and activities for them to do like treasure hunts and party games. One of my favourite things to do for guests is to create champagne ice buckets, made of ice with cool decorations within the inside of the sculpture, orchids, shells etc.

What’s the coolest thing you did for charter guests?

Once we had an American family on board, so we decorated the whole of the aft deck with 4th July decorations. The breakfast table and chairs were all wrapped with red, white and blue ribbons. There were 4th July flags, red American cups and we whipped up a full American breakfast for them including pancakes and bacon. The guests absolutely loved it!

We also once threw a mermaid themed children’s birthday party for a little 8-year girl.

We found out that she just loved mermaids! A part of my job I also really enjoy, is looking after the children and babies that come on board.

Any embarrassing moments on board? (That you can speak of).

One time, I was in the guest cabin talking to the wife when her husband walked out of the bathroom stark naked! I pretended I hadn’t seen him and just kept on talking! It was never mentioned again!

What is your signature cocktail?

My signature cocktail is a Cosmopolitan (because I have made so many!)

• Vodka/ lemon vodka • Triple sec • Cranberry juice • Lime juice • Ice • Garnish of lime wedge on the rim of the glass

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Most guests have personal preferences as to how they like their cocktails, some like them stronger than others but as you spend more time with guests, you will become familiar with what they like and don’t like. I also make a great Expresso Martini!

What is your favourite yachting destination?

Personally, I have only travelled around the Med on the standard routes for most yachts, Italy (Naples) South of France (Monaco, Bordeaux, Cannes, Toulon) Ibiza and Barcelona.

Ibiza is one of my favourite Med destinations because when we were in Port, we could always hear the music coming from the club Leo (the club was open air) and we were also able to see the dancers and entertainment happening from the bow. Another favourite of mine would be St. Tropez, I just love the little shops and boutiques they have there. I`ve heard the night life can be quite amusing and entertaining too. I remember once, I had to go and provision for charter. The guests were very particular with the wines they wanted to serve on board. I remember I was very excited to go ashore and explore, if only for a short while.

I discovered the most beautiful little winery boutique filled with hundreds of different wines - La Cave du Golfe.

Other yacht destinations I would like to visit in the future are the Caribbean Islands and I imagine Norway is spectacular!

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

The welfare of the crew I think is very important, so if I owned a superyacht I would delegate more time for the crew to have more time for themselves. I believe that the crew would benefit more and could potentially perform better when they are well rested. However, this is not the same for every boat, some have charter guests, while some boats are privately owned, it all depends on the boats you choose.

Some boats can be very chilled, they might not travel so much, others can be very busy with no-stop, back to back charters that travel a great deal. The industry is full of what ifs!

What is your on- board pet hate?

When I got to go on my break during the day (usually during charter trips you will work around 16 hours a day with a couple hours gap in-between to catch up on sleep, eat, rest etc.) the worst thing for me was whilst trying to sleep in my cabin, located in the bow of the yacht, hearing the anchor chain being pulled up or the start of the bow thruster making so much noise I’d instantly wake up! Damn!

What career achievement are you most proud of?

I think working within the yachting industry in general is an achievement in itself and also passing all my certificates. I’m proud of the fact that I moved to Palma on my own and managed to achieve a position on a yacht within a few days. In just a few years, I have worked my way up from sole stew, deck stew, to second service stew because my efforts and skills were noticed. My performance levels have increased year on year, with the help from my chief stewardess who taught me a fare few things which I’m very grateful for!

Best housekeeping tip/ hack?

• When servicing the washing machine use white vinegar and bio carbon soda on a hot cycle • Tide to go pens - instant stain remover is very useful on all surfaces • Sweat stains on t-shirts (white vinegar, bio carbo soda, then soak, removes bad odours) • Always check when cleaning glass surfaces, especially shower doors then you look from a low distance upwards to catch dirt glares/ smears from the sunlight • Any red wine stains always spray “wine away spray” first then soak in vanish with warm/ hot water for at least couple of days, then wash • If you happen to run out of Fabreeze or fabric spray, you can always make your own using softener, diluted with water as a replacement.

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a job straight away. Within a week I had met Sean, who I have been with for 3 years and now we are engaged! We are building a life together and I have made new friends and family for life.

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

Always strive to go above and beyond and always think BIG…you’re more capable than you know!

I promise, you will always surprise yourself!

For example, for me, leaving my home was a big step (that in itself was a big achievement).

Securing my first job in yachting was a massive achievement (although some people just though it was a job cleaning toilets and housekeeping) for me it was a huge step forward in the right direction that would change my life forever in the best way possible.

I had the ability and the strength to pursue something that some people are scared to do. I made the change, I took that leap of faith…and it paid off! It’s an achievement to learn something new every day and to always surprise myself, knowing that I dared to take these big leaps all on my own.

My advice would always be to just go for it and always believe in yourself!

What’s your plan for the future?

Recently I have secured myself a land-based position. For me personally, now that I am engaged, I want to spend more time at home.

I haven’t been able to spend a full summer in Mallorca and I would like to see what the future holds for me on land and how I can potentially grow and set myself a new challenge using all the skills I have to offer.

Thank you for reading!

Chase Martin

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

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Mallorca is the adventure! I’ve built a permanent life here. On arriving in Palma, I managed to quickly settle in and land myself

Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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BIKINI BEACH Claire Habel, a Positive Psychology Coach, shares some findings from the science of happiness as she talks about how the new Wellness and Fitness studios situated at Bikini Beach boutique and Spa, is sure to help its’ clients boost their wellbeing.

The new venture is situated in the heart of Palma. A city we all love, not least because it is one of the favoured hubs for the yachting industry but also because it’s a fabulous city in which to enjoy the good life and satisfy those pleasure-seeking instincts.

However, as Positive Psychology reveals, whilst pleasure is an important ingredient in happiness, for deeper and more sustained happiness we need more. From satisfying our goals and ambitions, keeping our bodies fit and healthy, through to feeling like we’ve got a sense of meaning in life.

And that’s where the new Wellness and Fitness Studio at Bikini beach comes in. With us you can get support in boosting your fitness and wellbeing, in a way that works for you. Whether slotting a coaching or fitness session in after work, taking part in a weekend workshop or having a personal half-day of full-day package tailored to you, we can make it work for you and your life.

When it comes to fitness goals, our team can really help you stay on track. We know that ‘working out more’ or ‘getting fitter’ is never really the end goal. What people are really driven by is the idea of feeling more confident in their own body, increasing their energy and managing stress. Working out with others in a supportive environment is a great way to do that. The endorphins released through exercise trigger positive feelings, often referred to as ‘runners-high’ and studies show that this leads to a more positive, energising outlook on life. Moderate exercise actually increases life quality, resulting in enhanced mood states, self-perceptions and even improved sleep. Put simply, it feels great!

But Bikini beach is about more than just our bodies… In the same way, that we need a number of things to be in place to support our happiness and health, the studio has a range of offerings to help you do that inclusive of Osetopathy, Acupuncture, Reiki, fitness,

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dance, yoga and meditation, cardio fitness, personal training with nutritional advice, one on one coaching in mindful empowerment and positive psychology, workshops including first aid training, mediyoga, self love embodied feminine flow classes and of course all the massage and beauty THERAPY we already offer. We even have our own resident birth doula offering prenatal classes and one to one birth coaching!

Lucy the owner says “I am so excited about this venture on both a personal and professional level. We’ve got our finger on the pulse when it comes to what people in Palma and around seem to need and we’re excited to deliver it.

We still offer our treatments, which are the perfect compliment but now we also enable our clients to get actively involved in leaving here feeling great.”

The philosophy at Bikini Beach’s Wellness and Fitness studios centres around creating a supportive and flexible approach to fitness and wellbeing for its’ clients. The partners, work in a collaborative way and are great at being able to identify which other classes, sessions or treatments might be perfect for you. But the important thing is, there’s no pressure.

You can simply chat to the team and have a package tailor-made for you. The partners

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involved have all been hand-picked, not only because of their expertise and experience in their field but also because of their friendly, down-to-earth approach. They are all keen to make wellness more accessible and personalised.

So, instead of feeling daunted by building some new wellbeing boosting activities into your week (like many of us feel about the gym no matter how hard we try), you can instead wake-up, looking forward to some Bikini Beach wellbeing-boosting vibes. ___________________________________ Claire is our positive psychology coach who works with a range of people from those feeling burnt-out, stressed or just looking for a new career direction through to those at a turning point in life, whether as a result of a move, a change in relationship or even a big birthday on the horizon. Claire works with her clients mainly through one to one sessions.. For those feeling unsure, it’s worth knowing that coaching is scientifically shown to have a long list of benefits including increasing creativity, problem solving, motivation towards goals and as a result, an increase in happiness and wellbeing. To book an appointment with Claire or any of our wellness professionals all information can be found on our website at www.bikinibeach.com

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COOKING AT HOME

IBERIAN MEATBALLS WITH SPICED PUMPKIN AND CHICKPEA STEW Serves 4 Cooking time: 35 minutes Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling Meatballs: 450g/1lb pork shoulder, minced (ground) 2 tsp cumin seeds 50g/1¾oz/½ cup ground almonds 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley Olive oil, for frying Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper

Like many busy people, when I’m cooking at home I don’t really want to spend hours slaving over complicated recipes. My philosophy on cooking for friends and family is to keep it simple, fresh and Mediterranean. Above all, I want it to be the type of food that draws people together, to sit around a table sharing food, wine and conversation. Food is, after all, a communal experience – for all of us in the Mediterranean, it’s one of the biggest pleasures in life.

At home I love to cook one-pot dishes with big flavours that you can bring straight to the table and just tuck in. This months recipe, Iberian pork meatballs with spiced pumpkins and chickpeas, is one of those delicious, simple dishes that I often cook for family & friends. It’s real comfort food and the perfect winter warmer!

Pumpkins have a wonderful flavour and a smooth, silky texture that combines perfectly with chickpeas and Iberian pork. Warm spices also have a particular affinity with pumpkin, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger while herbs such as sage and rosemary also make great marriages, so you can definetly experiment with this recipe. Remember that a recipe has no soul. You, the cook, must bring soul to the recipe. If there is no passion behind it – if you merely follow the instructions from a printed page – the chances are you’ll be disappointed. Cooking at home shouldn’t be a chore – it should be fun. Most of all, it should be a way of releasing your creative talents, relieving stress and tantalising your taste buds.

Happy cooking!

Spiced Pumpkin & Chickpea Stew: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red chilli, de-seeded & finely chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped root ginger 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp crushed fennel seeds 1 star anise 1 large pinch saffron strands 600g/1lb 5oz pumpkin, peeled & diced 4 tomatoes, peeled, de-seeded & diced 1 tsp harissa paste 250ml/9fl oz/1 cup chicken stock (bouillon) 300g/10½oz cooked canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

To make the meatballs, thoroughly mix the pork, cumin seeds, ground almonds, garlic and parsley in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper, then shape into balls. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 4–5 minutes, turning from time to time, until golden brown all over and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.

For the spiced pumpkin and chickpea stew, heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over a low-medium heat and add the onions, garlic, chilli, ginger and spices. Stir to combine, cover and cook gently for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add the diced pumpkin, tomatoes, harissa paste and chicken stock (bouillon), season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the chickpeas and meatballs to the stew and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

Adjust the seasoning if necessary and sprinkle with chopped coriander (cilantro) to serve.

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

Did you know that the trays you use daily to serve the guests have a bit of a dark history?

Serving trays originate from mid-seventeenth century England which is when they were called salvers and used to serve food or drink to royalty. Kings hired tasters to test each dish (because poisoning, obvs) before it reached the royal mouth and the salver was used to show that the meal was now, literally, fit for a king.

Even though toffee-nosed guests and owners with more money than manners don’t need to worry about someone slipping a little arsenic in their glass of vintage champagne (right guys and girls?) the tray is still indispensable to us superheroes of service. Whether it’s a large rattan tray to help you set the aft deck table for lunch, or a dainty little silver tray to hold a

single glass of sparkling wine, trays are arguably a stewardess’ most used item on board. In fact, this is why I once had a carpenter make a lovely set of trays, each fitted into the other like those Russian Matryoshka Nesting Dolls. Even though there were about 6 of them, the captain threw a right fit when he received the invoice after completion. If only I’d known about Palma’s goto store Rialto Living, I wouldn’t have had to hear about my budgeting blunder for the rest of the season!

Rialto Living arguably boast the island’s largest and most varied selection of high-quality trays.

They range from trays so small they would suit to serve a single bonbon to ones that could carry a small whale. You’ll find stunning oak ones, fresh rattan ones, as well as marbled beauties and stylish stone versions.

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

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IN THE GALLEY WITH SCOTT DICKSON What are your three favourite cookbooks and why?

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

Marco Pierre White White Heat The French Laundry Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons All are inspirational books at the start of my career

Off charter, I listen to talk sport

What 3 kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

Thermomix , joule, kitchen scale What piece of equipment should every yacht have in the galley?

Vacuum pack machine

Name: Scott Dickson Years’ Experience as a chef: 30 years

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

Tofu, biltong, chia seeds

Best galley tip/hack?

Vacuum pack fresh ingredients like meat/ fish and keep them in ice water if on a long journey What is the most difficult location you have ever had to provision in? And what bit of advice can you give to figure out where to go?

Croatia. 10 years ago, it was difficult when cruising the small islands. If you know the itinerary do a lot of research beforehand.

What is the hardest part of your job?

We are sometimes working for clients expecting the same 5 star hotel kitchen service as if there were 10 chefs working 24/7 and demanding things all day and night. Also, we are quite a lot of times in very remote places, so the provisioning is quite challenging sometimes, so experience and good imagination is a plus.

Nationality: Scottish

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

What are you doing/where are you working?

Offal, connective tissue meat, beetroot

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

Freelance relief chef

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

Trying to keep the standards high with changing crew

Apple tarte tatin

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

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

Marco Pierre White. He was a game changer when I started cooking What three ingredients could you not live without?

Olive oil, salt, chillies

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

Heston Blumenthal for a fun dining experience and for desert Antonio Bachour for his excellent pastries.

Being a chef is a way of life and we are very passionate about our profession, and very focused on small details that may not seem relevant to others but mean everything to us. Most people don’t realise the years of

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hard work and sacrifice that have been put in before. So sometimes we can come across arrogant but it's more of a passion.

What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

Any genuine requirement is not a problem but fads are not so acceptable.

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

Liver, kidney, tongue, etc bought from the market as requested at 7.00 am and guests wanted it all straight away for breakfast.

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

I recently did a Japanese buffet which I loved as it’s also one of my favourite cooking styles.

We got the crew involved and all dressed up in the spirit of things. We set up a sashimi and sushi table where guests could interact, choose and make their own rolls/sushi etc . I used to work in a Japanese restaurant and we bought a Teppan table and a professional Teppan chef I knew to entertain and cook for the guests. It all worked out for a really enjoyable night for guests and crew alike.

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

How they speak about food (I’m looking for passion and knowledge) What one thing should all chefs do to help the environment?

Use sustainable produce.

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

Better portion control.

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

A professional golfer (I wish…)

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YACHTING INJURIES In a major incident, the first hour of care provided can often be the matter between life and death, in first response medicine, we call it the Golden Hour. To be prepared for a medical emergency it is worth while doing drills, last time I was involved in a medical emergency, it was so smooth it rolled out just like a drill.

Practice makes perfect and I must be honest, it drives me mad that so many of you do fire drills and MOB but rarely medical scenarios. So, give me 5 minutes to refresh your memory, because education and repetition saves lives!

on my cheek. I'm looking and feeling for the rise and fall of his chest. I am looking to see if the breathing is symmetrical or flail. I feel the ribs, checking for breaks and bleeds.

The other thing that you can look at, is if are they using extra muscles to breathe, when we use extra muscles to breathe, we are in respiratory distress.

Let’s go through the DR ABC regarding a medical scenario. Do you remember what DR ABC is, if not… you need training!

If there is no breathing and no movement, we start CPR. Hands only CPR is sufficient these days, we still highly recommend the breathing for children though. The problem here is that we are remote. This is not someone having a heart attack on the street, in Palma, 15 minutes from a hospital. This is someone who fell about 2m and has had such a massive injury that they have stopped breathing and they have no pulse. To be honest after an injury like this the chances of survival are pretty much zero, however us yachties are lucky. I can tell you, miracles do happen.

The scenario is a 30-year-old crew member found on the deck, he has noisy respirations in his right chest. He has a knife imbedded in his right leg with lots of bleeding and he has a bleeding wound on his scalp, it appears he was working aloft and fell.

So, we are in the middle of nowhere and this looks bad. The first thing you're going to do is take a deep breath. You are not effective when you're when you're anxious, you are effective when you are calm.

B IS FOR BREATHING. ARE THEY BREATHING, IF NOT, DO CPR….

D IS FOR DANGER The next thing that I always encourage you to do, is get gloves on. People have all sorts of diseases, such as: HIV, hepatitis C and all kinds of things that you can't undo, so if that person has blood or body secretions, take a moment and get your personal protection on. I also wear my sunglasses when assessing a trauma, and keep my mouth closed!

R IS FOR RESPONSE Introduce yourself to the victim “Hi mate, it’s Amanda here, stay calm we are going to help you”. Believe me, us trauma victims always remember the support or lack thereof, from our rescuers. Call for help and get some history from the person. What happened, do they have allergies, do they take any meds, etc. If the person falls unconscious they might take valuable information with them, so get it quickly! Notice if the person responds to voice, sound or pain. If they only respond to pain they are semi-conscious. If they do not respond to pain they are unconscious or dead!

A IS FOR AIRWAY Assess the airway. Take two fingers and sweep away any debris you see. Often people bite their tongue when they fall. Part of a bitten off tongue, logged in the airway, could be the cause of this noisy breathing. Remember, in Basic Life Support we teach you the head tilt and chin lift. These two things both help pull the tongue off the back of the throat, because if a person is unconscious or semi-conscious that big muscular tongue gets all loose and falls into the back of the airway, blocking it.

Next, look listen and feel. I feel his stomach and chest, for breathing. I'm listening for his breaths, while I'm feeling for his breath

I tell you this, not because I want to stop your humanitarian instinct to go and try to resuscitate this person, but I just want to give you license to stop if you're exhausting yourself, you're exhausting and resources you're putting yourselves in danger. Remember the boat must keep sailing and there are other crew members to look after. Just do not put yourselves and the vessel in danger to try and save a dead man’s life, no matter how hard this choice may seem at the time.

There are a couple exceptions, as always, one of them drowning, hypothermia and lightning strikes. These people are often quite easy to resuscitate!

THEY ARE BREATHING….

Check their breathing, help the person find a comfortable position. I wrestled many patients who were struggling to breathe, until one day I was one. I realized many patients with breathing problems are fighting to sit up, raise their arms and open their lungs. If there is a chest or rib injury lie the person injured side down.

C IS FOR CIRCULATION We body sweep the crew member and see the knife impaled in his leg. Do you pull the impaled object out? No! We leave it in, because, it's a plug in a hole. It is believed the Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin would have survived if he left the Stingray barbs in., I would put a pad

with a hole through it over, or two rolled pads either side, of the knife, leave the knife sticking out and then I put some duct tape around and try to seal it around the knife.

In terms of his leg, you must put as much pressure on it as you can, with a pad and bandage. If it is still bleeding, repeat the bandage again, do not remove the first one.

A clot may be forming. You can put a blood pressure cuff over the limb and pump it up to 80mmHg, which applies the perfect amount of pressure. Do not pump it anymore or it will totally cut off the circulation.

If you cannot stop the bleeding, I would put a tourniquet on this person. When you put a tourniquet on someone, mark them with a “T” on their forehead, with an arrow pointing to the tourniquet limb. This way when the person is evacuated, the paramedics will know there is a tourniquet on. If it keeps bleeding, make it tighter. You may need to use another type of material, I use a sling. Avoid anything too stretchy.

I would have the crew member lying on their back. I would be checking their pulse and circulation. I recommend something called the capillary refill time test. Squeeze the fingers and toes and note the time it takes for the finger to go from pink to white to pink again, unless you really are cold, within 2 seconds it really should get the color back. If it is more like 6 seconds he could be going into Shock.

If he is sweaty, it means that his adrenaline is pumping, because his body is trying to save its life. Feel the pulse in his wrist, the radial pulse. A radial pulse tells you that your systolic blood pressure (the top number, referring to the pressure in blood vessels when the heart beats) is at least 80. A normal systolic blood pressure, if you have a good radial pulse, is at least over 80. If there is no radial/wrist pulse, lie him down and raise his legs.

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a carotid/neck pulse, it's actually very close to the side of your trachea. If you don’t feel a radial/wrist pulse but feel a Carotid pulse, that means your systolic blood pressure is at least 60 is that a good sign he has a little blood pressure, but it is also a sign of blood loss and Shock.

The rule for bleeding is compression and elevation. It’s all about getting the compression right, 2 fingers pressing down won’t cut it. It is hard to apply pressure to a scalp laceration.

For closing wounds on the scalp, I use a handy bushman’s trick, this not what I call the definitive wound closure, but I twist that hair one side to the other one side to the other and then twist them together closing the wound, or I use skin glue or even super glue. I put a drop of the glue right on top of the spiral that I've made over the cut, I hold it there for a minute and then it's dry rest it down another drop okay and so on. If you are going for sutures or staples, make sure the wound is cleaned out, even with just clean water, preferably with saline. The main problem with wounds is they are not cleaned properly and get infected. I am not a fan of Bactine or iodine, it is believed they kill skin tissue and slow the healing process.

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up towel, either side of the head and some duct tape, taped across the towels and head to immobilize the head. Take all this together all right onto the onto the deck, or stretcher.

Now we need to treat for shock. Signs and symptoms of shock are restlessness, listless, cold, clammy skin, and no or little radial/wrist pulse. We need adequate protection against the cold, because people who are bleeding people who are in Shock get cold faster than you can imagine. Warm him up, with blankets, raise his legs and reassure him.

The garbage bag is one of the most useful things for survival, it can be made into a shirt for the head and the arms and it provides a vapor barrier. If you are in the wilderness you can stuff it with leaves and make a duvet!

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D is for disability and how we can fix the disability, stabilize it or reverse the cause.

It is time to assess the person's neurological status. How is the brain, is there spinal cord damage? In the civilian world, anytime we suspect a head or neck injury we get an X-ray.

We cannot do this at sea for every person that hits their head. If they have fallen any more than 2m, we must suspect a head and neck injury. I check the crew members responses and see if he responds to voice, sound or pain, again. It's important to know if his brain is injured, a neurological survey will help us know if this is a risk. Tap his body from head to toe, see if he can feel anything. Does he have sensation in the lower limbs, does he have equal strength in the limbs? Does it hurt when lying down he twists his hips form side to side?

I also need to look at his pupils, in an emergency you can use a phone, or pen torch. Are the pupils large or small, and symmetrical? If there is anything unusual here, it might signify a brain injury. I would find some side rolls, like a rolled-

than measuring BP’s, Cleox, a pulse oximeter (because they are cool) and a set of oral guedel airways. That is what I need to save a life.

Broken bones are painful, people nearly always know when they have broken something.

Bones can bleed a lot too. Get familiar with your splints, but please do not splint f you cannot check the circulation. I have seen many limbs lost because an unchecked splint became a tourniquet. Remember when we are injured, our limbs swell! If the circulation is bad, the bone could be displaced, and circulation might be cut off, in this case you may have to reduce the trauma with traction.

So, what are my favourite Trauma kit items, duct tape, a pen, safety pins garbage bags and towels. I absolutely love celox, which is a blood clotting product, the SAS use to use black pepper or Cayenne before we invented this stuff, it works too. I tried it! I travel to every regatta, expedition and BBQ with a couple of essentials. A BP cuff, for compression more

If you do not know what any of these tools are, or how to use them, I suggest you get some training. As everyone is aware, these epic yachts are getting bigger, so are the loads and the injuries. I am an advocate for yearly training. I do not think you can have a better life skill, one which you hopefully never have to use. ______________________________________ MSOS Amanda Hewson Beaver RN BHSC NURSING, NUTRITION, MIPH

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP

After a beautiful winter on the island it felt like spring came early, but now that it’s officially here we’re excited to get outdoors more and spend plenty of time in the sunshine before peak season really kicks off and things turn manic. Here’s what we’re doing to nourish ourselves this month.

Wishing you a happy and sunny March, The Nourish Team.x __________________________________________________________ Nourish The Guide www.nourishtheguide.com FB ‘Nourish the Community’ Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed - @nourishtheguide

EXPLORE Spring is a beautiful time of year for hiking, and it doesn’t always have to be a hard slog up in the mountains!

For a lovely gentle hike try the coastal walk from Cap ses Salines to Calo des Marmols. At around 11km long, the walk will take roughly 3 hours, and begins at the lighthouse in Cap de ses Salines, the southern tip of Mallorca. Walking along the rocky coastline you can marvel at the crystalline turquoise water below and soak up the sunshine. When you reach Calo des Marmols take a dip in the ocean if you’re brave enough, or just enjoy this beautiful remote beach from the soft white sand before you return the same way back. The beach has no facilities so make sure to pack plenty of drinks and snacks.

MOVE We’re always looking for ways to keep workouts interesting which is why we’ve been heading to The Studio Lifestyle, a boutique barre and yoga studio situated in vibrant and energetic Santa Catalina. Zora Sandenbergh founded the studio with the vision of creating

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EAT Wife, mother, chef, crew agent, school principal and successful entrepreneur, Justine Murphy wears many hats, but her journey has not been an easy one. Her cookbook, being released on 16th April, not only has 160 delicious, fully refined sugarfree ideas for healthy breakfasts, sharing platters, soups, curries, salads, main dishes and plant-based desserts, but it also draws on her experiences of overcoming extreme adversity in her youth, working as a chef on super yachts and eventually founding mymuybueno - a successful international luxury food and lifestyle company. Justine

a space where movement not only strengthens our physical bodies but also brings us joy and a way of expressing our individuality. The Studio Lifestyle offers boutique barre classes, yoga and high intensity interval training (HIIT).

We personally love the barre class which is a ballet-based workout, combined with Pilates and yoga. This energetic workout uses small isometric movements, body weight exercises and resistance training to tone, tighten and strengthen your body, and is choreographed to music designed to keep you smiling as well as burning fat and creating long lean muscle.

Don’t worry if you’re not a natural dancer – this is a workout that’s fun for everyone! Find out more at www.thestudiomallorca.es.

imparts her contagious energy into the pages, giving it real heart and making it much more than just a cookbook. This is a book to inspire, to share, to reflect –with good, healthy, refined-sugar-free food at the heart of it. Pre-order now on Amazon UK to get one of the very first copies hot off the press!

We’ve marked our calendars from April 15 - April 19, 2020 to attend the Nectar and Beauty Retreat with Amrita Ma Devi & Sundari Ma. Relax, refresh and heal at this renewing a four-day exploration into Ayurvedic wellness, where the Vedic art of yoga and meditation practices are combined with delicious and nourishing meals. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest known wholistic health system, incorporating self-care and self-healing practices into the flow of a daily routine. Feel nourished and inspired by daily cooking workshops, three Ayurveda-inspired, plant-based meals, along with energizing yoga and meditation sessions. Find out more at www.igorkufayev.com.

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COULD ORANGE BE THE NEW GREEN? I read many articles regarding cancer support, repeatedly I have noted that long-term remission patients include a daily intake of carrot juice. Rather than, or alongside, green juice. So simple and yet worth taking this into consideration to support our immune health, possible chronic disease and general well-being.

So, what are the benefits of consuming carrots? Many studies show that beta-carotene (a precursor to active Vitamin A) is crucial for improving immunity, protecting skin and eye health, and fighting free radical damage that can cause chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Carrots get their orange colour from antioxidants called carotenoids, that help to defend the body from free radical damage, harmful bacteria, viruses and inflammation.

Some people avoid carrots because they believe they are high in sugar and will raise blood glucose, however, the good out ways the bad - one cup of raw carrots contains only 10 grams of carbohydrate, but 4 grams of fibre. The fibre helps slow down the release of sugars, in the form of glucose, into the bloodstream. Carrot juice is slightly higher in carbohydrates than raw carrots, but a more concentrated source of vitamin A, C, B6, K and potassium.

The antioxidants with immune-enhancing effects include vitamin C, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin and polyphenols.

Carrots are one of the highest natural sources of carotenoid phytochemicals and beta-carotene, that can help fight cancer by stopping DNA damage, levels of inflammation and cell mutation.

HEALTH BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Protects eye health Beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin considerably boost eye health by helping to maintain good eyesight and night vision, without beta-carotene, various forms of eye disorders can occur — including macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness.

Lutein and zeaxanthin, both reduce the risk of age-related vision loss.

• Lower risk of heart disease

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Eating carrots can help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies show that drinking carrot juice benefits heart health by lowering oxidative stress and improves the body’s defence against various forms of cardiovascular disease. High plasma levels of alpha- and beta-carotene are associated with a lower risk of atherosclerosis, due to the high antioxidant and high fibre content that carrots contain. They help to lower cholesterol and boost bile production, which increases the body’s ability to digest fat.

Carrots are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. This helps your digestive system to properly absorb nutrition from your food, plus directly impacts the good cholesterol levels in your body. Fibre can help to remove LDL cholesterol from the walls of arteries and blood vessels. Potassium is beneficial for maintaining healthy blood pressure.

• Lower risk of cancer and its re-occurrence Consuming high levels of carotenoids from fruits and vegetables can be protective to cancer recurrence. Studies show that these antioxidants in carrots may fight leukaemia cells and reduce the risk of prostate, ovarian and breast cancers.

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I recommend only organic carrots. Remember when you make carrot juice, you are consuming a high concentrate so if toxins are present, you will also be ingesting a high level of these chemicals which will detract from the carrot juice benefits.

Enjoy the humble carrot (raw, cooked or juiced) on a daily basis!

For further nutritional advice and information contact Suzanne Garaty. ______________________________________ Suzanne Garaty Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist dipCNM mBANT www.vitalnutrition.eu info@vitalnutrition.eu (+34) 647 397 501 Cancer studies references: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC4722993/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24519559 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11695227 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC6156046/

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CARTILAGE (MENISCUS) TEARS OF THE KNEE

The knee is the largest joint in the body, comprised of the tigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia) and the kneecap (patella). Unlike the hip and shoulder ball and socket joints, the knee does not have a lot of inherent stability and relies heavily on the quadracep and hamstring muscle groups for support..

The femoral end of the articulation has 2 rounded surfaces called condyles and the inner condyle is slightly longer than the outer condyle which gives the knee the ability to twist however it also means that the inner cartilage is more vulnerable to injury.

The menisci are 3/4 moon shaped pieces of cartilage with a thicker outer rim which enhances the concavity of the tibial end of the joint and so gives the knee a bit more stability.

The cartilages act as sacrificials and are slowly worn over time depending on your activities and are particularly susceptible to damage when twisting on a bent knee which is why meniscal tears are so often seen in football, squash and snowboarding.

Mc Murray’s test is a physical test of the knee involving a bend and a twist to see if there is an interruption of the movement caused by a torn piece of cartilage. This test is however not 100 percent accurate and should be used in conjunction with other signs and symptoms.

A Magnetic Resonance Scan is a far more efficient method of diagnosis.

There are many different types of meniscal tears and they are named according to location and shape. Loose cartilage floating around in the joint space is called a “foreign body”.

Many of us probably have existing tears and foreign bodies and not even know it as they are not producing any diverse symptoms. Tiny slivers of cartilage are worn off all the time just like fingernails. It is only when these slivers or tears get caught in the mechanics of the knee joint that the symptoms will occur.

Diagnosis ...

Symptoms of cartilage tear include pain after exercise accompanied by swelling and/or locking of the knee, usually when standing up from sitting, or the knee may give way which is particularly noticeable when walking downhill or descending stairs.

The menisci cannot be seen on X Ray but any narrowing in between the gap of the inner or outer joint compartment spaces between the femur and the tibia is a good indication that there may be cartilage damage.

Physiotherapy treatments can help resolve the symptoms and often gentle manipulation can free up the mechanism. I have had patients who have had few if any problems since the original diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

TRACEY EVANS - MCSP SRP COFIB T. 971 405 769 M. 609 353 805 tracey@mallorcaphysio.com C/ Joan de Saridakis, 1 (opposite Marivent Palace)

However …

The menisci, like a broken finger nail, cannot repair themselves as they have little to no blood supply and so if the symptoms persist then surgery may be required.

Your surgeon will likely choose to perform an Arthroscopy which is “keyhole” surgery and the recovery is much faster.

There are normally 2 small incisions used for a camera and tools to clean away any floating slivers of cartilage and “hoover up” any foreign bodies in the joint space.

There is usually an overnight stay in hospital although can also be done as day surgery. The patient will wake up to a thick compression bandage from mid thigh to the ankle to aid in reducing post-operative swelling and then return home on crutches. The patient will have a follow up appointment with the surgeon to remove any sutures. Physiotherapy rehabilitation programme is important for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to help regain full movement and ensure that the patient is not fully weight bearing too early as this can delay healing. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans - The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

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PREMIUM INTEGRATIVE HEALTH HOLISTIC WELLNESS PROGRAMMES FOR SUPERYACHTING

A MODERN WORLD Happiness, contentment and fulfilment seem to be increasingly difficult to attain in today’s demanding world of achieving high levels of success. Many leaders of industry, visionaries and entrepreneurs sacrifice their health and wellbeing to pursue great ambitions. In the process, they tend to define themselves through their careers, accomplishments and possessions: Often, at times, neglecting the important elements of life that can make a tremendous difference in their lives and those around them.

Once having achieved such heights, many are left with an even larger sense of desolation and some begin to seek ways to reclaim their physical, mental and emotional health.

However, more and more people around the world are losing faith in traditional forms of

therapy and allopathic medicines. This growing trend has lead to a surge in interest towards alternative forms of healing as well as guidance on how to live a healthier overall; mind, body and soul.

As a result, this movement has created a large demand for Eastern medicines, practices and philosophy around yoga, meditation, detoxification, as well as alternative forms of energy work such as Reiki healing and Tantra, which are also gaining global notoriety. These lifestyle applications offer deep renewal, providing individuals with the restored sense of wellbeing needed for mental clarity, balanced emotions, sense of purpose and enthusiasm towards life.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN When looking back in our not-so-distant past

and also, up to this day; various forms of natural medicines and holistic lifestyles were applied by cultures in regions today known as Thailand, India, Bali, Nepal and Tibet for the purpose of living more harmoniously, being more connected to themselves and others, and increase their health, vitality and longevity.

These lifestyle integrations served as measures to prevent physical, mental or emotional illnesses from arising and posing a burden to an individual and the community as a whole.

Since the inception of pharmaceutical medicines in the 19th century, health industries around the world are driven mostly by reactionary approaches towards medicines and therapeutic techniques. This can be seen with medical students receiving less than 20 hours of nutritional training in their entire education and the general ongoing issuance of allopathic medicines that suppress symptoms

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As a result, many people generally lead unhealthy lifestyles regarding diet and exercise, remain in toxic environments for dysfunctional reasons, or overlook concerning childhood memory imprints that continue to resurface and cause turmoil in their lives. This tendency creates a mass burden on communities both financially as health care costs continue to increase, as well as socially, with symptoms of loneliness, depression, anxiety and lack of purpose being the highest they have been in a very long time.

However, this is all about to change with the emergence of a new premium integrated health agency called Royal Wellness. It is inspirational, educational and practical platform committed to providing notable individuals and their loved ones with premium, integrated wellness experiences, either aboard their private vessels or within their estates. Boasting purposedriven holidays via bespoke wellness retreat programmes, that are luxurious, medically supported, all-inclusive and feature signature healing treatments, energy and bodywork, plant medicine therapies, holistic wellness consultations and nutritious culinary art you can taste the love in.

Only when these concerns reach a boiling point do people tend to reach out for help, if ever. At which point, they are usually stuck in a vicious loop within their story and it is oftentimes very difficult to have an epiphany or find the will to cut unhealthy lifestyle habits for good.

This awareness is what has inspired many individuals, who have usually been a victim of this system and recovered holistically, to create wellness centres around the world. Most of these institutions are located in the Far East and are nearly always operated in group style settings, including common international seekers from all walks of life. Although beautiful and peaceful, these wellness resorts do not provide a safe and confidential space, nor the premium luxury needed for more distinguished individuals to also feel comfortable in exploring this type of work. For this reason, it is highly uncommon to hear of prominent people attending wellness retreats, simply due to the reason that they have yet to hear about such experiences, to begin with, and if they have; the time, energy, resources and endured discomfort needed for them to reach these ambiguous destinations are usually a deterrent in themselves.

Although yoga and basic wellness spa offerings already exist in super yachting and private residences, this exclusive offering differs greatly as Royal Wellness programmes are uniquely designed to address interests around burnout and stress management; mindfulness and spirituality, body weight and toxicity; anxiety and depression; lack of fulfilment and purpose; guilt and forgiveness, traumas and deep memory imprints, relationship and intimacy blocks, performance issues, harmful lifestyle choices, various forms of addition, holistic lifestyle mentorship and many other applications to discuss and heal burdens all of us either accept or face throughout our lives.

All of which is achieved through a unique blend of holistic activities, treatments, therapies, workshops, dietetics, consultations and support drawing on both natural medicines as well as ancient health practices and philosophies. All directed by a passionate team of holistic doctors and wellness professionals.

Their programmes serve as a platform for preventative health as opposed to traditional

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reactionary measures and are designed to inspire compelling positive lifestyle transformations by helping to reprogram the mind for happiness and contentment, rejuvenate the body for optimal health and longevity, and enrich the soul for compassion, love and true self-realisation. All of which is designed to offer distinguished individuals the opportunity to not only reclaim their physical, mental and emotional health; but to also rediscover their spiritual essence.

Their approach is to blend a base wellness retreat experience with a highly bespoke integrative health programme that is created by one of their holistic medical professionals.

Royal Wellness retreats are offered in durations of between 4 and 14 nights and serve to provide clients with an inspiring and interactive experience while they follow their personalised health programmes. Itineraries are crafted with purpose whereas the types of treatments, frequencies and sequencing is fine-tuned and tailored to each client taking part in the retreat. ______________________________________ jaime@royalwellnessgroup.com

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YOUR NO EXCUSE WORKOUT Can you pistol squat? Working one leg at a time is a great way to improve your balance and iron out any postural imbalances, while training your muscles.

Balance is a critical part of any strength training program. Along with the pistol squat, I also like to practice with my clients single leg romanian deadlift and single leg squat along with alternating lunges.

Before you load up on weight with any exercise try to slow the movement down, work unilaterally and make sure you can execute the exercise proficiently.

Step 1: It is important to make sure that the knee is bent in the same direction as the toes, so that the knee itself tracks over the second toe (next to the big toe). This will help to decrease shearing forces on the knee.

WHATS ON MALLORCA TRIATHLON PORTO COLUMN SUNDAY 19 APRIL So next month, is the triathlon in Porto column which is really good fun. If you are new to triathlon this is a great one to get you started.

Its a nice course - a fun bike and an easy run around the port and out to the lighthouse. Get local accommodation and make a weekend of it. Better hurry to see if there are still places to compete but this is also a great event to watch.

There are two distances to choose from: 55 : 500 meter swim, 50km bike, 5km run 111 1000m swim, 100km bike, 10km run I have only ever done the long course which is twice around the short course. Twice up San Salvador which is a really fun climb - the first section of the climb is the worst for me as its not a steep gradient but it goes on forever once past this you can just grind into the climb which is fairly short - and the descent is fun.

Be careful of cyclists on the wrong side of the road around blind bends to / from San Salvador (whilst climbing and descending).

THE 312KM BIKE SPORTIF 25 APRIL This has become infamous in Europe as a must do bike sportif. The ride starts in Playa de Muro. Make sure you allow plenty of time to get there - I would advise staying out there the night before as it can be difficult to find parking nearby - warning there will be tons of bikes, cars and people. If you don’t have a place for this year then you will will have to wait until next year - places sell out very quickly. Its a great course and a fun day out. If you want to spectate you will need to get up early to see the start - people will be finishing on and off all day - there will be some spectacular bikes. The fastest time for the 312km was 9 hours and 47 seconds - time cap is 14 hours.

Step 2: With the front leg flexed and the foot pointed in front of you, activate the core and hip flexors. It may be helpful to also reach both hands straight in front of you, to add a counterbalance to the bodyweight.

Step 3: With the weight distributed in the foot on the ground, slowly sit down and back into a squat, making sure that the torso has a slight forward lean (similar to the back squat). If the heel starts to raise upwards off the floor, this may indicate the hips are not tracking backward enough or general lack of ankle mobility.

(Make sure you have mastered your squat before attempting this exercise).

If you cannot pistol squat then try using a box to squat onto first or a TRX. As previously mentioned - you need to master your squat before advancing to a pistol squat. When done properly you should really feel your core activated and with enough volume end up with sore glutes.

BREAKING NEWS Fitness excursions for your crew. Personal training is an excellent way to reach your personal goals - adding in excursions in Mallorca and taking you to breath taking hidden spots allows you to not only experience this beautiful island but meet other people here and socialise outside of the bars - with like minded people, enjoying nature away form the boat environment. Furthermore you can put that personal training program to use outdoors. Find out how to explore Mallorca with various seasonal fitness excursions.

KATIE HANDYSIDE PERSONAL TRAINING & NUTRITION I am a fully qualified Personal / Group Training instructor and Sports Nutritionalist as well as a Health and Fitness Journalist based in Palma since 2006.

I had a training studio in STP for over 5 years where I worked with numerous yacht crew but today, I have refined my services to Mobile Training.

I have worked with racing sail teams in Porto Cervo, aboard Superyachts for the owners. I have done Personalised Training, Group Training and Nutritional Plans for literally 1000´s of yacht crew along with organising outdoors excursions.

I have completed every triathlon and bike sportif on the island over the last 10+ years and now focus on weight training, mountain runs and hikes. I have competed in everything from obstacle course racing, bike sportifs and triathlon to jungle trekking, sea swims and canoeing.

My work is my passion. Do you want to feel great about yourself? My mission is to support you in achieving a healthier lifestyle, having more energy and a body you feel great in. Check out my other articles on Instagram and FB where I refer to Nutritional and Exercise protocols to keep you young, energised and kicking butt! Please give me a like and share and help me to make time to give you new information regularly.

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BILL'S ARK

January is a bit of a financial squeeze for most of us. You know what it’s like, paid early in December, blew the last of it on new Year’s Eve, and an apparently endless January stretches out before us, our next pay cheque somewhere over the distant horizon and all around the gentle sounds of credit card bills belly flopping onto the doormat.

Bill Gates doesn’t have this problem. In January, he splashed out on a new toy, quite an expensive one. He has ordered himself a 112 metre superyacht. The Aqua comes with all the bells and whistles you might expect.

Infinity pools, helipads, spa, gym, the usual stuff a discerning billionaire might consider essential. As The Islander’s readers know, this stuff doesn’t exactly come cheap, but at €650 million, give or take, this is a chunk of change even by mega yacht standards. The difference is what is under the bonnet.

Aqua has two, 28 tonne vacuum sealed tanks operating at -253C topped with liquid hydrogen. This will power fuel cells which combine with oxygen and hydrogen to drive the motors, generators and props, and it’s only byproduct is clean pure water. There are people better qualified in this magazine to tell you how this works, but this is next level stuff, and could well be a game changer for the boat business and beyond.

Gates is a clever man, his innovations in personal computing have, beyond doubt, changed the world. Without him I might well be

writing this with a biro on a scrap of paper, and The Islander editorial team may well be cutting out photographs and sticking them down with Sellotape. There can’t be many people who don’t rely on the technology he pioneered to make some of their living, and he has amassed quite a fortune off the back of it, and quite rightly so. He established the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, that to date has given away more than $50 billion to varied causes around the world, to combat poverty and disease in the developing world, to provide clean water and mass vaccination. By the end of this year they aim to have prevented 11 million deaths, 264 million illnesses and 3.9 million disabilities through their vaccination programmes alone.

Gates recently joined other investors in backing Heliogen, a solar power company that develops and builds sophisticated next generation solar farms. Heliogen’s projects utilise computer aligned mirrors to focus sunlight to a specific point atop a mast that can cleanly generate temperatures of over 1,000C, which in turn can be used to power steam turbines to generate carbon free electricity to replace nuclear and fossil fuel generation. They hope that with the additional opportunity the inward investment affords to refine the technology to generate 1,500C, enough to split hydrogen atoms from water to generate a portable gas to power homes, cars, industry and, yes you guessed it, his giant new boat.

He doesn’t need to do any of this of course. He is giving away most of the money he makes, and

still remains eye wateringly loaded. He could just order himself an off the shelf, regular €300 million mega yacht, kick back and retire like any normal billionaire, but you have to applaud his drive and altruism to make the changes the world desperately needs to see immediately.

If it turns out that he backed the right cause in hydrogen fuel cell technology, both with SY Aqua, and the investment in Heliogen he stands to make a good pile more money from it, but he is probably going to give that away too.

SY Aqua is more than just a toy, its 650 million bucks of loss leading, cutting edge research and development designed not just to take Bill and his buddies to lunch in Formentera, but to kick start a new wave of innovation that has the potential to trickle down to your boat, truck or car. To power your house, factory or city. According to the blurb from Heliogen they could reasonably expect to replace 75% of global fossil fuel emissions with clean, limitless power.

He hasn’t built a boat, he has built an Arc. If you believe the story, the original one was made of wood and nails, and saved the world. This one is a tiny bit more complicated but might just do the same thing. All aboard, form an orderly queue, two by two. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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VAT NEWS 2020 - JUSTIFY THE DELIVERY

When your company sells goods to entrepreneurs or any other VAT recordings in the European Union (EU) you should not charge VAT. This is because these operations (called "intra-EC deliveries") are 0% rated or exempt from said tax though the self-charge reverse scheme. However in order to do this, you must be able to justify that the goods have been transported to another EU country, so that if the Tax Authority considers that the supporting documents are not sufficient, they might challenge the intra-EC delivery and may require you to charge and pay Spanish VAT. From January 1st 2020, in order to offer greater legal certainty, it has been clarified which are the concrete supporting documents from now on to show evidence of the transport, so that if your company is in possession of such supporting documents, the Tax Authorities must accept that the sales are exempt from Spanish VAT, and if they do not accept the exemption, it will be their obligation to prove that the documents are not valid.

We distinguish two cases:

A. Transportation by the seller. If your company, or a third party on your behalf, is the one in charge of transporting the merchandise, you must have the following means of proof:

EU. However, yachts from a considerable size are normally transported by their own means; so, how to justify the transport and delivery to other countries of the European Union?

- At least two transport-related documents issued by independent parties (for example, a signed CMR waybill or bill of lading, an air freight invoice or a carrier invoice).

In order to have specific evidence of the transport and delivery outside Spanish VAT territory we should be able to present besides all contractual documents, tax returns and invoice, also a protocol of delivery signed at arrival in destination by the acquirer or recipient and original official document of arrival issued by the port or marina of the Member State of destination (port call from the port authority). This would help in case of tax inspection.

- Either one of the previous evidences and at least one of the following transport documents: the transport insurance policy, proof of payment, an official document issued by a public authority, or a receipt of the goods issued by A warehouse in the country of destination.

B. Transportation by the acquirer. If it is the acquirer - or a third party hired by him - who is responsible for transportation, in addition to the previous evidence, he must obtain a statement from said acquirer certifying that the goods have been transported.

______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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SAVE THE MED’S FIRST ANNUAL REPORT IS PUBLISHED! organised a joint research expedition during which the teams got along so well that we joked about becoming team one team.”

The whole expedition was surrounded with the magic of nature telling us that “the time is right” to increase our ambitions and to work more closely together. So once Ondine had evolved into Save The Med Foundation, and the idea of building bridges by working together as one team came up again, we didn’t need much time to say “Count us in!”

Early February, our team published our first annual report under the name of Save The Med Foundation!

Last year, in Asociación Ondine’s last annual report we wrote that… “In a changing world faced with numerous human imposed threats of global scale requiring urgent change, we have come to a tipping point where our actions today, or the lack thereof, will determine our legacy and our children’s tomorrow. A tipping point in which we are expected to find the courage to step up our game, to reconsider our definition of wealth, to embrace a transformation of ourselves and of society as we know it, and to rewrite our future together.

In such times, passivity and stagnation are not an option. If we want to see a change, we must begin by changing ourselves.” And changed we have!

Manifesting these intentions has been our main focus throughout 2019 and the transition from Asociación Ondine to Save The Med Foundation has been a first and necessary step in this process. The welcoming of the amazing team from Alnitak, who brought with them over 30 years of experience in the marine research and conservation field to join Save The Med, in order to work together and more efficiently reach common goals as one organisation, has been a second step of more to come.

“Back in 2018, our common funders OceanCare brought together what was then Asociación Ondine and Alnitak. We worked together to develop the Changemakers Project and

Both teams work with conservation of the sea, a vast 3D realm with a variety of ecosystems that make up over three quarters of our biosphere.

The species we work to protect know of no boarders. “The problems we tackle are global and highly mobile. This means that planet wide we are thousands of conservationists and researchers focusing on the same issues.

Individually we are irrelevant.

Ricardo Sagarminaga

If we work in isolation, we would often be reinventing wheels and be challenged with tasks too big to tackle. It’s only by working together under networks of collaborations that we can make a difference. By “adding efforts to multiply impact” we can accelerate science and the development of technological measures for mitigating the risks to marine biodiversity.

Standing together with a clear and common voice, we can become a valid contribution to national, regional and international policies for sustainable development.

And on top of that, it just feels very good to work in an environment of collaborative spirit!” says marine scientist, founder of Alnitak and Captain of the Toftevaag, Ricardo Sagarminaga about joining Save The Med Foundation.

Miquel Gomila

In the report, which is downloadable from Save The Med’s website (news section), you can read all about our ever expanding project work, see photos and videos, learn what our collaborators feel about the initiatives they are involved in, find out how we have invested our funds and get an overall overview of our team and our main projects in 2019. You can also find out how you can get involved in the different projects - because we couldn’t do any of it alone!

volunteers, students, changemakers, members, funders and collaborators who ensure the continuity of our work! Our heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for a super productive 2019 in the name of Mediterranean marine regeneration!

All the work done is made possible thanks to our amazing families and their unconditional support, and thanks to our awesome

Stay up to date by following: @savethemed Check the new blog: www.savethemed.org Mari Gutic - mari@savethemed.org

You are #GenerationSaveThe Med! ______________________________________

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6POINTS CYCLING CHALLENGE MALLORCA WE NEED YOUR HELP…. PLEASE…

The 6Points Charity Cycling Challenge Mallorca 2020 is rapidly approaching, and we need your help with the 4th running of this popular event to help build on the successes of previous years and raise vital funding for local good causes.

The idea of the event is for our riders to set off on 15th May to visit the most northern, eastern, southern and westernmost points of the island, plus the highest and lowest. In practical terms this translates into a three-day ride approximately describing a circumference of this island paradise for cyclists. 420 kilometers in total, with more than 7,500 metres of vertical ascent. For the first time this year we will include some new routes to encourage the mountain goats amongst us to top 8,848 metres over the three days, more than the height of Mount Everest.

The ride is a friendly affair to suit most ability levels, although you have to be fit to get around at all, but there is plenty of help along the way from our team if you need it.

For the third year our riders will be helping to raise funds for two charities : Asdica, a small charitable organisation based in Calvia that

helps support learning disabled adults and their families face, and overcome the problems they face; and Save The Med, a foundation dedicated to improving the biodiversity of the sea around the Balearics. So far 6Points has raised more than E66,000 for local good causes and we are committed to raising that total significantly this year.

This year we welcome the backing of Mallorca Senses Hotels as our new naming sponsor (press release to follow), and the ever supportive Ajuntament de Calvia to help build the southwest as a major cycling destination.

This island of ours welcomes thousands of two wheeled visitors every year, many of them heading up to the north of the island, and we think they are missing a treat with the wonderful deserted roads of the region, and we look forward to showing them around the place.

Here’s where we need you. If you fancy joining us, visit our website to sign up for the ride, all the details you need are on the site. If you aren’t a cyclist, there is no need to miss out on the fun of the event. We need volunteers to help drive our support cars and help out as stewards. It’s a fun three days away and volunteers from previous years have spoken of their enjoyment and camaraderie that we encourage, and the chance to see literally every corner of the island at a sedate pace. The warm feeling from supporting a good cause comes free of charge. As our event gets bigger

every year, we need extra helping hands, so please drop us an email for more details.

As with previous years, we are committed to improving our environmental credentials, and are determined to set a benchmark for other events to not only minimise our impact on the environment, but to lead by example. We hope to be using emission free vehicles where possible and eliminating single use plastics, and frequenting bars, cafes and hotels that share our ethos. This year we have teamed up with Save the Med, a local organisation that aims to create a network of marine protected areas around the Balearic Islands, so we can help them with their mission, and they can help us with ours. They are a busy bunch, performing vital work all over these islands, too much to tell you about here, so please spend a little time on their website to find out more.

If you want to join us, in any capacity, or can help us help others, please have a browse around our website, where you can sign up, find out more about the ride, and the causes we support. We look forward to welcoming you in May. ______________________________________

By Oliver Neilson Photos by Anja Ulrich www.6pointschallenges.com hola@6pointschallenges.com

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MICHELIN AWARDS TWO NEW RESTAURANTS ON THE BALEARICS Visitors and locals keen to throw their taste buds a curve ball in the Balearics can rejoice as the islands’ fine-dining scene is arguably one of its most flourishing highlights. In fact, no less than nine Balearic eateries were rewarded with a prestigious Michelin star this year.

Here’s what island and charter specialists Charter & Dreams say about Voro (Mallorca) and Es Tragón (Ibiza), the newest restaurants to have been awarded the tyre company’s illustrious gastronomic gong.

Es Tragón, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza Es Tragón’s charming, leafy-green terrace and mesmerizing sea views quietly impress while chef Álvaro Sanz Clavijo’s a la carte and tasting menus will give foodies-in-the-know something to shout about. Clavijo’s love and appreciation for haute-cuisine have taken him from cooking up a storm in some of the world’s most esteemed restaurants (like New York’s L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Italy’s Don Alfonso 1890) to bustling Ibiza, where he wows diners with his moreish interpretations of Med cuisine. His skilfully composed menus feature dishes which shine through Clavijo’s personal touches and reworked traditional recipes which boast a story behind each creation. The appetisers, themed ‘Bares por España, are particularly impressive and include chilled Andalucian soup, ‘pan tumaca’ and ‘bocata de calamares’. We also love Es Tragón’s friendly waitstaff: guys and girls who are clearly as passionate about their job as we are about the restaurant’s dreamy terrace and todie-for dishes.

VORO, Capdepera, Mallorca Award-winning chef Álvaro Salazar, whose culinary visions are the result of his experience behind the stoves of many famous restaurants, is sure to surprise diners with his 11 and 15-course tasting extravaganzas, Voro and Devoro. Expect a veritable feast for the senses, both by means of Salazar’s tasting menus and the restaurants’ various artworks. Voro’s talented sommelier will impress wine lovers with pairings that enhance each and every mouthful while waiters and waitresses transfix with the fluid way they bring out impeccably timed, beautifully presented courses: each a truly imaginative reinterpretation of timehonoured dishes, not to mention the perfect combination of texture and taste. Our highlights? There are too many to mention but we can promise you that the French toast dessert is -hands down- the best version of the dish you will ever taste.

The seven restaurants that have kept their starred lustre from 2019 are the jewel of the St. Regis Mardavall, Es Fum; Adrián Quetglas, an intimate, bistro-style restaurant; Zaranda, Mallorca's only 2-starred restaurant; the friendly, family-run Es Racó d’es Teix; Maca de Castro, a gastronomic restaurant in every sense; Andreu Genestra, an eatery that prides itself on dishes with Mallorcan flair and Marc Fosh, Palma’s well-known laidback gem.

_______________________________________________________________________________ Photography courtesy of Voro As a boutique charter agency, we can offer a personalized service and smooth negotiation process.

To put it in a nutshell, we're great at doing big things with less.

Captains keen to hear about our various management options or owners wanting to know more about the benefits of putting their yacht on the charter market are invited to get in touch via phone / email or to drop into one of our offices. www.charteranddreams.com

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MICK DUNDEE OF SOLLER

I have worked with Adrian for many years. He’s one of the first people I contact when I have a confirmation of a big biking event or need a guide that knows the hidden mallorca.

Adrian lived in Palma until he was 6 years old, the family then moved to Port de Soller where he enjoyed growing up. Although he lived in Soller, he was schooled in Palma. In those days, there was no tunnel and journey time was close to one hour. At the University of Balearics, he started a degree in Telecommunication Engineering, before switching to a Sports Science degree at the University of Lleida (Catalunya). Knowing Adrian as I do and his natural ability to analyse everything, his chosen subject at the University of Balearics is no surprise! It was a natural progression that he followed his Sports Science degree with a Masters in Sports Performance in Madrid.

This enabled him to continue to discover the limits of the human body, whilst pushing his own training and that of others. Adrian’s father is from Palma and his mother from Port de Soller. His Mother’s grandparents travelled from France 120 years ago and built one of the first summer houses in the soller area. In the following few years the entire family made the leap from the south of France and established their new home in the area. Generations remained and his parents are still happily living on the waterfront in Port de Soller.

The Soller / French connection comes from the days of the French revolution (in 1789).

The migrants utilised their French links to build trade relations. French farmers, wine growers, cloth workers and traders all came to Sóller. From the Port of Sóller, they organised shipments of oranges to the southern French towns of Sète, Marseille, Montpellier and Cannes. Sadly a plague of insects destroyed the big plantations the 1860’s. Wealthy inhabitants turned destitute and a reverse refugee wave started. Many Sollerics looked for work in France and others went much further afield. Many of those emigrants later made the trip back to Sóller, returning with huge collections of Art Nouveau. By the beginning of the 20th century the high vitamin C content and its health benefits were discovered. Orange cultivation and export once again started to blossom, enriching those who had remained. The orange sellers once again returned fully loaded from France. Just like the century before, they carried French products: furniture, agricultural implements and carts, tools and kitchen utensils. This ship freights from France or Barcelona to Sóller were easier to execute, than to transport the heavy and unwieldy goods over land. The only land connection to Palma was a long winding track over the pass, the Coll de Sóller. In 1912 the rail link to Palma was built and Soller finally began to trade with the rest of Mallorca. The

tram line that links Soller to Port de Soller was built in 1914 to help with the transportation of oranges for export.

Adrian offers a wide range of activities to people of all levels - his speciality is the Tramuntana Mountains and some of the routes in Serra de Llevant (in Mallorca there are 3 different Mountain ranges)… He started off working at Tramuntana Tours in Port de Soller, as a mountain bike guide, doing up to 7 tours per week. He also covered the mechanic side of the business, with the occasional hiking tour.

Now that he has branched out on his own, he combines his local knowledge and experiences of running tours to great effect. His tours are completely personalised and tailored to the client’s requirements. They can be single guests on road bikes, groups of friends enjoying a hybrid bike tour of the vineyards or mates hitting the rockiest single tracks of the island.

In terms of road cycling, he also offers support van for the training camps, coaching tips during the rides - improving the skills, position & nutrition for the most advanced riders. For newbies or less active people, he uses a variety of city bikes, electric bikes or hybrid bikes.

His guests enjoy a flattish route around the vineyards, sometimes finishing with a wine tasting and some tapas. Adrian believes that guiding is not only about following the wheel,

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but also about experiencing the true Mallorca - how the locals live, their habits and views on life.

Besides the two wheels, his hiking knowledge is exceptional. He hikes in the most scenic areas of the Serra de Tramuntana, the peaks and sections of the dry stone path of the GR-221.

Mr B spends most of his time outside. Despite his in-depth knowledge of the island he still discovers new single tracks, narrow paved roads or routes to new hidden caves. On his e-bike tours he squeezes in visits to traditional markets and local restaurants during. He loves assisting in the interaction with the local people, teaching guests the Mallorquin words/phrases and talking about the history of the island.

Favourite Hikes • 3 peak loop (Sa Rateta, l'Ofre, Na Franquesa) Distance: 12km Ascent/Descent: 650m • Soller to Cala Tuent (Distance: 11 kms Ascent: 220m, & Descent 680m) • Volta dels Miradors de L'Archiduc (Distance: 9 kms Ascent: 650m & Descent 640m) Favourite Mountain Bike Rides • Alaró - Tossals Verds (26km Easy-Medium level) • Port de Soller to Balitx Valley (25km Medium level)

• Volta des General - Cami d'es Correu (28km Technical level) Favourite Road Bike Climbs • Cala Tuent • Port de Valldemossa • Formentor Lighthouse A Fish in a former life?

Adrian is also a lover of the sea - from open water swimming, apnea, spear-fishing, deep water solo dives and kayaking.

In 2019 he successfully completed a kayak challenge along the north coast of the island.

He kayaked with a friend all the way from Cala Sant Vicenç to Andratx in 2 days. They covered a total distance of 90km, stoping in Sa Calobra to refill water and eat a sandwich, and in Port de Soller for dinner. They slept in a bivouac at Alconasser (Bens d'Avall), before starting at sunrise to complete the 43kms to Port Andratx.

They considered themselves very fortunate - the weather was on their side….. a small swell & a little bit of assistance from the wind even was well received. It was a bit of a last minute thing, 4 days preparation and training was not enough. They under estimated the nutrition and were shocked by the number of jelly fish. Remaining in the same position, hour after hour, they hugged the towering cliffs, navigated the coves and gazed at the neverending horizon. In terms of a challenge, it was more a psychological challenge than a physical

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challenge. This year they hope to complete a 3 day Kayak challenge or even the channel to Menorca.

In addition to his hobbies, he likes to learn and study sports, science. and technology. He has a certificate as a national triathlon coach and has completed many triathlons & duathlons both here and on the mainland. The training he offers naturally covers all 3 disciplines of a triathlon.

Adrian also enjoys road & trail running - In Mallorca, most weekends, there is a race of some sorts, somewhere on the island and Adrian used to be a regular face on the start line. (www.elitechip.net is the website to enrol in local races). Four years ago, when he was running regularly, he ran 33'50 for a 10k and 1h19' for a ½ Marathon). He regularly reminds me that finishing in a top 10 position on the island is not easy…. we have athletes from all over the world living here - World Champions and semi-professionals.

Be sure to contact Adrian if you want a true local guide - nabicor@gmail.com / IRONBIKE on Instagram ____________________________________ Dan Marsh - Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111

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THE BOATHOUSE - SPRING IS BACK AND READY FOR ACTION

Spring is always one of our favourite months on the island. Those who have become used to Mallorca’s temperature can slowly begin to peel off the onion layers as the nights slowly start to warm up, and for those of us who still consider 20 degrees to be bikini weather can seriously get our tanning action on. Just don’t forget the suntan lotion!

watering sunset dinners for private groups.

We’ve got A grade beef, lobster so fresh it just swam (or walked) up and a whole host of other delicacies to tickle any palette, all accompanied by one of our signature Boathouse cocktails or perhaps a glass of something sparkling from our extensive wine and champagne list. So call us up and book your private table today.

Spring is the season of the almond blossom, so vibrant and pink against a turquoise sky. Of spring cleaning and doing away with the old and heralding the new. Of dusting off our flip flops and making the most of the beautiful days to go hiking in the glorious mountains before the weather becomes too hot to contemplate anything more than a shady umbrella and a cold drink. Spring is life waking up, throwing our shoulders back and looking forward to the long days and even longer evenings. Spring is our favourite!

Whenever you think of spring you can’t help but think of galloping lambs, bright yellow fluffy chicks, daffodils and spring flowers, and, yes, Easter Eggs. That’s right, there are only a few weeks until Easter and to celebrate this fabulous occasion we’ll be hosting our Easter Brunch. Run in two sittings from 11am - 2pm then 2pm - 5pm, you won’t want to miss this auspicious occasion and reservations are an absolute must. We’ve got Easter Egg Hunts for the kids, live music on the front lawn and the launch of our BBQ season with succulent lamb on the rotisserie. Perhaps we shouldn’t have mentioned mint sauce.

At the Boathouse we are also shaking off the old and looking to the future with our brand new menu which we have been painstakingly testing over the last few weeks. We’ve pared it down and added in more vegetarian and vegan options, whilst staying true to our carnivorous side as well. Think smashed avocado, succulent prawns, juicy burgers and the return of the much-lauded seafood platter. Of course, the afternoons wouldn’t be complete withot our coffee and cake tea time offer from 4-5pm every day for just 8 euros. Bring your clients along and treat them to a sweet delight in the sunshine.

On the weekends our attention turns to the all-day weekend brunch, a must for any of you

that have been getting out your dancing shoes to mark the arrival of friends old and new as they return from the Caribbean season or some much-needed time off over the winter.

What better way than to celebrate friendships rekindled than over eggs benny and bacon, all washed down with a deliciously spicy Bloody Mary.

For those looking for a bit of romance or just a fantastic spot to watch a sunset, and who in the yachting industry doesn’t love a good sunset, then head on up to our rooftop cargo bar where we’ll be offering delicious, mouth-

As Robin Williams so aptly said “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!’” and we could not agree more. We look forward to welcoming friends old and new; those who have stayed and those returning. Raise a glass to our favourite season and Stay Anchored!

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

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ribera del duero – wine with passion

Moises and Rosa Arrocal

Ribera Del Duero is renowned throughout Spain and the rest of the world, so much so that you cannot discuss the history of Spanish wine without mentioning this particular area. Although the Denomination of Origin was only ‘recently’ established (1982 in fact), grapes have been planted, and wine has been produced and consumed here for at least 2500 years. It is not surprising that this relatively new DO is regularly seen on the most prestigious tables and some Ribera Del Duero wines have received the highest of accolades. Its popularity has grown to levels only previously achieved by Rioja. To this day if you ask a Spanish person to choose between a Rioja and a Ribera Del Duero you are very likely to be given a strongly opinionated response as to why one is better than the other. To me there are great wines from both DOs, full stop.

There are some similarities between a Rioja and a Ribera Del Duero, but they are fundamentally different once the wine is in the glass. I believe the variety and diversity of wines that you can find in these two areas is creating a healthy competition between the two, and that is ultimately beneficial to both regions.

Another interesting thing that is happening in these regions, as well as everywhere else in the world of wine is the generational change.

For a long time, there has been a status quo regarding what defines and what should be done to create a fantastic wine. The new generation of winemakers are introducing new perspectives and different approaches in the world of wine. Sometimes this can create

family or business conflicts, but this is not the case with Bodegas Arrocal.

Situated in Burgos this winery started with land inherited from the family. Rosa Arroyo and Moises Calvo set the basis for the winery and started commercializing their wine in 2003. They established a business model in the same way as many other wineries from the area and it proved to be a successful decision.

They created intense red wines with strong character and barrel aged influences. They also used the typical structure of Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva, as well as a special edition here and there. This working model gave Bodegas Arrocal a certain prestige in the area without the need to become an industrial winery, and they always retained the familiar aspect at the very core of their business. So much so, that the two sons of Rosa and Moises are now involved in the business.

Whilst respecting what their parents have created, Rodrigo and Asier have come up with a different line of wines that speak to the modern wine drinker. These wines are more fruit based and the use of oak barrels has been relegated to a secondary role. They have also used a combination of old and new techniques in order to deliver a different profile of wines.

I think this alliance between generations is a great ingredient for a recipe for success.

Ultimately, this type of alliance allows the new and older generation of winemakers to produce wines in the style they prefer, whilst attracting a wider audience. Bravo!

So, if you lean more towards a classic Ribera Del Duero, try the Bodegas Arrocal ‘Passion’ Crianza. This is a delightful example of a good Crianza from the region. It is rich, full bodied and with all the style and elegance that comes from Tempranillo grapes.

If you prefer the modern approach to a Ribera Del Duero, try the Bodegas Arrocal ‘Gallinita Ciega’, named after a children's game. This is a lighter, fruity wine that will work with most dishes and has the tendency of a casual everyday wine whilst delivering freshness and a mineral quality. It is a pure delight.

Finally, if you would like to discover a wine that is a little more unique, try the Bodegas Arrocal "Y el Asno vio al Ángel" Magnum as this wine is a fun experiment. Every year this wine is made using Tempranillo grapes from a different plot of land. The grapes are also stepped on in the traditional way, and then fermented and bottled without the addition of any chemicals.

However, the Bodega only creates 600 bottles so if you want to buy one, you should get your order in quick!

Classic or modern, Bodegas Arrocal has the right formula, maintaining traditions whilst also being innovative. What more could you ask for? ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Ivan Gonzalez Gainza - (+34) 657 88 32 48 Lara Corfield - (+34) 638 60 19 43

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DAVE’S DINER – AN AUTHENTIC SLICE OF CALIFORNIAN SUNSHINE

The first time I walked into Dave’s Diner I knew I was going to love it. I’d seen the Facebook posts announcing the opening party the night before but sadly hadn’t been able to make it, so Anouska and I, not on assignment this time, had decided to try it out for ourselves. We were greeted with an enormous smile, a heartfelt welcome and an immediate disclosure that because of the party, the overly enthusiastic guests the previous evening had pretty much hoovered up all of the food they had brought in for the week and they only had the burgers on the menu. Well it could have been a lot worse.

So, two burgers were ordered. And what burgers they were. Simple, tasty and with buns that were the absolute perfect size in the bun

to meat ratio. In fact, we loved them so much that we ordered a third to share between us.

All washed down by one of the two fabulous beers on tap, the Spanish non-filtered AGUILA or the Californian IPA Lagunitas. But it wasn’t just the food and drink that had us grinning from ear to ear, it was Dave and his team. The banter was immediate, making you feel as though you’d been a regular for years. It was a true Californian welcome. This would definitely not be our only sojourn up to the windmills of Industria to enjoy good old fashioned American fare.

Having been back several times over the months since opening we were invited in to

write this feature for the Islander. And this meant getting to taste several different dishes off the ever-evolving menu. Up today was pizza, cooked by pizza legend Sam, a recent edition to the constantly smiling team. Sam actually cut his teeth back in the day at Domino’s where he learnt immense pizza speed and just what a pizza shouldn’t taste like. A little slower out of the blocks these days but with a trained eye for what a real pizza should be, Sam’s edition to the team results in fantastic wood oven baked pizzas that have you wanting more and more.

We opted for Dave’s own creation, Dave’s pizza which Dave described as a suped up Hawaiin, and the brainchild of his desire for a pizza with a bit of everything. The spice of the jalapenos

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and pepperoni offset against the sweetness of the pineapple, gave it the perfect balance, the Japanese fifth taste sensation. Alongside this incredible creation we also went for my personal favourite, The BBQ Chicken. Again, we were not disappointed as it was absolutely delicious and exactly what I wanted. The base was the perfect thickness, with a little crispiness to the bite. We decided there and then that we would have to take several more visits to work our way through the rest of the menu.

Whilst the food was fantastic, much like the previous times, it was the company that really made the experience what it is. Dave gave us his undivided attention and what we learnt about him was absolutely fascinating. You see, Dave’s Diner is a passion project, but not his primary business. My curiosity piqued I ask what business is he actually in and the answer was really quite surprising – extreme sports. Or it certainly started out that way. Dave blames his Dad who had him on skis aged one year old, and before he could even walk. By the time he was six he was flinging himself out of a helicopter on Mont Blanc before his dad could even stop him. The rest, as they say is history.

I asked how his mum coped with this and he grins, saying that she adapted and clearly had an ever increasing medical kit, as despite never having broken anything, he would come back

bruised and bloodied, at one point slicing his eye open. It would seem that Dave’s mum was a bit of a saint.

Being a military brat, they moved around a lot when he was younger and he spent a lot of time in Europe and this continued throughout Dave’s early years where he was teaching skiing in the Alps in the 80s and Austria in the 90s, finally moving to Mallorca in 2000. During this time he was shooting extreme skiing for magazines and catalogues. At one point his face was so recognisable for all of the marketing hanging in a conference that people wanted their photos taken with him. And it wasn’t just in front of the camera that Dave was making a name for himself, he was working for all the big brands for events and tv production and distribution.

He’s worked with the biggest names in extreme sport, the O’neils, Rip Curls and Solomons of this world. At this point the sixteen year old fan in me can’t keep quiet any longer. So… have you met Kelly Slater? Pro-surfer and all round lovely guy. Yes, he says, just the once. He was an arse! Quickly followed by a wink and a big grin.

It’s not just the big guns in the extreme sporting industry he’s worked with. You can also tick royalty off the list. Back in 1990 Dave teamed up with the then Prince of Monaco to design a conference for the sports industry,

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uniting together the Olympic committee, media and sports. Sportel was born and is now the biggest and only trade show in the world for buying and selling media rights. If you are watching the six nations on BBC or ITV, you can be certain that that deal was shaken on in Monaco. Dave now continues to organise the show every year, the second biggest event for the principality after the Grand Prix, with the present Prince of Monaco, Albert.

So why Dave’s Diner then? He said he’s always had a passion for working behind bars. It almost like being on stage where you are performing to your adoring crowds, so when this opportunity presented itself he couldn’t turn it down and so what we have before us today is Dave’s Diner. Already garnering a loyal crowd, Dave tells me the weekend before, on the Sunday he was full and it was 100% American customers. He’s really proud that people feel that Dave’s is a complete home from home. And I really cannot blame them as the atmosphere, food, service and welcome are all spot-on. I for one am excited to see where this fantastic restaurant and wonderful team of Dave, Pepe, Ould and Sam goes next. Cheers! ______________________________________ Dave’s Diner - (+34) 971 201 524 Carrer de la Indústria 16, Palma

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

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

Seven Berth, Good Sails, Yanmar Deisel Engine, Wheel Steering, Roller Reefing. The yacht comes with it's own mooring in the beautiful bay of Puerto Pollenca. €15,500. Tel: 602 436 166.(01) FOR SALE: Exclusive Parking Sa Vinya, Bendinat. Reduced by 33.34%. The new owner will accompany many fine cars in the garage. Priced to sell, bargain for quick exchange, €15,000. Owner now left the island. Tel. (+34) 673 406 107 or (+44) 7739 487237.(12) FOR SALE: Large Wooden shipping boxes, used but good condition, 118cm x 55cm x 56cm treated timber boxes for worldwide shipping or storage.

30€ each. Tel. 971 719 816”.

Palma. (12) FOR SALE: RYA sailing school for sale, Port Andratx, Mallorca, established over 25 years, 10,000 euros or 60,000 euros with school sailboat. Contact Paul on 607 597 098. (10)

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

Paul 607 597 098. (06)

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

FOR SALE: Boat trailer. 6m boat or similar. Spanish papers 750 euros. Paul Port Andratx, 607 597 098. (07) FOR SALE: Land Rover Defender 90 2.4 Tdi 1997 dark green with towbar, 7 seats, in excellent condition 225,000 km.

Price includes full roof rack and set of off-road tyres € 10,995 - Call or WhatsApp 618 366 499 for more info. (05) FOR SALE: RIB. 6.5m. New tubes 2015. 90hp Johnston 2 stroke Fully serviced. Bimini. Trailer. price E8000. 634 342444. (04) FOR SALE: Beneteau first 211 sailboat, 2003 very good condition 15,000 euros. Ideal first boat or for cruising the islands. Contact paul 607 597 098 Port Andratx. (04) FOR SALE: Exclusive Parking Sa Vinya, Bendinat. Reduced by 33.34%. The new owner will accompany many fine cars in the garage. Priced to sell, bargain for quick exchange, €15,000. Owner now left the island. Tel. (+34) 673 406 107 or (+44) 7739 487237 (03) FOR SALE: Storage. 3.7mL x 2.7mH x 1.7mH. Safe and clean.

Light and electricity. Bendiate Sa Vinya. Leaving the Island €12k Make me an offer. (+44) 773 948 7237 / (+34) 673 406 107. (03) FOR SALE: 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.

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: Peace & Tranquillity.

Nestled high on the side of “Punt de ses Bruixes” (witches Point) & offering views that can never be obstructed, over the town of Llucmayor to the island of “Cabrera”. This rustic property boasts 14,000 m2. Of prime Mallorcan real estate. This property features a solid threebedroom home that has been the subject of some major improvements and expense in recent years. Connecting electricity, and a 150m. tarmac private drive. Simple but yet charming this property has been enjoyed by its current owners, as a family home for over three generations. And could remain as is for those who want a holiday home or yearn for peace and tranquillity. However, for those wanting something special that will really do this premium position and views the justice it deserves, the home could be extended refurbished or potentially knocked down to pave the way for a magnificent residence. The perfect retreat for a buyer seeking privacy and solitude, but only 3kms from Llucmayor, 15 minutes to the airport of Palma & 25 minutes to the capital Palma. An astute buyer will recognise a truly unrivalled offering & a rare opportunity. If interested P.O.A. please contact damian@theislander.net (09)

FOR SALE: A fully restored town house over four levels. Many original features have been kept. New roof and terrace, laundry room and storage. Top floor has a studio of 21m2 and terrace of 25.6m2. Views from the terrace are to the port and to the mountains. First floor has two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms 50.4m2. Ground floor comprises Ikea kitchen and open plan living of 38.5 m2.

With double door to street. Cellar with laundry and bathroom and double door to street 24.00 m2.

Total area 160m2. Parking for motor bikes in the cellar.

Street parking for cars. 100% legal with all papers. Asking price Euro 490,000. Option of additional apartment. Contact johnfbardon@yahoo.com. (07)

FOR SALE: Jaguar XK8, Feb 2000, 78,000km with history. Dark Green/Cream leather. Fabulous condition, unmarked BBS split-rim wheels with nearly new Pirelli P Zero tyres. Supplied with a full year ITV, Spanish Matriculated LHD. €14.500 contact via WhatsApp in first instance 690 716 456. (11)

FOR SALE: Beautiful 100sqm apartment 5 mins from Santa Catalina in Son Espanyolet.

2 bed in great condition, high ceilings, open plan, lots of natural light. €379,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993 081. (10)

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FOR SALE: Huge garage & house for sale. Great road access, loads of storage. The garage is approx 20m x 11.4m, with a height of 6m to the eaves and doors 4m high x 4.9m wide at both ends of the garage. 15 min from Palma & airport. The house is 366m sq, in a plot of 2,200m sq. 4 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms plus additional bathroom and day heads, 2 large receptions, additional tower room / office, kitchen & utility room. Also a very large basement. Fiber optic broadband, air conditioning, central heating, wood burner, pellet burner, recent double glazed windows & doors. All bathrooms and kitchen recently refitted. Other buildings for further storage. Huge terraces plus roof terrace with magnificent mountain views. Situated within walking distance of Algaida for all services, banks, supermarkets, cafes & restaurants. €549,000. call Richard 670 970 188. (09)

FOR SALE: Modern apartment in the harbour of Puerto de Andratx. This modern apartment (97m2 with a 10m2 terrace) enjoys a very central location within walking distance to the sailing club and the heart of Puerto de Andratx in the south-west of Mallorca. The well-maintained development is one of the very few that has this advantage. The apartment is in immaculate condition and has a modern interior. Comprising of 2 large bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The property is almost fully furnished and features air conditioning and a parking space in front of the building. From the balcony you can enjoy sunshine from the early morning hours and lovely views of the community pool and the well-kept garden. £475,000. (08)

FOR SALE: This is a great opportunity for someone willing to do some TLC. 15m GRP Taiwan Ketch in reasonable good condition with lots of equipment.

Open to reasonable offers. Costa del Sol. More info 616 969 496.(11)

FFOR SALE: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.com

FOR SALE: Range Rover P38 Overfinch. 1999. 4.6HSE. RHD. Burgandy/Tan leather interior.

85,000 miles from new. Full documentation including original invoice. Been in storage since 2004. Regularly started. In storage in Son Bogadelles. On UK plates Exceptional condition.

10,000 eu. Tel. 656 949 243. (07)

FOR SALE: Rio 850 day cruiser 2003 lovely boat moored in Santa Ponsa. 2 x volvo Pentax engines, new battery and battery charger, new leather upholstery, new inlet manifold. Well looked after, we’ve had plenty of holiday and lots of fun on the boat, but ill health forces a reluctant sale.

Reduced to €14,000. Contact Michael (+44) 7976286469 or Jacqueline (+44) 7533247574. (05)

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Experienced female sailor looking for opportunity on private family sailing yacht as deck and navigation back up. Mallorca area. Certified up to Yacht Master Off Shore Sail and STCW. Call (+34) 616 969 496. (03.20) JOB VACANCY: Delicioso are currently recruiting for a full time office manager. We are looking for a person with managerial experience who is highly organized. They must have a can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure in the busy summer months when out of office hours are sometimes required. You must demonstrate proactiveness to manage the day to day orders, financial responsibilities and general office manager duties. The job involves processing orders, dealing with suppliers, communicating with customers, managing stock, controlling staff rotas, product pricing, managing finance spreadsheets for all invoices, payments, credit control, bank reconciliation. Job Requirements: Full clean European Driving Licence, Spanish Residency & Social Security number; English and Spanish fluency with German an advantage; Good knowledge of high-end food, ingredients and wines an advantage; Based at Delicioso´s Offices - Poligono Son Bugadelles, Santa Ponsa, Mallorca; Full time 40 hour per week contract; Good salary, based on experience. Applications will only by considered by email to info@deli-delicioso.com sending your CV and cover note. (01) JOB VACANCY: Yacht Broker – Mallorca East ; Experienced Broker required for long established Yacht Brokerage in their Office on the East Coast of Mallorca. You will be offering New and Pre-owned boats to new and existing clients as well as obtaining new listings. English, German and Spanish a must another language advantageous, employment offered on autonomo/freelance basis, a generous retainer plus uncapped commission is offered. Start Feb 2020. Please send your CV to hr@segel.biz. (12)

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JOB VACANCY: Yacht Broker – Mallorca West; Experienced Broker required for long established Yacht Brokerage in their Office on the West Coast of Mallorca. You will be offering New and Pre-owned boats to new and existing clients as well as obtaining new listings. English, German and Spanish a must plus another language advantageous, employment offered on autonomo/freelance basis, a generous retainer plus uncapped commission is offered. Start Feb 2020. Please send your CV to hr@segel.biz. (12) JOB VACANCY: Secretary – Part Time, for long established Yacht Brokerage in their Palma Branch Office. Start February 2020, mornings only 0900 – 1300hrs, Mon–Fri. Suit freelancer/ autonomo. English, German and Spanish speaker, general secretarial duties assisting the brokers , as well as responsible for social media news/updates.

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

Also ran own business for 10 years. Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Other skills include diary management, face-to-face client contact, bookkeeping, marketing campaigns, ad designing and promotions. Have experience of working remotely. Fast learner!

So if you need some help without the commitment of a Full-Time salary - I’m your woman! Lisa Thompson on (+34) 689 542 690 or email me at lisathompson100@ hotmail.com. (12) JOB VACANCY: 5 Star Yachts are seeking the right person for a role in our business. Smart, efficient, friendly communicator with a love of the sea & yachting.

To begin it will be part time progressing to full time. Good level of English / written German & Spanish. Top level of PC skills, internet administration, office administration ultimately developing into sales. Selfemployed status preferred.

Salary to be agreed. Office in Cala Nova marina. Email CV to info@5staryachts.com (10)

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE JOB VACANCY: Berthon Spain are currently recruiting for a Guardiennage Assistant. The ideal candidate must be able to meet the following requirements: Be fiscally resident in Spain; Be over the age of 25 with an EU or Spanish driving licence; Be fluent in English (Spanish is a huge plus); Experienced in washdowns including knowledge of all the relevant products; Confident in basic knots; Comfortable with deck work - docking, lines and fenders etc; Experienced and competent in putting people up and down rigs.; Be able to supervise others and manage a small team; Must have a very fine eye for detail; Be able to drive tenders, other boat handling experience would be a plus; Basic technical knowledge of systems etc; Must have a flexible attitude and be willing to lend a hand in all aspects of the business. 22 days paid holiday per year plus state holidays. Full time contract after initial trial period. Very competitive salary. We would ideally like for someone to start ASAP. This is a shore-based position in Palma and therefore would suit any candidate already based on the island, who is a looking for a long-term career.

Berthon is a well-established business and we look after our staff. Please don’t contact us via facebook but send your CVs to andrew.fairbrass@berthonspain. com. Please read the advert carefully, take your time to respond, put in the reference the job you are applying for and ensure your covering letter and CV are relevant to the job. (11) JOB VACANCY: Seippel & Seippel, International Insurance Brokers, based in Mallorca are offering a full time administrative and sales positions. We are looking for an efficient and professional individual with good PC skills.

Minimum languages required are Good English / Some German with a good level of spoken Spanish - or Good German / Some English with a good level of spoken Spanish. At Seippel & Seippel you will benefit from great working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international high qualified team as well as remuneration following qualifications. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to jasmine@seippel.com. (04)

If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net

JOB VACANCY: Cover Up Solutions, a scaffolding and yacht covering systems company, based in STP - Palma de Mallorca, are offering a full time sales position. We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication skills and knowledge of the yachting industry is preferable. Excellent level of english and good level of spoken Spanish are essential, to join a fun, dynamic and friendly team. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to: info@ coverupsolutions.com. (08) JOB VACANCY: Sunseeker Yachts Spain are expanding their team and are looking for a Marine engineer or systems technician with 2-5 years experience. You will have worked with a range of onboard systems and have knowledge of different products.

This is a great opportunity to progress your skills on a range of vessels from 15m – 50m. You will gain exposure to all engineering systems and also work on electronics, carpentry projects and general warranty works.

No formal qualifications are necessary but the successful candidate will have a strong problem solving approach. They will be focussed on providing solutions and able to work in challenging environments.

Attention to detail and the ability to report on their findings is essential. German and Spanish language are extremely desirable.

We offer permanent contracts with an excellent package.

Competitive salaries, company vehicle, telephone and benefits.

Sunseeker London Group is a stable and exciting organisation to work for. Good references are essential. If you are interested, please apply in confidence to jody@sunseeker-mallorca.es (10) JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job.

Medium level English and High level German are compulsory.

CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849. (03)

JOB VACANCY: Sunseeker Yachts Spain is looking for an experienced Marine carpenter to work in its warranty division.

The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years experience in production boat building environment as a joiner/ carpenter. Intimate knowledge of production boat manufacturing process and materials is required.

The successful candidate will have experience in providing solutions to complex problems.

The ability to work alone and overcome problems in a challenging environment. Projects are diverse and will range from 15m boats to 50m yachts. We offer permanent contracts with an excellent package.

Competitive salaries, company vehicle, telephone and benefits.

Sunseeker London Group is a stable and exciting organisation to work for. If you are interested, please apply in confidence to jody@sunseeker-mallorca.es (10) JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a SALES PERSON, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es. (08) JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a Secretary/ office administrator, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es (03)

FOR RENT FOR RENT: On-suite bedroom in a shared, modern and fullyfurnished flat in Andratx town, just 20 minutes drive from Palma. €400 per month, excluding water, electricity and internet bills. For more info please contact Sam on (+34) 633 824 209. (03.20) FOR RENT: Prime location on Paseo Maritimo behind The Boathouse. € 1,300 per Month for a single unit of 27 sq. meters, includes existing furniture and 1 complimentary parking space.

Excludes Utility Costs, which will be invoiced on a quarterly basis. deb@theboathouse.es (+34) 699 569 934 (06) FOR RENT: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

FOR RENT: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

MISCELLANEOUS GO SAILING: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Join our racing fleets in Pollensa & Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! All ages 18 - 80. michael@ffast.org.

(+34) 659 887 455 info@cancersupportmallorca.com www.cancersupportmallorca.com

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For a free evaluation of your systems contact Conectado today.

+34 691 027 011 info@conectado.biz www.conectado.biz

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2019 Azimut S7 ‘RIES’ 2,300,000 EUR VAT Not Paid Vilamoura, Portugal

Est. 1987

SL: 78 - 86 - 96 - 102 - 118

SX: 76 - 88

SD: 96 - 112 - 126

C/Benito J. Feijóo, Local 7, Puerto Portals Calvia, 07181 Mallorca, Spain Tel. +34 971 676 845 | +34 609 609 520 info@med-yachts.com | www.med-yachts.com

SY: 44Alloy - 500Exp - 52Steel - 64Steel

www.sanlorenzospain.com

CENTRAL AGENCY This is a unique opportunity to purchase a high specification and recently delivered example of the revolutionary Azimut S7 open model. Built in 2019

by Azimut Yachts in GRP and carbon fibre, she is powered by triple Volvo D13 IPS 1050 800hp diesel engines and capable of achieving speeds up to 36 knots. Used privately by one owner for a single season, she is still under a shipyard warranty, has been lightly used and is always operated by a professional crew. 'RIES' boasts a practical 4 cabin layout designed to accommodate a maximum of 8 guests, with separate crew accommodation for up to 2 crew members. Key features include her dark blue hull, functional sports flybridge, Seakeeper stabilisation system, Volvo IPS Joystick controls, bowthruster, 19.5kW ONAN generator, 120,000 BTU air conditioning system, 130L/H watermaker and a sizeable garage for a Jet Ski & Tender.

Hamble Phoenix 2002/2015 1.200.000 EUR VAT Paid

Simon J. Turner Broker simon.j.turner@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 639 701 234 www.northropandjohnson.com

AGLAIA’s interior is timeless yet contemporary, showcasing beautiful cherry and teak wood finished with a satin lacquer that is complemented with light-coloured soft goods throughout. The luxury yacht has a welcoming and comfortable feel and she is easy to handle with the helm and sail controls in the aft cockpit and boasting wide side decks. AGLAIA accommodates 6 guests in 3 three exquisite staterooms: two doubles and one twin plus up to 3 crew members.

Brenta B42 2017 450,000 EUR VAT Paid

Carrer de Jeroni Pou 17 07006 Palma de Mallorca addy.daly@berthonspain.com +34 627 809 607

JOLE 2 is a fantastic example of the superb Brenta B42. Push-button in-boom furling, self-tacking jib and electric winches mean this stylish performance yacht is a joy to sail. Comfortable accommodation below and balanced hull shape also make her a great family day boat or weekender. JOLE 2 has only ever been lightly used, with many added extras and upgrades, she is unique in her set up and ready to go!

Peri Yachts 37m 2012 7.500.000 EUR

Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 971 677 576 info@arrivalyachts.com www.arrivalyachts.com C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

CENTRAL AGENCY Peri Yachts 37m offers a sleek and exciting profile, yet tremendous entertaining areas and accommodation for 10/12 guests in 5 cabins. Metallic gold exterior paint with carbon detailing and a contemporary luxurious interior, blended with composite construction and practical design. TRAC STAR fins, 2 x MTU 2600hp give up to 25 knots, huge aft garage for tenders and toys, hard top and jacuzzi to flybridge. Built to RINA and MCA coded, successful chartering. Mechanical refit 2017/18.

Full Condition Surveys Damage Surveys Dip SCS MCA Code Compliance Valuations for Insurance or Finance Independent Yacht Surveys New Build and Refit Supervision Tonnage Measurement (+34) 616 757 920 (+44) 7741 243369 survey@bernardmerryweather.com www.bernardmerryweather.com Sea Trials

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Grand Banks 42 Europa 1991 165,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying: Mallorca Classic and timeless trawler with an ample teak laid fly bridge with helm station and safe walk-around decks. Also the fore and aft decks offer enough room to relax and sunbathe. Well equipped with two 135hp Sabre Lehman diesel engines, generator, dinghy with outboard engine, life raft, Epirb, covers, bimini top and a complete navigation package on both helm stations including Navtex and radar. Competitively priced and Spanish Lista 7a registered. View our comprehensive photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com.

Beneteau Oceanis 37 2008 79,000 EUR VAT Paid

Beneteau Oceanis 37 for sale: Mercury Rising II. She appears to be a very well-maintained yacht. The owner bought the boat last year and has spent countless hours making her look her best and all the work certainly shows. He has now decided to move into a bigger boat, hence the decision to put her back on the market. The main cabin is very spacious and comfortable and the saloon very bright and open, the galley and the aft cabin complements that layout perfectly. She comes with the original main and genoa and with cruising chute that has only been used twice.

Classic 50’ Gaff rig sloop 1898 375,000 EUR

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

66 & 76

Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Classic 50’ Gaff rig sloop, 1898, a vintage yacht, lovingly rebuilt by the current owner. Pitch and Oregon pine on Iroko frame, teak deck planking.

Perkins 50hp engine, restored in 1970. Pine spars. Sleeps up to 5, basic fit-out to reduce weight for racing, raised pilothouse, successful racing history.

A beautiful vintage vessel for a discerning owner. Lying Mallorca, priced at €375,000.

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 59,950 EUR

It is nice to step aboard a boat where everything is in the right place, looks maintained, and looks in order. This is one such boat. Rather lightly used, and with a great spec, this boat could take you around the Baleares, and very much further. Slab - reefed main, cabin heating, nearly new outboard (one hour ONLY, run on it!), and a nice tender. These and many more features add up to a splendid package. The boat comes with berthing until the end of July, in a very desirable Palma Bay marina. And there is a possibility of extending this, should you so wish...

Beneteau 57 350,000 EUR

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

A well-kept example of this popular marque. One owner from new and used only in the Mediterranean. She is maintained professionally and antifouled annually. Interior shows very little use. A good buy for long range cruisers, or equally a family.