The Islander Magazine - November 2019

Les Voiles de St Tropez in Words & Pictures Ralph Berkmans Yacht & Captain Monaco Yacht Show Report BM Composites Insights Niklas Amundson - Art from Sweden ACREW Awards Report

Les Voiles de St Tropez

By Ingrid Abery www.ingridabery.com

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Islander, We are slap bang in the middle of the Autumn Boatshow season, Barcelona is in full flow as I write this and with METS, Amsterdam next on the agenda. Always a popular show, we shall be there in force looking at all the latest launches of equipment for the coming season and catching up with contacts and friends from all around the globe. It seems to be the one show which is somewhat more grounded than some others we could mention, definitely a big plus point for me!

Valencia Boat Show will be underway by the time this issue hits the docks, and this is a show which seems to be gaining traction under the leadership of Nacho Gomez Zarzuela, and Valencia generally is recovering from the doldrums after losing the America’s Cup business. It’s certainly attracting boats from Mallorca who are looking for a less expensive mooring option, and the Varadero offering a full service for those who can’t get into STP. Grand Harbour Vilanova, just up the road from Valencia, is also providing stiff competition, now that Pendennis have taken over the running of the shipyard, and it was interesting to hear that long time Palma based Lady Moura is spending the winter in Port Denia whilst undergoing a partial refit. And with MB 92 as busy as ever, this part of the Med really seems to be thriving.

The refit season is well underway now, here in Palma, with STP and Astilleros de Mallorca bursting at the seams, and it seems, having more larger yachts here than usual. M/Y Dar and M/Y Dreamboat, both 90 mtr yachts are here in Palma for their winter refits, as well as the 78 mtr C2 and 72 mtr Axioma.

Monaco Yacht Show was seemingly another successful show, with more new yacht launches than ever before, a larger average size of yacht than ever before and more parties than ever before!! The big question for many exhibitors is simply is the cost of exhibiting justified, or could they achieve similar results just by being there and circulating around the show and its periphery. Several longstanding exhibitors I have spoken to are certainly questioning their continued participation within the show. Maybe the organisers need to be careful not to kill the goose!

Last month saw the return of the Quaynote Superyacht Conference here in Palma, hosted by the Hotel Saratoga. The feedback seems to have been generally positive, and you can read about it all in this issue.

Pinmar held their final fling last month, after handing out over 1,000,000 euros over the years to charitable causes. A sterling effort and an event which will be difficult to replace in the yachting calendar, although I am told to watch this space for further news!!

Fair Winds!

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FEATURE: YACHT & CAPTAIN - RALPH BERKMANS

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YACHT & CAPTAIN - RALPH BERKMANS

Winning Gaastra PalmaVela 2013

Thanks to his father’s career as a construction engineer, Ralph and his little sister had a rather characterful childhood. Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, he was educated in Somerset West and Bloemfontein before moving back ‘home’ to Belgium. Barely a year later, his father was hired to help build an extraction facility, it was time to up sticks for a slightly less appetising location – Iraq.

A birthday call with fiancee Sonia during a North Atlantic crossing

“Actually, I enjoyed my early teenage years in western Asia,” says Ralph. “We lived in a big compound in Al-Qa’im, close to the Syrian border, and had everything we needed from schools to medical centres. I’d go out into the desert hunting snakes and scorpions and then bring them to school the next day. It was fun.

Next, we moved to Baghdad where I spent one year in international school and another in a

French school. Aside from the occasional nighttime shootings and sound of falling bombs, there was little reminder of the ongoing war with Iran and big city life was good.”

Age 18, Ralph decided he wanted to go to military school and, having changed his nationality from South African to Belgian, he was entitled to enrol at the Royal Military

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Ralph and sister in Mallorca

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Ralph with his father and sister in the left hand corner

Academy where he studied to become a Flight Engineer. After four years, Ralph graduated and went on to specialise in flight electronics and aerodynamics on the fleet of fighter jets.

“At first, I loved it. Taking the backseat on a fighter jet flying at over 1,000 miles an hour was an exhilarating experience but, as the systems became more modern, my job became more boring. I found myself swapping out faulty pieces, sending them to an outsourced factory for repair, and replacing them with new ones.

Having completed just one tour in Bosnia, I left the Army after 12 years’ service.”

Ralph’s relationship with Ann (his sister’s best friend) survived the military test unscathed, and they would go on to spend a total of 22 years together before parting in 2013. One other thing endured, his love of the water.

“Water sports were part of my childhood. I started surfing in South Africa at the age of six and quickly became proficient in kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing. Before I joined military school in Belgium, I became a waterski instructor and took up dinghy sailing. A few years later, I added dive instructor and an International Certificate of Competence to my CV. While I was in the Army, I started to put it all to good use.”

“There was a lot of free time in the military.

Some friends had a Swan 56, and I began racing with them. The owner would look to me for race crew, delivery trips, arranging hotel accommodation, and the green shoots of a yacht management business came together in my mind’s eye. I upgraded my qualification to Yachtmaster Coastal, and in the year 2000 snapped up a sailing boat in the French Mediterranean town of Argelès-sur-Mer, just across the border from Salvador Dalí territory in Spain. The idea was for Ann and me to host private charters but, after three years, I sold the boat to my brother-in-law and left the Army to

Ralph and Sonia

Baby Ralph

A young Ralph

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Sailing on VOR65 Brunel during the Heineken Regatta

With Team Red Bull Racing on the Brunel

Racing VOR65 with Team Red Bull Racing

focus on my flourishing nautical consultancy – Dalí Sailing.”

In 2003, Ralph was sailing with hydraulic company Holmatro’s professional race outfit. The chap in charge, skilled inshore and offshore sailor Gideon Messink, was the official dealer for Grand Soleil Yachts in the Benelux nations and asked Ralph if he’d look after Belgium on his behalf. It was a fine business. Within three months he’d sold three Grand Soleil 45s and, after three years, Dalí Sailing got the remaining two-thirds of the Benelux dealership.

Ralph, Jens and Ozzie delivering Bounty GS46 to Algeria, a real adventure

Meanwhile, financial solutions company Swiss Life bought two Grand Soleils for its corporate sailing team. Never one to miss an opportunity, Ralph was already in partnership with Patrick Nuyens in corporate fast-RIB charter business Antwerp Sea Adventures, and he invited Patrick to come onboard as a 50-50 co-owner in Dalí Sailing. The corporate sailing side of the business flew. They entertained 650 clients on Swiss Life yachts in two years, with Ralph also taking part in the annual Isle of Wight Round the Island Race, Cowes Week and representing Holland in the Admiral’s Cup.

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Ralph Berkmans

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Stunning view from the Esporles finca (a)

“By 2008, we had more and more race projects going on with more and more clients buying Grand Soleils. When the new boats arrived from Italy, they went straight to the Standfast Yachts yard in the harbour town of Breskens in southwest Netherlands - barely 20km from the Belgian border. It was here that masts were stepped and antifoul applied. Awkwardly, the yard went bankrupt while we had three boats inside.”

“Patrick was on holiday, I called him and shrieked ‘help!’. He suggested we buy it.

Within two weeks of meeting the liquidator we had an agreement. This included equipment such as the travelift and five of the 35 existing employees. We immediately stopped building new Standfast Yachts and established Breskens Yacht Service – a refit, winter storage and maintenance business. We gradually grew to 22 employees and could now manage every step in the process from purchase to preparation and aftersales to repairs – not only for Grand Soleil, but also for the likes of Princess Yachts, Grand Banks as well as local pilot boats. The only thing we couldn’t manage was the economic climate.”

Ralph little finca in Esporles

“Patrick and I bought the insolvent shipyard in May 2008 and by October the world was plunged into economic crisis. We managed to deliver 12 Grand Soleils to their owners by summer 2009 but by summer 2010 this figure plunged to just one. At this point Patrick suggested we brought Ann in as a third partner.

A very smart economist and implementation specialist, Ann became our Logistics Director, and ran the company while I was away – which was a lot.”

Indeed, in 2009, an English client purchased a Grand Soleil from Ralph and asked him to take on the management and maintenance. He gave him a good budget to put together a great crew following an intensive racing programme: summer in Europe, winter in the Caribbean.

Each year he would put the old boat up for sale with Ralph and buy a new one – always named Antilope.

Ralph and Sonia

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Inside the liveaboard in Belgium

Antwerp Classic Cars fleet at an exhibition

Ralph's a classic car aficionado

“90% of the guys we had onboard Antilope were professional sailors. I was usually on the foredeck trimming, working for legends such as Bouwe Bekking who has sailed in eight Volvo Ocean Races. I wasn’t home much and, in 2013, my relationship with Ann came to an end. We worked together another year or two before I sold my shares in 2015 followed by Ann in 2016. Patrick is still running Breskens Yacht Service and we remain friends – in fact we just sailed together at Les Voiles.”

Having quit the yard, Ralph bought a liveaboard and set up at home in a marina at the heart of Antwerp. He kept on Dalí Sailing, did plenty of freelance delivery work for Peters & May between Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp, and, proving once more he’s not the sort to miss an opportunity, bought a handful of classics to establish Antwerp Classic Cars.

Breskens Yacht Service days

“Before long, I had a ‘why the heck am I staying in Belgium?’ moment. I was newly single and the two main reasons I’d lived in Belgium – for my

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Ralph Berkmans

education and for the shipyard – had gone. I had travel in my blood, loved Mallorca from racing here for 20 years, and thought Palma was a great place to base a business. Being honest, if you can’t find a job in yachting in Mallorca, you have a problem. I sold the liveaboard in December 2017, packed six suitcases and, in January 2018, moved to the island. Sonia, former manager of a yacht club in Antwerp, followed me for the adventure.”

“We started life in a small house close to the beach in Arenal before moving to a finca with a beautiful view in Esporles – the perfect setting for Sonia who is a talented artist. The sixth and final Antilope was sold in 2018, so I completed my Yachtmaster Ocean with Aigua Sea School and looked to fellow Antwerpen Jens Oomes of Invisible Crew for some temporary delivery work. That first year proved to be pretty busy, from the Grenadines to Europe and back to Puerto Rico with, thankfully, a slightly quieter winter. I now look after half a dozen boats on behalf of their owners and have been racing with Peter Huysman on his new Solaris. Founder of Huysman Yacht Insurance, Peter was the first guy I sold a Grand Soleil to, he bought three from me in total, and it’s serendipitous to turn full circle and race with him some 15 years on.”

Crocodile Daddy

With the owner and his friends on Crocodile Daddy

So what does the future hold for this serial entrepreneur?

“This winter I’ll be spending six months in the Caribbean on Lagoon 620 Crocodile Daddy.

Officially, I’ll be captain, but on a boat of this size I’ll be mucking in below deck and in the galley.

Sonia is already busy with yacht cleaning and provisioning and she will also help me out in the Caribbean this winter. I guess I’ll keep doing this mix of management, racing and skippering until I hate sailing – and that won’t be anytime soon.

I like to manage things, have always worked with investors and it’s always gone well, so maybe I’ll start another business. I have ideas, but of course I am not going to share them with you – yet.” ______________________________________

By Sarah Forge hello@sarahforge.com

Preparing gear for guests on Crocodile Daddy

FEATURE: LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ

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CLASSICS The classic yachts are split into 11 groups at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez according to their size, rig type and class measurement.

My focus this year was on the schooner division. My clients from America , a group of ten very keen sailors from Great Harbor Yacht Club Nantucket (three Commodores between them, past and current) had chartered Orianda for the regatta. They sailed her extremely well

in a series of difficult wind conditions, enjoyed learning the complexities of schooner racing and even beat the larger schooner Puritan from the same stable, Classic Yacht Experience, (who often retired for more pressing concerns such as “cocktails!”).

It was the 51metre Elena of London, who took the title after winning all the races in the schooner category ahead of Naema, Orianda and Puritan. Somewhat confusingly the first day of racing all schooners raced in the “Big

Boat Class” but on all other days of racing the ISA (International Schooner Association) had their own category and raced in a class of their own. The class was not recognised at the prize giving but in the spirit of Les Voiles we on Orianda went for a large lunch instead!

“The participants have grasped the fact that Les Voiles is a festival of sailing and not a world championship" said .Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer.

In the group of Grands Traditions, Sumurun,

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It’s been a fantastic week with some very varied weather conditions.

The sailors are unanimous in their opinion that this edition has been a very fine vintage.

– Tony Oller, President of the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez

The festivities of Les Voiles de St Tropez are unrivalled. This end of season finale continues to grow in duration and carnival like atmosphere. But It was a tough week for the race committee in St Tropez this year. Far too much or far too little wind. Faced with the prospect of the yachts not being allowed out of the Port by the Harbour Master due to manoeuvring in the strong winds, it was a week for a good Plan B. – Boules and Beach.

the Bermudan ketch (Fife 1914) sailed brilliantly to finish just one point ahead of the 15mR Mariska (Fife 1908). Moonbeam of Fife (Fife 1903) was third. Back on the dock the mighty Mariska stole the show. Word is out that she has been put for auction in Paris shortly and a courtship akin to Prince Charming and Cinderella ensured. Just who does this slipper fit?

Three magnificent 12mRs, spanning a decade

of the America’s Cup competition from the seventies were also racing in Saint Tropez.

The Italians on Il Moro di Venezia won on corrected time, in second placed the famous Ikra, quick whatever the conditions with top French racer Nicolas Bérenger, ahead of Pierre Bausset’s France.

helmed by the Spaniard Pepe Negrete who took podium. Validating three races and as many victories despite some fierce competition from Daria Cabal on the Bermudan cutter Saint Christopher (Sparkman & Stephens 1968) in second and Philippe Monnet and Yves Pajot taking third on Lys.

In the Marconi A Classic division it was the Bermudan cutter Yanira, built by the Danish naval architect Bjarne Aas and masterfully

The most recent winner of the Rhum category in the 2018 Route du Rhum, Sidney Gavignet sailed aboard the Bermudan yawl Stiren

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(Sparkman & Stephens 1963) this week.

She won the Marconi B category ahead of Fantasque and Meterblick for fun.

Just as spectacular, the group of Gaff Bs comprised of a number of metre boats, all of which are over a hundred years old saw a merciless battle between the season’s top three boats Viola, Kismet and Oriole. Viola (Fife 1908), winner in Antibes and Cannes, took second place as she did in Monaco. Kismet (Fife 1898) triumphed despite a great finish by Viola in the last race. Oriole (Herreshoff 1905), came in third.

The Epoque Marconi A group consists of ketches, yawls, schooners and Bermudan cutters of nearly 20m in length. It’s the 12mR Bermudan rig Seven Seas of Porto (Crane 1935) skippered by Palma based Marcus Kemp that dominated this very elegant group, finishing ahead of the Italian sloop Emilia Prima (Costaguta 1930) and the American yawl Manitou (Stephens 1937).

In the very dense fleet of Epoque Marconi boats that features the 18 craft chosen as this year’s group to compete for the Rolex Trophy, it’s the 1949 Frers design Cippino II which has repeated her success at Monaco Classic Week.

Only Charles Dunstone’s immaculately restored Blitzen (Sparkman & Stephens 1937) managed to challenge her domination by taking one win.

The Bermudan yawl Stormy Weather of Cowes designed by Olin Stephens (1934) secures a worthy third place.

One of the most competitive groups was the

Great Harbor Yacht Club Nantucket swap burgees with Tony Oller, President of Societe Nautique St Tropez Photo © Gilles Martin Raget

gaffers of 15 to 18m in length (the Epoque Gaffer A category which, saw one of Saint Tropez’ regulars take the win: the Gardner (1913) P Class Olympian. Ester (Hellgren 1901), the gunter-rig sloop rescued from the Baltic challenged Olympian at the start of the week but she remained unbeatable the end of the week, getting the better of Marga (10m Lilljegren 1910) also from The Classic Yacht Experience stable and Chips (P 13 Starling Burgess 1913).

James McElroy took victory aboard Aloha, a 1923 Bermudan R Class (Edson B. Schock), in a group comprising metre yachts and Bermudan yawls. It’s the 8m Sonda (MacGruer 1951), that takes second ahead of Java (Raymond Hunt 1938).

For the old familiars that don’t fit into any Class Measurement at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, there is a new special ‘Guest’ category made up of 6 craft this year. It’s the Bermudan IOD

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Josephine (Bjarne Aas 1959) which posted the most consistent performance this week, making the podium every time. Maria Giovanna II (Olin Stephens 1969) is second ahead of Windhover (Luke 1904).

MODERNS They make up the largest contingent of yachts at Les Voiles, ranging from the futuristic Wallys and other Maxis, to the fine racer-cruisers, which are split into six IRC groups.

In Wally, Lyra confirmed her place as leader to take the BMW Trophy, ahead of Galateia, Magic Carpet3 and Y3K, the latter two tied on points.

The IRC As were themselves split into 4 subgroups comprising Superyachts, Maxis and Mini

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Maxis. The duel between the giants finally saw Velsheda take The Loro Piana Trophy, designed to reward the best racer of over 24 metres. It’s also worth highlighting the success in IRCA 2 of the Swan 82 Kallima, the Italian Mylius 80 Twin SoulB in IRCA 3 and the Mini Maxi Vesper in the very elitist group of 72-footers.

Solte, Genser Hasip’s Swan 53 has made a dazzling entrance at Les Voiles, taking the win in IRC B, a group of stellar 50-foot racers, getting the better of some of the event’s stalwarts, including the Mylius 50 Daguet 2 and Music, third this week.

Another familiar crew at Les Voiles, in IRC C this time, was that of Prince Frederik of Denmark on the TP 52 Nanoq, which triumphed in a strong group of 35 craft. Second was Howard Dyer’s Cookson 52 Rowdy 2 showing great

form in their first season and third the TP 52 Spirit of Malouen.

38 yachts crossed swords all week long off Pampelonne in IRC D. Victory went to the formidable Farr 40 Bella Donna, ahead of the French prototype Albatros, and the Italian Galinari Vanessa.

The young prodigy in the multihull category, Adrien Follin, enjoyed a thundering finish at Les Voiles, snatching victory for the JPK Give me Five in IRC E. The Farr 30 Topas bags second place, followed by another Farr 30, this one German, Heat.

Finally, the ‘small’ racers in the IRC F group, comprising the Modern Marconi Tofinous and Code 0s, saw the three Tofinous dominate the competition this year: Camomille 3, followed

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by Pitch and the German Tofinou Aetos.

"The 2020 event will last 15 days, with one week dedicated more to the big boats. We’re working with the International Maxi Association on this and it really appeals to our partners.”

– Tony Oller, President of the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez ______________________________________

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FEATURE: MONACO YACHT SHOW 2019: REVIEW

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The Monaco Yacht Show 2019 came to a close on Saturday 28th September after the industry’s key players descended on the docks of Port Hercules for four days of glitz and glamour. Representing all aspects of the luxury superyacht world, from build and design to gadgets and toys, this year’s edition was perhaps the most impressive so far, with both visitors and exhibitors commenting on far larger crowds and positive business experiences.

“We’ve been coming to the Monaco Yacht Show for the past 10 years, it’s always a pleasure to be here and it’s a great opportunity for us to meet with new and existing clients since we’re based in Luxembourg.” said Laurent Previdente, marketing director at WYCC insurance.

Held at the close of the Mediterranean charter season ahead of the charter season in the Caribbean, MYS attracts over 125 superyachts with an average length close to 50 metres (21 vessels exceeded 60 metres this year). A total

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of 44 new yachts made their debut alongside some of the largest vessels ever exhibited – the most impressive being the 111 metre Tis built

by German shipyard Lürssen and designed by British studio Winch Design, boasting six decks and two helipads.

According to Johan Pizzardini, the show’s communications and media manager, the total value of superyachts in the port stood at around 3.9 billion euros, a substantial increase on the 3.5 billion euro fleet of 2018. HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco also made an appearance on Friday afternoon, further cementing its global status as the superyacht show par excellence.

This year, show organisers introduced new opening hours of 11am-7.30pm to cater to visiting times preferred by its VIP clients while leaving more time in the morning for B2B meetings and press conferences - also a blessing in disguise for those who enjoyed the many after show parties that Monaco is famous for.

A tremendous vibe could be felt throughout the show among the yacht brokers and builders

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More broadly, from the excellent TYBA charter show in Bodrum in May to the growing number of quality builders, suppliers, brokers and marinas, all the signs are that Turkey is on the way back, bigger and better than ever before.

From further afield, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation held a press conference regarding the future of its islands, confirming that 14 are very much open for business and encouraging superyachts not to abandon their plans for a visit. This echoed the recent press release from Obiama Knowles, manager of BWA Yachting Bahamas, stating that the islanders are keen to offer their usual warm welcome to guests. “As we help the two affected northern islands get back on their feet, yachting captains can rely on us as one of the most trusted firms in the region."

Sustainability was perhaps the most impactful theme at the show this year, with Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef on location to spread the word about the #GreatReefCensus - a program to engage superyachts to assist with important research to help preserve the reef for future generations - to superyacht owners,

walking the dock, with more deals signed and a sense of increased market activity afoot.

Numerous new projects and concepts were announced throughout the show, including Italian yard Wider’s new 54 metre superyacht which is planned for the beginning of 2020 (with a second in the pipeline), as well as Benetti’s new range of hybrid superyachts. The Italian yard describes the first of its three model range, the B.YOND 37, as a 37 metre “serious expedition yacht built to travel the world.”

Highlighting Turkey’s growing presence within the industry, Bilgin Yachts gave an impeccable account of the craftsmanship on board MY Lilium, also announcing the upcoming launch of two new 80m superyachts which will be the largest in its fleet and the largest built in Turkey to date. This year, Bilgin Yachts also joined SYBAss, the Superyacht Builders Association of which membership is only granted once a yard has built three superyachts over 40m in length, while the company also expanded from its Yalova shipyard by adding a new facility at West Istanbul Marina.

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captains and charter brokers. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to more than 1,500 species of fish and one third of the world’s soft coral currently under threat from global warming, and in order to establish a broad snapshot of the reef’s status to provide valuable insights for its management, the group is asking superyachts to take human photographic images that will be uploaded to a central system. The idea is to establish the most comprehensive snapshot ever captured of the Great Barrier Reef, with the event scheduled to take place over a 12-week period beginning in September 2020.

CEO Andy Ridley of Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef explaines: “With citizen science playing an increasingly important role in supporting reef management, superyachts are in a unique position to access these more remote reefs and to help us gather vital data on their status.

Every superyacht visiting the Reef can act as a research vessel, ready to collect valuable data.”

Another project introduced during MYS 2019 with sustainability close to its heart is Amaala – a 3,200sq km gigaproject that will serve as an uber-luxury wellness tourism destination located on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coastline. Part of the Red Sea Collection, which was announced at MYS 2018, the project is due for full completion by 2028 and will focus on three distinct areas including wellness and sports, contemporary art and global culture.

Promising world-class yachting opportunities, CEO Nicholas Naples assures that the development will preserve its natural surroundings through its commitment to sustainability and research into new conservation practices, including a marine life institute that will undertake research programmes seeking to preserve the area’s pristine corals and marine wildlife.

“Engineering practices including how we design the project with irrigation and construction methods and solar instead of grid are key to ensuring the project fulfils our promise of sustainability,” Naples told OnboardOnline.

“We will be 100% solar in this project. We’ll be generating our own power and giving power back to the community. We’ll have a very sophisticated waste management programme.

It all fits together.”

Shining a light on gender inequality in the industry, the Association of Women in Yachting threw a networking event at Stars ‘n’ Bars on Friday evening (27th September) which was extremely well received. Created to provide encouragement and endorsement to females in yachting while celebrating their achievements, the event was attended by some of the biggest movers and shakers in the industry.

With cyber security posing an increasing threat to technology used ashore and on board modern ships, the need for greater awareness and training was another recurring theme throughout the show. Up front and centre was Warsash Maritime Academy in partnership with maritime security specialists Cyber Prism, whose technical director Keith Chappell is one of only two GCHQ certified cyber experts.

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Their advanced three-day course is designed to enable seafarers and shore-based personnel to develop an awareness of the ever evolving techniques used by hackers and how to respond in the event of an attack.

VBH and Atlas Cybersecurity also announced their partnership to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions tailored to superyachts.

Designed to ensure owners and captains are compliant with the IMO’s Cyber Risk Management for Safety Management Systems, one of the solutions will see 24/7 live support by a team of military-trained analysts which investigates suspicious activity while taking immediate action to address risks.

“The results of the assessment will make it very clear whether a superyacht is running any risks on board,” says Benjamin Dynkin, co-founder and CEO of Atlas. “We provide a detailed report showing exactly what issues there are and what action is required. It explains how to protect owners and their family, guests and crew. The fact that these technologies are also used by Fortune 500 companies illustrates that they are a proven product as these leading firms accept nothing less.”

Continuing the theme of security, Inmarsat’s Peter Broadhurst, SVP Safety and Security, Yacht and Passenger announced the findings of the new annual Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity report during the show, which included insight supporting expectations of a substantial surge in large scale VSAT usage onboard the superyacht fleet in the new five years. He also discussed Inmarsat’s plans to triple the number of satellites servicing its flagship Ka-band Global Xpress network, as well as plans to provide unprecedented coverage of the Arctic region.

“As expected, the results confirm the expansion of digitalisation in the sector is gathering pace – but the level of projected growth in large scale VSAT usage and spend in the next five years is even higher than anticipated,” explained Broadhurst. “The feedback on cyber security, a key factor in the future safety of these vessels, is particularly valuable for us in our continued work with superyacht professionals to provide more robust and accessible options. With the research confirming that most respondents are still not aware that an in-depth, multi-layer cyber defense is much more effective that a standard antivirus program, it is essential that we help to raise awareness in this area by working with captains and engineers.”

For those wanting to learn, a number of seminars were held throughout the event, including ‘The Risks of Carrying Valuable Art on Superyachts’ and ‘The Entrepreneurship Seminar’ which was held by ISS at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Part of a program of educational events addressing issues facing the marketplace, owners, captains, crew and yachting professionals heard from the likes of Onshore Cellars’ Edward Dunnett and JMS Yachting’s Sam Thompson, as well as compare Norma Trease who drew on her own experience as an ex-crew entrepreneur.

It wasn’t all work and no play, as attendees enjoyed a number of glamourous parties during the four-day event – the most notable being IGY

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Marina’s James Bond Diamonds Are Forever Party at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Luxury Hospitality also celebrated a successful year with a cocktail party for all its close clients and acquaintances as the sun set on Friday evening.

The international brokerage Fraser welcomed over 500 guests for its 2019 Fraser Captains’ Dinner and Awards which took place on the Thursday evening, celebrating the captains and crew in the Fraser charter fleet. The event also marked the 30th anniversary of The Crew Network, Fraser’s crew placement agency, which was recognised with the launch of a new look logo and a glimpse of the company’s soonto-be-released new website. Charter Captain of the year Award went to Captain James Griffith and Captain Michael Droszcz, who work on rotation on MY Here Comes The Sun. As always, Palma and the Balearics were well represented at the show, and here are some of their comments:

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of yachts has grown to over 100m and now there are cars and helicopters on display too.

On the negative side the show has become predominantly B2B with considerably less end users in attendance. Also as exhibitors we get charged more each year, with the entry fee in 2019 rising to €300 for a day pass. Our booth for the last ten years has been in the Darse Sud tent which was very busy over the main three days of the Show. We were expecting less footfall, but I think it was as busy, if not busier, than previous years. We had a lot of visitors, many of whom were seriously interested. However, so many yacht businesses descend on the Monaco Show, you can pick up potential business leads by just chatting to people in transit, at airports and on the train or tram!

Patrick Reynés - CEO IPM GROUP

e3’s Report from MYS19 - Roger Horner

The last edition of the Monaco Yacht Show has been very productive and satisfactory for IPM Group since we have had the opportunity to present internationally important news of our main facilities of Mallorca, Ibiza and Valencia.

This year was our 18th Monaco Yacht Show with a booth! Every year the organisers tune the Show which has resulted in massive extensions that have gradually absorbed the whole port.

Booths have grown vertically, yacht numbers have increased from under 100 to 125, length

STP Shipyard Palma, in addition to operating at full capacity with the new 1,000tn travelift, the largest in Europe, has presented its expansion of the technical area space to 130,000m2 and its new website, which offers an interesting commercial support tool to all professionals

who work in the yard and facilitates the search for clients looking for specialised companies in all areas of refit and maintenance for their yacht’s works.

Besides, Varadero Valencia introduced the acquisition of a new 300tn travelift that will be operating soon, doubling its lifting capacity thus being able to lift yachts with a length of up to 45 meters, with 9 meters of beam and a maximum draft of 5 meters.

Regarding Marina Ibiza, its new luxury shopping area was officially presented with the incorporation of exclusive prestigious brands such as Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Hublot, Bulgari, Tag Heuer and Giuseppe Zanotti, in addition to the new and revolutionary ROTO restaurant at the breakwater of the Marina, which has become a fashionable place of the island, open throughout the year.

Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to send a warm thanks to all the clients and collaborators who visited us at our stand. A year passes very fast and we are already working on the next edition of this great meeting point of the nautical sector. ______________________________________

By Naomi Chadderton Onboardonline

FEATURE: BM COMPOSITES - THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR COMPOSITE NEEDS

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BM COMPOSITES - THE ONE STOP SHOP

BMC Mark Branagh with Luke Hendy

There is always something thrilling about entering STP. The sheer energy of the place just fills you with excitement as you watch boats in need of work being lifted out of the water and the new shiny, sleek, upgraded versions returning to the sea. One such company that is at the top of its game for helping old beauties turn into catwalk queens is BMComposites.

Founded by the delightfully charming Mark Branagh, who ended up in Mallorca after taking a short holiday to the island before he was supposed to start a job on the mainland.

Instead of heading over to Valencia he stayed here and finds himself still here some 14 years later, in an office with a stunning view over the bay and almost thirty staff working with some of the biggest super and mega yachts in the world. Mallorca had snared herself another yachting expert.

BMC Workshop

Polar Star Bimini fitting

Mark had always had a passion for boats, growing up in and around them. After university he started fixing race yachts. A keen sailor himself, who still actively races, he had the opportunity to travel the world following his duel passions of racing and building. At one point he was Production Manager at Pendennis, working on the Volvo 70s and specifically the beautiful America’s Cup S/Y Prada. Something that had me deeply impressed and in awe was that he built the masts for one of the most iconic boats in the world, the Maltese Falcon!!.

Since its inception BMComposites has grown steadily over the years, starting out with four staff including Commercial Director Luke Hendy. It has now expanded into a one stop shop for composites, from design and build to implementation and project management.

It consists of a highly professional team of managers, designers and technicians

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FEATURE: BM COMPOSITES - THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR COMPOSITE NEEDS

FOR ALL YOUR COMPOSITE NEEDS

Launching Shamanna © Shirley O'Hara Falcone

experienced in the field of composite yacht construction. Their combined experience spans over 3 decades and includes some of the largest and most innovative composite projects attempted to date.

They are completely committed to using the latest developments in carbon fibre technology and CNC tooling in order to ensure efficiency in production and the highest quality end product.

They pride themselves on being approachable, professional and committed to their customers’ requirements. As they have their head office based in the STP shipyard in Palma, it means that the management team are always on hand to discuss a client’s requirements. Plus they also have a full team of technicians that operate from their fully equipped mobile workshop and vans.They also have 3 customised workshops in Palma’s most conveniently located industrial zone. Demand for their services means they have the experience to send composite technicians to any part of the world at short notice should repairs be required Their long term investments in technology have given them the ability to produce composite parts in a range of processes and to high temperature cure cycles. They have a trusted range of external suppliers for large items such as CNC mouldings and metal fabrication and those relationships have given them the ability to take projects of any scale with full confidence of success.

Through this time they have encountered many interesting challenges and requests and have honed our skills at solving problems and finding solutions. They have now been involved in many hundreds of refits and repairs on some of the most famous super and mega yachts in the world, including their current project on MY M5

BMC Team Rigging at STP

BMC Mark Branagh Competing in World Championships

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Polar Star Action

BMC helm console

BMC Mark Branagh Bimini Installation in Barcelona

where they are modernising her look and feel and giving her a new stylish top deck.

BMC Swim ladder

Their production team use the latest cloud based systems for tracking man hours and materials meaning the management team have access to daily time and progress reports and can provide clients with a wealth of information. They understand that being highly organised with their work can help captains and management companies and add to the overall success of a refit project.

Being involved in such a diverse and creative business is something that helps the BMComposites team to remain motivated and keen to take on new challenges. The list is endless when it comes to their capacity to build and create; anything from bowsprits, passerelles and boarding ladders to interior / exterior furniture, radar towers and hardtop biminis, many of which can now be ordered off the shelf. They can also supply a wide range of top end composite equipment through their associated supplier network.

Along with many professionals in the industry, BMComposites have chosen to use Gurit who are the leading global supplier of composite materials. Their products are constantly being reviewed and developed and are backed up with extensive technical support data.

BMComposites are ‘Authorised Distributors’ for the full range of Gurit products which enables them to provide complete composite solutions from PVC Foam to Vacuum Consumables.

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Polar Star Action

BMC Director's Chair

Their focus is on providing a complete service from design consultancy, through structural and composite engineering, CNC machining to construction and installation. Using the latest techniques in rendering, scanning, modelling and CNC cutting they can easily produce scale mock-ups or prototypes for R&D testing or preproduction analysis. Their long experience of innovation means they are used to working to tight deadlines and budget pressures that are essential to ensure a project’s success.

It’s clear to see that the team are truly passionate about what and how they do what they do and the twinkle in Mark’s eye is very evident as he talks about some of the past projects they have worked on and many of the unusual requests they have encountered over the years. He says there is never a dull moment and no day is the same which keeps his team motivated, happy and ready to help. ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce

HEAD OFFICE (+34) 971 254 181 info@bmcomposites.com

Polar Star Jacuzzi © Stuart Pearce

Branagh Marine Composites Muelle Viejo - Edificio Espigon Exterior RS Global Building, Oficina 7, 07012 Palma WORKSHOP Carrer Cal Jutge 4, Poligono Son Morro 07007 Palma

BMC Swim ladder

FEATURE: NIKLAS AMUNDSON - MARINE ARTIST TO THE KINGS

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NIKLAS AMUNDSON MARINE ARTIST TO THE KINGS This issue I had the absolute and utter pleasure of meeting dashing local artist Niklas Amundson in his fabulous penthouse apartment and art studio in El Terreno. The 180 degree views of the local area and over as far as the cathedral, mean that it’s not surprising that an artist with a definite love of the sea lives here.

Niklas’s art adorns the walls and this is essentially the reason for why it all began. A native of Sweden, Niklas began sketching at an early age, but only moved onto oils in his 20s and the reason was that he wanted to hang big paintings of ships and the sea but just couldn’t find what he wanted. Not one to be put off, instead of giving up his search he decided instead to try his hand at painting them himself.

He has no classical training, but said that his father was an avid painter, so it would appear the creative genes are strong in the Amunson family, as what he discovered was that he was really rather good at it!

So good in fact that a Swedish local quickly bought up three of his early works and Niklas realised that others also shared his passion for dramatic seas and classic boats. At that time Niklas was working full time for the Swedish Coastguard, roaming the sea along with his crew. In fact 30 years on and Niklas is still part of the coastguard team, although he is now on half time spending ten days a month at sea and splitting his life between the unforgiving North Sea and the calm turquoise of the Mediterranean.

In fact the split can be seen in the changes in his art itself. The colours and style are changing.

Gone are the ragings seas, although I think these will always be a part of his repertoire, but now there is a more contemporary feel to his new collection which started with a poster of a beloved cafe of his in his hometown of Marstrand, the sailing Mecca of Sweden. WEll it is for two months a year he says with a wry smile. The piece is of a cafe off the beaten track, but a firm favourite of locals. It is now

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immortalised in paint. He has begun to extend this new collection to Balearics now as well.

In fact one of my favourites is the painting of Hostal Cuba, a firm favourite of Palma locals, that you can see within these pages.

But you shouldn’t take my word for how fantastic these works of art are, instead you can take it from the actions of others. His art was so loved by the yachting community at the that for King Harald of Norway’s 80th birthday Niklas was commissioned to create a masterpiece of his boat Sira, which he then had the opportunity to present. In fact, King Harald, still an avid sailor was in Palma at the time of the interview and Niklas had been chatting to him in the yacht club that very morning.

Niklas has presented his works twice at the annual exhibition of The Royal Society of Marine Artists. His first participation was at the RSMA’s 55th annual exhibition held at the

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Mall Galleries in London in 1999. He has been the official artist for the maiden voyage of the ship Götheborg, a replica of an 18th century Swedish East Indiaman, sailing from Sweden to China and back. He has also made the official works of art for the Volvo Ocean Race 2005— 2006 and 2008—2009. Niklas is represented at The Oceanographic Museum in Monaco where he once lived, with the commissioned work for The Polar Expedition 1906—2006. He is also to be found on board the Royal Danish ship Dannebrogen and at The Yacht Club de Monaco.

Niklas came to the attention of this magazine when one of his pieces was presented as a prize at Palma Vela where he was the official artist. The winning boat, helmed by Thomas Rudewald, was presented with the painting and Tommi was so impressed that he has gone on to purchase several more pieces of Niklas’ work.

One of his other intriguing collections are the flags or The Gallery of National Symbols. All are painted on sails and have the words to the national anthem of the country or yacht club in the background. The medium of using sails make the flags look like they are alive on the canvas.

In fact the Russian flag was commissioned and a sail from a famous old Russian sailboat was delivered on which to paint it before being delivered back to St Petersburg.

I obviously couldn’t leave the interview without asking the obvious piece of string question.

How long does it take? As expected there is no finite answer to this question, but as some of

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the pieces can have as many as twenty layers, each of which takes two to three days to dry, one painting alone can take up to four months to create. I ask if he works on more than one piece at a time and he says no. There needs to be enough time left for going to the beach to drink a beer or two. It seems like a very sensible course of action.

Mallorca and Palma are very lucky to have such a talented artist turning our iconic island and its beautiful architecture and scenery into immortal pieces of artwork. ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce +46 (0)704 865 852 niklas@niklasamundson.com order@niklasamundson.com

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FEATURE: ACREW AWARDS

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ACREW AWARDS The Crew Awards ceremony celebrated 21 Crew Awards winners on 12th October 2019 in Nice at the stunningly beautiful 5 star Hyatt Regency Hotel. 400 Superyacht Crew and Captains attended the awards ceremony and the Liquid Yacht Wear After Party.

The Crew Awards reward superyacht crew that have proven themselves to be the very best at their job. The Awards are both a personal achievement and an industry-wide recognition of professional excellence and cover categories ranging from Captain, (Master Unlimited), to Entrepreeur and Humanitarian Crew awards.

Before and after the 3-course dinner Harry Riegel, a magician and mentalist from Munich, enchanted the Crew Awards guests with tricks and illusions. Stunning Capoeira dancers surprised the crowd with a breath-taking show onstage. The evening wouldn’t have been as amazing without the entertainment provided

by Majestic Superyacht Experiences and the stunning event decoration by Y.E.S. Yacht Event Services.

A key star of the evening was the Axxess Marine Charity Ride which is focused on connecting participants through the sport of cycling, emphasisng a group ride/peloton approach rather than racing and competition. Funds raised in this year’s event go to the Amber Foundation.

Formula 1 Icon Eddie Jordan led the group out from StarsNBars early in the morning and

spoke passionately about the important work the charity does for homeless youth during the lunch party. Axxess Marine and ACREW joined forces this year to raise funds for the charity, proceeds from which will enable deserving young persons to complete STCW courses, raising a phenomenal 11,654.43€!

The Captain (Master 500GT) Crew Award, sponsored by your very own Islander Magazine, recognises the achievements of a hands-on Captain who is experienced in working closely with Crew. Managing the budget, ensuring the safety onboard, as well as communicating competently are part of their day-to-day role.

This Captain holds responsibilities across all operational areas and is the direct line of communication for all boat related matters.

Three wonderful nominees went through a rigourous judging process with the eventual winner being announce on the night as Jason A Pliatsikas of MY Veni Vidi Vici.

Jason grew up in Falmouth, Cornwall, destined to be a waterman from a young age. He grew up in the family restaurant in Falmouth Marina.

His grandfather was a yacht captain, father a merchant seaman and his uncle manages port Pendennis Super Yacht Marina in Falmouth. He was exposed to the ocean from just about his earliest memory, sailing between Cornwall and France, water skiing, learning helmsmanship on the marina and surfing for the British team.Jason later studied at Millfield School and St Marys College in London on a rugby

and athletics scholarship, graduating in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Sports Psychology and Injury.

After graduating, Jason was a personal trainer and played rugby in London. Jason came to France in 2007 when recruited as a private personal trainer on board a yacht. This reintroduction to the yachting world reignited his love of the sea and he never looked back, working as personal trainer and water sports instructor initially, progressing over the last 12 years to chief officer and captain on yachts from 28-65 metres on both sides of the Atlantic.

Jason is committed to providing a safe and memorable cruising experience, and very happily settled in France & Monaco as charter captain of Mangusta 130’ Veni Vidi Vici.

Once the awards were over Captains and Crew gave their best on the dancefloor with the amazing music of DJ Dani L Mebius and Sebastiaan Hooft. That was also the moment for the ACREW team to let loose and join everyone.

A big thank you went out to Lu from Liquid Yacht Wear for sponsoring the After Party! ______________________________________

By Victoria Pearce Photos © ACREW For a full list of winners visit: https:// acrew.com/competition/crew-awards-2019/

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LIFE IS FOR LIVING NOT FOR PAPERWORK

Louise & Jo are delighted to announce the launch of their new business, Embrace Admin Solutions, having held their inauguration at The Ship, Portals on Friday 20th September.

Louise Cook has lived in Mallorca for 15 years.

Prior to moving here, she worked in Human Resources, and continues to successfully run a business in Mallorca. She is highly organised and has an in-depth knowledge of the processes and systems that are required, to meet the administrative demands.

With the ever increasing administrative demands on small businesses and selfemployed, they know how difficult it is to keep up with and meet those requirements.

They can “take the pain out of paperwork” to free up valuable time, enabling their clients to concentrate on what they do best. Jo and Louise offer a comprehensive administrative service with professionalism, confidentiality and expertise, as well as extensive administrative knowledge of our beautiful Island.

Embrace Admin Solutions offers a wide range of services, including business administration such as accounts preparation, quotations, and invoicing. In addition, business analysis and efficiency, Customer Service and Sales, as well as Human Resources advice.

Supplementary services include boat yard access, medicals, documentation completion and working your way through the various administrative processes in Mallorca. This is not a comprehensive list, and added to their expertise, Jo and Louise are incredibly resourceful in providing business solutions.

Jo Spencer has lived in Mallorca for over 20 years. She has been a partner in a property company and has a wealth of knowledge regarding Sales & Customer Service. In addition, she is “The Oracle” when it comes to where to go, how to do, and get it done.

Their focus is on understanding their client and the requirements, providing a flexible and individual package to suit the individuality of each one. Excellent customer service with regard to maintaining contact and progress reports is also a priority. Furthermore, client

confidentiality, accuracy and a personalised service are high on their list of importance for their clients.

They would like to say a big Thank You to all those who have supported them, particularly their families and everyone who came to the launch, listened to them and nodded at the appropriate times. Finally a word of thanks to 2 people; Nicola, who was instrumental in her encouragement, providing practical solutions and ensuring everything was ready for the launch, and Grainne who opened the doors of The Ship, Portals for the event.

Embrace Admin Solutions look forward to being able to add value to business, and take the “pain out of paperwork” with their dedicated and efficient service to suit your unique administrative requirements. _____________________________________ info@embrace-mallorca.com

www.marine-control.com

Tel. +34 971 719 816

Mob. + 34 629 144 202

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BERTHON SPAIN WELCOMES MIKE BARNES AS THEIR NEW GUARDIENNAGE CAPITAIN

Berthon Spain are extremely pleased to have Mike Barnes join them in Palma to head up their Guardiennage services. Mike joins the team from Oyster Yachts, where he has spent the last 4 years in a similar role. He has known Berthon’s Managing Director, Andrew Fairbrass, for several years and has watched with interest as Andrew’s business went from strength to strength. Mike says “Andrew is highly respected in the world of Guardiennage & Service works and all eyes are on Berthon, previously Sentinel Yachting, with great interest. Andrew approached me and gave me the opportunity to join Berthon, in the yachting world you only go up, so it made absolute sense to join him.

He has put together a winning team, which I am proud to be a part of. Onwards!”

Palma was Mike’s first port of call when he was serving in the Royal Navy on HMS NOTTINGHAM in 1990. He has since worked as a manager at Sunsail, served in HM Coastguard, and as a First Mate on super yachts. Mike’s previous

experience gives him a wealth of knowledge on the workings of yachts of all different types and sizes. His key quality is his ability to hop aboard any boat and determine how she ticks, functions, works and turns over within minutes, allowing him to further assess what needs doing to improve her performance, making him a true Jack of all Boats!

Mike is enthusiastic about his new role at Berthon Spain. This accomplished Guardiennage Capitain will have a variety of yachts on which to work his magic, from Gunfleets, to Oysters to Princesses. Berthon Spain’s lucky owners can be confident that the boats under his care will be kept safe and secure, receive regular checks, and that all repair jobs that need doing will be flagged and dealt with in plenty of time for the summer season.

Mike has been a resident on the island of Mallorca for 5 years now. In his spare time he enjoys walking his dog Rosie whilst enjoying the

islands stunning coastline and rugged interior.

Mike also runs Mallorca’s Island Cinema page, popular with the local expat community who are eager for films in their native language.

Andrew Fairbrass is delighted to welcome Mike to the team and says “A good guardiennage captain is incredibly hard to find. They must have the attention to detail of a Royal Butler, a technical knowledge so vast that they could probably operate the Space Shuttle and be friendly and approachable with clients. Having known and respected Mike for years I know that he ticks all these boxes and I was therefore delighted when he decided he wanted to come to Berthon.” _____________________________________ Berthon Spain Carrer de Jeroni Pou 17A, Palma (+34) 971 415 441 www.berthonspain.com

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NEW PRINCESS REP FOR IBIZA Balearic powerboat dealer Robbie Head joins Princess Motor Yacht Sales as a sub-dealer Established Balearic powerboat dealer Robbie Head is joining Princess Motor Yacht Sales (PMYS) as a sub-dealer to represent Princess in Ibiza. He will take on all new yacht sales, brokerage, servicing and maintenance for the brand on the island from April 2020.

A former professional rally driver and TV sports presenter, Head has had a lifelong passion for boats and has experience running two Fairline dealerships in Mallorca. He will be joined by his colleague Katie Rivers, who has previously established a motoryacht dealership in the region and brings administrative and management expertise to the venture.

New-builds available through Princess Motor Yacht Sales range in size from the Princess R35, capable of up to 50kt, to the 130ft Princess 40M superyacht. At the same time, Princess Motor Yacht Sales and its sub-dealers also sell a wide range of pre-approved used Princesses.

Colin Capewell, managing director of Princess Motor Yacht Sales, says: “Robbie’s passion for powerboats and motor sports, combined with his long-term business experience, make him an excellent fit for Princess Motor Yacht Sales.

We are delighted he will be representing the Princess brand in Ibiza from April 2020 and look forward to working with him to help many more people experience the joy of owning a Princess.”

(From the left) Colin Capewell, MD Princess Motor Yacht Sales; Robbie Head, Princess Ibiza; Roger Lipman, Sales Director Princess Motor Yacht Sales; Will Green, Chief Sales Officer Princess Yachts

SPANISH BOAT REGISTRATIONS UP 9.1% 5,478 boats were registered in Spain in the first nine months on 2019

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

During his 12 years as a professional rally driver, Robbie became best known as Colin McCrae’s co-driver, before he went on to put his specialist knowledge to use presenting racing programmes on Channel 4, ITV and Sky Sports.

He has represented Fairline in Mallorca for the last three years. country’s recreational boat registrations expanded by 9.1% year-on-year to 5,478 units in the first nine months of 2019.

Sailing boat registrations rose by a robust 35.5% in the first three quarters of this year, the Madrid-based association said in a statement.

From January to September 2019, registrations of craft up to 6m (20ft) in length rose to 3,829 units, up 9.2% compared with the same period a year earlier. From 6m-8m (20ft-26ft), registrations stood at 990 which was the same level recorded for the January-September 2018 period.

The largest increase was reported in the segment comprising boats from 8m-12m (26ft39ft), with registrations increasing by 46.3% year-on-year to 436 units.

Registrations of boats from 12m-16m (39ft-52ft) expanded by 2.4% in the first three quarters of 2019. The over 16m (52ft) segment was the only one to post a decrease, dropping by 14.8% year-on-year, as shown by data released by the Spanish association.

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that this standard is applied to everything they do, extends to the communication with the client, and their after sales approach.

Nowhere is this evolution of Nautipaints more evident than in the state-of-the-art paint facilities located in Palma de Mallorca.

The workshop area is designed to offer the best working environment possible for a perfect finish. They use this space to work on yacht parts, such as tenders or furniture, that are best painted in a controlled environment.

The technology available to their large professional team of expert painters is of the latest design and enables them to work efficiently and comfortably.

In numbers, their workshops can be described as 1500 m2 working area, housing 22 permanent painters onsite, extensive tool and materials stock, 2 x 25m2 paint booths,1 x 50m2 paint booth and 1 x 60m2 sandblasting booth.

NAUTIPAINTS DEVELOPMENT Palma de Mallorca based superyacht painter, Nautipaints have evolved and grown as a company in recent years, to become one of the principal paint companies in Europe for the painting of superyachts.

This growth has been closely linked to the investment in, and commitment to, the professionalisation of the paint process.

In order to achieve this, they have deconstructed the paint process into its component parts, identified and studied in detail, each step of the process, and created a set of standards which they apply, via stringent quality controls to each stage of painting.

The consequence of pursuing such a rigorous quality control, is to control better the environment, the materials, and the techniques utilised at every step.

This in turn reduces the risks involved, and greatly improves the chances of a successful outcome for their clients.

The application of the Nautistandards, increasingly, is invaluable when dealing with technical superintendents, paint surveyors, and shipyards.

Using a universally recognised and accepted set of Standards and having a discipline in ensuring

Naturally, they are very proud of their facilities, and they want to share them with you, so that you can see for yourselves the high standards of organisation, of cleanliness and the latest generation of equipment and techniques that they employ Nautipaints would like to invite clients, prospective clients and other industry professionals to visit their workshop facilities, and to see first-hand how they work.

This is indeed why Nautipaints are “ Experts At What We Do� _____________________________________ Nautipaints (+34) 971 213 366

office@nautipaints.com www.nautipaints.com

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for industry insight and a sounding board for new ideas. It’s a relationship we are extremely proud of and look forward to continuing into the future. Cobham will be joining us at METS – so please join us for a chat about the latest innovations in satcom.

A REMOTE RESCUE

e3 SYSTEMS NEWS This year marked out eighteenth year at the Monaco Yacht Show and we’d like to say a big thank you to our partners Inmarsat, Speedcast and Cobham, as well as to all our customers and friends for their support. The Darse Sud tent was very busy over the main three days of the Show and I’m pleased to report we have some serious business leads to pursue in the coming weeks.

E3 AT FLIBS… It’s that time of year when many yachts will be crossing the Atlantic to the US and Caribbean.

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (30 October – 3 November) is a must-visit event and the e3 US team will be there to talk tech including 4G, VSAT, flat panels and TV. We’re also offering a free assessment of your network throughout the show – to make an appointment email us at ussales@e3.com. … AND AT METS

The annual METSTRADE show in Amsterdam is one of our favourites and this year we’ll be on stand 11.111 at the Superyacht Pavilion from 19-21 November with our partners Cobham and Speedcast. We’ll be happy to discuss all your connectivity needs including our premium IT offering - the Active Support Agreement which you can read about below.

For those interested in superyacht new build and refit projects e3 will also be with Tijssen Elektro on The Consortium stand 10.400.

Feel free to drop by our stand and if you’d like to make an appointment in advance, please email connect@e3s.com SAIL EASY WITH BIG DATA CARIBBEAN Our BIG DATA Caribbean service uses just one SIM, so there’s no need to change SIMs between islands and no chance of accidental roaming and bill shock. On-top of that you don’t need to sign up for a bundle, you simply pay for the GBs you use. New for this season is that daily usage is now available online from our “my e3s” client portal and the SIM can be upgraded to our BIG DATA GLOBAL service without the need for a new SIM. We also have special offers available offering up to the first 500GB of data free of charge. Call us to find out more.

PROUD TO PARTNER WITH COBHAM Employing more than 11,000 people across five continents, Cobham is one of the leading names in global technology – and one we are always delighted to be associated with.

The company’s innovations are used across a wide range of sectors, with its Sailor brand being possibly the best-known antennas for large yachts. As a mark of their capabilities, the Volvo Ocean Race uses Cobham's cuttingedge satcom for the delivery of action-packed video and audio. e3 actually installed the first Fleet 77 in 2002 and have been a Silver Partner since 2014. As Mads Ebbesen, Cobham’s Sales Manager for Maritime recently pointed out to me at the Monaco Yacht Show, e3 are a lot more than just a partner, but a source

For any yacht, the failure of a critical IT system is bad news, but mid-season with guests onboard, this couldn’t come at a worse time.

Such a catastrophic failure recently happened to one of our customers, whose main server powered everything from emails and shared files, to accounting and ship’s information database.

During any ‘guests on’ situation, an ETO, has a myriad of duties and responsibilities all over the yacht, and simply does not have the time or resources to deal with such a serious situation.

Fortunately, this yacht had an e3 Active Support Agreement with full remote monitoring, and within 30 minutes of the problem being detected, e3 had mobilised its most senior IT engineers.

Active Support ensures e3 has direct access to the yacht’s network and our engineers first priority was to restore as many services as possible from backups using a temporary machine. With basic IT services restored, it was quickly determined that the server was beyond field repair, and a new machine was needed. e3 has a global network of hardware suppliers, so all it took was a quick check of the yacht’s itinerary and two days later a brandnew server was on board the yacht. In terms of on-site assistance, all that was needed was for the server to be installed in the rack.

With e3’s advanced remote access capabilities, the entire server was commissioned without taking up the time of the ETO. All IT services were restored from backups and temporary services moved back to the main server, and after a full series of tests and performance checks, the system was pronounced fully restored.

All of this was accomplished within a few days of the failure and with only the bare minimum of assistance from the crew. Without

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an Active Support Agreement, it would have been a different story; the yacht’s situation would have been far worse with much longer downtime periods, much more of the ETO’s time needed, and with the additional cost of having to fly engineers out to the yacht at short notice to perform the initial recovery work and to rebuild the entire IT system.

KYMETA UPDATE The latest yacht to adopt Kymeta flat panels is the S/Y Xasteria - 170’ (52m) Perini ketch built

in 1995. The owner was keen to keep the clean lines of the yacht which would not have been possible with the addition of twin dome VSAT antennas. The decision was therefore made to go with two Kymeta flat panels installed by the e3 engineering team and recessed into wells so that they cannot be seen from the side. The yacht has spent the summer cruising Greece and Turkey with excellent connectivity thanks to airtime provided from e3 using their new eSAT service.

Cruising in the same region, is the now ‘domeless’ White Rose of Drachs. Captain Andrew Schofield contacted e3 on behalf of the owner to thank us for providing excellent communications and TV throughout the season – it always makes us proud to be thanked for doing something well, especially when it’s for such a distinguished vessel.

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______________________________________ 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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MANAGING YOUR CAREER Managing your Career, it’s like a route map – you just need to know where you are going!

Are you trusting in fate or planning and managing your career? If we have a route map of where we want to go in our careers, the more likely we are to get there. It will also prove to a prospective Captain / employer that you are serious about your work in the industry.

Whether you intend to stay on yachts for a couple of years or a lifetime, you will need to consider your career choices. When should you “jump ship”, or when should you “stay the test of time”? Every move should be considered as part of the ‘grand plan’! Every job should give you the opportunity to develop skills which will be invaluable to you in the future, on board (and / or ashore). They can range from organisational skills to managing people or to specific competencies.

The document should form the basis of your career plan and the more information you include, the easier it will be to identify next steps and track your progress. Ensure your goals are is ‘SMART’.

SMART GOALS

Specific Clear statement as to what your goal is. What and why do you want to achieve? The greater the detail and clarity of the end result, the more effective the process.

Relevant Relating to your ultimate career goal.

Measurable The goal needs to be measureable in terms of a successful outcome.

Review your document regularly, are you still on track? Is your career goal still relevant, or have your priorities changed? If you hide it away it will be of no help – discuss it with people you feel can help and support you, and most importantly share it with your Captain and Head of Department – you never know how they may be able to help, even if your new plan is to leave the industry (that too requires a career plan).

Achievable Realistic but challenging – within sight but out of immediate reach.

Time bound Within specified time limits.

As Churchill said “He who fails to plan, is planning to fail”.

Impact Crew can support you in your career progression both in and out of the industry.

Drop us a line to discuss how one of our team can work with you to create your master plan. ______________________________________ Impact Crew Karen Passman T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com

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RYA/MCA TICKETS TO THE COMMERCIAL WORLD If you are working on a British flagged vessel in a commercial capacity, i.e. earning money from what you do onboard, you are a commercial mariner, one of the over 11,000 professionals working on vessels with an RYA/MCA certificate of competence. Responsibility for issuing certificates of competence for sail and power vessels is given to the Royal Yachting Association by the British Government through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Category 0 Unrestricted (ie: worldwide) Certificate required: RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence Category 1 Up to 150 miles from a safe haven Certificate required: RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence Category 2 Up to 60 miles from a safe haven Certificate required: RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence Category 3 Up to 20 miles from a safe haven Certificate required: RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence, or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence Category 4 Up to 20 miles from a safe haven, in favourable weather and daylight Certificate required: RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence, or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence Category 5 To sea, within 20 miles from a nominated departure point in favourable weather and daylight Certificate required: RYA Day Skipper practical and shorebased certificate, RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence, or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence Category 6 To sea, within 3 miles from a nominated departure point(s) and never more than 3 miles from land, in favourable weather and daylight Certificate required: RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Day Skipper practical certificate, RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence

Powerboat Level 2: for commercial activity in category 6 waters on vessels up to 24m in length. The type of craft for this category of commercial activity are charter fishing boats, small passenger launches, thrill rider operators, harbour patrol and tenders to superyachts.

The Powerboat training course runs over two consecutive days and is 80% practical training.

Powerboat Advanced: as above but including construction site safety boats and working within category 3, 4, 5 and 6 waters, so up

to 20 miles from a safe haven. The Advanced training course runs over two days including night navigation training. The Advanced certificate of competence is achieved through successfully passing an exam with a level of theory required to the standard of Yachtmaster Coastal. The exam is arranged outside of the training hours.

Day Skipper: (for sail or motor) for commercial activity on vessels up to 24m, operating in category 5 and 6 waters which is up to 20 miles from a nominated departure point in fine weather and daylight use only. The shorebased course completion certificate is required to support the commercial endorsement. The shorebased course can be achieved through an

online course or a classroom course, both are available through Aigua Sea School. To achieve Day Skipper for sailing vessels, the course is five days duration, for motor it’s four days.

Yachtmaster Coastal: for commercial activity, up to 24m in length, operating in category 3, 4, 5 and 6 waters, so up to 20 miles from a safe haven. The independent exam is required to secure this qualification. Preparation courses usually run over two weeks of training; six days for shorebased theory followed by five days practical preparation prior to an independent exam where a 48-hour exam session should be allocated for a crew of four.

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Competence is for commercial activity on vessels up to 200gt and 150 miles from a safe haven (category 1 to 6). The training programme, offered by many schools as a 2-week package, runs as the Yachtmaster Coastal above with shorebased theory classes supporting the practical preparation.

This Certificate of Competence can be used commercially in its own right, or as a prerequisite for the MCA's Officer of the Watch qualification, which enables you to work worldwide on vessels of up to 3000gt.

Yachtmaster Ocean: this highly coveted Certificate of Competence is available to holders of the Offshore ticket who meet the qualifying passage requirements as stated by the RYA/MCA. Many schools offer the five day shorebased theory syllabus and, at Aigua Sea School, the course is extended to six days to provide a bonus day at sea, for practical sextant training. The written exam can be achieved through the shorebased course prior to meeting an independent examiner for the oral examination. With the Ocean certificate the world is your oyster and category 0 waters, without limits. This Certificate of Competence is also a pre-requisite for the MCA's Chief Mate, Master 500 and Master 3000 qualifications.

The Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean are the certificates that can be fully endorsed with the STCW endorsement.

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and, if you are working on board a non-British boat, your RYA certificates are likely to be acceptable but you will need to comply with the rules of the flag state. Please contact the relevant maritime authority for full details of their requirements.

it’s advised to read all the modules prior to attempting the practise assessments. Upon successful completion of the final assessments (general knowledge and scenario based) you will be able to download a certificate to support your application for commercial endorsement.

FIT AND HEALTHY?

THE FINAL APPLICATION

There are many approved sea farers medical reports through different flag states. The MCA has two approved doctors in Spain, both in Mallorca (Club de Mar Medical and British Medical Centre). One in Gibraltar, three in France (list provided as at 30.09.2019). The ENG1 is the most commonly requested and is required for those with a safety critical role onboard. For sure any application for commercial endorsement must include a medical report stating that the seafarer is medically fit for duty in a commercial capacity.

If there are any restrictions on your ENG1 certificate it may prevent you gaining STCW qualifications for vessels greater than 24m in length. It’s always a good idea to discuss any medical issues with a doctor prior to an examination.

To finalise your application, you must submit an acceptable GMDSS Marine Radio Operator's Certificate, RYA Basic Sea Survival certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques, or indeed the full STCW basic training certificate.

Applications are available online or through your local training centre, add a passport sized photograph, your personal details and the payment fee online and you’re all set.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES & RESPONSIBILITIES This online course is about your duty of care as a commercial mariner. The course is broken down into four modules: commercial environment, people, vessel and purpose.

It’s interactive, engaging and relevant to all seafarers operating in the commercial world;

For more details and assistance with your commercial endorsement application contact the Aigua Sea School team. _____________________________________ Aigua Sea School Carrer Espartero 8, 07014 Palma training@aiguaseaschool.com www.aiguaseaschool.com (+34) 871 230 373

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POCKET SUPERYACHTS AS STEPPING STONES TOWARDS SUPERYACHTS yachts. As much as it frustrates me at times, the 15m to 30m yachts are definitely a stepping stone for aspiring superyacht captains. Some of our captains have run charter yachts and have gradually taken on larger and larger yachts while becoming familiar with the standards and technical aspects. We often recruit superyacht 1st mates to fill the captain’s position. Many of them end up running superyachts and I am convinced that they make the most well rounded and skilled captains as well.

So, yes, no doubt the smaller yachts are important to the bigger yachts. The market of 18m to 24m yachts is booming and quality crew to run them are scarce. As I have written in previous Islander articles, there is a need for training on guest and owner interaction, service standards and the technical side of running these smaller yachts professionally. Feedback offered during the conference yielded some good ideas on this subject. So, keep an eye on Invisible Crew if this is of interest for you. ______________________________________

Last month I was invited to speak on the Future of Superyachts conference. Initially a daunting prospect as I was imagining an audience of suits with stern faces who would all want to hear about... about what actually? Ironically the conference took place in Hotel Saratoga where, 3 days prior I performed with my band for an audience of cheerful people who were letting their hair down. This was going to be very different!

Speaking over the phone with the people of Quaynote, the organisers of this event, months prior to the date, put my mind a bit more at ease. In fact, it made me realise that I am probably operating in an area of the industry which most of these people won’t be so familiar with. I could then see how it might be interesting for them to learn more about Pocket Superyachts. Most of the guest will be involved with large commercial vessels that have to be managed with a long list of complicated rules and regulations in mind. But the complications involved with the smooth running of a 15-30-meter luxury yacht is a whole different kettle of fish. When managing these smaller yachts, the emphasis lies more with the social interaction between the crew,

owners and guests. It can hardly get more complicated than that. And for this, there is no rule book available.

Of course, it would be a boring chat for these people if it wasn’t related to their spectrum of the industry. So the organisers asked for my point of view on how the 15-30m yacht niche works as a stepping stone for Super Yachting.

The answer is quite clear to me. There are many examples of owners who started with smaller yachts and then progressed. Some step by step, like the owners of Aqua Equinox, a Swan 56, later a Swan 80 with the same name and currently the Baltic 112 Nilaya. Or the wonderful couple who approached me a couple years ago proudly telling me about the acquisition of their Jeanneau 64. They told me with some trepidation that they were dreaming of an Oyster 885. “If this goes well, we will be very serious about that” they said.

A year later they bought Richard Matthew’s Oyster 125 Twilight.

More importantly perhaps, the Pocket Superyacht niche is an important breeding ground for quality crew who progress to larger

Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/invisiblecrewyachting

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INMARSAT’S 2019 SUPERYACHT CONNECTIVITY REPORT FORECASTS SURGE IN VSAT USAGE Survey of superyacht captains, engineers and crew reveals significant projected increase in large scale Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) usage and spend as the growth of digitalisation in the sector continues

TV over IP streaming, growing to 58% by 2024

New research has revealed that 80 per cent of superyacht professionals surveyed expect to use VSAT for more than half the time on-board within the next five years.

• 7.5% of respondents say that no-one oversees cyber security on-board

Published in the newly launched 2019 Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report, the finding is among several significant insights that backs evidence of a substantial surge in VSAT connectivity usage on-board the superyacht fleet by 2024 as the desire for freedom to sail anywhere and everywhere augments the demand for continuous global on-board connectivity.

World leader in satellite communications Inmarsat has launched its second annual report, in association with The Superyacht Group, to gain a unique understanding of the future requirements for global, mobile satellite communications on superyachts by analysing input from superyacht skippers, senior crew, chief engineers and technical professionals on vessels ranging from 24m to over 100m.

Key findings from the 2019 Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report include: • Usage of large scale VSAT will increase – currently 46% of respondents, growing to 80% by 2024, are using VSAT more than 50% of the time on-board • Spend on satellite communication will increase – currently 34% of respondents spend between €5,000 and €20,000 annually, growing to 57% by 2024 • Demand for IoT applications will increase – currently respondents predict IoT will account for 6.2% of operational connectivity demand, increasing to 24.7 per cent by 2024 • Demand for TV over IP streaming will increase – currently 24% of respondents are using 50% or more of their connectivity use on

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• Only 17% know the difference between Anti-Virus software and more secure endpoint protection

• More than 80% of respondents showed a lack of awareness about the most effective measures of cyber security Peter Broadhurst, Senior Vice President, Yachting and Passenger, Inmarsat said: “Once again, it has been hugely beneficial and informative for us to work with the superyacht community to produce the annual Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report. Underlining their needs for the future, the report ensures that we can match our services with their requirements by providing the best, most reliable connectivity at sea globally.

“As expected, the results confirm the expansion of digitalisation in the sector is gathering pace – but the level of projected growth in large scale VSAT usage and spend in the next five years is even higher than anticipated. The feedback on cyber security, a key factor in the future safety of these vessels, is particularly valuable for us in our continued work with superyacht professionals to provide more robust and accessible options. With the research confirming that most respondents are still not aware that an in-depth, multi-layer cyber defence is much more effective that a standard antivirus program, it is essential that we help to raise awareness in this area by working with captains and engineers.”

To help superyacht captains and crew maintain a secure system core on-board, Inmarsat has developed its Fleet Secure Portfolio to provide a comprehensive solution, consisting of three services: • Fleet Secure UTM (Unified Threat Management), which is a comprehensive set of tools designed to continuously inspect, detect and protect the vessel’s network;

Peter Broadhurst

• Fleet Secure Endpoint, a powerful multilayered endpoint security solution to prevent attacks whilst removing infections and threats throughout the onboard endpoints; and • Fleet Secure Cyber Awareness, cyber security training specifically targeted for seafarers, raising awareness to assist in preventing threats before they get on board.

Inmarsat’s Yachting and Passenger portfolio includes the Fleet Xpress platform, which is powered by the Global Xpress Ka-band network, combined with the proven reliability of Inmarsat’s flagship FleetBroadband L-band service. Benefits of Fleet Xpress include affordable voice calls, multiple voice options for crew and operations, and high-speed broadband for internet access, plus 24/7 online support by certified engineers. For superyacht clients, Fleet Xpress provides added subscription flexibility to meet seasonal demand changes. ______________________________________ The full report is available by visiting: https://www2.inmarsat.com/2019superyacht-connectivity-report

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METSTRADE TO HOST MATERIAL DISTRICT POP-UP ‘CIRCULAR BEAUTIES’

The exhibition will be dedicated to materials that are biobased and/or recycled The Material District Pop-up at this year’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam will have the theme of ‘Circular Beauties’. The exhibition is entirely dedicated to materials that are biobased and/or recycled, avoiding the use of non-renewable material sources.

This comprehensive exposition of raw materials is again organised at the RAI Amsterdam by the global platform for innovative materials, MaterialDistrict.

MaterialDistrict Pop-up will be present with various partners and an exhibition of 120 specially selected new materials. It will be located in the Holland Lounge of the RAI Convention Centre in addition to the Construction Material Pavilion (CMP).

The examples and references in this exhibition will show that intelligent, biobased and recycled materials can be beautiful and luxurious. Tiles with oyster shells, lightweight aluminium foam, translucent leather, recycled plastic tiles, 3D textiles, light emitting fabrics, and materials made from waste are just some examples of what innovative ‘good’ materials you can expect at the ‘Circular Beauties’ exhibition.

MaterialDistrict will also see a series of lectures and presentations organised on the I-nnovationLAB Stage in Hall 6 throughout the three days of the exhibition.

On 19 November, from 15:45-16:15, Niels van Oostenbrugge of Fiberneering will talk about

the company’s FRP3D technology, which stands for the 3D printing of Fibre Reinforced Plastic, resulting in lightweight, strong, and durable fibre reinforced products.

Els Zijlstra, founder of MaterialDistrict, will take the stage on 20 November from 11:1511:45 and on 21 November from 13:00-13:30.

Her lecture will discuss the circular board in the world of luxury, using examples and references that show that intelligent, biobased,

and recycled materials can be beautiful and luxurious.

The lecture by Friedrich Deimann, Master Boat Builder and founder of Greenboats, on 21 November from 10:45-11:15 will show that it is possible to substitute conventional fossil-based raw material with biobased and/or recycled materials without sacrificing performance or durability.

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OUR NEW “SEE THROUGH” INNOVATION TO SAVE YOU TIME AND EXPENSE

A major contention facing both Superyacht yards and management companies is the ability to provide an all encompassing and accurate quote for works during a refit or rebuild, before they have a complete understanding of the scope of the works. Superyacht deck re-placements for example, who know what lies beneath - the extent of corrosion to be treated and plate to be replaced can and does cause chaos.

This new development from Brookes Bell gives the ability to “see through” teak decks for any problems underneath.

Probes are used to make a digital survey of steel – through teak, paint, cladding, fairing and antifouling and the result is a visual report of the extent of the corrosion underneath.

Understandably this is a huge boon to the Superyacht Owner, Management Company and the Shipyard. The ability to know exactly what you are dealing with in terms of corrosion assessment and material wastage before you start ripping up the whole deck or surface coating is invaluable. The equipment, although hi-tech, is easily transportable and is a one, or two man job depending on the vessel’s size. It doesn’t necessarily have to be done in the yard, but can easily be undertaken in the period leading up to the haul-out, or in fact at anytime months in advance and anywhere.

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

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

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

as the detail needed to assess the severity of the issue.

How the system works, in very simple terms, is that a magnetic pulse is ‘fired’ through the covering to the steel plate below. This briefly creates a magnetic field in the steel, which produces an electrical current, the time taken for the electrical current to decay is relative to the remaining thickness of plate, i.e. the faster the rate of decay the thinner the plate. These numbers are then represented by a colour palette, providing a ‘map’ of the deck, it’s substructure and the thickness of remaining plate. Areas of concern are then easily identifiable, as are areas that could be of concern in the not too distant future.

The probes can ‘sweep’ 100mm in length per second and 200mm wide per pass, allowing for vast quantities of data to be generated and analysed. The final report is produced in an easy to read format that clearly shows the areas of concern and those that need treating or replacing. A colour palette spectrum with blue for sound, through green, yellow and orange to red for dangerous gives a comprehensive and understandable “at a glance” view as well

Although the technology is complex, the process is not. Depending upon the area to be scanned a large probe may be used which is the size of a wide-headed vacuum cleaner or a smaller ‘mouse like” probe which provides access to tight corners or side decks etc. It can be undertaken in sections and even several months prior to yard time.

Of course, there is the cost of the scan to factor in but that will ultimately be written off in the savings made in the yard. Plus, no awful surprises during refit either! The report can be utilised as part of a Shipyard or Management Company quote for a client – in a refit or rebuild situation it makes understanding the scope of the work so much easier.

Anyone wishing to know more about the technology or would like a trial should contact Patrick Yeoward at Brookes Bell as soon as possible to reserve a slot. ______________________________________ Patrick Yeoward - Brookes Bell (+44) 7384 517 639 patrick.yeoward@brookesbell.com More Info: https://bbsuperyachts.com/ndtpec-deck-service

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NEW SUPER YACHT FILLER SET TO DELIVER REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTIVITY GAINS FOR BUILDERS AND APPLICATORS IN THE INDUSTRY The lives of superyacht builders and applicators are about to be revolutionized with the launch of an innovative new Awlfair SF from AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip brand at METSTRADE 2019.

and robustness, strengthening the integrity of the yacht paint system, while spray application eliminates air pockets during application, resulting in reduced reworking and improved aesthetics.

Awlfair® SF is the latest high-performing filler technology from the Awlgrip brand. Delivering the operational performance, you expect from Awlgrip, Awlfair SF is distinct because it is applied by pressurized airless spray rather than hand application, offering significant saving of time and resources compared to the traditional methods of fairing and sanding technology.

Awlfair SF with its revolutionary spray filler technology will be presented at METSTRADE

2019 and is now available across our customer base in Europe. “For over 45 years, the Awlgrip brand has held a reputation of universal trust and respect in the yachting world,” added Bilal Salahuddin. “This reputation is built on the spirit of continuous innovation, and the ethos that a ‘good’ finish just isn’t good enough.”

“We’re thrilled to introduce Awlfair SF to the yacht coatings market,” said Bilal Salahuddin, Yacht Coatings Director at AkzoNobel. “This is a true step change in the coatings industry and can open multiple opportunities to boost productivity for our customers. Awlfair SF is not only quick and easy to apply but delivers the outstanding quality you’ve come to expect from Awlgrip.”

With just two operators using a new specified spraying machine, Awlfair SF can be applied evenly at an output of five liters per minute – perfect for fairing, levelling or smoothing surface imperfections due to gouges, pitting, dents or weld seams.

The formulation of Awlfair SF gives flexibility

Creative Solutions for Superyachts Glazing Perspex & Felted Fabrications Refit Engineering Solutions Air Spring Designs & Custom Seals

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3Di OCEAN: THE ULTIMATE SUPERYACHT CRUISING SAIL Revolutionary cruising sails for boats over 60 feet 3Di OCEAN is the ultimate superyacht cruising sail, providing medium to large cruising yachts more choice within the North Sails product

line. Everything North Sails has learned as the preeminent builder of superyacht sails for more than three decades has been combined with current state of the art 3Di technology to deliver high strength and a supremely reliable sail for cruising yachts over 60 feet. 3Di OCEAN

sails are more durable and easier to handle than any string sail counterpart.

3Di OCEAN is a cosmetically beautiful sail where North design, material science, and 3Di longevity are engineered for the ultimate cruising experience. And in 2019, North Sails has continued to refine and optimize the benefits of UltraPE in 3Di sailmaking for the large boat cruising market. 3Di OCEAN is a true cruising product.

Per Andersson, 3D General Manager for North Sails, led the development of 3Di OCEAN: “The successful launch of the revolutionary 3Di Nordac in 2017 opened our eyes that there was a gap in our product line to serve the larger boat cruising market. This is the reason we created 3Di OCEAN, a sail that has the benefits of North 3Di yet with a design that is more forgiving and easier to set up and trim. Unlike racing yachts, cruisers are normally sailing short handed and want ease of handling. Unique in the 3Di line of sails, OCEAN sails carry a specially developed woven exterior tape which has eight times the chafe resistance of our standard non-woven Endurance surface, which also adds greater UV resistance. A 3Di OCEAN sail will carry through a wider range of sailing angles and generally make your sailing more enjoyable.”

A proven technology, North Sails has made 1,900 3Di sails for yachts over 70’ since 2013.

Like with the introduction of 3Di NORDAC, 3Di OCEAN has been immediately welcomed by serious cruisers, with 200 sails sold in the first 12 months to boats ranging from 60′ up to 200.’

With perfectionist design and manufacturing built-in, 3Di sails are stronger, more resistant to stretch and more durable, delivering inherent value for money. The durability of 3Di OCEAN is underlined by the nature of all 3Di sails, which contain zero “mylar” film and are true composite structures, resisting strain and compressive forces in all directions. Being 3D molded, 3Di OCEAN sails are a more efficient use of material and manufacturing to meet the demands of global cruising yachts, including high resilience to UV, flex, and abrasion. And because there is no mylar, 3Di OCEAN sails will not delaminate.

Andersson explains, “Using our patented 3Di technology to craft precise sails for each client, we use high Dyneema content with 3D molded construction to achieve the perfect cruising sail, which is very different from our racing products.”

Adding even greater value, every North sail includes access to the unparalleled worldwide network of North Sails expertise and service.

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SUNSEEKER ESTABLISHES SUPERYACHT DIVISION; CONFIRMS £60M FUNDING a 161 and that once the contract was signed then the hull would be built.

In explaining the formation of the Sunseeker Superyacht Division, Frabetti confirmed that its Chinese majority shareholder, Dalian Wanda, has recently approved £60m of investment over the next five years to support the major product development plan. Asked if an IPO was planned, he said: “Anything is possible”.

Frabetti emphasised the strength of Sunseeker by referring to the company’s increase in profit and the more than doubling of the EBITDA through 2018. He also spoke of the new strategic committee made up of Frabetti, Sunseeker COO Michael Straughan, and CFO Michael McMillan. “This is a lean decisionmaking team which is necessary to keep pace with our competitors.

Pendennis joins ICON Yachts in supporting Sunseeker’s superyacht ambitions At the Monaco Yacht Show, where last year it announced its partnership with ICON Yachts in the Netherlands to build its new 161 flagship, Sunseeker International says it has progressed its superyacht ambitions further by setting up a dedicated Superyacht Division.

As part of this plan, it has added Falmouthbased Pendennis Shipyard into the mix to work on its smaller superyachts between 120ft159ft. Under this partnership with Pendennis, which has been negotiated over recent months, the Falmouth yard will complete the Sunseeker 131/133 models which will be constructed with the hull and superstructure in Poole.

More significantly, Sunseeker will launch a new

range of superyachts between 120ft-159ft that will be designed in Poole but built entirely by Pendennis. CEO Andrea Frabetti explained that this series would be based on three build platforms with three different types for each platform, making a total of six models. These will have both steel and aluminium hulls and aluminium superstructures and be designed by Sunseeker. Pendennis will allocate a dedicated area of its Falmouth facility for Sunseeker work.

This new arrangement will underpin Sunseeker’s expansion into the superyacht market and provide a complete line of smaller superyachts leading up to the new Sunseeker 161 model that will be built in the Netherlands

by ICON Yachts with completion due in 2021.

Sunseeker’s sales & marketing director, Sean Robertson, explained that negotiations were on-going with the first prospective buyer of

“With this support we will be spending £12m to £15m a year over the next three years,” Frabetti told IBI. This product development programme will see some 22 new models over the next three years. Sunseeker using its facilities in Poole and Portland will build all yachts in its model ranges up to 116ft. Above this to 159ft, Pendennis will share in the build and completion operations and over 160ft, will be handled by ICON Yachts in the Netherlands.

Frabetti told IBI: “All these will be Sunseeker boats and customisation will be offered for the interiors.”

The presentation also included coverage of Sunseeker’s partnership with the MTU division of Rolls Royce to develop hybrid systems in the future. ______________________________________

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YPI SOLD TO SINGAPORE INVESTMENT GROUP Yachting Partners International acquired by Mercantile & Maritime Investments Superyacht services provider YPI (Yachting Partners International) has been bought from the French commercial shipping brokerage house, BRS, by Mercantile & Maritime Investments (M&MI), the investment division of the Singapore-headquartered group, for an undisclosed price.

For the Mercantile & Maritime Group (MMG), the acquisition marks an entry into the international yachting market. MMG is an experienced investor and operator in the maritime sector. Operating principally across the oil and gas value chain, it has made significant investments in a range of other sectors in recent years, including luxury, commercial and residential real estate, technology, transport and distribution. The group, apart from its Singapore head office, has branches in London, Netherlands, Turkey, Russia, Cyprus and Iraq.

Commenting on the acquisition, Simon Murray, chairman at M&MI, said: “We are excited to welcome YPI into the group. With expertise in bespoke luxury and data-led intelligence and a client-first commitment, YPI is positioning itself at the forefront of next generation yachting.”

A YPI spokesperson commented: “This investment marks an exciting new chapter of growth for YPI. The Mercantile and Maritime Group has an extensive global network and a wealth of experience in the maritime sector and we look forward to developing the business together with them going forward.”

The global yacht industry is projected to reach US$74.7bn by 2022, driven by the rising interest in luxury yachting experiences among high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals particularly in developing regions of AsiaPacific and the Middle East. YPI is a boutique luxury yacht brokerage, offering personalised yacht sales, charter and management services to wealthy clients. It is one of the world’s oldest

full-service yacht brokerages with 47 years of heritage and expertise in bespoke luxury.

YPI was previously owned by Trinity, the US yacht-builder, and was sold to BRS in 2008.

Late last year a majority stake in YPI Crew, based in Antibes, was sold by BRS to the world’s third-largest commercial ship manager Berhard Schulte Group, a purchase that was arranged through its Singaporean affiliate, Schulte Maritime Services Pte Ltd. The sale of YPI sees it following in the wake of Camper & Nicholsons International in moving to Asian ownership. ______________________________________

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FEADSHIP DIRECTOR TO DELIVER METSTRADE KEYNOTE SPEECH Feadship director Henk de Vries, a leading figure in the superyacht world, will deliver the keynote speech at this year’s Breakfast Briefing at the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam. De Vries will bring his inimitable style and decades of experience to the event as he speaks to an audience of 600 delegates on the subject of how to successfully grow a family company and make it sustainable for the future.

As one of the top superyacht builders in the world, Feadship is this year celebrating the 70th anniversary of its foundation in 1949. The three family concerns that joined forces to form Feadship seven decades ago – yachtbuilders Royal Van Lent & Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw and design & engineering company De Voogt Naval Architects – were all family concerns, each with a rich history of their own dating back many decades more.

Henk de Vries was among the fourth generation of his family to take a leading role in both the yard that carries his name and Feadship, joining the Aalsmeer facility in the 1980s and playing a key director’s role alongside his cousin Tom de Vries. Since being appointed CEO in the early 2000s, Henk has overseen a constant growth in the Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw operations, including the opening of a second facility in Makkum in 2005. This period has also seen ever-closer ties with Royal Van Lent yard as these giants of the superyacht

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AKZONOBEL’S NEW AWLGRIP SINGLE-STAGE TOPCOAT MAKES LIFE A BREEZE FOR YACHT OWNERS

Navigating the process of yacht care and maintenance just got a whole lot easier following the launch of Awlgrip HDT (High Definition Technology), a new single-stage repairable topcoat from AkzoNobel.

Creating a new standard in topcoat appearance and durability, Awlgrip HDT is a high performance, mirror-like single-stage coating which allows owners to protect their boat with a stunning, long-lasting finish, all without sacrificing convenience.

“We’re always looking to deliver for our customers and Awlgrip HDT will give yacht owners a longer lasting and easier to maintain finish,” explains Jean Michel Gauthier, AkzoNobel’s Global Business Director for Marine, Protective and Yacht Coatings. “It’s another tool in the ‘box of paint tools’ which has been specifically tailored for consistent application, reparability and exceptional color retention.”

The new product passed the toughest of tests when it was put through its paces during the last edition of the Volvo Ocean Race (now called The Ocean Race). Awlgrip HDT combines the functionality of a hard, durable finish (Awlgrip topcoat) and a slightly softer, repairable finish (Awlcraft 2000) and contains

lower VOCs (volatile organic compounds) than traditional topcoats. Awlgrip HDT can also be supplied in any color through AkzoNobel’s Awlmix centers, while around 300 are ready to be selected online at www.mixitcloud.com.

“Our products are all about making a difference,” adds Bilal Salahuddin, Commercial Director, Yacht Coatings. “We’re committed to creating fit-for-purpose colors and innovative supporting color tools and solutions that meet

whatever technical challenges or performance demands our yacht customers may face.”

Available now in North America and Europe, the launch of the new Awlgrip product follows on from last October’s introduction of Awlgrip HDT polyurethane clearcoat, which can be used over the full range of Awlcraft SE basecoats. ______________________________________ For more information about AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip yacht coatings, visit www.awlgrip.com

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SPIRIT YACHTS LAUNCHES FLAGSHIP SPIRIT 111 SUPERYACHT The 34m Spirit 111 is one of the largest, singlemasted wooden yachts ever built in the UK This month, British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts launched its highly anticipated 34m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111.

Lowered into the water for the first time at Spirit Yachts’ waterside headquarters in Ipswich, Suffolk, the sloop-rigged yacht is the largest single-masted wooden yacht to be built in the UK since Shamrock V in the 1930s.

At the request of her overseas buyer, the Spirit 111 has been designed and built inhouse by Spirit Yachts to be one of the most environmentally friendly sailing superyachts ever created.

Spirit Yachts worked collaboratively with leading marine and automotive suppliers to deliver on the owner’s eco brief. A Torqeedo electric propulsion system using a 100kW motor will propel the yacht silently for up to 40nm at eight knots from battery power alone. Whilst sailing, the propulsion system will regenerate the four BMW lithium battery banks by rotating the propeller shaft whilst the yacht is under sail. All power-consuming components have been carefully selected to be highly efficient and will use minimal energy without impacting performance or comfort.

Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart explained: “It is important to the owner that he can spend the majority of his time away from marinas enjoying sailing and anchoring in

bays. Using electric propulsion to regenerate the batteries whilst sailing, the yacht will be able to operate for up to four days at anchor without having to plug into shore power or start the two onboard generators. When the yacht crosses the Atlantic, as long as there is adequate wind, she will not need to consume any fossil fuels.”

Nigel continued: “By partnering with suppliers and challenging ourselves to create customised solutions using the latest energysaving technology, we have created one of the world’s most sustainable superyachts. From construction using responsibly sourced timber to carbon-saving systems whilst in operation, the Spirit 111 sets a new standard for reducing the impact sailing has on our environment.”

The air conditioning uses variable speeds with eco options via battery or shore power and the galley has been designed with ultimate efficiency in mind. The fridge and freezer were built with Cryogel insulation to ensure minimal power consumption whilst holding low temperatures. Water is heated using a Webasto system, which only heats water on demand ensuring no wasted water or energy, and the heated water is stored within high density insulation and high efficiency transfer coils for rapid heat transfer and temperature retention.

Owners Cabin & Owners Cabin Head

The Spirit 111 is also one of few superyachts capable of cruising without professional crew. Energy efficient Lewmar hydraulic deck hardware and OneSails GBR (East) 4T Forte sails made from recyclable materials will be fitted to a Hall Spar carbon fibre mast and inboom furling to facilitate short-handed sailing.

Spirit founder and head designer Sean McMillan commented: “A single-masted wooden yacht of this size that can be ownerdriven is nothing less than a feat of engineering.

The yacht’s impressive strength to weight ratio, a carbon rig and lightweight, performance sails will allow the owner to compete competitively in the Mediterranean regattas.”

The interior of the Spirit 111 was created in partnership with Rhoades Young, which is Spirit Yachts’ first collaboration with an external design agency. Rhoades Young developed the

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initial concept for a unique, curved interior, which Spirit Yachts’ design team developed and brought to life together in the final plans.

Rhoades Young partner Jonathan Rhoades commented: “It was a joy to work with a client with an absolute passion for design. The brief was a combination of his love for furniture and organic architecture. The client had recently visited Antelope Canyon in Arizona and this was the catalyst for the idea of the warm soft flowing walls creating unique focal points within the room. Whilst appearing simple these twisting forms are co-ordinated perfectly with the beautiful skylights above creating a calm and tranquil ambiance. These elegant forms not only twist and peel to create counters but uniquely create the intimate back drops for the highly detailed ‘steam pieces’ which blur the line between furniture and sculpture. It has been an absolute privilege to work on this project with the client and the craftsmen and women who created it.”

motion sensors will turn lights on and off during the day. At night, sensors under the beds will detect if someone is up and light the way to the nearest ensuite. If a guest starts to go elsewhere within the interior, the system will deduce which way they are going and light the relevant areas in a very soft warm light.”

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With no requirements for crew accommodation, guests have the choice of two double ensuite aft cabins or a starboard side double VIP cabin. The forward cabin holds the spacious master suite, complete with curved sofas built into the side of the hull, double bed and ensuite. All heads have rounded, solid timber sinks integrated into the worktop and power showers.

The yacht is now set to spend the coming weeks at Spirit Yachts for commissioning and test sails before beginning her winter season with her owner.

Photo above © Mike Bowden

Spirit Yachts head designer Sean McMillan commented: “The Spirit 111 has been completely customised throughout and as a result her interior is totally unique. The design is a never-ending swirl of organic shapes, encompassing the practicalities necessary in a yacht but in a highly imaginative way.”

Down below, walls and bulkheads flow in an ‘S’ shape through the interior, which has a natural look and feel thanks to the combination of exposed Sipo, teak and American Walnut timbers on show. A bespoke, curved American Walnut seating arrangement takes centre stage in the open plan saloon-galley and C-shaped arrangements created from steamed timber curve over the beds in the owner’s and VIP cabins. Discreet doors with hidden, sensoractivated recesses, rather than visible door handles, ensure smooth lines and a contoured look throughout.

The smart lighting system onboard will complement the soft warmth of the wooden interior. Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart explained: “The interior lighting is controlled by ambient light sensors and a GPS clock to control the brightness and warmth of light ensuring there is no difference between outside and inside. There will be no pockets of shade and light as you would normally have.

“The interior will have almost no light switches;

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INEOS TEAM UK NAME THEIR FIRST RACE BOAT FOR THE 36TH AMERICA'S CUP 'BRITANNIA'

INEOS TEAM UK have officially christened their first America's Cup race boat from their HQ in Portsmouth, naming her 'Britannia' in homage to one of Britain's most famous racing yachts.

The day marks a landmark moment for the British challenger; coming after eighteen months of the design, build and development of one of the most complex America's Cup class boats in the 168-year history of the event.

Team Principal and Skipper, Ben Ainslie welcomed owner Jim Ratcliffe and the wider INEOS family, teammates, partners and suppliers to celebrate the naming day; "The quest to win the 36th America's Cup has required a fresh approach, a new strategy and serious support from INEOS to focus entirely on the mission in hand. I'm hugely proud of the team's commitment to design and build our first race-boat, it's taken a serious amount of hard work and now we can't wait to get Britannia out sailing on the Solent."

The name 'Britannia' was chosen by INEOS TEAM UK founder and owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in homage to the racing cutter yacht 'Britannia' whose name in turn was taken from James Thomson's famous poem 'Rule Britannia!' written in 1740. The original Britannia was built in 1893 for King Edward VII, the then Prince of Wales.

King George V took ownership of Britannia in her final years converting her into a J Class racing yacht, the majestic class that was sailed in three editions of the America's Cup from 1930-1937. She eventually finished with a lifetime record of 231 race wins and 129 further podiums making her the dominant yacht of the time.

King George V had decreed that his yacht should not outlive him. After his death in 1936, Britannia was stripped of her spars and fittings, and towed out to St Catherine's Deep off the Isle of Wight where she was scuttled by the Royal Navy; in the same waters that the first America's Cup was raced in back in 1851.

Notably, the mast and fittings of the yacht were saved from the scuttling with the wheel subsequently fitted to the wheelhouse of the Royal Yacht Britannia steering her for the next 44 years.

INEOS TEAM UK now have a busy period of testing on Solent waters from their HQ in Portsmouth, before heading to Sardinia for winter testing ahead of the first America's Cup World Series event in Cagliari from 23rd - 26th April 2020. ______________________________________ www.ineosteamuk.com

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO YACHT RACING FORUM IN BILBAO and presentations on current topics related to competitive sailing and the business of the sport. Sailing classes and events, the sports management, rules & regulations will amongst other be discussed, alongside the latest technological developments from the America's Cup, Ultime or IMOCA classes. The latest innovations will also be presented.

The sports leading personalities and brands are getting ready for their annual gathering and B2B reunion.

This years' edition will take place in Bilbao, Spain, on November 25-26, and will reassemble some 350 delegates. It will once again offer an interesting mix of conferences

More than 60 speakers have already confirmed their participation, including the sports' leading personalities from all over the world.

The IMOCA, SailGP, Class 40, the Ocean Race or the Olympic Games will be presented in great detail by their key promoters, whilst a strong focus will be put on technology and sustainability.

The Yacht Racing Forum will be chaired by some of the sports' best experts and moderators, including Shirley Robertson, Andy Rice and Dobbs Davis, supported by Ken Read, Jeremy Pochman or Luca Rizzotti.

As usual, the Yacht Racing Forum also promises to be a great and friendly social event, with drinks receptions and a gala evening reception provided by our host, Bilbao Bizkaia, Consorcio de aqua, Euskadiko Kirol Portua, Real FederaciĂłn EspaĂąola de Vela and Valencia Sports. ______________________________________ Registration: www.yachtracingforum.com

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GALLERY OF LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ BY GASTON WESTPHAL "CHALLENGE DAY"

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GALLERY OF LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ BY GASTON WESTPHAL "CLASSICS"

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GALLERY OF LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ BY GASTON WESTPHAL "LE VIEUX PORT DE ST TROPEZ"

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Wally Class Trophy by North Sails Photo © Martinez Studio

2020 VISION: A NEW CRUISING DIVISION FOR THE WALLY CLASS The Wally Class marks its shared 20th anniversary with the Voiles de St Tropez with the announcement of a new cruising class to Y3K

run alongside its current competitive racing class from next year.

Last week marked the 20th edition of the Voiles de St Tropez regatta, where 4,000 sailors with a shared spirit of competition and fun gathered to race on 300 classic and modern yachts. Wally has been a strong supporter of the event since the Voiles’ inaugural edition in 1999, coinciding with Luca Bassani’s creation of the Wally Class for his cutting-edge yachts.

A LOYAL PARTNERSHIP Over the past two decades, the Wally fleet has become a cornerstone of the Voiles community. Countless Wally fans have come to witness the competition between these fast and magnificent yachts, whether racing themselves, spectating in chase boats or watching the images captured by pursuing helicopters. The atmosphere is always electric as the teams of world-class sailors go head to head over the course of a week.

Wally Class Start

Before and after each day’s racing, the sight of the Wally fleet stern-to along the iconic old port, fender-to-fender with the beautiful classic yachts, has become a highlight for owners and fans alike. As the company’s Founder and Wally Class President Bassani comments, it is remarkable to see the most beautiful classic yachts – the ground-breaking Wallys of their time – lined up next to the contemporary racing cruisers that have been created from his vision.

LEADING THE WAY According to Wally Managing Director Stefano de Vivo, the Wally Class is not only a star attraction at the beloved regatta, it is also a source of great pride for the Ferretti Group, which acquired the brand earlier this year.

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“Advances in sailing technology are a driving force for innovation in yachting as a whole,” adds de Vivo. “The Ferretti Group recognises that developments emerging from Wally’s sailing yacht R&D have the power to drive major improvements in technology for its other

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“By introducing a cruising division, which will harmoniously sit alongside the existing competitive division at regattas throughout the calendar, we will provide a place for those owners who wish to pursue the pleasure of racing without the additional pressure. There will be limitations on the number of sails and crew permitted within this new division, and it will as usual be an owner-driver class. We feel that this is a milestone moment for our Wally Class and hope it will encourage a new wave of entrants keen to enjoy racing their yachts in a fun and relaxed environment,” he concluded.

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yachting brands. Ferretti Group will continue to support investment in Wally, and promote the importance of sailing innovation for the wider yachting community.”

A CHALLENGING WEEK This year’s competition within the Wally Class was very tight. All the teams were well prepared, with Olympic sailors and round-theworld racing legends joining the owner-helmed yachts. Alternating weather throughout the week kept everyone on their toes, adding to the excitement of the challenge. Days one and three experienced heavy mistral winds too strong for racing and day two had too light a breeze, but the final two days’ much improved conditions allowed for thrilling racing where anyone might take line honours. The teams were so well matched that the corrected times were all within a couple of minutes of each other. The breathtaking Wallycento duo Galateia and Magic Carpet 3 engaged in epic duels reviving the golden age of yachting.

When the regatta was concluded on Saturday 5 October, it was the 80-foot Lyra that took the top spot in this year’s Wally Class at the Voiles de St Tropez. Having won the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia this September, she was also presented with the Wally Class Trophy for best performance over the season by North Sails.

Magic Carpet 3 and Galateia

WALLY CLASS EVOLUTION Rounding off the 20th anniversary of the Wally Class, Bassani used the racing season’s finale to announce the introduction of a cruising division for 2020. The concept is intended to encourage more Wally owners to join the ‘club’ and enjoy the thrill of regatta racing in a more low-pressure setting.

“It has been exciting to see how passionate owners have been over the years, raising the bar higher and higher in terms of performance and competition. We feel the time has come, however, to return to a more Corinthian attitude to racing, which is the foundation upon which the Wally Class was created,” said Bassani.

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Each time Parada has said he would trade the transient pain of missing out for the lasting joy of lifting the 52 SUPER SERIES trophy tonight in their own home yacht club, and for all that the 2019 title victory would mean for the team’s owners, the extended crew and the supportive members of a proud yacht club whose Azzurra history dates back to the America’s Cup challenges from 1983.

Lange, who celebrated his 58th birthday this week, will not race with Azzurra next season as he focuses on securing a fourth Olympic medal. Although he did not win a regatta over the two years he has sailed on Azzurra since replacing Vasco Vascotto, this 52 SUPER SERIES title victory means the world to him.

AZZURRA SECURE DREAM 2019 TITLE Azzurra secured their fourth 52 SUPER SERIES championship title today as they played out a dream scenario. On their own home club’s waters in the north of Sardinia on the last day of the closest and most competitive season in the eight year history of the world’s leading grand prix monohull circuit the Roemmers’ family’s team, which races for the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, won the 2019 championship.

After a spirited head-to-head against Platoon, which spanned three, intense, three-race days, Azzurra clinched the 2019 title with one race to spare. Competing in perfect, champagne sailing conditions – 20 knots of northwesterly wind and sparkling September sunshine – a smart solo move on the final downwind of the second race today allowed them to finally put enough points on Harm Müller-Spreer’s German-flagged rivals to finally render the emblematic YCCS crew uncatchable.

changes. After finishing fourth at the opening regatta in Menorca in May, time and again they seemed to come painfully close to regatta victories, successively in Puerto Sherry, in Cascais and again at last month’s Rolex TP52 World Championship at Puerto Portals. In Andalucia, Puerto Sherry they were second by one point behind Provezza, denied by only few seconds. The story repeated in Portugal in July where a couple of tiny seconds – a metre – allowed Quantum Racing the win. And then at the end of the Mallorcan event last month there were just two points between them and new world champions Platoon.

It was hard for the Platoon team to hide their disappointment. Winners in Mahón at the start of the season and last month collecting their second Rolex TP52 World Championship title in three years, Platoon lost points in Cascais and Mallorca and finish runners up for the third year in a row.

Sled Victorious After five years on the circuit and three podium finishes, Takashi Okura’s Sled also completed a dream finish to their 2019 season winning the Audi 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week Porto Cervo 2019 regatta title. Mr Okura’s crew were in a class of their own showing remarkable speed round the whole race track, not least off the start line. They scored five back-to-back race wins over yesterday and today, a record not seen since Quantum Racing in 2013 when the level of the fleet was much lower.

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Lead by Argentine skipper-helm Guillermo Parada with compatriot and long-time friend, Olympic champion Santiago Lange calling tactics, the Azzurra crew add to the 52 SUPER SERIES season titles won in 2012, 2015 and 2017 and draw back level, at four titles apiece, matching the record of 2018 champions Quantum Racing who today finished the season in third, just two points behind Platoon.

The core of the successful Azzurra crew have been together for more than five years, the team philosophy being to minimise line-up

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THE NATIONS TROPHY - THE SPIRIT OF GENTLEMANLY COMPETITION The final day of The Nations Trophy 2019 brought more drama as a building breeze compressed the action into a solitary race for all classes. While the individual race winners will have enjoyed their moment in the sun it was the overall class winners and recipients of The Nations Trophy itself that celebrated the loudest.

Dmitry Rybolovlev’ Skorpios (RUS) proved worthy winners of the ClubSwan 50 World Championship and Klaus Diederichs’ Fever (GER) came out on top of an intensely-close three-way tussle for the Swan 45 world title.

The Italian ClubSwan 42 Mela took home the class’ European Championship, while Edoardo and Riccardo Ferragamo’s Thirty-Six (ITA) won the first ever regatta for the ClubSwan 36 class. Leonardo Ferragamo's Cuordileone and Andrea Masi's Ulika combined to deliver The Nations Trophy for Italy.

The Nations Trophy brings together a highlevel fleet of skilled, passionate yacht owners and crew competing for both individual and national honour. Held from the 8 – 12 October in Palma de Mallorca, the second edition of the biennial contest attracted the largest ever gathering of one design yachts from the Finnish yacht builder, Nautor’s Swan. 41 boats, across four classes, representing 14 countries.

Ken Read, tactician on Cuordileone, raced in the 2017 Nations Trophy and was full of praise for what had been achieved: “It is a testament to a lot of people taking the event seriously.”

CLUBSWAN 50 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 With 18 ClubSwan 50s on the start-line, Nautor’s Swan’s flagship one design model led the way. A group of determined owner/ drivers had gathered together strong teams, many of whom had been together for the length of the Mediterranean season. With the likes of Bouwe Bekking (Niramo), Iker Martinez (Mathilde), Ken Read, Chris Larson (Earlybird), Jochen Schümann (OneGroup), Pietro D’ali (Drifter Sail), Fernando Echávarri (Skorpios) and Cameron Dunn (Bronenosec), to name just a few, featuring in the afterguards, the level of talent and commitment was evident.

Fastest out of the blocks was Ross Warburton’s British entry Perhonen, with Ian Budgen in the tactician’s role and, internationally respected, local Mallorcan wind-reader, Nacho Postigo as navigator. Days one and two, of the fourday regatta, were light and shifty. Perhonen found the groove straightaway and, despite long delays before racing started, kept focus to score a bullet and a second. At the halfway point, in terms of days at least, Warburton’s

crew was in a strong position contrary to their own expectations. “When we started the season, we were bobbing about at the back of the pack, wondering how to sail the boat,” explained Warburton. “We’ve learnt a lot and the crew have made huge progress.”

Budgen was also refreshingly honest in his assessment: “When it was light and fickle, with a little bit of luck and going the right way, we’ve managed to clock in two good results. But this has been our first season, the goal has been to progress and keep learning. Every day is a school day.” Skorpios, by contrast started the event with erratic results – a second followed by a fifteenth – and were a long way off the podium.

Fresher breeze on day three, and three quickfire tough races, proved the turning point.

“On the first race of the day, we got the front of the fleet and managed to pull off another second,” recalled Budgen. “We have some really good sailors on the boat – Nacho, Mo Gray, Gundy (John Gundersson) – a good calibre of people, and as a crew we are always improving. Minimising our mistakes and taking opportunities.” As the wind built, though, the course appeared to compact. Mark roundings were more fiercely contested. All the crews upped the gears and the pressure. “Despite good starts we found ourselves going slowly backwards through the fleet,” admitted Budgen. “Boats with slightly more experience like Cuordileone, like Niramo, had worse starts, but did better upwind. They are at a level we are still trying achieve.”

Meanwhile, Skorpios, who quietly finished third overall in this season’s Mediterranean League, put an unmatched run together scoring two bullets and a third on Day 3. Taking over the lead, the Russian crew could taste victory even if a four-point gap was anything but secure.

“We go into tomorrow in a good position,” admitted Echávarri. “But anything can happen.

Nothing is done yet. We need to concentrate, keep working and see what happens.”

With the final day reduced to a single race and Perhonen failing to reach their earlier dizzying heights, a conservative fifth place was sufficient to secure the world championship by a surprising 12 points. Echávarri, an Olympic gold medallist and two-world champion,

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seemed to have impressed even himself. He was especially pleased that they had held it together. “It was really hard work today, in conditions we are not used to with waves and medium-strong breeze of 16/17 knots,” he explained. “The guys did a fantastic job. The navigator was always in a good line and I am very proud of all the team.”

A bit like Perhonen, Skorpios have worked hard all year, clearly peaking at the right moment in both season and regatta. “We’ve been getting better and better all year,” said Echávarri. “It has paid. Suddenly we are world champion.”

There are plenty of really good sailors in the ClubSwan 50 fleet coming from the Volvo Ocean Race, America’s Cup and the like, the resulting challenge is apparent.

“It’s a strong fleet with 18 boats, you can get into really rough situations at the marks, boats contesting hard. It can be really complex,” says Echávarri. “Either you are in a top position and you sail a bit freer or you get stuck in a crowded rounding, and everything gets really complicated.”

Pushed to identify what lifted them above their peers, Echávarri thinks one area stood out: “We had good performance all week, the numbers from the boat were fine, the trimmers were super, but what paid the most was that we had really good starts all week.” At the prize giving, speaking on behalf of owner Dmitry Rybolovlev, Daria Stokous (the relief helm) had this to say: “We want to thank Nautor for such a beautiful event. It was incredible racing, it has become such a unique experience. Thank you to our whole team and every team here that has made this such a memorable thing.

You all did so great, and we are so excited to go again and again!”

If the size of Skorpios’ achievement was in any doubt, Read gave some incisive perspective: “Look at a team like Bronenosec who stepped into the boat two years ago and finished second at the regatta. This year, they step into the boat and by their own admission they are nowhere to be seen. They could be the most talented group here, but the class has just gone straight up so far as the learning curve.” Read is enthusiastic about the future: “The owners are having a blast, the crews are highly competitive, it is just a wonderful mix of everything that is good about sailboat racing.”

SWAN 45 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The ClubSwan 50 was certainly exciting, but tension paled in comparison to the Swan 45, the oldest of the one designs competing this week. Everyone had expected boat of the season Porron IX to lead the way. Instead, the Spanish crew never really found their mojo and finished off the podium.

It was three crews that had been the bridesmaids at previous events, that disputed a fascinating battle decided on the final leg of the final race. With only one race possible on the first two days, the third day ignited the class. At one point German boat Fever looked to be heading to the top of the standings with a string of powerful performances. Losing a protest in the second race, and posting a consequential eighth though, seemed to have put a real dent in their aspirations. Tea Ekengren-Sauren’s Blue Nights score line of 2, 2, 2 gave the Finnish team a one-point margin over Porron IX and Motions, with Fever and Spanish boat, Michelle further back, but in the mix.

Blue Nights’ lead proved to be a fragile as it appeared. It was impossible to cover the entire fleet and, in the end, it was the team on Fever that won through…just. Fever, Motions and Blue Nights finished first, second and third in the race. It was the perfect storm. All three

finished on 15 points, with Diederichs taking the world championship by virtue of more first places than his rivals.

“It was a very interesting contest. It could not have finished closer. Three boats on the same points,” exclaimed an elated Diederichs.

“We had a bit of bad luck yesterday with a disqualification in the second race, which put a dampener on morale”.

Given they had also posted two firsts, the Fever crew knew it was well within their capabilities to recover. “I told the crew to forget about yesterday”, commented Diederichs. “Yesterday was yesterday, today we are going to show them.” Diederichs had returned to the Swan 45 class this year after an extended break. “I think the level is pretty competitive,” he advised. “It took us the whole season to get back into the groove, get the set up right and work with the new sails. I have a totally new crew as well. We worked hard and here we are.” Second-place was a good return for Lennard van Oeveren and the Motions team, even if their ambitions were higher. “We came here aiming to win. We have worked really hard and knew we had a fast boat. We really enjoyed the week, the fleet was good and the last two days of racing were great,” commented van Oeveren. “It was so tight. It’s unfortunate we ended up in second, but tied on points with first and third shows how close it is. I really enjoyed it.”

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a great success. The number of Swan One Design yachts in attendance, was proof of the enthusiasm for real-time racing within the Swan family. The celebration among crews during the prize giving and the camaraderie shown ashore throughout the week, confirmation of gentlemanly spirit in which the event was conducted. “It has been a really special week, with the unique atmosphere we envisioned at the outset,” Mr. Ferragamo said at the close of the regatta. “I wish to thank the Nautor’s Swan team, the Real Club Nautico de Palma and all our partners for their contribution. This is time for us all to accelerate and drive this vision forward.”

THE NATIONS TROPHY 2019 – FINAL RESULTS (Position, Team, Country, Owner/Driver, Results, Total)

Van Oeveren paid tribute to Fever and the enjoyment of the one design racing on offer at The Nations Trophy. “It’s great to have Fever back in the competition after so long away and to see them do so well,” he said. “There were fifty or so Swan 45s built and I would love to see more of those owners with us enjoying these events.”

CLUBSWAN 42 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Andrea Rossi and the Mela team rarely put a foot wrong over the four days. Theirworst result was a fifth in the final race, when protecting a five-point lead over Lorenzo Mondo’s Far Star.

Sailing conservatively on the last day, Rossi’s team quietly did what they had done all series, posted a solid score in the top half of the 12-boat class. “I’m feeling so happy,” said an excited and relieved Rossi. “First I want to thank my crew who delivered this result.

We have been really competitive and a really strong crew.” Rossi was also proud to have delivered the Italian flag to the top rung of the podium. “I believe our spirit has been that of a champion,” explained Rossi. “The other crews are really good, but our tactician, Enrico Zennaro, made a really good job especially when we were suffering. He got us out of some bad situations.”

Barry Sampson, the owner of Long Echo, has

been in the class for 11 years and was delighted for Mela, but equally so for his first place in the final race. He was quick to identify the current strength in the class, so much so that this was the first regatta he had put onboard a professional tactician, Rob Greenhalgh. “It took time to get the crew to get used to each other and to me,” said Sampson. “We were able to sail our own race today as the others at the top went off matchracing each other. It was the first race we really got away cleanly.”

“The class has really stepped forward a lot,” according to Sampson. “You’ve only got to look at Natalia. They won the Copa del Rey, but today they’ve been beaten by a number of boats. I welcome the lift. You don’t go racing one design windward-leewards if you think it’s going to be easy.”

CLUBSWAN 36 With six races under their belt the four strong ClubSwan 36 class got a good, first taste of the performance potential of their innovative boat. In the end, the Thirty-Six team ran away with the result, posting four first places, to win by four points from Sease and a further point from Go Racing. With more boats in production, racing is only going to get better.

For Leonardo Ferragamo, the President of Nautor’s Swan, The Nations Trophy had been

ClubSwan 50 World Championship (18 teams) 1. Skorpios (RUS), Dmitry Rybolovlev, 2,15,1,3,1,5 = 27 2. Perhonen (GBR), Ross Warburton 1,2,2,9,12,9 =35 3. Niramo (GER), Sonke Meier Sawatski 11,9,3,6,3,4 =36 Swan 45 World Championship (7 teams) 1. Fever (GER), Klaus Diederichs 4,1,8(DSQ),1,1 =15 2. Motions (NED), Lennard van Oeveren 5,4,1,3,2 = 15 3. Blue Nights (FIN), Tea Ekengren-Sauren 6,2,2,2,3 =15 ClubSwan 42 European Championhip (12 Teams) 1. Mela (ITA), Andrea Rossi 1,4,3,4,5 =18 2. Digital Bravo (ITA), Alberto Franchi 5,5,5,6,3 = 24 3. Far Star (ITA), Lorenzo Mondo 4,2,6,5,8 = 25 ClubSwan 36 (4 teams) 1. Thirty-Six (ITA), Edoardo & Riccardo Ferragamo 1,4,2,1,1,1 =10 2. Sease (ITA), Pier Luigi Loro Piana 3,2,1,2,2,4 =14 3. Go Racing (CRO), ACI 2,1,4,3,3,2 = 15 The Nations Trophy 2019 (14 nations) 1. Italy (Ulika & Cuordileone) 31pts 2. Germany (Niramo & OneGroup) 29 pts 3. Russia (Skorpios & Bronenosec) 29 pts 4. United Kingdom (Perhonen & Long Echo) 20 pts 5. Spain (Aifos 500 & Nadir) 18 pts

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA FLYING FIFTEEN WORLD CHAMPIONSIPS For various reasons, the Spanish team was reduced to only 2 boats – Stormtrouper IV and team fuego fatuo (sailing Chris Doorley and Alan Green’s boat). The winds had been very strong for the pre-Worlds, with gusts double the wind strength on many days. This trend continued for much of the Worlds. After measuring their sails, team fuego set out for a test sail on the Thursday. Well protected in drysuits, new buoyancy aids and full-finger gloves, they still had a hard time of the conditions. Stephen managed to swallow half the Irish Sea, and later that evening succumbed to what appeared to be pneumonia.

Fortunately, John managed to find a standin crew for the first few days of the regatta, and had some high point, rounding the top mark in tenth in one race. However, the conditions generally were too different from our normal environment and results for both team boats were in the fifties. Stephen tried sailing on the Tuesday, but still had restricted air capacity, and wasn’t effective, so fuego regrettably withdrew from the series. In the end, Stormtrouper achieved a 54, whilst five DNC put team fuego in 68.

Nevertheless, all enjoyed the series and we learnt a lot – not least more practice in windier conditions is needed. Next stop, France for the Europeans in May! 21 SEPTEMBER – TROFEO MORTIX The Trofeo Mortix was sailed alongside the RCNPP cruiser fleet. The flying fifteens were to have the second start in the lightish easterly wind. fuego fatuo apotted the huge line bias, and started at the pin, clear ahead of the fleet.

She led all the way round, passing the tail enders of the cruiser fleet before the top mark.

Ffiel good gave chase, but could catch enough to pass, finishing second ahead of Wight Flyer.

In the second race, more of the fleet started at the pin end, and the two winners of the previous race had a great fight all the way round, finishing in the opposite order this time.

Hugh and Chris took third in ESP. The results were unusual, the fickle winds meaning that three pairs of boats sharing reciprocal results fuego and ffiel good (1-2, 2-1) Wight Flyer and ESP (3-6, 6-3) and ffugue and Dragonfly (5-7, 7-5).

Campeonato de Baleares. So we decided to run as many short races as possible to have many starts.

The wind helped us out with a force 3-4, exactly what we needed. Hugh Wilson was suffering from a back issue, and couldn’t sail, so offered to be OOD. This worked well, with him assisting Gertrud – our blind electronic start device – in seeing who was over the line.

Ffiel good won the day on countback, fuego second and Teresa and Alan third with two fourths.

James and Milan were unbeatable, taking first in all four races, whilst Steve and Philip Parry only missed second place in the third race.

Dragonfly completed the top trio, with two third and two fourth. David and Corrine didn’t sail the last race, giving them fourth overall, whilst Francisco and Jaime are getting to grips with Triffid and starting to push the fleet.

1 GBR 3763 Ffiel Good Scott Walker / Andrew Harvey 3 2 ESP 3577 fuego fatuo John Walker / Stephen Babbage 3 3 GBR 3420 Heaven Sent Teresa Parry / Alan Foreman 8

1 GBR 3724 Puffin James Waugh / Milan van Rhyn 4 2 ESP 3728 Wight Flyer Stephen Parry / Philip Parry 9 3 ESP 3600 Dragonfly Michael Beecken / Annie Wilson 14

5 OCTOBER – TROFEO AUSTRALIA

The Balearic Championships (our nationals) take place on 18-20 October – full report next month.

As well as being a freestanding regatta, the Australia is also a last practice before our

NEXT UP 9 November: Liga de Otoño 1 Pollensa 23 November: Liga de Otoño 2 Pollensa 14 December: Trofeo Navidad Pollensa ______________________________________

By Stephen Babbage Our 2019 calendar is on our website: http://flyingfifteen.mallorcaservice.de Visit us on Facebook @f15spain.

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MB92 SOLD TO EUROPEAN INVESTMENT FIRM Marina Barcelona 92 (MB92) recently announced that Squircle Capital, a European alternative investment firm focused on private equity and value-add real estate investments, has acquired 77.5% of the Spanish superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group. The transaction, which has received regulatory approval, is expected to close, subject to customary closing conditions, within the coming weeks.

of professional maturity that will enable us to move confidently into a new growth phase with Squircle Capital at our side.”

MB92 is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading superyacht refit players, having consolidated its market leading position by expanding its operations and client base over a period of 25 years. In 2017, the company acquired a majority stake in Compositeworks and Blohm+Voss La Ciotat, and subsequently merged these businesses to create MB92 La Ciotat in 2018.

José Caireta, founding partner at Squircle Capital, adds: “In just a few years, MB92 has managed to carve out a unique position, not only as a leader within the sector but also as an exemplary provider of refit, repair and maintenance services for superyachts. As private equity managers, it is refreshing to find a leading industry player with local roots, a global reach and significant room for further growth. With this acquisition, we further prove our ability to identify attractive investment opportunities in the growing superyacht industry whilst adding to an existing portfolio of solid mid-market companies and unique real estate assets across several European countries.”

Pepe García-Aubert, president and CEO of MB92 Group, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Squircle Capital as the new majority shareholder of MB92. They have an exciting long-term vision of how to further grow the group and consolidate our position as market leader and I have no doubt that we will benefit from their strategic expertise and broad experience. Their decision to invest in MB92 and the superyacht refit sector in particular is testament to the rising professionalism of our industry. When I think back to our humble beginnings 25 years ago, I feel extremely proud. We have evolved and reached a level

John Nery, head of investments at Squircle Capital, added: “We are delighted with this latest addition to the family of portfolio companies at Squircle Capital. We see a tremendous value creation opportunity with this acquisition and will seek to support Pepe and his team in their growth plans as they continue to be at the forefront of technological advancement and service excellence within the superyacht refit sector. Our focus now will be to continue growing the business organically whilst seeking new opportunities to further capitalise on the positive market dynamics we all believe in.”

The transaction entails the acquisition of MB92 Barcelona, the parent company of the group, which also counts on a 75% stake in MB92 La Ciotat, the company resulting from the merger of the businesses acquired in the French port in 2017.

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THE BARCELONA BOAT SHOW CLOSES ITS MOST SUSTAINABLE EDITION WITH THE WIND IN ITS SAILS Barcelona International Boat Show closes its most sustainable edition with attractive proposals for visitors and, in nautical terms, with the wind in its sails. Solar, electric or hybrid boats, swimsuits made from plastics collected from the sea or innovative initiatives to end the pollution of the marine environment were the main features this year.

Also, the great activity in the stands, the 120 new features presented, the fifteen boats nominated for the European Boat of the Year and the large number of fans on the docks of Moll de la Fusta and Moll d’Espanya exceeded expectations.

Organised by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with the ANEN (National Association of Nautical Companies), the 2019 Boat Show focused on sustainability, innovation and the promotion of networking, consolidating it as the largest commercial and promotional platform for recreational boating in Spain and one of the most important in Europe.

The event, which has seen a growth of 7%, had the participation of 290 exhibitors and more than 700 boats (180 in the floating exhibition) on more than 26,000 net square metres of exhibition area, one of the best records in recent years.

The president of the Boat Show, Luis Conde, said that "the activity carried out over these five days shows that the reactivation of the marine industry is real" and that he is "proud that the Barcelona Boat Show sets the course that the sector must follow towards sustainability

and innovation, focused on caring for and respecting our seas and oceans even more".

category and seven in the motor boat category) was another great attraction of this edition.

Among the numerous new launches presented were three 100% electric boats, several hybrid boats and a solar-powered catamaran, La Bella Verde-IBI Foundation, which also won the second edition of the Nautic Tech Professional Investment Forum for its project “Cleaning our oceans”. The presence of 23 catamarans, 20 light and sports sailing boats and 15 boats nominated for the prestigious European Yacht of the Year award (eight in the sailing boat

The event conducted around a hundred activities this year, including the 4th Paddle Surfing Festival, the Barcelona Paddle Race, trips on aquabikes, launches of light sailing boats at sea, traditional sailing workshops and Nautical Night, among many others. With just a few hours to go before it closes, the Boat Show expects to have had 57,000 visitors, the largest contingents being from France, Russia, Italy and the United Kingdom.

ARGO, MASERATI, POWERPLAY SET FOR 2020 RORC CARIBBEAN 600 Multihulls have competed in every edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 and for the first time in the history of the race, the 2020 edition is set to feature three equally matched 70ft carbon flyers. Argo, Maserati and PowerPlay have all confirmed their intention to be on the start line in Antigua for the 12th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's RORC Caribbean 600.

The 600-mile course around 11 islands twists and turns with virtually no down time on any leg. Factor in the Caribbean conditions, ocean swell, tropical temperatures, and stunning vistas, and the RORC Caribbean 600 is hard to resist - it's the Monaco for offshore racing multihulls.

Last year, the multihull battle made headline news even before the race. Forty eight hours before the start, MOD70 Argo capsized in training. Argo miraculously made the start line and 30 hours of explosive action followed.

Multi70 Maserati took line honours just 7 minutes ahead of Argo and set a new race record of 30 hours and 49 minutes. Giovanni Soldini's Maserati, Peter Cunningham's PowerPlay and Jason Carroll's Argo are set for a showdown in the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600

PowerPlay won the race from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Nobody knows who will win when we come together, it's really a lot of fun and with three boats the racing is more complex," concludes Soldini.

starting on Monday 24th February.

"We will leave Hawaii about the 25th September, sail to Hong Kong for the race to Vietnam and then we will go to Cape Town to race to Rio, and after that we will come to the Caribbean. It is a long trip - the Pacific, Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, about 20,000 miles," confirmed Giovanni Soldini. "It will be great to have all three boats racing in the '600; the level of the teams is very high, Maserati won the '600, Argo won the Transpac and

We have continued to modify Argo, especially the foils," reports Argo Program Manager Chad Corning. "There has been so much development in foils for multihulls over the last few years. We are adding T-rudders and new float foils this autumn. Argo will not be fullyfoiling but will 'skim' more effectively and pitch less. That's the theory, now we have to test it on the water. We are delighted to hear that PowerPlay and Maserati will be in Antigua, it should be a great race."

A record number of boats are expected to be on the Fort Charlotte start line in Antigua on 24th February 2020. So far, over 20 boats from around the world have secured their place, doubling entries in previous years by this date, in order to confirm their participation in the 12th edition of this epic race. -- Louay Habib ___________________________________ www.caribbean600.rorc.org

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Ocean Race, which began as the Whitbread Race Around the World in 1973 with three Italian-flagged entries on the starting line. Over the years, 11 Italian teams and over 130 Italian sailors have competed in the event first known as the Whitbread and from 2001 through 2018, as the Volvo Ocean Race.

The Ocean Race 2021-22 will see two classes of boats competing for the first time in 25 years: the high-tech, foiling IMOCA 60 class, as well as the one-design VO65 fleet that produced record-breaking performances in the last edition.

“The City of Genoa is proud, happy and ready for The Ocean Race. Hosting such an important event shows the great visibility and recognition that the city is getting on a global scale,” said Genoa Mayor Marco Bucci. “It is a success that springs from the unique features of our territory, our longstanding maritime heritage and the incredible infrastructure potential we can offer.

GENOA TO HOST OCEAN RACE GRAND FINALE Italy’s yachting capital will stage the finish of the race in June 2022 The Italian city of Genoa has been chosen to host the grand finale of The Ocean Race 202122, marking the first time the fully-crewed, round-the-world yacht race will come to Italy.

The news was announced on Monday at the 49th Genoa Boat Show.

The selection of Italy’s top maritime city to host the race in June of 2022 opens the event to a new audience in one of the most passionate sailing centres in Europe.

“Bringing the finish of The Ocean Race to Genova and Italy is significant as it marks an opportunity to engage with more race fans in southern Europe who have a true passion for top-level sport,” said race chairman Richard Brisius.

“In the City of Genoa we have found a partner who holds the same ambition towards creating a sustainable future as we do, and who shares many of our race values such as teamwork and technology while at the same time respecting an impressive maritime heritage.”

Italy has long had a close relationship with The

NEW DATES, LOCATION FOR VIAREGGIO SHOW Next year’s Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous will be held from May 28-31 in Viareggio Dock

The organisers of the Versilia Yachting Rendezvous have announced that next year’s edition will be held from May 28-31, taking up

“We will be ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors who will gather in Genoa for this event. We look forward to showcasing Genoa worldwide, not only during the finish of the race, but also before and after it. The City of Genoa will do everything necessary to make it the most memorable and exciting finish in the history of The Ocean Race.”

The Ocean Race is scheduled to start from its home port in Alicante, Spain in the fourth quarter of 2021. The full race route will be confirmed in the coming weeks, with Aarhus, Denmark and The Hague in The Netherlands already confirmed as host cities, along with Cabo Verde, which will be the first West African stop in the history of the race.

a more strategic position on the calendar of nautical-related events.

VYR 2020 will also have a new location: starting from Via Coppino it will extend to Viareggio Dock, a body of water better suited to the hosting of larger yachts with deeper draughts.

These are the first new details to emerge regarding the fourth edition of the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous, which attracted more than 22,000 visitors to Viareggio last May – 10,000 of whom were professional operators.

According to the organisers, the change of date is the result of “growing interest in the show” and allows VYR to promote itself as the only spring exhibition dedicated to the nautical world.

As for the new location, it is better equipped to welcome the yachts and megayachts that can be more easily hosted within the VYR exhibition circuit. In addition, the piers, wider and better structured, will make for a more flowing path through the exhibition, that extends around the perimeter of the dock and allows for additional services and facilities to be provided to visitors.

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NORWAY IS NOW THE HOT SUPERYACHT DESTINATION WITH THE SUPERYACHT ACTIVITY IN THE FJORD REGION DOUBLE THAT OF 2018

Superyacht owners and captains that were considering cruising in Norway and in particular the world famous fjord region.

After establishing the now well-known brand name Superyacht Norway, the company has actively promoted the country and the fjord region for more than 5 years and this summer season has been viewed as a tremendous success.

Following 2 years of thorough research into the international superyacht market, a group of experienced travel experts from Western Norway got together to form Norway Superyacht Services Ltd – a ‘not-for-profit’ company – in March 2014.

The shareholders, who represent several popular fjord destinations, a shipyard, a ship agency and an outdoor activity company, saw the need for an organisation that could easily distribute detailed information to interested

For instance, the port of Bergen, known as the gateway to the fjords of Norway, saw an increase in the number of superyacht calls from 57 in 2018 to 109 so far this year.

The attractions for the region are numerous, but discerning owners can enjoy an unspoilt part of the world that offers a completely different experience to the regular cruising destinations of the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.

The beautiful landscape and myriad of outdoor activities will appeal also to the new generation of superyacht owners and their guests that are actively seeking stimulating and sporty adventures.

The region is noticeably un-crowded and during the cruising season the climate is considerably warmer than most visitors imagine. Despite being a northerly city, daytime temperatures in Bergen reached 24.3°C in May, 28.1°C in June, 33.4°C in July and 27.8°C in August this year.

___________________________________ www.superyachtnorway.com Norway Superyacht Services Ltd. Ola Hiis Bergh - Manager ola@superyachtnorway.com (+47) 915 90 494 4 Top Photos: Lasenbergs / Port Of Flåm 4 Bottom Photos: Tom Van Oossanen

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SHIP TO SHORE: SHARON GRANGE, CAPTAIN AND CREW RENTALS How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points?

I worked in yachting for around 25 years, wow that’s a long time, where have those years gone!!! Like many people back then I fell into it totally by accident, I was spending summer on the Greek island of Rhodes having the time of my life and started to make friends with the yachting crowd, it was not long before I was working on bareboat charter yachts, a week or two cruising the Greek Islands and Turkish coast which are still some of my favourite places in the Med. My first charter was on a 40 ft sailing yacht, I was stewardess, deckhand and cook. We had a family of Italians on board who had been badly advised to go from Rhodes to Athens against the Meltemi in July! The sea was so bad they got off after the second Island. The Captain and I had to carry on and deliver the yacht to Athens, it was horrendous, the Captain had to strap himself to the helm so he was not washed overboard, the interior of the boat fell apart, the sofa and dining table came away from the floor fastenings, and I had my first lesson in how to manage sea sickness. It was enough to put anyone off life on the ocean, however within a couple of weeks I was off again on another trip, this time much calmer, I had the bug!! Loved the sailing and visiting new places, the culture, the history, the food and meeting some amazing people along the way.

I spent the first few summers freelancing on sailing and motor yachts, gaining lots of experience and in the winter I would go traveling. Then came a realisation that this could be a career. I was lucky as it came very naturally to me, looking after people, making sure they have everything they need for a great holiday, the table settings, flower arranging, organising parties, provisioning the boat, buying fine wines and champagne. I used to love doing charter between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, although it was extremely hard work and long hours, if I needed to work with five hours sleep a night for weeks and months on end I never questioned it. Of course, the gratuities made up for the hard work. I do think you become burnt out after years of chartering and totally understand why there is more and more job sharing in the Industry.

Consequently I left chartering and moved into a position on board a privately owner motor yacht with a base in Palma. I remember doing the first season and saying that I liked it but wasn’t sure it was for me, I stayed for almost seventeen years!!! I worked for one of the best yacht owners in the business and we had a great professional core crew who had been there for longer than me and are still on the boat now!

I am lucky to have been invited to some of the top restaurants in the world, to have enjoyed the best wines and champagnes and to have visited so many beautiful places.

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

It took me a few years to make this decision, it was very difficult to leave my lovely boss and a boat I had put so much love and care into. I had recently got married and it was becoming harder and harder to be away for three months at a time. I also started to think about all the friends and family weddings, special birthdays etc. that I had missed over the years, including my own, I have a July birthday so I was always working, even though the crew and guests were amazing and we made birthdays on board as special as possible. I just knew it was the right time when I resigned.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

The most difficult thing was to actually make the decision, it is easier to stay, to keep going, to keep earning the salary, the hard part is to leave.

What was the best thing about it?

I get to go home every evening! I am sure many crew can relate to the luxury of waking up in your own bed every morning, having your own schedule and knowing that if the wind is blowing outside you don’t need to be sleeping with one ear open, or having to make your way up to the bridge at 04.00 to do your watch in a big sea.

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What do you miss most about yachting?

Everyone asks me this question, I have to really think hard about it. I miss the sunrise and sunset while at sea, I miss seeing dolphins on the bow, I miss my ex-boss, her friends and family, they were a big part of my life for many many years. But living here in Mallorca we are always close to the sea and surrounded by yachts.

My passion is travelling, which I try very hard to do as much as possible and if time allows, I have made a point over the last few years to go somewhere in the Med with my husband

Cotoner, 21bj Santa Catalina, Palma

at the beginning of each October, places that I have visited many times, places that he has not experienced before only from my stories, it’s wonderful to be there as a tourist and sit on the shore with a glass of wine at the end of the day looking out to the yachts at anchor and raising my glass to all the crew working so hard.

What do you do now?

I rent property, mostly to Captains and crew of Yachts and Airlines, a large part of the business is vacation rental, we have a portfolio of properties on the Island, so summers are still busy for me. I also do some onboard training

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for interior crew, I enjoy passing my 25 years experience on to others.

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

Make sure you are in a good position financially, working in yachting is one of the easiest jobs to save money, invest in some property as soon as you can. ___________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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STEW OF THE MONTH: LARA CLABBURN 22 days aboard,16 days at sea, 1 day becalmed and 24 hours of 3.5m swells we finally arrived to Palma and completed my first delivery! I then flew straight back to the US to finish up my gapyear teaching dinghy sailing at a summer camp for children of a variety of backgrounds, including cancer survivors and terminal patients and disadvantaged inner city kids.

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

My family have always been involved with boats stemming from my great grandfather, a solicitor, who help found our local yacht club (Norfolk Broads Yacht Club) in Norfolk, whom with my grandfather and uncles would travel all over Europe and The States racing Dragons. My father James Clabburn joined the fledging Caribbean super yacht world in the 1960s on the schooner Lord Jim with Jol and Jenny Byerley, eventually running several different MY and SY over his 35-year career including Ariels, Orca, Malamba IV, Zulu Sea, before becoming the head of quality control at Christisens yachts in the USA. After meeting my father at the NBYC, my mother Fiona also joined the yachting world as a chef for 14 years before moving ashore to have my brother and I. Having visited Antigua repeatedly throughout my teen years, my first experience of working on a super yacht was during my gap year in 2010 when I flew out to Antigua to visit some family friends and help out at the Antigua Yacht Club during Classics and Race week (which they also helped with). To keep me busy post-race week, I dock walked and found some day work on Leander G helping them prep to cross the Atlantic back to Europe, I was asked to stay on in an interior position back to Europe where they would put me through my STCW95 and to a busy Med season. I declined (much to my parents’ dismay!) realising that if I stayed i wouldn’t leave, and I would never go to university, I also knew that I would be back, but I wanted to start my land-based career first so that I had a grounding to go back to.

Leander G then left but I still had a bit of time on my hands and managed to find SY Mystery (112ft swan) who was looking for delivery crew and willing to take a newby across the pond!

On to university I went and after gaining my BSc in Agriculture with a specialism in Crop Science I joined the largest cooperative buying group in the U.K., procuring Agrochemicals for our clients across Britain and Northern Ireland.

So, both my interest in Agriculture and sailing came from my upbringing. My grandmother developed and ran 2 successful farms being at the forefront of selective poultry breeding, she was a fierce woman who lived through two world wars and pushed to the become an extremely respected businesswomen in a very male dominated world. She was and still is my greatest hero.

Fast forward to August 2018 and after spending some time in Berlin studying German, I decided it was time to get back to boats! I helped finish off the med season as 2nd stewardess on a 45m MY before moving into a deck stewardess role on SY Reina (24m Oyster) for a busy Caribbean charter season. I have just finished a very busy med season on a private 38m Fitzroy and we’re now based in Palma for our shipyard period till April 2020.

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

My winter season on SY Reina joining the hilarious Captain and Mate/chef team James Thomas and Jesse Green was incredible, the

charter guests that joined us were bundles of fun, the islands we visited were beautiful and the funny stories and memories we made, you can’t beat. Let’s just say we visited Willy T’s and Foxy’s a fair few times ...

What are the best and worst parts about working onboard?

Best - the people you meet, the adventures you go on and the memories you make. And of course, location, location, location!

Worst - you in essence belong to the boat, especially during the season, your private life goes out the window so you can forget the weddings, christenings or birthday parties back on land!

How do you keep sane on charter?

Good crew and have a project or hobby unrelated to yachting. I have been blessed with my current crew, we feel very much like a family, everyone gets on so well even with quite an age range of 28 to 52. We can laugh, cry, have our off-days or grumpy days together and still perform great as a team and know we have each other’s backs. In my opinion, you could be on the most incredible yacht in the world, seeing and doing the most incredible things getting paid through the roof but if you don’t get on with the people that are around you, it’s not worth it, you’ll never be able to fully enjoy your time onboard.

I also think it’s good to have something else in your life that takes your mind off boats, that gives you something else to think and talk about, like a project or hobby of some sort. I have a 1966 Land Rover Series 2a restoration project that I’m undertaking. I started the full nut, bolt, washer rebuild whilst at university so that I could learn about mechanics and

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machinery, prior to this I could only change my windscreen water in my car! Now the poor Engineer, Mate and Captain have me asking them to explain how the various components on the boat work especially when and why they’ve gone wrong.

adventure of firsts at Willy T’s, tattoos on bums (non-permanent), waterski shots, monkey bars from the ceiling and American line dancing to Cotton Eye Joe with all of the patrons ensued, fortunately no naked cannon balls off the top deck though!

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

What is your signature cocktail?

Cocktails! Creating signature flavours for the guests depending on their likes and dislikes.

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

We had a hysterical group of American chaps join us for a week-long charter in the BVIs, who just wanted to have lots of fun and adventure.

Firstly, they were very particular about their Painkiller Cocktail (the BVIs signature cocktail) stating that the previous few charter crews had not been able to produce a good enough version compared to what they’d had on the beach on one of the islands, so I thought well this isn’t good enough and not going to happen on my watch, so I researched, mixed and created a blind taste testing of 9 different versions of varying strengths painkillers. The results were in and I had it almost perfect, just needed a slight tweak to get there.

The following day, success! The absolute best painkiller they’d ever had, and admittedly the same was said for the crew too. So, after much celebration, the guests wanted to go for an

Painkiller (obviously), espresso martini (thanks to the Antigua Oyster Regatta 2019) and Sexon- the-Beach Twisted.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

That I’ve been to, definitely the Caribbean, but I’m desperate to visit the Pacific islands, Latin America and the North West Passage and Artic by boat.

If you owned a super yacht, what would you do differently?

Respect crew meals times, give hours off, invite the crew to join you for things, otherwise the crew very much feel like staff and are less likely to be loyal and stay in your program.

What is your onboard pet hate?

Pee on or around the toilet - gents if we’re on the heel or in a fair bit of swell, please just sit! Also the toilet seat (and lid) being left up especially when your towel hangs directly above. Wet foot prints walked throughout the crew mess - we have a floor matt for a reason!

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Best housekeeping tip/hack?

Alcohol and water. Might be a basic one but it can be used for so many things and there’s no streaks, it dissipates off, helps cleanse surfaces and is gentle both on your hands (if you don’t wear gloves) and the various materials.

What’s your favourite adventure in Majorca?

Nothing quite beats the mountains and the sea here, hiking up or renting a car and going for a drive, just getting lost enjoying the incredible scenery.

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

Live in the moment and live life to the fullest, you never know what’s coming around the corner so enjoy the little moments as well as the big ones!

What’s your plan for the future?

I’m about to take my Yachtmasters and steadily working towards my OOW. I want to gain the experience and knowledge to become Mate and/or 1st Officer, hopefully becoming skipper one day too! ___________________________________ Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com

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And what’s not to love about that?

If you think paper napkins are nothing but a functional yet uninspiring piece of the ‘table setting puzzle’, think again. In fact, it’s time to give those rectangular pieces of paper a proverbial pat on the back. Here’s why: Discarded napkins deserve praise as they’ve led to arrests in a number of cold cases, through contemporary DNA technology.

Aside from helping detectives solve high-profile murder cases, it is a well-known fact that some of the biggest ideas in art and showbiz begun as casual sketches on a cocktail napkin. It was during a business lunch in 1994 that four Pixar bigwigs doodled the ideas for A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc, Finding Nemo and WALL-E. Pedro Gabriel, an internationally acclaimed Brazilian poet, started writing poems on napkins when he ran out of paper. He’s now, of course, two books and millions of online followers later.

Although Antonia Kozakova, a record-breaker who boasts an incredible collection of 80,000 unique napkins, might have taken a love of napkins a bit far, there’s certainly a lot to be

said for stocking up on these handy packs of colourful paper. They are easy to store, keep forever and are sure to be utilised, whether for hunting down bad guys, recording your ideas for Hollywood’s next hit or, indeed, wiping your hands and mouth after lunch.

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Name: Sabi Csitari Years’ Experience as a chef: 18 Nationality: Hungarian / Irish What are you doing / where are you working right now?

I’m the head chef on M/Y Skyfall at the moment and we’ve just finished the busy charter season. I’m now going to help a friend out in the middle east to do a week’s charter over there.

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

Thomas Keller because he is the history.

Bjorn Frantzen because he is the best.

And Josh Niland because he is the future.

What 3 ingredients could you not live without?

Spanish Smoked paprika, rendered chicken fat and fresh gambero rosso.

What are your 3 favorite cookbooks and why?

1. Momofuku from David Chang for the classic Asian recipes and tastes.

2. The Nomad cookbook from Daniel Humm because of the plating style.

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

3. Sergiology from Sergio Herman for blowing my mind.

My mate Nathan Clements (he is a yacht chef as well), because I like the way he cooks and presents his dishes.

3 kitchen gadgets could you not live without?

Thermomixer, sous vide circulator, food dehydrator, paco jet, kitchen aid, robot coup and steamer and microplane and Japanese mandoline. Was this 3?

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

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

Limp Bizkit, Jay z, Chris Brown (sorry) Best galley tip/hack?

Your mise en place is your bible!

The above plus good ovens and good cooktop.

A real deal bbq would be just the cherry on the top.

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?

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

I haven’t worked anywhere like Alaska or the South Pacific but I do remember parts of Sardinia were not easy. I use Google maps, and I seek advice from other yacht chefs and local agents.

In my opinion I’d say truffle, caviar and foie gras - they are both nice to use but I wouldn’t lose my mind over them just because they are expensive. Where I grew up we had goose farms around the town and we had foie gras way too many times.

What is the hardest part of your job?

Jerusalem artichokes, celeriac and fish bones.

The shopping is the best and worst part. I personally prefer to go shopping myself and pick out the stuff I deem perfect but then I have to carry a lot of stuff back to the yacht. I feel like I’m on a cross fit training programme when I have to do a “farmers carry”!

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

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

Salt baked sea bass, lobster spaghetti and wagyu beef.

I’d say the prejudice of your name and your looks. I think the most important thing is how you actually cook but how many times does a

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

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yacht chef have to cook for the captain or the boss prior to be hired?

Perfectly executed beef wellington, roast suckling pig and chocolate spheres.

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

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

Most of the time they are right! There are a few exceptions but most of the chefs are prima donnas. Sometimes I tend to behave like that. When I’m aware of it I try to go back to normal ASAP.

I’ll ask them how would you do this and that and make them go into detail. I would ask about the smallest things. I would also ask which restaurants are their favorites and what cookbooks they read or they follow on social media.

What is your attitude toward crew with dietary requirements?

On a normal level not a problem, but when they change from one day to another - that I won’t tolerate. For example, there was one crew member who was vegetarian but suddenly gave it up when burgers were served as the crew food. Then I stopped doing veggie dishes for that person individually.

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

Lambs brain, tripe, suckling pig, baked fish head.

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

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

Use less plastic wrap, don’t waste too much and never do unnecessary things.

What one thing can chefs do to limit food wastage?

Re-use leftover crew food and keep an eye on the veg and fruit in the fridge. Check to see if something needs to be used up first and don’t just ignore it and throw it out later - create your menus around what need s to be used up first.

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

A chef.

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THE LUXURY OF CASHMERE Cashmere is a fibre obtained from cashmere goats or pashmina goats and other types of goat. It has been used to make yarn, textiles and clothing for hundreds of years. The word cashmere is an anglicisation of Kashmir.

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by nature, our kitchen will reflect the seasons.

Thinking globally and sourcing locally is not just politically correct; it's also personally rewarding for the farmer, the chef and the diner. Everybody wins.

Cooking food you've grown and sharing it with family and friends is an emotional and creative thing to do and there's never been a better time to start to grow your own vegetables. We are starting the process for our restaurant by creating our own vegetable and herb garden at the beautiful Son Mir finca and while it’s still early days, we hope that very soon our garden will be supplying many of the herbs and vegetables that you'll find on your plate at Marc Fosh restaurant this season.

THE HOLY TRINITY… LOCAL, SEASONAL AND ORGANIC Sitting down to lunch or dinner may not feel like an act of environmental destruction, yet the simple truth is that all that eating isn’t doing our planet any favours. Vast quantities of water, chemicals, fuel and other resources are splurged on food production and transport; to make things worse, a large percentage of the edible food we produce is wasted and ends up rotting in landfills giving off methane gases that further harm the environment. The solution to this is simple: eat locally produced, chemicalfree food and don’t waste anything, just like our grandparents did. If we really want to live more sustainably, it’s time to start making better food choices and it basically starts with the holy trinity of local, seasonal & organic.

The menus in our restaurant are based on a simple philosophy: food tastes best when it’s made from local, seasonal ingredients, some of them grown on our own farm. Only when you understand and respect the essence of an ingredient can you properly come to enhance its flavour through cooking. Guided

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SALT-BAKED BEETROOT, SMOKED AUBERGINE, FETA CHEESE & WALNUTS Ingredients (serves 4) 4 medium sized beetroots, washed ½ orange, juiced 2tbsp olive oil 100g walnuts, lightly toasted &crushed 2 aubergines 50ml sherry vinegar 1 tsp English mustard

130g feta, crumbled 2 bunches of rocket leaves For the salt crust: 150g salt 500g plain flour 2 large egg whites 4 rosemary sprigs

First, make the salt crust. Blitz the rosemary and salt in a food processor, and then add the flour and egg whites with 200ml water. Blitz again to bring together. Tip the mixture onto a clean surface and knead for 5 mins to form a smooth ball, (add a little flour if necessary) then wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hr. Heat oven to 160C/ gas 4. Roll the dough out to the thickness of a 2cm and wrap the beetroots in the pastry. Make sure they are well sealed and bake on a tray for 2 1/2 hrs.

Remove the beetroots from the oven and leave in the salt crust until cool enough to handle. Open the salt crust with your hands and discard. Peel the beetroot, cut into wedges and drizzle with a little olive oil.

To make the smoked aubergine, burn the aubergine over a naked gas or BBQ flame, so the skin starts to blister and char. (Or do this under a grill on high, turning every few minutes.) Transfer to a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes so the aubergine dries out and crisps, losing all its sponginess. Leave to cool, then roughly chop the whole aubergine and place in a food processor. Add the sherry vinegar, mustard and season. Blend to a thick puree.

To serve, place 2 large spoonfuls of smoked aubergines on each plate. Add the dressed beetroot wedges and rocket leaves. Finish with toasted walnuts crumbled feta cheese on top.

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There is definitely a trend for more vegetable based menus and a reliance on locally sourced products. We recently introduced a vegetarian tasting menu at the restaurant and it has proved to be extremely popular with everyone who has tried it, not only vegetarians. One of the favourite dishes is our Salt baked beetroot tartare with wild fennel pollen, redcurrants and avocado. We also serve it with a chilled beetroot gazpacho and it’s quite a complex dish. Baking a vegetable like beetroot in a salt crust really intensifies the flavour and it’s such an easy thing to do at home. This week’s recipe has a classic combination of salt-baked beetroot with feta cheese and walnuts with the addition of smoked aubergine. Very simple buy simply delicious!

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CREW FOOD MENU Choose Daily from: • 3 Freshly Prepared Meals including accompaniments • 2 Healthy Salads • 2 Sandwich & Wrap Options Meal Deals: • Sandwich Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €19.50 • Salad Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €22.50 • Weekly & Monthly Orders win Crew Treats Delicioso Lazy Gourmet Frozen Meals:

TOMATO, QUINOA & POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH CREAMY GOAT CHEESE AND GOJI BERRY DRESSING Prep time: 20 mins No cooking time.

Ingredients (serves 6) 450g cherry tomatoes (a mixture of colours also looks really nice) 2 small shallots, sliced very finely lengthways

150g cooked quinoa 4 tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 10 fresh mint leaves Seasoning

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them into a bowl. Add the finely sliced shallots, quinoa, the white balsamic vinegar, pomegranate molasses, honey and olive oil. Season and mix well. Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and garnish with fresh mint. Serve immediately with creamy goats cheese & goji berry dressing.

• Large 8 Portion Lazy Gourmet Meals delivered in reusable Pyrex €55 - €60 • Plus 16 individual dishes and range of accompaniments Here are just a few of our new dishes for you to try this winter: Fresh Dishes delivered with all the accompaniments €13.50: • Pork Fillet Medallions with a Dijon Mustard & Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Carrots • Smoked Salmon, Broccoli, Pea & Pasta Bake topped with Breadcrumbs & Gruyere Cheese • Tandoori Marinated Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice & Naan Bread Salads served with Bread Roll & Butter €13.50:

CREAMY GOAT CHEESE AND GOJI BERRY DRESSING Ingredients: 180g fresh goat cheese 150g goji berries

100ml natural yogurt 1tbsp Sherry Vinegar 3tbsp olive oil Seasoning

Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season to taste.

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HOW TO STOP BLEEDING WHEN REMOTE FROM MEDICAL CARE A casualty who is bleeding is one of the most alarming and dramatic emergencies on board a boat. A small amount of spilt blood goes a long way, and looks appalling, particularly when mixed with a few litres of seawater.

Even after seeing plenty of trauma in my career so far, haemorrhage happening in front of me still has a strong emotional impact, particularly if it is my own.

If the bleeding (haemorrhage) is not stopped rapidly, ‘shock’ may develop and on a boat in the middle of the ocean, this will be lifethreatening. ‘Shock’ is the situation where there is not enough blood going to the body’s vital organs.

Immediate action is crucial; there is no time for one’s brain to stop working – it has to stop the bleeding. Nothing clever or complicated is required – just simple things, done very well, at the right time (ie immediately).

Bleeding may be external, in which case it is pretty obvious there is a problem, or it may be internal, which is more difficult to recognise, assess, and to stop. Causes of internal bleeding are: • Blunt trauma to the chest or abdomen • Penetrating injury to the chest or abdomen • Arm and leg bone fractures, particularly the femur • Pelvic fracture • Other causes – stomach, intestines, uterus How to stop bleeding:

Direct pressure • the easiest, quickest way of stopping external bleeding; • Use gloves if available – you don’t know where other’s blood has been; • Apply very firm pressure to the point from where the blood is coming; • Press on either side if there are bones sticking out, in case of limb bone fracture; • Continue until the bleeding stops.

Elevation • Elevating the part of the body, usually leg or arm, will reduce bleeding from veins and skin • Unlikely to be effective with arterial bleeding

Tourniquet • Used in extreme circumstances • May dangerously reduce blood flow to distal arm or leg • However, it may save someone’s life; • Either equip the vessel with a trauma tourniquet, or just use a sail tie or the like, with a ‘Spanish Windless’ to tighten; • However, you have to keep a very close eye on the casualty, and medical help is absolutely required as an emergency.

Pro-clotting agents • Haemostatic dressings and pro-clotting compounds – these agents stimulate blood to clot and can be used to limit major haemorrhage. Such agents include Celox and Quikclot. The type of agent can be either granules or impregnated gauze for wound packing.

• Tranexamic acid injection - Used in cases of major haemorrhage. Must be given intravenously, and only in consultation with a doctor. Again – for emergency evacuation.

Splinting • Put the broken ends of the bones back as close as possible to the normal position • Splint firmly (not too tight) in that position • If fractured pelvis, hold together with a strap or sling around the pelvis • There are plenty of emergency limb splints and pelvic binders available.

Immobilisation • Keeping the casualty still, in their bunk, gives any clot that forms the best chance of staying in place, sealing up the bleeding point, especially for internal bleeding.

Stitching • Putting the wound edges back together and stitching or stapling them in place stands a good chance of stopping bleeding • Needs specialist kit and medical training.

Medications that may complicate blood loss • Medicines such as aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, rivaroxaban thin the blood and are used commonly with people with heart conditions. They make bleeding much worse and should be stopped in the bleeding casualty, if possible.

Further information The Skipper’s Medical Emergency Handbook ______________________________________ MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk

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LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH While most crew will happily chat about the great new workout, a diet, a hike they just completed, amazing massage they had, very few share about working on their mental health, especially with professional help.

Physical and mental health should be your goal and openly spoken about. Finally, this is slowly changing for the better, awareness is growing and the sooner we open up & speak about it, the sooner we can start to make a change and find solutions.

Definition: Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act.

It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. (mentalhealth.gov) Every time I read that, I am astonished that it’s still taboo, because it is a key element, for the wellbeing of every one of us.

The yachting industry is known for maintaining the highest standards, top service, during long hours in cramped personal space, while sacrificing individual identity and being away from your support circle. It’s the perfect cocktail for feeling stressed, isolated and overwhelmed, leading to inevitable conflict with oneself, employers or fellow crew.

Comparing Yachting to the corporate world or professional athletes, there are so many similarities. High stress, super competitive, lack of sleep, removed from family or loved one support and tight deadlines. The major difference between these industries is the attention and openness towards mental health as it relates to the wellbeing of the individual, team and company.

CEO’s, actors, athletes and other celebrities are more and more seeking professional support and doing it more openly & sharing it.

Arguably the best rugby team in history, The All Blacks, are supporting a moment against silence campaign - to call out the silence around mental health by making a minute of noise. Maybe you saw it during the match against Tonga?

Despite its colossal social burden, mental

disorders remain in the shadows with a stigma, prejudice, shame & fear attached.

The issue is becoming increasingly significant around the world & the yachting industry has no immunity.

Some Facts: • More than 300 million people worldwide are affected by depression & about 275 million people are dealing with anxiety disorders • Suicide is one of top 5 leading causes of death worldwide • Men are most likely to die of suicide then women And the list goes worryingly on...

Depression & Anxiety are two of the most common issues and either can lead to a sense of isolation, feeling worthless or disappointed in oneself. Disconnection with your environment and creating a disconnect with yourself, mentally & emotionally. If ignored can lead to self-harm & suicide.

There are many avenues to support people when feeling this way and as a Life & Career Coach it worries me that my industry is often viewed through a similar stigma as mental health, so I would like to share something from my professional experience...

Coaching is about creating a comfortable and safe space for you to open up and chat about your current life, career & challenges.

A good coach acts like a mirror, reflecting back, challenging your thoughts & emotions, exploring possibilities & coping mechanisms.

We guide you towards a constructive & realistic plan, holding you accountable for the actions that you choose and changes you wish to make.

As you can see nothing really strange or scary about that. In my practice, yacht crew come to have sessions, to deal with stress, anxiety or conflict onboard. They feel emotionally drained and misunderstood, some suffer from bullying, or missing their loved ones and feel lonely. Others want to develop better skills to communicate clearly, manage their team better & develop career growth.

Now the interesting part: If someone is investing their time & money in a coach to feel better, be more balanced & there for a better crew-member - why are the majority unwilling to mention this onboard? If it was

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a nutritionist, the gym, personal trainer, chiropractor …. It would be totally “normal” & accepted, and this doesn’t make any sense.

Why is physical development applauded but seeing a person to help with your emotional, or mental health is still perceived as being weak? This has to change!

Everyone, regardless of their chosen industry, goes through tough times at some stage of their lives, so it’s likely to affect us all sooner or later and the solutions would be so much easier and faster, if we could all engage the topic without fear of recrimination.

Benefits of investing in your mental & emotional wellbeing are being happier & stronger, develop better communication skills - no bottling up or the eventual bursting out your stress to others, healthy behaviours & more quality “me” time and foremost release stress by talking about it.

The morale of the story is do not struggle in silence! Everyone goes through tough times and you should not feel embarrassed about it.

You are not alone, possibly someone in your entourage, boat is feeling the same.

If you or someone you care about, is struggling, please address it. Gently open up the conversation, be open & honest. Give your time with compassion, because it takes courage & vulnerability to open up. I invite you not to judge.

If various governing bodies are unable to

properly regulate suitable measures in any meaningful way, it will be up to the individuals to change their way of thinking. This can and should happen to all crew, but especially department heads, captains and owners, to adopt this new paradigm, so they can lead by example.

Because it may help avoid sad consequences while also benefiting the team you already have. Creating a stronger community support, increasing the team-spirit, strengthening leadership skills and with all of that you have a crew performing successfully their seasons & feeling cared about.

I hope this article is part of this de-stigmatisation & inspires you to be part of it. Let’s stop the judgment & silence.

When you go and seek professional help, be proud to come back onboard and say I have had a great session with my life & career coach, psychologist, counsellor. And to fellow peers, I hope you acknowledge his/her courage & investment in their well-being!

I really believe Yachting can be a leading example & an industry where personal wellbeing matters, is promoted & cultured.

Take good care.

Thank you, Sabrina Something about the mental health / self-care retreat Coaching Palma & SixthSenseMallorca, are hosting their Reset & Recharge retreat focusing on Mental Health & Selfcare after the exhausting summer season. Blending coaching & yoga to give you that space to let go, talk & feeling energized in a stunning location on Mallorca. __________________________________________________________ sabrina@coachingpalma.com www.coachingpalma.com Instagram: Coaching.palma

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At this beautiful time of year we can almost feel the island exhale and retract. With the tourists dwindling and the air starting to cool, we’re thoroughly enjoying these last weeks before we begin reaching for our warmer clothes at the back of the wardrobe.

Wishing you a Nourishing November, The Nourish Team.x __________________________________________________________

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RESTORE Yachting is a tough industry physically, but mentally it can be exhausting too. We have great resources here on the island if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, depressed, or just ‘not quite right’ and in need of some guidance.

EXPLORE Hiking is a great way to explore the island and now it’s the perfect temperature to try out those longer trails. The Puig Roig circuit is a great Sunday hike (the only day access is allowed by the landowners). It takes approximately 6 hours and is of medium difficulty. The long loop walk starts either from the Monastery of Lluc or the Mussa estate entrance on the way from Lluc to Pollensa. The walk has great views of the mountains and dramatic coastline from the elevated narrow paths - reputedly built by smugglers. To get there you can catch the 330 bus from Palma at Placa d'Espanya, or with your own car you can park either at Mossa or Lluc (parking by the restaurants es guix above Lluc is free).

EAT Autumn means we’re replacing the salads and gazpacho in favour of nourishing vegetables that we can turn into hearty warming meals. Red peppers are in season and we love to incorporate them into a rich ‘samfaina’. Samfaina is a Catalan dish similar to a ratatouille based on diced eggplant, zucchini, and peppers, with a sofrito of chopped garlic and onion and grated tomato cooked in olive oil. The vegetables soften and collapse into one another, and the flavours meld. The resulting mixture is deliciously thick and caramelised.

We add in herbs such as thyme and rosemary then serve it as a vegetarian meal with couscous or quinoa, or more traditionally with a protein like rabbit or chicken. We buy all of our meats from organic butcher, Organic JB Portals where owner Jaime ensures his meats are grass fed, sustainable, free from antibiotics, free range and organic. He stocks a wide range of other deli delights so while we’re there we’re sure to pick up a bottle of ecological wine to wash everything down. Bon appetit!

Organic JB Portals, Calle Garcilaso de la Vega Numero 1 Local 3, Puerto Portals.

Sarah from the British Counselling Service is a fully qualified English counsellor and has lived in Mallorca since 2006. She understands that living on the island can be both exciting and challenging. She can help with a myriad of issues you may have, from family and relationship problems to addiction, depression, stress, or job and seasonal change challenges. For Sarah maintaining your confidentiality is an ethical responsibility, and a very important part of what makes counselling completely different to any other professional relationship. Find out more about the British Counselling Service at www.britishcounsellingservice.com.

If motivation or direction is what you’re lacking then perhaps Anne Nielsen of Green Apple Coaching is the perfect person to help you get back on track. Anne´s aim is to encourage, motivate and inspire you to make the changes that are necessary for you to reach your own personal goals. Through life coaching you will discover the limiting beliefs and convictions that could be holding you back from reaching these goals. Anne specialises in helping the foreign community, professional yacht crew and individuals working within the yacht industry. If you feel burnt out and lost in your life and want to make changes but don’t know where to begin, then life coaching is for you.

Find out more about Green Apple Coaching at www.greenapplecoaching.com.

RETREAT Have you heard of Peopletree? Peopletree is a unique workshop and retreat space carved into the foothills of the majestic Tramuntana mountains of Alaro. The doors opened in February 2015 and founders Andy and Anna´s mission is to bring likeminded people together to share inspiring content in a beautiful place.

If your week tends to start out a little chaotic then their Tuesday sessions could be just what you need to restore a state of calm as you approach hump day.

Every Tuesday until 17 December you can experience Kundalini Yoga and Gong Sound Meditation with Peopletree Mallorca at their ‘Darkness to Light’ sessions. Take your pick from three classes – Kundalini Yoga & Gong Sound Meditation from 10-11.30am, Kundalini Yoga from 7-8pm, or Gong & Didgeridoo Sound Meditation from 8.159.15pm. All classes are 15€ or two for 25€ and include green juice or tea. No need to bring your own mats and blankets as these are provided. Pre-booking is essential, WhatsApp Anna on 610 968 027 or visit www.peopletree.co to find out more.

MOVE If you feel like you’ve put your body through the ringer this season, Pilates could be the answer to feeling tip-top again. Pilates really is the ultimate functional fitness. It’s low-impact, strengthens the muscles and improves postural alignment and flexibility. The moves tend to target the core, although the exercises work other areas of your body as well. Regular Pilates practice can be the perfect complement to working on yachts as you learn how to hold your body in proper alignment and move safely with strength and stability. We go straight to the expert for our classes. Bobbie Bixler takes private ‘Yachty’s Pilates’ sessions at her home studio EastSide Pilates, and her perfect posture and trim, toned figure tells you her classical style works! You can contact her at bobbie.bixler@gmail.com or on +34 601 420 006.

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as cartilage is not visible with an X Ray. Blood tests may also be taken to differentiate from other forms of arthritis such as Rheumatoid or Gout.

OSTEOARTHRITIS Arthritis is a common condition causing pain and inflammation the joints and can affect people of all ages.

Treatment

There are many different types of arthritis and so for the best possible outcome it is important to obtain a professional diagnosis.

Your doctor may prescribe pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Weight loss can significantly improve the symptoms in the weight bearing joints.

Symptoms of Arthritis include joint pain, tenderness and stiffness.

Loss of range of movement of the joint.

Pain from joint inflammation.

The skin over the joint may appear red which is known as erythema.

There may be weakness or muscle wasting.

The form of arthritis known as Osteoarthritis is also known as Degenerative Arthritis. This is a wear and tear affecting the smooth cartilage which lines the joints. Roughening of the cartilage causes pain and inflammation which in turn leads to decreased mobility. In some cases the cartilage can be so worn away that it may give rise to bone on bone contact as is most frequently seen in the knees. In this situation a joint replacement may be considered.

Once the cartilage of the joint begins to wear the integrity of the joint is reduced causing instability. This instability then puts extra stress on the other structures which hold the joint together such as tendons, ligaments and muscle. Slithers of cartilage may also break away and float around inside the joint.

These are known as foreign bodies and can affect the mechanics of the joint. If necessary these foreign bodies can be removed with keyhole surgery. Another characteristic of Osteoarthritis is the formation of small bony horns at the periphery of the joints. These are

known as Osteophytes and can interfere with the soft tissues surrounding them.

Causes of Osteoarthritis Obesity is probably one of the main causes of Osteoarthritis in the weight bearing joints such as the knees, hips and spine.

Occupation. A persons job may be a contributary factor particularly if repetitive activity or heavy lifting is required.

Previous injury which may have included a fracture into the joint or an injury altering the angulation of the joint can cause early onset of Osteoarthritis.´ Repetitive activities occurring in sport eg. a bowler´s shoulder or from direct contact sports such as rugby.

There is a heredity link also where some people have an inherited defect in one of the genes responsible for making cartilage.

Other joint diseases such as Osteochondritis, Avascular Necrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout can all predispose a joint to Osteoarthritis .

Osteoarthritis can be diagnosed by your doctor or physiotherapist. X Ray or MRI scan may also be used if in the early stages of Osteoarthritis

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Injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid may be suggested. Hyaluronic acid is known to improve joint lubrication.

Some alternative therapies may provide relief such as acupuncture or supplements of Glucosamine and Chondroitin.

Physiotherapy Electrotherapy is used to reduce pain and inflammation and decrease the swelling. Mobilisation techniques to help increase the range of movement and supports or braces may be tried to reduce the strain through the joint.

Surgical options for Osteoarthritis include Arthroscopy which is a clean out of any debris and foreign bodies floating around in the joint and a general tidy up of any shredded joint cartilage. An Osteotomy is a `procedure used to correct joint alignment particularly in the knee.

However an osteotomy is rarely a permanent solution and further surgery may be necessary at a later stage. The third option is Arthroplasty which is joint replacement surgery. Today´s modern prosthetics can last up to 20 years and may be replaced if necessary. ______________________________________ Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805

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WHATS ON MALLORCA Tramuntana Travessa TTCMM 120 End of this month on the 29th and 30th of November is a run through the mountains of the Tramuntanas- not to be undertaken by the novice- this is a mean feat- Starting from Saracco on the west coast - near Andratx, down to Pollensa in the North through the beautiful back drop of our National Heritage where gallons of my sweat has stained the road over the years.

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.

120.8km´s in length and 4555m of climbing- or do the half distance from Bunyola to Pollenca53.3 kms in length and 2205 meters climbing.

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WHATS BEEN COOKING? My Famous Fish Soup: This is so easy to throw together for the busy person. First you take my infamous chicken stock recipe then you grab whatever fish you like from the fish counter plus a head of cauliflower. You then steam the cauliflower first in a later of chicken stock until soft. Add 3-4 fish fillets of your choice (I used Salmon and a white filet that was reduced at the end of the day - half price). This takes a few minutes to patch in the liquid. Throw it all in the blender or nutri-bullet with some freshly ground pepper and a pinch of curry (optional).

That’s it! Delicious hot or cold - if you put it in the fridge the chicken stock and fish merge to a thick jelly substance which sounds revolting but tastes delicious and all you need to think of is that’s its full of collagen.

Very thick and creamy.

Full of amino acids, minerals, vitamin, fibre, collagen, antioxidants and more. Perfect as a post workout meal or an anti-aging broth.

For more recipes drop me a line for my cookery book. The Busy persons guide to Healthy Eating.

YOUR NO EXCUSE WORKOUT Give this one a go and record your scores send them in or post them on my Facebook page to see how you rate in my 13 plus years of assessing literals hundreds of clients.

• Hand release push ups 1 minute • Burpees 2 minutes • Squats 2 minutes • lunges 2 minutes • Curl ups 2 minutes • Tricep dips 1 minute

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.

Katie Handyside - Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com NEWS REVIEWS

Regular health checks could save your backside (literally) - regular screening prevents thing things like colon cancer.

Keeping tabs on your bloods, cholesterol, blood pressure, and various other health markers could help you feel more energetic and flag niggling problems. I strongly recommend for all my clients to Warm up for 10 minutes first and then see a doctor with my medical checks form. put your timer on and count your reps.

If nothing else, it can ensure your levels No no no cheating! Let me know how you of vitamins and minerals are all topped did. Make sure you break parallel with the up. Stress from work, life or exercise can squats and as always technique is more deplete minerals and vitamins in your important than repetitions. body messing up the natural equilibrium that keeps us bouncing back. Some of us poses a gene that prevents us converting Vitamin D efficiently in the body - regardless of the amount of sunshine we get. Low levels of Vitamin D have been linked to Alzheimer’s, low energy and detrimental effects bone health. Some of us require more antioxidants to detox and repair our bodies and some of us are full of inflammation.

Let me know if you would like to run a DNA test, have a fitness and health assessment and a full medical check-up. Have you running on all cylinders ready to start your season again.

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REGISTRY OF OPERATORS OF RIBS AND HIGH SPEED SEMI-RIGID VESSELS Last year the Royal Decree-Law 16/2018, of October 26, 16/2018, of October 26, approving certain measures to combat the illicit traffic of people and goods in relation to the vessels used justifies such measures in the anti-smuggling policy, established a series of prohibitions and limits of use in relation to high speed Ribs and semi-rigid vessels, as a measure for the fight against smuggling and the illicit traffic of people and goods.

Specifically, it established that those who intend to carry out manufacturing, repair, refit, circulation, possession or trade activities, as well as navigation through any point of inland waters, Spanish territorial sea or contiguous zone, should be previously registered in the Registry of Operators of Ribs and High Speed Semi-rigid Vessels and request for each vessel affected by these regulations a request for authorization to use the vessel.

The vessels affected are inflatable Ribs and high speed semi-rigid vessels that can be used for maritime navigation that meet any of the following characteristics: a) All those whose hull, including the pneumatic structure, if less than or equal to 8 m LOA, that have a maximum power, regardless of the number of engines, equal to or greater than 150 kW (203HP). b) All those whose hull, including the pneumatic structure, is greater than 8 meters in total length. c) Ribs or semi-rigid vessels different from those described in the previous sections, as well as any other vessel and smaller vessels when the existence of rational elements or indications that demonstrate the intention to use them to commit or to facilitate the commission of an act of contraband The lack of the recording of said vessels in the Registry of Operators of Ribs and High Speed Semi-rigid Vessels will have the consideration for the vessel as of prohibited good, for the purposes of the provisions of section 12 of article 1 of the Organic Law 12/1995, of December 12, on Repression of Smuggling, that is criminal offence.

However, among others following vessels are

expressly exempted from this extremely and severe Customs consideration prohibited good: • Foreign flagged ribs, those that have the consideration of foreign vessels or vessels of State that are legally in Spanish waters • Tenders, or Auxiliary vessels, whatever their length, that are effectively and exclusively affected by the service of a main vessel • Those used for inland navigation through lakes, rivers and waters outside Spanish maritime spaces.

• The ones affected exclusively the exercise of economic activity – we understand also charter - business, sports, research or training activities • Finally, all pleasure crafts affected to private and recreational activities provided they fulfil the regulatory requirements established in terms of registration, inspection, safe and manning, technical and commercialization.

Despite these broad catalogue of exemptions - which probably meet most part of our RIBS´s

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fleet - we are aware, and we have seen cases in which the Customs & Excise Office are arresting RIBs for not having the recording in this Registry.

The registration might be done quite easily online in the Spanish Customs & Excise Tax Authorities website, with e-Certificate by the owner or if Non-Resident by tax representative, so that in case of doubt and due to the strong and sever consequences we strongly recommend the recording in said Registry. Just in case. ______________________________________ Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com

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SHOOT THE MESSENGER The Earth’s warming climate is a problem for everybody. It might be an obvious thing to say given the fact that we, and most other species on the face of the planet seems to be facing an existential threat in the not so distant future, but inexplicably the message seems to be getting a little lost, to the extent that there is an increasing movement against tackling the single most important issue we are ever likely to encounter.

The science is not new, in fact it is more than a century since it was postulated that human beings insatiable demand for burning fossil fuels was contributing to the warming of the planet. Research continued, and the term ‘greenhouse’ for the effect was coined as early as 1901. It was not until the mid 70’s that the weight of scientific opinion more or less fully moved behind the theory, and in the intervening four decades observations and predictions have been finessed, doubters rebuffed and corrective measures proposed.

So why are we all not running around in a flat panic? Instead we seem to be buying ever larger vehicles to drive the recycling to the bins at the end of the road.

There are dissenting voices of course, there always are in science. Those who proposed that the Earth was a sphere and went around the sun, or that humans had evolved from primitive apes were branded as heretical loonies, but eventually the strength of their arguments and weight of evidence won almost everyone around, except for a few sceptics who found themselves inheriting the label of heretical loonies.

Why, when the science seems so overwhelming and the consequences so apparently dire is there a growing movement of those animatedly opposed to the concept of climate change?. From the US President, who claimed that the noise from wind farms gives you cancer! To prominent newspaper columnists, and the usual slew of websites and conspiracy theorists.

aircraft. There have been threats to close major airports by overflying the airspace with drones.

One of their stated plans it to have thousands of people arrested, and hundreds imprisoned, to gain attention to their message. The way you do that of course is for a lot of people to break the law, repeatedly. There have been scenes of half-naked hippies dancing around candles in city centres while the rest of the population sit and seeth in the resulting chaos, and therein lies the problem. This is just preaching to the converted and turning everyone else against you. The movement is failing to sell the most easily sellable message in history, literally all 7 billion souls on the planet have a vested interest.

The answer seems to be not in the message that is being delivered, but how, and by whom it is being delivered. The latest big name in the battle against climate change is Extinction Rebellion. Established only last year by a group of around 100 prominent academics in the field, the group has quickly expanded globally, with disparate organisations rebranding behind the name. Their modus operandi so far is disruptive direct action, protests and hyperbole. Lately there have been actions in the UK, USA, Australia, Spain and many more.

In London the tactic has been to shut down city centres with sit down protests, activists have vandalised buildings, and climbed on top of

Ask any successful politician and they will tell you the secret to winning votes and backing is to convince the middle ground, the undecided, the floating voter. You need to speak their language, look like them, talk like them and walk like them, you need to tailor your message to push all of their empathy buttons and they will flock behind you in their droves. Many of the most successful countries on earth have a neat system for expressing the changing views of their populations. It’s called democracy, and while it isn’t perfect, it does appear to be the best system we have devised so far. In the US the billionaire son of a millionaire and possibly the most out of touch human many of us have

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seen has used a suit and tie, a ballot box and an election campaign to convince the working classes that he is their champion. In the UK those opposed to Britain’s membership of the European Union have taken an issue that frankly ninety percent of the population didn’t give two hoots about and put it right at the top of everyone's agenda and narrowly won the day. While you may vehemently disagree with those people and their political movements and ideals, it is hard not to be impressed by how they have played the system to their advantage.

If the worst predictions of climate change are true then there really is very little time to change human behaviour to keep the place safe for us, our children, and this apparently unique and beautiful planet. If we can get worked into a frenzy by Brexit, or immigrants, or border walls, or the temerity of 16 year old Greta Thunberg telling us we need to be a bit more responsible, then surely we can get worked up into a frenzy about the wellbeing of our only home. But please, put down the bongos, get a haircut, put on a suit and get yourself elected before it’s too late. I’ll vote for you. ______________________________________ Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent

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ROY DUNS: FIVE REASONS TO REVIEW YOUR LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS after your death.

4. Owning your own business If you’re self-employed, there’s a good chance you have invested substantially in your business.

Adequate life cover can ensure that any debts the business has incurred are covered in the event of your death, avoiding the need for your family to find the funds or, potentially, sell the business you might have hoped to pass on.

5. Empty nesters By the time you are in your mid-50s, there is every chance that your children will have flown the nest and that your mortgage is all but paid off. But that doesn’t mean you should stop thinking about protecting your family and wealth.

There are many stages in life when we should re-evaluate the need to protect our families.

No one likes to think about a time after they’ve gone. Yet there are milestones in our life that do, or should, prompt us to think about the future and what might happen to those we leave behind. That’s where life insurance can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

1. Single adulthood If you’re a 20-something, you’re more likely to be single and not to have children; so you might not have given life insurance much thought. But there are several reasons why you might want to think again.

Do you have credit card debts or a university loan, or do you share a debt, such as a mortgage, with someone else? Having life cover in place can ensure that your debts are paid off in the event of your death, rather than putting that additional burden and strain on those you leave behind.

You may decide to settle down in your 30s or 40s. As plans for marriage and starting a family become a reality, the reasons for having life cover become far clearer. But the downside is that, by then, you may be facing higher premiums. So, it can be cost-effective to buy life insurance when you’re younger.

2. Getting married When you marry, you accept responsibility for another life, and shared responsibility for income and debts. Death will leave the surviving spouse responsible for both; but having life cover in place enables you to contribute to your

partner’s financial security after you’ve gone.

A mortgage is the biggest debt most people are likely to incur, so enabling your partner to pay off the balance if you die is one of the most important things you can do for them.

Joint term insurance is usually cheaper, but in most instances only pays out once: which would leave the surviving partner needing to take out their own policy after that, when it could be more expensive. Two single policies can typically provide a higher level of protection and can pay out on the deaths of each person.

It’s also worth bearing in mind that it removes some complications if the relationship comes to an end.

3. Parenthood Having adequate life insurance for each parent is critical when your children are young. Raising a child is expensive, even before factoring in things such as private education and university costs.

Whilst the first thought might be to have cover in place for the main breadwinner, the value of the role performed by stay-at-home parents also shouldn’t be overlooked. It can be especially difficult to assess the potential financial impact of the death of a parent who spends most of their time looking after children and the household. A good starting point is to estimate the costs of buying in these services.

If you’ve divorced, you will want to consider steps that ensure children are provided for when you die. There are various trust structures that can be used to give you the assurance and peace of mind that your chosen beneficiaries will receive what you wish them to and cannot be excluded by events or actions that are taken

It’s still important to have life cover in place if you have financial dependants, such as a spouse. If you have a large estate and are concerned about Inheritance Tax (IHT), then a life insurance policy placed in the appropriate trust can provide a sum of money to pay the tax bill after you die, so that your estate can be passed on in full to your family.

Whether you are young or old, life insurance underpins most good financial planning, especially for those with financial dependents.

The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.

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

In the UK, Trusts are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. ______________________________________ Roy Duns Scrimger & Oakes Limited Senior Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management (+44) 191 3851530 www.sjpp.co.uk/scrimgerandoakes

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Visit http://seaturtle.socib.es/en/turtle-viewer to see where the four turtles that were tagged this summer are!

Discover your Marine Protected Area Sa Dragonera We believe that engagement of local communities is the key to achieving lasting marine protection and have recently, with the support of Marilles Foundation, launched a new local leadership project which invites anyone who wants to participate in the care and protection of their local marine protected area (MPA) to become part of the project.

Did you miss Save The Med’s latest newsletter?

No worries, below you can find out what we have been up to lately! Don’t forget to join us on social media for daily updates and invites to our events.

EXPEDITIONS AND MPA’S Follow our tagged turtles online!

The first project of its kind will be entering around the MPA of Sa Dragonera and includes a series of community events and actions, starting with a collaborative photography project of the area which will be exhibited during autumn.

Individuals, schools, businesses, sport centres, ocean lovers of all sorts are welcome to join the project and contribute their ideas on how we can unite to raise awareness about the value of Sa Dragonera, and work together for its protection. If you'd like to know more and/ or participate in the project make sure to get in touch with valerie@savethemed.org.

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Turtle routes

If you've been following our updates you might already know that the awesome team from Alnitak are joining Save The Med Foundation.

Throughout the summer, weekly expeditions onboard Toftevaag have been conducted, and the summer season ended with an epic day at sea during which the team deployed the last satellite tag on a turtle named Conxa.

The tagging is part of the "Animal Oceanographers" project through which we work to identify and map risk factors that threaten vulnerable pelagic species and contribute important data for the surveillance and management of off shore marine protected areas, thereby protecting their habitats as whole.

Turtle Conxa

The Dos Manos Team are back in schools all over Mallorca. Around 50 schools have already contacted us to participate in our schools programme and fight plastic pollution.

We launched the season together with an awesome group of students from Pureza de María in Manacor in the end of September and have over 1000 students already signed up and ready to take action!

DOS MANOS BEACH CLEANS We launched the beach clean season with a Dos Manos clean up for the World Ocean's Day in Mal Pas, Alcúdia together with around 120 volunteers. Our next beach clean will be the 20/10 in Cala Mesquida. Follow the latest updates in the Facebook event.

PLASTIC FREE BALEARICS The Baleares Sense Plástic programme will

be publishing some very interesting news very soon so stay tuned (particularly if you're a company owner or work with a company that wants to do some good and reduce your plastic footprint)!

Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Living coming to Mallorca!

In collaboration with VIVECO we welcome you to join us for an evening with Bea Johnson, the international best selling author of Zero Waste Living, in Palma 20/11, at 7PM. Get your tickets at www.truiteatre.es. ______________________________________ Stay up to date by following: @savethemed Check the new blog: www.savethemed.org Mari Gutic - mari@savethemed.org (Previously Asociación Ondine)

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features Eggs Florentine and Eggs Royale, Bulgarian Fetta Pie and Buckwheat Waffles & pancakes… you can guess what the kids go for!

Vili take time to source local fresh ingredients, while most of the dry products tend to be organic. The Workshop is perfect for private events and worth booking now for the run up to Christmas. They have hosted pop-up dinners, where chefs “hire” our kitchen space and showcase their work, charity events, social media marketing events and of course cycling talks. With a TV nestled in the corner - there is also the opportunity to pop down and watch whatever cycling race is on.

THE WORKSHOP & PROFESSIONAL CYCLING THE WORKSHOP CAFE AND CYCLES The Workshop Cafe and Cycles was founded by a husband and wife team: Jakub Pieniazek and Velimira Ivanova. It combines Jakub’s professional cycling knowledge and Villi’s passion for nutrition and healthy food. Sitting in the cafe, you appreciate the thought & energy that went into creating welcoming home for all cyclists, both the professional and the amateur. Their dream was to create a place for people to spend time, to enjoy some great food, a coffee or a beer and chat about cycling.

The Workshop is an interesting combination… you can refuel, rent a bike or get your own

fixed. And while you are waiting, you can enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee (from Ibiza, Meke Coffee Roasters), Poached eggs & avocado or a slice of Vili’s home made banana bread. Originally Vili and Jakub imagined, their cafe concept would attract only the cycling crowd. But as time went on more and more non cycling guests discovered their warm welcome and healthy breakfast offering. Their inspiration came after a stay in Australia where people like a healthy early start to their day.

They were amazed by the amount of cafes offering amazing coffee and delicious food, so they decided to bring it home to Mallorca.

The Workshop is a regular haunt for the Marsh family on a Sunday… The Sunday brunch menu

The Workshop has now started to offer training camps. The camps are carefully customised to the mirror the abilities and experience of the riders, and cover the essentials such as mechanics, bikes, gear, accommodation and after ride meal. They aim to work with top level amateurs, who often come with their own coach, as well as the enthusiasts, who have never been in Mallorca and want to discover the island.

The Workshop Cafe and Cycles theworkshopalma.cc Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9:00-16:30; Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-14:30 JAKUB & THE CCC CYCLING TEAM Jakub is one of the 4 coaches in the CCC Cycling Team. At the start of 2019, CCC replaced BMC as the title sponsor of the Continuum Sports Team and became the first Polish UCI WorldTour team (the highest level in the world of cycling). The WorldTour compromises of 37 events spanning 18 countries, including the 3 Grand Tours of the Giro D’Italia, Tour de France and the recently completed Vuelta a España.

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around The Olympic road race champion Greg Van Avermaet (Belgium).

The Responsibilities of a Coach As a coach, Jakub looks after 8 of the riders and his three principle responsibilities are: •To set the daily training program (on the bike) • A weekly conference call with the Director Sportive & Team Doctor to discuss the progress of the 8 riders • Manage the logistics/diary for each rider travel plans for races & training events GRAND TOURS I was interested to find out the involvement of the coaches during the Grand Tours and was surprised to find it was reserved solely for the Time Trial stages.

The team will go into a Grand Tour with an overall strategy and a set of objectives. During a regular stage of a race, this is then managed, in the car, by the Director Sportive (DS). The plan will naturally change during the stage.

Each stage is open to so many other external influences (weather, terrain, breakaways, crashes, injury, etc), that the riders, with some direction from the team car, have to play out whatever is put in front of them.

On the Grand Tours, the coaches are only required for the Individual Time and Team Time Trial. This is where their detailed analysis of the route and the knowledge of the riders comes into play. During the stage, they assume the role of Director Sportive (DS). So for the key riders, the DS still drives the car (with the mechanic in the back), but it is the Coach, in passenger seat, that is on the radios to the rider. When Jakub is on the radio to the rider, he is not only telling them about the next section of the route, he will also tell them what power to aim for in each section. They use simple code words, informing the riders of the up and coming terrain (hazards, corners, sharp climbs, speed bumps in road, etc) and on the roof there are one or two spare time trial bikes depending on importance of the rider!

For example, at the Vuelta individual time trail, they had 6 team cars and 8 riders on the course.

Each coach supported two riders and then the last two riders (in terms of importance) were supported by the generic Mavic Cars and left to their own devices.

PLANNING FOR THE TIME TRIAL The coaches will spend a couple of days preparing for the time trials. Driving the course to get to know the route in every possible detail. They are given a GPX file of the route that they download and they then create their own detailed route with a clear understanding of the elevation changes. Each rider has his own CD data, which is a “resistance” figure (physical size & weight and bike details). This information, coupled with the rider’s training performance, the route elevations & weather forecast, the Coaches create a predicted power output for the entire route. The net result is that they have estimated time and average power output for each rider. The Coaches would expect to be able to be accurate to within 10-30 seconds. As an example, this

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THE BOATHOUSE - IT’S TIME TO DECK THE HALLS Firstly, we want to start off with a heartfelt thank you to all of you who made it out into the brilliant sunshine to celebrate South Africa day with us. As many of you know it has been a tough few months for the Boathouse family and being able to have Mark with us at the event that has always been his baby, and to see all of your wonderful faces, was equal parts glorious and emotional. There were few dry eyes! A big shout out as ever to the wonderful Kev and Lara of El Toro foods and their delicious Madiba burger! Not forgetting the wonderful singing

by Ardley who we have already signed up for next year. And last but very much not least thank you to our wonderful Gumboot Dancers and to Barry Jones for winning the Golden Boot Challenge. So to you all, Dankie!!!!!

Moving on to What’s On – did you realise that there are only 8 weeks to Christmas! So it’s time to deck the halls, jingle those bells and get ready for santa to kiss your Mum! Yes, it is indeed the season to be jolly and we will be rock and rolling ready for all your Christmas needs, kicking off with our very own Christmas party on Thursday 5th December from 6pm to 9pm. We’ll be putting the Rum in the Rum Pum Pum, the egg in the Egg Nog and will be dusting off our favourite Christmas jumpers for a good old Christmas knees up. So if you love a bit of Mariah or just an excuse for an after work drink with your friends, come and join us!

Not to be outdone, our fabulous Swedish friends will also be turning on the Christmas lights in their own esteemable way with the return of the Julbord (literally Swedish for Christmas Table). For those that did not grow up with the Julbord, it is one of the most famous of Swedish Christmas traditions made up of three buffet style courses. The first generally includes a variety of pickled herring and cured salmon, the second is bread, ham,

cracker pulling extravaganza contact Cristina for all our menu and drink options.

liver pâté, red beet salad, and cheese, and the final course is comprised of the warm dishes with Janssons frestelse, dopp i grytan, meatballs, sausages, pork ribs, and cabbage all prepared by our wonderful chef Miki who is an old hand at all things Swedish these days.

So if you know your Hej Tomtegubbar from your Raska fotter springa, tripp, tripp, tripp, get your vocal chords ready for some serious Christmas Carolling!

If you are looking to book your own party, be it with friends, family or work colleagues get in touch with us to plan your perfect Xmas fiesta here. We can do everything from cocktails and canapes to full belt bursting gourmet lunches and dinners. So to organise your Christmas

Running throughout the Winter months we are bringing back our brunch menu at the weekend featuring our top favourite breakfast dishes as well as some new eggs Bennie specials. Perfect to team up with a bloody mary, mimosa or a great latte (with choice of milk). On Sundays, gather friends & family together for a long and lazy lunch as we’ll be firing up the bbq and serving a great selection of meat and fish ‘carvery style’, alongside a salad buffet and all your favourite accompaniments from Yorkshire puds to sauerkraut followed by yummy desserts, all the while listening to live music – so join us from 1 to 5pm for the perfect Sunday afternoon! Bookings are highly recommended!

We haven't turned our backs on those small five days that run up to the weekend though, as November sees the return of our Menu del Dia. Three delicious courses, a drink and two hours free parking all for €19.50. So if you get the chance to escape the desk, deck or dock come and join us for lunch in the sun.

I think that’s about it from us this month, though on a final note. The last weeks and months have taught us a great deal about friendship and family and we want to just say another enormous thank you to all of you have supported us through this time. You know who you are and it means the world to all of us.

Fair winds and following seas! ______________________________________ The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, Palma info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es

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Ivan grape picking Malvasia in Estellencs

Estellencs Malvasia vines for Selva Vins

Colmado Sant Jaume specialist shop selling more unusual wines

of origin and beyond, and it is not a fair battle.

Not only do they have to care for their vines, harvest the grapes with the help of their family (normally unpaid work) and worry about the fermenting and aging processes, but they also have to deal with all of the other aspects of the wine business.

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But, what about their product?

Is it any good? Many people fear the unknown and are unwilling to break free from their comfort zone. It can be a great disappointment if you do not choose your wine wisely!

When a wine has been made by a winemaker from a small vineyard, the attention to detail in every step of the production process is very noticeable. And this ultimately transfers to the final product. It is a signature that you can taste once the wine has been poured into your glass. After all, if you only have 5 barrels of wine to look after, you are going to put all of your attention into those barrels to ensure the wine inside is progressing well.

Think about the most popular wine you know. It probably comes from a winery with a recognized name that everybody has heard of.

The wine is easily accessible in many countries and it has a reasonable price. The reputation of the wine is quite solid and every year the wine seems to taste almost exactly the same as the previous vintage. People love this kind of product. It delivers every time, it is a secure bet and it doesn’t ‘cost the earth’.

For me, this is why it is interesting to search for wines that come from small producers. I love discovering unique wines that are created in a different way to any other wines I have tried before. I also love listening to a winemaker who talks passionately about their vines as well as their final product.

Normally these wines are made in huge quantities by an equally huge company.

The market pressure dictates flavour, price range and positioning. Advanced marketing strategies will make it look appealing as well.

Firstly, do not go to a supermarket. Small producers avoid pitting their wines against the big names. You are more likely to find them in smaller, specialised stores or at your local wine merchant. In these establishments you should be able to find a knowledgeable member of staff who has already tasted the wine and may even know the producer. They will then advise you accordingly.

All of the wines produced in this way have a place in the market and they are doing what they are supposed to do… filling up the shelves in the supermarkets to make sure you pick up one or more bottles during your weekly shop.

But, what about the small producers?

They don’t have a marketing team, an investment group behind them or a renowned wine that flies off the shelf. They really have to push their way through a tiny gap in the market to get their wines noticed and appreciated amongst all of the producers in their country

But, how do you find wines from small producers?

Another great way to discover these wines is to visit the wineries. We are very lucky here in Mallorca. There are approximately 90 vineyards to choose from, all of them relatively small. Go to the smallest vineyards you can find, talk to the producers and ask them what drives them to make their wine. Most of the time they will tell you they have a hard working family behind them and a passionate, driven team to help them fulfil their dream. I am

Gaintza Txakoli Getaria

LoDivino wine bar offers an interesting selection of wines to try

pretty sure that at least one wine from their collection will seduce your senses.

Be brave with your choices. I constantly meet or hear of people that only drink wine from one specific region or one particular brand (for example, a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand). I’m not knocking the wines they choose but I do find it frustrating that they are potentially missing out on so many other fantastic, interesting wines from all over the world. You can now get a Mencia from Ribeira Sacra as easily as you can get a French Bordeaux so expand your horizons. The experience of tasting wines that are outside your comfort zone will broaden your palate and you will appreciate a larger range of wines from all over the world. How many of you have enjoyed a bottle of Swiss Pinot Noir or a Mallorcan Callet?

You have so little to lose when you choose a wine from a small vineyard. Not only are you helping an enthusiastic entrepreneur and their family, but you are also supporting the traditional aspects of the trade and a small community economy. Your taste buds will appreciate the adventure too! ______________________________________ Wine Industry Mallorca Ivan Gonzalez Gainza - (+34) 657 88 32 48 Lara Corfield - (+34) 638 60 19 43

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HAKKA - COCKTAILS AND DIM SUM THAT WILL HAVE YOU COMING BACK FOR MORE I love Asian food. The subtle spices, delicate flavours and sweet succulent mouthfuls of tastiness have me craving it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can imagine my excitement when we were invited to new kid on the block, Hakka. Having already been told of its amazingness by several friends who had already visited, my expectations were really rather high. And they were not disappointed.

It was absolutely fun, fab, friendly, and above all, delicious!

Just near the market on Carrer Anibal in Santa Catalina is a doorway into a hidden oasis of loveliness, where you step out of the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area and find yourself in calming surroundings, replete with tropical fish tank that simply adds to the aura already created by the living wall. The garden space, which, whilst being inside the front door, is also an outside space that during the day is dappled with sunlight and at night is lit by hundreds of exposed bulbs, creating a starlight effect and increasing the air of love and romance.

The inside space is equally delightful, with dark natural woods and beautifully crafted leather chairs adding tot the understated oriental

themes which run throughout. It’s easy to see the PingPong and Hakkasan influences here, though one should not think that this is where the name is derived from as Hakka actually means ‘guest’ and this is exactly how each and every person is treated, as if a welcome guest in a house, in this case in the house of Rocco and Andrea.

And what a welcome we received. Within minutes I felt as though I had known Rocco all my life and it was as though we were returning long lost friends. But it’s all so natural. Rocco oozes enthusiasm and it wasn’t just because we were his guests that evening, I watched and he was exactly the same with each and every person who stepped through the door.

It’s impossible for his joyous energy to not rub off and he left every table full of beaming smiles and laughter. The clientele is distinctly international and I was able to count at least five different languages whilst we were sat there. Rocco claims his English is not good, but this is not true in the slightest, this fabulous Italian man has exceptional English as he ran each table through the cocktail and food menu.

What I like so much about Hakka is that it has flipped traditional Asian dining, in fact all

dining, on its head, as this is not a restaurant where you can order cocktails to compliment your food. Instead it is a cocktail bar where you can order food to compliment your drinks instead. The cocktail menu is spectacular, however should you wish for something that isn't listed then Emanuelle Perone, mixologist extraordinaire and runner up at the Islas Baleares Flaring Cocktail Competition will be happy to create it for you. In fact you don’t really need the menu at all as Emanuelle will come over and listen to your preferences where he will then match the perfect cocktail to your tastes.

Anouska my every trusty friend and fabullous photographer decided to go with something with a red berry base and was treated to Los fruto de la Geisha, a deliciously fresh, fruity, yet tart concoction that was exactly what she’d been envisioning and did not last long. I was treated to an old classic, the Porn Star Martini, delivered with shot of cava, half a succulent passion fruit and then the cocktail itself, which I was instructed was the order in which it was to be enjoyed. And enjoy it I did!

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their time and that this is deliberate. Here is slow food and slow living at its finest. Instead of rushing covers through the door you are encouraged to kick back, relax and enjoy the company of whoever you are lucky enough to be sat with. To keep our hunger at bay though we started with a snacky plate of edamame. It was an absolute joy not to have to emphasise the spiciness and have it served with just the right amount of kick. This chef knows his spices which is so refreshing. The edamame were perfectly cooked and were a real treat to start with, setting us up for the rest of the dishes that were to arrive.

Next up were the Vietnamese Pork Balls with Satay dipping sauce, which Rocco proudly explained was one of the most ordered dishes on the menu. In fact they started with a much smaller menu that they have now but they had so many repeat customers that they wanted to give them new things to try each time, and so it was to Andrea to expand the menu, a thing she takes absolute passionate pleasure in, which is obvious as she starts talking us through it. I point out that anyone who can make a cauliflower dish, in this case the wonderfully named Firecracker Coliflower, sound appealing, clearly has heaps of culinary flair.

Next up was a salad that Andrea had been served in a Japanese restaurant whilst on a cruise to Puerto Rico - definitely eclectic - and thank goodness that had happened as this salad was to die for! The Wakame, Avocado and Crab salad was a dish of legends. Equally creamy, spicy, smoky and sweet all in one mouthful. The crab was perfectly pitched

against the wakame and had us pretty much licking the plate.

And it didn’t just stop there. The delights kept coming. The duck spring rolls had the perfect crunch as you bit into them, and were full to capacity with juicy duck and sesrved with a delicious tamarind dipping sauce. The popcorn chicken were a bit like pringles, once we popped we just couldn’t stop. By this point we had to restrain ourselves, despite desperately wanting to order the chicken wings, in order to leave some space for dessert. Something we were both very grateful to have done when we were presented with the restaurant's postre del dia, a delightful apple spring roll of Philipine influence.

We were so impressed with what we ate that we returned two days later to sample their menu del dia, which on this day featured mouthwatering gyozas, followed by a perfectly spiced thai green curry and another delicious dessert. An absolute steal at €13.50.

Dim Sum translates as small eats that touch the heart and I can honestly say that this Asian oasis certainly touched our hearts and has left a lasting impression! _____________________________________

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Menu of the day every day Tapas Salads Breakfast

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Italian Cuisine with a Mediterranean Influence Local, 34 Puerto Portals, Mallorca info@ritzi-portals.com Reservations: (+34) 971 684 104

With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja�

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE FOR SALE FOR SALE: RYA sailing school for sale, Port Andratx, Mallorca, established over 25 years, 10,000 euros or 60,000 euros with school sailboat. Contact Paul on 607 597 098. (10) FOR SALE: Boat trailer. 6m boat or similar. Spanish papers 750 euros. Paul Port Andratx, 607 597 098. (07) FOR SALE: De blasi folding bike, white, fair condition. 100 euros.

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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)

DELPHIA 33.3 FOR SALE (OUR EDITOR’S OWN YACHT)

Contact: simon@theislander.net Tel: + 34 607 911 898

This fine example of the superbly built Delphia 33.3 is from 2011 but had very little use in the past 5 years. 6 berths with a good-sized heads/ shower, large saloon with very good headroom and a super cockpit, ideal for those evenings at anchor.

Brand new 4-man dinghy and new Mercury outboard engine. Comes with loads of extra kit and a mooring in Puerto Portals until late July 2019. Must be seen to appreciate.

Reduced to 67,500 €

FOR SALE: A fully restored town house over four levels. Many original features have been kept. New roof and terrace, laundry room and storage. Top floor has a studio of 21m2 and terrace of 25.6m2. Views from the terrace are to the port and to the mountains. First floor has two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms 50.4m2. Ground floor comprises Ikea kitchen and open plan living of 38.5 m2.

With double door to street. Cellar with laundry and bathroom and double door to street 24.00 m2.

Total area 160m2. Parking for motor bikes in the cellar.

Street parking for cars. 100% legal with all papers. Asking price Euro 490,000. Option of additional apartment. Contact johnfbardon@yahoo.com. (07)

FOR SALE: Jaguar XK8, Feb 2000, 78,000km with history. Dark Green/Cream leather. Fabulous condition, unmarked BBS split-rim wheels with nearly new Pirelli P Zero tyres. Supplied with a full year ITV, Spanish Matriculated LHD. €14.500 contact via WhatsApp in first instance 690 716 456. (11)

FOR SALE: Beautiful 100sqm apartment 5 mins from Santa Catalina in Son Espanyolet.

2 bed in great condition, high ceilings, open plan, lots of natural light. €379,000. Contact Lloyd +44 7584 993 081. (10)

FOR SALE: Peace & Tranquillity.

Nestled high on the side of “Punt de ses Bruixes” (witches Point) & offering views that can never be obstructed, over the town of Llucmayor to the island of “Cabrera”. This rustic property boasts 14,000 m2. Of prime Mallorcan real estate. This property features a solid threebedroom home that has been the subject of some major improvements and expense in recent years. Connecting electricity, and a 150m. tarmac private drive. Simple but yet charming this property has been enjoyed by its current owners, as a family home for over three generations. And could remain as is for those who want a holiday home or yearn for peace and tranquillity. However, for those wanting something special that will really do this premium position and views the justice it deserves, the home could be extended refurbished or potentially knocked down to pave the way for a magnificent residence. The perfect retreat for a buyer seeking privacy and solitude, but only 3kms from Llucmayor, 15 minutes to the airport of Palma & 25 minutes to the capital Palma. An astute buyer will recognise a truly unrivalled offering & a rare opportunity. If interested P.O.A. please contact damian@theislander.net (09)

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FOR SALE: Huge garage & house for sale. Great road access, loads of storage. The garage is approx 20m x 11.4m, with a height of 6m to the eaves and doors 4m high x 4.9m wide at both ends of the garage. 15 min from Palma & airport. The house is 366m sq, in a plot of 2,200m sq. 4 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms plus additional bathroom and day heads, 2 large receptions, additional tower room / office, kitchen & utility room. Also a very large basement. Fiber optic broadband, air conditioning, central heating, wood burner, pellet burner, recent double glazed windows & doors. All bathrooms and kitchen recently refitted. Other buildings for further storage. Huge terraces plus roof terrace with magnificent mountain views. Situated within walking distance of Algaida for all services, banks, supermarkets, cafes & restaurants. €549,000. call Richard 670 970 188. (09)

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 €18,000. Contact Michael (+44) 7976286469 or Jacqueline (+44) 7533247574. (05)

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 RENT FOR RENT: Prime location on Paseo Maritimo behind The Boathouse. € 1,300 per Month for a single unit of 27 sq. meters, includes existing furniture and 1 complimentary parking space.

Excludes Utility Costs, which will be invoiced on a quarterly basis. deb@theboathouse.es (+34) 699 569 934 (06) FOR RENT: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

FOR RENT: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

FOR RENT: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

FFOR SALE: Carbon Passarelle, length 5 meters, width 60cm. very stable. Stock item for sale at greatly reduced price. Email: info@bmcomposites.com

+34 691 027 011 info@conectado.biz www.conectado.biz

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ADVERTISE FOR FREE JOBS / EMPLOYMENT 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: 5 Star Yachts are seeking the right person for a role in our business. Smart, efficient, friendly communicator with a love of the sea & yachting.

To begin it will be part time progressing to full time. Good level of English / written German & Spanish. Top level of PC skills, internet administration, office administration ultimately developing into sales. Selfemployed status preferred.

Salary to be agreed. Office in Cala Nova marina. Email CV to info@5staryachts.com (10) JOB VACANCY: Sunseeker Yachts Spain are expanding their team and are looking for a Marine engineer or systems technician with 2-5 years experience. You

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 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: Sunseeker Yachts Spain is looking for an experienced Marine carpenter to work in its warranty division.

The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years experience in production boat building environment as a joiner/ carpenter. Intimate knowledge of production boat manufacturing process and materials is required.

The successful candidate will have experience in providing solutions to complex problems.

The ability to work alone and overcome problems in a challenging environment. Projects are diverse and will range from 15m boats to 50m yachts. We offer permanent contracts with an excellent package.

Competitive salaries, company vehicle, telephone and benefits.

Sunseeker London Group is a stable and exciting organisation to work for. If you are interested, please apply in confidence to jody@sunseeker-mallorca.es (10) JOB VACANCY: Cover Up Solutions, a scaffolding and yacht covering systems company, based in STP - Palma de Mallorca, are offering a full time sales position. We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication skills and knowledge of the yachting industry is preferable. Excellent level of english and good level of spoken Spanish are essential, to

join a fun, dynamic and friendly team. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to: info@ coverupsolutions.com. (08) JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a SALES PERSON, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es. (08) JOB VACANCY: Seippel & Seippel, International Insurance Brokers, based in Mallorca are offering a full time administrative and sales positions. We are looking for an efficient and professional individual with good PC skills.

Minimum languages required are Good English / Some German with a good level of spoken Spanish - or Good German / Some English with a good level of spoken Spanish. At Seippel & Seippel you will benefit from great working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in an international high qualified team as well as remuneration following qualifications. If interested please send your CV with photograph in English or Spanish to jasmine@seippel.com. (04) JOB VACANCY: Versilia Supply Service is looking for a Secretary/ office administrator, English language required along with Spanish and computer literacy, a clean driving licence and good communication skills with clients, salary to be agreed upon according to experience. Please send CV to info@vssespana.es (03) JOB VACANCY: Marivent Yachts, a leading company in the Yachting Sector is selecting After Sales Staff. The Job involves the Inspection, Preparation and Set Up of new Yachts for Handover to the Owners. The Maintenance, Repair and Management of these vessels as well as their delivery between ports is also a fundamental part of the job.

Medium level English and High level German are compulsory.

CV to alex@mariventyachts.com Tel: (+34) 607 140 849. (03)

JOB VACANCY: Dynamic sales rep with salt water in the veins. If you are driven within sales and motivated by outbound sales, passionate about sailing and thrive on delivering results, you are just the person we are looking for. About you: You don´t need to be a World Champion in sailing, but you do need to be a champ in professional customer relations and acknowledge the importance of staying alert to customer needs, making sure the whole process from initial contact to delivery is smooth and efficient. Strong English skills is a prerequisite, and Spanish an extra plus. In terms of IT, you must be experienced with the Microsoft Office package and experience with Axapta would be a plus. In general, you need to be able to quickly adapt to new IT systems and platforms. About us: The loft in Mallorca is a subsidiary to the Danish Headquarters of Elvstrøm Sails. You will be an important link between the customer, design and production in Denmark. Conditions: You will be working at the loft in Mallorca but should expect some travel days in connection with boat shows and customer visits.

We offer a salary package that corresponds to qualifications and responsibility. Application: Please send your application along with your C.V. to Jesper Bank at jeb@elvstromsails.com

by November 15th.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jesper Bank directly at +34 652 434 420.

MISCELLANEOUS GO SAILING: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Join our racing fleets in Pollensa & Palma. Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! All ages 18 - 80. michael@ffast.org.

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"SEADUCER" 2010 Sealine F46 €299,000 EUR VAT Paid Lying Palma

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 high specification example of the Sealine F46 model was built in 2010 and has had only two owners from new. 'SEADUCER' is powered by twin CUMMINS 480hp engines with Zeus pod drives (Joystick controlled including Skyhook function) and is capable of achieving a maximum speed of up to 30 knots. Her practical and voluminous layout boasts comfortable interior and exterior relaxation spaces. She can sleep up to 6 guests in two large double cabins (each with en-suite) and a convertible saloon berth. Key features include her 13kW Kohler generator, Flybridge wetbar with BBQ, BOSE A/V system, full air-conditioning, Opacmare passarelle with crane function, Bosch washer/dryer, dishwasher, Raymarine navigation gear and underwater lights. Viewing highly recommended.

Swan 105 2014 8.500.000 EUR VAT Paid

Joost Goverts Broker joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 627 947 160 www.northropandjohnson.com

The 104-foot (32m) CHILD OF LIR is a true performance cruiser that offers the thrill of fast sailing high to the wind that will impress true sailors.

While sailing and at anchors, the yacht’s luxurious interior and exterior spaces offer luxurious comfort and protection from the elements. This impressive sailing yacht is a testament to the supreme design and craftsmanship that is achieved when a knowledgeable, experienced owner works in collaboration with European designers Frers Naval Architects and Beiderdeck Design.She accommodates 8 guests in 4 beautifully appointed staterooms.

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BELLIURE 48 1998 295,000 EUR VAT + 12% Matriculation Tax Paid This Belliure 48 is a solidly built and comfortable long range motor yacht with classic elegant lines. Very well equipped with twin Yanmar diesel engines, generator, air conditioning, washing machine, water maker, hydraulic gangway, awnings, covers, 2 life rafts, Epirb, complete navigation equipment in the pilothouse and on fly bridge, etc. She has pleasant split-level lay out with the wheelhouse being the upper level, the salon and galley on aft deck level and the state rooms at the lower level. Always lovingly maintained with many upgrades carried out and is in a good condition throughout.

LAGOON 620 2012 1,150,000 EUR VAT Paid

Lagoon 620 For Sale - This 620 has the popular five cabins with the central galley layout. Professionally maintained from new, conforms to MCA SCV Cat 2 vessel, excellent condition. She presents as if she is half her age. Just hauled at STP for new anti-foul paint, anode replacement, shaft seal replacement and topsides & hull polish. Contact our Palma Office to arrange a viewing.

Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 2017 EU Tax Paid Lying Crete

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

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau Oceanis 38.1, 2017. All GRP with wood decks. Yanmar 29hp diesel engine, dual steering, bow thruster, mainsail arch, opening transom/ bathing platform. In-mast furling, Harken winches, dinghy and outboard. Full safety kit, B&G navigation equipment, bimini and sprayhood. Sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins, one head. Only lightly used and presented in super order. One private owner from new. Ideal family boat that will fit on a 12m mooring. Lying Crete, EU tax paid.

Beneteau 57 350,000 EUR

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Mirรณ, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

A well-kept example of this popular marque. One owner from new and used only in the Mediterranean. She is maintained professionally and antifouled annually. Interior shows very little use. A good buy for long range cruisers, or equally a family.

Delphia 33.3 2011 Reduced to 59,950 EUR

It is nice to step aboard a boat where everything is in the right place, looks maintained, and looks in order. This is one such boat. Rather lightly used, and with a great spec, this boat could take you around the Baleares, and very much further. Slab - reefed main, cabin heating, nearly new outboard (one hour ONLY, run on it!), and a nice tender. These and many more features add up to a splendid package. The boat comes with berthing until the end of July, in a very desirable Palma Bay marina. And there is a possibility of extending this, should you so wish...

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