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DEAR ISLANDER Dear Islander, As I write this piece in the middle of September, we are experiencing an amazing spell of unseasonably hot weather, normally associated with mid-July to mid-August. However we should not complain, as it extends the season where we can enjoy a sail and a swim in our beautiful Balearic waters for just a little longer! It has been exciting to see so many of the larger Superyachts in our waters of late, confirming the positive effects that the matriculation tax exemptions are having on our industry here in Spain. Just this past few days I have seen, Pelorus, Mayan Queen, Ilona, Salute, Shenandoah of Sark plus many other amazing craft enjoy our waters. By the time this issue hits the streets, the Monaco Yacht Show will have been and gone, and we will report our findings here in the November issue. The next major local events where we will be attending are the start of the Volvo round the world race in Alicante and the new Ibiza Rendezvous. On shore we have the PInmar Golf tournament taking place this month, and all competitors will receive a very special bottle of Mallorcan wine from The Islander! More of all those events in next month’s issue! We are very pleased to announce that Acrew have made us their official media partner, and we are now featuring a new column each month with all their news for crew and Captains, beginning with this month’s issue. This month has also seen our long serving trusty distribution lady, Judith, depart the island to start a new life in the UK, with her partner Lesley. We wish them both well and a happy future together. We now have Judith’s replacement in our team, Maria Worrall, whom many of you will know already …. Welcome on board Maria! We are also keen to hear from you readers regarding any locations where you think we should be delivering the magazine to, especially the central area of the island such as Alaro, Binassalem etc. Bars, restaurants, shops or marine industry businesses are the usual points for collection, so if you can let us know of any, we would be very grateful. Fair Winds! Deposito legal: PM 146-1997 The Islander Nautical Media S.L. Calle Soler 21A bajos 07013 Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España M. (+34) 607 911 898 Editor: Simon Relph simon@theislander.net Ad Sales Manager: Damian Raxach damian@theislander.net Accounts Manager: Helen Relph office@theislander.net Distribution Manager: Judith Gebhard juith.mary@yahoo.co.uk Whilst the publishers have taken every care to ensure that the contents are correct they cannot take any responsibility for any losses incurred by readers as a result of any editorial or advertisement. The opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers who therefore cannot take any responsibility for any opinion expressed. All rights are reserved and no part can be reproduced or stored without written permission. La revista The Islander no se hace responsable necesariamente de todas las opiniones vertidas por sus colaboradores.
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Nina Harjula nina@mallorcahiking.com (+34) 699 906 009 www.mallorcahiking.com www.facebook.com/ mallorcahiking A Remote Circuit on the Victoria Peninsular
combination of remoteness, bays with tourquoise waters, breathtaking views of the Bays of Alcudia and Pollensa and the Formentor peninsular.... This is a very different experience to walking in the Tramuntana, and no less spectacular.
The Victoria Peninsular is a very lovely part of the island and so much less frequented by walkers than other parts. This is one of our favourite walks - it offers a very special
We start this fabulous circular walk just outside Alcudia, alongside the Alcanada golf course. We begin with a gentle climb up a narrow, rocky goat-track leading us up
the mountain. As we climb, the path zigzags upwards, and we begin to enjoy everimproving views of the bay of Alcudia. This is remote countryside and we are unlikely to meet anyone other than an occasional Balearic goat! After reaching the summit of the Coll we begin to descend the side of a deep ravine, towards the bay of Pollensa with fabulous views all the way. We continue along a wide track, which meanders alongside clusters of houses, close to the coast and very soon we get the opportunity for a dip in the sea and a drink and snack in a small bar, before a steep climb past the Ermita de la Victoria and further up to the Talaia d’Alcudia. The 360 degrees views from here are spectacular and well worth the climb!
take a diversion down to the stunning Platja d’es Coll Baix with its crystal clear waters. We then have a pleasant stroll along a wide track through pine woods, back to where we started. Highlights Amazing views, plenty of wild goats and tourquoise seas.... Facts about this walk: - Area: North West. - Length: 15km - Walking Time: 5hrs (breaks not included). - Ascent/descent: 400m/400m. - Difficulty: Challenging. Please contact us for more info and available walks!!
After this we begin a fairly steep and rocky descent down a narrow path, and eventually we get the opportunity to
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MALLORCA NEWS Sam Shelley (+34) 664 734 512 samshelley@hotmail.com www.rockandridemallorca.com Sports Climbing in Mallorca Mallorca is without a doubt one of Europe’s most beautiful and varied sports climbing venues. An abundance of top quality limestone means that the island has an unparalleled variety of routes of all grades. There are sheer slab walls, steep overhanging roofs, juggy tufas and cracks all on pristine rock. Whether you are a complete beginner looking for a friendly introduction to a new and exciting sport or a well travelled rock climber looking for fresh challenges then sports climbing in Mallorca is for you. For those new to the sport who are looking for well bolted climbs in stunning locations you must visit Cala Magraner. For the seasoned sports climber looking to challenge themselves against some of
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the finest lines in Europe then you can’t beat Alaro, Fraguel and of course Mallorca’s prime climbing area Sa Gubia. Mallorca also has opportunities for the more adventurous multipitch climbers. The huge amphitheatre of Sa Gubia others a wealth of classic fully bolted longer climbs. Sa Gubia is also home to a 7 pitch traditional route which follows the long Albahida ridge line that dominates the area. There is also no shortage of venues still to be explored and developed. The island is dotted with impressive spires of rock just crying out to be climbed. Despite new climbing areas being equipped constantly there is still enough untouched rock here to last a life time. Where and when to go The climbing areas in Mallorca are spread pretty evenly throughout the island. The summer months will see
MALLOCA NEWS the climbers predominantly heading to the high mountain crags, shady valleys and of course the deep water soloing venues on the east coast. The winter will see the return of the climbers to the hotter east coast and south west areas. How to Learn Join our experienced and friendly instructors on one of our sports climbing courses. They run every Saturday for 4 consecutive weeks. The next course starts Saturday the 18th of October 2014. They are the perfect introductory course to Sports Climbing
and are packed with all the essentials needed to get you climbing independently. The price for the complete course is â‚Ź200 per person. All equipment and expert instruction included. We will help you progress both in your climbing ability and your rope skills so that you can have an enjoyable and safe time sports climbing around the world. Group sizes are kept small and places are limited. Please contact us at www.rockandride-mallorca to reserve your place or find out more about our range of climbing courses call or email Sam Shelley.
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MALLORCA NEWS BM Composites officially launch the DockSteps at Monaco Yacht Show Have you ever stepped onto a passarelle tentatively thinking ‘the dock is in the wrong place’? BM Composites have designed, fabricated and are now marketing this innovative, yet beautifully simple solution ‘The DockSteps’. Absolute Boat Care Have Formed an Alliance with Valencia Based Composite Manufacturers, Future Fibres Absolute Boat Care are a well-established superyacht finishing service provider with permanent HQ in STP Shipyard, Palma de Mallorca. In recent years Absolute Boat care have formed an international team with the ability to travel to other facilities in Europe, lending their skills and experience in paint, varnish, antifoul and polish to other businesses and shipyards that work to a similarly high standard. Future Fibres’ are the market leader in composite spars, components and rigging boasting the title of the world’s largest composite rigging manufacturer. They were pioneers in the rigging industry, leading the way for composite cables to be used on all classes of sail boats. Future Fibres are incredibly well established and work with some of the most famous yachts on the water,
therefore work only with the most reputable companies in the superyacht industry. Jim Lotz, spokesperson for Future Fibres states, “Due to the busy summer period we experienced here at Future Fibres in Valencia we called upon the expertise of the team at Absolute Boat Care to assist. Two members of the team were swiftly relocated to Valencia in order to assist with the timely paint completion of the Swan 56’ ‘Yasha’ mast, spreaders and boom. The Absolute Boat Care team acted professionally and swiftly and delivered an outstanding finish. Straight after completion the boat delivered directly to Sardinia to participate in the Swan World Championships where the boat won the Grand Prix Division. Many thanks to the Absolute Boat Care team and we will be sure to use their services again in the not too distant future.” For all enquiries contact info@absoluteboatcare.net or call +34 660 696 200.
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This particular idea for dock steps came about when one of our customers came to us with a very common problem: everywhere they went, especially in the Med, the docks were either too high or too low. With the help and input of the crew Luke Hendy and the team at Branagh Marine Composites developed the DockSteps. The DockSteps are extremely light due to the carbon fibre construction, they are adjustable in height with three separate steps and designed so that one fits inside the other for ease of storage. The dock steps are simple yet very effective, they can be tailored and personalised to suit the yacht with a number of things from, yacht graphics, custom paint work, clear coat; nonskid or teak finished steps so that every set can be made to look like they have been part of the yacht since the day it was launched. Glen McDonnell captain of M/Y Vava explains, ‘When we first spoke to Luke about our issues with getting on and off the yacht, we had a rough idea of what we wanted to achieve but were unsure how to do it. Branagh Marine came up with the concepts
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and design and fabricated a solution, which we are delighted with. Sometimes we have some elderly guests on board the yacht and the dock steps have made life just so much easier, with fewer worries when embarking and disembarking. We would recommend the BMC design team, and The DockSteps.’ Each set of dock steps is delivered with handrail and a custom bag with the boat name or logo while following the standard template and function that has been a winning combination. BM Composites are officially launching the docksteps at Monaco Yacht Show and will be available to view at the show. For all enquiries for the dock steps or any other composite fabrication enquiry, please contact Luke Hendy on +34 610 455 757 or email luke@bmcomposites.com. Information can also be found on the website at www. bmcomposites.com/docksteps
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Non-EU Flagged Yachts Free to Charter in the Balearics Until now, non-EU-flagged yachts were only permitted to sail around the Balearics but not to offer charter services. From September this year, this has changed, and there is a free market for all flags. Lorenzo Vila, Director of Port Andratx-based easyboats, comments, “Although applicable to boats 14 metres (45 foot) upwards, this legislation is clearly targeted at superyachts, the sector most likely to be non-EU-flagged, and has some interesting terms and conditions. It states that a charter licence can be obtained provided there is a lack of available EU-flagged with similar characteristics. One would assume this is easily circumnavigated by bringing hull colour, interior décor, tenders and toys, and so on into the equation.” “However, the ruling also
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states that the yacht must comply with technical, legal, administrative and fiscal requirements,” continues Lorenzo. “Fiscal is the key word here, the superyacht would have to have its taxes paid in-line with Spanish requirements. In light of this, I believe the legislation is only good news, and economically viable, for boats who decide to base themselves in the Balearics for a full season – not for those who want to dip in and out. It certainly won’t make a great deal of difference to the pool of charter yachts available to easyboats.” Lorenzo finishes, “Combined with recent positive rulings on matriculation tax, it’s clear that Spain is trying to make things easier for the nautical industry, however, it’s too late for this season and it will take some time for us to feel the effects. Also, not even specialist nautical lawyers are completely certain of all the new rules, and many
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superyacht captains would still rather not take the risk – this could mean continuing to embark guests in France rather than Spain. This superyacht industry has a massive economic trickledown effect across the whole tourism sector, and Spain must wise up to that before the 2015 Mediterranean season gets underway.” The changes coincide with the release of the latest Spanish boat registration figures from ANEN, the national marine trade association. Overall there has been a 13.27% increase in boat registrations so far in 2014, up to the end of August, versus 2013. This represents 3,516 registrations, 412 more than the same period last year. The greatest growth was in the 16 metre plus sector with an increase of 47.83%. The Balearics dominate taking a massive 14.65% of the national market for recreational craft, with Barcelona claiming 11.75% and Cadiz 7.85%.
The Balearics are one of the most popular, and precious, destinations for the yachting world and account for 90% of charter services offered in Spain. A large number of superyachts use the Islands as a port of call in the summer season (147-metre Rising Sun, 147-metre Prince Abdulaziz, 115-metre Pelorus, 96-metre Limitless, 88-metre Musashi and 78-metre ‘iYacht’ Venus, to name but a few, have all passed through in 2014) with plenty more choose Palma as a refit location in the winter. The Balearics have some of the best bays, beaches, beach clubs and turquoise waters in the entire Med and are popular with ‘normal’ families through to A-List celebrities. For further information on yacht charter, sales and management, contact easyboats on +34 607 608 870, info@easyboats.com, or visit www.easyboats.com
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3D Printing, The Future?, … It’s Actually Here and Now Palma’s first of a kind 3D print shop opened its doors to the public on September 1st. The inauguration party held the night before at the print shop in Santa Catalina turned out to be a wonderful success, ‘’thanks to the great interest shown by our friends, family, neighbours and the mouthwatering appetizers prepared by yacht chef Marcel Frantzen (S/Y Aglaia)’’, says shop manager Birgit Allebrodt. We, Birgit Allebrodt and Nicole Haeck (both ex yacht crew) looked into creating a new and exciting venture to settle in back on land after
many great years spent on yachts. With the help of Naval Architect Sebastian Allebrodt, who is very familiar with the 3D printing concept, the idea of Object Print was born. A venue was found in the upbeat Santa Catalina area. 3D printing is a process for making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many successive layers of a material. (This may sound overwhelming, so we suggest you come into our shop and see the printing process in action). In our case we use different types of plastic(in the future also metal), like PLA, ABS, Nylon, ABS reinforced Carbon Fibre, available
in various colours to make models, prototypes, spare parts, personalized merchandise, gadgets, and much more. Clients bring us their idea, a digital file pref. STEP or STL and we translate it into physical objects with our printers. In addition we offer different finishes and ship worldwide. Besides the yachting industry we aim to target, architects, companies, designers, artists, students and last but not least the public. We are looking forward to welcome you at Object Print and show you around the printer workshop M-F: 9-13 & 15-19. For further information: Birgit Allebrodt & Nicole Haeck - c/ San Magin 45, Palma (+34) 971 401 499 office@objectprint.com www.objectprint.com MNS New Office Maritime Network Systems SL are excited to announce that they are opening the doors to their new office in Portals
Nous from October 1st. Please drop by for a chat, advice or demo of our Entertainment and Communication systems! Maritime Network Systems SL (MNS) was established on Mallorca in 2000, and has since become the Superyacht division of the Norwegian GIS group. “We provide complete design and refit of Superyacht electronics systems and our main systems are VSAT & satellite TV, entertainment and IT systems. As part of the GIS group, we are a main distributor for Cobham Satcom (Seatel) and Intellian antennas.” says Jan Holmen, managing director of MNS. Carretera Andratx 34, Local 2 07181 Portals Nous (across the street from Hotel Marina Portals) +34 971 10 56 57, info@maritime-systems.net www.maritime-systems.net Updates through Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MaritimeNetworkSystems
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Charter of Non-EU Flagged Vessels in the Balearics The Balearic Government Transport Department has recently opened up the possibility of issuing Charter Cruising Permits to vessels with non-EU flags, under certain conditions. This is good news for the yachting sector in the Balearic Islands, as it further confirms the commitment of the local administration to supporting the yachting sector. Owners, managers and captains of non EU flag vessels need to be aware though that caution must still be exercised before entering EU territory. Unfortunately, a handful of
vessels have been detained over the course of this year, due to interpretation of the vessels VAT status. Network Marine Consultants are aware of these detentions, and have worked in an advisory capacity to resolve problems on behalf of clients and introduced competent specialists where appropriate. We advise that before non EU flagged vessels confirm their travel plans to Balearics Islands, they contact us for a consultation. Head office: Po Marítimo, 44 07015 Palma de Mallorca T. +34 971 403 903/703 F. +34 971 400 216 admin@networkmarine consultants.com
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Complete Marine Freight Goes Motor Racing! Complete Marine Freight and Marc Cars Australia are celebrating a win after coming first in their SP2 class and seventh overall at the 24 Hour Series in Barcelona at the weekend. After a gruelling 24 hours of racing, the Aussies came out on top in the CMF branded Marc Focus silhouette car despite facing stiff competition from other vehicles. Complete Marine Freight organised all the logistics for the 3 Marc Cars from Australia for the series that has visited Zandvoort, Zolder and Barcelona – the next race will be Dubai in early 2015. Gerald Price, Complete Marine Freight, Managing Director comments: “Our first experience of 24 hour endurance racing and a class win – we could not be happier. Thanks go to the Marc team for producing a car that ran without fault with the least number of pit stops of any team, only a week after competing in Zolder – their work and dedication
mirrors how we try to run our business. Special thanks to James Kaye – a Touring car Champion and the lead driver for giving us the opportunity to participate and we look forward to further success in the future together. A very happy if tiring weekend! ” The GT & Endurance Series is made up of 64 different teams from all over Europe all competing in different model cars. The Series 12- and 24hour endurance race events at fascinating circuits all over the world, aimed at amateurs and gentlemen drivers, semiprofessionals and professional drivers. A wide variety of ‘tin top’ touring cars, GTs and 24H-Specials (e.g. silhouette cars) are eligible to race, from ‘hot hatchbacks’ up to proper GT3 machinery and purposebuilt race cars. An established structure of classes and liberal technical regulations allow teams to compete without having to change their cars for the 24H SERIES, thus helping them to save costs. For more information on Complete Marine Freight go to: www.completemarine freight.com. For all enquiries contact Tom Sell: Tom@ completemarinefreight.com
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MALLORCA NEWS more apparent! Dr Rosemary has always been popular with patients and has developed a following in Mallorca and the industry, especially with her interest in women´s medicine and also in the sexual health concerns of men and women - but general practice extends to much more, generally fairly innocuous and everyday but occasionally quite serious
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All in all, there are not many yachties who have not been through the doors at least once since 2007 either with a medical query or in search of an ENG1 certificate!
Dr Ken and Dr Rosemary have become familiar faces at Club de Mar since their arrival in April 2007. They were able to expand in August 2009 with an additional consulting room at the very key location in the Club de Mar building. Dr Ken has concentrated on the ENG1 work apart from when Dr Rosemary is away at which point the general busyness of the practice becomes much
From 1 September, there has been a new doctor settling in to life as a doctor in Mallorca. Dr Johanna Clark is already getting to know patients and is steadily taking over the responsibilities of Dr Rosemary who is looking forward to taking a back seat. Dr Ken will continue the ENG1 work as before and he and Dr Joh will combine forces to provide the MCA
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medical training - that is, Medical First Aid (sometimes called Advanced First Aid), Medical Care (Ship Captains Medical Care) and Medical Care Refresher (Ship Captains Refresher) courses. We have excellent Classroom facilities at Palma Sea School/ Escuela del Mar opposite Quay 6 of Club de Mar, and above “Mercanautic” Yacht Chandlery. We had a very successful MCA audit during the Medical First Aid course in May when Dr Joh was also teaching, so our certificates will continue to stand up to MCA scrutiny when sent in for tickets– and our course fees are the same as they were in 2011, apart from those that are less!! Dr Joh graduated in medicine from London University (St George´s Hospital Medical School) and qualified as a General Practitioner in the Royal Air Force where she spent six years. Following her Commission (eventually reaching Squadron Leader rank), she trained in Occupational Medicine in the private sector and has worked in general practice and occupational medicine ever since, both in UK and abroad – and most recently, since 2002, as a civilian doctor with the UK Armed Forces. Her anecdotes and tips from front-line military experience have already enhanced our classroom training courses on her visits earlier this year and have been welcomed by our students. Her special interests include aviation medicine and diving medicine as well as health and safety, medical education and medical leadership and management. She intends to carry on with the current emphasis on sexual health care together with providing health care to women requesting contraceptive services and gynecological concerns as well as addressing the wider spectrum of general practice ailments which affect both men and women. There will be plenty of scope for her talents at Club de
Mar Medical and we look forward to providing yachties, and the wider ex-patriate community, with a good range of expertise, with specialist referral when that seems sensible….. but none of us really want to work all the time when living in a beautiful and varied place like Mallorca! Let´s continue to make her welcome!
MarineSurplusClearance.com MarineSurplusClearance.com is a short term pop up shop established by e3 Systems to clear surplus stock items, components, parts and spares on the Internet via online auction sites. Already many products have found new homes where they are again providing value to their owners. The list is extensive and equally diverse from Apple Ipods to Raymarine Pathfinder Antennas. At the moment Phil in the stores, is working his way through the inventory, so perhaps if you are looking for a particular item, it will be worthwhile dropping a line to phil@ marinesurplusclearance. com or calling 0034 971 404208/ mobile 671040488. Their facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/ MarineSurplusClearance has all the latest bargain information.
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MALLORCA NEWS and discharged at the original ballast site with a very minimal reduction of the ballast water flow during the back flushing process. The sea water continues to UV treatment where smaller organisms, bacteria and pathogens are rendered harmless before the water passes to the ballast tanks in compliance with IMO regulations. Precision Marine Engineering Move into STP Precision Marine has experienced remarkable growth in recent years with 80% of their work carried out in STP which is directly related to their agencies and always completed to ABS, MCA and Lloyds standards. They are therefore very pleased to announce that they have opened a new commercial and project management office in the heart of STP. Jeff Mollon has been appointed as the Commercial Manager for the new premises. The newly created position signals Precision Marine’s commitment to enhance their first class service to both new and returning refit customers. Jeff brings a consistent reputation of integrity, professionalism and commitment. He has a successful background in the financial sector and has twelve years’ experience as a Captain. “I’m very enthusiastic to combine my management, customer service and marine experience to enhance services for Precision Marine’s established and new clients in the new premises in STP”. The mission at Precision Marine is clear; to provide a complete and comprehensive refit service on all levels, providing constant support for their valued clients before, throughout and beyond the duration of the works. To learn more of the range of services they offer and how they can best be adapted to your needs please do not hesitate to contact us. We will 16
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be very happy to provide you with all the answers you may need as well as the solutions. Precision Marine Engineering SL Tel: +34 971 760237 Fax: +34 971 253925 www.precision-marine.net info@precision-marine.net Cathelco Launch BWT System forLuxury Yachts With impending IMO legislation on the discharge of ballast water by luxury yachts travelling from one ocean to another, Cathelco have introduced a new ballast water treatment (BWT) system which is specifically designed for the superyacht market. Cathelco are already well known for their seawater pipework anti-fouling systems and hull corrosion protection equipment, providing a background of experience in the yachting industry. The new Cathelco BWT system is based on a combination of filtration and UV technology and is entirely chemical free, making it safer and easier to operate. With ‘space saving’ as a major consideration, Cathelco have designed the system with a more compact filter and shorter UV chamber to create a smaller overall ‘footprint’. In operation, the seawater passes through the filtration unit where the larger organisms and sediments are removed. At regular intervals the retained material is automatically back flushed
To maximise the exposure to the UV light, the chamber manifolds have been specially designed to make the water flow in a helix. The spiral flow increases the contact time, ensuring thorough irradiation. Cathelco have also taken an innovative approach to the cleaning system which prevents the build-up of residue on the quartz sleeves, surrounding the UV lamps. They have designed an automatic ‘foam ball’ system with a minimum of mechanical parts to avoid scratching the surface of the glass and provide greater reliability. “We appreciate that space is at a premium on luxury yachts and therefore the system has been designed with a smaller filter and UV chambers without any loss of efficiency. It is also available in modular form enabling components and control panels to be distributed in available areas to simplify installation”, said Peter Smith, sales director of Cathelco.
Cathelco Seafresh extend range of watermakers Over the last year, Cathelco Seafresh have carried out a major product development programme to enhance their range of reverse osmosis desalinators and extend their fresh water making capacity. Particular attention has been focused on the medium duty range of ‘Ton’ desalinators with 8 – 16 tonne daily capacities which have been built to a new space saving design. This has been achieved by optimising the components and their layout so that the new models have a footprint which is 50% smaller than the original designs. Another important factor is the use of a high pressure pump which is smaller and more closely matched to the requirements of the system within the output range. It also has the advantage of lower power consumption – 5.5kw instead of 7.5kW. Cathelco Seafresh have also made a breakthrough in desalinators for smaller types of sailing yachts with the Ocean Whisper. By using some of the latest energy recovery technology, the unit is extremely compact and lightweight measuring just 70cm x 35cm x 25cm. The watermakers can be run from a DC battery supply and have very low noise levels. The Ocean Whisper units are available in three models with capacities of 30, 60 and 90 litres per hour.
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Williams Performance Tenders Williams Baleares are the exclusive dealer in the Balearics for the hugely popular Williams Performance Jet Tenders. Based on Son Bugadelles, Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, they offer a full sales and after sales support, as well as indoor storage and fully equipped workshops. They are selling the full range of boats including the new Sportjet models, which will be on show in Barcelona this month at the Boatshow. There are some new and exciting additions for the 2015 season, from Williams, and they are proud to present their latest addition to the ranges of high performance jet propelled ribs. Following customer feedback and requests, Williams Performance Tenders have created
a new design powered by BRP Rotax 4-Tec 150hp engine providing an exciting performance boat ideal for water skiing, wake boarding and also as the yacht tender of choice. The Sportjet is being offered in two sizes and four different colour choices. Custom colours and adaptations will be available as is the norm with all the Williams jet ribs. The Sportjet features a large rear platform with Seadeck non slip surface, rear facing sports lounge seats, reversible backrest for sun lounging, folding helm with windscreen, ski pole, storage lockers, 4 point lifting eyes and bathing ladder. Watertight Marine of Barcelona, who work with Williams on the mainland will have the new models on display at the forthcoming Barcelona Boatshow.
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benefits from a new landscape interface designed to exploit the increased screen realestate.
described the new iPhones as “the biggest advancements in iPhone history”! See what you think… As I write this, summer is drawing very slowly to a close. Some of our clients have already finished their Med summer activities, and are starting on their work lists to close the yacht down over the winter, or preparing to head off for the Caribbean or Indian Ocean. We are in full swing starting on autumn jobs and preparing for the Monaco Show, the first of the yachting autumn shows. This last week, we have attended SMM in Hamburg, which is a huge bi-annual commercial shipping event. There were a couple of launches that were relevant to yachts, which I will tell you about later. However, the big technology news this month is the launch of the new iPhone 6, its big brother iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Watch and Apple Pay. Apple unveils new iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Watch and Apple Pay iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus As one would expect, Apple
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The devices feature a new design over their predecessors, with a “continuous, seamless” format that sees the glass curving around the sides to meet the anodised aluminium enclosure. They are also
slimmer than the predecessor, with the iPhone 6 measuring 6.9mm, compared with 7.6mm for the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 6 has the mooted 4.7-inch screen, at a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels and 336 pixels per inch. This gives it what the vendor describes a “more than 720p Retina HD display”. The iPhone 6 Plus has a standard full HD screen – 1920×1080 pixels – at 401 pixels per inch. This device also
The new A8 processor powers the devices. This is said to offer 25 per cent faster processing power and up to 50 per cent faster graphics than the A7, and is 50 times faster than that used in the original iPhone. The increased speed is also accompanied by a massive 50 per cent improvement in energy efficiency. I think what is really interesting is that the new iPhones have also seen an increase in their 4G LTE connection capabilities. They can now support speeds of up to 150Mb/s and 20 different LTE bands – compared with 100Mb/s and 13 bands in the iPhone 5s. What this means in simple terms is that you can now roam in the Americas, Europe and Japan on 4G with the iPhone 6. With every release of the iPhone, Apple dramatically improves the wireless radio capabilities in ways that no other device maker has ever matched. With the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple continues that trend, setting the bar even higher than ever before. The camera has also been improved, although as usual Apple has steered away from a megapixel jump. The new devices have 8MP iSight
cameras with an f2.2 aperture and an “all new sensor”. With features like seamless WiFi calling with HD Voice on T-Mobile US and EE as well as VoLTE (Voice over Long Term Evolution)on a number of operators, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are unquestionably better than any of Apple’s previous smartphones, and probably the best smartphones in the world for cellular connectivity. Apple always aims to please and exceed, and in many ways they have over-delivered with the new iPhones. Aside from the lack of Band 12 LTE, Apple has truly delivered a best-inclass smartphone for the wellconnected traveler, in fact the greatest world phone that any traveler could want. So how much does it cost? With a two-year contract, it starts at $199 for the 16GB version, increasing to $299 for the 64GB, and $399 for 128GB. The iPhone 6 Plus is $100 more at each price point. We understand an unlocked iPhone 6 is currently retailing at $900. Now to the most important question – colour! Gold, silver or space grey? So, do you want one? I know I do! Apple Watch Evidently the Apple Watch is “the next chapter in Apple’s story”. Apple says, ignore other manufacturers’ product launches; they are now
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE bandwidth services, from an orbital position of 1 degree West, which will be perfect for yachts in the whole of the Med and the Gulf. defining the standard for watch tech. To me, the best feature from Apple is the user interface which, typically, is really cool. In this case it is the side adjuster already present on watches – called the crown. In Apple’s case, the “digital crown” turns rotary movement into digital data. For example, you use it to zoom into a map or scroll through messages, without the hand obscuring the screen. And pressing the crown also launches the homescreen, and provides access to Siri voice recognition. What else does it do? It is a “comprehensive health and fitness device”. Infrared and visible-light LEDs, along with photosensors, detect pulse rates. And now to looks. It will be available with stainless steel, anodised aluminium, or 18-carat gold detailing, and in two different sizes. Different straps will also be available, from a fitness-band style plastic, to leather or stainless steel. Unlike some alternative smart watches, the device “requires” an iPhone as its features have been designed to work alongside the smartphone. It supports devices from the iPhone 5 onward. Being Apple, the product is not cheap, with prices starting from “only $349” and it’s not available till next year. Telenor Thor 7 satellite nearing launch Telenor, a well known and respected Tier 1 satellite operator provided an update at SMM of the launch date and payload of their next satellite Thor 7, which will provide high
They are expecting the launch to take place in the first quarter of 2015 and to go into commercial operation in the second half of 2015. Fortunately, the launch vehicle will be Ariane 5 which, being European, will not be affected by the sanctions on Russia. The service is Ka and will require a Ka band antenna, such as the Cobham Sailor 900. The bandwidth available will be much larger than the current Ku band satellites and it will use an iDirect X7 modem. All new Cobham Sea Tel TV antennas launched at SMM Cobham launched a new range of Sea Tel satellite TV antennas at SMM. Designed from the ground up using the now combined experience of Sea Tel, Sailor & Cobham.
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Abi Wallace M +44 (0) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com STP Palma October 2014 Back due to popular demand! ACREW and STP Shipyard Palma are pleased to announce the second edition of their Superyacht Professional Development events will take place on 23rd – 24th October 2014. ACREW will once again bring together some of the superyacht industry’s top experts; each of whom will offer a captains and crew an innovative workshop. Workshops cover topics targeted at every department on board; from a not-to-bemissed splicing session to a chef’s fruit carving workshop. And, following its success at our first event in May, we are pleased to confirm that Jose Luis Fayos will once again be leading Fire Fighting Practice for all crew. STP Shipyard Palma have partnered with ACREW in the facilitation of these events in recognition of the need to support crew in continuous professional development. Not only will STP open its doors to all superyacht crew in Palma for the workshops but it will also host a series of networking events including lunches provided by Delicioso and a VIP cocktail evening. And did we mention that it is all for FREE?! Register now to reserve your place at http:// acrewstppalma.wordpress. com Workshop highlights Managing the interdepartmental tensions – Conflict aboard happens, dealing with it is optional! A leadership & Management workshop led by Karen Passman, Impact Crew 20
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Karen Passman founder of Impact Crew leads this workshop discussing the different ways in which conflict can be handled. You will have the opportunity to learn about your own preferred ways of managing conflict and use a process to encourage objective discussions rather than emotional outbursts! This engaging session will leave you with practical tools that can be immediately put into practice. Karen Passman founder of Impact Crew has 15 years’ experience working within the corporate sector developing individuals from team leader to board level. Conflict aboard is inevitable, some people are naturals at diffusing the situation, most of us need to learn the skills and techniques! This engaging session will leave you with practical tools which can be immediately put into practice. Navigation and Outfit Maintenance facilitated by Da Gama Maritime. DG Maritime are leaders in the provision of navigation management and on board crew training to enhance safety at sea. Their professional maritime backgrounds means they regularly provide guidance and expertise in maintaining a navigation outfit and training crew in on board fire fighting to ensure compliance with SOLAS, be prepared for any inspection and ensure the safety of the vessel and those on board. With crew receiving independent and limited training ashore, DGM can bring you the most efficient and effective means of updating your outfit as well as help streamline fire procedures, develop practises and bring all crew to a higher standard on board. Testing & Treatment of ‘The Diesel Bug’ aboard Superyachts workshop by Oliver Rumford-Warr, Fuelcare. This discussion will highlight
how to correctly sample, test and treat microbiological contamination (bacteria & fungus) commonly found in bunkering fuels across Europe & the Americas. The workshop will also focus on the issues and costs of not dealing with this problem, how prevention is always preferable to cure and the options available for Superyachts engineers, as well as some of the treatments available. As part of the workshop engineers will learn how to visually analyse their fuel samples, how to sample from tanks in the correct manner for microbial growth and also discuss how the introduction of biofuels (FAME) and reduction in sulphur content in fuels will likely increase the frequency of this contamination. The workshop is primarily for superyacht engineers or any other interested parties connected to the bunkering of middle distillate fuels aboard large vessels. How to make the perfect cocktail. A workshop by Fine Wine Works, Escapade & Delicioso. Fine Wine Works, Escapade Bars and Delicioso have come together to bring you the only PYA Approved Cocktail Courses in Mallorca. In this workshop we will give you a taste of our fabulous FWW Intermediate (PYA GUEST II) and FWW Advanced (PYA GUEST III) Cocktail Courses which we hold in the autumn and spring of every year in Palma and Monaco. At the STP ACREW event we will demonstrate the skills required to make 2 classic cocktails (Cosmopolitan and Mojito) and, with the help of some audience participation, give you a glimpse into the mysterious world of mixology! A workshop not to be missed! Where: STP Shipyard Palma When: 23rd & 24th Oct. 2014 Who: All superyacht captains and crew in Palma (both STP clients and visiting crew are welcome)
STP&ACREW Superyacht Professional Development event; bringing continuous professional development to crew in Palma. EventsbyZoom presents the CREW DJ COMPETITION If you can spin, entertain, and work within the superyacht industry then this is the competition to join. EventsbyZoom invites all Crew DJs to post their favourite set on our Facebook page. Our resident Crew DJs Dani L. Mebius and Praia del Sol will be our jury and they will select the DJs they would like to perform with. EventsbyZoom is launching the competition during their Monaco Kickoff Crew Party at la Rascasse on September 24th September 2014. The key facts: • Competition opens 1-Oct •Competition closes 15-Nov •One (online) winner will be selected who wins €1,000 cash • From the contestants who will be present at the Antigua Charter and Yacht Show 2014 the finalists will be selected. The finalists will receive a DJ Workshop and will perform in Abracadabra on the 8th and 9th December • The winner will receive the Crew DJ Award and will play with Dani L. Mebius and Praia del Sol during the Final Night Party on 10th December. EventsbyZoom offers Superyachts the possibility to book international artists online for on and off board entertainment. Check out the available artists, tell EventsbyZoom when and where you need them and they will make all the necessary arrangements including travel & accommodation. onno@eventsbyzoom.com www.eventsbyzoom.com Twitter: @EventsbyZoom Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ eventsbyzoom14
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Letter from the President September 2014 Once again some fingers are pointing at recreational yachting as the culprit for the serious damage to the posidonia seagrass meadows in our region. It is an accusation easily refuted just by a couple of internet searches. In this letter, amongst many other issues, we will also discuss the success of the boat launching cards, which in only three months have raised more money than the old system in all of 2013. A few weeks ago we read in the Diario de Mallorca (12/08/2014), that the Balearic Ornithology Group (Grupo de Ornitologia Balear – GOB) reported a deterioration of the posidonia sea bed due to illegal anchoring. At AENIB we have always emphasized the inestimable value of the posidonia for our seas and demanded that it should be protected and measures should be introduced to stop illegal anchoring. Having said that, and with due respect towards an ecological organisation that has battled for decades in order to preserve
our natural environment, we believe that this time GOB has missed the mark. A study elaborated in 2012 by IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB) reveals the global warming as the biggest enemy of the posidonia. According to the study, up to 90% of the posidonia meadows could disappear by 2050 due to the higher temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea. Another study from the year 2013 (also by CSIC) states that the accumulation of hydrogen sulphide in the bottom of the sea is another big threat for the posidonia. So, there is ample evidence pointing out to other factors causing the deterioration of the posidonia. Those seafarers who anchor in posidonia meadows do it either because they are unaware of the importance of this plant or because of insufficient marketing of the ecological buoys installed in our archipelago. Therefore we ask the local government to organise a positive campaign about the importance of this plant to inform the nautical tourists already when they are booking their trip.
More money has been collected in just three months through the new boat launching card than with the old system during all of 2013. In total more than 170 cards have been issued on our islands. Great success for an idea proposed by AENIB some time ago, to control the somewhat chaotic situation in some of the ports, and to which the local government reacted successfully. This card clearly gives a piece of mind to the users, and is not an excessive burden for their wallets. It has been demonstrated once again that squeezing the pockets of the users is the worst thing to do. The best solution
Lastly, we would like to mention a recent study that highlights the economic impact of the Kings Cup sailing regatta. According to the study, which was completed as a thesis for a master´s degree at the local university, the regatta generates business for over 11 million euros for the Mallorcan companies (mainly restaurants, hotels and entertainment). At AENIB we have always maintained that this type of events (like Palma Boat Show and other sporting events as well) are important not only for the image of our islands, but also for the stimulus they give for the local economy. This study proves the point beyond any doubt.
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Aerial View? Increasingly the use of drones at sea in a sailing/ racing environment has become more popular in recent times however do we truly understand their potential? Many high profile racing campaigns are now utilising drones, primarily in a covert way because of the powerful quality data and imagery they produce. Drones are regularly being flown to amass data in various ways and for a number of uses.
To achieve success at the highest level, today’s top racing sailors are gathering as much data as possible to enhance performance, make adjustments to settings and trim, find the edge on the competition and ultimately win. In simplistic terms we now have the ability to see exactly how a rig and sail function together on any point of sail in almost any prevailing conditions; from more obvious concerns such as sail shape to exactly how a rig reacts, are we using too much rig tension, or not enough?
PRODUCT RECALL Safety alert for LALIZAS International Liferaft ISO-RAFT series Important notice: This Safety Alert announcement is applicable only for LALIZAS ISO-RAFTs (non SOLAS), produced from January 2013 to April 2014. During routine quality control trials of our “International Liferaft ISO-RAFT” series packed in valise or canister, we detected some potentially faulty clips adjusted to the painter line which may prevent a liferaft from inflating properly. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, we are asking owners of ISO-RAFT liferafts packed in valise or canister, to check the manufacturing date and serial number of their liferaft on http://www.lalizas.com/recallisorafts.php to see if it is affected. The manufacturing date and serial number can be found on the certificate of compliance that an owner received with the liferaft. The serial number can also be seen on the registration label placed on the liferaft canister or on the valise. LALIZAS is covering the cost of inspection and replacement of the faulty part if necessary at any approved LALIZAS service station. LALIZAS S.A. 3 GOUNARI STREET-18531-PIRAEUS TEL:+30 210 4226274
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We have all been there, laying under the boom to take pictures up the main or up the mast to examine rig set-up. We have bounced around on the foredeck looking at headsail luff curve, and leaned to leeward examining the slot. This data is compromised by taking ballast off the rail, and therefore the boat is not sailing to its optimum, this results in consistently poor data and therefore poor results. Next option to get those vital shots is the RIB support, bouncing along camera in hand, the value of which again is compromised. Options exhausted we continue on with guesswork, being an overrated commodity in our drive to climb the fleet. Or perhaps not. Drones capable of 70 knots are available to provide the next true advantage. Over the last year many top sailors and campaigns have been using aerial cinematography. Rob Greenhalgh, who probably needs little introduction to most readers, is a talented and successful sailor over multiple disciplines from monohulls to multihulls, offshore maxis to foiling Moths. His view after utilising drone footage was, ‘Amazing quality offering a whole new perspective. Used wisely it has immeasurable value; every serious campaign should consider this option in detail.’ For a moment briefly consider other sports and their use of HD video, whether it be a TMO (Television Match Official) in rugby or any sport’s analysis program in fact. The clue lies within the word analysis. Outside of the racing arena, there is another potentially useful area where drones can be utilised, and that is the looking ahead before entering a new anchorage or harbour for the cruising fraternity. With a range typically of around 800 mtrs, advance planning when entering an unfamiliar harbour, or an area with reefs the feedback is invaluable, and we are sure to see their usage become more commonplace in the coming years.
Global Went on Sea Trial Name: Kismet (project Global) Loa: 95.20 m / 312’4’’ Beam: 13.80 m / 45’3’’ Builder: Lürssen Yachts Project Global, the new 95 m Lürssen motor yacht, went on sea trial for three days last month. Under optimal weather conditions, functional tests such as the propulsion plant, pump jet, trials of the thruster, steering system, tests of the cooling-, lubrication- and fuel-system as well as the freshwater-treatment units were carried out, as well as the smoke test in the engine room and the blackout tests! Moreover, the main engines were fine tuned as were the stabilizers together with the trials for the emergency and zero speed functions. The manoeuvring tests were executed to full satisfaction and all other tests carried out on board achieved the expected excellent results. Global is an extraordinarily quiet yacht with no vibrations, much to the pleasure of the owner’s team. Global is now back in the yard being readied for her delivery this month. Contact: Lürssen Yachts e-mail yachts@lurssen.com www.lurssen.com
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Better Capital Becomes Sole Fairline Owner UK private equity firm Better Capital PCC has acquired the Royal Bank of Scotland’s minority shareholding in Fairline Boats. Better Capital is now sole owner of the UK-based yard. BECAP Fund, which is managed by Better Capital, committed up to £7.1m to effect the acquisition and to support the final stages of Fairline’s operational restructuring. Better Capital bought Fairline from previous owner 3i
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in a joint venture with the Royal Bank of Scotland in 2011. Since then, Fairline has invested significantly in a turnaround programme that allowed it to improve its manufacturing facility in Corby. Fairline builds open, hardtop and flybridge luxury motorboats from 38ft-78ft in length. The company’s latest financial accounts, filed for the year ended December 2012, indicate the builder’s turnover was up 4% to £82.6m on the sale of 138 boats for the year, compared to £79.2m in turnover on the sale of 146 boats in 2011.
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Evolution Sails has Opened Superyacht Service Loft in Mallorca Evolution Sails is a worldwide maker of high-end custom cruising, racing, grand prix and one design sails. The brand was established in New Zealand and the US in 2009, and has now reached Europe with the launch of its service loft in Mallorca. The purpose built facility in Alaro with more than 2000 square meters already has an established history of sailmaking on the island. Evolution Sails is very pleased about the advantages of this large space which will enable them to service the larger sails in the industry, regardless of brand. The loft also offers a full range of sail services for yachts of all sizes and designs. Evolution Sails will do free pick up from any marina on the island. They offer cleaning, inspection, service/repairs, modifying and storage. New Evolution sails are being produced in New Zealand and in the US. They are made by passionate sailmakers who strive to make the best sails possible, using best practice
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and top quality components. The Alaro Evolution loft is managed by the Swede Tomas Mark. Tomas is an experienced sailmaker with background from Volvo Ocean Race and Americas Cup Campaigns. He was part of the Oracle team which won the 2010 Americas Cup in Valencia. He has worked on superyachts, and is a keen racing sailor. Siggi Mansaker is the person who has brought Evolution Sails to Europe, and is behind the opening of the new service loft. Siggi has bought sails and had them repaired since he was 6 years old when he got his first sailboat. Sailing and racing is his passion, and his whole work life has been at sea including as commercial captain and captain on superyachts. Siggi has recently set up a sailing centre in Port Adriano with two 2014 built 38 feet X-Yachts and the 33 feet high-performance carbon catamaran Ninja. If you would like to experience Evolution Sails, test sailing can be arranged. www.evolutionsails.com www.portadrianosailing.com
Porto Montenegro Completes Marina Extension to Welcome World’s Largest Yachts Porto Montenegro’s latest marina extension is now open, offering an additional 150 new berths to its mix. Built to keep in line with market demand, the marina now offers a total of 400 berths with capacity for 87 superyachts up to 180m – equating to the very largest yachts in circulation. After the success of the 2014 summer season, the expansion arrives as the 5-star deluxe Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel opens its doors to its first guests and the Lido complex featuring a 64metre infinity pool, two new restaurants, a mezzanine bar and nightclub has been re-launched. The forthcoming residential building named Ksenija meanwhile, is on course for completion by summer 2015 and is already 67% sold. “Summer 2014 was our busiest yet, with a frequent waiting list of yachts to get into the marina”, said Tony Browne, Marina Director. “This new berth mix will appeal to all ends of the market but especially for super and mega-
yachts which will soon be supported by a nearby state-ofthe-art maintenance and refit facility. We are also particularly excited to now offer a rare 180m berth.” “The completion of these works is another significant step forward for Porto Montenegro, firmly placing it as the leading mega yacht marina in the Mediterranean”, commented Tony Scholes, Construction Director. “In turn, expansion of the marina will induce growth across the whole site, attracting further businesses to and generating more employment in the area”. Located in the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Porto Montenegro combines a spectacular destination with world-class marina and services. Complemented by luxury waterfront residences, signature restaurants, lively bars and a wide range of sports and lifestyle facilities within the village, it is the ideal superyacht homeport. Porto Montenegro is a Yacht Harbour Association 5 Gold Anchor marina and UNI EN ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2008 certified in environmental protection and quality management.
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Smart™ Announce Confirmed Contracts now Stretch to 2016 As more Owners express caution and sometimes confusion when purchasing electronic systems for their yacht, or embarking upon a new build, Smart™ has become the name to trust for professional service. This surge in demand for Smart™ expertise has resulted in their Project Pipeline now stretching far ahead into 2016. Steve Puckering CEO of Smart™ comments, “We have seen a significant rise in the number of requests for professional advice and guidance across the whole range of the specialist technological and commercial services we offer. Clients clearly identify and value the completely independent and impartial approach we bring to a project. The expertise we are able to provide, has already brought significant benefits to all the projects Smart™ has been involved in this year”
Smart™ integrity and reputation has made them trusted team members with Owners, Reps and Management Companies alike. New, second and third time owners engage Smart™ to gain a commercial edge, or the specialist design and implementation of their comfort, lifestyle and operational electronics. With careful due diligence, and concise contract specifications, Smart™ bring the project in to the highest standard, on budget and within the agreed timeframe. Smart™ is delighted to be at Monaco 2014 and welcomes the opportunity to catch up with existing clients, as well as meeting new Clients. The team will be on hand to discuss projects, problems and ideas throughout the show and look forward to extending a warm welcome to you there. For further information on how Smart™ can help you contactus@smart-tm.com
Skysol Frame Large: A Shading Solution For Sunroofs Oceanair is proud to introduce the SKYSOL Frame Large, an elegant custom-built blind that solves the challenges of providing essential overhead shading, UV protection and natural temperature regulation. Designed to shade the largest of custom sized sunroofs, SKYSOL Frame Large features a unique track system that enables it to be curved, following the contours of any yacht. Unlike other horizontal pleated blinds of this size, it does not require visible guide wires, as special intermediate bars support the fabric, leaving a cordless and safe open aperture.
Robustly built to withstand the pounding of waves and the marine elements combined with clever design to house the blind in a cassette means that SKYSOL Frame Large can be delivered preassembled and is very easy to install and designed to last. The integrated flyscreen allows for cabin ventilation while keeping the insects out, and the wide range of energy efficient Duette® fabrics specifically help regulate temperature by reflecting sunlight and trapping air within the blind’s pleats, creating a thermal layer. For further details, visit www.oceanair.co.uk.
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TP 52 Quantum Latest Sails Technology This year’s Copa del Rey saw seven TP 52’s battle it out and throughout the week Quantum Racing was on top, showing consistency in all conditions. Recent years have seen bigger and bigger yachts push technology to the limits to create super yachts that sail as responsively and rapidly as their smaller race-bred cousins. Sail making has taken giant leaps in order to create sails that power this new generation of super racer-cruisers in a way that satisfies owners looking for peak performance. Quantum’s Fusion M® membrane sails provide a more stable foil profile, resulting in better light wind performance and acceleration, with improved shape retention as the wind increases. Fusion M® sails are made using the most technically advanced design, lamination and shaping methods in the industry. Known as iQ Technology®, our integrated and proprietary process results in sail shapes that are fast, efficient and infinitely repeatable, a feat no other sail maker can match. Obviously the larger the sail, the heavier it gets, so a primary consideration for super yachts is the sailcloth. A Fusion M® sail is approximately 15-20 percent lighter than an equivalent conventional panel 32
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NEW: Superyacht Tender Operators Course from Aigua Sea School Why should you invest in another powerboat training course? You are working just fine on your commercially endorsed Powerboat level 2? Please be assured that this is not just another new course thrown out there to help you part with your hard earned cash. This is a course that has been asked for, by Captains and Management companies, so it proves that the training bodies are listening. The new ‘superyacht tender driving’ course has been created due to industry demand and has been developed by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) working in association with the Professional Yachting Association (PYA). You are probably aware that the MCA works very closely with the RYA so you know this course will be well thought out, providing the training required and certifying you to a higher standard.
The new syllabus sits between the basic certificate of Powerboat level 2 and the Advanced Certificate of Competence, and is designed to teach tender driving up to a required standard to carry passengers, and other crew, to and from the mother ship by day and more importantly, by night. As with the level 2 syllabus, where 80% of the training should be onboard the vessel, afloat, there is a small amount of theory on the course, a maximum of three hours. The theory will cover legislation, night time passage planning, plus a section on scenario based discussion based on ‘real life’ working on the tenders, passenger management and safety. Boat handling will cover berthing and docking skills, beam to, bow and stern to and carried out with a crew member and short-handed; emphasis on passenger safety and comfort and the additional hazards associated with moving passengers by water during the
hours of darkness. The level 2 certificate is a pre-requisite, along with Elementary First Aid and a VHF marine radio certificate. The training will run over two days with the night hour navigation run on day one of the course.
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Swedish Initiative to Boost Superyacht Visits
As part of the scheme, TR Shipping is issuing seven-day itineraries for both the east and west coasts of Sweden and these will receive media coverage in due course. TR Shipping Group is the AYSS (Association of Yacht Support Services) member for Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Kjellin has been involved with superyachts over the past 10
TR Shipping has engaged Superyacht Services Scandinavia to provide concierge services to visiting superyachts.
Peter Kjellin, a director of TR Shipping, told IBI: “2014 is one of the poorer years with only eight yachts visiting this year. However, as four of those made consecutive voyages, the number of calls totalled 25.
TR Shipping and Superyacht Services Scandinavia have entered into an initiative to attract more superyachts to Sweden. Analysis shows that the trend for visits is to have one good year and one not so good year.
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years. “More yachts are coming to Scandinavia to get away from the crowed Mediterranean,” he commented to IBI. “Our itineraries go along the rugged west coast of Sweden, exploring picturesque fishing villages all the way down to Gothenburg. They then go on to the 30,000 islands of the Stockholm archipelago on the east coast. This is perfect superyacht and RIB cruising terrain, with a unique area to investigate every day.
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REGATTA NEWS He said: “We have a mixture of guys, some with experience of previous Cup campaigns and some younger talent coming through, particularly British talent who race in 49ers and classes like that. “If we were racing tomorrow I would be steering the boat, but maybe that’s not the same answer I would give in a couple of years time. “I reckon recreational sailors are seeing more of the water than me this year. America’s Cup Luna Rossa takes up key America’s Cup role. Italian syndicate Luna Rossa has stepped up to be the America’s Cup challenger of record though skipper Max Sirena says he wants a committee approach involving all five challengers working in harmony with defenders Oracle. The question of who had taken over from departed Team Australia in this crucial role was raised at a London press conference recently featuring the six teams intending to be involved in the next event which is planned to have the finals held in 2017. While no official announcement was made, it is understood the teams have been told that Luna Rossa will hold that title. Oracle’s Jimmy Spithill pushed the question from the press
conference floor to Sirena. While the Italian didn’t confess to being in charge, he did make it clear that a committee approach was the way forward. It’s not an unusual move, being used during the 1992 and 1995 cups in San Diego. Sir Ben Ainslie Might Not Sail in Next America’s Cup By Isobel Smith With the next America’s Cup challenge not till 2017, the Olympic gold-medallist has hinted he might not be at the helm of the British team. Olympic sailing star Sir Ben Ainslie has hinted that he might not be at the helm of Britain’s next America’s Cup challenge in 2017. Speaking to Reuters at a news conference on Tuesday, the 37-year-old discussed setting up the British team and the new talent coming through.
“There have been a few moments where I thought, ‘yeah it’s great to get out of the office’. But that was always the plan, to set the team up, get the funding, the designers, the sailors.” Ainslie, who won the last America’s Cup with Team Oracle, has been extremely busy over the past year acquiring funding, designers and sailors in order to launch a British campaign. However, delays in stating where the 2017 event will take place have caused difficulties for teams looking to enter, with San Diego and Bermuda currently
the two favourites. “In an ideal world, 12 months down the road it would be nice to have a venue and a date set in stone but for a number of different reasons that hasn’t happened. “The great thing is, the teams are coming together to rectify that. Probably more important for the future, so that after this next race we will know what the boat will be, what the venue will be and get a structure in place early on. “It’s crazy really. We had such a successful race last time, we needed the continuity to keep the momentum going.”
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RSB Rolex Maxi Worlds Success Last month the annual Rolex Maxi Worlds regatta was held in Porto Cervo on the beautiful island of Sardinia. With near perfect weather conditions and close racing in all classes throughout the week an exceptional regatta was had by all. In a hard fought battle in the Mini Maxi fleet the overall win was only decided in the last race with Andreas Soriano’s Mills designed Alegre taking the regatta win ahead of Robertissima in second who finished just half a point ahead of Ran V in third. In the J Class fleet the racing
was incredibly tight with every boat winning one or more races during the week. Yet again Lionheart took the silver ware, however the week had not gone all their way and the win came in the final race as a result of Rainbow being disqualified for a port and starboard incident with Velsheda who was the star of the last day with two bullets. Ranger finished second and the disappointed crew of Rainbow were dropped down into third place as a result of the disqualification. RSB were represented this year by Steve Branagh competing in the Maxi Class on Highland Fling and Operations Manager, Russ Brown onboard the
Steve states ‘Day 1 started with a 2 hour postponement due to winds in excess of 30 knots. When racing finally got under way the course took the fleet up through “bomb alley” and around the outside of the islands back to the finish off Porto Cervo. On Highland Fling we had anything from 7 knots to 16 knots giving the crew plenty to do with the various maneuvers and sail changes. Even though we had a few sail handling issues during the race we were pretty happy to finish day 1 with a first place.’ The last day of racing promised dramatic showdowns in three classes, one of which was the Wally Class. The 94 foot Y3K were tied on points for first place overall with defending champion Jean-Charles Decaux and his J One crew, just one point behind sat the Wally 100 Magic Carpet 3. After the final race was sailed and the discard came into play Magic Carpet 3 took the overall win from J One by one point with Y3K in third a further point back.
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Highland Fling had a great result taking the class trophy with five wins. This is the fourth regatta win in 2014 for Steve who says ‘It’s been a great week of racing in Sardinia. On Highland Fling we’ve had a few sail issues that have cost us a little time on the water but predominantly we have sailed the boat well and have taken 5 firsts. The weather has been great with wind throughout the week allowing the race committee to get the races off each day. Racing around the islands along this stunning coast line is always fun and this week has been no exception, we look forward to doing it all again next year.’ Contact RSB: info@rsb-rigging.com
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REGATTA NEWS found my pace and, with time, you get used to the size of the boat. Anticipation remains the key, because the slightest manoeuvre requires an hour’s work. You can’t simply make one move after another, or waste all of your energy at once, because you have to stay lucid. When Spindrift 2 has the right sails up for the right weather, and you’re gliding along over the waves, it’s extremely satisfying and exhilarating.” The Audacity to Singlehand the World’s Largest Racing Multihull The 10th edition of the Route du Rhum is a 3550 nm singlehanded race from Saint-Malo (France) to Pointeà-Pitre (Guadeloupe). Held every four years, the 2014 race starts November 2, and is open to multihulls and monohulls split into several classes according to their overall length. Among the competitors will be Yann Guichard (FRA), who will be alone at the helm of the world’s largest racing multihull: Spindrift 2. Since Spindrift 2 was launched in 2008 (as Banque Populaire V), nobody has had the audacity to sail this maxitrimaran singlehanded. The 40 metres long Spindrift 2 was designed to be raced by crews and currently holds several respective major ocean-sailing records which include Transatlantic
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(03:15:25:48), Round the World (45:13:42:53), and 24 hour (908 nm, 37.84 knot avg.). To compete in the Route du Rhum, the cockpit has been redesigned to position the controls suitably within reach. Meanwhile, the surface area of the sails has been reduced by around 20% and an ingenious autopilot system has been fitted. The trimaran has not been reduced in size, however, and Spindrift 2 remains by far the largest boat taking part in the 10th edition of the most iconic of transatlantic races. “Solo sailing a trimaran the size of requires complete physical commitment,” says Guichard. “I have just spent six days alone aboard Spindrift 2, which is extremely tough, but feasible. The biggest unknown were the autopilots, which gave me great confidence and steered most of the time. I
Almost 80 competitors are registered in five boat classes for the 2014 Route du Rhum. New Sanitation Project for Rio Olympic Sailing Venue Rio de Janeiro officials recently unveiled a new sanitation project that aims to eliminate the stain of raw sewage defiling the waters of Rio de Janeiro’s Gloria Marina, where the 2016 Olympic sailing events are to be held. Under the agreement, Rio’s state government is building a 1-kilometer- (0.62-mile-) long pipeline in the city’s Flamengo neighborhood to stem the flow of raw sewage into the Marina. The $6.2 million project will connect area rainwater collectors with a sewage treatment center in the Ipanema Beach area. More than half of the sewage in this city of 12 million goes untreated, meaning that collected rainwater is often
contaminated with raw sewage. More than 10,000 liters of raw sewage flows each second into most of Rio’s waterways, from the massive Guanabara Bay, where the Gloria Marina is located, to its beaches and lagoons. In Rio’s Olympic bid, officials promised that a major cleanup of waterways here would be among lasting legacies of the 2016 Summer Games but they’ve have repeatedly come under fire for the sluggish progress of the cleanup. The bid pledged to slash the levels of sewage and garbage flowing into the Guanabara Bay by 80 percent in time for the Olympics by activating sewage treatment plants that had long gone under-used or were not in service at all, installing garbage-trapping nets at the mouths of rivers and deploying a fleet of trashcollecting boats. The pipeline announced was not among the projects initially promised but is a response to a very visible – and stinky – problem that’s been in the media spotlight of late. During an Olympic sailing test event last month, athletes complained about the smell of sewage in the Marina, where the boats were docked. At the project’s signing ceremony, officials said ground could be broken as early as next week, with construction is slated to last one year.
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REGATTA NEWS 13-minute corrected time advantage). This morning, Mikael Creach, the skipper of the boat that was owned by Prince Rainier of Monaco, warned that he would win the last race and finish the Cup ‘with his head held high’ after the jury disqualified it for an illegal manoeuvre in the prestart on the second day. Creach did not accept the decision ‘because this sport’s just like that’, although he boasted about the ‘spectacular performance’ of the crew, the majority of whom are amateur sailors.
Mariquita Chinook Reigns Supreme Mariquita (Big Boats), Sirius (Marconi Rig Vintage), Namib (Classic) and Calima (Spirit of Tradition) complete the honour roll. The Copa del Rey Panerai, organised by the Club Marítimo de Mahón and Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, closed its eleventh edition with three days of brilliant competition. A fleet of 45 classic boats coming from eight different countries took part in the fourth round of the circuit Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge, which celebrates this year its 10th anniversary. The final regatta in which the
Gregale (NE wind) just kept on blowing constantly above 12 knots and the fleet’s arrival in the port of Minorca’s capital city with a backwind today, was the crowning touch for this competition in which 46 boats from eight countries took part. After three days of excellent wind conditions and exciting sailing, Chinook (1916), owned by Graham Walker was proclaimed the winner of the Gaff Sail Vintage class and leader of the Mediterranean version of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Trophy. On Saturday night, captains and crew joined in a prizegiving ceremony in the
hospitality Panerai lounge located on the terrace of Club Maritimo de Mahón. The winners of each class not only received an engraved silver platter trophy but also an exclusive Panerai watch. A plethora of events had been organised for both owners and crews in this Panerai Lounge to relax and enjoy post-race discussions. Big Boats In the Big Boats class, for boats longer than 25 metres, the Mariquita (1911) was proclaimed the champion, despite the fact that its great rival, Monegasque Moonbeam IV (1914), was decisively awarded the last regatta (a
The Mariquita, sponsored by the British George Newman, is an important yacht in the 19 Metre Class (First International Rule 19) (although its real length is 33 metres), which was designed by William Fife and launched in 1911. It won Copa del Rey Panerai in 2006 and came second last year, beaten by the schooner Mariette (1915), which did not compete this year. Gaff Sail Vintage Graham Walker’s Londonbased Chinook (1916) was undoubtedly the best boat in Copa del Rey Panerai. It’s three top positions, both in real and corrected time, made it clear that the boat designed by N.E. Herreshoff, 18 metres long, had no rivals on the course. The Marigan continued on page 44
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The Unbeatable Calima continued from page 42 (1898) holds the honour of being the oldest boat in the fleet, and was the winner of the 2013 Mare Nostrum Course. Its crew is made up of the shipowner’s family members and promising youth in the world of dinghy sailing (the average age is 17). It was constantly sailing alongside the Chinook’s stern, although it had to settle for second place. The Kelpie of Falmouth (1928), crewed by part of the team from the Big Boat Mariette, finally made it to the podium, thanks to Germán Ruiz’s Ilex (1899) withdrawing due to a problem with the boom. Marconi Rig Vintage In the Marconi Rig Vintage class, the Sirius won the last regatta and was awarded Copa del Rey Panerai by a broader margin than was expected after the second
The Beautifully restored Kelpie day, in which only one point separated Sparkman and Stephens (1937), owned by Italian Paolo Zannoni, from the Skylark (1937), which came in second, and the Enterprise (1939), which finished in fourth place. The Sonata (1937), designed by John G. Alden, which Catalan owner Jordi Cabau rescued from a garden in Palma de Majorca to restore to its original condition, closed the competition with a fourth place, which catapulted it to the podium. Classic The crew members’ faces in Italian Bufeo Blanco (1963) were pure poetry on the final day. Its disqualification on the first day, in which it competed with a non-updated rating, prevented it from certain victory in the 11th King’s Cup Panerai. It won Saturday’s course and was second on the final day , but
finished fifth due to a DNE (14 points) that was imposed by the jury. The Namib (1967), owned by compatriot Pietro Bianchi, took great advantage of this circumstance to be proclaimed champion of its first Cup, followed by Yanira (1954), sponsored by Andres de León and competing for the Royal Nautical Club of Barcelona, and the Vittorio Cavazzana’s Emeraude (1975), designed by German Frers. Damián Ribas’s Alba (1956), last year’s winner, only managed a fourth, although it won the third regatta in the Classic category. Spirit Of Tradition The experiences these days in the Spirit of Tradition class have already entered
the annals of history seven times in Copa del Rey Panerai. Javier Pujol’s Calima (1970), which sailed under the pennant of the Mahón Maritime Club, chalked up another triumph –making it eight–, confirming its status as a nearly unbeatable boat. Its feats this year include the real-time victory on day one, when almost half the fleet was unable to cross the finish line within the time limit. Francisco Baquelaine’s Lohegrin (1974), had no chance of making the champion nervous, although it also earned its place in the history of classic regattas, due to being the first Puma 34, a very popular model in Spain in the 70s and 80s, to participate in the classic boat course.
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THE FOILING SENSATION ARRIVES IN MALLORCA square feet (6.7 m2) of sail on a somewhat shorter mast. The US development class was formally organized in 1932 as the “National Moth Boat Association” and in 1935, due to increasing overseas interest, changed its name to the “International Moth Class Association” or IMCA.
Unconventional launching technique The Foiling Sensation Arrives in Mallorca Last year’s America’s Cup in San Francisco was probably the first time that many people witnessed boats which “fly”, with the technique known as “Foiling”. Although you could be forgiven for thinking this was a new technique discovered by the AC’s Billionaire’s research teams, you would be badly mistaken. The technique was first tried in the early 70’s in Australia by a Frank Raisin who was the 1969 Moth Dinghy Champion. He was clearly a forward thinking guy, whose early experiments have now developed into a worldwide phenomenon. The International Moth is a
small single handed dinghy which has developed over the years into what is now, literally a flying machine, and is attracting some of the world’s best sailors, including a bunch of top sailors here in Palma. The fleet here is currently at four boats, with several more reportedly on the way. The current International Moth is a result of merging two separate but similar historical developments. The first occurred in Australia in 1928 when Len Morris built a cat rigged (single sail) flat bottomed scow (horizontal bow rather than the “normal” vertical) to sail on Andersons’ Inlet at Inverloch, a seaside resort, 130 km from Melbourne.
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The scow was hard chined, was 11 feet (3.4 m) long, and carried 80 square feet (7.4 m2) in single mainsail. The craft was named “Olive” after his wife. The construction was timber with an internal construction somewhat like Hargreave’s box kite. “Olive’s” performance was so outstanding, that a similar boat “Whoopee” was built. Len Morris then sold “Olive”, and built another boat called “Flutterby”, and with those three boats, the Inverloch Yacht Club was formed. Restrictions for the class known as the Inverloch Eleven Footer class were then drawn up, with the distinguishing characteristic that of being not a one-design boat but rather that of a boat permitting development within the set of design parameters. At much the same time, 1929 in fact, halfway around the world another development class, the American Moth Boat was started by Captain Joel Van Sant of South Carolina with his boat “Jumping Juniper” built of Atlantic White Cedar from the Great Dismal Swamp. The major difference between the Australian and American boats early on was that the American boat used only 72
In 1933, an American magazine, The Rudder, published an article dealing with the Moth Boat scene in US. The Australians noted the similarities between the two groups of boats and intuitively realized that the name “Moth Boat” rolled more easily from the tongue than “Inverlock Eleven Footer Class”, and changed the name of their class to Moth. The Australians also noted the differences, particularly in sail plan between the two boats, but since this was in the middle of the great depression, and the two groups were 13,000 miles apart, no attempt was made to reconcile these differences. Thus two large Moth classes developed separately for over 30 years. Also, in the early 1930s a small group of sailors in Great Britain formed a British Moth Class. The British Moth class was restricted to a particular hull shape of a 1930s Vintage American Moth Boat, and is thus a one-design boat, not a development class which allows experimental development with shapes and materials. Meanwhile, in Australia, in 1936 the Victorian Moth Class Association was formed, but it was not until after WWII, that the NSW Moth Class Sailing Association was formed with foundation members coming from Seaforth Moth Club and Woolahra Sailing Club. During this time Australian Moths were using pre-bent and wing masts in the 1950s. From 1956 to 1961 all other states formed Moth Associations and in 1962 the Australian Yachting Federation (AYF) recognized the Australian Moth class as a national class, the FIRST small boat class in Australia to be granted
THE FOILING SENSATION ARRIVES IN MALLORCA national status. After the second world war, more and more European interest in the Moth Boat was expressed. The European Moth clubs subscribed, more or less, to the US class rules. One European Moth design from the early 1960s, the “Europa Moth”, broke away from the IMCA and formed the one-design Europe dinghy class and became the woman’s single-hander used in the Olympic games from 1992-2004. Also in the 1960s, the Australian Moth sailors began campaigning for rules changes that would permit the Australian Moths to compete in the IMCA’s “World Championships”. Being a development class, the moth has evolved from a hull in the 1930s that could best be described as a heavy, narrow scow or a blunt nosed skiff, (weighing about 50 kg) to today’s remarkable foilers with hull weights of under 10 kg. Designs have run the gamut from wide skiffs without wings, to lightweight scows, to wedge-shaped hulls characterized with narrow waterlines and hiking wings out to the maximum permitted beam. Likewise, the sail plan has evolved from cotton sails on wooden spars, through the fully battened Dacron sails on aluminium spars, to the windsurfer inspired sleeved film sails on carbon masts seen today. The International Moth of today has taken to the air
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Andrew “Turtle” Turton in perfect mode with the addition of hydrofoils enabling the boat to lift clear of the water at speeds of up to 30 knots! By 2004, John Illot, another Aussie had developed the racing configuration which consisted of a flap on the main foil ( in place of the dagger board) which is controlled by a wand which is similar to a sail batten, affixed to the bow, and as this protrudes towards the waterline this helps maintain the height of the boat out relative to the water. The foil on the rudder is fixed, but by twisting the tiller extension, this alters the angle of the foil which in turn controls the attitude of the boat, just like the wings on an airplane.
In recent years, the main foil has become stiffer with a bigger, more aggressive flap resulting in better control of the height of the boat when foiling. The footprint of the foils has also become further apart, giving better balance and stability at speed. The Palma fleet has been formed by a few of the TP52 shore fleet including Aussie’s Andrew ( Turtle) Turton and Tim Houghton and more recently Feargal Finlay who looks after the TP52 Gladiator. They have opted to base the fleet at Cala Nova Marina, where the facilities are perfect for this new fleet. The marina has been very supportive and are planning a huge investment over the
next few years to turn the facility into a centre of sailing excellence, building on their recent history as one of the best teaching establishments in Spain. The International Moth is not a boat for beginners or those of us with a less flexible body, but for those with some dinghy experience and willing to get wet, it’s probably THE boat to hone your balance and racing skills to perfection. The guys here in Palma are very keen to attract newbies to their group, and those interested in giving it a go should contact Andrew on the details below. Contact: Andrew Turton andrewturton@hotmail.com
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Creole in AStilleros de Mallorca’s care Gucci’s Creole Creole, the largest wooden sailing yacht in the world, currently owned by the Gucci family, has a long and interesting history full of racing, luxury, public service, and intrigue. As many of our readers will know, she lives most of her life these days in Astilleros de Mallorca, where she is lovingly maintained throughout the year. However, this beautiful wooden mega yacht is not without her dark side. In fact, some say this gorgeous sailboat is cursed.
The story of the yacht Creole begins with a man by the name of Alexander Smith Cochran, who inherited an estimated $40 million from earnings of the Alexander Smith Carpet Company, the largest carpet manufacturer in the world in the early 1900s. After graduating from Yale, the young American took up yachting as a way to pass his many leisure hours in between charity events. The man known as the “Richest Bachelor in New York” bought a yacht, began competing at regattas, and became well known around the New
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York Yacht Club (and later in Europe) as an enthusiastic sailor. His crews competed in and won many races on various sailboats, including his favourite, an America’s Cup yacht named Vanitie. In his early 50s, Cochran set out to build the ultimate boat for himself, assigning the task to the well-known yacht designer Charles E. Nicholson. Built under the name Vira, the sailboat was to be Cochran’s pride and joy. Unfortunately, by the time she was launched in 1927 her owner was suffering
badly from tuberculosis, and he could hardly get himself from bow to stern without a coughing fit overtaking him. None disputed the beauty of the sailing yacht as she was launched in Gosport, but many speculated on her future, as the events that transpired on the day of the yacht’s christening were seen as a foreshadowing of misfortunes to come. Being too ill to break the champagne on the prow himself, Cochran enlisted his friend Fred Hugues to take the honours. Unfortunately, Hugues had to try three times before he was finally able to break the bottle, and this was seen as a bad omen indeed among the yachtsmen in attendance. Cochran was impressed by the Vira, which was the largest yacht ever built at the Camper & Nicholsons shipyard at the time. He thought the three masts looked a bit too tall, however, and ordered them cut several times, until the schooner resembled more of a motor sailor than the grand sailing yacht Nicholson had designed to speed through the water with a minimum of crew. Cochran also changed the keel on the yacht, and added more ballast inside, in an attempt to compensate for the shorter masts. These poorly conceived adaptations caused the sailboat to roll uncomfortably at sea, and to perform poorly in general. Because of this, the boat soon lost its appeal for Alexander Smith Cochran, whose health continued to deteriorate until his death in 1929. The Creole changed hands in 1937, when she caught the eye of Sir Connop Guthrie. A more traditional sailor, Guthrie brought the Creole back to the Camper & Nicholsons yard, where they lengthened her masts, dumped the extra ballast, restored her original keel, and finally brought the boat back to the svelte form that her designer had originally intended. Gutherie was thrilled with her sailing characteristics, winning
GUCCI’S CREOLE many regattas around the British Isles. Unfortunately, just as the Creole was earning her crown as the queen of yachts, war struck, and in 1939 she was drafted into service as a lowly mine-hunter. Renamed Magic Circle, the sailboat traded in her dress whites for coveralls, serving the Allies off Scotland throughout the Second World War. When her tour of duty ended, she was returned to the Guthrie family, nearly unrecognizable. Once again named Creole, the yacht continued to deteriorate until Stavros Niarchos purchased her in 1948. Seeing her in the rough, the Greek yachtsman was determined to restore the boat back to her former glory. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were sunk into the yacht over many years, as each detail was gone over by ‘The Golden Greek,’ as the bitter rival of Aristotle Onassis was known. Unfortunately, Niarchos’s wife was then found dead from an overdose of barbiturates, and the strange circumstances surrounding her demise put the tycoon very much in the public spotlight. It’s said that he never sailed the Creole again after this. Then, after his next wife (formerly the wife of his rival Onassis) also died of an overdose, the tycoon decided to part with the Creole once and for all, selling her to the Danish government in 1977, where she was used as a training ship until they could no longer afford the upkeep. Then in 1983, the yacht caught the eye of a man of vision, couturier Maurizio Gucci. He pledged to return the Creole to the luxury for which she was designed. Once again the boat was brought into the shipyard for a complete refit, as Gucci spent a vast fortune, and over six years, to see the beauty of this schooner restored inside and out. Always admired and loved
at ports and quays around Europe, this incredible and historic vessel once again spread her wings to become one of the most beautiful sailing yachts in the world - a yacht fitting the Gucci name. She also stunned sailors at regattas, sailing like a thouroughbred, and proving herself to be much more than a pretty face.
classic regattas around the Med. Allegra and Alessandra are determined to keep their father’s spirit alive by keeping
and sailing their two beautiful yachts, and competing in the series of classic regattas.
But the Creole’s curse reared its head once more. In 1995, Maurizio Gucci was brutally murdered, and his own wife found guilty for arranging the killing. Ownership of the Creole passed to Gucci’s daughters, Allegra and Alessandra Gucci, after Maurizio’s death. Although they still own the yacht she has not been regularly sailed in recent year’s other than last year, when she competed at the Monaco Classic regatta, due to Allegra being five months pregnant and being told that she could not do any heavy work ! The sisters have normally chosen to sail the much smaller of Gucci’s yachts, the 59’ 9” feet Camper & Nicholson Avel, which is a frequent competitor in www.theislander.net
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As far as the buyer is concerned there are also many benefits to working through a broker. For a start a broker, especially one who belongs to a global franchise network will provide the widest range of boats and prices. A buyer working without a broker may be asked to make a deposit to back up an agreed offer. To whom is this deposit to be handed? What guarantees does the buyer have to have his deposit will be returned if the deal fails to complete? Once a deposit is made if a survey shows up material defects how can this be negotiated without loss of the deposit? A good broker provides a clear, fair and safe transaction process for both parties with the deposit returned if a survey indicates previously unknown problems – although it is more usual to re-negotiate and agree altered terms.
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Isla Del Rey or the Hospital Island
Elizabeth Parr Menorca Cruising (+34) 660 647 845 www.menorcasailing.co.uk New Investment in the Port of Mahon The Port of Mahón is packed full of history but over the last few decades this has not always been promoted to its full potential. This summer there has been a new initiative to bring this rich history to the notice of the visitors and to highlight the new initiatives now underway. At the forefront of this promotion has been the publication of the Portum magazine which has amazed us each month with the quality of its production and the fantastic content, so refreshingly different from that which we have seen before. In their own words the editorial team of Empatic wanted to illustrate that the Port is a ‘diamond in the rough and not a vile piece of sooty coal’. Portum magazine reports that 30 million Euros is to be invested in Port Mahon by the Port Authority in the port in the next 4 years to change current operations and adapt it for future use.
Every day as we sail or travel around the harbour we can see the history laid out before us – Isla del Rey, Quarantine Island, the Lazaretto, Fort Mola, Fort San Felipe and the more modern naval base, still in use today. Perhaps more than any other feature, Isla del Rey has a history which spans many centuries and has seen different uses over the centuries, including its use as the second largest military hospital in the world. Isla del Rey (or Illa del Rei) is a small island of 41000 square feet which lies in the middle of Mahon harbour. The earliest traces of human settlement are from the 6th Century when a PaleoChristian basilica was built with three naves and a font, paved with mosics. This remained hidden for many centuries until uncovered by farmers in 1888. The mosaic can now be seen in the Museum of Menorca. Originally known as Rabbit Island, it was renamed Isla del Rey after King Alfonso III who use dirt it as a base when he retook Menorca from the Arabs in 1287. King Alfonso arrived in the port in January 1287 but many of his ships had been dispersed by bad weather and so he waited on the island until his army had regrouped before attacking the main island on 17th January. One legend has it that his men grew thirsty
Isla del Rey during the wait as there was no clean drinking water on the island. King Alfonso was said to have fallen to his knees to pray and, as he sank his sword into the ground, fresh water gushed forth from a spring. In the following centuries the island belonged to the Xerés family until the British took over the island of Menorca in the 18th century. It was Admiral Jennings that saw the potential of the island as a new base for the naval hospital. He invested 468 pounds of his own money to construct the first buildings in 1711. When John Armstrong described his visit to Menorca in 1740 he referred to the Island, then known as Bloody Island. He described it as a ‘capacious hospital …. with lodgings for the naval officer, surgeon and others and an apartment for the Commodore of the fleet. He was so delighted by the cool breezes, pleasant aspect and views that he thought it could be made into ‘one of the most delightful retirements for the contemplative mind’ (if the hospital were taken down!) The French conquered Menorca in 1756 and it was not until it was returned to British rule in 1763 that the hospital was extended with the addition of an upper floor. It was built in a U shape surrounding
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a central courtyard and it had 40 rooms with 30 beds in each, an enormous number for the time. Later, additional buildings were also constructed by the Spanish for the laundry, a new chapel and a home for the priest. At its peak, there were 4000 people living on the island, including the patients, doctors and workers. The hospital continued to grow in reputation and prestige. In 1830 the French conquered Algeria and asked Spain if they could have a naval base in Mahon and to use the hospital. At that time it had become the most important military hospital in Europe and only the second most important in the world after that in Jamaica. The US also used the hospital to treat their wounded sailors when they were fighting the north African pirates. The hospital continued to work under Spanish control until 1964 when a new hospital was finally built in the city. There were plans drawn up to turn it into a private hotel but these never got off the ground and it was with great sadness that local people watched it become overgrown and ruined. Finally, in 2004, a group of local volunteers known as ‘Associacio Amics de L’Illa de l’Hospital (or the Friends
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Hospital restoration continues of Hospital Island) took on the task of cleaning up the island. It took them more than one month to cut back the vegetation to be able to reach the buildings! A year later a Foundation was set up to raise funds and there are now over 120 volunteers led by General Luis Alejandre. 10 years on, the island is open to visitors each Sunday morning. They can see 40 restored rooms including an operating room, autopsy room, xrays, a library and pharmacy. There is also a memorial to the 248 sailors of the battleship Roma who were treated at the hospital when it was bombed in 1943.
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The work continues on
the island to turn it into a historical centre of excellence. This is just one example of how the historical buildings of the port are entering a new development phase driven by the people. Luis Alejandre told Bon Vent magazine that it was the end of a period of the last 40 years when everything was too ‘nationalized to change’.
PORT Duty Paid Duty Free** FORT LAUDERDALE 945 879 SAVANNAH 850 NEWPORT 857 ST. THOMAS 1106 ST. MARTEN 1110 ANTIGUA 970 VALPARAISO 989 BERMUDA (Ireland Island) 985 CAPE VERDE 825 AZORES 1663 915 CANARIES ISLANDS 1164 835 GIBRALTAR 882 BARCELONA 1623 831 PALMA DE MALLORCA 1070 ANTIBES 1710 835 SANREMO 2218 975 NAPLES 2244 1015 VENICE 2220 1075 CORFU 2051 1009 PIREUS 1824 995 ISTANBUL 957 MALTA 1717 942 TUNIS 896 BIZERTE 887 AUCKLAND 862 SIDNEY 913 FIJI 887 ALGIERS 794 BIZERTE 794 ** When available according to local customs regulations
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Roland Perry Watertight Marine info@watertight-marine.com The Barcelona Boat Show Offers Visitors an Ocean of Experiences: 15-19 October Surfing the waters in Barcelona harbour or trying out the latest aquatic gadgets, trips in canoes, dinghies or sailboats to experience the thrill of sailing, scuba-diving for beginners, recreational fishing, paddleboarding sessions, a parade of boats out to sea, regattas, concerts, gastronomic tasting sessions, prize draws, workshops, conferences, product launches¿ apart from showcasing the biggest and most varied commercial offering of sporting and recreational sailing in Spain, the next edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show will give visitors the chance to dive into an ocean of new experiences. Held from 15 to 19 October in the Port Vell.
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“The show aims to convey our passion for the sea and nautical pursuits, offering dozens of activities that will generate unique experiences for our visitors”, explains the show’s director, Jordi Freixas. “It’s going to be a very interactive event with a programme of exciting, one-off activities which will thrill every possible audience, from beginners through to experienced sailors, with something for every age group.’ In this respect, one of the standout new features this year will be the installation of a wave generator for surfing in the Port Vell harbour. Sailboats and motorboats will once again be the stars of the event, which is held on the Fusta and España wharves of the Port Vell. As well as the floating exhibition area, visitors will find all kinds of nautical products and services on land, ranging from electronics and engines to paints, sails, trailers, fishing gear, boat charters and marinas, as well as an
extensive range of small boats and dinghies. For the General Secretary of the Spanish Nautical Business Association (ANEN), Carlos Sanlorenzo, “after six tough years, this is the first edition of the show to be held at a time when we are starting to see the first positive results in the domestic market, and although domestic demand is still very far below the figures before the crisis, we hope that the ideas being organized for the event, especially with a view to foreign buyers, will give exhibitors the chance to generate new business”. The USA to launch an institutional pavilion One of the new features this year is the anticipated participation of an official USA Pavilion thanks to a collaboration agreement with the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), which is promoting the Barcelona Boat Show to nautical companies in the USA. The Boat Show to present a beginners’ guide to sailing Popularizing and facilitating access to sports and recreational sailing has been one of the main objectives of the Boat Show ever since it started. In this respect, the event’s organizing committee is strengthening its efforts this year by setting up a specific working committee which, amongst things, will
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be behind the production of a beginners’ guide to sailing, which will include sections on sailing permit regulations, sailing schools and the slipway register. It also plans to promote the world of sailing through new platforms such as the International Caravanning Show. Themed areas for experiencing everything nautical The show will once again have several themed areas, located on the Moll de la Fusta, where most of the activities will take place: the Fun Beach zone where, as well as showcasing products and services related to nautical sports, will have a test zone in an area of the sea where visitors can take part in beginner’s sessions of dinghy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, jet-skis and paddleboarding, amongst others; the Espai del Mar area, designed for presentations of regattas, books, trophies, seminars and awards, which will also host discussions and conferences on the marine environment and every aspect of sailing; and the Traditional Sailing zone, featuring classic wooden sailboats and a range of related workshops.
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mountings, ensuring they are clean, secure and correctly positioned. Manufacturer’s guidelines will normally advise how often you should check alignment of shaft to gearbox; some couplings will affect this and require more regular checks. A good idea is to put a blob of paint on the top nut and spindle to easily check if these nuts are still tight and in the position you originally put them in.
By Barry Rogers Strange Vibrations Small engines, big engines, they all have them and they can affect the performance, comfort and even integrity of your boat. We are talking engine mounts, sealing blocks, feet - basically the rubber support that takes out most of the vibration from your engine and drive train. When your installation is new, everything (hopefully) is aligned correctly and so the vibration that causes discomfort and wear should be minimized. A few years down the the line, things can drastically change. A few hundred to thousands of kilos are rattling around at thousands of revs per minute, turning propellers that move tons of water. The force is transferred through the gearbox, one or more couplings, the sterntube and the bearings that support
the propshaft. Wear in any of those can have a knock-on effect to the others. Once a problem exists, the numerous components - often from different manufacturers make it notoriously difficult (and expensive) to diagnose. As with all things, prevention is the best policy. Start with preventing oil contamination, which is a fast but preventable way to affect your engine mounting performance. Oil degenerates the volcanisation holding the components of the mount together. In a short period of time the rubber material will decompose and part company. After this parting, component wear rapidly increases in couplings and bearings and at worst the engine can part company from the bed altogether, causing a dangerous and catastrophic failure of one or more components between engine and propeller.
Most of the engine mounts you will come across are the traditional 4 mount system, two for the front and two for the rear to include the
gearbox. Gearboxes will have their own mounts with larger engines. Outdrives and saildrives have different arrangements that rely on a surface of the hull or transom. Needless to say a failure there could become a big problem and all require regular maintenance and occasional adjusting. Insurance companies will normally require proof of compliance with maintenance schedules in the event of a claim. Don’t let these important outof-sight items slip out of your mind when you organise your maintenance.
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AROUND THE REGIONS Located at the end of Echo dock, Marina Ibiza. This end of the dock Bar/ Restaurant boasts the best views of the old town, open from 10am till late, sometimes well into the wee hours of the next morning. Having breakfast at Sa Calma, toasties and coffee watching the marine traffic leaving the marina for the Formentera morning exodus, is an entertaining way to start the day. Sundowners are an experience not to be missed, the cocktail bar is open with a professional mixologist creating delicious concoctions; the drinks are inventive, generous and adventurous. Sunset is full of action, a who’s who of super yachts gliding past on their way back to the dock from a leisurely day’s cruising around the Islands. The well-dressed Lio crowd often pop in for a drink before the show, adding a
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colourful buzz. Lunchtime: Full menu, salads, grills, fine wines and attentive service make this an Al Fresco delight, whilst enjoying the cool breeze and ever changing view. Dinner: A La Carte Menu, famous for their whole baked sea bass (lubina salvage) and rib eye steak (chuletón). Great food and friendly service, certainly a firm favourite of crews, owners and their guests alike.
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picture by phrank.net Ah October… A month of change, when the island of Ibiza morphs from the worlds clubbing capital hosting the biggest and best DJs and showcasing some of Europe’s finest events back to quiet Mediterranean backwater. Or that used to be the case. Now the internet speed is almost as good here as anywhere so the ability to work from home has truly become a reality and therefore the amount of people choosing to stay year round has increased 10 fold. The quiet winters we used to know have steadily disappeared and whilst it’s true the tourist centres close down the island still has plenty to entertain its residents all year round. The first week sees the main clubs closing their doors for another year. Space is the official season’s end but newcomers Sankeys have taken things one week later and finish off with a 2 day 48hourpartypeople event over the 7th and 8th of October. But Space is hard to outshine, its line-up is beyond
massive, this is the closing of the 25th anniversary year and they have more than 35 acts on the roster for the day. For the closing they always go the extra mile by making the already enormous venue even bigger by incorporating the car park and building a mini festival for the day. Headliners include Carl Cox, Disclosure & Deep Dish and too many more to mention. The other events on the notorious closing weekend are Thursday: Richie Hawtin / Enter. Friday: Privilege into Saturday starting at midday is Ushuaia who this year have gone for a pared-down line up and instead of a who’s who of clubland are offering an All Day and Night with island fave (and controversially Amnesia’s resident Marco Carola – the gossips are already predicating a venue swap in 2015 but we of course don’t gossip!!) then onto Amnesia and seeing their line-up next to Spaces it’s easy to see why Ushuaia pared it down, it’s not easy to find any more DJs! – Headliners at Amnesia include Luciano / Ricardo Villalobos / Carl Craig.
Pacha don’t actually close but not to be left out they start a week of closing parties on the 01.10 with a Goodbye Summer Hello Winter event followed by FMIF David Guetta Closing, Insane Closing, Pure Pacha Closing, Solumun +1 Closing and Ibiza Rocks House Closing. Monday 6th October and we need just enough energy left for DC10 – the island residents darling DC10 will be a riot! It will be packed to the rafters and beyond, every worker will have the day off and everyone will be on the guest list! Whew……… If the big clubs are not your thing you can still join in the closing party fever. The 05.10 also sees Ibiza’s fave beach bar Blue Marlin closing both its Cala Jondal and Marina bars, and they know how to do things in style, another all day and into the night extravaganza. KM5 locks its doors for the last time on the 11th - expect some serious glam party people here. El Chiringuito on Es Cavellet always throws a very grand grand finale on the 18th and on the same night is the Salinas closing
1-Oct Pacha: Goodbye Sum mer Hello Winter 2-Oct Pacha: F*** Me Im Famous - Closing 2-Oct Space: Enter Closing 3-Oct Priviledge Closing 3-Oct Nikki Beach: Closing (RED party) 4-Oct Ushuaia: Closing 4-Oct Amnesia: Closing 5-Oct Space: Closing 5-Oct Blue Marlin - Cala Jon dal & Marina Closing 6-Oct Pacha: Ibiza Rocks House - Closing 6-Oct DC10 - Closing 7-Oct Sankeys - Part One Closing 8-Oct Sankeys - Part Two Closing 8-Oct Destino - Closing 11-Oct KM5 Closing 16-Oct San Miguel Folk Dancing Expo. 18-Oct El Chringuito - Closing 18-Oct Boutique Hostal Salinas - Salinas Closing 18-Oct La Dalias - Hippy Market and food hall 18-Oct Bfor. Sushi and Party. Bdeep 19-Oct Pacha: Residents Party 26-Oct Once upon A Time in Ibiza - Artisans Market 31-Oct HALLOWEEN! brought to you by: calum@ calumyachtservices.com www.theislander.net
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Stewardess Massage Course Our next Stewardess Massage Course will be held between 13-17th October in Hotel Feliz, Palma, following on from our successful Stewardess Massage courses in Antibes, La Ciotat and Palma. The course format utilizes Thai Massage, Ajurvedic, Swedish massage, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki and Indian Head massage techniques. You will gain the skills to perform a Full Body 1 hour massage, which includes back massage, hand massage, foot massage and head massage techniques.
This popular course is certificated and is perfect for spoiling your guests to pampering. This is also the perfect course for making your C.V stand out against the rest.
After a hard Med season we know that you deserve some TLC and some serious pampering. Come and enjoy an afternoon of Pampering. Hotel Feliz will again host us for this event. Pamper treatments will begin at 3pm. At 5.30pm we will host a Clothes Swap, so bring
along a bag of any items that you don’t use anymore, and get ready to find some new treasure! The fist 50 Stews through the door will receive a complimentary Pamper Pack. Spaces are limited, book your FREE Stewardess ticket: http://stewpamperparty. eventbrite.co.uk
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Ex Stew of the Month: Natalia Cohen Where are you from and how did your yachting career begin? I was born in South Africa and grew up in the UK. I had my first taste of sailing in the Whitsunday Islands in Australia in 1996 when I was a hostess on the 3 day/2 night cruises and always promised myself I would work on boats again one day. 15 years later when I took a long sabbatical from my career in Tourism, I decided to enter the Super Yacht industry! What was the highlight of your yachting career? To be honest I was really lucky during my yachting career with great boats, crew and owners. I worked hard but have nothing but fond memories from my time on the 3 boats I’ve stewed. My role was kept varied with being sole stew, part of a small crew where we were just two stews and then Lead Stew on a 62m Feadship. The relationship I had with the owner and their family on my last boat was definitely one of the highlights but so were crew nights out and friendships made. What’s the biggest thing you’ve spoilt yourself to at the end of a hard season? I took my mum for her 70th birthday to Uganda and Rwanda to see the Gorillas. It 60
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was amazing and although it nearly bankrupt me, it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Why did you leave yachting? It was hard to walk away from good money but I believe challenges and unique experiences help you develop as a person and are what life is all about. I had been lucky and was enjoying my time in the industry but an opportunity arose that was too unique for me to let pass by. When I was offered a job managing a remote safari eco-lodge on the East Coast of Tanzania, it would have been rude of me to decline! Tell us about your new adventure with Coxless Crew? Always one for an adventure, this one has to be the biggest so far! I will be part of the first all female crew to row the Pacific. Four women, one 29ft pink boat and 8446 miles of ocean over a period of 6 months! This is a huge challenge that we are undertaking to generate awareness of women who have had to face and overcome adversity and in doing so we are hoping to raise money for our two charities that we are supporting, Walking With The Wounded and Breast Cancer Care. Please follow us on www.coxlesscrew.com and Facebook and Twitter: Coxlesscrew
What is your biggest fear for your voyage with Coxless Crew? I think everyday during the run up to getting the boat to the start line and also once we’re out in the ocean will bring daily challenges and fears. This will be as far outside my comfort zone as I imagine I will ever be.
How did you keep fit onboard? I have to say that working as a stewardess was possibly one of the unhealthiest times of my life! Although you’re on your feet all day, I ate fairly constantly and in large quantities and due to my workload had very limited time (or motivation) for exercise.
How are you preparing for your crossing? There is lots of work to be done in the run up to the launch in April 2015. From finding sponsorship, coordinating logistics, developing social media, PR, physical and mental training, team building exercises, sea survival skills, navigation, electronics, dealing with sleep deprivation…the list continues with what needs to be developed and mastered in the next few months.
What was your favourite destination that you visited onboard? I loved the deep blue waters of Croatia, but there really is something special about Mallorca. I have had many great adventures there.
How did you keep your crew and guests entertained? I initiated a ‘Quote of the day’ for both crew and guests. Every day a crew member would write up a quote on our crew noticeboard and then I would collate all the quotes monthly and print them out for everyone. We got an amazing collection. Some motivational and others just entertaining! With the guests, I would give them a Quote of the Day every morning at breakfast and then we would discuss them over lunch. I also offered salsa and merengue dancing classes for anyone who was interested! Always an amusing experience.
Tell us about your best Bridget Jones moment onboard. A testament to how well I clean…I walked face first into a closed glass door when exiting from the salon to the aft deck. Luckily I had no drinks or food in my hands and it was just my ego (and nose) that got bruised! What was your happiest moment onboard? Just before leaving my last boat, I compiled and edited a short video of highlights of our season for all the crew (from photos and video footage that I had collected). It was an amazing snapshot of the time we had shared and watching it in the Crew Mess with everyone filled me with emotion. Although there are moments when the work is demanding, stress levels are high and rewards are few, the overall experience was a wonderful one!
NEWS 4 STEWS How can aspiring Stewardess’ gain experience before entering the yachting industry? It’s all a question of luck. It’s all about being in the right place at the right time and having the confidence. Experience in the hospitality industry, customer service, management and good people skills are all very useful. Every boat is different and ideally you need to find the right one for you and your character. Do some research, never give up and always think positive! What are your best strategies for spoiling guests? It’s all about the attention to detail. Get to know your guests well. Know everything about their likes, dislikes and quirks. Pre-empt and give 110% service at all times. Great table settings and music can really make a lunch or dinner and provide an instant atmosphere. Again, it will depend on the boat and clients so be observant and perceptive and adjust
as necessary. What did you least enjoy about yachting? There are a lot of very large egos in this industry...and if I’m honest, some of the uniforms! The ones I had were never very flattering. What was your onboard pet hate? Dust!! Where would you like to be in 10 years? I have no idea. Life is all about living in the moment and enjoying the journey. I just know that I’d like to be happy, healthy, surrounded by people that I love and inspire me and to be making a difference in whatever way I can. How can we follow your Coxless Crew Adventure across the Pacific? Follow us on www.coxlesscrew.com and Facebook and Twitter: Coxlesscrew
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the earth was both healing and grounding. I remember walking home on a Friday afternoon in mud covered jeans, staring down at my hands and relishing in the dirt under my fingernails, realising that there was no way that I could look so dishevelled on a yacht!
I literally didn’t know how I would survive in a land based job, and on top of that I didn’t know which country to live as the UK with its cold dreary winters and unpredictable summers wasn’t appealing at all.
Time to Step out of Yachting? If it’s been another hard summer, and you’ve been saying for the past 2 years that next season ‘will be my last’, then perhaps it’s time to consider some proactive action in following your dreams. I’m a huge believer in following your bliss, and doing what you love. Personally, I spent 7 years working on yachts, and by that final season my heart really wasn’t in it anymore. But it was so difficult to know which way to turn, to navigate my way out
Stepping down from Chief Stewardess, with it’s attractive high salary was a challenge. The question was how I could apply my knowledge gained in the yachting industry to a land based role. I desperately wanted to lead a normal life, and was craving to have my own garden!
After the decompression time, I knew that I needed some support to help me navigate my way through this important life transition. So I contacted a Life Coach and started working with him to carve out a new life path. We had weekly sessions via skype, which were both motivating and challenging. With his help I set up Super Yacht Luxury, and built this brand from selling turndown treats and luxury toiletries to now selling our own label of Towels and Luxury Linens. Our team has blossomed, and I finally have my little garden.
I needed a safe place to decompress from the institutional regime of yachting, so I made a temporary move to a cottage in Devon, in the beautiful transition town, Totnes, UK. I gave myself time to just be, to meditate, and found myself volunteering on gardening projects. Having my hands in
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yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Galley Goddess Decadence : Oxford English definition number one : unrestrained or excessive self indulgence....ahhhhhh, sounds good and definitely up my street. Definition number two: Moral degeneration and decay - holy crap! Bring it on! . Oh my! I love a bit of decadence, I do. It’s been so hot and humid this summer and as far a food nourishment goes we’ve all been grazing on rabbit food for months. I reckon I have consumed football fields of the green stuff and am probably personally responsible for global warming. Hot house emissions? Lets not even go there. But, like all of us here in Mallorca I have been looking forward to October, to the quiet pleasures, open fires, rainy days, and the biggest bonus that cooler weather brings - comfort food, copious calorific fare, wanton chocolate consumption, lashings of wicked immoral indulgence......oh, my! This has reflected in the recipe I have chosen this month. it literally reeks of hedonism, it is taste bud gratification, a foodie S an M just waiting to happen. This recipe is so decadent it comes with it’s own red room and complimentary hand cuffs. I call it......wait for it..... 5 Layers of Lascivious (aka Beef Wellington) 1-1.2 kilo beef fillet (solomillo de tenera) 64
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2 tablespoons sunflower oil, plus half teaspoon oil 2 tablespoons horseradish (optional) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 6 cups chopped mushrooms - spice it up with a variety shiitake, portobello, oyster, etc 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Half cup chopped spring onions 3 tablespoons fresh thyme 1/2 cup cognac or brandy 1/2 cup thick cream 2 teaspoons Worcester sauce 110 grams foie gras 150 grams jamon Serrano sliced not too finely 1 sheet of filo pastry I packet good quality puff pastry - this is very important, don’t go buying the cheap stuff I beaten egg Trot out your boy scout skills and tie your piece beef with butchers string at intervals along its length. Heat oil in frying pan and sear mercilessly until well browned. Pop in preheated oven (180C) for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool then untie your victim. Meanwhile combine horseradish, mustard and a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper in a bowl. Smear and massage into your piece of meat. Holy Crap! My subconscious is frowning and rolling her eyes . Stick in the fridge, uncovered. Blitz your mushies in a food processor, melt butter in a frying pan and add. Cook, stirring occasionally until excess liquid has evaporated and they start to sizzle. They will start to turn brown and stick to the bottom of the pan. This is a good thing. Add spring onions, thyme, salt and pepper, cook for a further two mins. Now grab that brandy and fling it in to deglaze the pan, stir, scraping up the stuck on bits until pan is nearly dry. Pop the cream and Worcester sauce in and reduce. You should end up with a thick mushroom paste. Add some finely chopped truffles in here if you are feeling especially wicked. Let this cool. Meanwhile season the foie gras with plenty of salt and pepper. Heat half teaspoon oil in pan until smoking and quickly sear
foie gras on both sides. Drain on paper towel and pour fat left in pan into mushroom mixture, return to fridge. Slice your foie gras lengthways. Okay, now place a double layer of plastic wrap on the counter, lay filo on top and layer your Serrano ham so that it overlaps each other and covers most of the filo leaving a 5 cm border along the top and bottom. Spread mushrooms evenly over ham. Grab your meat from fridge and lay on the bottom end and carefully, with the help of the plastic wrap, tightly roll beef in filo/jamon/mushroom. Like sushi, if you like. Make sure you twist the ends of the plastic so that your joint is firm and secure. Pop it back in fridge again. Roll out the puff pastry in a rectangle that is obviously larger than your beef roll, lay this on the end, top with the foie gras and brush with beaten egg at least 15 cm above the beef and gently roll until completely wrapped. The foie gras should be on the top. Oh, my! and the seam should be underneath. Holy crap! Fold excess pastry at the sides like a pressie and trim. Chill for 30 minutes (I’m exhausted here) Preheat oven to 220C, brush beef Wellington with
egg, decorate it with pastry leaves or just ruthlessly score with a knife, sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 35 (rare) to 45 (medium rare) minutes. Give the meat a rest for 10 minutes before devouring. Oh, my! My inner goddess is doing the merengue with some salsa moves. Okay, this is masterpiece is a bit tricky, but you’ll try it - you know you want to. Use an electric knife to cut into slices and serve on warm plates. And whilst you are whipping around the galley, you deserve of a bit of chocolate gratification, I tempt you try this here little devil........ Chocolate, vodka and milk 2 cups of milk 1/4 cup of heavy cream 100g cocoa 150 mls vodka 350 grams sugar Combine the sugar and cocoa, whip in the cream and milk. Under a medium flame stir constantly bringing it to boil. Gently keep boiling for a few minutes. After its all over add the vodka and cool down. When cold, pour into a bottle and keep in the fridge. Delish over ice. Laters, baby.......
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Caviar News! Our local caviar aficionado, Phillipe Quessaud, has reminded us, as he does at this time of the year, to make sure that the boats who are crossing to the Caribbean this winter have their refrigeration in good working order to prevent any deterioration of the caviar. If caviar is not kept at the correct temperature, the consequences can be very unpleasant and dangerous. Caviar Perlita, is available
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Luckily for me, as I’m a confessed chocoholic, the consumption of chocolate has been scientifically linked to longer life. A few pieces of chocolate every month may make your life both sweeter and longer, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. A survey of healthy 65-year-old men revealed that those who ate sweets containing chocolate reportedly lived longer. Mortality was lowest among those consuming chocolate 1-3 times a month and higher among those who indulged in the habit 3 or more times a week. Surprisingly nonconsumers had the highest mortality of all. As with most things in life, moderation seems to be paramount. So, unluckily for me, overindulgence of chocolate has been linked to some overweight cases and could result in the onset of diabetes, not to mention a little bit of tooth decay.
Someone once said, “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate”, I couldn’t agree more…The fact is that very few people fail to realize the charms of chocolate and it is probably one of our most popular ingredients. Indeed many food scientists have reported chocolate to be the single most craved food and sales of chocolate worldwide continue to soar. We Europeans eat a staggering 40 percent of all
As an addict, I’ve convinced myself the benefits far outweigh the downsides and dark, velvety chocolate is my particular vice. Dark chocolate is chocolate made without milk and should contain a minimum of 35% cocoa solids, at least 18% of which should be cocoa butter. However, the cocoa content can be, and often is, much higher than this, and can reach up to 80% and even 90%. I prefer mine to be around 70 to 75% for rich cakes, sauces or desserts.
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Chocolate is one of those amazing ingredients that work so well with an amazing array of flavour combinations. Crazy marriages like chocolate and bacon or being paired with beetroot, avocado, chili, lavender or cauliflower might sound strange, but they actually do work. More classic pairings include anything from almond, banana, coffee, oranges, pears, mint and strawberries. Endless recipes exist but there is not one that calls for leftover chocolate…I know exactly why! Tourte Au Chocolat It really doesn’t get much better than this! Rich, dark chocolate with fresh raspberries is wonderful combo and this classic French Tourte is pure heaven. Ingredients:
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500g dark chocolate (chopped) 650ml cream 5 egg yolks 75g sugar 150ml framboise (raspberry liquor) 600g raspberries Chocolate Topping: 100g dark chocolate 50g butter 75ml cream 50g dark bitter cocoa powder
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Put 300ml of the cream in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate and framboise liquor, stirring gently to make a smooth cream. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and whisk until light and fluffy, then gently stir in the chocolate mixture. Whisk the remaining cream until soft peaks form and fold in to the chocolate mixture. Line a deep-sided cake tin or flan ring with sponge and half-fill it with the chocolate mixture, add the cleaned red fruit and almost fill with the remaining chocolate mixture. Place in the refrigerator to set for 1-2 hours. For the topping: Heat the cream, butter and chocolate gently over a low heat, stirring all the time until all the butter and Chocolate has melted. Pour gently over the set chocolate cake and place once more in the refrigerator to set. Dust the surface with the cocoa powder. To serve: Slide a knife blade dipped in hot water between the edge of the cake and the flan ring and carefully remove the ring. Slice the truffle cake into equal portions and serve.
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Deckers (+34) 971 282 056 www.uniforms4yachts.com info@uniforms4yachts.com PALMA, we are stepping up so you can step out….. I just love this time of year in Palma for Deckers, just last month you could here a pin drop in STP shipyard and then towards the end of September onwards that long awaited sound of banging, clanking and voices return. It is such a great time for us to see familiar faces return from their seasoned travelling with entertaining stories of high pressure charters and
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nights with no sleep! Whilst we, on the other hand have used this time to get back to the drawing board looking at areas for improvement in both on charter and off charter uniform as well as having produced leading lines in our Exclusive range. Look no further for stylish dresses, flattering blouses and sexy skorts all available in customised colours… it is time to unleash a new height of glamour on board and we have all tools to take you there, drop me an email at Danielle@uniforms4yachts. com and Ill forward you a sneak preview…..
Let’s get Physical…. If any of you Palma buddies actually get up early on a Sunday morning, here is a date to jot down in your diary… Sunday the 19th October from 7am will see the TUI Marathon grace the Paseo Martitimo once more. It is a day that sees the vehicles off the road and replaced by crazy mad people in vibrant colours running, walking and crawling to the finish line all for fantastic charities. This year Deckers have decided if you can’t beat them join them and will have a team out there, try and come down for some moral support or even better if you can show us some financial support for the fantastic charity that is Cancer Research, you can find our page at www.justgiving.com/ Deckers and support however small is truly appreciated. Model Scout…. Are you and your crew up for some fun? Our very own Deckers Santa wants to give something back to you for
Christmas this year but we need your help. We are looking to produce both a men’s and ladies calendar to grace your crew messes and engine rooms! We need photo images of crew members in poses you choose to make it into our top 12 ladies and men’s, let’s see which yachts out there have the best eye candy…. We want to see you all compete for the winning title… also fun aside this again will be supporting our designated charity this year of Cancer Research so it is all in a great cause. For more details please email calendar@ uniforms4yachts.com From me to you…. I know some of my Palma guys like an early dart so I am going to help compensate by giving you an early start, I will be opening the shop from 8am in October and November to help prepare for the Carribean Season or just if you need to pop in for a pair of overalls for last minute daywork!!......
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Voiles de Saint Tropez 2008 15th Anniversary of Les Voiles With last month’s focus being on the motor yachts showcased at Cannes and Monaco boat shows, this month the classic sailboats are taking the limelight for the major meeting of modern and classic yachting at Les Voiles des St Tropez. The 4,000 crew members who gather together in Saint Tropez each year in the coppery glow of early autumn, aboard over 300 of the most beautiful modern and classic boats in the world, have transformed what was originally an amicable gathering into an unmissable rendez-vous, both on the water and on shore. True to its values, la Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez team and its President, André
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Beaufils, have managed to hold their course throughout the voyage and maintain the unique spirit of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez. Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year with good humour and a deep respect for fair play on the water, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez meeting puts the success of its formula down to being a long-term endeavour. The mixture of classic yachts and craft from the third millennium is the main feature of Les Voiles and has become its veritable ‘trademark’. The same is true of the event’s festival ambiance and the wealth of entertainment on shore, which welcomes locals and the general public with open arms.
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Gathering the harvest Martin Ward Wine Educators International facebook.com/ MallorcaWineTours facebook.com/WEILtd martin.ward@ wine-educators.com As it is a little more than midway through the harvest season here in Mallorca as I write this month’s piece, I thought it would be good to get the lowdown on this from the mouths of the very
Gathering the harvest winemakers themselves! So while we have been hosting visitors from the U.K. and the United States in recent days, I took the opportunity of asking for comments and quotes whilst we watched the manual harvesting and the processing of the grapes with the teams in the cellers and vineyards….. At Son Puig in Puigpunyent; talking with Isabel Alabern &
her father Raimundo: “About the harvest - well as usual here in Puigpunyent the grapes ripen later than in the rest of the island, so we have collected around 50% of the white varieties which is about 15% of our total production. The weather is good at the moment, just having 30l at the beginning of August.
sugar than other years, but with beautiful aromas and flavors. The reds we expect a great year. The quantity is OK and the quality very good - beautiful colour, good sugar content, great aromas and flavours……Let’s just cross our fingers and hope that the rain will not damage everything as it did last year!!”
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can tell you, that we started at the same dates as in previous years before and received more or less the same quantity of fruit. We are still in the middle of the harvest so in few days we will know a lot more.” Celler Tianna Negre, Binissalem; Patrick Paulen “The harvest is going very well up to now and it could actually be the best year we have ever had in our celler since it was established in 2007! The production of white grapes is a little bit shorter than last year. This year we will probably receive around 400,000 kilos of grapes and we have no problem of grape diseases.” In summary then, it is looking set fair for an excellent year for the wines for our wonderful cellars; super quality if a little low on quantity (no bad thing this latter!) As we will be hosting a couple of potential importers here in the next couple of weeks, we will sticking our noses and glasses in the vats & barrels a lot to see how the new wines are starting their development! Watch this space for an update….. My sincere thanks to all of the winemakers for allowing me to harass them at such a busy time! Book your private Wine & Gastronomy Tour, Wine Tasting or Cena de Maridaje with us.
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Apple and Blackberry Crumble Delicioso (+34) 971 699 221 (+34) 626 566 731 info@deli-delicioso.com Delicioso Launch Brand New Crew Menu for Autumn 2014 I just love this time of year March to November are the busiest months for Delicioso and they have had a rip roaring summer with regattas, superyachts in need of provisions, intimate meals on board, picnic days, crew food deliveries... you name it! They offer a range of catering menus from the crew menus to picnics, to fine dining; and provisioning lists from superfoods, to specialty meats and fish, to interior provisions…. and this Autumn Delicioso launches their brand new Crew Food menu. Helen Richards of Delicioso says we source and stock many hard to find but essential ingredients, from the most popular suppliers,
including grade 12 Wagyu. We work very closely with nutritionists, local and wholesale suppliers to ensure that the food provided is of the highest nutritional value, ethically, ecologically and economically friendly.’ The new crew menu includes all the favorites and is perfect to cover chef holidays, yard periods or even to prepare your crossing meals and can be found in the menu section of the website www.delidelicioso.com. Why not try? • Thai Chicken, Mushroom, Coconut & Noodle Soup • Indian Spiced Beef & Lentil Soup • Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine with Bacon & Mushrooms • Spanish Chicken Casserole with Chorizo, Olives & Tomato • Thai Chicken Green Curry • Chicken, Bacon & Potato Bake with a Cheesey Crumb Top
• Chocolate & Peanut Butter Brownie - a twist on our classic brownie especially for autumn • Apple & Blackberry Crumble • Coconut & Pineapple Slice We also hold a comprehensive wine list with fine wines from around the world, and the best of Spanish and Mallorcan wines, perfect for crew.
Also do not forget the fantastic PYA approved wine and cocktail courses Delicioso is running in conjunction with Fine Wine Works in October: Wine Course Dates as follows: Mon 20th Oct – WSET level 1 (1 day) Tues 21st – Thurs 23rd – WSET Level 2 (3 days) Cocktail Course Dates: 1 day cocktails: 27.10 3 days cocktails: 28-30.10 And please do register your interest for the courses, including the WSET level 3 to be run coming into spring 2015.
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brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org Bonnie Lass 1949 “Teaching an Old Boat New Tricks” This story begins with a young man swimming against the tide (debatably suffering a premature mid-life crisis) and, finding the pages of findafishingboat.com more alluring than maseratimonthly, embarking on a wintertime road trip from Palma, Mallorca to La Rochelle to ‘just look at’ an old boat. Let’s call this Phase 1. I’m not proud to confess I sulked for the first 240 km, sailing has always been our vocation and I abhor the smell of dead fish and diesel. However, after raising a glass with a Frenchman and making a (cheeky) offer on the 16.5 metre Scottish built ringnetter, Bonnie Lass became part of our family. To give you her history in a nutshell, Bonnie Lass was built in 1949 on the East coast of Scotland at Weatherhead of Cockenzie, with a pitch pine on oak construction. Under various ownership she was used for ring-netting herring and sprats in the North Sea,
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dredged for scallops in the Clyde Estuary and even had a brief stint as a diving boat before being bought by David Patton in 1977 who fished for salmon in Ireland until competition from salmon farms made this unviable. DP then converted Bonnie Lass and cruised her for several years. When we found her she had spent nine years under new ownership in La Rochelle, sitting pretty but only stretching her legs in inshore waters, her decks more often awash with cava than salt spray while acting as committee boat for the classic yachts racing from La Rochelle maritime museum. Undaunted by her recent lack of sea-time, her antiquated 1965 Kelvin T4 engine and last but not least, Biscay in January, Pete prepped her for the passage ahead (Phase 2) and rustled up an intrepid crew consisting of the gorgeous Xavi & Rachel (thank you, guys!) and my father. I declined to do the trip on grounds of temporary sanity but Dad has 50 years of ocean sailing under his belt and they all have zero imagination. After a journey high on adventure and low on mishap, Bonnie Lass arrived in Puerto Soller (Phase 3), her new home base in Mediterranean waters. Fortune smiled and she experienced the worst weather of the entire passage only once safely tied to the dock in Marina Tramontana. Now, attempting a refit on a shoestring budget (Phases 4,5,6... and 7,8,9....) whilst living aboard with two
Bonnie Lass children and 30 kilos of dog is, of course, madness but fortunately that degree of rationality has never been one of our strong points. Wading through a sea of wood shavings and Danboline tins when trying to find clean socks before the Monday morning school run is not everyone’s idea of fun but the compensations are great. Early in May, the first opportunity to seriously play with our new boat arose (Phase 10) when we had the privilege to work with Asociacion Ondine. We volunteered Bonnie Lass as a research vessel on a filmed expedition, tagging and releasing stingrays in the Bay of Palma marine reserve of Mallorca. The trip was a success and soon we are hoping to co-ordinate a follow up survey, again in tandem with Asociacion Ondine, operating Bonnie Lass as a research vessel for team members of the organisation to spend ten days diving and studying the marine life and ecology of all seven existing marine parks in the Balearics.
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And for her next trick? We’ve got the Bonnie Lass bug. If it’s possible to eatsleepbreathe boat, that’s what we’re doing. She needs the attention. Aside from ascetics and refitting the interior, we have a winter ahead of replanking and recaulking, deck repairs and a formidable job list required for her MCA coding. After 16 years as pro skipper, Pete is keen to explore a more personally fulfilling occupation than the superyacht industry has to offer; we have the boat and a million and one opportunities and ideas for her. So, Bonnie Lass is finding her new vocation in this phase of her life as family home, research vessel, children’s summer camp and charter vessel, a salty old lady of the North Sea in warmer waters with fun times ahead. For phases 12,13,14, ad infinitum, watch this space! Pete and Roo Lucas – Owners/ Operators of RV Bonnie Lass
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DIVE UPDATE Nick Stael von Holstein Nick@ondineescape.com Open Water Diver – What’s Next? Advancing Your Dive Experience and Education Having invested the time in completing your Open Water training whether on holiday or at home, it’s time to broaden your knowledge and experience by not only diving but also further training. There are some spectacular diving adventures to experience if you have the correct training. So, I’d like to embark on a series of features that focus on different specialty dives. Wreck diving, Cavern & Cave diving – Diving in overhead environments Wreck Diving Wreck diving is one of my favorite types of diving and I have been fortunate enough to dive some really big wrecks in my time. It’s a specialty form of diving that requires specific planning and use of additional safety protocols and equipment. Safety redundencies, like the rule of the thirds (using a third of your air to start the dive, a third to return and a third remaining when you surface), dive reels, extra dive lights, side mount bottles and specific dive planning are standard requirements. Always dive with a local expert of divemaster familiar with the wreck. On a basic level, the general rule is not to enter a wreck but observe from the outside. Depending on the state of the
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wreck and whether its wide open or with sealed enclosed spaces, each wreck dive requires individual and site specific planning. To conduct wreck penetration requires a higher degree of training and planning; the old rule of ‘plan your dive and dive your plan’ could not be more appropriate in this case. Natural vs. Artifical Wrecks Natural wrecks are fascinating in that everything is still in situe from the day it went down providing a sense of drama and realism. Artificial wrecks are usually stripped bare of original fixtures and interior furnishings. This make them a safer diving environment while serving the purpose of creating an artifical reef for marine life in an area of limited growth or natural structures. However, there is something sureal about swimming into a bridge area of a large natural wreck where navigation instruments, steering wheel, switches and dials sit amongst coral growth and sea anemonies. There are some truly awesome dive locations: Bermuda – Home over 350 wrecks, one for almost every day of the year. Many ships have sucummended to the treacherous reefs over the years with only a couple safe access channels to the island. The most famous wreck there is The Constellation which was used in filming the classic 1977 movie The Deep. Florida – Home of dozens of artificial wrecks, a couple mosnters being ex-naval and expedition research vessels. There is even a drift dive
which takes you across no lees than 5 wrecks on one tank! Red Sea – Clusters of WW2 wrecks. There is a great livaboard dive boat that spends a week in an area diving one wreck after another. Pacific – WW2 US & Japanese wrecks litter the seabed around Truk logoon and Bikini Atoll. The awesome USS Saratoga in Bikini is an aircraft carrier sitting perfectly on its keel, its 8 football pitches long at 880ft, lying between a depth of 30m to 55m. Locally, in the Balaerics, we have a fantastic wreck in Ibiza, one of the Iscomar freighters, which was wrecked about 5 years ago with a cargo full of cars and trucks. The wreck has been made diver safe where most of it has been sealed up to not permit access due to the instability of the cargo and internal structures. It has also been made environmentally safe with chemicals and fuels removed. It is purportedly one of the biggest wrecks in the Med. Cavern & Cave Diving This is similar to to wreck diving in that you will be in an overhead environment, so many of the same rules apply. There is a distinct difference between the two. A cavern is essentially the entrance to a cave where you have direct or indirect access to the surface while a cave involves entering a dark and closed uw environment with no surface access. Caverns can be huge and can connect from one to another through open passageways. I’ve dived in some big enough to fit a
boeing 747 airplane, so it’s a great introducation to actual cave diving and reatively safe. Cave diving is a very special form of diving with a high degree of specific training and planning. Cenote diving is simply put, awesome. A Cenote is defined as a natural pit or sinkhole resulting from the collapse of a limestone cave roof. The cave systems in time have flooded with ground seawater seapage from below and rainwater from above and are located near shorelines. Having been a dry cave first, stalagtite and stalagmite formations proliferate the interior and multiple caverns and passageways connect in huge underground cave systems. Freshwater is exceptionally clear and so visibility is stunning and light shows from holes littered in the cavern cielings are spectacular. Where the rain freshwater meets the saline salt water, a halocline develops which creates a unique visual experience. The most well known cenotes are in the Yucatan pennisnsula, Mexico, south of Playa del Carmen, they form part of one of the largest underwater cave systems in the world. Notably, Mallorca sits on a huge underwater cave system which is visited by some of the most serious cave divers in the world. So what are you waiting for? Get trained to dive a wreck or a cavern and a whole new underwater world will open up to you. Big Bubbles, No Troubles!
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Sarah Drane sarah@purplecakefactory.com The Salad was Lovely Last month in this column I explored the subject ‘what board shall I buy?’, more specifically ‘solid v inflatable’, and in my ramblings I spoke of the worst kind of inflatable, one that ‘would bend like a banana and baulk at the first sniff of a wave’. This, my friends, is exactly what we were faced with last week. Always eager to try a new location, a new pedlar of SUP boards, we recently found ourselves at Club Nautico Portixol, just to the east of Palma. Our ‘pedlar’ on this occasion was an extremely slight petite woman (remember this, this is important) who neatly lined up four SPS inflatables for us to cruise off into the Bay of Palma.
The sun was shining and... well... it all went downhill from there really. Ok, I tell a lie. It was quite a novelty manoeuvring our way through an actual fishing marina to reach open water, a novelty made all the more interesting as we grabbed a poor man, innocently polishing his outboard (no euphemism here), and coerced him to GoPro us in formation. But equally it was rather terrifying as, one slip, and you would be inhaling a delicate mix of two-stroke, engine oil, urine and salt water. That cocktail wouldn’t even make it on the menu in Magaluf. Released from the safety of harbour, the waves started rolling and boom, it became instantly apparent that we’d been dealt a bunch of ‘bananas’. Now, whilst I am arguably a seasoned SUPer, the banana inflatable is
something I simply cannot handle. Standing up your feet sink into the heavy-duty PVC, get submerged in a shallow puddle of water and, with a sagging undulating board, the going is not only tough, but super slow and uncomfortable. After a childish this-is-a-load-of-ballsI-want-to-go-home tantrum (I am occasionally prone to these) we settled on swapping our Stand Up Paddle for a Sit Down version and proceeded to gossip like a bunch of old fish wives for the next hour. We didn’t get much exercise or cover much distance, but we sure put the world to rights. (Oh and while I am on a moaning roll, can I just say that the water off Portixol is just a little too shallow, too ‘ripe greengage’ in colour, and way too warm to be refreshing. Glad I got that off my chest.) Back on terra firma our SUP pedlar asked us if we’d had fun and, adopting a very British stiff upper lip, we said it had been “absolutely lovely thank you, although the boards were perhaps a tad under-puffed”. Which is where she confessed that her compressor had broken that morning, for the first time ever ever, and she’d had to resort to hand-pumping them at the last minute. And, remember, she definitely didn’t have the stature to
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Three banana-y SPSs get 10-15psi of air into four boards alone on a Sunday morning. So, in light of that, we’re definitely up for coming back for a second go – if, of course, the sea gets a little bluer, deeper and cooler... The good news is Portixol is a really cool place to hang out, it has a great chilled-out vibe and plenty of places to tuck into a tasty lunch. We chose a cheap and cheerful cafe and I ate the biggest heap of fresh tuna salad for no much money at all. The salad was lovely. So, where next? Autumn’s coming, the sea will get nice and flat (I hope) and the sun will be less fierce – who’s up for a big group SUP? Drop me an email and I’ll see what I can arrange – beginners welcome. In fact the more beginners the better, it’s time you converted to SUP.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS including Giethoorn (“Little Venice”) a few kilometres away – Giethoorn is 2700 inhabitants but had 1.2 million visitors in 2013 – without really knowing what we were doing, we were in a very good spot! Dr. Ken Prudhoe Club de Mar Medical Centre (+34) 639 949 125 drken@clubdemarmedical.com No Man is an Island We rented a holiday home for a week in Holland at the end of August and flew from the north of England to continue our escape from the humid heat of Palma. We were in Holland for the wedding of two young friends in Kampen which is an old Dutch town towards the border with Germany – it was a great wedding with a large Dutch Christian family looking after the arrangements. Had it not been for the wedding, it is unlikely we would have chosen Kampen for a visit to Holland – and we would have made a great mistake. It is a very beautiful Dutch town with a lot of history and old world charm. In fact, we stayed in the very much more insignificant village of Wannerperveen (in case you need to know for new builds! see below) which is reasonably close to Kampen but boasts a complex of comfortable Dutch houses next to the inevitable water and also private boats. We felt we had escaped and we wallowed in anonymity and the use of a couple of hired bikes to explore the area,
The spell of anonymity was broken on the last day as we cycled round the houses and engaged a family speaking in English. One of them recognised me as the doctor who did his ENG1 two years previously in Palma – this blew me away! Unbeknown to us we were also a few kilometres away from the Royal Huisman Shipyards and he was living in another of the houses (next door actually) whilst involved in a new build at the Yard. Not only that, he told us that a number of the houses were rented by yacht managements for crew from other projects. So we were in the thick of yachties whilst being in the depths of Dutch countryside. Not quite the away-from-itall place we imagined but no worse for that. People do say that the yachting population is actually quite small and that folk often keep meeting up around the world. West-ward Atlantic vessels coincide in the Canaries and east-ward bound crew might bump into each other in the Azores, not to mention the many popular worldwide destinations in the Med or the Caribbean or the Pacific. Some liken it to belonging to a family and, in some sense, it is like that although paradoxically it
can unwittingly replace real family. I meet a little stream of disappointed seafarers, usually men, whose home life has disintegrated under the strain of repeated and prolonged separation. They describe it wryly as an occupational hazard but the regret and the scars are clear. This has always been a problem with life at sea but the Merchant Navy has begun to address working time arrangements which are making a huge difference and these changes are beginning to seep into the yachting industry where seven day weeks and long seasons are still fairly commonplace. Engineers seemed to be first to secure contracts that gave them alternate one, two or three months off, then some Captains were happy to do the same - even if the overall pay was less, life was richer. Roll on job rotations! – and the MCA is taking an interest in working time arrangements. These changes are very important to protect the wellbeing of people working at sea and of their families living onshore. There are no winners in divorce and the medical fall-out in terms of stress and depression is huge and is too high a price for anyone to have to pay. The other side of the coin, for younger yachties whose main family of close network is the crew on their boat or friends in port, the options can be very different but can also be as equally destructive as family
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By the time this is published we shall know the result of the Scotland referendum on independence in September. “Better Together” is the slogan of the anti-independence lobby and that may be the case for the United Kingdom – on the other hand, independence may offer an exciting future. Better together does still hold good for human relationships and, coupled with the confident independence of a lifelong bond, makes for a happier healthier future.
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The notion of family is a good one but needs to be nurtured with sufficient quality time to maintain a marriage – or, earlier on, needs to be given space and time to allow a couple to discover whether they have something that will last a lifetime and whether they each would like the other to be a parent to their children.
Drs Ken (and Rosemary) Prudhoe at Club de Mar since 2007 - joined by Dr Johanna Clark in September 2014
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breakdown. The drift into promiscuity can be appealing in the short term but has a big sting in its tail. We see so many people at Club de Mar Medical who are worried sick about sexually transmitted diseases or emotionally distraught because a promising relationship has ended abruptly at the end of a trip or with a change of job. The industry family has not lived up to expectations perhaps because short term friendships have replaced long term goals that are difficult to maintain in the fluid environment of serial intimate relationships.
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Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 www.katiehandyside.com Your Quick Workout As Many Rounds As possible in 10 minutes without rest, back to back. Close Grip 3⁄4 Rep Pushups - Start in the pushup position, with your hands closer together, directly underneath your shoulders. - Brace your abs and lower yourself until you’re an inch off the ground. - Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps until you’re 3⁄4 of the way back up. Do not fully extend your arms. - Keep your body in a straight line at all times. Close Stance Bodyweight Squats 1 1⁄2 Reps - Stand with your feet in a little closer than shoulder width apart. - Extend your arms out straight in front of you. - Push your hips backward, like you’re sitting back into a chair. - Squat down as far as possible. - Keep your back flat, shoulders and chest up, while looking straight ahead. - Push through your heels only halfway back up. Lower yourself back down and then explode all the way back up by pushing with your glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps. Cross Body Mountain Climber Burpees - Start with your feet shoulder width apart. - Drop down onto your hands and feet, then thrust your feet back, so you’re in the pushup position. Do a pushup,
followed by one repetition of the cross body mountain climbers (knee across to the opposite elbow in the plank position, keeping your spine in neutral) and then thrust your feet back in toward your chest. - Explode back up to the starting position with your arms raised overhead. (in a cabin ? then leave out the arms!)
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HEALTH & WELLNESS If the soft tissue injury is not swiftly addressed, then within time our patient will find themselves entering a downward spiral of pain causing muscle spasm and so causes further muscle spasms until the patient becomes quite rigid with the fear of inducing further pain.
Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Back Pain Issues No. 1 Let´s assume the Patient arrives at a physio centre maybe having already seen a GP. Our patient has shooting pains in the back and finds it difficult to stand up straight, get out of bed, put on his socks and may even feel as if their spine has shifted sideways and out of kilter. They may have tried xainkillers, muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatories which we can assume are not giving sufficient relief, which is why our patient finds themselves searching for a physio as an alternative solution. The patient may have already have been referred to an orthopaedic specialist and arrives at their physio centre with X-rays in hand, though in many cases where the physio has diagnosed a soft tissue injury such as a muscular strain or postural problem,
an x ray referral may not be necessary to achieve a successful resolution. Muscle strains and the resultant spasms can be extremely painful and debilitating. The sufferer will often struggle to get dressed in the morning and need the kitchen counter to lean on. They will be unable to stand still for long periods choosing to shift their weight from one leg to another in a queue. The pain may improve with gentle activity but spasms reoccur with prolonged walking or standing after sitting or lying for a while. If caught quickly these soft tissue problems, be they muscle, ligament or tendon, can be swiftly dealt with by the physio who will choose a combination of electrotherapy and manual techniques to encourage healing of the soft tissues while stretching and mobilising the spine to improve the inevitable lost range of movement which often occurs when a patient has been guarding their movements.
Joints become very unhappy when not being used to their full potential. They and their related soft tissues want to be stretched and used though unfortunately this downward spiral is now prohibiting our patient from attempting any such activity. There are many ways to stop this pain/muscle spasm cycle. The patient can begin taking an anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen. It is important to realise that while Ibuprofen is often used as a pain killer, it is an anti-inflammatory and needs to be taken regularly as your Doctor will have prescribed and not as an “as-you-need-it” pain killer otherwise this medication cannot fulfil its job. Be aware that if you have an allergic reaction to aspirin, you may not be able to use ibuprofen based antiinflammatories - so if you are not sure- check with a Doctor first. Muscle relaxants such as Myolastan and Diazepam can only be prescribed by a Doctor. Heat packs with rest will also help to relieve the muscle spasm and again must be done regularly throughout
the day to keep the pain/ spasm cycle at bay. I would not choose an ice pack in this situation as there is a risk of inciting further muscle spasm pain. The Physiotherapist will add to the treatment by using ultrasound to improve the healing of the overstrained soft tissues, heat and massage for the muscle spasm, and begin passive stretching of the afflicted muscle groups in order to regain the range of movement. There are many techniques at the Physio´s disposal including Lumbar Quadrants, Alexander, Grieve, Maitland and Mc Kenzie techniques. The Patient will be shown how to correctly stretch the afflicted soft tissues at home so as to maintain the newly gained range of movement. If our Patient is unable to take any R and R from work, then the Physio may well suggest a lumbar support. This is a supportive belt worn tightly around the lower spine. Most Patients feel the benefit immediately as its function is to share and diffuse the load of the Patient´s weight (plus gravity) and so the afflicted soft tissues are able to function without bearing the full weight which means that the muscle groups of the lumbar spine are less likely to fall into the pain/muscle spasm trap and are given a chance to heal in a working environment with a lesser load.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Restaurante Duke (+34) 971 071 738 Calle Soler 36 Santa Catalina, Palma Duke’s Restaurant from a Customer’s Perspective The main aspect of Duke’s which I love is that virtually all the dishes on offer are slightly different to menus anywhere else. There is usually a twist to each dish, whether it be a Mexican influence or an Asian one, always slightly different, always super tasty and always well presented. I had my first experience of Goat in Duke’s earlier this year, and was totally amazed at how tender and tasty it was. I had been led to believe that goat was chewy and sinewy; not here! The décor has a surfy theme to it, and that relaxed, but on trend ambience it possesses transcends through to the staff, the dishes and the
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general atmosphere of a really cool place to eat.
Duke’s Restaurant from a Chef’s Perspective
As can be seen by Ronnie’s article, they really care about the food sources and the ethics involved, a rare but vital element particularly when you witness the local fishing boat catches, where there is an absence of decent sized white fish.
Nouvelle cuisine, Haute cuisine, Fusion, Sushi, molecular cooking… Whats up next?
I love Duke’s, and can thoroughly recommend their Menu del Dia at lunchtime where they offer a 3 course meal with water for 14.50. It is also a great venue for dinner, especially with a group of friends, on one of the big tables where the atmosphere lends itself to a fun and relaxed evening. Duke’s has recently been voted Palma’s 3rd best restaurant by Highlife, the British Airways magazine.
Being a Chef and in the trade for nearly 20 years, many of my fellow coworkers, family members and clients of my Restaurant DUKE in the Santa Catalina district in Palma are raising this question. Sometimes a little suspicious, sometimes with great curiosity. Just like everything in life, food is no exception when it comes to trends, movements or revolutions. Having witnessed the full impact of the new Spanish a vanguard cuisine first hand here in Spain, I can only welcome food trends since they spark creativity and are an engine for new breeds of chefs.
and ethical aspects are also an important part and I want this to be my message here. It is time to involve the farmers, fishers and growers in the success story. In the future, farmers are going to be the next hipsters, not chefs, because they can deliver food to you in a way that doesn’t have to be translated. People are finally more conscious nowadays about how harmful processed food is. Farmers are on the way up and the party is in the fields! Written by: Chef Ronny Portulidis Chef and Co-owner of the DUKE Restaurant in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca.
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CASA DE COMIDAS Traditional Spanish cuisine, excellent rice dishes, Tapas, Daily mid-day menu
Situated in Puerto Adriano the Restaurant offers you an excellent menú from the freshest products. At the hand of its Chef, Margot Montiel, probably the youngest chef in the restaurant sector in Mallorca. One must try their unique. Salmon Chipi (White wine cream and sauce,artichokes and pine nuts). As well as the mouth-watering Grilled Argentine Sirloin steak. Vino del Mar is opened all year round.
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“Worldly farmhouse food at its very best” The New York Times
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With a 70 year tradition this emblematic restaurant in the fishing port of Palma “La Lonja” Can Eduardo offers you their speciality on fresh fish, rice dishes, & Shellfish, with spectacular views of the Cathedral
Beef & Fish Specialty Wide selection of wines available
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Our Y.O.M is a 1998, Dehler 35, 10.50 metres long with a Yanmar 28hp diesel engine. 6 berths in 3 cabins. Priced at 80,000 euros o.n.o. Lying at Alcudiamar. Opportunity also to purchase the berth at 20,000 euros. Further details on our website: www.noraibrokerage.com
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Beneteau Sense 55, 2013, but not yet commissioned, still at the factory. Features blue metallic hull, wood decks, Yanmar POD Dock & Go system, Simrad electronics, generator, cabin heating, classic rig, electric winches, spinnaker gear and code “0” and more. 3 double cabins, all en-suite, black leather saloon upholstery. Spacious interior and exterior space with opening transom. Huge saving on a new order, at 450,000 euros Ex tax.
Apreamare 54 2006 425,000 € VAT Paid Apreamare 54, 2006, very well maintained. Features teak decks, twin 715hp Caterpillar diesel engines, bow thruster, generator, air conditioning and watermaker. 3 double cabins, master en-suite, and crew cabin. One owner from new, many extras over standard. Stylish pilothouse cruiser. Priced at 425,000 euros Tax paid.
Fairline Targa 38 2011 275,000 € 2011 with steel blue GRP hull. Low hours on both Volvo D4-300 engines each 300hp with Side Power bow thruster. Further equipped with teak cockpit, with folding table for sunbed conversion, air-conditioning, hydraulic passerelle, life raft, BBQ grill, dinghy with outboard. Garmin navigation includes chart plotter, depth and log. In really good condition.
ADVERTISE FREE! If you have anything for sale or wanted - boat bits, household, etc. Strictly no trade ads (except jobs), or property ads (except private rentals) please! By email to: simon@theislander.net For Sale: Fortress FX85 aluminium 21kg anchor (suit 18-21m boat). Can be quickly dismantled for easy storage as kedge/spare. €800. 971 132 399. For Sale: Almost full size black felt roulette and blackjack tables for sale. Easily transportable in a small van. Great fun for home or yacht. outfits@ telefonica.net For Sale: Rinker Captiva 232, 7 meters, 5.0 ltr alpha mercruiser, high bhp, year 2004. Fully serviced and overhauled, bow bathing cushions, new white carpets included. Moored in Club de Vela Port Andratx. Price
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20,900€. Tel: David (+34) 609 289 971. Available: General engineer, very experienced for individual yacht or company. Temporary/full-time position. 661 090 510 / bilgerats@gmail.com Available: Chief Officer - Highly experienced (180,000nm) and qualified (MCA Master 3000gt) looking for Mallorca based position. Motor or sail. Full or part time, refit or relief. Happy to consider all vessel sizes. Email croomo75@hotmail.com Wanted: Opportunity for a captain for a 27m sailing yacht; starting in August; main port Palma; send CV to palma@yachtrefitmallorca.com or phone +34 647 711 040. For Sale: Breitling Chronographe Chronometre automatic wrist watch. Bi-metal strap model B13357 complete with box €3000. John:
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Immaculate example of the ultimate in performance cruiser design and craftsmanship. Lying Palma. 2,850,000 € - Ex V.A.T. Contact us full spec.
Belliure 50 1987 250,000 € Belliure 50 totally refitted by Belliure in 2012/ 2013 this is the Classic Endurance 50, currently registered in 6a lista so perfect for Mediterranean charter operation.
Menorquin 120 2008 180,000 € VAT paid
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Full equipped version in very good conditions. Just one owner which order special finishing to the Menorquin Shipyard during the construction of this special unit. Wood details sanded and varnished this year. 11,85m length, 3,9m bean, draft 1,05m, engines 2 x Volvo D4-260 EVC, 260 kW, 520 hours, cruise speed 16 knts, 11,3 tons. For further details www.mariventyachts.com
Sealine Model S42 2006 £ 179,950
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Sealine Model: S42, Length: 42 ft 3 in, Price: £ 179,950 Year: 2006. This Sealine S42 has to be seen to be appreciated, loaded with loads of extras, including hydraulic passerelle,Williams 285, air conditioning, bow thruster, IPS 500 engines, bespoke interior including heads plus much more. Always in undercover storage for the winter months, has been maintained to a very high standard.
Tel. 619 249 789. For Rent: Marivent/Genova prime building and location on #46 EMT bus route (C/Saridakis 42-44) two double bedrooms, both en suite with bath. (Wi Fi available.) Private terraces and fully equipped kitchen and apartment furnishings; (beautiful views,) pool and garden; long term share available (male or female) at 400€ monthly in advance. 696 700 693. Vacancy: Marine Electrician in Palma. palma@yachtrefitmallorca.com or phone: + 34 647 711 040. For Sale: 19 foot legend. (Dory) with trailer. Good Condition. Reasonable offers please. Tel. 608 630 448. For Rent: Beautifully renovated townhouse in old town Andratx with sea views to Port d’Andratx. Approx. 120sqm, kitchen-dining room, guest
WC, larder, bedroom with en suite and large open plan living room with woodburning stove with views over Andratx and to the port. Rent € 600/ month (+ electricity & water) Contact: abalone@ocea.es, 609 647 605. Available: Toastmaster available for all your Private / Public Events. Also available as a Mentor for your Speech writing and delivery... Personal or Work related Presentations. Nine years’ experience in Speech and Communication. Consultation without Obligation! Mobile : 616 244 776. Rosemary Grainge palmaleo@msn.com. For Sale / Wanted: Quality marine electronics bought and sold. Yachtelektrik Palma. Phone: +34 971 457 721, Mobile: +34 609 605 018, palma@ yachtelektrik.com, www.yachtelektrik.com.
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STRAIGHT TALK ON THE DOSH
Phil D. Coffers The Islander Economics Correspondent Scots Kick Off the Devolution Revolution After two years of pushing and shoving the people of Scotland voted, narrowly, to remain part of the United Kingdom. It was a cliffhanger to the end, with argument and counterargument, charges of bullying and intimidation, but a late serenade by a reinvigorated Gordon Brown, bearing the gifts of greater devolution may possibly have swung the day in favour of the ‘no’ campaign. With a few days to go, the pro independence movement took a narrow lead in the polls for the first time, and panic stations broke out as the Westminster politicians contemplated a break-up of the Union as a reality for the first time, with little time to reverse the trend. What they did was commit to greater powers, and a timetable for delivery that already looked fraught with problems as the sun rose on referendum day plus one. The record turnout
of 85%+ and the media frenzy North and South of the border have ensured a new found interest in politics and the complex questions of constitutional reform and devolution have become front and centre in the electorates eyes, at least for now, and it is subject likely to dominate the run up to the General election next May. The Scots have been promised further autonomy over spending, particularly the NHS, and they have promised that the so called ‘Barnett’ formula will remain in place. If you haven’t heard of that before, don’t worry, you are going to hear a lot more about it over the next 8 months. Basically it is a formula designed to distribute public spending around the UK based on population, demographics and need…. the problem is that due to a statistical quirk, Scotland has been receiving a bonus from the rest of the UK equivalent to £1,500 per person, while the Welsh have been short changed by a similar amount. Cameron, Clegg and Milliband are going to find that a tough sell to the Welsh and English
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who have seen the potentially rebellious Scots loyalty effectively bought off. Also too is the perennially thorny issue of the West Lothian question, you will hear plenty about this as well. Specifically how can it be fair that Scottish MPs are allowed to vote in the UK parliament on issues relating only to England, while English MPs are not afforded the same opportunity in the Scottish Parliament? In short, the independence referendum in Scotland has highlighted that the UK constitution is a mess, and that many people all across the UK feel underrepresented by the Westminster politicians, and the strength of London and the Southeast. It looks likely that some sort of English devolution is high on the agenda. Whether that is likely to sit in Westminster and run alongside the national government, or will involve city or regional devolution lies in the complex details to be painfully thrashed out, but it is yet another can of
worms ready to be prised open. England is generally a Conservative voting country, whereas Labour heartlands have tended to lie in Scotland and Wales, so an English parliament is likely to be a Conservative body more often than not, leaving the Labour party effectively powerless in England. In order to preserve or grow his party’s share of the vote in Scotland, Ed Milliband is going to have to play a blinder in delivering the reforms he and Gordon Brown have promised, not easy from opposition, particularly if the Conservatives choose to exploit Labour’s vulnerable position for their own advantage and drag their feet over change in Scotland. How this battle plays out could be crucial for the UK general election, and don’t forget a key pledge from the Conservatives is an ‘in or out’ referendum on the UK’s future in the European Union...and off we go again with another family sized can of worms ready to be opened.
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TAX AND LEGAL MATTERS possibility of bringing bigger vessels and superyachts in our ports and waters most of them with non EU flag and ownership and foment their charter activity in the Balearics.
Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@ iurisnautic.com Charter in the Balearics Under Offshore Flag? Yes, We Can! Can you imagine a vessel with Cayman Islands or Channel Islands flag being chartered perfectly legal in the Balearic Islands? Since the second week of September this shall be absolutely possible; then, it was published an internal note from the Direccio General de Ports I Aeroports from Consellería de Turisme (Circular 1/2014 from the 26th of August 2014) in which is expressly said that all vessels over 14m with no EEU flag might be chartered in Balearic Ports.
This new interpretation is also based in the fact that our recent Maritime Navigation Law (Ley 14/2014, de 24 de Julio, de Navegación Marítima) that rules for the first time in our legislation the charter of pleasure crafts does not mention at all the obligation of EU flag for the charter activity. The aim of the Balearic Government is to open the
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In any case, it is a huge step forward for the local yacht industry although we have to see once this shall be effective how the tax and maritime authorities will implement such measure.
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For that purposes vessels flying non EU flag shall obtain a previous charter license that will be granted if the general requirements are matched, that is, third parties
and passengers insurance, seaworthiness certificates, fiscal obligations - like recording for VAT in Spain, import VAT dispatch and Mat Tax emption filed - , and also - one of main pitfall – that applicant must show evidence that there are no similar EU flag vessels for that specific charter. This last requirement - very difficult in fact to demonstrate - is taken from the legislation applicable to maritime transport and merchant or cargo shipping and theoretically is supposed to interpret in a not very strict sense.
This internal note is not yet officially published. And what is more important it does not mention that fiscal and tax aspects of that charter activity, so that in principle we must think that the owner of the vessel must record for VAT in Spain and pay VAT on the import dispatch in any EU or VAT territory (including Isle of Man) and also on the services rendered for the
charter activity as hire of means of transport carried out in Spanish waters or from Spanish ports. But, of course, on the other hand all input VAT derived from expenses such as berth and moorings, maintain and guardinnage, refit works, etc would be fully deductible. However the tax consequences should be examined case by case.
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TAX AND LEGAL MATTERS Premium Intraocular lenses, Cataract and Femtophaco
Perfect vision without glasses Laser vision correction, intraocular lenses and other refractive surgery: quality and technology pays off VallmedicVision it is now present in Andorra thanks to the German ophthalmic surgeon Ludger Hanneken, who also works in Majorca since many years and is one of the internationally renowned refractive and cataract eye surgeons. Everybody of us knows how beneficial it is not to depend on glasses or contacts lenses during our work. Contacts can be a nightmare in the middle of the night navigating. “I have lasered many patients from the professional yachting community as well as owners in Majorca, and I am proud to offer them now the best laser technology from Germany in Andorra”. The clinic is equipped with the laser SCHWIND Amaris 1050Hz, being the fastest laser in the world. It corrects 1 diopter in only 1,4 seconds and with a precision of 1/1000 millimeter. The laser possesses an extremely sensitive eye-tracking system in 7 different dimensions, which controls eye movement 1050 times per second making sure that in all moments during the treatment the eye is perfectly alienated. A Lasik intervention at this quality level is considered as being one of the safest and most precise surgeries in medicine.
For all patients not being Lasik candidates nowadays a wide range of special intraocular lenses exist. Special refractive lenses are the ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens), which can correct even very high refractive errors maintaining an excellent HD vision. So-called Premium intraocular lenses with added functionalities correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism and on top you won`t need your reading glasses any more. THE RESULT: Quality of vision which hasn`t been possible before.
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Q: VallmedicVision is one of the most advanced centers for refractive and cataract surgery. Why did you decide to position your clinic in the Premium sector? A: Vision is our most important sensual organ. The eye receives about 80 % of the body’s sensitive information. For me it is just an obligation to use only the best technology available for my patients in order to achieve highest level of satisfaction. I never wanted to make compromises. Q: What are the advantages for patients? A: Thanks to our modern technology we are able to perform higher corrections than in other centers. Depending on the thickness of the cornea we can correct up to – 12 diopters of myopia, + 6 diopters of hyperopia, and up to – 6 diopters of astigmatism. Our laser has a unique quality and safety. Many patients can see after a treatment better than ever before. Q: Why have you chosen Andorra for this new centre? A: Andorra offers quite unique advantages for this kind of technology and it is possible to offer this top-quality to everybody at competitive prices. We offer transfer from Barcelona or Toulouse to Andorra and already many international patients have decided to come here for treatment. The plus in technology is just convincing.
High-Tec Lasik is safer than wearing contacts Differences between a conventional Lasik treatment and a last-generation laser are significant. Quality and technology will allow very personalized treatments resulting in optimal quality of vision and safety. The additional use of the Femtosecond laser during the first step of surgery eliminates the necessity of using a blade. Bladeless Femtosecond laser correction guarantees highest precision and safety.
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PRO RACING NEWS
Justin Chisholm Communications Officer Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing tweaks like stern-quarter ballast tanks and are still very much high performance ocean racers.
October sees the start of the 2104-15 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race finally roll around. Although it feels like it has been a long time coming, the wait looks likely to be well worth it as we could be in for some amazing ocean racing over the next nine months. For those who haven’t yet fully tuned in to it all, here’s what you need to know: This time the race is taking place in 65’ one-design yachts designed by Farr Yacht Design and all built by the same manufacturer. The one-design concept has been strictly enforced by the race organisers to make sure everything (and I mean everything) on the boats is absolutely identical. The yachts are slightly smaller than their predecessors and because they are much more strongly built and slightly heavier. That said, the Volvo Ocean 65s have some additional performance
The crew numbers are down from 10 sailors and one media person last race, to eight sailors plus an on board reporter this time. Put simply, that means a greater emphasis on multitasking from the sailors and less sleep all round. The round the world course has changed very little: Alicante, Spain to Cape Town, South Africa; Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, UAE; Abu Dhabi to Sanya, China; Sanya to Auckland, New Zealand; Auckland to Itajaí, Brazil; Itajaí to Newport, USA; Newport to Lisbon, Portugal; Lisbon to Lorient; Lorient to Gothenburg (with a 24-hour pit stop in The Hague.) That’s around 39,000 miles in total but of course the teams will sail much more on their lap of the planet. There are seven teams competing this time around. That’s one more than last time and this is generally regarded as a good vindication for the bold move from custom boats to one-design. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
headed by British double Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker go into this race as arguably the strongest contenders. The Dutch Team Brunel, skippered by six-time Volvo Ocean Race veteran Bouwe Bekking, appear very confident in their crew and their boatspeed. Australian Chris Nicholson, skipper of the third placed Team New Zealand entry in the last race, is back - this time in charge of the last minute and possibly low budget entry Team Vestas Wind. Having led for several legs early on before crashing out of contention in the latter stages of the last race, Iker Martínez is back for another crack this time as skipper of the (at the time of writing, unsponsored) Team España. The new kids on the block are Team Alvimedica – a young Turkish sponsored, mainly
American crew skippered by relative unknown Newport, Rhode Island sailor Charlie Enright. Team SCA are a Swedish backed all-female crew headed by British solo sailor Sam Davies who have been training for almost two years. Frenchman Charles Caudrelier who sailed with the winning Groupama sailing team in the last race has stepped up to skipper the Chinese entry Dongfeng Race Team this time. With identical boats and all seven crews capable of turning in leg winning performances, this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race is shaping up to be the closest in long history. Make sure you are watching on volvooceanrace.com on October 11 when the race kicks off with the start of the first leg from Spain to South Africa.
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