The Islander Magazine October 2018

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October 2018 ISSUE 254

Photo: J-Class Svea at Rolex Maxi Regatta by Ingrid Abery

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Dear Islander, This past month has heralded the start of the annual European Boat Show season, with visits by the Islander team to Cannes, Southampton and next week we head to the unique Monaco Yacht Show. I am writing this piece from Southampton, before we go to print tomorrow, and am sat here in 23 degrees with clear blue skies, more reminiscent of Palma!

The mood has been upbeat at the shows thus far, with Cannes seemingly becoming more and more important to the Mediterranean yacht market, attracting many larger yachts each year. Indeed, several of the powerboat marques claim that they sell more boats at Cannes than any other show in the world. Southampton too has taken on further significance due to the demise of the London Boat Show, and felt busier than normal, probably boosted by the UK’s amazing summer which also lasted for most of the show.

During the Monaco Yacht Show we will have made a press announcement about a forthcoming collaboration between The Islander and Onboardonline, a digital Superyacht magazine based in the South of France. We will be working together to bring our readers and advertisers a greater range of content from both parties with many in depth feature articles and giving us both a combined readership of well over 50,000 per month. This is a very exciting development for both businesses and one which we feel will be of true value to both our audiences.

Following my comments last month about the sewage issue in the Bay of Palma, it seems we are not alone. Ibiza has also suffered a major sewage issue with broken pipes allowing raw sewage into their pristine waters. This is becoming a bit of a theme and needs seriously addressing before the Balearics becomes a no-go zone for charter yachts. The councils need to give this issue top priority, and a recent local statement by local government saying that it could take over four years to fix is simply not good enough. This needs to be nipped in the bud.

On a happier note it has been encouraging to see so many large yachts arrive in Palma for refit, providing lots of work for all our local contractors. The site of the new 1000-ton travelift in STP is amazing and looks like being kept very busy during the refit season.

Finally, on a sad note, many local yacht crew and Mallorca residents have been adversely affected by the demise of Premier FX, the foreign currency business who ceased trading just over a month ago. Apparently, the millions of euros the company have been holding for clients are in jeopardy.

Following the conversations on social media, there seems to be a severe lack of information, and the local representative in Palma has disappeared without trace. We sincerely hope the matter is resolved and brought to a swift conclusion.

Fair Winds!

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YA C H T & C A P TA I N GLEN MCDONNELL

By Sarah Forge sarah@purplecakefactory.com With three siblings and a signalling engineer (day shift) father and a nurse (night shift) mother, Glen had a happy but humble upbringing. Living close to the rather dishevelled silty Oxley Creek inlet on Brisbane River, he spent many a day head-to-toe in mud chasing after catfish and crabs before taking up canoeing, kayaking and sailing with Brisbane’s one-and-only Sea Scouts troop which happened to be 500 metres from his doorstep.

Meanwhile, when Glen was a toddling one-year-old, his grandparents had retired to what was then a very sleepy Byron Bay where he was bundled off for long weekends and summer holidays amongst the postcard-perfect sand dunes and crystalline waters. Somehow, after school, Glen found himself doing a business degree in Property Economics and Valuation and was destined for a lifetime of office work.

On the beaches of Cape Verde

Walks in the Lake District

Glen picks up the story: “My friend Andy finished his engineering degree around the same time I graduated and we put away a few beers at the Rails pub in Byron Bay. Both keen to put off any form of responsibility for as long as possible, we decided to do a lap of Australia in Andy’s 1966 electric-blue HR Holden. Although we lived off cheap boxed wine and sliced loaves, travel funds were in short supply so I had to pick up work along the way. My first job was on 50 foot steel-hull motorsailer Amow. I and the captain would take groups of ten backpackers on four-day adventure trips around the iconic Whitsunday Islands on Queensland’s beautiful tropical coast. The sugar-white sand and turquoise waters took my breath away, however Andy developed itchy feet being stuck in resort work so we moved on.”

“The next kitty top-up was rather more lucrative. I was a cookcum-deckhand on a 75 metre fishing support vessel transferring workers and supplies to and from the Northern Prawn Fishery of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Four two-week trips paid enough to fund our 12 month lap of Australia and rebuild the car’s

Team Alinghi Bells in Auckland

engine to boot. Unbeknownst to me, this gap year graft had given me the skills and experience I needed to get into the superyacht industry. But, with yachting not being in my crosshairs at the time, I started a bland stint in commercial property sales and leasing.”

Glen lasted one year at the Brisbane-based real estate consultancy before he could bear it no longer and conceded he’d done entirely the wrong degree.

Four walls and a desk was not his working environment of choice so he sidestepped longterm responsibility once again and found work as a builder’s labourer with the express purpose of saving travel funds.

Working round the clock, Glen got fit and amassed 5,000 dollars before blowing 2,000 of them on a flight to London.

“Within two weeks of landing in London, my pockets were bare.

Friends spoke fondly of Bath, so I took a train westward and wandered into the local YMCA where I secured a role with an eccentric antique clock restorer who was renovating historic buildings. Bath is an architectural and historical paradise; perhaps I didn’t appreciate that so much at the time, and for a lad from tropical Queensland it was a novelty to pick raspberries from hedgerows and see squirrels scurrying in the trees. The downside was going to work in the dark, returning home in the dark, and watching all my wages fritter on rent, transport and beer.”

“I’d previously ran into an old Australian girlfriend of mine in London and she’d said she was joining this wonderful mythical world of superyachts. It sounded like a great idea, so I said goodbye to Bath and took a flight to Mallorca. I landed on a March Monday in 1995 and took a bus to La Lonja, dropping my things in a cheap pension.”

“First thing Tuesday I was in Club de Mar walking the docks in awe.

I spoke to a guy on Lady Beatrice on Quay 6 and asked ‘how do you get a job on these boats?’. No sooner had he talked me through the fundamentals of dock walking than I ran into a friend of the girl who had enlightened me to this

With the HR Holden for the Australia road trip

Enjoying Byron Bay in 1991

industry and she tipped me off that her previous employer, 40 metre Lürssen Be Mine based in Barcelona, was looking for a deckie. I rang Captain Marc Colomb and he suggested I come over. By Friday I was on a plane to mainland – a pretty quick turnaround.”

“I spent three years on that boat, summers in Turkey and winters in France. In my first month on board I’d had my 25th birthday in St Tropez, met Stevie Wonder and encountered many of the French Riviera supermodel set.

As a 25-year-young Ozzie bloke I thought I’d died and gone to a lad’s heaven. Amongst a mostly French crew, I started to learn the language and Captain Marc nurtured and mentored me, taught me celestial navigation and encouraged me to take on more responsibility. I left Be Mine as there wasn’t really a first mate position for me to grow into, so I joined 43 metre Benetti Lady in Blue.”

Lady in Blue was owned by flamboyant Formula One impresario Flavio Briatore, who employed a largely Italian crew enabling Glen to engage the green shoots of another magical Latin language. As a private and charter boat of some reputation,

Lady in Blue was a complete handful for the crew with a 24/7 itinerary filled with Formula One legends, rock stars, supermodels, actors and royalty - keeping things interesting day and night.

Cape Leeuwin Australia

“Flavio had just opened the very first Billionaire Club in Porto Cervo, so Lady in Blue often became a default private after party, which made for a very entertaining A-list encounter for the crew. As a genuine fan of F1 and pretty ladies, you can imagine I had many ‘pinch myself’ moments, but after little more than a year I was burnt out and took a break.”

The late 90s/early 00s heralded a period of great change in marine laws relating to safety and training, and most older captains found themselves without the correct formal qualifications to drive their boats. Despite having no desire to become a captain, Glen decided to seize the moment between jobs to study for his Class 4. With a determined head on his shoulders and time to prepare and complete the modules, Glen passed the oral exams and qualified first time.

Glen went stateside for a change of scenery and joined 57 metre Glen with daughter Jasmine

syndicate Team Alinghi who were in Auckland gearing up for the 2003 edition. Jay mentioned the first mate position was going and arranged an interview between Glen and Captain Ian Knight.

Ian employed Glen, and Robyn managed to find a job on luxury sailing yacht Naos - also in New Zealand for the duration of the America’s Cup. “Essentially, Vava was the primary Team Alinghi support yacht. We took all the team spouses, family and children out to watch the racing every day on the Hauraki Gulf. Much to everyone’s satisfaction outside of New Zealand, Team Alinghi cruised to victory and in doing so became the first team to win the Cup on its first attempt and the first since the inaugural 1851 race to bring the Cup back to Europe.”

Glen in Bahamas 2008

Senses in Miami for a few months as first mate, bringing the yacht back to Germany. This was not the role he was looking for, so he departed and spent a couple of months on Sunseeker I’m Yours as a delivery captain in Turkey and Greece. In June 2000, he took a first mate role on 46 metre Palmer Johnson Amorazur.

“I met a very down-to-earth young girl from Perth on Amorazur and after some time our friendship evolved into more of a relationship. Much to my disappointment, Robyn was asked to leave Amorazur due to some petty politics and not long after, on the other side of the Atlantic, Jetsurfing in the Maldives

my professional relationship with the Captain also soured and I had no option but to leave.”

This departure gave Glen valuable time to spend on a home renovation project with his Mum in Australia. Freshly invigorated, Glen returned to the States with Robyn and soon after joined 50 metre Feadship Princess Marla in San Diego, again as first mate.

“American-owned Princess Marla had a busy Pacific season ahead taking in Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga and Fiji en-route New Zealand. The Captain was another somewhat tempestuous character and had sacked most of the key crew by

the tail end of the charter season in Fiji. A last-minute charter booking cropped up so I offered Robyn’s services as stewardess as she was between jobs. Despite the Captain’s anti-couple stance, he had little choice but to agree as we desperately needed crew.

The day Princess Marla arrived in Tahiti, 9/11 happened and the charter was cancelled. We soon found ourselves en route to New Zealand and unemployed.”

Opportunely, Glen bumped into old mate Jay who was working as chef onboard 47 metre Feadship Vava. Proprietor, Ernesto Bertarelli, also owned brand-new Swiss America’s Cup

“Our victory parties were enormous, classy and something to remember forever.

Reminiscing back to being a 13-year-old, I recall watching the final of the 1983 America’s Cup in Newport Rhode Island on TV with my grandfather in Byron Bay, waking up at 4am to see Australia II gradually taking the Cup from the Americans for the very first time. Here I was 20 years later holding the same Cup in my arms – incredible.”

In total, Vava spent two years in New Zealand, including a brief stint in Newcastle Australia for a paint job– the first time Glen visited his home nation by yacht.

Following the Cup, Vava had to get back to Europe - Palma to be precise. Ian floated the

Glen in Bahamas 2017

Dock Express option for the return but Glen said ‘over my dead body’ and offered to skipper. And so Ian and Glen did a team effort across the Pacific, before Ian jumped off in Panama and allowed Glen to complete the 12,500 nautical mile trip in command.

“Serendipitously, we cruised into Quay 6 Club de Mar, the very same place my superyacht career began as a naïve dock walker. It was quite a moment of reflection to see how my life had changed in those eight years from greenie to captaining a superyacht half way round the world.”

“When we were back in the Med, Robyn joined us on Vava and we worked together for a period before heading back across the ocean to Costa Rica. Sadly, Robyn’s father had a serious car accident and she had to return home to be by his side and see him through recovery. Robyn eventually returned to Europe and, with my growing confidence

First Captain role on Constance in 2005

and three years on Vava under my belt, I felt it was time for my first command.”

“I secured a role as Captain on American-owned 35 metre Benetti Constance with Robyn alongside as Chief Stewardess. We cruised from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and then, in 2006, the owner’s wife fell pregnant with twins.

Travel for the owner’s family was no longer possible so it was decided that we should bring Constance close to their family home in Washington DC. We navigated up the Potomac River and moored in the Capital Yacht Club just three blocks from the White House. I love my morning walks, and each day that summer I got up at first light and wandered past the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and had to pinch myself in the realisation that I was walking the streets of one of America’s most historic cities.”

September 2018, Vava had already done close to 20,000 miles, starting in Antigua in January followed by 8,000 miles to the Maldives in March, then Turkey, Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey again before heading back to Palma.

After nearly 12 years in charge, Glen has decided to take a little time out for himself this winter and has agreed a six-month sabbatical prior to re-joining in the Maldives in spring next year.

Maldives Beach Party

“Once the twins were born, Constance was up and down the east coast and Robyn decided she wanted to head back to Australia to be closer to her family. We made a joint decision to move on and the owner said he’d sell the yacht.”

Glen agreed to stay on to help sell Constance, showing her at Fort Lauderdale and Miami boat shows. With some very positive interest, the owners had change of heart and decided to keep her. Glen bid his farewells and headed back to Australia and Robyn. She’d bought a house in Maleny, close to Brisbane, and was working in an organic garden.

Glen bummed around for a bit, got strong and healthy, and also bought himself a house in Maleny – but it was time to get back to yachting.

“I was still in contact with Ian who was working on the design and build of Vava’s successor,

Posing with the America's Cup

97 metre Vava II - the largest British-built superyacht in history.

In early 2007, I returned from Australia and acted as relief captain for Ian on Vava, the year that Team Alinghi were in Valencia to defend their America’s Cup title – they were successful. Right in the business end of the Cup, Robyn called to let me know she’d met another fella in Australia. A painful closure ensued.”

After a spell as rotational Captain, it became abundantly clear that Ian was far too busy with Vava II and Glen defaulted into fulltime captain for Vava. Given the new build, there was a little uncertainty surrounding Vava’s future, but Glen was informed that she would stay in the family and pass to the owner’s mother – Glen’s position was safe. He has captained Vava ever since.

“With Ernesto, Vava was a seriously active yacht. With

Madame, the global adventures continue but with a somewhat more manageable and predictable pace - timely for my career. She is very fond of routine, fine food, wine and family time whilst using Vava in some pristine remote locations. I still manage to inject a little of my personality and am lucky enough to have some influence on our schedule. For example, Vava had never cruised the Bahamas, but now it’s one of our favourite cruising grounds. I really relish having the family and their guests on board, whilst adding value to their overall experience: beach club setups whilst roasting a whole lamb asado-style, introducing new water toys, shark tagging in remote island nations and engaging in the family’s many marine conservation projects.”

Vava’s owner tends to use her for 12 to 15 weeks a year, not such a heavy use schedule but often spanning the globe. By

“I’ve not been home for four years so in November I am flying to Australia for my sister’s 50th. I’ll also be taking the opportunity to spend lots of quality time with my eight-yearold daughter Jasmine here in Mallorca. Her mother Sofya and I met through mutual friends and, while our relationship didn’t survive, Jasmine provides me with a strong bond to Mallorca for her growth and multicultural education. She is a very special part of my life and I cherish raising her in a little island enclave that provides so many opportunities for education, sport and adventure.”

“As a walker, golfer, kite surfer, cyclist, food, wine and beach lover, there’s no place I’d rather put down roots. Yachting has taught me many things, of course, but I feel the most valuable has been to look beyond wealth, riches and possessions for happiness. It’s very engaging to join the mad race for wealth and riches but it’s far easier, less stressful and more rewarding to appreciate the things that we all have available to us in abundance on the earth. Mallorca is a place I find rich in cultural and natural abundance and it is a place I now wish to call home.”

Tinkering with Team Alinghi models in 2002

DESIGN UNLIMITED SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM & PRODUCTION YA C H T D E S I G N team also won the 2016 Show Boats Design Award for Best Interior Design for a sailing yacht and was 2015 winner of World Superyacht Awards for Sailing Yacht of the Year for Win Win; two of many awards that the team have won in recent years.

Mark Tucker

By Victoria Pearce Meeting Mark Tucker, owner and founder of Design Unlimited, over skype it is clear to hear the pride in his voice when he talks to me of the projects that his 9 strong team have been working on since the launch of the company back in 2000. An avid sailor since a child, Mark has taken part in numerous offshore races, most recently in the Palma Superyacht cup on the aptly named Win Win, one of five boats to take part that had Design Unlimited’s signature on it. Not only did Win Win go on to, yes that’s right, win, the DU

Mark went on to talk me through his firm’s ethos of fulfilling their clients’ aspirations through intelligent design and shared passion. Over the last 18 years it has become well known that Design Unlimited is an innovative yacht design studio with a reputation for excellence in both interior design and exterior styling. The team excels in new challenges and welcomes the opportunity to work alongside owners who are looking to realise their own distinctive visions.

Cooperation and versatility lie at the core of everything that the studio creates with the ultimate aim of total client satisfaction.

For each project the client receives a complete bespoke in-house design service. Design Unlimited provides sections and elevations to describe the design intentions in each area. Threedimensional computer rendered, or hand drawn, visuals are also produced showing key areas and items of furniture. They then utilise software programmes such as Autocad, Photoshop, Rhino and V-Ray to offer the most up to date presentation

techniques, and to integrate seamlessly with the information provided by build yards and naval architects. They also have a complete understanding of systems and the technical aspects of interior design. As well as providing full technical support they also maintain a full product and fabric library and can assist in all aspects of interior decoration, colour schemes and soft furnishings.

The particular project Mark is so proud of on the day we are talking is the refit of a Magnum Marine 70, Pegasus. Mark says the owner called upon Design Unlimited for this exciting project due to their specialist knowledge of advanced lightweight materials and space saving solutions.

Alongside Design Unlimited, Baltic Yachts’ specialist Service & Refit team completed the implementation of the new lightweight interior for the high-speed boat, and it was officially handed back to her owner on April 26th 2018 in Palma, Mallorca.

The high performance ‘muscle’ boat, capable of speeds in excess of 60 knots, was built by the iconic Magnum Marine in Florida in 2008 and spent six months at Baltic Yachts’ Palma facility where the entire interior was replaced.

The new design began with Magnum’s bare carbon

structure and Design Unlimited utilised white carbon weave, white lacquer and leather to create a minimalist space that accentuated the strong, structural feel of the boat.

“The new interior had to be ultra-light and be able to withstand the rigours of high speed power boating, challenges our team and that of Baltic Yachts’ Service and Refit department, were well equipped to meet. We drew a lot of inspiration from the automotive industry, specifically Formula One and you can see accents of this in the finished build.” – Mark Tucker, Design Unlimited.

Design Unlimited also designed the interior’s composite components for production, before their manufacture at Baltic.

The new interior structure was built in Finland, where a full-size mock-up was used to ensure a perfect fit. The modules were then transported to Palma for installation, where the original interior had been completely gutted and the new systems had already been linked with the existing engineering.

Managing the refit in Finland was Andreas Wiklund who remained in constant contact with Baltic Yachts’ Palma facility, where Goran Svenlin oversaw the final installation. Andreas said: “This

was an exciting project involving an iconic American brand and is a perfect example of how Baltic Yachts’ Jakobstad headquarters can work seamlessly with the Palma base.”

Mark says that the team of individuals that make up Design Unlimited bring with them a wide range of skills and together they offer a deep pool of talent.

The company is well known for its fresh and stylish approach.

Over the years the studio has created designs for everything from modern luxury motoryachts, large sailing superyachts and classic gentlemen’s yachts to racing yachts. Each time the team has worked with the owners and their team to create something individual, distinctive and exciting, yet at the same time very personal and which works on the practical as well as aesthetic level. While design flair is present in abundance, the team collectively also has a good deal of technical knowledge. It allows the studio to work closely with the chosen build yard and naval architect on each project, and to design and lay-out interiors down to the finest details. Their experts in furnishings, fabrics and other materials continually explore what is new and exciting in their sector, while remaining deeply aware of styles and techniques from earlier periods that continue to appeal to this day.

On being award winners Mark says “we are very proud to receive each award that we earn through hard work and appreciation. The team all work together to help reach goals and to improve our company each day. Our clients are always extremely pleased with our work and therefore nominate us for awards within the boating industry”.

It's clear that Design Unlimited will continue to go from strength to strength and the yachting industry looks forward to many new and exciting designs to come from their studios over the coming years.

Multiple World Superyacht Award Winners: • 43 Number of custom yachts designed • 55 Number of production yachts designed • 102 Years of experience in the marine industry within the studio • 1927 Total meterage of yachts designed

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C H R I S T I N A O

Onassis & friends on deck Christina O

Photos © Stef Bravin

By Chrissie McClatchie For more information, visit: www.morleyyachts.com.

The legendary yacht CHRISTINA O is now welcoming enquiries for the 2019 yacht charter season.

This luxury motor yacht for charter through central agents Morley Yachts is a one of a kind and offers a totally unique yachting experience with a story worthy of Hollywood. To cruise on the Onassis yacht CHRISTINA O is to walk the same decks and corridors as some of the world’s most illustrious names and, in doing so, add your own to a piece of yachting history.

CHRISTINA O: The History In an era dominated by modern, multi-deck motor yachts, certain vessels stand out for their classic or distinctive design. Then, there are those whose enchanting

Christina O Yacht Toys

history and sense of romance place them in a league of their own. The pride of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who acquired her for little more than scrap value in 1948 and lovingly transformed her over six years into a private yacht of unprecedented luxury, the CHRISTINA O may be 75 years old but in 2018 she remains the undisputed grand dame of the seas.

• HMCS Stormont launched in 1943 from Canadian Vickers in Montreal as a 1724-ton frigate in the Royal Canadian Navy.

• During the Battle of the Atlantic, she was a guard and escort for merchant ships.

• She witnessed the D-Day landings in Normandy.

• In 1948 she was sold for scrap value ($34,000) by the Canadian Government to Aristotle Onassis.

The Onassis Era: • Converted into a private yacht

at the Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft yard in Kiel, Germany at a cost of $4 million.

• The refit was completed in 1954 and Onassis named her Christina, after his daughter born in 1950.

• The finest materials were sourced across Europe and used in the conversion, to ensure she became a vessel fit for Royalty.

• Special features included a sea-plane stored on deck and nine tenders, including a glassbottom boat.

• An incredible list of royalty, politicians and celebrities world were hosted on board, including Maria Callas (with whom Onassis enjoyed a romance), Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Eva Peron, John D Rockefeller, and the Aga Khan.

• It was on-board Christina that Sir Winston Churchill first met John F Kennedy (in 1957).

• The yacht hosted the wedding reception of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly in 1956.

• Onassis himself celebrated his marriage to second wife, Jackie

Kennedy, on board the yacht in 1968.

Fall and Rise: • On Onassis’ death in 1975, his daughter Christina inherited the yacht.

• In 1978, she gifted the yacht to the Greek Government, who rechristened her Argo with the intention to transform her into the country’s Presidential yacht.

• For 20 years, the yacht remained docked at Salamis, a Greek naval base off the coast of Piraeus, where she fell into a state of total disrepair.

• In 1998, another Greek shipping magnate, John Paul Papanicolaou, purchased the yacht.

• A three-year refit would follow between 1999 and 2001 at the Victor Lenac shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia to return her to her former glory while increasing her guest capacity.

• Upon completion, the yacht emerged as CHRISTINA O, the name she still bears today.

Christina O Deck

Onassis Yacht Christina O Today:

Exterior:

• CHRISTINA O is one of the few yachts classified as a passenger vessel and has the capacity to sleep 34 guests.

• The yacht continues to be used in the entertaining spirit Onassis intended with large deck areas, three public lounges, a spa, a gym and a Jacuzzi.

• The Executive Chef, Damian Perrinel, has a Michelin-star background.

• She is the perfect setting for functions such as birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries and corporate events with a capacity of 157 guests cruising and 250 when static.

• The aft-deck dance-floor is an original feature from the Onassis era. A mosaic that recreates a scene of a Minoan bull and gymnast at the Palace of Knossos on Crete, it can be lowered to form the bottom of the swimming pool.

The Key Features: Interior: Ari’s Bar: • A legendary place where the likes of Sir Winston Churchill enjoyed a private drink.

• The actual bar is made from an ancient Spanish galleon.

• The bar stools are covered in leather from the foreskins of sperm whales.

Dining Room: • The stately dining room can seat 42 guests (28 seated around the main table).

• Other features include a Steinway piano.

Callas Lounge: • Named for Maria Callas, the walls are decorated with original memorabilia from the Onassis era.

• The lounge also features an original Steinway grand piano and guests can listen to the entire collection of Callas’ recordings.

Lapis Lounge: • The centrepiece is the stunning fireplace, made from Lapis Lazuli, while the room also has a selfplaying electric piano.

Onassis Suite: • The master suite is made up of a bedroom, sitting room and bathroom.

• Key features include a Sienna Marble fireplace and an original Renoir artwork.

Tenders & Toys • The yacht has two restored Hacker-Craft tenders.

• Water toys include two Zodiac RIBs, two SeaDoo Spark waverunners and a 120hp SeaDoo GTI (jetskis), Flyboard, AquaGlide inflatable slide, OBRIEN ringo, towable banana, jet board, wakeboard, water skis, paddleboards, and kayaks.

The Specs: • Length: 99.13m • Cruising speed of 14 knots • Built in 1943 by Canadian Vickers Limited in Montreal • Refit: 2015-17 • Cabins: 17 • Guests: 34 • Crew: 38 • Charter rate: €560,000 - €630,000 What they’ve said: • “CHRISTINA O, still the finest vessel on the French Riviera” – Zac Posen, Fashion designer.

• “CHRISTINA O is more romantic than any other yacht I know.

The yacht offers the very best experience for larger groups, be it for family fun or celebrating a birthday, anniversary or wedding.

She has the deck space and interior accommodation that people are looking for. There is an emotional reaction when the guests come on board, as they get the feeling of the history and the vintage romance. In my opinion it’s probably the food that people will appreciate the most during the charters, as the Chefs are quite exceptional by any standards. From a practical standpoint the yacht offers the chance to cruise significant distances during a charter as the yacht can relocate during the night to have guests wake up in a new bay each morning. We have had a great summer season in 2018, and we are taking bookings now for 2019 and even 2020.”

– Tim Morley Photos top to bottom Christina O: 1. Pool 2. Salon 3. Piano Room 4. Bar

MALLORCA YACHTING INDUSTRY NEWS

NEW APPOINTMENT

Horizon Marine Electronics www.horizonme.eu.

Horizon Marine Electronics are excited to welcome Sonia Torres to their expanding team.

Sonia Torres

“Sonia´s technical expertise and experience within the field of AV/IT and lighting control systems will give a significant boost to the company and will allows us to further develop and expand our range of services” explained Steve Worrall, Operations Manager.

Mallorca designing, installing and programming various systems including integrated bridges onboard a number of large motor and sailing yachts.

Hailing from Ibiza, Sonia has spent the past five years based in

Sonia has qualifications for system design and programming

with most of the leading marine AV/IT and lighting control & integration companies including Crestron, Vantage, Lutron, AMX, Dynalite, RTI, Extron and others.

More information about the services offered can be found at www.horizonme.eu.

ANNOUNCING GLOBAL MARINE TRAVEL’S NEW BUSINESS LOCATION Marine Travel (ISS GMT) to make its mark and become more prominent in and around Palma and the Balearics.

In August 2018, ISS GMT has moved office locations from STP to Marivent, just a short distance from Club de Mar and Cala Nova.

The new offices are in the heart of the yachting community and are easily accessible for any clients, existing or new, to stop by.

Global Marine Travel (ISS GMT) www.flyissgmt.com yachting@flyissgmt.com

FAST DEVELOPING REPUTATION FOR QUALITY SOLUTIONS DELIVERED

Since opening the Palma office at STP in May 2015 business has been booming, enabling Global

ISS GMT is able to assist not just Captain and Crew with travel needs but our private, negotiated marine fares are able to be utilized by anyone employed

within the Marine Industry.

Marine fares are available on most airlines and are fully flexible tickets with double baggage allowance included in the fare which is quite beneficial to anyone in the industry especially with last minute trips or changes to itineraries.

Gemma Woodcock and Monica Pena will be in the Palma office Monday through Friday 8.00AM – 22.00PM and are always happy to help with any request. To learn more, take a look at our website flyissgmt.com or send us an email at yachting@flyissgmt.com which is monitored 24/7/365.

Contact: +34 693 724 020 info@i3composites.com www.i3composites.com

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THE BENEFITS OF USING COMPOSITES FOR SUPER YACHT REFITS ARE NUMEROUS. MARK BRANAGH, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BM COMPOSITES SHARES HIS COMPANY’S OBJECTIVES

BM Composites www.bmcomposites.com There are many design companies and refit yards around Europe that have embraced the advanced use of composites and with that been able to expand their refit capabilities. However, some are still resisting the change that will inevitably happen. Mark believes that using composite materials is the way forward for so many reasons.

Let’s consider just some of the positives: • No limitations on shapea designer can have a free hand without physical material limitations.

• Weight saving equals less fuel consumption.

• Stability and class compliancysome additions at height can only be achieved using light weight composites.

• Zero corrosion - lower maintenance and repaint cycle.

• Components completed and painted off site then glued and / or fastened in place giving minimal disruption on board the vessel, increasing overall productivity during a refit. Often allowing fitting to be completed in a matter of hours rather than days or even weeks of fitting.

• Areas of the boat can be 3d

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scanned to 0.2mm accuracy, and parts can be built, painted and ready to fit prior to the boat even entering a yard for refit.

• No need for yard space as parts can be built off site and transported to the refit yard.

• The latest materials and resin systems have made huge advances in recent times to comply with current and future fire regulations.

• No hot works on the boat reduces overall costs and minimizes disruption to other areas of the vessel, namely interior and systems.

Compared to the Negatives: • There really is only one…..that is the raw material and basic construction cost is marginally higher, but it really is a false economy in most cases when considering the cost and results of the finished product delivered to the owner.

For example, the construction tolerances are far more refined when building with composites due to the way we process most parts or structures, this is particularly evident when trying to match other areas of the vessel with complex shapes and curves thus greatly reducing the finishing costs.

Consider the maintenance costs of a modern composite structure

against the same in steel or aluminium. The protection and aesthetics of any super yacht is always high on the list of priorities so when you look at the overall spend including the corrosion treatment and associated logistics in performing those maintenance tasks, the return on investment in building with composites comes a lot quicker than a lot of people think.

Then, when you start to consider the long-term savings over a 5-year period for example, there really is no comparison.

From a design perspective, using laser scanning technology, naval architects can now create a perfect virtual 3d image of the boat. This enables accuracy and versatility during the entire process from the initial design

stages through to CNC production of moulds and parts. This whole package of design allows you to create photo like images that show the concept accurately to the client before construction begins. When you have this level of clarity it also lends itself to more structured pricing and the elimination of extra costs at the end of a project.

BM Composites have been at the forefront of the promotion of composites within the superyacht industry for 13 years now. But it’s not just refits that they specialise in. The components of a large motor yacht can be evaluated, identified and built separately off site. With their dedication to R&D and their strong connections to Gurit, the World’s leading composite engineers and materials provider, BMC are pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved by looking at what can be done rather than what generally is or has been done in the past...

For more information and some great examples visit our website www.bmcomposites.com

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BERTHON INTERNATIONAL AND SENTINEL YACHTING IN PALMA and yacht sales, under the Berthon brand. Berthon Spain therefore joins Berthon France and Berthon UK to compliment Mediterranean & European coverage respectively; Berthon USA in Newport Rhode Island covers the USA. Andrew Fairbrass Managing Director andrew.fairbrass@ berthonspain.com (+34) 674 461 405 Berthon, one of the world’s leading refit, engineering and blue water yacht sales specialists, employing 150 people (including 30 apprentices) has entered into a strategic partnership with Palma-based Sentinel Yachting to offer a full range of yacht management, engineering, maintenance, refit services

MONTHLY REPORT During August we have often read that beaches or coves in our islands have been closed because there have been sewage discharges or wrongly treated waters. This has happened in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.

It is unbearable that for this term in office, the Council of Environment has not done anything to solve a situation that has been happening for many years. And they do have a bigger budget than in previous governments.

Ciutat, Jardí, Can Pere Antoni, Caló de la Bella Dona, Port d'Andratx, Son Bauló, Colònia

Under the terms of the agreement, Berthon has acquired a meaningful interest in Sentinel Yachting which has expanded rapidly since its incorporation in 2014 to offer full guardiennage packages, in-house engineering, electronics, fabrication, plumbing, rig-support and of course brokerage.

Commenting on the announcement, Sue Grant, Managing Director of Berthon International, said: “Palma remains a key destination in the de Sant Jordi, Port of Ibiza, Playa d'en Xinxó and Playa de l'Arenal d'en Castell are the ones which have appeared in the media during recent months. Even the golf courses do not want to water the greens with purified water because it is so bad that it destroys the grass. However much the Ministry of the Environment thinks that we cause the degradation of posidonia (because they have written a decree that damages the nautical sector severely); society knows who really is behind the dirtiness of our waters.

Marine environment and the landscape of Balearic are the main attractions for nautical tourism, without diminishing the excellent quality of the complementary offer and professionalism of our companies. From AENIB, we

Western Mediterranean for yacht owners and managers looking for technical support and advice. In Sentinel we appreciate Andrew’s no-nonsense and transparent approach which match the values that have enabled Berthon to prosper as a family business since 1877. We now have a perfect base from which to offer great service to our clients whether they have yachts for sale with us or have bought and sold with us in the past, or indeed, are thinking of selling now.”

Andrew Fairbrass, Managing Director of Sentinel Yachting, said: “An alliance with Berthon enables us to tap into over 100 years of experience and expertise, complementing our personal approach to building client relationships. Together with Berthon’s formidable worldwide believe that the Ministry of the Environment is failing to perform its functions, because they are not undertaking the necessary changes to improve the quality of the waters that are dumped into the sea. So, we consider that they are in large part responsible of the marine's environment degradation of our coasts and all its biodiversity, and they are damaging the economy of our islands .We demand the public administrations to assume their responsibilities and stop this continuous campaign of lack of information against the nautical sector.

Moving to another issue, at the beginning of the month, we were pleased to see that the fines for boats that do illegal charter were going to increase. Before, the most common fines were between 500 and 10,000 euros.

network and infrastructure, I believe the combination creates a unique proposition for Medbased yacht owners delivered from offices and workshop in the centre of Palma.”

Andrew Fairbrass, Managing Director of Sentinel Yachting.

It is a very reasonable amount for pirate charters. We believe that the increase of the price of the fines is an excellent first step.

But more means are necessary to increase surveillance.

We are also interested in the next celebration of the Barcelona Boat Show, that this year will take place between the 10th and 14th of October. The 2018 edition will have a wide range of activities to boost training in yachting. This year, the Show will release a new slogan, 'Fans of the sea', because they intend to bring yachting to more public. As always, we would like to remind our associates that they have special advantages for the Boat Show. For more information, you can talk to us through the usual means.

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PINMAR GOLF THE ANNIVERSARY 30TH EDITION Photos © Stuart Pearce Pinmar Golf Team (+34) 971 213 305 team@pinmargolf.es Calling all golfers!! A milestone 30th edition of The Pinmar Golf Tournament will soon be here.

The tournament, which will take place in Mallorca from the 18th to 20th of October is one of the longest running and best attended events in the annual superyacht calendar, running between the Monaco Yacht Show and FLIBS. For the uninitiated, The Pinmar Yachtsman’s Golf Tournament is an annual event that attracts around 350 golfers and 800 guests to Mallorca for 3 days of friendly competition, social events, networking and parties, culminating in a spectacular Prize-giving Gala Dinner and After Party.

With an international audience of yacht captains, yacht brokers, management companies, senior shipyard executives and representatives from the superyacht service industries, it offers an excellent opportunity for corporate hospitality and entertainment for golfers and non-golfers alike.

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In response to the excellent feedback from last year’s event the team plan to make a few small changes to improve the golf experience and increase the social programme for nongolfers. The aim is to slightly reduce the number of golf teams and encourage the people who are not regular golfers to participate in the more lighthearted driving range and putting green competitions, as well as enjoying the social ambience of the clubhouse terrace. This year’s “Social Player” package will

include a ticket to the famous “Friday Night Party” at prestigious Cappuccino in Puerto Portals, as well as the Saturday Gala Evening & After Party. The After Party will be returning to the incredible Son Amar estate followed the following day by the the well-received Jotun Recovery Brunch, hosted at the iconic Wellies restaurant.

The tournament is delighted to welcome, as Master of Ceremonies, British TV presenter and former Welsh international gymnast, Gabby Logan, who will

be joined on presenting duties by our Pinmar Golf Ambassador Paul Lawrie OBE. Even with the heroic efforts of all of the organising team, the quality of the event would still be impossible to achieve without the generous backing of the sponsors.

Last year, over 100 companies supported the tournament in a host of different ways and many of them have been with the tournament for most of the last 30 years. The sponsors, who include leading shipyards, yacht

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Pinmar always do their best to accommodate everyone’s preferences, the only guaranteed choice of round is given to the teams of the Albatross and Condor Sponsors, so please do not assume that you can play in your preferred round (or book flights!) until it has been confirmed.

Teams

brokers, insurance brokers and management companies as well as refit, repair, service and supply companies, come from all sectors of the superyacht industry.

perfectly to break through the one million euro mark at the special 30th year celebration.

The 2017 event had 344 players and collectively all of you, along with your friends and guests and the wonderful sponsors and hard-working volunteers, raised a magnificent figure of €101,315 for the Pinmar Golf Charity Fund which smashed the record and took the new total over the 29 years to €944,415. This tees up

The aim is to improve the golfing experience for everyone this year by slightly reducing the number of teams across both days and attracting regular handicapped golfers. For the more social golfer, there are Driving Range and Putting Green competitions on offer within the "Social Player" ticket package. All those who

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wish to enter a team need to fill in the Application Form and the tournament will then confirm eligibility before taking all the remaining details and arranging payment.

The format will be the same as ever with teams of four (from yachts or from the superyacht industry sponsors) in a Texas Scramble over four “shotgun” rounds - AM (0800 – 1300) and PM (1345 - 1845) on the Thursday and Friday. Everyone plays only once and, although

Where possible the tournament would like the yacht teams to be comprised of actual yacht crew.

In order to qualify for a yacht prize a team must contain at least three professional yachtsmen or women. It is asked that all nonyacht teams are from companies which are fully active within the superyacht industry, and that all companies who wish to enter a team also sponsor the event in some way. Although it is understood that many of the yacht crews do not have official handicaps, it is essential for the enjoyment of all that everyone who plays can get round the course in reasonable time.

Individual Players Naturally, not all of the golfing yachts and companies can raise a full team of four so the tournament is very happy to have individual players or pairs “on the bench” who are then allocated to fill up the gaps. The bench players have always got a game but it’s

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easier if they are available for most or all of the four rounds, so please be as flexible as possible.

Prize-Giving Gala Dinner & Show The spectacular finale of the event takes place on the Saturday evening at Son Amar – a beautiful traditional Mallorquin “finca” which includes a purpose-built dinner theatre with state-ofthe-art facilities, a welcoming terrace for the pre–dinner drinks and canapés, and a covered fountain area for the prizegiving. There will be spectacular entertainment during the dinner and international DJs will provide the music for dancing until well into the small hours, and for those who prefer a slightly gentler atmosphere there will be a jazz chill-out lounge just outside the main room.

Volunteers The event is organised by a team of over 100 people many of whom are volunteers. The volunteers carry out all sorts of essential tasks including running the bars, marshalling the golf itself, selling raffle tickets and even helping to organise the team photos. If you would like to help in any way please contact Eva Grauls at eva@gygroup.com.

Charity As always, the charity commission ensures that the money goes to the most relevant and deserving causes including Yacht Aid Global, as nominated by the winners of the 2017 Pinmar Trophy, superyacht Zenobia - the

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first team to successfully defend their title for more than 20 years.

Environmental causes will be given greater importance in 2018 as healthy oceans are crucial for our ecosystem, health and economies, and intrinsic to the industry’s very survival. Through the partnership with Blue Marine Foundation they will be working to increase awareness and support important projects aimed at protecting the oceans.

With a new show befitting the 30th anniversary and an executive chef designing a special menu, plus Gabby and Paul hosting the proceedings, it is sure to be an exciting and memorable evening of entertainment.

Don’t forget to share your 30th anniversary memories. You can now find The Pinmar Golf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and they will be posting content with #PinmarGolf30 for you to enjoy and share. It will be a pearl in Mallorca’s social crown!

Wednesday 17 October 2018

Friday 19 October 2018

17:30 | Captains' Briefing for all Thursday teams

06:30 | Coach departs f or Golf Son Gual from Melia Palma Bay 07:00 | Players’ Breakfast at Golf Son Gual 08:00 | Shotgun start – 13:00 Finish 11:30 | Coach departs for Golf Son Gual from hotels 12:00 | Lunch buffet in the Son Gual Clubhouse 13:45 | Shotgun start – 18:45 Finish 19:30 | Coach returns to hotel from Golf Son Gual 20:30 | Friday Night VIP Party at Cappuccino, Puerto Portals

Thursday 18 October 2018 07:00 | Players’ Breakfast at Golf Son Gual 08:00 | Shotgun start – 13:00 Finish 11:30 | Coach departs for Golf Son Gual from hotels 12:00 | Lunch buffet in the Son Gual Clubhouse 13:45 | Shotgun start – 18:45 Finish 16:30 | Coach departs for Captains' Briefing at Golf Son Gual from hotels 17:00 | Captains' Briefing at Golf Son Gual for all Friday teams 19:30 | Coach returns to hotels from Golf Son Gual

Saturday 20 October 2018 10:30 | Recovery Brunch held at Wellies, Puerto Portals 18:30 | Coaches depart for Son Amar from OD Portals, Marina Portals, Marineland, Linder Hotel, Club de Mar & STP 19:00 | Pre-dinner aperitifs and canapés on the Mallorquin Patio 20:00 | Prize-giving on the Royal Terrace 21:00 | Black Tie Gala Dinner in the Son Amar theatre 00:00 | After Party in the Son Amar theatre 00:00 | Chill-out lounge opens in the Sala Tafona 01:00 | Courtesy coaches begin from Son Amar back to the hotels & drop off points (every half hour) These times are provisional and subject to change

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

MONACO YACHT SHOW Roger Horner - E3 Systems For further information on e3 VSAT or SUPER DATA: (+34) 971 404 208 info@e3s.com www.e3s.com e3 at Monaco The Monaco International Yacht Show was once again a great success for e3 and our partners. We were delighted to officially launch a number of new products and services at the show including our HYBRID app, TV on Demand service, and the Kymeta SELECT and PLUS units.

We also introduced our two new SIMS providing great value 4G data for those cruising in the US and Caribbean this winter. I would like to thank our partners – Speedcast, Kymeta, Inmarsat, Jetstream and Just Provisions - and to all our customers, colleagues and friends.

Our VIP party on board the iconic White Rose of Drachs was one of the highlights of the show, providing a glittering evening of great music, magical entertainment and fabulous food.

A big thank you to the owner, master and the crew for all their hard word.

For those of you who missed us at Monaco, you can still catch up with us at one of the other shows taking place this Autumn.

We will be fielding a strong team at Fort Lauderdale led by Roger Horner - MD, Erik Nieuwmeijer - Group Sales Director, Mat Cros – Channel Sales Manager and David Horacek – US Director. We will also be at METS in Amsterdam in November – and we look forward to seeing you.

Kymeta Updates There was a lot of excitement in Monaco around the launch of the of Kymeta™ mTenna™ PLUS and mTenna™ SELECT which combine multiple flat-panel Kymeta KyWay™ terminals which enable our multi-panel solution for flat panels. They have been extensively tested over the past few months and are now all ready to ship. SELECT and PLUS mean that panels can be placed around the yacht in positions that will eliminate any mast shadows and enable satellites to be tracked anywhere in the sky.

One of the test yachts was the White Rose of Drachs and this is what Andrew Schofield, Master, had to say about this new technology: “We are at the end

of our second season with the Kymeta system and connectivity has been flawless. There was no outage and, more, importantly, no input required from the ETO. The SELECT/PLUS system has managed the four panels really well and the owner has given me the green light to remove all domes.”

There are currently more than ten yachts happily using the Kymeta panels across the US and the Mediterranean. Kymeta now offers a complete solution with a choice of airtime from Speedcast, Hispasat and KĀLO service bundled with Broadband on Demand featuring TV provided

by Jetstream.

Crew Awards The crew are the heart of a yacht and we all depend on their performance to make being on board such an incredible experience. At last, their hard work, skills and expertise are being recognized thanks to the first ever International Crew Awards.

The awards feature a wide range of categories and e3 is delighted to be sponsoring the

Chief Engineer & ETO Crew Award for someone with proven excellent engineering skills topped with great managerial skills. Overall there have been over 200 nominations and thousands of votes cast, with the winners announced at a ceremony held on 13 October 2018 in Port Vauban, Antibes.

Described as ‘The Oscars’ meets ‘The MTV Awards’, the evening will be a stylish black-tie event with a contemporary twist. With over 300 captains and crew in attendance it is all set to be a lot of fun and we wish all those nominated the very best of luck.

The Pinmar Golf Tournament Taking place from 18 – 20 October at Golf Son Gual in Mallorca, The Pinmar Golf Tournament is renowned as one of the world’s biggest charity golf events and one of the highlights of the superyacht industry social calendar. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Tournament which attracts around 350 golfers and 800 guests to the Prize-giving Gala Dinner.

Let’s meet the e3 team who will once again be going for glory.

Mat Cros started playing golf as a student and has since made it to some of the world’s most famous courses including Augusta, St Andrews, Carnoustie, Pebble Beach and recently the Ryder Cup in Paris. Mat has a handicap of 4 and his favourite playing partner is his 3 year old son - while he can still beat him!

Greg Butler-Davis was originally attracted to golf by the opportunity to smack a ball as hard and as far as possible.

Despite years of being told that he should slow it down, go steady etc, smacking it as far as possible remains his main motivation. His golfing ambition is always to win the longest drive competition and not to fall into any water hazards on the course.

Hamish Goddard has played with variable results from childhood but can claim to at least have had the opportunity of seeing the world’s very best golfers close up, working on the Ryder Cup at Valderrama in 1997. He is keen to point out that this was the year Tiger Woods lost to Costantino Rocca, a former factory worker from Milan - which goes to show anything can happen! Hamish plays off 28.

Dermot Crotty is an incredibly secretive player and sources close to this golfing legend say he is fully focused on preparing for the tournament and not currently available for interviews.

All new e3.com We shall end on some great news! We’ve launched a new e3 website which will make it easier for everyone to explore all the products and services we offer.

It’s easy to navigate, has contact details for all e3 staff and will bring you up to date on our latest news.

Until next time, please take a look around at e3s.com

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PYA CHRISTMAS BALL, 14TH DECEMBER 2018 Carey Secrett Marketing & Development Manager Professional Yachting Association +33 (0) 4 93 34 91 16 www.pya.org Join the PYA once again for its celebrated annual Christmas Ball, taking place on Friday 14th December at the stunning Carlton Hotel in Cannes.

This is a night not to be missed, with fantastic entertainment, flowing drinks, superb food, brilliant music and the company of everyone who’s anyone in the yachting industry.

Booking details will be available from www.pya.org closer to the time.

For sponsorship opportunities,

please contact marketing@pya.org .

Feedback from previous PYA Christmas Balls

SudMarine Shipyard

"The whole night was perfection.

The best ever ball to date!!!

Really well organised and worth every penny." - Debbie Small, Marine Medical

“Thank you again SO much for the brilliant night - you really do know how to throw a great party, it was a great success and everyone I spoke to had a brilliant time!” - Alison Rentoul, The Crew Coach

“The best ball I have EVER been to, thank you!” – Emma Henry,

"Thank you for organising such a terrific PYA Ball on Friday. The

organisation was fantastic from the timing, to the band through to the sponsorship. Every little detail had been taken care of - it was great thank you!” - Gabi Gruber, Gourmet Deliveries “The PYA Ball is ‘the’ Christmas ticket to have!" – Susan Allen, Currencies Direct

IS CROSSING THE ATLANTIC IN YOUR PLANS? DON’T FORGET TO APPLY FOR YOUR B1B2 VISA from crew members to help them to manage their visa applications.

The US Embassy is very strict on requirements but the Concierge & Immigration team at Evolution is glad to clarify the protocol and assist with any part of the procedure for the best chance of a successful application.

Evolution Yacht Agents info@evolutionagents.com +34 971 400 200 Summer is coming to an end and it is time to start thinking of the forthcoming Caribbean season. Most of the crew on board yachts who have spent the summer season in the Med will need to renew their Visas to enter the United States. This is an important immigration procedure in order to be able to operate in US territory. Obtaining a Visa is mandatory for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1) or for tourism (visa category B-2), and the required visa for yacht crew is the combined form, the B-1/B-2.

Evolution Yacht agents has already begun receiving requests

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Whether you do not know how to apply, how to complete the online visa application forms, schedule an interview with the Consular Officer, would like to make a group application so that all crew can apply together, or are unclear as to the required support documentation to successfully apply for a visa, Evolution is your trusted source having successfully lodged over 70 applications last season and already over 20 this season.

Evolution perfectly understands the importance of having a reliable local advisor who is able to guide you through from start to finish – we can also arrange transportation and accommodation if necessary and advise support crew on Schengen visas how may have restricted travel options.

For further advice and guidance on this matter as well as any Customs and Immigration enquiries please contact Evolution Yacht Agents – info@evolutionagents.com Evolution Yacht Agents – One step ahead in yacht services Evolution Yacht Agents is a registered yacht agent offering a comprehensive and bespoke service to superyachts in all major Spanish ports. They provide an in-depth knowledge of the local superyacht market as well as

the Spanish navigational ad customs regulations.

The Evolution team offers you the optimum experience in the fields of Concierge, Provisioning, Customs, Deck & Engineering, Spares, Interior, Logistics and Fuel.

Their extensive network of contacts, great expertise and wide range in-house resources make them the number one yacht agent to choose when entering Spanish waters.

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and more effective than pushing yourself to extremes and less likely to result in injury or failure.

Make a plan that you know you can stick to.

CREW WELLBEING Kim Watt Impact Crew T. (+44) 1425 614 419 info@impactcrew.com www.impactcrew.com With the season coming to a close, there’s a general feeling of it being time to re-set, to take a breath and see where you are and where you need to go from here. While the main focus for many will undoubtedly be what the next step in their career is, for many people it’s also time to get back to healthy habits that short turnarounds and hectic schedules have left no room for.

While busy seasons with prolonged periods on your feet can be tough physically and mentally, they are not the same as a dedicated workout programme, and with the charters behind you, now is the time to set some goals, both for your mind and body.

Set realistic goals.

Setting goals in fitness is no different to setting realistic targets in life, such as working towards your officer of the watch.

There’s often an urge to throw yourself into the process at 100 miles per hour, but fitness, just like your career, is a long game.

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Choose an approach that works for you.

What fitness do you actually enjoy? While boot camps are popular, the format isn’t for everyone. Running is an easy option, requiring no outlay other than some good shoes, but if you have issues with your joints it may not be ideal. If you’re going to be in port for a while joining a local gym can be a great option, or perhaps combining different activities and classes. If you can get a few crew members together to join in, not only will it encourage you on those days when you may not have enough of your own motivation, it’s also a great way to team build.

Whatever you choose, make sure it’s something that you enjoy – sticking with a fitness habit is much easier if you’re looking forward to what you’re doing, rather than just focussing on the results. Don’t be afraid to change your mind. Most gyms will offer month by month membership, and most classes, including bootcamps, will allow you to pay for one class before committing to a longer programme. Shape your fitness programme to your life, not the other way around.

Make it a habit.

If you intend to work out three days a week, which is an excellent and sustainable starting

point, make sure you do. Don’t make excuses. Push yourself to complete those three days unless illness or injury stop you.

It may seem hard at first, but by cultivating the mindset that this is now part of your routine, before long it will become just that. It’s tempting to throw yourself into an intensive programme and keep pushing no matter what – the classic “no pain, no gain” mentality – but that’s a good way to end up injured and unable to train for extended periods.

Muscle soreness is inevitable, but pain and injury is not. Rest days are a vital part of training, as the body needs time to recover. It’s often advisable to start with a one day on, one day off approach and build up until you’re training at the level that’s right for you.

Make sure you have a minimum of one rest day a week and listen to your body.

Think ahead.

In the same way you have a plan for your career that includes when you intend to take courses, plan ahead with suitable fitness programs to follow during both down time and once you are back into the season. While finding time for workouts can be challenging both in terms of time

and facilities once the season is underway, there are ways to squeeze fitness into your day. You may be lucky enough to have a gym aboard that is available to crew, but if not there are ways to improvise. You could take ten minutes every morning to do squats, push-ups and planks in your cabin or on the foredeck, or there may be time to get ashore for a walk or run. It may not be the workouts you’re used to, but by sneaking in little bits of exercise you’ll retain the habit of fitness and make it a natural part of your life. Beyond just the physical aspects, it’s also worth remembering that a healthy body will help you to maintain a healthy mind, manage your emotions better, and to feel good about yourself.

While you’re planning your fitness goals for both the quiet season and the year to come, don’t forget to check in with your career path at the same time. At Impact Crew we offer individualised coaching to support you on your leadership journey, on board and ashore.

Drop us a line to discuss how we can work together to help you achieve your goals.

If you consider you can HELP FUNDACION JOYRON to HELP THE BALEARIC CHILDREN IN NEED, be it by a financial donation, (we are approved to issue tax deductible donation certificates if desired), or by giving time to assist us, in the organisation of fund raising events, in order bring levels of joy, provide degrees of comfort and essential support to the children in need, please contact us.

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Jens Oomes (+34) 674 83 83 68 jens@invisiblecrew.com www.invisiblecrew.com Skype: Jens Oomes www.facebook.com/ invisiblecrewyachting It’s that time of the year again when most yachts are preparing to cross the Atlantic aiming to be there for Christmas and New Year's eve. In the Pocket Superyacht niche, which we exclusively work with, we see owners hiring temporary crew to deliver their yachts across. Some of them don’t have permanent crew and for others it is the right time for their crew to take time off between two busy seasons.

At Invisible Crew we do quite a few of these deliveries every year. We price these deliveries in relevance to the size (and value) of the yacht. We only send crews who have done these types of trips multiple times before.

We tend to send small but experienced teams. We see little use in spending travel expenses (only) on someone who has no idea what they will be doing on board these valuable yachts.

Less people on board means fewer personalities to deal with.

Not having enough experienced people is dangerous.

Very recently I had an enquiry from an owner and upon receiving my quote he was surprised that we were twice

as expensive as a professional yacht delivery company he had contacted. To prove his case, he sent me the very well presented quote (with perhaps a much better layout than mine!). They also take a gps tracker with them.

So one thing you don’t have to worry about is that they’ll steal the yacht. Reading the quote I gathered that this company was going to send a team of people who would all be happy to be away from home for less than 70€ a day. Far less in fact, because, for the sake of convenience, I disregarded that the owner of the company would have to earn some money as well. The yacht in this story was not a bog-standard, run-of-the-mill-production-yacht.

It was a multi million Euro yacht over 22 meters.

Okay, I’m not naïve, I know how it works; you send an “experienced” skipper, you give him a good day rate and he’ll have to make sure the mile-makers don’t hurt themselves or damage the yacht.

He’ll have to sleep with one eye open! For 4 weeks.

If you pay a professional team, you’d hope all team members get paid as professionals.

Whoever can afford to go one month without a salary, either has very little responsibilities in their life, or, has got a sweet business going, but neither will be experienced or professional sailors.

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Why do you want to avoid these companies like the plague?

Safety, safety, safety… The trained captain with his freebee crew is adding responsibilities to the job instead of sharing them.

He now has to make sure the mile makers keep themselves safe but also, don’t put the captain or the yacht in danger. And just imagine that the auto pilot fails and two out of 4 crew have never helmed a 20+ meter yacht downwind… (insert emoji of monkey covering its eyes!)

Damage control interior: If you’re new to luxury yachts, you don’t understand how fragile the interiors are. Think: life jacket buckles being thrown on the floorboards, Leathermans scratching bulkheads, loose items flying around the salon, hatches not being closed when luffing up to reef for that first squall after days of downwind sailing…

Damage control exterior: Chafe prevention, powered winches (in the night), hydraulic furlers, reefing mainsails, Neptuneforbid the yacht having a spinnaker pole…

Engineering: Your experienced captain is now spending long hours down below fixing the generator or the watermaker. In the big ocean swell the yacht is rolling from port to starboard.

His stress levels are rising, his energy levels are dropping. Your

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monkeys are now unsupervised on deck… Did he take the gennaker down before he started the repair? (insert emoji of monkey covering its ears) You get my point: If you think professionals are expensive, wait till you hire amateurs.

Concluding I do agree that there is a big market for these companies to help those smaller, more standard yachts to get to their destinations. The little experience that the mile makers have will have probably been gained on 30ft to 50ft yachts anyway.

This is another reason why we label the 50ft to 100ft yachts as Pocket Superyachts. They’re not Superyachts because of their size, but they’re not vagabond cruisers either.

Finally, I’ve seen on forums like Palma Yacht Crew that many yachties are passionately against unpaid crewing experiences.

After reading this article you may be surprised about my opinion on that which you can read here: http://www.invisiblecrew.com/ mile-makers.

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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN MALLORCA NOW THE WEATHER'S GETTING COOLER 7. Brunch at OD portals Brunch is always fun. A 5-course, bottomless brunch for 25 euros is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Booking is essential! Why not check out the rooftop for 360 views of the area?

6. Run a Marathon Zafiro is hosting a Marathon through Palma on the 14th October. Are you up for the challenge?

Abi Wallace M (+44) 7474 228782 Skype abi.acrew abi@acrew.com It has been a busy few weeks for the yachting industry with the final push through charters, shipyard periods starting and Monaco Yacht Show last week.

Some well deserved down time is just around the corner for most of you, so in this month's issue we have decided to share some of our local knowledge of things to do in Mallorca now the weather is cooling down a little.

Top 10 things to do in Mallorca this autumn: 10. Monday 7pm yoga at at Bellver Castle Get in touch with nature, and yourself, by joining in the class

hosted by Yoga Marisol every Monday at the magical castle overlooking the city.

9. Santa Maria Market A great way to spend Sunday mornings. Stroll around the market amongst locals doing their weekly grocery shop. Also great for provisioning whilst supporting local farmers. Hand pick some of the freshest fruit and vegetables on the island, select local cheeses and sample iberico hams.

8. Lamb restaurant Es Verger is one of the most unique lunch experiences the Tramuntana region has to offer.

Open every day except Mondays.

The restaurant is situated half way up one of the signature twin mountains near Alaró. It is well known for slow roasted lamb, but other options are available. Be sure to try the flaming “carajillo with a difference” to warm you up from the inside out!

We are extremely proud to have John Hart as our School Principal and Chief Instructor

5. Tapas Tuesdays Why not live like a local and give “la ruta martiana” a go for dinner this Tuesday night? With a “tapa” and glass of wine for 2 euros and a real Spanish buzz to the old town - how can you go wrong?

4. Surfing in Son Serra You’ve chosen the sea life and you love everything about it.

Why not give surfing a try now the waves have started raging?

Grab a board and a wetsuit and drive up to “Son Serra” to catch some waves.

3. Hike from Valldemossa to Deia One of the most beautiful hikes on the island. It is essential to receive permission from the local government beforehand. It will take you about 3 hours all round.

2. Sangria and Paella at Ponderosa beach Not quite ready to let go of Summer? Eat “the best paella on the island” among locals with your feet in the sand at Ponderosa Beach in Muro. DJ’s

play on Sundays for the Sunday Funday lovers.

1. Sa Foradada The best place on the island to watch the sunset. Hands down. Drink a mojito and enjoy watching the sun set over the horizon as the rustic bar plays classical music. A truly magical experience.

The team at ACREW wishes you a wonderful time exploring the island. For those of you heading to France, we would like to invite you to our next ACREW event in Port Vauban, Antibes on the 11th and 12th October. The event will be both fun and educational, filled with workshops and one to one crew consultations from our partners. For more information, please check out our website.

The following evening, Saturday 13th October, the first impartial, international Crew Awards will take place in Nice. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has been involved in the process from the people who nominated, to all the nominees, finalists and judges.

We are thrilled with the response we have received and are excited to see what the future holds for the Crew Awards. Good luck to everyone and may the best sailor win! We look forward to meeting you all at the event!

Stay tuned for next month’s issue where we will feature interviews with some of the finalists.

Vicky Johnson (+34) 662 330 493 Paseo Maritimo 38, Palma www.palmaseaschool.com www.southwestmaritimeacademy.com

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MUST-HAVE MANUFACTURER KNOWLEDGE The care and use instructions for the thousands of items onboard each yacht are seldom retained.

Even if they are, crew rarely refer to this paperwork given that it’s difficult to keep organized and therefore not readily accessible.

It’s usually not retrieved until it’s too late and an item has already been damaged.

Jodie Clarke Superyacht Operating Systems app@SuperyachtOS.com www.SuperyachtOS.com Our Luxe Knowledge Centre experts are the very best in their chosen fields, but their advice isn’t always applicable, since many manufacturers have their own unique finishing methods that require bespoke care instructions.

As an example, our silver expert calls the dishwasher the “chamber of doom,” yet the flatware manufacturer Ercuis says you can put their flatware in the dishwasher without problem.

Clearly we needed to have both scenarios covered, and so the “Manufacturer” section of the Knowledge Centre was born.

It’s a crucial addition that also has enormous room for planned expansion.

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It’s true that some of this information can be found online – along with plenty of misinformation. You might ask yourself how willing you are to gamble your yacht’s expensive fit out on well-meaning advice obtained via social media?

Having it available in our Luxe SOP System & Knowledge Centre, with a few clicks on the iPad, can make all the difference in the world.

Did you know that aniseed-based drinks will cause permanent damage to Strahl drinkware?

Were you aware that you shouldn’t use lemon-scented dishwashing soap on any Haviland Limoges? It’s actually interesting how frequently lemon-scented cleaning products come up, considering it’s by far the most popular scent for cleaning liquids!

We cover manufacturers that supply door handles, bathroom fittings and fixtures, tableware, serviceware and equipment,

appliances and decorative items.

THG alone has 30 different finishes for their tapware. How can you possibly be expected to know which of the finishes you’re dealing with? With Luxe it’s easy – we feature each and every one of them along with methods to identify them.

Versace has different care instructions for each of their china and glassware patterns; we cover all of them. Luxury brands such as Villeroy & Boch, J L Coquet, Bacarrat, Waterford, Christofle, Ercuis, and Robbe & Berking are featured as well as fine fabric producers like Alcantara and Sunbrella.

Luxurious bed and bath linens from the likes of Heirlooms and Sferra and beautiful tableware linens by Kim Seybert, Chilewich and Deborah Rhodes all have bespoke care instructions. If it’s frequently found on Superyachts, it’s included in the Knowledge Centre.

Stepping outside, we have excellent coverage of paint and varnish manufacturers with over 100 reference cards from Awlgrip, International, Boero, Alexseal, and Epifanes that include all of their associated guidance and instructions.

The equipment on deck is often less branded, but we cover architectural glass, cushion fabrics, deck furniture and inflatable toys. We’re keen to expand on this area and hope

more deck manufacturers will get involved.

Imagine how many apps you’d need if each individual manufacturer created their own in order to provide this information. Clearly it wouldn’t be practical or cost-effective. By creating alliances with luxury manufacturers, we’re able to bring this information to you all in one place.

The Luxe Knowledge Centre is available as an optional add-on to Total Superyacht, our vessel management software (VMS), but the stand-alone Luxe SOP System & Knowledge Centre should not be confused with our VMS. Luxe is specifically designed as an SOP System that can be used independently of any VMS. Task Lists, Work Lists, the Calendar (for scheduling items to repeat), Post-it notes, the Checklist App and the Knowledge Centre ensure you stay on top of everything while the Crew Details module manages users. In other words, Luxe provides significant benefits no matter what VMS you use, or even if you don't yet have one.

It’s the only way to guarantee your crew are knowledgeable about all the items they’re caring for.

We’ll be featuring the Deck, Galley, Bridge and Purser departments in upcoming features. Contact app@SuperyachtOS.com for more information.

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Sail By The Cabin 2019 dates launched and British Virgin Islands added In June 2018, Sunsail launched Sail By The Cabin flotillas in Greece and Croatia for this September and October. Sail By The Cabin is perfect for solo adventurers, couples or friends who want to experience the freedom of the ocean and all the fun of a flotilla, without a sailing qualification. Sailing in a group of up to ten other yachts (a flotilla), with a private cabin for up to two people, and an experienced skipper included, the Sail By The Cabin holiday is a great way to enjoy a sailing adventure in the Mediterranean without having to book a whole yacht.

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Jim Acher - Sales & Charter Broker M. (+34) 667 678 357 jim@bluewateryachting.com Calle San Juan 4, Palma www.bluewateryachting.com

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August used to be a relatively quiet month, but looking back at my report from August 2017, it was equally busy back then too. In August, there is normally an increase in the number vessels reduced in asking price, as owners begin to think about the Med. boatshows in September, but August 2018 has dipped (as it did in 2014 and 2015); however, one must be mindful of the fairly strong figure in July that allowed this fall.

The chart below shows all the vessels sold globally in August, and although July was particularly strong, it was disappointing to see that August did not continue the run. That said, one should note that sales in August are usually flat-to-down from July.

2017 is currently ahead of 2018 in the number of vessels sold year-to-date and the big selling period in the run to year-end will be very telling on how 2018 finishes. Examining the relationship between vessels sold and reductions in asking prices prior to completion, 22% of completions had been reduced in the past 6 months (up from 16% in July). As in July, only a third of completions had been reduced in price in the last year. Over a third had never been reduced in asking price. 16% of completions had been on the market for less than a year, but it is interesting to note that half of these had been reduced in asking price at some point during 2018. The USA proportion has had a big rise, up to 48% of total sales (39% in July and 41% in June). Only one sailing vessel was sold, the 32m catamaran, Necker Belle.

The chart below shows the new entrants to the brokerage market.

An increase in the number of vessels coming onto the brokerage market was expected and the USA’s share has dropped from over 60% in July, to just 24%. This is no surprise, as the primary Med. boat shows of Cannes (11-16 September) and Monaco (26-29 September), will be taking place, heralding the start of the post-season selling period. The US share should increase as we head towards Ft. Lauderdale’s show at the end of October. Only two sailing vessels came onto the market in August, a 46m and a 60m. Sailing vessels versus power vessels remains stable at 14.5% of the total market. Now that the Med charter season is all but over, I have started to look at the Caribbean season. In the 30-45m motor vessel segment, there are 70 vessels available in the entire Caribbean (255 in the West Med.), and the figure with no bookings (including owner use) between now and the first week of January, is currently at 35%. The figure after New Year jumps to 54% and I will be keeping an eye on this data, since it will help show how the season begins to shape-up. Boatshow season is upon us and a full report will feature in next month’s note.

All figures are given in good faith, but Bluewater Yachting and The Islander take no responsibility for any error.

Breaking down the data, 14% of the reductions were sailing vessels and all were less than 34m. The USA accounted for 49% of total reductions, a figure which I would have expected to be a little lower. 7% of the reductions were from vessels that had been on the brokerage market for less than six months (10% in July), and it is interesting to note that just over a third had come from vessels on the market for less than a year. Looking at the total market of vessels that have been reduced at one time or another since being offered for sale in the chart below, there has been a tiny 0.3% increase. This is not a surprise, but I would expect the number to increase as we head into the main selling season that starts this month. The fact that it is still relatively flat is good news.

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BAVARIA TO BUILD 24 BOATS WITHOUT NEW OWNER been able to present a successor for the financial investors that Bavaria gave up in April as their own investment.

“We had a series of interesting and prominent prospective buyers from the industry,” comments the CEO, answering speculation about possible prospective buyers. According to a media report, a group of bidders led by Bavaria’s German competitor Hanse Yachts AG in Greifswald, marine retailer AW Niemeyer, and motorhome manufacturer Hymer were interested in acquiring Bavaria.

Germany’s once largest shipyard continues production without having announced a new investor In mid-April, the news hit the boating industry like a rock: Bavaria Yachtbau, until then the largest shipyard for sailing and motor yachts in Germany, was bankrupt. CEO Frank Henkel had to go, media reports about debts in the three-digit million euro range and the wrong strategy towards luxury yachts.

The owners, financial investors Anchorage and Oaktree, had pulled the ripcord only days before. Since then, interim CEO Tobias Brinkmann has been trying to find a buyer for the shipyard while running the company under his own management.

Exactly four months after the announcement of the insolvency, negotiations and talks are still ongoing. There are said to be substantially interested parties who seriously want to acquire and continue the company.

“There are offers for the purchase of Bavaria,” Brinkmann said today in an interview with float magazine. “We hope to announce

a decision on the sale within the next few weeks.”

This means that Bavaria’s CEO is not quite on schedule. In order to keep the company attractive for a buyer, the shipyard now continues to produce after the end of the summer factory close – without a new owner.

“We plan to complete about 24 motor and sailing yachts in Giebelstadt in September,” says Brinkmann. The figures are far below the company’s capacity with around 600 employees.

In May 2018, Bavaria delivered around 30 boats in two weeks.

Since July, the employees have been paid out of the insolvency assets. At present, short-time working is in effect at the headquarters of the shipyard.

According to Brinkmann’s statements, there are purchase announcements by customers “in clear three-digit numbers” for new sailing yachts and motorboats from Bavaria.

Presenting the potential buyer of the shipyard such a full order book should facilitate the sale. So far, however, Brinkmann has not

Florian Nierich, responsible for marketing and communication at Hanse Yachts, commented today: “Of course we looked at Bavaria.

We looked at the business model and considered whether it would make sense for us. We quickly realised that Bavaria did not fit into our concept. I can’t confirm that we were in negotiations with AW Niemeyer about a bidding syndicate.”

Bavaria Catamarans in France, formerly known as Nautitech and 100% owned by Bavaria Yachtbau, is not affected by the insolvency. The recently acquired manufacturer of multihull boats is also for sale. Whether as part of a complete sale of the shipyard group or separately, Brinkmann left open.

Whether the two new flagships – the Bavaria C65 (sail) and Bavaria

R65 (motor) – will still be built in Croatia is currently unclear. “We are currently examining whether these models can also be built in Giebelstadt in the future,” says Brinkmann.

Bavaria will be represented at some of the autumn boat shows.

This includes the Cannes Yachting Festival, which will start shortly.

“From our point of view, the autumn trade fairs in September offer a good opportunity for the new owner of Bavaria to announce the new start publicly,” he said.

Media reports have stated that offers of €25m-€30m for the Bavaria shipyard were acceptable to the owners. Brinkmann commented: “The purchase price for Bavaria is determined by the price estimation of the prospective buyers. I expect this purchase price to be significantly lower than the price achieved by the former shareholders in 2007.”

In January, the German manufacturer had booked almost a complete hall with its “Bavaria World” at boot Düsseldorf. In the months prior to the insolvency, a product offensive was undertaken in the segment of larger sailing yachts in order to boost sales in the luxury segment. This strategy has turned out to be a flop before – directly after the first takeover of Bavaria by hedge funds in 2008. Whoever the new owner of Bavaria will be, the strategic reorientation is still pending.

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TWO GREEK MARINA PRIVATISATIONS MOVE NEARER TO COMPLETION Two recent presidential decrees with regard to the marinas’ privatisation have confirmed that new hotels will be allowed on the site of the facilities.

The decrees were drafted by the Greek tourism ministry and they address areas such as licencing terms, land uses, and the exact boundaries of the two marinas as well as construction rules and regulations and environmental issues.

Above: Chios Below: Alimos Marina

Both the marina at Alimos, 15km southwest of central Athens, and Chios on the eastern Aegean, are currently state-owned. The privatisation process is being overseen by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), the Greek privatisation agency, and it is hoped the concessions will be operating by the end of this year.

By David Robinson IBI PLus Presidential decrees support new hotels to be included in marina concessions

The long-running campaign to privatise a number of state-owned Greek marinas and tourist ports has just moved closer in the case of two marinas at Alimos and Chios.

Alimos is one of the largest marinas in Greece with 1,100 berths for yachts up to 40m (131ft), while Chios has 170 berths for yachts up to 25m (82ft). At Alimos, facilities include retail stores, F&B outlets, sports areas, hotels, a conference and

exhibition complex, warehouses, offices and repair shops. More sports and public facilities are envisaged for the future.

So far, eight investment schemes for Alimos have been shortlisted following an evaluation of expressions of interest.

Ioannis & Elias D Tefas Nafpigoplastiki SA provides tourist port services, wholesale and retail sale of shipping products and rental of pleasure boats.

Cleopatra Marina SA operates as owner/manager of the marina in Aktio, one of the most modern in Greece, offering first-class anchorages and services to ships and crew throughout the year.

The Touristikos Limenas Prevezas SA (Tourist Port of Preveza) provides tourist port services.

Since 2011, the company has taken over the management of the marina of Preveza with a concession contract.

OYSTER WELCOMES ABIGAIL COMBER AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Exploring Our New CMO Abigail Comber’s Background

Abigail Comber

By David Robinson IBI Pus Oyster Yachts are delighted to announce their new CMO, British Airways’ former Global Head of Brands and Marketing Abigail Comber. She will start on the 1st November 2018 and will be overseeing their entire branding and marketing strategy, including their participation at the world’s key boat shows, the Oyster World Rally, and further enhancing the Oyster brand itself.

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Abigail joins following a 26year career at British Airways (BA) where she has held senior marketing department roles since 2002, most recently excelling as Global Head of Brands and Marketing. In this role, Abigail was responsible for BA’s overall marketing strategy at a global level with a portfolio including Brand Strategy, Marketing, Customer Experience Design, Partnerships, Sponsorship, and Community Relations. She built BA’s brand strength to a 17-year high, with four consecutive years as a UK Consumer ‘Superbrand’.

Abigail Comber was the driving force behind the ‘Don’t Fly, Support Team GB’ television advert, commissioned by BA for their sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. This campaign was critically acclaimed and awarded ‘Best Engagement Strategy’ at the 2013 Festival of Media Awards.

She also pioneered customer programmes including ‘Buy on Board’ and ‘New Club World’, as well as delivering dynamic new digital service initiatives for the BA app.

From Aviation to Yachting Abigail Comber’s success and track record at BA established her reputation as one of the industry’s leading professionals, and Oyster are confident that this keen eye for innovation and authenticity will continue in the next step of her career at Oyster.

Abigail’s appointment marks the latest stage in the growth under the leadership of new CEO Richard Hadida, which has already seen two shipyards re-opened and numerous other important milestones reached.

She discussed her excitement to start the role, saying: “I am really looking forward to this new challenge. Oyster is already a leading British brand and it is

clear the affection the sailing community has for Oyster. The true potential of Oyster is still to be fulfilled. I firmly believe there is further scope for growth and innovation for the Oyster brand worldwide, and I cannot wait to get started.”

Richard also expressed his enthusiasm, explaining: “We are thrilled to have recruited someone of Abigail’s calibre.

This is a major coup for Oyster and is indicative of the huge potential of the Oyster brand.

Abigail brings with her a phenomenal track record, vast experience of building truly leading global brands and above all, she shares our vision for the future of Oyster. We have ambitious plans for Oyster and Abigail is set to play a significant part in our future growth.”

We can’t wait to welcome Abigail to the Oyster Family in November.

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SETTING UP A NEW BUSINESS IN YACHTING Nearly 7 years ago my wife, Claire, and I set up Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT). The original motivation for setting up a marine company came from a combination of my previous experience of running a RYA training school, captaining motor and sail yachts and working as a Yacht Manager together with my business degree. Claire had a yacht racing background and worked with me on yachts but also corporate experience from being a corporate lawyer in London.

The idea for the company came from a frustrating experience when I was a yacht manager in the South of France trying to outfit a new-build superyacht with tenders. There really was no-one I could go to who could independently assist and give recommendations of the best boats to fit the brief and who could also manage the tender builds and offer support. I had a lot of experience in this area, but with all the other responsibilities and time pressures of being a yacht manager I didn’t have the capacity to do all of the research and it was almost impossible to hear through the noise of every tender builder telling you they are the best and their boat is the one to go for. When we prepared our business plan for SYTT we decided to include toys as we thought there was room to grow this area, with the lifestyle and imagery selling itself and the increasing health focus of owners. We thought sales of the toys would fill the gaps between the tender orders and project management, both complimenting each other very nicely (and we had a personal interest in watersports which made everything much easier and more interesting). Quite simply there seemed to be a niche in the market where there was room for expertise and knowledge and we setup the business to fill

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that gap. As well as fulfilling this role we also felt that owners, captains and project managers deserved a better service than we felt predominantly existed from many boat builders and suppliers. I remember well a particularly frustrating experience with a company in the South of France which made me realise that customer service was the key to success and it was not hard to see where improvements could be made in this area. With this in mind we decided to simply offer better service levels, prompt responses and informative reports throughout the builds together with value for money.

With the yacht management role, we were very aware of the need for total transparency of costs and that increasingly everyone gets 3 quotes, so we decided to sell at the best value possible for the client. We quote once at the best price we can achieve, we get the order and then we continue to offer the best customer service, so it should be a win-win for the client. This, amongst many other factors, has helped the company to grow yearon-year, and in 2017 we were awarded the most prestigious business award in the UK, the Queens Award for International Trade, with an exciting trip to meet the Queen and other senior Royals at Buckingham Palace amongst much more prominent business owners who know a lot more than us!

Whilst busy running and growing SYTT we started discussing another niche that we feel needs to be better serviced in this industry where there is equal if not more opportunity.

SYTT receives a lot of orders from yachts for deck equipment and this is an area that we feel has been poorly marketed and serviced to date and we believe there is good potential to grow and improve on this

market. There are very few quality builders to purchase deck equipment from at a realistic value. As with many things, the ‘marine’ use seems to mean that suppliers/manufacturers can overcharge and get away with it – especially if it’s made out of carbon! Of course, there are some excellent manufacturers out there and some great products but there are some that we feel do not have the quality that their price deserves and so this is something we want to change. This is where Shipyard Supply Co (SSCo) comes in. SSCo aims to offer clients the same great customer service, value for money and best price quoting as SYTT but for a different range of goods. SSCo is starting by focussing on deck equipment but it really has the scope to offer anything that yachts and yacht builders want, and the range of products will be grown in time.

Prior to setting up SSCo, SYTT started working on the design of new products for the market such as tender whips, transom fenders, pillar fenders and more.

Although not new products these are significantly different to other items already on the market. As an example, with tender whips we decided to manufacture a more complex spiral weave rather than the usual hollow core. This is stronger in all directions than the options previously available. We also put on stainless rather than plastic cleats and sleeve, up specified ropes and made a number of other modifications such as custom colours and carbon manufacture to improve them and make them not only more robust but also more suitable for superyachts. In the first year, with no external marketing, we sold over 200 sets and had zero failures. Tender whips are just one example of a number of successful products introduced and so we decided to service this niche of manufacturing deck equipment by setting up a dedicated company and a new team to run this. Headed up by Luke Porter, ex-Oyster Yachts project manager and ex-yacht crew, the plan is for SSCo to focus on product manufacture, sales and distribution of deck equipment and to grow the range of products offered. SYTT will continue to service and grow the niche of tenders and toys.

We decided that having a wide range of products available was

important, as this has worked well at SYTT. In this industry there are many manufacturers that offer individual products, but not so many suppliers that you can buy the full range of equipment from. On a new build yacht, the build team are buying items from and receiving deliveries from hundreds of different suppliers and so having one company to work with on the supply and manufacture of deck hardware is as a key selling point where SSCo should add real value. Grouping items together for shipping and having a single point of contact is a real asset to every yacht or shipyard.

Shipyard Supply Co has carbon and fibreglass manufacturing facilities on site and an excellent range of local services for stainless and other manufacturing in the UK. Key products being offered are carbon tender pillar fenders, tender mooring whips, spreader bars and lifting equipment, davit cranes, bathing ladders, tender boarding poles, transom fenders, fender hooks, games decks and a wide array of other custom fabrications. In the first month of business operation it has orders for carbon bathing ladders, a carbon diving board, the full suite of tender pillar fenders for the world’s largest yacht in build and the future looks bright. As with SYTT, SSCo will endeavour to design and supply anything that the client asks for – if there’s something that’s needed that doesn’t currently exist then the team will make it happen.

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS the start of the scheme. Of these, 62 are currently in employment and being trained and 49 are trained and have been retained in the business. It added that the group has achieved planned employment growth in skilled trades with average employee numbers rising from 372 to 402 in 2017.

PENDENNIS SHIPYARD REPORTS RECORD TURNOVER

By David Robinson IBI Pus Employee investment key element in group’s future strategy Pendennis Shipyard (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of the UK group associated with superyacht new-builds and refits, has reported a record turnover of £52m for 2017 – a 12% increase on the previous year. In 2017, 87% of the turnover came from exports compared with 69% in 2016.

In a year in which the shipyard experienced its busiest winter refit season with 11 projects

running simultaneously at one point, the group saw its profit arising from ‘normal operations’ increased by 3.6% to £3.4m, representing 6.5% of turnover.

This corresponds with a profit of £3.3m in 2016, equivalent to 7% of turnover.

In the annual accounts filed with Companies House, the UK businesses registration office, Pendennis reported that there were one-off items in 2017.

These were respectively, again on the disposal of surplus assets of £828,514, and a provision included in creditors amounts falling due within one year of

£2.2m for settlement of a longterm incentive share plan, the targets for which have been satisfied post year-end.

The Companies House filing also showed that since the year-end Pendennis has in full amounts due to the Cornwall Council Growing Places Fund and the charges in their favour satisfied. It added that the group’s remaining debt of £1.8m is considered normal working capital debt.

Pendennis reported that it is celebrating 20 years of its awardwinning apprentice scheme, with 222 apprentice enrolments since

The filing added: “The group is committed to providing a stable and strong workforce to build long-term relationships with clients. The directors believe the policy of long-term investment in the Pendennis brand, employee development, yard facilities and commitment to quality will deliver value to our clients and stakeholders now and in the future.”

Out of the 2017 turnover, the cost of sales accounted for £39.9m compared with £35.7m in 2016. This resulted in Pendennis’s 2017 gross profit rising to £12.5m against £11.1m in 2016. After taxation and the two exceptional items, the group ended 2017 with a net profit of £1.6m compared with £2.8m in 2016.

SUNSEEKER CEO STEPS DOWN Phil Popham, CEO of Sunseeker International, is to step down from his position at the end of September. The UK boatbuilder confirmed the news today.

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Phil Popham to leave UK boatbuilder at the end of September.

Popham joined Sunseeker in January 2015 to lead the development and implementation of the company’s turnaround plan that saw Sunseeker return to profit in 2016 ahead of schedule. According to today's statement, he has now taken the decision to leave the brand to pursue other challenges and opportunities.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Sunseeker International,” says Popham in the statement.

“To have played a part in the turnaround of this fabulous brand makes me immensely proud but the business is now firmly in its next phase of growth and it is time for me to embark on a fresh challenge. I know I leave behind an exceptional team that will continue to grow the business and take it to even higher levels of success.”

Jon Zeng, Dalian Wanda’s board representative for Sunseeker,

thanked Popham for his leadership, professionalism and guidance. “Phil leaves Sunseeker in a very healthy position with a record order book, an exciting long-term product plan and the necessary corporate structure to allow the company to focus on its future growth,” he says.

The search for a new CEO has now commenced. In the interim, Sunseeker's current executive team will continue the day-to-day running of the business under the guidance of CFO Mike McMillan and COO Michael Straughan.

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OYSTER YACHTS TO LAUNCH NEW ENTRY-LEVEL YACHT Referring to the new model in a video newsletter presentation, Adamson said: “The other thing we've got going on between the design team, between the sales team, between the management team, is that we're working very closely with Humphrey's Yacht Design to actually develop a brand-new Oyster; a smaller Oyster that's actually going to get that dream a bit closer to people.

And that yacht will be sailing in 12 months’ time.”

By David Robinson IBI Pus Following the dramatic events at Oyster Yachts earlier this year, the UK boatbuilder is now on a strong strategic development course to restore and expand the brand to its former glory.

In an August update provided by CCO Paul Adamson, a number of actions were highlighted. These

include the launch, in 12 months’ time, of a new entry-level model, thought to be around 44 -46 ft.

Oyster has also entered into a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register to monitor and approve all new-yacht builds going forward.

Regarding the new entry-level model, few details are available.

The current smallest Oyster is 15m (50ft), so the new model is anticipated to be in the 10.5m-13.5m (35ft-45ft) range.

It is possible more details will be presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Southampton show, which, along with the Monaco Yacht Show, the company will exhibit at.

In terms of the new strategic partnership with Lloyd's Register, Adamson explains: “As the yacht

is built, they will survey the yacht all the way through build and the yacht will leave here with a Lloyd's Register moulding certificate. It just adds that extra layer of quality and assurance and safety to the yachts that we build.”

Oyster is also working to improve its calendar of owner events.

“We've been looking very hard at our owner events, our family events, in terms of how we can make these even better. So, we're very excited about the Palma regatta that's coming up in just a few months’ time. There's a completely new format, it's completely fresh, and it's going back to the spirit of Oyster.”

As a summary, Adamson said that the message is simple. “We're here to stay, we're here for the long term, and Oyster is firmly back in business.”

RECORD-LOW LIRA HITS TURKISH YACHT SECTOR The weak Turkish lira is having both positive and negative effects on the country’s yacht tourism market The Turkish lira, which last week fell to a record low of 4.99 against the US dollar, is having both positive and negative effects on the country’s yacht tourism market.

Turkish boaters who normally sail to the Greek islands for the summer holidays are staying at home, thanks to the low exchange rate. Everything from food, fuel and registration fees in Greece are now more expensive.

Turkish marinas are therefore said to be enjoying high occupancy rates – especially following the elections in June, which brought with it a sense of stability. Business throughout July and into August has so far been beyond expectations.

However, marinas in Turkey are also complaining about sales of tax-free fuel to foreign yachts that declare that they are not staying in Turkish waters. This is particularly the case with superyachts purchasing fuel and then sailing to other countries without spending any time in Turkey.

Can Akaltan, manager of Çeşme Marina, says that regulations should be created to ensure extended stays. ‘Fuel without tax’

became an agenda topic once again after the superyacht Queen Miri recently purchased 176 tonnes of tax-free fuel in İzmir.

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LOOKING SHIP-SHAPE AND LEADING THE WAY! Viking Maritime unveils its new aligned brand identity created by brand agency, Think Studio.

Viking Maritime, one of the world’s leading maritime services companies, unveils the new brand identity for its portfolio of businesses including Viking Crew, Chiltern Maritime and the Maritime Skills Academy.

The work was undertaken by London and Kent based Think Studio, a leading creative agency specialising in brand and digital.

As Viking Maritime expands throughout the maritime world, from cruise lines to commercial shipping to super yacht industries, the aim was to create a distinctive yet aligned brand experience between its individual businesses, as well define a shared group brand identity.

Think Studio responded to the brief by creating a new parent corporate brand, Viking Maritime, under which all the companies could be represented.

Proving the rare power that can be extracted from a truly trusted and collaborative relationship, the leadership team at Viking Maritime participated in Think Studio’s brand EnVisioning Programme which enabled Think Studio to gain customer perceptions and market insights which shaped the creative process and ensured it also had commercial appeal.

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The brand transformation resulted in freshly positioned and aligned visual identities, four new websites plus marketing collateral for Viking Maritime and its three core businesses - Viking Crew, Chiltern Maritime and the Maritime Skills Academy.

The progressive and highly collaborative project took place within a six-month timeframe and Viking Maritime now has the capacity to offer group-wide services to its clients including a wide range of multinational corporate customers.

Matthew Jaenicke, Managing Director at Viking Maritime comments, “Our brief was to create distinctive, strong and complementary identities for each individual business within our portfolio whilst still retain the

heritage of our founding company and Think Studio have surpassed that challenge. We are absolutely delighted with the outcome particularly as we can already see positive results. For example, Chiltern Maritime’s website now has a bounce rate of under 1%, having previously been 70%, and it is evident that this is due to the new identity, tone and messaging which is appealing to our cadets.

One of our core brand attributes is that our customers can refer to all our companies at various touchpoints in their careers - from starting a cadetship to finding jobs to maritime training and professional development – and we believe that the united and revitalized positioning will enable us to attract and develop more talent and expertise within the global maritime industry.”

Alex Ridings, CEO and Founder

of Think Studio, said, “It was an absolute pleasure to work with Viking Maritime as they are leaders in their field with a refreshingly open-minded approach to change. We became fully immersed in all aspects of the organization, including simulating jumping off a liner in an emergency evacuation, to gain a greater understanding of the company and its culture plus we interviewed customers and clients, past and present, to ensure that our solution delivered both commercially and creatively.

We are extremely proud of the results as Viking Maritime now showcases an aligned outlook which befits the company’s status and ambition.”

The final piece of the Viking Maritime brand journey also included the re-naming and visual identity of Viking Recruitment to Viking Crew which reflects its business proposition progression today offering many wider maritime crew services – placement, management and deployment.

Viking Maritime’s re-brand also coincides with the creation of a new internationally focused website capable of serving the rising quantity of candidate applications received every month. The new website will offer a mobile app-style experience for candidates visiting the site from all four corners of the globe, sometimes even at sea!

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FERRETTI IN TALKS TO BUY WALLY CEO Alberto Galassi confirms plans to acquire the Monegasque brand.

According to Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera, the Ferretti Group is in negotiations with Wally to acquire the Monegasque brand of sailing yachts and powerboats founded by Luca Bassani in 1994.

“We have been in negotiations for months,” Feretti CEO Alberto Galassi told the paper.

“We strongly believe in this acquisition, because the brand is extraordinary and in strong synergy with the other brands of Ferretti Group. But it is a very complicated operation.

“The agreement could be signed by beginning of next year, if all the necessary conditions are reached,” he said.

The investment, which according to Il Corriere della Sera amounts to some €25m-€30m, would signal the Ferretti Group’s debut in the sailing world – a key move for the Italian company, which is majority owned by China’s Weichai Group (Piero Ferrari owns a 13.2% share).

The Ferretti Group has a portfolio of brands encompassing Ferretti, Pershing, Itama, Mochi Craft, Riva, CRN and Custom Line, and a production value of around €623m in 2017.

“Among the complexities of the operation is finding a dedicated production facility,” Galassi told the paper, “because Luca Bassani’s company no longer owns the shipyard. For months Ferretti has been looking for a new production site for maxi yachts.”

The news is expected to be officially announced in September at the Cannes Yachting Festival. “We are strongly aligned with Luca Bassani and if the agreement is reached we want to cooperate with him,” Galassi said.

Since its inception in 1994, Wally has strongly influenced the world of sail and motor yachts in terms

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to register as commercial.

Until now, instead of building to commercial standards, many owners chose to flag their yachts in offshore jurisdictions, such as the Cayman Islands or British Virgin Islands.

This new legislation modernises outdated laws and brings the US in line with current times, according to Kate Pearson, United States Superyacht Association (USSA) chair and vice president of business development of Safe Harbor Marinas.

By Tony Esposito For the first time since 1920, yachts of more than 300 gross tonnes can be registered in the

US as recreational vessels.

The move follows President Donald Trumps signing of bipartisan legislation that no longer requires vessels of this size

“This has been a significant issue that the US Superyacht Association (USSA) has spent nearly a decade working to correct,” she said in a statement.

“We are thrilled to have been an

of technology and design, thanks to the introduction of carbon fiber.

The Monegasque brand has launched 46 sailing yachts and more than 120 powerboats over the years, and is currently building the new Wally 145 at Persico Marine’s shipyard in Massa Carrara, Italy.

integral part of helping to finally make it a reality and are pleased that yacht owners will no longer be chased from American shores to other countries to flag their vessels,” she added.

A handful of owners pursued acts of Congress to have their personal vessels listed as exemptions. Pearson said that was both “arduous and expensive” and not a good solution for most superyacht owners.

“The economic impact of more large yachts flagging US could be significant, as these large vessels would now provide more high-profile opportunities for American crew, keep yachts traveling in US waters, and spend more time in our repair and refit yards,” added Kitty McGowan, USSA president.

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FUSION MARINE SYSTEMS OFF TO A FLYING START Fusion Marine Systems (FMS), a new audio visual and technology company, has just completed the first integration of their revolutionary Fusion Air App control system on one of the largest yachts in the superyacht fleet.

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Boasting an impressive pedigree and a fresh approach, FMS was founded by industry veterans Will Faimatea and Paul Cook, with additional support from Piers Collinson, owner of Fusion Automation, who recently completed the highly regarded technology integration in Monaco’s flagship Tour Odeon building.

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“50,000 hours of development have been invested in Fusion Air to ensure you can reliably and effortlessly operate your audio, video, communications and lighting via iPads and other touch screens.” said Will Faimatea.

“What makes it stand out from the crowd is its 'open standard' software and common architecture providing a zero debugging process and fast deployment. This is especially valuable for refits which typically allow for less development time than new build projects. The yacht refit market is therefore a key focus for FMS.”

This year saw a 17.5% rise in boat displays.

The 2018 HISWA in-Water Boat Show, which ran from September 5-9 in Lelystad in the Netherlands, was a textbook

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example of how the industry can remain relevant and lure visitors with interesting displays and activities in a compelling setting.

Close to 300 new boats, including 80 premiere showings. Some 23,000 visitors. A semi-circular marina on a large lake as a venue for match racing and other

“This first project was an amazing opportunity for FMS to integrate our Fusion Air App to control the owner’s Crestron system, using a specific Arabic dialect on the user interface.” said Paul Cook, CEO of FMS. “We are now looking forward to working on a range of winter refits as more and more people discover the unique benefits of a Fusion Marine system.”

With years of real-world AV, IT and communications experience across a range of vessels, FMS

clinics, all-day live music, test rides, Optimist races, a Village hosted by Raymarine, Vetus, Mastervolt and other suppliers, a ‘Trawlerfest’ hosted by three Dutch trawler makers…

“The HISWA in-Water is Europe’s only show with such a large variety of boats in their natural habitat,” says Liane Jansen, head of communication at HISWA Holland Marine Industry. “This year we saw a 17.5% rise in boat displays.”

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also has the skill to manage expectations, delivering on the unique demands and budget of each yacht.

Not hurting the show any was parking for €3 a day, offsite restaurants around the corner, a massive outlet mall up the road and a life-size replica of a 17th century East India trader.

The show, held in Amsterdam in recent years, has moved east, closer to Germany, a big market for the Dutch industry.

“This is how a boat show should

be,” says Paul Hameeteman of Nova Yachting. Attending a boat show “remains important to me”, Ronald van Enkhuizen, a maker of classic sailing and motor yachts, told IBI. “Especially, an in-water show. It lets visitors truly experience boating.”

During the show, HISWA Holland Marine Industry reported a 2.5% first-half growth rate. “2.5% is a lot and makes this year look very promising,” says HISWA director Geert Dijks. His group represents some 900 members across a dozen sectors, including yards, marinas, charterers, naval architects, sailing schools and repair and refit services.

The 2019 HISWA In-Water Boat Show will return to Lelystad – a town 40 km east of Amsterdam, built on land reclaimed from the sea – from September 4-8.

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GULF CRAFT APPOINTS BROKERAGE TO MARKET & SELL PRE-OWNED YACHTS beginning of yet another exciting new voyage, as we foresee immense growth potential. The Majesty Yachts collection holds its value longer than comparable models and promises even next generation owners many more exciting years of service. Bush & Noble are renowned for their consultancy services along with their impartial guidance to the yacht owners and they are sure to enhance our global presence.”

By David Robinson IBI Pus Bush & Noble to help expand and promote UAE-based builder in international markets.

Middle East yacht brokerage and services company Bush & Noble has signed an agreement with Gulf Craft, the region’s largest yacht-builder, to market and sell its pre-owned models. Gulf Craft says the agreement is part of the company’s “continued focus on international growth and recognition”.

Under the deal, Bush & Noble

Yacht Brokerage will act as Gulf Craft’s official broker for the shipyard’s select preowned yachts and boats. The appointment will provide a full marketing and distribution service to help expand and promote the trading of preowned Gulf Craft vessels to international prospects.

Since being formed in 2012 by co-founders John Bush and Brett Noble, Dubai-based Bush & Noble has quickly established itself as a leading regional professional brokerage house. The two founders have more than 30 years of combined experience

in the luxury yacht sector and in its short history it has developed a strong reputation for servicing both its local and international clients.

This track record and Gulf Craft’s status as a global innovative yacht and superyacht builder make for a natural match between the two businesses, providing emphasis on quality of service to international clients.

“We are proud to welcome Bush & Noble into the Gulf Craft network,” said Gregory Yeakle, CEO of Gulf Craft. “It is the

Bush, a co-founder and director of the Bush & Noble business, told IBI: “Initially it will be GCCbased yachts. We are working on a European deal with GC that will include a similar arrangement. All pricing assessments will be done by us and approved by GC. The deal covers any brand that comes in as part ex or stock.

“We are talking with a few manufacturers at the moment in terms expanding into Europe,” he adds. “Our focus is Spain with three targeted sites Barcelona, Mallorca and the Costa del Sol. We will also open in the UK in conjunction with the first Spanish office. These new offices won’t be in our partner network but will be B&N-owned or a joint venture.”

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The #kiteforgold talent search – a joint initiative between the British Sailing Team, the British Kitesports Association and the English Institute of Sport – hopes to recruit athletes capable of being trained to perform at the highest level in the Formula Kite discipline.

OLYMPIC FUTURE Justin Chisholm International Sailing Writer In what appears to be an impressive degree of preplanning, the British Sailing Team has set its sights firmly on winning kiteboarding Olympic medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Despite the next-but-one Olympics still being six years away the British selectors recently put a call out for aspiring female riders who believe they

Formula Kite is an ultra-highperformance hydrofoiling sport that sees riders race round a racecourse at blistering speeds of up to 55 knots (63 mph).

Although not yet officially an Olympic sport, World Sailing – the global governing body for sailing – confirmed at its mid-year meeting there would be a mixed kite event put forward to the International Olympic Committee for inclusion at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

This is expected to be confirmed by the IOC after ratification at World Sailing’s annual conference later this year.

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applicants be female, British citizens, aged between 15 and 28, and: “be fiercely competitive, highly motivated to succeed, and enjoy fast and fun racing”.

The organisers are at pains to point out that the search is not limited to those who can already kitesurf and they very much want to hear from anyone who is a proficient racer in windsurfing, dinghy or multihull classes, as well as experienced riders from other board sports including surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding and wakeboarding.

Successful applicants will be trained by the British Sailing Team and BKSA’s expert instructors and coaches and supported through the transition to becoming a fulltime athlete.

If, as expected, Formula Kite becomes an Olympic sport, financial support will be available to shortlisted candidates via the UK Sport World Class Performance Programme funded by the National Lottery.

Formula Kite made its Sailing World Championships debut in Aarhus, Denmark, in August.

Britain fielded three world-class male riders – brothers Guy and Olly Bridge, and Connor Bainbridge. Guy Bridge clinched the silver medal after leading early in the week, while in the women’s division his mother Steph Bridge finished fourth.

“The goal of #kiteforgold is to develop a strong group of female riders, one of whom will compete alongside a male rider for gold at Paris 2024,” said Ian Walker, Director of Racing at the RYA. “While Paris 2024 seems a long time away, six years is a short time to develop world class athletes from scratch in a new event,”.

“We want to get ahead of our competition so that we can give our athletes the very best chance of success. We cannot afford to delay our talent search until after the final IOC ratification as precious time would be lost.”

Applications are open now and will close at 12pm on Monday September 17 after which five selection/development weekends are planned in Exmouth, Poole and Weymouth.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPIRITS IN THE SOLENT The Panerai British Classic Week took place in Cowes in July. The classic yacht regatta is organised

by The British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) and the racing is renowned for the challenging courses set by The Royal Yacht Squadron. This year was the 17th edition and the 9th year of sponsorship by Panerai, the luxury watch brand founded in Florence in 1860. 50 yachts gathered for a week of technically challenging races in the Solent’s perfect summertime conditions.

When the BCYC first started the event in 2017 it took the decision to split the regatta awards and recognise yachts in two ways. Firstly, for racing performance and secondly through a Concourse d’Elegance, which rewards good looks and authenticity as awarded by a

panel of judges. Commodore David Murrin, an experienced Farr 40 sailor himself, and the BCYC committee believe strongly that the two aspects should be judged independently. They have therefore adopted the IRC rating for racing. So far the formula is working for them, “We have wonderful yachts with happy owners who are competitive, race savvy and keen to develop their sailing skills as enthusiastic owner drivers! “David tells me “As a result we continue to attract a fleet of well maintained and very competitive classic yachts.”

And so it proved to be true. On the water it was Spirit 52 Flight of Ufford, helmed by owner Sean McMillan that won the prestigious Yacht of the Regatta trophy following six fast paced races. Designed for looks and

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Challengers with Ian Walker, David Murrin, Philippe de Saint Lager & Sarah Treseder

built for speed this nimble Spirit stole the show.

In the individual classes, Sioma won the 6-Metre class followed

by Thistle and Nancy.

Class 1 was won by Spirit 52 Flight of Ufford with Sir Irvine Laidlaw’s Spirit 52 Oui Fling in second and Spirit 65 Chloe Giselle in third. It must have been an emotional moment for Spirit Yacht Founder, CEO and Head Designer Sean McMillan when the leading six yachts in this class in which he dominated were all Spirit Yachts. They made quite an awesome sight as they jostled tightly together bow to stern around the Solent. My last memory of so many Spirit Yachts racing together was at The Mediterranean Spirit Yacht Rally I organised to celebrate the launch of Spirit 70 Ghost in 2003. It’s great to see the modern classic movement booming encouraging owners to build beautiful performance yachts.

In Class 2 it was BCYC’s Commodore David Murrin’s Cetewayo that took the title

ahead of Opposition and Golden Fleece, whilst Whooper won Class 3 followed by Kismet and Stiletto.

Class 4 was a closely fought battle between Suvretta and Cereste with Suvretta succumbing to second and Arabel in third.

Keen to show the growing diversity in sailing, Ladies day was a huge success and included GB Olympic gold medallist Saskia Clark and Volvo Ocean Race sailor Abby Ehler. However, it was Libby Deegan on Suvretta who took the gun. The inaugural 30nm NAB Tower Race was also won on corrected by Suvretta with Cereste second and Whopper third.

And now for the feel-good prizes… …

The Concours d’Elegance for the most beautifully maintained boat went to Sandy Fielding’s striking black Spirit 37 Strega in Class 1 , Opposition in Class 2, Whopper in Class 3 and Suvretta in Class 4. Suvretta won the Concourse d’Elegance Trophy and The Best Yacht for Originality was won by Cereste. Both prizes are judged

Flight of Ufford - Winner overall of British Classic Week 2018

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against seven criteria: hull, rig, sails, deck equipment, interior, interior fittings and deck.

The prize for The Best Presented New Entrant was awarded to 8-Metre Njord and the most sought-after trophy of the week The “In Need of a Stiff Drink” prize went to Spirit Yacht 46 Dido who survived two collisions during a week of fast-paced racing. This will have been an interesting albeit hairy week for her new owner who took ownership following her refit last year.

Besides some spectacular racing the big announcement of the week was The Panerai Challenger Trophy, a new award created by Panerai and The Royal Yachting Association Onboard Programme which recognises an outstanding young person who has embraced the power of sailing or windsurfing to inspire the next generation whilst overcoming physical, economic or social challenges themselves.

The inaugural award goes to 18 year old Nicola Stockdale, a key volunteer at the Debdale Outdoor Centre in Manchester, as a result of her volunteering. Nicola stood out amongst 40 applicants for her commitment to the club, nurturing younger children and encouraging them to pursue their passion for sailing.

The trophy, created by British designer Russell Pinch was handed to Nicola by Ian Walker one of Britain’s most successful sailors and recipient of two Olympic silver medals during what will become an annual awards dinner at The Royal Yacht Squadron. Pictured here on the evening with Nicola Stockdale and the runners up are from

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left to right: Ian Walker, David Murrin – Commodore BCYC, Philippe de Saint Lager - Brand Manager UK, Officine Panerai and Sarah Treseder, CEO Royal Yachting Association.

The RYA OnBoard Programme is giving over half a million young people in Britain the opportunity to try sailing and windsurfing over ten years. To date over 600,000 beginner sessions have taken place with over 68,000 young people taking up sailing or windsurfing on a regular basis.

There are 240 registered OnBoard Clubs since its inception in 2005.

The Panerai Challenger Trophy is a 3-year initiative during which the brand has committed to a total investment of £120,000.

Each year the majority of funds will go to the winner and their club as well as to the runners-up and their respective clubs. This is wonderful work by the RYA, OnBoard and Panerai. I raced in Australia with an organisation that introduced sailing to young addicts in recovery and was amazed by the change in confidence sailing and, in this case, offshore racing can bring to a young person in desperate need for structure, stability and direction. Let’s support this initiative where we can. With that financial incentive I might even take to the waters in Hartlepool and that really would be a first!!

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QUANTUM RACING WIN THEIR THIRD REGATTA OF THE 2018 52 SUPER SERIES SEASON 4. Phoenix, RSA, Hasso/Tina Plattner, 42.

5. Luna Rossa, ITA, Patrizio Bertelli, 49 6. Provezza, TUR, Ergin Imre, 52 7. Sled, USA, Takashi Okura, 53 8. Alegre, USA/GBR, Andy Soriano, 57 9. Onda, BRA, Eduardo de Souza Ramos, 64 10. Gladiator, GBR, Tony Langley, 69 2018 52 Super Series Overall Standings After Four Regattas:

www.52superseries.com The Bay of Palma served up a week of mostly atypical, unsettled and changeable summer sea breeze conditions for the fourth regatta of the 2018 52 Super Series season, the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week.

The challenges to the tacticians, helms and speed teams of the ten TP52s were more frustrating than the usual Palma one-sided strategy, even a little random

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at times. But Quantum Racing proved the most adept in every department, winning their third 52 Super Series regatta of the four contested so far this season, the first with owner-driver Doug DeVos on the helm.

The season championship leaders not only won in Mallorca, but have extended their 52 SUPER SERIES circuit lead from 19 to 32 points over the nine races sailed.

The circuit standings promise a great fight in Valencia next month

for second and third on the podium, Azzurra now in second are five points clear of Platoon and Sled, who are both tied on 168 points, with Luna Rossa in fifth now on 175 points.

Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week Final Standings: 1. Quantum Racing, USA, Doug DeVos, 35 points 2. Azzurra, ARG/ITA, Alberto/Pablo Roemmers, 38 3. Platoon, GER, Harm Muller-Spreer, 39

1. Quantum Racing, USA, Doug DeVos, 131 points 2. Azzurra, ARG/ITA, Alberto/Pablo Roemmers, 163 3. Platoon, GER, Harm Muller-Spreer, 168 4. Sled, USA, Takashi Okura, 168 5. Luna Rossa, ITA, Patrizio Bertelli, 175 6. Phoenix, RSA, Hasso/Tina Plattner, 189 7. Alegre, USA/GBR, Andy Soriano, 190 8. Provezza, TUR, Ergin Imre, 215 p.

9. Onda, BRA, Eduardo de Souza Ramos, 248 10. Gladiator, GBR, Tony Langley, 287

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Velsheda and Topaz got more wind and got in front with a pretty big gap back to us.

“We made a nice gain up Bomb Alley and caught back up to Topaz half way back down. We overlapped them about a mile from the finish and tried to roll over them - we gybed, they gybed, then we both gybed again, but unfortunately in the last gybe we pushed it too hard and didn’t get round the mark cleanly. So that was it.”

Topaz helmsman Peter Holmberg presented his side of the dramatic final run: “We had a good little punch-up with Svea - they were trying really hard to get past us and we were trying really hard not to let them! It all came down to match racing in the end - at the bottom mark, we did a Mexican drop and it was all credit to our bow team as they got it all on-board and cleaned up so we could turn the mark with the sails. It was a last minute decision, because it was all unfolding very quickly, but we made it was a quick call and we pulled it off.”

Costa Smeralda once again delivered on the concluding day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup with brilliant sunshine and 10-15 knots westerly winds. The J Class, racing within the event’s Supermaxi class, sailed a tricky course with a beat up ‘Bomb Alley’, looping around the island of Spargi before a run back down the area’s notorious passage between Sardinia and the off-lying La Maddalena archipelago.

Under JCA corrected time, today it was the turn of Topaz to collect the race win, but this was not enough for them to prevent Svea from clinching overall victory in Porto Cervo. Svea’s tactician Charlie Ogletree described their race: “We had a really nice start going left and everything was good, like we thought - we had a nice left shift, but Velsheda was pointing a little higher. We tacked on to port and thought everything was really good and we would round first, but

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As to their winning in Sardinia Ogletree and the whole Svea team very much enjoyed the closeness of racing between the J and also the unique yacht racing venue that is Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda.

For Topaz, the consolation prize was winning the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup’s Supermaxi class under ORC corrected time. “We

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The battling Topaz and Svea enabled Velsheda to claim a run-away victory on the water.

Tom Dodson described their race: “We loved it - we got the start we wanted, got to the top mark first and we were a country mile ahead, so we could just pick our way up Bomb Alley. The trimmers and helmsmen could just settle in and do their own jobs.”

Rounding Spargi they were considerably ahead which they held to the finish.

Having spent a considerable amount of time racing in the J Class, Dodson praised Topaz’s performance as much as Velsheda’s. “Topaz has had a long couple of years finishing at the back of the fleet. Our goal all season has been to cross the line and try to be the fastest J out there and we are always pleased when that happens.”

Dodson said the Velsheda team had very much enjoyed being back in Porto Cervo and the J Class looks set to return for next year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. “It is right up there - you can’t beat the scenery and the wind conditions when they work out are fantastic and the race committee is always good here too.”

The J Class will next line up at Les Voiles de St Tropez over September 29th to October 7th.

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While there were many standout performances across other classes at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - run by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association,

the official body that oversees and promotes maxi yacht racing globally - this was not the case in the Js.

punched above our weight – I’m really proud of our guys and I think, seeing as we were the underdogs, we did a great job,” concluded Holmberg.

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2018 PORT ADRIANO MULTIHULL CUP: A BOUTIQUE REGATTA WITH OOMPH

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Photos: Multihull Cup 2018 Port Adriano - © Sailing Energy

the only regatta this side of the Atlantic dedicated to offering 50ft + catamaran owners the opportunity to race competitively.

By Danielle Berclouw The Multihull Cup’s 2018 edition has built on from the success of its inaugural event, which took place in September 2016.

Calvià, Mallorca - Although the regatta’s idyllic location and great sailing conditions add to its allure, it was the intangible buzz -the kind you only find at boutique events- which, again, cinched the Multihull Cup’s magic. Not only that, the Multihull Cup is

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And race they did. Sailors and spectators alike were able to sink their teeth into three days of action-packed racing. Ultimately, it was the 84 ft, Nigel Irensdesigned Allegra who deftly transcended, the not-so shabby competition. Slick crew-work was this multihull’s trump card and enabled the team to claim the overall title.

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Looking at the final results Allegra’s race skipper Paul Larsen, outright sailing speed world record holder, observed that: “Although R-Six crossed the finish line in real time fourth, on handicap, she was 38 seconds behind (overall winner) Allegra.

Those 38 seconds not only decided the event’s overall result but that each entrant, regardless of their position in the fleet while racing, have a chance of claiming victory.”

Allegra’s owner/driver Adrian Keller concludes that indeed: “On handicap, we all ended up being really close. This means that we could also have 50ft boats racing with us and all competitors would have a fair chance of winning the regatta.”

Loïck Peyron, legendary sailor and Coco de Mer’s tactician, adds that: “There is a big chance that the size of the fleet will increase in the future. In fact, we’re (Loïc Peyron is Global Advisor to Grand Large Yachting) working on attracting more multihulls to come and race in the Mediterranean.”

Allegra Team

This year’s entrants will most likely return to compete in the Multihull Cup’s next edition, whether to fiercely defend their hard-fought title or indeed try and whip this year’s winner.

The 62 ft Dragon’s owner concurred: “We very much enjoyed the event. It’s been wonderfully organized and we look forward to coming to a third, and fourth, edition!”

The 66 ft R-Six, 2016 victor, will most certainly return. The yacht’s owner, in a word, enthused: “Of course! We are happy to be here and we will be back, anytime!”

The high jinks on the racecourse were balanced up by the regatta’s jovial atmosphere. Boat owners and race crew enjoyed the daily post-race drinks on the dock, which continued long after the day's winners had been announced. Highlights were the Multihull Cup Regatta Dinner at Restaurante Bruno and a convivial prize giving ceremony, which capped the event’s fun perfectly.

REGATTA NEWS have been fighting and slowing themselves down and we have been just a click ahead of J One, so after the first five or ten minutes we have been able to sail our own race.”

Lebanese American Charif Souki's Wallycento, Tango, claimed today’s first windward-leeward Wally race held in 12-13 knots, the wind increasing to 14 knots for race two. Tactician Thierry Peponnet explained, “We had a very nice first race - winning it from the start. We wanted to be to leeward of our opponents, because we were expecting the wind to go left and that was a good option. The second was all in the start and we had a fantastic one. We got better and better over the week.”

A 1-2 for Tango enabled them to beat Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’ Magic Carpet Cubed to the Wallycento overall win by a mere half point.

Lyra © Ingrid Abery

WINNERS OF THE 2018 MAXI YACHT ROLEX CUP By: James Boyd Costa Smeralda once again delivered for the concluding day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship, with brilliant sunshine and 10-15 knots westerly winds. Among the 41 competitors, the Wally classes got to race two final windwardleewards as everyone else sailed a course up ‘Bomb Alley’, with all but the slower Mini Maxi class rounding Spargi before returning back the way they had come past the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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yacht racing globally, the 2018 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup produced stand-out performances in most classes.

The most remarkable victory was that of the Wally 77 Lyra in the Wally class, despite this being the first ever regatta for her owner-driver, Chinese Canadian Terry Hui. With her 2-1 today, Lyra’s scoreline comprised five wins and two seconds.

Watch final day of action for the 41 competing teams at the 2018 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship: “It was a very pleasant surprise, a superb experience to be in Porto Cervo, one of the best harbours in the world, and sailing with some of the best sailors

in the world,” said Hui. “The Wally owners are an interesting, friendly group, so I’ve been very lucky. The real story is that all the crew compensate for all of my mistakes!”

Hui only decided to start sailing two and a half months ago but bought the Lyra campaign from James Murdoch complete with the majority of her crew.

“It’s not a bad way for Terry to start his sailing career!” observed Lyra’s tactician Hamish Pepper, adding that the ground work for the campaign had already been laid when they won Les Voiles de St Tropez last year. As to why the two Wally 77s (Lyra and JeanCharles Decaux’s J One) have done so well this week, Pepper observed, “The three Wallycentos

Wally Yachts President Luca Bassani was pleased with how the racing had gone, “It has been a lot of fun with very tight racing between the three Wallycentos. The big surprise was Lyra winning so many races that’s never happened before in the Wally class.”

The J Class claimed the top three slots In the SuperMaxi class, with Topaz sealing the deal by one point, despite Ronald de Waal’s Velsheda winning today’s race.

“I believe we punched above our weight,” said Topaz helmsman Peter Holmberg. “I’m really proud of our guys and I think, seeing as we were the underdogs, we did a great job to win the regatta.”

However victory had nearly slipped through their fingers with Svea hounding them, on their transom, as they returned down

REGATTA NEWS Bomb Alley. “We had to work really hard to keep them behind,” recounted Holmberg. “It came down to the bottom mark where we did a Mexican drop – all credit to the bow team as they got the spinnaker on-board and cleaned up, so we could turn the mark.”

In the Maxi class, victory today for Argentinean Miguel Galuccio’s Vera was not enough to displace Massimiliano Florio’s Grande Orazio from the top spot after his Southern Wind 82 finished third today to Lauro Buoro's Wally 94 Inti 3 under IRC corrected time.

Of his victory, Florio commented: "We had the best conditions we could expect for our boat and had great co-ordination between the crew. My compliments go to tactician Lorenzo Bortolotti, who always chose the right layline. We didn’t make mistakes in the manoeuvres, even when the winds were light.” Florio dedicated his victory to Southern Wind Shipyard’s founder, Willy Persico who died in May.

Momo leads the Maxi 72 fleet © Ingrid Abery

In the faster Mini Maxi class, Roberto Lacorte’s Vismara 62 SuperNikka (above) scored four bullets and two seconds to claim his third Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup victory. “This is thanks to the huge work carried out by my crew, not just during races, but before for this event too,” he said.

“This is our main event annually and this result gives us so much satisfaction - the reward for all the effort and work we carried out over the winter.”

our class was much the same as last year,” said De Michele. “Last year it was much harder difficult to beat them. They improved this year, but our boat improved a lot too, as has the crew.”

Riccardo De Michele’s Vallicelli 80 H20 scored straight bullets in the slower Mini Maxi class while Guiseppe Puttini's Swan 65 Shirlaf scored all seconds with the exception of today, when they were beaten by Anthony Ball's Swan 65 Six Jaguar. “I am very happy that the competition in

Proteus finished strongly today with a second on the lap of Bomb Alley. Afterguard Tommaso Chieffi described their day: “There was a lot of action in the pre-start as we tried to go for the pin, but we didn’t make it because we had two boats in between. We did force Cannonball eventually to

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German Dieter Schön's Momo (above) yesterday retained her Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship title with Dario Ferrari’s Cannonball, the local favourite, claiming second and George Sakellaris’ Proteus third.

tack and they got a penalty for a port-starboard with Momo right after the start. At the top mark we were fifth with Cannonball behind, but we got a clear lane and got into second and were slowly getting into Momo. On the way back, before the inflatable mark, we were almost on their transom, but they stretched away on the last run.”

Bryon Ehrhart, sailing his first Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup with his new Maxi 72 Lucky (formerly Bella Mente), admitted he and his team are still learning the boat having graduated up from their Reichel Pugh 63 and TP52.

“For our first year with this boat we have learned a lot. We will try to move it up again next year. It’s been good sailing all season long. It is hard not to

enjoy racing here.”

Of this year’s event, newly appointed International Maxi Association President, Benoît de Froidmont commented, “The event has been a great success.

The organisation as usual was perfect and the conditions were extremely good for sailing and all of the participants were happy with the racing. The diversity of the fleet has been good and we didn’t get any complaints about the class splits.”

As to his ambitions for his three year presidency, “Our objective is to get more maxi boats on the circuit racing and to make maxi boats owners more happy and to make it more enjoyable for them with the help of the yacht clubs.”

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FLYING FIFTEEN MALLORCA 18-19 August – Michael Clough Trophy – Pollensa The Trophy regatta is sailed over the closest weekend as possible to Michaels’s birthday.

The courses and rules are under his control – anything goes! He was running the races from his catamaran Scat Cat, moored in the middle of the bay. The base for all courses was two laps windward leeward, with the start and finish in the middle of the legs.

To kick off we sailed the simplest course, up and down without spinnakers. The pin was clearly favoured, and half the fleet started at that end. Wight Flyer and fuego fatuo tussled for the lead, with ESP on their heels.

They finished like that, all close on the line.

For race two, we sailed the same course, but with spinnakers allowed. After a close beat, the leaders arrived at the windward mark – or rather where it should have been – nothing there! fuego had noticed a boat nearby and wondered if they had tried to anchor to it! Michael arrived in the rib and set off after the boat.

Some time later, he returned with the buoy, they had taken it thinking it was floating free – despite having metres of chain and line attached to it! After the restart, Stormtrooper showed her speed, took and held the lead, ahead of fuego fatuo and Wight Flyer.

The third race was going to be interesting, mainsail only, but the course could be sailed either conventionally (up-down) or backwards (down-up). For safety, downwind starters were to start

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on the extension of the start line. ESP and ffiel good started normally, fuego fatuo and the rest downwind. Each time the fleet crossed the line the gap between up and down boats was a little more, with fuego finishing first, then Wight Flyer and Stormtrooper.

This gave us first day points tally of fuego 5, Wight Flyer 6 and Stormtrooper 9. So it was a surprise when we found that the series scoring had Stormtrooper and Kiwi equal first, and the two “leaders” well down the pack!

The Sunday was another great sailing day, and most turned up on time – ffiel good had missed the reminder that we’d be starting an hour earlier. This was a problem for fuego, as John wasn’t sailing, and the stand-in crew was travelling with them.

So, Stephen ended up leaving a fully rigged boat ashore, and joining Scat Cat to help Mike out as OOD. ffugue could not come, so we had seven boats sailing.

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own yellow pillar buoys, which have “flying fifteen Pollensa” in large letters, so hopefully no problems with vanishing buoys today! The courses were the same as the previous day, in the same sequence.

Dragonfly took the first (no spinnaker) race, just ahead of Wight Flyer and Spanish Fly, who hadn’t sailed on Saturday. Wight Flyer and Stormtrooper surged off for the second race, and after a couple of exciting scraps on the spinnaker legs, finished in that order. Unfortunately Spanish Fly had a problem with their main halyard and retired from the rest of the day.

In the mainsail only (“pick your direction”) race the up and down boats were within a couple of lengths of each other at every crossing of the line, promising a really close finish. In the end, not using jib or spinnaker allowed crew Teresa to focus on tactics and bring Wight Flyer home to a comfortable first place. ESP took second, ahead of Stormtrooper.

The last race was the one that hadn’t been sailed on Saturday,

course same as the previous one but all sails allowed. Most elected for the downwind start and appeared to be advantaged.

However, as they beat up to the line, the other boats were crossing at the same time. This continued for each of the next two crossings, making the finish too close to predict. In the end Stormtrooper crossed fist, followed by Dragonfly and Wight Flyer.

Given the scoring system, nobody was certain who had won the series. Over beers and sobresada, we learned the answers. Winner was Stormtrooper with 19 points, second Kiwi (23) and third Wight Flyer (25). All participants got a prize, from a bubble blower to a hat and finally a sobresada.

The mystery of the scoring system: races 1, 3 and 5 were scored in reverse, with first place receiving points for last etc.

For the record, under normal scoring, the Wight Flyer would have been first on 13 points, then Stormtrooper (19) and ESP (29).

Once again, Michael staged a great regatta, made all the better by having Scat Cat moored in the middle of the course. Many thanks and see you next year!

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SALON NAUTICO – INTERNACIONAL DE BARCELONA – FANS OF THE SEA - 10 - 14 OCT 2018 www.salonnautico.com The Barcelona Boat Show is bigger than ever in terms of space, innovations and the range on offer. The Barcelona International Boat Show sets sail in Port Vell between 10 and 14th October with a fair wind behind it. Now in its fifty-seventh edition, the show has grown from last year in terms of space, exhibitors and the floating exhibition, showcasing the biggest-ever offering from the sports and recreational sailing sector in Spain.

Featuring the sector’s leading brands, the event will be presenting more than 120 national and international launches and organising around one hundred activities, most notably those related to entrepreneurship, business and the promotion of sailing. This year, the Barcelona Boat Show, organised by Fira de Barcelona in collaboration with ANEN (Spanish Association of Nautical Enterprises) has grown by 11% in terms of net exhibition space compared to the previous edition, with 23,000 sq. m on the

wharves of Espanya and La Fusta in Port Vell, and by 7% in terms of exhibitors, with a total of 275, including the top national and international firms in the sector such as Rodman, Beneteau, Jeanneau, CNB-Lagoon, Marina Estrella, Sunseeker, Touron, Yamaha and Zodiac.

With around 700 boats on show on both land and water, plus all kinds of nautical products and services, the event has also grown by 11% in terms of its floating exhibition compared to 2017, exceeding 180 boats of

more than 8 metres this year.

According to the president of the Barcelona Boat Show, Luis Conde, ‘the event is the undisputed benchmark of the nautical industry in Spain, and has consolidated the positive trend that reflects the recovery of the sector after many years of difficulties due to the economic crisis. Thanks to the confidence and excellent response from our exhibitors, we are holding an event with more space, a bigger offering and more innovations than ever, unquestionably underlining the show’s role as an outstanding commercial platform, a forum of opportunities, a mouthpiece for the sector and a great showcase for the latest trends.’

More than ever the focus is on more technology-driven sailing andn this respect, the exhibitors, who will occupy a gross exhibition area of more than 56,000 sq. m, will be presenting more than 120 launches (80 boats and 40 engines and electronic products) which represents an increase of 16% compared to 2017. Luis Conde believes that ’the industry’s commitment to technology and innovation will

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be key to the future of the sector, which is moving towards safer, more manageable, sustainable and connected boats.’

This year the leading nautical event in Spain has grown by 11% compared to 2016 The floating exhibition has been increased to 180 boats of over 8 metres long More than 120 new products are being launched and around a hundred activities organised Indeed, he highlights the commitment of boat-builders to include technological innovations in their models, especially apps for all kinds of mobile devices, which turns them into genuine navigational charts, with the ability to control the engines, manage mapping information and port services, send alerts about malfunctions, connect with other sailors, and so on.

In the professional sphere, a series of around one hundred Professional Meetings have been organised between exhibitors and visitors with the aim of sharing ideas and generating new business contacts. The show has also organised a full programme of conferences and seminars under the umbrella of the Espai del Mar area to study opportunities for the nautical

industry. According to the event’s director, Jordi Freixas, ’this year we are really putting an emphasis on innovation. The large number of new products on show and the activities we have organised this year point to greater optimism and will help to strengthen our positioning as the leading show for doing business, presenting new ideas and solutions, testing boats and sharing our passion for the sea.’.

The big nautical festival Over five days, the Barcelona Boat Show will be a hotbed of fun and experiences for sailing enthusiasts and people interested in getting started. A returning feature at the Fun Beach Area this year will be a swimming pool for practising paddle surf, though the more adventurous can go dinghy sailing, kayaking and paddle surfing in the waters of the port itself.

The regular areas dedicated to Traditional Sailing will also be back, with wooden sailboats and workshops for learning about time-honoured fishermen’s customs; a new edition of the Barcelona SUP Festival; a trial of open-water canoeing; the gourmet venue of the Nautic Food Plaza and the Nautic

Village by TheCooluxury (VIP zone); presentations of the main regattas of the coming season; prize-giving ceremonies; and Nautical Night which will be enlivened by parties on the exhibitors’ stands, live music, fashion shows and tasting sessions.

According to the secretary general of ANEN, Carlos Sanlorenzo, ‘companies in the sector are continuing to work on adapting their lines of business, products and services to the new consumer demands of sailing

enthusiasts. In this respect, the digital transformation in the nautical sector and technological innovations are driving the business and industrial progress of the nautical industry, and without question this situation will be reflected in the forthcoming edition of the Barcelona Boat Show.’

The event, held every year, was a founding member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) and continues to serve as an international benchmark.

ANCASTA EXPANDS PRESENCE WITH NEW OFFICE IN BARCELONA www.ancasta.com Ancasta International Boat Sales has expanded its overseas presence with the opening of a new office in Barcelona to create a base that will allow the company to service the whole of this popular area, including Barcelona and the regions either side. As well as access to a vast portfolio of brokerage boats, the hugely experienced multilingual team will assist with new boat sales. Ancasta is the UK’s largest dealer for Beneteau and Prestige, as well as the exclusive UK dealer for Lagoon Catamarans and a new boat dealer for CNB and McConaghy.

In addition to boat sales, Ancasta Barcelona will also be able to offer extensive aftercare services and help with berthing along the area’s beautiful coastline. Ancasta is already well known amongst the area’s yachting fraternity and the addition of Ancasta Barcelona will strengthen its position.

The new team have a wealth of local knowledge, speak fluent Spanish, English, Russian, French and German, and have excellent

contacts in the area so they are well placed to help clients looking to buy or sell.

Ancasta Barcelona is located at the prestigious OneOcean, Port Vell Marina. This luxury marina sits in the heart of the city and can accommodate yachts from 10m right up to largest and most glamorous of the world’s superyachts. As well as its first-class berthing facilities, the marina boasts a wellness centre with a deluxe spa and high-tech gym, and a private members club.

Ancasta Barcelona is headed up by Tristan Abery, and the Barcelona team will be present at the Barcelona Boat Show (10th14th October 2018), which takes place on its doorstep in Port Vell.

Furthermore, Tristan will also be present at the Cannes Yachting Festival (11th-16th September) and the TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show (17th23rd September) and would be delighted to meet prospective clients at either show.

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AROUND THE REGIONS - GIBRALTAR From Stintino we motored to Castelsardo as I communicated with marine engineer Roberto to diagnose an apparent alternator problem. It wasn't an alternator problem but a need to swap out the domestic batteries. Our stay in Castelsardo was extended to three days because of the "Ferragosto" national holiday.

The upside of this is that we had time to explore the town, view the Ferragosto procession and fireworks display. We were sad to leave Castelsardo but relieved that Roberto had managed to supply new batteries that would allow us to continue our cruise.

Top Left: Ciudedela Menorca; Top Right: Cloudbreak's helicopter takes off presumably to collect VVIPs; Bottom Left: Isola di Tavolara has some resemblances to the Rock of Gibraltar; Bottom Right: Sunset at Castelsardo, Sardinia - Citadel is in the marina on the left.

SARDINIA AND SICILY HERE WE COME Boatshed Gibraltar (+34) 667 666 753 www.boatshedgibraltar.com Since my last article we have cruised around Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, Sardinia and now we are anchored near the ancient port of Syracuse. A lot has happened but it's time to reflect on the experience and to tell you about my favourite ports and anchorages so far.

Ibiza cannot be faulted if you like the hedonistic lifestyle and nakedness in beautiful calas but of all the Balearic Islands Menorca wins for me. The port

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of Ciudadela is just an absolutely beautiful natural harbour. The problem is that the marinas are right out of visitor berths in August. The anchorage at the entrance to the deep cala that forms the harbour is prone to a confused swell as boats enter and leave the harbour. When you find a safe anchorage launch your dinghy and motor right into Ciudadela harbour leaving it tied at a wharf just under the bridge beneath a restaurant. Everything is "just right" but slightly pricey in high season. Mahon on the east coast of Menorca reputedly has the largest natural harbour in the world. Within this giant

harbour you'll find marinas charging hundreds of Euros per night or space to lay at anchor for free. The town is a much larger version of Ciudadela and the yachtsman will find his every need catered for.

From Mahon we sailed on a 36 hour passage to Sardinia arriving at the northwest corner of Sardinia and arriving and what could be my favourite spot so far - the small fishing port of Stintino.

Once it was the centre of the Sardinian tuna fishing industry but overfishing left it high and dry until it realised that it's small but quaint port was a magnet for cruising yachts. The small town boasts three restaurants, a hardware store, a fishing shop and our first taste of home made Italian "gelatos". It's ice cream heaven! My addiction to "gelatos" and "granites" has had free rein and I'm likely to suffer cold turkey when I return home.

From Castelsardo we cruised past the Costa Smeraldo unimpressed by the excess of the mega yachts at anchor. Every yacht made my pride and joy seem like a bathtub! Past the Costa Smeralda we dropped anchor at Isola de Tavolara where the pilot book was very specific; anchoring was prohibited but given that another 30 yachts were already anchored their we felt we were law breaking in good company!

This was reinforced when a superyacht called "Cloudbreak" dropped anchor next to us. She carries her own helicopter and a little research on Google revealed that she can be yours for the modest price of $100,000 per day excluding fuel and provisions! In the morning the helicopter lifted off and headed for Olbia Airport.

We speculated if they were going to pick up George and Amal - or Kate Moss.

It was soon time to head across to Sicily. This was a 40 hour passage with too much motoring except for a period of perfect wind that had us heading at 8.5 knots towards the Aeolian Islands during 12 hours but then it puffed out. We were determined to climb the crater at Isola di Vulcano and do a night time cruise off Stromboli to see the eruptions. I'll tell you more about these weird volcanic islands in the next instalment including my hot and cold swim in the sea!

These islands are only accessible by boat so check out www. boatshedgibraltar.com to follow in my wake.

AROUND THE REGIONS - SOUTH OF FRANCE of France, reflecting also the advantages of a location that is close to Mediterranean cruising grounds and within two hours of Monaco and Antibes. La Ciotat is also the site for a future 4,000-tonne ship lift for which MB92 La Ciotat has submitted a proposal.

“This is an extremely exciting time for our company and we look forward to showing our new visual identity in person and alongside our sister yard MB92 Barcelona at the Monaco Yacht Show,” says Ben Mennem, founder of Compositeworks and MD of MB92 La Ciotat.

COMPOSITEWORKS CHANGES NAME The French refit yard is now known as MB92 La Ciotat Compositeworks, the French refit yard, has changed its name to MB92 La Ciotat following the company’s acquisition last year by the MB92 Group and their subsequent 100% takeover of the Blohm+Voss La Ciotat activities this summer.

According to a company statement, the two yards spent months sharing expertise, experience and best practices between their two locations in Barcelona and La Ciotat.

the MB92 brand. However, it was agreed that as both shipyards are located in different, albeit complimentary locations, these distinguishing characteristics should be highlighted in the new visual identity of the shipyard.

In order to present transparency and clarity to the market, it was unanimously decided that Compositeworks should adopt

MB92 La Ciotat therefore retains a blue colour and the shape of the logo is inspired by the shape

Pepe García-Aubert, president of the MB92 Group, says: “We now have two extraordinary facilities at our disposal and, above all, a team of 250 staff who are professional, experienced and totally committed to providing our clients with an excellent refit experience.

“Dedicated to the highest quality service, refit, and repair of superyachts, we are now an international shipyard network with local passion, expertise and knowledge, equipped to manage projects of every scale,” he adds.

NEW DOUBLE-HANDED CLASS TO FEATURE AT ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK new dimension to ASW. Safety being paramount, the double handed class will have its own start and courses will be carefully planned to accommodate double handed participants. The courses will be a mix of round the cans, with slightly longer legs and some days a coastal race. We look forward to thrilling, competitive sailing."

In view of the ever growing demand for double-handed racing, the organisers of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) are pleased to announce 2019 will benefit from the addition of a new double-handed class. Doublehanded racing by its nature is all about crew stamina and how

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to pace yourself. With only two crew on board, both must be good all-rounders and understand the trade-off between pace, performance and physical demands.

Race manager Lorna Saunders says, "This will add an exciting

Antigua Sailing Week takes place from 28 April to 3 May and the Notice of Race is now available.

An optional Round Antigua Race takes place on the 27 April, which will also offer a double handed class, and is the perfect warm up event prior to the five challenging days of Antigua Sailing Week where everyone is invited to race, chase and celebrate.

The professional race management team will continue to offer exciting racing for participants who range from fully

professional campaigns to crews of family and friends.

Bareboat and mothership charters can all be arranged through our sponsor Dream Yacht Charter plus numerous race charter options are available from reputable partners.

Post-race daily prize-givings and an exciting week-long social calendar including the 10th edition of Reggae in the Park, the mid-week Lay Day Beach Party and the prestigious Final Awards Ceremony are key events on the must do list during the week.

AROUND THE REGIONS - CARIBBEAN early hours following a fantastic firework party.

Before the main racing events kick off, the first rowers will begin to arrive from their 3000-mile nautical row from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands into English Harbour. Leaving La Gomera in mid-December, for the third year running Antigua will have a team in the race, this time an all-girl team called Team Antigua Island Girls. Their arrival will be nothing short of momentous and definitely worth being in Antigua for The Superyacht Challenge on 31 January to 3 February is the first Superyacht event of the Caribbean Season with yachts a minimum of 80ft+ racing together using the ORC Super Yacht rating rule.

ANTIGUA EVENT LINE-UP 2018-19 Antigua is synonymous with yachting and for upcoming season the calendar line up looks as exciting as ever. The official kick start to the season has long been the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and 2018 is no exception.

Taking place from December 4-10, the 57th show will provide a showcase for some of the world’s finest yachts and crews to meet with brokers prior to the beginning of the Caribbean Season. The Islander team will be there and reporting back in our January 2019 issue!

Antigua has some of the most extensive yacht service facilities in the Caribbean including marinas, boatyard and hauls out facilities, training, sailmakers, riggers, and other marine expertise.

The run up to Christmas is perfect weather as the trade winds kick in and a number of Antigua Yacht Club’s one-day events take place as a warm-up for the forthcoming season. Christmas Day is celebrated in Nelson’s Dockyard to the sounds of reggae and calypso as the Champagne Christmas Party kicks off a fun day all in the name of charity.

The President of the Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association and Commodore of Antigua Yacht Club, Franklyn Braithwaite says, ‘We invite all yachtsmen and women to come and spend some time this season with us in Antigua. Racers know the events are some of the best in the region but cruisers too will find our anchorages and enjoyably

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quiet, safe and secure.’

The first international racing event takes place on New Year's Eve with a fun pursuit race designed particularly to appeal to cruising boats (keep your dinghy on the davits and you’ll get a better handicap). The Nelson’s Pursuit was conceived as a re-enactment of Lord Nelson’s famous pursuit of the French fleet under the command of Admiral Pierre Villeneuve across the Atlantic in 1805, culminating in the blockade of Cadiz and the subsequent battle of Trafalgar, Nelson’s greatest victory, during which he was tragically shot a nd mortally wounded by a French sniper.

The slowest boat to enter the race starts first and carries the French flag, with the remainder

of the fleet representing the British in hot pursuit attempting to capture the French flag and claim victory for the Brits.

Effectively, all boats are assigned a start time based on the size of the boat and its anticipated speed around the course. The first boat to cross the finish line is declared the winner!

It’s the perfect way to end the year and begin celebrations into New Year’s Eve in Nelson’s Dockyard which ends in the

From a Start/Finish line off the entrance to English Harbour, the course marks for the five 12 – 30 miles races are set daily according to the prevailing conditions off the south coast of Antigua.

The regatta is limited to an entry of 12-15 yachts depending on the type of vessels. This is to ensure that the magnificent amenities available at Nelson’s Dockyard will comfortably host the event.

The organisers have committed

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to it being a sponsorship free event to ensure that the Challenge is held for the pure enjoyment of the participants without any conflict of interest with a third party.

Paul Deeth, Chairman of the Antigua Yacht Show and one of the organizers of the Super

Yacht Challenge Antigua says; ‘Superyachts and bareboat charters are increasingly including Antigua on their itineraries. There are many calm anchorages and marinas all around the island thus providing a varied week without even having to leave Antigua. Barbuda is only a day sail away and is the opportunity

to see some of the most unspoilt beaches and incredible marine life in the region.’

This all takes place before the three biggest racing events of the season, the now legendary offshore race the RORC Caribbean 600, the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and Antigua Sailing Week.

This is followed by the Antigua to Bermuda Race.

The culmination of the season will be the 2019 Optimist Worlds which will take place in July 2019 and will see more than 160 teams representing their countries convene in Antigua.

Before Irma ... After Irma

BITTER END YACHT CLUB UPDATE www.facebook.com/ BitterEndYachtClub/ It is hard to believe that one year ago today Hurricane Irma made landfall at Bitter End causing catastrophic damage to our property and that of our friends and neighbors throughout the BVI and Caribbean. For the past year, we've been focused on helping our community recover while at the same time investing significant resources in the remediation of and planning for the redevelopment of BEYC. While all good things take time, we know that Bitter End 2.0 (as we like to call it) will be even

better than before, and we can't wait to once again share the BEYC spirit with all of our friends and family!

We are profoundly grateful and humbled by the care and concern of our community, a group that has demonstrated great generosity and steadfast support during the past year.

With your help, we have raised over $800,000 for projects to assist in the recovery of Virgin Gorda and the BVI, and while the territory has shown extraordinary resilience and spirit in the face of enormous hardship, there remains need for ongoing support

and aid. We are committed to the long-term wellbeing of one of the most special places on earth and we will continue to invest in initiatives focused on education, the environment, healthcare and the stewardship of our oceans and surrounding communities.

Your generosity is instrumental in making these initiatives possible.

During our clean-up, we came across a bunch of BEYC loot that we know is near and dear to all of our hearts. So in the spirit of marking the one-year anniversary of Irma, on September 17, we will launch our first ever online auction of treasured Bitter End memorabilia; 100% of the auction proceeds will support projects to restore and enhance the lives of

Virgin Gordians. We'll offer our classic, oxidized copper room numbers as well as some very cool wooden breezeway signs… if you have a strong affinity for cottage 14 North, it can be yours, while at the same time you'll be giving back to the community!

Check out our Facebook page here for the inside scoop on what may be included in the auction.

We remain eternally grateful to the Bitter End family of guests and friends from around the globe. Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you ashore again soon. Now…let's get bidding!

Fair Winds, The Hokin Family

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STEW OF THE MONTH: BEX MOTTRAM What are the best and worst parts about working on-board?

The best bit for me is working with people, I’m a people person – everyone you meet has got something to teach you, even if you don’t realise it at the time. If I’ve had a positive effect on somebody’s day or holiday experience, that for me is job satisfaction.

Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com What did you do before yachting and how did your yachting career first begin?

I worked in central London as a Website Content Manager for a Fashion Retailer – so something completely different. It was after I turned 30 that I had a feeling I just needed a change, get out of the rat race and have a bit more sunshine in my life. My parents have lived in Palma since the early 90’s so I’ve been coming to the island for years and obviously over time met people in the yachting industry, that’s how the seed was sown.

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

In case any of them are reading this, I am going to say they have all been special to me in different ways (ever the diplomat!) I will say that crew dynamic is one of the most important parts of a well run boat in my opinion.

Everything comes from the top down and when you work as a proper team, anything is possible.

Finding a boat like that can be difficult so if you find one you’re very lucky.

The worst part is the lack of privacy or time on your own, and missing important celebrations or family gatherings – I think everyone in yachting can relate to that.

How do you keep sane on charter?

To me having a moment, however small, to myself every day is super important. If I’m on the early shift I’ll always get up a little earlier and have a cup of tea on the bow or have 5 minutes looking up at the stars last thing at night. Just a little time to clear you head where you don’t have to think about work can make all the difference. Alternatively becoming a pro at napping is always handy!

What are your best strategies for spoiling charter guests?

I think for me it’s always about how you make someone feel, so the atmosphere on-board and the interaction between crew and guests can really make a difference. Also, I’ve found everyone likes a story, so I try to find out a little bit of unusual information about the area we’re in or maybe the wine they are drinking. Most charter guests will be very used to amazing food and exceptional service wherever they go, but what will really make their experience on-board stand out is if they go away having made memories that will last a lifetime.

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

The guests were having sushi for dinner so I did a whole Japanese themed evening. Everything was Red, Yellow, Black and White.

I cut up sheets and painted Japanese symbols on them and attached them from the sun deck so they hung round the aft deck table. My stew and I did our hair in buns and fixed them with chop sticks, it was such a fun night.

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What is your signature cocktail?

Espresso Martini – I love making them and I love drinking them.

I like to call them a Bexpresso Martini! There’s a version now called a Cappuccino Martini which I want to learn how to make.

What is your favourite yachting destination?

Although I’ve only cruised in the Med I have been to some beautiful places, some very remote destinations as well as the milk run but there’s no feeling like coming back to Palma. I have family and friends here so love coming back – it really is a magical island.

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

To be honest I wouldn’t own a superyacht – it seems quite stressful. If you’re going to invite me as a charter guest though I wouldn’t say no!

What is your on-board pet hate?

I really dislike people that don’t use ashtrays as they were intended. I had a guest once that put out his cigarette on his halffinished dessert plate. My chin nearly hit the floor.

What career achievement are you most proud of?

I think making the decision to leave my job, flat and friends in London and actually starting yachting at the ripe old age of 31 was pretty brave move and something I’m proud of. It’s not an achievement as such but I always get a great sense of fulfilment at the end of every trip when you know you’ve put in 110% and the guests go away happy.

Best housekeeping tip/hack?

If possible always carry a small cloth with you at all times, so you can wipe any finger prints you see as you go. I also always tell my stews to get on their knees (head out of the gutter please!)

It’s amazing what you notice when you look at things from different angles.

Tell us about your funniest embarrassing moment on board.

I once picked up poo from the carpet in the guest area that I thought was a bit of food, I have an inkling of how it got there (no we didn’t have any pets onboard!) but this didn’t make it any better. After the initial shock I, and the whole crew, found it hilarious.

What’s your favourite adventure in Mallorca?

I’m not much of an adventurer to be honest, but I do love discovering great restaurants that I haven’t been too before. From Cellar restaurants to Michelin star places, from Chiringuitos to local Tapas bars – this island really has a great selection of places to eat.

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

Wow – that seems like a lifetime ago. Everything I went through in my 20’s has made me the person I am today so maybe I wouldn’t want to change that, but I’d probably tell her it’s ok to tell people to f*ck off occasionally – life’s too short to deal with idiots!

What’s your plan for the future?

At the moment I’m really excited about my future, the world really is your oyster folks! I’d love to have a place of my own in the next couple of years, put down some roots somewhere. My plan is to be successful enough to have a garden big enough for the dog I want to get. Not too much to ask, right?!

Thank you for reading! Xxx Bex Mottram Chief Stewardess – MY Dojo

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FROM SHIP TO SHORE: FIONA MCCARTHY • Racing in superyacht regattas – I loved the exhilaration, the team work and of course the sailing Low points – • Weathering some storms!

• Missing friends and family when you are away.

Interview By: Melanie Winters (+34) 646 897 378 melwmarketing@gmail.com How long did you work in yachting? Can you tell me about your yachting career – highlights, low points?

I spent 14 years in yachting, working mainly on sailing yachts.

I discovered the world of yachting when I was living in Bermuda and decided to give it a go. I headed south to Antigua and got my first job on the classic sailing yacht Ticonderoga. Since then I have worked on both private and charter yachts and sailed around the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, with lots of time in the East Coast of the States and the Bahamas as well as Mexico and Central America. I loved exploring new areas, the regattas, and the life on board in general.

Some highlights – • The people I worked with and the owners and guests on the yachts.

• Doing the build on a new sailing yacht, which I loved.

• Exploring new places and islands – perhaps my favourite were the San Blas islands in Panama.

• The friendships and camaraderie you develop working on board a yacht.

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

I got to the point that I was keen for some new challenges and to be able to have a more settled life. I was also ready to have a family, and it was the right time for that.

What was the most difficult thing about the transition?

The transition came quite naturally for me, but obviously getting used to living on land took a little while. I almost had to reset what I was used to in terms of day to day life, but it was not so difficult in the end as I was ready for it.

What was the best thing about it?

Living on this wonderful island full time! I´ve enjoyed the switch to shore based life and work. Life always changes... and finding a great job that I enjoy has been a key part of that.

What do you miss most about yachting?

I miss those idyllic moments on delivery... when you are sailing along in relatively calm waters, the wind aft of the beam, the moon shining so brightly you can see shadows.

In general, I miss being so close to the sea all the time, but I am lucky to be able to keep relatively close to it! That´s the positive of living in Mallorca and doing the job I do.

What do you do now?

I now work as a charter broker for FRASER in Palma. FRASER is the number one large brokerage house worldwide, with offices all over the world.

In Palma, we are one of their smaller offices, but the Balearics and Spain are seen by the company as a really important market.

My job is to organize charters for clients on yachts all over the world, and of course in the Balearics. This involves getting to know both the yachts available for charter, as well as getting to know the clients, and trying to find the best fit of yacht for them, helping organize any particular requests they may have for their time on board, and liaising with the captain on itineraries for example.

I always try to keep up to date with the yachts on the market, their crew, as well as the highlights of different areas, including any new destinations that are opening up. For example, in June I had the good fortune to go on a familarization trip in Komodo, Indonesia to explore the area and the yachts on offer there.

It´s a great way to transfer my knowledge of yachts and destinations that I gained after working on yachts. Finding the perfect yacht and crew for clients, being able to share my love of the places visited, discovering new destinations is very satisfying.

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

Do what you love…. and don´t be afraid to take the plunge!

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INTERIOR CREW – A CAREER OR KILLING TIME? Hazel Anderson www.vipserviceschool.com info@vipserviceschool.com The season is almost over and I can feel that collective sigh of relief and hear those tired feet doing a little “dance of freedom”; you know, the one you do immediately after the guests have left and you have a few days off!

It’s a global dance, done by all nationalities, on yachts all over the world and feels so GOOD! Green crew are no longer green.

Seasonal crew are looking at finishing on their yacht and having freedom to do what they like. Permanent crew are planning their vacation time and crew all over are considering their next move.

For the new crew who have absolutely hated working on a yacht, now is the time to be giving in. Well done you for managing to last the season but it is not a job suited to everyone and despite what anyone says, deciding to quit does not necessarily mean you are a “quitter”. Far better to realise that it is not something you are suited to or like and to work on finding something else where your talents can be better utilised. There are other jobs, industries, places and careers to pursue. Enjoy the cash you have worked hard for and remember that everything you have learned or experienced during the season will be of use to you in the future in one way or another.

New crew who have fallen in love with the job should be brimming over with excitement and enthusiasm for what’s next, albeit through a fog of tiredness.

This is your time to take stock of what you have learnt and where you should go from here. For more experienced crew, the end of the season is also a junction where consideration for your next move runs along- side the need to have a break. Here is where the difference between the deckhands and the stewardesses is most obvious.

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their training as they have made the choice that this is the career for them. Stewardesses are considering whether or not they will work over the winter or take the season off. Nothing wrong with that but what I find sad is that very few will be considering what their next ‘yacht career’

move should be or see working on a yacht as a viable career other than working for a number of years to save money and hoping that their next yacht has nice owners and crew. I know, as that was me for the first few years of my yachting life – killing time while waiting for something better!

If you do love the industry and see it as something other than a seasonal gig, between travelling, what comes next? Is it possible for you to actually have a “career”?

Ten years ago I would have said maybe, if you were willing to forego having children but most likely no. For interior crew the industry was seen as an opportunity to travel, have an adventure and possibly meet guys, maybe even your husbandto-be. Sounds very sexist but that was how it was. Today things are very, very different and with the growth in the industry and the increasing size of vessels, the opportunities for women in yachting have expanded beyond the role of just housekeeping and service. For those who wish to

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For interior crew, this is the time to be bold and to change your way of thinking. On the right yacht and with a good owner, the role of Steward or Stewardess is no longer being seen as just “women’s” work or inferior to the deck side of things. Senior crew are realising that the interior crew spend the most time with owners and guests, their performance having a greater impact on guest satisfaction as well as being able to influencing guests or soothing irritable owners.

With the inception of the GUEST Program in 2010 and its increasing awareness among crew and captains, there is now a career path and Certification of Competency open to the interior crew. This career path aims to ensure that interior crew who invest in themselves will have a professional accreditation, which is now beginning to be recognised by other industries. In addition, the demand for more specialist services from guests gives rise to the possibility to specialise in a trade that can be taken onshore.

If you are committed to working your way up the ranks in yachting and being taken seriously be senior crew, you need to plan

how to get there and not sleep your way there. This means setting goals for yourself and developing a career plan. This can be done at any stage of yachting, even if it is just your first season. Like most things in life, the plan may change over time as your needs change. Our experiences mould us and with each yacht you work on or owner or captain you work for, you will develop new skills which may change your way of thinking.

My personal experience was one of several years wasted as I filled in time waiting for my direction, until one day I landed on a very busy charter boat which had an owner change at the beginning of the season. First time owners, a new captain, back to back charters, a refit, a captain change, numerous crew changes, crossings and yard periods, more captain changes! I had found my niche and what followed next was 10 years of new experiences, challenges, financial gain and HUGE job satisfaction. My biggest regret was that I did not plan for this. If so I would have been happier in my job so much sooner and I would have done as much training as I possibly could to prepare myself.

If you are planning on investing in your training be sure to research what is available to you and

make sure everything you do will add benefit to what you can offer a yacht AND yourself as an individual. Your training also needs to be accredited where possible. Cheapest is not always the best OR the worst so be motivated by what is best for you and where you want to go in life – now and for the longer term.

Some of you may be thinking about what the possibilities are for after yachting and where you can take your skills. Close to the end of my career in yachting I had no idea I would end up teaching and since taking up my new career I have met Stewardesses who have gone on to be Interior Designers, Personal Assistants, Villa Managers, Sommeliers,

Project Managers; design apps, create online courses and websites; become Event Managers, Yacht Suppliers, Hotel Managers; work in museums, recruitment, shipyards, logistics; as Charter Brokers, Yachting Agents as well as design uniforms, set up a cake making business, life coaching, the list goes on.

Everything you do in yachting can be used elsewhere so with planning, your experience, your training and your talents can take you anywhere you want to go.

So go forward in your CAREER with determination and enjoy the journey. For more information about the GUEST Program go to www.guest-program.com

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

Photos © Sofia Winghamre Glossy magazines usually depict the champagne-soaked shindigs (super models and party hardy rock stars et al) which supposedly take place on the aft-decks in the glitzy marinas of Cannes and Monaco on any given day.

As sensational as these may be, you and I both know that it’s mostly tranquil families who own or charter a superyacht, thank goodness. I remember spending a whole summer looking after the glitterati of the fashion industry, which included having to wear a linen suit and ridiculously uncomfortable high heeled Armani pumps (I kid you not). Late nights and nursing vodka-induced hangovers (never mine, unfortunately) were also the order of the day. Give me a family of six, heck ten, any day

over four of the rich and famous and their (often) nocturnal lives and occasionally over-the-top demands. Most mums and dads have a penchant for quiet aft-deck dinners and daytime excursions. Their kids? Even better, they generally go to bed early, are of the opinion that fish fingers are delicacies and are delightfully easy to entertain. But this doesn’t mean you don’t need to prepare for a family charter,

especially if there are a couple of young ‘uns due to clatter on board.

Rialto Living stocks a selection of items which offer great options after you’ve depleted the more obvious activities like making brownies in the galley and giving the yacht’s DVD player and full armada of water toys a good run.

Think toys and treats that will keep kids of all ages entertained for hours, like Dog Bingo, wooden 3D puzzles, ‘Pierre the Maze Detective Sticker Books’ and fairy tale crayons.

For the smallest guests, the fluffy Super Zeroes make the cutest surprise-gift. These cuddly heroes boast a particular super power

but also have ‘an issue’ related to it. Zipo the hippo, for example, is scared of water but likes jumping in puddles. A different Super Zero is scared of getting lost but is very good at hiding. Cute. To really impress your mini-guests and their mums and dads, you could place a quirky-cute Jellycat on the kids’ newly made beds for their arrival. Rialto Living stock a full range of Jellycat soft toy silliness ready to be hugged, cuddled and adored. Hey, I’d love to step on board to find one of those furry creatures sitting at the end of my bunk and I’m 38!

Rialto Living, conveniently located on Calle Sant Feliu 3, is just a stone’s throw away from Palma’s STP and sells a wide selection of eye-catching super yacht must-haves. Have a snoop around and see for yourself. And if you make a purchase don’t forget to flash your STP (or other) entry card so you can relax in their leafy, oasis-like café and sip on a complimentary ‘cafe con leche’ before you head back to the boat.

NEWS NEWS44STEWS STEWS indicating how important tuna fishing and preservation were for the local economy, now over 2,000 years later, mojama, which is the fillet of tuna salted then dried for several days, is still one of the most typical and popular delicacies all over the Andalusian region.

PACKED WITH FLAVOUR Marc Fosh Michelin Starred Chef In Spain some of the finest gourmet products come dried in salt or packed in a tin!

It’s no secret that the Spanish are great fish-eaters, second only to the Japanese who are the world's leading consumers of fish. This taste for fish and seafood has developed out of a number of different factors - geographical, historical, cultural, and even religious. The Mediterranean peoples have always known how to utilize the food offered by the sea. Fresh and preserved fish and shellfish were not only an important source of proteins for the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans, but also figured large in their intense trading activities until the discovery of canning, drying in the sun and salting were the most frequent methods of preserving fish.

Spain’s love of salted fish started when the first salting plants were set up in Spain by the Phoenicians and in the town of Cádiz for example, coins have been found bearing the image of a tuna fish,

Today, Spain is also one of the most outstanding producers of top-quality canned fish and many Spanish canned products are considered of gourmet quality. So much so that over the last few years this obsession has led to some of the best and most traditional tapas bars of Barcelona including Quimet i Quimet, Casa Lucio and El Xampanyet, base their menus almost exclusively on canned fish and seafood.

The art of conserving dates back to the late eighteenth century when Napoleon Bonaparte offered a 12,000-franc reward to anyone who could come up with a method of food preservation that could keep his armies fuelled while conquering the world. Firstly the confectioner Nicolas François Appert invented a system for the airtight conservation of food by Bottling and a year later, Pierre Durrand patented his own method using a tin can, which would become a cheap and reliable form of keeping almost anything fresh and edible in much the same way that adding large amounts of salt to food 2000 years earlier.

I have to say that the Spaniards have made it an art form and will often set aside precisely the best parts a fish just for canning.

These include the belly (Ventresca) of Albocore Tuna (thunnus alalunga) from the Cantabrian Sea that I just adore.

Also, along the rich coasts of Galicia top-quality crustaceans

and molluscs are fished and cultivated, many of them for canning, such as clams, oysters, cockles, razor clams and scallops.

Perhaps the most prestigious semi-preserve, one that must be kept refrigerated, are the anchovies that come especially from the Cantabrian coast and from a small fishing village called L’escala on the Mediterranean coast in Catalonia. These really are an expensive delicacy but they do pack so much flavour.

The fish preservation industry is a very dynamic one, and new preparations and specialties are constantly being introduced onto the market. An example is the recent development of sturgeon farming in areas such as Sierra Nevada in Granada and Lleida for the purpose of canning the caviar.

Fish preserves are normally consumed at room temperature.

They are excellent ingredients for salads, and can just as well be served on their own, as an aperitif for a distinctly Spanish flavour.

Roasted Mushrooms with Anchovy Butter Here in Mallorca, look out for “Esclata-sangs”. They are large, big flavoured mushrooms and they are just perfect for grilling or roasting.

Ingredients (serve 6) 500g mixed mushrooms,

cleaned & halved 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

For the anchovy butter 250g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 lemon, zest only 6 fresh anchovies, drained of oil and chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1tbsp chopped Paisley Black pepper For the anchovy butter, place the butter into a bowl and add the lemon zest, chopped anchovies, garlic and chopped Paisley. Mix to combine and Season with Black pepper. Place the butter mixture onto a sheet of cling film or baking parchment laid out on a clean work surface, and roll into a log. Place the prepared butter log in the fridge and leave to chill until firm.

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Arrange the mushrooms in a roasting tray in a single layer, then cook for 15 minutes.

Remove the mushrooms and pour away any excess liquid, then add 4 or 5 slices of anchovy butter, rosemary, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until tender. Scatter with a little chopped parsley before serving, season and serve with crusty bread.

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GALLEY GODDESS yachtgalleygoddess@gmail.com Do mushrooms come from out of space?, What if fungus could be extraterrestrial, the portly portobello; a higher dimensional alien? The fact that the spores of fungus are electron-dense and able to survive the temperatures and other hazards of space travel it’s possible, dear friends, at one time, the humble enoki mushroom has travelled across galaxies and reached our little world. It must be true, I like the idea and I read it on the internet.

A large intellectual jump or have I, during the long summer season munched on too many magic mushies? Shroomed countless shrooms? Supped a bit of suspicious mushroom herbal tea??

Sounding a bit trippy here.....why did the Captain get invited to the aft deck with the guests? Because he was a fungi.

I really don’t think so. After all those months incarcerated in the galley, being kept in the dark and fed bullsh*t, I only felt like a mushroom........I certainly didn’t feel any sense of infinite

love, an awareness of peace, or a greater appreciation of my fellow crew members. In fact, on the contrary, a little bit of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds or Strawberry Fields mid season might just have helped prolong the stewardess`s life and my sanity. But, we are dedicated and professional yacht crew and all that tambourine shaking hippie stuff is frowned upon in the industry and illegal. Interestingly enough though, hallucinogens have played a part in religious ceremonies around the world and have probably been involved in the development of human spirituality over the years, now, there you go, that doesn’t come as a surprise.

According to hieroglyphs, ancient Egyptians believed mushrooms were the answer to immortality, they must have be stocking up on shrooms, I reckon, what with all that burying everyone and everything along with them.

Cultivated or wild, most people either really, really love them or hate them; the taste, the texture maybe putting them off and the belief that fungus only grows between the toes and other unspeakable moist places.

Mushrooms can help with weight management, build your immune system, increase your vitamin D levels as well as kicking in as anti inflammatory benefits.

Whatever side of the fungus fence you are on, you can’t deny there is something special and about marvellous mushrooms.

Oyster, Portobello, Shiitake, the meaty heft and texture is hard to resist, brimming with earthy flavours, there’re great

in a seasonal salad, a soothing soup or tucked up with some flavoursome rice in a paella pan.

A dedicated mycophile at heart, my idea of mushroom is crisp, golden and legal ;-) with a delicate crunch, kissed with a touch of magic, I humbly offer you the following recipes to be enjoyed this October when the evenings get cool and the light fades early.

Portobello Mushroom Soup with Bay Leaf 300ml single cream 1 litre of milk 200ml chicken stock 1 large onion, diced 50g butter salt 250g portobello mushrooms, finely sliced 100g button mushrooms, finely sliced 50ml dark sweet madeira wine 4 bay leaves 200ml double cream black pepper Bring the single cream, milk and water slowly to the boil in a large saucepan. Meanwhile, slowly sweat the onion in another saucepan with the butter, 2 bay leaves and some salt. Once the onion is translucent, add the mushrooms and cook over a higher heat until the moisture cooks out. Add the madeira wine and reduce to a sticky glaze. Pour in the boiling cream mixture, stir well and bring pack to the boil. Cook for no longer than 5 minutes, remove leaves, then blend smooth. If you have infused the double cream with bay leaves overnight, remove before whisking the cream to a light chantilly - it should thicken and

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drop resentfully off a spoon.

Otherwise whisk in the shredded bay leaves. Serve the soup with a spoonful of double cream, salt and pepper Mushroom Paella with Kale and Eggs 28 grams dried porcini mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 carrot, peeled, chopped 1 celery stick, chopped 450 grams crimini or portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped 6 sprigs of fresh parsley 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt Paella and Assembly 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 650 grams crimini mushrooms, quartered salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large onion, finely chopped half red pepper, finely chopped 1/2 poblano chill, seeds removed, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 and a half cups short grain paella rice 1 cup dry white wine 6 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for serving I bunch kale, ribs and stalks removed.....about 8 cups 4 large eggs 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley Mushroom Stock Place porcini mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with boiling water and let sit for 30 minutes. Squeeze dry, save liquid and set aside mushrooms.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and celery, stirring occasionally until softened. Add crimini mushrooms, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, salt, reserved porcini mushrooms and their soaking liquid and 6 cups of chicken stock. Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain stock into a clean saucepan and keep warm over a low heat - you should have about 6 cups.

Mushroom Paella Preheat oven to 425F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12 inch paella pan over medium high heat. Cook mushrooms, tossing occasionally until they release their liquid, about 4 minutes.

Continue to cook until liquid evaporates and mushrooms are golden brown and tender, 5 - 7 minutes, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan and cook onion, red pepper and chile, stirring often, until soft. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, season with salt and pepper.

Add rice and fry, stirring constantly coating all the rice, about 3 minutes. With a flourish and a spin, add the wine and cook, stirring until completely evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Return mushrooms to the pan, stir in 1 teaspoon thyme and add mushroom stock just to cover the rice, season with salt and pepper.

Cook, without stirring, adding stock as needed to keep rice moist while cooking until rice is al dente and all liquid is absorbed.

Shake pan after adding more stock to distribute evenly.

Continue to cook paella, occasionally moving pan around the heat to make sure all areas get evenly heated, until a crust forms around the side and bottom of the pan. The rice will smell toasted and make light cracking sounds - 6 - 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large frying pan over medium high heat. Add

kale, season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing until slightly wilted. Add 1/4 cup water to frying pan and cook kale, tossing until completely wilted, about 5 minutes. Spoon over paella Make shallow impressions in the top of the paella and crack an egg into each one. Transfer pan to oven and cook paella until egg whites are just set, about 8 - 10 minutes.

Top paella with parsley and more thyme and drizzle with a chile oil. Serve in pan. Not mushroom for improvement with this little gem, it’ll keep your crew happy and healthy.

King Trumpet Yakitori 1 scallion or spring onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup mirin 1/3 cup sake 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup zarame sugar or raw sugar 4 small king trumpet mushrooms, trimmed, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Salt Eight 6 inch bamboo skewers, soaked at least for 15 minutes.

Soak scallion in ice water for at least 10 minutes until crisp, drain.

Meanwhile, bring mirin, sake, soy sauce and sugar to boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 12 - 15 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare the grill for medium heat. Thread 3 mushroom pieces onto a skewer. Brush lightly with oil and season lightly with salt.

Grill until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Then cook, brushing with mirin, sake and soy mixture, turning occasionally until glazed and tender, about 2 more minutes. Serve mushrooms topped with scallions.

Hasta la hongo, Galley Goddess

Delicioso New Autumn Crew Food Menu Choose Daily from • 3 Freshly Prepared Meals including accompaniments • 2 Healthy Salads • 2 Sandwich & Wrap Options Meal Deals • Sandwich Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €19.50 • Salad Lunch + Fresh Meal Dinner €22.50 • Weekly & Monthly Orders win Crew Treats Delicioso Lazy Gourmet Frozen Meals • Large 8 Portion Lazy Gourmet Meals delivered in reusable Pyrex €55 - €60 • Plus 16 individual dishes and range of accompaniments Here are just a few of our new dishes for you to try this autumn: Fresh Dishes delivered with all the accompaniments €13.50 • Pork Fillet Medallions with a Dijon Mustard & Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Carrots • Smoked Salmon, Broccoli, Pea & Pasta Bake topped with Breadcrumbs & Gruyere Cheese • Tandoori Marinated Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice & Naan Bread Salads served with Bread Roll & Butter €13.50 • Thai Marinated Salmon & Noodle Salad with Crunchy Asian Slaw • Quinoa, Spinach, Chickpea, Black Olive, Feta, Roasted Peppers, Basil • Chargrilled Haloumi & Quinoa Salad with Roasted Peppers & Courgette Sandwiches & Wraps Meal Deal incl. fruit and drink €8.50 • Pulled Pork in BBQ Sauce with Crispy Slaw • Cajun Chicken & Cheddar Cheese with Spicy Tomato Relish • Brie with Salad & Cranberry Sauce

ORDERS Office 971 699 221 Mobile 620 854 899 info@deli-delicioso.com

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PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY TRAINING IN PALMA

www.angels-on-board.com/ academy Professional Beauty Training in Palma As increasing amounts of superyachts have dedicated spas on board, the need for stews with beauty skills is also on the rise.

The superycaht wellbeing service Angels On Board are offering a range of accredited beauty courses in English in Palma, for yacht crew looking to expand their skills.

Both Emmeline, the founder of Angels On Board, and Shereen, the course tutor, have worked on superyachts for several years.

“We have first hand knowledge of how to deliver these treatments to VIP guests on board

superyachts, and we share these top tips during the courses” says Emmeline.

“The courses are also ideal for people wanting to work in a spa, salon, or for themselves” she adds. The Beauty Facial and Manicure and Pedicure courses are accredited with the UK Beauty Guild, so it is possible to get professional insurance with the certificate.

The courses will be held in two Palma locations – the VIP Service School and Bikini Beach – prior

booking is essential. Dates are: 16 Oct: Beauty Facial Course 18 & 19 Oct: Mani & Pedi Course 30 Oct: Beauty Facial Course 1 & 2 Nov: Mani & Pedi Course Make-up For Stews As a stew, it’s easy to spend all day on making the yacht interior look immaculate, or hours on setting tables and polishing glasses. But how much attention do you pay to presenting yourself?

Angels On Board’s half day Make-up for Stews workshop will give you the knowledge and techniques to look ‘guest-ready’ in as quick as time as possible.

Learn the basics of choosing and applying the right make-up to enhance your own natural beauty without looking too ‘made-up’; get tips for helping your look last the shift ; and discover ideas for transforming your daytime face into evening mode.

The workshops will take place at Bikini Beach – prior booking is essential.

13 Oct: Make up for stews workshop (4hrs) 27 Oct: Make up for stews workshop (4hrs)

DELICIOSO LAUNCHES NEW CREW FOOD MENU 24TH SEPTEMBER 2018 Delicioso (+34) 971 699 221 info@deli-delicioso.com Delicioso are launching a new crew food menu with lots of new dishes and plenty of choice to delight your tastebuds this autumn.

The perfect service for refits, out of action galleys, chef holidays and crossings. For those companies working hard in the yards we can deliver to your staff too. Why not treat them on a Friday to a delicious meal delivered to you in the yard?

Each day we will be offering 3 freshly made meals delivered to you with all the accompaniments for you to choose from. Plus 2

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sandwich filling options and 2 healthy salads.

Their popular Lazy Gourmet frozen dishes will still be available too for last minute orders, weekend food and crossings. This season we have invested in large, pyrex glass dishes to help reduce our packaging too which can be reused throughout the season.

We will be operating throughout the Christmas period to cover any chef holidays.

Delicioso have launched some new, special offers for longer term orders this autumn & winter. Please see their new menu for all the information you need to place your order.

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SOFYA ROSHER EXPLAINS ¨WHY YOU NEED TO BE GIVING YOURSELF A LYMPHATIC FACIAL MASSAGE¨ This process also helps reduce swelling, puffiness, and improves cellular communication while diminishing those pesky toxins.

The basic premise of the massage is to use a light pressure as you massage areas of your face in circular movements.

Sofya Rosher #thebeautyboxsantacat Thebeautyboxsantacat@gmail.com www.thebeautyboxsantacat.com Do you ever feel like you wish you could take your face to the gym?

Some cardio to de-puff those under-eyes? Some weight lifting to sculpt that jawline?

How about some HIIT to help chisel those cheekbones? While you don't quite need dumbbells to put your visage through its paces, you can indeed tighten and tone your facial structure with the right tools.

First off - why should you try a lymphatic facial massage in the first place?

Anyone who has ever embarked on a diet or considered body brushing has probably heard that the lymphatic system is the part of your immune system responsible for eliminating toxins and waste from your body.

Therefore lymph is the infectionflighting fluid that ends up in all parts on your body - even your face.

The purpose of lymph drainage massage is to move fluid out of your tissues and into lymph nodes where bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms are destroyed.

Start on your neck before you progress to your chin and jawline, and ultimately work your way up to the forehead and even your scalp.

Are You Scrubbing Right?

The Dos and Do Nots of Exfoliation By Sofya Rosher Scrub, Brush, Sponge, Acid, Repeat. You might be aiming for glowing, but if you over do exfoliation what you'll get is aggravated . Here's how to strike the balance between a clean sweep and foolhardy exfoliation.

Types of Exfoliation Mechanical - Mechanical exfoliation uses friction to remove dead skin, by way of brushes such as the Clarisonic which can be used daily when used correctly.

Harder bristled brushes should be kept at twice per week as a maximum. Konjac sponges can be used daily, as can muslin face cloths.

Chemical - Chemical exfoliation involves products with active ingredients like acids, that work to break down and dissolve the dead skin cells.

The concentrations of acids within the product should dictate how frequently they can and should be used - i.e. a higher concentration should be used less

frequently than a product with a low concentration.

The 'Dos' - Start off by exfoliating once or twice a week, preferably at night.

- Be gentle and understand your skin type: for dry skin, be gentle, and in the case of oily skin do not be too aggressive, but do exfoliate more frequently.

- Keep it simple: simple routines work best.

- Always wear sunscreen in general, but especially after exfoliating.

- Discontinue use of any products that increase skin irritation.

The 'Don'ts' - Don’t over do it, and most certainly do not exfoliate every day.

- Do not apply too much pressure if you’re exfoliating using a mechanical method.

- Do not exfoliate irritated or broken skin- this will only do more harm than good! Also bear in mind that waxing is a form of exfoliation.

- Do not exfoliate skin that has been treated recently with lasers and do not go sunbathing post-exfoliation.

Umm, Why Are Meghan Markle’s Shoes Always Two Sizes Too Big? Call it the “Markle sparkle,” the “Meghan Markle effect” or the “duchess denouement” (OK, we made that last one up…): Whatever Markle dons, from Givenchy to floral Oscar de la Renta, we are so here for it.

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But we were just as confused as royal experts when we heard the Duchess of Sussex tends to wear shoes way too big for her feet. Nope, this isn’t some “glass slipper doesn’t fit so she’s not Cinderella”situation. This is a “Markle purposefully wears way too big shoes” situation. But, why?

The answer is actually pretty genius. “Celebs often go a size up, or even two, in the shoe department when they’re at an event or on the red carpet and it’s for one reason we can all relate to—to avoid blisters,” When the shoes are a bit too big, it means even if Markle’s feet swell up from standing for long periods of time (at royal events and ceremonies, for instance), her skin won’t rub against the shoe, which would cause blisters.

Well, there you have it, folks.

If the shoe (doesn’t) fit…she’s probably a royal.

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MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE

By Rebecca Castellano, RN MSOS Nick Stael von Holstein nick@msos.org.uk It seems every day we are reading of someone who appeared to be happy and successful, attempted or succeeded in taking their own life. The lack of discussion around mental health reflects a lack of knowledge and understanding about its part in one’s overall medical health.

The stigma of having any kind of mental health disorder sadly lives on. While we have come a long way in recognizing mental and emotional disorders that can and do respond to treatment, we obviously have a very long way to go towards full understanding and acceptance.

First and most importantly, let’s address mental health in the workplace and the specific rules under which an employer or a future employer can request personal health information.

These rules fall under laws that protect health privacy.

Under these rules, employers can make disability-related inquiries or ask for a medical examination of an employee only if it’s job-related and consistent with business necessity. There are additional rules that must be followed as to who can obtain your medical information and how that information is used.

No personal medical information can be released without an individual’s written consent.

There are many medical reasons for prescribing what are referred to as “mood altering” or psychoactive medicines, such as; clinical depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, eating disorders, obsessive/ compulsive disorder, attention disorder and pain management to name a few.

Many people can live very happy and productive lives, at home and at work, while taking psychoactive medication.

Antidepressant medications are commonly prescribed by primary doctors on both long term and short term basis and if taken as prescribed have little or no impact on motor functionality.

Antipsychotic medicines are another matter, used to treat more serious conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder.

These conditions require close medical management with medicines or combinations of medicines requiring in some instances periodic blood level testing. They can have side effects that impact mental and motor function.

In many cases it would be difficult to tell if a person’s behavior is due to the prescribed medicine or more likely, to the disorder being left untreated or improperly treated. There are no tests to determine which medicine or what dose is best to treat certain mental conditions. It is often trial and error until the right medicine is found and the dose is adjusted for maximum benefit and minimum side effect.

On job descriptions and in job

interviews it should be stressed that if you have a diagnosed medical or mental condition, it could be made worse by the work demands and maybe this is not the job for you.

Many jobs require erratic schedules, long work hours, stress, lack of sleep, lack of privacy, long periods away from home and family, resulting in long periods without medical visits, monitoring, or supportive therapy and counselling. Behavior and mood can become markedly altered. Add alcohol and recreational drug use, running out of prescribed medication, inability to obtain refills or blood tests before a refill, and you have a recipe for problems.

These working conditions are not conducive to anyone’s good mental health and can certainly push someone over the edge if they are already experiencing some mental or emotional instability. If a certain job is attractive and exciting to someone seeking adventure or travel, often an individual will not disclose in an interview or on a health questionnaire that they take mood altering medication if they risk not being hired.

If you have a friend, family member or coworker that displays any unusual behavior or symptoms, such as physical or emotional withdrawal, poor hygiene, sleeping too much,

not sleeping at all, anxiety, fretfulness, inappropriate laughing or crying, irritability or easy anger, increase in alcohol or recreational drug use, they should be immediately encouraged to seek medical attention and they are to be treated with dignity, understanding and privacy.

According to recent studies, one in four adults’ experiences some form of mental illness in a given year. One in seventeen lives with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder.

Approximately 20 percent of youth ages 13 to 18 experience severe mental disorders in a given year and three-quarters of those will develop chronic mental disorders by the age of 24. This is the time young adults are just entering the workforce.

With these numbers you can clearly see that mental illness affects many more people than is thought. It is suspected there are many who are undiagnosed, untreated and using non-medicine means to control symptoms.

We can all be more open to talking about, encouraging, and supporting diagnosis and treatment for mental disorders. We can all play a part in continuing to change the perception and treatment of these disorders. We have learned that disability is not inability.

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IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND BODY COMPOSITION where you breath in for four counts, hold for four counts, breathe out for four and hold for four. Repeating this can not only help to relax you but takes your mind off going to sleep. Having an evening ritual to relax you prior to bed, dimming the lights, reading, maybe having a warm drink but defiantly no no no blue light or Birgit light.

You can reset your circadian rhythm by making sure you go to bed when it’s dark and get up when it’s light. Not eating a huge meal late at night close to bed and making sure you balance your macros correctly. Timing can be everything.

Katie Handyside Personal Trainer (+34) 636 322 959 info@katiehandyside.com www.katiehandyside.com What if I told you there was something that could increase your testosterone, help prevent dementia, increase energy levels and workouts, improve your mood, glucose regulation, hormone balance, reduce your cancer and Alzheimer’s risk, slow the rate of aging and age-related diseases, and improve your productivity and gut health?

In a nut shell -Sleep!!!!

Sleep is super important, sleep is

recovery. To perform at your best, you need recovery, and therefore sleep. When you’re tired there is absolutely no point ramping up your training as it is counter intuitive. Not sleeping properly can lead to hunger issues making fat loss progress challenging and enhancing muscle mass. Getting more sleep reduces cravings by keeping blood glucose levels in balance. What about when you go to bed with a racing mind? Make sure you keep a pad by your bed, so you can scribble down things that may be bothering you. Make sure your sleeping room is totally dark and free from wi-fi and put your phone on airplane mode. You can also use box breathing techniques

Your sleep cycle begins the moment you wake and you should make sure you step outside as soon as possible to get fresh air. Studies have shown that the more outdoor, natural bright light we can get in the

beginning half of our day, the more resilient we'll be to any blue light that sneaks in at night disrupting everything Chamomile tea has been shown to help with sleep quality, as its ingredient glycine is important because it antagonizes glutamate which is an excitatory, so by having the glycine you calm down the brain. Another good trick is bone broth which contains glutamine and collagen both of which are a supplement or found in bone broth. A warming mug of chicken soup as a dinner would be a great dinner option.

NEED AN EXCUSE TO HEAD OUT IN THE MORNING - organise a personal training. Session with us, a group workout for your crew or a day team building excursion. All set to regulate circadian rhythm, improve body composition and give you a great experience

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COCCYDYNIA Tracey Evans The Physiotherapy Centre tracey@mallorcaphysio.com (+34) 609 353 805 Coccydynia is a most uncomfortable condition characterised by pain in the “tailbone” on palpation or with the pressure of sitting. Sitting for long periods increases the pain and a sharper wave of pain is often felt when standing from sitting. Other circumstances may contribute to the irritability of coccydynia such as constipation, sexual relations and menstruation.

Causes • Occupations involving prolonged sitting,

• Direct trauma to the tailbone such as bumping down stairs or a slip on an icy or greasy surface.

• Hypermobility of the Coccyx “tailbone” can put stress on the joint between the sacrum and the coccyx and also cause extra strain on the muscles of the pelvic floor. Likewise, rigidity of the coccyx can.

• Repetitive Strain such as horseback riding or cycling.

• Giving Birth, as during delivery the baby’s head passes over the coccyx which in some cases can cause inflammation and residual pain.

• Tumours or infection.

Treatment

Diagnosis

Physiotherapy

Diagnosis is usually made based on palpation and physical findings however if the cause is suspected as being due to trauma, then an X Ray or MRI scan may be required.

• Physiotherapy offers the first line in treatment.

• Ice packs or Cryotherapy may be used for the pain and inflammation.

TRACEY EVANS - MCSP SRP COFIB T. 971 405 769 M. 609 353 805 tracey@mallorcaphysio.com C/ Joan de Saridakis, 1 (opposite Marivent Palace)

• Surgery is rarely required and treatment for coccydynia is usually non-invasive.

• Treatment can begin at home using Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories which are available at the Pharmacy.

• Ice packs to the painful region.

• Avoiding prolonged sitting.

• A change in diet if the pain is exacerbated with bowel movements or constipation.

• Supportive doughnut or U-shaped pillows which are designed to relieve pressure on the coccyx when sitting.

• Ultrasound is used to promote healing of damaged tissues such as muscle and ligaments.

• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) is a very effective method for pain relief, particularly when an injection may not be appealing to the patient. TENS Units are now very affordable and easy to use at home. Ask your Physiotherapist for instruction on its use.

• Manual Manipulation can be used to stretch the ligaments of the sacro-coccygeal joint and relieve pain by improving the range of mobility of the coccyx.

• Active stretching techniques are taught to the patient such that they can continue to self-treat at home.

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WHY DO I HAVE AN EATING DISORDER? important question is, what are the causes of eating disorders as mental? Not everyone who has suffered trauma or has low self-esteem develops an eating disorder. Something else must come to the equation, and I believe it’s multiple physiological imbalances. Psychological aspects are often just a trigger and not the root cause.

Impaired digestion, gut toxicity, deficiencies and dysglycaemia Maya Flynn contact@welcometoglow.com www.welcometoglow.com The 10th of October is World’s Mental Health Day, a perfect opportunity to bring up the complex subject of eating disorders. Many affected try various therapies or take psychotropics for long years, yet the disorder never leaves.

It can be managed to some degree, often just to satisfy the close ones, but the person may continue to live in the shadow of its controlling demon forever.

One of the possible reasons why eating disorders continue lies in an incomplete treatment, which can prevent one not only from improving but most importantly, WANTING to get better. What’s more, conventional dietary approach can even induce relapses. Below I will discuss some of the physiological (and often dismissed) aspects of eating disorders.

What are eating disorders?

They are defined as “mental disorders marked by an obsession with food or body shape” and include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, avoidant / restricting eating disorder, and other. The

All of my clients with eating disorders have some sort of digestive issues that started before developing the disorder - it can be IBS (diarrhoea / constipation), indigestion, bloating, acid reflux, heartburn, no desire for meat. This is an indication that gut microbes are out of balance and food is not broken down properly, which can lead to uncontrollable sugar cravings, an increased production of toxins, ‘leaky gut’, and poor absorption of nutrients. As the eating disorder starts and continues, digestion is compromised further. Eating processed carbohydrates causes a blood sugar roller coaster which perpetuates binging, and damages gut microflora even more. It’s a vicious cycle.

The most common deficiencies include amino acids from protein breakdown, fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, B vitamins, magnesium and zinc, all key for mental health. Strong zinc deficiency can lead to picky eating, where the smell, taste and texture of certain foods may become very unappealing.

Plenty become vegetarians or vegans but because plant foods are mostly carbohydrates, they are prone to more deficiencies and constantly swinging blood glucose levels.

Neurotransmitter imbalance, ‘leaky brain’ ‘Leaky gut’ can eventually lead to a ‘leaky brain’. Undigested proteins and microbial toxins can escape through the ‘leaks’ and affect mood, behaviour and perception. Moreover, as a result of improper digestion of proteins and gut degeneration, one can become low in serotonin and dopamine. Low serotonin can contribute to depressive episodes, and low dopamine can trigger feelings of worthlessness and inability to handle stress or process trauma. Addictive and obsessive behaviour acts on dopamine which can numb anxiety – a common pattern in eating disorders.

Hormonal disruption Proteins and fats are also required to build hormones which affect metabolism, sleep, emotions and stress response.

Without the building blocks and with a concurrent frequent intake of processed carbohydrates, one can be anxious or put on weight quickly when not restricting food – a frequent cause why eating disorders keep relapsing.

Gluteomorphins and casomorphins Inability to break down dairy protein ‘casein’ and grain protein ‘gluten’ can turn them into opiates which act like morphine. They are able to attach to serotonin and dopamine receptors and induce obsessive behaviour. This is a possible reason why people with eating disorders often crave addictive foods like baked goods and dairy.

What to do Conventional dietary approach often focuses on either calorie, portion control or generalised ‘healthy eating’ guidelines (what are these anyways?), and not

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necessarily on nutrient density or individual food triggers. This can perpetuate feeding pathogenic microbes, inducing blood sugar swings and hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances, all of which are the driving force behind eating disorders.

I believe that the treatment should be a multidisciplinary, with psychotherapy and other complementary disciplines applied at the same time.

Dietary changes should be implemented in stages, taking into consideration individual physiological symptoms, and not just the eating disorder itself.

It should be a truly restorative, therapeutic diet: • Enhancing digestion, microbial diversity and absorption should play a central role in nutritional therapy. Protein and fat digestion (not just their intake!) is key to a successful outcome • Individual deficiencies should be addressed • Focusing on foods that are truly nutrient dense and won’t negatively impact metabolism • Sugar addiction, like any addiction, may require a specialist support on top of neurotransmitter balancing • Gymnema Sylvestre (herb) can help to combat sugar cravings – consult with your doctor

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NOURISH’S WELLBEING ROUND-UP www.nourishtheguide.com Join ‘Nourish the Community’ on Facebook to stay connected to all you need to live a healthy and happy life in Mallorca.

Use #nourishmallorca to be featured on our Instagram feed - @nourishtheguide Nourish the Guide is thrilled to be in such good company contributing to the pages of the Islander with our new monthly column! Nourish exists to support, educate and inspire you on your wellbeing journey here in Mallorca. We are your online one stop shop for all things wellness related on our beautiful island, so if your health is a priority it’s time to get familiar!

Each month we will be bringing you the best of what’s happening on the wellbeing scene, plus plenty of tips and offers to help you nourish yourself on the island.

Who’s behind Nourish?

As this is our first column we thought we should introduce ourselves. Nourish the Guide is the passion project of our founder Violetta Painter. Working on yachts for 25 years, Violetta knows all too well the toll the industry can take on the body both physically and mentally.

Years of neglecting her health culminated in a devastating cancer diagnosis in 2012.

“At the time, I was unconscious about the importance of wellbeing and how crucial it is to look after yourself. I realised I had to change my life, and the way I was living, in order to survive.

From that day I decided to change a lifetime of bad habits.

I began eating a vegan, alkaline, plant based diet and drank green juice every day. Walking, yoga, breathing and meditation became part of my daily routine. Reiki, reflexology, massage, high-dose vitamin C and mineral therapy all played a vital role in nourishing my cells, body and mind”.

On V´s healing journey she met a wealth of wellbeing professionals, tried and tested a number of therapies and techniques and discovered how to nourish herself from the inside and out, all of which were fundamental to her recovery. Her experiences seeded

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the idea of a resource to help others discover and benefit from these amazing practitioners, products and services. Joining forces with good friend and fellow wellbeing enthusiast Pippa Davidson, Nourish the Guide was created.

On this beautiful island we call home, there is an incredible amount to offer if you want to stay happy, healthy, balanced, active and fit, and we at Nourish want to share it all with you!

End of Season Rejuvenation This first month we wanted to focus on something restorative as the season is coming to an end and we are all looking for ways to wind down. Nourish has discovered the perfect antidote to the intensity of the past few months at Fontsanta Thermal Spa and Wellness. At their beautiful setting in Campos, Fontsanta Hotel is home to the Balearics only thermal baths. known for their healing properties due to their high mineral content, thermal baths are a real treat for tired, overworked muscles.

Soak away your troubles and experience the benefits to your skin, respiratory tract, blood circulation and musculoskeletal system. Why not make it a proper getaway and stay the night in their 5-star accommodation, with a delicious nutritious meal at their fantastic onsite restaurant?

From 10 October to 10 November they have a great ‘Residents’ deal to take advantage of (we know we will be!). The package includes a double room with terrace, buffet breakfast, à la carte dinner for 2 (drinks not included), a massage for 2 (30 minutes), plus access to the thermal circuit for 395€ per room and night for 2 persons (VAT included, touristic tax of 1.10€ / person not included). Contact info@fontsantahotel.com for more information.

Have a Nourishing October Everyone!

Love The Nourish Team x

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL NEWS

CHANGING YOUR MIND Phil D. Coffers - The Islander Economics Correspondent Brexit (In the remote chance you haven’t heard iis shorthand for Britain’s exit from the European Union.) is awfully complicated, it turns out, way more complicated than almost anybody anticipated.

The countdown clock to Brexit day on March the 29th next year is ticking relentlessly and there is still much to be decided, and as they say in European negotiations, ‘nothing is agreed until everything is agreed’ The lack of certainty, and real chance that there won’t be a deal struck in time is causing more than a few people to wobble in their opinions.

The vote itself on 23rd June 2016 was an answer to a fairly straightforward, question, ’Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?’ and to the surprise of more than a few, the UK voted to leave by a margin of 52, to 48%. Way back then nobody really had a clear understanding of the nuances of the outcomes of that momentous decision, and in the thousands of hours of tv coverage, and millions of column inches covering everything from the status of the Northern Ireland border with the Republic, fishing rights, scientific cooperation, trade deals, freedom of movement, the colour of the new passports

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(a patriotic shade of blue, that will be made in France, no I’m not joking) and a million other bureaucratic wrinkles that have raised their heads, we have all become something of an expert.

It also seems that a significant number of people might have changed their minds, which looks like it might add another layer of complexity to the whole complicated mess.

With more or less six months to go we seem to be in the position where the Government is proposing a deal with the EU, known as the Chequers deal, that most leave voters hate as it effectively fudges the result. So we will leave the EU, but as part of the deal will have to continue with many of the restrictions that made leave voters vote leave in the first place. Contrarily, if the UK leaves with no negotiated deal an awful lot of leave voters seem to hate that idea as well as a giant step into the unknown.

An extensive opinion poll at the end of August showed the first real shift in the national position since the referendum.

The headline was that given the choice between a no deal Brexit, and remaining in the EU 59% would vote to remain…. Those stats alone raise an important question, quite literally. Should we have another referendum?.

The same poll suggested that 50% versus 40% would support a three way second referendum posing a choice between

remaining, leaving with a deal, or leaving without one. In short, if this represents the national mood accurately, most people want another referendum, and most people would vote to remain if they get one. As you might imagine this has caused uproar amongst those leavers who still want to leave. With some justification they say that the original outcome was the legitimate voice of the people and that decision must be supported, anything less would be undemocratic, but is it?

It’s easy to forget that the UK joined the EU, then known as the European Economic Community in 1973 and held a referendum on continuing as a member in 1975 which was carried by a landslide. Leave campaigners argued that the goalposts had moved significantly in the intervening 40 years, and millions of people were too young, or not even born then, and should have an opportunity to air their opinions, it’s difficult to argue with that logic. So we seem to have a bit of a dilemma, it’s ok to overturn a democratic decision taken 40 years ago, but

undemocratic to question one taken two years ago. As time to negotiate Brexit runs out, the likelihood of it happening without a deal grows, and it is equally likely that more people will be in favour of remaining, surely it is undemocratic to continue down a path with the knowledge that a majority of people don’t want to go down it. Who gets to decide when enough water has passed under the bridge before it’s OK to ask again. We seem to be content to have general elections in most countries after 4 or 5 years to check who has changed their minds since last time, but the Brexit vote isn’t like that. The British people won’t ever get another say on EU membership unless they fight for it, perhaps that fight should start right now while there is still a little time left. As John Maynard Keynes, the great economist of the early 20th century once famously said.

“When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?”.

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A BIT OF HISTORY: ORIGINS OF ADMIRALTY OR MARITIME LAW

Carlos Espinosa Solicitor and Tax Adviser (+34) 627 41 32 01 carlos.espinosa@iurisnautic.com Maritime or Admiralty Law can be defined as the set of rules that regulate commercial relations, in an extensive sense, developed in the maritime field; in other words what we call "sea rules".

This is a more extensive concept than that of commercial law and that presents the following general characteristics: It covers different legal areas (it is generated in relationship with the customs of each town, but its application transcends others places), although it tends towards uniformity (international uses) and presents origins customary (traditional), which contribute precisely to its easy implementation in different towns.

It is generally accepted that the most ancient legal document that ruled river and maritime navigation was the Hammurabi Code, from Babylon from 2000 bC. It included aspects like construction of ships, seafarers contracts, navigation and collision at sea or river.

Beginning with the Mediterranean area, the first primitive norms probably were those of the colonizing peoples settled in the Levant regions (Phoenicians and Carthaginians).

As regards the Roman regulations (largely indebted to the Greek, through the influence of Rhodes) there are numerous samples of standards that were applied

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throughout the Mediterranean (both in the Codes and in the Digest). Some of these norms also passed to the Alarico Breviary (which collects literally the "legem rhodiam de jactu") and the Liber Iudiciorum.

From the eleventh century, coinciding with the rise of Mediterranean cities, the merchant corporations developped a whole maritime jurisdiction through the so called Consulates; these were real professional merchant corporations, created for the defense of their union interests and endowed with jurisdictional powers (acting as special maritime courts according to the nation to which its members belong, as well as special also because of the matter).

The first written compilation of sea uses and customs is dated in the second half of the 12th century (Pisa, Italy, 1161). In the Iberian Peninsula maritime ordinances were written prior to the creation of the consulates themselves such as the Ordinationes Ripariae de Barcelona, 1258). This regime consolidated from the institution of the Consulates of Valencia (1283) and Mallorca (1343), among others of the Levant, generalizing the collection of legal uses and trading practices that incorporate common standards of the Mediterranean area.

Although these rulings had no official status they are widely spread and taken into account by the Consulates. Among them the most important was the “Costums de la mar” (Uses of the sea) written in Catalan language and by anonymous author in Barcelona of the XIII century and the "Llibre del Consolat de

mar" from 1370, a real digest of maritime law gathering laws and practices of Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Rhodian, Italian, French and Spanish maritime rights. This Compilation was translated into several languages and governed maritime trade in the Mediterranean for centuries– together with the Venetian Usus patriae and the Constitutum

usus from Pisa, both in Italy acquiring the category of ius commune (common law) of the sea and might be considered a milestone in the History of Maritime Law. In Palma the Consolat de la Mar from the XVI century is in the Paseo Marítimo close to the gothic building of La Lonja.

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the age of 65. However, assuming an illustrative growth rate of 5%, Daisy ends up with almost twice as much as Ken due to 20 extra years of compounding returns.

Making an early start is the most important factor in saving for the future.

Of course, these figures are examples only. The level of returns in both scenarios cannot be guaranteed and would depend on the performance of the underlying investments. They do not take into account the impact of charges and taxation which would also reduce the value of an investment.

Saving for the future can often come well down the list of financial priorities, behind paying off debts, paying a mortgage and financing a child’s education. However, the longer you put it off, the more you’ll miss out on the power of compounding returns.

Einstein reportedly stated: “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it... he who doesn’t... pays it.” Most people appreciate the importance of paying off debts to avoid the interest rolling up. But the power of the compounding concept is often overlooked by those who need to create wealth for the future.

The secret of investing success lies in the way that investment returns themselves generate further gains. Reinvesting any income generated, rather than paying it out, means that returns in the next period are earned on the invested sum plus the previously accumulated income.

It’s very much like a snowball effect: once it’s rolling, the more snow it collects and the bigger it gets.

Reinvesting dividends paid from company shares provides a powerful example of how compounding can boost investors’ total return. Figures from Barclays show that a notional £100 invested directly into UK shares at the end of 1945 would now be worth £10,933 in nominal terms, without the income reinvested; but would have grown to £238,690 if the dividends had been reinvested in more shares.1 However, past performance is not indicative of future performance.

The chart below illustrates just how much difference compounding could make when someone starts saving earlier.

Daisy starts saving £200 a month when she is 25; Ken saves £400 a month from the age of 45. In total, they both save £96,000 by

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Younger generations may nowadays face even greater financial challenges, but they have got time on their side.

That’s why it also makes sense for families thinking about intergenerational planning to help children and younger adults make an early start by saving money through Junior ISAs, ISAs and pensions.

If you are telling yourself that you will put aside money for tomorrow ‘when I can afford to’ or ‘when I’m making more money’, you risk leaving it too late. But by getting into the savings habit earlier, committing to a plan and giving your money the chance to grow, a more secure financial future remains within reach.

The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and the value may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.

The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are generally dependent on individual circumstances. ¹ Barclays Equity Gilt Study, 2018. Data relates to the period between December 1945 to December 2017.

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A Big Thank You

AO CORPORATE PARTNERS MEMBERSHIP SCHEME Asociación Ondine Brad Robertson - President brad@asociacionondine.org www.asociacionondine.org The team at Asociación Ondine are delighted to have seen a steady rise in commitment towards marine conservation across Mallorca’s Local Business and Yachting Industry throughout 2018.

This year, membership of Ondine's Corporate Partners programme has increased by 50%. Real Estate, Yachting, Hospitality and Service Industries along with the Photographic, Media and Art World are all getting involved in order to do their bit to save our seas.

Our Corporate Partners are rewarded through our Bronze to Platinum Award Scheme.

Membership starts from as little as 166€ a month.

Long term members include E3 systems, Master Yachts, Invisible Crew, Close Up Team, BM Composites, A2B Maritime, Absolute Boat Care, Jacada Travel, Complete Marine Freight, Arikki, Hotel Cap Rocat, Hydraulic Services Mallorca, Links Marine and Life Experiences.

Superyacht members include M.Y. Roma, M.Y. Vava, S.Y. Red Dragon, M.Y. Lady Rose and M.Y. High Power III. “I would like to think that we in the yachting community can assist Asociación Ondine to develop not only the Dos Manos schools programme, but also contribute and participate in the

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growth of Ondine’s awareness, action and conservation programmes of work”.

- Captain Glen McDonnell, M.Y. Vava So far this year we have also welcomed new Corporate Partner members Farsight Investment, The Boat House, Taylor Morris Sunglasses, Burgess Yachts, Oyster Yachts, Mallorca Charter Point, Sentinel Yachting, Stick No Bills and Horatio Properties.

Sustainable Giving And the good news for marine conservation is that our members are getting more serious about the sustainability aspect of their support and looking for innovative ways to provide funding based around their own business models.

For example, as well as their annual membership donation, for every Euro that E3 Systems bill on two of their most recently launched products, they are donating a percentage to Ondine.

The Boat House are donating 5 cents on every bill and Taylor Morris Sunglasses are committing 5€ for every pair of sunglasses sold at their boutique store at the Jumeriah Hotel Port de Soller.

Local exhibitors Stick No Bills, Arikki and Anna Panic are donating a percentage of sales on their artwork and photography; Gaia Natural Products are donating 100% of profits from their Ondine ‘plastic free’ shampoo bar, and Hotel Cap Rocat give their clients the opportunity to make a donation to marine conservation at the

end of their stay.

“Through simple initiatives such as these, we are all giving something back and contributing to the cleaner seas which we and our customers need and enjoy”.

- Roger Horner, E3 Systems Join Us! If you too are looking to get involved in community activities, give back to the local environment in which you operate, increase sales, your customer footfall and your customer reach - then join our Corporate Partners community today. We will work together to ensure your partnership with Asociación Ondine is innovative, exciting and mutually beneficial.

We are experienced at working with companies to maximise their business benefits, whilst together cleaning up and regenerating our Balearic Seas.

Join our Corporate Partnership community today and allow your company to do its bit for marine conservation. Please contact holly@asociacionondine.org for more information about how to sign up.

How Will Your Money Be Spent?

Your membership donation will be spent on vital project work currently being implemented across the Balearics. Unlike bigger charities, your money is easily tracked to see where and how it is being spent, and more importantly, the difference it is making.

So far this year our fundraised income has been spent on the scientific research and implementation of Marine Protected Areas; our Dos Manos Schools programme - inspiring and empowering the whole school community to embrace a single use, plastic free lifestyle; our Dos Manos Beach Cleans; and the aforementioned Baleares Sense Plastic programme providing guidance and support to local businesses in the transition towards the reduction of single-use plastics.

We have all heard the stories and seen the pictures and we all know something needs to change on our fragile planet.

Here at Asociación Ondine we are doing what we can, but it’s a long road ahead and every single euro donated helps us on our path to get there. We are entirely dependent on voluntary donations and we do not receive any government money.

As well as our Corporate Partner members, we also have a wealth of local businesses island wide supporting our work in 2018 through sponsorship and probono support including The Islander Magazine, Port Adriano, Bonnie Lass Charters, Radio One Mallorca, MSOS, Loft Customs, Soller Divers, Mallorca Clothing Company and Oscar Sierra. A huge thank you to you all!

Find out more at https://www. asociacionondine.org/en/join-us/ corporate-partnerships/

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE pomegranate…. all, far to healthy for my cycling buddy Steve!

The coffee is lovingly served… a brand called Meke, a blend & roasted in Ibiza.

Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 - 17 Sunday: 10 - 14 (ish) Closed on Mondays The Workshop c/ Magalhaes 1, 07014 Palma info@theworkshopalma.cc www.theworkshopalma.cc (+34) 871 238 065 Other popular Bike Cafe’s Across Europe

THE EUROPEAN BIKE CAFE TREND CONTINUES Images by Chelsi Price Dan Marsh Owner & Founder www.marsh-mallows.com dan@marsh-mallows.com (+34) 616 529 111 The Workshop Cafe and Cycles - Palma It’s been a while since I popped into The Workshop Cafe and Cycles - the cycling cafe in the heart of Palma. I previously mentioned it in an article when it first opened at the start of the year.

The cafe combines high-end bicycle rental, a repair services, café style food and a range of premium cycling kits and accessories. The concept aims to tick all the boxes for a cyclist here Mallorca and was lovingly created by husband-and-wife team Velimira and Jakub Pieniazek.

Jakub has been working professionally as a cycling coach for over ten years.

Coffee and cycling have always gone hand in hand. A caffeine

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hit halfway through a long ride saves many a weary biker – and the cycle café trend across the world, shows no sign of slowing down. Jakub & Villi seem to have created more than just a cafe that focuses on bikes… There is a real community building here, both for cyclists and for people that live in Palma or just dropping their kids to school.

The design and feel is a long way away from the hipster grungy feel that has historically been associated with a few mechanics starting up their own bike cafe.

Yes, as you would expect, there are the natural visible biking connections… but in a subtle, stylish and clean way. The Workshop hosts a bespoke private collection of rare posters from The Peace Race, which tell a story of long bygone days when Le Tour de France was not accessible for athletes from the eastern block.

The Bikes All the bikes are carbon road bikes, Trek Emonda SL6 from 2018 - Available in two colours:

Matte Metallic Gunmetal or Viper red.. Their bicycle fleet consists of 32 bikes from size 52 to 60. All rentals can be pre-fitted by their on-site bike mechanic.

The Rides Join the crew on their Strava Club - “The Workshop CafeCycles”.

Their “Running with the Bulls” ride on a Thursday at 5.30pm is fast, furious and a lot of fun…

45km & 358m vertical. The ride starts at the Workshop and finishes at Can Pastilla… The pace slowly builds and by the end, you are left hanging on for dear life!

From Can Pastilla, the crew ride at an easy pace back to the Workshop for a well earned wettie.

The Cafe The approach to the food is a simple one. Villi strives to offer the freshest locally sourced produce, with the menu incorporating fresh vegetables, fruit and seafood found in the local market. The Workshop Cafe offers a light brunch menu to its regular customers. Avocado Toast and Chia pancakes are the popular ones and for those who are in need of a more substantial meal, the Mexican Eggs and Benedict on Sundays pertaining hits the spot! For the cyclist wishing to get some fuel on board for the day, Villi has created a deliciously flavourful OrangeNut granola and Classic Rolled Oats Porridge.

Vili also offers private group menus for cyclists and friends - this menu includes wonderful main dishes such as a super noodle salad, quinoa with sea bass and my favourite… the Buckwheat Tabbouleh with roasted carrots, chicken breast &

Look Mum No Hands!, London Opened in 2010 by Matt, Lewin and Sam - Their shop was based around things they loved – bikes, coffee, beer, pies, and live cycling – all under one roof. Known for its boisterous atmosphere during the Tour, it’s not just for diehard cyclist. The Belgian beers, fresh juices, and proper food also attract commuting foldies, fixie-riding hipsters and families.

Baristas, mechanics and chefs can take care of almost any need. www.lookmumnohands.com Zweiradperle, Hamburg Zweiradperle is a bike shop and café all in one. In the Zweiradperle, everything revolves around the bicycle. I t’s a meeting place created by cyclists for cyclists. Whether you bring in your bike for service, rent a bike, get to know Hamburg on a guided bike tour, use free Wi-Fi while enjoying a cup of coffee and a sandwich, or design a bike of your dreams, you won’t be disappointed. www.zweiradperle.hamburg/en/ Vélocité Cafe, Lisbon Since 2012, this award-winning hangout has opened its doors to bike lovers. Conveniently located along one of Lisbon’s bike paths and close to the Gulbenkian museum and the Eduardo VII park, this “speed café” is easy to find. On a drowsy, rainy day, the café is filled with coffee lovers rather than bike lovers. But when the sun’s out, it is a favourite stop for many cyclists. Natural juices, strawberry lemonade and Portuguese craft beers all help put a smile on your face, and if you come by bike you can claim a 10% discount on your food. There are expert mechanics on hand to fix any problems and you can rent a bike cheaply too. http://velocitecafe.com

MALLORCA LIFESTYLE Keirin Cycle Culture Café, Berlin On the 1st of April 2004 Gary and Mortimer founded the Keirin cycle culture café, the first dedicated track bike store in the world. After many years working as bike messengers in Berlin, London, and NYC, a passion for track bikes and bike racing was the driving force behind the idea to create a shop and meeting place for the similarly enthused. It’s offering excellent Italian coffee, live screening of pro-tour and track racing events and an interesting collection of rare track bikes and parts. The shop has a large selection of new and vintage track and road frames and components. Builds and repairs are carried out by a mechanic with 16 years of workshop experience. www.keirinberlin.de La Bicicleta Café, Madrid In the neighborhood of Malasaña, the district famous for its bars, cafés and alternative places, La Bicicleta’s young and stylish ambience invites you to take a seat and feel like one more spoke in Madrid’s cycling community.

The idea for a bike café was born

5 years ago when the owners heard about a similar project in Latvia. After giving it some thought and going on trips to get to know places like this, the idea got firmed up and the café finally opened its doors 3 years ago. Malasaña was just the perfect spot, not only because of the target audience in the area but also because of the “romantic feelings” the founders have for this special district. The philosophy behind the café was to create a place where you can drink good, fair-trade coffee, where the bicycle is always in the spotlight and where you can relax, work, repair your bike and have a snack at the same time. Other activities such as exhibitions, presentations of bicycle journeys, Goldsprint competitions or book presentations complete the picture. www.labicicletacafe.com Upcycle, Milan Milan’s Upcycle is a former abandoned garage, said to be inspired by London’s original and famous cycle café Look Mum No Hands!. Communal tables

surrounded by decor including handlebars and pedals lend themselves easily to a relaxed breakfast or watching live events on the big screen. You can also get your bike repaired. It is not easy to find: no banner outside, no signs, absolutely nothing until you arrive at the entrance – a concrete slope with bike racks. Upcycle has delicious home-made cakes and Scandinavian dishes. www.upcyclecafe.it Steel, Paris A side street in Oberkampf in the city’s 11th arrondissement hosts Steel: a hub of freshly brewed coffee, sandwiches and cakes, and a boutique selling specialized performance gear.

The organization started out as a style magazine and its attention to detail and design values infuse everything from the decor to the food. Investment into cycling infrastructure has improved a lot for cyclists in Paris and many regularly use the café as a departure point for rides.

The coffee is good but evidence suggests it’s ultimately about the clothes. We’re not sure how they feel about sweaty shorts…

www.facebook.com/ steelcyclecoffeeshop/ Bianchi Café & Cycles Stockholm, Västerås, Milan It was in Norrlandsgatan in Stockholm, where Bianchi Café & Cycles opened its first concept store in 2010. Under one roof, enthusiasts could finally find some of the best Italy has to offer: atmosphere, espresso, delicacies and, not least, Bianchi bikes. In Italy, Bianchi is almost holy. Having built bicycles for over 130 years in Lombardy in northern Italy, Bianchi has not only set his mark on cycling in the world, but has also become an important part of Italian culture. In September 2014, the gates were opened for another in central Milan, to the great pleasure of milanoburns. It became a dear reminder, as it was here that the founder Eduardo Bianchi started his business in 1885. The food is more substantial than what you discover in a regular cycling cafe - certainly the original Stockholm site is much more of a restaurant… http://bianchicafecycles.com

CANCER CHARITY SHOP IN SAN AUGUSTIN Calanova Cancer Care Charity Shop - San Agustin Angela: (+34) 609 848 222 Cindy: (+34) 609 205 560 Hello to everyone out there!

My name is Angela McGrath of the Calanova Cancer Care Charity Shop in San Agustin.

We are all volunteers and after expenses we give everything away to people who have Cancer in Mallorca. Just since last December we have given 38.500 euros with much more later in the year.

We are asking for your help…I know that many yachts change over at this time of year …please donate to our shop and help us to help people who are suffering from Cancer on the Islands…if anyone is changing over sheets, pillows, towels, brik brak etc we would be most grateful.

Please drop off at the shop if possible 10.00 to 18.00 or call myself or Cindy on the numbers above.

Thank you very much!

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THE MOMENT OF TRUTH Wine Industry Ivan Gonzalez Gainza & Lara Corfield Carrer de Pou, 31 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 971 902 179 wineindustrymallorca@gmail.com There is a time of the year in every vineyard when a great deal of effort, knowledge, skill and some of the hardest physical work comes into play. This is harvest time.

It is a very serious moment and a stage in which any bad decision can lead to a disastrous result.

If you pick too early or too late, press the grapes now or later, ferment the ‘most’ this way or the other way, these are all incredibly important decisions that will affect the final outcome.

It’s not like a batch of gin or beer that you can throw away and start again from scratch. There is only one chance and if you mess up with one single aspect you can lose a whole years work.

My first experience with a harvest was when I was about 7 years old. My father took the whole family to help out in a vineyard belonging to a friend. I was too little to do most of the hard work in the vines, so I was taken to stomp the grapes instead. This was partly a game but also quite hard work. I spent the day with my ‘wellies’ on marching on those

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grapes until they were ready to be taken away for fermentation.

After the harvest we all sat down for a massive lunch together sharing in the camaraderie.

Happy days and fond memories!!

This August, more than 30 years later, I was invited to help in two different vineyards. The first one was at Son Campaner.

It was a very early start for me, particularly after a late night working in the bar. I was instructed to meet at 7am at their modern installations near Sencelles. I met with Julia, the winemaker. Julia acquired her winemaking university degree in Berlin, whilst also working as a waitress in her spare time to pay for her studies. She gave us a few simple rules and tips when looking out for the bad grapes and bunches that might be rotten inside or may have been attacked by insects. I took my scissors and my bucket and started looking for the ripe grapes, making sure I didn’t leave a good bunch behind.

On this particular day we were picking Syrah, a grape variety that due to its thin skin gets attacked by all kinds of insects. Among the healthy bunches there are some that aren’t very impressive, so it is important to have a good eye and quick judgment in order to decide whether to save a bunch or return it to the soil as fertilizer.

Once my bucket was full I took it to the end of the row and emptied it into a larger container, then I returned back to the vines

to pick some more. As soon as the large container was full it was taken back to the main building where the grapes were left to cool down in a fresh place, in readiness for the pressing process. The final stage would then be pumping the ‘most’ into the stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Son Campaner is a medium sized vineyard with specific systems in place, a good work ethic and a positive environment to work in.

My following harvest experience was very different. Carlos from Selva Vins invited me to help out with their harvest. Carlos is a genuine artisan of wine in Mallorca. He has been involved in winemaking most of his life. He knows every detail of the Mallorcan varieties and he is involved in recuperation programmes for some of the lesser-known grapes. He makes all of his wines with minimum intervention and the care and respect he has for the indigenous grapes is very hard to find nowadays. His wines are a reflection of what the soil gives and he only adds a low amount of sulphites to them. Carlos is dedicated to looking after a small plot of land in Estellencs that has Malvasia grapes. This particular vineyard is nestled in a small valley within the mountain range of the Tramuntana. It is a picturesque area that benefits from a gentle sea breeze, some altitude and a breath-taking

surrounding landscape. Because of these aspects Carlos treasures every last bottle of Malva he produces and it is his favourite amongst his wide range of ‘natural’ wines. I was invited along with a small group of family and friends. The atmosphere was very relaxed as we started working, chatting, eating grapes, stopping for an ensaimada break and admiring the surroundings, whilst some nearby sheep looked on with bemusement. We very quickly picked all of the grapes and loaded them on to a trailer to be taken back to Selva where the healthy ones were selected bunch by bunch and sometimes grape by grape before the fermentation process began. This laborious procedure, along with the low production of only about 500 bottles a year make Malva a very desired wine in Mallorca. It is a wine that will improve every year and his creator also believes it will age well if put down for some 4 to 5 years.

Harvesting is hard work as the sun hits you throughout the morning and your back is bent for the majority of the time.

But after the harvest, you are rewarded with a glass of wine whilst you chat about wine in general, wine making and ‘putting the world to rights’. I recommend this experience to anyone that has the time to help out during the harvest season.

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MALLORCA LIFESTYLE Being South African myself, I was looking forward to showing the Brits and Aussies how to really cook meat on a grill!! It was a great turn out and whether you called it a braai, barbie or bbq, the underlying ingredient to the days success was people getting together to eat, drink and socialise, united by fire!

THE BOATHOUSE NEWS The Boathouse Bar & Grill (+34) 971 734 114 info@theboathouse.es www.theboathouse.es Sweet October Ah October - my favourite month of the year…… Days are still hot but not stifling and the evenings cool enough to sleep without a fan and actually cuddle up to the Mrs! Kids are all back at school, visitors all gone home, silly season just about over and our dearly missed yachties all starting to return for some well-deserved downtime and socialising!

Wish I could say the same... We have a busy month ahead with lots of private events coming up and of course our famous Braai Day on the 27th – so gather your crew and colleagues and book your tables now!

Braai Day - A Great Day of Fire, Food, Family & Friends This event actually started off 4 years ago following a boozy game of volleyball on the beach with a bunch of Saffas. We organised what we thought was going to be a low-key afternoon with ex-pat friends around the island.

After that, word spread and the event grew bigger each year and is now, a day definitely not to be missed. Planning is well underway with Fun and games, raffle, kids activities, live music, dancing and a delicious braai with all your favourite home from home dishes cooked to perfection by our trusted Braaimaster. And of course, no braai would be complete without Kev and Lara from El Toro Foods and their amazing homemade wares so fill your boots with biltong, chilli bites, pickles, rusks, melt in your mouth malva pudding, melk tart and so much more!

It truly is a great day for the whole family and no matter where you’re from, there’s just something about grilling meat outdoors that appeals to everyone. There is nothing better than standing around a fire with an ice-cold beer having a good laugh with your fellow braai men, especially after a good rugby match when we beat New Zealand – just had to get that in!! But it’s more than just a great meal. It’s an opportunity to bond and bring people together regardless of language, age, race or gender. It’s about human spirit, heritage and a love of all things South African and without doubt, some of the best grilled food you’ll ever eat - but don’t take my word for it – savour the flavour yourself and see why an authentic South African Braai is so much more than just a BBQ…. it’s a way of life!

BATTLE OF THE BBQ! Braai is a word that we South Africans have been brought up with and love everything that is associated with it. Boerewors, beer, big-bellied men and of course, a national sports shirt, be it rugby, soccer or cricket are all part of the weekly braai.

But we’re not the only nation that enjoys a good chop en dop (drink). In honour of Heritage Day last month (aka National Braai Day), here’s some other countries around the world that claim fame in the art of grilling...

BARBIE, BEER & SHIELAS - Now we won’t need to delve into the Braai v Barby debate – we already know Saffas are the best (yes we’re a modest bunch) but these masters of meat come in a close second! In fact there are so many similarities it would be hard to tell them apart. I guess Kangaroo instead of Kudu, “G’day Mate” over “Howzit” and “throw another shrimp on the barby” would be dead giveaways! (although Aussies invariably call it a prawn!). Fortunately, you don’t have to travel half way round the world. King Prawns hot off the grill are one of our specialities!

THE ALL-AMERICAN BARBECUE -The Americans are very savvy when it comes to throwing meat on the fire and they have a number of tasty options but are typically famous for their ribs and burgers. There’s more to a quaterpounder than a Big Mac and nothing beats the tangy sweet sauce of bbq ribs - It's an art and anything that is marinated and slow-cooked for anywhere between three to 14 hours is worth shouting about! States all over the US claim to have the best and travel all over to enter BBQ competitions but our BoatHouse ribs are a handsdown winner everytime!

ASADO IN ARGENTINA - Argentina is a country known for many things including soccer, the Tango, and Evita but in the culinary world, phenomenal beef is their main contribution, so it’s no surprise that Argentines have the highest beef consumption in the world and the asado is the center of all social gatherings.

Comparing the asado to a typical barbeque will have Argentines crying “foul” and nothing but a wood burning fire is good enough for this deep rooted family ritual where the man tends to be head honcho (something in common with SA and OZ!).

Typically made with Beef ribs, steak, chorizo, and blood sausage, cooked low and slow served with chimichurri sauce. Now I cant promise our filet steak is Argentinian, but our smokey chimichurri dip is a real contender!

BRITAIN DOES BARBECUE - Braaimasters everywhere are shaking their heads…..Brits don’t do bbq – or do they? I’m not saying they are a worthy component in the never-ending battle for barbecue supremacy but they are at least now in the arena!

Thanks to the latest trends in celebrity chefs, music festivals and food trucks, Al Fresco dining is on the rise and Brits have a new-found obsession for all things smoked. But when it comes to basic bbq fayre, you cant beat a good old British Banger (as long as they don’t burn it!!)

Come and experience a braai ‘Boat House’ style and join us on the 27th October for a ‘lekker’ day!

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Have a great month, see you soon and Stay Anchored!

Maconeye Jan Braai, founder of Heritage Day and son of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

RESTAURANT DIRECTORY was in his blood when he was young. No, Marc saw himself, as many young boys do, as a footballer or Rockstar. Seeing as chefs these days often hold a celebrity status akin to a Rockstar, I guess he can tick one of those ambitions off his list. It was only when he started washing-up in a restaurant on weekends, to earn extra money aged 17, that he fell in love with the kitchen and the idea of becoming a chef. For him it was all about the team work at first and then the seamless orchestration of how ingredients are manipulated into dishes of tremendous taste and beauty.

MARC FOSH – NOTHING SIMPLE ABOUT THIS FOOD MAGICIAN

By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss Marc Fosh Restaurant Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 13-15 & 19.30-22 (+34) 971 720 114 info@marcfosh.com Carrer de la Missió 7A, Palma I’ve been coming to Fosh ever since arriving on the island five years ago and what has always

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struck me is how owner, chef and holder of a coveted Michelin Star, Marc Fosh, always takes the time to walk around the tables to greet his customers – both new and returning. He stops and chats, thanks each table for choosing the restaurant and moves on with a smile. There are no airs and graces, despite the Michelin Star, as may be expected with some chefs, and it is a breath of fresh air. On the night we visited it was no different. Despite having to

prepare the restaurant and team for a full house of diners, Marc took a precious hour out of his busy schedule to come and sit with my fabulous photographer, Anouska, and I, to tell us his story and answer my curious questions.

What we were met with was a quietly spoken, honest man, with a welcoming smile and an infectious laugh. The first to focus that laughter at himself, he tells how it wasn’t being a chef that

Soon after this he began his journey into the world of gastronomy, working in London in the early 80s and 90s at The Greenhouse and at the Chelsea Room in the Carlton Tower Hotel. He smiles wistfully of how it was incredible back then to be working with such amazing chefs, ingredients and almost limitless budgets. It was a time of indulgence and silly money being spent on the dining room floor, but after ten years of cutting his teeth under some of the most renowned chefs in the world, he felt it was time to move on and find a new challenge.

And so, from the bright lights and big city he moved to a tiny village in the Pyrenees. To say it was a shock to the system was an understatement. There was literally nothing to do but work and learn French. Finally giving in after about six weeks Marc asked around the locals to find out what people in the village actually did for fun. They happily informed him that a quick hop over the border to San Sebastian would provide all the entertainment necessary. So, never looking back, he did just that and secured himself a place in Martín Berasategui, owner of eponymous 3 Michelin Starred restaurant Lasarte-Oria’s, first

RESTAURANT DIRECTORY sec” from Formentera; Roasted glazed duck with lavender, fennel puree, fresh peaches and oxalis and Chocolate “Cremoso” with red pepper-raspberry sorbet, tonka bean meringue & “Myrriss odorata”. The second menu is the Menu Natural, a fully vegetarian menu where you can taste the delights of Yellow gazpacho with salt baked beetroot, rosewater & pistachio dukkah; Sa Pobla potato “skins” with confit leeks, smoked onion emulsion & chervil jus with one of the desserts being Slow cooked pineapple with sea buckthorn-honey sorbet & samphire.

Michelin starred restaurant. Not checking the fine print at first Marc didn’t realise that he was actually working for free, but six months turned into 3 years and thankfully a much earlier salary negotiation.

San Sebastian was a very different place 25 years ago. It was far edgier and there were no tourists, but the culinary scene was already thriving. However, Marc soon came to realise that with ETA still active it was going to be almost impossible for an English chef from Kent to open his own restaurant there and it was time to move along again.

He heard of a beautiful new hotel opening in Santa Maria del Cami, Mallorca, and so 23 years ago Marc became Executive Chef at Reads Hotel and began his love affair with the beautiful island of Mallorca. He confesses that it was lonely in the early days as the restaurant at Reads, which was awarded its first Michelin Star under his residency, was really one of a kind back then. Food on the island was rustic and hearty, but more for sustenance than for gastronomic flair, however over the next two decades an influx of international chefs slowly began to come to the island and were charmed by its beauty and exquisite produce, and the gastronomic landscape became closer to what we are familiar with today.

Wind forward several years and in 2009 Marc decided it was time to go out on his own opening Simply Fosh is the stunning Convent de la Missió. The old Convent, built during the seventeenth century for the purpose of educating missionaries is nestled in the heart of Palma’s backstreets, running parallel to Las Ramblas.

It is a stunning situation for any restaurant, combining contemporary chic with ancient

peace and tranquillity; past and present living symbiotically.

Marc says that when he first opened Simply Fosh, which, despite the name change back in 2016 to Marc Fosh, is still affectionately known as, he wasn’t chasing stars. He wanted the concept to be as its name stated, Simple. Stripped back and casual, where diners could relax in calm surroundings, with solid food, but none of the pretension of what we often associate with a celebrity chef’s restaurant. In the early days there were no white table cloths and sommelier, and diners were encouraged to pour their own wine, sometimes to their own confusion. Locals and visitors flooded to the restaurant in droves, as they still do. However, time and tide wait for no man and slowly Marc has come full circle, having opened several premises in Palma, but, after learning the art of delegation, has returned to make his beloved Fosh his sole purpose.

He has continued to innovate and has pushed the restaurant and his team, making subtle changes that have altered its direction.

Whilst the day time, weekly changing menu of three or five courses holds true to the simplicity of Simply Fosh, and is still an absolute steal for €29.50 for three dishes, the evening has now changed and become more complex. Instead of an a la carte menu, which Marc says is not only bad from a food wastage and sustainability standpoint, but also puts too much pressure on his team, there are instead two seven course (ten if you take into account all of the additional treats you are given) tasting menus. The first is the Marc Fosh, which consisted, at the time we visited, of dishes such as Foie gras “mi-cui” with fresh figs, verjus, oyster leaves & “peix

Whichever menu you choose, day or night, Marc or Natural, you can be absolutely safe in the knowledge that your taste buds will be in for a delightful time. Each dish is sublimely presented, explained fully by the knowledgeable, multi-lingual team and designed to wow every guest, leaving them in anticipation as to what is coming next. When I looked at the basics of what is a super secretive criterion, for being awarded a Michelin Star, the main points are that every single dish had to be as beautiful as it was appetising, they should be made from fresh, local and seasonal produce, and plated up in a spotless and organised kitchen. The other key point is that the menu had to have personality. The food and the chef behind it have to stand out by serving high-quality dishes that are on the cutting edge of food trends. With these criteria in mind it is not hard to see how Marc and the team were awarded the restaurant’s first star back in February 2015, when I was lucky enough to eat in the newly awarded dining room. The atmosphere that day was one of excitement and joy at preparing and serving world class food, and I’m pleased to say that it was no different three years on. Since that day Marc has gone on to buy a farm that is currently keeping the kitchen full of vegetables and fruits and is launching a new recipe book which they are currently in the process of choosing the dishes for. I can honestly say that whatever the occasion, Marc and his impeccable team will look after your every want and wish, leaving you knowing there is nothing simple about running such an outstanding restaurant, but a complex recipe of love and passion and that infectious sense of humour!

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ENOTECA 1918 – THE NEWEST OLD KID ON THE BLOCK

By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss Enoteca 1918 C/ Fábrica 3, Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 871 53 13 72 Opening hours: Mon: 12-16 and 18-23:45 Tue: Closed Wed: 18-23:45 Thur: 18-23:45 Fri, Sat, Sun - 12-16 and 18-23:45 On the far end of Fabrica, where the pedestrian street meets the up and coming Avenida Argentina, is the next opening from the lovely Italian family that have really made Fabrica their own. This time it is Enoteca.

Opened six months ago, it is the collaboration between Michele of Bottega di Michele (featured in the July issue) and his son. Manuel opened his first restaurant Bianco e Rosso, with its film poster lined walls, seven years ago. Serving traditional Italian pizzas from a wood burning oven, pasta, meats and fish, it feels as though you are stepping back in time into a real Roman restaurant. And it’s not surprising as this 4th generation Italian family are celebrating 100 years of their family’s restaurants, started a century ago by their matriarch and grandmother just outside of Rome.

The latest offering Enoteca, named after the Italian for ‘wine cellar’ is a Mediterranean restaurant serving local, seasonal produce from a monthly changing menu. The atmosphere is convivial, with staff chattering in Italian and Spanish in the open kitchen. It is evident from

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the smiles and laughter that they are very happy in their jobs and this translates into the service. Nothing is too difficult for the wonderful Andrea, be it patiently listening to me attempt to order in my very bad Italian, to talking us through the amazing temperature controlled red wine cellar that features bottles from the best regions of Spain, Portugal and of course, Italy. He didn’t even look all that concerned when the imitable Anouska and I locked ourselves in to photograph and, if we’re being honest, look covetously at the selection on offer. And the fantastic service did not stop at Andrea, all of the staff that night treated not only us, but every table, as if we were the only people in the restaurant.

Soon after being seated Manuel came over to personally greet us and talk us through what he would recommend on the menu.

Full of charm, with a warm and easy smile, it was plain to see why his staff are so happy with him.

Not one to shun responsibility, he was working in both restaurants that night, splitting his time and self, without the hint of a sweat and it was clearly an ethos that is instilled in every member of staff. It is a genuinely work hard, play hard restaurant. IT’s a way of working stretching back ten decades, back to when he was pulling on his grandmother’s apron strings, learning his love of food and cooking in the kitchens of his family. I asked if he goes back often to Italy and he says he manages about once a year.

He goes back to rest, but more importantly he goes back to pick up on the latest Italian trends in cooking, to gain inspiration from

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the latest ingredients and plates that are gracing the tables of his countrymen. He then brings them back with his own particular twist, making them truly his own.

It was with genuine excitement and passion that Manuel talked us through what he had on the menu for us that night.

We were to start with Red Prawn tartar with flavours of the island, using Mallorca’s own famous Soller Prawns. The prawns are pinker than average, in fact they are almost red, and are caught by local fishermen from the feeding grounds of Soller and bring such a distinctive gastronomic delight that they have been lauded by many a celebrity chef as the best prawns in the world. And who were we to argue. They came beautiful dished up in two exquisite oyster shells and were served ceviche style, so for once I actually had no argument about them being overcooked! Despite the delicious Italian Meoru Albarino we were drinking, Anouska was actually upset that she took a sip after finishing the dish as she wanted to savour the flavour for as long as humanly possible. I made no such mistake!

For our second starter Manuel treated us to Slices of sashimi Black Angus beef with shavings of foie gras. Once again it was an inspired choice. Not only did the beef stand out beautifully against the plating, it was perfectly balanced by the foie gras it was served with. We continued with the beef theme for the main as we were treated to one of Manuel’s personal favourites, the Filet Mignon with fried potatoes and fresh truffles. So proud of the truffle are the team that they brought it out in a jar to show it off to us before the dish arrived. The aroma was pungent and spoke of hearty

fare, countryside and log fires, all on a Summer’s day in an urban metropolis. Such a trick is no mean feat. When the dish arrived I literally had to wrestle it from Anouska’s hands to get a bite. It melted in the mouth.

But then came the main event, the piece de resistance – mother’s own linguine pasta with Soller Prawns, Beluga Caviar and a vodka and lemon sauce.

To say it was sublime was an understatement. The linguine, literally made by Manuel’s mother, the other half of the chef duo that have produced this talented young man, every single day, was light and delicate. When oftentimes pasta can weigh you down, this lifted you instead, and that sauce…so delicate, so evocative, do downright delicious. This dish would be a perfect lunchtime indulgence which would still leave you able to carry on through the afternoon without needing a nap. However, it is equally sophisticated enough to stand its own on a date night when you are looking to impress.

It is a true god of pastas. In fact, it is probably, and I will stand by this, the best pasta I’ve ever eaten. No hyperbole at all. If nothing else takes you to this delightful, friendly and charming restaurant, it should be this dish!

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You could be mistaken for thinking that three Italian restaurants from the same family within 100 yards would be a bit of overkill, but you would be wrong! Each restaurant has a very different offering, vibe and menu.

They are each unique. Though there is one chord that binds them. Family.

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MALLORCA GIN DISTILLERY – PALMA

By Victoria Pearce Photos © Anouska Foss Mallorca Gin Distillery All reservations must be made in advance at: www.mallorcagin.com

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Carrer D´Alós 37 Santa Catalina, Palma (+34) 665 46 78 60 The Palma Gin Distillery can be found on an unassuming road just opposite the windmills

of Industria. Completely renovated for the purposes of the distillery, the urban warehouse style of painted exposed brickwork, dark interior, glowing light filaments and gleaming copper stills, evokes in the imagination the tales of gin days gone by.

The brainchild of Stephen and Ross, ex charter agent and event manager, The Palma Gin Distillery offers guests a unique insight into the heady, aromatic and always fascinating world of gin.

There are several packages on offer at the newest and coolest

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experiential venue in Palma.

A gin and tonic masterclass where guests taste and mix four different G&Ts, learning about which garnishes match which botanicals; a gin cocktail mixology class in which patrons design their own gin cocktails based on themes, flavours and designs; and the main event, the Gin Making Masterclass.

The three-hour session by the infectiously charismatic Liverpudlian Kate, who has been running such classes all over the UK for years now, kicks off with an immersive sensory masterclass to determine what flavours make you tick. What she doesn’t know about gin is not worth knowing! Students are then assigned to a mini copper still and guided through the crafting of their own bespoke bottle of gin, which is then wax sealed and labelled, and is ready to take away, show off and ultimately drink.

Throughout the session clients are treated to a gin tasting, four gin cocktails, tapas, and a riveting class on the deep, dark history of gin in Europe. You’ll learn all about what distinguishes gin as London gin from other

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types; how an Orange Dutch King and a very English Queen created and saved the tipple we love today; where mother’s ruin really comes from and what on earth going Doolally has to do with all of this. I could write books on what I learnt in that most atmospheric of venues but I feel that it would ruin the experience. We spent much of the session exclaiming, No? Seriously? I had no idea! So be prepared to be amazed. The fun is definitely in the discovery. I genuinely never knew gin could be so interesting!

All of the experiences on offer are great for couples, individuals, small and large groups and those just wanting to learn more about this intriguing world. It would be absolutely perfect for boat crew needing a team building experience or perhaps for the boss and his guests who want to make their very own one-off Mallorcan gin. I for one cannot wait to taste my own personal gin called Mother’s Minty Ruin. I just hope it doesn’t live up to its name.

So, go along, learn a little, drink a bit and make a lot. Gin truly is the nectar of the Mallorcan Gods!

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“The perfect fusión” of a traditional & creative menú With more than 15 diferent tapas

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For Sale: Fully Functional Flying Fifteen, start sailing and racing from the day of purchase.

Many sails (none new!). Wooden deck needs repaint but not an obstruction to sailing. Road trailer, cover etc. Low cost of ownership, best value for money sailing on the island. € 2000 no offers. 616949353.

For Sale: Rio 600 day boat (Ski)), 2002. Inboard 3ltr Mercruiser engine, serviced, anti fouled and ready to go. Includes, radio/ iPod connection/speakers, Bimini and cover. Lying Club de Vela, Port Andratx. 8500 € o.n.o.

07905190978.

For Sale: Perfect Triradial spinnaker. Unused. Luff 13.3 foot8.1 450€. Spinnaker pole 4.2 - 150€. Honda 2.5 four stroke outboard, newly serviced 400€.

Perkins parama m30 diesel parts: Cylinder head skimmed, tested, complete 250€. Injection pump serviced 200€. 3 newly serviced injectors 100€. Many more perkins parts. Tel 666 337 014.

For Sale: Flexible Water Tank 120 l capacity Plastimo make July 2017. As new,only used for fresh water.Cost €100 for sale in Palma €60. Mail hennessyr2003@eircom.net For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 2964 2,800€. Contact 619 387 817.

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For Sale: Catamaran Dart 20.

Needs refurbishment, hence 800 Euros ono. Comes with launching trolley, sails, trampoline, rudders.

Tel: (+34) 681 07 37 70 Email: debmahon1@outlook.com For Sale: Ceramic coated original set of Mercruiser exhaust manifold and elbow kit. New unused, still in original packaging.

Suitable for small block Mercruiser. Manifold part numbers: 860246A15 (Manifold) Elbow Asy part number: 807988A03. Palma area. Price: €800 ono. Edwin, 645 679 130.

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For Sale: LOCATION – LOCATION 2 bed-2 bath = massive terrace up top! Modern open plan design Super secure and right up the street from Palma’s Swedish beach! Easy public transport links to your boat! Check it out – call +34-637-692-016.

For Sale: Land Rover Freelander Diesel 2004, New Tyres, New Brakes, Silver, Reliable, Good condition. €6,200.00 Call Martin 647 188 180.

For Sale: Flying Fifteen ESP 3592 excellent condition, fully equipped for racing - new mast, new sails. 8,000€. 630 628 775.

For Sale: 2,3 m carbon fiber yacht gangway. 700,- Euro o.n.o. (new 1.500,- ). 609 672 344” For Sale: Freehold commercial premises old town Palma 5 mins STP. 50 sq mt fully reformed.

Double door entry- ideal workshop/secure storage. €150.000. 653 894 588.

For Sale: Road bicycle. Aluminium frame. Carbon fork. Full Shimano Ultegra. Size L. In perfect condition and always maintained by a professional team. Many extras. In Palma. Just 900.-€ WhatsApp: 688 926 629.

For Sale: Mini Transat 6.5 Carbon/Epoxy Proto type Recent refit by BMComposites, new engine, electrics, sails.

Perfect for 2 handed sailing in Mallorca. Price reduced to 8,500€ for a quick sale. mark@bmcomposites.com For Sale: 12ft Classic 2 person rowing skiff/Sailing dinghy.

Clinker built on oak frames.

Needs some equipment. 1800 €. +34 627 287 863.

For Sale: Classic Trailer USA, Aluminum, 3.500kg, With aluminum box, winch, lighting all in LED, new conditions, for all Boat’s small and up to a size of 12x3m. 10.000€. Alexander Paul Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Sale: Pocket barometer, Sterling silver. Made in London

by Philip Woodsman. Year 1891.

Highly collectable. WhatsApp 634 371 189. 600€

Job Vacancy: Yacht Center Palma is looking for a Field Sales Manager to help us fulfill our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by determining and pursuing new sales prospects and maintaining customer satisfaction: You are responsible for the market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs. You look actively for new sales opportunities through networking and cold calling. Excellent English skills (preferably native speaker), a strong business sense and a great network and industry expertise are essential. Please send your CV to info@ycp.com.es.

Job Vacancy: Skilled Engineer Required. Baleair is a busy air conditioning and refrigeration company servicing yachts and superyachts in and around Palma.

We are looking for an engineer to join our team. The ideal person will have good engineering and fault-finding skills with some sort of formal qualification in a related field such as electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, mechanical or yacht engineering. We would expect you to have a basic knowledge of the major components of the refrigeration cycle at interview but experience is not necessary, nor is a yachting background but both would be an advantage.

Salary would be dependent on skills and experience. You would need to able to speak fluent English. Spanish and other languages would be a bonus.

Contact: info@baleair.com Tania +34 679 51 81 31 Job Vacancy: Sunseeker Warranty coordinator. Sunseeker is one of the world’s leading yacht and super yacht manufacturers.

We supply boats from 50’ to 140’ to a range of high net worth international clients. As a supplier of luxury goods, our after-sales customer service must be at the very highest standard.

We are looking for a coordinator / administrator who will primarily be responsible for administering warranty claims for our new boats. This means managing the entire warranty lifecycle from receiving a new warranty claim, prioritising, managing engineers and contractors, re-claiming from the manufacturer and closing out the invoice claims. This role requires an extremely organized individual with an eye for detail.

Someone who can track and

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manage multiple projects at any one time and remains positive and professional in the eye of the customer. This is a highpressure environment. Skills Required: Fluent in English; Spoken Spanish and/or German extremely advantageous; MS Office – intermediate/ advanced (excel, Word, Outlook); Warranty lifecycle experience highly advantageous; Yachting experience a bonus. Send your CV to us asap: jody@ sunseeker-mallorca.es.

Job Vacancy: Yacht Brokers required. Ancasta Palma are looking for experienced Yacht Brokers and new boat sales people to work in their offices on Mallorca. Ancasta have 15 offices throughout Europe and are Balearic dealers for Prestige Motor Yachts. Experience in brokerage OR new boat sales is essential as is written and spoken English, any additional languages would be an advantage. Salary is dependent on experience and commissions are uncapped. If you would like to join our team please send a CV with introductory email to matthewshave@ancasta.com.

Job Vacancy: Well known 32m, Mallorca based motor yacht, looking to fill full-time engine/ deck position. Must already live on the island, speak English fluently and have some years experience in such a role.

Preference given to non-smoker with some level of Spanish language and a history of longevity in previous positions.

Interested parties, send cv to: motor.yacht.mallorca@gmail.com Job Vacancy: We are offering a fixed contract for an experienced Senior Marine Electronics Technician to join our expanding team based in Palma de Mallorca.

The successful candidate will need to have sound knowledge of Navigational and Communication systems including, Radar/ ARPA, ECDIS Chart plotters, Auto-Pilots, Integrated Bridge Systems, VHF/UHF, Gyro’s and B&G systems on both sail and motor yachts. The job will entail installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the aforementioned systems. We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic technician with good communication skills, the ability to work alone but equally important, be a team player. Experience of working on-board superyachts would

be a distinct advantage. The successful applicant will need to relocate to Mallorca. Everyone knows Majorca is one of the main tourist destinations, but it also offers a quality of life such as not found in many other places, great weather throughout the whole year, nature, beaches & mountains, good schools and a developed expat infrastructure.

Horizon offers the relocation to this wonderful island, giving the successful applicant the opportunity to start not only a new job but also a new life and speaking Spanish is not required.

The salary is dependent upon experience, lots of overtime opportunities and the possibility of promotion and development, depending on the ambitions of the employee. We will take care of the flight and the accommodation during the trial period and offer assistance with settling on the island (Paperwork, housing, etc.). Interested applicants can apply in writing including a recent photograph to info@horizonme.eu Job Vacancy: Sales Position Experienced & enthusiastic sales person required by leading Palma specialist marine company.

This would be a full-time position for a suitable person with some depth of knowledge in the industry. English & Spanish language an advantage.

Remuneration dependent upon experience, good terms & conditions offered. Reply with CV to …simon@theislander.net.

Job Vacancy: Sales commercial position- Experienced sales person with sales skills and good knowledge of the nautical sector, both sailing and motor yachts. English, Spanish, and German fluent is required. Year round contract with good terms & conditions. Immediate hiring.

We also accept applicants with autonomo status. Apply at: Portadriano@motyvel.com Job Vacancy: Product Manager STP Shipyard Palma. Responsible for monitoring the shipyard’s production (haul out-launching vessels, travelift movements, berths, space on land, customer service management, etc.).

Customer mgmt. Organising assigned staff. Coordinating team of apprx. 25 employees. Reporting directly to General Manager.

Requirements: Naval engineering training or similar; Merchant Marine - Yacht Master qual; Experience as a Yacht Captain, Shipyard Product Manager,

Merchant Seaman, Chief Engineer or similar; Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Autocad; Languages: Spanish and very fluent English, preferably native; Profile: Customer oriented, ability to handle stressful situations, proactive, organised, ability to interact with different departments/teams. Conditions: Indefinite term contract following a trial period; Salary to be agreed upon according to experience and qualifications; candidates will not be ruled out for economic reasons; Immediate hiring. CV to jdominguez@stp-palma.com.

Job Vacancy: Full Time Sales Position at Delicioso. Working with a Company Director to generate and follow up Yacht Provisioning sales. You will need proven sales experience and be able to demonstrate your drive, commitment and enthusiasm to hit the ground running. Knowledge of the Mallorca yachting scene essential.

Position will suit a presentable, self-motivated and organised individual. Excellent, written and verbal English communication skills are essential. Must be able to drive. Initial 6 month contract. Basic plus commission remuneration. Please email CV with cover note to helen@deli-delicioso.com.

Job Vacancy: Skilled welder/ fitter required. We are looking to recruit a welder/fitter for our marine welding company based near palma. Do you have experience working to high levels of accuracy with Mig and Tig, in the nautical sector, using stain-less, steel and aluminium?

A knowledge of English and Spanish? Then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to: info@linksmarine.es.

FOR RENT For Rent: Spacious 2 bedroom apartment to rent all year round – Palmanova. Just around the corner from the beach, Approx.

80m2 fully renovated with new double glazing, new fitted and equipped kitchen and bathroom, 2 bedrooms, terrace south facing, furnished. 900€ per calendar month. David (34) 678 463 953 For Rent: Mooring For Rent 8x2,6m in the Club de Mar in Palma including parking and pool use for 8.500€ / 1 Year. Alexander Paul - Mobil: (+49) 17610333771.

For Rent: La Bonanova – 75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa completely renovated 2018. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, garage. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

For Rent: Berth For Rent - 9x3 mars. Santa Ponsa, Mallorca 7500 euros. Tel: +34 626 566 731.

For Rent: La Bonanova –75m2 unfurnished ground floor flat in detached villa, completely renovated 2018. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, central heating an A/C, 25 m2 garden. Quiet residential area with public transport, sports centre and local amenities.

Long term only, 1500€/month plus elec. Etc. Info: 654 059 309.

For Rent: Accomodation on a 26ft Sail Boat moored at Puerto Portals suitable for single person or young couple.100 euros per week including electric, water and parking. Must have proof of being in yachting industry and have a current STCW cert. Please email nigelglasgow1@gmail.com.

For Rent: Studio Apartment Costa de la Calma: quiet residential area with sea view. Recently renovated with furniture. Good location with shops, restaurants and public transport. €520 plus elec.

Clive Walker (+34) 636 335 043.

For Sale: Private Rental, country house on the outskirts of biniali, 3000 m2, 220 m2, swimming pool, easy access, water, electricity, internet, 3-4 bedrooms, 2,5 bathrooms, privacy. 1800 € month. henk van dijk kapitan_quike@hotmail.es biniali - +34 662 933828

MISCELLANEOUS Go Sailing: Would you like to join in with the Flying Fifteen fleet in Mallorca. Exhilarating dinghy sailing in the safety of a keel boat. Come and join our racing fleets in Pollensa and Palma.

Buy a boat, come and crew or borrow our club boat to give it a try! Great for all ages 18 - 80.

Interested? michael@ffast.org

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE 2000 Astondoa 72 GLX Flybridge 475,000 € VAT Paid Mallorca, Spain CENTRAL AGENCY This elegant example of the Astondoa 72 GLX model was built in 2000 and is powered by twin MAN 1250 HP engines. Her luxurious interior sleeps 10 guests in 4 spacious cabins with additional accommodation for two crew. Very well equipped and refitted in 2012/2013 with regular updates each season. Maintained by full time crew year round and kept in excellent condition. Lista 6a Spanish flag & matriculation tax paid. Charter coded with charter license. New sofas and upholstery recently installed. Recently reduced in price, viewing highly recommended.

CATANA 50 2007 579,000 € VAT Paid

This performance-oriented Catana 50 owner´s version is fully fitted out for extended cruising and living aboard. Equipped with two 75hp Volvo Penta engines, generator, solar system, water maker, davits, tender with outboard, complete navigation equipment, life raft, air conditioning, washing machine, etc. The powerful rig with carbon mast, full-batten main, self-tacking jib, Code 0 and electric winches ensure easy handling. She has 3 double cabins with ensuite, skippers cabin, fully-equipped galley and a spacious saloon. Only privately used. View our photo album on: www.whitesyachts.com

FRUITION II Nautor’s Swan 112 / 004 2002 Recent price reduction

Joost Goverts Broker Joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.com Edificio Dux - Calle Porto Pi 4, 1ª Palma De Mallorca, 07015 T. +34 971 707 900 F. +34 971 707 775 +34 627 947 160 www.northropandjohnson.com

Fruition II is the Nautor’s Swan 112 renowned performance cruiser with superb ocean-going capabilities, comfort and opulence. Many recent updates and in turn key condition. Captives on sheets & halyard for easy sailing. She has won prizes at the Palma Super Yacht regatta and Bucket regattas. 8 guests in three cabins plus crew. Great charter potential. Located Valencia.

CA for Sale Peri Yachts 37m 2012 7.500.000 € VAT Not Paid

Arrival Yachts S.L. T. +34 971 677 576 info@arrivalyachts.com www.arrivalyachts.com C/ Benito J. Feijoo 2, local 8, 07181, Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

Metallic gold paint with carbon detailing - light weight construction to RINA. Gloss wood and light fabric interior, 5 cabins with main deck master.

Stunning yacht with incredible entertaining areas. Zero speed stabilization. Very low hours. Proven charter record. Excitement guaranteed. Lying the Mediterranean.

Topsail Gaff Cutter Built by Bond of Birkenhead, and finished in 1898.

390,000 € VAT Exempt Originally rigged as a gaff cutter, she was altered in 1936 to be rigged as a ketch. There passed some time with sporadic use, the odd trip from the Solway to Northern Ireland, and some training sails with the Sea Scouts, before a period of being used as a houseboat in the late 1960's. She remained based in the Oban area, until the current owner found her in 2003. At this time, she still had a ketch rig. She was transported to Mallorca, and restored to her original rig, and splendour, and has been cruised and raced as a family boat ever since. The family are now moving further afield, hence the fact that she on the market. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Full listing - https://www.boatshed.com/gaff_rigged_cutter-boat-246470.html

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CLASSIFIEDS - BALEARIC BOATS FOR SALE Bavaria R40 Fly Bridge 2016 399,950 GBP

Bavaria R40 Fly Bridge for sale! This boat is fitted with twin Volvo D6-370 and includes a very generous standard specification coupled with a genuine 34 knot top speed. The R40 FB is packed full of practical innovations including scissor berths in the forward cabin, full beam master mid cabin, 2 heads, huge amounts of storage and great visibility from both helms complemented with Volvo Aquamatic joystick control and Bow thruster. She is fully equipped, and nothing was spared at the time of doing the spec. Full comfort with A/C and heating in all cabins and saloon, dishwasher and microwave oven in the galley, etc. This is a boat that will definitely make you feel at home.

Beneteau 57 2008

Price TBA Lying Spain

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

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Simon Crutchley: +34 656 949 244

Beneteau 57, 2010, bulk head steering and the popular aft cabin layout. Sleeps 8 including crew/passage cabin, 3 guest cabins, en-suite, passage cabin next door to day heads. Very spacious accommodation and good outside space with opening transom. Fully equipped with bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, electric winches, teak deck, watermaker, tender and outboard. Private use only, well maintained. Super family boat for long distance cruising. Brochure photograph shown, actual boat photographs available shortly.

Abate 46 Newport 2010 429,000 € VAT Paid Lying Mallorca Abate 46 Newport, 2010, super sports motor yacht, very well maintained, and serviced annually. Twin Caterpillar 575hp diesel engines, generator, air conditioning, bow and stern thrusters, hydraulic passarelle, teak decks. Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins, one with bunks, master cabin en-suite + guest heads.

Crew cabin with facilities accessed from cockpit. Generous outside space with large cockpit and sunbathing area on forward coachroof.

“As New” SeaRay 2014 390,000 €

T: (+34) 971 402 911 M: (+34) 634 342 444

pgalle@devalk.nl www.devalk.nl

De Valk Palma Port Cala Nova, Avda. Joan Miró, 327 07015 Palma de Mallorca

As New: The impressive SeaRay performance and the generous comfort of the interior layout, makes her the perfect yacht for a relaxing family cruise as well as an exciting day trip with friends. She is maintained in perfect condition. 2014. 125 engine hours. €390,000.

Sundeck Trawler 580 SHARE OWNERSHIP AVAILABLE Delivery April 2019 300,000 € per share

20 offices throughout UK and Europe Muelle Golondrinas (behind the Boathouse Restaurant) Palma de Mallorca, Spain T. +34 971 096 524 M. +34 685 282822 palma@westwateryachtsales.com www.westwateryachtsales.com www.NYBpalma.com

Westwater Yacht Sales are pleased to announce the launch of the Westshare Yacht Ownership Scheme, hassle free yacht ownership. Just walk on walk off! We take care of the rest. 4 Shares available in this new Sundeck 580 Trawler Yacht, with full options, including stabiliser, launching in April 2019 and to be based in Palma. Now you can enjoy yacht ownership at a fraction of the costs. 3 Cabins en suite for 6 overnight guests, vast fly bridge with wetbar /barbeque and large deck spaces. Sundeck review at: https://www.boatandboats.com/magazine/sundeck-550.html. We require more boats for sale at our busy brokerage with waiting clients.

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