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www.The-Triton.com | September 2019
Celebrating 15 years
Industry News
Better berths ahead
Marina restaurant diners scramble when M/Y Moatize plows into dock, and other industry news. 4
South Florida marinas and yards making room to better accommodate, service yachts and crew By Dorie Cox
Larger, deeper, fancier – that’s the goal as marinas and shipyards in South Florida spend billions on dredging, new docks and treadmills for clubhouse gyms, just in time for the upcoming yachting season and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. See GROWTH, Page 24
Crew Health
As benefits become clear, popularity of plant-based diet grows. 23
Boats / Brokers Recent boat sales, new builds, charters, brokerage news.
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Crew Eye
Wealth of knowledge, but captains do ask for help From the Bridge Dorie Cox
What do yacht captains do when they don’t know something? Some might argue that they act as if they do. Throughout history, captains have sometimes been portrayed as all-knowing, unbendable, only disposed of by mutiny. Al-
though there might be a few of those on the high seas, a group of yacht captains said that overall, captains are willing to – and usually do – ask for help when they don’t know the answers. The Triton’s monthly From the Bridge discussion gathers captains for a closed-door conversation to allow anonymity and an opportunity to speak honestly. Maybe these vessel masters do not want others to know they don’t
have all the answers? Because, by definition, a captain has official recognition that he or she has amassed a sufficient level of knowledge and experience to be the leader with the facts. Is there an implication of weakness to admit a lack of knowledge? “I won't volunteer it, but if you ask me I will tell you,” a captain said.
See BRIDGE, Page 36
Each month we highlight yacht crew hard at work – or play. Send us your photos. 43
Where in the World We know that globe-trotting crew have seen it all. How about a game of “Where’s Wampler?” 44
Upcoming Events Triton Networking Yachting calendar
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