WRITE TO BE HEARD
April 2004
The Triton 23
Opinions Here’s where to find The Triton
New team makes waves with The Triton
We’re always looking for new places to deliver The Triton. If you know of a place that caters to yacht captains and their crew, please drop us a line. We’ll be happy to add them to our list. It could be a marina or shipyard, a crew house or agency, even a restaurant or bar where professional yacht crew tend to hang out. There’s no cost to carry our paper, so help us spread the word.
So what did you think of this first issue of The Triton? This page, perhaps more than any other in the newspaper, is dedicated to you, your words and opinions, your criticisms and praise. Tell us when we mess up, and let us know if we did something that helped you in your career as a professional captain or licensed crew member. As much as we want you to get to know and trust The Triton, we want you to get to know and trust us. The four of us pictured at left are the heart and soul of The Triton, and we care what you think. Clockwise from the top, we are Publisher David Reed, Sales Manager and Business Developer Kristy Fox, Editor Lucy Chabot Reed and Business Manager Peg Garvia. When a group of passionate, motivated people start a business, they can’t help but worry that they’ll attract enough customers. When the business they start is a newspaper, they have to worry about attracting two kinds of customers – readers and advertisers. It’s often hard to balance the needs of both without jeopardizing the integrity of the journalism, so it usually takes a while for a newspaper to get the word out that it can be taken seriously. Triton the sea god must be shining on us because we have been overwhelmed with well wishes and notes of support from all parts of the yachting world. Thank you all for your support. We had to share a few of the notes so you’d understand where we got those goofy smiles.
U.S. East Coast Old Saybrook Marina, Old Saybrook, Conn. Constitution Marina, Boston Armchair Sailor Seabooks, Newport, RI Newport Shipyard, Newport, RI Ashley Marina, Charleston, SC City Marina, Charleston, SC Atlantic Marine Drydock, Jacksonville, Fla. Everywhere in Fort Lauderdale Dozens of places in South Florida U.S. West Coast Port of Shilshole, Seattle, Wash. La Casse Maritime Crew Service, Hansville, Wash. Knight Carver Shipyard, National City, Calif. Driscoll Boat Works, San Diego San Diego Marine Exchange, San Diego, Calif. Shelter Island Marina, San Diego, Calif. Caribbean Hurricane Hole, Nassau, Bahamas American Yacht Harbor Marina, St. Thomas, USVI Crown Bay Marina, St. Thomas Yacht Haven USVI, St. Thomas Palapa Marina, St. Maarten Princess Yacht Club, St. Maarten Simpson Bay Marina, St. Maarten C & N Shipyard, Antigua Caribbean Yachtworks, Trinidad Mediterranean Club de Mar, Palma Mallorca, Spain Peter Insulls, Antibes, France Rossmare International, Italy
Wow. That’s big news. You guys are really going to tell the truth about, well, everything. This should be a lot more than just interesting. Good luck. Capt. Guy O’Connor formerly of M/Y Perfect Persuasion Looking forward to The Triton. Capt. Mike McKee M/Y Angel Best of luck with the paper. You have the full support of all at IYT. Well done. Mark Fry, founder International Yachtmaster Training Good luck with The Triton. Call anytime. Jim Gilbert, editorial director ShowBoats International magazine Great news. I wish you all the best with you new venture. Keep up the great work. Capt. Lance Bondhaus I’m happy to see that you are striving to bring some real meaning back into our profession. I wish you all the best. Good luck with The Triton. We’ll stay tuned. Capt. Carl Moughan Freelance I look forward to being a part of your successful newspaper. Please continue to feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Steven Carlson Dockmaster, Hyatt Pier 66 Triton advisory board member
I want to wish you the best of luck in your new venture. I will be looking for The Triton in April. Deb Shea Freelance chef
This sounds so exciting. I am so happy for you. I will spread the word and start taking pictures. Good luck. Chef Paty Ozmore M/Y Trilogy
Well done on your new business. I wish you all the success for the future. Please count on my support for anything you might need. Tim Davey, owner Global Marine Travel
Wish you the best of luck. I think it has a lot of promise. Just keep on top of things and you will be awesome. If I can help in any way, please feel free to contact me. Chef Kenneth Johnson
Good luck with your new venture. I am sure it will be a great success. Capt. John Kenyard M/Y Fantasy
Good luck. I look forward to reading your new publication. Capt. Shan Crook M/Y Admira
Good luck to you in your new endeavor. Cathy Clement Freelance chef
Congrats on your paper. I’m sure it will be a great success. Capt. Jack Bredbeck formerly of M/Y Souvenir
Congrats on the paper. Looking forward to seeing it. Capt. Ernie Smith M/V My Way
I am happy to hear about your new venture. I admire what you are all doing and hope that everything goes well for you. Much luck. Sheena Rich, former stewardess
Good luck with your new paper. I look forward to picking up a copy. Capt. Duncan McDonald M/Y Carrot Top I think it’s great what you’re doing. If you ever need anything from a chef, don’t hesitate to e-mail me. I will be glad to help out when I can. Serena Hedderich Freelance chef Way to go. It’s a must that I see your paper. Silvana Coco, crew
Congratulations. The first step is the biggest. Like your readers, you have taken the risk of leaving safe haven to venture out into uncharted waters. The Triton will bring a higher level of professionalim to the yachting industry. Thank you for taking the risk. All of my friends and accomplices wish you fair winds, calm seas and God speed. Capt. Herbert Magney M/Y Miss Lillie