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Yacht crew can’t switch jobs, yachts on B1 visa By Lucy Chabot Reed It is accepted practice among megayacht crew that once they have a B1/B2 visa, they can find work on a foreign-flagged vessel in the United States. Many captains even require it before hiring someone for a job. But that behavior is wrong, most likely illegal, and could possibly get the individual in trouble with U.S. immigration authorities.
At The Triton’s third annual customs and immigration seminar in March, immigration official Jack Garofano outlined the way the B1 visa is designed to work – and it’s not at all the way most yacht crew think. The B1 visa is issued to foreign nationals to visit the United States for business. While there are no written regulations that expressly say yacht crew should have the B1 visa, it is “the most appropriate” visa for the work they
do, said Garofano, assistant director of field operations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The snag is that anyone who applies for a visa to enter the United States for work must already have a job. “You cannot be hired on a yacht on a B1/B2,” Garofano said. “You need to have the job to get the visa.” And while for many crew this is the case, there are also many who leave a yacht once in the United States to join
another, which is not allowed. “This is a major issue in the industry: Someone offers them a job and they just go to work,” Garofano said. “In all honesty, this is one of the more serious issues for that individual. Basically, they are working illegally in the United States.” A person is admitted entrance to the United States as a crew member with a
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Crew with gun lands yacht’s captain in jail By Lucy Chabot Reed A female crew member aboard a megayacht in St. Maarten brandished a weapon in February, scaring her crew mates and threatening to take her life. Police and security officers at Isle de Sol Marina in Simpson Bay diffused the situation before anyone was hurt, but the lingering impact was still being felt on megayachts a month later through more strict and direct enforcement of weapons rules. The woman was put on a plane and delivered to authorities in the United States, according to Mario Biabiany, company security officer and manager for Island Global Yachting, which operates Isle de Sol. The captain, who was not on the island at the time, was arrested and fined for not declaring the weapons on board and for permitting a crew member access to them, Biabiany said. “If she had hurt anyone, he would have been charged with manslaughter,” he said. “She’d be going to jail, too, but he’s the one responsible for letting her get to the gun in the first place. “He has a little angel on his side that no one was hurt,” he said. According to Biabiany, the woman became distraught during the afternoon after a phone call with the captain. She started drinking and at some point retrieved a gun from the captain’s cabin. At about 1 in the morning, she stood
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Chef Brennan Dates was not quite halfway on his 20,000-mile ride to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease when he ran into a pedestrian with his motorcycle and broke his collar bone. Read more on page A28. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRENNAN DATES
Solution to immigration woes: Be consistent With the whirlwind of immigration information still swirling through their heads, we rounded up seven captains to participate in our monthly roundtable discussion immediately after our annual seminar on U.S. Coast Guard, immigration and customs regulations. [For more on that event, see the story above.] And just as the seminar zeroed in on immigration issues, so did the captains’ lunch. The main problem these captains said From the Bridge they have with government regulations is Lucy Chabot Reed the inconsistency of enforcement. “God forbid anyone comes in through a non-yachting port,” one captain said. “The left hand doesn’t even know the right hand exists, much less what it’s doing.”
As always, individual comments are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending captains are identified in a photograph on page A18. “People at the top appreciate yachts,” another captain said. “It’s the inconsistencies that arise at the entry level because of the lack of training.” “We’re a very small portion of what they have to deal with,” said a third. “One indication to me that they don’t even recognize us is that there was no U.S. Coast Guard representation at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show,” a captain said. “Here it is, one of the largest boat shows in the world, and the Coast Guard doesn’t have a presence. That tells me they don’t take us
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Capt. Herb Magney, in center with the belt sander, stands with the Milk & Honey crew. Magney has brought an extra crew member on board and so far is pleased with the results. PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPT. HERB MAGNEY
Benefits eightfold from adding a crew member By Lucy Chabot Reed M/Y Milk & Honey, 125-foot charter yacht, runs with a crew of eight. While that’s a larger crew than most yachts her size, Capt. Herb Magney has not incurred the rancor of the owner, but instead has won accolades from owner, charter brokers and crew alike. The extra crew member, what Magney calls the Eighth Man, helps the day crew wind down service in the evenings, enabling interior staff to retire after a reasonable 10- to 12-hour day instead of the traditional 12- to 14-hour days so common on charter yachts. The person also serves as Officer of the Watch from 1900hrs to 0700hrs. Magney expects the result to be a less burned-out (and therefore happier) crew, better service for charter guests and palpable compliance with the hours of rest requirements. Here’s how Magney’s Eighth Man system is designed to work. It all starts with berthing arrangements. If the yacht cannot physically handle an extra body, it can’t. But even in a crew environment where a crew member has traditionally been solo in a cabin, Magney says this can work. Milk & Honey has eight bunks. There are three double-bunk rooms forward, each with a head and shower. Magney runs the yacht with his wife, Purser Tanya Magney, and they share the captain’s quarters behind the bridge. Another important configuration to consider is the number of guests a yacht can accommodate. Milk & Honey has five cabins for 10 guests. The Eighth Man system is in place during charter and begins 24 hours before guests arrive. It is a second shift
Officer of the Watch and as such the person must hold a minimum RYA Coastal or Offshore certificate (Milk & Honey flies a Cayman Islands flag), though Magney notes he could get flag state endorsement for someone with a USCG 100-ton license. To make the transition into evening service work, the person also needs hospitality experience, particularly in food and beverage. They begin their shift at happy hour or dinner to help with setting the table, cocktail service, serving dinner and teardown. “The idea is that they relieve either the deck or the first stew, whoever I decide, depending on the type of day they had,” Magney said. Once dinner is served, the other stew or first officer can at least take a break or retire completely. The Eighth Man stays up through the night for security, food or drink service, to pick up or drop off of guests with the tender, and for anchor watch. Hours-of-rest regulations, found in the MCA’s Large Yacht Code, require 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period and 77 hours of rest in any seven-day period. Those 10 hours of rest a day must include six continuous hours for sleep. “The normal work day for commercial mariners is 12 hours a day,” Magney said. “With 12 hours off, you have enough time for rest and sleep.” When the chef, first stew or deckhand gets up in the morning, the Eighth Man eats and goes to bed, sharing a cabin with the chef who is busy all day and out of the cabin. Make no mistake, Magney said, the Eighth Man is really an Officer of the Watch.
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Captain targets Kiel for megayacht marina in the Baltic Capt. Alexander Proch of the 100-foot M/Y Quiet Place has set off on a course to build marinas around the Baltic Sea. He and marina developer Andreas Prey started a company last year, Marina Planning and Developing International, and their first marina is planned for the Kiel Inner Fjord near the Kiel Yacht Club. The German town of Kiel is at the mouth of the Kiel Latitude Canal and in the southwestern Adjustment corner of the Baltic Sea.
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Versatility key to Eighth Man EIGHTH MAN, from page A4 “The governing bodies and especially the insurance companies are paying more attention not to just sea days or time on board but actual days as OOW,” he said. “The Eighth Man gets double duty as deck and engineer because they perform some of the routine maintenance checks during the wee hours and are responsible for the engineering watch. This is real experience they can log into their training book.” The benefits are expected to be many, he said. Aside from the immediate return from charter guests who are greeted at the end of the day by a crew member who is rested, the crew are able to rest and share the workload a bit more, something Magney fully expects to translate into less crew burnout and less crew turnover. The Eighth Man’s evening schedule also includes routine maintenance projects to support the engineer or first officer. “If the extra person does just 12 hours of maintenance a week that I do not have to hire a outside contractor for at $85 an hour, then they have paid for themselves,” Magney said. The bottom line, though, could simply be the bottom line. “When charter brokers compare the ratio of guests to crew, we win,” he said. “If we get just one charter for that reason, that will pay for the Eighth Man for almost two years.” Charter brokers, so far, have supported Magney’s plan, which he was testing in late March on charter. “The owner thinks it makes sense and he knows that person is really earning their pay by doing work on projects,” he said. “It is safer for all of us. And it provides better service, which will reflect in more business.” Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
‘I always wanted to be involved in a marina project. I tried a couple times but never found the right place. This is it. The Baltic is a really emerging area for superyachts.’
— Capt. Alexander Proch MPDI co-founder
The Kiel Canal gives mariners direct access to the Baltic from the North Sea and is the site of international sailing events such as Kiel Week. Working with investors to fund the 120-million-
euro project, Proch said his company plans to spend much of this year getting surveys and acquiring permits, and begin construction on Baltic Bay Kiel next year. “I always wanted to be involved in a marina project,” said Proch, who has been a megayacht captain for years. “I tried a couple times but never found the right place. This is it. The Baltic is a really emerging area for superyachts.” MPDI recently signed an agreement with the local government in Kiel for use of the property. The city has a history of ship building and already has
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Baltic Sea marinas could challenge crowded Med Developer Andreas Prey, left, and Capt. Alexander Proch plan to start Baltic Bay Kiel construction in ’08. Deep waters and fewer regulations are draws. PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPT. ALEXANDER PROCH
LATITUDE, from page A5 infrastructure in place for repair and refit work. Just no megayacht marina. As planned, the marina will be able to accommodate vessels of 80m and even larger, with Internet, phone, fax and TV at the slips, plus “adequate” power for such vessels, according to an early prospectus of the marina. The berths can also be used by cruise ships, which call the Baltic the fastest growing cruise market in the world, according to data from the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Conference
held in Miami last month. “The Med is so overcrowded now,” Proch said. “You can’t get a spot anywhere and if you do it’s so expensive. “Everyone is looking for new destinations. The Baltic has mostly deep water with a lot of towns that have a thousand-year history. It’s really nice.” He also noted that there are no restrictions on foreign-flagged vessels chartering in the area, a switch from the increasing restrictions in the Med. Proch and his partner have a lot of work yet to do, including organizing an effort of local governments to promote the area to megayachts, much as they did for cruise ships in 2004. That worked, and Proch hopes the push for megayachts does to. Good luck to you, Alex, and your life partner, First Mate Laura Moss, as you guys build a dream and continue to run Quiet Place. For more information, e-mail alexander.proch@mpdi.de. Capt. Rick and Catherine Topel have taken over M/Y Cabaret, an 82-foot Horizon. Soon after the new command, they moved right into the shipyard to modify the radar arch so the yacht will fit under two bridges en route to Lake Michigan. Their new bosses are long-time yacht owners so here’s hoping for that little magic that turns a job into a lifestyle. Six months have passed since S/Y Essence collided with a tanker in Long Island Sound and sank, taking the life of Chef Gina Bortolotti. Her fiancé, Mate Blue Bothma, was onboard at the time Bortolotti and has taken these past months to heal. Part of his healing has come through building a Web site in memory of Gina, www.ginababes.com. It’s a lovely tribute that really gives those of us who didn’t know her a sense of her personality and includes scores of terrific photography by Bothma that couldn’t fit on their other site, www.bluegina.com. Bothma asks anyone with photos of Gina to e-mail them to him at nardusbothma@yahoo.co.uk so he can add them to her site. Send news of your promotion, change of yachts or career, or personal accomplishments to Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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Career rooted in peanut butter Roney’s first trip: “I was in the forward berth so I was tossed off my bunk every five seconds and thought more than once, ‘What the heck is a guy from Pennsylvania doing out in this ocean?’” PHOTO/CHEF PETER ZIEGELMEIER
By First Officer Brendan Roney I graduated from Duquesne University in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Three months before graduation, my friend Jeff Rihn convinced 10 guys (including my brother, Colin) to move to Newport for the summer. None of us had ever been there before and he told these amazing stories about the area. We were all in but we just had to come up with the money. I started saving the money I had set aside
for lunches and dinners by brown bagging it with peanut butter-andjelly sandwiches. I must have eaten a thousand of them over the next few months, but it was worth it because it meant I could stay away from getting a real job for a few more months. It ended up being the best summer of my life, and, coincidentally, it started my career. In Newport, I tended bar and waited tables. At the end of the summer, I joined Sightsailing, a charter boat that took up to 16 people for sails around Narragansett Bay. I thought it was amazing to work by the water. (I say “by the water” because the owner would not let me on the boat with clients because I had no experience.) The Newport boat show was in September. Resume in hand, I walked the docks. (This would definitely not be the last time.) I needed a job but did not really know what I was looking for. The yachting world was so new to me, and I was toying with the idea of going to Colorado to ski or trying to go someplace warm to surf. I met the operations manager from The Catamaran Company who told me they needed a marketing director, and they hired me. I packed my bags and went home to Pennsylvania to gather more things. My dad gave me his car, a 1990 Buick LeSabre Limited, which I nicknamed the BMC (business man’s car) since I was headed for an office job. I worked at The Catamaran Company in Florida for two years, setting up boat shows and handling the marketing. I met some crew and was offered a chance to do a trans-Atlantic on the 57-foot Double Feature for no pay. I thought it was a great idea. We left La Rochelle, France, on Nov. 17. For three days it rained, it was very cold and I was seasick. I kept a garbage bag by my bed. I was in the forward berth so I was tossed off my bunk every five seconds and thought more than once, “What the heck is a guy from Pennsylvania doing out in this ocean?” After three days of not eating and only getting up for my watch, I started to feel better and started appreciating everything a delivery is and can be. When we reached St. Martin three weeks later, I kissed the ground, washed the boat and headed off to my next job as deckhand/mate on Taza Mas, a 90foot ketch. I could tell this was something I was going to do for the rest of my life. Brendan Roney is now the first officer on the 145-foot M/Y Curt-C. He holds a 200-ton license, as well as his STCW, AEC, advanced fire fighting, Radar Observer Unlimited, Bridge Resource Management, and more, and plans to keep working toward becoming a captain. How did you get your start in yachting? Send stories to lucy@thetriton.com.
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Get free policy inspection for 24/7 crew requirements Consultants with MatrixLloyd are offering to review hull insurance policies for free to check if the Newfoundland Explorer ruling – highlighted on page A29 of last month’s The Triton – affects the policy concerned. The Newfoundland Explorer case turned on whether crew must stay on board 24/7 for the policy to remain effective. “It’s so simple for us to check, and of course this will help put us in touch with captains we haven’t heard from before, which is great for us and them as well,” said company director Benjamin Maltby, who once worked as an in-house lawyer at the head offices of a global shipping and large yacht insurance company in London. Scanned copies of policy documents can be e-mailed in confidence to info@ matrixlloyd.com.
St. Thomas show canceled
After 16 years, the Virgin Islands Charteryacht League has canceled this year’s spring charter show because of a change in leadership at the St. Thomasbased organization and the subsequent job search for a new general manager. But the region will still have a spring show. CharterPort BVI has stepped up to host the Virgin Islands’ Spring Charter Yacht Show at Village Cay Marina in Tortola from May 4-6. “Fall charter yacht shows are, of course, the tradition, the big shows,” said Dick Schoonover, CharterPort BVI manager. “But the VICL has hosted a spring mini show for about 15 years. The benefit is that invariably, there’s always someone new that shows up 10 minutes after the autumn boat shows are over, wanting to go into charter. A spring show in the Caribbean has “always been in conflict with the Mediterranean dates for San Remo [now Genoa], Poros, and Marmaris shows, so the brokers we attract are the ones with a core business oriented toward the Caribbean,” he said. Keeping a spring show alive may also help busy brokers. “We heard the comment at the November show that brokers are really busy booking charters at that time and it’s hard to leave their offices or bring all their associates down with them,” Village Cay Marina Manager Paul Carrell said. “So the spring show may enable more staff to see boats offseason.” As of early March, 25 yachts have signed up to participate in the show with three on a waiting list. Fifteen are catamarans, with one power yacht and the rest monohulls from 46 to 67 feet. For more details, contact CharterPort BVI at 284-494-7955 or yachting@charterportbvi.com, or
Village Cay Marina at 284-494-2771 or marina@vcmarina.biz. – Carol Bareuther
Ronin lifted on Travelift
Marine Group Boat Works on San Diego Bay (the former South Bay Boat Yard) has recently completed a nine-month, $6 million renovation that includes a custom-made 665-ton Travelift. In February, the yard hauled the 192-foot Ronin, making it the largest private yacht ever lifted in a Travelift.
Diver killed by prop
A diver was killed by the propeller of a 76-foot motoryacht cruising in Key Biscayne on March 3, according to a report in the Miami Herald. The accident happened 5 miles southeast of Cape Florida. The man was diving from a 50-foot boat with a partner. The motoryacht was en route to the Florida Keys from Ft. Lauderdale, but investigators were unsure how far apart the two boats were. The news report did not mention if dive flags were flying.
New simulators open
The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) hosted a grand opening of its Marine Simulation Technology Center in Maryland on March 26. The center includes full-mission bridges, towing simulators, a vessel traffic simulator, an all-weather navigation (AWN) simulator, a crane simulator and a computer lab. The Full-Mission Ship Simulator has been upgraded and integrated to the two towing simulators, six parttask simulators, and one vessel traffic simulator. All of the simulators are equipped with Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), Vessel Traffic Controls, and the latest visual projection systems. For more information, visit www. mitags.org.
Marina institute adds courses
Newport-based International Marina Institute (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), has added two courses – Understanding the Marina Business and Risk Management – to its marinamanagement school. Understanding the Marina Business, April 23-24, caters specifically to investors, brokers, lenders, developers, and others gain a better knowledge of the marina industry. Risk Management, April 26-27, defines the risk factors in
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Women invited to race in New York
The New York Harbor Sailing Foundation invites top female sailors from around the country to compete in the Sixth Lady Liberty Regatta. This event will be held in New York Harbor on June 2-3. The regatta will be based from the Manhattan Sailing Club (www.myc.org) at Dennis Conner’s North Cove Marina (www.TheNorthCove.com) with the Statue of Liberty on one side and the skyline of Manhattan on the other. The foundation will provide all teams with identical J/24 sailboats free of charge. By providing the boats, sails and all racing equipment, the foundation said it hopes to create a high-level competition that is easy for teams to enter, according to a statement announcing the regatta. “All you need to do is get your plane ticket, get your hotel room and bring some money for food,” said Paula Lam who is coordinating entries on behalf of the foundation. “We take care of the rest.” The Lady Liberty Regatta is sponsored by Conde Nast Publications. Female teams will race with spinnakers that display a Conde Nast publication such as “Glamour” and “Vogue.” Social events around the regatta will begin with a New York City champagne toast aboard a powerboat in front of the Statue of Liberty. On Friday evening, there is the full-moon party on the Manhattan Sailing Club floating clubhouse. On Saturday, there will be a regatta dinner. Winning teams receive special gifts from Tiffany’s, courtesy of Conde Nast Publications. To register, visit www. nyharborsailing.com and click on Lady Liberty Regatta. The foundation reviews applicants and issues formal invitations to compete. For more information, contact Paula Lam at 212-786-3323 or paula@myc. org.
Volunteers clear trash from water
More than 3,000 volunteers removed an estimated 67 tons of trash and debris from the waterways, rivers, canals and shorelines of Ft. Lauderdale and its surrounding cities on March 3.
This was the 30th anniversary of the event, recognized as Broward County’s largest environmental cleanup effort. It was sponsored this year by more than a dozen businesses, including Charlie’s Locker Nautical Outfitters and is organized by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF). “Over the past 30 years, close to 50,000 volunteers have worked to remove an estimated total of nearly 1,700 tons of trash – that’s 3.4 million pounds of garbage and debris – from the county’s waterways,” said Frank Herhold, executive director for MIASF. “It’s certainly an accomplishment that MIASF is truly proud of and we look forward to continuing this strong tradition of environmental responsibility for another 30 years and more.”
Most popular boat names
BoatU.S. reports that Aquaholic was the No. 1 boat name in the country in 2006. The name has appeared on the top 10 list for five consecutive years. The other top five names – Second Wind, Reel Time, Hakuna Matata and Happy Hours – have all appeared on this list in previous years. Newcomers to the list include: Knot Working (No. 6), Life is Good (No. 7), Plan B (No. 8) and Second Chance (No. 9). No. 10 was Pura Vida, which has appeared on the list before.
Former captain opens brokerage
Former charter captain John Hughes and two colleagues have started Rothwell Charters Ltd., based in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Hughes spent more than 35 years in the marine industry as a charter yacht skipper and broker to running a cruise line and now a sales and purchase broker. For more information, visit www. rothwellcharters.com.
Brokerage firm turns 40
Bartram & Brakenhoff celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Joe Bartram and Bruce Brakenhoff continue as yacht brokers and act as consultants for the company. For more information, visit www.bartbrak.com.
Documentation company admitted Ft. Lauderdale-based ASAP Marine Documentation & Registration has been accepted as an active member into the American Vessel Documentation Association (AVDA), joining 39 other companies that represent vessel documentation companies across the United States. For more information, visit the AVDA www.americanvessel. com or ASAP at www. ASAPMarineDocumentation.com.
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dropped by The Triton’s new offices March 7 for our monthly networking event. Special thanks to Joey and Darren from Yacht Entertainment Systems for keeping the tunes flowing, Eugene Sweeney of Total Wine for pouring the delicious wine and Capt. Tom Serio for these nice photographs.
Capt. Rick Lenardson of M/Y Marie Layne and Butch Risker, general manager of Broward Marine’s refit division, look over the gallery of captains’ bridge lunch photos.
With wonderful weather (sorry to our readers in colder climates) the party spilled out onto our dead-end street.
Anita Warwick of Seven Seas Health and Francois Greyling of Grey Marine Surveyors take a tour. That’s
Gayle Reed, sales associate with Dockwise Yacht Transport, stews Haley and Gisele Anderson, and Drew Cohen, market manager for Dockwise.
Capt. Steve Janzan chats with Fred and Kim Mayer of Muir. That’s Billy Smith, vice president of Trinity Yachts, towering over Suzy Farmer, The Triton’s advertising account executive.
Mate Tate Tucker with Ann Aylesworth, director of crew placement with Northrop & Johnson, and Leslie Hutton of Maritime Professional Training.
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How do those concrete docks float? Ask Bellingham Marine It’s unlikely that many megayacht crew have not stepped onto a concrete floating dock designed and/or built by Bellingham Marine of Washington (www.bellingham-marine.com). Those wide, pretty docks at Bahia Mar are Bellingham docks, as are the ones at Sunrise Harbor Marina, Ocean Reef, Charleston City Marina, Port Forum Marina in Spain, and Gold Coast City Marina in Australia, plus more than 1,000 others. Now crew can also have the opportunity to talk to Steve Ryder Ryder, Bellingham’s manager of project development for the Southeast Division, which includes the Caribbean and Central America. Bellingham is sponsoring this month’s Triton networking event on April 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Seventh Street Wine Company in Ft. Lauderdale. Here’s a little insight into the company behind those docks. Q. Bellingham has made a name for itself with its concrete floating docks. How do you make concrete float? Anything that weighs less than the total amount of water it displaces will float. A concrete float’s weight is heavy but its weight is spread out over a broad area, so it displaces a lot of water. It is the same principal that allows megayachts to float. Q. Most people wouldn’t think of a company based in Washington state as a megayacht company. How did your company evolve into its position working with megayachts? Although Bellingham Marine is headquartered in Bellingham, Wash., each division operates as an established local company with key business and community connections and regional expertise. The Bellingham Marine Group’s expertise reflects the sum of each division’s market. The division that services this region, Florida Floats d/b/a Bellingham Marine (Southeast Division), has been in operation since 1968 manufacturing the patented Unifloat system popular in megayacht centers today and constructing marinas in the southeastern United States, Caribbean and Central America. The Southeast Division is well-educated about the needs of boaters and marina owners in its market. In 1985, Bellingham Marine acquired Florida Floats of Jacksonville to form its Southeast Division. Each division shares local knowledge with other divisions to provide the ultimate database of (construction) solutions. Expertise used (for) the America’s Cup basin in Auckland, for example, aided in the reconstruction of Bahia Mar in Ft. Lauderdale. Q. We’ve just seen concrete docks on the megayacht scene the past five years
or so. Is this new technology? Yes and no. The technology employed in Bellingham Marine’s megayacht docks is based on years of commitment to refining the Unifloat system to meet the needs of larger boats entering the market and using new technologies such as less corrosive and/or more durable materials, but the general concept is the same as when the product was first patented. Higher freeboards, wider docks, longer finger piers, and increased utility capacity are all things that have evolved with the market. Listening to the needs of the users has directed our efforts to stay on top of the industry. I would say the biggest catalyst behind the recent popularity of concrete floating docks on the megayacht scene is their undeniable performance across the globe. Their durability, high live-load capacity, longevity, and flexibility in size make them an excellent choice. Q. Can you tell us other marina technology you invented, perfected or construct? Our products and services cover virtually every aspect of the marina industry, from our flagship line of floating moorage systems to our dry stack storage systems. Bellingham can supply floating docks (pontoons) as well as “turn-key” marinas. Someone can bring a concept to Bellingham and end up with an operating marina without dealing with anyone else. Our product line includes the patented Unifloat saltwater system, the Unideck, freshwater system, and the Unistack, dry storage system. Other products include floating attenuators, platforms for floating offices/stores/ restrooms/etc., floating boat lifts, timber systems and covered moorage. Q. Yachties see your docks and marinas all over the world now. When did you hit the international scene? Bellingham Marine’s patented Unifloat system has been in use in Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico since the early 1980s. However, it was the mid ’90s when Bellingham entered the international scene with a driving force. In 1990, Nishida Tekko Corp. of Japan became a Bellingham Marine licensee serving customers in Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea. In 1996, the company bought back its license in Australia and in 1997 consolidated its position with the purchase of the assets of Pacific Marinas of Brisbane, Australia. (Bellingham expanded into New Zealand in 1998. In 2003, Bellingham Marine Europe and Bellingham Marine Southeast Asia were established. In 2004, Septech Emirates became a licensee in the Middle East. In 2005, Bellingham Marine Mexico was established and in 2006 Bellingham Marine Spain was added to the group.) Q. After the hurricanes of 2004 and
2005, there was some criticism that concrete docks don’t hold up quite as well to some of the newest technology or even the old-fashioned wooden docks. What do you say to that? I’m not sure where that quote came from or what you mean by “newest technology” but in every case, the system out-performed its design criteria. Storm protection is a joint effort with proper design of both the basin and the marina, marina management procedures and the owners understanding the risks that are present. Overall, marinas with our Unifloat system have performed very
well in extreme conditions. Q. What’s next for your company? We are committed to continued research and development and new product development. Our participation in events like your networking event helps us to better understand the desires and needs of the marketplace and enables us to be the leading marina builder in the world. We strongly believe that meeting with the end users like those who read The Triton and participate in your events provides us with the knowledge and understanding to build today’s and tomorrow’s modern marina.
A14 April 2007 MARINA HURRICANE PREPARATION
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Hurricane symposium educates dozens By Capt. Paul Warren About 150 marina operators, insurance executives and storm protection vendors gathered in Orlando in March to discuss marina hurricane issues. Attendees at the first-ever “BoatUS Marina Hurricane Preparation Symposium” listened and learned from more than a dozen speakers. Topics ranged from legal issues (such as the new Florida law allowing marinas to charge for their hurricane prep services) to steps marinas can take to “harden their facilities.” While the conference was aimed at marinas serving all sizes of yachts, the presentations contained a number of factors that may be of interest to megayacht captains and crews. At least six megayacht capable marinas were in attendance.
Meteorology
Steve Letro, meteorologist-incharge of the Jacksonville Weather Forecast Office of NOAA, kicked off the presentations with an overview of the climatological factors that enter into hurricane formation. He analyzed the factors that caused a less active 2006 season: an extensive area of Saharan dust off the
“Creating and Fine Tuning Your Hurricane Plan” was the topic of a panel discussion by representatives from the Houston Yacht Club (devastated by Hurricane Alicia in 1983), Pensacola Shipyard (Hurricane Ivan in 2004) and BoatUS insurance executives. PHOTO/PAUL WARREN West African coast held sea surface temperatures down in the southern North Atlantic; the effect of “El Niño” in the Pacific caused stronger midlevel winds that sheered off potential weather system circulation; and the Bermuda High was located farther east. Letro cautioned, however, that the presence of El Niño does not automatically limit the risk of major storms. He pointed out that hurricanes Andrew and Alicia were devastating storms that hit in years (1992 and 1983 respectively) when El Niño was evident.
He also noted that there may be other climate-related factors that influence hurricane development that are, as yet, unknown. The location of the Bermuda High has a major impact on the path that storms take, he said. In 2004 and 2005, the Bermuda High took a westerly position, resulting in a record number of landfalls. Last year, its mean location was in the eastern Atlantic, keeping storms well out in the ocean.
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Marinas should insist on written plan for all yachts HURRICANES, from page A14 The location of the Bermuda High constantly changes over a season and meteorologists look to it when forecasting storm tracks, he said.
Law
Using Florida law as a discussion basis, admiralty lawyers Andy Anderson of Houck Anderson of Miami and Ted Shinkle of GrayRobinson of Melbourne advised marina operators that they: l cannot force vessels to vacate a marina in the face of an impending hurricane. l can require boat owners to use “reasonable care” to protect the marina’s property. l can specify the characteristics of equipment such as docklines, fenders and cleats used to protect marina property. l can take reasonable precautions to protect a vessel and the marina’s property after a tropical storm/ hurricane watch (36-hours notice) has been issued, including removing a vessel from its berth and hauling a vessel (and charging a reasonable fee). This authority must be in the written dockage agreement between the marina and the yacht owner. Florida Statute 327.59 provides a sample notice. l should insist on a written hurricane preparation plan from each yacht at the outset of hurricane season. While state laws are applicable in some cases, most maritime/waterfront activities are covered under U.S. Federal law, specifically admiralty law. Hold-harmless clauses are prohibited in dockage agreements by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (Florida.) Public policy holds that liability may be limited but cannot be avoided in total.
Preparation
A panel of three marina operators examined solutions that worked in their marinas. Their suggestions ranged from special installations of vessel tie-downs for hauled yachts to the importance of yacht owner (and crew) education about hurricane preparations and prior planning. Jack Findlater of the Diamond 99 marina on the Intracoastal Waterway in Melbourne said that 88 percent of vessels in his marina during Hurricane Frances were damaged or destroyed. Meanwhile, 85 percent of yachts anchored out survived the storm. The anchored vessels that suffered damage all experienced failure of their ground tackle, he said, allowing the yachts to drift into danger. BoatU.S. estimates that the damage
to recreational boats, marinas and yacht clubs in 2004 was in excess of $300 million. In 2005, it estimates that the damage is about $1 billion. There was consensus that being hauled was the best option for vessels in the path of a storm. Panel members agreed that “over-securing” a vessel is impossible; there is always something more that can be done to prepare. Some marina operators endeavor to identify hurricane holes where their tenants can evacuate to. Bob Schwarz of Dog River Marina in Mobile, Alabama, has a hurricane plan that calls for the movement of some tenant yachts to an anchorage about 30 miles upriver from his marina. He hires captains to move the yachts and help to anchor/moor them along the river banks. These marina operators noted that the cost of hurricane preparation is relatively low when undertaken well in advance of a storm. However, they acknowledged that they’ll get a premium price for their services if yacht owners (and crew) wait until the last minute to prepare. Most marina operators agreed that failure of marina equipment such as cleats and docks was not the cause of most damage to yachts. In their experience, the major causes of damage were improper preparation (for example, relying on old and/or chafed dock lines or having insufficient fenders) or lack of preparation (leaving bimini tops or sails in place). Capt. Paul Warren is a boating and travel writer based in the Tampa Bay area. Contact him through editorial@ the-triton.com.
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TRITON SURVEY: Crew Home Life
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From yacht dwellers to home owners: DESCRIBE YOUR HOME Room in parents’ home: 2.9%
Partner’s home: 1.9% Other: 3.8%
The yacht you work on: 12.5% House, apartment or condo: 78.8%
Years ago, anecdotes from old-timers indicate that most crew lived on the yacht they worked on. Except for maybe a storage unit and a post office box somewhere, they didn’t have a land-based pillow on which to lay their head. With all the changes in yachting in the past decade, we got to wondering if that’s still the case. We e-mailed more than 1,400 invitations to take the survey to yacht crew around the world and asked them about their home life.
WHERE IS IT? Central/S. America: 2.1% Bahamas: 1.0%
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One hundred and four crew members took the survey, about a 7 percent return. (Pretty low, we admit, but it is what it is.) Still, the statistics were interesting. Nearly four-fifths of our respondents (79 percent) described their home as a house, apartment or condo. Just 12.5 percent consider the yacht they work on home. A few still used their parents’ home as home base (about 3 percent) and none called a
Florida: 65.6%
Condo: 15.6% House: 67.8%
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Most crew today have a place on land SURVEY, from page A16
crew house home (as it should be). Of the folks who have a land-based home, more than 80 percent were in the United States (66 percent in Florida). And most of them owned the home (almost 80 percent), not just renting. The property of choice was a house, not a condo or duplex (as we had originally guessed) but that’s likely because almost 50 percent had a spouse and family living in it.
Of the folks who don’t yet own a home, 60 percent said they plan to buy one in the next two years, and most likely in the United States (53 percent). About 13 percent had no plans to buy one at all. So there you have it, our first survey on home life. Does this reflect your living condition? If you didn’t receive this survey and would like to be included in the next one on salaries, send us your e-mail address.
No: 20.2%
Yes: 79.8%
– Lucy Chabot Reed Editor lucy@the-triton.com
WHO LIVES THERE? Other: 1.9% Parents: 1.9% Other Frie family: nds : 3.7 5.6% % Renters: 17.8%
DO YOU OWN YOUR HOME?
Spouse/partner: 47.7%
DO YOU PLAN TO OWN A HOME SOMEDAY? No plans to buy: Within 6 months: 6.7% 16.7% More than 5 years: 6.7% Within 3-5 years: 20.0%
Just you: 21.5%
Within 1-2 years: 43.3%
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FROM THE FRONT: The Bridge
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Captains learn tricks from each other’s experiences, techniques existing visas? “The best you could hope for is that seriously. Maybe they just don’t have it would allow you entry to join a vessel the manning, but the MCA was there, without being stopped and questioned the Cayman Islands were there, with by the immigration officer,” one captain big booths and their top people.” said. Several captains recounted now“I want to be able to present myself humorous encounters with officials at the airport and be able to clear in over regulations and shared positive without getting hassled,” another said. encounters as well, underscoring “In Miami, just two weeks ago, I was the inconsistent treatment they coming back from a cruise and the consistently receive. officer asked what I did. I told him I In response to one captain’s was a yacht captain and he asked for problems clearing my visa. I pointed to into the United it in my passport, it’s ‘Never answer [an States on a B1/B2 right there, a B1/B2 visa, another captain immigration officer] and he said that’s not offered this advice: using that four-letter right. I called for the “Never answer supervisor who said, word work. You must using that four-letter yes, that’s right. But avoid that word at all word work,” this for two hours, I was costs. ... [It] is an alarm captain said. “You sitting there worried must avoid that word that sets off a reaction that I wasn’t going to at all costs. Say you get back in.” and takes you down a are ‘joining’ a yacht This captain is or ‘meeting’ a vessel. whole other path that involved in an 18Say it any other way, you don’t want to go month refit at Merrill but that little word Stevens in Miami. down.’ work is an alarm that Before selecting the – Bridge captain yard, this captain sets off a reaction and takes you down and the yacht’s a whole other path owner sought advice that you don’t want to go down.” from Jack Garofano, assistant director The process of clearing into the of field operations for the U.S. Customs United States generated even more and Border Protection in Miami and anecdotes than USCG regulations, the speaker at all three of The Triton’s each more unbelievable than the last. annual immigration seminars. Several captains suggested yacht crew He asked if it is even feasible for a be issued a special visa – a Y visa – that foreign captain to oversee an 18-month would remove questions as to the type refit in the States. Is there a more of work they do and offer a standard appropriate visa than the B1? What time for entry, six months, for example. does being in Miami for 18 months do While it sounded good at the outset, to the yacht’s home port? (At last year’s the concept began to disintegrate with seminar, Garofano pointed out that as each succeeding question or scenario. far as CBP was concerned, home port is Who would qualify for it? How do you not what’s painted on the transom but prove employment? And what would See THE BRIDGE, page A19 it provide that isn’t available under
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Attendees of The Triton’s April Bridge luncheon are, back row from left, Patrick McLister, freelance; Richard Mason; Dale Smith of M/Y Triumphant Lady; Rocky Miller of M/Y Ibex; in front, Craig Jones of M/Y Carry-On; Denise Fox; and Don Smith of M/Y By the Way. PHOTO/LUCY REED
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Event teaches un-salesmanlike behavior to seal the best deals By Lucy Chabot Reed When entering into a negotiation – whether it be for a job, a refit or a yacht – consider that winning isn’t always winning. Michael Magill, director of Global Consulting Services with JanusLabs, presented a seminar on negotiating to marine industry business leaders in March and told us some things that surprised us. l Building relationships is more important than making the sale. l Do more listening than talking. l Don’t sell features; Sell benefits. l Reveal something not in your best interest. l Sometimes you have to walk away. This advice came from a salesman. “We think we should just start talking, and we usually start with the benefits,” he said, using a yacht broker as an example and citing statistics from his Wharton School of Business training. “If you talk 51 percent or more in the first half hour, you have a 17 percent chance of getting this person as your client. If you listen 51 percent or more of the time, it’s reversed. Who doesn’t want an 83 percent chance of getting the sale?” At one point, Magill teamed audience members into a buyer and a seller of a car. Neither knew anything about the other and the goal was to make a deal. While that was easy for this writer (I asked what I wanted for the car and got it), it became clear in the discussion that followed that I left more than money on the table, most notable of which is a new contact. Negotiating, he said, is the third step in a four-step process. First is
to prepare. Second is to listen to obtain information. Then it is time to negotiate by selling benefits of the item being sold, not features. He used a boat as an example. “Don’t sell that she has 500 hp engines; that’s a feature,” he said. Instead, describe the benefit of having that power. For example, the yacht can get the owner out of harm’s way such as inclement weather in no time. The fourth step is getting the commitment and closing the deal. Revealing information, especially if it’s not in your best interest, increases a sales person’s credibility. So even if this particular product doesn’t sell on this particular day, you have a customer, or better-still, a source of referrals for being a person of integrity. “You learn in negotiations that if you have a valid way out, sometimes you have to take it,” he said. “You’re not going to win every negotiation. Sometimes you have to walk away. Not every potential customer is someone you want to deal with.” The Science of Negotiating seminar is part of JanusLabs’ curriculum of educational programs for financial planners. It was provided free by Fiona Welles and Lesleen Bolt of the Ft. Lauderdale office of UBS, a financial services firm, who thought marine industry professionals would find it useful. Another seminar for captains and project managers is scheduled for April 18 at 5:30 p.m. Contact The Triton for an invitation and details, +1-954525-0029. Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
Lack of special visa for others bodes badly for yacht crew THE BRIDGE, from page A18 wherever a yacht spends the majority of its time.) “I told him everything and it took him a couple months but he came back and said it all should work out OK,” this captain said. “Armed with all that information, it’s still a very scary situation to leave and come back in again,” which he must do each time his visa entry expires. This captain said he talked to flight attendants on a recent flight from London. Despite being on regular scheduled flights every three days with a one-night lay-over, they said they, too, have immigration horror stories to tell. “If they won’t invent a special visa
for air crew, what chance to we have?” a captain said. “I just want some recognition that we’re here with the appropriate visa,” another said. Is it just a matter of education? “Yes, but it’s been going on for so long,” he said. “Education is not happening.” “It’s all just so random,” another said, “The enforcement, knowledge, understanding, even the attitude of the guys.” If you make your living working as a yacht captain, contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com for an invitation to our monthly Bridge luncheon, lucy@the-triton.com.
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Captains not responsible for crew visas; individuals are SEMINAR, from page A1 particular vessel. The visa is issued on the condition that the person will be working for a specific employer. “You cannot change employers without permission,” Garofano said. “You do not have the latitude to decide what you want to do and when and for whom.” For yacht crew who want to come to the United States to find a job, they should enter on a B2, as a visitor for pleasure. Then, if a job is offered, they must apply to have their status changed. But because that process can
take from 30 days to several years, it becomes impractical for most crew. Usually what happens is a crew member leaves the country and reenters on a B1. Or, if they were already granted admission on a B1, they simply change boats, assuming no one is the wiser. But Garofano indicated that behavior is deceitful. “I’m not saying we don’t know it goes on. We all know a lot of jobs are offered at the bar. I’m saying that’s not the way the system works,” Garofano said. “And you do it to your peril. To change the condition of your admission, you have
to ask for permission to work for a different vessel.” One captain in the audience asked if captains have a duty to report when a foreign national on a B1 has left their vessel, and if there were any penalties for not doing so. Hiring foreign crew in the United States always requires a change of status, either from a visitor status (B2) to a worker status (B1) or from one employer to another, he said. “It’s not the captain’s responsibility; it’s the individual’s responsibility,” he said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection General reporting on arrival: 800-432-1216 or 800-451-0393 Miami: 305-536-4758 Port Everglades: 954-761-2004 West Palm Beach: 561-848-6922 But it is “in the captain’s best interest” to get involved, he said, and make sure the foreign crew they hire have the proper visas. While there are no penalties associated with it, having the proper visa eliminates potential delays on entry that could disrupt schedules and crew makeup. Garofano also had advice for crew seeking a visa to work in the United States. First is to know what you want before you walk into a U.S. consulate. “The officer needs to understand what it is you are seeking,” Garofano said. “Too many times a crew member appears and they’re not really sure what category they want, a nonimmigrant visa, an immigrant visa. They go in and expect the consular officer to understand what they want. Your crew want a non-immigrant visa.” The consular officer wants to know what kind of vessel the crew member will work on and what his/her duties will be, and they will want to see documents. Garofano suggests carrying a letter of pre-employment from the captain or the yacht that says the person needs the visa to get the job, copies of licenses or certifications, a resume, and anything else to show a professional work relationship. “You want to give the officer as much information as possible to obviate the concerns they have,” he said. “Classify your request as a B1, that’s a visitor for business.” If you get the wrong visa, ask for a supervisor and make your case. Because there are no rules that say yacht crew need a B1, it’s up to the applicant to convince the officer that’s the correct visa. “The B2 is not appropriate for yacht crew because that’s a visa for a visitor for pleasure,” he said. “Commercial vessels are the C1/D, which limits you to 29 days or less. Non-commercial vessels could be C1/D but the B1 is more appropriate for yachts because you are here longer than 29 days. “You have to make the case as to why the B1 is more appropriate,” he said. “There’s nothing in the law that says it, just the category that best describes the job. In some instances people are told they should get a C1/D. The B1 is the more appropriate visa for yacht crew.” Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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FROM THE FRONT: COTP zones
Boundaries of COTP zones elusive, but critical By Lucy Chabot Reed USCG Sector Miami’s Lt. Cmdr. George Zeitler and Cmdr. Karl Schultz, captain of the port, also attended the seminar and outlined basic rules regarding advanced notices of arrival, ISPS and non-tank vessel response plans. Zeitler noted that all vessels, foreign and domestic, over 300 gross tons must file an ANOA 96 hours in advance of moving from one Captain of the Port (COTP) zone to another. If the trip is less than 96 hours, the notice must be filed before a vessel leaves port, but at least 24 hours in advance. Since mid 2004, U.S. Coast Guard districts have been carved into sectors to better coordinate marine safety offices and enforcement efforts. Not all sectors clearly delineate their areas of responsibility but this map (retrieved from “The New Sector Commands” document at the bottom of http://homeport.uscg.mil), and these descriptions (from www. uscg.mil/top/units/) are the best we could pull together for the U.S. East Coast. Where there are multiple phone numbers, each sector’s home page offered one number, the USCG sector directory offered a different one. When in doubt as to the COTP zone boundaries, ask a USCG representative.
District 1 Sector Northern New England (Portland, Maine) (207-767-0320, after hours 207-767-0303): covers from the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border north Sector Boston (617-223-3000, 3025): appears to cover from 42 degrees north to the state line. Sector Southeastern New England (Providence) (401435-2300): covers the rest of Massachusetts south of Boston and Rhode Island.
Georgia-Florida border down to Malabar (about five miles south of Melbourne). Sector Miami (305-535-4300; 4111): One of the few with specific area of responsibility detailed online. Stretches “from Malabar to the southern end of Caesar’s Creek extending seaward approximately 30 miles and encompassing Lake Okeechobee inland. Additionally the Captain of the Port has jurisdiction that extends from the southwesterly tip of Cape Romano, FL as delineated in 33 CFR 3.35-10.” Sector Key West (305-292-8779; 295-1442): From the Monroe-Miami Dade County line around to Sable, according to Zeitler. Sable appears to be near Everglades City. Sector St. Petersburg (727-8247534; 813-228-2192): From Sable to Destin, according to Zeitler. metropolitan New York including Newark area.
District 5 Sector Delaware Bay (Philadelphia) (215-271-4800, 4940): appears to cover most of New Jersey and all of Delaware Sector Baltimore (410-576-2561): One of the few with specific area of responsibility detailed online. Basically covers all of Maryland in the Chesapeake Bay. Sector Hampton Roads (757668-5555; 757-483-8565): Appears to cover all of Virginia, including the entrance to the Chesapeake at Cape Charles. Sector North Carolina (Morehead City) (252-247-4501, 4570): One of the few with specific area of responsibility detailed online. Basically covers all of North Carolina.
District 7
Sector Long Island Sound (800774-8724 or 203-468-4401, 4472): covers Connecticut and Long Island
Sector Charleston (843-724-7600): Appears to cover all of South Carolina and Georgia.
Sector New York (718-3544001): appears to cover most of
Sector Jacksonville (904-5647500): Appears to cover from the
Sector San Juan (787-729-2300; 787-289-2040): Covers all of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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PHOTO GALLERY
Capt. Mac McDonald of M/Y Magic enters Atlantis Marina on his new high-speed vessel. Actually, that’s the marina’s marine float that the crew needed on day for exterior work. Capt. Mac jumped on and brought it to them. What a guy! PHOTO/ CHIEF ENG. BRIAN SCHMIDT
The 106-foot Burger M/Y Ingot gets an early-morning chamois from Mate Garret Maligaya. PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO
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Capt. Yves Verhoustraete and his wife, Chef/Stew Marta, run the 92-foot Broward M/Y Miss Marcia. Wintering in Palm Beach with summers in New England, Miss Marcia was shown for sale in the Palm Beach Boat Show as the owner has new yachting plans. PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO
The International Yacht Collection Ski Team in Dubai: from left,Vice President Brian Tansey, Whit Hudson (President Steve Hudson’s dad), President Steve Hudson, Broker Jim Eden, Broker David Nichols, CFO Scott Bodenweber and Kevin Bonnie of the Monaco office. The party was hosted by Yachts Emirates magazine. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID NICHOLS
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M/Y Princess Tina is prep’ed for the day by Mate Peter Limosani and Chief Stewardess Paula Thorpe. This 130-foot Broward was preparing for its transport to the Mediterranean aboard Seven Star in late March. PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO
Capt. David Hare of M/Y Thunder took his Triton to mainland China to celebrate Chinese New Year in February. He stands here on a street in Shekou Shenzhen province, catching good karma from a laughing Buddha.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
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Web site advocates boater self-protection from piracy A Florida-based cruiser has launched a Web site and business that specializes in non-lethal methods of defense for people who live on boats. “Boaters need to learn how to protect themselves because they cannot count on the local authorities for protection,” said Pam Shannon, who has spent six years living on her boat while sailing 17,000 miles in the Caribbean. “Contrary to popular opinion, boaters – especially people who live aboard their boats – should stop thinking of themselves as victims. It has been shown time and again that if potential criminals think cruisers are armed, they will leave them alone and pursue an easier target.” Shannon is partial to weapons that allow boaters to keep a good distance from their attackers, including pepper gel, a stun baton, and a taser stun gun. Pamcom Security deals solely with non-lethal forms of protection. Unlike guns, many of these products do not have to be declared at customs in most ports, she said. For more information, visit www. pamcompersonalsecurity.com.
Guy Harvey launches resort firm
Marine artist Guy Harvey announced the launch of Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts & Marinas. The company intends to develop a system of eco-tourism resorts targeted to fishing, diving and marine conservation enthusiasts. The centerpiece of each resort will be a theater, a multi-media experience offering interactive educational and recreational programming. On-site research programs and content will be developed in conjunction with the Guy Harvey Research Institute and the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center. Based in the Cayman Islands, the
firm’s co-founders include Bill Shedd, president and CEO of fishing tackle giant AFTCO; Charles R. Forman, a South Florida attorney and long-time business partner; and Mark Ellert, president of IAG Florida whose Ft. Lauderdale based real estate company will oversee licensing, development and management. Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts & Marinas is actively negotiating management, development and licensing opportunities in the Bahamas, along with plans to concentrate its initial efforts in Florida, Mexico, Central America and the western Caribbean. For more information, contact Ellert at +1-954-467-4033 or mhellert@ iagflorida.com.
FarSounder: new HQ, client, patent
FarSounder has moved into a 4,200square-foot facility in Warwick, R.I. “Our new offices will enable expanded manufacturing and R&D capabilities that will benefit our customers,” President and CEO Cheryl M. Zimmerman said. “The facility will also allow us to expand our marketing and dealer training departments to serve our growing distribution network.” FarSounder has developed sonar technology for marine navigation, security and defense, and is working on a project with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The World, ResidenSea’s condominium cruiseship, will have a FarSounder navigation and obstacle avoidance system installed during its spring drydock while in Lisbon, Portugal, the company reported in a statement. The company also announced the issuance of its third U.S. patent for its 3D Forward Looking Sonar Technology.
“This latest patent covers various aspects of our bottom mapping and obstacle avoidance techniques,” said Matthew J. Zimmerman, founder and vice president of engineering.
National’s Whiteford back in Oz
Tracey Whiteford, formerly with Ft. Lauderdale-based National Marine Suppliers, has returned home to Sydney and taken a position as yacht services manager with marine industrial supplier MarineWare. In that capacity, she will assist in MarineWare’s traditional role of supplying boatyards and builders but will also work as an agent to assist yachts cruising the Australasian region. Her office is near Sydney’s Rozelle Bay Superyacht Marina. Contact her through tracey@marinewarensw.com. au or phone at +61-2-9555-7922.
Shipyard Group adds manager
Ft. Lauderdale-based The Shipyard Group has expanded its yacht charter services division and hired Denise Baker as fleet manager. Baker has worked in the yacht charter industry for four years, starting with Priscilla Yacht Management and her own company, Denise Baker Charter Management. Baker joins Nancy Latinette, charter services manager. The Shipyard Group is based at Bradford Marine. For more information, call +1-954-377-3900 or email denise@theshipyardgroup.com.
America’s Cup shoots in San Diego A television crew from Versus, the sports cable network that will air the 2007 America’s Cup races, recently spent a week in Knight & Carver YachtCenter near San Diego shooting segments for its telecast. “This was mostly a specialty shoot, for what we call teases, bumps and
transitions,” said producer Ollie Stokes, who’s affiliated with Blick Productions. “The end result will be the high-end visual elements you’ll see woven into our live broadcasts.” The crew spent several 12-hour days video-taping aboard the former America’s Cup vessel Stars & Stripes/ USA 34, which is now owned and operated as a San Diego Bay charter vessel by Next Level Sailing’s Troy Sears, who helped coordinate Versus’ shoot in San Diego. Versus is airing the America’s Cup for the first time. The storied yachting competition was previously carried by ESPN dating back to the 1980s. This year’s coverage from the waters off Valencia, Spain begins April 16 with daily highlight shows on the opening Round Robin series. Coverage will then expand to live daily coverage of the challenger semifinals and finals starting in mid-May. Starting June 23, Versus will carry the America’s Cup best-of-nine, matchrace finals.
L-3 to equip Satu
SAM Electronics, an L-3 Communications company, in association with G A International Electronics, has been awarded a contract for supply and installation of the integrated bridge system NACOS 64-5 aboard Satu, a luxury and sports fishing motor yacht. The yacht is under construction by Vaudrey Miller in Auckland on behalf of Rick Newhauser USA. The 90-foot vessel is due for commissioning in May 2008 and will have a top speed of 35 knots. Its specially designed compact NACOS bridge assembly features interactive radar-controlled track-keeping and
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‘Cuban Concierge’ launched BUSINESS BRIEFS, from page A24 ECDIS as well as other key navigation operations. It comprises two Multipilot 1100 workstations for combined radar and charting operation on the fly bridge as well as on the fishing tower. For more information, visit www. sam-electronics.de
Skipper starts Cuba travel service
Project manager Olaf Anderson has launched Your Cuban Concierge, a ship’s agent for travel in Cuba. The Canadian resident has been traveling to Cuba the past nine years and said he has built relationships with myriad government and business entities to ease travel to and in Cuba. Married two years ago to a Cuban national, he also has started Havana Fantasy Weddings, a wedding consultant business. For more information, e-mail olafander@ yahoo.com.
Web site offers rides
Capt. Jonathan D. Parmet has created a Web site to connect boaters with boats, not for work but for pleasure. Raft-Up began in July 2005 as a free local group on Yahoo. As the site grew, Parmet invested some money and developed a site. Today, it reaches about 450 members who enjoy the water together. A forum
called “seeking/offering a ride� lets members post a request to get out on the water, and a boat owner can offer a ride. Other forums include recipes, how-to, nautical news, and boating safety/ regulations. The group holds happy hours in Ft. Lauderdale “every now and then� to let members meet face to face. Members range in age from 21-70, boats range from kayaks to yachts. Membership is free. For more information, visit www.raft-up.com.
New site for Fla. marine industry
FloridaNetlink.com has been reconfigured as Florida Marine Guide. com and is now marine industry specific. More than 140 categories of marine products and services are featured, with listings for more than 7,000 businesses throughout Florida. Florida Marine Guide.com permits users to search a specific business sector in a specific area of Florida (i.e., a marina in Jacksonville, a fishing charter in Miami, waterfront lodging in the Keys, etc.). The site has a Photo Gallery and encourages exchange of nautical knowhow in the message forums. There is also a marine events calendar. For more information, visit www. floridamarineguide.com or call +1-561502-4356.
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on the aft deck with the gun to her head. Crew called 911 and the marina, which called Biabiany. Biabiany has been working security details in St. Maarten for about 10 years and while he said he’s dealt with an issue like this with tourists in hotels and other places on the island, he’s never dealt with a gun threat on a megayacht. “We always talk about it and train for it,” he said, “but it never happens.” It happened on Feb. 19. When Biabiany arrived, a police officer was already there, gun drawn. The police asked Biabiany to talk to her. He donned a life vest and approached her. He described her as sad. She had been crying and was staring at him. He asked her to put her gun down and with every motion he made to approach her or settle the situation, she responded by raising the barrel of her gun to her temple. At one point, he said he offered to put his gun down if she did the same. As he began to lay his weapon down, she cocked the chamber of hers and returned it to her head. Biabiany retreated. “Everything I said, all the talking I did, she never responded,” he said. While incidents with guns on yachts are rarely reported, most in yachting acknowledge that many yachts carry them for myriad reasons, chief among them protection and owner preferences. “You carry weapons, in theory, to mitigate a risk, but by carrying weapons, you create other risks,” said Derek Smith, Safety and Quality Manager with Fraser Yachts Worldwide. “ To abide by the law of countries such as Italy and France, a yacht must declare the weapons and they are sealed and put in bond. You can’t use them, so what’s the point?” To avoid dealing with declaration requirements in some countries – which can include a 6-week lead time or no changes to itineraries as long as two weeks in advance – many yachts don’t declare weapons, even if they are documented and legal to carry. Though the captain was fined for not declaring several weapons on board, Biabiany said most were returned to him because there were properly documented. In St. Maarten, yachts can carry weapons, he said. They just need to be declared. “I do investigations on all the islands and St. Maarten is the easiest place to declare weapons,” Biabiany said. “They will come out and check them and make sure the documents are OK, and sign off on it. The whole thing takes 15-
20 minutes, that’s it.” Since the incident, St. Maarten customs officers are directly asking yacht captains if they have guns on Biabiany board. Possible penalties are not just jail time, but heavy fines. The woman had not threatened the crew, according to Biabiany, but police still considered the event a hostage situation because there were people on board who could not get off. In fear, they locked themselves in their cabins and called police, he said. A swat team eventually arrived and advised Biabiany to try talking to the woman one last time before they moved in. When he engaged the woman again, Biabiany said she simply went inside the yacht. The swat team boarded through the engine room and apprehended her by Taser, Biabiany said. She was handcuffed, taken to a medical facility for an exam, then taken to jail. After being questioned, the woman was put on a plane for the United States and delivered to authorities. “She needed help,” Biabiany said. “She didn’t mean to hurt anyone. She didn’t point the gun at anyone but herself and she never fired it, so she didn’t break the law. It’s the captain who is at fault.” Yacht managers were careful not to blame the captain, noting that most yachts don’t bother declaring weapons because of the complicated rules that vary by port. They did see a lesson, however. “There is a ripple effect on this, there’s no question,” said Graeme Lord, director of yacht management at International Yacht Collection in Ft. Lauderdale. “What seemingly is a small event – the deckhand fooling around with two women on the boat, or not declaring a weapon that’s hidden away – can, when you put that together, turn into a big event, and suddenly [the captain] is in trouble.” The decision to carry weapons should not be taken lightly, Smith said. “It’s not just about keeping guns onboard and declaring them. There are the permits involved, the training of the crew, the maintenance of them, and the procedures to release them for use, under what conditions and who can release them,” Smith said. “It’s a thorny question and a lot more complex than some people realize.” Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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Chef on fundraising drive healing after a crash By Brennan Dates I am in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, about 500 miles from Ushuaia, the southernmost town in the world. But I’m stuck here with about 10 more days to recover. I broke my collarbone on March 5 in a motorcycle accident. Next year I won’t leave the house on March 5. Even without the motorcycle accident, it was a really bad day. I lost my bed roll and the bike cover that had been with me since Florida (doubling as a tent a couple of times). After that, I ran out of gas on a really remote stretch of road. My buddy Randy and his BMW 1200 GSA had to go get gas at the closest gas station. It took him two hours to get back with only 3 liters of gas. I spent the time alone doing some maintenance on my bike. Out of nowhere this nasty storm dumped hail and ridiculous winds. It was so cold. I had to make a wind break out of my bike and huddle in the lee until it passed. Randy got back with gas and we continued on at a crawl to conserve gas to stretch our range out of the 3 liters. It took forever. We topped off my bike at the gas station, got some food, laughed about
Remember Brennan Dates, that yacht chef we wrote about in November who was heading off on a six-month motorcycle ride to the bottom of the world to raise money for Parkinson’s disease? He reported in from southern Argentina in early March. He has raised $40,000 toward his goal of $150,000, which he hopes will help find a cure for the degenerative nerve disease. His father was diagnosed with early onset of it at age 47. For more information about the ride or to make a donation, visit www.20thousandmilesforParkinsonsdisease.com. the day I’ve been having, and hit the road. About five minutes from the gas station I hit a guy staggering out into the road, crossing at an angle with his back to traffic and not looking. I saw him the whole time but there was nothing I could do but hit the horn, slam on the breaks, and try to swerve around him. I hit him with the only part of my bike (at 20 km/h) with any give, my left handle bar. He went flying. My wheel went all the way over to the left and the bike pretty much
stopped, transferring all the forward energy to the side. The bike and I hit the ground really hard, neither of us sliding at all. I hit shoulder first, then my head, followed by my hip. I was conscious, hurt, and scared shitless that I had just killed someone. Randy came into my helmet view (I could only see the sky until someone stood above me), asking if I was all right. I asked him if the guy I hit was OK. He said he was moving all his extremities. The ambulance came quickly with an English-speaking nurse. I didn’t want to go to the hospital but she said I didn’t have a choice. Blood test and police questioning determined that the man I hit was drunk, and he was fine. I still can’t believe that even with my horn (people had to cover their ears), he never even turned around. Everyone was really nice and very apologetic. Even the police officers, who are famous down here for being corrupt and have taken every opportunity to separate me from my money, were apologetic. I was issued no fine, no citation, and no bill for the ambulance or the emergency room exams. After that I headed to the police station and they released my bike. The guy I hit was there. He had a sore
Brennan Dates was involved in this motorcycle crash in southern Argentina because a man whom police said had too much to drink walked out in front of him. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRENNAN DATES
back and some road rash on his face. He would not look at me; he seemed embarrassed. I got really mad when I saw my bike. This whole thing was stupid. I realized I would be here for a while and it would be costly. Then I dumped gas all over my legs when I was looking at the busted fuel connectors. The bike is fixable. The steel crash bars were dented and pushed in, saving my starboard cylinder head. The fuel tank was knocked off its mounts, bending and tearing a mounting arm and destroying the fuel line quick disconnects (I’m still waiting on those). The oil cooler was leaking oil everywhere along with the gas pouring out of the busted tank. The front fairing (beak) that houses the oil cooler got ripped off and crumpled. My starboard side storage box was damaged as well. Eighty percent of these things can be fixed with JB weld and some zip ties. The bike – and I – will make the trip home for sure.
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MYBA cares more about hours of rest than you think In response to the letter printed but believe that it is high time to in the February issue of The Triton contest such statements that have no [p. A21], submitted by an unnamed substance whatsoever. “megayacht captain,” we would This megayacht captain may not like to point out that the issue of know that the 15 percent commission an hours of rest clause in charter has no relation to what the broker contracts, amongst several others, ends up actually receiving in his/her has already been discussed at account. Deduct the percentage due length by the Mediterranean Yacht to the company, taxes, phone bills, Brokers Association (MYBA) Charter sometimes the flights taken to inspect Committee as part of the current the yacht prior to the guests’ arrival, revision of the MYBA Charter the hours of work invested during Agreement. the brokers’ private time, etc., and We understand that you’ll see that being a captains must comply charter broker doesn’t Contrary to the with the Code of mean heaps of money Practice of their yachts negative image pouring into your but leaving the rules account in exchange projected by the aside, we understand very little work. anonymous captain, forLast that proper crew rest is but not essential to ensure the we would argue that least, these booked success of a charter. most charter brokers charters may be the Despite what some culmination of a year in this industry cynical captains may or two of perseverance are conscientious, think, we have always by the broker – endless responsible and hard- presentations, phone understood that crew working conditions calls and, finally, working. are of paramount preparations – not just importance. That’s five minutes drawing precisely why we included this issue up a contract, as some captains would in the latest revision of the Charter like to believe. Agreement, due for publication later Communication, bi-directional this year. communication, is vital in our industry Contrary to the negative image and therefore, we are organizing a projected by the anonymous roundtable meeting at the next MYBA captain, we would argue that most Charter Show (Genoa, April 30-May charter brokers in this industry are 4) to foster open and frank dialogue conscientious, responsible and hardbetween brokers and captains. working. All captains are welcome to attend As an association of professionals, and we hope that many will participate MYBA strives to inform its members in what we believe will be a lively of any changes in industry rules or debate. practices. MYBA members are aware Peter Hürzeler of current regulations, including the MYBA President Codes of Practice that refer to hours of rest and other manning issues. We understand that the success of a charter depends largely on the broker working with the captain and crew to ensure effective communication. We don’t believe that professional brokers go to the extents described by the anonymous captain, of guaranteeing that something can be done without checking with the captain first. Our committees put a lot of time and effort into improving industry standards and we are constantly encouraging captains to liaise with us so that the interests of all parties are addressed. With regards to the reference made by the aforementioned anonymous captain to the brokers commission where he states that “Brokers are guaranteed a minimum 15 percent commission, and most do little, other than to suggest or forward the information on to a client,” we have tried as hard as we could to stay away from entering this sterile debate
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Ft. Lauderdale, your ship may go elsewhere In March, I walked the aisles of Seatrade, the cruise ship industry’s annual convention in Miami. As the superyacht and cruise ship markets continue to converge, I was struck by how many nations were there trying to lure a sliver of the business to their ports. And I was distraught, yet My Say again, by how my David Reed government still doesn’t have a clue. There is no debate about the economic impact megayachts bring to ports, cities and towns all over the world. The “business of superyachts” is no longer a cottage industry; the numbers are staggering. Using the old yardstick that 10 percent of a yacht’s value is its annual operating budget and adding in some new economic impact numbers from researcher Thomas Murray, we see that a 50-meter yacht has an operating budget of $2.6 million, an impact on the community where it docks for a few months of more than $5.9 million, and the power to add 61 jobs to the local economy for services it needs. The order book on yachts due for
delivery in the next two years holds 700 with an estimated purchase price of $1.6 billion. A 10 percent operating budget for each one means there is $160 million waiting to be spent someplace and an economic impact of $320 million to the towns that want it. Where will this money go? Seatrade panelists agreed: to countries and ports with yacht-friendly policies. Visiting with representatives from ports all over the world (a unique Seatrade feature), it dawned on me how much effort they spend to attract yachts. Nearly every display featured cruise ships and megayachts – except Port Everglades, of course, which missed the connection completely. I got the feeling as a resident of Ft. Lauderdale and regular visitor of other megayacht venues that these ports and countries are saying to us: “You have what we want, and thank you for letting us nip away at it.” Examples abound. In 2004, governments around the Baltic Sea got together to attract cruise ships and proudly announced this year that it is the No. 1 emerging destination. Read the story on page A5 and you’ll see that movement is already afoot to attract megayachts next. Monaco Marine, with assistance from the French government (that means money), is set to open a 17-slip hauling facility on the French
Riviera for yachts 40 meters and bigger. Examples of Ft. Lauderdale’s lack of yachting industry involvement abound, too, unfortunately. Roscioli ��������� Yacht Center in Ft. �������������������� Lauderdale has been trying to build new sheds and slips for 15 years but has been held up, mostly by bureaucratic red tape. Construction is finally under way, but that 40year-old business is doing it without government support or funding. The Sails project at the dilapidated Best Western property by the 17th Street Causeway has been shot down by the planning and zoning board (as have several other projects recently), despite zero opposition from neighborhood or business groups. Now, elected city officials have to go against their own staff to allow the project, something few have confidence will happen easily. Why do ports around the world see so clearly what Ft. Lauderdale’s public officials fail to appreciate? If the yachting industry is to grow in Ft. Lauderdale – or even stay alive – it badly needs government attention. And as I walked around Seatrade, totally inspired by the industry’s worldwide growth, I couldn’t help but wonder when Ft. Lauderdale’s elected officials are going to get involved. Contact Publisher David Reed at david@the-triton.com.
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9/11 security improvements troublingly ineffective In response to the latest silliness from U.S. customs/immigration/ homeland security, you might also add the proviso that even U.S. citizens have to have at least three months left on their U.S. passports to leave the country, ostensibly should their two-week holiday be extended for unforeseen reasons. Also of serious note in the U.S. Coast Guard’s intentions to lower the requirements for Advanced Notice of Arrivals from 300 tons to 100 tons, or even 0 tons, as Rear Admiral Joe Nimmich, the assistant commandant for policy and planning in the USCG, indicated. This will have an extremely negative effect not only for racing yachts, but for yachting in general. The fact that five years after implementation and enforcement the system still does not work as advertised or desired – and that this is a complete surprise to Adm. Nimmich who says it shouldn’t be happening – is a little scary. So, after all the money spent, all the surveys and special commission reports, and with the attendant hype attached to them, the key agencies still do not communicate well enough to even keep track of a very few, very large, very obvious private yachts. These same yachts have already cleared into U.S. ports, are sailing between U.S. ports, in U.S. waters on a cruising permit issued by U.S. Customs. Is it just me, or is there something very, very scary about the fact that these vessels that are attempting to comply with these regulations in broad daylight, if you will, cannot be accounted for by the agencies responsible? What then of the vastly larger number of foreign merchant ships that ply our waters and use our ports? Worse yet, what about the odd vessel that deliberately avoids reporting? Capt. Michael J. Dailey U.S. Merchant Marine Service
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Now I know how all of that happens Thanks for participating in your own interview [“Captains ask questions, Triton answers,” March 2007, page A12]. I found the insight into your paper and marine journalism quite enlightening. I’ve often wondered about some of those things. Thanks for sharing. Capt. Mac McDonald M/Y Magic
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Meat scam artist rebuffed An interesting thing happened the other day. On 19 February, a guy knocks on the boat at our slip in Palm Beach. He proceeds to tell me how a megayacht out of the Rybovich shipyard had ordered too much food from his company, including steaks, pork and seafood, and it was available to me at a significantly reduced rate. His speech was directly out of
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The Triton’s article concerning scams [“Have you met the meat man? Still have your wallet?” by Chief Engineer Scott Fratcher, October 2006, page A30]. I declined and notified the marina office where they ran the guy off. It appears the scam is still going strong. Buyers beware and there is no free lunch. Capt. Charles A. Hudspeth M/Y Via Kassablanca
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Ballast water management a $32,500 issue With the seasonal repositioning of many megayachts and the months ahead to be spent in the northern areas of the United States, it is important to remember a regulation that contributes to improved environmental standards, but also can provide a headache for those unprepared: ballast water management. Ballast water Rules of the Road discharged from Jake DesVergers ships is one of the largest pathways for the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species. In response to national concern regarding this subject, the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA) was enacted that reauthorized and amended the Non-indigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. This act required the U.S. Coast Guard to establish national voluntary ballast water management guidelines. If the guidelines were deemed inadequate, the act directed the U.S. Coast Guard to convert them into a mandatory national program. To comply with the directive, the U.S. Coast Guard established both regulations and guidelines to prevent the introduction of aquatic nuisance species. Under the initial nationwide program, which began in 1998, a selfpolicing program was established where ballast water management was initially voluntary for a period of 24-30 months.
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A GRANDE OPENING AT YACHT HAVEN
The Milk and Honey crew celebrated the grand opening of Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas by getting all dressed up (in a “shoes optional” sense). For more, see story page B10. PHOTO COURTESY OF FIRST MATE STAN GLOVER
Efficient and versatile DuraJet boosts propulsion for tenders By David Wieldt There is an innovation taking place in the yacht tender market with outboard jets. This new product is called the DuraJet and is designed for the new Evinrude E-TEC 2-stroke 40-60 hp outboard, Tohatsu 4-stroke 25-30 hp outboards, and Mercury 4-stroke 40 hp outboards. The DuraJet, an outboard jet design, uses a standard outboard lower unit that incorporates the factory original forward-neutral-reverse (FNR) gear set, allowing for backing, docking or maneuvering in tight spaces. Unlike other jets, the DuraJet has the ability to shift into reverse to clear the jet, should debris become lodged inside. The DuraJet is more efficient than a prop outboard. The rotor is forward facing, allowing water to enter the jet pump faster as speed increases. Another significant difference is the rotor, which is mounted on a standard prop shaft and can be removed in minutes for service with no special tools. The rotor is protected by a durable aluminum rotor housing. The removable Stator housing is attached to the rotor housing and, with its stationary blades, it is designed to untwist the jet stream created by the rotor as it exits a
Blue: rotor housing, welded to the gear case. Red: fiveblade rotor. Yellow: stator housing with fixed stationary blades. ILLUSTRATION COURTESY OF DAVID WIELDT large nozzle, creating a directed jet nozzle effect. This kind of pump jet technology is found on modern submarines, torpedoes and landing craft. This design increases thrust by 10 to 15 percent. See JET, page B9
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Pick the best crew shirt? No sweat, it’s Zorrel The moment I first tried on a Zorrel shirt, I was hooked. It feels like silk underwear to the skin, worlds above the run-of-the-mill yacht polo shirt. Our active lifestyle as megayacht crew demands a brand of apparel that athletes wear. That brand is Zorrel, the exclusive suppliers to the Ironman and Xterra triathlon events. We all know the feeling of having our crew shirts soaked with sweat from hauling heavy fenders and throwing dock lines, then walking into the airconditioned vessel and having Captain’s Call the soaked material cling to David Hare our bodies. Zorrel garments have a 3- to 5-second moisture transport rate, so you feel dry in moments. No kidding. Zorrel garments are odor-free for the life of the shirt, and they will not snag. Zorrel fabrics use cutting-edge moisture wicking microfiber transport technology, Dri-Balance, the most efficient available. The real innovation is that Zorrel’s garments are made chiefly from cotton, with Dri-Balance added in the production process. Zorrel’s proprietary advantage is its control over the process. It takes raw cotton and spins it, knits it, dyes it and makes the garments. The market is flooded with companies that dip their fabrics to achieve the quick-wicking quality. But then the fabric loses its silky feel, and its ability to disperse moisture fades with just a few washings. “Zorrel takes their environmental, ethical and labor standards seriously,” said Harold Puchstein, Zorrel’s southeast sales manager (+1-954-647-2116).
Zorrel fabrics use cutting-edge moisture wicking microfiber transport technology, Dri-Balance, the most efficient available. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZORREL “Each of their factories adheres to the strictest standards in dyeing and manufacturing in order to protect local environments and waterways.” So how do these shirts keep you dry? Zorrel fabric is two layers in one. Both the cotton and microfiber polyester fibers are technically treated. The polyester is stripped of any impurities while the cotton is specially spun and treated to increase absorbency.
The skin side is 100 percent polyester microfiber that is plaited to an outside surface layer of 100 percent combined cotton. The microfiber layer is very fine and is hydrophobic while the cotton layer is denser and is hydrophilic. The inside poly layer dries from body heat, moving moisture to the outer layer in 3 to 5 seconds. Zorrel’s engineering research has created elaborate knit structures that optimize the moisture transport and dispersion in the cotton layer with the ability for air to move inward to cool the wearer. Additionally, engineers discovered that certain types of dyes create varying results in moisture transport rates. Darker colors are denser and contain higher levels of color, and thus hamper transport. Zorrel’s engineers adjust and regulate each color of dye to maximize transport of moisture. Still, there are a variety of colors to choose from, including the traditional yachties colors of navy, white, khaki, and multiple shades of blue, but also colors like sage, pro gold, denim, burnt orange, chocolate, sahara, silver, mango, lime, chai and stone. Zorrel produces men’s and women’s polo shirts, Tshirts, training shirts, pullovers, sweaters and jackets, in short or long sleeves. If you have a favorite crew uniform provider, it can buy Zorrel products directly and embroider your yacht name and logo without changing your look. And if you were lucky enough to get a Triton shirt from its 2006 Ft. Lauderdale boat show party, you already have a fine Zorrel product. For more info, visit www.zorrel.com. Contact Capt. David Hare at david@hare.com If you have a product you’d like to see reviewed, contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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TECHNOLOGY BRIEFS
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Changes for helipad inspection rules on the way for yachts On March 9, the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency and the Helideck Certification Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding that gives the HCA responsibility for the inspection of helicopter landing areas on commercially operated large yachts. “With the HCA agreement in place, there is now an experienced body dedicated to the inspection of helicopter landing areas on board commercially operated UK large yachts, ensuring that safety and technical standards are maintained,” said John Astbury, chief executive of the MCA. Alan Veale, HCA general manager, said, “We have developed an impressive track record in providing this key service to the oil and gas industry, and the agreement takes us on into a new phase of business development.” The Air Navigation Committee of the International Civil Aviation Organization is expected to meet this month to discuss the proposed changes for landing areas on vessels. These changes are written into the draft Amendment 1 to the Large Yacht Code and await the committee’s approval. Once received, the amended LYC will be published, according to the MCA.
New control system for air
Dometic Environmental has launched a new networked control system for its Marine Air brand air conditioning systems for larger yachts. The new Elite networked control system, based on CAN bus architecture, permits up to 100 Marine Air Elite cabin controls to be tied together in a local area network. The CAN bus platform provides a high-speed and interference-resistant data network, with three-wire connections capable of long cable lengths with no special connectors. It can be bridged to other interfaces such
navigation condition information for boaters in the United States and Caribbean. All services are free. For more information, visit www.navquest. com.
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as an RS232 serial port that can then be connected to the vessel’s monitoring and control systems. The first networked Elite installation has just been completed as part of a major overhaul of the 160-foot Delta M/Y Newvida (former Gallant Lady), linking 24 cabin controls into an integrated network, interfaced with Crestron touch-screen control and display panels throughout the yacht. For more information, visit www. dometicenviro.com.
is expected to release the BBWX1 SIRIUS Weather Receiver this spring. This receiver will plug into existing NavNet vx2 networks, requiring a software update to the NavNet vx2 displays to allow access the BBWX1. The combination will provide live, up-to-date weather information and forecasting. The information will be overlayed onto C-Map MAX chart, allowing mariners to see the weather cells in relation to their geographic location. A monthly Sirius Marine Weather subscription is required.
Furuno and Sirius are working together to provide satellite weather information on the NavNet vx2 line of multifunction navigation units. Furuno
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South Florida-based NavQuest.Com has launched an online navigation service with charts, trip planning and
On March 10, Earthrace set out after a new world record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe. Leaving Barbados at an unofficial time of 12:06 a.m. (UTC), Earthrace set a course for Panama, some 1,250 nm away. However, 16 hours later, the boat had terrible vibration problems and had to cut its speed from 24 knots to 12. Earthrace was running a new kind of carbon propeller developed for submarines that offers reduced vibration and better efficiency compared with conventional blades, the statement said. Over a period of about an hour, there was a steady and progressive increase in vibration. The team inspected the props and, according to Capt. Pete Bethune, “we were staggered by the damage.” “All the blades have sections where the carbon is peeling away, and the entire leading edge of one blade is coming to bits,” he said. “Of course we’re devastated.” Once in Panama, the German-built propellers were replaced with fourblade HyTorq props. By press time, the boat and her crew were expected to have the props swapped in time to make a transit of the canal on March 15 to continue on with its record attempt. On day 4, they were 33 miles behind the record with 22,733 nm to go.
New emission rules in effect in ‘08
Beginning Jan. 1, California will require all boats outfitted with sterndrive and inboard (SD/I) gasoline marine engines manufactured after Jan. 1, 2008, to be equipped with catalyst technology. There are only a few exceptions to this rule; 4.3 liter and 8.1 liter engines manufactured by General Motors (GM will stop producing these models after 2009) and some phased-in Indmar engines (the company began its phase-in program this year) will still have an opportunity to sell these engines uncatalyzed. Engine manufacturers are also required to certify their engines meet the appropriate model year emission standards with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Another California regulation that took effect Jan. 1, 2007, requires boat builders (with the exception of those using Indmar engines) to install a low permeation fuel hose between the fuel tank and the engine on boats with engines built after the first of the year. The hose must be marked A1-15. To read the latest NMMA White Paper on the CARB requirements, visit www.nmma.org/lib/docs/nmma/gr/ environmental/CARB_Article.doc.
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Unauthorized hot work sparks fires, insurance woes There have been several articles written recently about fires on yachts. They all have failed to mention that one of the main reason fires start onboard a ship: unauthorized hot work. What do I mean by “unauthorized hot work?” Hot work has been determined to be Safety Matters safe by either a Blair Duff, CMC marine chemist or a shipyard competent person (SCP) in accordance with OSHA’s shipyard industry regulations. If an SCP or marine chemist hasn’t inspected a ship prior to commencement of hot work, then that work is unauthorized. If you work in the marine industry, whether on a private or commercial vessel, you need to be familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety and Health Standards for the Shipyard Industry, or 29 CFR 1915. The scope and application of these standards apply to all ship repairing and shipbuilding employment. If you weld, paint, varnish, install equipment, maintain engines and other machinery, or repair any part of a ship, these standards apply to you. OSHA defines “ship repair” to mean any repair of a vessel including, but not restricted to, alterations, conversions, installation, cleaning, painting and maintenance work (29 CFR 1915.4(j)). This is not restricted to commercial vessels such as tankers, barges, cruise ships, and cargo ships. There are no size restrictions for the vessel being repaired and so the regulations apply to small pleasure crafts and yachts as well. My experience is that many people – including owners, captains and engineers working on yachts in South Florida – are not aware that federal OSHA regulations for shipyard industry apply to them. So when can you do hot work aboard a yacht? Only when either a shipyard competent person, defined by 29 CFR 1915.7, or a NFPA-certified marine chemist determines that is safe to do so and issues a hot work permit or marine chemist certificate. Hot work is defined as welding, soldering, riveting, grinding, sandblasting, burning or other operations that involve fire or produce sparks. There are no exceptions, unless specified by a marine chemist. Many shipyards have an SCP, but if one isn’t available, a marine chemist must perform the inspection and certification. If the hot work is in the engine room, or within 25 feet of a
fuel tank, oil tank, sewage tank, or any other space that contains or has previously contained any combustible product, then only a marine chemist can authorize the hot work. Where do these regulations apply? Anywhere in the United States and its territories. It doesn’t matter if the yacht is in a shipyard, port, marina or storage facility, or even if it is docked at a private home. 29 CFR 1915 applies. Why must you follow regulations? It’s the law. It is also about safety. Insurance companies require that you comply with all federal, state and local laws. If you chose not to follow these laws, you will find out the insurance company may not cover damages or liabilities that occur as a result of hot work. Owners and captains need to make sure that the shipyard or ship repairers they hire are properly trained and follow these regulations. What are the consequences if you don’t? The risks are high, from loss of life to fire and extensive property damage. Expect lawsuits, because the owner will be calling his attorneys in an attempt to recoup the losses. Your insurance doesn’t cover you when you don’t comply with the law and the damages can be huge, even on a small fire. Yachts are getting more expensive and insurance companies are requiring stricter adherence to the regulations. Most of the time, insurance companies look for a reason not to pay a claim, and noncompliance is a major reason. If you hire a welder, you need to ask if they are an SCP and ask to see their certificate. Ask when they last took a refresher course. An SCP is required to reinspect and test the spaces at least daily to maintain the marine chemist’s certificate. If an SCP isn’t available, then a marine chemist must reinspect daily or the certificate will be come void. 29 CFR 1915.15 discusses what is required to maintain the area affected by the hot work and repairs. Owners, captains, engineers, yacht brokers, and project managers who oversee renovations need to be sure that the yard where the yacht is serviced and repaired has a shipyard competent person (that person’s name must be posted; if not, the local marine chemist must be listed), has a working gas meter, and is up-to-date with all required training, especially with Shipyard Fire Protection (OSHA 29 CFR 1915 Subpart P). Blair Duff is a marine chemist with Marine Chemists & Testing in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact him at 305-4697594 or marinechemist@mac.com. Contact other U.S. marine chemists at www.marinechemist.org. For more information, visit www.osha.gov, www. nfpa.org or www.marinechemist.org.
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April 2007 FROM THE TECH FRONT: Rules of the Road
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Compliance has been mandatory since July ’04 RULES, from page B1 However, the rate of compliance was found to be inadequate, and vessel operators often failed to submit mandatory ballast water reports to the U.S. Coast Guard during this timeframe. As of July 28, 2004, the voluntary program has been mandatory under the rules found in 33 CFR 151. The regulations establish a national mandatory ballast water management program for all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks that enter or operate within U.S. waters. These regulations also require vessels to maintain a ballast water management plan that is specific for that vessel and assigns responsibility to the master or appropriate official to understand and execute the ballast water management strategy for that vessel. So, as we always ask, how does this affect yachts? The answer is simple. Do you have ballast tanks? Be careful how you answer that. The question is not, “do you carry ballast” but “do you have ballast tanks?” We must also be careful on the distinction between ballast water and ballast tanks. Ballast water is defined as any water and suspended matter taken on board a vessel to control or maintain trim, draft, stability, or stress of the vessel, regardless of how it is carried. Water
sealed in ballast tanks, and water in permanently ballasted tanks changed only in connection with dry docking is not considered ballast water for the purpose of these rules. Water taken into ballast tanks from commercial or municipal fresh water sources is also not considered ballast water for the purpose of these rules. Ballast tank means any tank or hold on a vessel used for carrying ballast water, whether or not the tank or hold is designed for that purpose. All vessels, both foreign and domestic, that are bound for ports or places of the United States and are equipped with ballast water tanks must submit ballast water management reports. This includes those ships that declare no ballast on board and ships not discharging ballast. The reports must be submitted for all voyages where a vessel enters a U.S. Captain of the Port (COTP) zone to anchor or moor, but not for voyages to ports or places solely within a single COTP zone. For example, if a vessel transits from Miami to Port Everglades, a ballast water management report does not have to be submitted since the voyage keeps the vessel inside the COTP Miami zone. However, if the same vessel transits outside of the COTP Miami zone and back in, or
transits from Miami to Port Canaveral (COTP Jacksonville zone), a ballast water management report must be submitted. Guidance on the development of ballast water management plans and the forms necessary to report this information can be found at: http:// invasions.si.edu/nbic/index.html (click on “Submit BW Report”). Don’t forget, violations of this requirement can result in a civil penalty of $32,500. And as a last note, there is an exemption for certain types of vessels. This exemption includes any vessel owned by the U.S. Department of Defense and vessels operated by the U.S. Coast Guard or other armed services. So the old adage of, “do as we say, not as we do,” still holds true for ballast water. Capt. Jake DesVergers is president of the US Maritime Institute. A deck officer graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, he previously sailed as master on merchant ships, acted as designated person for a shipping company, and served as regional manager for an international classification society. Contact him at 954-449-3444 or through www. usmaritimeinstitute.com.
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Acceleration and handling improved JET, from page B1 A 30 hp DuraJet outboard, such as a Johnson 30, uses a 30 hp power head with no loss of efficiency. Therefore this type of outboard pump jet technology is compatible with lightweight-sensitive boats such as rigid inflatables. On heavy non-planing hulls, DuraJet speed is comparable to a prop engine’s. On fast-planing performance hulls, users can expect a 5 to 10 percent decrease in speeds when compared to a similar prop engine. Due to increased thrust, the DuraJet accelerates faster than a standard lower unit. It also allows users to make tighter turns.
A little background
Outboard Jet Technology is not new. Specialties Manufacturing of San Leandro, Calif., has been producing outboard jet models for Honda, Mercury and Yamaha outboards since the late 1970s. For convenience sake we’ll refer to this type of jet as an SMJ. With an SMJ, water is drawn up into an inlet grate mounted on the lower unit and positioned 3-4 inches below the bottom of the boat. Water is lifted 4-5 inches where it comes in contact with the spinning impeller/rotor. The impeller/rotor is mounted on the vertical driveshaft and the leading edge is oriented parallel to the water
surface. The flow is then forced around a “mixing bowl” and exits the rear through a small nozzle. This product has been used by operators who wish to venture into shallow water. However, major drawbacks include: 1. limited hull compatibility, 2. fouling due to single direction of impeller/rotor rotation, 3. excessive cavitation, and 4. a 25-30 percent loss in horsepower and a similar reductions in speed. To get 60 hp performance, you would need a 90 hp motor. Generally, you would need an extra cylinder for comparable performance. This means greater weight and fuel consumption. With no FNR gear set, water travels in one direction. Reverse thrust is generated by lowering a bucket device, which deflects water forward. To obtain a neutral position, a balance must be maintained providing an equal amount of water deflected forward and rearward from the nozzle. Inboard jets found in jet skis and personal watercraft or yacht tenders use Berkley-style jets. Water is drawn to an inlet grate mounted on the bottom of the boat to receive water in a similar fashion as the SMJ. Inboard jets use a single direction shaft rotation common to the SMJ. This results in fouling as well as loss of horsepower, performance and fuel efficiency when compared to DuraJet.
The power plants required for the inboard jets can be 2- or 4-stroke motors, which are mounted inside the boat reducing valuable interior space. As with the SMJ outboard jet, in order to obtain neutral gear, an equal amount of water must be deflected forward and rearward from the nozzle.
3 million hours of safe operation
Orlando-based ACT, Inc., the maker of DuraJet (www.ACTOrlando.com), has been producing pump jet technology products for the U.S. military and first responders since 1991. Nearly all the small craft in the U.S. Marine Corps have adopted this safe, durable and efficient technology. Nearly 5,000 DuraJet outboard jets are used worldwide with more than 3 million hours of safe operation in organizations such as the U.S., British and Australian navies. Due to military significance, pump jet technology was restricted until 2003. Now, more than 400 recreational owners have DuraJet outboard jets on skiffs, runabouts, pontoons, tenders and inflatables. “Of the recreational customers who have purchased DuraJet outboard jets since 2003, acceptance has been very good due to increased safety, performance and durability,” said John Martino, president of ACT. Yacht tenders can be sensitive to
Nearly 5,000 DuraJet outboards are in use worldwide. PHOTO/DAVID WIELDT engine weights, which in many cases will prohibit the use of heavy 4-stroke SMJ jet outboards. The E-Tec DuraJet, however, is comparable to the weight of a Yamaha 4-stroke propeller outboard. For complete specifications, visit www. evinrude.com, http://gov.evinrude. com/30APRL.html, or www.yamahamotor.com/outboard/products/ subcatspecs/3/specs.aspx David Wieldt, a former refit engineer and salesman with Esprit Nautics, now owns Tender Care, a Ft. Lauderdalebased company that sells pre-owned yacht tenders. Contact him at 954-8549156, dave@pre-owned-yacht-tenders. com or visit www.pre-owned-yachttenders.com.
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April 2007 MARINAS: Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas
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Yacht Haven Grande: reborn for megayachts By Carol Bareuther Ask any old-time charter crew member where they called Mecca in the Virgin Islands in the 1970s and ’80s, and Yacht Haven would likely be the answer. Fast forward to 1989 and 1995 when hurricanes Hugo and Marilyn took direct hits on the charter fleet and the property on the far eastern shores of the Charlotte Amalie harbor in St. Thomas. Neither fully recovered, but then again, times were a-changin’. Today, the new Yacht Haven Grande caters to a new era of yachtsmen, the megayachter. The property bears no semblance in ownership or amenities to its predecessor, but it has been designed to become a Mecca for megayachts in the Virgin Islands and a central place where crews can find what they need for their vocation and recreation. The first megayacht pulled into the newly opened slips at Yacht Haven Grande on Nov. 16, said Derrick Franklin, marketing director for Island Global Yachting (IGY), developer of Yacht Haven Grande and a subsidiary of the New York-based real estateoriented merchant-banking firm, Island Capital Group. Despite tight security, most everyone recognized the 452-foot megayacht
The marina can accommodate yachts to 450 (or so) feet. that docked there in late November and early December as billionaire and Oracle Corp.’s owner Larry Ellison’s Rising Sun, the second-largest yacht in the world. Yacht Haven Grande marina’s first 47 slips are open, with side-to berthing for yachts up to 450 feet (OK, 452 feet), and hi-tech in-slip services such as fueling, waste oil disposal, wire and wireless communications, water, and 600 amps of power with three phases. The main docks are 18 feet wide with finger piers between 10 and 18 feet wide. Rates are comparable with other megayacht facilities in the region. Transient spots on short notice for the largest docks run $4.75 a foot plus water (20 cents a gallon) and electric (50 cents a kwh). Reservations and longer stays can bring that down to $4.25 a foot. Inside docks range from $3 to $3.75 a foot, depending on length of stay. In December, the property’s first of four restaurants, Wikked, opened, as did upscale retailers such as White House/Black Market and Coach. Two more restaurants are scheduled to open this month. IGY has realized that megayachts sometimes are based where crew can more easily do their jobs. To this end, the main marina building (about 50 feet from the central marina dock) has a customs and immigration area, a computer center, a conference room, showers, a laundry facility, banking and ATMs, marina-related shops such as the Island Water World chandlery, a high-end florist, and a provisioning center. The marina office also maintains a preferred vendor list for crews to access yacht repair services on the island. And based on its experience in places such as St. Maarten’s Isle de Sol and Port de Plaisance, IGY recognizes that yachts are more likely to stay if the crew is happy. So this month, a swimming pool, volleyball court, and tennis courts are expected to open at Yacht Haven Grande. Yacht Haven Grande isn’t the only megayacht facility on St. Thomas. There’s limited dockage for yachts up to 110 feet at American Yacht Harbor Marina, a Sun Resorts Internationalmanaged facility on the eastern end of
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A view of Wikked, shops behind and Bluebeard’s Castle Hotel (not part of Yacht Haven Grande) on the hill behind the marina complex. PHOTO/DEAN BARNES
St. Thomas. And megayachts continue to dock at the Charlotte Amalie Waterfront, a beautiful area that doesn’t have much in the way of facilities, although the V.I. Port Authority has announced plans for improvements. Crown Bay Marina at the western end of the harbor has been catering to megayachts for many years. This fullservice marina features 99 wet slips for vessels and 16 side-to and stern-to berths for yachts up to 200 feet. It also has a host of services from laundry and gourmet grocery, to beauty salon, dive shop and chandlery. “We are pleased to welcome Yacht Haven Grande to the growing network of marine businesses on St. Thomas that are making positive contributions to the local community and to the island’s economy by attracting yachting tourism,” said Carole Dudley, director of operations at Crown Bay. St. Thomas may yet re-attract the yachting industry that made it so popular with charter fleets more than 30 years ago. Carol Bareuther is a freelance writer living in St. Thomas. Contact her through editorial@the-triton.com.
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The M/Y Annaliesse, launched three years ago, has been a 36-guest, 36-crew charter yacht since then.
Ocean Independence makes M/Y Annaliesse sixth ’07 sale Switzerland-based Ocean Independence has sold M/Y Annaliesse, the 85m vessel that turned heads in Antigua two years ago. Brokered by Peter Hurzeler, the company’s Zurichbased CEO, this marks the sixth sale completed by Ocean in 2007. Since her launch in 2004, Annaliesse has been a charter yacht that can accommodate up to 36 guests and 36 crew. No information was available on sales price or new owner.
M/Y Que Sera, a 122-foot Delta. He also managed his own yacht services company in California for more than 15 years. Contact him through DR@ftl. cnyachts.com.
Utopia refit complete
M/Y Utopia, the 235-foot (72m) Feadship, recently completed a refit at the Feadship yard Koninklijke De Vries Makkum, a yard that opened in late 2005. The 80-day project increased the lounging facilities on the outside decks. On the sun deck forward, a cut out was made in the canopy to create a sunbed. The windscreen was adapted to suit the new shape of the sunbathing area, new speakers were installed and lockers were adapted to create extra storage. A staircase of stainless steel and teak railings with LED strip lighting was built aft to facilitate access from the Jacuzzi to the helicopter deck below. The helicopter deck was laid in teak to increase the relaxation space. A variety of furniture and storage was installed, including a free standing buffet on the starboard side to compensate visually for the crane installed on the port side. Seating in the owners’ foredeck, just forward of their stateroom, was replaced with three sofas and sunpads. Deck space was increased by removing one of two circular foredeck hatches.
Reams joins Camper & Nicholsons
Camper & Nicholsons International, USA, welcomes Capt. Dave Reams as fleet manager at its Ft. Reams Lauderdale office. Reams was most recently captain of
Churchill adds two
Churchill Yacht Partners report a successful Miami boat show with the introduction of the new 92-foot M/Y Kathleen M, the latest launch from British Columbia builder Rayburn. The four-stateroom yacht has a 23-foot beam and cruises at 18 knots.
The company’s charter management division added M/Y Maverick II (formerly Maverick), a 138-foot Sterling, to its fleet. She is undergoing a major refit and will be available for charter in the Mediterranean this summer, the company said. For more info, visit www.churchill yachts.com or call +1-954-527-2626.
New performance boat division
Performance boat builder Cigarette Racing Team has created a new division – Cigarette Super Yachts – to build a new 55-foot motoryacht, according to a company statement. The Cigarette megayacht, with reportedly top speeds of 61 mph, is expected to be delivered to the United States this month. A report in IBI magazine said Cigarette will eventually offer 75-foot (23m) and 105-foot (32m) versions.
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Welcome aboard photo enthusiasts. Dedicated amateurs and professionals tend to use more expensive equipment, but there has to be photo opportunities for those crew members that have some free time to jump overboard and take a few snaps with less than ideal and very expensive equipment. This is the Photo Exposé direction I’m taking James Schot – underwater photography for hobbyist fun – and I have asked Marc Furth, underwater photographer extraordinaire, who exhibits his fine photographs at the St. Lawrence Gallery in Ft. Lauderdale, for his input on underwater photography. Q: What do you look for in regards to the best conditions for taking underwater photographs in terms of general weather, water clarity, surface conditions, currents, bottom surface, and the depth range where you find the best action? While an avid underwater photographer always appreciates picture-perfect conditions of blue sky, calm seas and clear water, that is rarely the case. For wide angle photography, clear, blue water is essential for me. However, for macro photography, the water and light conditions are less of a problem because you are illuminating your subjects with a flash. Only if the water has excessive amounts of suspended particles will this affect your images. You often can’t pick your weather or water conditions so you learn to plan your dive accordingly by accessorizing your equipment to meet differing conditions. Q: Do you have to sneak up on your underwater life? Rather than sneaking up on a subject, I spend time blending into the surroundings, trying to position myself within the subject’s space and patiently allowing the fish life to become accustomed to my presence. Becoming part of the natural underwater rhythms helps the sea life lose their fear of me, and begin resuming their normal activities. That is when I take the shot. Q: What do you have to watch out for? What are the precautions one should take? Divers should always avoid coming into contact with stinging corals and should stay away from unfamiliar fish life. Getting local knowledge before diving in unfamiliar dive locations is advisable. Asking a local dive shop or experienced dive boat dive master is also an invaluable tool in any unfamiliar area. They can also tell you were the best photo opportunities will be. And please, do not put yourself in
When water clarity is near-perfect or better, enjoy it. But don’t be intimadated if it is somewhat cloudy: your flash can be a great help. PHOTO/ MARC FURTH danger just to get the shot. Know your limitations. Q: Have you had any scary experiences? While I have photographed the normal array of underwater creatures including sharks, manta rays, octopus, eels, etc., the most frightening experience I ever had was on a night dive. When I jumped in the water and turned on my dive lights, I was instantly bombarded by thousands of little silverfish hitting my body like machine gun fire. It was so unexpected that it made my heart race. That was a lesson for me to never take the underworld world for granted. Q: Are there any ham fish or underwater sea life? Are there snobs? Are there unfriendly subjects? There are a lot fish that will come right up to you. Many fish are naturally inquisitive about divers and their camera equipment. They become fascinated by their reflection in the housing’s dome ports (the front of the camera’s housing viewing port). Fish are also attracted to the noises made by digital electronic signals coming from the cameras. Their curiosity can make for great photo opportunities. But a lot of fish are also frightened of a diver’s bubbles and that is why I just hang around for a while until the fish get used to me and my bubbles. Q: What are the safety concerns of an underwater photographer? When you are an underwater photographer, you are probably the worst buddy a diver could have. You become so absorbed in your work because your world shrinks to the size of the viewfinder of your camera. Diving with two people with cameras means you might as well
be diving by yourself. Diving with a patient, non-photographer is a much better idea. Q: Do you have environmental things to note? Reefs all over the world are deteriorating at an alarming rate. I hope that the photos I capture won’t be the last evidence of the underwater world that once was. I am personally attempting to address this serious issue in a small way by promoting a unique project to build the first structural artificial reef in the United States in my local seaside community of Lauderdaleby-the-Sea. It has the potential not only to regenerate hearty new reefs but also to attract underwater photographers who are interested in capturing images of this unique process of growing a living reef. [For more information visit the Global Coral Reef Alliance Web site at www.globalcoral.org.] I would like to stress how important it is that divers leave reefs undamaged after their diving experience. That is why I believe in only taking photographs home rather than samples of coral or tropical aquarium fish. Promoting respect and reverence for the beauty and fragileness of this underwater paradise is what matters most to me. Note: Furth is such a wealth of information that we couldn’t print all his insight in one column. Watch next month for more technical information on shooting photographs underwater and his advice on cameras. James Schot has been a professional photographer for 27 years and owns Schot Designer Photography. Feel free to contact him at james@bestschot.com with photographic questions or queries for future columns.
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From left, Stephen Williams (managing director, The Antique Wine Company) with the GrandHotel du Cap-Ferrat’s Executive Chef Didier Anies, General Manager Michel Galopin and Head Sommelier Joel Rolland
Fine wine weekends in Cap-Ferrat feature 300 years of Chateau Lafite Rothschild Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat and The Antique Wine Company (www.antiquewine.com) are hosting a series of fine wine weekend events, the first of which is April 20-22, according to a news release from the companies. Titled “Three Centuries of Chateau Lafite Rothschild,” the April event will include more than 20 vintages of one of the world’s greatest wines, complemented by meals created by the hotel’s new chef Didier Aniès, winner of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France award in 2000. Among the weekend’s activities will be a master class featuring tasting of 10 contrasting vintages between 1898 and present, and the Chateau Lafite Rothschild Gastronomic Challenge Dinner with eight vintages and a blind tasting challenge. The event will also include a more general “principals of wine tasting” seminar designed to provide confidence in identifying quality factors in wine. Alternatively, guests can take a private tour of two nearby historical palaces, Villa Ephrussi Rothschild and its gardens and Villa Kerylos. “The event has been created to appeal to those looking for an memorable fine wine experience – a celebration of the wines of Chateau Lafite Rothschild – as well as an event for those with less or little wine knowledge who would like to learn more,” said Stephen Williams, managing director of The Antique Wine Company. A limited number of places are available at 2,500 euros per person, which includes all the activities, two champagne receptions, two dinners, one lunch and two nights accommodation with breakfast. A package on April 21 is also available for 2,000 euros per person. A detailed program for the “Three Centuries of Chateau Lafite Rothschild Weekend Event” can be viewed at http://lafite.antique-wine.com. A second fine wine weekend event is scheduled for September.
EVENTS: Fine Wine Weekends
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April 2007 CRUISING GROUNDS: Murano, Italy
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Murano, a Venetian classic, is always worth a visit By Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson The tiny Italian island of Murano is extremely haute couture in one respect and laid back with the nicest people in another. Even her Arabic and Spanish-influenced buildings reflect this dichotomy: Some wear their colors like an old comfortable sweater – faded – while buildings along the ferry dock appear prudent in pressed uniforms. Her small city walls are lined with glass factories offering every form blown glass can be conceived from small trinkets to grand multicolored, ornate chandeliers. I visit Murano as often as I can and the last time, a Venetian glass and wood artist led the way. Paolo Coccolini is my guide, a renowned architect who is now retired and enjoys a successful career as an artist. His works of art in glass and wood are considered collectibles and are on display in the Venetian in Las Vegas. (He also designed the ice cream carts that still sell gelato in the Canal Shoppes in the same hotel.) I try to guess which factory he will take me to but I am surprised to learn that none of them are on our agenda. He takes me instead inside the actual studio of one of the greatest female Murano glass artists today, Fratelli Pitau. We walk though several pair of wrought-iron gates where we have to be buzzed in. The building doesn’t look like anyone’s home; it has a gray appearance, similar to what is hanging in the air. No lights are visible and certainly no furnaces are fired up. However, there is life inside. A brilliantly colored world of handforged, hand-blown glass clowns light up the factory. Like her clowns standing guard who suddenly appeared
Lele, of Busa alla Torre on Murano, is an expert in seafood, generosity and hospitality. PHOTOS/MARY BETH LAWTON JOHNSON out of nowhere, the grand Dame herself now stands in front of me. A woman of small build with auburn hair, she greets me with broken English and cracks the smile of one of her creations, a full cheek to cheek. Wrapping her hands around mine, she welcomes me into her private life. She is busy packing her clowns for shipment to the United States and other parts of Europe. Every corner of the cold factory is filled with clowns, lined up like an army preparing to march. There are even Santa Claus clowns in striped suits. Each clown varies in height, color and size. Among the clowns are giant twists of candy in all shades, wine stoppers and whimsical drinking containers. It is hard to believe that all are hand-blown,
nothing is cast. The clock ticked too fast and as soon as I was moving to another table filled with more of Fratelli’s work, it ended. The artist had to get back to work. Her clowns sell in the hundreds and thousands of dollars in fine shops all over the world, yet she presented me with one as I departed.
Humanitarian restaurateur
Once outside, our hunger pangs overtook us. The last time I was in Murano the year before I ate at a restaurant that made such a huge impression on me that I still cannot forget the meal. As we stroll around the corner into the Campo S. Stefano with the town’s clock, I recognize the yellow tablecloths and white plastic chairs.
One of artist Fratelli Pitau’s handblown glass clowns, widely recognized as a symbol of Murano and Venice. The fading paint on the trattoria Busa alla Torre is still peeling, adding charm to the restaurant. Only one table is occupied outside and Paolo and I are ushered inside by a proficient Englishspeaking waiter. Paolo ordered for us the special of the day, fried soft-shell crab, squid and freshly caught fish with lemon and olive oil. Yet again, a gastronomic tour de force that only this trattoria can present. The owner of Bussa alla Torre is a large man with a humble, sweet resemblance to Santa Claus, except with strawberry-colored hair. He sports a leather apron with Lele embroidered on it as his signature uniform. Once he and Paolo converse, we are given the royal treatment and his undivided attention. Lele wants me to experience true Venetian cuisine so he orders a specialty of the region, moeche. It is a soft-shell crab, fried then topped with grilled onions, garlic, pine nuts, and raisins served over lettuce with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon. Their soft-shell crab is really our fiddler crab, tiny but full of flavor. Lele takes the time to speak in depth with me about the island and Venezia’s food and his life, to inquire about mine and to pose for my camera. Then I find out that I am not the only tourist who adores him. After the attacks of Sept. 11, Lele sponsored the child of one of the fallen firefighters, a friend. Every year, he travels to New York City to participate in the ceremonies and walk with the child in the tribute to those who lost
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N.Y. firefighters honored MURANO, from page B16 their lives. And he invites 10 to 16 firefighters to Venice each year, all expenses paid, to experience a part of the world that their normal salaries would not allow them to see. It is his way of saying thank you, he said. The New York Fire Department gave Lele its humanitarian award, which he proudly displays in his restaurant. After lunch, Lele shows Paolo and me his other pride and joy, a 70-foot ketch moored in the canal waterway.
Before... PHOTOS/MARY BETH LAWTON JOHNSON
Moeche
Recipe by Lele of Busa alla Torre trattoria 12 moeche* 3 eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water All-purpose flour for dredging Salt to taste Olive oil for frying 1 cup raisins 1 sweet onion, sliced thin 6 sweet garlic cloves preserved in olive oil, sliced 1/2 cup pine nuts Olive oil for drizzling Heat 1 inch olive oil. Dredge the soft-shell crabs in egg, then flour. Fry until crispy and lightly brown. Remove. Drain on paper towels, salt and keep warm. Drain all except two tablespoons of oil from the pan. Add the onions, garlic and raisins. Cook until the onions are transparent. Add pine nuts. Plate the crab atop lettuce and pour the onion and raisin mixture over it. Serve. *Moeche are small male crabs, right at the molting stage and are similar in size to our U.S. version of fiddler crabs. They are more prevalent in the spring.
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And to seal this as my best trip yet to Murano, he offers to cook an elegant dinner for me when I return. Thank you Lele, Paolo and Fratelli for a most memorable journey to my favorite island, Murano. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine. A professional yacht chef since 1991, she writes The Triton’s monthly Cuinary Waves column on page C1. Visit her Web site at www.themegayachtchef. com or contact her through editorial@ the-triton.com.
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For more information Busa Alla Torre da Lele Murano, Venice Campo S. Stefano, no. 3 Telephone: 0411739662 Paolo Coccolini, architect-turnedartist is the kind of artisan collectors adore for his one-of-akind designs, whether it is in his glass and wood fiori (flowers), structural, or architectural designs. His work can be seen at www.paolococcolini.com or in Las Vegas’ Venetian Hotel.
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CATAMARAN FAMILY UPDATE: EN ROUTE TO SRI LANKA
Serene beginning: light winds, underwater photos and music S/V Ocelot is a 45-foot catamaran that serves as the home of the Hacking family of Seattle, Wash.: Dad Jon, mom Sue, son Chris and daughter Amanda. They started their journey in Sint Marteen in December 2001. They originally planned to stop when they reached Australia last fall, but they have decided to keep on going. Here’s the latest installment of their adventures in Indonesia and beyond. To read previous installments, visit www.the-triton. com. For more about the Hackings and Ocelot, visit http://hackingfamily.com. Contact them through editorial@thetriton.com.
6 March 07 At sea, 515 miles from Sri Lanka
We last left you in Thailand at the expensive Boat Lagoon Marina where we did a bunch of boat maintenance work. (Cruising means “doing boat maintenance in exotic locations.”) It was here that Rachel left to return to her family and university in Australia. After 10 weeks of her delightful smile and fresh Aussie attitude, things were sort of quiet around Ocelot for a while. Since our one-month Thai visas had run out we headed back south to Langkawi on the Thai/Malay border, put Ocelot in the (much cheaper) Rebak Marina (6º18’N 99º42’E) and flew back to Thailand for an 11-day land excursion. We returned to Ocelot and on 28 February we headed 30nm northwest to the Butang Islands (6º31’N 99º11’E). These are actually part of Thailand, but they’re far enough offshore that the water’s clear enough for diving. We chose a nice, remote area, picked up a convenient mooring and were treated to a magnificent sunset against the lushly forested island while Amanda serenaded us on her guitar. In the morning, we tried out our new Canon 710 Image Stabilized camera with its equally new underwater housing. Chris tested all the relevant features and decided he liked it, despite the long flash cycle time (due to only two AA batteries). He got some great underwater photos, our first since the Komodo/Rincha National Park of Indonesia five months ago. On 1 March we jumped off for the 1,100nm passage to Galle, on the southwest tip of Sri Lanka. Winds in the Andaman Sea were light so our first few days were quite slow and peaceful, just drifting along in the gentle breezes. But by 3 March we picked up a nice sailing breeze from the north and started scooting along. Our course took us through the Great Channel between northern
Sumatra (Indonesia) and the Nicobar Islands, which are actually part of India and controlled by the military, so off limits. The Great Channel is a 25nm-wide constriction in the marine highway that extends from the Mediterranean and the Middle East through the Malacca Straits, around Singapore, to the Far East. Huge ships were constantly in view. But we’d recently installed a new AIS receiver that lets us see these ships’ transponders on our nav-program. We get name, position, course and speed, and it computes our closest point of approach (as well as a bunch of other info). This is magic for sailing in congested waters. If any ship will approach too closely (say, less than 2nm) we can call them (by name) on the radio and ask them to change course, which most are happy to do. At noon today we’re at 6º18’N 89º11’E, or 515nm east of the southern tip of Sri Lanka (we crossed the halfway point last night). We have a 13knot breeze from a bit aft of the beam and a bit of assist from the current as well. We’ve had pods of Pantropical Spotted dolphins playing in our bows several times. Ocelot’s scooting along under all plain sail at 6+ knots and all is well on board.
9 March 07 150nm from Galle, Sri Lanka
We’ve been having an absolutely delightful sail west from Thailand toward southern Sri Lanka, following the trail of the almost-full moon by night (with both the north star and the Southern Cross in the sky). Then the sun rises behind us in all its pink and gold splendor, and in the afternoon we literally sail down a golden pathway into the sunset. The wind has blown from the northeast quadrant continuously, giving us a very comfortable passage. We’ve even had a bit of help from the south-southwest flowing current. The breeze moved behind us into the east-southeast last night so this morning we put up our colorful spinnaker and we’ve been reaching across the trade winds all day. What a wonderful feeling. The sun is warm and bright (about 84ºF or 29ºC) making the deep blue ocean sparkle and lighting up our red, yellow, orange and black spinnaker in front of us. The wind has been blowing at 10-15 knots all day, cooling the air and wafting us along at 5-8 knots but keeping the ocean fairly smooth – perfect sailing conditions. An artistic array of small puffy clouds play in the sky to keep us
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Barracuda: From ‘fish on’ to ‘your food is ready’ OCELOT, from page B18 amused while our new AIS system keeps track of all the big ships in the crowded shipping lanes 6-10 miles south of us. Fishing in the Indonesia/Malaysia/ Thailand waters was completely fruitless (way too many fishermen) so it took us a while to dig out our fishing lines, but yesterday we finally put both out. Late that afternoon Amanda came up from below, glanced aft and cried out, “fish on.” We landed a nice 41-inch (1.04m) Great Barracuda, our first real fish since the Queensland coast, almost nine months and more than 4,000nm ago. Even a slender fish that big yields about 9 pounds (4kg) of boneless fillets, enough to feed all four of us four good meals. Last night when it was so fresh Sue served it lightly pan-fried in butter and garlic with fresh coleslaw and chips. Tonight Amanda’s preparing it in her custom-made Indonesian coconutcurry with green pepper, onion and bok choy over rice. At local noon today (GMT +6:30) we were at 6º01’N 83º04’E or about 175nm east of our Galle, Sri Lanka destination. Unfortunately, the wind has gone light this afternoon so it looks like we’re going to arrive in the
We’re tucked up in a quiet bay surrounded by lush vegetation next to a fishing village. The fishermen are very curious about us and ask for cigarettes, but don’t mind that we don’t have any. dark. But the mouth of the bay is wide, we have good detailed charts, and there’s an anchorage just inside the eastern headland. While we don’t like making new landfalls in the dark, we’re certainly equipped for it with radar, GPS and a good electronic navigation system, so we shouldn’t have a problem.
10 March 07 Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka
Just a quick note to let you know that we’ve arrived safely in Sri Lanka. We first detected land by smelling it at about 5 a.m., a rich earth-smell on the wind. We sighted the coast about 10 a.m. but it wasn’t until 6 p.m. that we finally got the anchor down. 1,136nm in just over nine days (5.1 knots average) is certainly no speed record, but we only averaged 3 knots for the first few
days through the Andaman Sea. Winds were quite nice after that – a bit of motoring in the early morning until the winds filled in but we usually needed to charge batteries then anyway. Then the trades filled in and we always had a delightful reach during the day that would calm down a bit at night. We never saw more than 20 knots of wind and never had to take a reef in the sails. We even had glorious spinnaker runs for most of the last two days. All in all, one of our best passages to date. We didn’t quite make Galle (we’ll go there tomorrow) as the sunlight was fading. We’re tucked up in a quiet bay surrounded by lush vegetation next to a fishing village about 15nm east of Galle. The fishermen are very curious about us and ask for cigarettes, but don’t mind that we don’t have any. I think it’s just a friendly form of greeting. We plan to leave Ocelot in Galle for a few days so we can tour the interior before Chris has to return to university on the 20th. We want to visit Colombo (the capital) and then go up into the highlands for some cool air and to see the views, Buddhist stupas, and tea plantations. We’ll let you know how that goes. Fair winds and calm seas Jon, Sue, Chris & Amanda Hacking S/V Ocelot
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MARINAS / YARDS
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1,495-slip mega-marina planned near Newport In early March, O’Neill Properties Group announced plans for The Newport Club, a new 1,495-slip marina on Aquidneck Island. “Our dream of transforming the entire west side of Aquidneck Island into a luxury yachting and living experience is now a reality,” said Brian O’Neill, founder and chairman of O’Neill Properties Group, in a company statement. “Boat buyers seek first-class environments in which to dock their boats and enjoy leisure activities. The Newport Club will provide this for local, national, and international yacht owners.” The Newport Club will boast as many as 1,495 slips ranging up to 500 feet, allowing large boat owners to dock in New England. “This project has the potential to bring hundreds of customers to businesses in the region, and is a testament to Brian O’Neill’s dedication to the Portsmouth area,” said John Gowell, an attorney with Burns & Levinson LLP of Providence, which represented Ted Hood in the sale of the property. “He is truly the one person who could complete the dream Ted had for this property. The Hood
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Marina will become the largest site for international marine activities, with the ability to handle the America’s Cup and other international sailing events.” The Newport Club will feature resort style residences ranging from $395,000 to $2 million. Future plans to build brand-name luxury hotels will create a yachting destination substantially larger than the famed Pier 66 in Ft. Lauderdale and Nantucket Harbor combined, the statement said. O’Neill Properties acquired financing of $14.1 million for the property.
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Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 582/621 Savannah, Ga. 543/NA Newport, R.I. 611/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 691/NA St. Maarten 603/NA Antigua 648/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (St. George’s) NA/NA Cape Verde 522/NA Azores 593/NA Canary Islands 538/659 Mediterranean Gibraltar 522/NA Barcelona, Spain 554/1,197 Palma de Mallorca, Spain 558/1,231 Antibes, France 591/1,367 San Remo, Italy 671/1,398 Naples, Italy 674/1,495 Venice, Italy 632/1,291 Corfu, Greece 755/1,224 Piraeus, Greece 689/1,152 Istanbul, Turkey 546/NA Malta 519/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 505/NA Tunis, Tunisia 500/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 531/NA Sydney, Australia 550/NA Fiji NA/NA
Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 569/608 Savannah, Ga. 543/NA Newport, R.I. 583/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 715/NA St. Maarten 660/NA Antigua 671/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (St. George’s) 712/NA Cape Verde 545/NA Azores 533/NA Canary Islands 525/648 Mediterranean Gibraltar 518/NA Barcelona, Spain 563/1,120 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,069 Antibes, France 571/1,309 San Remo, Italy 666/1,270 Naples, Italy 656/1,281 Venice, Italy 645/1,258 Corfu, Greece 665/1,194 Piraeus, Greece 626/1,113 Istanbul, Turkey 543/NA Malta 509/NA Tunis, Tunisia 520/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 589/NA Sydney, Australia 597/NA Fiji 567/NA
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St. Thomas facility approved to handle ‘regulated garbage’ MARINAS, from page B20
Incinerating at Crown Bay
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Crown Bay Marina in St. Thomas has recently been certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to handle, store and incinerate “regulated garbage” as defined by federal code, making it the only marina on the island to offer this service. “Crown Bay is a working marina that understands what services today’s international yachting professionals want most,” said Carole Dudley, the marina’s director of operations, “and solving this long-standing enigma of onboard waste disposal was at the top of the list.” While the incineration of “regulated garbage” isn’t the most glamorous amenity Crown Bay Marina offers, it is the only service to simultaneously ease a vessel’s port entry, avoid penalties for noncompliance, and reduce the risks of being boarded while in port or questioned at subsequent ports. U.S. law requires that vessels entering U.S. waters – including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and other insular U.S. possessions – that have visited a foreign port within a given period dispose of certain onboard waste upon arrival. – Carol Bareuther
New deals for America’s Cup
Port America’s Cup Marina has launched a new set of promotional berthing packages that feature weekend, week-long and one-month mooring options, with a range of prices starting at 50 euros a day. Racing for the 32nd America’s Cup began with a series of Louis Vuitton Acts in 2004, 2005 and 2006 across Europe. It ends early this month with Valencia Louis Vuitton Act 13 - Fleet Racing, which precedes the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger selection series (April 16 - June 12). The winner will race the defender, Alinghi, in the 32nd America’s Cup beginning June 23. For more information, visit www. americascup.com.
Panama Canal plans coming in Q3 More than 600 representatives from 222 companies and 34 countries
attended the Panama Canal Expansion Infoconference in early March. The Panama Canal Authority provided new information on the expansion, including the bidding and contracting procedures for the project. The informational session included presentations from ACP officials regarding lock design and construction, dredging, excavations and contracting processes. ACP Maritime Operations Director Jorge Quijano announced that the tender for the new set of locks design and construction contract will likely be let during the third quarter of 2007 and fall under a single contract. Panamanian government officials provided information on local training programs, immigration, labor and tax laws and future projects in Panama. Panamanians voted Oct. 22 to expand the canal by constructing a new set of locks, which will allow more traffic and double capacity. For more information on the conference, visit www.pancanal. com The ACP also held a public hearing on its proposal to restructure the canal’s pricing system. Fourteen representatives from shipping and government expressed views. The ACP has received 21 written comments during the public period. Its board of directors will review them and is expected to submit a recommendation to the Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama this month.
New marina in Kiwi Northland
Marsden Cove Marina, located near the entrance of New Zealand’s Whangarei Harbour, opened recently with 240 slips. Designed and built by Bellingham Marine New Zealand, the marina features floating concrete docks for vessels up to 115 feet, a state-ofthe-art fuel dock and sewage pumpout facilities, slip-side pumpout services on larger berths, a high specification full “user pays” electrical system, and composite boards over walers and gangways to provide a world class look. The marina is the first phase of a 10phase coastal development project that will include retail shops, apartments, and 700 lots, half of which are on a canal with docks.
The City Boatyard recycles water
The Charleston City Boatyard has installed a closed-loop water recycling plant. The City Boatyard, located north of the Charleston Harbor on the Wando River, is the only facility of its kind in South Carolina to offer this environmentally friendly process. The recycling plant collects and controls wash water from pressure washing that occurs prior to boat and yacht bottom maintenance. For more information, visit www.megadock.us.
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More than 600 captains, crew and industry folks helped us turn 2 in 2006. Let’s see if we can top it this year. PHOTO/JAMES SCHOT
April 19, 6-9 p.m. Spring crew bash celebrating The Triton’s third birthday Bahia Cabana, Ft. Lauderdale beach
Last year, it was Mardi Gras; this year it’s luau time. Come celebrate with us as The Triton turns 3. Join us after work for adult beverages, munchies, magic and great networking. Bahia Cabana is just south of Bahia Mar near the fire department. Space is limited so RSVP at www.the-triton.com/party. (It’ll also speed up the admittance line at the party.) See you there.
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April 2-8 The Masters, Augusta,
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15th annual Boat Asia 2007, Singapore, Thailand. www.boatasia.com Regatta, Antigua Yacht Club Marina, West Indies. 268-460-1799, classic@ candw.ag, www.antiguaclassics.com
Easter Regatta, organized by the Grenada South Coast Yacht Club. This is the weekend before World Cup Cricket action in Grenada. www.aroundgrenada.com
April 20-22 11th annual Ocean Fest
April 14-22 Tennis Masters Series
April 21-22 11th annual Plywood
Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Country Club, Monaco. Clay court tournament with more than 2.4 million euro in prize money. http://montecarlo.mastersseries.com
April 19 Bottom paint/invasive PROUDLY SERVING FT. LAUDERDALE, PALM BEACH,
copper bottom paint, nontoxic bottom coatings and ways to prevent invasive species from being transported on boat bottoms. jagonzalez@ucdavis.edu, +1858-694-3414.
species seminar, 6 p.m., Chula Vista Marina, San Diego. Free seminar by the University of California. Find out how to deal with regulations on
Dive and Adventure Sports Expo, Ft. Lauderdale beach, $9 ($7 online, threeday discounts), 954-839-8516, www. oceanfest.com Regatta, Dania Beach pier. This twoday event is produced by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and helps introduce local school kids to boating. They build boats out of plywood one day, race them the next. Sponsors and mentors welcome. 954524-2733, www.plywoodregatta.org
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28th annual Day at the Docks, Port of San Diego, signaling the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission, parking and shuttle. www.sportfishing.org
April 26-27 Maritime Safety Auditor (ISM) course, Ft. Lauderdale. Offers knowledge and understanding of the ISM Code to allow students to conduct internal safety audits. www. usmaritimeinstitute.com, training@ usmaritimeinstitute.com
April 26-29
FIMAR 2007 with more than 600 vendors, Alicante, Spain. www.fimar.es
MAKING PLANS Newport boat shows June 15-17
33nd annual Newport Spring Boat Show Newport Yachting Center www.newportspringboatshow. com
or $115 a day. www.wateraccess2007. com, 1-800-249-0179.
April 29-May 4 40th annual
May 16-27 60th Cannes Film Festival,
April 30-May 4 19th annual MYBA
Charter Show Marina Molo Vecchio, Porto Antico, Genoa, Italy. Expect 50plus yachts 80 feet and larger, scores of charter and sales brokers from around the world, and dozens of exhibiting companies. www.mybashow.com
May 4-13 15th Annual St. Lucia Jazz
Festival. www.stluciajazz.org, slutour@ candw.lc, or in the U.S. 800-456-3984
May 5-6 McDonald’s Air & Sea Show,
Ft. Lauderdale beach between Las Olas and Oakland Park boulevards. Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration team and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Free. (954) 527-5600, ext. 4; www.nationalsalute.com
May 6 SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch
(first Sunday of every month) at Riverwalk from 11 to 2, Ft. Lauderdale. Free. www.fortlauderdale.gov
May 9 International Marine Standards Summit and ISO Plenary Session, Annapolis. Hosted by the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), in conjunction with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). +1-410-956-1050, ext. 28, clove@ abycinc.org, www.abyinc.org
May 9-11 Project USA, Hotel
Monteleone, San Diego. Three-day conference of panel discussions and professional sessions. Hosted by The Yacht Report. www.theyachtreport.com
May 9-11 Working Waterways &
Waterfronts, a national symposium on water access, Norfolk, Va. Produced by the College of William and Mary. $375
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May 16-20 Beirut Boat 2007, Marina
Stanford Antigua Sailing Week, www. sailingweek.com
May 23-24 Maritime Accident
and hazardous occurrence elimination. www.usmaritimeinstitute.com, training@usmaritimeinstitute.com
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April 26-29
5th annual St. Michaels Food & Wine Festival, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. www. stmichaelsfoodandwinefestival.com
on boat bottoms. jagonzalez@ucdavis. edu, +1-858-694-3414.
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May 18-20 Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!
Stuart. Registration of $135 includes welcome party, classes at beginner/ advanced levels, lunch, hands-on skill stations, T-shirt and more. Fishing adventure fees range from $35 - $105. 954-475-9068, billfishbetty@hotmail. com, www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
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Lamb with a lavender kick With minimal preparation time and a mere 30-40 minutes in the oven, your rack of lamb will yield delicious, eye-catching entrees.
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Lamb primer: History and cooking tips The nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb” tells the story of a little girl and her lamb. Some theories suggest the underlying theme is the triumph of good over evil. It was widely believed in ancient times that it was good luck to have a lamb in your presence because the Devil could take the form of Culinary Waves any animal except a lamb. So, everyone Mary Beth had one. Lawton Johnson Sometime in the 9th century, the Pope adopted the lamb as his official dinner on Easter, roasting an entire lamb for the occasion. Catholics carry on this tradition today. The citizens of Greece take Easter very seriously. Their tradition has them roasting whole Paschal lambs over hand-turned spits, or souvla. The word lamb comes from the German word lambiz and we can thank the Spaniards for bringing the first sheep into North America in 1519. For tens of thousands of years, the most common species of sheep, Ovis Aries, has supplied humans with meat, clothing, milk and cheese. It is suggested that this typical breed of sheep originated in Southwest Asia from the Mouflon genus. Today, sheep provide us with myriad products such as the unusual lamb bacon to cheese to merino wool. Every part of the animal is put to use. There
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Unkind – to womankind By Debbie Niemeyer
Trying to make it in any competitive industry is challenging enough. Being an American woman in yachting can sometimes be insurmountable. Aside from receiving the lowest salary range, many U.S. women in yachting face an influx of harassment issues and overall under-appreciation by fellow crew and guests. It is no wonder that many women in this industry, including female mates, quit full-time assignments after a short period of time.
For stewardesses in their 20s and 30s, the issue of sexual harassment is constant. Many feel incredible pressure to look good – even just to get the job – and to complete their work (often single handedly) by a certain time. This is a small industry packed full of internationals. I have no qualms about that. It’s exciting to work with an international crew, except when I’m the only American being bombarded with sexual innuendos and antiAmerican remarks. Last summer, I took a gig on a sailing yacht owned by an American
who just so happened to be among the millions of millionaires to disclaim their American citizenship. (Taxed American income can be up to 55 percent these days. Yes, you guessed it, the New Rich Bahamians.) I met the first mate, a seemingly kind 25-year-old from England, at the airport. After a short and pleasant chat – and of him pointing out how different I looked in person, ahem – he excused himself to call the captain. We waited for my luggage, which never came, and engaged in more
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Part 2 of yacht documention basics is heavy on log books One of the increasing requirements in modern society is the need to document nearly everything. There are good reasons for this. One of the most important reasons on a megayacht is to capture evidence for use in defense in the event of a claim. This is the Up and Running second of three Ian Biles columns that
summarizes the main areas of a yacht’s activity where records and/or documentation are required. l Log Books. 1. Bridge Navigational Log Book. The keeping of a navigational log book is second nature to most yacht captains. However, with the introduction of the need to have proper passage plans for every intended voyage, before commencement of the voyage, what is sometimes overlooked is a means of incorporating these passage plans into the navigational log. This can be as simple as a log entry
referring to the particular passage plan and a file in which to keep each plan as it is prepared. As with other log books there is a requirement for these records to be landed ashore for safe keeping at suitable intervals. Another element of navigational records that is sometimes overlooked is the electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS). Depending upon the exact system specification, the system will keep an electronic record of the voyage undertaken. These data can be saved
in an archive file and landed ashore for safe keeping at suitable intervals. 2. Log Book. Most yachts maintain what is referred to by the captain and crew as a log book. However, what is normally meant is the Bridge Navigational Record Book that is used when the yacht is on passage. The main function of a log book (whether for yacht, merchant ship or warship) is to maintain a record on a day-to-day basis of the life of the ship. It is a legal document in as much at it forms contemporaneous evidence of what has occurred on board the yacht at any given time. In many ways it is a historical record of the life of the yacht. Many yachts maintain records that could be used to form part of a log book (day books for the engineer or mate, diary for the captain) but few appreciate the value and function of the record keeping. The format for keeping such records can be extremely flexible as there are no regulations of which the author is aware relating to this type of record keeping. As a guide, it is probably better to use a book with sequentially numbered pages (so that it is evident if pages have been removed) and to make entries in handwriting. However, there is no reason why such a record could not be computerized, provided there are adequate back-up provisions. The question of what should be recorded is a balance of judgement. If everything that goes on during the day is recorded in detail, the task becomes burdensome. If repetitious entries are made with no real thought (e.g. “morning breaks with clear blue sky�) there is little value in the information preserved. The records should try to capture any and all events that are different from the normal routine of the yacht. Having completed a log book, consideration also needs to be given as to what should happen to it once it is full. The log book provides an excellent source of reference to show historically that the yacht has carried out its functions properly. Should the yacht suffer a total loss, such historical records, if held ashore, can provide useful evidence. Therefore, a system of landing the log books ashore to the owner (or his designated representative) helps to secure the information for future use. 3. Official Log Book. In addition to the general requirement of a normal log book, depending upon both the size of a vessel and her flag, there may be a requirement to carry an Official Log Book. For UK-flagged yachts (as specified in the LY2 Code) the requirements are specified in Statutory Instrument 1981 No. 569 Official Log
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Good records make sense MANAGEMENT, from page C2 Book Regulations. The entries required for a UK Official Log Book (OLB) are contained in the regulations 1-47. Numbers 23, 27 and 39-42 have been deleted by statutory instruments amending the regulations, and many of the items are not relevant to a modern yacht. 4. Engine Room Log Book. This is a record of engine performance criteria over a given period of time. With modern systems, much of this data can be captured automatically but many engineers prefer to maintain a written record as well. As a general guide, it is preferable to have one log book for all machinery in the engine room rather than individual books for each main item of equipment. One of the main advantages of the engine room log book is the ability, by inspection, to determine when things are beginning to go wrong before any developing problem leads to a failure. 5. Other Log Books. Other specific log books or records that might be required include Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) or radio log; Battery Log for records of daily, weekly and monthly testing of emergency batteries; and Night Order Book for specific instructions to watchkeepers from the master or chief engineer that alter the normal instructions contained in the watchkeepers’ standing orders. l Management Records. Under the ISM Code there is a requirement to maintain sufficient records to document the safe operation of the yacht. Outside the code the only requirements are those of normal common sense. Management records include such items as the yacht’s budget and accounts, personnel records and appraisals, inventory and stock control (both interior and exterior) and maintenance records. l Training Records. Under the ISM Code there is a requirement for a record of crew training to be kept. Outside the code, maintaining such a record makes good sense for individual crew members who wish to progress through the industry. From the yacht’s perspective, crew development and training helps to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of crew. The captain needs to maintain reasonable training records in order to properly evaluate the effectiveness of each crew member (by means of staff appraisals) and provide assistance and training, where deficiencies are identified. l Hours of Work. Regulations concerning the numbers of hours a seafarer can work are governed by the Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) Regulations 2002 and are detailed in
MPI Group of Surrey, England, offers a distance-learning course designed to bridge the gap between master certification and the reality of running a large yacht. The course is sponsored by the Professional Yachtsmen’s Association and Middlesex University. Course material was created by Ian Biles and future topics include the legal aspects of yacht management, interior management, chartering, repairs and security. For more information, call +44(0)1252-732220 or e-mail et@mpigroup.co.uk. To read previous columns, visit www.MegayachtNews.com. Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 2152. In simple terms, the rules provide for minimum rest periods of 10 hours in any 24-hour period and 77 hours in any seven-day period. The actual hours of rest may be divided into no more than two periods, one of which shall be at least six hours in length, and the interval between consecutive such periods shall not exceed 14 hours. As with many of the UK regulations, pleasure yachts are exempt. However, a word of caution, under European Law and the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) from the Council of the European Union (93/104/EC), in order to protect the health and safety of workers in the European Union, the EWTD lays down minimum requirements in relation to working hours, rest periods, annual leave and working arrangements for night workers. The Directive was enacted in UK law as the Working Time Regulations, which took effect Oct. 1, 1998. The Working Time Regulations are UK Health and Safety Legislation. Therefore, for yachts that are not required to comply under the Merchant Shipping Act it is possible that the EWTD could apply. The same is true for any yacht carrying the flag of an EU country. In practical terms this means that the captain needs to be aware of the hours of work to which the crew are subjected, especially during the busy chartering periods and to maintain records to show that the crew hours of work were reasonable. Ian Biles is the founder of Maritime Services International, a marine surveying and consultancy business. He holds a Class I (Unlimited) Master’s certificate and developed a risk management program for large yachts for a London-based underwriter. Contact him at ian@maritimeservices. demon.co.uk or +44-2392-524-490.
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Aussie and Kiwi lamb cuts tastier than American ones CULINARY WAVES, from page C1 are more than 1,000 varieties of sheep with 40 species in the United States. Lamb is used in a variety of ways and not just to celebrate Easter and Passover. Unfortunately, the idea of having lamb is not as endearing in the United States as it is in other countries such as New Zealand, the Mediterranean, and India. In colonial Australia and New Zealand, sheep were raised for their wool as well as food so it became a major industry, as it remains today. Most of the lamb sold in the United States is from New Zealand and Australia. American lamb is milder in flavor and the cuts are larger than her two competitors. The difference in flavor and size is due to being grain-fed and not allowed to free-range graze.
Selection
There are several grades and different types of lamb based on the proportion of fat to lean meat. The USDA states that prime is top grade followed by choice, good, utility, and cull grades. (Cull grades and utility are primarily used for low end use such as dog food.) When selecting lamb, consider its use as the different cuts have different cooking methods. Lamb is sorted into three kinds of meat: forequarter, loin and hindquarter. The forequarter includes the neck, shoulder, front legs and ribs up to the shoulder blade. The hindquarter includes rear legs and hip. The loin includes ribs between the two. Color is the guide in indicating age. The lighter the color of the meat, the younger the meat is. Baby lamb, also referred to as hot house lamb or milkfed lamb, is slaughtered between 6 and 8 weeks of age. It should be pink, not the pinkish red of older lamb. Spring Lamb is also milk-fed but it is slaughtered between 3 and 5 months of age. If a package simply states lamb, the animal is usually grass weaned and
generally under 1 year of age. Mutton are sheep older than 1 year but typically are slaughtered by age 2. The older a sheep gets, the tougher the meat and gamier the taste.
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Tender cuts require fast cooking over moderate to high heat. Tender cuts include roasts (rib, crown, rack), loins (chops) and legs (leg of lamb, leg chop, steak, and cubes for kebobs). Less tender cuts take longer cooking times over moderate to low heat such as dry heat and moist heat (braising or stewing). These cuts are neck, shoulder roasts, breast roasts, and shanks.
Temperatures
The USDA will not say it is OK to serve lamb rare. I am not supposed to tell you to serve lamb rare. If you do, you are at risk of contamination from bacteria. But honestly, I can’t imagine eating lamb well done. In my opinion, rare and medium rare lamb offer the best flavor and results. Here is a chart for cooking lamb. The temperatures have been changed to reflect the new change by the USDA. (They sure know how to take the fun out of cooking.) Rare: the color red shows when sliced. Cook to 130 degrees F for 10-12 minutes per pound. (Not recommended by the USDA.) Medium rare: pink inside. Cook lamb to 140 degrees F for 15-18 minutes per pound. Internal temperature will rise 5 degrees after the lamb is removed from the oven. (I always undercook any meat by 5 to 10 degrees because I know that once I remove it from the oven, it will continue to cook to my desired temperature.) Medium: barely pink in color. Cook lamb to 155 degrees F for 20-25 minutes per pound. Remember, the temperature will rise 5 degrees after removed from the oven.
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Follow these 5 tips and you’ll make your presentation pop WAVES, from page C4 Well done: no pink when sliced. Cook the lamb to 165 degrees F for 2530 minutes per pound. Roast leg, and saddle, which is the two loins with the hip attached, may be served rare to well done. Lamb fell is the outer fat, a paperthin covering that some cooks remove due to strong flavor. Others leave it on while the leg is cooking as it holds the shape of the leg together. If you buy small cuts of lamb that have it, I’d remove it. Here are a few tips on how to French a rack of lamb for a beautiful presentation. These guidelines work for pork as well. 1. Purchase a rack of lamb that has the chine bone (spine) removed. Using a boning knife, make a straight cut along the topside of the bones starting about an inch up from the meat. 2. Stand the rack on end and make small jabbing cuts between each bone. 3. Hold the rack with the bones facing you. Use the tip of a sharp knife to cut down the center of the thin membrane covering each bone. 4. Turn the rack around. With your
Lamb fell is a paper-thin fat layer some remove due to strong flavor. Others leave it while cooking as it holds the shape of the leg. hands, push the bones free from the membrane as you pull the fleshy fat off. Continue until all bones are free of fat and the entire layer of fat can be removed in one piece. 5. Finally, make small cuts along one end of the roast to free the layer of fat that covers meat. To French individual chops, scrape the meat from bones with a thin knife and pull fat and sinew off with a clean towel. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine. A professional yacht chef since 1991, she has been chef aboard M/Y Rebecca since 1998. Visit her Web site at www.themegayachtchef.com or contact her through editorial@the-triton.com.
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Lavenderscented Lamb By Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson Ingredients 1 2-pound rack of lamb, Frenched 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lavender (www.purespice.com) 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated 1 teaspoon thyme Salt, pepper to taste
Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub lamb with olive oil. Combine seasonings and rub the racks of lamb. Roast until done, about 30-40 minutes.
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Every meal needs to be delicious but a chef thinking ahead will understand that light meals work better at lunch. PHOTO/CHEF PETER ZIEGELMEIER
Grilled Sesame Chicken and Light Asian Salad By Chef Peter Ziegelmeier, M/Y Curt-C This is a great light meal for the crew or guests in the afternoon, so they will not feel sluggish and tired for the rest of the day. Try to avoid feeding the crew, owners or guests heavy items for lunch, such as pastas, sandwiches and saucy meats. Keep it simple and your guests will feel great.
Ingredients Sesame-ginger vinaigrette Boneless breast of chicken Bosc or Asian pear Baby carrots, peeled Scallions Romaine lettuce Celery Broccoli, blanched & shocked Black sesame seeds White sesame seeds Sesame oil Cherry tomato rose garnish
Directions Marinade the chicken for two days in sesame-ginger vinaigrette Grilled chicken, striving for perfect diamond marks. Remove from grill, coat with sesame oil, a generous topping of black and white sesame seeds. Bake in oven at 350 degrees F. While chicken is baking, prepare
salad. Peel, deseed and cut pear into thin strips. Chiffonade romaine lettuce, shred carrots, mince celery, small-dice scallion. Add everything to a bowl and toss with a light coating of sesame-ginger vinaigrette. For extra kick, dash some soy sauce and minced garlic without the germ. Present salad in corner of plate; cut cherry tomato rose garnish. Remove chicken from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Slice as depicted and serve with a great big smile.
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Bordeaux home to some of the world’s great reds In discussing the world’s great wine regions, there is no better place to start than Bordeaux. In terms of sheer quantity and variety, no place produces as much great red wine as Bordeaux in France. There are some great whites, too, from the Graves region as well as some of the world’s finest sweet wines By the Glass from Sauternes and Mark Darley Barsac. Bordeaux is home of some of the world’s most well-known grapes, including cabernet sauvignon and merlot as well as Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Carmenere and petit verdot. The white grape semillon grows here. Red Bordeaux varieties are common worldwide and form the basis of Meritage wines in California and socalled Bordeaux blends all over the world. Bordeaux is famous for its chateaus (large country estates); most wines will be from a chateau. The region is split by two rivers, the Garonne and the Dordogne. They produce two main subdivisions – the left and right banks. The left bank villages or communes produce mainly cabernet-dominated blends. Apart from a few exceptions, all red Bordeaux is a blend of grapes. The most famous left bank wines come from Medoc, Haut-Medoc, St Estephe, Pauillac, St Julien, Margaux and Pessac Leognan. Such great chateaus as Latour, LafiteRothschild, Mouton Rothschild, Haut Brion, Margaux, Leoville Las Cases, Palmer, Pichon-Longueville and Cos d’Estournel hail from these villages. The wines are powerful and concentrated in great years and, unlike California’s, they display a lot of balance and structure along with wonderful fruit, which makes them perfect for food. On the right bank, the much maligned merlot grape dominates the blends with St Emilion and Pomerol to the fore. The great estates include Chateau Petrus, which is often the most expensive Bordeaux. Chateau Petrus has risen over the years to rival the great first-class growth wines such as Chateau Latour. St Emilion includes chateaus such as Angelus, Ausone, Cheval Blanc and Pavie. Other great Pomerol estates are Chateau Le Pin, Trotanoy and Vieux Chateau Certain. Right bank wines, to my mind, often display a wonderful coffee and mocha aroma on the nose and a distinct earthy quality to back up the fruit. Left bank
wines show more black currant, fig and cassis, though all good Bordeaux display flavors and aromas of cedar, cigar box and tobacco as they age. Good Bordeaux in great years will usually need a minimum of 5 to 10 years cellaring to allow the naturally high levels of tannin to soften and for the wine to achieve balance. The dessert wines of Sauternes and Barsac are rightfully prized throughout the world and the greatest of them all, Chateau D’Yquem, can last a hundred years in top vintages. It is said that each vine only produces one glass of this superb wine. Hence the price of about $300-400 and up per bottle for good vintages. Other great sweet wines are Chateau Suduiraut, Climens and Rieussec, and Coutet in Barsac. You will get requests for the great Bordeaux wines with high prices to match. There is a great deal of excellent wine to be bought from chateaus lower in the classification system. In 1855, the Medoc and Sauternes were classified into five Grand Cru Classe levels. Latour, Margaux, LafiteRothschild, Haut Brion and latterly Mouton-Rothschild formed the top tier. The so-called “super seconds” such as Leoville Las Cases and Ducru Beaucaillou formed the next. There are many good wines in the third to fifth levels due to the investment poured into Bordeaux in the past 15 years. Talk to your merchant about them as some great values are available. I like Chateau Du Tertre, Gloria, La Lagune and Talbot. The Cru Bourgeois wines recently have been reclassified into three levels and some brilliant wines are made at these properties. My favorites include Chateau Potensac, Cissac, Senejac, Patache D’aux, and Siran. Prices are in the $20-40 range per bottle. If you like good white with lots of mineral to go with seafood, consider Graves wines. They’re mainly semillon and sauvignon blends. Good examples include Chateau Carbonnieux, SmithHaut-Lafite or Olivier. Finally, vintages. After the great vintages of 1927, 1947 and 1961, the following are considered among the best: 1970, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1998 (right bank), 2000, 2003 (as it was warm and the vintage produced fruity wines) and 2005 (arriving soon). Good wines do come from other years, but these are the ones people seek. Bordeaux wines are rightly popular. It pays to explore them to see how complex, well-made and flavorful they are. Next month: Burgundy. Mark Darley is a freelance wine writer in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact him through editorial@the-triton.com.
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Soy in moderation is healthy If you want to be hip – and healthy, too – put some soy on your plate. Long gone are the days when tofu was the only soy food at the supermarket and health food nuts the only buyers. Today, the soy foods market is booming with myriad products bought by everyone from teenagers to seniors. Research has Take It In highlighted major Carol Bareuther health benefits from soy food consumption. Studies have shown low rates of certain cancers in Asia, where soy is a regular part of the diet. Phytochemicals in soy, such as isoflavones, appear to be the secret. Additional research indicates eating soy foods daily may help protect against heart disease by significantly lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol without reducing good (HDL) levels. The disease prevention evidence is so strong that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Oct. 26, 1999, the allowance for special health claims to be placed on labels of soy food products. The claim reads something like this: 25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Nutritionally, soy milks are fortified with calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12. Most soy-based meat alternatives are excellent sources of protein, iron and some B vitamins. Fat content varies, but many products contain less than half the fat of even the leanest ground beef. Of the fat that is present, cholesterol-raising saturated fat represents a much smaller proportion in soy foods than in meat. Soybeans do have some fat naturally, and added fats may be included in some products. The cancer-preventing isoflavone content varies depending on the type of soy protein used. Tofu, tempeh (cooked soybeans formed into cakes) and soy milk are high in isoflavones. The isoflavone make-up in foods made from soy proteins – such as soy burgers, hot dogs or sausage – varies according to how these products are manufactured. In spite of soy’s many benefits, articles have been published about its potential dangers. For one, studies have shown that soy’s high levels of phytic acid can reduce absorption of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation such as soaking, sprouting and slow cooking. High phytate diets have led to growth problems in children, but usually in the Third World where consumption of soy and other high-fiber plant foods is high. Soy also has been linked to a disruption in endocrine function
and risk of breast cancer (other studies indicate that soy’s natural phytoestrogens can ease menopause symptoms), an increased need for vitamin D and an overload of aluminum that can be toxic to the nervous system and kidneys. This seemingly Jekyll-and-Hyde nature is not unlike what could be said of many other foods. Like everything in your diet, moderation is key. Also, it’s more beneficial to enjoy soy foods in their least processed form. A person who occasionally ingests traditionally processed soy products (miso, tempeh, natto, tofu) and otherwise has a balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle will not have to be overly concerned with potential dangers. However, those who eat soy regularly, especially products with heavily processed or genetically manipulated soy ingredients, should pay close attention to issues relating to the potential dangers of soy products. That said, the take-home message here is that there are three ways to enjoy the benefits of soy and avoid the possible dangers of soy products. First, avoid genetically manipulated soy ingredients. Second, avoid heavily processed soy ingredients such as soy protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, hydrolyzed soy protein, and texturized soy protein. These ingredients will not provide any significant health benefits and may cause health problems as discussed above. Instead use traditionally processed soy products such as miso, tempeh, tofu, natto, and soymilk. Third, consume soy in moderation. Don’t go overboard. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a regular contributor to The Triton. Contact her through editorial@thetriton.com.
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C10 April 2007 PERSONAL FINANCE: Yachting Capital
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A little financial inspiration to get a money plan in order It’s close to a decade now that I’ve sat down with people – hundreds of them – and discussed their financial options. This article and the article for next month are designed to simply tell a story that parallels a real life story of a client couple. My clients knows that the article is based on their personal life but Yachting Capital that no one could Mark A. Cline identify them based on the contents of the article. I think many of you in the yachting industry may be able to relate to this story. Several months ago I got a call from a chef who had come across one of my flyers showing a sample MoneyMap. For those of you unfamiliar with the MoneyMap, it is a proprietary software tool I use to map out a client’s retirement. She had kept this flyer for about a year before calling to set up an appointment to talk to me. In short, we met and discussed how the MoneyMap works and what information I would need to provide her with a complete map of her financial life. In the yachting industry, everything revolves around getting the owner’s boat ready to leave or return. We typically only have time to work on personal “stuff ” when we get back from trips. This is the priority of our jobs. This trip ended abruptly for this captain and chef team due to a personal medical issue. Unfortunately, I have seen many people wait until a lifechanging event occurs before getting their finances in order. Fortunately in this case, all is now well. This couple came to see me with all their information. This is the most difficult appointment for my clients to make. Showing a stranger what they have done with their financial decisions is tough for anyone. It is especially tough when hindsight instinctively tells us that not all our decisions were the best. The important part of this event is the gathering of all the information and putting it down on paper. This couple had a large number of properties. I have found many yachting clients that have been advised by friends and peers to invest heavily in real estate. Some have taken equity out of one property to put down on several other properties. After a few hours, everything was documented and this couple realized these properties cost them about $5,000 a month in cash flow to keep. It was a very stressful meeting and they went through more than a few tissues.
They felt they had made some wrong decisions and, understandably, were upset. After completing their MoneyMap, we set up another appointment to review their options. I looked forward to that next meeting much more than they did. I knew they had no idea of their net worth and it was much more than they expected. After seeing their financial status, there were several options for them that I knew they would be happy to consider. We took all their investments they had and simplified them by consolidating them into one fund family. This consolidation of investments made it easier for them to keep track of growth and monitor changes within the fund family. We also spent some time together to help them to learn how to monitor their funds and when to question when it might be time to make changes. It is never acceptable to solely rely on an adviser and blindly go with that advice. Two pair of eyes are always better than one. We openly discussed expectations with a financial adviser. There should always be open communication when you entrust your investments with someone. They were told that they were ultimately responsible for their own investments. They also should never assume that their adviser will contact them when it is time for a change. How many of you have lost mail between here and the Med or the Caribbean? It’s not worth the risk when it’s your money. In regard to the properties and mortgages we rearranged some debts. They were introduced to an interest management and cancellation program popular in Australia and now spreading to the United States. They intend to take one property at a time and with their discretionary income and based on their monthly cash flow they will have one of their notes of $105,000 paid off in three-and-a-half years. With this plan they now feel like they are on the right track and now in control of their finances and destiny. Remember that to get something you’ve never gotten you must be willing to do something you’ve never done before. Do you have financial freedom? If not, you must be willing to chart your course before you leave port. Before you do that, you have to figure out what port you are starting from. Sometimes this is the most difficult task. Capt. Mark A. Cline is a chartered senior financial planner and mortgage broker. He is a partner in Capital Marine Alliance in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact him at +1-954-302-2372 or through www.capitalmarinealliance.net.
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Don’t lose attitude control because of a stressful job WOMAN, from page C1
the boat. I simply felt that these guys lacked respect for each other and for small talk. All in all, he displayed a me. My agent basically told me to stick casual and friendly demeanor. Nice guy, it out and talk to the guys about their I thought. behavior. That sort of backfired as some The next day, I emerged from my of the guys seemed even more defensive cabin bright eyed and bushy tailed with toward me. my most cheerful “How’s it goin’? I’m After about three weeks, I left the Debbie but you can call me Deb (blah, boat. I was paid about $112 a day (with blah, blah)” to the five foreign guys who, no days off) as a freelance stewardess sort of, kind of, didn’t seem excited to instead of what was supposed to be meet me. Something just didn’t feel full-time pay. right. Maybe they were just tired. I guess it could have been worse. I Yet, they didn’t seem to mind me could still be day working while being overhearing their discussions via illfed the crew’s leftovers and listening to worded profanity about women and a South African deckhand brag about Americans. Whoa. What happened American women wearing him out. to Mr. First Mate-I’m kind of shy-Nice (That reminds me, the first day when Guy? I was sanding, this I soon learned same deckhand to keep to myself, came up to tell me A few days later in the which became to stop with the crew mess, the first pretty lonely. The “monkey business” mate – in front of the feelings of isolation since I was sanding and nervousness the rails without other crew members proved difficult to a sand block, – asked me how recent handle, especially even though he my resume photo was. when I was serving would later sand guests. I began the rails the same Oh, no. He didn’t just doubting my way. The guy even ask me that, did he? reaction. Maybe widow wiped, the I didn’t gage the hypocrite.) scene quite right. I would like to Was I too critical? Was I insensitive advise any stewardess in this industry to the fact that a woman may have to take careful note of her own attitude, bruised an ego in their past? no matter how stressful the situation A few days later in the crew mess, can be in terms of both discrimination the first mate – in front of the other and harassment. Keep in mind that crew members – asked me how recent you’re working and living with others my resume photo was. Oh, no. He didn’t you may not want to live with or who just ask me that, did he? I instantly may not want to live with you either. remembered his comments in the If it gets to the point that you are airport about how different I looked unhappy with the situation, talk to in person, and rushing off to call the your agent first. Even if many agents captain. are in it more for the money, not to Being the Turkish-American that mention hiring their own nationality, I am, I shot him a sarcastic remark at least you’ve put in an effort to rectify about calling the captain on his cell the situation in a professional manner and being disappointed after seeing the without bottling it up and displaying a real me. His face was frozen and red in negative attitude and causing negative a split second. (In all fairness, I had just attention to yourself … like I did. turned 33 and the resume photo was I wish I had maintained a more from the previous summer. So what if professional candor to the crew on my my hair was now shorter, frizzier and I last charter. And even if the captain was 10 or so pounds heavier. Big deal.) seemed to be just like them, I should But my response turned out to be a have done “the professional thing” and bad move, my first wrong move – aside talked to the captain about the things from aging that is. Letting my bruised that offended me. ego get the best of me made for a bad Discrimination and harassment play in the game of getting along with should never be part of anyone’s job my co-workers. description. We are each entitled to I soon felt my “lovely” reputation be ourselves – so long as we keep it (as a captain once said to my agent) professional – and for our skin to be being tossed overboard. Although the human, not thick like a rhinoceros’. captain seemed nice throughout the gig, he complained about others behind Debbie Niemeyer began her yachting their backs, sometimes literally and career in June. Before that, she was a profanely. I can only imagine what he graphic designer. She has a bachelor’s said about yours truly. degree in anthropology. Contact her I told my agent I was ready to get off through editorial@the-triton.com.
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C12 April 2007 BOOK REVIEW: Well Read
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Much more than a drink: Read up on rum’s history Prior to reading “Rum, The Epic Story of the Drink that Conquered the World” by Charles A. Coulombe (Kensington Publishing, $14.95, paperback), you might think the subject of rum complete with the Gosling, Bacardi and Mount Gay. The powerful liquor (pot stilled rum is 85 percent Well Read alcohol) has played Donna a significant role in Mergenhagen social history, trade routes, the military and world economics. Along the way it has engrained itself into many aspects of culture, but slang terms for drinking and drunkenness based on the word rum abound. The use of rum as a trade commodity and as a staple aboard ships has integrated references into literature for centuries. Even youngsters are familiar with the refrain “Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum” from “Treasure Island.” In addition to basic facts on the size of the industry – there are 1,500 rum labels worldwide – Coulombe gives an overview of the evolution of the liquor. Rum distillation from sugar cane can be traced to Barbados before 1650. Sugar cane distillation without the label rum likely occurred much earlier because Columbus introduced sugar cane plants to the Caribbean in 1493. At the time, sugar and other spices were the oil of today, inciting battles and atrocities. The growth of the market motivated many islands to move from tobacco, cotton and coffee cultivation to cane. The demand for labor that it created became the base of the slave trade. Rum, slaves and molasses were the three sides of the triangle trade connecting New England, the Caribbean and Africa.
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The British Royal Navy is the model for most of the world’s fleets. Rum was a part of BRN rations from 1655 until the Parliament removed it as a point of negotiation in 1970. Throughout history privateering, piracy and national navies were separated by thin lines. They shared labor pools and had rum in common. Sir Henry Morgan is one of those who sailed under all three flags. A rum label memorializes him. Settlement and economic development of much of the world is integrated with the production or trade of rum. Coulombe dedicates a chapter each to the West Indies, Colonial America, West and South Africa, and the East Indies, Australia and the Pacific. His chapters on the use of rum as a sacrament in voodoo and obeah and as a component of Western holiday celebrations are fascinating reminders of the interface of economy, culture and religion. As a social drink, rum has gone in and out of style. Prohibition in the United States, World War I and CocaCola all impacted the popularity of and the demand for rum. Coulombe closes each chapter with recipes requiring rum or molasses as the key ingredient. The book ends with a chapter describing a large number of international rums by country of production. Solid historical research is tempered by the lighter rum trivia in the book. You may begin “Rum: The Epic Story of the Drink that Conquered the World” with some level of skepticism, but by the end of the tale readers are likely to be convinced that rum fueled every cultural and economic development of the past 400 years. Donna Mergenhagen owns Well Read, a used book store on Southeast 17th Street in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact her at 954467-8878.
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SUDOKUS Try these new puzzles based on numbers. There is only one rule for these new number puzzles: Every row, every column and every 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 only once. Don’t worry, you don’t need arithmetic. Nothing has to add up to anything else. All you need is reasoning and logic. Start with the Calm puzzle left. Then try your luck in the Stormy seas at right.
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Safety of crew and vessel are and remain the highest priority. Able to put things in priority order. A selfmotivated individual. Non smoker and non drinker. Master USCG License, FCC license and Radar unlimited. 800-358-9688 Ad# 1720 2/15/2007
Call (978)303-5181 or email jbarrettjr@hotmail.com Ad# 1806 3/1/2007 Full or part time positions. Complete yachting services including operations, maint. & del. Ready to work now. Email: indigo2@bellsouth.net Ad# 1844 3/6/2007 100Ton & STCW with 15 yrs.
experience, USCG veteran, mechanical skills,college grad.,excellent references 561-799-6323/captrbristol@aol. Ad# 1779 2/22/2007
USCG Oceans master 500grt and duel licensed Chief Eng1600/3000 unlimited hp. Megayacht experienced Call Bob 386 801 1273 Ad# 1880 3/12/2007
Fully licensed and exper. 100ton USCG captain. Culinary skills & fishing experience. Call (954) 882-2839. Ad# 1830 3/5/2007
Yacht captain with extensive medical and security exper. looking for the right yacht owner. Call Captain Scott 954-536-4070. Ad# 1815 3/2/2007
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100 ton masters / near coastal 337-344-9627 clyde.barber@mchsi.com Ad# 1850 3/7/2007
20 years experience ready for new boat. Willing to captain and cook if right situation. Call 954-325-9914 Ad# 1812 3/2/2007
Looking to run a yacht up to 90 ft. Culinary Degree also. Excellent maintence skills. captainlippman@juno.com, 954-325-9914 Ad# 1753 2/19/2007
I am a energetic & super-loyal captain. Looking for team position with cook/stew/deck. Excellent engineering skills. marius_hoffman@yahoo.co.uk Ad# 1795 2/27/2007 Fully licensed and experienced 1600-ton USCG captain looking for position. Recommendation letter and resume, references upon request.Call 954 309-6983 Ad# 1794 2/27/2007
Seeking Position-West Coast 150 ton USCG Captian, 10yrs experience. Professional, Hard working professional. Capt. Steve (619) 654-6475 Ad# 1867 3/9/2007 US captain ready to go; only a 50 ton license but experienced running yachts up to 95\ Sail and Power. Email: toddwallick@hotmail.com Ad# 1729 2/15/2007
CREW AVAILABLE First Mate, chef and stew available if needed as team. Email: cptcraig@comcast.net Ad# 1789 2/26/2007
Looking for new opportunity run a yacht. Previous Capt. experience with yachts up to 165’. Email:skipperjoe@gmx.net Ad# 1858 3/8/2007
Experience on vessels to 40m 200,000 sea miles sail/power Full CV and ref on request John Bourke jpbourke@iinet.net.au Ad# 1772 2/21/2007
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100t/stcw95 certified captain looking for F/T employment 15 years experience in fishing/yachting industry. Captjimmy@mac.com Ad# 1777 2/22/2007 Highly experienced captain looking for position on 90-120 ft Motor Yacht. Email: agall@aol.com Ad# 1785 2/25/2007 IYT Captain S/Y Master of Yachts 200T OCEAN, STCW95 Personable, responsible, mature, healthy, loves projects. Email: quo-vadis@sbcglobal.net Ad# 1783 2/24/2007 Have experience in both local and international waters. 70-100 foot private yacht with overseas . Email: daveyhsmith@hotmail.com Ad# 1782 2/24/2007 200 Ton/ 500 ITC USCG Captain captained a 120 motor yacht Experienced in off shore Former Dockmaster. Call 404-519-2647 Ad# 1751 2/17/2007 USCG Licensed 100 Ton Master Unlimited 3rd Mate and AB/STCW Perm. /Temp. Emp/short notice U.S.Passport Call 847 902-9426 or muno56@aol.com Ad# 1881 3/12/2007 Ten yrs. exper., seeking team job with wife on vessel up to 120ft; relief crew
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Relief Chef-Full CV and sample menus available. Power &sail 25 Year old American/Canadian. Call Eric G at 268 782.1743 Ad# 1797 2/27/2007 Yachting experience with both private and chartering vessels Greencard and STCW 95. Fran at 954-584-1207 or roadtoshangrila@bigfoot.com. Ad# 1787 2/26/2007
Captain looking to run a yacht up to 90ft. Been in business for over 20 years.I have a Culinary Degree also. Willing to do both or either.Excellent maintence skills.captainlippman@ juno.com,954-325-9914 Ad# 1756 2/19/2007 U.S. Culinary Trained Chef , with STCW 95-easy going team player with resume,portfolio, references.Call 954600-2069 or cheforvis@hotmail.com Ad# 1902 3/15/2007 Culinary Trained, STCW Certified Chef private or charter yacht, power or sail Call 954-232-1132 or email nsmyth@earthlink.net. Ad# 1865 3/9/2007
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I am currently employed. I have completed my 100 ton exams and one course towards officer of the watch. STCW Email: carolemandell@yahoo.com Ad# 1784 2/25/2007
and know we can practice our trades further on a good stable boat that can offer us longevity. For more info email:alinamineamad@yahoo.ca 310 569 3349 Ad# 1856 3/7/2007
Looking for sea miles; Good mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills. Email: Trevorr@inbox.com Ad# 1828 3/5/2007
100 ton licensed captain with over 30 years exper. looking for captain or first mate. Full time work or delivery. Email: captnkj@yahoo.com Ad# 1823 3/5/2007
Permanent , freelance,day-work STCW 95 qualified. US and International citizenships.Email markjabrahams@yahoo.com Ad# 1819 3/3/2007 I am a stewardess-masseuse. I have experience on yachts as a stewardess, masseuse, deckhand and personal assistant at the owner’s estates and yachts on both motor and sailing yachts. Chef Hunter has worked at many great establishments around the world. We are both super qualified
Qualified Mate and Stewardess available, together or separately for temporarypositions only. Email: michaelaj@dodo.com.au Ad# 1811 3/2/2007 Australian just arrived in Ft. Laud. looking to make a start in the Yachting industry. STCW-95. Email: doncapel@hotmail.com Ad# 1861 3/8/2007 Prefer permanent work but will take on anything. STCW-95 & B1/B2.. New to the industry, recreational for over 14 years. Email: matt.scheeffer@gmail.com Ad# 1821 3/4/2007
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I am a South African male, My partner is a British female; Looking for a Crew&Stewardess Position on a charter boat. We are both hard working people, with a great atmosphere. Available during April 2007. Email: antonjon@mweb.co.za Ad# 1900 3/14/2007
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For full time position. Can live aboard or off in W.Palm Beach/Ft. Laud. area. local ref. avail. for resume & photos email: jnav100@yahoo.com Ad# 1872 3/10/2007
I am 23 year old American experience as first mate and deckhand. Looking for a first mate job based out of Ft Lauderdale. Live aboard or Non Live aboard. Want a boat 95ft-130ft that travels. Call Jeff 616-836-8962 Email@ Nauticsail@hotmail.com Ad# 1743 2/15/2007 Been working on fishing vessels for over 15 yrs. I can navigate from the stars or by GPS. Email cliffdrice@yahoo.com Ad# 1778 2/22/2007
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25 year old American new to the industry; looking for a deckhand position on either a sail or motor yacht. Email: N28678@yahoo.com Ad# 1820 3/3/2007
Delivery, freelance or temp.7 years in industry withbackground as marine electrician. Call 954 854-9510 or email msking2000@hotmail.com Ad# 1810 3/2/2007
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Upbeat and fun female mate available. I have passed my 100ton USCG license and finishing paperwork. Also Marine Radio Operators License USCG and one course towards OOW MCA. Hardworker and willing to help out anywhere in the boat. Available with two weeks notice to my current employer. Email: carolemandell@yahoo.com Ad#1933 3/18/07 Crewed and maintained a 49’ Jeanneau sailboat; Crewed from Montauk, NY to Bermuda.Crewed from Boston, MA to Tortolla STCW\’95 Certified Email: mjdrms@aol.com Ad# 1766 2/20/2007 Crewed and maintained a 49 Jeanneau sailboat and a 61 Garlington. STCW ‘95 Home (540) 347-0484 Cell (540) 219-9101 Ad# 1765 2/20/2007
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Charter boat looking for the following: Chief Stew, Chef & Engineer .Must have previous experience. Email: chris_sea2@yahoo.com Ad# 1816 3/2/2007
Stewardess/Mate professional dedicated. 12yrs+ charters & private. US citizen STCW PADI divemaster, family&crew cook 954-612-2503 or 242-393-3237 Ad# 1866 3/9/2007
Crew/Worker on refit of Myers 35 Cat. Non-paying. You buy your own food & drinks Work & live aboard. danhazel@vabb.com. Ad# 1759 2/20/2007
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The Triton
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CREW NEEDED
in charge of mechanical system nadine.ruts@fyne-cruises.com Ad# 1748 2/16/2007 Fulltime live aboard position. Resume with references and current picture required. Nonsmoking position. Email: yachtsisisi@earthlink.net Ad# 1859 3/8/2007 Entry level position; Male or female. US citizen/passport Interviews Fort Lauderdale: March 19,2007-April 12,2007. Email: deckhand@bellsouth.net Ad# 1891 3/14/2007 Y3 Engineer and experienced chief Stew, 114 ft heavy charter in Med, Contact jayme22explrr@yahoo.com Ad# 1781 2/24/2007 Stewardess and Mate needed to maintain new 80 foot yacht Full time position with on board. Email: lynnallenrd@aol.com Ad# 1857 3/7/2007
Engineers
160\’ 3-masted schooner. Looking for full time liveaboard engineer. Cat 3196, 2 gens (45 and 85kw) RO unit... kjpaltridge@yahoo.com Ad# 1886 3/13/2007
Mates/Deckhands
A liveaboard Amer. flagged 100\’ +motor yacht STCW prefer. US Passport send resume with a picture to: captrocky1@yahoo.com Ad# 1752 2/18/2007 Mate/Deckhand needed for 120\’ Motor Yacht. a non-live aboard position. vessel is Marshall Island flag Email: capthlr@comcast.net Ad# 1774 2/22/2007
CLASSIFIED ADS
US citizen needed for Fort Lauderdale based yacht. Email: miretemk@aol.com Ad# 1800 2/28/2007 Live aboard position on an Amer. flagged 105\’motor yacht. non-smoker a must. US Passport STCW preferred. Send resume to captrocky1@yahoo.com Ad# 1862 3/8/2007
Stewards/Stewardesses 145’ Motor Yacht is looking for a chief stewardess. Boat is based in W. Palm Beach. Email KBracewell@carlson.com call 954-261-4938. Ad# 1788 2/26/2007 121 motor yacht needs help see online ad for specifics. Send resume if interested to motoryachtnews@yahoo.com Ad# 1875 3/12/2007 Needs to start asap in the Caribbean. 107’ private yacht. Cruising from the Caribbean to West coast of USA and Canada. Email: cfeffer@hotmail.com Ad# 1837 3/6/2007
Chefs
Full time Chef needed for 130 M/Y. Limited Chartering,good benefits, great owner call Brit 561 723-3947 sfarmsreach@aol.com Ad# 1761 2/20/2007
Crew Teams
Australian couple, 6 years in yachting, hard working. Avail. call +19548545547, C.vs on lin www.crewcvs.com/ matthewbanducci Ad# 1831 3/5/2007 200/500 US Capt and chef/stew Chef/Stew has B1-B2, started application for a green card. Speak, Eng., German and French catalinadave27@hotmail.com Ad# 1836 3/6/2007 Engineer and chef for 105\’ M/Y Florida/Bahamas win, Med sum Contact craig@captainlines.com Ad# 1896 3/14/2007 Female Engineer, Male Chef Looking for Perm. Pos on M/Y Her: 7 years Exp. Him. 4.5 954 854 9510 or msking2000@hotmail.com Ad# 1804 3/1/2007
Require temporary chef for 80\’ motor yacht. Immediate start. Must be U.S. citizen or greencard holder. Email: monaco377@mac.com Ad# 1790 2/27/2007
Experienced team looking for work on board a motor yacht. 5-7 years in the industry, can start immediately. Call Diane 910 616 7107. Ad# 1827 3/5/2007
Cook-Stewardess, jack of all trades needed for new build in Northern Florida email: yachtbill@aol.com Ad# 1773 2/22/2007
Australian Chef and Stew Team We are available immediately Experienced, enthustiastic Culinary Trained Ph; 954 643 9075 Ft Lauderdale Ad# 1839 3/6/2007
Chef required for 38m M/Y based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Must be male due to visa restrictions. Permanent job from April or May 2007 with car and housing provided. For more info go online. Ad# 1717 2/15/2007
Team of two, able bodied seaman rated (both) chief stew deckhand and some cooking:
Private or charter. locotommy420@yahoo.com Ad# 1786 2/26/2007 Australian Chef and Stew Team We are available immediately Experienced, enthustiastic Culinary Trained Call 954 643 9075 Ad# 1840 3/6/2007
Delivery
Position as a delivery crew member, from West Indies, Bahamas or USA, back to Europe û the Mediterranean sea. Email: miha.kregar@gmail.com Ad# 1882 3/12/2007 500grt oceans Master Chief Lmt unlimited horsepower, 200grt/500itc sail as well. Call Bob 386 801 1273 or 386 668 7298 Ad# 1853 3/7/2007 Licensed Captain looking for more oportunities consisting of delivery and one-on-one training. Email acangero@hotmail.com Ad# 1884 3/12/2007 Looking for sea miles; Currently near Marina Del Rey So CA Good mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills. Want to cruise open water and will consider any offer. Day sailing experience. Healthy, strong and in my 40s. Will crew for delivery Email trevorr@inbox.com Ad# 1829 3/5/2007
Marine Management
Small boat manufacturer needs customer service rep. for service department. email: debbie@nauticaintl.com Ad# 1776 2/22/2007 Forty 1 North, seeks Dock Master for season dock operations. Send resume cover letter & salary required to info@41no.com Ad# 1807 3/1/2007
April 2007
Marine Professionals
Wright Maritime Group is looking for: Assistant DPA / CSO for ISM / ISPS management. Administrative Assistant for general office assistance and client services. Floor Assistant for shipping and handling. Charter Manager/broker for Sapphire Seas charter fleet. Contact Michael Hand at 954 523-0300 or email mh-wmg@wrightmaritime.com Ad#1699 3/15/07 Well established worldwide yachting company seeks a full-time secretary/ receptionist for Fort Lauderdale office; must be reliable, punctual, computer literate, detail oriented, and have exceptional phone skills. Typing skills are a plus. Preference will be given to applicant with boating knowledge. Ocean Independence yachts usa@ocyachts.com 954-524-9366 Ad# 1719 2/15/2007 Seeking a reliable, detailed oriented person. part time position/flexible hours. Call Mark at 954-522-6716 or markw@sailorman.com Ad# 1870 3/9/2007 Executive Broker’s Assistant for the President of Northrop and Johnson’s Fort Lauderdale office. Successful applicant will be working as a personal assistant, with other duties as necessary. Applicants must have a good phone manner, excellent communication skills, be organized, efficient,
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able to multi-task, patient, and be experienced with dictation transcription.Good benefits.Email Geri Martin, geri@njyachts.com, for more info. and a confidential interview. Ad#1916 3/15/2007 Full Time Charter Broker Assistant must have a good phone manner, excellent communication & people skills, be organized, efficient, able to multi-task, handle travel arrangements and be experienced with dictation transcription. Knowledge of MYBA, AYCA, and CYBA contracts a plus. Good benefits.Email: June Montagne, june@njyachts.com, for additional information and a confidential interview. Ad#1917 3/15/2007
Marine Services
Regency Charter Services and Yacht Vacations offers full service yacht sales, charter brokerages and services for yachts based in the Caribbean. Regency 284-495-1970 Ad# 1734 2/15/2007 We are looking for an experienced marine travel agent to join our growing team: must have a minimum of 2 years experience, able to prioritize, multiple tasks. Please send résumé to travel@cti-usa.com Ad# 1744 2/15/2007 Globe Wireless is the leader in maritime communications and services. We now have service plans designed for the yacht owner. If you
C18 April 2007 CLASSIFIED ADS use Inmarsat airtime and desire email service, Email Walter.Kane@GlobeWireless.com Ad# 1801 2/28/2007 Yacht Decor is your Yacht and Residential design specialist with over 25 years of creating interiors that reflect your taste and style. Ad# 1742 2/15/2007 V.P Professional Marine Detail Exterior and Interior Detail vpdetailing@ yahoo.com or Call (954)534-4066 Ad# 1826 3/5/2007 uShip is a online shipping marketplace. Save up to 80% on traditional quotes & receive a $100 rebate http://www.uship.com/boats Ad# 1771 2/21/2007 Get a complete computerized inventory done for your boat. Experienced and professional. Call 954-609-9135. Ad# 1716 2/15/2007
Martin’s Marina located in the safest harbour in the Isle of Grenada. Many Amenities. Come visit us we can be contacted via vhf 16&71, email at martinsmarina@caribsurf.com, telephone (473)444-4449/4439 or fax us at (473)444-2090. Ad# 1731 2/15/2007
Marine Trades
Stainless Steel & Aluminum Tig Welder/Fabricator in the Fast-Paced Marine Industry. Email: marilyn@mmxhaust.com Ad# 1762 2/20/2007 Great Photography inside and out up and down. Call John Rowe at 954 579-5283 Ad# 1723 2/15/2007 Specialist with 11yrs hands-on residential and pro-video production systems,Call Tom-Scott Gordon (501) 225-1323 Ad# 1871 3/9/2007
Sales Jobs
Accounts Payable Clerk - Sailorman is seeking a reliable, detailed oriented person to verify, key and file invoices along with various other office related tasks. This part-time position has flexible hours. Must be comfortable using a computer and proficient in keyboard skills. Contact Mark at 954-522-6716 or markw@sailorman. com for more details or to apply. Ad# 1869 3/9/2007 Self Motivated organizational skills a must. Very familiar with yachting industry. Contact 954 523-4301 or email: marclburton@yahoo.com Ad#1757 2/19/2007
For Rent
Rooms for rent in 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom house in Croissant park. Close to all crew agencies and marinas. Large backyard with Gas BBQ etc... High speed wireless internet, cable, shared
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kitchen. Please contact Jen at 954 643-5472 for more info. Ad# 1710 2/15/2007
Yard. $1200 per month Call Tom @ 954-520-2353 Ad# 1854 3/7/2007
Newport apartment. Weekly or weekend rates. 2 minute walk to downtown. parking, internet full kitchen. Great rates email-tonibbwbab@aol.com Ad# 1888 3/13/2007
Seeking person to rent second bedroom in large house. East of Dixie and Commercial; short term rental $180 per week. slatermatt90@hotmail.com Ad# 1897 3/14/2007
1 block south of dania canal. $540+ pr month, shared bath, prefer female, no pets, washer/dryer, nice area. Email mloltd2@aol.com Ad# 1780 2/24/2007
Private rooms for rent; Crew only. Close to Marinas, crew agencies ans schools. For info on rates and availability call Jen @ 954 643 5472. Ad# 1892 3/14/2007
Dock for rent - up to 60\’ on canal in Lauderdale Isles 55’ bridge at I-95, 220V. Secure Hurricane protected gunboat@bellsouth.net Ad# 1738 2/15/2007 3/2 house east of I-95 The home has tile floors and all appliances. Private fenced
Beautiful 2/2 condo for rent on water. 24HR manned guard gate. Pool, sauna, whirlpool
The Triton
excercise rm. 954-650-1277 Ad# 1864 3/9/2007 Beds in crew rooms starting at $150 per week; private room from $330 per week. Pool on site laundry facilities. Call Bridge 954 525-2323 Ad# 1863 3/8/2007 Also for sale, located in East Point Towers recently remodeled. Call Jen at 954 563-1225 for more info. Ad# 1841 3/6/2007 Crew Housing near SE 17St. with internet service. Call PAUL 954 549-0367 Ad# 1887 3/13/2007
For more details on any classified ad go to www.tritonclassifieds.com and enter in the ad #.
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The Triton
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Nice covered carport where you can store your vehicle safely in a private residence in Riverland area (Davie Blvd). Fexible rental period. $120.00/ mo. (Rate negotiable based on rental period). Call 954-240-4496. Ad# 1899 3/14/2007 Furnished and unfurnished Apts $900./mo. Plus utilities. Russ Janzan tel 954 294 9975 800 SW 2nd St. Ft. Lauderdale Performing Art. Sailboat bend Ad# 1803 2/28/2007
For Sale
Own your own Pirate ship theme cruise business! 49 passenger USCG certified Pirate Ship is available in Fort Lauderdale. You bring the energy, docking location and downpayment and we can set you up in this very profitable business. Call Capt. Mike at 888-538-6786 or visit www. longreachmarinegroup.net for more information. Ad# 1713 2/15/2007 3/2 dot 5 occupies 77Æ of frontage on a deep water canal Tampa Bay in Apollo Beach. Contact Anthony Sparacino 813-787-7564. Ad# 1769 2/20/2007 All the best gear American made. Give us a call we always have specials. Contact Ari Kaplan 305 636-3000 or email 1 800 Can-rope Ad# 1793 2/27/2007 Alafia Riverfront pool home For more details and pictures visit www.tampawaterfront.org Contact Anthony Sparacino 813-787-7564. Ad# 1768 2/20/2007
CLASSIFIED ADS
Costa RicaCatamaran Charter Business Six Figure Income, TurnKey, Established, all permits, licenses in place. Comes with website, marketing, client list and 14 pax diesel van. 34ft.Cat in excellent condition and making money. www.ricaboats.com Phone: 011-506-654-4063 AD# 1944 3/19/07
Century 21 Shaw Realty Group 813-787-7564. Ad# 1767 2/20/2007 Snorkeling gear, 10ft. Bongo, Water Skis, Wakeboard, Fishing poles, C-Map NT+Charts, Vhf radios, Cables and more. Call 904-504-4333. Capt. David Ad# 1822 3/5/2007 Superb business opportunity St Francis Bay, South Africa 100 seat steakhouse/restaurant with bar, all under thatch Bridges@Mweb.co.za Peter Ad# 1750 2/17/2007 Lowest priced waterfront in the North East. A must see for $399,900. Call Jen at 954 563-1225. Ad# 1842 3/6/2007 Also for rent, fantastic central Ft. Laud. East Point Towers. $319,000. Call Jen at 954 563-1225. for more info. Ad# 1843 3/6/2007 Bentley 2005 GT- Like new. blk with blk and tan interior. Has all the toys . $140,000 You boss might want one. tonibbwbab@aol.com Ad# 1889 3/13/2007
3bd / 2ba canal waterfront . Pool home, Tampa Bay access Contact Anthony Sparacino
Homes for sale
3BR/2.5 BA Bayfront Townhome located in historic Hyde Park For more details visit us at www.tampawaterfront.org Anthony Sparacino 813-787-7564 Ad# 1770 2/20/2007 Large one bedroom one bath. Top (6th) floor. Dock available for rent through Dock Master. Call now 754-234-9559 Ad# 1799 2/28/2007 Two bedroom/one bath house in beautiful Shady Banks, two right turns to Pier 17 Marina and Yacht Club. Central air, pool, dock, screened porch, new paint inside and out. Call Lyle @ (954)684-2991. Ad# 1808 3/1/2007 Income properties for sale Houses, Cottages, Multiplex Fully furnished & renovated. rented to yachstman for years info: camillekerry@eircom.net Ad# 1824 3/5/2007
Announcement
Due to be commissioned in Aug./Sept. of 2007. If interested need resume sent to: Jeffrey Small 2042 W. Paces Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30327 Ad# 1855 3/7/2007
Custom Sewing
New and repairs for all your sewing needs. Cushions, Pillows, Shams, Neck Rolls and Sheets. You provide the design and I will fabricate beautiful items for your enjoyment and that of your guests. Reasonable prices and fast service. Call Jan: 954-921-9500
Yacht Crew Register www.yachtcrew.ca Chief Steward, 2 years similar yacht experience: 200’ Yacht, UK, S Pacific, S Pacific, Private, March, Start April, $7000
Cook / Stew (& Engineer if available), 100’ Power, UK , Turkey, Med, Private, Mar 9, Start March, $3000
Stewardess, experienced 180’ MY prefer locals in Caribbean, UK, St Maarten, Med, Charter, Mar 14, Start March, $3000
Nanny: American citizen, Residence in New England, Travel on weekends to Florida & California, Europe in Summer, Private, Start March, $3000
Stewardess, with bar/service experience, prefer locals in Caribbean, 150’ MY , UK, Antigua, Med, Charter, Mar 14, Start March, $3000 Stewardess, Canadians only, Northwest prefered, 150’ MY Trinity, CAN, Pacific, Pacific, Private, March, Start April, $3000
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