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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & MARINE
48. Scotland ... from Skye to Orkney |
12. From the editor | De la editora
LIFE | MEDIOAMBIENTE Y VIDA MARINA
Escocia ... desde Skye a Orkney
18. News & Events | Noticias y Eventos
42. The next conservation frontier | La próxima frontera de la conservación
BOAT REVIEWS | TESTEO DE
FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE | MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO
EMBARCACIONES
CRUISING & TRAVEL
60. Healthy Boating | Salud a bordo
32. SanLorenzo SX88
CRUCEROS Y VIAJES
62. Featured Recipe | Receta destacada 64. Fashion picks for Summer | Moda de verano TECH & SAFETY | TECNOLOGÍA Y SEGURIDAD 72. Sharkbanz
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Editor & Publisher Dolores Barciela Executive Editor Laura Failoni Managing Editor Maria Iriondo Editors at Large Diane Selkirk, Nancy Bloom Art & Design Pablo De Palma
2018 Miami Sailing Week Dolores Barciela, Yachting Times Magazine Publisher with Gabriele Pedone, Studiomilano President.
from the editor This issue marks our 8th anniversary and we’d like to celebrate it -same as every year- with our loyal readers, subscribers and advertisers; thank you all for your invaluable support!
Contributors Nancy Birnbaum, Benjamin-Émile Le Hay, Zuzana Prochazka, Jim Raycroft, Pierre Hervé, Kat Quinn, Amanda Yanchury, Brian Skerry, NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program - 2013 Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition Science Team. Associate Publisher Lisa Besalel Phone +1-786-237-7830 info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com P.O. Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 - USA PRINTED IN AMERICA 30 - SPRING/SUMMER 2018 | PRIMAVERA/VERANO 2018
Our anniversary gifts are three books from Bloomsbury Publishing (The Pacific Crossing
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Cruise: lessons and adventures from a cruising veteran as he learns the ropes” from Adlard Coles Publishing; the book “The 4 year Olympian: from first stroke to Olympic medallist” by Jeremiah Brown, and a massage certificate by nourishingbodyandmind. com. Please visit page 21 for more info and how to register to win. Fair winds to you all, and hope you enjoy a very nice Summer!
de la editora Esta edición corresponde a nuestro octavo aniversario y queremos festejarlo con nuestros lectores, suscriptores y anunciantes; ¡gracias a todos por su invaluable apoyo!. Nuestros regalos de aniversario son tres libros de Bloomsbury Publishing (The Pacific Crossing Guide, The Atlantic Crossing Guide, y The Complete Day Skipper); el libro “Shakedown Cruise: lessons and adventures from a cruising veteran as he learns the ropes” de Adlard Coles Publishing; el libro “The 4 year Olympian: from first stroke to Olympic medallist” por Jeremiah Brown, y un certificado para un masaje de regalo por nourishingbodyandmind.com. Por favor, visiten la página 21 para obtener más información sobre cómo participar. Buenos vientos a todos, ¡y espero que disfruten de un muy buen verano!.
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YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE (ISSN 2153-0831; ISSN 2153084X) is published quarterly by YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE LLC., P.O. Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, Phone +1-786237-7830 Copyright 2018 by YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE. All rights reserved. YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE is fully protected by copyright law and nothing that appears in it may be reproduced, wholly OR in part, without written permission. Great care has been taken throughout the magazine to be accurate, but we cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions which might occur. We cannot be responsible, either, for the claims of manufacturers in any of the items, nor for products here advertised. Both editorial and submitted manuscripts and photos will be handled with care but no liability is assumed for them. Signed articles don´t necessarily reflect the publisher´s opinion or view. Their consigned statements are, thus, exclusively up to the author. YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE se publica trimestralmente por YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE LLC., P.O. Box 491196, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, Tel/Fax: +1-786-237-7830. Copyright 2018 por YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE. Todos los derechos reservados. Prohibida la reproduccion total o parcial de los articulos, fotos y anuncios aparecidos en YACHTING TIMES MAGAZINE sin el consentimiento por escrito del editor. Se ha intentado ser preciso a lo largo de toda la revista, pero no podemos responsabilizarnos por errores u omisiones que puedan ocurrir. Tampoco asumimos responsabilidad alguna por los servicios o productos anunciados en nuestras páginas. Tanto las notas y fotos editoriales como las enviadas serán tratadas con cuidado, pero no nos responsabilizamos por pérdida o daño de las mismas. Las notas firmadas no necesariamente reflejan la opinión o el parecer del editor de la revista. Las afirmaciones en ellas consignadas, por lo tanto, corren por exclusiva cuenta del autor.
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NEWS & EVENTS | NOTICIAS & EVENTOS
Behind the scenes of a Boat Show
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oat shows are some of the most exciting times for those in the yachting community. A chance to see the newest models, technology and some familiar faces. We visited the Miami Boat Show and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, some of the largest in the world, to get a little behind the scenes of what it takes to put these fantastic venues together. Kat Quinn, owner of The Kat Agency, is CEO of a large staffing company, and has been a part of these boat shows for the last eight years. Quinn has worked for companies we all know and love, such as Sunseeker, Sanlorenzo, Edmiston and more by providing trained and experienced personnel to help represent these companies that travel from all over the world. When asked how far in advance Quinn has to prep for boat shows, she responded, “There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to plan for a boat show. Boat show planning starts months in advance, 4 months to be exact. For example, the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is in November, we start planning in July. The Miami Boat Show is in February and usually utilizes the same talent, clients, and wardrobe so we usually immediately re-book after Fort Lauderdale, and plan logistics in January. Similarly, Palm Beach Boat Show is right after Miami and not much
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planning is involved - everything gets carried over from show to show. Fort Lauderdale definitely sets the stage!” For those that have attended a boat show, they can attest that the staff and setups for some brands are seamless and cohesive. This is done because of staffing agents such as Quinn, whose job is also to make sure the brands, outfits, anything that is seen at the event, matches and is in line with the companies’ image. Besides creating a stunning visual presence for boat show goers, the staff at these events can completely change how guests experience a show. Quinn said, “If I had a dollar for every time I have seen a guest literally walk straight off the dock and fall into the water, or watch a guest get arrested on the stand in Miami... These crazy stories and experiences led me to realize truly how important the yacht and lounge talent are on a stand. We help guests, we look out for them, we make them feel at home on the stand no matter what is going on around them. Without yacht hosts/hostesses at the show, it would be mayhem - shoes and drinks on yachts, people tripping and falling all over the place, walking in the wrong direction and losing bags/shoes. We once had a guest forget where he valet’d his Ferrari, and on top of it, he couldn’t remember which of his Ferraris he drove that day - the red one or yellow one!? We had to help him call the different valets along Collins Avenue to get his car back for him - and we did.” Needless to say, boat shows are some of the most fun events for those in the yacht industry and a lot of planning and staff goes into each of these events, to make sure guests have the most pleasant experience. Thanks to Kat Quinn for sharing these images as well as some of her knowledge of what goes into these shows we all love. www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 17 |
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iLearntoBoat.com to Release Fully Interactive Boat Safety Course in Q1 2018 F
or years, online boat safety course content has been limited to video, illustrations, and text material. Beginning in March 2018, boaters looking to complete their online boating education will have a new alternative, as iLearntoBoat.com releases its new, fully interactive boat safety course. This groundbreaking course is the first boater safety course of its kind to be approved by state and regulatory agencies. “As successful as online boating safety education has been, the fact is that over half of the students who sign up for an online course never complete it,” said Edward Cossette, VP of E-Learning. He further added, “We wanted to create an interactive course that not only makes it easier for students to learn and retain what they’ve learned long term, but we also want to try to reach and appeal to more students than ever before. We believe that this course accomplishes these goals.” In the game, the student player goes on a boating adventure with 4 friends. The friends have varying degrees of boating experience, with each of them demonstrating different personality traits—human traits— both good and bad. Through these four characters, the student explores, searches, and investigates to solve the mystery presented in the game. While the student player interacts with the game, the four friends— through their actions and dialog—help the student player learn various boating concepts. The interactive course covers state legal requirements and safe boating practices. Students can learn safe boating skills, such as casting off and docking, traffic laws of the water, state-specific rules and regulations, how to deal with emergencies, and much more, by taking this course. Students can complete the interactive course at their own pace, starting and stopping at their convenience. Most students can complete the story within a few hours. After printing out their certificate, students can legally operate a boat or a personal watercraft. Temporary boating certificates are valid until the end of the calendar year in which the course was completed. The interactive course has been developed in conjunction with the boating safety agencies responsible for boater education in states and provinces and is pending approval by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). This course is designed to be taken on any desktop or mobile device. For more information on the course, visit iLearntoBoat.com.
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About Kalkomey Kalkomey, parent company of iLearntoBoat.com, is an official provider of recreational safety education materials for all 50 states. An American company based in Dallas, Texas, Kalkomey produces print and internet courses that have provided official safety certification since 1995. Kalkomey offers safety courses in boating, hunting, bowhunting, off-road vehicle, and snowmobile operation. For more information, visit http://www. kalkomey.com/ or https://www.ilearntoboat.com/.
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YTM 8th Anniversary gifts are three books from Bloomsbury Publishing (RCC Pilotage Foundation’s The Pacific Crossing Guide, RCC Pilotage Foundation’s The Atlantic Crossing Guide, and The Complete Day Skipper); the book “Shakedown Cruise: lessons and adventures from a cruising veteran as he learns the ropes” from Adlard Coles Publishing; the book “The 4 year Olympian: from first stroke to Olympic medallist” by Jeremiah Brown, and a massage gift certificate by nourishingbodyandmind.com. Please enter to win by sending in your complete name, address, phone, and email to info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com. You may also register online, or through our Facebook and Instagram. All entries must be received by August 31st, 2018. Los regalos por el 8º aniversario de YTM son tres libros de Bloomsbury Publishing (The Pacific Crossing Guide, The Atlantic Crossing Guide, The Complete Day Skipper); el libro Shakedown Cruise de Adlard Coles Publishing; el libro “The 4 year Olympian: from first stroke to Olympic medallist” por Jeremiah Brown, y un certificado para un masaje de regalo por nourishingbodyandmind.com. Regístrese para participar del sorteo al enviar su nombre completo, dirección, teléfono y email a info@yachtingtimesmagazine.com. También puede registrarse online, o a través de nuestro Facebook e Instagram. Por favor, háganos llegar sus datos antes del 31 de Agosto del 2018.
BOOK REVIEWS
EXPOSED: The Dark Side of the America’s Cup By Alan Sefton and Larry Keating Adlard Coles | Publication date: Nov. 7th, 2017 | $35 | Hardback | 304 pages | ISBN: 9781472942890 Dirty deals, spying, betrayal, and legal battles—there has always been an undercurrent of skulduggery behind the scenes of the America’s Cup. Exposed lifts the lid on more than 160 years of intrigue and controversy as some of the most powerful men in the world have pursued the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international sports. Covering everything from why Louis Vuitton abandoned the event, to why the contest was swiped from under the nose of Portugal to Valencia in 2007, to the controversial Dutch claim that they designed the iconic Australia II keel instead of Ben Lexcen, and why lone wolf Team New Zealand were ostracized in the latest Cup. Exposed is a fascinating behing-the-scenes glimpse at one of the most compelling and controversial contests in the sporting world.
Memoir of a Skipjack By Randolph George Publisher: Salt Water Media | Price: $18.90 | memoirofaskipjack.com In 1993, retired neurosurgeon Randolph George bought an aging skipjack, a boat historically used on the Chesapeake Bay for dredging oysters. What happened next was a labor of love and the discovery of a way of life fast fading from view. As a crew of boat smiths restored to health the skipjack Martha Lewis, her timbers began to give up the secrets of her fascinating maritime past. George takes us along on the journey in his debut release. The state boat of Maryland and the last working boat under sail in the United States, the skipjack dates back to the 1880’s. In Memoir of a Skipjack, the author traces the roots of Martha Lewis from builder Bronza Parks to her captains and their families, and introduces us to a tightly knit community that lived and worked by the water. The book is about the Chesapeake watermen, whose traditions and way of life span centuries and are an unforgettable part of the American history.
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS How a Young Family Changed Their Lives and Sailed Around the World By Caspar Craven Adlard Coles | Publication date: March 27th, 2018 | $25 | Hardback | 320 pages | ISBN: 9781472949912 Author Caspar Craven is a leading speaker on team building and this is his family’s story—how they worked together to make a once far-off dream come true. Part inspiring family narrative, part practical guide to living out your wildest dreams, this heart-warming adventure is a can’tmiss title- whether you’re undertaking an adventure on the high seas, parenting young children, or just looking for some help to make your own dreams a reality. www.casparcraven.com; www.familysailing.co.uk.
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SHAKEDOWN CRUISE Lessons and Adventures from a Cruising Veteran as He Learns the Ropes By Nigel Calder Adlard Coles | Publication date: May 1st, 2018 | $25 | Hardback | 208 pages | ISBN: 9781472946713 Long before he was one of America’s leading nautical writers, Nigel Calder was a novice cruiser with ambitions grander than his experience, setting off on an untested, home-built boat from New Orleans to see the world. In Shakedown Cruise, you’re invited along for a marvelous romp through uncharted waters. The voyage handed Calder hard-won lessons in troubleshooting engines, kedging off shoals and reefs, and most importantly navigating Nada, a home-built boat that quickly became part of the growing Calder family. The story is a revelatory window into simpler days of cruising, before charts were electronic and sailboats had TVs, and a nostalgic look at a now-lost Caribbean with fewer cruisers, no charters, and beaches unspoiled by sprawling resorts. An adventure story and a colorful Caribbean travelogue in one, Shakedown Cruise is a must-read for all who love to sail.
THE 4 YEAR OLYMPIAN: From First Stroke to Olympic Medallist by Jeremiah Brown April 17, 2018 | Dundurn | $22.99 Trade Paperback | ISBN:978-1-45974-075-4 This is a story of courage, perseverance, and overcoming self-doubt, told from the perspective of an unlikely competitor. Brown brings passion and courage to his unconventional Olympic memoir that holds nothing back. Startlingly frank, at times wrenching, Jeremiah Brown’s account of his journey to an Olympic medal is an inspiration — not just for athletes but for anyone who is facing a challenge they think is insurmountable. – Tom McCarthy, Award-winning author Jeremiah Brown is a badass athlete with the soul of a writer. This is not your average, sanitized account of the path to Olympic glory—it’s a brutally honest, funny, and at times horrifying book about what it really takes to change your own life. – Kate Fillion, Best-selling author, How We Can Win
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The evolution of traveling on the sea W
hen visiting the remote island paradise of Bora Bora, one expects peace and tranquility, and not to be awaken by the smells and engine roars of passing boats at 5 O’clock in the morning. This is the time when the daily boat traffic starts and transforms the tranquility of an overwater bungalow into a noisy boat highway. The idyllic island of Bora Bora has more than 50 outboard and diesel powered excursion and shuttle boats that need to be fed with more than 2 million liters of imported fuel, every year. Luckily, the Ministers of French Polynesia are setting fresh objectives by introducing a fully sustainable alternative under a privileged tax exemption: the SoelCat 12, a fully solar electric boat designed by Soel Yachts. The electric catamaran takes their guests on a truly sustainable and noise-free tour in the lagoon. The first SoelCat 12, which is called ‘Okeanos Pearl’ is a cooperation project between Soel Yachts, the Okeanos Foundation for the Sea and the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort. Together they boost the meaning of sustainable sea transport with unique PR values for the destination. The Pearl Beach Resort sets a pioneering example for the worldwide tourism industry, by introducing a new experience on the water and a new definition of true eco-tourism! Mobile power The silent electric boat turns into a powerful grid-feeding station, whenever the passenger vessel is not in use for solar cruising. Up to four households can be supplied with 15kVA of inverter power from the SoelCat 12. This enables the resort for example to use the solar electric boat to power their desalination plant: the power from the SoelCat 12 can produce up to 4000 liters of fresh water every hour. A smart
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solution to save on imported fuel and in addition to that utilizing green energy for on-water and on-land applications! From the first line drawing, every aspect of the solar electric boat has been designed for its purpose: efficient solar electric propulsion. The same approach is used by Tesla for its electric cars: “one cannot just take any existing hull shape, add an electric motor and hope that it achieves a range of 150 nautical miles” explains Linda Brembs, managing partner at Soel Yachts. With its efficient hull lines, the SoelCat 12 requires only 2.17kWh of battery capacity per nautical mile. When compared to the specific energy density of gasoline, the boat’s consumption would be the equivalent of only 0.22L of gasoline per nautical mile. With a battery capacity of 120 kWh, the SoelCat 12 offers a range of 60 nm at 8 knots, and this is even without the need for any sunshine. Once the sun starts to shine the vessel’s cruising speed of 8 kts is prolonged to 8 hours. Lowering the speed to 6.5 kts results in a 24-hour range. The integrated boost mode allows higher speeds and lets the electric boat quickly accelerate to 14 knots. The solar electric boat is designed to be demountable, like an Ikea furniture piece. This makes it possible to have the SoelCat 12 shipped at very affordable rates to every destination around the world, where it can be reassemble by a local crew. Joep Koster, Co-Founder of Soel Yachts explains: “Whether the SoelCat 12 is used in Bora Bora, Sydney, the Maldives or Bahamas, the benefits and PR values are applicable on a worldwide scale.” | 28 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com
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CROSSING OVER San Lorenzo SX88 Makes a Splash El San Lorenzo SX88 causa sensación Text by | Texto por ZUZANA PROCHAZKA Photos courtesy of | Fotos cortesía de JIM RAYCROFT/SANLORENZO
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Vast Deck Space The wow factor begins right as you board from the dock. Due to the open design, the aft swim platform must do triple duty. First, it serves as a beach club that can be populated with loose deck furniture and even a pop-up shower. Next, a 50 square-foot section of this teak-clad platform lowers hydraulically into the water with integrated steps easing the way up and down. Finally, this space serves as an open garage, able to carry a Williams Jet tender and
Amplio espacio de cubierta El deslumbramiento comienza justo cuando abordas desde el muelle. Debido al diseño abierto, la plataforma de baño en popa debe cumplir tres funciones. En primer lugar, sirve como un club de playa que puede acomodar muebles de cubierta removibles e incluso una ducha. A continuación, una sección de 50 pies cuadrados de esta plataforma revestida de teca se sumerge hidráulicamente
here’s always a bit of trepidation that comes with innovation. Doubts swirl about when it comes to building something new. Will it work? Will the market accept it? Will it be too radical a departure from what we’re already offering? These questions must have been top-of-mind with Massimo Perotti and his team at San Lorenzo as they contemplated (and quietly designed) the new SX88 that debuted in Miami earlier this year. Dubbed a “crossover”, the new concept is midway between an explorer yacht and a flybridge cruiser. The design is a collaboration in many ways with engineering done by ex-Olympic sailor Luca Santella, hull lines drawn by American naval architect Lou Codega and a refreshing interior envisioned by designer Piero Lissoni. If the finished product doesn’t snap your head around, nothing will.
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a innovación siempre crea un poco de temor, y surgen dudas cuando se trata de construir algo nuevo. ¿Funcionará? ¿Lo aceptará el mercado? ¿Será una desviación demasiado radical de lo que ya estamos ofreciendo? Estas preguntas se las pueden haber planteado Massimo Perotti y su equipo en San Lorenzo mientras contemplaban (y silenciosamente diseñaron) el nuevo SX88 que se presentó en Miami a principios de este año. Conocido como “crossover”, el nuevo concepto está a medio camino entre un yate explorador y un crucero con flybridge. El diseño es en muchos sentidos una colaboración cuya ingeniería fue realizada por el ex-navegante olímpico Luca Santella, las líneas del casco dibujadas por el arquitecto naval estadounidense Lou Codega y un refrescante interior concebido por el diseñador Piero Lissoni. Si el producto terminado no le deslumbra, nada lo hará.
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Specifications: LOA Beam Displacement Draft Engines Water Fuel
88’ 0” 23’ 6” 158,700 lbs. 5’ 5” 3 x 800 hp 541 gallons 2,245 gallons
one or two PWCs. The really sexy thing is the way these toys reach the water: The aft sections of the hull have distinguishing arched rails on either side that add to the swanky lines. But the port side rail serves as convincing camouflage for a 2,000-pound, 10-foot swinging davit that literally does all the heavy lifting. This keeps the foredeck clear and available for an enormous lounge and sunpad where you could almost play tennis. If the aft deck doesn’t get your attention, the flybridge will. Constructed in part of carbon fiber to reduce weight, the flybridge carries the only helm station aboard, tucked into the starboard forward corner. A proper command pod, this station took a bit of creative engineering including the wrap around window that lowers hydraulically for an open-air feel, or raises when it’s time for climate
en el agua con escalones integrados que facilitan el ascenso y descenso. Finalmente, este espacio sirve como un garaje abierto, capaz de transportar un bote auxiliar Williams y uno o dos jetskis. Lo más seductor es la forma en que estos juguetes llegan al agua: las secciones de popa del casco tienen distintivos rieles arqueados a cada lado que se suman a las líneas elegantes. Pero la baranda de babor sirve como un camuflaje convincente para un pescante oscilante de 2.000 libras y 10 pies que hace todo el trabajo pesado. Esto mantiene la cubierta de proa clara y disponible para un enorme salón y una plataforma solar donde casi se puede jugar al tenis. Si la plataforma de popa no le llama la atención, el flybridge lo hará. Construido en parte en fibra de carbono para reducir el peso, el flybridge lleva la única estación de timón a bordo, ubicada en la esquina delantera de estribor. Es una estación de comando adecuada que requirió un poco de ingeniería creativa, incluida la ventana envolvente que baja hidráulicamente para sentir el aire libre, o sube cuando es hora de controlar el clima. Esta sección de 10 pies de vidrio es una maravilla mecánica que sirve para conectar a todos los que están a bordo con el medio ambiente de la manera más impresionante y discreta posible. Interior abierto La idea de un concepto abierto con espacios interiores combinados www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 37 |
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CROSSING OVER San Lorenzo SX88 Makes a Splash El San Lorenzo SX88 causa sensación
control. This 10-foot section of glass is a mechanical marvel that serves to connect all those aboard with the environment in a most impressive and yet unobtrusive way. Open Interior The idea of an open concept with combined multi-use interior spaces is nothing new in the way we live on land, but aboard boats, walls still proliferate. Lissoni changed all that by creating a cavernous main deck where sightlines stretch from the reverse forward windshield all the way back to the open aft deck. Floor-to-ceiling windows on the sides add to the nearly uninterrupted views all around. Walls are few and corridors are no more. Even the floating central staircase that leads to the flybridge is made up of cantilevered steps encased in glass. Furniture is free-standing so it can be rearranged and the galley on the starboard side may be moved or extended as necessary. Although all accommodations thus far have been tucked one level lower, an owner’s suite may be added on the main deck, giving its occupants phenomenal views out over the bow and beyond. Because the SX88 (like most San Lorenzo models) is highly customizable, the layout and finishes inside are a matter of personal preference. Most styles are likely to feature natural fabrics, stone surfaces, dark wood and a generous use of brushed stainless steel accents and Carrara marble. A Beast Below As sophisticated and evolved as the SX88 is above, it’s a beast below. She carries three Volvo Penta IPS 1050 (800 hp) diesels with pod drives so no rudders or thrusters are required for precision maneuvering. Designed to live somewhere between planing and displacement, the hull has well defined chines, some leading all the way aft. The target top speed is 23 knots. She’ll cruise nicely at 17-18 knots and at 12 knots, she has a 1,000 nautical mile range. A Good Thing San Lorenzo owner, Perotti, must have breathed a sigh of relief when 11 orders were booked (each at $6 million+) even before hull number one splashed in the Med. By the time hull number 2 crossed the Atlantic, a healthy buzz had developed around the design and the rest is history since other lengths of the concept (including a 72-footer) are already on the drawing board. Sometimes the butterflies of trepidation in your stomach are just an indication that something really good is about to happen. Bravo, San Lorenzo.
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de usos múltiples no es nada nuevo en la forma en que vivimos en tierra, pero a bordo de barcos, las paredes aún proliferan. Lissoni cambió todo eso al crear una cubierta principal cavernosa donde las líneas de visión se extienden desde el parabrisas delantero hacia atrás hasta la cubierta de popa abierta. Las ventanas panorámicas aumentan las vistas de manera casi ininterrumpida. Las paredes son pocas y los corredores ya no existen. Incluso la escalera central flotante que conduce al flybridge se compone de escalones en voladizo revestidos de vidrio. El mobiliario es movible por lo que se puede reorganizar, y la cocina a estribor se puede mover o extender según sea necesario. A pesar de que todas las acomodaciones hasta el momento se han ubicado en un nivel más bajo, se puede agregar una suite para el propietario en la cubierta principal, brindando a sus ocupantes magníficas vistas sobre la proa y más allá. Debido a que el SX88 (como la mayoría de los modelos de San Lorenzo) es altamente personalizable, el diseño y los acabados interiores son una cuestión de preferencia personal. La mayoría de los estilos incluirán telas naturales, superficies de piedra, madera oscura y numerosos detalles de decoración en acero inoxidable cepillado y mármol de Carrara. Un casco poderoso Tan sofisticado y evolucionado como el SX88 resulta sobre la línea de flotación, así de impresionante es bajo el agua. Lleva tres motores diesel Volvo Penta IPS 1050 (800 hp) con unidades pod, por lo que no se requieren timones ni propulsores especiales para realizar maniobras de precisión. Diseñado para funcionar óptimamente en un punto intermedio entre el planeo y el desplazamiento, el casco tiene pantoques bien definidos, algunos llegan hasta la popa. La velocidad ideal máxima es de 23 nudos. Navegará muy bien a 17-18 nudos, y a 12 nudos tiene un alcance de 1,000 millas náuticas. Un buen producto El propietario de San Lorenzo, Perotti, debe haber respirado aliviado cuando recibió 11 pedidos de compra (cada uno de más de $ 6 millones de dólares) incluso antes de que el casco número 1 fuera botado en el Mediterráneo. Cuando el casco número 2 cruzó el Atlántico, un rumor saludable ya había surgido alrededor del diseño y el resto es historia. Otras esloras del concepto (incluido uno de 72 pies) ya están en el tablero de diseño. Tengo el presentimiento de que algo grande está por suceder. Bravo, San Lorenzo.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & MARINE LIFE | MEDIO AMBIENTE & VIDA MARINA
The Next Conservation Frontier
Blue Parks for our Oceans La próxima frontera de la conservación. Parques azules para nuestros océanos.
Text by | Texto por AMANDA YANCHURY, OCEAN COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE, CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION Article courtesy of Sailors for the Sea | Artículo cortesía de Sailors for the Sea
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anyons more massive than the Grand Canyon. Mountains that rival the Rockies in size. You’d think that formations of this stature would be well known, like New England’s White Mountains, yet they are largely untouched and completely hidden from view: I’m talking about the New England Canyons and Seamounts, ancient gorges and elevations located underwater about 150 miles off the coast of Cape Cod – and now, the site of the first Marine National Monument in the Atlantic Ocean! Three massive undersea canyons (named Oceanographer, Gilbert, and Lydonia) and four seamounts (named Bear, Physalia, Mytilus, and Retriever), some with peaks rising more than 7,000 feet above the ocean floor, exist where the continental shelf drops into the pitch-black abyss of the deep Atlantic Ocean. Such grand landscapes have been preserved across our nation for over a century, yet the era of Blue Parks – preserving those most important and dynamic places in our oceans – is just beginning. These mysterious ocean places in New England continue to reveal their incredible diversity, and amazingly, new marine species are uncovered during every expedition. Already, more than 320 marine species have been identified in the canyons and another 630 within the seamounts.
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añones más enormes que el Gran Cañón del Colorado. Montañas que compiten en tamaño con las Rocosas. Uno pensaría que formaciones de esta estatura deberían ser bien conocidas, como las Montañas Blancas de Nueva Inglaterra, sin embargo están intactas en su mayor parte y completamente ocultas a la vista. Me refiero a los cañones y montes submarinos de Nueva Inglaterra, situadas bajo el agua a unas 150 millas de la costa de Cabo Cod ¡y ahora, el sitio del primer Monumento Nacional Marino en el Océano Atlántico!. Tres enormes cañones submarinos (llamados Oceanógrafer, Gilbert y Lydonia) y cuatro montes submarinos (llamados Bear, Physalia, Mytilus y Retriever), algunos con picos que se elevan más de 7,000 pies sobre el fondo del océano, donde la plataforma continental cae al abismo negro del profundo océano Atlántico . Tales grandiosos paisajes han sido conservados en toda nuestra nación durante más de un siglo, sin embargo, la era de Blue Parks, que preserva esos lugares más importantes y dinámicos en nuestros océanos, apenas está comenzando. Estos misteriosos lugares oceánicos en Nueva Inglaterra, continúan revelando su magnífica diversidad y nuevas especies marinas se descubren en cada expedición. Ya se han identificado más de 320 especies marinas en los cañones y otras 630 en los montes submarinos. El Programa Okeanos Explorer de la NOAA ha realizado una serie
Cashes-kelp: Colorful laminarian kelp and Saccharina longicruris decorate the seafloor at Cashes Ledge. This area is a vital habitat for wildlife with stunning diversity. Photo credit: Brian Sk
NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer Program has made a series of trips out to the canyons and seamounts, and each time, new discoveries are made that contribute to our scientific understanding of a highly complex ocean.
de viajes a los cañones y montes submarinos donde cada vez se realizan nuevos descubrimientos que contribuyen a nuestra comprensión científica de un océano altamente complejo.
Coldwater Coral When most people think of coral, they imagine tropical coral in warm-water areas. But corals can also thrive in deep, cold-water areas, like they do within the New England Canyons and Seamounts. Many of these coral formations take centuries to grow, and some are the size of small trees. The coral formations and the unique geography of the Canyons and Seamounts provide the ideal conditions for a wealth of marine life to thrive. Ocean currents driven by these underwater features create a concentration of plankton, squid, and forage fish that in turn attract endangered whales and other migratory species as they seek bountiful food sources.
Coral de agua fría. Cuando la mayoría de la gente piensa en los corales, se imaginan los corales tropicales en áreas de aguas cálidas. Pero los corales también pueden prosperar en áreas profundas de agua fría, como lo hacen en los Cañones y montes submarinos de Nueva Inglaterra. Muchas de estas formaciones tardan siglos en crecer, y algunas son del tamaño de árboles pequeños. Las formaciones de coral y la geografía única de los cañones y montes submarinos proporcionan las condiciones ideales para que prospere una gran cantidad de vida marina. Las corrientes oceánicas impulsadas por estas características submarinas crean una concentración de plancton, calamares y peces forrajeros que a su vez atraen a ballenas en peligro de extinción y a otras especies migratorias en su búsqueda de abundantes fuentes de alimentos.
Protecting the Habitats and Ecosystems from Human Threats The waters above the corals and canyon ridges teem with diverse marine life, too. From tuna, billfish, and sharks to the Atlantic
Proteger los hábitats y los ecosistemas de las amenazas humanas Las aguas sobre los corales y las crestas del cañón también cuentan
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & MARINE LIFE | MEDIO AMBIENTE & VIDA MARINA puffins that winter on the surface, the Canyons and Seamounts are full of important marine species that are able to thrive in these excellent conditions. From the extreme depths of the seafloor along the canyons, to beyond the highest peak all the way to the surface, the Canyons and Seamounts need full protection for the vast array of unique marine life that call these places home. Under threat from human impacts like increased shipping activities, industrialization, and development efforts like cabling, sand and gravel mining, and offshore oil drilling, permanent protection for these critical ocean areas is needed now more than ever before. Commercial fishing, while small in scale, further threatens the ancient coral formations, which are highly sensitive to human disturbances, and can take centuries to rebuild – if they can rebuild at all. While the effects of climate change on our world’s ocean remains un-
con una vida marina diversa. Desde atunes, peces aguja y tiburones hasta los frailecillos atlánticos que pasan el invierno en la superficie, los cañones y montes submarinos están llenos de importantes especies marinas que pueden prosperar en estas excelentes condiciones. Desde las profundidades extremas del lecho marino a lo largo de los cañones, hasta más allá del pico más alto y todo hacia la superficie, los cañones y los montes submarinos necesitan protección total para la amplia gama de vida marina única que aquí habita. Bajo la amenaza del impacto humano como el aumento de las actividades marítimas, la industrialización y los esfuerzos de desarrollo como el cableado, la extracción de arena y grava así como la extracción de petróleo en alta mar, ahora más que nunca se necesita protección permanente para estas áreas oceánicas críticas. La pesca comercial, si bien es pequeña en escala, amenaza aún más a las antiguas formaciones de coral, que son muy sensibles a
An octopus stretches its tentacles on Physalia Seamount. Marine protected areas have been found to build resilience against the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification, ensuring future habitat for animals. Photo credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, 2013 Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition Science Team
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An eight-foot tall bubblegum coral, one of many in a forest of colonies this size, grows on a vertical wall in Heezen Canyon. Scientists say the corals can take hundreds of years to get to be this big. This specimen is in very healthy condition, which can be seen by the bright color, and full branches with many extended polyps. Photo credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, 2013 Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition Science Team
clear, there is a growing consensus that preserving intact habitat areas rich in biodiversity is one of the best ways we can make our oceans more resilient to climate change. It is more important than ever to set aside marine areas that are free from human impact to learn more about the ocean and how we can best respond to these changes. Preserving an Ocean Legacy In New England, the ocean has, and always will, play a major role in our region’s cultural heritage. It is the backbone of many of our most lasting traditions, foods, and recreational activities. A healthy ocean is not only important to these traditions, but it is also a major driver of the local and regional economy. Ocean resources support more than 230,000 jobs and $16 billion in economic activity in New England coastal states. Most of this economic activity comes from ocean tourism and recreation by tourists and coastal
las perturbaciones humanas, y puede tardar siglos en reconstruirse, si es que pueden llegar a regenerarse. Si bien los efectos del cambio climático en los océanos no están claros, existe un consenso cada vez mayor de que preservar áreas de hábitat intactas ricas en biodiversidad, es una de las mejores formas de proteger a nuestros océanos del cambio climático. Es más importante que nunca, separar áreas marinas libres de impactos humanos, para aprender más sobre el océano y cómo responder mejor a estos cambios. Preservando un legado del océano En Nueva Inglaterra, el océano juega un papel importante en el patrimonio cultural de nuestra región. Es la columna vertebral de muchas de nuestras tradiciones, comidas y actividades recreativas. Un océano saludable es también un importante motor de la economía local y regional. Los recursos del océano respaldan www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com | 43 |
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An orange coral fan hosting tiny yellow anemones grows on a steep rock wall edge approximately 2,700 feet deep in Nygren Canyon. Currently, a combination of partial fishing restrictions and natural protective features has kept these beautiful canyons intact. Photo credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, 2013 Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition Science Team
residents, with some also coming from direct commercial activity on the water and shoreside support. Ensuring a healthy ocean in New England is important for this entire ecosystem – humans included. Healthy ocean habitats provide reliable feeding grounds for whales, dolphins, and seabirds. And when these populations thrive, our region’s tourism-driven economy thrives, too. The opportunity to permanently protect special places that contribute to sustaining a healthy ocean is ongoing, and will only grow in importance as the ocean faces warmer temperatures and changing conditions. In August of 2016, Senator Richard Blumenthal led the entire Connecticut congressional delegation in calling upon then President Obama to designate the Canyons and Seamounts a Marine National Monument, showing leadership for our ocean. Then, President Obama announced the expansion of Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world’s largest marine reserve. Please join us in celebrating the protection of these vital, important ocean treasures! Take Action Blue parks are the way of the future! Support the creation of marine protected areas in our country’s ocean waters. Two additional canyons, named Nygren and Heezen, and a smaller area named Cashes Ledge were a part of the campaign for permanent protection – but didn’t make the cut this round. Visit the coalition’s Facebook page for opportunities to become involved and to view photos, maps and videos of the new monument: saveoceantreasures.org
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más de 230,000 empleos y 16 billones de dólares en actividad económica en los estados costeros de Nueva Inglaterra. La mayor parte de esta actividad económica proviene del turismo y la recreación oceánica. También proviene de la actividad comercial directa en el agua y el apoyo en tierra. Asegurar un océano saludable en Nueva Inglaterra es importante para todo este ecosistema, incluidos los humanos. Los hábitats oceánicos saludables proporcionan áreas de alimentación confiables para las ballenas, delfines y aves marinas. Y cuando estas poblaciones prosperan, la economía impulsada por el turismo de nuestra región también prospera. La oportunidad de proteger permanentemente lugares especiales que contribuyen a mantener un océano saludable está en curso, y sólo crecerá en importancia a medida que el océano adquiera temperaturas más cálidas y condiciones cambiantes. En agosto del 2016, el senador Richard Blumenthal encabezó a toda la delegación del Congreso de Connecticut para pedirle al entonces presidente Obama que designara los Canyons and Seamounts como Monumento Nacional Marino, demostrando su interés en proteger nuestro oceáno. Luego, el entonces presidente Obama anunció la expansión del Monumento Nacional Marino Papahnaumokukea frente a la costa de Hawai, creando así la reserva marina más grande del mundo. ¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar la protección de estos vitales tesoros oceánicos!. Tomar acción Los parques azules son el camino del futuro! Apoyar la creación de áreas marinas protegidas en las aguas oceánicas de nuestro país. Dos cañones adicionales, llamados Nygren y Heezen, y un área más pequeña llamada Cashes Ledge fueron parte de la campaña para la protección permanente, pero no lograron el éxito en esta ronda. Visite la página de Facebook de la coalición para ver las oportunidades de participar y ver fotos, mapas y videos del nuevo monumento: saveoceantreasures.org.
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Scotland…. FROM SKYE TO ORKNEY ESCOCIA….DESDE SKYE A ORKNEY Story & Images by | Texto e imágenes por MARÍA IRIONDO
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he Inner Hebrides boast some of the most dramatic landscapes in Scotland:, quaint harbors kissed by chilly Atlantic waters, towering cliffs, emerald green valleys and superb scenic trails. Scattered crofts peek from hills speckled with blackface sheep and highland cows. Skye’s seductive sights are to be taken in slowly, breathing in the fresh moist air, letting the crisp breeze tease your senses. On Skye’s west coast, the crystal clear Fairy Pools, that lie along the Brittle river, offer stunning views with every step you take up its gorgeous two mile path. Up north, in the Trotternish peninsula, stands the commanding Old Man Storr with a long trail leading to a spectacular pinnacle that can be seen for miles. Overlooking the northeast coast, you’ll find the luxurious Flodigarry Hotel, a former hunting lodge that has been welcoming guests for a peaceful getaway since 1928. But Skye wasn’t always peaceful. First it was invaded by the Vikings in 794 AD until it was taken over by the Scots in 1266 during the battle of Largs. Later, like the rest of the highlands, the island fell prey to the XIX century clearances when locals were violently forced out of their homes to give way to sheep rearing. John Prebble’s book The Highland Clearances is a riveting account of this arduous time in Scottish history. Skye’s capital, Portree, is a lovely harbor of colorful houses and dreamy sunsets. A quaint fishing town that is home to some fine dining like Scorrybreac. An intimate dining room where you’re warmly welcomed by Niall
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as Islas Hébridas brindan uno de los paisajes más dramáticos de Escocia: bahías bañadas por el Atlántico, imponentes acantilados, valles color esmeralda e infinidad de senderos. Las hermosas vistas de la Isla de Skye son para contemplar, dejarse llevar por su serenidad, respirar profundamente su aire húmedo y permitir que su brisa tiente sus sentidos. Asómese a las preciosas Fairy Pools, unas piscinas naturales con cascadas de aguas cristalinas que se forman a lo largo del rio Brittle, a los pies de la cordillera de Black Cullins, un enclave colmado de encanto que parece salido, exactamente, de un cuento de hadas. En la península de Trotternish queda Old Man Storr, una cima rocosa a la que se llega a través de un escarpado sendero que ofrece magníficas vistas de tierra y mar. A pocas millas, el elegante hotel Flodigarry es un antiguo refugio de caza, con magnificas vistas al mar, que desde 1928 brinda paz y tranquilidad a sus huéspedes. Pero no siempre ha sido Skye un lugar de paz y tranquilidad. En el año 794 DC fue invadida por los Vikingos quienes se instalaron hasta 1266 cuando fue invadida por los escoceses en la batalla de Largs. Más tarde, al igual que el resto de las tierras altas, la Isla de Skye fue víctima de “las expulsiones” del siglo XIX cuando echaron de manera violenta a sus habitantes para ceder el terreno a la cria de ovejas. En el libro The Highland Clearances, John Prebble narra con detalle esta cruel etapa de la historia de escocesa. Portree, su capital, es una coqueta bahía de casitas de
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CRUISING & TRAVEL | CRUCEROS Y VIAJES Munro as his brother Calum, a classically trained chef, concocts mouthwatering dishes like the coconut crusted scallops, the espresso coffee roasted venison and the homemade chestnut gnocchi made with locally grown wild mushrooms. The chocolate mousse, spiked with a single malt from nearby Talisker distillery, is a true treat. Just a few doors down, the Bosville Hotel offers luxury accommodation with an eclectic decor of modern comfort with a seaside cottage theme. This small boutique hotel is also known for its Merchant bar where an after dinner drink, by the cozy fireplace, is always in order. Its restaurant, Dulse & Brose, specializes in modern Scottish cuisine with a seasonal menu of the best Skye has to offer: braised Highland beef cheeks or seafood stew made with Portree langoustines. As you leave the island, you’ll come across the gorgeous XIII century Eilean Donan Castle before heading southeast towards Loch Ness, where you’ll find Urquhart castle, a structure over 1000 years old. The scenery is breathtaking and it’s no wonder there is a legend about this lake. Just one look can trigger your imagination to believe anything could happen here. Its muddy waters, surrounded by forest covered mountains, make for a
colores y hermosos atardeceres. Un pueblo pesquero con buenos restaurantes como Scorrybreac, un lugar íntimo donde le recibe atentamente Niall Munro mientras su hermano Calum, se ocupa de cocinar auténticas delicias con productos locales: vieiras con coco, venado al horno con espresso o gnocchi de castañas con setas silvestres. El mousse de chocolate, con un toque de whisky de la cercana destilería de Talisker, es exquisito. El Hotel Bosville con su Merchant bar es el rincón ideal para tomar una copa al lado de una acogedora chimenea. Su restaurante Dulse & Brose ofrece cocina escocesa moderna con un menú de temporada que se surte de lo mejor de Skye como las carrilleras de res guisadas o la caldereta de marisco. Al dejar Skye y seguir en dirección este, para después continuar hacia el norte por las orillas del famoso lago Ness, se cruzará con las ruinas del castillo de Urquhart que datan del siglo XIII. No es de sorprender que existan leyendas sobre esta parte de Escocia: un enorme lago de aguas turbias rodeado de imponentes montañas cubiertas de bosques es el escenario ideal para cualquier tipo de leyenda, con o sin monstruo. A tan sólo unas 17 millas queda Inverness, conocida
great legend. Monster or no monster. Inverness, a lovely midsize town on the banks of the river Ness, is known as the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Tourists flock here to visit nearby Loch Ness and the beautiful Inverness castle, perched upon a cliff that has guarded the city for centuries. The Inverness Museum and Art Gallery showcases ancient Pictish stones and contemporary Highland art. A charming Victorian indoor market with its cast iron and wooden dome roof is a must see. Right outside the city you’ll find the famous battlefield of Culloden where the Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end in 1745. A stunning site with a visitor’s center where, through immersion cinema, you can experience what it was like to be there during the fight between the Scottish and British armies. As far as dining, Inverness has plenty of good choices with Rocpool being a favorite. A modern restaurant that renders an array of entrées from fresh seafood like the perfectly roasted Shetland halibut or the succulent Scottish beef accompanied by a fantastic wine list. From the heavenly bread, served promptly as you’re seated, to the last bite of the delightful lemon meringue pie, Rocpool makes for an extraordinary dining experience. For luxurious accommodation, not too far north from Inverness, stands the Kingcraig Castle Hotel, home for generations to the MacKenzie clan. Situated on 10 acres of beautiful highland countryside , this retreat also
como la capital cultural de las tierras altas. Esta pequeña ciudad cuenta con su propio castillo, un museo que ofrece interesantes muestras de piedras pictas y arte contemporáneo así como un pintoresco mercado victoriano. A sus afueras, se encuentra el famoso campo de batalla de Culloden donde la revuelta de los Jacobitas terminó en tragedia en 1745. Para cenar en Inverness, existen numerosas opciones con Rocpool a la cabeza. Un moderno restaurante que ofrece una fabulosos entrantes de pescado y carne como el fletán de Shetland y el solomillo de res de las tierras altas. A unas 15 millas de Inverness se encuentra el Hotel Kingcraig Castle que por generaciones perteneció al clan MacKenzie. Un verdadero oasis de tranquilidad donde su restaurante ofrece una excelente selección de producto local elaborado con toques franceses como el cassoulet de bacalao. Su acogedor salón es ideal para tomar un gin tonic al atardecer. Al seguir por la carretera A9, a lo largo de la costa, se topará con la destilería de Glenmorangie y el pintoresco pueblo de Dunbeath, cuna del famoso poeta Neil Gunn. En poco menos de dos horas alcanzará John O’Groats, una pequeña aldea a la orilla del imponente estuario de Pentland donde los vientos soplan con muchísima fuerza. Las espectaculares vistas se pueden disfrutar al resguardo de las cómodas casitas con ventanas panorámicas de Natural Retreats. A unas cuatro millas se
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CRUISING & TRAVEL | CRUCEROS Y VIAJES offers a great culinary sampling of Scottish selections with a French flair like the hearty, yet delicate, codfish cassoulet. The cozy lounge, with its country house manor feel is perfect for an afternoon drink. As you follow A9 north, along the coast, you’ll pass the Glenmorangie distillery and the picturesque town of Dunbeath where acclaimed poet Neil Gunn was born. “Knowledge is high in the head but the salmon of wisdom swims deep” (The Green Isle of the The Great Deep). In about two hours, you’ll arrive in remote John O’Groats, the northernmost point of mainland Britain. A tiny hamlet that sits on the edge of the Pentland firth, brushed by wild winds, roaring waves and spectacular views of the dramatic Scottish shoreline, which you can enjoy, in private, from the glass-front cottage rentals by Natural Retreats. Only four miles down the road, you’ll find Gills Bay for a ferry ride to the Orkney isles. “Always by the shore, Kirk and kirkyard. Legends of men, their carved names Faced east, into first light, among sea sounds.” George MacKay Brown You can hardly expect sunshine or high temperatures in Scotland. If you’re realistic with regards to the weather, you’ll soon discover that the essence of Orkney’s magic hides in the misty air that wraps these lovely islands that are bathed in Nordic history. The Vikings settled in the 9th century until 1496 when King James III of Scotland married princess Margrethe of the dual kingdom of Norway and Denmark. As her dowry, her father King Kristian, pawned Orkney to the Scottish crown until he could pay a lump sum of 60,000 florins. He was never able to raise all the cash so the islands became part of Scotland. Once the ferry lands in St. Margaret’s Hope, you’ll have to drive through several small isles to get to the main island. Just a few miles in, you’ll come across a snippet of Orkney’s important history: the causeways that link the islands known as the Churchill barriers, built by order of the former British prime minister for protection from the Germans during World War II. Right by one of the barriers, lies a shipwreck and soon after, on Lambholm, you’ll find a small church assembled with two Nissen huts: The Italian Chapel, created by Italian POWs who were brought to Orkney to build the barriers. These islands are steeped in history. On their sandy shores, rolling hills and ample fields hides the intriguing past of their earlier inhabitants dating back to the Neotlithic era. You can see remnants of their civilization at Skara Brae where settlements have remained almost intact for over 5000 years. Other outstanding testaments to the Neolithic era are the Ring of Brodgar (a ceremonial site), Maeshowe, (a chamber cairn and passage grave) | 52 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com
encuentra Gills Bay donde se toma un corto ferry hacia el archipiélago de Orkney, antigua tierra nórdica. Los Vikingos ocuparon estas islas en el siglo IX hasta 1496 cuando el rey James III de Escocia se casó con la princesa Margrethe del reinado de Noruega y Dinamarca. Como dote, su padre el rey Kristian empeñó las islas a la corona escocesa hasta pagar la suma de 60,000 florines. Al no reunir nunca dicha suma, las islas pasaron a formar parte de Escocia. Al desembarcar en St. Margaret’s Hope, tendrá que conducir a través de pequeñas islitas para llegar la isla principal. Casi enseguida se topará con una muestra histórica de Orkney: las calzadas elevadas que conectan las islas, conocidas como las barreras de Churchill, ya que fueron construidas por orden del primer ministro británico durante la segunda guerra mundial. Al lado de una de estas barreras se encuentra un buque de guerra abandonado y sin seguir muy lejos, en la Isla de Lambholm, se yergue una pequeña iglesia conocida como The Italian Chapel (La Capilla Italiana), edificada con barracones militares por prisioneros de guerra italianos traídos a Orkney para construir las barreras. Estas islas están colmadas de historia. Sobre sus rocosas costas y sus verdes praderas se esconde un pasado intrigante que llega hasta el período neolítico.Una muestra extraordinaria es Skara Brae donde existen asentamientos que se han mantenido intactos durante
and the Standing Stones of Stenness, all part of Unesco’s World Heritage Sites. Nearby, on the Isle of Hoy, stands The Old Man of Hoy, a magnificent sea stack that measures almost 500 feet. All around Orkney’s spectacular landscape, dotted with plump sheep grazing without pause, the serene surroundings are truly breathtaking, in spite of the grey skies and the occasional wicked wind gust. The main hubs are Kirkwall, the capital with its busy harbor and Stromness a picturesque fishing village of cozy bed and breakfasts, bookstores and lovely coffee shops. And, of course, like elsewhere in Scotland, there’s a fair share of whiskey distilleries. At Highland Park, some delicate 10-year-old and 12-year-old single malts can be sampled during an engaging tour of the premises , where whiskey has been made since 1798 or even before. The “since” date refers to when they started paying taxes but like most distilleries in Scotland, whiskey has been produced for a lot longer with the earliest record being 1494. As far as accommodation, the family-run Kirkwall Hotel stands out for its warm hospitality. An old Victorian structure with beautiful tartan carpeted stairs that lead up to well fitted and comfortable rooms, some with lovely harbor views. The hotel’s restaurant is a reminder of a bygone era of sumptuous decor: paneled ceilings and velvet drapes that frame the large windows facing the
5000 años. Otros testamentos de la era neolítica son el Ring of Brodgar (lugar de ceremonias), Maeshowe ( una cámara mortuoria), y las piedras que forman The Standing Stones of Stenness. Todos lugares que forman parte del patrimonio de la humanidad de la Unesco. Por su parte, la Isla de Hoy presume de un impresionante pináculo conocido como Old Man of Hoy que mide 137 metros sobre el mar. Las ciudades más pobladas del archipiélago son Kirkwall, la capital con su concurrido puerto y Stromness, un pueblo pesquero repleto de hotelitos, librerías y cafés. Por supuesto, como es de esperar en Escocia, existen numerosas destilerías de whisky, como Higland Park, donde se puede degustar el “single malt” durante un tour del recinto. El hotel Kirkwall se distingue por la cálida atención de sus empleados. Un edificio victoriano cuyas amplias escaleras, engalanadas con alfombra de típicos cuadros escoceses, le llevan a unas habitaciones bien surtidas y cómodas, algunas con vistas al puerto. El restaurante se destaca por su decoración algo suntuosa: techos de madera, asientos tapizados y cortinas de terciopelo que adornan las ventanas que dan al puerto. El menú le tentará con excelente pescado y marisco - crujientes pastelitos de cangrejo - y fantásticas carnes - jugoso cordero asado así como riquísimos desayunos a muy buen precio. Cerca del hotel, en la calle Victoria, encontrará coquetas
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THE ESSENCE OF ORKNEY’S MAGIC IS SILENCE, LONELINESS AND THE DEEP MARVELLOUS RHYTHMS OF SEA AND LAND, DARKNESS AND LIGHT. - GEORGE MACKAY BROWN ”
harbor. A great menu of local specialties such as seafood - fantastic crab cakes - and local meats -delicious lamb roast- as well as generous breakfasts were exquisite and well priced. Nearby Victoria street is lined with charming shops like Orkney Tweed that sells a beautiful selection of wool hats, blankets and handbags. Southwest of the mainland, lies Stromness where poet George MacKay Brown was born. Right across his house, stands the Stromness Museum which showcases objects salvaged from the German high sea fleets scuttled in Scapa Flow right after World War I. The Piers Art Center exhibits modern creations by mostly young local artists. Julia’s café, a quaint little eatery by the harbor, is ideal for lunch or a snack of tasty salmon cakes and locally brewed Puffin ale. As in most small towns in Britain, nothing much happens after 5 pm. Stores close and only a few pubs and restaurants remain open for evening entertainment. Gladly, one great option is Wrigley and the Reel in Kirkwall, a music school and café bar, run by the Wrigley sisters, where live music is played, some nights, until 10 pm. Also, the Foveran, a fantastic family-run restaurant with rooms located right outside Kirkwall, serves homemade bread, locally sourced entrées like scallops
tiendecillas como Orkney Tweed donde se venden originales gorras, mantas y bolsos de lana. Stromness es donde nació el reconocido poeta George MacKay Brown. Delante de su casa queda el Museo de Stromness con su curiosa colección de objetos recuperados de las flotillas www.visitscotland.com www.thefoveran.com www.kirkwallhotel.com www.highlandparkwhisky.com www.piersartcentre.com www.visitorkney.com www.naturalretreats.co.uk www.facebook.com/orkneytweed www.visitscotland.com www.kingcraigcastlehotel.com www.rocpoolrestaurant.com www.bosvillehotel.co.uk www.dulseandbrose.com www.scorrybreac.com www.malts.com www.hotelintheskye.co.uk www.madaboutravel.com www.visitorkney.com
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with orange and seaweed butter, seabass with lemon risotto, prime Orkney beef and delicious crispy Orkney Grimbister cheese. First class dining with spectacular views of Scapa flow. Amazing landscapes, gracious hospitality and superb cuisine. As you leave Scotland’s stunning scenery behind, you’ll take with you a satisfying sense of serenity. The best of souvenirs! A special thanks to Dr. Garry MacKenzie for providing valuable insight in his book Scotland, A Literary Guide For Travellers.
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alemanas en el fondeadero de Scapa Flow después de la primera guerra mundial. En el centro se encuentra el Piers Art Center que brinda una interesante colección de arte moderna creada por artistas jóvenes de Orkney. En Julia’s Café , situado en la puerto, podrá disfrutar de deliciosos pastelitos de salmón y una rica cerveza de Orkney. Al igual que muchos pueblos de Gran Bretaña, poco pasa después de las cinco de la tarde. Afortunadamente, Wrigley and The Reel, un conservatorio y café-bar, regentado por las hermanas Wrigley, ofrece conciertos en vivo hasta tarde. A su vez, The Foveran, le recibe con pan casero y un menú de delicias locales como las vieiras con naranja y mantequilla de algas marinas, la lubina con risotto al limón, el entrecote de Orkney y el típico queso Grimbister. Un restaurante de primera con vistas espetaculares de Scapa Flow. A pesar de alguna que otra nube o ráfaga de viento, es indudable que las islas de Skye y Orkney son un espectáculo. Sus paisajes de ensueño, su cálida hospitalidad, su exquisita gastronomía y su imperturbable paz hacen de estas islas un destino muy especial. Al marcharse, sin duda, se llevará una sorprendente sensación de serenidad. ¿Qué mejor souvenir?. Agradezco al Dr. Garry MacKenzie por la valiosa información que me ha brindado su libro Scotland, A Literary Guide for Travellers.
HEALTHY BOATING | SALUD A BORDO
“Let food be thy medicine....” Hippocrates, father of medicine By LIESBET PRYKE - nourishingbodyandmind.com
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s summer begins to approach and the temperatures rise, some of us will naturally begin to eat less. To stay in tune with the changing of the seasons, you might want to consume less of the heavy foods that may be more appealing in the cooler temperatures such as meat, eggs, nuts and excesses of grains, and start to enjoy the abundance of brightly colored fruits and vegetables that come into season. Many of us are naturally drawn to add more greens and salads (raw foods) into our diet. Eating more green foods is a good idea but do you know why? Leafy greens, in particular, are high in chlorophyll which helps to cleanse and alkalise the body, keeping your pH in balance. Most of us are more acidic than alkaline and the more acidic we are, the quicker and easier it is to fall prey to what are now becoming common ailments like arthritis, muscle pain, fatigue, cancer, heart-
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burn, allergies, high blood pressure etc. It is becoming more accepted amongst both alternative and allopathic health circles that simple habits like adding a juicing protocol or eating more nutrient dense foods can dramatically change the way we feel and may turn around illness and disease. As a nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I have heard many stories of people overcoming allergies, skin complaints and sometimes even cancer by juicing and/or eating more raw food, and generally eating more of a “clean diet”. (If your body type does better with cooked foods - then lightly cooked vegetable soups would be more appropriate here). When I first started teaching nutrition I was surprised to find how many people thought that they were eating healthy foods because they were labeled “healthy”, “high in fiber” or “low in sugar” but
in reality, if you learn to read the labels of most store bought, ready made foods, you’ll see that they are typically high in sugars, artificial additives and poor quality fats. If you must buy ready made foods, try to avoid those with common problematic ingredients like sugar, high fructose corn syrup, food colorings and msg. For example, many people know that high fructose corn syrup is particularly prolific in beverages such as sodas and flavored coffees but did you know that it’s also found in a high percentage of the breads sold at your regular supermarket, as well as in ton of other foods that you will probably be surprised about? It is also one of the causes of our growing obesity problem not only because of the supersized, unlimited refills of soda that we are offered in restaurants (which dilutes the digestive juices in the stomach) but also due to its ability to switch off the leptin hormone which tells us when we are full and satiatie
It is also one of the causes d of soda (which dilutes the digestive juices in the stomach) that we are offered in restaurants, but You may be unpleasantly surprised to find out how many of your favorite foods contain high amounts of these additives. If we take something like sugar, the (generous!) recommended upper limit of intake is only around 1.5 teaspoons per day but even something as commonplace and “healthy” as a bottle of orange juice may have 48 grams - this is nearly 10 teaspoons of sugar in a 16 oz serving of juice!!! Try eating the whole fruit this summer rather than drinking the juice unless it is freshly made. Good choices are cooling fruits such as apples, watermelons, lemons and limes. Cooling vegetables include most leafy greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and sprouts. If you would like guidance on choosing the right healthy foods for you please call me on 210-639-6957 and look out for the gift certificates that will be given away in this issue!!
FEATURED RECIPE | RECETA DESTACADA
Basil Gelato with Grilled Stone Fruit Helado de Albahaca con fruta a la parrilla
Serves 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes plus at least 2 hours refrigeration time Cook Time: 20 minutes cooking, plus 20 minutes mixing time Ingredients: 2 cups basil leaves, chopped 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream ¾ cup sugar 6 egg yolks 4 Peaches or stone fruit of your choice Colavita Extra Virgin Olive oil for brushing on fruit Process: Whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar and egg yolks. In a saucepan add mixture with chopped basil leaves. While stirring over heat, bring mixture to 175 °F. The mixture will thicken and coat the back of a spoon. This will take about 20 minutes. Strain basil out of the mixture into a bowl. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, making sure that the wrap touches the mixture so that there is no air between the mixture and the wrap. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight. Mix gelato according to manufacturer’s instructions of your ice cream maker. Slice fruit and brush with Colavita Extra Virgin olive oil. Grill the fruit until it becomes soft and the sugars become caramelized. Scoop gelato into serving bowls and add fruit on top. Garnish with some fresh basil. | 60 | www.yachtingtimesmagazine.com
Para 6 personas Tiempo de preparación: 10 minutos y por lo menos 20 minutos de refrigeración. Tiempo de elaboración: 40 minutos Ingredientes 2 tazas de albahaca picada 2 tazas de leche entera 1 taza de crema 3/4 taza de azúcar 6 yemas de huevo 4 melocotones o albaricoques Proceso Bata la leche, la crema, el azúcar y las yemas. Caliente en un cazo con la albahaca picada. Mientras lo remueve, permita que la temperatura alcance los 175 °F. Una vez que obtenga la consistencia necesaria para cubrir la cuchara - unos 20 minutos -se ha de pasar por un colador. Cúbra la mezcla con plástico de manera que la toque para evitar que se atrape aire entre esta y el plástico. Refrigerar durante 2 horas o toda la noche. Bata el gelato según las instrucciones de su máquina. Corte la fruta en tajadas y unte con el Aceite de Oliva Extra Virgen Colavita. Coloque sobre la parrilla hasta que se ablande un poco y empiece a caramelizar.
FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE | MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO
The scene art Art Basel Miami Beach.
ART AND DESIGN WITH IDEALS AND IDEAL ART AND DESIGN ARTE Y DISEÑO CON IDEALES Y ARTE Y DISEÑO IDEAL By BENJAMIN-ÉMILE LE HAY | Contributing Fashion Editor Por BENJAMIN-ÉMILE LE HAY | Editor de Moda
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hile we were impressed by the noticeably upgraded fair experience at Art Basel Miami Beach 2017, it was the jaw-dropping and wondrous creations at Design Miami that tantalized and inspirited us. This issue (regardless of gender, but not quite so flexible on budget), we have curated our favorite finds that we bumped into at this glorious design, décor and objets salon. Salivate over Magen H Gallery’s pieces and be tempted to splurge on everything at Todd Merrill Studio. It’s just as rewarding to keep things practical and tasteful with a lighting solution by Artek. Naturally, we’ve peppered these pages with a few other stylist buys and our favorite art moments from Art Basel... Either way, it’s a feast for your eyes, a pang in your heart, and certainly a dream for your yacht, club or home. An attendee at the VIP preview for The Armory Art Show 2018.
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Tornado Vases by Vanessa Mitrani, $925 each, www.roche-bobois.com.
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in duda la visita a Art Basel Miami Beach 2017 ha sido una experiencia extraordinaria pero las magníficas creaciones de Design Miami nos dejaron fascinados y por eso hemos creado una lista de “tesoros” que encontramos en este fabuloso salón de diseño y decoración. Déjese tentar con las piezas de Magen H Gallery y permítase despilfarrar en el studio de Todd Merrill. También es gratificante dejarse llevar por lo práctico y el buen gusto con la iluminación de Artek, así como los interesantes artículos de otros diseñadores. Un verdadero espectáculo de maravillosas piezas que bien pueden llegar a formar parte de su yate, club o casa.
Passion Flora by Heini Riitahuhta, 2017, at Hostler Burrows Gallery.
Donkey by Jasmin Anoschkin, 2010, at Hostler Burrows Gallery.
Noah Vase by Fernando and Humberto Campana, 2017, at Friedman Benda.
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“Details of a Renaissance Painting (Sandro Botticelli Birth of Venus, 1482)” by Andy Warhol, 1984, at Susan Sheehan Gallery.
Tree by Henry Bertoia at Moderne Gallery.
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Flama by Campana Brothers, 1989, at Mercado Moderno. Tree by Henry Bertoia at Moderne Gallery.
The scene at he Armory Art Show 2018.
Bud by Aneta Regal, 2017, at Jason Jaques Gallery.
1.1.213, from the series “Possibilities of a Structure” by Eduardo Terrazas, 2016, at PROYECTOSMONCLOVA Gallery.
Orange Abakan by Magdalena Abakanowicz, 1971, at Lebreton Gallery.
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1. Tom Ford’s two-tone palette, $80, www.tomford.com.
3. NEWA Skin Care System at-home device, $450, www.NEWABeauty.com.
2. Kiehl’s PowerfulStrength Line-Reducing Concentrate, $62, www.kiehls.com. 5. Macadamia Professional’s Sun & Surf shampoo, conditioner and spray; each from $20, www.macadamiahair.com.
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4. Tom Ford’s cream and powder eye color, $62, www.tomford.com.
FASHION & YACHTING LIFESTYLE | MODA Y ESTILO DE VIDA NÁUTICO
1. Nubian Heritage’s African Black Soap collection, from.$40, www.nubianheritage.com.
T 5. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, $29.50, www.kiehls.com.
he back-page is dedicated to the best in beauty: Give nascent skincare brand, Knours, a go, and trust Kiehl’s and Tom Ford. Another stunning product, Nyakio, comes from a first-generation American of Kenyan descent, and relies on family recipes, passed down from generation to generation. Don’t get too cozy or distracted, this summer Yachting Times will be inspiring you with the finest python and snake print women’s finds, show you how going green for men’s wear is the smart choice, and tell you which shades to purchase when it comes to protect your eyes or shield your disapproving glare.
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as últimas páginas están dedicadas a lo mejor en cosmética como la nueva gama de cuidados para la piel de Knours o las siempre fieles de Kiehl’s y Tom Ford. Otro línea que cabe destacar es Nyako, creada por un americano de origen keniano que se inspira en recetas familiares que han sido pasadas de generación en generación. Pero no se ponga demasiado cómodo. Este verano Yachting Times le inspirará con prendas para mujeres en estampados de pitón y serpiente. Para hombres, le aconsejaremos el color verde para esta temporada y le recomendaremos los mejores lentes para protegerse del resplandor del sol. 4. Nyakio’s Manketti & Mafura Anti-Aging Oil and Marula & Neroli Brightening Oil,$49 and $42, www.ulta.com.
3. Nyakio’s Tamanu Firming Face Balm Price, $45, www.ulta.com.
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2. Nyakio’s Kenyan Coffee Face Polish, $32, www.ulta.com.
TECH & SAFETY | TECNOLOGIA Y SEGURIDAD
Sharkbanz
By | Por NANCY BIRNBAUM
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ould a $70 wristband really provide protection from some of the most feared predators of the ocean? Sharkbanz — uses a magnetic field to repel sharks by disrupting their electro-receptors, which they use to figure out what’s around them. Tested on up to 10 species of sharks, including the reef and bull shark (but not the great white), Sharkbanz claims to “increase the chance of survival” of the casual swimmer or beachgoer “quite a bit”. The first version of Sharkbanz (V1 was released in January 2015, and since then the company has been committed to four principles that make Sharkbanz technology right for just about anyone, whether you live by the ocean or only visit a few times a year: it’s effective, simple, affordable, and stylish. Sharkbanz creator Nathan Garrison said when sharks came into contact with the device during test trials, they looked ‘like [they] were going to investigate, but then [they] bolted’. “We did this seven to eight times in an hour, and the shark would take off, full speed, every time.” As an ambush predator, which attacks from a long distance and at high speed, the great white shark is the only species the band claims to be “ineffective” against. According to the FAQs page on the Sharkbanz website, “This technology has been tested on most common predatory sharks, including Bull, Blacktip, Oceanic Whitetip, small Tiger, Nurse, Lemon, Caribbean Reef, and Bonnethead.” *Note from the scientists: official research tests showed that
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erá posible que una pulsera de tan sólo $70 sea capaz de protegernos de algunos de los depredadores más temidos del océano? Sharkbanz - utiliza un campo magnético para repeler a los tiburones al interrumpir los electro-receptores que estas fieras usan para detectar lo que les rodea. Se han llevado a cabo pruebas exitosas con 10 especies como el tiburón de arrecife y el toro pero no con el gran tiburón blanco. El objetivo de Sharkbanz es “aumentar la posibilidad de supervivencia” del bañista. Su primera versión (Sharkbanz V1) fue lanzada en enero de 2015, y desde entonces la empresa se ha comprometido a los cuatro principios que hacen de Sharkbanz la tecnología ideal para cualquier persona, ya sea para la que viva cerca del océano o la que lo visite un par de veces al año: eficacia, simplicidad, economía y elegancia. El creador de Sharkbanz, Nathan Garrison, nos explicó que, durante un ensayo, cuando los tiburones entraron en contacto con el dispositivo se acercaron a investigar pero luego se retiraron. “Lo ensayamos unas siete a ocho veces en una hora, y cada vez el tiburón salía disparado a toda velocidad”. El Sharkbanz no resulta eficaz con el tiburón blanco ya que es un depredador que ataca desde lejos y a gran velocidad. Según la página de web de Sharkbanz, “Esta tecnología ha sido comprobada con la mayoría de los tiburones depredadores
large magnets deterred Nurse sharks (which are prevalent in both Florida and The Bahamas), but Sharkbanz will not elicit much of a reaction. Nurse sharks are bottom feeders and use their electrical sense much less than most predatory species, instead relying on their keen senses of sight and smell. They will bite if severely provoked, but are otherwise docile. Do not attempt to “test” Sharkbanz when diving with nurse sharks, as you may provoke the animal.” Giving Back As Garrison says, “It is our hope that this new technology encourages coexistence with all of its creatures, promotes marine education and fosters a greater appreciation for the big blue. The future is our responsibility.” You may have recently read that the results of a three year mapping effort by international scientists, was just published in the journal Scientific Reports. A team of scientists from the Ocean Cleanup Foundation, based in The Netherlands, said the debris field, known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, covers about 618,000 square miles of deep ocean and weighs 80,000 metric tons. It is the largest accumulation of ocean plastics on Earth, and a serious threat to both marine animals and people. That’s because eating plastic, which contains several harmful chemicals, can be toxic, so the birds and fish that eat it and the humans who, in
comunes, incluyendo el tiburón toro, punta negra, oceánico, punta blanca, tigre, nodriza, limón y arrecife caribeño.” *Nota de los científicos: Según investigaciones oficiales se ha podido comprobar que los campos magnéticos disuaden a los tiburones nodriza (predominantes en la Florida y Las Bahamas), pero Sharkbanz no les produce reacción alguna. Al parecer, los tiburones nodriza se alimentan en el fondo del mar y utilizan su sentido eléctrico mucho menos que la mayoría de las especies depredadoras, y en su lugar utilizan la vista y el olfato. Muerden si son fuertemente provocados, pero en caso contrario son dóciles. No intente probar su Sharkbanz cuando bucee con tiburones nodriza, ya que les puede provocar”. Garrison dice, “Es nuestra esperanza que esta nueva tecnología impulse la coexistencia de todas estas criaturas marinas, promueva la educación y fomente un mayor aprecio por el gran océano. El futuro es nuestra responsabilidad.” La revista Scientific Reports publicó recientemente los resultados de tres años de esfuerzo cartográfico llevado a cabo por un equipo de científicos del Ocean Cleanup Foundation, con sede en Los Países Bajos. En dicho estudio se reveló que el campo de desechos, conocido como el Gran Parche de Basura del Pacífico, abarca aproximadamente 618.000 millas cuadradas de océano profundo y pesa 80.000 toneladas métricas; la mayor acumulación de
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turn eat them, can suffer health problems. Of course, this could have disastrous effects on all marine life, especially top predators like sharks. Sharkbanz is donating 3% of profits to shark and ocean conservation groups with targeted efforts to pass legislation and affect measurable, positive change on our world’s oceans. “We like our toothy aquatic neighbors,” says Garrison, “but just prefer they keep their distance.” Here’s how it works Designed for beachgoers, swimmers and surfers, Sharkbanz uses patented magnetic technology developed by marine biologists to deter predatory shark species. They have a depth rating to 200 meters and a range of 1-2 Meters (3-6 Feet). FYI: Sharkbanz technology can harm electronic devices, including electronic scuba equipment, and should be kept at least 12 inches (30cm) away from these devices. If you are handling electronic equipment while diving, they suggest placing Sharkbanz on your ankles to avoid direct contact with the electronics. The company’s website has plenty of videos showing how they tested Sharkbanz and some good testimonials of users who escaped scary shark encounters. I like the idea of a deterrent, almost like a mosquito repellent, because it doesn’t hurt the shark. Perhaps this technology could be expanded to include whales, with the end result of fewer collisions with ships.
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plásticos del océano en la tierra, y una grave amenaza para la fauna marina y los humanos. El plástico está repleto de sustancias químicas nocivas que son tóxicas para las aves y los peces, y como consecuencia, también afecta a los humanos que se alimentan de dichos animales. Por supuesto, esto podría tener efectos desastrosos sobre la vida marina, sobre todo con respecto a los tiburones. Sharkbanz está donando el 3% de sus ganancias para todo grupo de conservación de tiburones y de océanos que realicen esfuerzos para aprobar leyes y afectar de manera positiva a nuestros océanos. “Nos gustan nuestros vecinos acuáticos de grandes dientes”, dice Garrison, “ sólo que preferimos que mantengan su distancia. Así es cómo funciona. Diseñada para playistas, nadadores y surfistas, Sharkbanz usa tecnología magnética patentada, desarrollada por biólogos marinos, para disuadir a las especies depredadoras de tiburón. Es sumergible hasta una profundidad de 200 metros y cuenta con un rango de acción de 1-2 metros (3-6 pies). Aclaración: La tecnología Sharkbanz puede dañar los dispositivos electrónicos, por lo que los equipos de buceo deben mantenerse por lo menos a 12 pulgadas (30 cm) de distancia. Si utiliza equipos electrónicos mientras bucea, se recomienda colocar la pulsera Sharkbanz en los tobillos para evitar el contacto directo con dichos equipos. La página de web de Sharkbanz contiene un gran cantidad de videos que muestran cómo han puesto a prueba la pulsera, así como testimonios de usuarios que lograron escapar de encuentros terroríficos con tiburones. “Me gusta la idea de la disuasión, casi como un repelente de mosquitos, porque no daña al tiburón. Quizás esta tecnología podría aplicarse para incluir a las ballenas, para evitar sus colisiones con los buques”.