Caribbean Compass Yachting Magazine - November 2017

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Meet Gareth of Curaçao Marine!
Nicole van Beusekom reports: In our sequence of news items concerning the new
developments at Curaçao Marine, we would like to introduce you to the new managing
team! The new managing board consists of Marc Rooijakkers, in the role of
Managing Director, and Gareth Weber, taking the position of Yard Manager. They
are a dynamic, young and experienced team who are eager to put their passions
for the sea, sailing and the boating business to work to get Curaçao and Curaçao
Marine more prominently on the sailors’ map!
In last month’s Compass we introduced the new Managing Director, Marc
Rooijakkers. In this issue we will share more background info on Gareth Weber, the
new Yard Manager.
Gareth is passionate about boats and about everything out on the water. He has
been sailing for about 20 years now. After about five years he discovered the fun of
racing with a team, and for the past 15 years he has enjoyed competing in sailboat
races in Curaçao and other Caribbean islands. Besides sailing in his free time he also
puts in time as a volunteer; for over five years he has been a captain of the local
rescue organization, CITRO. He is also a big fan of Caribbean island life, Curaçao
being his favorite island, where he was born and raised. Gareth studied international
business and worked for many years as an operational manager at a smaller powerboat
company in Curaçao.
Gareth was approached by Marc and the new owner of the yard with an offer he
couldn’t refuse: work for the biggest technical marina and boatyard in Curaçao to
assist the managing director, as yard manager, in the challenge to bring Curaçao
Marine to an even higher level of quality and service. This was an opportunity that
he, of course, wouldn’t pass by. He gets the chance to work on both sailboats and
powerboats, as the yard caters to both.
The combination of, on one side, knowledge of international business and, on the
other side, skills in operational management, is what makes Gareth fit for the job.
He is a hands-on kind of guy who loves being busy with anything that has to do
with all types of boats. Gareth is a great team player and works well with the crew.
He is also a friendly service-minded fellow, who likes to attend to the requests of
the customers.
He says. “On the yard my responsibility is to make sure that everything runs smoothly
and that our customers continue their sailing journey as happy sailors. All the work
that is planned should be carried out efficiently and effectively. This includes working
with a capable crew, which means training, guiding and motivating our crew to
deliver quality work.
“Besides planning and managing the crew, maintenance is also key! It is important
to make sure that our equipment and machinery is in optimum condition and ready
to go.”
Gareth would like to accentuate the authenticity and beauty of this unique
Caribbean island. Curaçao has so much more to offer to sailors traversing the
Caribbean Sea than it is known for. Besides a safe layover for a yacht during
Caribbean hurricane season or while doing maintenance projects, there is also a lot
to explore! “After days of hard work on your yacht, you can go out and discover the
island. In Curaçao there is always something happening, from cultural or international
events to fine dining and great bar hopping.”
The clear blue sea, the cultural heritage and the mix of friendly people make it a
one-of-a-kind place, one to add to your sailing itinerary for sure!
For more information on Curaçao Marine see ad on page 33.
NOVEMBER 2017 CARIBBEAN COMPASS PAGE 11
Sea Hawk Launches Reduced-VOC Paints
On October 2nd, Sea Hawk, the world’s leading premium nautical coating
brand, announced the introduction of new Reduced VOC versions of its 3400
Series of Cukote Self-Polishing Copolymer Antifouling Bottom Paint, dubbed
Cukote 330 VOC.
The new Cukote 330 VOC coatings comply with rigid VOC limits set by the
California Air Quality Management Board (330 grams of VOC per liter) and offer
marine service professionals and do-it-yourselfers a Reduced VOC alternative when
applying antifouling coatings to vessels. Yielding the same superior results as the original
Cukote products, the new Cukote 330 VOC is highly effective for multi-season
antifouling protection on pleasure craft, coastal and deep-sea vessels alike. The
advanced formulation of Cukote 330 VOC enables it to be taken in and out of the
water without compromising its antifouling characteristics.
Cukote 330 VOC is a self-polishing copolymer coating that is effective below the
waterline on fiberglass, steel and wood vessels to provide multi-season antifouling
protection. Cukote’s Reduced VOC formulation with a substantial level of cuprous
oxide makes it the top performer in its class, even in the most severe fouling areas.
As an ablative or self-polishing coating, there is no buildup of bottom paint over
time, keeping hull underwater surfaces smooth and clean. Cukote is handcrafted in
America and available in Black, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Red and Teal through Sea
Hawk authorized distributors and retailers worldwide.
Sea Hawk Paints have resumed normal business operations since the hurricane season,
and encourage you to contact them with any concerns regarding your vessel
or business.
Call the Customer Service Center at (727) 523-8053 for any immediate questions.
For more information on Sea Hawk Paints see ad on page 8.
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