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>> EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SELDEN SPONSORED SUSIE GOODALL Interview with the only female participant in the Golden Globe Race p.06
>> IS BITCOIN CRYPTOCURRENCY THE FUTURE OF YACHT BROKERAGE? MAINSAIL gets the views of the top international brokerage leaders regarding cryptocurrency p.12
>> GABART: WE CAN STILL RAISE THE LEVEL OF THE GAME AND GO MUCH FASTER François Gabart talks with MAINSAIL after setting a new solo round the world record p.22
>> DESIGN, INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE A DPS tribute to the largest and most successful B&Y awards event in Malta p.28
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issuE 7
Contents
06
Cover Story
Exclusive Interview with Selden Sponsored Susie Goodall
High-class interview with the only female participant in the Golden Globe Race, who is
sponsored by DHL and Seldén Mast
Features
Is Bitcoin Cryptocurrency the future of Yacht brokerage?
It seems only a matter of time before the yacht brokerage world embraces cryptocurrency.
MAINSAIL gets the views right from the top international brokerage leaders
12
20
My name is Azzam and I am the princess of the Super
Yachts
The largest Super Yacht Azzan of 180 metres
22
Gabart: We can still raise the level of the game and go
much faster
François Gabart talks with MAINSAIL after setting a new solo round the world record
26
Y.CO Clearwater: Stewardess takes stand against plastic
waste harming marine life
Elizabethh Finney highlights the importance of ocean conservation within the yachting industry
The Malta International Boats and
Yachting Awards 2017
Design, Innovation & Excellence
A DPS tribute to the largest and most successful boats and yachting awards
event held end November 2017
28
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Narratives
30 Incredible stories of survival at sea
Unbelievable and amazing sea endurance
and rescue accounts
36 Spotted in the Mediterranean
MAINSAIL’s binoculars falls on some of the most
extravagant super yachts cruising the Med
News
40 Fairline Yachts reveals location of
new production facility
We go behind the secret location of the new Fairline
facility disclosed as Hythe, Southampton Water, on
England’s South coast
44 EQIUOM Celebrates successs
Eqiuom’s delight and success at the prestigious
Citiwealth IFC Awards
Focus
46 As rich as it is fragile
An exceptional volunteers with the Biological
Conservation Research Foundation (BICREF), to assist
in the long-term monitoring efforts of this
environmental NGO, who monitor and safeguard the
sea biodiversity around the islands of Malta
Quote of the Month
“and I shall watch the ferry boats, and they'll get
high, on a bluer ocean against tomorrow's sky. and I
will never grow so old again, and I will walk and talk,
in gardens all wet with rain...”
Van Morrison
Editor’s Note
Welcome to MAINSAIL 2018 first issue.
One reason I like sailing is that it is one of
the few endeavours in which the concept of
individual responsibility still has meaning. It is
much easier to blame someone or something
else for the consequences of your decisions
than to admit any fault on your own part—it
goes back as far as Eve and the serpent—but on
a small boat you soon run out of things to point
your finger at. In the end, one has to assume
overall responsibility of their own words, deeds
and actions.
This should remind us about it every time we
do something dumb on board. One fringe
benefit of experience is that the magnitude of
your mistakes tends to decrease; where once your errors may have resulted
in sinking, dismemberment or drowning, their effects now usually range from
slightly painful to rather humiliating and, often, moderately expensive.
There was the time an unsecured gallon of diesel toppled over in the cockpit
locker during a particularly exuberant daysail and half of it glugged into the
bilge. It wasn’t my fault, of course. That wind hadn’t been forecast at all.
Damned the weather services.
There was the episode with the angle grinder, when I was trying to grind off
the remnants of an old depth sounder housing glassed onto the hull. Who
could have predicted the grinder would twist in my hand and cut through the
cable for the new depth sounder? Poor design, obviously. Must send a stiff
letter to…
I have other such stories, as no doubt do most boat owners. No matter how
smart or careful you are, sooner or later you will do something dumb, and
even though there will always be the temptation to blame something or
someone else, you’ll know that you, yourself, were at fault.
When you are in charge of a small boat on a big piece of water you know that
just about every decision you make has a consequence whose effects will be
felt—if not immediately, then in hours or days. Most of the dozens of small
decisions we make each day in our landlubber lives have little or no meaning;
fish or meat for dinner, go to the gym in the morning or after work, walk in
the evening or go cycling.
It’s different on a sailboat. Small mistakes can lead to big ones more quickly
than you think. I was once almost decapitated in a crash gybe in 20 knots of
wind—was it the fault of the novice on the wheel, the kayaker he was trying
to avoid, or the skipper—that would be me—who had given a greenhorn
more responsibility than he was ready for?
Every mistake is a lesson learned, as long as you take ownership of it. Tell
yourself that next time you forget to unplug the shorepower cord before
powering out of your slip. You will feel better. Maybe. I hope 2018 will confirm
the lesson learned and so justice is done!
I shall be bringing you more news from across the industry across the coming
weeks as the sun begins to peak through the clouds and ring in the first
calendar events of Spring.
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Cover Story Interview
INTERVIEW WITH SELDÉN SPONSORED SUSIE GOODALL:
The only female participant in the Golden Globe Race
by Susannah Hart
2018 heralds the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's historic non-stop solo circumnavigation on his
32-foot yacht Suhaili. 2018 also sees the start of the Golden Globe Race to celebrate Knox-Johnsons' epic
adventure. On the 1st July, 30 intrepid sailors will leave Les Sables d'Olonne, France to complete a 30,000-mile
voyage, nonstop, alone and without outside assistance. Susie Goodall, aged 28, is not only the joint youngest
skipper in the race she is also the only female following the withdrawal of Brazilian Izabel Pimentel. Susannah Hart
caught up with Susie, who is sponsored by DHL and Seldén Mast, to find out more about this courageous young
woman, what attracted her to the race and the challenges she faces.
SH: You have been sailing with your family since
you were a child but what is it that attracts you to
sailing now?
SG: I think it is that it is just so simple. You go out
on the ocean and all you do is sail, life is just simple
and straightforward. It's very in the moment.
SH: Did you have a sailing hero or heroine when
you were growing up that encouraged you to
continue sailing?
SG: I always admired Ellen McArthur. I was 12 or
13 I think when she came back after the Vendée
Globe. She was so inspiring to me as there was this
tiny woman who had just done this incredible thing.
I just followed everything she did, so she was really
my sailing hero.
SH: What was it about the Golden Globe Race
that attracted you as opposed to something like the
Vendée Globe?
SG: Well, I think I could relate to the Golden Globe
because they are boats that I grew up sailing and I
thought 'I know those boats, I'll just get one and
off I go!'. You look at things like the Vendée Globe
and it's probably like someone who drives a Skoda
looking at a Formula One car – my boat's a Skoda
and I've never driven a formula one car! I think I
could just sort of picture [the Golden Globe] easily.
SH: You are at an age where GPS and modern
sailing technology has been around all your
sailing life. How have you got used to the idea of
not having this and coping with this challenge?
SG: The way I grew up sailing, the boats I used to
sail didn't have great technology so it was always
paper chart and that sort of thing. Even in the last
five to ten years it has not been ultra modern kit that
I've been using and if I have tried to use it I am just
totally lost, I'm not one for technology, I struggle
with an iPhone.
SH: So the lack of technology is less of a challenge
than it could be?
SG: From that point of view it would be more of a
challenge if I had all the latest technology as I can't
even turn the stuff on! So that was part of the appeal
as well, it's simple.
SH: How have your family reacted to your entry
to the race? Was it difficult to tell them of your
plans?
SG: Dad's super supportive. He's the sailor. He
will ring me up and say "Have you thought of this,
what about this or that?" My Mum's the same,
super supportive but it was hardest to tell my Mum
because I am the only girl in the family. She wasn't
so surprised but I didn't tell her everything at first
though. I called her up and said I had been accepted
into this race around the world. She was like "Oh
right, OK". I told her when it was, but I didn't say
it was non-stop and then slowly I drip fed the rest of
the information so it wasn't such a shock.
SH: What preparations are you doing apart from
refitting the boat?
SG: So training for it, when I got the boat I did a
loop of the Atlantic to get to know the boat. Fitness
wise the easiest way is to sail but with the boat out
the water it is hours in the gym to be as fit as possible
before the start. There are ways of keeping fit on the
boat but it is never as good. Yoga is one of the best
things.
SH: For strength or for mental preparation?
SG: For avoiding injury. If I do lots of yoga then
I can do loads of weight stuff and not get injured
so I am trying to bring that onto the boat to use
throughout the race. It is one of my biggest fears,
getting injured on the boat.
SH: What do you see as the greatest challenge of
the Golden Globe Race for you?
SG: I think probably the mental side of it, as it's nine
months alone.
SH: What are you planning on doing to cope with
the isolation?
Susie Goodall © Susie Goodall Racing
SG: Meditation and yoga are great for it, but I have
seen a mental coach. She works with the rugby
Seven's boys. This isn't something that she normally
does. She is a trained psychologist but focuses on the
mental side of [competitive] sport.We have basically
gone through how the brain works, ways of coping
under pressure and different mental techniques,
tactics if you like, which has been super super helpful.
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Cover Story Interview

Export2Succeed
GLOBAL PROJECT KEEPS BEING A SUCCESS
During a ceremony that took place at Palazzo Giureconsulti
in Milan, UPS has awarded Absolute Yachts as winner of
“Export2Succeed” for being the best exporting SME of
the year. This initiative has been launched together
with “L’Imprenditore”, the monthly magazine of
“Piccola Industria di Confindutria”: the aim is
to promote the internationalization of the
SME and of the “Made in Italy” products,
recognizing the Italian export champions.
expensive project. During the six-year period between
2012 and 2017, the company has never moved
backwards, considering the workforce, the advertising
investments and above all the investments for the
ongoing renewal of the products. This led to the Global
Project that has been involving us in three dimensions:
technical, organizational and communicative.”
To best manage the presence in the different Countries,
Absolute has been supported over the years by a solid
sales network. The organization includes a satellite
company in the USA, the handling of 3 international
events namely Cannes, Düsseldorf and Hong Kong, a
technical training of the local players through meetings
and trainings at our headquarters and in several international
locations, as well as the participation at over 50 international
Boat Shows.
The Global Project has virtually led Absolute close to all the yachting
users, who perceive its Italian identity not only through the creativity of
its products but also through the reliability of the territorial organization: the
Absolute creations offer to the ship-owners more extensive, more comfortable
and more efficient uses compared to the competitors and to the traditional
design guidelines.
A board leaded by Diego Mingarelli, Vice President of “Piccola Industria di
Confindustria” has evaluated the nominations: the other members were Karl
Haberkorn, UPS Italy managing director; Fabrizio Rigolio, Rizoma CEO;
Stefano Zapponini, executive manager of the magazine “L’imprenditore”.
Karl Haberkorn stated that the company who has won this award “has shown a
concept going beyond the Italian boards”, adding also “We hope that its success
could show how doing business in an increasingly international market could be
a winning strategy for the SME and the Italian start-ups”.
Today the Absolute Global Project success is a reality. “Today Absolute has
become a sold global reality of the recreational boating. During the years of the
project’s development, we have received many international awards in Europe
and Asia and above all our turnover has grown in double figures, right when the
international yachting market was facing a shrinking or static period”, concludes
Mr. Mastroianni. MS
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Absolute stood out between the nominated companies thanks to its ambitious
project, the “Absolute Global Project”, here described and summarized in the
words of Engineer Cesare Mastroianni, Absolute VP Sales & CCO: “The wellknown
crisis at the end of the 2000s has given rise to our active reaction and our
determination to overcome the market difficulties through an ambitious and
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Charter Bookings
Booking up:
The Charter forecast for 2018
With reports of a bumper Mediterranean
season and quality vessels in hot demand,
Sophia Wilson talks to the charter industry
to get the insider lowdown…
A VERY GOOD YEAR
“The charter market in 2017 was the strongest market we have seen in a decade,”
says Burgess charter manager Ben Harwood. It’s a statement of positivity echoed
across the industry, with brokers reporting more enquiries and strong demand
during the peak periods of last year. “Generally, charter clients were spending
money, booking early and upgrading their trips rather than taking the cheaper
options that were presented,” says Northrop & Johnson’s charter retail director
John Cichanowicz. “As long as the markets continue to rally [at least in the US]
and the world keeps spinning, clients are spending money and want to charter
bigger, better yachts.”
FULL STEAM FOR THE MED
“All signs point to another very good year; Caribbean bookings are still coming
in and there has been good flow for the Med,” says bluewater’s Jim Acher. Traditional
destinations are still expected to thrive but the Adriatic is predicted to welcome
a record number of charter yachts. “The Western Mediterranean remains
the most popular charter destination, with most clients wanting to cruise around
the South of France and Italy,” says Gathercole. “However, Croatia is becoming
increasingly popular, with demand for this region increasing every year.” With
better facilities in the region – two new marinas (Portonovi and Luštica Bay) are
scheduled to open in Montenegro this summer – and Albania looking to get a
slice of the superyacht action, this looks set to grow. “The Adriatic increases in
popularity year on year with many owners now basing their yachts there for the
entire summer season and yielding good results,” adds Harwood.
"Croatia will be one of the hottest markets due to tourism marketing, word of
mouth and more owners wanting to visit the Dalmatian Coast," says Shannon
McCoy, luxury yacht advisor at Worth Avenue Yachts. "They have done a great
job to raise awareness of their beautiful country." MS
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Cryptocurrency in Yacht Brokerage
Is Bitcoin and cryptocurrency
ure of yacht brokerage?
Royal Yacht Brokers
With the value of Bitcoin soaring over the past six months, it seems only a matter
of time before the yacht brokerage world embraces cryptocurrency. But why has
it not take the charter market by storm yet? And what are the key hurdles to
buying and selling yachts via Bitcoin? We spoke to five top yacht brokers to get
their view.
Tommaso Chiabra of Royal Yacht Brokers, the most recent brokerage firm
to embrace this trend told Boat International: “When it comes to the luxury
industry, most clients are last-minute in their decisions especially in regards to
yacht charters and planning their holidays. By using cryptocurrency they can
send us their funds virtually immediately so that we can meet their needs and
preferences and they can start their charter as soon as they wish.”
Tommaso Chiabra
Chiabra, who has been following the rise of cryptocurrency for a long while,
adds: “We do believe the blockchain system is fully adaptable to the luxury
industry and can see there is a clear advantage to other brokers also in terms of
transparency of payments and KYC [identification and verification].”
26 North Yachts
Florida-based 26 North Yachts also sees great potential in cryptocurrency
to disrupt the brokerage market. Co-founder Mike Carlson said: “Our
announcement regarding cryptocurrencies three and a half years ago generated
a tidal wave of interest that has continued to this day. That said, many of these
clients ultimately made the decision to use US dollars instead.”
Sounding a note of caution, he added: “There is more due diligence required
on our end for cryptocurrency transactions, because we as a brokerage house
have to go to even greater lengths to confirm that we understand the source
of a buyer's funds, in order to ensure that we are complying with all legal and
regulatory requirements.”
The reduced costs and increased speed of asset transfers were highlighted by
Carlson as the two key benefits that draw clients to cryptocurrency, and for these
reasons, he can only see this trend accelerating in future.
26 North Yachts Co-founder Mike Carlson
“The train has already left the station in regards to cryptocurrencies. In fact,
we could envision a future where any yachting transactions done in Dollars or
Euros would seem old-fashioned and unnecessarily expensive to execute than the
cryptocurrency alternative,” he predicts. “We're not quite there yet, but we're a
lot closer than we were when we made our Bitcoin announcement.”
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Cryptocurrency in Yacht Brokerage

British GT Championship
Fairline Yachts is going racing
Luxury British motor yacht
manufacturer, Fairline Yachts
is revealed as a lead sponsor of
Rick Parfitt Jnr Racing for the
British GT Championship.
The #1 Bentley sponsored by Fairline Yachts at Morton’s in Berkeley Square
Rick Parfitt Jnr was joined last night (28 February) by Russell Currie, the
Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, as he unveiled the livery for his British
GT Championship Bentley at the exclusive Morton’s Club on Berkley Square
in London, famous as the home of the original Bentley Boys. The striking new
race livery was revealed to the crowd of VIPs, sponsors and keen motorsport
enthusiasts, and clearly showcased the exciting new partnership between the
champion racing driver and the luxury British motor yacht manufacturer.
Russell Currie comments on the sponsorship, saying, “We are proud to be the
lead sponsor of Rick Parfitt Jnr and the number 1 Bentley in this year’s British
GT Championship. 2017 was an incredible year for Rick and we look forward
to supporting him on the track in the upcoming season. This partnership is a
great opportunity for our customers to join us and be part of the action with
‘back stage’ access to the team, drivers and hospitality at each of the events. The
team at Fairline Yachts is backing Rick all the way.”
Rick has won many accolades and achieved over 20 podium positions in his
comparatively short racing career. In his debut year he became the British GT4
Champion and last year, only five years from his first race, he became the first
driver in history to win both the GT4 and GT3 British GT Championship titles.
For 25 years the British GT Championship has been at the heart of motorsport
in the UK and has established itself as the world’s foremost domestic GT series.
161 million households worldwide tune in to watch the racing and, with
glamorous supercars racing bumper-to-bumper, ground-shaking noise, breath
taking speeds and all the drama of pit stops and driver changeovers, it is clear
that this is a spectacular experience not to be missed. MS
The 2018 race calendar:
31 March – 2 April Oulton Park, UK
28 – 29 April Rockingham, UK
26 – 27 May Snetterton, UK
9 – 10 June Silverstone, UK
21 - 22 July Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
4 – 5 August Brands Hatch, UK
22 – 23 September Donington Park, UK
For further press information please contact:
Samantha Palen or Sophie Foyle at ADPR on 01460 241641 or email
samantha@apdr.co.uk / sophie@adpr.co.uk
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Shackles
Three methods for seizing shackles
Chris Beeson
Shackles are often under high load. If one shakes open, the result
could be dangerous. Chris Beeson shows how to make sure it won’t.
I used to be doubtful about the necessity of seizing shackles. Nip the pin up tight
with a shackle key or pliers and how can it possibly come loose? My mind was
changed in 2011, while checking the rig of the old Jeanneau we used in our Crash
Test Boat series. This was the rather concerning sight we found at the masthead.
The spinnaker block shackle’s pin had shaken itself free. Had we hoisted and
flown an offwind sail, it would have draped itself expensively over the bow,
possibly tearing itself in the process, as soon as the halyard chafed through on
its mast exit.
What if a shackle securing a cruising chute sheet turning block rattled itself loose?
You would have all the load in the sheet firing a block across the cockpit with
potentially lethal consequences.
The problem is that boats are subject to a lot of vibration. Wind through the
rigging creates vibration, current across an anchor chain creates vibration, engines
cause vibration, so does sailing into waves. Shackle pins will work themselves free
and problems will result. To prevent them doing so, we seize them.
We use one of three methods of seizing, or securing, the pin to ensure that it
simply can’t loosen. One is using threadlock, which glues the pin in place but not
with ‘super-glue’ adhesion so it can still be undone with standard tools.
A second method is using electrical cable ties, though it is worth remembering
that these are subject to UV degradation and probably won’t last more than a
season if they’re always out in the sun. The third method, the gold standard
method of seizing shackles, is to use Monel wire. That isn’t subject to UV
degradation and has excellent corrosion resistance properties. MS
Creditline: yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/three-methods-seizing-shackles-
Images: https://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp
Seizing with glue
We used Loctite 243 Blue, but search online for
‘threadlock’ if you want to see a range of alternative
products that will do the job just as well as this one
Apply the threadlock to the thread of the shackle
pin. It’s not very viscous, so make sure you’ve got
something down to protect the deck from any drips
Once you’ve got good coverage on the entire
thread, screw the shackle pin into the shackle, again
watching out for any drips
Use pliers or a shackle key to nip up the shackle as
tight as you can. This will help the glue to adhere
without any risk of movement
This is the finished result. It’s the quickest and neatest
of the methods and there’s no external seizing to foul
on anything. Very tidy
Cable ties are cheap to buy online or from many
hardware shops. Thread it through the pin’s hole,
then through the shackle’s loop
Next push the tie through the ratchet lock and pull
it up as tight as you can. This will prevent the shackle
pin from unscrewing itself
To make the cable tie seizing as compact as possible,
use pliers to pull the tie through the ratchet lock as
tight as you can manage
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Shackles
Snip off the excess length of tie leaving only a very short stub, to reduce any risk
of the tie fouling or chafing on anything. It looks much neater, too
The finished article. It’s the quickest, simplest method and a good short-term
solution. ideal for shackles that need to be undone occasionally over the course
of the season
Here we see a cable tie seize on a shackle used to connect anchor and chain. It’s
exposed to the sun, so is likely to become brittle from UV degradation after a
year or so
To start, with the shackle pin nipped up tight, cut a piece of wire about 15cm
(6in) long and hold 5cm (2in) of it under the side of the shackle
Poke the wire up through the hole in the shackle pin then down through the
shackle itself and repeat so you have two loops of wire around the shackle and
through the pin
Use pliers to tighten the wire as much as you can to snug down the seizing onto
the shackle. This helps to prevent any movement in the wire
With the second loop of wire wrapped and tightened, use pliers to twist the two
ends of the wire together, again keeping it tight
Once you have got five or six twists on the ends, snip off the excess wire, press
the twist against the shackle body and you’re done
This is Monel wire seizing on a spinnaker halyard block shackle. It’s a strong and
durable solution for shackles that you can’t inspect regularly
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382

Super Yachts
My name is
Azzam and I am
the princess of the
Super Yachts
How do you define a super yacht? When its length reaches at least
the 40 meters. Well some 4611 vessels amongst which are now in
navigation would actually meet with this criteria whereas 10 years
ago less than 3000 would have met this, therefore representing a 57% increase.
The largest of those is precisely 180 metres and her name is Azzam. While the
total value of yachts completed in the UK in 2016 is reaching €230,000,000 you
must also consider that the current share in the market is quite significant with
a total amount in United Kingdom in the past 10 years of €1,900,000,000. To
put it in perspective in the same period of time but on a global scale the figure is
€40,947,000,000. This according to SuperYachtiQ a sister brand of SuperYacht
Times which provides strategic data on the subject.
Hence no wonder why London hosted the first edition of SuperYacht Gallery, an
event powered by Saatchi Gallery and staged in the world famous art institution.
The brainchild of SuperYacht Times publisher Merjin de Waard and Dutch
yacht industry expert Marijn Smit and yacht brokerage firm Edmiston, the
event is a new take on showing this type of luxury goods. For the first time
ever, international authorities from the industry from craftsmanship experts to
business leaders reunited in a gallery format showcasing the “crème de la crème”
of yachting. The most searched after shipyards in the world supported the event
of course which also included art, something that really makes sense when some
of the world’s greatest private collections are actually housed on yachts. Not to
forget photography and design with works from Arik Levy and Zaha Hadid.
Visitors could also attend discussions and panels all coming in a very cutting
edge and innovative setting. We are yet looking forward to the next edition !
'Sailing Cluster' © Jeff Brown
“Having worked in the yachting industry for years, there isn’t a place where
industry intelligence, inspiration, and business can take shape at once. And
certainly not in such a setting. The yachting world is full of dreamers and
innovators, so we invented a new format with a more artistic expression of our
world.” said Marijn Smit.
“We were thrilled to bring to London the world of yachting. It is a business and a
lifestyle unfamiliar to most but of interest to many. I wanted to make the subject
accessible and not only to insiders. To welcome those who want to learn about
the brands or the business, but also those who want simply to get inspired. We
designed a format that is familiar to the audience: an art exhibition” said Merijn
de Waard. MS
Creditline: superyachtgallery.com
Azzam, longest yacht in the world, 180 metre.
Model presented by Lürssen, © Klaus Jordan
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Super Yachts > 21

Sailing Speed Record
Gabart: ‘We can still raise the level of the game
and go much faster’
French offshore sailor, François Gabart
has, subject to ratification by the World
Sailing Speed Record Council, set a new
solo round the world record
Celebrations as MACIF arrives home.
Credit: Jean-Marie Liot/ALeA / Macif
A
fter setting a new solo round the world
record, François Gabart has said he believes
the feat can be done even quicker. The
French offshore racer smashed the record on Sunday
(17 December), completing his voyage in 42 days,
16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds. This broke
the record set by Thomas Coville on 25 December
2016 (49 days, 3 hours, 4 minutes and 28 seconds)
by 6 days, 10 hours, 23 minutes and 53 seconds.
Gabart’s MACIF trimaran covered a true distance of
27,859.7 miles, with a true average over the course
of 27.2 knots. Speaking after crossing the finish
line, the 34-year-old skipper said he needed three
things to succeed: a good boat, good sailing and
a little success. ‘I had to keep up the pace and I’m
really proud of my circumnavigation. I didn’t make
too many mistakes. At the same time, I believe that
we can still raise the level of the game and go much
faster,’ said Gabart.
‘And that’s really inspiring. I am reserving this
challenge for another time. There’s plenty more to do
and to imagine, to sail fast on these boats,’ he added.
Gabart, who won the 2012-13 Vendée Globe,
admitted he was frightened during his record
breaking voyage, especially when he saw an iceberg.
‘That took me by surprise. Even though you deal
with it, in the hours that follow you say to yourself:
“What do you do when it gets dark 4 hours later?”
Celebrations!
Credit: Yvan Zedda/ALeA/Macif
By Katy Stickland
You react passively and fatalistically. You
can’t do anything. What’s more, you
are in the screaming sixties (60° S), an
area of the world where there’s nothing
if you hit something. If a boat was to
come, it would arrive three weeks later,’
he explained.
French Sailing Federation with be ‘either
neutral, for or against’ the Golden Globe
Race
The French Sailing Federation - Fédération Française
de Voile (FFV) - will be deciding in the new year if
it…
Bid to be fastest round world
Maxi-trimaran heads up South American coast
‘So, I was glad to get away and at the same time, after
the event, now that I’m here, I’m delighted I saw an
iceberg. It’s amazing. I always thought that seeing
icebergs would be one of the things on my life’s to-dolist,
but I was thinking of doing this much later, when
I retire, with a good boat in South Georgia. I hadn’t
anticipated an iceberg during a record attempt at 35
knots. Fortunately, it turned out okay, but it added to
the depth of feeling.’
Incredibly, his MACIF trimaran finished the record
breaking voyage in ‘really good condition’. ‘On the face
of it, everything withstood the weather, even though
she had one hell of a battering. It was very violent. The
boat was built wonderfully well,’ noted Gabart.
‘Up until this year, we regularly had small problems.
I think that we needed two years to test her reliability
with a view to a round the world. It was a wise decision
to take this two-year approach. I’m really proud of this
boat and the work of the team. It’s just fantastic, as we
started out with a blank page.’
‘Four years ago, the specifications were to sail round
the world as fast as possible single-handed, with a
budget and a launch date, full stop. We couldn’t
really go in all directions. We could have built a
French Sailing Federation with be ‘either neutral, for or
against’ the Golden Globe Race
50-foot long catamaran. Together with the team
we thought things through a great deal. I think we
made the right choices. I work with a wonderful
team, as deeply devoted and committed as ever, and
extremely meticulous. I share a collective pride with
the whole team and with Macif,’ continued Gabart.
‘It’s been really hard for weeks. I’m sore all over. It
hurts when I raise my arms, but I’m holding out
because of the adrenaline and the euphoria,’ added
the French skipper.
MS
MACIF:
Architects: VLP
Construction: CDK Technologies (project
management), Multiplast (Central hull, mainsheet
traveller)
Launch date: 18 August 2015
LOA: 30.00 m
Beam: 21.00 m
Max draught: 4.50m
Number of daggerboards: 3
Air draught: 35 m
Upwind sail area: 430 m²
Downwind sail area: 650 m²
Creditline: Yachting Monthly; francois-gabart-soloround-world-record-macif-trimaran
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Malta Maritime Forum
Education Programme 2018
January
February
March
April
May
September
October
Teen Café Initiative - TM
Marine Induction Course - MMRTC
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers -
Open Day
3rd MMF Education Committee Meeting
Marine Induction Course - MMRTC
Teen Café Initiative - TM
Foundation Course - ICS
CSC Awareness Course - CTIA
4th MMF Education Committee Meeting
Marine Induction Course - MMRTC
5th MMF Education Committee Meeting
Marine Induction Course - MMRTC
Foundation Course - ICS
Initiatives:
Teen Café Initiative - TM
Pro-Crew / Super Yachts Master - MCAST
Placement of Marine Engineers in the Maritime Industry - University of Malta

Volvo Ocean Race
Tough Sailors
had decided to sponsor a regatta around the world. In this first edition, 17 boats
with 167 crew members in total set sail on Leg 1 to Cape Town, South Africa.
MAPFRE team at the top of the scoreboard
In the 2017-2018 edition, MAPFRE returned to the Volco Ocean Race – with
a clear goal of winning the trophy for the first time in Spain’s history. The Squad
includes Olympic Gold Medalists, America’s Cup Winners and some of the
most regarded offshore sailors on the planet. The MAPFRE team has been
doing extremely well, winning a number of legs and staying in the top position
in others. The seventh leg will start on the 18th of March, and will take teams to
Itajaí, Brazil. To follow their journey visit: http://desafiomapfre.com
MAPFRE Middlesea is offering a chance to one of its clients to win a trip to
Hague, where the Volvo Ocean Race will end. To learn more, visit the official
Facebook Page.
Volvo Ocean Race
Interesting Facts
- 167 boats and 2030 sailors have taken part in 12 editions of the event.
- 43 different nationalities are represented by the crew who have sailed in the race
since 1973.
- 5 sailors have lost their lives at sea during the race:
- 12,300 nm, the longest leg in race history: Leg 5 Quingdao, China to Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. It took the fleet over 40 days to complete.
- 29 boats took part in the 1981-82 race, the largest fleet ever.
- The closest finish came in the 2005-06 race when Movistar beat ABN AMRO
ONE into Wellington, New Zealand by just 9 seconds.
Volvo Ocean Race
Seven teams compete for the Volvo Ocean Race trophy
across 45,000 miles and six continents
The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's toughest sailing event, where the elite of the
sailing profession battle it out on the most treacherous oceans. Often referred to as
the ‘Everest of Sailing’, the race is the ultimate test of sailing skills and athlete stamina.
The 2018- 2018 edition takes the teams across 45,000 nautical miles around
the world, passing across four oceans, six continents and 12 landmark ports.
Teams are making their way across Alicante, Lisbon, Cape Town, Melbourne,
Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Auckland, Itajai, Newport, Cardiff, Gothenburg and
finishing of at The Hague. The race started at the beginning of October and will
end at the end of June.
Each sailing team has 9 professional sailors who race day and night for more
than 20 days at a time on some of the legs. The crew members are also trained in
medical response, sail-making, engine repair, nutrition and hydraulics. The crew
follow three or four-hour cycles, known as watch systems of being on duty or
off duty – depending on the number of crew on board. They are likely to burn
between 5,000 and 6,000 calories in one day.
The first edition of the Volvo Ocean Race – then called Whitbread Round the
World Race, started in Portsmouth, UK on September 8, 1973, when Whitbread
Issue 7 >> 24
Boat Insurance
Regardless of whether you use your boat for sailing competitions, or merely to
enjoy a Sunday afternoon with your pals, do not underestimate the importance
of boat insurance. Adequate boat insurance protects your vessel while it is both
on land and on sea and will help you sail with peace of mind, knowing that
should the unthinkable happen, you are covered.
MAPFRE Middlesea’s boat insurance cover offers protection against accidental
loss or damage to the motors, electrical machinery, battery and equipment. Such
damage can occur when the boat hits an underwater or floating object, causing
damage to the hull and propeller.
The insurance will also cover any unforeseen malfunctions which are caused by
latent defects, faulty designs or construction failures.
The policy will also cover your legal liability, should someone on board your
vessel be injured or dies. The injuries suffered are also covered by the personal
accident clause.
MAPFRE Middlesea’s insurance policy covers damages caused while the vessel is in
transit by road or ferry anywhere in Malta, including loading and unloading. The
reasonable costs incurred including salvage charges in preventing and minimising a
loss and for inspecting the boat following grounding are also covered. MS
For more information or for a quote, visit www.middlesea.com
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Plastic Pollution
Divers free a seal entangled in a fishing net
Y.CO Clearwater
Stewardess takes stand against
plastic waste harming marine life
Credit Troy Mayne
By Elizabeth Finney
It took a whole year to treat the turtle and unfortunately, his story is not
uncommon – many turtles not as lucky as the one saved by the Step One crew
are found with their intestines full of plastic. Plastic bags floating in the water
are easily mistaken for jellyfish, a popular meal among turtles. It is estimated
that more than 100 million marine animals and birds are killed each year due to
entanglement or consumption.
Divers free a seal entangled in a fishing net
As more than eight million tonnes of plastic makes its way into the oceans
every year, Y.CO’s Clearwater initiative is highlighting the importance of ocean
conservation within the yachting industry and how crucial it is to protect the
oceans for future generations.
In the latest in the Clearwater series showcasing the importance of plastic
awareness, Elizabeth Finney of Boat International meets with Natalya Scudder at
the Monaco Yacht Show 2017, who shares her experience of realising how singleuse
plastics can have a huge impact on the environment. Scudder is a stewardess
on board 55 metre Step One, which is available for charter with Y.CO.
“Last year when we were based in Costa Rica we had an incident where there
was a turtle floating next to the yacht,” she explains. “It was just floating on the
surface of the water so we decided to pull it out and we called the vet. It turns out
that the turtle had swallowed a plastic bag,” she adds.
More than 300 tonnes of new plastics are used every year, half of which is singleuse.
Annually, approximately 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide, each
of which is said to have a ‘working life’ of just 15 minutes. Plastic has become
seemingly intrinsic to our modern way of life and avoiding it is near impossible.
Globally, more plastic has been produced in the last ten years than throughout
the whole of the last century.
According to a report by Plastic Oceans, a charity working closely with Y.CO,
there is more plastic in open oceans than plankton and it is getting eaten by a
huge variety of marine life. The report, which was written by Dr Geoff Brighty,
Jo Ruxton and David Jones, says: “Intake of plastics into loggerhead turtles
in the Indian Ocean between Mauritius and Madagascar included rope, line,
polystyrene, hard and soft plastic, and plastic caps – 51.4% of the turtles had
ingested marine debris, the majority of which was plastic (96.2%). This was the
highest number, weight and volume per turtle reported to date.”
“That’s when I realised the impact that we have on the ocean. It was horrible
and it made us realise that we need to make a difference,” Scudder says. This is
a global issue and there are plenty of ways to help. In a speech to captains and
crew at Monaco Yacht Show, Clearwater spokeswoman Emily Penn said: “It can
be very slow and difficult to make changes to national legislation. But on board
a yacht [captains] are the law. You make up the rules and you have the power to
change things for the better.”
Y.CO has announced that yachts and crew who offer outstanding contributions
to charity or ocean conservation will be recognised through official accreditation.
Additionally, Y.CO captains can nominate crew-members as "plastic heroes"
when contributing to ocean conservation and plastic awareness. MS
Creditline: Boat International
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT MORE THAN 100
MILLION MARINE ANIMALS AND BIRDS ARE
KILLED EACH YEAR DUE TO ENTANGLEMENT
OR CONSUMPTION.
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Boat Show / Newport Trophy Boat Regatta Show 29

Drama
Incredible
stories of survival at sea
By Special Correspondent
Mathew Bryce found 13 miles from the Scottish shore
Image copyright GEOGRAPH/POLICESCOTLAND
Jose Salvador Alvarenga
Image copyright AFP
A surfer who was recently
rescued by helicopter off the
coast of Britain after spending
32 hours at sea is the latest
in a long series of maritime
survival stories Matthew
Bryce, 22, was described
as being "extremely lucky"
to have stayed alive for so long in such cold water. But how does his
achievement compare with other stories of survival at sea?
Jose Salvador Alvarenga - '13 months'
In January 2014 Mr Alvarenga was rescued by people living in the Marshall
Islands in the Pacific Ocean, suffering from severe dehydration, back pain and
swollen joints. He said he had survived more than a year at sea, covering an area
of 8,000km (5,000 miles) in a fibreglass boat by catching fish, birds and turtles
with his bare hands.
His ordeal apparently began when he left Mexico for a fishing trip in December
2012 and was hit by a storm, which sent him off course. An accompanying
fisherman, Ezequiel Cordoba, died while they were stranded at sea.
Mr Alvarenga said that he stayed alive by drinking urine, rainwater and the blood
of birds. However in 2015 he denied claims in a lawsuit filed by Mr Alvarenga's
family that he committed cannibalism by eating his crewmate to stay alive.
Jesus Eduardo Vidana, Lucio Rendon and Salvador Ordonez - 'Nine months'
Jesus Eduardo Vidana, Lucio Rendon and Salvador Ordonez were found,
emaciated, by a Taiwanese fishing vessel on 9 August 2006 in south Pacific waters.
The three men said they set out on a shark-fishing expedition from the Mexican
Port of San Blas - some 8,000km (5,000 miles) away - the previous October.
The said their 8m (27ft) boat had been caught by strong winds and dragged
out to sea. They later ran out of fuel and were left at the mercy of the currents,
surviving on raw fish, birds and rainwater.
The trio said that two other crew members died because they were not able
to stomach the diet, and their bodies were thrown into the sea. They denied
allegations from some people that they may have been trafficking drugs or had
resorted to cannibalism.
When asked why they seemed to be in such good health after such an ordeal,
they replied that the tuna fishermen who had rescued them had treated them
very well.
Lapahele Sopi and Telea Paa - 'Four months'
Lapahele Sopi and Telea Paa from Samoa in the South Pacific survived for four
months adrift at sea in a small metal boat.
The pair were rescued in 2001 in Papua New Guinea - 4,000km from their homes.
A local doctor treating the two survivors said it was a miracle that they survived.
Two other men died of thirst and starvation during the ordeal.
Mr Sopi, 36 at the time, told local media they survived by eating fish and
drinking rainwater. Mr Sopi and Mr Paa, were rescued by a villager in Milne
Bay, Papua New Guinea, who paddled his canoe out to them after they had fired
off their last flare.
Other well known survivors
• Poon Lim was stranded at sea on a raft for 133 days on the Atlantic after his ship
was torpedoed by a U-boat in during World War Two, eventually being rescued off
the coast of Brazil
• Maurice and Marilyn Bailey spent 117 days adrift in the Pacific in a rubber dinghy
after their yacht capsized by a whale off the coast of Guatemala in 1973
• Deborah Kiley and a crew member survived five days on a life raft off the US coast in
1982 - without food or water - after their boat was hit by a storm. Two of the five crew
members with them on the raft drank salt water, became delusional and were eaten by
sharks. A third died from wounds sustained during the sinking. Ms Kiley's story was made
into the film Two Came Back
• Captain Oguri Jukichi spent the longest period adrift at sea - along with one of his
sailors - between 1813 and 1815, according to Guinness World Records. It says the two
Japanese men survived about 484 days after their ship was damaged in a storm off the
Japanese coast. They drifted in the Pacific before being rescued off California on 24 March
1815. While 12 crew members died of vitamin deficiency, the pair survived by eating
from hundreds of bags of soy beans
• Scottish sailor Dougal Robertson survived for 38 days with five others in a small dinghy
in the Pacific Ocean in 1972, after their schooner was holed and sunk by killer whales
west of the Galapagos Islands
• US adventurer Steven Callahan survived 76 days in a life raft in the Atlantic in
1982 after a whale rammed into the hull of his vessel. He described his adventure in
the best-selling book Adrift: 76 Days Lost At Sea (1986) and gave advice in the making
of the film Life of Pi MS
Creditline: BBC
Jesus Eduardo Vidana, Lucio Rendon and Salvador Ordonez
Image copyright AFP
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Leisure Boating
TOP 5 VIEWS
of the Maltese Islands from the Sea Perspective
No matter how precise your knowledge of the Maltese Islands happens to be,
a yacht charter across the archipelago’s local waters will always lead to new and
pleasurable discoveries. Believed to offer the best perspective of these Mediterranean
hubs of history, landscape and culture, a journey by sea gives you access to magical
coastal haunts only reachable by boat for a completely private experience. Being
on board on a boat charter also means that you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery
away from the bustle and noise on the crowded shore.
Here are a few favourite local spots that are best viewed from the sea perspective:
Vittoriosa Waterfront
With the restoration of its waterfront completed just a few years ago, the 16th
century port town of Vittoriosa is a delightful sight to behold. Opposite the state-ofthe-art
yacht marina are al fresco cafés and upmarket dining establishments which
sit beside historical buildings of the Knights Order. Birgu’s waterfront is a happening
place where an intricate history, sumptuous cuisine and luxury motor yachts set the
scene for an enjoyable moonlit evening, whether spent on board or ashore.
Hondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo
With no fewer than twelve beaches across the Maltese archipelago awarded the
prestigious Blue Flag eco-label for 2017, you’re literally spoilt for choice when it
comes to dropping anchor for a refreshing swim in award-winning waters. Three
such beaches line the Gozitan coast, among which is Hondoq ir-Rummien. This
small, pebbly inlet to the southeast of Gozo has sandy-bottomed, crystal-clear waters
and a string of caves along its coast that attract crowds of locals, holidaymakers
and snorkellers all summer long. From Hondoq one can view the whole island of
Comino, situated directly opposite; while to the right of the bay are centuries-old
salt pans dug into the rocky coast, with some still being used today.
Hondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo
Vittoriosa Waterfront
Marsamxett Harbour, Valletta
From this side of Valletta, on the other side of the Grand Harbour, the capital city’s
legendary skyline and waterfront unravel before your very own eyes. Marsamxett
Harbour encompasses the historical Manoel Island, which lies across the shore
from the bastion walls that surround the capital – built by the Knights of St John
as a form of protection back in the 16th century. Visibly dominating Valletta’s
skyline from this angle are the 63-metre tall steeple of the 19th century Anglican
Pro-Cathedral of St Paul, as well as the even taller basilica of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel, measuring 73 metres high.
Crystal Lagoon, Comino
Comino’s attractively luminous waters go beyond the more popular Blue Lagoon
area. Located further south, in fact, is Crystal Lagoon, providing a closer view of
the imposing 17th century tower of Santa Marija. Shades of jade and turquoise
appease the senses, as does the dramatically steep cliff backdrop which renders
this secluded lagoon only accessible by boat. A few caves dot the coastline while a
mesmerising underwater world awaits exploration. Here is one of the most private
spots where to spend your day on board a yacht. Take the time to soak up the sun,
bathe and snorkel in the most amazing sea, and savour the chance to admire one of
the most striking seascapes of the Maltese Islands.
Marsamxett Harbour, Valletta
St Peter’s Pool
Located in the southwest of the largest of the three islands – Malta, St Peter’s
Pool lies on the Delimara peninsula in close proximity to the fishing village of
Marsaxlokk. This pool of azure-and-turquoise-hued waters is a relatively remote
bathing spot when compared to the packed beaches in the north of the island. A
yacht charter stop around this white-rocked cove is ideal for those seeking a quieter
setting for an invigorating swim, a snorkel and a spot of lunch on board.
St Peter’s Pool
Crystal Lagoon, Comino
With leading yacht charter specialist Azure Ultra, you can build your own itinerary
around the Maltese Islands. Accompanied by your very own experienced crew,
you will have the opportunity to cruise the islands, visiting these and other
favourite spots at your leisurely pace. Get in touch with one of Azure Ultra’s charter
specialists to help plan a memorable day out or weekend staycation on board a
luxury Sunseeker. MS
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Sailing Guide
UNDERSTANDING SEA STATE FOR BETTER PASSAGE PLANNING
By Chris Beeson
Consider wind and waves when planning and, as Norman Kean
explains, you will be able to predict and avoid rough waters
Understanding sea state for better passage planning
The basic driver of sea state is of course the wind. The stronger the wind, the
greater the distance over which it blows unimpeded (termed the ‘fetch’), and the
longer it blows for, the bigger the waves – up to a limit, for the wind strength.
Waves – as our stomachs know – are not generally regular. A typical wind-driven
wave pattern is a combination of many wave trains, each with different wave
height (trough to crest) and period (the time interval between crests). When
these combine, the result appears as groups of waves. Waves passing one spot will
build to one or two big ones, and then diminish again before the cycle repeats,
while a short distance away the same thing is happening, but not in step, so to
speak, and the sea surface is a continuous grid of these fan-like wave groups.
The pattern is often best appreciated from the air, in breezy conditions. In a small
vessel it’s often possible to steer between the groups in such a way as to dodge
the biggest waves. If you’re watching waves break on a beach, it’s remarkable
how often two or three big ones arrive in succession. In a random wave pattern,
consisting of combinations of many wave trains of different heights and periods,
about one wave in 25 will be twice the average height, and given several thousand
waves – say 12 hours at sea – there is an excellent chance of meeting one three
or even four times the average. Casually labelling these as ‘rogues’ or ‘freaks’, as
the media often do, is thus not entirely appropriate, but it meets the need for
sensational headlines.
Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves. This is
regarded as the figure of greatest interest to sailors, and it’s the one that’s quoted in
buoy reports and wave height forecasts. Long waves with long periods move faster,
survive longer and travel further, and the most extreme example of this is a tsunami.
What causes dramatic sea states?
With winds of Force 5 or so, a lot of the wave crests topple over and break, and
this of course becomes more frequent and heavier as the wind gets stronger.
But it’s not the only factor at work. Wave motion involves a disturbance in the
water that extends down to about half the wavelength below the surface. A
diver hovering underwater moves in a vertical circle as each wave passes. Except
in breakers, there’s no net onward movement of water. But when the water is
moving bodily in the opposite direction, the wind-driven waves are effectively
slowed so the energy transforms into shorter, steeper, higher waves – this is the
wind-over-tide situation. When the wave height to wavelength ratio is around
1:7, the waves break, forming over-falls. The converse is also true, but we tend
not to notice.
In water shallower than half the wavelength, the seabed starts to interfere. It
slows the waves down, and again they pile up, getting shorter, steeper and
higher. An underwater reef offshore can cause
a bigger wave than usual to rear up, apparently
out of nowhere, and break, sometimes with
tremendous violence. In the North Atlantic, the
swell’s wavelength can be 500 metres or more,
and because it’s the wavelength that influences
the effect, it can happen in surprisingly deep
water and with little warning. Even the edge
of the continental shelf, 100-200 metres
down, is less than half the wavelength so it
affects the sea state (200 metres horizontally
is only a good golf shot, after all) and this
is one reason for the reputation of the Bay
of Biscay.
A river mouth bar provides the setting for the worst of both worlds – outgoing
stream meets onshore waves over a shallow patch – while the combination of
an irregular bottom, strong tide and exposure to heavy seas can be spectacular.
In places like Corryvreckan, the Pentland Firth and Portland Bill, even in the
absence of any wind or swell, the tide by itself creates a disturbed sea – a race –
and there may be standing waves, which rear up continuously in the same place
and can be almost wall-like.
Waves impinging on cliffs with deep water at their foot tend to bounce back,
and the result is a jumbled and chaotic sea state of dancing peaks and hollows.
The French have a word for it: clapotis. The term is familiar to kayakers, who
frequent places like that, but the clapotic sea state is strangely absent from the
sailor’s vocabulary.
Waves radiate outwards in all directions over long distances from a storm centre,
and as they travel, the component wave trains sort themselves out. The smaller,
shorter waves quickly lose their energy and disappear, leaving the longer-period
waves to reach coasts up to perhaps 1,000 miles away, in the form of swell. This
long, regular roll from a distant storm may be quite unrelated to the wind-driven
sea conditions locally, but it can have a big impact on passage planning, safety
and comfort. If there is also a big local sea running in a different direction, a
cross sea results, which can produce steep and dangerous waves. Because of their
length, swell waves are also particularly prone to rearing up in shallow water.
Surfers love them. They call them prowlers.
How does sea state affect your passage planning?
Unless you’re a real glutton for punishment, you’ll prefer not to sail in steep and
breaking seas. So do your homework and give an unavoidable wind-over-tide
headland an extra-wide berth. Check the reports from met buoys, and look at
sea state forecasts to see what swell conditions will be like. In a big sea, stay away
from shallows and shoals.
At harbour and river mouth bars, check the swell direction, and if things are
marginal, try to time your entry for a high and rising tide. Some places and
passages may have to be avoided altogether. A long (even barely perceptible) swell
can make for a rolly and sleepless night at anchor, and swell waves are apt to be
refracted round headlands, so bear in mind that an apparently sheltered bay may
not be as snug as it looks on the chart.
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But when all’s said and done, there’s something very pleasant about the steady
motion of a good boat in an ocean swell. A life on the ocean wave!
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Around Ireland, and in addition to the standard met buoys, seven navigational
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buoys measure conditions including sea state, and tweet the data every 20 minutes.
The Douglas scale, devised in the 1920s, is used to describe sea state in
MY
forecasting and reporting:
0 Glassy calm
0 to 0.1m Rippled calm
0.1 to 0.5m Smooth
0.5 to 1.25m Slight
1.25 to 2.5m Moderate
Phenomenal seas might occur two or three times in a winter, off Cornwall,
the west of Ireland or Scotland, and in the northern North Sea. The highest
recorded wave off the Irish coast was one of 25m, at the Kinsale Field gas rigs
in February 2014. MS
Creditline: Chris Beeson
2.5 to 4m Rough
4 to 6m Very Rough
6 to 9m High
9 to 14m Very High
More than 14m Phenomenal
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CMI Colloquium Malta > 35

Flecked
Spotted in the Mediterranean
Pictures courtesy of Giannis Roditis
Maltese Falcon
The 88 metre Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon has been
spotted cruising around the Eastern Mediterranean. Pictured
above in Rhodes on November 8, she has since sailed to Symi,
Fethiye in Turkey, Kea and Perama, where she moored up on
November 13.
In recent months, she has also been spotted in the Ionian Islands,
Monaco, Palma and the Maddalena Archipelago.
Delivered in 2006, her highlights on board include spa facilities,
a fully-equipped superyacht gym and an al fresco cinema.
Pictures courtesy of Instagram.com / @fipacunha (top left) / @nicktsekossantorini (right)
/ @frauscherboats (bottom left)
Adastra
After departing from Palma on September 30, the extraordinary
trimaran Adastra arrived in Port Adriano, Spain, on October 11
(pictured above, bottom left). She has also been spotted recently
off Santorini (right) and in Marina de Cascais (top left). Leaving
Gibraltar on November 11, it is thought that she is now on route
to the Panama Canal.
Delivered in 2012 by McConaghy Bo ats, the 42.5 metre
multihull yacht boasts a spacious and contemporary interior with
plenty of natural light. Her compact yet elegant exterior deck
opens straight out to the water and features an al fresco dining
table and a large comfy sofa. MS
Creditline: Boats International
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News
19 boats totally destroyed
in boatyard fire in Gharghur
Nineteen boats were destroyed by a fire in a boat yard in Tal-Balal, near
Gharghur, on the morning of Thursday 1st February, 2018.
The Civil Protection Department said 19 boats and yachts were destroyed
by the blaze, with personnel managing to prevent the fire from spreading
further. The operation to put out the blaze, which is believed to have
started just after midnight, lasted over seven hours involving four officers,
14 fire fighters, and eight fire trucks. 180,000 litres of water and 7,000
litres of foam were used to bring the inferno under control.
The police said that there were no injuries. A man who was on site said
boat owners were seen crying in the boatyard as months of hard work went
up in smoke. MS
Creditline: Baskal Mallia; TMIS
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Boat Manufacture
Fairline Yachts reveals location of
new production facility
British luxury boat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, releases further
information regarding its new manufacturing facility, announced during
Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The location of the facility has been
disclosed as Hythe, Southampton Water, on England’s South coast.
Fairline has taken possession of the 5-acre (20,000 sq metre) waterside location.
Building work is expected to take around nine months to complete. Fairline is
expecting to launch the new facility and begin boat building on the South Coast
in the late summer of 2018.
The new manufacturing facility will enable Fairline to build larger yachts,
which has not been possible at the firm’s existing Oundle, Northamptonshire
location. The boat yard’s manufacturing base in Oundle will continue to operate
and will build boats up to 60ft. Boats over 60ft will be built at the new site in
Hythe with testing, commissioning and customer handover also taking place
there. Conveniently located in Southampton Water, the facility has large vessel
deep water berths and over 200,000 sq feet (18,000 sq metres) of undercover
manufacturing space. It is expected the new facility will initially create up to 200
jobs in the Southampton area.
Russell Currie, Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, comments, “As the global
yachting market evolves, clients from across the world are increasingly demanding
larger yachts than we’ve been able to create. Our new site, to be named Fairline
Marine Park, will boast state-of-the-art facilities, giving us room to expand and
create bigger boats, whilst making the most of the existing boat building skills in the
location. By increasing our manufacturing capabilities across both Northampton
and Southampton, we are future-proofing Fairline Yachts and retaining our
commitment of investing in British boat building.” MS
Creditline: Fairline Yachts
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ednesday May 2, the fourth edition of the international maritime
exhibition - the Danish Maritime Fair - will start at the exhibition
centre Lokomotivværkstedet in Copenhagen. Up to 5,000 visitors
are expected, not only people from Scandinavia but from all over the maritime
world. The 2018 Fair has been expanded compared to the last Fair in 2016,
and already now the area sold is 20 percent higher than in 2016. But there
are still some attractive exhibition stands available for those who have not yet
purchased one. Alongside the 3-day long Fair, an extensive maritime conference
and meeting program take place at Lokomotivværkstedet.
Exhibitor
The Danish Maritime Fair 2018 is a unique opportunity for companies to
showcase their products and competences to purchase strong visitors. Many of
the visitors hold management positions in the 120 shipping companies who are
expected to attend the exhibition again this year.
The clarity of the exhibition makes it possible for exhibitioners to concentrate
on the most important visitors, and in addition to this, our newly developed
Partnercare Program will help exhibitors to get in contact with the right visitors.
The rustic facilities and the exclusive Networking Dinner will ensure great
opportunities for networking and for maintaining and expanding contacts
in all fields of the maritime industry, including representatives from major
organizations and key authorities. It is still possible to book an exhibition
stand for your company at the fair. This can be done by contacting booking@
danishmaritimefair.dk and by telephone +45 7020 4155
Further information can be found on the Danish Maritime Fairs new website: www.
danishmaritimefair.dk
Visitor
The ticket sales for the Danish Maritime Fair is now open, as well as registration
for the conferences, workshops and events that take place at Lokomotivværkstedet
alongside the exhibition. This is done via the exhibition's website www.
danishmaritimefair.dk/registration. Admission tickets, which give entry to
all three days of the exhibition, cost 200 Danish Kroner. Some conferences,
workshops and events are free to attend, while others require payment. The
method of payment is by debit card via the DMF-website.
Besides accessing the Fair and the conferences, workshops and events that
don’t require payment, all visitors are welcome to visit our restaurant where it is
possible to purchase food and beverages. There will also be free access to lounge
areas where visitors alongside exhibitioners are able to relax, meet or study some
of the many maritime publications distributed at the Fair. The last edition of the
Danish Maritime Fair, which was held in October 2016, was attended by more
than 4,600 visitors, of which more than every 10th person was either company
owner or top manager. 120 shipping companies chose to send one or more
employees to the fair. Every fourth visitor came from abroad, and 71 countries
from all over the world were represented at the exhibition.
Further information can be found on the Danish Maritime Fairs new website: www.
danishmaritimefair.dk
Conferences, workshops and events
Two major international maritime conferences, and a number of smaller
workshops and events, will take place at Lokomotivværkstedet alongside the
Danish Maritime Fair in May 2018. The Danish Maritime Fair is part of Danish
Maritime Days, an event that takes place from the 1st to the 4th of May. The
event aims to showcase the innovative Danish maritime industry.
Danish Maritime Technology Conference - gathers national and international
maritime stakeholders for two short conference days. With keynote speakers
and introductory speakers from at home and abroad, the Danish Maritime
Technology Conference focuses on digitalization, new technologies and
competences that comply with increasingly smarter, greener and more intelligent
maritime systems. The conference takes place 2-3 May, and is hosted by Danske
Maritime together with several members, including ABB, MAN Diesel &
Turbo, Wärtsilä, Alfal Laval, C-Leanship, Pureteq and Danfoss.
Opening Oceans Conference - focuses on commercial and sustainable business
opportunities in the maritime industry, and how these can be extracted through
new cooperation projects and competency exchanges across industries and
operators. Central themes include energy production and access to minerals,
changing logistic demands, food production, and releasing value from the everincreasing
flow of ocean-related data. Timed to coincide with Danish Maritime
Days, the conference will attract key players within maritime and the ocean
industry, as well as financial, advisory, and policy leaders. Nor-Shipping are in
charge of the conference, which is held from the 2nd to 3rd of May.
At present, two workshops have been planned: the Maritime Logistics and Cyber ​
Security at DTU on May 2nd, and the Driving Human Performance seen from
an organizational perspective on May 3rd. Green-Jakobsen is in charge of the latter
event. In addition to these workshops, the event Danish Ship of the Year will be
held, although a date for the event has not yet been announced - plus numerous
workshops and events that are still in the process of being planned. MS
Further information can be found on the Danish Maritime Fair’s new website:
www.danishmaritimefair.dk
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Issue 7 >> 42

Equiom welcomes Yachting
Consultant on board
Equiom, the international professional services
provider, has appointed Geoff McCumesky to take
on the position of Yachting Consultant, a new
role created to meet the growing demands of
Equiom’s multi-jurisdictional yachting and
crewing services. The appointment comes
as the Equiom yachting team gear up for
a busy yachting season between now and
their flagship event, Monaco Yacht Show,
which takes place in September.
Appointment > 43

IMO News
Equiom celebrates success
at the Citywealth IFC Awards
Colin Gregory (centre) with Trust Company of the Year - Malta Award
Leading professional services provider Equiom is celebrating a win across two
jurisdictions following the Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC)
Awards, a ceremony that highlights excellence in the private wealth sector. Equiom
was named Trust Company of the Year – Malta for the second year running and
won Runner Up for the Trust Company of the Year – Jersey category.
The well-attended ceremony was held at the Rosewood London Hotel on 25
January 2018 and saw Equiom compete against other prominent businesses in
the sector. Several representatives attended from a number of Equiom’s offices,
including Colin Gregory, Managing Director of Equiom Malta who was happy to
collect the award for Trust Company of the Year – Malta. He commented on the
win: ‘Attending the IFC Awards is a major event on the Equiom calendar because
Citywealth is an extremely reputable and established awarding body. For Equiom
to be nominated for Trust Company of the Year in several of our key jurisdictions
is a huge achievement. To pick up the award for Malta and be named Runner Up
for Trust Company of the Year – Jersey is a fabulous achievement for Equiom and
the result of a considerable team effort across the Group.
In Malta, we have recently moved into new offices and expanded significantly so
it’s an extremely exciting time for the business. I would like to say a big thank you
to our clients and contacts for their voting support and the panel of judges for once
again recognising Equiom as a leader in its field across our jurisdictions.’ Equiom was
assessed on its technical expertise, market-leading products and services, innovative
solutions to private client challenges, contribution to the profession, and leadership
and vision, among other criteria. The winners were selected following both public
voting and judging by a panel of highly respected and experienced practitioners.
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About Equiom
Equiom is fast becoming the stand-out business in the fiduciary services sector, with
offices in some of the world’s premier International Finance Centres - including
the British Virgin Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Malta,
the State of Qatar, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. It provides a range
of innovative and effective fiduciary solutions that have widespread appeal to both
corporations as well as high net worth individuals globally. Equiom’s experienced and
highly qualified teams offer services in specialist sectors including trust, corporate,
property, family office, eBusiness, yachting, aviation, crewing, tax and VAT. Equiom
is an independent, management-owned company focused on strategic thinking and
quick responses to clients’ requirements. It is a thriving business, continually seeking
to develop its product range, in order to provide both existing and potential clients
with an unrivalled range of options and opportunities. MS
Value-added tax on yachts: Commission opens infringementprocedures
against Cyprus, Greece and Malta
The Commission decided today to send letters of formal notice to reduction without proof of the place of actual use. Malta, Cyprus and Greece
Cyprus, Greece and Malta for not levying the correct amount of have established guidelines according to which the larger the boat is, the less the
Value-Added Tax (VAT) on the provision of yachts.
lease is estimated to take place in EU waters, a rule which greatly reduces the
applicable VAT rate.
This issue can generate major distortions of competition and featured heavily in
The incorrect taxation in Cyprus and Malta of purchases of yachts by means
the coverage of last year's 'Paradise Papers' leaks.
of what is known as 'lease-purchase'. The Cypriot and Maltese laws currently
The Paradise Papers revealed widespread VAT evasion in the yacht sector, classify the leasing of a yacht as a supply of a service rather than a good. This
facilitated by national rules which do not comply with EU law. As well as the results in VAT only being levied at the standard rate on a minor amount of the
infringement procedures launched today by the Commission, the European real cost price of the craft once the yacht has finally been bought, the rest being
Parliament has recently indicated that its new committee to follow up on the taxed as the supply of a service and at a greatly reduced rate.
Paradise Papers would also look at this issue.
The 3 Member States now have two months to respond to the arguments put
Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation forward by the Commission. If they do not act within those two months, the
and Customs Union, said: “In order to achieve fair taxation weneed to take Commission may send a reasoned opinion to their authorities. MS
action wherever necessary to combat VAT evasion. We cannot allow this type of All rights reserved - Copyright 2018
favourable tax treatment granted to private boats, which also distorts competition
in the maritime sector. Such practices violate EU law and must come to an end."
Since the beginning of its mandate, the Juncker Commission has been at the
forefront of European and international efforts to combat tax avoidance and tax
evasion. When it comes to VAT, recent Commission initiatives seek to put in place
a single EU VAT area which is less prone to fraud and to enhance cooperation
between Member States. The problem of VAT fraud knows no borders and can
only be solved effectively by a concerted, joint effort of Member States.
In detail, the infringement procedures launched today concern:
A reduced VAT base for the lease of yachts – a general VAT scheme provided
by Cyprus, Greece and Malta.While current EU VAT rules allow Member
States not to tax the supply of a service where the effective use and enjoyment
of the product is outside the EU, they do not allow for a general flat-rate
Issue 7 >> 44V

Maltese Marine Biodiversity
Ornate wrasse
As rich as it is fragile
BY FLORIAN LANGLET AND VICKY LOUIS
The sea around the islands of Malta abounds with an amazing wealth of
different species including marine mammals, fish, crustacean to invertebrate
species. As volunteers, with the Biological Conservation Research
Foundation (BICREF), to assist in the long-term monitoring efforts of this
environmental NGO, we have learned so much about this interesting
diversity of life so unique to this sea and the Mediterranean. Indeed, every
day, using a simple snorkel mask and tube, any tourist or local can observe
this wonderful biodiversity too. It is possible to observe both animal and
plant species: some very common while others very rare.
Issue 7 >> 46

Maltese Marine Biodiversity > 47

Flyingsport
CCN 102 Flyingsport
takes shape ahead of
Italian yard Cerri Cantieri Navali has released the first in-build photo of its
latest 102 Flyingsport yacht, which is due to hit the water next year.
As the behind-the-scenes image below reveals, this 31 metre fast planing yacht
will sport a vibrant red exterior finish on both the hull and superstructure. The
CCN 102 Flyingsport has the performance to match its sporty looks. Construction
on the sixth hull in the series began on speculation and the project was sold
earlier this month to an American couple by Total Marine.
Comprised of a GRP hull and superstructure, this RINA-class yacht will offer
By Chris Jefferies
2018 launch
accommodation for up to eight guests in four cabins
arranged as a master suite, a VIP and two twins, while
the crew quarters allow for a staff of up to three people.
Interior designer Tommaso Spadolini has worked
with the yard to develop and American-style layout
with a country kitchen-style galley on the main deck.
Al fresco relaxation options include a large circular
foredeck seating area with sunpads forward — ideal
for relaxing away from prying eyes while moored
stern-to in port.
Meanwhile, the superyacht sundeck measures 28 metres square and boasts an
extendable dining table, barbecue and further sunbathing space. Power will
come from a pair of 2,600hp MTU diesel engines twinned to ZF Searex surface
drives for an exhilarating top speed of 40 knots and comfortable cruising
at 30 knots.
Other superyacht projects currently under development at the Italian yard
include the 27 metre Fuoriserie yacht Freedom, which will be launched for
renowned fashion designer Roberto Cavalli next summer. MS
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Campbell Shipping migrates to Inmarsat Fleet Xpress
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) has reached an agreement with Campbell Shipping, a ship
management company headquartered in Nassau, The Bahamas, to migrate its fleet
of dry bulk carriers to Fleet Xpress.
The commitment will involve a migration and upgrade from Inmarsat’s XpressLink
services to Fleet Xpress, in a move to ensure ships managed by Campbell ships
will continue to have the best satellite connectivity service available on the market,
according to Capt. Anindya Dasgupta, VP Human Capital, Campbell Shipping.
“This upgrade will mean our ships will benefit from faster connections to the
Internet, available through a single cost-effective package,” said Capt. Dasgupta. “It
will enable us to accelerate improvements in other areas of vessel IT infrastructure,
allowing more activities and functions to be supported and carried out on board.
Fleet Xpress will help us to stay ahead of the game.”
Campbell Shipping regards resilient and high-performance IT and
communications infrastructure as essential in enabling its management system,
the Campbell Target Operating Model (C-TOM), to perform to its full potential;
ensuring vessel productivity and safety, and alleviating the isolation sometimes felt
by those working at sea.
“Our success is directly attributed to the company’s philosophy of building better
lives for the people we employ,” said Capt. Dasgupta. “Although we are in the
business of moving cargo, we never forget our commitment to our team members.
Today’s seafarers want to stay in touch with their families and remain connected
to the rest of the world. Reliable connectivity is therefore crucial. Faster on-board
Internet and low-cost calling options will result in improved morale, contributing
to productivity and the retention of talent in the company.
“We expect the additional bandwidth provided by Fleet Xpress will also facilitate
closer monitoring of day-to-day vessel operation, which, over the longer term, will
lead to gains in operational efficiency and cost savings.”
Gert-Jan Panken, Inmarsat Maritime’s Vice President for Merchant Marine
emphasised Inmarsat’s longstanding relationship with Campbell Shipping,
describing the ship manager as “a keen early-adopter of our latest maritime
connectivity solutions”.
“The willingness of Campbell Shipping to invest in Fleet Xpress stems from its
sincere commitment to delivering improved levels of crew welfare. It also reflects
the belief that high-throughput broadband at sea will open new opportunities
for enhanced vessel and fleet operation.” MS
For further details, please contact:
JLA Media Ltd., Wimbledon Village Business Centre, Thornton House, Thornton
Road, London SW19 4NG
Tel: +44 7949 708679; Email: hugh.omahony@j-l-a.com
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Maritime News
ClassNK releases new PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) software
stand-alone system, allowing users to create the calculation reports while editing
cross section data or operating the calculation window. The program interface
has also been streamlined to be more user-friendly.
ClassNK has just released the latest version of its design support software
PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.5.0.0, developed in response to the IACS
Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT).
The new version incorporates the latest rule amendments to CSR BC & OT
(Rule Change Notice 1 to CSR 01 JAN 2017 version) including amendments
based on feedback from the industry.
In addition to the incorporation of the latest rule amendments, various functions
were also added or improved for the PrimeShip-HULL(HCSR) prescriptive
calculation software and direct strength assessment software. The calculation
report function found in the prescriptive calculation software is now turned a
The prescriptive calculation software now includes enhanced data linkage
function for body plan data from 2D CAD software. The enhancement makes it
possible to create sectional data from body plan all at once, eliminating the need
for repetitious data conversion. In addition, the data linkage function allows
user to import transverse member data from NAPA Steel models into the initial
design function of the software directly. The direct strength assessment software
now includes a “parameter check and update” function which can detect modeldependent
parameters and update them automatically. Several enhancements
and new functions are expected to greatly contribute to reductions in necessary
man hours and shorter design lead times.
PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.5.0.0 was developed by ClassNK to offer the
industry the highest level of support in the design of safer ships compliant with
CSR BC & OT. MS
For further details, please contact:
JLA Media Ltd., Wimbledon Village Business Centre, Thornton House, Thornton
Road, London SW19 4NG
Tel: +44 7949 708679; Email: hugh.omahony@j-l-a.com
Sailing Charity the Andrew Simpson Foundation to Open its First International
Sailing & Watersports Centre on the Shores of Lake Garda in Italy
The Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) is delighted to announce that
from April 1st 2018, they will be opening a new not-for-profit sailing and
watersports centre based at Campione del Garda c/o Univela Sailing, the
world-class sailing venue situated on the shores of Lake Garda in Italy. The
Centre will be the first ASF centre to open outside the UK and will act as a
European hub aiming to attract sailing enthusiasts, beginners to experts, from
far and wide.
The Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre – Lake Garda will offer a full
residential package as well as RYA sailing, windsurfing and powerboating
courses, foiling experiences and courses, high level sailing clinics, RYA Instructor
training, regatta support and boat charter. The Centre will cater for individuals,
groups and families looking for the ultimate in sailing and watersports training
as well as schools looking for a top-class adventure trip.
Importantly, all the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centres act to enable the
Foundation to deliver its mission, in memory of Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, to
increase sailing participation and improve the lives of young people through
sailing. The Centres ultimately provide the Foundation with a sustainable
method of delivering charitable benefits over the long-term that are not totally
dependent on grants and donations from the public.
The new centre at Lake Garda, like all Andrew Simpson Watersports Centres, will
deliver the Foundations Charitable Community Sailing Programmes aimed at
improving the lives of disadvantaged young people within the surrounding areas.
In 2018, the Foundation aims to get over 10,000 disadvantaged young people on
the water through its centres so that they may experience the benefits of sailing.
Paul Goodison, Olympic Gold medallist and ASWCs Director commented “It
is amazing to see a sailing and watersports centre open on Lake Garda in Bart’s
name. He would be hugely proud to see the work that is being done in his name,
and the tens of thousands of young people benefitting from a sport which he
truly loved.”
Arianna Mazzon, Univela Owner added: “ The team at Univela are very excited to
welcome the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre to Campione del Garda. We
have worked for many years to ensure we have the best facility possible for sailors
and watersports enthusiasts. It is an honour to be linking with such a fantastic
charity and we look forward to a long relationship where we will be focusing on
offering the most incredible experiences for our customers on Lake Garda.” MS
For more information please visit www.aswc.co.uk
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