ONBOARD Magazine winter 2019

WINTER 19
Justin Bieber interview
Going the extra yard
Caribbean calling
To serve and to protect

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CONTENTS
FEATURES
20
SETTING A NEW COURSE
The delights of enjoying the world’s
best superyachts with Justin Bieber
20
WINTER 2019
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40
48
52
58
62
70
98
104
WHEN IS OLD TOO OLD?
Ageism exists in all business sectors
and the superyacht industry is
certainly no different
LIFE SAVER
Captain Michael Howorth explains
what a SOLAS compliant rescue boat
can and cannot do
SURF’S UP
Alf Anderson returns to the 1970s
and his first surfing safari to the
Atlantic Coast in south-west France
WINTER HAVENS
A selection of ONBOARD’s favourite
winter berths recommended for
both owners and crew
RACE DESIGNED
Sue Pelling looks at the razor-sharp
competition in the coming RC44
Championship Tour
THE HOT SPOT
A look at the latest VSAT systems
to ensure that you remain connected
CARIBBEAN CALLING
Claire Griffiths checks out the best
agents and marinas to look up when
in The Caribbean
SUITED AND BOOTED
Uniforms help dress a yacht and give
a sense of belonging to crew
GOING THE EXTRA YARD
The finest yards with the skills and
expertise needed to provide the
perfect refit
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TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT
Frances and Michael Howorth look
at the latest paints, antifouling and
coatings in the market
58
REGULARS
5
7
15
COMMENT
Michael Howorth asks whether the
15% commission charged by charter
yacht brokers is under threat
UPFRONT
Tips, people, advice and myths
MY OPINION
Paul Cox on the urgency of
safeguarding the future of sharks
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REGULARS
18
NEW LAUNCH
Rock is Vripack’s latest voyage into
semi-custom explorer vessels
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WEAR IT
Wrap up warm with our guide to the best
in female winter wear
CREW PROFILE
Femke Jacobs explains her position as
Hotel Manager onboard Legend
DESIRE
The latest eye catching desirable
innovations and trends
FOOD AND DRINK
What’s new in food and drink this winter
and the top tables in Sveti Stefan
BODY
The latest facts, fads and tips to try this
winter, plus an in-depth look at serums
and gym equipment
YACHT ESSENTIALS
Editor Chris Clifford recommends his favourite
products and services for 2019
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…
Luke Porter, Commercial Manager at
Shipyard Supply Co.
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155
GO ALGHERO
A break in Alghero, one of Sardinia’s most
alluring destinations
BREAKAWAY
Trekking in some of the world’s most remote
and spectacular locations
ASK THE EXPERTS
Advice and knowledge from the leading experts in
their field
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Editor Chris Clifford
Editorial Assistant Carol Kenyon
Advertising Manager Tim Morris
Sales Executive Terry Hurley
Art Direction Katie Prentice
Accounts Julie Hewitt
Contributors Frances and Michael Howorth, Tom Harrow,
Claire Griffiths, Laurence Lewis, Sue Pelling,
Adam Fiander, Erica Lay
Front cover Guillaume Plisson
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COMMENT
Horses for courses and the
future for yacht charters
Cast your mind back to the day
when easyJet first splashed their
website name the full-length of their
aircraft using day glow orange lettering and
started offering discounted fares using a
self booking system. The traditional airlines
were up in arms at the new upstarts and
were crying out ‘foul’. What was once the
world’s favourite airline, even suggested
such a ruse was diluting the pleasure of
flying and that customer safety might be
compromised.
Now with young Turks challenging way guests
book charters on superyachts, history is
repeating itself with the traditional retail
yacht brokers suggesting that cheaper
yacht rental agencies who employ the Air-
B&B style of business model are damaging
and diluting the integrity of superyacht
charter business.
Yet hardly a month goes by without a new
company sending through a press release
extoling the advantages of self selecting a
yacht and booking it yourself on the Internet
saving yourself a bucketful of central agent
and booking agent fees. Get My Boat claims
to be the world’s largest boat rental and
water experience marketplace offering
luxurious holidays aboard beautiful sailing and
motor yachts. Click & Boat is yet another
outfit offering much the same and making
the same claims. There is even the Ahoy
Club, an Internet yacht booking system
that is funded and fronted by superyacht
owner fed up with the way he is treated by
the more traditionalist brokerage houses.
In much the same way as traditional carriers
first complained about the budget airlines
so now the large retail charter firms
have voiced their opinions and disquiet.
Returning to the airline analogy, it will be
remembered that with Sleazyjet and Ruinair
getting a toehold in the market, those
traditionalists initially launched their own
similar services with different names so
Michael Howorth
asks whether the 15%
commission charged
by retail charter yacht
brokers is under threat
as to cash in without diluting their brand.
British Airways created their own shortlived
Go, while KLM created Transavia and
their sister company Air France, launched
Joon. When those upstarts became jaded,
the airlines threw in the towel and the
rest of the story is history. BA started
charging for bags, dumped free food and
free seat selection. Little wonder that in
2017, the purveyors of cheap, no-frills
flying accounted for 29% of all passenger
traffic around the world, a figure up 10%
on the previous year.
So what does the future hold for luxury
yacht charter? Will Benetti set up an
Air-B&B style brokerage house to rival
its own brokerage at Fraser? What will
MYBA or LYBRA do to stop the rot? The
traditionalists believe that new boys on the
block are ‘ruffling feathers’. They highlight
concerns suggesting that companies not
using established contracts to execute
charters, could result in both the yacht
owner and the charterer being unprotected
if serious issues were to arise. Another
concern voiced is that several Internet
brokers are featuring yachts on their
websites without the central agent or
owner’s permission.
The way I see it, there is room for both
models. If you want a holiday in a hotel
but you don’t know where in the world
you want to go, you should visit a travel
agent. But if all you want is a cheap flight
to Nice, it makes much more sense to
me to check out an airline’s website and
make the booking yourself. Similarly if
you want a large yacht for an important
family get-together, it’s best to employ
a professional and knowledgeable broker
to find the right boat for you at the best
price. But if all you want is a Sunseeker
40 metre with a pick up and drop off in
Antibes next Saturday, why on earth do
you need to pay 20% more for the privilege
of getting the boat’s name from a broker?
ONBOARD | WINTER 2019 | 5

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UPFRONT
OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW
IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING
OF THE 49 UNESCO
RECOGNISED SITES
RIMMING THE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
RISK BEING DAMAGED BY
THE RISING WATER LEVELS, SOIL EROSION, OR
BOTH, WITH FEW OPTIONS FOR PROTECTION
NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...
HAVING A GRIPE
A sailing vessel gripes when, by poor design or
imbalance of sail, it tends to end up with its bow into
the wind when sailing close-hauled. The sails flap
around, forward progress is halted and she is very
hard to steer. On land, the term means to complain.
YACHTIE TYPES
BIG BURLY SECURITY GUARD
OMG he’s scary, have you seen the SIZE of him?
Everything bulging under that suit, but not quite
dressed for the Med sunshine. Sunglasses and
serious face permanently on. He’s got that little
ear piece he touches now and again and talking
into his wrist… oh wow this is better than the
movies… Here comes the principal, he’s opening
the car door and ushering them up along the
passarelle… directing the crew to pick up bags
whilst he looks after his number one… OK boss
is on board we can all stand down and relax a bit,
hit the crew mess for a coffee with him and now
would you look at that, he tells one story about the
special forces he was inevitably in, the stews melt
and all the deckhands have a massive man crush
on him. What power.
MAGNIFICENT MARINER WILLIAM BAFFIN
At night, when the
sky is full of stars and
the sea is still you
get the wonderful
sensation that you
are floating in space
Natalie Wood
William Baffin (c. 1584 – 1622) was an
English navigator and explorer. He is
primarily known for his attempt to discover
a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic
to the Pacific in 1615, during the course
of which he was the first European to
discover Baffin Bay in present-day Canada.
Next, in service to the East India Company,
he made surveys of the Red Sea and the
Persian Gulf. They sailed over 480 km
further north than Baffin’s predecessor,
John Davis. European explorers wouldn’t
return to Smith Sound until Edward
Augustus Inglefield’s 1852 expedition.
In 1622, during his final voyage to the
Persian Gulf, he was killed in an Anglo-Persian attack on Qeshm. His determination
of longitude at sea by observing the occultation of a star by the Moon in 1615 is said
to have been the first of its kind on record.
THE BAROMETER
SHEOFTHESEA Raising awareness, visibility,
support and opportunity for women in maritime
sectors. A platform to connect and champion
women in the marine industry around the world.
SOLAR POWER Getting greener is always a
hot topic! We’re all ears for making the industry
more environmentally friendly so the Solarimpact
solar powered yacht is an exciting project to see.
With zero emissions, concepts like these are
paving the way for a brighter future for yachting.
FAKE FOLLOWERS Instagram is apparently
going to remove fake followers and paid for
likes… that should shake up the wonderful world
of social influencers we’re seeing all over our
news feeds. Following suit from Facebook and
Twitter, it’s all in an effort to restore trust.
FLAVOURED GIN Rhubarb, bubblegum, ginger,
Bakewell tart…. The range of flavours now
offered by the plethora of gin distillers is getting
rather silly we think – just stick with your Dry
London Gin and think about getting a decent tonic
to accompany it.
B1B2 VISA DRAMAS For the past couple of
years it’s been harder for yacht crew to get the
hallowed B1B2 visa needed to work on a vessel
in US waters and this shows no signs of abating.
It seems London has the highest rate of refusals,
so crew forums are buzzing with best embassies
to visit across Europe.
BITCOINS For sure if you’d bought bitcoins on
day one, you’d certainly be moored next to your
current boss rather than living below decks. But
if you invested anytime near December 2017, you
would have lost your shirt and trousers by now.
GDPR Just like Y2K, a huge amount of panic,
misunderstanding and unnecessary money spent,
and yes... our spam boxes are just as full as ever
with dodgy irrelevant emails.
CHARCOAL ICE CREAM The problem here is
the fact that no one really knows what charcoal
is supposed to taste like, and more importantly,
why they would want to put it in their mouths.
This idea was without a doubt a spin-off of the old
black is back idea, but it didn’t exactly take off to
that extent did it?
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UPFRONT
DO THE MATHS WISH YOU WERE HERE
We asked crewmembers where they would like to spend their
precious holiday time before the start of a busy season
OPEN TO QUESTION
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE
YACHT SHOW AND WHY?
18%
Adventure
17%
Stay-cation
13%
Winter
sports
10%
Spa
ALEX KOPERTOWSKA, CHIEF STEW
I did Monaco, Cannes and Fort
Lauderdale but my uber favourite was
Antigua 2 years ago. If I had a chance
to do it again, I would in a heart beat.
I think because it’s a Charter Show
and all the crew attending are really
fun people to meet.
DID YOU
KNOW?
6%
Safari
PEOPLE REQUEST
THE STRANGEST THINGS
“Is it possible to send a crew
member up to comb my
husband’s hair please?”
DID YOU KNOW
AN OCTOPUS
HAS THREE
HEARTS AND
BLUE BLOOD?
ANGELSHARK
Sources from he 19th
and early 20th centuries
indicate that the Angelshark was once abundant
all around the coasts of Western Europe and
the Mediterranean. Angelshark numbers have
declined enormously across most of its habitat;
it is now believed to be extinct in the North
Sea and most of the northern
Mediterranean, and has
become
extremely
rare elsewhere.
33%
Lazing on beach
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All the rivers run
into the sea; yet
the sea is not full
King Solomon
MARTI MORRIS, CHIEF MATE M/Y
Monaco Yacht Show for sure! A good
time to catch up with both old and
new friends and it usually indicates
it’s the end of another long Med
summer season. One good last push
during the show then time to relax
just a little.
TOM BLENCOWE, BOSUN M/Y
Monaco for certain. End of season
vibe and a lot of crew appreciation
going on. Everyone is hyped and
friendly, awesome parties from start
to finish, and it’s a rewarding way
to show off your hard work from the
weeks prior.
ERICA LAY, OWNER EL CREW CO
I like Antigua. After the Med’s gotten
all cold and grey it’s awesome
meeting up with a lot of the Palma
crowd over in the Caribbean, and it’s a
brilliant start to a busy winter season
with a different vibe.
MARLIES SANDERS, MATE S/Y
I’ll vote Palma!! Getting bigger and
bigger and a good clientele unless
you actually need to sell a boat. Big
emphasis on sailing yachts and great
crew events generally. And then of
course, it’s PALMA!!
RUSSELL WHITWORTH & BEN
VICKERS, DIRECTORS MC PALMA
For us, it has to be Palma Boat
Show. It’s very sailing orientated and
although it is not the biggest, it means
it’s small enough for you to work your
way around it and see everyone. It’s
personable and works well for us both.
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UPFRONT
NEW YEAR, NEW CREW!
It’s that time of year, out with the
old and in with the new. Before
you decide on your new year’s
resolutions, here are ours
1WET JANUARY
What is it about the new year?
One minute you’re toasting the
countdown with copious amounts of
Champagne and the next you’re smug and
sober! Months have been renamed as Dry
January or Oct-Sober and frankly it’s all
a bit dull. Well, we’re suggesting Ginuary,
Oct-Rumba and Novembeer. Start as you
mean to go on!
2SMOKE SIGNALS
Most people decide to give
up smoking as a new year’s
resolution but here’s a thought, why not
start smoking and that way you’ve got
something to give up next year. Smoking
is a great way of meeting new people and
making new friends. It’s the perfect icebreaker
so go on, light up.
3
JOG ON
Suddenly there’s a crew member
who’s taken up jogging. They’re up
at the crack of dawn and it’s all lycra when
it shouldn’t be. Exercise and fitness are
important but on January 1st, there’s only
one thing to say and that’s jog on!
4
EYES ON THE PIES
Inevitably there’s someone who’s
over-indulged over the festive
period and can’t do up their uniform.
Buttons are popping and zips are
straining. Of course, there’s the new
year diet, then again there are elastic
waistbands if you don’t care.
5
VEGAN-UARY
You guessed it, it’s another stupid
name for January as people decide
to go vegan for the new year. Is it really
worth giving up sausages? We don’t think
so. Let’s rename it Lamb-uary and eat as
much meat as possible.
Small typical port of Bigouden country in southern
Brittany, Sainte Marine is the perfect place to
relax. Enjoy a few oysters with a glass of white
wine at “le café de la cale” contemplating the
sailboats down the river of the Odet to reach the
Atlantic and the islands of Glenan, and finish with
SNAP HAPPY
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MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION
SAINTE-MARINE, BRETAGNE, FRANCE
David Sieur, Chief Executive, YAS Protec
a dinner at the table of Villa Tri Men ... pure
happiness! Navigating along the coast, where
tides, currents and storms have created fantastic
landscapes is always a unique moment. The
“finistère” (end of the earth), offers many possibilities
of navigations and discoveries.
37°34′N 26°30′E
FOURNOI ARCHIPELAGO
The archipelago located in the Aegean accessible
from the Greek islands of Ikaria and Samos,
is famous for being a hub of Ancient World. 53
shipwrecks were found in the area before 2017
and another five shipwrecks were found in 2018,
raising the total number to 58. Those wrecks date
back from 4th century BC to 19th century AD
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SKIING
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HITTING THE
SLOPES THIS
YEAR, GEAR
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A neat snow
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for all devices.
This app brings users current
conditions and snow reports from
more than 2,000 ski areas, resorts
and courses worldwide, plus resort
reviews, weather information, and
the latest gear.
Dark Sky
A hyper accurate
local weather
forecasting app.
A major interface
revamp puts more weather data
right at your fingertips. The
freakishly accurate ultra-local
forecast is now accompanied by a
precipitation map for the next hour,
as well as handy hourly forecasts.
SkiLynx
This app keeps you
connected with
all of your friends
on the slopes,
allowing you to easily locate and
communicate with your skiing
buddies wherever they are. With
GPS and detailed trail maps to
quickly show you where everyone is
in real time.
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OCEANS OF EXPERIENCE
The complete yachting company
THE SHIPYARD
PrivatSea Marine Services is one of the largest shipyards in the Eastern Mediterranean comprising
1,500 m of docks and piers, 15,000 sq.m of buildings and structures on 88,000 sq.m of land.
Competitive pricing for alongside berthing and all year mooring of large vessels up to 200m.
makes the facility one of the most attractive yards for repairs and maintenance in the region.
PrivatSea Marine Services is committed to provide quality of services at competitive prices with the
assurance and quality of a large shipyard.
LOCATION
The facility is located on the Old National Road from Athens to Corinth, close to the intersection of
the Athens Toll Expressway (Attiki Odos) and the National Motorway. It is 25km from Athens
downtown and Piraeus port and 50 km from the Athens New International Airport, less than half
an hour highway drive. In the nearby city of Elefsis one can find a general hospital, police and
coast guard stations, fire brigade, post office, public telecommunications, government
administrative services, various hotels and restaurants.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
The Company is licensed by the Greek Authorities for Building of Vessels, Conversions, Repairs and
Maintenance and is listed in the Greek Special Registry (top category) Operates under ISO
9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001 as observed by Bureau Veritas. Operates in
accordance with ISPS code as observed by the Greek Port Authorities. Operates as a tax free
zone, licensed by the Greek Authorities.
ENVIRONMENT
The Company manages the collection and disposal of
wastes solid and liquid (i.e. sewage, oily fluids),
batteries and other from vessels through licensed
entities for recycling, as required by the Greek
Authorities (Ministry of Development, Competition
and Shipping) in line with MARPOL and EU / Greek
Directives. The Company has a Pollution Contingency
Plan engaging as well, a licensed third party in case
of an incident. Outdated computers, screens,
computer related auxiliaries, electronic equipment,
mobile phones etc are handed to the near-by
municipality licensed facilities to be environmentally
disposed. Glass, paper, plastic, aluminum cans,
packaging material etc are collected monthly by a
licensed private entity to be environmentally
disposed.
SERVICES
The facility can provide berthing for large vessels up to
200m with a maximum draft capacity of 20m. Services
available on site include vehicle access to vessels, power,
telecommunications, water, waste, fuel, storage, office
space and 24 hour security & CCTV.
PRIVATSEA MARINE SERVICES
Industrial & Shipping S.A.
27km Old National Road Athens - Corinth, Elefsis,
Greece 192 00
Tel (+30) 210 55 45 100
Fax (+30) 210 55 48 750
info@privatseamarine.com
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MY OPINION
Safeguard the future of sharks
through positive change
Twenty years ago, I had my first
face-to-face encounter with a shark.
Not one but three reef sharks that
decided to check me out while snorkeling.
They circled me several times before losing
interest and swimming away. In those few
slow seconds in the water’s off the North
West Cape in Western Australia my life
shifted slightly. There started a fascination
that turned to concern and led to a career
in shark conservation.
Although one charismatic species eats
up most of the headlines, sharks - with
their cousins the skates and rays - make
up a surprisingly diverse group of animals.
From deep sea to coastal waters, from
the size of a chocolate bar to the size of
a truck, from streamlined speed machines
to sluggish sloths, one plucky little shark
has even learnt to walk. The IUCN Red List
has described and assessed 1053 species
and new ones are discovered each month.
I’ve spent years talking to people about
the seas and, more than anything else,
about sharks – hearing their stories,
dealing with differing attitudes, handling
misconceptions. This experience leaves me
with a definite sense of divided opinions.
Sharks, it seems, are the Marmite of the
natural world, loved by some, loathed and
feared by others. But love them or hate
them they are vital ingredients in the ocean
soup. Our future is inextricably linked with
theirs. And, the future of many of them is
by no means certain.
We are slowly but surely pushing some
species to the brink, approximately a quarter
of all species are currently threatened
with extinction. Something has to change.
For a shark lover I’m not sure if I have the
best or the worst job in the world. What’s
so great? Being involved and genuinely
making a difference. We get to dedicate
our working lives to sharks, skates and
The world of shark
conservation is a
complex place.
Paul Cox looks at
how this interplays
with environmental,
economic and
cultural factors
rays, to sharing knowledge and to making
our best efforts to safeguard their future.
Our small team occupying an office unit in
Plymouth is having a bearing on what will
be in the sea in 50 years’ time. That’s
both humbling and uplifting, it gets you up
for work in the morning and it keeps you
going when things get tough.
But every day we deal with ‘man’s inhumanity
to sharks’, the short-sightedness of
overfishing and the illogical and wasteful
practice of finning. We’re striving for
positive change. Working hard to transform
fisheries and influence supply chains so
that sharks might have a sustainable
future. But the effort required to push
through change does make you wonder
how we’re ever going to live in harmony
with the natural world.
It’s also a tough job because drumming up
support for sharks is a constant challenge.
There are so many good causes to gain your
support, to take your money and, more
importantly perhaps, your compassion and
care. With all those good causes, with so
much happening in the world, who can find
space for sharks?
The irony is that despite the significant
challenges posed to shark populations,
despite the fact that we could easily start
to see major extinctions in our lifetime,
the solutions are well within our grasp.
We can save sharks but the window of
opportunity is closing rapidly.
There are many organisations out there
working for sharks. I believe that by working
together, being targeted, fighting for
science-based catch limits, pushing for
responsible trade, we can ensure that
sharks have a long-term plan. We all have
a part to play, everyone can do something
for sharks.
To get involved visit www.sharktrust.org
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MYBA NEWS
Setting standards and
striving for excellence
With the diligence
and hard work of John
Wyborn, MYBA’s
Competency Standard
will set the benchmark
for professionalism
in superyacht
transactions and
operation
Striving for excellence has always been
at the core of MYBA The Worldwide
Yachting Association’s existence
and it certainly is the driving force behind
the MYBA Competency Standard. The
Standard is a consultation document
designed to provide those beginning to
work for a MYBA Member company with
a clearly defined pathway of the areas in
which they need to improve their skills in
order to ensure success. Whether they
are crew moving to a shore based career
or just out of school/university, they will all
have access to a structured learning plan.
How did it come about? In 2014 Cora Tracey,
MYBA’s Executive Officer, presented a
proposal to the MYBA Board concerning the
creation of a competency standard to act
as a guide for the continuing professional
development of the Membership. The
initiative received enthusiastic support
and Ian Biles, who runs the successful
annual MYBA Superyacht Brokers’ Seminar,
undertook the ground work. After four
years of careful consideration and planning,
the Standard was announced at the 2018
Monaco Yacht Show and was warmly
welcomed by the superyacht industry. When
it is fully implemented next year, clients
and industry professionals alike will have
clear and objective confirmation of what
many already understand: that MYBA
sets the benchmark for professionalism in
superyacht transactions and operations.
The MYBA Competency Standard is set
to be a game-changer, a living document
that reflects the needs of our industry.
Why do we call it a living document? Because
it will never be “finished” as it will always
need to be updated in order to reflect
changes in the industry, law or regulations.
Why do we consider it a game changer?
Because this has never been done before
in any sector of our industry. At this point
it is important to clarify that this is not
a qualification; it is a standard. You may
ask what the difference is. A qualification
certifies that something has been learned;
a standard defines an expectation.
The MYBA Competency Standard is divided
into three columns, just like an apprenticeship
standard. These are knowledge, skills and
behaviours. There are two main sections.
The first is a core section common to all
candidates, wherever they may wish to
work; the idea is to provide a common base
level for all MYBA Members. The second
contains more advanced and detailed
competencies in the specialist area of
Sales Broker, Retail Charter Broker &
Charter Fleet Manager (these two are
combined) and Operational Manager. The
idea here is that once a candidate has
completed the core and specialist parts
of the standard they should be able to
function effectively and independently
within a Member company.
How will it be used? That shall be decided
over the coming months and will be
discussed in depth first by the MYBA
Membership. The logical development
is that the knowledge section will be
verified by some type of written or oral
examination. This could be organised inhouse,
like the current Membership exams,
or outsourced to another organisation.
The skills and behaviour section will need
to be attested by senior MYBA Members.
For example, once a junior broker has
organised sea trials a specific number of
times (to be decided) to the satisfaction
of their employer, this can be recorded in
a “training record”. The training record
could be a digital one, to be accessed on
a smartphone or tablet.
The standard could form a part of the
MYBA Membership application process,
or a qualifying condition for access to
YACHTFOLIO or E-Contracts. Clearly it
will apply at some point to new Members
however, precise criteria may need to be
developed for people with plenty of qualifying
experience who have just never applied for
MYBA Membership.
It has taken years to nurture this idea, it will
take a few more months for it to come into
use but it is expected to live long and serve
as an inspiration for yachting professionals
to move onwards and upwards.
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With its masculine exterior lines
Vripack’s latest voyage into semiexplorer
vessels hides an above
average interior volume
Words: Frances and Michael Howorth
When Ali Sayakci, the Turkish businessman,
set out to build his new yacht Rock, his
primary concern was how to ensure that
she would be both sturdy and rugged, yet would
also ooze sex appeal. He turned to Vripack a Dutch
based team of naval architects who have designed
an extensive portfolio of explorer yachts.
Robin de Vries who works there gave him both form
and function in what he wanted from a design from
good engineering, high performance and sea going
capability coupled with an outstanding, design flair.
Rock’s foundation stone is her Fast Displacement
hull shape and her high, straight bow cuts through
rough seas and yet her low aft section allows a
close connection with the water for those on board.
At 24m in length, Rock is only just officially a
superyacht, but walking up the passerelle feels like
you’re boarding a yacht of 35m plus. The space
standards are incredible, the internal accommodation
is generous and the deck areas are truly vast.
Owner Ali Sayakci observed that: “Many of the explorer
concepts I looked at did not meet the aesthetic
and technical criteria I was looking for. Then Vripack
introduced us to the concept of a SUV yacht and
it was love at first sight.” He went on, “I loved
her high straight bow that intercepts rough seas
incredibly well and I really enjoy her low after end
for its closeness to sea.”
The yacht’s asymmetrical contemporary interiors is,
at first, strange but this open plan layout with its
routing and furniture placement ensures that guests
are always facing the sea, more like a modern loft
than a traditional yacht. Angular 3D shapes from
the off white lacquered walls are contrasted with
soft tactile couches while extensive use of marble
creates a juxtaposition between the masculinity of
the stone and the feminine shapes of the yacht.
When you’re actually on board the yacht at sea it
all makes sense.”
Built in Turkey by Evadne Yachts the project
management for Rock was provided by Tufan and
Brothers.The yacht’s Fast Displacement hull allows
for speeds up to 16 knots using twin CAT C12 engines
at 1000hp and even at the more modest cruising
speed of 12 knots she still boasts a Transatlantic
range of 3000 Nm.
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NEW LAUNCH
SPECIFICATIONS
Naval Architect Vripack
Hull
Steel – Fast Displacement
LOA 23.99m
Beam 6.50m
Draft 1.80m
Engines
2 x 1000hp
Caterpillar C-12 diesel
Top Speed
17kts
Cruise
13kts
Range
3500nm
Displacement 102t
Guests/Crew 8/4
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Setting
a new
course
IT MAY BE A STRETCH TO SUGGEST JUSTIN
BIEBER HAS LEFT BEHIND HIS ‘BAD BOY OF POP’
PERSONA, BUT IT APPEARS TIME ENJOYING THE
DELIGHTS OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST
IMPRESSIVE YACHTS HAS GIVEN THE STAR A
SOMEWHAT MORE RELAXED TAKE ON FAME
WORDS: RICHARD ALDHOUS
When he looks back, Justin Bieber
will accept the fact his dramatic
ascent to the very top of the pop
world didn’t come without its controversies.
And rightly so – after all, no child of 13 is
equipped to cope with an unrelenting work
schedule, the pressures of being truly global
icon, and a lack of privacy that, by his own
admission, led him to believe his future lay
away from the music industry.
Add to all that the fact that, even today,
Bieber possesses a perfectly mischievous
edge – he’s always been tempted to stray
to the wrong side of the party vibe; and
yet, over the past few years, it’s clear
his passions and priorities have changed.
Firstly, there’s the music, which went from
teenaged pop fodder to something that,
while vehemently sticking with mainstream
flavours, appears to have moved across a
demographic, just as Bieber has himself.
Then there’s the public image – once sparring
with photographers and brandishing his
torso to fans, he is, in comparison, rather
more considered these days.
And let’s not forget the singer’s marriage
to model and TV star Hailey Baldwin. He
may have been in the music industry for
well over a decade, but at 24 the Canadian
idol remains very young to be settling down;
and yet having lived through so much and
seen the world already, it perhaps follows
that Bieber is slowing things a little.
But perhaps the best signifier of all is the
singer’s newfound passion for the open
seas. Where time on a yacht previously
represented a photoshoot or the filming of
a new video, it is now a welcome hideaway
from life on shore, and somewhere the
star can relax, unwind and enjoy the fruits
of his labour.
Bieber’s fascination with yachts began
back in 2014 when he chartered well-known
celebrity vessel Never Say Never. The
$90,000/week bill would have represented
loose change to the star, with the name
a reference to his 2011 3D concert film.
“From the first time I was out there I was
so thrilled because it’s totally different to
everything else,” he says. “It is an escape,
but I also love the luxury and the attention
to detail. There is something so smooth
yet so powerful about a yacht and that’s
the beauty of it.”
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I STARTED BELIEVING THE HYPE AND
WAS ACTING IN A CERTAIN WAY,
GIVING THE PAPARAZZI AND THE
JOURNALISTS AMMO, AND THEY
WERE FEEDING INTO IT
A familiar face on the Cannes circuit, he has regularly chartered
the magnificent (if rather clumsily named) 280ft rental yacht
Ecstasea, a custom-built boat ordered by billionaire Russian
oligarch Roman Abramovich. It has space for 14 passengers
in seven cabins and its value is now estimated at $120million.
Bieber and former partner Selena Gomez also spent time on
his rather more modest Princess S72, and the prince of pop
is known to favour superyacht Vogue, built by Horizon, when it
comes jumping in the sea for jet skiing and other water sports.
“It’s very intentional that I’m now allowing myself time to relax,”
he says, “and I do love to get away from it all. I’ll never be the
sort who wants to be a recluse, and I’ll always stop to say hello
to people, but as I’ve got older I do understand the importance
of separating yourself from the madness of it all, so to have
somewhere to do that is very important. It doesn’t matter what
you’re talking about in life, it pays to take your time and to give
big decisions the respect they deserve.”
It also appears that stories of wild parties on Bieber’s boats,
involving guests handpicked by the star, are wide off the mark.
One invitee recently leaked to the press one such occasion where
her and a group of friends were called on board, but suggested
the popstar was apparently the “perfect gentleman”, offering
quiet drinks, playing relaxing music (not his own) and inviting
the yacht’s crew to sit down with them to enjoy conversation
and share stories.
“I love the whole atmosphere of being by the sea,” he continues.
“And I’m always thrilled to go to places like Cannes, because while
there is such a buzz and an energy, the harbour is so serene
and still. I love that contrast.”
It’s fair to say Justin Bieber, in 24 years, has scaled heights
most fail to come anywhere close to in a lifetime, and along the
way he has learned so much from his mistakes.
“I look back now and realise I was approaching a lot of things
wrong,” he admits. “Yes, I was frustrated that every stupid
thing that happened was getting blown out of proportion... by
the press, across social media, everywhere. It was almost
like I was a reality star rather than a musician. And because
of that I started believing the hype and was acting in a certain
way, giving the paparazzi and the journalists ammo, and they
were feeding into it.
“These days, I still need the thrill and to enjoy myself away from
music,” he says, surely referencing one of his other passions,
cars (his purchases include a Ferrari F430, an Audi R8, a Range
Rover, a Lamborghini Aventador and a Mercedes Maybach). “But
here’s the thing - stepping back, doing the nicer things in life and
caring about myself more, is much more important.” Indeed, by
Bieber’s own admission, his reuniting with a higher power – in
the form of him rediscovering his faith – and a period of selfrehabilitation,
is seeing the star well on the road to redemption.
Perhaps it’s not a road after all… perhaps it’s a boat trip.
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ADVERTORIAL
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Chris Warde, ChartCo’s
Head of Superyachts,
explains how the new
ChartCo OneOcean
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officers and captains
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OneOcean encompasses the entire suite of
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user of chart updates and omissions in
the yacht’s navigation suite.
Missing products can be ordered directly
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the time-consuming task of doing this
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This single platform has been designed to
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One aspect of significant interest to
superyacht Captains and Chief Officers,
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A range of optimised
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Effectively, Captains can see in advance a
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With a range of configurable weather profiles,
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What sets OneOcean weather apart is,
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MR. BEANIE
Whether you call it a beanie, a toboggan,
a watch cap, a toque, a skullcap or just a
cap might depend on where you live and
how old you are. The cap’s roots go back
to the Monmouth cap in medieval England,
where it was everyday wear for workers.
It made its way to the New World with
sailors and was adapted by lumberjacks,
farmers and anyone else who needed to keep
warm. The U.S. Navy issued watch caps
and the drab olive Jeep caps that could be
worn under helmets. The toboggan name,
of course, was adapted by sledders. Then
our trendy skateboarders in the 1990s
started calling the caps ‘beanies’ and the
name has stuck ever since.
FENDI FF logo intarsia wool beanie
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WEAR IT
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WEAR IT
2
3
WRAP UP WARM
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BAG IT
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ONBOARD | WINTER 2019 | 29

WHEN IS
OLD
TOO OLD?
AGEISM IS HITTING ALL SECTORS OF BUSINESS AROUND THE GLOBE
AND SUPERYACHTING IS RIGHT IN THE THICK OF IT. A BUSINESS THAT
LIKES TO PRIDE ITSELF ON BEAUTIFUL VESSELS AND INTERIORS
WITH SIMILARLY ATTRACTIVE CREW, WE ASK SHOULD WE NOT BE
CONCENTRATING ON BRAINS AND EXPERIENCE?
Thanks to the joy of social media,
everyone has a platform to whine
about how hard their lives are in
the yachting industry. One of the frequent
rants is about age and how the older you
are, the harder it is to get a job on board.
The usual responses range from “if you
want it enough you’ll get it!” and “I think
age and experience is more valuable than
being young and pretty!” but really, are
those statements true in a cut throat
and sexy industry like ours?
The first question is, why is yachting
perceived as a good industry to join when
you’re tired of your ‘normal life’? It seems
it’s now more than ever that people are
deciding to jack their lives in ashore and
run away to sea but have they done their
research? Or is this based on ‘reality’ (I’ll
use that term loosely) TV shows like Below
Deck? Unfortunately it seems some sea
schools will encourage anyone to go into
yachting in order to get cash off them for
their courses, instead of giving genuine
advice about the realities.
If you’re older, and considering a career
change into yachting firstly ask yourself this;
are you willing to sacrifice your personal
space? You must bear in mind you don’t get
to pack up and go home at 5 every evening
and see other people. You have to eat,
breathe, live, sleep and operate with the
other crew members and for most of the
time there is literally no escape. You have
to love them. You will be sharing a cabin,
most likely with a 20 something who parties
like you used to be able to, who probably
has no spatial awareness or respect for
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yours, and who will leave their stuff lying
around, and who will fall in the door at
all hours when you’re in port, probably
reeking of booze, cigarettes, and then
will keep you awake by snoring/vomiting
all night. Oh yes, you’ll be sharing a tiny
bathroom with them too! You’ll basically
be surrounded by much younger people,
all the time. So don’t expect too many
in-depth conversations about the world
economy – better start watching ‘Keeping
up with the Kardashians’ instead.
OK so that’s worst case scenario… or
is it? Are you willing to start right at the
very bottom of the ladder as a stewardess
or deckhand? Cleaning toilets, floors,
windows… scrubbing untold stains off
the teak… Don’t expect life experience
to count towards much when it comes
to yachting, people want the technical
skills and knowledge that only comes
with time spent on board superyachts.
Some older crew automatically expect
to go straight into a more senior role
with no prior experience – although land
based skills are transferrable; yachting
is very, very different. I can’t stress that
enough. It’s unique. Even recreational
sailors expect to walk into a mate or
captain’s position and that is simply not
going to happen.
So, if you really do want to cabin share
with a kid, and you do want to start from
the bottom, the next problem is finding a
yacht who wants to accommodate that.
Yachting is a young industry; Chief Stews
generally move ashore by early to mid
30s, so if you’re looking for an interior
job, you need to find one where the 2nd
Stew and Chief Stew are older than you
or you probably won’t get hired. A 25 year
old does not, generally speaking, want to
have a junior working under them who’s
the same age as a parent.
This goes for the exterior too, a 25 year old
Mate will not often hire an older Deckhand
or Bosun. It’s not a comfortable situation.
And you’ve also got to convince them
you have the energy and motivation to
keep up with the 20 something Duracell
bunnies who are mostly running on a heady
combination of adrenaline, hormones and
red bull. Can you? Are you as fit at 40
as you were at 20? This industry is an
energy drainer, the hours are long and if
you’re not getting eight hours of sleep
a night due to your cabin mate/rough
conditions/extra activities then this is
not the job for you.
Also we have to consider the yacht owner’s
perception and needs too. We all know
this can be a very shallow industry and
looks are key, yacht users love having a
young attractive crew around them. Just
like they don’t want someone overweight
or spotty serving their champagne, they
also often don’t want someone their own
age or older doing it either. When their
sleek superyacht is coming into port
and heads are turning do they want old
puffing deckhands grunting and groaning
out there throwing lines? No. They want
young, fit, buff lads to enhance the image
that wealth attracts youth and beauty.
Brutal? Yes. Realistic? Also yes.
OK, so that’s covering the latecomers
to the industry. What about when you’ve
been working for several years in the
industry, so you have the experience, you
have the knowledge but you feel you’re
being passed over for jobs by the younger
less experienced ones?
First off, don’t post about it on
Facebook’s public forums. Everyone reads
those; managers, peers, agents… and
unfortunately it reflects badly on people if
you moan/whine about anything yachting.
And, you sound like an old fart.
It is different for men versus women.
Women have a shelf life in yachting,
unfortunately that comes down to the
owner’s perception once again more often
than not. If they want a young vibrant
team on board then there’s not a lot
you can do about that.
They get the final say in who works on
their yacht so if the rest of the crew are
20-30 and you’re 45, then you have to
accept it’s not the job for you and find a
yacht with an older age range on board.
There are a lot of yachts out there, it’s
just hanging in there and being tenacious
and persevering.
On the male side of the spectrum, there
are so many young captains coming up
IF YOU’RE OLDER AND CONSIDERING A CAREER
CHANGE INTO YACHTING, FIRSTLY ASK YOURSELF
THIS: ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE YOUR
PERSONAL SPACE? YOU MUST BEAR IN MIND
YOU DON’T GET TO PACK UP AND GO HOME AT
5 EVERY EVENING AND SEE OTHER PEOPLE.
YOU HAVE TO EAT, BREATHE, LIVE, SLEEP AND
OPERATE WITH THE OTHER CREW MEMBERS
the ranks achieving big tickets by their
late 20s, the competition is incredibly
tough right now. Again, you have to look
at the big picture on board. If the owner
is paying low, he’ll get a captain with
little/no drive experience. It’s not easy
when there are bills to pay, but the only
option is to keep on pushing to find a
good owner who values your experience
and then, stick with him/her as long as
you can.
Yachting is a ruthless industry, everyone
knows it’s looks-based for many
departments, and unfortunately looks
fade with age. Best advice to crew is to
plan an exit strategy and save some money,
before you know it, you’ll be middle aged
and wondering where all that cash went!
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AT YOUR SERVICE
Femke Jacobs talks to Frances and Michael Howorth onboard
Legend and explains her Hotel Manager’s position
Did you have a particular reason for
joining the superyacht industry?
Having managed two tapas restaurants
from opening until success I needed a
challenge but I also needed a rest so I went
travelling. I am however hugely ambitious
and I knew that I needed a new and more
exciting challenge and began to look around.
I heard a Dutch yacht owner who was very
commercially minded was seeking to employ
a Hotel Manager for a newer and larger
yacht he had just converted so I got myself
an interview. It lasted three hours and at the
end of it I knew I wanted the job so much. I
went without sleep for a week, but finally I
was rewarded with this fabulous opportunity!
Had you ever been at sea before?
No! This is my very first yacht and yes I know
how lucky I am to be able to step straight in
at the top. But the owner seeks out the very
best talent and employs them if he thinks
they are right for the job.
What do you most like about this job?
Being Hotel Manager on board this yacht is
truly a one off assignment. I work 4 months
on and 2 months off. I tend not to do the
passages but I am always on when the yacht
is being chartered which is the fun part. I
absolutely love waking up to a different view
every day when we are travelling.
And least like?
The hours are intense when you are on
charter and I really really like sleeping,
which there is not a lot of time for.
What is your favourite restaurant or bar in
the Mediterranean and why is it special?
I really enjoy the over the top and
wonderfully inspiring service you get at
Paradiso in Barcelona. It appears to be a
Pastrami sandwich bar that has a big fridge
on the right. If you open that door and walk
through the fridge, you emerge into a hidden,
1940s-style speakeasy serving fabulous
cocktails prepared by Giacomo Giannotti,
Barcelona’s best barman. You have to try
the bacon-infused Old Fashioned and don’t
forget to order a pastrami sandwich which
are as good as the cocktails. Order them at
the bar and they get served to you through a
secret hatch.
What is your favourite food and what food
do you most dislike?
I love eating Spanish foods, Paella is among
my favourites. Tapas and the way in which
they are served and eaten is an art form and
one to be enjoyed. Gazpacho on a hot day
takes a lot of beating and who can resist a
plate of well cooked calamari? I love Jamon
Iberico but really cannot understand the fuss
when it comes to Japanese sushi so perhaps
that’s my least favourite food.
Has any superyacht service provider
impressed you enough to give them a
mention?
We work a lot with BWA in ports all around
the world and they never let us down.
Name your three dream dinner party
guests:
My top three would include Beyonce, Carlos
Ruiz Zafón, the Spanish novelist and the
Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda.
Who is the most funny of all your fellow
crew?
Our bosun does a perfect imitation of Johnny
Depp’s pirate character Jack Sparrow and if
you close your eyes and simply listened you
would swear that he was on board just in
front of you.
What advice would you give to someone
thinking of working on a yacht?
There is no doubt in my mind that before you
think of working on a yacht you need to have
travelled alone, away from your immediate
family. I have seen very promising crew give
up their jobs because they are homesick.
You need to be very self confident and fully
understand what sort of job you are getting
yourself into.
What tip for doing your job better are you
willing to share?
Build your crew into a team and become
their leader by pulling the cart rather than
sitting in the driver’s seat cracking the whip.
Show by example and become someone they
are happy to follow.
If you had a magic wand what change would
you make to your job?
We have got a rock star crew on board this
yacht and I hate it when I hear friends might
want to leave so I would use my wand to
make sure no one ever wanted to leave this
magical yacht.
How does being at sea so far away from
home affect your family life?
My life was turned on its head when I
divorced a couple of years ago. Now however
I am getting family life sorted out and I am
beginning to enjoy my new found freedom.
We are a very close family and while Mum
hates it that I am away so often my Dad is so
proud of what it is I have achieved. My three
brothers are just as close to me and when
we are in Holland we all spend a great deal
of time together as a family. When I am at
sea the Internet makes being apart easier to
cope with.
QUICK FIRE
Are you a morning or night time person?
Night
How do you like your steak?
Medium
What was the last film you saw in a
cinema?
Beauty & the Beast
What did you eat for breakfast this
morning?
Oatmeal
What is your favourite style of cuisine?
Spanish
What food do you hate most?
Raw fish sushi
What would your last supper be?
Well made Paella
What are your favourite clothes?
Pyjamas
Where in the world would you visit if you
had the chance?
Galapagos
Where would you want to retire?
A sunny island
What car do you drive?
My Grandma’s 1998 Ford Escort!
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Confidence comes
from knowing everything
is in its place.
The all new heavy duty TC-F6H.
Holds your cushions in place with
a huge 23kg break out load.
Releases quick with our secure
slide-lock mechanism.
Fixes to surface with male
clips TC-SM6 or TC-M6.
www.fastmount.com
Setting the standard for panel mounting
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Antibes 3 row bedding set
Quilted squares day cover
Fiona’s Atelier works with the finest
manufacturers to offer an exquisite
range of luxury bespoke bedlinen
to complement the most exclusive
properties and yachts
Luggage protectors in padded cotton
Cappricio embroidery bedding set
Sateen ivory stripes bedding set
Contrast sateen lines insert
2 rows embroidery plus an oxford border
Classic frame insert bedding set
Fiona’s Atelier offers you a collection of accessories and furnishings for your yacht’s interior and hospitality areas such as tableware, salon and décor
items, outdoor furniture and accessories. For more details Tel: +34 9331 57941, email: info@fionasatelier.com or visit www.fionasatelier.com
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3,90 m
EXTENDER
Space on board and
comfort at sea
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EXT 490 4,92 m 3,30 m 1,82 m 1,10 m*
EXT 460 4,62 m 3,00 m 1,82 m 1,00/1,10 m*
EXT 430 4,32 m 2,70 m 1,82 m 1,00/1,10 m*
EXT 370 3,70 m 2,25 m 1,65 m 0,82 m
* S version: 0,85 m (at aft)/0,95 m (at bow)
6,10 m
Tel. +39 0375 968490 - info@tender-extender.com
www.tender-extender.com
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ADVERTORIAL
DESTINATION GUERNSEY
As part of one of the largest global offshore financial centres in Guernsey, Voyonic are perfectly
placed to advise on any regulatory or financial aspects within the superyacht industry
Voyonic, one of the largest management
companies which operates in the
International Marine Employment and
Services sector is based in Guernsey in
the Channel Islands. Located in the Bay
of St Malo the Islands are British Crown
Dependencies and are Independently
Governed and have associate member
status within the EU.
The Bailiwick of Guernsey consists of
the islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark,
Jethou, Brecqou and Lihou. Measuring just
24 square miles at high tide and with a
tidal range of 10 metres Guernsey doubles
in size at low tide. Guernsey has a very
strong seafaring past from fishing for
cod off Newfoundland to Privateering. Its
geographical position and allegiance to the
UK Crown has seen the Islands at conflict
with near neighbours France on numerous
occasions throughout history and the range
and scope of fortifications built to repel
Napoleon is of significant historic interest.
During the Second World War the Channel
Islands were the only part of the UK to be
occupied by the Third Reich. Hitler believed
that the Channel Islands were of strategic
importance and as such became the most
heavily fortified sector of his Atlantic Wall,
many of the concrete structures built still
exist throughout the islands.
The Islands are incredibly picturesque with
a fantastic selection of flora and fauna, a
temperate climate, and a wide selection
of great bays and beaches. These natural
assets have helped to create a thriving
tourist economy with visitors from both the
UK and Europe. Guernsey is well connected
to both the UK and Europe with links to
many cities and ports.
The senior management team
at Voyonic have significant
experience in all areas of
international marine activity
The economy of Guernsey has evolved over
time to a position where the main driving
force of the economy is now International
Finance, The Channel Islands now being
one of the largest global Offshore Financial
Centres. This ‘industry’ has evolved over
the past 50 years and covers all areas of
economic activity from Banking, Insurance,
Funds and Investment management through
to all aspects of International Marine
Management and Services.
Much of this activity is centered around
the historic town of St.Peter Port and
its harbour, one of the best deep water
harbours in the English Channel.
St.Peter Port harbour boasts three marinas
and is a popular ‘visit’ for yachtsman
and boatowners from both sides of the
Channel. Cruise liners are frequent visitors
and annually the Island will host in the
region of 120. Superyachts are making
increasing visits on their way through the
English Channel and the team at Voyonic are
perfectly placed to ensure that a visit to
Guernsey will be an enjoyable and rewarding
experience.
Voyonic will manage any visit made by a
superyacht in a professional business like
and discreet manner from arrival through
to departure. The senior management team
at Voyonic have significant experience in
all areas of international marine activity
including Legislation, Registration, Tax,
Employment and Finance through to Crewing
and Concierge.
Any visit made to Guernsey can be
successfully managed by Voyonic from
ensuring that all the necessary regulatory
and ‘housekeeping’ activity is professionally
undertaken along with ensuring that all
aboard enjoy their time on Guernsey - be
it a sight seeing and historic experience
or just a really good lunch.
For further information or to plan your visit
to Guernsey please visit www.voyonic.com
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DREAM MACHINE
1930s Art Deco style and design complemented by performance and convenience of 21st century technology.
The Nostalgia motorcycle gives enthusiasts a slice of the past without sacrificing performance or rider experience
with a top speed of 140mph from the 1170cc engine.
€45,000 www.nmoto.com
THAT’S WHAT I WANT
The latest eye catching innovations and design trends
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
Forget what you think you know. Unlike any wireless
speakers that have gone before, Phantom Premier’s
revolutionary technologies fuse together to deliver an
intense emotional experience. This titanium, 4500w
delivers all the way to 108 decibels.
€2,590 www.devialet.com
ELECTRIC DREAMS
Innovative synergy with a lightweight design, performance and
connectivity. SOL have delivered a clear and contemporary design
incorporating technology with a functional riding experience. It’s not
an e-bike: it’s too fast. It’s not a moped: it has no pedals. It’s a ‘noped’,
defining a new category of electric two-wheelers.
€2,000 www.sol-motors.com
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DESIRE
VINYL SOLUTION
Everyone deserves a remarkable listening
experience. By re-imagining audiophile
features and eliminating non-essentials, Uturn
Audio have designed an elegant turntable
that delivers lifelike and detailed sound.
€425 www.uturnaudio.com
WOOF WOOF
The innovative sound
controls and a uniquely
unfolding design tip off this
stunning speaker design
from the master of sound. A
high-end active loudspeaker
with a modest footprint that
feels at home in any interior.
AT 2100 watts and weighing
in at 61kg, this speaker
certainly packs a punch.
€14,000 www.bang-olufsen
BLADES OF GLORY
By combining advanced thermal engine cores for the main propulsion with electric distribution and motors to drive the anti-torque
system for more control and simpler vehicle operations and maintenance, this concept from Bell is the future of flight technology.
Sleek, lightweight and fast, if this hits production, it’s the perfect accessory for any heli-capable superyacht.
P.O.A www.bellflight.com
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LIFE
SAVER
CAPTAIN MICHAEL HOWORTH EXPLAINS WHAT
A SOLAS COMPLIANT RESCUE BOAT CAN AND
CANNOT DO AND LOOKS AT SOME OF THE MAIN
SUPPLIERS IN THE MARKET TODAY
it is hard to believe how quickly the role
and the appearance of the SOLAS rescue
boat as carried on board a superyacht
has changed in the last decade or so.
Gone is the ugly orange blob of an
inflatable that together with its own
dedicated launching gear cluttered up
the foredeck of every superyacht required
to carry one. Not only where they nasty
to look at, but their very position on deck
where they could be swept overboard
in exactly the same weather conditions
as they were likely to be used, caused
many Superyacht Captains to have
nightmares. Yet Flag States seeking to
impose commercial ship regulations on
superyachts thought they knew better
and it was only when threatened with the
potential loss of income as yachts sought
to reflag that they caved in and, hey voilà,
we have the rescue boat as it exists today
in all its glory.
Rescue boats built in the 21st century
now come in a variety of shapes, sizes and
colours and can be rigid, inflatable or hybrid
RIB type craft. The self explanatory name;
rescue boat explains its ‘raison d’être’
and describes it’s innate ability to recover
persons from the water when they are
unable to do so unaided. Under SOLAS
Rescue Boats must also be capable of
marshalling and towing liferafts that would
otherwise be left to drift helplessly.
Rescue boats must be between 3.8m
and 8.5m overall and be capable of
accommodating at least five persons all
of who must have room to sit together with
a casualty strapped into a standard SOLAS
stretcher. Seats for those occupants
except the helmsman can be on the deck
or floor of the craft but cannot be on the
buoyancy tubes, gunwhales or transom.
Motive power can be provided by a fixed
or outboard engine.
Under SOLAS rules boats must also be
either self-righting or capable of being
righted manually by two persons. Under the
same regulations they can count towards
any lifeboat carrying provision providing
it meets the performance standards for
both craft.
With safety regulations requiring a
SOLAS rescue boat on many large yachts,
boat manufacturers have sought out a
number of ways to satisfy the legislative
requirements whilst still producing a
practical tender for transport and even
sports boat purposes.
With traditional SOLAS rescue boats being
somewhat agricultural in both looks and
function a number of custom boat builders
and specialist tender suppliers have worked
hard to create rescue tenders that can
double up as comfortable guest transport
or water sports boats and also match the
look of the mother ship.
There are a wide variety of options available
depending on whether the main vessel is
under or over 500 gross tonnes. White
SOLAS tenders are available from a number
of tender suppliers, that are certainly more
acceptable than dayglow orange when
considering superyacht and guest use in
general. SOLAS compliant rescue boats
can be supplied ex-VAT but only if solely
used by the yacht for rescue purposes.
Yachts built to the passenger yacht code
are obliged to carry two rescue boats, one
on either side of the vessel but superyachts
below this size need only carry one. Rescue
boats must be equipped with certain items
and stores needed for their rescue role.
All you have to do is seek them out and our
guide should help with that task.
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HURRICANE
Hurricane was one of the first builders to recognize
the need for luxury SOLAS approved custom tenders
for yachts over 500 tons and delivered its first MCA
approved ECLIPSE in 2000. One of the main criteria in
choosing a builder for a SOLAS yacht tender is the degree
of engineering resources available to support a credible and
properly documented effort. Hurricane has a permanent staff
of in-house engineers that provide the know-how of ensuring
that your custom SOLAS tender will fit your requirements
and stay within Class. Hurricane is one of the few yacht
tender builders that actively maintain a certificated Quality
Assurance system compliant with ISO 9001-2015 which
provides customers a level of comfort that technical issues
are properly managed to ensure traceability throughout
processes.
For more details Tel: +1 604 940 7631
or visit www.hurricanetender.com
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YACHTWERFT MEYER
As one of the leading tender specialists
over the past 20 years and having
built over 100 tenders, many of them
custom built, Yachtwerft Meyer has continuously
developed its product portfolio to cover the
complete range of full and semi-customs tenders
and boats to serve the superyacht industry.
Custom or semi-custom SOLAS tenders are
versatile boats are designed to fulfil the SOLAS
requirements, plus to act as a utility tender,
with the maximum reliability and practicability
as with all Yachtwerft Myer tenders. The fully
custom SOLAS tenders are premium luxury
tenders designed and crafted with direct owner
input at every stage of the process to fulfil every
specification and desire, creating a sophisticated
statement of personal style.
For more details Tel: +49 421 98 50 39 50
or visit www.yachtwerft-meyer.com
FASSMER
Fassmer is a world market leader in the
design and construction of SOLAS
approved tenders for the superyacht
industry. Their product range covers customised
standard designs, completely tailor-made
high-end tenders, and even beach landing craft.
Luxurious, elegant, safe and SOLAS approved,
Fassmer’s designs benefit from the company’s
longstanding experience in this field. The TL Limo
1100: An individual, stylish and luxurious tender,
with a full portfolio of design and comfort assets,
spot-on functionality and a joy to handle. The
SEL-RT 7.5 or SEL-RT 8.5: A partially enclosed
life and rescue boat with exquisite ergonomics,
sure to satisfy the most demanding requirements.
The RIR 625 ID: A small but nippy, sophisticated
rescue boat with a streamlined hull and dynamic
drive characteristics, enjoyable to handle and
highly functional. The BLC 10.5: Both comfortable,
high-speed excursion tender and yacht support
tender, this custom craft is ideal for short tours
like diving trips or fishing excursions, and its
combined guest seating concept with crew area
and loading bay is a pleasant experience for you,
your crew and your guests.
For more details Tel: +49 4406 942 0
or visit www.fassmer.de
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NARWHAL
The NARWHAL FRB-700 SOLAS Rigid Inflatable
Boat is designed for rescue operations on
high seas with a maximum capacity of 7 + 1
people under a MED (SOLAS) Type Approval issued
by Lloyd’s Register. The console is wide and protects
the pilot against the wind and spray with sufficient
space to install state of the art electronic equipment.
It is connected to the single point hoisting system with
a Henriksen quick release mechanism. It is equipped
with a 220hp VOLVO Inboard Diesel Engine and a
Hamilton waterjet propulsion system. Fuel is supplied
via a 200lt fuel tank located under the deck and
offering an autonomy of 4 hours and maximum speed
of 32kt depending on sea state. The A Frame located
at the rear has a self-righting system, radar reflector,
life buoy and navigation lights. The deep V Hull allows
smooth sailing and great manoeuvrability in turns with
a reinforced structure offering greater resistance and
durability. The deck is made of a reinforced glass fibreboard
and a non-slip and fireproof covering.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1244 504 500
or visit www.star-international.co.uk
RIBEYE
The goal of the Ribeye SOLAS Tender range is to create a
collection of flexible tenders that truly contribute to your
yacht and tender fleet rather than being stowed away and
never used. Every Ribeye tender is based upon an offshore hull
with a deep V and sizeable bow sheer meaning each tender will be
the most stable and dry riding tender in class. By combining these
core characteristics of the Ribeye with the SOLAS specifications
means that the Ribeye sets a new standard in the yacht tender
market. Ribeye SOLAS Tenders are available from 6 - 9m with
either outboard or inboard propulsion systems.
For more details Tel: +44 (01)1803 832060
or visit www.ribeye.co.uk
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BLACK BEAUTY.
Fassmer‘s yacht solutions: individually
designed in the colour of your fancy.
Tenders and boats to match your
yacht – and your every desire.
www.fassmer.de
SEL-RT 8.5
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CASTOLDI
Presently Castoldi manufacture N. 3 SOLAS
rescue tenders: JT 14 RB, JT 18 RB and JT
19 RB. They all have the Type Approval
Certificate in acc. to IMO res. MSC 81(79) and are
suitable to equip yachts over 500 GT, built under
the LY3 code. JT 18 RB and JT 19 RB have also the
MED Type Approval Certificate. While JT 14 RB,
being small, can be righted easily by the operator
using the special straps located on one side, JT
18 RB and JT 19 RB are equipped with a patented
recessed self righting system (called RI.SE.R.)
consisting in a balloon and tank, stored in a
dedicated stern peak. We’ve adopted this solution
so to not install unaesthetic and bulky arch;
basically the SOLAS versions of JT 18 and JT 19 are
looking the same of the non SOLAS versions.
For more details Tel: +39 029401881
or visit www.castoldijet.it
XTENDERS
XTenders supplies custom carbon SOLAS rescue tenders
from 5.6 up to 8.5m in length. SOLAS stands for ‘Safety of
Life at Sea’. Besides rescue craft, these tenders are rugged,
versatile boats capable of fulfilling a variety of roles including dayto-day
operations and expeditions as well as guest transfers or
rescue missions. Reliability is essential for a rescue tender. Building
in full carbon fibre allows them to keep weight to a minimum whilst
maximising the durability of your vessel. This brings the boat into
the realm of many yachts constrained by crane capabilities that in
the past would have had to opt for a smaller vessel. Aesthetically,
XTenders ability to customise every component enables you
to align your tender to the mothership if required, but more
importantly also allows you to assemble a suitable solution in
terms of functionality. Each custom tender is tested for SOLAS
certification and remains fully functional for delivery, which is part
of our unique approach. Hence, our client can be sure he or she
gets a physically tested product and not a “type-approved” design.
Xtenders SOLAS tenders, more than certified rescue vessels.
For more details Tel: +31 36 760 14 93
or visit www.xtenders.com
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www.narwhal.es
Distributors for the UK
STAR INTERNATIONAL
www.star-international.co.uk
enquiries@star-international.co.uk
The custom Xtenders 6.8m Solas was designed for the prestigious SY Aquijo
THE ULTIMATE CARBON FIBRE SUPERYACHT TENDER
www.xtenders.com
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RIB-X
Rib-X International offer a range of British designed
and built SOLAS tenders from 5.0 to 8.5 metres,
together with a custom range of SOLAS tenders
for the Yacht looking for something a little different. The
SOLAS Rescue Boat is designed to act as a man-overboard
recovery boat and provide a marshalling vessel
for life rafts in the event of abandoning the mother ship.
All Rib-X rescue craft are engineered to comply with the
most stringent requirements for a SOLAS tender, that
said they are built to the same finish and offer the same
functionality as the regular Rib-X superyacht tenders,
effectively offering the yacht the capability of carrying
less tenders yet still fully complying with safety
regulations. Rib-X International is 9001 approved meaning
there is assurance of quality and control throughout the
entire build process.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)116 247 7017
www.rib-x.co.uk
MARITIME SAFETY EQUIPMENT SERVICING
Repforn is an approved local service and repair station for
Zodiac SOLAS approved rescue boats and also official sales
agent. They are located in Bijela, Bay of Boka, Montenegro.
The trained and certified technicians have accumulated wide
experience in both servicing and supplying these special
RIBs. Annual services are performed at the service station
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. They can
thoroughly pressure test your boat and undertake professional
repairs for anything from pin hole leaks to significant damage
and tears. The indoor, ventilated, temperature and humidity
controlled repair area ensures the repair will last and, they
back all of the repairs with a one year warranty. Although
founded primarily as an inflatable life raft service station, the
company offers other services such as annual and 5 yearly
inspection of lifeboats, davits and winches, Inspection and
supply of immersion suits, service and supply of inflatable
life rafts (leisure
and commercial),
plus Service and
supply of selfcontained
breathing
apparatus. The
companies team
act in a responsible
way, basing their activities
on a firm set of values and
business principles. Quality problems are not acceptable as they
are directly connected with safety. No compromise with safety,
no compromise with quality, is the company mantra. They strive
to achieve operational excellence day after day.
For more details Tel: +382 (0) 68 008 758
or visit www.repforn.com
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SURF’S UP
Alf Alderson returns to the 1970s and his first surfing safari to the
Atlantic Coast in the south-west of France, and muses on how the
region has changed over the past 40 years, but for better or worse?
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After forty years of surfing the beaches
of south-west France, Alf Alderson
finds that much has changed, but
one thing hasn’t – the quality of the waves.
“Wanna buy some tweeds mate?”
“What?”
“Wanna buy some tweeds?”
I’m standing, befuddled, on a beach on southwest
France’s Atlantic coast as an Aussie
surfer asks me if I’d like to buy a woollen
suit. Then the penny drops – ‘tweeds’ is
Aussie surfer slang for a wetsuit.
As it happened I did want to buy a wetsuit,
because it was September 1979 and decent
surf wetsuits were hard to get hold of,
especially in Europe, a region that was still
‘terra incognita’ as far as most surfers
were concerned, so after a little bartering I
became the proud owner of my first ‘proper’
surfie wetsuit.
Now here I am again, on
that same beach just
north of Biarritz in late
September 2018, and it
appears that everyone
and their dog is a surfer
around here now. The
sun-dappled Atlantic is
awash with shortboards,
longboards, bodyboards
and SUPS; the shoreline is an open-air
market for surf schools catering for novice
surfers from as far afield as Germany and
Russia; once you get onto the streets, it’s
hard to walk more than 20 metres without
passing a surf shop, surf bar or surf hostel;
and drive a few kilometres inland and you’ll
come across the European headquarters
of global surf brands such as Quiksilver, Rip
Curl and Billabong.
These days, if you don’t surf in south-west
France, god knows what you do; in fact
research by the University of Oxford indicates
that good quality surf spots, like those found
by the score along the 260-km stretch of
coastline between Biarritz in the south
and the Gironde estuary in the north, can
generate in excess of $20 million a year to
the local economy, so it’s no wonder that
wave riders of every sort are so well catered
for. So much for the old image of surfers as
beach bums and wastrels…
The sun-dappled
Atlantic is awash with
shortboards, longboards,
bodyboards and SUPS,
the shoreline is an open
air market
On this trip with my mate Mark we’ve decided
to do things on the cheap, opting for a budget
self-catering apartment in the lesser-known
surf spot of Mimizan Plage. Even so it’s within
a thirty-second walk of the beach, and is a
far cry from the battered canvas tent I had
on my first ‘surfari’ almost 40 years ago, a
trip which involved stealing vegetables from
fields and allotments, drinking cheap, warm
supermarket beer at the campsite before
hitting the much more expensive bars around
Hossegor, and if possible bailing from the
campsite late at night without paying – so
accurate for the old image of surfers as
beach bums and wastrels…
Back then Hossegor was the spot to be
because it generally has the biggest and best
surf; these days it’s the place to be because,
in autumn at least, it hosts the Quiksilver
Pro and Women’s Roxy
Pro World Surf League
professional surfing
contests, if you like
that kind of thing.
Mark and I don’t, which
is why we are a hundred
kilometres north of
Hossegor in order to
avoid the hype and the
crowds. It’s often the
case that older, more experienced surfers will
stay away from the places they frequented
in their youth like this.
The main reason, of course, is because no
one enjoys surfing in crowds (and remember
the golden rule of surfing – one surfer per
wave), even more so when you’re old enough
(alas) to recall the days when there actually
were no crowds; it kind of takes the glow
off the wave riding experience in Hossegor
and equally busy Biarritz.
That said, surfing had been developing slowly
in the area for around twenty years on my
first visit so it could also get pretty busy
at the favoured breaks back in the 70s, but
not to the extent that it does today, and if
you ventured away from these ‘honeypots’
then it was quite feasible to surf a break with
just a few friends for company. In fact, there
were so few surfers around that we’d often
bump into the same people as we travelled
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up and down the coast looking for waves,
as we would in the evening when we retired
to the Café de Paris in Hossegor for one
of many cold beers.
Wales’ based surf forecaster/photographer
Paul ‘The Gill’ Gill has been making the journey
to South-West France annually since the
70s and is in no doubt that it was better
in the old days. “During the 70s and 80s
we were pretty much surfing hippies and
there were not that many of us living a
travelling, surf-orientated lifestyle. Today’s
city slicker-wannabe-weekend-warriorhipster-dudes
tend to bring attitudes and
numbers into the waves, and often can’t
even surf properly.”
I’ve even heard younger surfers claim that
surfing must have been better in the old
days because it was far less crowded and
commercialised. But there were downsides
to that too.
We were all self-taught, learning on highperformance,
twitchy surfboards rather
than stable, purpose-made beginner boards,
and it could take a week of practice before
you were at the level most people will reach
in a weekend these days.
We were guided then
by conversations with
locals and optimistic
interpretations of
synoptic weather charts
©Col FL
And catching the waves at their best
was largely guess work; there were no
surf guides or surf forecasts, Internet or
otherwise, which could be dangerous as
well as frustrating – myself and a friend
almost drowned in a rip at a beach just
north of Biarritz due to ignorance of the
surf conditions.
Today your surf guide, whether printed or
on your smartphone, will ensure you don’t
even paddle out at such spots - but it will
also ensure hundreds descend on the best
breaks when they’re firing since there’s no
longer any requirement for surfers to learn
about weather patterns, oceanography,
coastal geography and tides to score the
best waves.
As Andy Middleton, one of my fellow
travellers on that first surf trip (and
now CEO of a successful outdoor guiding
company) says, “We were guided then by
conversations with locals and optimistic
interpretations of synoptic weather charts
to guess where the waves would be best,
with no guidebooks, Internet sites or surf
cams to steer us.”
Most would agree that’s a loss in terms
of both knowledge and appreciation of the
surfing environment, for there are few
things more satisfying than predicting
where the best waves will be and walking
over the dunes with your board under
your arm to discover that not only are you
correct, but only a handful of others have
got it right too.
And do we really need surfer-specific
accommodation, surf cafés, surf bars
and more surf shops than you can shake a
stick at to enrich our surfing experience?
It seemed ok to me when you just hung
out with fellow wave riders at any old bar
and camped on any old campsite.
Clockwise from top: 1963 Cote de Basques, SW
France 1978 Jo Moraiz with surf trophy, Welsh
surfers in Hossegor, France late 70s
©Col FL
But we’re stuck with all these surferfriendly
facilities whether you like it or not,
and that ain’t gonna change.
Fortunately, something else that won’t
change any time soon is the quality of
the surf in this corner of France, and as
I walk down the beach at Mimizan Plage
again almost forty years on from that first
surf trip to Hossegor, freshly waxed board
tucked under my arm and the warm sun
on my back, I still experience the same
frisson of excitement that I had all those
years ago – and you certainly can’t put a
price on that.
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ADVERTORIAL
READING YOU
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With the change in SOLAS regulations
covering communications in the event
of an emergency or fire, clear and reliable
radio contact is essential
In one incident in 2016, fire on two multi-million pound yachts
in Abu Dhabi Marina Yacht Club spread, eventually destroying
six further vessels. Fire risk on yachts is very real.
As you’ll know the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations set
down minimum standards for protecting against risks, including
fire. In late 2016, the SOLAS regulations concerning fire radios
changed. This makes it important to review your equipment and
procedures to ensure you are still in compliance.
The change to the SOLAS regulations
The new rule states that ships built from 1 July 2014 must have
a minimum of two portable two-way radiotelephone apparatus
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What happens when there is a fire?
With the regulatory spotlight shining brightly on fire radios, the
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• Radios on their own cannot be heard with a
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• The crews need to get ready quickly, so ease
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• It gets hot inside a fire suit and the crew
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• Dealing with a fire onboard a ship is a stressful
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Looking at the existing market, there were
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speakers. But these need to be
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Watching the crews get ready during our
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for long when firefighting.
We also worked with the crews to understand
how the radio comms operate. It became
clear that the fire teams need to focus on
the job in hand and not the general comms
around the yacht.
Overcoming these fire radio challenges
Armed with this information, our technicians went about devising
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The research led us to incorporating the audio within the breathing
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Normally this requires an upgrade to the mask or a new mask
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• Clipping the large push-to-talk button on the front of the
clothing. This is easy to press with gloved hands or the back
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• Plugging the mask cable to the large push-to-talk button
And what about the issue of the fire teams being distracted by
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commander with two radios – one to communicate with
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Winter havens
IT’S THE SEASON WHEN SUPERYACHTS
SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME
PORT TO SPEND THE WINTER MONTHS.
THESE ARE OUR SELECTION FOR BOTH
OWNERS AND CREW
Karpaz Gate Marina
NORTHERN CYPRUS
35°33.5’N/34°13.6’E Max draft 5.5m
No. of berths 300
VHF 10/16
Max length 60m
www.karpazbay.com
Award-winning Karpaz Gate Marina offers a safe and cost-effective east
Mediterranean base over the winter months in a peaceful North Cyprus setting.
Away from the crowds and hassle in other areas of the Mediterranean, staff at the 5
Gold Anchor-rated marina are able to devote exceptional attention to all the yachts and
superyachts in its care. Karpaz Gate Marina has one of the best boatyard facilities in the
region and a 300-ton capacity travel lifts. Owners and captains can take advantage of
a completely free lift-out and anti-fouling application for their yacht as annual contract
packages include a free haul out, hull wash and anti-fouling package with 14 days hard
standing. Cyprus was recently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world and the
marina is located in a secure and sheltered harbour with CCTV and 24/7 security.
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Island Gardens
MIAMI, USA
25° 47° 06 N 80° 10° 43 W Max draft 5.7m
No. of berths 25
VHF 16/71
Max length 152m
www.islandgardens.com
At the heart of Biscayne Bay, between Downtown Miami and
South Beach, Island Gardens is home to the most glamorous
superyacht collection in the United States. Currently operating 5,000
linear feet to host the world’s largest yachts, Island Gardens Marina is
North America’s only marina designed exclusively for mega-yacht
dockage. Inspired by the global yachting circuit, Island Gardens is
a mixed-use development that is tailored to become the premier
waterfront destination in the Americas. Amenities include: luxurious
marina lounge, business centre, laundry facilities, BBQ areas, courtesy
cars, valet service, 24 hour security, water taxi to Miami Beach. The
facility also has numerous spaces for events; Palm trees sway in the
breeze, while music pulses through the air as wine glasses clink and
cameras flash along the waterfront. Miami’s skyline accompanied
by docked superyachts, is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable
evening in Miami, whether it’s daytime blue sky or one of the incredible
pastel sunsets.
Grand Harbour Marina
MALTA
35°53.5’N 14°01.0E Max draft 15m
No. of berths 50
VHF 13
Max length 135m
www.cnmarinas.com/ghm
Set against the picturesque, historic backdrop of a
UNESCO World Heritage site, this marina will take
your breath away, by day or by night. The 500 year-old
exquisite architecture of Valletta and Vittoriosa creates
a captivating atmosphere, further enhanced by the
waterfront buildings, which house chic restaurants, bars
and café society. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the
Mediterranean, and whether for cruising, as a home-port
or winter stopover. Malta has suppliers and agents for
most marine manufacturers, as well as a shipyard and a
full range of facilities for all yacht repair and maintenance
work. The nearby superyacht shipyard has the capacity to
service, maintain, refit and repair some of the largest ships
afloat. It includes a 160m long graving dock and a 140m
covered dock, all provided with shore services, workshops,
storage facilities and offices for administration and crew.
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FIND YOUR WAY TO
ISLAND GARDENS
Home to the most glamorous superyacht collection in the United States, The Deep Harbour at Island
Gardens has been boasting the world’s largest yachts ranging from 80 to 550 feet at the
#HEARTOFMIAMI. With a total of 5,000 linear feet and depths of 18 to 21 feet, North America’s only
marina designed exclusively for a full house of superyachts is also the home of Superyacht Miami, the
invite-only top tier extension of Miami Yacht Show.
Inspired by the global yachting circuit, Island Gardens is a mixed-use waterfront development
located between Miami Beach and Downtown Miami, with unobstructed views of the city’s iconic skyline.
Private Marina VIP Lounge
Complimentary Valet Service
Concierge Services / Business Center
Dock Staff onsite from 8am to 8pm daily
800 AMPS shorepower
VHF: Hail on 16, Working Channel: 71
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Services
24 hour Security
Golf Cart Rentals
Crew BBQ Area
Waterfront Events
Marina Front Desk
305.531.3747 | DockMaster@IslandGardens.com
888 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132

Marina Genova
ITALY
44°25’00” N; 8°50’27” E
Max draft 5m
No. of berths 100+ VHF 71
Max length 130m
www.marinagenova.it
Marina Genova is the Mediterranean nautical centre of
excellence: 500 berths, 100 for super and megayachts
up to 130 metres, a shipyard area for all maintenance
operations, maritime agencies and several other services
dedicated to superyachts, restaurants, hotels, commercial
activities and events for captains and crews. A recent
agreement with Marina of Portofino has launched Marina
Genova, 22 nautical miles west, as an essential stop-over
ensuring technical, logistic and hospitality services to
super yachts up to 130 metres waiting for the Portofino
mooring slot call. These include, among others, alongside
berth supplies, agency services, shuttle service to and from
airport for arriving and departing guests, fuel duty-paid and
duty-free docks (from 100 to 150 metres), as well as the
opportunity to visit the wonders of Genoa and to know the
excellence of the surrounding area.
Alcaidesa Marina
SPAIN
36º 09’ 31’’ N, 5º 22’ 03’’ W” VHF 9
No. of berths 17
www.alcaidesamarina.com
Max length 90m
Alcaidesa Marina is situated next to the western slopes of
Gibraltar, within the natural harbour of the Bay of Gibraltar
offering excellent shelter and deep water access in all weather
conditions. Alcaidesa Marina’s 624 berths provide safe moorings
for boats ranging between 8 and 90 metres LOA, as well as modern
boatyard facilities equipped with a 75tn boat hoist and specialist
workshops. Its privileged location, just a 10-minute walk from
Gibraltar’s International Airport means that you will not have to use
any other means of transport to enjoy your boat. Alcaidesa Marina
is well connected by modern roads and motorways providing rapid
access: the A-7 motorway or AP- 7 toll road from Malaga and the A-7
motorway from Jerez. Alcaidesa Marina is accessed directly from the
La Linea`s promenade and a designated slip road ensures that any
traffic due to the Gibraltar Border crossing is avoided.
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SUPERYACHT
DESTINATION
GIBRALTAR
• 500m superyacht berth
• Charted depth of min 6m, and deeper in most
parts, within the relatively sheltered harbour
waters
Gibraltar offers a wide range of services including:
• Highly competitive fuel prices
• Waste oil disposal
• Spare parts and logistics
• Maintenance and repairs
• Agency works, Customs clearance, crew visa arrangements
• Surveyors
• Airport with daily links to the UK
• Excellent medical and dental facilities
• Superb restaurants, bars and entertainment
locally
• Some of the best golf courses in Spain only a 30
minute drive from Gibraltar, as well as horse
riding and other leisure activities
Main Office: 12 Windmill Hill Road,
Gibraltar GX111AA
Tel: +350 200 46254
Email: gpaenquiries@port.gov.gi
Web: www.gibraltarport.com
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Marina Port Tarraco
SPAIN
41°06.5’N/01°14.7’E Max draft 9m
No. of berths 33
VHF 06/16
Max length 160m
www.porttarraco.com
Marina Port Tarraco is a deep water marina located in Tarragona
and is specifically designed and equipped to offer absolute
privacy and security protocols to ensure personalised services to
any kind of superyacht available on the market today, their owners,
managers, captains and crew, without any limitation. Marina Port
Tarraco offers 33 berths between 45 and 160 metres and complete
range of berthing facilities including: 24hr security and CCTV
surveillance, ISPS code complaint, shore power connections up to
1,600 amps at 400 V and 6,600 V / 2,000 VA electrical connection,
waste pickup, MARPOL certificate, fresh water, high speed internet
and TV satellite services, berthing operational assistance on arrival
and departure and exclusive concierge service to satisfy any possible
request. The marina is also certified as an Authorized Economic
Operator (AEO) to bring great economical advantages to their clients
assisting them to manage all procedures to comply with European
Union customs regulations.
Mid Harbour Marina
GIBRALTAR
36°8’5”N 5°22’5”W Max draft 4.5m
No. of berths 209
VHF 71
Max length 90m
www.gibraltarport.com
The Mid Harbour Marina, which offers more than 500
metres of deep-water berthing for superyachts in the
relatively sheltered inner harbour, continues to attract
some of the biggest superyachts in the world and with
enhanced infrastructure including the provision of fresh
water and reduced berthing fees for longer stays, Gibraltar
is becoming a ‘must stop’ port. Gibraltar also offers a wide
range of other services, including highly competitive – VAT
free – fuel, waste oil disposal, spare parts and logistics,
maintenance, repairs and surveyors and with the support
of excellent yachting agents, customs clearance and crew
visa arrangements can also be easily dealt with. There are
daily links to the UK available from the local airport, with
excellent medical and dental facilities are also on hand
along with superb restaurants, bars and entertainment
just minutes away. Gibraltar is fast becoming an important
stopover between the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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RACE DESIGNED
The RC44 Championship Tour, which has its roots in the
Mediterranean, is now one of the key pro-am tours on the
international yacht racing circuit Words: Sue Pelling
Watch out for the RC44 Championship
Tour next season because with a
total of five European race locations
lined up, this high-profile pro/am series is likely
to be contested just round the corner from
a marina near you.
Racing at this event is renowned for its razorsharp
competition with some of the world’s
top racing hot shots including America’s Cup
and Olympic sailors, battling it out on the
racecourse. There is even provision for ‘ninth
man’ onboard for invited media, sponsors or
VIPs to experience the thrill first hand what
it’s like to be part of high profile race crew.
The idea behind the RC44 Championship Tour,
which was launched in 2007, was to create a
series of race events for professional/amateur
race teams with a strict owner/driver rule
using RC44 design yachts. Twelve years
on, the original overall simple idea to bring
together the worlds of sailing and business,
allowing amateur owner drivers to race, high
performance one-design yachts, with some
of the world’s elite sailors, appears to have
lived up to its expectations.
Chris Bake, owner of Team Aqua and fivetime
winner of the RC44 Championship Tour,
commenting on the class/Tour success said:
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“I think the class provides a winning
formula. On a relative basis it’s
affordable for the level of sailing
you are doing, the racing format
is highly enjoyable, the members
of the class make it a lot of fun.
It’s a good class with great people
and it’s very competitive so it’s
very challenging for anyone coming
into the fleet.”
The team behind the event’s
success was also keen to ensure
it was spectator and media friendly,
so as well as prime sailing conditions
to allow three to four races per
day over a four-day regatta, the
location of the events on the tour
are chosen to allow courses to be
set close to the shore, and with
good spectator vantage points
in mind to ensure shore-side
supporters and media TV crews
don’t miss out on the action.
The 2018 Tour, which concluded
in mid November, went right down
to the wire with just one point
separating the top two boats – Team
Nika (RUS) Team Ceeref (SLO) – going into
the final event in Cascais. The overall winner
was Team Nika. It was also an historic year
for the RC44 world championship with Team
Nika (Vladimir Prosikhin at the helm and
Dean Barker on tactics), the first team
ever to claim a hat trick of RC44 World
Championship titles.
THE BOAT
The RC44 – co-designed by Russell Coutts,
five-time America’s Cup winner, and
Andrej Justin, naval architect – is a light
displacement, high performance one-design
racing yacht, which means they are identical
in terms of construction, shape of hull,
appendages and weight/weight distribution.
As well as ensuring the boats are evenly
matched for fair racing, the class is
passionate about the pro-am status it
was originally designed around, with it rules
that state there must be a 50-50 split
between amateurs and professionals in
each team of eight, and the owner of the
boat must be on the helm.
Built entirely of carbonfibre, and with a
powerful sail plan, the RC44 is fast all
round in all conditions. Not surprisingly
she flies downwind, while upwind she is
responsive to allow crews to enjoy closequarter,
hiking out, dinghy-style tacking
duels for added excitement.
Russell Coutts talking about the ideas
behind the design said: “We wanted to
include a degree of complexity so an owner
can experience what a top-end race boat
is like to sail. I wanted to create a boat
that would be exciting to sail downwind
and powerful in light winds.
“I also wanted a boat that could be sailed
short-handed with a deck layout incorporating
many non-standard adjustments. The trim
tab on the keel is an example of that, to
reduce keel area yet still achieve good upwind
performance and manoeuverability. It adds
to the boat’s complexity but the racing
enthusiast will enjoy trialing the different
tab angles and the resulting performance
benefits.”
THE EVENTS
The venues for the Tour are chosen for their
ideal sailing conditions and this year, for the
first time ever, the event will kick off the
2019 season with the RC44 Montenegro
Cup, hosted on the beautiful Bay of Kotor
by Porto Montenegro Yacht Club.
The Racing Tour will then continue on to
four of the best picturesque and challenging
sailing destinations in Europe for one-design
racing, including the picturesque town of
Roving in Croatia for event two in May, and
the Swedish sailing Mecca of Marstrand
Island for event three in July.
RUNNERS AND RIDERS
With some fantastic race venues lined up
for the 2019 season and a host of former
world champions and RC44 Tour winners
already signed up, the 12th edition of
the RC44 Championship Tour looks set
to beat all expectations.
The organisers of the event say they are
expecting all eight current long-term teams
to compete as well.
TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR 2019
Artemis Racing
Torbjorn Tornqvist
Aleph Racing
Hugues Lepic
Charisma
Nico Poons
Bronenosec Sailing Team
Vladimir Liubomirov / Kirill Frolov
Peninsula Petroleum
John Bassadone
Team CEEREF
Igor Lah (reigning RC44 Championship
Tour champions)
Team Aqua
Chris Bake
Team Nika
Vladimir Prosikhin
All images ©Martinezstudio.es/RC44 Championship Tour
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ADVERTORIAL
ELECTRIC DREAMS
RAND Boats are leading the way in developing a more
sustainable future for boating whilst protecting our oceans
Imagine that moment when you step on
board your boat and your eyes glance over
the water’s surface and all you can see
is the pristine underwater world blooming
with life.
That could be the reality of every marina
if the future of boating was electric, what
an appealing possibility this could be. As
boaters we have a responsibility to the
oceans that let us venture out towards the
horizon providing the most intense feeling
of freedom that only the sea will give you.
The solution that electric propulsion
presents is first and foremost a much
more engaging connection with nature. The
silence, the sound of the waves as they
glide around the vessel that enhance your
experience. The respect that you must
show the forces of nature also naturally
applies to the respect you show for nature
as a whole.
This respect you have for your surroundings
also provides the setting for a much more
engaging social experiences on the water. The
space created by the natural surroundings
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time like you could only find in certain calm
situations on a sailboat. Adding to that
sensation, you maintain the freedom to
go wherever you want whenever you want,
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From a practical point of view there are
also many reasons why electric motors are
interesting for marine use. Maintenance on
the motor is almost non-existent, so you
never have to change filters, fluids, seals
or replace parts. In that way it is perfect
for increasing the time spent enjoying the
water instead of being tied down on the
docks doing repairs.
That ease of use also relates to operations.
Simply push a button and you are on your
way. No warming up the engine and no fuss
with dropping in and out of gear because of
idle rpm not matching the desired speed.
Electric motors will run smoothly at 5 rpm
all the way up to max rpm with immediate
torque available which makes manoeuvres
simple and a real pleasure.
Most harbour infrastructure supports the
other big benefit of electric boats. Your
own cheap energy ‘refuelling’ point directly
where you berth, so you simply plug it in
when you are done for the day. It will be
recharged and ready to go the next day,
simply unplug and push the ON-button.
This raises the biggest concern that
some boaters may have regarding electric
propulsion. What about the range? It is true
that with the benefits of electric propulsion
there are also some limitations? Well, not
really – it only calls for smarter boating.
Thanks to leaps in technology there is now
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It requires a greater insight into what
the specific needs are and it requires a
more innovative approach to the design and
engineering of the boat as a whole. But with
brands such as RAND Boats leading the
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that already prove that electric boats are
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sustainable future of boating.
For more details Tel: +45 3151 3030
or visit www.randboats.com
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THE
HOT
SPOT
THERE ARE FEW THINGS WORSE
THAN BEING ONBOARD AND
FINDING THAT THE WIFI OR
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS ON
THE BLINK. ADAM FIANDER LOOKS
AT THE LATEST SYSTEMS THAT WILL
KEEP YOU ONLINE AND CONNECTED
The current fascination for my two young boys at the
moment is a multiplayer video game called Fortnite.
Played by individuals, or small groups pitted against
one another, Fortnite is an incredibly popular, if rather
frantic, survival based game that takes place upon an
island fantasy landscape inhabited by brightly coloured
male & female ‘mercenaries’ hell bent on blasting,
or slashing the living daylights out of one another. The winner
eventually decided upon through a ‘last man standing’ scenario.
Forgive me if you detect a certain note of sarcasm in my
assessment of this seemingly addictive video internet game, but
if anyone else out there happens to be the parent of children
with similar gaming habits to mine, they too will know all about
the potential for verbal abuse that kids can suddenly throw at
parents as soon as the domestic wi-fi signal starts to flutter or
(God forbid!) that home connectivity, for one reason or another,
is lost completely!
© Jeff Brown
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PRIVA
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technology solutions to ultra high-net-worth individuals
in remote locations. Whether it’s network management,
content and live TV, video calling, or minimising satellite
latency, PRIVA’s products and services are engineered to
focus on the end-user quality of experience. In addition,
PRIVA clients benefit from Technical Concierge Centres
with specially trained technicians, solely dedicated to the
special demands of PRIVA’s VIP clientele. A boutiquestyle
company backed by a big corporation, PRIVA
will continue to expand it’s yacht services division and
develop new products to serve the maritime segment.
For more details Tel: +1 954 538 4000
or visit www.priva.vip
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VSAT
In fact it appears that no matter what time of day it is, nor where
we find ourselves here on planet earth, that same 24/7 level of
expectancy and dependency in a strong internet connection has
now firmly ingrained itself into the human psyche.
Even within yachting the idea of having a fully connected homeoffice
/ home-entertainment environment on board means that
many are being equipped with communications technology capable
of offering enough transfer speed and bandwidth capacity to
satisfy those high-level demands.
It’s not just owners and their guests requiring VOIP conferencing
and media streaming capability either. Typically, the captain and
crew will now receive not just chart corrections and their realtime
weather and routing information online, but most of today’s
shore-based management companies will require a strong and
reliable gateway for the safe and secure transfer of data for all
kinds of operational, analytical and forecasting functions, such
as logging, maintenance scheduling and reporting, accounting,
crew management, hours of work and rest, spares and inventory
management, work lists and so on. Many large yachts with a
MARPOINT
MarPoint Ltd is a maritime IT company that
specialises in providing “out of the box”
solutions for the maritime and yachting industry.
Marpoint designs and creates unique internet
communications platforms, for yacht and megayachts,
commercial vessels and cruise ships.
The Marpoint Unified Management Platform
provides the option to create Crew internet
hotspot cards, allowing the office to share the
FBB or VSAT monthly data package allowance
of each vessel with the crew members. By
sharing a percentage of the cost with the crew,
the office saves on satellite monthly costs while
the crew gets internet access at very low rates.
Marpoint Crew internet offers almost complete
customization as part of the Crew Internet Café.
Ship Managers and owners can then customize
the crew internet by PIN-based or User-based
crew accounts.
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or visit www.marpoint.gr
Safety Management System need good internet for drawings &
document management and ISM/ISPS reporting is now handled
through a reliable internet connection.
Partly through its long association with military and commercial
shipping, SatComms technology has traditionally enjoyed the
lion’s share of the remote communications market, but with
even higher speeds and higher data carrying capacity coming in
the form of 5G networks, we can expect to see more cellular
technology extending the communications reach for yachts quite
a lot further in the future.
Suffice to say that with an increased demand for high-speed
bandwidth and competitive pricing, the yacht market now has a
very good choice of both VSAT (very small aperture terminals)
and land based communication providers. To maintain a good and
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VSAT
A SYSTEM THAT USES A CELLULAR
NETWORK, THEN REVERTS BACK TO
VSAT WHEN A 3 OR 4G SIGNAL IS LOST,
IS WORTHY OF SOME CONSIDERATION
reliable broadband connection, many companies now offering a
‘hybrid’ solution that switches seamlessly between the two
different systems.
Some reports suggest that even the strongest VSAT signals
can be affected by extreme heavy weather, so a system that
uses a cellular network most of the time, then reverts back to
VSAT when a 3 or 4G signal is lost, is worthy of some serious
consideration.
With a mix of products and services that includes VSAT, 4G,
L-band, IT and TV, e3 Systems, have developed a hybrid solution
that offers yachts uninterrupted connectivity by switching between
VSAT and 4G data wherever a signal is available “The result is
fast, seamless, secure and extremely controllable connectivity
that ensures everyone on board remains connected wherever
the yacht sails,” so says e3’s Managing Director, Roger Horner,
“Bandwidth can be conveniently shared around the vessel to
meet individual demands via the HYBRID APP.”
e3 have recently been appointed TIER 1 Value Added Reseller
(VAR) status by Inmarsat for two of its flagship services, Fleet
YACHT PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL
The team provide both hardware and airtime for the
following services: VSAT: Ku, C band and Inmarsat
GX (Global Express), Inmarsat Fleet Broad Band
(FBB), Iridium services and GMDSS. For Hardware
solutions Yacht Projects long-term relationship with
their partners gives them access to very attractive
pricing on Intellian, Orbit, Seatel and EPAK antennas.
They use iDirect, Comtech and ViaSat modem
platforms and are fully committed to direct support.
For Airtime, their commitment to loyalty and brand
association gives great pricing for the associated
airtime with Milano Teleport, Inmarsat and Skylink.
Regardless of the solution they find for you, the
commitment to you includes 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year two-tier support.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)203 6701765
or visit www.yachtprojects.net
Xpress and FleetBroadband and are the exclusive superyacht
distribution partner for Kymeta flat panel antennas. “We have
fitted 13 installations on yachts of varying size over the past
year with another 20+ scheduled over the next few months.
“This is a mix of single and multi-panel solutions, with one panel
ideal for vessels spending the season either in the Caribbean
or the Mediterranean. We have also developed unique services
for the Kymeta panel, such as Bandwidth on Demand, a highly
flexible service that can be activated online at short notice, offers
activation periods from just two hours and you only pay for what
you use. We feel that momentum is now really building for flat
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VSAT
panels as more early adopters come on board and
we are quietly optimistic for the coming year.”
Based in Poole, Dorset, Buzz Networks specialise
in maritime super-routers, with single or dual
SIM card slots (dual slots for dual mobile network
accessibility) that use an externally-mounted,
high-gain antenna that extends the effective
range from base stations onshore.
The Hubba X4Go and the Hubba X4Duo use a 4G
network when they can, but switch back to VSAT
if 4G is not possible. While the working range for
either of these two routers is quoted as being no
more than 20nm offshore, Buzz have the more
advanced Hubba X4 Global, quoted as being the
first multi-band, multi-protocol, dual SIM, LTE
data router designed for operators regularly
crossing borders. Hubba X4 Global is quoted as
allowing a maximum downlink speed of 300 Mbps
and max uplink speed of 50 Mbps.
IT’S NOT DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE
AIRTIME USAGE COSTS ON
BOARD A LARGE YACHT CAN
EASILY AND RAPIDLY GET WAY
OUT OF CONTROL
Recognising that crew are using their mobile phones, tablets
and other portable devices for regular access to essential data
and email communications, Warrington based GT Maritime have
launched SeaMail, a managed email solution for small vessels
such as barges, fishing vessels, inland cruisers and leisure
craft to communicate using email more reliably and more costeffectively
with shore.
SeaMail has been designed and optimised for use over satellites,
dealing with high latency circuits and multiple connection
management, making communications efficient and more costeffective.
The press release we were sent talks of a simple
installation procedure and SeaMail’s efficiencies mean that vessels
can reduce satellite bandwidth usage and generate savings of
up to 80% on satellite airtime.
“Smaller vessels don’t have the capacity or budget to be able
to operate larger, managed and comprehensive email solutions”,
says Robert Kenworthy, CEO. “We’ve used our experience to
develop a product which suits their needs and requirements,
ultimately allowing them to manage their costs and save money.
“Airtime providers can now deliver an even better level of support
and service to their small vessel customers by offering a simple,
managed email solution with their airtime. This gives users just
one place to call for all their satellite communication needs and
supplies the airtime provider with the latest tools to support
them.”
With the prospect of 12 fully device-enabled charter guests on
board and anywhere between 5 and 20 hard working crew, it’s
not difficult to imagine airtime usage costs on board a large
yacht can easily and rapidly get way out of control.
COBHAM SATCOM
Cobham SATCOM present an innovative solution
that can significantly reduce the cost and simplify
the installation and management of Inmarsat Global
Xpress (GX) networks using multiple Ka-Band
antennas. Compatible with Cobham SATCOM’s
technology-leading SAILOR 100 GX systems, the
solution has already received Inmarsat type approval
for use with the Inmarsat GX satellite systems. The
solution helps to enable higher uptime and quality
of service for end-users of SAILOR GX antennas
connected to Fleet Xpress. It can integrate two
SAILOR 100 GX antennas (ADU) on a single SAILOR
GX modem unit (GMU) while ensuring seamless
switching between them according to availability
of a stable link based on orientation of the vessel,
and to SAILOR FleetBroadband for operational
continuity also when out of Ka-band coverage.
For more details Tel: +45 3955 8800
or visit www.cobham.com
Yacht Projects International has introduced SeaWall, a
customisable Firewall product that manages bandwidth through
a series of limits that can be pre-set for each individual device.
Or you could choose to set one overall limit for everything on a
specified network.
Limits can be set on the amount of data available per device
or by download speed. You could, for example, choose to give
junior crew, or younger age guests a network download speed
of, say, 150kbps, but increase this to 512kpbs for the more
senior members amongst the crew. Alternatively, you might
want to allocate 5gb download capacity for one person and
20gb for another.
Going back to my introduction at the beginning of this report, my
wife and I would probably decide to set some kind of data usage
based upon hours per day, so that Oliver and Louis would soon
get the message that enjoying games like Fortnite would be just
one (fairly small!) aspect of the total yachting holiday experience.
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CARIBBEAN
CALLING
AS THE SUN SETS ON THE
MEDITERRANEAN SEASON IT IS
‘ALL EYES TO THE RIGHT’. IT’S THE
RIGHT TIME OF YEAR TO CHECK IN
WITH AGENTS AND MARINAS AT
THAT LAID BACK AND LOW KEY
SIDE OF THE WORLD TO SEE HOW
THINGS ARE SHAPING UP FOR THE
MONTHS AHEAD
WORDS: CLAIRE GRIFFITHS
It’s a year now since the devastating category 5 hurricanes
Irma then Maria clamped down on the North East Caribbean
in a 12 day span. The damage was enormous and has
taken its toll. This year the hurricane season notched up
15 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes
(Florence & Michael). Says Simon Manley of Shore Support at
Simpson Bay Marina on Saint Martin, “Irma affected a lot of
what we do, particularly the provisioning side as warehouses
and supermarkets were blown away and some larger hotels
have still not opened. This has changed the landscape in
terms of which service businesses have reopened. As a result
we have become much more self reliant and are importing
fresh produce and seafood ourselves from Holland and other
countries. We lost quite a lot of our equipment in the storm
– tenders and centre console boats, vehicles etc and we
have been really busy rebuilding our fleet.” Simon also lost
key staff who decided to leave the island as a result of the
storm. “Rebuilding our team has also been a huge focus and
this was perhaps our greatest loss,” he adds.
Dominica was also badly hit and says Andrew Cobra O’Brien,
Manager at Cobra Tours & Dominica Yacht Agency, they’ve
been working hard to get ready for the season: making sure
visitor attractions on land and sea are accessible and user
friendly, upgrading operational equipment and facilities, liaising
with industry partners as per situation of preparedness.
Specifically that means walking, hiking, driving, riding, or
boating to different sites and using machetes, chainsaws,
grass cutters, dumper trucks, pick up trucks, dive equipment
to clean up and prep land and marine sites. Says O’Brien,
“First we put together teams of builders, for repairing
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ERROL FLYNN MARINA & BOATYARD
Errol Flynn Marina is located on the northeast coast
of Jamaica. The facility encompasses the entire West
Harbour and features a marina complex, boatyard and
cruise ship terminal. The marina has 32 fixed dockage
slips and 22 mooring balls while the boatyard is
equipped with a 100 tonne travel-lift and a fuel facility
which sells ultra low sulphur diesel and gasoline.
There is also a giga-dock which can accommodate the
largest yacht in the world and boutique cruise ships
up to 665 feet in length with a draught of 26 feet. The
marina is equipped with 24- hour manned security
along with cameras and electronic access dock gates.
Amenities include free WIFI, swimming pool. Visitors
may reach the town centre by walking for a mere 3
minutes for services such as ATMs and farmers market.
For more details Tel: +1 876 715 6044
or visit www.errolflynnmarina.com
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ALL THE ISLANDS ARE KEEN TO MOVE ON FROM THE
MISERABLE MEMORIES AND MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THE
CARIBBEAN IS VERY MUCH OPEN FOR BUSINESS
and rebuilding our offices, tourist site
facilities, our boats. Then mechanics and
maintenance men repaired the vehicles and
communication equipment. We made phone
calls, sent emails, contacted the media,
engaged in person to person marketing
and attended boat shows etc. to inform
the world that we were ready and open for
business. Government collaboration and
assistance from the ministry of tourism
played a vital role in the possibility of this
venture. Most activities took a great deal
of unity, manpower and money.”
All the islands are keen to move on from
the miserable memories and make it clear
that the Caribbean is very much open for
business. And in locations the hurricanes
did not hit, such as Jamaica, Antigua and
St. Lucia, prepping for the season involves,
cleaning sprucing up, and painting. Marigot
Bay Marina on St. Lucia recently completed
a full marina upgrade which includes a brandnew
Marina board walk which adds to the
durability of the structure, and a redesigned
bridge that connects the Marina to the
Marigot Bay resort.
Top tips
The island experts recommend visiting
yachts stay in close contact with yacht
agents in the areas they choose to cruise.
Says Simon Manley at Shore Support on
St. Martin, “Weather is a huge factor in
the comfort and enjoyment of guests and
we spend a lot of time helping captains
find calmer anchorages and adapting their
itineraries on the fly.” And the other thing
to remember is the paperwork. “Some
boats make the mistake of assuming
that checking into one island, especially
in the southern Caribbean, automatically
checks them into others. It’s important for
captains to remember that most islands
are independent sovereign states and the
regulations for each port of entry must
be respected to avoid penalties or fines,”
explains Troy Blanchard at Marigot Bay, St.
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months of the year. Their positive attitude
and commitment to detail, takes the stress
out of dealing with many of the government
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and their prices are competitive, as their
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Lucia. Almost every stop on an itinerary
involves clearing in and out of customs and
Immigration, meaning you have to check in
and leave each country at port of entry. So
Nick Line, Managing Director, at Anchor
Concierge & Super Yacht Services Ltd,
on Antigua suggests spending a few days
around each island to cut down on time
dealing with formalities.
Samuel Andrews of Sam Taxi Tours Ltd on
Dominica warns that yachts coming for the
first time must be made aware that nationals
from the following countries require a visa
to enter the country: China, Syria, Lebanon,
Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Dominican Republic, and
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CARIBBEAN
SAM TAXI TOURS
Sam Taxi Tours started out as a one-man taxi service in
1991 and later blossomed into a fully registered company.
The foundations of this company were been built on the
willingness of Samuel Andrews to take risks and to do
whatever it takes to bring ultimate satisfaction to clients
and customers. The pillars of this company are knowledge,
integrity, confidentiality and distinction. Sam Taxi is now
well-known throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines,
the Caribbean and the yachting world. For such a level of
excellence, Sam Taxi Tours Limited was awarded with the
Prime Minister’s Trophy for long outstanding service in the
hospitality industry.
For more details Tel: +1 784 456 4338
or visit www.samtaxiandtours.com
Jordan. All other paperwork would be normal.
In Jamaica, Boaters will need to complete
forms for the health/quarantine, immigration
and customs department. However, these
forms are all provided free of charge at
the port of entry. Provisioning wise most
agree with Nick Line at Anchor Concierge
& Super Yacht Services Ltd who says that
while shipping in provisions seems like an
extravagance, a great deal of what is in the
supermarkets on the islands, is shipped in
by sea and so it’s a week old and subject
to shipping costs and duty before it hit the
shelves, so flying in high quality provisions
that are two days old and duty free makes
a lot of sense as it will keep longer onboard.
Christine Downer,Marina Manager at Errol
Flynn Marina & Boatyard on Jamaica says
that dry goods are all available at the big
chain supermarkets in Kingston and can
be easily had with a local driver. She would
encourage yachts to bring specialised fish
that is not in Jamaican waters (example:
Atlantic salmon) with them as it can take
some time to import due to the nature
of the goods.
Knuckling down to the yummy stuff these
locals offer up their favourite, un-missable
bits of their island lives.
Dominica
“My father’s grand parents were Irish
folks who were sent to the sister island
of Montserrat to oversee a plantation,”
explains Andrew Cobra O’Brien of Cobra
Tours/Dominica Yacht Agency. “My dad
boarded a banana boat and came to
Dominica as a young man...met my mom
whose parents were descendants of Africans
(who were brought to the island to work
the plantations) and Kalinago (Carib Indian
who came to the island by choice from
being hunters and gatherers or nomads,
back then coming from south east Asia
in the late 15th century)...and boom...
here I am! Ever since he has been on this
island. O’Brien’s favourite spots include:
Prince Rupert’s Bay, Mero Bay, Champagne
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yacht registration and real estate. Relied
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More than a berthing
destination
Attracting visitors from around the world,
Marigot Bay Marina is a beautiful combination
of deep blue waters from the bay and crisp,
green palms from the gardens. As practical as
it is beautiful, the marina provides convenient
access to the Caribbean and offers a 5-star
luxury resort for boaters and their guests.
MarigotBayResort.com/Marina
https://www.marigotbayresort.com/marina/marina-reservations/
Marina Office: 1 758 451 4275
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CARIBBEAN
Beach Bay on the south west coast of the
island, south of the capital city of Roseau
and immediately north of the boundaries of
the (SSMR) Soufiere Scottshead Marine
Reserve.”What do I love most about my
island? The nature and natural sites of the
island...which sync with the friendliness of
its people. The very strong heritage and
cultural background that make us who we
are!” You don’t want to miss the diving,
snorkelling and whale watching in this spot
of the world.
St. Maarten
Simon Manley, from Shore Support
hitchhiked/sailed to the island 30 years
ago, and captained yachts between the
Caribbean and the US East coast for a few
years before staying for a summer and really
enjoying it. He says, “I got a challenging and
interesting job as the Caribbean Manager
for Sunsail and the Moorings which kept
me travelling throughout the islands
but using St Maarten/St Martin as my
home base.” His favourite two locations
are two of the Anguillas outer islands
– Dog Island and Scrub Island. He also
suggests a climb up the active volcano
Mount Scenery (887m) on Saba Island.
Saba is Dutch and Mount Scenery is the
highest point of the entire Netherlands.
Pre-hurricane Irma, the St.Martin would
have about 400 yachts over 80ft visiting
the area and this year Manley expects
about 75% of that. Says Manley, “I love the
diversity of the region. It’s cosmopolitan
with French, Dutch, Antillean etc and also
diverse with peaceful and relatively remote
spots, busy St Maarten, and classy and
chic St Barths.”
Antigua
Nick Line, Managing Director of Anchor
Concierge & Super Yacht Services Ltd
at Falmouth Harbour Marina didn’t know
where Antigua was when he answered a
ANTIGUA IS STILL A VERY TYPICAL CARIBBEAN
ISLAND AND NOT SPOILT BY HIGH RISE DEVELOPMENT.
IT HAS SOME GREAT ANCHORAGES AND SHELTERED
BAYS, ALONG WITH STUNNING VIEWS AND A HISTORY
job advert in 1987. He spent a stint in
Spain before returning again in 2004. It’s
hard to name a favourite spot, there are
too many and the islands are too diverse
to compare; The British, the Dutch, the
French and the US Virgin Islands. But he
knows why he loves Antigua, ‘It is still a
very typical Caribbean island and not spoilt
by high rise development. It has some great
anchorages and sheltered bays, along with
stunning views and a great history.”
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
St.Vincent, says Samuel Andrews of Sam
Taxi Tours Ltd, is a lush green island,
very sunny, inhabited by friendly people.
CASA DE CAMPO
A superyacht marina located 7km away
from the La Romana International Airport,
and part of the huge 7,000 acre Casa de
Campo Resort including three 18 hole golf
courses, heliport, luxury villas for sale or rent
and a five star hotel. The Marina offers 16’ of
draft for vessels of up to 250’ LOA with three
alternative mooring systems for vessels of
different sizes. As an official ‘Port of Entry’
to the Dominican Republic Customs and
Immigration facilities are available onsite
24hrs with personalised assistance. The
excellent shoreside facilities at the marina
include banks, a good supermarket
with gourmet provisioning, a range of
international restaurants, various café bars,
3 screen cinema complex, yacht concierge
services, cigar shop, designer boutiques,
jewelry stores and a pharmacy.
For more details Tel: +1 866 860 5472
or visit www.casadecampo.com.do
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CARIBBEAN
The beaches are lovely, especially in the
Grenadines. He expects about 3,000 yachts
between the islands this season. He says,
“On mainland St. Vincent, there are many
places to pull in along the coastline. They
are: Chateaubelair, Cumberland, Wallilabou
Anchorage, Young Island Cut and all the
Grenadines. If you are a megayacht, we
recommend getting an agent to handle
the paperwork and avoid the stress of
the local bureaucracy. Less time would
be spent answering questions so that
you can deal with the guests on board.”
St. Lucia
Troy Blanchard, Marigot Bay Marina
Manager was born and raised on the island.
He’s expecting more than 150 superyachts
ranging from 80’-240’ feet to visit Marigot
Bay, with many more sailing along St Lucia
waters. For him the most beautiful part of
the island and a favourite spot for boaters is
between the Pitons, the UNESCO listed twin
volcanic cones on the south of the island,
in Soufriere. Many of the top recommended
excursions are in Soufriere so it gives guests
and crew the convenience of easy access to
many of the top tourist sites. Soufriere is
also home to the famous drive in Volcano.
Another favourite location is Pigeon island
to the north. A short ride to the shore
from anchorage gives one the opportunity
to learn about the rich history and culture
of Saint Lucia. Rodney Bay offers a lot in
terms of night life and excitement. “Saint
Lucia is called Helen of the West Indies for
a reason. Its sheer beauty and fascinating
culture, coupled with warm, friendly and
genuine people make it stand out in the
Caribbean,” says Blanchard proudly.
MARIGOT BAY
Described by US author James Michener as
“the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean”,
the Marigot Bay Marina is the Caribbean’s
unique premier yachting destination,
servicing yachts up to 280 feet. Nestled
beside the 5-star Marigot Bay Resort, marina
guests can enjoy elegant accommodation,
dining and carefully curated activities that
showcase the best of Saint Lucia. With a
full-service Marina and natural deep harbour,
Marigot Bay provides shelter for ships of
varying sizes during the worst weather
conditions. Their Personal Assistant services
and welcome programme are unique to
the yachting industry and unrivalled in
the Caribbean. Marigot Bay’s magnificent
lush setting places guests to nearby Saint
Lucia’s majestic rainforests and Pitons and
provides access for originating yacht charters
with direct international daily flights arriving
into Saint Lucia.
For more details Tel: +1 758 458 5300
or visit www.MarigotBayResort.com
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ERROL FLYNN
MARINA & BOATYARD
The Errol Flynn Marina offers 32 Fixed Dockage Berths
and 25 Mooring Balls with excellent facilities for a
superior yachting experience in one of the world’s
most beautiful and protected harbours. It is the only
Caribbean marina capable of handing the largest yachts
in the world. Facilities include:
• WI-FI
• Fuel Facility & Bunkering
• 100-ton travel lift
• 24 Hour manned Security & CCTV Cameras
• Swimming Pool
• Restaurant
• Electronic access Dock & Bathroom Gates
• Banks, ATMs, Markets & Supermarkets
- 3 minutes’ walk
Phone: (876)715-6044 / (876) 993-3209
E-mail: info@errolflynnmarina.com
www.errolflynnmarina.com
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T: +1 767 245 6332
E: cobratours@hotmail.com
VHF: 10/16
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CARIBBEAN
Jamaica
Christine Downer, Marina Manager at
Errol Flynn Marina and Boatyard suggests
treating Jamaica as a destination in itself
rather than a stop-off and to include
multiple Jamaican ports in the itinerary:
Port Antonio, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay,
Negril and spend 3-4 days in each port.
If you are going around the Island get
a cruising permit in advance from the
Maritime Authority of Jamaica. Some of
her top recommendations include: rafting on
the Rio Grande, the view at the Blue Lagoon
hanging out at Frenchman’s Cove beach,
eating lunch at Boston Jerk Centre and
touring the Blue Mountains. She says, “It all
depends on what expectations visitors have
before they get here. For example some
must visit Bob Marley Museum because
they know him for the reggae music, or see
Tracks and Records because of Usain Bolt.
The island has a variety of attractions to
cater to the different needs of tourists. For
example we have mountains for hiking, rivers
for rafting and swimming, many beaches,
waterfalls, scuba diving, snorkelling, deep
sea fishing, culture, reggae music and world
renowned jerk cuisine!”
So there you have it - the lowdown on six
of the top Caribbean islands. But that’s
not even touching the tip of a palm tree of
what’s on offer in the Caribbean Sea. There
are more than 700 different Caribbean
islands, islets, reefs and caves to explore
across the three major island groups of
The Lucayan Archipelago, and The Greater
and the Lesser Antilles. So relax. Chill out.
You’ve got seven hundred excuses to stay
there for as long as you like.
YACHT HAVEN GRANDE
Awarded the coveted 5 Gold Anchor Award
and named the 2016 Superyacht Marina
of the Year, IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande in
the historic Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St.
Thomas, USVI is one of the finest luxury
yacht marinas in the world. Forty-six
megayacht slips, world-class amenities,
extraordinary service, a beautiful location
and idyllic sailing climate make Yacht Haven
Grande a premier destination. The marina is
complimented by the adjoining shopping
galleria and office complex, and shops at
Yacht Haven Grande. They offer side-to
berth for yachts up to 656’, in-slip highspeed
fueling, waste and oil removal,
24-hour security and nearby access to the
island’s best yacht provisioning, catering,
laundry, fitness centre and ships’ chandlery
and much more.
For more details Tel: +1.340.774.9500
or visit www.igy-yachthavengrande.com
SHORE SUPPORT
Shore Support is a Caribbean Yacht Agency that
changed the way yacht agents have traditionally done
business in the region. With a fleet of RIB tenders and
centre console boats they pickup and deliver directly
to you at anchor and in surrounding islands. Vessel
clearance is done before or as you enter the bridge,
saving time for guests and tender launching. They
have also worked with suppliers to change packaging
techniques to ensure freshness and to save weight
on flown in products. They also cover all of the usual
agency work, clearances and assistance in all islands,
APA delivery and more.
For more details Tel: +1 721 544 5009
or visit www.shoresupport.net
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food & drink
What's new in food and drink. The latest trends
for you to try over the winter months
THE INGREDIENT...
SCALLOPS
Scallops are relatively fast growing, easy to
source locally and plentiful. Dredging, as we
know damages the seabed and sea life, so we
urge you to only buy hand dived scallops.
What to look for Look for the term ‘dry’ on the
label. These haven’t been soaked in water, so
the flavour is retained.
Great ways to cook They’re fab roasted on the
half shell for 3-4 minutes in the hot oven with
shredded ginger, chilli and a splash of soy and
sesame oil. Garnish with fresh coriander to
serve or sear in a hot pan with a pink pepper
crust to serve with colcannon and a glug of
balsamic vinegar.
How to prep Prise open the shell at the hinge,
insert a knife to cut the muscle. Remove the
top shell, then lift out the scallop with a spoon.
Pull off and discard the frill, skirt and dark
bits around the muscle.
MAKE THE
CHOICE
LOSE COFFEE
CHOOSE WHEATGRASS
Looking for a better wake-up call than
your gallon of flat white? Try a shot of
wheatgrass laced with cinnamon: it's
nature's version of a Red Bull. A standard
serving has 24mg of magnesium -
around 8% of the recommended dietary
allowance for women. It keeps energy
levels high by oxygenating the blood. It's
also a potent source of vitamins C, E, K
and B-complex. The cinnamon
(anti-inflammatory, full of weight loss
aiding cinnulin) will sweeten the deal.
Wheatgrass is pretty, well let's just say,
intense, on its own. Try it in small
quantities at first and work your way up.
Make your own at home in a nice
re-usable cup and off you go.
TRY THESE LESSER
KNOWN PORK CUTS
PORK COLLAR Taken from the
neck of the pig, it's often sold
cut into steaks, but it's worth
seeking out a larger cut, boned
and rolled, for slow roasting.
Try it…For pulled pork as an alternative
to shoulder, or smoked gently for hours in
southern-style barbecue.
PIG’S CHEEK These little pillows of pork offer
some of the most delicious meat on the whole
animal. Try them slow braised.
Try it… Cooked with aromatic vegetables and
wine for a rich rag or with sherry, tomato and
paprika to make a Spanish style stew; for an
extra special dish add a few clams at the end.
WHY NOT
TRY?
EDAMAME BEAN
HOUMOUS
This soybean derived
alternative offers
almost twice the
protein and
half the fat
of chickpea
humous. It's also
rich in the amino
acid lysine, to
help strengthen
bones and teeth
and lower cholesterol.
Make your own by boiling
shelled edamame for five
minutes, pureeing, then adding lemon zest
and juice, crushed garlic, two tablespoons of
tahini paste and a dash of water.
GET
GINSPIRED
Gin lovers, it's
time to get
acquainted with
flavoured gin
SIPSMITH LEMON
DRIZZLE GIN
Sipsmith take their
classic London Dry
Gin and layer on
sweet sundried
lemon peel, lemon
verbena and
vapour-infused
fresh lemons.
SPIT-ROASTED
PINEAPPLE GIN
Whole pineapples are
roasted on a spit with
demerara sugar until
a beautiful caramelisation
occurs. The
pineapple is then
combined with some
bold and bright gin.
EDINBURGH RHUBARB
& GINGER GIN
Freshly picked
spring-crop rhubarb
is spiked with oriental
ginger and infused for
a classic Edinburgh
Gin. The brand also
has many other
interesting flavours.
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FOOD & DRINK
under the grill
JAMES MORRIS
A chef on superyachts for
over 20 years, now founder
of Salt Professional Catering.
Before becoming a chef
onboard yachts, James had
extensive experience in
Michelin starred restaurants
and 5 starred hotels such as
the Savoy in London
What is your favourite dish to cook?
At this time of year it would be a slow braised ox cheek
in port and madeira with smoked potato puree, wild
mushrooms and black truffles.
Where is your favourite restaurant?
One of my favourite restaurants would have to be the
Terrace Restaurant at The Chevre d’or in Eze. Delicious
food combined with a spectacular view.
What is your favourite kitchen gadget?
The spit roast we use on the open log fire at home. To
make amazing Sunday roasts. It literally attaches to the
fireplace whenever we need it, and entertains everyone
whilst the food is cooking.
LET'S TRY
SORGHUM
The new quinoa apparently…
Previously only really a
staple in old southern
American cooking, chefs
across the globe are now
enthusing about the wonder
grain! The versatile grain is packed full of goodness. Protein rich,
gluten free, packed full of all the necessary vitamins, easy to
digest, extremely filling and hugely eco-friendly. Farmed sorghum
only requires a third less water to grow than quinoa or other
grains and pulses. Put it in your salad, use it as a substitute for
rice, or even pop sorghum instead of corn!
QUICK & EASY
BUTTER BEAN & CHORIZO STEW
Serves 4
Slice the chorizo and tip into a large saucepan over a medium heat. Fry
gently for 5 mins or until starting to turn dark brown. Add the tomatoes
and butter beans, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Swirl through
the pesto, season lightly and ladle into four bowls.
Prep 5 minutes Cook 10 minutes
What is your favourite type of food?
I love fresh fish and seafood. Nothing beats it!
What three factors do you look for in food?
Freshness, seasonality and flavour.
Where do you think is the best city in the world for food?
It would be either New York or Bangkok.
200g cooking
chorizo
2 x cans chopped
tomatoes
What is the one ingredient everyone needs in their galley?
Salt.
What was the last meal you cooked for yourself because you
really wanted to eat it?
Duck leg confit with onion marmalade and potato rosti.
What is your most memorable food moment?
My first experience of haute cuisine was at the River
Restaurant in the Savoy Hotel after my interview, realising
I would soon be able to replicate it. This was my epiphany
moment.
Where is your favourite local market for fresh produce?
The fruit and vegetable market in Beaulieu-sur-Mer is my
favourite. I just love it when my day starts here, you have
quality produce, authentic French market traders and
fresh sea air around you.
Who is your favourite provisioner and why?
Jean-Michel Foulquie at Prestige Gourmet in Antibes.
Amazing produce at realistic prices.
Most outrageous guest request?
To roast about 10 cote de boeufs with every meal and
discard the meat so they could gnaw the bones.
2 x cans
butter beans
1 jar fresh
pesto
WHY DON'T YOU TRY...VINEGAR
Move over single estate olive oils, vinegar is where it's at. A good
vinegar brightens gravies, sharpens stews and transforms a salad.
Unio Moscatel Vinegar
From Catalonia, its floral notes marry well with game,
walnuts and cheese.
Valdespino Sherry Vinegar
Ages like a quality sherry and delivers
sweet sharp yeasty and nutty flavours.
Natural Umber
Raw, unfiltered organic
cider vinegar from Northern
Ireland. Containing the health
benefits of mother of vinegar.
Womersley Raspberry Vinegar
Brilliant in a goat's cheese
and pine nut salad.
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SPECIAL BREW
A fabulous tea or coffee brewing
alarm clock that sits on a rubberwood
timber tray on top of a matte black
base. The milk vessel cools through
a peltier cooler and is activated by an
infrared sensor. There is also a drawer
to store both coffee and tea with an
integrated lid and spoon.
€381 www.barisieur.com
You may not need them but you could certainly get used to them
TIME FOR TEA
For those of us who drink tea, the daily pause to put on the
kettle and linger with our thoughts is precious. The Kettle
teapot is intended to slot into your daily tea drinking ritual
and is a delight for all the senses.
€60 www.store.menudesignshop.com
BOWLED OVER
Add some Scandinavian cool to your side table or living room with
this masterfully crafted bonbonniere. Inspired by Henning Koppel’s
1960s designs. Itself an object of sculptural beauty, the box is a useful
place to store sweets or other small treasures.
€79 www.laboutiquedanoise.com
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FOOD & DRINK
CHOC-TASTIC
Imagined by Hotel Chocolat, engineered by Dualit, this chocolate
velvetiser comes with its signature magnetic whisk and a snug-fitting lid;
it also sits, cordless, on a kettle-style power base. Yes, it is an expensive,
space-gobbling, single-cup, single-use gadget, but it is very pretty.
€110 www.hotelchocolat.com
EAU SO GOOD
The new water jug from Menu is tall,
slim and simple – specifically created for
the purpose it was intended. There can
be little doubt that the jug is for pouring
water, not wine. The slender, waist-like
shape provides a solid grip and the
elegant lid comes with a mechanism
which automatically opens when you
pour, ensuring that foreign objects stay
out and ice cubes, slices of lemon and
mint leaves stay in.
€60 www.store.menudesignshop.com
MAKING THE CUT
Inspired by the precision and agility
of a scalpel this handmade steak knife
is sharp, nimble and what your steak
deserves. Measuring at just over 8
inches long, Skalpel has been tirelessly
engineered and prototyped to a size,
weight and scale that sits perfectly in
the hand. Skalpel’s smooth edge blade
means this knife won’t drag and tear your
meat when slicing.
€90 www.theskalpel.com
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COMMITMENT TO EARN YOUR TRUST
DEDICATION TO QUALITY & SERVICES
UNPARALLELED RELIABILITY
YACHT REPAIR & SERVICE
ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Located in St. Thomas USVI, this is the largest
yacht repair facility in the Caribbean. We
provide comprehensive services and specialise
in performing highly technical projects for the
largest superyachts in the Caribbean. By regularly
exceeding expectations, we have gained positive
reviews from many European yacht builders.
Phone: +1 340-776-2078
E-mail: info@subbasedrydock.com
www.subbasedrydock.com
+ 49 15 777 555 111
sales@mingsystem.com
www.mingsystem.com
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FOOD & DRINK
Top quality wines
at realistic prices
At this time of year
one should be saving
or abstaining after the
extravagances of the
festive season, and yet
Tom Harrow suggests
there are also some
gatherings that may
require bringing
a bottle or two
Below are my currently preferred
off-piste selections that will ensure
affordable but entirely enjoyable
sampling of some new wines over the
winter months ahead.
Gruner Veltliner
Austria is responsible for making
some terrific wines at the
moment. Whilst the reds further
south in the Burgenland are well
worth exploring, it was Gruner
Veltliner which really put the
country back on the wine map
after the unfortunate antifreeze
scandal of the 80s. Whether from
the Kremstal, Kamptal or Wachau regions,
there is no shortage of these impressively
decent and characterful whites to enjoy,
under €15.Stylistically Gruner tends to
occupy a space somewhere between
Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling with some of
the gooseberry and grapefruit character of
the former with the more floral and stony
notes of the latter and a distinctive note of
freshly milled white pepper. Recommended
producers include Domaine Wachau, Sepp
Moser and Weingut Stadt Krems.
Picpoul de Pinet
Known as the Muscadet of the
south, this charming and supple
wine shares some of its northern
cousin’s leesy, wheaty character
but with a ripeness of spicy,
cinnamon-dusted melon fruit
that reminds you that it hails
from the warmer climes of the
Languedoc. A great example of
an affordable wine appreciated by those
in the know, its ever-growing fanbase will
attest to what a pleasure it is tasting
an unpretentious, versatile white that is
zippier yet fuller textured than Pinot Grigio
but fruitier and softer than lesser Loire
Sauvignon Blanc and similarly priced. A great
and gluggable aperitif, it’s also well-paired
to the local oysters and other freshlycaught
shellfish. Recommended producers
include Domaine Ls Croix Gratiot, Le Cave
de L’Ormarine and Domaine Les Lauriers.
Barbera (d’Asti/ d’Alba
or del Monferrato)
Very much thought of as the
second grape of the Langhe – with
Nebbiolo and the grand wines of
Barolo and Barbaresco hogging
the limelight, Barbera is well
worth getting to grips with. Its
forest berry, brambly character
is supported by a crisp vein of
natural acidity whilst its tannins are quite
gentle and fruity. Rarely expensive, Barbera
is always good with charcuterie but also a
meaty ragu and less wallet-busting wines
of Piedmont. Spending your well-earned
savings on extra truffle shavings definitely
makes sense… recommended wines come
from Villa Sparina, Castello di Neive and
Araldica.
Monstant DO
With vineyards almost completely
surrounding Spain’s most voguish
wine destination, Priorat, Monstant
is capable of producing some
exciting, richly hedonistic reds
especially. Stony soils, often
bordering the mountains after
which the region is named, an
arid climate and, where you can
find it, old vine Garnacha (Grenache) and
Carinena (Carignan) makes for an attractive
combination that tends to punch well above
its modest price. Dark-fruited with polished
leather and dried herb notes, Monstant
reds are good examples of affordable
winter warmers, and great with roasted
and slow braised meats. Recommended
wines come from Bodegas Acoustic, Celler
de Capcanes and Cinglesblaus.
Uruguayan Tannat
What Malbec has done for Argentina,
and Carmenere is doing for Chile,
Tannat is hoping to achieve for
Uruguay, i.e take a later-ripening,
lesser known European grape and
applying more sunshine and heat
in order to get sufficiently juicy
fruit to balance the rich tannins
and slightly green character
that cooler climates produce. When
this is achieved the resultant wines are
powerful and spicy with chocolate pod,
coffee bean aromas alongside a morass
of dark, plummy fruit. The leading light in
this field is Bodega Garzon, whose wines
are terrific value for the quality and scale
of production. Other recommended wines
to try this season come from Pisano and
Bodegas Carrau.
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Eat Montenegro
THE TOP TABLES
AND EATERIES TO
FIT ALL PALATES
AND POCKETS
IN GLORIOUS
SVETI STEFAN
ADROVIC RESTAURANT
Adrovic Restaurant at Hotel Adrovic is a stunning
place to eat and not just because of the incredible
views form the top terrace. The Budva Riviera has
amazing sunsets and this is the perfect place to view
them. The food is fresh, exciting and innovative, with
an impressive locally sourced wine list and also a
great Italian selection. Take your special one here for
dinner if you want to impress!
Jadranski Put bb
Tel: +382 33 468 507 | €€
NOBU
If further proof was ever needed that Sveti
Stefan was a hotspot for the hip and incredibly
well-heeled, the 2016 opening of a Nobu
restaurant is it. Perched on a wooded hill with
divine views of the island and over to Budva,
Nobu features a slick menu, designer sushi and
sashimi that is famous the world over.
Sv. Stefan
Tel: +382 69 133 158 | €€€€
OLIVE TREE
Counting a rich tradition of excellent food,
service and the place to be seen, this new
eatery is on the site of the original Olive Tree,
a restaurant that served the Yugoslav jet-set
during the 70s. The three levels can comfortably
accommodate 250 guests, so if you’re looking
for intimacy, then look elsewhere. Specialising
in Greek and Mediterranean dishes, this is a top
destination for foodies.
Sv. Stefan
Tel: +382 69 187 988 | €€€
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TABLE TALK
FEMELJA KENTERA
Well priced local cuisine in a
homey atmosphere. The menu is
nicely priced, the staff are friendly
and the views from the balcony are
stupendous. This is a great place
to enjoy the famous views without
the price tag, especially at sunset.
With a varied menu, there is
something here for everyone, but
with an accent on seafood…
Slobode 24
Tel: + 382 69 231 922 | €€
RESTAURANT NOBU
SVETI STEFAN, MONTENEGRO
PAŠTROVIĆA DVWORI
With its authentic, homemade Paštrovići cuisine and nightly traditional
entertainment, this happy, hospitable family-run restaurant ought to
be on every traveller's to-try list. It is less flashy than most Sveti Stefan
restaurants but ticks all the boxes. A little tough to find and off the beaten
track, but maybe this is its charm. Warm staff, great value and definitely
worth a visit in the evening for the ‘local’ entertainment.
Blizkuce
Tel: +382 33 468 162 | €€€
BLACK
RISOTTO
A coastal specialty,
which gets its famous
black colour from cuttlefish
ink. A really good black
risotto also has subtle
flavours of white wine,
bay, garlic and
nutmeg
DRAGO
Traditional Montenegrin cuisine
like calamari, octopus and Balkan
sausages at reasonable prices.
Have a light breakfast and lunch,
the servings are very generous.
Semi-formal but relaxed and the
staff are knowledgeable, friendly
and quick. Once again, wonderful
views, a varied menu, basically
a decent mid range restaurant
where you can’t go wrong.
Slobode 32
Tel: +382 33 468 477 | €€
BROILED BLACK COD WITH MISO Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 black cod fillets
800g Nobu-style Saikyo Miso
METHOD
• Pat the fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Slather the
fish with Nobu-style Saikyo Miso and place in a dish and
cover tightly. Leave to steep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
• Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Preheat a grill or broiler. Lightly
wipe off any excess miso clinging to the fillets but don’t
rinse it off. Place the fish on the grill, or in a broiler pan,
and grill or broil until the surface of the fish turns brown.
Then bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Arrange the black cod fillets on individual plates and
garnish with hajikami. Add a few extra drops of Nobu-style
Saikyo Miso to each plate.
NOBU-STYLE SAIKYO MISO
Sake
150ml mirin
1 stalk hajikami per serving
450g white miso paste
225g granulated sugar
METHOD
• Bring the sake and mirin to a boil in a saucepan over high
heat. Boil for 20 seconds to evaporate the alcohol.
• Turn the heat down to low and add the miso paste, mixing
with a wooden spoon. When the miso has dissolved
completely, turn the heat up again and add the sugar,
stirring constantly. Remove from heat once the sugar is
fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
HAJIMAKI (ginger pickled in sweet vinegar)
• Cut the ginger into lengths. Briefly plunge the ginger into
a pot of boiling water to which rice vinegar has been added
(1 tablespoon per 1 quart/liger water). Drain and sprinkle
thoroughly with sea salt. Let cool to room temperature.
Leave for 12 hours to pickle in Ama-zu which has been
diluted 100% with water.
AMA-ZU (sweet vinegar)
8 tbps rice vinegar
6 tbps granulated sugar
2 tsp sea salt
• Heat the rice vinegar, sugar and sea salt in a small
saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has fully
dissolved. Remove from heat immediately.
• Cool to room temperature.
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ody beautiful
The latest facts, fads and tips to help keep
you in ship shape condition this winter
LA RESERVE
GENEVA
Bespoke programmes involve a
roll call of cryo-wraps (to kickstart
circulation), balneotherapy (to boost
metabolism) and cellulite-blasting
lipomassage. But enjoyment is
also part of the experience. Café
Lauren, a light-filled sanctuary of
cream leather, velvet cushions and
flattering lighting, is the pumping
heart of the spa. Refined sugar is
banned, but there’s dense chestnut
bread, paper-thin pumpkin ravioli
and the best spice-rubbed tuna
you’ll ever taste. It makes for the
perfect winter spa escape.
HERO ADAPTOGENS
ASHWAGANDHA
One of the most widely used herbs in
Ayurdevic medecine, this falls on the
calming end of the spectrum. It’s known
for its anti-axiety effects and can help
you get a good night’s sleep too.
RHODIOLA ROSEA
Rhodiola can have a more stimulating
effect than the other adaptogens, so
a good choice if you are feeling run
down but less helpful if you are seeking
relaxation.
BEAUTY MYTH
USE OF CASTOR OIL INCREASES
GROWTH OF EYELASH AND
EYEBROW HAIR
While castor oil has long been
regarded as nature’s Rogaine,
application of the oil itself does not
affect rate of hair growth. However
when applying the oil, it’s suggested
use is massaging it onto the
desired area for a few minutes. It’s
the stimulation that’s associated
with the massage action that likely
causes boosted hair growth.
SLEEP APPS
SLEEP TIME+
Fall asleep
quicker and wake
up refreshed!
Understand your
sleep cycles and
sleep quality. Fall asleep to soothing
soundscapes. Measure resting heart
rate with your phone.
GOOD MORNING
ALARM CLOCK
The secret to waking
up rested and feeling
more energetic and
alert is to wake up
during a period of your lightest sleep.
The app monitors your movements to
detect the best sleep phase.
FACE TIME
BeGlow’s Tia system
is a facial device that
effectively cleanses, firms
and contours all at once.
It generates low-to-high
frequency pulsations that
can be easily controlled
depending on your preferred
facial skin treatment.
www.net-a-porter.com
BEAT YOUR STRESS
Relax, you deserve it, it’s good for you, and it takes
less time than you think. You don’t need a spa
weekend or a retreat in order to feel relaxed and
happy. If you are feeling stressed, anxious or if you
have sleeping problems, try the following tips
Breathe deeply
Sit up straight, eyes closed, with a hand on your belly.
Slowly inhale through your nose, reverse the process
and exhale through your mouth. This helps slow your
heart rate, do this exercise for at least 5 minutes.
Decompress
Place a warm heat wrap around your neck and
shoulders for 10 minutes. Close your eyes and relax
your face, neck, upper chest, and back muscles.
Remove the wrap, lay on your back, and use a tennis
ball to massage away tension all over your back.
Watch your diet
What we eat and drink largely impacts our emotional
state. Caffeine and alcohol, even consumed in small
amounts, can cause anxiety and increase feelings
of nervousness and irritability. Greasy and sugary
foods will give an instant sense of pleasure. But will
disappear even quicker, leaving you with an even
stronger feeling of discomfort.
Exercise
Exercise is one of the best remedies to combat
stress. Putting physical stress on your body through
exercise can relieve mental stress. The benefits are
the strongest when you exercise regularly.
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We are a UK based company who design and produce
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BODY
Let’s get fizzical
This fizzy face-cleansing technique originally from Japan and popularised in Korea claims to be
a skin miracle worker, not only purifying it post-cleanse, but firming its overall appearance
Fizzy water facial
What is it about?
Carbonated water has a lower pH (between pH3 and
4, which makes it slightly more acidic) than tap water
(between pH6.5-8.5) so it’s less likely to lead to dryness.
Plus, it dilates the skin and widens blood vessels to create
a smoother, brighter complexion.
What are the benefits?
The reason some aestheticians love this treatment, other
than for its simplicity, is because the mineral water can
help keep the cells between collagen fibres strong, aiding
overall firmness and plumpness of the skin. The sparkling
water is also known to help mechanically wash out the
pores without too much harshness.
Regular sparkling water V sparkling mineral water?
The mineral content mixed with the carbonated water is
what is supposed to help deliver the benefits beyond that
of simple sparkling water cleansing the skin. Typically, the
ratio of the water mixes should be one to one. Also, the
mineral water helps dilute the harshness of the fizzing in
the carbonated water, so it’s best to mix the two together.
Alternatively, you can use carbonated mineral water, but
this should then be mixed with regular water, the idea is
to dilute the carbonation to be gentler on the face.
How does it feel?
Carbonated water feels a bit warm, and some say you can
feel the fizzing action on the skin. It doesn’t necessarily
hurt, but because it does warm up and feel slightly tingly,
it can feel a bit unfamiliar and uncomfortable.
Who is it best for?
This is fairly gentle and great for most skin types; very
sensitive skin types should proceed with some caution.
And, of course, moderation is key. Because of the fizzing
action, this shouldn’t be done excessively. More is not
more, in this case.
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Get glowing
The fastest way to
treat your skin needs
is to bag yourself a
good serum
IMPROVE SKIN TONE AND
REDUCE WRINKLES
UV PROTECTION
Antioxidant rich serums (such
as those rich in Vitamin C) tend
to work well at preventing the
effects from pollution and UV that
we are all exposed to during the
day. Apply under a sunscreen in
the morning.
Serums feel sensuous on the skin and
create an extra layer between your delicate
complexion and the elements, especially
important during the winter months, and
the ravages wrought by dehydrating central
heating. So equip yourself with a complexion
correcting and protecting souped-up formula,
and pave your way to a smoother visage.
With a much lighter consistency than face
creams, they contain a higher concentration of
active ingredients. The smaller molecular weight
can penetrate the skin much deeper than a
heavier cream. In fact, serums are the ones that
do all the hard work. If you could only use one
skincare product for the rest of your life, we’d
say grab a serum.
So what is a serum?
You are not alone in having no earthly idea what
a serum is. Even if you’re the proud owner of
several serums, it’s not a particularly clear
WHICH SERUM IS RIGHT FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE?
ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Look for vitamin C (increases collagen
production, and reduces inflammation),
retinol (also an antioxidant), zinc (soothes
irritation), salicylic acid (un-clogs pores).
DRY SKIN
Look for vitamin E (an antioxidant, protects
cells from oxidative damage), niacinamide
(improves skin elasticity), glycolic acid (gently
exfoliates and lightens discoloration) and
hyaluronic acid (retains moisture).
product on the surface. Plus, you need super
human eye sight to read the labels and any of the
ingredients or how to use them.
Finding the best face serum for you
There are so many serums out there it’s tricky
knowing which serum is right for you. You can
either look for one that suits your skin type, for
example if you have dry skin you ought to opt for
one with high levels of hyaluronic acid, whilst
if you suffer from breakouts, one containing
vitamin C will do wonders. In our opinion it’s
good to have a serum wardrobe that you can turn
to in the morning.
How often should I use my serum?
Well, this all depends on the serum and your skin
type. Read the label (good luck), but once a day
will probably cover all bases. Yes, serums tend to
be on the pricier end of the skincare spectrum.
But for a very good reason. Remember that bit
about being super concentrated and potent?
FEELING DULL
Look for antioxidants like green tea extract,
resveratrol, ferulic acid (these combat free
radicals, and promote cellular repair and
healing by night).
A word of caution: Because serums are
super potent, more is not always better.
Be careful before piling it on. Powerful
ingredients can irritate sensitive skin. Mix
in with your normal moisturiser and always
patch-test accordingly.
BRIGHTEN DULL SKIN
As you age, your skin can
naturally start to lose that
look of natural radiance. Apply
the chosen serum to clean skin,
both morning and evening,
to help illuminate the skin
and stimulate cell renewal,
revealing more youthful looking
complexion.
MINIMISE DARK SPOTS
Daily UV exposure and aging
can result in the appearance of
dull skin and discolorations like
dark spots. Serums can make
skin look more luminous and
help fade the appearance of dark
spots over time. Apply before
heading out for the day, and be
sure to also take sun protection
measures.
ADDRESS SIGNS OF AGING
Face serum plays a vital role
in any effective anti-aging skin
care routine. Pick a serum that
contains intensely hydrating
hyaluronic acid. These serums
absorbs quickly to help reveal
instantly replenished, plumped
skin. Apply the serum after am
and pm cleansing, This includes
you boys….
BOOST VOLUME
Use a serum to help boost volume
As you mature, your skin can
gradually lose moisture and
volume, especially in delicate areas
like cheekbones and under the
eyes. Use a serum that contains
hyaluronic acid. Follow up with a
nourishing moisturiser.
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BODY
1
2 3 4
Supercharge your skin
ONBOARD’s picks for the best serums to fight
wrinkles, hydrate and lighten dark spots
5 6 7
1 DR SEBAGH
Rose de Vie Serum
€219 www.drsebagh.com
2 EISENBERG
Masque Creme Magique for eyes
€100 www.eisenberg.com
3 MALIN+GOETZ
Replenishing face serum
€65 www.malinandgoetz.eu
4 DR. JART+
Cermidin Treatment
€35 www.sephora.fr
5 BYBI
Supercharge Serum
€35 www.sephora.fr
6 VERSO
Hydration Serum
€90 www.versoskincare.eu
8 9 10
7 BECCA SKIN LOVE
Glow Elixir
€45 www.sephora.fr
8 THE ORGANIC PHARMACY
Four Acid Peel
€40 www.theorganicpharmacy.com
9 111SKIN
Vitamin C Brightening Booster
€95 www.111skin.com
10 SISLEYA
Anti-Age Firming Serum
€300 www.sephora.fr
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GYM-TASTIC
To match the stylish and elegant
interiors of the world’s most
luxurious yachts, your gym also
needs a touch of style. View our
favourite equipment fit for any
yacht’s gym
A5X ASCENT TRAINER
Take your fitness training to the next level. Tone
and strengthen your entire body, boost muscular
endurance and improve cardio stamina.
€8,927 gymmarine.com
8 TR SERIES TREADMILL
Star Trac’s triple cell cushioning system
along with dual-adjustable fans creates
a more rewarding workout. A sleek design
paired with top interactive features.
€14,500 gymmarine.com
FINESSE BARBELLS
Finesse model barbells, gold plated
10kg to 60kg in 5kg increments on
vertical rack. Available in a variety of
styles, finishes and colours
€128,650 customgymequipment.co.uk
THE WATERROWER A1
Handcrafted in premium ash hardwood
with a sleek aluminium monorail.
For reasons of ecology, all woods are
harvested from replenishable forests.
€833 gymmarine.com
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ELEGANCE DUMBBELLS
Finesse model dumbbells, gold plated 2.5kg to 50kg
in 2.5kg increments on vertical rack. All models are
available with different finishes and colours.
€169,500 customgymequipment.co.uk
WATER GRINDER
In sailing it is the grinder’s
task to transform wind into
propulsion by hoisting the
sails as quickly as possible.
Achieve the fitness of a
racing grinder in the gym!
€1,776 gymmarine.com
BERLUTI
Hock Design is renowned
for its precision engineered
fitness equipment: steel,
polished leather and wood
4kg dumbbells.
€1,250 mrporter.com
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Suited and
booted
Uniforms help dress the yacht and give a sense
of belonging to the crew as well as being the
clothes best suited to performing work onboard
SLAM
NILIT, a unique natural material made additive, is drawn
from coffee residue and coffee-beans shells. This is
added to the extruder during the spinning process, via
micron meter size particles. A small percentage of oxide
particles is added to improve effectiveness and for better
washing resistance. The additive is proven to be skin
friendly, and is harmless to the human body. The special
composition of the coffee carbon together with the oxide
absorbs the body heat and captures it for an extended
period of time. This activity is most effective when the
fabric is used as base layer nearest to the body, allowing
the complex structure of the additive to capture our body temperature, isolate it
and keep it in the garment. Superior thermal insulation, comfortable sweat free
sensation. Powerful deodorising effect. Effective anti-bacterial properties. Natural
colour and dye free.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)7584 281 810
or visit www.slamuk.com
Zhik
Zhik’s Avlare® shirts hate water. These highly
technical tops are made from Avlare fabric,
a revolutionary fibre containing an extremely
durable, water repellent technology. The result
is a totally hydrophobic fabric, where spray
and rain simply roll off it. Avlare is extremely
lightweight, air permeable with a four-way
stretch that bounces right back, making these
tops comfortable to wear for athletic activity
and in warm conditions. It is highly breathable,
yet keeps you warm due to its ability to block
out both wind chill and water. Being soft and
light, its lasting water repellence is ideal for
all watersports enthusiasts, including crew.
Tailored for both men and women in short
and long-sleeves tees, Avlare weighs just one
quarter the weight of wet Spandex used for
rash vests.
For more details Tel: +31 646 345 877
or visit www.zhik.com
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Suitform
Suitform work on an ad hoc project basis for the ultimate
in personalised apparel and can design and manufacture
absolutely anything their clients request. The fabrics are
chosen on the grounds of their quality and their performance
towards the end product, according to the space/surroundings
and the specialty of the crew. Personalised embroidery and
printing techniques are used, which are enhanced by the
brand’s design and manufacturing know-how. What Suitform
foresees is that the uniforms will stray from the strict lines of a
typical form, which is something that, as a company, they are
already applying and suggest. These predictions stem from
the development process of yachts, as regards the field of
designing and technology.
For more details Tel: +30 210 4113671
or visit www.suitform.com
Helly Hansen
F
or fabric innovation this season, Helly
Hansen has introduced some key new
technologies across it’s collection including;
LIFALOFT technology that is so mobile
and comfortable you’ll likely forget you’re
wearing it. The all-purpose marine-designed
HP Racing Midlayer delivers the ideal amount
of warmth with new, proprietary LIFALOFT
insulation that is thinner and can be lighter
and warmer than typical alternatives. The
exterior is constructed with waterproof,
windproof and breathable Helly Tech® fabrics
that, combined with the insulation and provide
full-stretch performance. S.Café® coffee
grounds technology boosts sun protection to
UPF 50 wet and dry. LIFA® Active Light is a
high-performance fabric that keeps skin dry in
any condition due to its inherent hydrophobic
properties and moisture moving construction.
By adding S.Café coffee grounds to the
structure of LIFA® fibres, sun protection greatly
increases. Since the coffee grounds are part of
the LIFA® filament, they never wash out. The
lightweight shirts breathe easy, provide just
enough insulation when needed and promise
all day comfort with quick-dry construction.
For more details visit www.hellyhansen.com
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The Trimmer Range,
Designed in New Zealand,
delivered to the world.
4 Way Stretch, Water Repellent, Environment - Friendly & Fast drying.
Sales Enquiries:
sales@eventsclothing.co.nz
Find Our Full Range Here:
www.eventsclothing.co.nz/catalogue
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Crew and Tailor
Crew and Tailor is a next generation
uniform brand out to change the
expectations of the yacht uniform. Driven
by evolving technologies in the superyacht
industry, they don’t believe crew uniform
should compromise on style, performance or
quality. Crew and Tailor offer an all-inclusive
service with a readily available range, bespoke
design development and branded uniform
supplies. Their debut range showcases their
custom colour ways and tailored cuts that
are purposefully constructed in ‘smart’ fabrics
providing UV protection, bacteria barriers
and that self-regulate body temperature.
Their designs boast technical features
born from work on deck like wash-down
safe pockets, laser cut aeration and rubber
coated buttons. Crew and Tailor are London
based and committed to supporting British
manufacturers and suppliers where possible.
Along with the high standard of quality
synonymous with the ‘Made in GB’ label,
local manufacturing reduces lead times and
enables them to deliver swiftly. Turn heads
on the water in 2019 with our unique colour
palette or the function-forward, heat bonded
pieces from their ready-made line or start
development on your own uniform story.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)79 4014 9909
or visit www.crewandtailor.com
Grace & The Sea
The team at Grace & The Sea are based in the superyacht hub of Barcelona and are
passionate about being a part of the yachting industry and offer a versatile range of
crew wear that will appeal to a wide range of needs, tastes, and operational budgets. The
objective is to offer apparel brands and custom designs that are currently not available
from other crew wear providers. The team have been working within the superyacht
industry for many years and understand the wants and needs of crew in terms of style,
wearability and fabrics. The range offered covers all departments on the yacht and items
are available for both summer and winter seasons, with a wide range of accessories, such
as bags, belts, shoes, caps and sunglasses. They offer a full range of uniforms for all crew
and seasons together with a selection of spa wear and towels.
For more details visit www.graceandthesea.com
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Events Clothing Company
Fabric technology is the driving force behind Events Clothing’s ethos. The
garments they develop and provide to superyacht crew all have a point of
difference. The Trimmer Shorts and Skort for example are manufactured with
water repellent 4-way-stretch, quick drying material, providing maximum comfort
and durability, while looking super smart. So good they have been asked to
add pants to this range (Due Feb. 2019) Events Grinder Polo (men’s & women’s
style) is produced with an environment-friendly ‘bluesign accredited’ fabric. 72%
recycled polyester/28% cotton and using zero chemicals to achieve maximum
performance, coffee technology, antibacterial, wicking and breathability are all
wrapped up in this garment. Coordination of design and practicality are key to
any successful uniform supply and with 25+ years of experience and knowledge
the team at Events welcome these challenges. Boss on Boss off, on charter off
charter, deckhands, interior, Spa, watersports, engineers or chefs, Events Clothing
can supply the complete uniform range for any size of superyacht.
For more details contact sales@eventsclothing.co.nz
or visit www.eventsclothing.co.nz
Taylor Made Designs
T
MD are seeing a demand for lighter,
more durable products. Fabric needs
to move with the pace of the crew and
they don’t want to be hindered in anyway
by their kit. Quick and easy venting and a
focus on athleticism will be a key feature.
The yachting industry is moving faster than
ever before and how products are designed
and developed is reflecting this. Customers
want to look good, garments to last longer
and they are thinking more about their
carbon footprint. The marine sector is also
getting more confident with colour. Even
the most traditional customer is updating
their look as the fashion and outdoor
market is accessing more people online, and
social media influencers play an increasing
part in their buying decisions.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1202 473311
or visit www.taylormadedesigns.co.uk
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ADVERTORIAL
THE PERFECT
SOLUTION
John Shinske looks at the latest
options available in the event of
necessary teak deck replacement
Try Teak Solutions Patented “Resin Infusion Process” instead
of deck replacement. We have all seen the heartbreaking
sight of 18mm of perfect teak being removed in splinters
from a two-year-old teak deck because faulty adhesive was used
in the installation. It is possible that as much as 30 per cent of
the teak decks manufactured and installed are removed and or
replaced prior to the wood wearing out due to faulty installation
or product failure.
Teak Solutions was the first company to aggressively research
and test methods to ‘save’ essentially new teak decks. This
approach seemed prudent given the dwindling quantity and quality
of teak coming from the forest. The research revealed that the
primary cause of early deck failure necessitating replacement
was voids created by improper installation. All teak decks develop
some leaks over time. When a few teak seams open or battens
crack and cause leaks on a well designed and installed teak deck,
there is really nowhere for the water to go and the problems are
minimal. On poorly designed or badly installed decks when the
seams open, the water runs into voids under the teak. When
stepped upon, they expand and the void worsens. Eventually the
teak deck lifts and the trapped water which often contains salt
causes corrosion which can lead to structural damage. With
the problem identified, Teak Solutions has developed a cure, our
patented “Resin Infusion Process”.
A special two part resin is infused
into the voids with pressure, thus
filling the voids and returning the
deck to a solid state
More research, testing, developing of methods, special equipment,
and proprietary materials were required. When testing was
finished the writing and attaining of international patents was
conducted. The final result is a Teak Solutions patented “Resin
Infusion Process” where in a very simple explanation of a complex
solution the voids under a teak deck are opened to atmosphere,
the trapped water removed, the voids cleaned, and a special two
part resin infused into the voids with pressure thus filling the
voids and returning the deck to a solid state.
Teak Solutions has perfected this process over the past few years
and used it on numerous mega yachts to save beautiful teak
decks; reducing the impact on the rain forest; keeping the yacht
in service; and in fact, the quality of the teak saved simply could
not be replaced for any amount of money on today’s teak market.
If you have a teak deck which is beautiful but having problems,
maybe Teak Solutions patented “Resin Infusion Process” can
save it. Call Teak Solutions, our patented Resin Infusion process
is proven, it works and will save your teak.
For more details Tel:+34 689 520 180
or visit www.teaksolutions.com
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GOING THE EXTRA YARD
The finest yards with the skills and expertise needed to provide the perfect refit
NEWPORT SHIPYARD
UNITED STATES
Located in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, Newport Shipyard
is a full-service marina and refit/repair yard with hauling
capabilities for sailboats and power yachts up to 500 MT. Newport
Shipyard offers many amenities to their customers including:
ship store & chandlery, fitness centre, crew housing, courtesy
vehicles, Belle’s Café, and more. In addition to their state-of-the-art
equipment and highly trained team, they offer project management
services to help customers complete their refit/repair projects as
timely and efficiently as possible.
Yard size 40,000 sqm
Max length 90m +
Max lift 500 mt
Travel lift 500 mt, 200mt, 100mt
Dry dock 12,000 sqm
Other amenities Dockside café, fitness centre, chandlery, ships
store, courtesy vehicles, crew housing.
For more details Tel: +1 401 846 6000
or visit www.newportshipyard.com
MB92 LA CIOTAT
FRANCE
MB92 La Ciotat is ideally situated on the beautiful coastline of
the Cote d’Azur, a traditional hotspot for superyacht owners
and charters, and is able to cater to the needs of some of the largest
superyachts in the global fleet. Clients have access to world-class
facilities including dry dock space for vessels up to 180m LOA,
a 2000t Rexroth hydraulic shiplift, travel lifts, a 50m paint shed,
over 2km of berthing space, as well as fully equipped office space
and crew facilities including a gym and crew lounge. During their
stay in the shipyard, clients will enjoy over 20 years’ experience
at delivering first class superyacht refit, maintenance and repair
service from a range of experts in their fields. Supported by their
international network of service providers and suppliers, each and
every project will continue to benefit from unrivalled assistance long
after the vessel has left the shipyard. Ensuring all captains and crew
get the most from their stay is their concierge team who will be on
hand to care to every need.
Yard size 14,000m 2 hard standing area for up to 14 yachts with 4
spaces equipped with keel pits; 2 drydocks (200m and 60m)
Max length Unlimited LOA capabilities
Mega yacht berths 4 megayachts berths on the hard for vessels up
to 85m. 200m dry dock. 250m of quayside space for in water works
Other amenities 25-600t Cranes. 300t travel lift. 50m paint cabin.
Helipad. Electricity up to 1200 amps per berth; fresh water; cooling
water; rubbish collection; grey and black water processing.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 42 83 81 28
or visit www.mb92.com
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SHIPYARDS
NAVANTIA
SPAIN
Navantia shipyard in Cartagena, strategically located on the
Mediterranean coast, is specialised in repair and refit of large
yachts. Among the works carried out in the facilities, are extensions
of ships, interior renovations, exterior painting, rigging service,
technical services and machine room reforms. This centre has its
own team of highly qualified people to meet the needs of yachts
in steel, aluminum, mechanisation, electricity and carpentry. In
addition, it maintains collaboration agreements with prestigious
auxiliary companies with a long tradition and experience in the local
area. It also has an engine factory, offering different services for
Caterpillar, MAN or MTU engines, the supply of spare parts, block
casting, machining and engine testing.
Drydock 214 x 20.5 x 7.5m 35,000DWT
Syncrolift 150 x 20.5 x 7.5m, net lifting 5000 tons
Cranes up to 30 tons
Quays 1300m, max draft 7.5m
For more details Tel: +34 91 335 85 55
or visit www.navantia.es
HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES
UNITED KINGDOM
Hamble Yacht Services is one of the most renowned boat yards
in the world, and this is largely due to the reputation and
facilities offered by their Boat Refit and Repair workshop. No job is
too big or too small whether you need emergency boat repair work
or an extensive yacht refit. Over the years Hamble have managed
yacht refit projects for some of the most prestigious yachts and
motorboats, as well as high profile race boats and round the world
charter fleets. From the initial survey and quote through to project
management and quality control they can look after every aspect
of your yacht restoration or refit from start to finish. An expert and
experienced refit and repair team can undertake emergency boat
repair work in all materials. From collisions and groundings to
general wear and tear, they can get your yacht or motorboat back
on the water quickly and efficiently. Hamble also have extensive
experience working with classic wooden yacht restorations and
timber yacht repairs including everything from topside planking
replacement and re-painting to installing modern fittings.
Max length up to 100ft
Max lift 80 tonnes
Travel lift 80 tonnes
Dry dock n/a
Other amenities Riggers, full service yard, storage, offices to let
and a café.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 454111
or visit www.hambleyachtservices.co.uk
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SUPERYACHT REFIT & REPAIR
Composed of engineers, project managers, highly
qualified in-house teams with fully equipped shipyards
and service points in Turkey
Tel: +90 212 26 26 726
Email: info@ krmyacht.com
www.krmyacht.com
Istanbul | Antalya | Göcek | Yalova | Bodrum

SHIPYARDS
CHALKIS SHIPYARDS
GREECE
Chalkis Shipyards S.A. is one of the leading shipyards in the
Mediterranean that can accomplish almost all the ship repair
work spectrum having as background the completion of a significant
number of projects. Established in early 70s, having the experienced,
perfectly qualified personnel, certified EN ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS
18001:2007 and with Port facilities that are under the implementation
of ISPS code safety procedures, Chalkis Shipyards also complies
with all requirements for the protection of the environment
through compliance with mandatory legislation and also with the
improvement of its environmental performance. Maintaining and
improving with diligence the quality of services, Chalkis Shipyards
is targeting to the full satisfaction of its clients in all fields of cooperation
(quality of work, delivery time and cost of work). Chalkis
Shipyards is willing to ensure a strong international presence in
ship repair business through the effective management of a wide
range of services and activities and also establish itself in the field of
newbuilding of specialised vessels.
Yard size 400.000 sqm
Max length 195m
Max lift 13.000 tons
Floating crane upto 30m
Dry dock 2 floating docks
For more details Tel: +30 22210 33300
or visit www.chalkis-shipyards.gr
MB92 BARCELONA
SPAIN
Set in the heart of the beautiful Mediterranean city of Barcelona,
the shipyard covers 124,00m 2 and offers a comprehensive refit,
repair and maintenance service to superyachts up to 220m LOA.
The facilities include a 200m dry dock, a synchrolift with space to
accommodate up to 7 yachts at any one time, and work is nearing
completion on a new 4800t shiplift capable of hosting vessels of up
to 115m LOA. Their team of dedicated specialists take care of all
client needs and requests from pre-project through to delivery and
beyond. Working alongside them on-site are over 1000 world class
subcontractors during high season with an international network of
partnering suppliers and service providers able to provide support
wherever needed. As one of the most desired locations for captains
and crew, MB92 work hard to ensure that every stay with them in
Barcelona is enjoyable. Not only does the city offer so much to see
and do, but it also provides fantastic international connections via
the nearby airport to ensure that anything required for the project
can be sourced and delivered as efficiently and speedily as possible.
Yard size 124,500m 2 working area
Max length 200m LOA
Mega yacht berths 16 berthing spaces for yachts up to 200m
Other amenities Shore power supply; DSL & Fibre; fresh water and
cooling water; Connection to waste water discharge; Connection to
the fire system; air conditioning system; mobile crane, fork lifts and
elevator platforms; waste removal, cleaning and recycling services
For more details Tel: +34 93 224 02 24
or visit www.mb92.com
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SHIPYARDS
TOULON BAY
FRANCE
Toulon Bay is well known for exceptional sailing conditions, deep
water berths and access for even the world’s largest ships (up to
340m LOA). In 2018 three of the most prestigious yachts in the world
stopped for technical, supply or bunkering calls. They were attracted
by ISPS conformity, round the clock security, and the local network
of shipyards and expert service companies. No less than five refit
yards are based in Toulon. They offer an array of technical know how,
variable lifting capacities, and complimentary services to provide
visiting yachts with a wide variety of facilities and services. Toulon
Bay’s port authority accompanies these shipyards’ implementation and
development by land reclamation and offering berthing space when
the yards are full. In 2017, the area was completely renovated and
welcomed Monaco Marine’s seventh facility. In 2018 the development
of a new port area was started in the South of the bay with an extra 1.4
km of secure quayside with video surveillance for visiting superyachts.
Toulon’s new facilities are close to international transport hubs and the
major yachting destinations, such as Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Cannes
and Monaco. Facilities include: Endel, Foselev,IMS 300 and IMS 700,
Monaco Marine.
For more details Tel: + 33 (0)6 46 69 77 27
or visit www.ports-tpm.fr
PRIVATSEA MARINE
GREECE
PrivatSea Marine Services is one of the largest shipyards in
the Eastern Mediterranean comprising 1,500 m of docks and
piers, 15,000 sq.m of buildings and structures on 88,000 sqm of
land. PrivatSea Marine Services is committed to provide quality of
services at competitive prices with the assurance and quality of a
large shipyard. The company is licensed by the Greek Authorities
for building of vessels, conversions, repairs and maintenance and is
listed in the Greek Special Registry (top category). Operates under
ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001 as observed by
Bureau Veritas. Operates in accordance with ISPS code as observed
by the Greek Port Authorities. Operates as a tax free zone, licensed
by the Greek Authorities. PrivatSea Marine Services is one of the
largest shipyards in the Eastern Mediterranean comprising 1,500 m
of docks and piers, 15,000 sqm of buildings and structures on 88,000
sqm of land. Competitive pricing for alongside berthing and all year
mooring of large vessels up to 200m makes the facility one of the
most attractive yards for repairs and maintenance in the region.
Max yacht length 200 m
Docks and piers 1500 m
Depths 6 m
Buildings & structures 15000 sqm
Yard size m 2 88000 sq.m land
Covered shed size m 2 500 m 2
For more details Tel: +30 210 55 45 100
or visit www.privatsea.com
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SHIPYARDS
KRM YACHT REFIT & REPAIR
TURKEY
KRM Yacht is the first and only company specialising solely in
superyacht refit services with professional in-house teams,
consisting of engineers, architects, craftsmen and meticulously
picked up agreed subcontractors, in Turkey. KRM’s in house services
for high quality finishing for painting, interior, metal works, carpentry
and metal works with fully equipped work shops at our refit facilities
in Istanbul and Antalya, also have a technical service point at Göcek
where the best cruising area in Turkey. All the refit projects are
managed by projects managers who have years of experience in
superyacht refit.
Istanbul facility
Travel lift 75t and 300t
Boat mover 30t
Yard size 20,000 sqm
200m repairing quay yachts upto 90m
2 x 50m sheds, climatization
400m repairing quay, yachts upto 45m
For more details Tel: +90 212 26 26 726
or visit www.krmyacht.com
LLOYD WERFT
GERMANY
Lloyd Werft is located on a site covering more than 260,000
square metres in Bremerhaven’s Überseehafen on the German
North Sea coast, well known for its variety of first class yacht
shipyards. For more than 160 years the name of Lloyd Werft has
been associated with building and converting unique ships and
with a shipbuilding tradition spanning many generations of the
same families. Three large dry and floating docks as well as highperformance
workshops and logistics sectors are available for
building and converting ships of more than 300 metres in length
and a draught of up to 11 metres. Work is carried out by a highly
motivated team of full-time, professional staff and carefully selected,
first-class partner companies from many different specialised
fields. Together, they create ships to the highest possible standard,
combining advanced technology with proven reliability – like the 140
metre yacht currently under construction. The international success
of Lloyd Werft is founded on the newbuilding and conversion of
mega yachts, cruise ships and special purpose vessels.
Yard size 260,000 sqm
Max length 300m +
Max draft 11m
Certifications Quality, Safety and Ecological Assurance Standards
(DIN ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001).
For more details Tel: +49 471478-0
or visit www.lloydwerft.com
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CONTACT US
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SHIPYARDS
NCA REFIT
ITALY
NCA Refit offers exceptional infrastructure and services to all
superyachts crossing the Mediterranean. Thanks to constant
and significant evolution, NCA Refit is considered one of the most
important high-level and prestigious shipyards. The yard counts
100,000 square metres operative space, 1,320sqm subcontractors’
production workshop, 11 warehouses, 200 metres private dry dock
(the biggest in the Mediterranean and the only able to allocate even
200-metre yachts), 2,000 metres docks, a floating dock for yachts up
to 90 metres with a maximum capacity of 2,200 tons, private heliport
and inhouse upholstery and steel workshop. Since 1942 NCA Refit
has represented excellence in refit and repair operations for both
motor and sailing yachts. An exclusive concierge service is also
reserved for crew members.
Yard size sqm 100.000
Max length 200m
Max lift 1500tons
Travel lift Yes
Dry dock 200m
Other amenities floating dock – 24/7 guardian service – bunkering
service – painting facility
For more details visit www.ncarefit.com
MELITA MARINE GROUP
MALTA
Melita Marine Group has been established in Malta since 1989
and provides highest quality marine services and facilities
in Malta, Greece and Spain. The group’s services include refit and
repairs shipyards in Malta and in Tarragona – Spain. All yards are
equipped with Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics,
Steel, Wood Carpentry, Upholstery workshops. Direct employment
of over 180 people including Yacht Painting team plus specialist
approved sub-contractors local and other countries. Melita Marine
are also the sole agents for MTU Engines in Malta, Greece and Libya.
Awards
MTU Distributor of the year 2012 and 2017
Captain’s recommended Service 2017
UK Yachting Industry Service Award 2002
Ferretti Group Service Award 2008
Malta capacity to lift yachts out of the water up to 5,000 tons and 110
metres long
Quay space available for necessary boat works
Yards are all equipped with engineering, mechanical, electrical,
electronics, steel, wood carpentry and upholstery works.
Capable of carrying out in-water work
Directly employing over 130 people including a yacht painting team
plus approved, specialist, local and foreign subcontractors
Certifications ISPS, ERA, ISO 14001 and 18001
For more details visit www.melitamarinegroup.net
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Chris Clifford recommends his essential
products and services for 2019
HeliRiviera
HeliRiviera is a training provider and a Fixed-Base Operator
with vessel support, concierge and charter services. Their
expert instructors provide heli-yacht training online and on
deck, as well as helicopter simulator training and helideck
auditing. Their base at Cannes Mandelieu Airport offers
hangarage, permit procurement, flight planning tools,
concierge and charter services from a multilingual team.
Drawing upon almost 20 years of experience in helicopter
aviation and luxury yachting, they offer a personalised, reliable
service tailored to you.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 93 90 53 00
or visit www.heliriviera.com
YACHTNEEDS
YACHTNEEDS provides yacht crew, wherever
they are, to confidently source carefully
selected, specifically catalogued, high quality
onshore professionals, products and services.
Crew can chat live, apply for the industries
latest jobs and listen live to Superyacht Radio,
all in one app. Download it for free from the
App Store or Google Play! YACHTNEEDS, the
only superyacht app you will ever need!
For more details email info@yachtneeds.net
or visit www.yachtneeds.net
Siebensee Outdoor Furniture
Siebensee is a brand of premium outdoor furniture for yachts, created by furniture
manufactory Finkeldei and exterior fitted furniture specialist Stükerjürgen.
Siebensee stands for premium quality, a wide variety of materials and an attractive
price point. Their range of products includes: dining chairs, lounge chairs, sun
loungers, bar stools, dining tables, coffee tables, bar cabinets, parasol stands
and exterior cushions.
For more details Tel: +49 5274 980 116
or visit www.siebensee.com
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Panama Yacht Registry
The General Consulate of Panama is located in the legendary Vieux-
Port of Marseille, France and offers the Panama Yacht Registry
for pleasure yachts of all types and sailing boats. The Consulate
provides with efficiency and speed the Seaman Books for officials
and ratings. Their clients may pay their taxes and other services
directly, without any intermediaries, in the Consulate, having the
same official prices of the Panama Maritime Authority. The only
Consulate of Marine Merchants in France offers a wide range of
services, including authentication of signature and legalisation
of documents needed for sales and finance. The Panama Ship
Registry is trustworthy with worldwide prestige, known for its
incentives on the financial, banking and maritime services.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 91 90 05 84
or visit www.consulatgeneraldepanamamarseille.com
Sentini Marine
There is a significant difference in the standard of documentation
supplied to new-build yachts to that of commercial vessels.
Yacht crew rely on poor ‘as-built’ drawings and inconsistent
technical information from various manufacturers, reducing
overall coherence and value. Sentini Marine wants to bridge
that gap with bespoke high-quality, yacht-specific and fitfor-purpose
documentation. A full range of manuals, system
diagrams, and functional/operational descriptions are provided,
not only print-based, but also in electronic format. ‘Yacht
standard’ documentation results in increased safety, efficiency
and reliability on board your vessel.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1484 514123
or visit www.sentinimarine.com
Jersey Ships’ Registry
Jersey has had an active ships registry since 1803, therefore
offering over 200 years of experience. The Registry is a member
of the coveted Red Ensign Group and has a worldwide portfolio of
vessels which are able to fly the unique defaced Jersey Red Ensign.
The Registry welcomes applications from EU, Commonwealth,
British, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories individuals
and companies. With a well-regulated offshore finance centre,
Jersey also has the associated maritime, legal, company formation
and banking expertise to assist potential owners in their financial
needs and to register their vessel at the Jersey port.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1534 447728
or visit www.ports.je/shipsregistry
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CrewMatch powered by Monjin
Crew Match is a new system empowered to bring the right
crew to every yacht. As a product that recognises the common
quest of both crew and their future employers to find the best
fit in each other, it enables crew to showcase their best skills
and the yacht or employer to effortlessly seek the most suitable
candidate by advertising a vacancy to a database of over 12,000
crew members and captains.Interested crew automatically receive
this vacancy and if interested, get in touch with the yacht or
employers. The next initial step is to forward the full CV and set
up a video interview.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)7584 149370
or visit www.acrew.com
Fastmount
Having received a special mention at the METSTRADE
DAME Design Awards in November, the heavy duty textile
fastening TC-F6H from Fastmount has become a new on
board favourite product. Manufactured in New Zealand,
the clip is designed to keep exterior cushions in place
when it is needed the most: underway with guests on
board. Featuring a simple slide-lock mechanism that makes
removal and replacement of cushions quick, the female
clip pairs with a translucent, self-adhesive male to create
a break out load of 23kg, ensuring a durable hold to keep
cushions under control.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 72 80 81 85
or visit www.fastmount.com
Workrest
Workrest is driving innovation in crew management, providing the
maritime industry with a smarter way to manage crew. From work
rest compliance to crew rotation schedules, Workrest handles
your most tedious administration tasks and helps you win back
precious time to focus on more important things. Thousands of
crew on vessels from 20 to 140m are saving between 30-50
minutes each month compared to their old processes whilst
helping Captains, HOD’s and Vessel Management make better
decisions based on real-time information. Ready to manage your
crew on a whole new level?
For more details Tel: +44 (0) 7720 466 012
or visit www.workrest.co
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
SHOXS
SHOXS provides highly engineered, premium quality shock mitigation
systems. The military heritage and high performance standards
result in bulletproof products and unwavering customer support.
SHOXS have equipped some of the hardest-working men and women
on earth in jobs where life and health are at stake and brought
them home safely time and time again. They’ve introduced some
of the world’s most technologically advanced shock-mitigation
solutions, and are constantly testing ways to further measure
and mitigate impact shock. This technology has now been brought
into the superyacht industry. Their goal is simple: to transform
the experience of impact so boaters can safely travel farther and
faster, no matter the destination or conditions.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)773 032 8991
or visit www.shoxs.com
Gordon S. Blair Law Offices
Gordon S. Blair is an independent law firm, established
in Monaco in 1920. They provide comprehensive
and personalised services to individuals, worldwide
families, local companies and international groups.
They address a large number of cross-border
issues and work closely with a selected network of
professionals located in major jurisdictions, including
a strong partnership with Gordon S. Blair Switzerland
in Geneva. Their commitment is to provide the highest
quality service by combining expertise, efficiency and
innovation. This dedication to serve their clients’
best interests has cemented their reputation for
nearly a century.
For more details Tel: +377 93 25 85 25
or visit www.gordonblair.com
NeKo Yacht Supply
NeKo Yacht Supply is a worldwide yacht supplier providing the finest food,
professional technical equipment and tailor-made services. NeKo supply all
yachts who appreciate a supplier who will arrange everything after placing
the order. The products and services are all individually adjusted to clients
needs. Any product on your wish list can be sourced from partners they
have worked with for many years, including fishermen and butchers. It
is the company mission to offer meat and fish of a constant high quality
to chefs who believe and share their philosophy. All provisioning products
guarantee a thoroughly tested and quality professional preparation and
delivery according to strictly controlled, hygienic conditions that are
required by law. NeKo Yacht Supply can also provide all technical types
of products for all the various departments and activities on board to
keep a yacht in top operating order.
For more details Tel: +31(0)10 800 55 40
or visit www.nekoyachts.nl
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Superyacht Tenders and Toys
Superyacht Tenders and Toys provides the best value and supported
tender and toy packages in the industry offering a one stop-shop
for all tender and toy needs. Superyacht Tenders and Toys provides
all of the popular yacht toy brands as well as gym equipment, beach
set ups, deck gear and submersibles. The team provides invaluable
advice and assistance regarding the choice, specification, options,
build and integration of all items. All products are supported at no
charge for the lifetime of the goods. Superyacht Tenders and Toys
has outfitted the world’s finest yachts and offers industry leading
knowledge, training advice and support which is second to none.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 016363
or visit www.superyachttendersandtoys.com
Van Berge Henegouwen
Van Cappellen Consultancy
VBH has the history behind it to be the go to company for AV, IT,
control, communication, lighting, and security on board yachts. Their
innovative systems and services are tailored to meet each client’s
specific requirements. Their team of over 165 dedicated professionals
have one mission, to enrich the yachting experience throughout the
entire customer journey and provide unique turnkey solutions. They
work in close collaboration with owners, build teams, management
companies, yards, architects, and designers. The VBH services include
system design, engineering, project management through to supply,
development and installation.
For more details Tel: +31 20 799 3700
or visit www.vbhi.com
The ENCAPSURE is a custom designed sound enclosure
tailored to your specific on board requirements. This
makes it an ideal choice for refit projects this time of
year. Key features of the ENCAPSURE are the unique
patented closure system, which ensures tight sealing,
excellent air-borne noise reduction and the ability to
remove all panels within minutes, leaving no frames. The
engineering does not stop at the ENCAPSURE design
itself, as the specialists at Van Cappellen know that
inadequate mount selection, rigid connections and/or
dynamically weak foundations can largely destroy the
effect of any enclosure.
For more details Tel: +31 78 200 13 44
or visit www.vancappellen.org
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Aigua Sea School
After a busy Mediterranean season, it’s time to think about
securing qualifications that reflect the professional mariner that
you are or aim to become.Aigua Sea School, based in Mallorca,
trains yacht crew to achieve Certificates of Competence including
Powerboating (yacht tender driving), and Yachtmaster, from
Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore and, ultimately, Ocean. The Aigua
team are well established, consistently highly recommended and
experienced to provide advice on commercial endorsements and
provides important and knowledgeable career advice for your future
progress within the industry. Aigua Sea School is a regional office
of the PYA and can attest sea service for MCA qualifications.
STCW courses to follow soon.
For more details Tel: +34 871 230 373
or visit www.aiguaseaschool.com
Fiona’s Atelier
Fiona’s Atelier aim is to inspire its clients with the very best selection
of brands and products to make a yacht’s interior perfect for any
discerning owner or guest. They are specialists in yacht supplies
and can help to master the art or receiving guests. They collaborate
with more than 300 carefully selected wholesalers and brands to
source rattan or leather goods, cordless lamps, lanterns, crockery,
cutlery, glassware, decor items, bath amenities, linens and more.
For more details visit www.fionasatelier.com
Ruben Doñaque
Ruben Doñaque is dedicated to specialised marine welding,
metal repairs and fabrication in Palma de Mallorca. Established
since 1990, the company works with all metals and alloys,
such as stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel, copper-nickel,
titanium and others. Their services include; design, repair,
fabrication and/or polishing of, deck hardware and fittings,
bronze and aluminium propellers, pipework for engines,
exhausts and ventilation systems, biminis, awnings, pulpits,
railings, stanchions, swim ladders, etc in any metal. The
business is Lloyd´s certified and available 24/7 for emergency
services.
For more details Tel: 34 971 760796
or visit www.rubendonaquewelding.com
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Jemal Wright Design Studio
Since 1999, Jemal Wright Design Studio has specialised in the
design and fabrication of bespoke bath and spa furnishings for
the yachting, aviation, residential and commercial industries.
The fixtures have been described as functional works of art
created for the consumer who has a unique sense of style.
Today’s superyacht industry has evolved into one where being
status quo is not an option and extreme creativity is a must.
With this in mind, Jemal Wright Design Studio create fixtures
in any metallic finish or colour as well as a variety of materials
including carbon fibre. This flexibility gives their clients a wide
range of options to complement any design idea while keeping
weight and space restrictions in mind.
For more details Tel: +1 305 915 0969
or visit www.jemalwright.com
Transshipping Agents
First class services to the superyachts consigned to their care in
Panama Canal transits, Panamanian ports and other destinations.
Port Calls services include: immigration and customs procedures,
marina slip reservations, concierge services, local provisions
delivery & Panama Canal transits. Securing that vessels comply
with Panama Canal regulations, lines and fender rental with linemen
assistance. Additional services such as bunkering coordination,
private shore excursions, local flight charters, navigation permits,
planning itineraries are also available.
For more details Tel: +507-397-9682 or visit
www.transshipping-pty.com
Anchorlift Technic
Anchorlift Technic deliver a wide selection
of davits for tenders, RIBs and jetskis up
to 7m, for mounting on swim platforms
and decks. For yachts that don’t have a
hydraulic platform or crane for lifting the
tender out of water Anchorlift Technic
have created a unique swing / tilt type
davit called DD5, for tenders and jet skis
up to 3,5m and 300kg. All products are
100% European made. Davits are fully
adjustable and fit most tenders / jetskis
on the marketd.
For more details Tel: +47 90090414
or visit www.anchorlifttechnic.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Rand Boats
The innovative Danish boat manufacturer RAND Boats offers
4 unique tender models ranging from 18-28ft - all incredibly
lightweight, available with electric engines, and based on the
groundbreaking RAND design maximizing space on board for up
to 12 people. Among the four models, the luxurious Leisure 28
is the perfect companion for superyachts, and can easily be lifted
onto the deck due to its low weight, or be used as a chase boat
with its strong off-shoring capabilities. Whatever the purpose
you are sure to arrive in style with one of the most trailblazing
and sustainable boats on the market.
For more details Tel: + 45 3151 3030
or visit www.randboats.com
Carpentry and Boat Building Services
C.A.B.B.S was established in 2007 and is widely known as a
company that provides quality workmanship above all else. The
highly skilled team is willing and able to complete whatever
job is required, be it a full interior refit or alteration, a new
teak deck or repairs, bespoke exterior furniture, or perhaps
Perspex or Corian work. All completed with an end result
that you will be proud of. With an emphasis on quality and
customer service C.A.B.B.S is the logical choice. For an
honest reliable service based in the hub of Mediterranean
yachting call C.A.B.B.S.
For more details Tel: +34 971 074 965
or visit www.cabbs.es
Shipyard Supply Co
Shipyard Supply Co offers a range of high quality, no compromise
deck products, designed and manufactured in the UK. Tight
controls in the manufacturing process along with only ever using
the best materials and fittings ensure that the products offer
a superior finish that will stand up to the rigours of daily use
on board whilst offering the best value for money. Contact the
team for more information on tender whips, fenders, mooring
lines, jet-ski trolleys, lifting gear, fender hooks, safety equipment,
custom fabrication and much more. New for 2019: procurement
department handling deck and engineering spares.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1473 598091
or visit www.shipyardsupply.co
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WINDLASSES | BOW ROLLERS | CAPSTANS | ANCHORS | DAVITS
Anchorlift Technic, Oslo Norway Phone: +47 90090414 Email: roy@anchorlift.com www.anchorlifttechnic.com
Maritime Safety Equipment
Sales & Service
Approved SOLAS RIBs Service Station
Mobile: +382 (0) 68 008 758
Mobile: +382 (0) 69 858 418
E-mail: info@repforn.com
www.repforn.com
YOUR SAFETY - OUR COMMITMENT
“Quality does make a difference and will remain
a propelling power in all our activities”
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
NautiBuoy Marine
NautiBuoy Marine specialises in an award winning, modular system
of inflatable platforms and docks with a unique faux teak finish.
One of the most popular combinations are two platforms that
can be connected in a T-Shape configuration to create the perfect
jet-ski dock. With each platform having 4 x 40 litre ballast bags
with quick dump system built in, the jet-ski dock has 8 ballast
bags in total for superior stability. Also, as the dock is made up
of two sections it is easy to stow, plus it has the flexibility to
be configured as an L-shape tender bay, end-to-end as a long
run way or with the platforms side-by-side as a large area for
relaxation. And with the new modular addition of the C-Dock for
SEABOBS the benefits keep on growing.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1364 643921
or visit www.nautibuoymarine.com
CleantoGleam Marine
Tec Wire
Tec Wire has become an industry name in the precision
engineering of carbon fibre and stainless steel products
and solutions.Their standard range of sun awnings,
stanchions and flagpoles sit alongside their specialism
in custom products.The solution focussed approach
of Tec Wire centres around high quality materials and
finish, earning them recognition from leading superyachts
and yards.From concept to design and engineering to
production, Tec Wire’s complete in-house range of services
and facilities ensure dynamic expertise and exceptional
understanding of onboard requirements. Be it standard,
bespoke, carbon fibre constructions or stainless steel
hardware, Tec Wire seamlessly combines beautiful design
with technical and engineering ingenuity.
For more details Tel: +31 113 223 524
or visit www.en.tecwire.nl
With over 20 years’ experience in cleaning yachts, CEO of CleantoGleam,
Gary Winter, has recently developed a range of products that are both
tough on blemishes, but at the same time gentle on the surfaces
that need to be protected. He wanted to change the face of cleaning
products for yachts and therefore sourced the top ten cleaning
products from around the globe and took them to different chemists
in the UK to find out how to better them. Today, CleantoGleam has
seven new highly advanced cleaning products on the market – four
for exterior and three for interior – due to this precise R&D. With
a wide range of products being environmentally friendly and having
biodegradable ingredients is a priority.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1491 845550
or visit www.cleantogleam.com
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LUXURIOUS OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR YACHTS
Siebensee is the ideal partner for furnishing a yacht with
outdoor furniture of highest quality. No wonder, each
piece of Siebensee furniture is handcrafted to perfection
by Finkeldei and Stükerjürgen in Germany.
Discover our luxurious outdoor furniture collections now:
Visit www.siebensee.com and request our new brochure.
Or follow Siebensee on social media and get our instant
updates about new products and events.
www.siebensee.com . info@siebensee.com . Made by Finkeldei Interiors GmbH & Co. KG and Stükerjürgen Aerospace Composites GmbH & Co. KG
Palma de Mallorca
TEL + 34 646 281 532
24/7 Service
info@rubendonaquewelding.com
www.rubendonaquewelding.com
Marine bespoke metalwork
Specialised welders (TIG-MIG)
Repairs and fabrication
Professional machining
Services for and on board yachts
Lloyd’s certified welders
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Custom Gym Equipment
Custom Gym Equipment is an established
British company that designs and produces
custom-made luxury weights and racking
systems. They service clients from the
superyacht world, luxury hospitality to
prestigious private homes. They produce
bespoke personalised weights to
the most luxurious standards.
Custom Gym Equipment works
hand in hand with designers,
architects and planners to
create the perfect centre
piece for any luxury fitness
space. They combine
artistic design, modern
engineering practices
and a passion for
excellence to ensure
that they deliver stylish, unique
and prestigious products.
For more details Tel: + 44 (0)7825 809557
or visit www.customgymequipment.co.uk
Subbase Drydock
SAES
The Specialists in Underwater Acoustics and Electronics, SAES developed
the DDS-03 system for simple integration into the current on board
surveillance system. Are you safe from underwater threats such as
divers? SAES provides a Diver Detection System (DDS-03) capable of
360-degree surveillance around the superyacht with automatic alarms
and deterrent capabilities. Easy to install and maintain, no need for a
skilled operator. SAES provides advanced systems for undersea security
whether anchored off the coast or berthed in a marina or port. Their 30
years of experience in the military market with the obvious high demands
on security and quality is now at your service in the superyacht market.
For more details Tel: +34 968 50 82 14
or visit www.electronica-submarina.com
Subbase Drydock was founded on three main guiding
principles and they strive to incorporate these
principles in all their daily operations: dedication to
the utmost in quality service, unparalleled reliability,
and a commitment that will earn your trust. As a family
owned business operating for more than 35 years,
you know they must be doing something right.They
believe that yacht owners deserve the support of a
service provider who will commit to providing the best
means and methods that the industry has to offer.
Subbase Drydock is located in St. Thomas in the US
Virgin Islands and is the largest yacht repair facility in
the Caribbean. They provide comprehensive services
and specialise in performing highly technical projects
for the largest superyachts in the Caribbean. Their
clients fill the spectrum from local yacht owners to
Mediterranean bound superyachts just passing though.
For more details Tel: +1 340 776 2078
or visit www.subbasedrydock.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
BM Composites
BM Composites offer complete new build and refit solutions for
large sailing yachts and motor yachts alike. With many years of
experience in the marine industry they pride themselves on the
ability to create structures that either solve weight and stability
issues or create fantastic new leisure areas that can enhance
the enjoyment of a yacht. BMC use a network of associated
companies that each have their own specialty within the industry.
By using this wealth of expertise, closely monitored by the project
management team they overcome most design issues and provide
clients with the best solution for realising their ideas. The dedicated
team in Palma are producing large composites structures from
the new 1500sqm facility.
For more details Tel: +34 971 254 181
or visit www.bmcomposites.com
LIGNIA Yacht
LIGNIA® Yacht is the proven real wood alternative to Burmese teak in
yacht decking, making it a natural choice for long-term sustainability
in the marine industry. This is beautiful wood, sourced legally and
sustainably from FSC-certified plantations. Once modified by LIGNIA
in their manufacturing plant in the UK, it provides consistent high
performance compared to teak and even exceeds it in some cases.
LIGNIA Yacht provides both price stability and continuity of supply
via major international timber importers and yacht deck stockists.
For more details Tel:+44 (0)1446 507077
or visit www.lignia.com
Ming System
Wireless, intelligent and instinctive, the Ming will soon
become the owner’s personal device.It is designed to
fulfil one function, and one function only – and does
this to perfection. A delight to have and to hold, Ming
is a sophisticated wireless steward call system. Each
button is lovingly hand-made from the finest materials,
combining German precision engineering with traditional
craftsmanship. While the elegant circle of LEDs discreetly
acknowledges receipt of the call. Readily comprehensible
in any language.
For more details Tel: + 49 15 777 555 111
or visit www.mingsystem.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
YAS PROTEC
The excellence in temporary protection. With 15 years of experience
and more than 1500 protected yachts, YAS Protec is the world’s
largest specialist in temporary protection during refit and new built.
Chief Executive David SIEUR explains, “Our goal is to ease the level
of involvement onboard by managers, shipyards representatives,
crew members and subcontractors. We assist and protect against
damage on luxury fittings during works, allowing subcontractors
to work with confidence without fear of damaging expensive items
on board. For the crew, they feel the yacht is protected and the
shipyards show its customers the importance of caring for the
yacht and facilitating delivery of the yacht without and surprises
due to potential damage.”
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 60 69 56 50
or visit www.yas-protec.com
Extender
The first folding tenders with rigid keel made of rubber and fibreglass
designed to occupy reduced space on board and to offer more space
once unloaded to the water. They fold up easily in less than two minutes
thanks to the patented closing system and are totally customisable
in colours, finishing, accessories and lengths. During 2018 many
new vessels were developed for every contingency, from the biggest
model EXT 645 (4,05 once closed) to the smallest model EXT 370
(2,25 once closed with a maximum height of 0,82 including motor).
Besides the other models EXT 610 (4,05 m once folded), EXT 520
(3.30 folded) and EXT 430/460/490 (2,70 m – 3,00 m – 3,30 m folded).
For more details Tel: +39 0375968490
or visit www.tender-extender.com
Girschner
Girschner’s Rack Cooling Units (RCU) air/water-heat
exchangers achieve, depending on the provided cooling
water, a high cooling capacity of 1,000 to 24,000 W.
The construction design is a perfect balance independent
of ambient influences and maintenance accessibility
unlike other cooling units on the market. The entire
casing is made of stainless steel. Only brand-named
and renowned components are installed inside. Higher
energy efficiency is reached due to reduced power loss
and heat development of EC fans inside. All Rack Cooling
Units are equipped with electronic touch controllers.
All Rack Cooling Units can be designed according to
customer requirements.
For more details Tel: +49 4221 98379-0
or visit www.girschner-marine.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
PhR Yacht Design
PhR Yacht Design and Naval Architects are specialists in one off
motor and sailing yachts based in Marseille, France. The company
has collaborated for years with WEYVES Couture, and specialise in
projects with fashion designers and luxury brands ‘Made in France’.
PhR Yacht Design concentrate on unique projects, emphasising
the essence of design without forgetting the importance of naval
architecture: respecting both comfort and style at sea and at
anchor and the actual needs of customers.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 09 83 58 08
or visit www.phr-yacht-design.com
Vyva Fabrics
Insignia Crew
On-trend, colourful, dynamic, flexible and diverse. Vyva Fabrics
was founded in 1990 and started as a supplier of upholstery
materials for boats and yachts from a small warehouse in a Dutch
harbour. 25 years later, they are a wholesaler specialised in the
distribution and production of high quality vinyls, artificial leather
and fabrics for indoors and outdoors. Their international client
base ranges from architects to shipbuilders, and their innovative
and durable vinyls and fabrics are used in hotels, restaurants,
clubs, wellness centres, hospitals, universities, shops, offices.
With 25 years of experience and a diverse network of long-term
relations they offer excellent service, and fresh and inspired ideas.
For more details Tel: +31 (0)20 6599523
or visit www.vyvafabrics.com
Founded with an overwhelming desire to raise the bar in
yacht crew appointments, Insignia Crew’s vision is to place
professional, committed and career driven crew aboard the
world’s most exclusive superyachts. Insignia Crew candidates
are drawn from its comprehensive network and elite pool
of former Royal Navy and Royal Marines whose advanced
mariner skills perfectly match the needs of today’s modern
superyacht industry. These exceptional individuals have an
inherent understanding of life at sea, the importance of rank
structure, teamwork, adaptability, discretion and loyalty.
Insignia Crew is an MLC compliant organisation and works
closely with its clients to understand every detail of their
need. Consideration is given to safe manning policies, crew
dynamics and how to achieve more with less by way of
additional skill sets.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)7500 888 472
or visit www.insigniacrew.com
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ADVERTORIAL
FUTURE
TECH
VBH specialise in on board
entertainment. Nico van
Leeuwen explains how
they create intuitive and
customised solutions for
some of the world’s most
demanding customers and
combine multiple technologies
to deliver outstanding results
that are user friendly and will
stand the test of time
VBH strongly believe the
ultimate luxury is custom
innovation, turning your
dreams into reality. By
developing user-friendly
innovations for all on board,
we create new experiences
for the yachting lifestyle.
We specialise in Audio Visual and IT, in
lighting, security and bespoke installations
that merge art and technology. It’s both
exciting and inspirational to see the different
technical disciplines within VBH work
together and realise a project. The potential
of what achieve is always growing since
technology develops so fast. Anticipating
the future requires us to be flexible and agile
and keep thinking ahead. The process of
integration is as much an art as a science,
and when everyone with their different skill
sets and specialisations works as a team the
results can be truly exceptional. Combining
the very latest in technology with the beauty
and craftsmanship of the world’s finest
yachts is something of which I never tire.
VBH offers fantastic service throughout
the yacht’s lifecycle. We employ dedicated,
highly specialized Field Service Engineers
and Service Coordinators to ensure fast
response times, no matter where the yacht
is. With our 24/7 helpdesk, we are able to
offer around the clock remote assistance.
We have a worldwide support system, with
fast response times.
Ever since the sixties, at VBH, we look for
ways to make yachting better and more
exciting for everyone on board. Technology
offers many ways of improving life on board.
Reliability, convenience and simplicity are
key points of attention, and bring many
innovation opportunities. Technology
offers many ways of improving life on
board for different clients. By combining
and integrating multiple technologies, we
bring new capabilities to live. Building such
complex systems, while keeping usage and
interaction simple is something VBH always
focuses on.
VBH stays on top of what is
important for everyone.
By stimulating joint projects
and collaboration, we get
the best of both worlds
One of the key challenges during any yacht
build is that technology evolves, while the
yacht is build. You don’t want a new yacht,
with old technology! In the past, systems
needed to be connected physically. This is
changing to a software based connection,
which brings many advantages when it comes
to flexible systems. By using a flexible
software based backbone, it’s easier to
connect new hardware later in the build.
We’ve used this on a recent 87m yacht.
By working closely with suppliers, clients
and designers, VBH stays on top of what
is important for everyone. By stimulating
joint projects and collaboration, we get
the best of both worlds. E.g. integrating
technology in ways that convey emotion,
and by using technology as a living material,
as a texture.
Good examples of subtle applications are
automated sequences for watching movies
or TV shows, where light settings are
automatically adjusted based on activities.
More extravagant examples are interactive
bars, walls and hallways that use screens
to display content to transform spaces.
Instead of such screens being only in use
for movies or TV, we use them as interactive
backgrounds for moods. They can add
depth and meaning to a space. Think of
yoga sessions, parties, dinners, business
meetings, etc.
At VBH we are specialised in integrating
luxury technology on board superyachts.
We believe the ultimate luxury is custom
innovation, turning dreams into reality. By
developing user-friendly innovations for all
on board, we create new experiences for
the yachting lifestyle.
VBH is active in all stages of the yacht lifecycle.
We help design and build Audio, Video
and IT solutions for New Builds. We offer
24/7 global service for yacht out sailing.
We do upgrades and refits, to help keep
the yacht in perfect shape for existing or
new owners.
From our offices in Amsterdam, Antibes
and Fort Lauderdale, it’s easy to enter a
conversation with us about how you would
like to use technology.
Nico van Leeuwen is Director of Marketing
& Sales at VBH.
For more details
Tel: +31 20 799 3700
or visit www.vbhi.com
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TO SERVE
AND TO
PROTECT
FRANCES AND MICHAEL HOWORTH LOOK AT THE LATEST PAINT AND
ANTIFOULING COATINGS ALONG WITH VINYL WRAPPINGS IN USE
THROUGHOUT THE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY
Call it the big cover up or even, if you want to; a
protection racket but the fact is: we are not entering
the realms of writing about crime fiction. We are
talking here about protective coatings as applied
to superyachts.
With the constant need to keep a superyacht looking good, the
informed maintenance and application of protective coatings is
becoming an increasingly important task for the accomplished
member of crew. Today’s crew person needs to know how everyday
issues relating to paint and varnish can be coped with and with
manufacturers each claiming that their product can either cut
emissions, boost performance or improve fuel economy, there
is a lot more to the protection racket than just a chamois and
squeezy blade.
Yachts live in some of the most corrosive conditions for paintwork
in the world attacked constantly by high doses of ultra violet
light and salt water. Paint surfaces are porous with millions
of microscopic holes. Salt crystals get into these holes and
act a little like the tip of a screwdriver boring away making the
pores bigger. The sooner these salt crystals are removed the
less damage is done. The less damage is done the smoother
the surface and the smoother the surface the shinier the boat
looks, as light is refracted in a focussed single beam rather than
diffused in many directions.
Yacht detailing products and yacht cleaning supplies from the
US based Sea-Shield have been developed over the years by
experienced professionals working within the superyacht industry.
Their Francisco Linares understands better than most, the
task involved in yacht detailing and the importance of adding a
protective barrier against the damaging effects of the sun and
the sea. He says, “We developed products to make the crew’s
life easier. When our products are applied maintenance time
is substantially reduced. Future wash downs get easier every
time Sea Shield is used and so insures the yacht has the best
protection available.”
The application of ceramic protective coatings will seal the pores
on paint, glass and stainless, preventing them from being damaged
and creating an uneven surface that will never shine no matter
how many wash downs are done. From the crew’s point of view,
washing down a surface sealed with a smooth ceramic coating is
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Paintwork, varnishing, antifouling, polishing, gelcoat repairs...
all done by one company. No more subcontractors arguing
about who’s doing what and when. Absolute Boat Care do it all,
so you don’t waste time organising various subcontractors and
you can get on with more important work. Absolute Boat Care
adjusts to changes in schedule easily and without fuss. The team
understands that at peak times they need to be flexible, and we
go out of our way to make sure that our work is done on time and
in budget.
For more details Tel: +34 649 989 909
or visit www.absoluteboatcare.net
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“ The best
kept secret
in superyacht
finishing”
Fairing | Painting | Finishing
Refit | New Build
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CeraShield – Ceramic Coatings for Yachts
No time or budget to paint...? CeraShield have the answer.
Spain: (+34) 635 395 345 / (+34) 620 393 033
Email: andy@cerashield.net or claire@cerashield.net
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COATINGS
CERASHIELD
CeraShield has become the market leader in offering first class
application and removal of premium ceramic and Si02 coatings to
paint, glass and stainless steel which offer performance, protection
and durability for the exterior and interior of superyachts. The
experienced team of applicators are pioneers in this advanced
technology with over 10 years’ experience in applying ceramic
coatings and Sio2 coatings to superyachts. The company
management and project management have their roots firmly
embedded in the industry and in the painting sector. They pride
themselves on the bespoke service and support given to the clients.
Specs include 10 and 7 micron ceramic coatings, 7 micron Sio2
coating, with the benefits of restoring and sealing faded paint and
gel coats, and extending the life of new paint, adding a high gloss,
cleaning and wash downs are easier, it protects against soot and
exhaust emissions, harmful UV rays, salt and acid rain & there are no
adverse effects to the future painting programme.
For more details Tel: +34 635 395 345
or visit www.cerashield.net
quick and easy and results in the perfect shine. These specialist
polymer and ceramic coatings enhance and protect the exterior
paint surfaces against ultra violet, salt, dirt, exhaust fumes,
oil and a host of other contaminates.Using a good polish can
delay a paint cycle and if applied from new or whilst still in good
condition can extend the life of the paint for years.
When discussing this with Andy Williams from CeraShield he
explains “All our coatings have been especially formulated and
engineered. With the harsh environments that superyachts
find themselves operating in its essential to protect against
harmful and damaging UV rays, soot and exhaust emissions,
acid rain oxidation and salt deposits. Our next generation,
premium Ceramic and Sio2 coatings can also restore and seal
faded paint and gel coats. Once applied the ceramic coating
forms a gas barrier which means no soot or exhaust emissions
can penetrate the coating and leaves the surface with a slick,
glass like finish that is very easy to clean and maintain without
the use of aggressive chemicals and leaves the crew free to
perform other important duties around the vessel.”
Isofan and Stoppani are paints made for the yachting market by
the German Lechler Brand. Since 1883 Stoppani has dedicated
special care to product quality and reliability. The product range
they offer is continuously evolving using Lechler’s technological
expertise with the aim of offering innovative paint processes to
fully satisfy the different yachting segments’ needs. The Isofan
Marine product range includes solid, metallic and pearl finishes
of matchless gloss, light fastness and ageing resistance for
yachts, pleasure and sailing boats.
The difference between a good paint job and a poor one is always said
to be down to the preparation. It is a cliché, but it is also true, that
99% of every good paint job lies in the preparation. It doesn’t matter
if the finish is wood or fibreglass, the prep work still has to be done.
This begins with removing all hardware, railings and decorative
strips. Except where the complete removal of the object cannot
be safely achieved the use of masking tape should be avoided.
Before applying any coating, check that air conditioning units
that vent on the area to be coated are cleaned or if possible
that the fans have been turned off. It is a sad fact of life that the
Sahara Desert is just too close to the marinas on the northern
shores of the Mediterranean. That and the fact that superyacht
docks are often close to roads, means that whenever crew are
trying to paint a surface outside they encounter dust. Minute
particles of sand or road grit are generally invisible to the eye
but add a layer of wet coating to a surface and the annoying
molecules of grit can quickly spoil hours of hard work. It’s a
really good idea to use an air compressor to blow away dust
from its surface and then to sprinkle clean fresh water on the
deck, in the area being coated. This will help keep dust on the
deck and help prevent it moving around in the air.
Kevin Viles recently sold out his fairing and painting company
Concept Yachts Finishing brand to Finishing De Luxe in Germany
and joined the board of the newly enlarged company as Commercial
Director. Now with offices in the UK, Holland and Germany the
company currently has five projects over 50 metres running
simultaneously inside Heesen Yachts, along with two 90 metre
refit projects underway at Royal Huisman.” Director Chasan
Kalfoglou says, “For us it goes without saying that good
preparation is one of the most important steps that we take
on our projects. A high standard of preparation starts from day
one and we maintain a high standard throughout the process.
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Tel: +34 649 989 909
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ATLAS PAINT CONSULTANTS
For most of the different disciplines on a yacht sophisticated systems
are developed and in use, on which long term maintenance is based.
These systems clearly stipulate what kind of work is required, when
it needs to be carried out and what the costs involved are to keep
the vessel in top condition. Such a maintenance system has not
been developed for the paint discipline, which is one of the largest
returning items on yachts. Atlas Paint Consultants has recognised the
need for such Paint Maintenance Manual and has developed such a
document. In general the purpose of the document is to create and
maintain a data bank of the paint condition on a yacht. Enabling yacht
managers and/or captains to adequately plan and budget their future
paint refit work.
For more details Tel: +31 (0)10 2681495
or visit www.atlaspaintconsultants.com
These steps in preparation are crucial for the final
result as poor preparation is easily spotted in the
final top coat (gloss) and could easily compromise
both manufacturers warranties and the overall
finish of the vessel. The client expects a very
high quality finish and as a standard we strive to
provide this every time. Taking steps backwards on
a project due to poor preparation is never efficient
and extremely costly, so why risk it?”
Longevity, high gloss and easy cleaning are the
standout features offered by a new class of coating
made possible by recent advances in ceramic
chemistry: Zytexx Clear-Coat. When using this
revolutionary ceramic coating, salts, pollutants,
acid rain streaks, oils and diesel soot are all easily
removed. The hard, slick, abrasion-resistant finish does not wear
down like waxes, polishes and polymers.
More importantly the product cuts crew cleaning time down to
a fraction. By preventing diesel soot from permanently staining
polyurethane paints, crew can avoid unsightly and expensive
damage and eliminate the need to tediously polish out these
defects. With its hard, scratch-resistant properties, fenders
and hawsers mark Zytexx far less than paint. The company has
supplied over 90 vessels in the Mediterranean alone all are using
it to great effect. Captain Eddie West, in command of Sarafsa,
is a big fan and has stated, “Zytexx has without doubt, extended
the life of our paintwork to the extent where we have original
paint of 11 years old in some areas. Glass readings were as low
as 7 prior to using Zytexx and now readings are in the high 80s
on this old paint. The application team are quick and efficient,
just give them a cherry picker and leave them to it.”
Speaking for the company, Michael Pass says Captains
should look out for Zytexx for glass surfaces. He says, “Our
Glass Treatment restores salt pitted windows to clarity, greatly
enhancing the look of your vessel. Treated windows become
extremely water repellent; Water literally rolls right off eliminating
spotting and reducing further etching. Even on windows fitted
with wiper blades, Zytexx Glass Treatment provides long-lasting
hydrophobicity.”
Nico Roper of Atlas Paint Consultants believes it is important
before contemplating any large scale painting project, specialist
firms such as his are called in. The job of a consultant should
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOOD
PAINT JOB AND A POOR ONE IS DOWN TO
THE PREPARATION. IT IS A CLICHÉ, BUT IT
IS ALSO TRUE THAT 99% OF EVERY GOOD
PAINT JOB LIES IN THE PREPARATION
be to carry out a full pre refit paint status survey. Once that is
done the consultant should prepare a bid book to reflect all the
necessary requirements. Then he should have the yard and or the
paint contractor prepare a paint manual. “It is vital,” he says,
“to list the responsibilities and communication lines to make
sure there are clear and open corporation between all parties”.
Painted surfaces that have a dappled look about them are often
referred to as having an orange peel finish because of the texture
of the surface after coating resembles the skin of an orange or
grapefruit. This phenomenon is almost certainly the result of
improper painting a technique, and can often be caused by fast
evaporation of thinners or when using an incorrectly set up spray
gun. It can also arise when a surface is painted with a roller
using too little pain or too thick a paint so that the surface dries
before the texture as a whole does so. When using a spray gun
check the air pressure and ensure the correctly sized nozzle is
fitted. Avoid spraying paint at an angle other than perpendicular
to the surface and never apply an over excessive amount of paint.
When painting, it is always best to avoid extreme air quality
or temperature conditions. Low temperatures will for example
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COATINGS
COPPERCOAT SUPERYACHT
Coppercoat® Superyacht is the longest
lasting anti-foul coating available. With a
lifespan of between 10 and 20 years per
treatment, this ultra hard wearing epoxy
anti-foul eliminates the need for the
repeated costly and time-consuming dry
dockings necessary for reapplications of
conventional anti-foul. By removing the
need to continually dock and re-anti-foul,
long life Coppercoat® Superyacht provides
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original Coppercoat® was launched some 20
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vessels Worldwide. Coppercoat® Superyacht is
specific to the larger boat market, being made
suitable for application by spray as well as roller.
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increase drying times while high temperatures will reduce drying
times and can make application more difficult, as product flow
and levelling is compromised. Optimal painting conditions are
when the ambient temperature is between 10 - 26°C and relative
humidity is below 65%.
FINISHING DE LUXE
Finishing De Luxe are a family run superyacht fairing and painting
company with experience that goes back over 30 years. Regarded
as one of the best kept secrets in the superyacht finishing
industry, and with a team of over 250 highly experienced
professionals, FDL are leading the way and setting the industries
highest standards. Boasting an international management team
and offices in the UK, Germany and Holland, Finishing De Luxe
are a truly global company. FDL pride themselves on not having
to rely on subcontractor teams, as do so many other larger
finishing companies, Last season the company successfully ran
and completed multiple projects in five different countries at the
same time.
For more details Tel: +49 (0) 177 38 80 410
or visit www.finishing-deluxe.com
It is always best to avoid painting in direct sunlight, or when
the substrate itself is excessively warm. One good way to check
this is to check the surface temperature using a specialised
surface thermometer.
With over 20 years experience crewing superyachts, Duncan
Sykes the Managing Director at Absolute Boat Care, understand
absolutely the requirements and demands of captains and owners
alike. Based in Mallorca, they have a large, highly professional
team who have the capabilities to undertake absolutely any job,
whatever the size. Captain Jason Lambourne, of the motor
yacht Angara has enjoyed working with Absolute Boat Care and
done so for the past four years. He says, “The products and the
knowledge they employ when polishing Angara have always given
her an incredible shine and made sure she is looking fantastic
for her owners every season.”
When applying epoxies in high humidity conditions they can
develop an ‘amine blush’ on the surface particularly at lower
temperatures. This slightly sticky substance must be removed
and can normally be washed off with soap and water. If the blush
is not removed it can lead to the delamination of subsequent
coats. High humidity conditions can reduce the amount of solvent
evaporation during the drying/curing stages; with epoxies this
can lead to a ‘soft cure’ where solvent can remain trapped in
the film for many days leading to slow or poor final cure.
Patching paint is always tricky. There are some who say patching
should always be thought of as a temporary repair because it
will more than likely always be identified as such. Others believe
that done well it is hard to tell if a patch repair has been made
or not. It is a truism, however, that hard cut lines are almost
always visible, especially in darker colours the likes of dark blues
and blacks. They should, be avoided in areas where they are going
to be very easy to spot.
It is of course imperative to use the same brand and colour as
the original when trying to perfect the repair. One good tip is to
keep a log of what is painted when it was completed and what
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COATINGS
product was used noting any batch numbers or identification
codes shown on the tin. That way you know exactly what colour
was originally used.
Some experts suggest it is best not to polish hard cut lines
advising, hard cut lines will look worse than if they were simply
left as they were. It is sometimes better to paint an entire
section than a patch in the middle of a surface, as you would
have less risk of it being visible. Larger areas are often better
than smaller ones. Polishing out soft cut lines using specialist
polishes is always the better solution. Certain paints can be
polished and others cannot be polished, so be aware of what
is possible before you start. A well polished patch when done
properly will be almost invisible.
Based in Palma de Mallorca, Pure, headed up by Nic Clarke has
painted over 20 superyachts in the 10 years the company has
been in business project managing refits. He says, “I know a
bit about paint and coatings but could not be regarded as an
expert. That is why we always retain the services of a paint
surveyor, sometimes much to the annoyance of the applicators
working on the project. It was the project management style
of the company that secured the responsibility of completely
repainting the exterior of the 70 metre Lurssen built Saint
Nicholas and it was perhaps because of the paint quality that
this yacht exchanged hands so quickly one released onto the
brokerage market.
Versatility
One certain benefit of Ceramic and Sio2 coatings from CeraShield
is the ease of cleaning. “All that’s needed by the crew is a simple
pH neutral soapy washdown” says Andy Williams. “No aggressive
chemicals or polishing is required, which considerably cuts down
the time crew members are kept away from other important
tasks and is obviously better for the overall health and safety of
the crew and means that no harsh chemicals are being dispersed
into our oceans”
Williams continues, “But it’s not just the paint work that can
benefit, why not apply to metals and glass? Metals onboard
would no longer need to be polished before every boss or guest
trip. The coating keeps the metal looking bright with that ‘just
SEA-SHIELD
The SEA-SHIELD brand has been developed over the years by
experienced professionals working within the boating and mega
yacht industry. SEA-SHIELD understands better than most the
task involved in yacht detailing and the importance of adding a
protective barrier against the damaging effects of the sun and
the sea. When SEA-SHIELD products are applied your yacht and
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polished look’. Plus glass, which quickly becomes oxidised and
suffers from calcium build up can be protected. Once the coating
is applied the surface becomes hydrophobic and repels the harsh
environments for a much longer period of time. And, for the longer
term we have devised a 5 year gloss protection programme. For
its duration, and longer if required, we send CeraShield teams
to wherever the vessel is having downtime for maintenance, to
undertake an agreed portion of the 5 year protection plan. This
will then guarantee the vessels exterior painted surfaces will
always remain glossy, simple!”
LECHLER
Stoppani is the specialist painting system
and product developed for yachting by
the Lechler brand. The brand has enjoyed
success in this field since 1883 and is well
known for the quality of its products. The
product range is composed of antifoulings,
primers and intermediates, lightweight
epoxy fillers, topcoats, clear varnishes, teak
products, and is continuously evolving
with the aim of offering worldwide reliable
and innovative paint processes. The colour
selection is broad and complements the
preparation paint processes in order to
guarantee solid, metallic and pearl finishes
of matchless gloss, light fastness and
ageing resistance for yachts and other
marine vessels.
For more details Tel: +39 031586111
or visit www.lechler.eu
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COATINGS
ZYTEXX
The Hybrid-Ceramic Coating Paint Protection PG44XX
Series. Zytexx laboratories are at the forefront of the
ceramic coating industry. Year in, year out they continue
to develop and advance the proprietary clear-coats
designed for the marine industry. “We had continual
issues with the hull staining after long passages, and
being a large area, began to be quite time consuming
for the crew to keep on top of keeping the hull looking
good. The application of ZYTEXX was a eureka moment,
suddenly everything became easier, and additionally the
hull finish was gleaming” Eddie Cooney, M/Y Grace E .
For more details Tel: +33(0)4 83 28 2178
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Bottom coats
Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd. manufactures the high-performance
multi-season antifouls Coppercoat, Coppercoat-Superyacht and
Coppercoat Commercial. Since launching in 1991, these coatings
have proven to be durable and long-lasting. These hard-wearing
and densely copper-filled epoxy resins provide protection against
unwanted marine growth for many years (commonly over a
decade). To date, more than 60,000 sail and power vessels have
been treated with Coppercoat in the leisure, commercial and
superyacht sectors.
Coppercoat consists of copper powder and resin, and its nonablative
characteristics mean it will firmly adhere to a wide variety
of surfaces including GRP, concrete, steel, iron and aluminium. Its
leach rate is less than 50mcg/cu/cm2 after 30 days. Managing
Director at Coppercoat Ewan Clark says, “Increasingly restrictive
laws governing the use of biocides in ant-fouls weighs heavily on
coating manufacturers. Within Europe, the latest Biocides and
Pesticides Register has reduced the number of allowable biocides
by approximately 80%. The armoury available to paint chemists
has been severely depleted.” He adds, “But a restricted choice
of ingredients and a lowering of biocide levels need not result in
poor performance. The latest coatings technology concentrates
on making best use of the ingredients. The latest Coppercoat-
Superyacht anti-foul being a case in point. The water-based,
VOC-free epoxy carrier is loaded with pure copper particles,
curing to create a semi-permanent outer surface so copper-rich
as to be inhospitable to virtually all bio-fouling.”
The proof of the pudding is they say is in the eating. Coppercoat
is currently celebrating its own memorable proof in the aftermath
of the 2017-2018 Clipper Round The World Race. When the
Clipper boats were finally lifted out after 40,000NM of racing
and 16 months of continual immersion, the Coppercoat on their
hulls revealed almost no loss of coating thickness. Barring the
faintest trace of slime at the waterline in some parts, the hulls
were virtually spotless.
So well did the Coppercoat antifoul perform that, for the first
time in the Clipper’s 22-year history, the boats did not need to
be lifted out at the race’s halfway mark in Sydney. As every boat
owner is all too painfully aware, lifting out vessels to clean off old
antifoul and apply a new coat can be a slow and costly business,
so Coppercoat’s matchless resilience meant substantial savings
in time and money for Clipper Race organisers and crews alike.
“This enormously successful outcome understandably delighted
us, the crews and the race organisers in equal measure,” adds
Ewan Clark. “Look no further for a clear vindication of Coppercoat’s
efficiency and longevity.”
THESE HARD-WEARING AND
DENSELY COPPER-FILLED EPOXY
RESINS PROVIDE PROTECTION
AGAINST UNWANTED MARINE
GROWTH FOR MANY YEARS
Such positive feedback contrasts markedly with recent testimony
from sailors involved in other global circumnavigations, who
reported that rival coatings used on their boat hulls only lasted
for less than six months. Even, by this point, barnacle growth on
hulls was so advanced that it was calculated to be responsible
for a 0.5 to 1 knot reduction in boat speed for every hour sailed.
It’s a wrap
Paints and varnishes are not the only way to protect surfaces
and keep things smart. Vinyl wrapping is a way of protecting a
paint finish with a plastic layer, rather than a chemical topcoat.
The process known as wrapping has developed dramatically
over the past decade and has moved into the premier league of
coatings and is no longer simply in the realm of those seeking
to temporarily advertise a new product or design on the side of
a commercial white van. Vinyl allows for special effects the likes
of pearlescent or matt effect to be applied if required, and we
are now seeing many interiors receiving a fresh coat of vinyl...
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A day in the
life of...
LUKE PORTER
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
SHIPYARD SUPPLY CO.
My first taste of the superyacht
industry was working as a
deckhand onboard an 83ft motor
yacht. Like many others, I moved
down to the south of France to dock
walk and ultimately land a job as a
deckie. My dockwalking persistence
finally paid off when I was offered
the deckhand job on MY Felixia, a
Ferretti 830.
Since those early days in the
superyacht industry I have worked
on some beautiful yachts, travelled
to places that most people only get
to read about and now live with my
wife and 18-month-old daughter.
Having worked for a yacht broker
and as a project manager for Oyster
Yachts, I now head up Shipyard Supply
Co (SSCo), a brand-new company
specialising in the design, manufacture
and supply of deck equipment to new
builds and operational superyachts.
Setting up a company is no mean feat
and it certainly doesn’t conform to
9-5, but it does have its perks.
DAY BEGINS
My day begins at 06:30 when my human alarm clock starts chatting to herself at
the other end of the landing. There’s really no need to set an alarm, my daughter
has built-in Swiss timing. Sitting down as a family for breakfast is important to
us, so even though it’s pretty chaotic we
start each day by eating together. My wife
and I both work in the marine sector, so
we often find ourselves talking about the
latest industry news whilst sat at the
kitchen table. I have time for a quick check
of my inbox after breakfast to see what
has come in overnight and then it’s off to
the office. I drive from our home in a village
on the east coast in Suffolk to the office.
The 50-minute commute past picturesque
fields and river estuaries affords me the
time to think about the day ahead.
TYPICAL MORNING
I arrive at the office at 08:30 and after a
cup of tea and a chat with the team I get
straight into the emails.
Once the urgent emails have been taken
care of, I get the team together to discuss
the upcoming trade show we’re attending.
This will be the first one the company has
attended so we’re all keen to get the look
and feel just right. It’s still early days,
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LUNCH
At 13:00 I leave the office for a lunch meeting with the
company’s directors, Josh and Claire Richardson, at a
local pub called the Butt and Oyster. It’s on the river,
serves great food and most importantly it’s only
five minutes from the office. The water might not
be azure blue, but it makes for a picturesque
backdrop and a peaceful setting. It’s a good
opportunity to catch up on how things are going,
not just with SSCo, but also Josh and Claire’s
other successful company, Superyacht Tenders
and Toys (SYTT).
Having already built up an established and thriving
business, their insight is invaluable. They always
take the time to engage with the progress and
challenges within SSCo and we regularly take time
away from the office to touch base. SYTT focuses on
the project management and third-party supply of tenders
and toys and SSco manufactures associated deck and ancillary
equipment, so the two businesses are closely aligned and there is plenty of
crossover. The afternoon proves to be no exception as Josh and I excuse ourselves
after lunch to go and test an e-foil board that has just landed in the SYTT office.
We drive five minutes down the road where we launch the board and spend the
next hour teaching ourselves to foil. On the way back to the office, adrenalinefuelled
and salty, I drop in on our aluminium fabricators to check on the set of
chocks we have in production for a client’s Ski Nautique wake surf boat.
so our brand
identity is
evolving with
each new piece
of activity. We are
a niche company, so
it’s important that we
communicate our USPs clearly
and concisely from the start.
TONIGHT
Then it’s back to the office and back to reality. Tonight, I’m flying
out to the Netherlands ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with the
chief mate of a 100m+ yacht in build at Oceanco. We are supplying
the transom fenders and aft step arrangement and we need to
drill down on the details to make sure everything is just how the
owners envisage it. I prepare the templating kit and make sure
I have everything required to accurately template the yacht’s
transom and ensure the fenders will fit perfectly. I’m sure most
heads of companies have someone to do templating for them,
but we’re a new and growing business and I want to look future
employees in the eye when I ask them to do something, knowing
that I’ve done everything I ask of them myself.
We’re lucky to have workshops and warehousing on site
and I like to regularly go and talk to the production team,
which is something I have carried over from my days
as a project manager at Oyster. Communication with
the team building the end product is crucial for quality
control and meeting client expectations. Currently, our
tender mooring whips are seeing strong sales, so I take
the time to go and see how the manufacturing of our
latest batch is progressing.
By title, I’m the commercial manager at SSCo, but the
reality of a small company means that I’m involved in
everything regardless of whether it’s liaising with clients,
designers and fabricators or overseeing the finances
and ordering stationery. It has to be that way, especially
in the early days, to make sure we stay focused and on
track. I tell myself that even Richard Branson did it all
once upon a time!
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GO ALGHERO
Frances and Michael Howorth
discover there is more to
Sardinia than Porto Cervo,
Calle di Volpe and Porto
Rotondo. In the north-west
of the island, Alghero is one
of Sardinia’s most alluring
destinations
STAY
HOTEL CATALUNYA
This hotel prides itself on making
everyone feel at home with different
morning breakfast habits, reflecting the
nationalities of those staying here. At the
same time, they are just as happy to offer
guests a chance to sample the traditional
Italian breakfast.
www.hotelcatalunya.it
HOTEL DEI PINI
Four star luxury beachfront resort located
within the Porto Conte Nature Reserve, a
stone’s throw from the Capo Caccia/Isola
Piana Marine Protected Area, and just 9
km from Alghero Fertilia airport and the
centre of Alghero.
www.hoteldeipini.com
HOTEL FRANCESCO
The former convent in the city’s old quarter
has preserved a slightly spartan feel, with
a relaxing, meditative ambience. Simple
rooms, a good breakfast, attentive and
professional staff and the perfect location
for some well deserved RnR.
www.sanfrancescohotel.com
HOTEL CARLOS V
Comfort is the watchword of this luxury
hotel. The terraces afford panoramic views
that encompass everything from the Capo
Caccia promontory with its silhouette
resembling a sleeping giant, to the costal
road that leads to Bosa.
www.hotelcarlosv.it
VILLA LAS TRONAS HOTEL & SPA
Surrounded by rock formations now greatly
eroded by the sea this enchanting 5-star
waterside hotel is situated on a promontory
between Cala Lavatoio to the north and
Cala Capone to the south. A centuryold
park separates it from the seaside
boulevard of the city.
www.hotelvillalastronas.it
EAT
LA BOTTEGHINA
For sea urchin on toast, sea urchin with
linguine and fregola with prawns & mussels.
If that’s not to your liking, they also serve
great pizza.
Tel: +39 07 997 38375
RISTORANTE MARADOR
In the centre of town, on the beachfront
for fresh mackerel, monkfish, mullet roe or
bottarga, fregola pasta with langoustine
and a fritto misto of fish and vegetables.
Tel: +39 07 973 4018
MOVIDA
Spread over two levels with dining in
the tranquil San Erasmo Square, and on
the panoramic Magellan bastion offering
stunning views of the port and the ancient
walls. The simple and traditional cuisine
based on fresh locally caught fish is
delightful. Try Spaghetti Algherese, strigoli
with clams and zucchini.
Tel: +39 07 997 4589
AGRITURISMO SA MANDRA
More than just a meal it’s a true experience
where you can see pecorino cheese being
made, as well as fresh ricotta which you
eat later. Hand made ravioli stuffed with
potato, cheese and mint while by the fire
a suckling pig, head down on the spit so
the fat runs over as it cooks. We can’t
wait to return.
Tel: +39 07 999 9150
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NAVIGATOR
DRINK
CAFÉ LATINO
An upmarket bar located on a corner of the
city walls with views over the marina, this
bar has a cool ambience and a stunning
selection of cocktails.
L’ARCA
Just south of the old town right on the
seafront, this large spacious bar has
plenty of outside seating, while inside table
football and live music prevail.
BARONDA
On Piazza della Misericordia is a stylish
bar with a wide range of cocktails. DJs
provide music and there’s space to dance
for those who do.
CANTINA SANTA MARIA LA PALMA
Famous for Akenta, their sparkling wine
made from the Vermentino grape. Every
year 700 bottles are conditioned at sea
40m underwater. They claim that the
pressure increases the size of the bubbles
and improves the aging process.
BEACHES
SPAGGIA MUGONI
An oasis of peace blessed with soft pale
sand and crystal clear water that is almost
entirely enclosed and hidden in the Porto
Conte Bay at the north-western part of
the island.
PORTO FERRO
Accessed using an unmade bumpy sandy
track through the woods this is a less
populated beach beloved by surfers and kite
boarders alike. A simple beach bar serves
uncomplicated food and drink.
CULTURE
EASTER PARADES
Festivities in Alghero see statues of the
Virgin carried through the streets led by
a brass band and surrounded by women
dressed in black with ornate shawls singing
mournful hymns. The town is decorated
with red lanterns and the strangely
hypnotic event is fascinating to watch.
TUNA MUSEUM
In Stintino you will find the traditional
method of tuna fishing, practiced in the
Gulf of Asinara until the last century. This
museum allows visitors to picture the lives
of the men who fished and prepared tunas.
PALMAVERA
Go back in time and check out the Nuragic
complex at Palmavera, which dates back to
the 8th century B.C. It is the site of one
of the largest concentrations of so-called
Domus de Janas (prehistoric hypogea -
tombs carved out of the rocks) on this
historic island.
BASKETRY MUSEUM
Inside the Doria Castle in Castelsardo is a
collection of Sardinian basketwork including
the renowned baskets of Castelsardo,
fishing traps, typical su fassoni freshwater
boats, and sieves and other bread-making
tools. The fascinating exhibits provide indepth
information on the raw materials
used and the various techniques employed.
ALGHERO CATHEDRAL
Make sure you tick off Alghero Cathedral,
built in the 16th century, the impressive
Sant Miquel’s Dome, and the Porta Terra
tower, which you can climb up for fantastic
views across Alghero.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
MARINA DI SANT’ELMO
40° 33’N 08° 18’ E
VHF 16 & 9
Tel +39 079 9893117
Email direzione@portodialghero.com
Website www.portodialghero.com
Max length 70 metres
Max beam 25 metres
Max draught 4.8 metres
BUCKET LIST
STROLL AROUND THE OLD TOWN
From Alghero’s waterfront ramparts
to its striking religious architecture,
you’ll encounter several impressive
landmarks during a relaxed stroll.
PAY A VISIT TO BOSA
Head south along the picturesque
coastal road, past dramatic rock
formations and stunning sea views
to discover the small town of Bosa.
It is one of the most attractive
settlements on the island and famed
for its rainbow-coloured buildings.
DISCOVER NEPTUNE’S GROTTO
Mesmerising sea caves, set below
a sheer cliff face, are believed to
stretch inland for around 4km, while
the ‘Goat’s Steps’, carved into the
cliff face in the 1950s, provide some
great vantage points of this dramatic
coastal landscape. The Grottoes can
be reached with a short boat trip.
VISIT THE VINEYARDS
Get a traditional taste of Sardinia
by paying a visit to the vineyards of
Sella and Mosca. For fans of wine,
there’s no better way to spend an
afternoon, followed by the inevitable
tasting session.
SHOP FOR RED CORAL
Recognised since ancient times for
its intense natural colour Corailium
Rubrum, known as red coral, is of
great value to the Alghero economy.
Only licensed fishermen can collect the
coral and only certificated craftsmen
are allowed to transform it into artpieces
and jewellery.
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Off the beaten trek
Discover the adventure that lies within. For a truly unique experience join Secret
Compass in some of the world’s most remote and spectacular locations
© Lee Kearns
NENETS, NORTHERN SIBERIA
© Lee Kearns
Live and travel with Siberia’s Nenets nomads
on their epic annual reindeer migration within
the Arctic Circle offering cultural immersion of
the highest calibre. Teammates will totally embed
themselves with their hosts, wearing what the
Nenets wear, eating what they eat and sleeping
in their conical reindeer-hide tents called chums
(pronounced ‘chooms’). This is a rare opportunity
to experience the unstaged reality of nomadic
life out on the remote, freezing and unforgiving
Yamal Peninsula.
25 Mar – 10 Apr 2019 Price: £3,699
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VERBIER, SWITZERLAND
Everest in the Alps is the ultimate winter
sports endurance challenge, with the single
aim of ski-touring the height of Mount Everest
whilst raising money for a cause close to your
heart. In February 2018, 30 determined and
fearless ski-tourers successfully climbed 8,848
metres in temperatures as low as 30°F on their
way to raising over £1 million.
02 – 09 Mar 2019 Price: £4,399
DARIEN GAP, PANAMA
Forging a route through the humid, mostly
uninhabited rainforests, which divide North
America from South America, you will uncover
hidden, 5,000-year-old stone carvings, seen only
by a privileged handful of explorers. Meet Embera
Indians en route and wild camp in hammocks
near isolated village communities. You’ll be in the
company of renowned naturalist and local expert
Rick Morales en-route from Puerto Quimba to
Playa Muerto on the Pacific Coast.
16 – 29 Mar 2019 Price: £2,899
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LUT DESERT, IRAN
220km east to west traverse of Iran’s Lut
A Desert passing through an ever-changing
landscape of the imposing sand dunes, some
shaped like stars which radiate out across the
desert plains. Traversing dunes, rock corridors,
kaluts, meteorite fields and rocky plateaux, this
expedition will be carried out by the team on
foot, with expert support and water supply from
4WD vehicles.
03 - 16 Nov 2019 Price: £3,699
AUYÁN-TEPUI, VENEZUELA
Travel to Venezuela’s lost world to trek and
climb to the summit of Auyán-tepui, the
imposing, magnificent tabletop mountain that
is home to the world’s highest waterfalls, Angel
Falls. Then if that wasn’t enough, abseil down this
incredible natural phenomenon.
19 Jan – 02 Feb 2019 Price: £4,399
For more details on these treks contact
Secret Compass Tel: +44 (0)207 096 8428
or visit www.secretcompass.com
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ADVERTORIAL
INNOVATION UNDER FOOT
Jorge Marquez, President of LONSEAL FLOORING, explains
what makes Lonseal a reliable choice for yacht owners
There was once upon a time that the
only options for boat flooring were
carpet, wood, and maybe AstroTurf
(if you’re into that kind of thing). There was
even that slippery, kitchen-grade linoleum
flooring that surprisingly made its way into
the marine industry somehow. Over the 28
years of following the boatbuilding world, I
have seen that one of the most important
upgrade found in boats is the improvement
of flooring options.
Lonseal® marine-grade, sheet vinyl flooring
products were created not only to meet the
customers’ needs aesthetically but also the
durability. One of the reasons why most naval
architects and designers choose Lonseal is
due to the longevity of our product, which
saves owners from unwanted repairs. Other
advantages include; ease of maintenance,
resistance to moisture, virtually seamless,
noise-softening capabilities, slip-resistant,
and ease of installation.
The versatility and strong performance are
reasons why Lonseal’s sheet vinyl flooring is
the most often sought out material for marine
applications. Lonseal has been in the sheet
vinyl flooring business for over 90 years, 46
of those had dedication towards the marine
business, with the United States Navy as
our first customer. Lonseal manufactures
a wide variety of flooring choices ranging
from smooth surfaces that mimic sealed
concrete and wood visuals, to the textured
variations of coin dots and diamond plate.
Sheet flooring options are plentiful with
over 35 styles to choose from.
We like to set the market trends and are
constantly working on designing new and
innovative products to meet the customer’s
needs. One major game changer was the
introduction of our Lonmarine® line that
embraces the traditional look of teak & holly
(LONMARINE® WOOD main picture above).
Over the years we have added several color
variations that can enhance the beauty of
any stateroom or salon.
The realism of our wood’s appearance is
what attracts customers to our products.
Other products in our marine line-up are
the Lonmarine® Stone and Loncommodore
that has a traditional diamond plate design.
All three of these styles are MED/USCG
certified so that larger vessels and cruise
ships can utilise them as well.
I also have seen a great deal of enquiries in
the industry about deck-type flooring, which
brings me to share with you our Londeck
Collection. This product line can be used
in interior or exterior areas anywhere on
board. The embossing in this line simulates
a textured concrete (Londeck Sierra), a tree
bark (Londeck) or a leather grain (Londeck
Sol). At the same time the Londeck collection
provides a soft feel and incredible traction
in wet areas.
One of the hidden characteristics in all of
the Lonseal flooring options is the fact that
all of our products are manufactured to
meet the stringent specs of a commercial
building. This includes a high-level standard
and durability testing that allows all of them
to be installed in a demanding environment and
be able to perform strongly. Rest assured
that when they are installed on your vessel,
our flooring will go beyond your expectations.
For more details
email marketing@lonseal.com
or visit www.lonseal.com
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PYA
Professionalism,
manpower and training
training and certification path for captains
already serving on yachts, but without
formal qualifications.
Over the past two decades, this has
led to a multi layered approach towards
providing a pathway for deck and engineering
seafarers to become licensed to serve
on yachts of any size or gross Tonnage.
The vessels on which
superyacht crew
have served on have
changed dramatically
since the mid 1990s
as the vessels have
increased in size and
complexity
Words: Capt A. Croft
MBA, AFNI
How have the training and certification
requirements for crew kept pace?
In the UK, until the early 90s, hiring and
manning in this sector was mostly left to
the owner/ or management independent of
any overseeing regulatory examination body.
Although there was a UK requirement
that fully trained merchant officers should
be employed on Red Ensign yachts over
80GRT, this was in essence ignored by
almost everyone. Even on yachts that
chartered, it was quite common for crew
to have few or no formal qualifications,
from the Captain downwards.
Of course there were yacht crew in this
period who held Merchant Navy training,
but they tended to be in the minority and
there was little premium placed on hiring
such individuals over a lessor qualified
candidate.
In the early 90s the UK maritime authorities
woke up to the fact that the superyacht
industry was booming and that UHNWI
were commissioning a number of larger
and more complex yachts that were used
for both private and charter use.
The result was the UK regulations for Vessels
in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure,
meaning that yachts that chartered over 80
GRT were now considered to be commercial
vessels. However, very few yachts would
have been able to operate under this
legislation even if they wanted to, as there
was no ready supply of merchant officers
aware of the yacht market or looking to
join the sector. Owners also wanted to
keep their existing captains and crew,
who had mostly be serving on board their
yachts without issue.
Faced with the prospect of a number of
superyachts operating illegally in what
was already approaching a billion dollar
industry, the UK Marine Safety Agency, as
it was then, took a global lead in creating a
As with all CoCs, there is currently
no regulatory requirement for formal
reassessment of navigational/seamanship
skills later in the career of any deck officer
(including Master). As long as the sea
time requirement is fulfilled when the
CoC is revalidated, the CoC Issuing State
assumes that critical knowledge and skill
sets remain current.
Encouraging investment in training
Yacht employer training schemes vary
considerably, depending on the interest
of the owner/management in investing in
their crew. As a result, many seafarers in
the yacht sector often support themselves
whilst investing in training courses.
However, a recent market survey carried
out by the PYA highlighted that a large
number of seafarers in the sector see
CPD as a waste of resources, especially
as few seafarers feel that it is valued by
those that might employ them. It is rare
that seafarers are advised that they
obtained a position or promotion based
on having additional knowledge/training
above standard qualifications.
One factor which affects willingness to
invest in additional training is that the
luxury yacht sector is an image driven
environment. There is strong survey evidence
that crew often encounter age bias during
the hiring process. This particularly limits
employment opportunities for those reentering
the market aged 50 and over.
Age bias is forcing out a number of timetested,
highly skilled, talented, creative,
productive, experienced senior seafarers,
in the prime of their careers. With this in
mind, individual training investment may
start to look less appealing.
The sector needs to realise that seafarers
are not innate commodities, and unlike modern
technology they generally appreciate with
age. The challenge is to make the industry
realise this and value it appropriately.
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Advice and knowledge from the leading experts in their fields
LUKE PORTER
Commercial Manager
Shipyard Supply Co
SAM THOMPSON
Co-founder & Director
JMS Crew
EDDIE KLOOSTERMAN
Global Commercial Manager
Mr Smith
GWYNNE LEWIS
Product Line Director
Orolia Maritime
WHAT OPTIONS ARE
AVAILABLE IN INFLATABLE
FENDER CONSTRUCTION?
AS A CREWMEMBER IS
BIGGER ALWAYS BETTER?
WHAT ARE THE LATEST
DEVELOPMENTS FOR ON
BOARD ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEMS?
IN A GROWING AGE OF
CYBER-CRIME AT SEA,
HOW CAN WE SECURE OUR
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS?
There are three main
fabrics used in inflatable
fender construction; PVC,
Hypalon and Polyurethane
(PU) and each has its pros
and cons depending on
budget and intended usage.
Most will be familiar with
PVC fenders as they’re
used on small dinghies
through to superyachts.
They’re lightweight,
have neat welded seams
and generally offer the
most cost-effective
way of protecting the
yacht. However, they are
more susceptible to UV
degradation so are best
used with a protective
acrylic cover. Hypalon,
on the other hand offers
better UV and abrasion
resistance and the glued
seams are easier to
repair once out at sea.
This functionality typically
comes at a higher cost
and increased weight
compared to PVC. Finally,
there is Polyurethane for
the ultimate abrasion
resistant and hardcore
fendering solution. But
more frequently used in
the commercial sector
on very large yachts.
More and more I am
getting crewmembers
stating a specific size of
yacht they are looking to
join. When I hear this I
immediately roll out the
phrase that ‘bigger isn’t
always better’ which in
the case of superyachts
is very relevant. One size
most definitely doesn’t fit
all in this industry and it
often takes a bit of trial
and error before you find
out what works for you.
The scope of a specific role
differs massively from a
30m to an 80m, so much
so that it takes a very
different mind set and skill
level to be able to tackle
the job properly. This runs
across all departments and
we haven’t even touched on
the required certification!
To ensure a happy and well
run yacht it is vital that
the crew enjoy and feel
comfortable in the role
they are taking on and it
shouldn’t be ‘all about the
money’. Never rule out a
smaller yacht as it could be
the best job you have ever
had, it was for me!
The biggest development
is IP Television, this
means you do not have to
use any tvro’s anymore
only a good and stable
internet which could be
provided for example by
cellweaver.Other latest
developments are Apple
TV solutions, updates via
app and music streams.
A yacht owner or guest
needs to feel that they can
go across the world with
just one single touch of a
touchscreen button. At
Mr Smith we provide the
ultimate entertainment
experience for superyachts
by employing user friendly
software for accessible
control. We believe that
entertainment systems
must be quick, high-end
and easy to use regarding
movies, series or any kind
of music or entertainment
that is requested. We also
pride ourselves in constant
reasearch and development
so we’re always ahead of
the curve and providing
the very latest in on board
audio visual solutions.
Since the development
of the Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS)
in the late 70s, Position,
Navigation and Timing
(PNT) based on satellite
input has been vital
on board superyachts,
allowing GNSS receivers to
determine location using
time signals transmitted
from space. The best way
to protect navigational
systems from intentional
interference is with a
multi-layered suite of
resilient PNT solutions:
Passive protection
devices such as antijam
antennae that block GNSS
interference from the
horizon, software-based
navigation protection
devices that alert
the bridge and active
defence solutions which
filter suspicious radio
frequencies from the GNSS
signal. Orolia Maritime also
offers alternatives such as
Satellite Time and Location
(STL), an encrypted signal
1000x stronger than
GNSS. It resists spoofing
and allows vessels to
maintain course even when
there has been total denial
of navigation signals.
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RECRUIT
The challenges of recruiting
seafarers in 2019
As yachts get larger and carry more
crew with unlimited certificates, we
see the skills gap between yachting and
shipping reducing and thus naturally, these
two worlds have started to intertwine in
an unprecedented fashion.
I have elaborated in the past on the shortage
of crew facing the yachting industry and
believe it is now fitting to look at the bigger
picture, especially given the forthcoming
sectoral meeting in February 2019 in
Geneva at the ILO on “Recruitment and
Retention of Seafarers and the Promotion
of Opportunities for Women Seafarers”...
More on that in due course.
What is the current situation? Every five
years the manpower report from BIMCO
(Baltic and International Maritime Council)
and the ICS (International Chamber of
Shipping) is published and in the most recent
release, it is stated that the shortage of
officers was in the order of 16 500 and
is estimated to increase, continually, to
over 145 000 by 2025. Although the global
supply of officers is forecast to increase
steadily, this is predicted to be outpaced
by increasing demand.
At the end of 2018 ICS has released
another study, this time conducted by the
Hamburg School of Business Administration
(HSBA), regarding the potential effects of
autonomous ships on the role of seafarers
and the global shipping industry. With
over 1.6 million seafarers currently
estimated to serve on merchant ships
trading internationally, the impact of MASS
(Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships) on
seafarers requires thorough consideration
going forward.
“Encouragingly, the study indicates that
there will be no shortage of jobs for
seafarers, especially officers, in the next
two decades. While the size of crews
may evolve in response to technological
Laurence Lewis looks
at crew shortfalls
and the challenges
of recruiting and
retaining crew in 2019
and beyond
changes on board, there may also be
considerable additional jobs ashore which
require seafaring experience,” Mr Platten,
ICS Secretary General explained.
These numbers do of course, dwarf our
yachting figures, yet with a total number
of crew soon approaching 85 000,
the yachting industry has its own crewing
challenges, albeit very different from the
Merchant Navy.
2018 has been the second busiest year
at YPI CREW in terms of Engineers and
Deck Officers new registrations along with
an overall across the board registration
increase of 8 %.Given the fact that
the company has already a network of
candidates spanning 16 years, this is a
healthy percentage which highlights the
vitality of the industry.
Yachting crew, and deck crew especially, if
they stay in the industry past their university
gap years, are for the most part, career
orientated and racing towards “that”
captain’s job. However, there just aren’t
enough Captain’s jobs to accommodate all
aspiring masters and therefore, officers
will likely have to remain as deck officers
for a longer period of time as can be the
case in the Merchant Navy where many
officers, both deck and Engineering are
qualified well before promotion.
The current true shortage of crew in
yachting lies within the interior department,
with an acute shortfall of experienced
stewardesses and stewards. Retaining
stewardesses long term in the industry
is a challenge and whilst offering rotation
is perhaps a solution, eventually, those
wanting to start a family will inevitably leave.
Shipping, cruising, yachting; complex
worlds with different purposes, yet a
single common denominator; the crew, and
the necessity to attract and retain them.
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CALENDAR
MAR
©Jeff Brown
28FEB
©LaurensMorel
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
10 PHUKET YACHT SHOW RENDEZVOUS
Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand
16 MOUNT GAY RUM ROUND BARBADOS
Barbados, WI
19 BOOT DUSSELDORF
Messe, Dusseldorf, Germany
23 NEW YORK BOAT SHOW
Javits Center, NYC
27 GRENADA SAILING WEEK
Grenada, WI
30 NEW ZEALAND MILLENNIUM CUP
Auckland, New Zealand
31 THE SUPERYACHT CUP, ANTIGUA
English Harbour, Antigua, WI
8 JOLLY HARBOUR REGATTA
Antigua, WI
14 MIAMI YACHT SHOW
Florida, USA
15 ANTIGUA 360 RTI RACE
Antigua, WI
18 RORC CARIBBEAN 600
Anguilla – Guadeloupe, WI
22 MED CUP WINDSURFING, MARSEILLE
Marseille, France
26 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
28 ST MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA
St Maarten, WI
6 MOSCOW BOAT SHOW
Crocus, Moscow, Russia
6 HISWA AMSTERDAM BOAT SHOW
RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
13 QATAR INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Porto Arrabia, The Pearl, Qatar
21 ST BARTHS BUCKET REGATTA
Saint Barthélemy, WI
22 ST THOMAS INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands
25 BVI SPRING REGATTA
Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, BVI
28 PALM BEACH BOAT SHOW
West Palm Beach, Florida
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