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ONBOARD Magazine winter 2019

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CONTENTS<br />

FEATURES<br />

20<br />

SETTING A NEW COURSE<br />

The delights of enjoying the world’s<br />

best superyachts with Justin Bieber<br />

20<br />

WINTER <strong>2019</strong><br />

30<br />

40<br />

48<br />

52<br />

58<br />

62<br />

70<br />

98<br />

104<br />

WHEN IS OLD TOO OLD?<br />

Ageism exists in all business sectors<br />

and the superyacht industry is<br />

certainly no different<br />

LIFE SAVER<br />

Captain Michael Howorth explains<br />

what a SOLAS compliant rescue boat<br />

can and cannot do<br />

SURF’S UP<br />

Alf Anderson returns to the 1970s<br />

and his first surfing safari to the<br />

Atlantic Coast in south-west France<br />

WINTER HAVENS<br />

A selection of <strong>ONBOARD</strong>’s favourite<br />

<strong>winter</strong> berths recommended for<br />

both owners and crew<br />

RACE DESIGNED<br />

Sue Pelling looks at the razor-sharp<br />

competition in the coming RC44<br />

Championship Tour<br />

THE HOT SPOT<br />

A look at the latest VSAT systems<br />

to ensure that you remain connected<br />

CARIBBEAN CALLING<br />

Claire Griffiths checks out the best<br />

agents and marinas to look up when<br />

in The Caribbean<br />

SUITED AND BOOTED<br />

Uniforms help dress a yacht and give<br />

a sense of belonging to crew<br />

GOING THE EXTRA YARD<br />

The finest yards with the skills and<br />

expertise needed to provide the<br />

perfect refit<br />

132<br />

132<br />

TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT<br />

Frances and Michael Howorth look<br />

at the latest paints, antifouling and<br />

coatings in the market<br />

58<br />

REGULARS<br />

5<br />

7<br />

15<br />

COMMENT<br />

Michael Howorth asks whether the<br />

15% commission charged by charter<br />

yacht brokers is under threat<br />

UPFRONT<br />

Tips, people, advice and myths<br />

MY OPINION<br />

Paul Cox on the urgency of<br />

safeguarding the future of sharks<br />

40<br />

<strong>ONBOARD</strong> | WINTER <strong>2019</strong> | 3

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