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CONTENTS
FEATURES
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SAIL OR RETURN
Giorgio Armani’s principles for style,
simplicity and luxury are there for all
to see
26
SUMMER 2019
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46
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60
68
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112
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
Working in superyachts is a stressful
environment, adding a traumatic event
could tip you over the edge
PICTURE THIS
Award-winning adventurer Jody
Macdonald is making waves in the
photography industry
CLEAN ENERGY CRUISING
Designers of electric tenders are
pushing the boundaries of technology
and aesthetics
BODRUM CRUISING
Great hospitality, expert crew and
flexible schedules in Turkey
HEADING EAST
Our favourite full service marinas in
the eastern Mediterranean
SAILING REDEFINED
Marseille in September is the place
to be for the final of the inaugural
grand-prix America’s Cup style series
SOLID RIDE
The design and versatility of the
modern rigid inflatable has gone from
strength to strength
ALL SYSTEMS GO
The need for first rate yacht
management software has never
been greater
STANDARD MATTERS
The importance of choosing a registry
with a good reputation
60
130
THE NEED FOR SPEED
How VSAT and communication
systems cope with the extra traffic
during charter season
46
REGULARS
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9
21
COMMENT
Michael Howorth asks if imitation
really is the sincerest form of flattery
UPFRONT
Tips, people, advice and myths from
the world of yachting
MY OPINION
Elena Touloupaki points out that many
species in the Mediterranean are
under severe threat
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REGULARS
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24
32
40
44
87
99
118
MYBA NEWS
A look at MYBA Charter Show 2019
NEW LAUNCH
Damen’s 77m Sea Explorer La Datcha is a game
changer in the expanding world of explorer yachts
WEAR IT
Summer is here so you can finally embrace the
new fashion trends.
CREW PROFILE
Paige Hanekom onboard Mimi La Sardine looks
back at her first year in the industry
DESIRE
The latest eye catching designs and trends
FOOD AND DRINK
What’s new in food and drink this summer and
a look at the excellent restaurants of Salento
BODY
The latest beauty facts, fads and tips plus a
look at sound bathing and summer hair care
YACHT ESSENTIALS
Editor Chris Clifford recommends his favourite
products and services for the season and beyond
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136
138
140
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Oliver Fröls, CEO Founder of Marivent Yachts
Balearics
NAVIGATOR
Roman history collides with beaches, bars and
a great food scene in Tarragona
BREAKAWAY
Inspired Voyage. Worldwide personal adventures
58
50
147
ASK THE EXPERTS
Advice and knowledge from the leading experts
in their fields
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 Jeff Brown | Breed Media
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COMMENT
The greatest form of flattery
It was the collector, Charles Caleb
Colton who is credited with first saying
“imitation is the sincerest form of
flattery.” The English cleric, well known for
his eccentricities was, like me, a writer
but he lived way back in the late 1780s
and died in 1832. Back then there were no
superyachts and I wonder what he might
have made of the way good ideas in our
industry are today being quickly mimicked
and put out to market.
I make the point because it is not so very long
ago that the New Zealand manufacturers
of clever clips and fastenings had to fight
an intellectual property dispute with a
British firm hell bent on copying what is
a brilliant idea. Fortunately for the Kiwi
firm, they had right and the protection of
very stringent patent law on their side and
the matter was settled, rather sensibly,
way before any case got further than in
house shouting.
But what of the floating platform idea
created by a former yacht crew husband
and wife team. How can they, or anyone
else come to that, protect what is nothing
more than a concept that utilises a floating
pontoon alongside another craft. The
basic idea is centuries old and has been
used to get people on and off ships from
the water’s edge to a higher deck. What
these guys have done is reinvent the idea
and apply it to superyachting. They have
invested hard graft and piles of cash to
get the idea to float (yes, I know there’s a
pun in there somewhere) and now others
are following suit. Captains seeking to
buy such a device are almost spoiled for
choice when it comes to buying this sort of
floating product and in one case the device
offered by the couple’s competitors, has
contracted the manufacturer with the very
same factory the couple themselves first
used to bring the idea to market.
The same can be said for companies
marketing inflatable slides that are fixed
to the side of a superyacht. Who came
first? Who copied who? Which is the
best? Which should a Captain buy? And is
there a moral dilemma here? If you know
Michael Howorth
looks into the moral
dilemma facing
Captains and Crew
when one firm offers
a certain service or
product, where the
ideas were initially
developed and brought
to market by others at
an earlier date
one company has sweated themselves to
death bringing a concept to market and
you know the other has done nothing more
than copy the idea who should you buy
from? I am not sure I know the answer
and through fear of getting letters from
lawyers acting on behalf of clients I am
studiously making sure I do not name
companies or take sides.
What I do know is, that if a company selling
tenders and toys suitable for use on board
my superyacht came along to me with
almost the very same name as a company
I had previously used as a supplier, I might
be, at best, confused. Reversing the order
of the nouns in a company name is surely
nothing if not deceitful?
Now when I worked for a marketing company,
eons ago, long before I gained four gold
bars on my epaulets, I do recall advising
clients that piggyback marketing was a
legitimate selling tool. But back then, my
client was manufacturing a mass market
product that was cheap to make and unit
sales were in the billions in countries all over
the world. Today, piggyback marketing has
a different connotation and is considered
good business. Back then it meant hitching
a ride on the coat tails of a company that
has done all the hard work of making a
product desirable.
And that is my point here. Is it right that
in a market place where there is at best
four or five thousand potential customers
one firm should capitalise on the hard work
of others and reap all the benefits? So I
can quite understand why others who
have invested sweat equity and cash into
an idea and then see it copied might be
a little miffed!
Can you imagine how, for example, the
publishers of a magazine might feel if
someone came along and started an online
site that employed some of the words
used in their own magazine’s title and
splashed it across the internet?
Maybe, and for all I know, someone already
has... surely not?
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UPFRONT
OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW
IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING
YACHTIE TYPES
THE AMOROUS FEMALE CHARTER GUEST
87,500 km 2
THE SIZE OF THE PELGOS SANCTUARY. FRANCE,
ITALY AND MONACO CREATED THE SANCTUARY FOR
MEDITERRANEAN MARINE MAMMALS IN 1999. THE
REGION HOLDS AROUND 8,500 MARINE SPECIES
NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...
SLUSH FUND
On ships in the 18th century,’slush’referred to the
waste fat which was left after the ship’s cook had
boiled salt beef. The fat was skimmed off and stored
in barrels. In the US Navy, the fat was sold and the
proceeds of this sale were called a’slush fund. The
money was spent in buying luxuries for the crew.
MAGNIFICENT MARINER ROBERT FITZROY
Like the male version, this person is never, ever,
young, fit or attractive. Yet bizarrely in some
twisted reverse body dysmorphia, she thinks
she resembles Beyonce. I mean come on, how
can you not find her advances a turn on? A
compliment even? Easy, it’s still harassment
so best thing to do boys, is travel in pairs,
hide, and don’t turn your back on
her in case you get a ‘harmless’
spanked bottom from someone
who looks like your mum’s
friend… with a hangover. Don’t
get conned into adding some UV
protection on her wrinkly walnut
tanned skin either.
Twenty years from
now, you will be more
disappointed by the things
you didn’t do than those
you did. So throw off
the bowlines. Sail away
from safe harbor. Catch
the wind in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
Mark Twain
Vice-Admiral Robert FitzRoy (1805 – 1865)
was an English officer of the Royal Navy
and a scientist. He achieved lasting fame as
the captain of HMS’Beagle during Charles
Darwin’s famous voyage, FitzRoy’s second
expedition to Tierra del Fuego and the
Southern Cone. FitzRoy was a pioneering
meteorologist who made accurate daily
weather predictions, which he called by a
new name of his own invention: ‘forecasts’.
In 1854 he established what would later be
called the Met Office, and created systems
to get weather information to sailors and
fishermen for their safety. As Governor of
New Zealand, serving from 1843 to 1845, he
tried to protect the Māori from illegal land sales claimed by British settlers.
THE BAROMETER
DESTINATION CRUISING The Med hasn’t
appeared to be anywhere near as busy this
summer due to lots of owners deciding to venture
off the milk run. Reports that more yachts have
stayed stateside this summer (perhaps to do with
the US built boats being charged to come to the
Med?), and others have gone up to the Baltic to
explore seem to confirm this.
AMERICAS CUP 2021 Lots of yachts now have
New Zealand in their upcoming itineraries.
The Kiwis better be ready for the huge influx of
spectator superyachts, crew and owners heading
down under! Plus, Auckland has abandoned
plans to charge a daily superyacht anchoring fee.
GOING GREEN The pursuance of going
green(er) in yachting is stronger than ever right
now with more and more yachts ditching single
use plastics as much as possible – is it really that
hard guys?
MENTAL HEALTH A hot topic in yachting as
well as other industries. We see reports showing
interior crew seem to suffer the most with low
morale – perhaps this can explain why fewer
stews than ever are staying in the industry?
INSTAGRAM INFLUENCERS They have been
warned about showing respect when visiting
places of historical interest. There’s been a rise
in insensitive idiots taking selfies, grinning or
posing provocatively at sensitive locations. Grow
up and show some respect. Don’t get caught out
and embarrass yourself and the yacht.
CBD PRODUCTS Are we being prudes here or
what do you think? For example in the UK, the
CBD market is un-regulated, so the sellers can
basically lie on the packaging to curve around
the technical details. Marketeers of some CMD
fruit pastels, tell us our brains can have a chilled
vacation, without the high…. how does that work?
We recommend you get a grip and grow up!
INVESTMENT ADVICE Investing your hard
earned money in a bona-fide investment product
is paramount, whether it’s to save for a property
or for longer term retirement plans. Predicted
massive gains in investment funds backing
marijuana, classic cars and fine wine? Do your
homework, ask your colleagues who they deal
with and invest those euros or dollars sensibly.
But, pay off your debts first!
ONBOARD | SUMMER 2019 | 9

UPFRONT
Guests with
greater
knowledge of
vessel
Guests
wearing
stilettoes
on deck
Yet another
karaoke
rendition of
Let it Go
Green stew
puking up
all day
Tick off those inevitable moments that
are sure to happen this season
Provisioner’s
chiller van
breaking
down
4am burger
request to
Michelin-star
chef
OPEN TO QUESTION
HAS YOUR YACHT GONE PLASTIC
BOTTLE FREE OR ADOPTED ANY
OTHER ECO INITIATIVES?
HELENE DU PLESSIS, CHIEF STEW
We went almost completely plastic
free, bought clear glass bottles with
silicone lids and filled them up and
kept them in the fridge for the guests.
They had little jackets to protect them
when being used elsewhere. We also
have a water dispenser in the mess.
Guests
re-enacting
scenes from
Titanic
TITANIC
Loud
sex from
amorous
guests
Internet
crashes
during the
big game
SHANNON WALKER, CHIEF STEW
We have gone plastic free. We have
installed two water filtration systems
in the crew mess and pantry. We
have glass Chilly bottles for guest
service, branded 500ml Chilly bottles
for cabins, beach days and fridges. All
crew have their own Chilly bottle.
Someone
who is
obviously
not the wife
PEOPLE REQUEST
THE STRANGEST THINGS
Can you arrange for the
dolphins to be dancing at
9pm – the same time that I will be
proposing to my girlfriend?
90.5%
THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
PLASTIC WASTE EVER MADE THAT
HAS NEVER BEEN RECYCLED
FOUND IN
THE MED
No sleep
until
September
DEVIL RAY
These rays inhabit the
reigns of the Mediterranean
deepwater often up to several hundred metres.
They have an average life span of 20 years and
a very low reproductive capacity, meaning the
population is declining. Coupled with death
from bycatch (being caught in other nets) they
were classified as endangered
by IUCN back in 2006. While
feeding, devil rays can dive
to depths of nearly 2km for
around 60-90 minutes, at
speeds of 22km/h.
Kids’ sticky
fingers on
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WILL NOONE, CAPTAIN
No, because the crew refuse to drink
the tap water. Treatment system is
not run properly by the engineers and
there is no evidence of testing or kits
because they can’t be bothered or
it’s too expensive. But plastic bottles
double the garbage volume.
MALGORZATA SCHEIDLE, CHIEF STEW
We are only 22m yacht but we are
trying. Our website and instagram
promotes eco yachting. We buy glass
bottles, no plastic. Our toothbrushes
and qtips are bamboo, all straws are
bamboo and stainless, guests love the
green initiative.
HANNAH STADDON - CHEF€
We’ve gone plastic bottle free! We
encourage the guests to bring their
gym water bottles with them but we
also give the guests branded yetis
to drink out of and take home as an
incentive - so far it’s been greatly
accepted by the guests.
STEWART MCDONALD, CAPTAIN
I had a Naturizzata system installed
that provides extra filtration and
sterilisation that also produces
sparkling water. Then had customised
bottles with the yacht logo made.
Wish I had done it earlier, it paid for
itself in the first season.
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UPFRONT
GETTING TAN-FASTIC!
To tan or not to tan, that is
the question. Are your charter
guests lounge lizards or
shadow slinkers?
1THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
There’s always one person on board
who’s convinced it’s still 1972. Like
a chicken on a spit basting in oil they’re
guaranteed to look like a leathery lizard by
the time they’re 40. Hold on a second, is
that a foil reflector?
2LOUNGE LIZARD
Similar to the Rotisserie Chicken
(minus the oil) the lounge lizard
loves to absorb the heat and refuses to
leave the sun lounger if there’s still a ray
to be had. They can be very competitive
when it comes to getting the best spot.
They must get up early if you want to snag
a prime lounger location.
3THE SHADOW SLINKER
Determined to keep a pale
complexion, the shadow slinker
can be recognised by an enormous hat,
slathered in very high SPF sunscreen
they’re cowering under the largest
umbrella they can find. With a full-body
swimsuit, they certainly stand out from the
crowd and tend to glow in the dark.
4
THE LOBSTER
The whiter the skin, the redder the
burn and sure enough, day one, the
fairest of the crowd (typically a ginger)
will decide to sit out in the midday sun
and burn themselves to a crispy crisp. For
the next five days they’ll be hiding under
a parasol with painful blisters. Next time
layer on the sunscreen and become a
shadow slinker.
5
NO LINES
It’s a challenge avoiding the tan line
altogether. There’s always one, the
exhibitionist who’s completely naked and
exposes those places where the sun don’t
shine (and really shouldn’t!). Ouch when
those bits get burned!
The beautiful town of Kalkan nestles in a calm
bay, enjoying stunning views out over the
Mediterranean. Its pretty cobbled streets are
home to quaint Bougainvillea-clad buildings,
housing an abundance of boutiques, restaurants
and taverns. In the old harbour, you can rent a
wooden ‘gulet’ boat for a day trip or enjoy a drink
and a ‘hubbabubba’ pipe in one of the waterside
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MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION
KALKAN, TURKEY
Carey Secrett, Director, Superyacht Supply Chain
bars. The bay is home to some idyllic beach clubs
with inviting shady cabanas perched on platforms
on the rocks. There are fantastic snorkelling and
diving spots and the water is beautifully clear and
warm. If shopping is your thing, you will be spoilt
for choice. For the food lover, the town boasts
over 150 restaurants serving a huge variety of
cuisine. This town is a true Turkish delight!
37°10’N 12°43’E
GRAHAM ISLAND
A submerged volcanic island off the south west
coast of Sicily, last erupted in 1831 and rose
above the surface. A four-way dispute over its
sovereignty began, which was still unresolved
when it disappeared beneath the waves again in
early 1832. In 2000 and 2002 it showed signs of a
appearance, but remains 6m beneath the surface.
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SUMMER
SOUNDS
DJ GLEN JOHN PUTS TOGETHER HIS TOP
MUSIC MIXES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
DAYTIME
One of my favourite genres for the
daytime is disco. It’s light, fun, funky and
is the perfect sound for when the sun is
out and you’re chilling.
Dave Leatherman & Bruce Nolan
Need In Me (Original Mix)
The Braxtons
The Boss (Master at Work Album Mix)Ð
Qwestlife
Hit it Off (feat Teni Tinks)
Jimmy Ross & Retide
First True Love Affair (Re-Tide
Traxsource Exclusive Remix)
Lapsley
Operator (Koze edit)
BEACHÐ
Great beach club sounds are deep,
soulful house sounds without it sounding
too ‘clubby’ or too relaxed.
Miguel Migs feat Omar
We Can Make It
Full Intention
Everybody Loves The Sunshine
(Samir Maslo Remix)
Miguel Migs feat Lisa Shaw
Side to SideÐ
Indeep
Last Night The Dj Saved My Life
(LeMarquis Remix)
Kings of Tomorrow
Fall For You (Sandy Rivera’s Classic Mix’)
APEROÐ
Ultimately you need background music
as it’s a time for food, drinks and talking.
It still needs a bit of funk and soul to it
because it’s preparation for the party.
Princess Freesia
Freesia (Joey Negro Cookie Dough Mix)
Incognito
Freedom To Love (Yam Who Rework)
Chic
I Want Your Love - Dimitri From Paris
Remix [2018 Remaster]
BB Boogie
Sweating And Shaking (On The Dance
Floor) [feat. Monica Blaire]
Disclosure
Nocturnal (ft. The Weeknd)
PARTY
If you’re entertaining at sea, the chances
are the guests are going to be an
international mix. The set would usually
include bootlegs or mixes of well-known
tracks for people to dance to.Ð
Fatboy Slim Praise You (Purple Disco
Machine Extended Remix)
Calvin Harris GiantÐ
Souxsoul Remember Me
(Soulmagic mix)Ð
Robin S Show Me Love’
(Original version)
Stevie Wonder Superstition
(Opolop mix)
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Glen John is a professional DJ from London based in the French Rivera. Playing a blend
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VisitÐwww.djglenjohn.co.ukÐ
BALEARIC
BEATS
CLUB TIPIC
Opened in the 70s this club
led the party circuit on the
PACHANKA MUSIC CLUB
Located in Es Pujols and one
of the most popular late bars
PINETA CLUB
Split into three separate areas,
main hall, terrace and relaxation
Formentera
island for many years and
on the island. Opening at 11pm
area. Opening from 7pm - 4am
continues to be
is now famous for hosting
all the way through to 6am, the
in the centre of Es Pujols.
club capital of the
an evening named Cocoon.
club fills up after 3am when the
Stylish relaxation with a cool
Med. These are our
Open from 1am – 6am.
late bars empty out.
party atmosphere.
favourites for 2019
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MY OPINION
The protection of the species
is in your hands!
Considering the vastness of the ocean,
the heterogeneity of habitats and
species, the limited available marine
scientists and human resources hinder the
collection of all the data required to carry out
marine science research, the contribution
of Citizen Science is highly valued within
marine research. Marine Citizen Science
is especially helpful in answering questions
that have a large spatial or temporal scope
such as mapping and monitoring species
ranges across extensive geographic areas.
SEAlly© is a mobile application that has been
created in the framework of the project
‘Fishers, Sea turtles & Sharks: Alliance
for Survival’, coordinated by MEDASSET-
Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea
Turtles, in partnership with iSea, to actively
involve and engage citizens. On 14th May
MEDASSET celebrated the Mediterranean
Action Day 2019 to promote citizen science
by organising ‘Sailing Against Bycatch’ event.
SEAlly© was officially presented in an action
that perfectly combined the information,
field experience and citizen science.
The action was implemented on a sailing
boat, which departed from a marina on
the Athens coastline and sailed off into
the Saronic Gulf. During the sailing, the
problem of bycatch and the necessity
behind the development of the application
was analyzed in detail, its operation and
capabilities were presented, as well as its
recordings from Greece and abroad. The aim
of the action was to have a ‘look and feel’
approach followed by its practical exploitation
on board, with the possible recording of
species sighted at sea. Representatives of
Civil Society (fishers, NGOs, foundations,
sailors, etc.) participated in the action and
presented their perspective and experience
through participatory processes, both for
the problem of incidental captures and on
the issues of sustainable management of
the marine ecosystem. Both this action
and SEAlly© aim, among other things,
The Mediterranean
Sea is a biodiversity
hot spot, but
unfortunately
many species
are under threat.
Eleana Touloupaki
outlines a number
of conservation
actions undertaken by
MEDASSET
to strengthen the role of citizens in the
collection of primary scientific data, a
perspective which is listed in the EU’s
main guiding principles. An unexpected
surprise during the sailing cruise was the
encounter of a rare marine species, the
common dolphin, which to the delight of
all, we observed several behaviors such
as sleeping, mating and feeding.
SEAlly© is the first mobile application that
allows multi-taxa recording (sea turtles
and sharks) whose abundance is not well
known. Its ‘target group’ are fishers, port
authorities, divers, sailing community and
all sea lovers interested in the protection
of marine ecosystems.
The easy-to-use and interactive design of
the application enables the user to input
information and data about the geographic
location of a sea turtle and/or a shark
sighting, their species, the condition in
which they were found or other specific
features (eg gender). Furthermore, the
application allows the use of the mobile’s
camera to instantly capture images of the
observations. In addition, the user has the
ability to view other users’ records apart
from his or her own.
The collection of these valuable scientific
data will help to study and mitigate the
impacts of bycatch on sea turtle and shark
populations. At the same time, through
networking and co-operation with relevant
projects and initiatives, the application
aspires to contribute to scientific research
and data input at Mediterranean level,
with the ultimate goal of protecting and
conserving sea turtles and sharks.
SEAlly© is available on android & iOS and
users are able to download it for free.
To find out how you can support MEDASSET-
Mediterranean Association to Save the
Sea Turtles, visit www.medasset.org and
follow MEDASSET on social media.
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MYBA NEWS
An investment with
the greatest returnsP
Once again The
MYBA Charter Show
has cemented itself
as the top show for
superyacht brokers
on the Mediterranean.
The partnership with
OneOcean Port Vell
has proved extremely
successful and has
been extended for
another two years
The 2019 MYBA Charter Show was the
third to be held atPOneOceanPPortPVellPin
Barcelona and the 31stPin the event’s
long history. It was a show that set several
new records and raised the bar once again
according to feedback already received
fromPa broad spectrum ofPattendees.
Let’s start byPlookingPat the numbers.PThis
year there were 60 yachts on showPwith
a total L.O.A. of 2,653m and an average
L.O.A. of 44,21Pm.PA positive development in
comparison to theP53 yachts and thePtotal
L.O.A. of 2,521m in 2018.
Their total gross tonnage was 29,464
and the quality of the vessels spoke
volumes!PThe accumulated charter rate
wasP€11.486.500,Pwith the average
charter rate of €194.686.P
ThePexhibitorPstands were manned by 502
dedicated members of staff, with 138
of them belonging to our list of ‘Loyal
Exhibitors’ - those that have participated
in 10Por morePMYBA Charter ShowsPbefore
2016Pand in at least one from 2011 to
2016.PInP2018Pthere wereP494 members
of staffPmanningPthePexhibitorsPstands, a
very small difference versus this year, soPit
doesPindeed seem thatPthe Show enjoys
loyal support and many exhibitors are
returning, an indication that it is indeed
good for business!P
The total numberPof attendees was 2,074
of whom 518 were charter brokers and
central agents. 167 out of the 518 were
MYBA Members.PAlso,Pon board were 616
Captains and crew, who worked tirelessly to
ensure that everything was shipshape, and
65 members of the press who made sure
that the event was well documented.PThe
total number of attendees in 2018 was
1,885 so we can safely say that the
Show’s audience is also growing even
though the acceptance criteria remains
as strict as usual.P
Marta Iglesias, MYBA Charter Show
Consultant, commented on the importance
of the quality of the Show’s attendees:P“In
today’s market, where clients can
accessPextensivePinformation with the
click of a button, their expectations
towards a lifetime experience can only be
met by the deep knowledge of the true
superyacht professionals. The MYBA
Charter Show is the annual event where
all thisPprofessionalPexpertisePisPshared
and enhanced amongstPattendees. With
carefully curated superyachts as the focal
point,PvettedPbrokers, central agentsPand
exhibitors get together for four days
of intense networkingPto ensure that
allPthePrequirements for the ultimate
client experiencePare met. The 2019PMYBA
Charter ShowPwillPsoon provePthat it is,
once again,Pthe launching platform for a
successful charter season.”P
Branding, communication, and all
touchpoints, were designed to enhance
the total experience and the holistic
journey that the Show aims to offer.PAnd
itPalso succeeded in capturingPa broader
audience’s attention via MYBA’s social
media channels. An indication of the online
‘chatter’ that surroundedPthe event was
provided byPInstagram where,Pwith 13,000
followers, the Show scored more than
61,000 impressions in just one week.
P
During the Show, MYBA The Worldwide Yachting
Association andPOneOceanPPortPVellPalsoPannounced
that they have agreed to renew their
collaboration for the next two years as
far as the hosting of the MYBA Charter
Show is concerned. This means that the
MYBA Charter Show will be returning
toPOneOceanPPortPVellPfor both 2020
and 2021. The MYBA Charter Show is
the first major event of the superyacht
season for the charter sector and it
is owing to the world-class facilities
ofPOneOceanPPortPVell, a marina that can
cater to a Show of thisPcalibrePandPsize,
thatPMYBA has chosen to celebrate the
next two editions at this port.P
P
It was a spectacular Show and we believe
that it will play a pivotal role in securing
bookings and generating charter revenue.
Thank you to everyone who was a part
of it,Pand we look forward to seeing you
again atPOneOceanPPort Vell from 27 to
30PAprilP2020!P
ONBOARD | SUMMER 2019 | 23

Damen’s 77m SeaExplorer La Datcha is a game changer in the ever
expanding world of explorer yachts. The custom build for an experienced
owner is equipped with every imaginable toy including two helicopters
Words: Frances and Michael Howorth
With the handover due later this summer the
owner of La Datcha was on hand and excited
at the launching of his new 77 metre expedition
yacht. He and his family attended the event at the Damen
Shipyards hull building yard in Galati. After the launch the
hull was transported to the SeaXplorer outfitting yard in
the Netherlands ahead of delivery in September 2020,
just in time for the yacht’s debut at this year’s Monaco
Yacht Show.
Built with extensive customisations to the owner’s
requirements, including his passion for heliskiing, La Datcha
stands out with her helideck and hangar for two aircraft.
She is fully certified for helicopters up to 4,000kg.
The owner intends to make his new yacht available for
charter in a range of polar and tropical destinations during
his planned extensive two-year global tour. Talking just
before the launch, the owner said, “The Earth is so big
and our life is so short, so we have to explore as much
as we can.”
He added, “I fell in love with the shape, the design. With
two helicopters, you can really go further, you can see
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NEW LAUNCH
SPECIFICATIONS
Length overall à 77àmetres
Beam moulded à 14àmetres
Depth at side à
6.50àmetres
Draught à
3.80àmetres
Gross tonnage à2,560gt
Speed à
14.5àknots
Guests à 12
Crew/expedition staff à25
Equipment
2 x helicopters,1 x submersibleà(3 pax)
1 x VIP tender/rescue boat, 1 x dive supportàtender,
1 x beach landeràtender, 4 x waverunners,
2 x expedition ribs, 2 x snow scooters
the bears and other animals. You can heliski. Any kind of
activities, fishing and so on. With two helicopters you
have absolute freedom to explore any remote territory
as deep as you want.”
The yacht carries extra provisions and facilities for 40 days
of global autonomy without port call, and a superb set of
toys, tenders, snowmobiles and a submarine.
“I’ll be really excited to have this boat the first time in
Kuril Islands and then Kamchatka in 2021,” the owner
continued. “That’s a real excitement because I’ve explored
Kamchatka quite well with the helicopter but it would be
quite nice to explore it from the shore, visit more remote
territories and see the far east of Russia and then continue
on to Alaska. From there, we can go on and do so many
incredible things with this yacht.”
The yacht has a volume of 2,560gt and accommodates
12 guests, in two master suites, together with 25 crew.
The yacht’s exterior design is by Azure Yacht Design,
while the interior is by the owner’s choice of designer,
Vasiliy Shprits whose studio, has also designed many of
the owner’s residential properties.
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Sail or
Return
FROM THE FASHION LOUNGES TO HIS STELLAR
YACHT NAMED MAIN, GIORGIO ARMANI’S
PRINCIPLES FOR STYLE, SIMPLICITY AND
LUXURY ARE THERE FOR ALL TO SEE
WORDS: JAMES EVANS
Giorgio Armani has always gone about
his artistic craft by fulfilling a few
simple rules – be bold, be imposing,
be clean and be ruthless. It’s little surprise
then that while every suit, jumper, t-shirt,
leather jacket, pair of jeans, wristwatch
and fragrance fulfils strictly an Italian style
visionary’s modus operandum, his yacht
wilfully obeys the same rules too.
“The self-awareness of whatever it is we
do is an important thing,” says Armani,
opening up with perhaps a predictable dose
of raw philosophy. “We have to consider
the view from the outside as well as how
we perceive ourselves, as really we are a
combination of the two.
“A boat is very similar. Your own perception
of what it is, from the inside, on board, is
very different to almost everyone else’s, but
who is correct in their view? You, or them?”
Armani’s superyacht, Main, was built by
Codecasa in 2008. It measures 213ft long
and radiates in chic lines, rich-black matt
casing, gold piping and a formidable look
that is as imposing as it is unforgiving.
Put it alongside Steve Jobs’ Venus, Sailing
Yacht A (another Philippe Starck creation),
or perhaps even Guilty, complete with
haphazard Jeff Koons camouflage, and you
have four of the most bullish, statement-led
yachts in the world; yet if you had to pick
one, you’d only ever step foot on Armani’s
muscular mega-boat.
“It is fun for me,” the 84-year-old Italian
says. “I do not take it too seriously but it is
leisure, a home, but also a place for work.
“I always want to be working, and if I can
move around and be comfortable, then I’ll
work better. And that’s what Main gives me.”
Sure, the ‘work’ Armani refers to will obviously
include answering the odd email and perhaps
looking over the latest set of new-season
sketches put together by a design team
that has created for him a personal wealth
of over £8billion. Mostly though, when the
day job boards this superlatively dressed
yacht it is for the purpose of photo shoots.
After all, for someone who has always kept
his affairs close to home, where else would
the company’s founder suggest…
Armani’s tours on the yacht have taken him
to locations including Monaco and the Amalfi
Coast, though the designer has been known
to venture as far afield as Jamaica in his time
away from the catwalks. Having previously
taken the wheel at the yacht Mariù – named
after his mother – to sail around the small
volcanic island of Pantelleria, just off the
coast of Sicily, Armani admits he quickly
wanted to go further. “I had spent years
chartering and Mariù was a boat I was in
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I ALWAYS WANT TO BE WORKING,
AND IF I CAN MOVE AROUND
AND BE COMFORTABLE, THEN I’LL
WORK BETTER AND THAT’S WHAT
MAIN GIVES ME
love with. For the first time it was something that I could do
as I wanted with. Chartering is fine but you are aware, all the
time, that it is someone else’s property.
Even so, something was still missing, and for Armani, it was a
lack of ubiquity in the design process. For all its qualities, Mariù
was still a craft that was ‘off the shelf’, as it were… and the
shelf wasn’t designed by him.“It had to be me, from start to
finish,” he says – hence, Main.
It’s true to say there are few things that reward the designer
as much as time on the sea. “The privacy is nice. In no hotel in
the world will you get the same level of privacy. But what I like
most is the fact you are in somewhere purpose-built. When it
came to designing Main, it was all me.”
While Codecasa created an incredible exterior, everything
inside was Armani’s vision - the ability to make something from
nothing, and to wear it like a pair of jeans… that was the special
thing, and in reality, those principles are mirrored in the fashion
industry itself.
The yacht, which was built at Codecasa’s Viareggio shipyard in
Tuscany, can accommodate up to 12 guests, and comes with
zero speed stabilisers, which restrict movement on the yacht
when it is at anchor, thus increasing on-board comfort.
The craft is powered by two Caterpillar 2,479hp diesel engines,
has a top speed of 17 knots and can achieve a maximum range
of 6,910 nautical miles at 14 knots. In addition, water tanks
store an impressive 30,000 litres of fresh water.
It is a statement every bit as strong as a well-tailored suit, and
reward for a fashion forefather who has achieved everything
that could have been asked of a modest shop window dresser
in 1950s Italy.
“My biggest, most obvious regret is that I didn’t take care of
myself enough,” Armani has told a national newspaper in 2015,
in referencing a work/life balance that, you feel, only in later
life is he finally beginning to master. “I have always taken care
of other people, more than myself. So much that sometimes
I should have quit my job, or divided my time better between
public and private life.”
While his love affair with the sea is without doubt, it seems the
calling of the mainland will always take Armani back. “That’s because
this is a job that absorbs you completely from morning to night.
I tried to take people, friends, or dates and bring them into my
own work life, instead of doing the opposite, but it rarely worked.”
Time spent on the yacht, and away from the catwalk, clearly
represents a diversion Giorgio Armani thrives on. The similarities
between the two remain - both exude elegance, class, style
and luxury; but unusually, with yachts, he has brought bona fide
fashion to the seas – there is not a hint of white, nor bright
lighting, or marble interiors.
The greater truth though is that whilst separating two worlds,
maybe he has succeeded only in bringing his own – fashion –
closer to him.
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TOTES AMAZING
We’re told that the first tote bags were
developed as part of an advertising campaign
by either LL Bean or a small shoe store
somewhere in Ohio. Ever since these early
incarnations, these multi-purpose bags have
been adorned by thousands of logos by the
world’s biggest brands. Massively popular
as freebies and give-a-ways at shops or
expos, the tote bag, under today’s more
environmentally educated population is a
trendy and multi-use accessory. In recent
years the cosmopolitan tote has found its
way onto the shelves of the world’s most
exclusive stores. It seems that whether
you are carrying your bio fruit, gym gear
or even the miniature four legged friend,
the tote is here to stay.
CONNOLLY TOTE
€670 www.matchesfashion.com
PERSONAL SHOPPER
Summer is here so you can finally embrace some new fashion trends
MANEBI
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MANEBI
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BURBERRY
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NIPOALOHA
€450
GUCCI
€725
DUNHILL
€440
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WEAR IT
TRUNK COOL
The coolest swimming trunks so now you can be the most stylish chap poolside
From top clockwise 1Thorsun €235 2 Orlebar Brown €105 3 Thorsun €235 4 Vilebrequin €206 5 Vilebrequin €209 6 Paul Smith € 110
7 Vilebrequin €206 8 Vileberquin €206 9 Vilebrequin €206 10 Orlebar Brown €175
Swimshorts from www.matchesfashion.com
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BASE CAMP
Packed with haute-streetwear, the
baseball cap is the way to go
ACNE STUDIOS
€135
AMI
€100
MARCELO BURLON
€90
CIELE ATHLETICS
€40
Caps from www.matchesfashion.com
OFF WHITE
€190
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IT’S GOOD
TO TALK
WORKING IN SUPERYACHTS IS ALREADY A HIGH STRESS ENVIRONMENT,
ADDING A TRAUMATIC EVENT TO OUR DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS
COULD, POSSIBLY, TIP US OVER THE EDGE. HEALTH AWARENESS AND
ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO TALK IS PARAMOUNT WORDS: ERICA LAY
Gone are the days when we demonstrate that ‘stiff upper
lip’ mentality, or ‘grin and bear it’… or are they? It seems
each year we are hearing about more tragic events, such
as accidental deaths, serious injuries, or even suicide. How are
crew and management companies addressing these events?
Are they still being swept under the rug? Why does it take a
devastating accident for management companies or owners to
put some sort of process in place for coping with the aftermath?
Let’s start with defining the word ‘trauma’. The dictionary defines
it as ‘a deeply distressing or disturbing experience’. This could
be psychological, i.e. a personal trauma like witnessing a terrible
accident, or physical, such as suffering a serious injury or attack.
Trauma affects people in different ways and responses can be
extremely individual.
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As ex crew member and now, Senior Dual Diagnosis Clinician and
Social Worker Tarryn Burrows explains, “During traumatic events,
our brain responds with fight/flight/freeze: an automatic response
from our brain and body…we confront it, run away or can’t move.
Traumatic events also typically bypass the memory storage part
of the brain (hippocampus) so that’s why sometimes people only
remember bits of how things happen, e.g. smells, noises…that’s
the brain trying to protect us from what’s happened as well.”
Case in point, deckhand Adam* saw his friend break his shoulder
in a sailing accident during a manoeuvre onboard whilst they
were taking part in a regatta. “Looking back now, I still have
a blank patch I can’t figure out – I saw the cause, I saw the
injury happen, then I guess auto pilot kicked in as the next
thing I remember is him being tended to by the senior crew and
me sat at his head telling him he’s going to be ok! I was told I
apparently ran straight over to him and started talking to him
and comforting him. Can’t remember it though.” Sometimes the
memories return, other times they don’t. The important thing
to remember is that it’s normal.
As Crew Coach Director Karine Rayson says, “How an individual
responds to trauma will be different for each person. For example,
person A may have a different response to a natural disaster
or betrayal of an intimate partner over person B. It’s therefore
imperative that when living and working with colleagues on board
that you are compassionate and empathetic towards each other,
rather than casting judgement on how you think the person
should be responding to a traumatic event.”
Karine believes we, as crew and industry professionals, should
be learning the soft skills necessary to provide the right sort of
support to each other. Be it at peer level, or from seniors. This
is essential for yacht crew, especially when we’re at sea and
mental health care might not be easily accessible.
Trauma can manifest in many ways; this is something we can all
keep an eye out for (both in ourselves or in others). Tarryn says,
“Trauma will often affect a person’s ability to build relationships,
ability to self-regulate their emotions (so they are quick to anger,
moods change frequently, tend to feel depressed/low) and may
result in difficulty sleeping, nightmares, flashbacks, hypervigilance,
over or under exaggerated startle response (‘jumpy’), difficulty
assessing risk. People can also experience fear and chronic anxiety,
hyper arousal/reactivity, avoidance and numbing (helllooooo alcohol!)
and disassociation….easily triggered, incite behaviours (stir things
up), have superficial relationships (isn’t that the superyacht
industry?), test boundaries, lying, deceptive behaviour, demand
attention, no impulse control, feel the need to be in control…”
Karine recommends, “if you are experiencing the symptoms
of àtrauma you should immediately seek support; if the symptoms
go untreated one runs the risks of experiencing comorbid mental
health issues including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder,
anxiety disorders, or alcohol and drug problems which can potentially
threaten a person’s physical and psychological well-being. It is
important to highlight that when being exposed to a traumatic
event it doesn’t automatically mean you will experience the onset
of trauma related symptoms.”
At the moment, the biggest issue in the industry is how much
it’s failing us in this area. Although some yacht owners and
management companies have embraced how important keeping
crew healthy and looked after in every sense (physically and
mentally) and have proven this by offering counselling, medical
support, compassionate leave, and psychological assistance as
well as financial support, sadly these yachts and companies
seem to be in the minority.
Let’s take what happened to Engineer Fred* into account. He
joined a motoryacht, working with a lovely captain who collapsed
on board (fortunately in port) and was later discovered to have
a brain tumour. At the time, Fred went into ‘fight’ mode – he
called the ambulance, he allocated tasks for the junior crew
onboard whilst he and the chief stew dealt with the situation.
Sadly, the ambulance crew had to be convinced the captain
was unwell as when they arrived he’d risen to his feet and was
trying to walk around – albeit he was incoherent and stumbling.
Fred was asked by the owner to take control of the yacht and
to continue getting it ready for an upcoming show.
IN THE DAYS THAT FOLLOWED, THE
CREW WERE LET DOWN COMPLETELY
BY THE CAPTAIN, OWNER, AND
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
For the first few days, Fred said the owner would check in to
ask after their wellbeing but that soon stopped and the focus
was all about the yacht show. The most support he had during
this situation was from the Port Authorities who, Fred says,
“offered all the help they could.” There was no counselling or
time off offered, Fred says now he had no idea to even ask for
it, and it was only when he booked himself into a doctor’s after
nearly collapsing himself, that he discovered he was in the early
stages of chronic fatigue and needed to take some time off. The
doctor told him he had not allowed himself any time to process
the shock of what happened. Sadly this lead to panic attacks
for Fred, but after finally stopping, taking time out and seeing a
doctor at home, he’s now back in the industry and more aware
of himself, his limits, and those of others.
Chef Charlotte* was working on a large motoryacht when a
crew member suffered a terrible accident and passed away. In
the days that followed, the crew were let down completely by
the captain, owner, and management company. They asked for
support and medical help and this was denied. They asked for
those crew who’d been directly involved in the accident to be
sent on compassionate leave, again, denied. Faced with an ‘if
you want to go on leave, you quit and pay yourselves’ attitude,
a captain too fearful of being accused of negligence to support
anyone, and an owner and guests who demanded dinner service and
turndowns carry on as normal or being fired (they were onboard
at the time), it’s a wonder the entire crew didn’t fall apart. At
anchor, the internet was cut off to prevent any leakage to the
media, but this left the crew alone and isolated, unable to talk
to friends and family when they needed to the most.
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Following the trip, the management company continued to fail the
crew – finally they were permitted shore leave to seek help, but
even after their approved psychologist had signed them all off to
return to work, they all received word that their contracts had
been terminated – long story short, the crew were effectively
forced into signing away any rights they had. At time of writing,
Nautilus had taken the case on to fight on the crew’s behalf
for compensation. Financial compensation is one thing (if they
receive any) but the lasting effects of a trauma like this which
is dealt with so horrifically will no doubt be felt by that crew for
years to come.
SHEREEN OPENLY TALKS ABOUT HER
JOURNEY ON HER BLOG WEBSITE,
TRAUMAONTOUR.COM WHICH SHE
DESCRIBES AS “ONE WOMAN’S
MISSION TO EXPLORE WELLBEING
AND RECOVER FROM TRAUMA”
Shereen Soliman, a young woman working in the industry for
some years, suffered a brutal attack in St Maarten some years
ago when she was between jobs; a man attempted to rape
and murder her. It left her with acute Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder. Shereen is an inspiration, quite frankly, she’s taken
her experience and has used it to help others, as well as having
returned to the yachting industry on a freelance basis.
Shereen openly talks about her journey on her blog website,
traumaontour.com which she describes as “one woman’s mission
to explore wellbeing and recover from trauma”. Her aim is to
continue learning and to share the lessons with the reader,
whilst also teaching and coaching about emotional intelligence,
trauma recovery and self-care. One of her side projects, Shereen
has recently been involved with the launching of a new Facebook
page called ‘Yacht Crew – That’s Not Okay’ along with Nathan
Skinner, and Matteo Ichino.
This online forum exists to raise awareness of unsafe and destructive
practices in the yachting industry, with the aim to improve working
conditions for all. Crew are encouraged to send PMs to the
group admins where they can remain anonymous and ergo be
protected. Their aim is to point them in the right direction to
get the appropriate support, be it a safety, or personal matter.
Speaking of support, what resources are available to us? In
the first incidence, we can consider what we can do to protect
ourselves following a traumatic event. Karine recommends these
protective strategies:
•’ Refrain from making any major decisions or life changes
•’ Take time to process the emotional response to the event
and acknowledge what you have just been through
•’ Avoid self medication or overuse of alcohol or drugs ’
to cope
•’ Reach out for support from the people who care about you
and you feel comfortable talking to
•’ Try to maintain a normal routine. Keep busy and structure
your day
•’ Make time to practise mindfulness. Engage in relaxation
activities whether it is a walk on the beach, deep breathing
exercises, meditation or yoga
•’ Be aware of the feelings that come up and find a healthy
way to express them, whether it is writing it down in a
journal or talking to a close friend
•’ Seek professional help - make contact with a counsellor ’
or psychologist
Shereen’s website offers great resources on different therapies
and how to find what’s right for you, from one on one therapy with
a trained counsellor, to holistic alternatives. If you’re not ready
to talk to a person in real life yet, there are apps out there you
could use – and lots of counsellors will offer online chat, video, or
phone counselling. Betterhelp, Talkspace, Breakthrough, these
services will match you with a suitable counsellor who can best
fit your needs. It’s important to remember that what works for
one person may not work for the next, so if you don’t find the
right resource, keep looking.
With mental health awareness on the increase, let’s hope we
see more and more resources popping up, and perhaps more
importantly for us in yachting, more emphasis on training, learning
and development in managing the aftermath of an onboard trauma
from owners, captains and management companies.
Please refer to the side panel for a list of resources.
If you’re reading this and any of this is resonating with you, please
don’t feel that you’re alone. Reach out to any of the sources listed
in this article, a friend, a loved one, or your doctor. Keep well.
HELP AT HAND
The Crew Coach offer a counselling service, details of
which can be found on their website
www.thecrewcoach.com
The International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance
Network offer free, confidential, multilingual helplines
for seafarers and their families
www.www.seafarers.org
Shereen Solimon’s website
www.traumaontour.com
The Professional Yachting Association (PYA)
www.pya.org
Nautilus International
www.nautilusint.org/en
British Counselling Services – Sarah Heyler
Tel: +34 663 890 287
Email: info@britishcounsellingservice.com
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GOING
UP
Inflatable toys for superyachts continue
to be popular amongst owners and
charter guests but the man-handling
can take the joy out of the toy for the
crew setting them up. Luke Porter of
Shipyard Supply Co looks at a new davit
crane to assist with inflatable toy set up
Superyacht deck equipment specialist
Shipyard Supply Co (SSCo) has
revealed details of its new davit crane
as a solution for yachts needing support
with inflatable toy installation. Designed for
superyachts of all sizes, the davit crane has
been developed in response to an increase
in demand for large format inflatables.
SSCo commercial manager Luke Porter
explained, “Inflatables come in all shapes
and sizes, and many, especially slides and
climbing walls, have to be secured to the
top deck of a superyacht. If the yacht
doesn’t have a tender or heli-deck crane,
then the large inflatable needs to be manhandled
up there by the deck crew, which
can be time-consuming.
“The new davit crane is designed to be fitted
into a socket on the top deck, so the crew
can winch the inflatable up there, saving
time and man-power. Once finished with, the
crane can be removed and stowed away.”
Luke added, “As a former bosun on a 72m
Feadship, I know how physically demanding
working on deck can be. The davit crane
will help prevent superyacht crew lifting
overly heavy items, reduce the risk of wear
and tear and increase efficiency on deck.”
SSCo works closely with leading superyacht
inflatables specialist FunAir to deliver the
complete package needed for inflatables
installation.
John Courtney, MD of Yachting at FunAir
commented, “The new removable davit crane
is the perfect solution for yachts that
don’t have toy storage on the top deck.
We love that the socket can be added to
the top deck with minimal disruption, and
yachts can now enjoy the benefits of a crane
without having to have one permanently
installed. For our largest yacht slides and
climbing walls this makes deployment even
quicker and easier for crew.”
The carbon crane can also be used to
bring cargo onto the foredeck of a yacht,
or to winch heavy toys such as jet skis
or Seabobs onto the transom. The crane
design has been refined using the latest
geometry and full structural analysis has
been undertaken.
The lightweight crane comes in two parts
for easy storage and assembly; it can also
be painted to complement the mothership
colour scheme. The deck sockets have
been designed to fit any make or model of
superyacht, whether it is GRP, steel or
aluminium. With up to a 3m reach, the
crane comes with a Dyneema purchase
system as long as is required for the
height of the yacht. The crane is able to
lift up to 500kg and comes with quality
Spinlock deck fittings and a Harken manual
or electric winch.
Whether it’s stainless steel, composite,
aluminium or wood, SSCo has the
experience and infrastructure to work
on any custom deck equipment project.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1473 598 091
or visit www.shipyardsupply.co
©FunAir
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TURNING THE PAIGE
Paige Hanekom talks to Frances and Michael Howorth onboard
Mimi La Sardine, looking back on her first year in the industry
What was it that made you want to join the
superyacht industry?
It is something I have wanted to do for years!
My older brother as well as my uncle had
been in the industry years before I joined and
told me so much about it. I have a passion
for travel and adventure and I find that the
yachting industry allows me to do just that.’
What was your first superyacht and when
did you join her?
My first superyacht was the motor yacht Z.
She is a 65 metre Amels. I joined her at the
beginning of April 2018.
How long have you been aboard your
current yacht and what was it that made
you join her?
I joined Mimi La Sardine at the beginning of
January 2019. She is brand new, and was
still in the yard at Cantiere delle Marche in
Ancona when I joined. The boat was looking
for 6 crew members, and I was offered
the 2nd stew position. It has been a real
privilege to be a part of the journey in setting
the boat and her interior up from the very
beginning.’It has such a unique interior and I
am really proud to work on board.
Why did you join the interior crew rather
than deck crew?
I am actually a stew and a deck crew
member! So when the deck team need
assistance and I have a spare moment from
the interior I step outside and am able to
help wherever I am needed.’
What is your favourite restaurant or bar in
the Mediterranean and why is it special?
Currently it is a rooftop bar in Barcelona,
above Hotel Ohla. Considered by many locals
as one of the best roof top bars in the city
to have a drink at sunset, it has terrace that
features includes a 13-metre-long glassed
walled swimming pool. They make incredible
cocktails, and have greats snacks and tapas!
The vibe is always great and the view of the
city is breathtaking.
Which is your favourite Mediterranean shop
and why do you like it?
I love Natura! We don’t have the chain
back home and I could spend hours in one
whenever I walk in.
How does working aboard a yacht affect
your family life?
My family is extremely close and it can often
be difficult when they are all together and
I can’t be there to join in on the festivities.
However, I have the most supportive family
and they are thrilled that I am doing what I
love. I am sure my younger brother will be
joining the industry within the next year or
so too!
Do you have a pet hate and if so what is it?
My pet peeve is hearing people chew loudly.
If you had a magic wand what would you
change in job?
I would do away with passport and visa
restrictions for all yachties - it is quite a
burden for a lot of us. It would be fantastic
if the process and all the admin was made
a lot simpler to allow us to do what we love.
What advice would you give to someone
thinking of working as a stew on a yacht?
Arrive with a willingness to learn - no matter
how many courses you do, you will always
learn best through experience. Be prepared
to start at the bottom and most importantly
come with an open mind.’
What makes you stand out as a stew?
I like to think that I have a diverse skill set.
I pride myself in my ability as a stewardess
to provide high quality service, housekeeping
and laundry services. However, I am
thoroughly enjoying improving my skills out
on deck too. Growing up with 3 brothers has
taught me that I can do whatever the boys
can do and I am loving the learning process.
I am down to earth and personable which I
think is important when it comes to meeting
so many different types of people.’
What tip for doing your job better are you
willing to share?
Organisation is key. Writing lists of things
that need to get done and providing
deadlines for each project is extremely
helpful in ensuring that everything is
complete on time, especially when things
start to feel overwhelming. Always walk into
a cabin/ on deck with the perspective of a
guest and ask yourself “what would I want
here? What would I like this to look like?”
What were you doing before you starting
working on yachts?
I studied at the University of Stellenbosch
where I obtained a BCom degree in Business
management and my BCom Honours degree
in Financial Management.’
What would you like to do when you cease
working on superyachts?
I would really like to incorporate my
university education within the yachting
industry.’I plan on working towards
becoming a full time purser on board a
yacht, and eventually over time start some
sort of my own business.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS
Are you a morning or night time person?
Morning - once I’m awake
How do you like your steak?
Medium-well
What is your favourite style of cuisine?
Italian
What is your least favourite food?
Oranges in baked goods
What would your last supper be?
Pesto pasta
Name 3 dream dinner party guests?
Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama & Elvis
Presley
Where in the world would you visit if you
had the chance?
Japan
Where would you want to retire?
Mallorca, Spain
What sport do you most like to watch?
Rugby
What is your nickname?
Paigey Pooh
What superpower would you like?
To fly
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Watching really bad reality TV shows
What makes you angry?
People who are unnecessarily rude
to others
What have you done spontaneously lately?
Learned to play squash
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Picture
this
AWARD-WINNING
ADVENTURER JODY
MACDONALD EXPLAINS
WHY THE FIRST STEP
TOWARDS MAKING WAVES IS
PHOTOGRAPHING THEM
WORDS: RICHARD ALDHOUS
When it comes to capturing our expansive oceans,
diverse rivers and intense arrays of marine life, it
helps to have a vested interest in everything sub-aqua.
For Jody MacDonald, the commitment is three-fold – firstly,
the award-winning photographer runs a business that offers
kiteboarding exhibitions around the world by catamaran. Add
to that a passion for the seas, discovered as a child on a
family holiday to the Maldives; and by the time you get to the
Idaho-born adventurer’s extensive list of ocean photography
awards, you might question whether she need set foot on dry
land again. The answer, of course, is yes… to take more photos!
“Underwater photography has always been a real thrill of mine,
but in truth, the perfect shot can happen at any place, any
time, and I wouldn’t ever restrict myself to one medium,” says
Jody, who has visited 90 different countries, paraglided over
the Himalayas,€and built a portfolio of projects that reflect a
passion for social change and environmental preservation as
much as they satisfy her own aims to explore and adventure.
“It is a thrill and a pleasure to be able to travel, to document
everything through photography, of any kind, and I can’t think
of a time when I won’t do this… I love it so much.”
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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY HAS
ALWAYS BEEN A REAL THRILL OF
MINE, BUT IN TRUTH, THE PERFECT
SHOT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY PLACE,
ANY TIME, AND I WOULDN’T EVER
RESTRICT MYSELF TO ONE MEDIUM
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As for the mechanics of her art, Jody says the cameras are
largely the same, irrespective of whether she is ankle-deep in
desert sand, swimming in a tropical ocean, or paragliding at up
to 50mph with a $10,000 camera in hand.
“Obviously the big thing that changes in the water is the housing
of the camera,” she continues. “I always want the best one I
can get and don’t want to hold back to suit the environment.
Obviously a high frame rate is essential, and it must be compact
- if you are swimming with a really big, housed camera body, your
manoeuvrability is really going to be compromised.
“Technology continues to help this process along – with every
passing year the cameras are getting smaller and the frame-rate
is increasing. In the past, the cameras with the best quality were
also usually quite bulky and that was always a big challenge.”
While Rajan passed away in 2016, the value of Jody’s craft remains
in visual images will last forever. “The thing with photography
is that it has no shelf date, and there are very few things like
that in the world. It is fixed in time and preserved so that people
hundreds of years in get a glimpse of what life was like for us,
and that feels very special.
Elephants also form the basis of one of Jody’s main conservation
projects at the moment. “The Asian Elephant is running out of
space and they are having a lot of problems, particularly in Northern
India. You wouldn’t think population increase in elephants would
be a problem, but combined with loss of habitat it is, and there
is proving to be a direct conflict between the elephants and the
humans. I have also paired up with Sea Legacy and I am working
on some projects with them regarding ocean conservation. It’s
good to be busy!”
PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE ALWAYS GREAT AT BEING IN THE FIELD AND TAKING PHOTOS,
BUT THE BUSINESS SIDE SEEMS MUCH MORE OF A CHALLENGE. WE’RE NOT REALLY
TRAINED IN THAT AREA AND BEING IN THE OFFICE IS A COMPLETE JUXTAPOSITION
Jody, who part-owns a 60-foot catamaran called The Cabrinha
Quest, typically uses the latest Canon Mark III, a 50 Megapixel
Canon 5DSR for slower photography when not taking action shots,
and also has a variety of Leica cameras. In the water, she uses
Aquatech Imaging Solutions as housing for the Canon bodies.
One of her most iconic shots to date is that of an elephant
swimming in the sea. Rajan was thought to be the last of a group
of 10 of the animals who were brutally forced to learn how to
swim in the Andaman Sea, the stretch of water that separates
the Indian Ocean from the Bay of Bengal. His task was to bring
logged trees to nearby boats, but when logging was banned in
2002, Rajan was out of a job.
“I initially found out the story of the elephant by watching the
2006 movie The Fall. They had him swimming in this tropical blue
water in the film - I saw it and thought, ‘Okay, that can’t be
real’. I had been sailing around the world and there was nowhere
that this was happening. I thought that they had just created
a set for the movie.
“So I started doing some research and found out where they
filmed it, and that the elephant really did exist, so I went there
and found them!
“I would say, of the many hundreds I have done, that is the project
I have enjoyed the most. It was such a beautiful thing to see
the relationship that the elephant had with his owner - they had
been together for over 30 years and watching the bond between
them was incredibly special.
“I spent two weeks with them, just following them around,
documenting them and getting to know them a little bit. It was
like mother and child, and pretty incredible to watch. There is
nowhere else in the world where you will see that or experience
that, so that was incredibly surreal.”
Work commitments aside, Jody, much like Rajan in his final
years, is truly a free spirit. Ambitious in going after commercial
projects, you do sense she will never let business interrupt what
is a pure interest in the outdoors and art.
à
“Photographers are always great at being in the field and taking
photos, but the business side seems much more of a challenge
for us,” she admits. “We’re not really trained in that area and
being in the office is a complete juxtaposition, so it does become
a challenge to balance the two. Even social media is a full-time
job in itself, and obviously when you have more followers you also
come under a lot more scrutiny and criticism. Everything has to
be perfect, right down to use of grammar, it seems,” she laughs.
“Really, it is a combination of everything, but most of the time
I think I am getting that blend right.”
So has she ever taken ‘the perfect photo’? “Well, firstly, when
you want a particular shot, you will pretty much do anything to
get it, but I don’t really know if I necessarily believe there is any
such thing as the perfect shot,” Jody admits. “Really, it is all
so subjective. I definitely believe you can get lucky, but on the
whole great photographs require time… understanding light,
subjects, and time of day, particularly. For instance, I lived in
Morocco for a year and there were certain photographs I tried
to take. The perfect shot was all about light and the subject
coming into play, and I think I went back to the same place for
about a week to try to get it.
à
Whilst a huge advocate for the encouraging others to consider
the merits of photography, Jody implores people to go about
their craft in the right way.
“I think today we are trying to conform and take pictures that
we are seeing on Instagram… the ones everybody else is taking.
My advice, if you want to stand out, is to do the opposite of
that… oh and get some waterproofing housing for your camera!”
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CLEAN
ENERGY
CRUISING
DESIGNERS OF ELECTRIC TENDERS ARE PUSHING THE
BOUNDARIES OF TECHNOLOGY AND AESTHETICS IN
THEIR QUEST TO DELIVER ECO-FRIENDLY TENDERS TO
SUPERYACHTS WORDS: MICHAEL HOWORTH
Demand is growing for the marine industry to provide clean,
quiet, and affordable alternatives to combustion engines
for use in tenders. Experts in the field of clean energy are
confident that the new breed of electric motors coming onto the
market will satisfy both boat builders and end user requirements.
As a result, there is an air of excitement among boatbuilders
who believe clean and quiet alternatives are about to change the
way tenders are built and used on board superyachts.
Electric engines are designed to be a direct replacement for a
traditional diesel engine both in size and cost. Already several 48
volt DC electric motors, designed to replace small diesel engines
are available for boats up to 10 metres and larger canal craft.
Companies are manufacturing and marketing marinized chargers
and inverter/chargers which, when working alongside lead acid and
lithium batteries, complement and facilitate the use of electric
motors to drive water jets and conventional propellers.
The efficiency of these new style drives means that there are
new tenders emerging onto the market that offer an excellent
range as well as being easy to service and maintain on board
the mothership. Without the need of water cooling systems or
gearboxes and with their direct connection to shafts, electric
tenders are, right now, at the cutting edge of technology. Several
are now beginning to emerge onto the market that feature
motor direction, throttle and navigation controls in one digital
colour touch screen display that really look like the future has
already arrived.
For those looking to reduce both noise and emissions, the
affordable electric option offers really efficient and reliable
electric that are sensible alternatives to the traditionally powered
superyacht tender.
Rim-driven and brushless motors capable of delivering more torque
using less energy are becoming available to boat builders and with
new lithium batteries capable of storing a higher charge from
deep cycle charging which crucially can be repeatedly undertaken
without damage, the electric boat scene is gathering momentum.
One of the most recent breakthroughs in the world of electric
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motors, comes from Siemens who have designed a motor for
the aeronautical industry that could well be adapted they say,
for marine use. With a weight of just 50kg the motor delivers
a continuous 260kW (348hp), at just 2,500rpm which is about
five times more power than equivalent systems.
With a new generation of digital controllers, managing the ebb
and flow of energy with predictive intelligence and the fast
development of battery technology, things are looking up. The
Dutch manufacturer Mastervolt pioneered full-size 12 and 24
volt lithium-ion batteries for marine use. Their second generation,
Ultra range are one third of the weight of an equivalent leadacid
design and come with a claimed life cycle of at least 2,000
deep discharges. Complex electronic circuitry connecting each
cell ensures perfect charge and discharge balancing, and guards
against the risk of overcharging.
Batteries employing the use of oxygen as one of the reagents
are in development and could, be made for a fifth of the price and
a fifth as light as lithium, and offer operation times five times
SAY
The SAY 29E currently holds the record as the fastest
e-boat in the world (series production, 8-10 m). The
48kn fast and extremely seaworthy carbon composite
construction is powered by a drive from Kreisel Electric,
the most innovative supplier of e-mobility in Europe. A
staggering 360 kilowatts provide the thrust for breathtaking
acceleration and make the 29E the forerunner of a new
generation of tenders and chaseboats. Her wavecutter
bow and the sidewings of the ultra-light hull (at only 400kg)
provide maximum stability and enable incredibly high
speeds on all water conditions. Behind this special boat, the
SAY brand and at the head of the shipyard is Karl Wagner,
one of the most experienced carbon specialists in Europe.
With his expertise Wagner raised the in-house quality
standard and engineering at SAY to an automotive level and
optimised the production.
Length 8.85m
Beam 2.78m
Engine Kreisel
Top speed 48kn
Max engine capacity 360kW
out put of 500hp
Weight 1380kg
www.saycarbon.com
longer. Graphenano based in Spain has developed a graphene
polymer battery called the Grabat, which it claims is 33 per
cent the weight of lithium ion and four times the energy density.
These batteries can recharge 33 times faster than lithium ion,
and retain over 80 per cent of their capacity.
When it comes to powering yachts by electricity it would seem
that the future is not far away. But what we do know is, that some
of the electric tenders on offer are also pushing the boundaries
of design aswell.
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LEX BOATS
motorboat built with passion and a love of detail. If
A you have grown up with boats and have very high
expectations for a motorboat of sophisticated technical
design and at the same time competitive performance. Back
in 2013, Nina and Christian Lex devoted themselves to the
challenge: their own boat brand. A boat with style, elegance
and individuality - modern with a sense of tradition, the
unique eLex 610 and now the sporty and longer Lex 790 have
arrived. In a short space of time the brand Lex Boats has
become a large part of the electric boat scene.
Specifications ELEX 610
Length 6.10m
Beam 2.12m
Draft 0.36mð ð ð ð ð ð ð
Electric motor 4 - 60kW
Max speed 43km/h
Dry weight 570kg without engine
Battery Lithium Mangan batteries
www.elex-boats.com
BUDSIN
For over 25 years Budsin has been building
some of the finest electric boats available. The
boats are crafted one at a time by people who love
their job. They range in size from 15 to 22 feet
and their virtually silent operation provides hours
of running time, with top speeds of five to seven
knots. Conversations can be conducted at normal
levels and the driver’s controls are convenient
and unobtrusive, demanding very little attention.
Handling is accurate and smooth, it will do a 180° in
a boat length. Hand made by passionate and skilled
craftsmen, so if you’re looking for something a little
more subtle and special, give Budsin a call.
Specifications LIGHTNING BUG
Lengthð 4.57m
Beamð 1.3m
Draftð ð0.38m ð ð ð ð
Electric motor 0.7kw
Max speedð 9.6 km/hr
Batteryð 2 x 90 a/hr AGM main bank, 2 x 55 a/hr
AGM optional reserve bank
www.budsin.com
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X SHORE
This Swedish first class manufacturer of 100 percent
electrical crafts, is leading the way in the marine
industry with the market’s most modern e-boats.X Shore
crafts are built and designed around three main pillars:
design, technology and sustainability. The combination
of speed and distance in an electric boat is what makes
X Shore’s crafts unique. Today the boats reach top
speeds of 40 knts and a fully charged battery can take
you a distance of 100 nautical miles. The hydrodynamics
is important for the technology to work. X Shore
collaborates with Rolls Royce to test and develop the
most advanced hull, shaft, propeller and rudder.
Specifications EELEX 8000
Length 8m
Beam 2.6m
Draught 0.8m
Weight 2200kg
Charging 8h on 360 V, 12h on 220 V
Top speed 40 knots
Cruising speed 25 knots
Max range 100 nautical miles in lower speeds
www.xshore.com
Q-YACHTS
The innovative team behind Q-Yachts conceived the vision of bringing to
the market a unique boat which offers the same experience of relaxed
speed and silence, that sailing offers. Thanks to the innovative propulsion
technology and the hydrodynamically optimised hull, the boat produces
minimal noise and wake.The Q-Yachts concept represents yet another
ncessary step in the evolution of boating - where the journey truly becomes
the destination.
Specifications Q30
Length 9.3m
Beam 2.2m
Draft 0.6m
Max speed 15 kts
Electric motor Oceanvolt AXC 20–20 kW
Dry weight 1600kg
BatteryOceanvolt 30kWh
www.q-yachts.com
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SUSTAINABLE MOTORBOATS OF DENMARK
www.randboats.com sales@randboats.com +45 3151 3030
The SAY 29E holds currently the record as the fastest e-boat in the world (series production,
8-10 m). The 48 kn fast and extremely seaworthy carbon composite construction "made in Germany"
is powered by a drive from Kreisel Electric, the most innovative supplier of e-mobility in
Europe. Nevertheless you can order your SAY29 also with a standard propulsion system.
Either way - speed up with SAY!
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SCHAAF
The new Tender 15 is a superyacht tender with
timeless modern style. In typical German
fashion, it is uncompromising in terms of handling,
ergonomics and functionality. SCHAAF have designed
the ideal vessel for shuttling guests to and from the
mothership and exploring idyllic bays. Probably the
most striking feature are the runners, which have
both a functional and aesthetic purpose. These
allow the tender to be easily and safely placed on
any garage platform without the need for expensive
adjustments. This tender is very well positioned with
a choice of jet propulsion or outboard. But with their
sustainable approach, the Tender 15 is also available
with an electric motor.
Specifications TENDER 15
Length 4.50m
Beam 2.00m
Draft 0.38m
Battery Kreisel / KBP60
E-jet ENGIRO 205W_16018_SSR
Propulsion E - JET 50 KW
www.schaaf-boats.com
VITA
Vita Yachts was established in 2017, with the aim of bringing the
latest in automotive technology and engineering to the marine
world. Its team comprises a naval architect at the forefront of electric
boat design, a head of production from the superyacht industry, and
a head of power and performance who was formerly a key member of
the Mercedes F1 Engines team. Vita has been a major sponsor of the
Blue Marine Foundation since 2018, with a percentage of each boat
sale committed to the conservation of the world’s oceans.
Specifications IX
Length 8.99m
Beam 2.49m
Draught 0.40m
Weight 4200kg
Max speed 40knts
Cruising 70km at 25knts
Propulsion 1 x UQM Powerphase
Pro 220 Electric Motor, 1 x
Alamarin AJ245 Water Jet
Energy storage Kreisel 58.75kWh
liquid cooled lithium ion battery
www.vita-power.com
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RAND BOATS
The innovative Danish boat manufacturer
RAND Boats offers 4 unique tender models
ranging from 5.4m to 8.5m. Among the four
models, the luxurious and sporty Supreme 27
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 and sports
boat with its strong offshoring capabilities. The
overwhelming space aboard the Supreme 27
culminates at the aft sun lounge which provides
a remarkable queen size three-man bed.
Whatever the purpose you are sure to arrive
in style with one of the most trailblazing and
sustainable boats on the market.
Specifications°SUPREME 27
Length 8.40m
Beam 2.55m
Draft 0.35m
Weight 1550kg
Engine 10 – 110kW
Top speed 25knts
Cruising speed 19knts
Max range 140nm
www.randboats.com
BEAU LAKE
Beau Lake’s Tahoe ’14 Electric°Runabout°combines the beauty
and mystique of classic wooden boat aesthetics for today’s ecoconscious
audience.°Co Founders, Lee Kline and Paul Lavoie, look
back to the craftsmanship of bygone eras with tremendous respect
and look to emulate that kind of quality in everything they craft. The
self-draining electric boat consists of three primary construction
components; the hull, cockpit liner and deck surface, while an
ergonomically designed, hand-carved wooden tiller with joystick
component steers its course. The°Runabout’s molded fibreglass
body, inlaid maintenance-free veneer deck, compartmentalized
cooler that contours to the boat°and beautifully finished stainless
steel castings and hardware invoke the essence of a Beau Lake
state of mind. Added luxuries includes marine upholstered seating,
Bluetooth speaker system and accent lightening. The luxury Electric
Runabout is propelled by Torqeedo’s German engineered 2.0 PodDrive.
Specifications TAHOE
Length 14’
Beam 5’
Draft 14”
Max speed 7 knots
Electric motor Torqeedo Cruise 2.0
Dry weight 500lbs
Battery Torqeedo 24-3500 lithium
www.beaulake.com
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BODRUM
CRUISING
Southern Cross Blue Cruising
are specialists in gulet
charters. Great hospitality,
expert crew and flexible
schedules - what else is needed
The Eastern Mediterranean is drawing custom away from
the traditional milk runs of the western Med and for good
reason. Charter visits to Turkey, with its incredibly diverse
coastline and fascinating culture is growing year on year. However,
as the sun sets over the hills with the background noise of the
church bells, you’ll most likely find yourself in complete solitude.
DAY 1: BODRUM
Embarkation in Bodrum harbour around 4:00 pm. Welcome
meeting on-board. Visit the various sites in Bodrum including
the Museum of Underwater Archaeology located in the Crusader
Castle. Stroll to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World to see the remains of this fantastic
monument. Dinner aboard the gulet overlooking the Bodrum
harbour as the sun sets behind the castle. Overnight stay either in
Bodrum harbour or a more secluded bay near by.
DAY 2: KNIDOS TOWN
Cruise to the ancient town of Knidos for swimming and lunch.
Wander amongst the ruins of Knidos Town, the only surviving city
of the Dorian Hexapolis and a famous port and medical centre
in antiquity. In the afternoon cruise towards the quaint town of
Datça for an overnight stay either in the harbour or a bay close by.
DAY 3: SERÇE BAY
Cruise to Serçe Bay for swimming and relaxing in one of the bays.
This area has beautiful clear water and is great for snorkelling. Its
strategic location as a shelter from harsh weather has resulted
in many shipwrecks at its entrance, including one which is on
display at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology in Bodrum.
In the late afternoon, cruise to the large town of Marmaris with its
cosmopolitan atmosphere and ample shopping. Spend the night
in the harbour or in a nearby bay at anchor.
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DAY 4: EKINCIK
Cruise to Ekincik for a not to be missed
engaging tour of ancient Lycia, one
of the highlights of a Blue Cruise.
Embark upon a flat bottomed, local
riverboat to visit the environmentally
protected Dalyan Delta wetlands, with
their beautiful tall reeds and diverse
wildlife. Continue onto the ruins of
Caunos, including the extravagant
Lycian tombs carved directly into the
cliff sides. Continue up the river and
indulge in the famous mineral mud
baths reputed to bring a rosy glow
to the skin. On the return, visit Iztuzu
beach, home to the Caretta Caretta
loggerhead turtles. Spend the evening
in Ekincik Bay.
DAY 5: ÖLÜDENIZ
Early start for Ölüdeniz. (Cruising time
approximately 5 hours.) Depending
on the weather breakfast will be
served en-route or the gulet will
stop for breakfast in Ag Limani. Visit
the famous Lagoon in Ölüdeniz and
enjoy the beach which has all kinds
of watersport facilities including
hang gliding. In the late afternoon,
cruise to Gemiler Island. Just fifteen
minutes from Wall Bay, (once home to
Byzantine pirates), the remains of an
entire village are there to be explored,
including mosaics uncovered in 1999
and a basilica. A wonderful place to
swim and snorkel. Evening at anchor
at Gemiler.
DAY 6: FETHIYE GULF
Southern Cross Blue Cruising
offers a carefully chosen
repertoire of private gulets for
groups ranging from 2 to 20
persons. The success is founded
on the standard of the crew,
yacht and service, but especially
value for money. The choice is
always yours as the itinerary on
the gulet is always flexible. When
you discover an anchorage that
you particularly love, then you
can spend extra time there. At
night, if you’re in the mood to
groove, you might want to go
ashore and enjoy local Turkish
nightlife in Bodrum, Gocek or
Marmaris. Or, you may prefer to
fall asleep to the sounds of the
sea in a quiet secluded cove
whilst others party away nearby.
For more details contact:
Southern Cross Blue Cruising
Tel: +90 252 316 2434
southerncrossbluecruising.com
Cruising the Fethiye Gulf anchoring in
its many famous bays surrounded by
pine forests with excellent swimming
and relaxing. In the afternoon,
enter Gocek harbour for strolling,
sightseeing and shopping. Spend the
night either in the harbour at centre or
in a bay nearby.
DAY 7: GÖCEK GULF
Leave Fethiye to enter the Göcek
Gulf with yet more crystal clear
bays for swimming and relaxing. In
the late afternoon or evening after
dinner, proceed to Göcek harbour
where we anchor for the night, with
disembarkation in the morning.
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Heading East
If you’re thinking of heading to the Eastern Med this summer
season take time to visit one of these full service marinas
Yalikaval Marina
TURKEY€
As The Yacht Harbour Association’s
2018 Gold Anchor award owner
in the superyacht marina of the year
category Yalıkavak Marina welcomes
yachts of all sizes with superyacht
facilities. It has 640 berths for yachts up
to 140m offering a dynamic lifestyle and
unique privileges for boat owners and
visitors. As Turkey’s first high-capacity
mega yacht marina, Yalıkavak Marina
mixes an idyllic location with superb
amenities and technical services. The
Marina hosts an open-air shopping mall
with 106 brands, gourmet restaurants,
bars, cafes, clubs, entertainment venues,
plus award-winning hotels; Yalıkavak
Marina Beach Hotel and Yalıkavak
Marina Boutique Hotel, a Spa & Fitness
Centre and variety of events and
activities are on offer.
37°6’27.69’N – 27°16’58.70’E
No. of berths 640
Max length 140m
Max draft 12m
VHF 16 & 72
yalikavakmarina.com.tr
Limassol Marina
CYPRUS
Limassol Marina combines elegant residences
and a full-service marina with an enticing mix
of restaurants and shops. Located in the heart of a
vibrant city. The marina development offers luxury
apartments and exclusive villas with their own private
berths or direct access to the beach offering a
unique retreat complete with a spa and fitness club,
leisure and cultural facilities. Since Limassol Marina’s
opening in 2014, the marina has been changing the
face of its most vibrant city, making history with
each successful milestone. Located in the heart of
Limassol and surrounded by a rich history and an
international community, Limassol Marina offers
650 berths for yachts from 8m to 110m. A wide
range of high-end restaurants and luxury boutiques
complete the holistic lifestyle which comes with a
home or superyacht in the development while a team
of experienced professionals ensures the smooth
running of all operations. The top-of-the-range
spa and fitness club further enhances the range of
activities and services available.
34°40’0N, 33°02’4E
No. of berths 650
Max length 110m
Max draft 9m
VHF 12
llimassolmarina.com
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Lušticabay
MONTENEGRO
The first phase of Luštica Bay’s
state-of-the-art marina has been
successfully completed, and this
world-class facility now offers 50
berths for boats up to 45m. The marina
officially opened in August 2018 and
has already achieved approximately
70% occupation. Seafarers can enjoy
yacht assistance from a multilingual
professional team and work on a host
of exciting additional services is well
under way. A fuel station and border
crossing are planned as a part of the
next stage of the marina development,
with dry boat storage and a service
centre for marina clients. The next
phase of construction is expected
to begin soon and will significantly
increase the number of berths available.
With the completion of the final phase,
Luštica Bay’s marina will be able to
accommodate 176 boats. For those who
enjoy an active vacation, the marina’s
renowned sailing school offers courses
from IYT Worldwide – one of the world’s
leading yacht training programmes.
42°23’00”N 18°40’00”E
No. of berths 50
Max length 45m
Max draft 5m
VHF 68
lusticabay.com
Marina of Agios Nikolaos
CRETEÀ
well protected marina in all weather conditions, built to European
A standards and capable of accommodating up to 255 vessels up to a
maximum of 70m. The various dry dock facilities for approximately 100 boats
and technical services are professionally run and complemented by a 65 ton
travel lift. The marina is located in the heart of the town and provides easy
access to the centre of town, the main archaeological sites and other places
of interest. This city is the perfect destination for charter guests interested in
learning more about Greece and its history. Every summer the Municipality of
Agios Nikolaos organises cultural events, music and dance events, theatrical
performances, exhibitions and cultural shows. Plus, during the Naval week,
artistic swimming, waterskiing and wind-surfing contests are organised.
Location: 35°11.1’N/25° 43’ E
No. of berths 35
Max length 70m
Max draft 8m
VHF 12
marinaofagiosnikolaos.gr
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Kos Marina
GREECE
Kos Marina is located one mile south east from
Kos old harbour and offers 250 berths with
mooring lines, water supply, electricity supply 220
& 380 V from 16 to 250 Amps, wifi, and satellite TV.
The Kos Marina premises are patrolled 24 hours
by guards with cctv covering the entire complex.
All piers are equipped with fire stations with fire
extinguishers, alarm system, fire hoses with both
fresh and seawater circuit. All piers are equipped
with emergency stations comprising lifebuoys,
lifelines, emergency telephones and rescue
ladders, a pilot speedboat, WC-showers, trolleys,
parking lot, bilge pump out, sewerage pump out,
waste oil disposal, refuse containers, fuel station.
administration building with reception, authorities,
info centre, meeting rooms and guests’ suites.
There are local Bank ATMs, baggage storage and
postal services, a shopping centre with cafeteriabistro,
restaurant, supermarket. With a further
boat yard, and a dry storage area adequate for 150
yachts, 100 ton Boat lift (ASCOM), 35 ton hydraulic
trailer. The complete marina for guests and crew
alike situated in crystal blue waters.
36° 53’ N 27° 18’ E
No. of berths 250
Max length 80m
Max draft 5m
VHF 77
kosmarina.gr
ACI Marina Split
CROATIA
With charming scenery, towering mountains, archaic
castles and cultural delights, Croatia is fast becoming
an increasingly popular destination for superyachts that are
looking to cruising grounds further afield from the traditional
French Riviera. Split in particular offers something unique
and original for both guests and crew; whether it’s exploring
Diocletian’s castle, walking the quaint cobbled streets, enjoying
the vibrant nightlife or drinking cocktails from a rooftop bar
with a view over the ancient city, it’s no surprise ACI Marina
Split makes the list. The marina in Split is surrounded on almost
every side by a breakwater to protect it from the currents and
strong southern winds, and on approach offers views of some of
Croatia’s stunning architecture, including the tall bell tower of the
Cathedral St. Domnius on Marjan Hill. Offering over 350 berths for
superyachts up to 90m, the marina has been modernised in order
to offer vessels the service they expect and deserve.
43°30.1’N/16°26.0’E
No. of berths 10
Max length 80m
Max draft 5m
VHF 17
aci-marinas.com
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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
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Karpaz Gate
NORTHERN CYPRUS
The unique 5 Gold Anchor Karpaz Gate
Marina on the idyllic Karpaz Peninsula
started the year by celebrating more award
recognition following continued praise from its
berth holders. The marina was again voted by
boat owners as one of the world’s most popular
Gold Anchor-accredited marinas in TYHA Marina
of the Year Awards 2018/19. The full-service
marina, which will launch an on-site luxury
boutique hotel and spa in Spring 2020, achieves
a high level of customer satisfaction due to the
superior standard of its services, operations
and leisure facilities. Offering a sanctuary for
yachts and owners who are seeking to escape
more crowded regions and avoid high levels
of EU bureaucracy, the marina provides a safe,
peaceful, tax-free and hassle-free home. It is the
first private Port of Entry in Northern Cyprus
and can allow entry at any time of day or night
with advanced notice and is flexible on duration
of stay. The on-site boatyard and Technical
Centre can meet all your maintenance demands.
N35° 33.5’ / E34° 13.6’
No. of berths 300
Max length 60m
Max draft 5.5m
VHF 10 or 16
karpazbay.com
IC Cesme
TURKEY
A
chic and vibrant marina village set in a natural
harbour is sensitively integrated within the
traditional maritime city of picturesque Cesme. Cesme
Marina offers 400 fully serviced berths for yachts
up to 60m where yacht owners can enjoy the classic
mooring experience. Cesme Marina comes to life at
night, when a vibrant, fun atmosphere pervades in the
restaurants, cafes and bars along the promenade.ÀAs
an ancient Mediterranean port, Cesme is a charming
place to visit, a great base for wintering your yacht in
Turkey and a perfect home port to explore the Islands
of the Aegean - with the idyllic islands of Chios, and
Lesbos in easy reach.ÀIts position at the tip of the Izmir
peninsula provides convenient access to the Aegean
Sea, with its estimated 300 vibrant islands as well as
to the wider cruising grounds of the Mediterranean.ÀOn
top of the luxury marina berths Cesme Marina has
a fully serviced boatyard with an 80-ton travel hoist
and a 20-ton boat mover as well as storage ashore for
up to 100 yachts. Customs and Immigration offices
are a short walk from the marina. The marina team at
the Capitainerie will be pleased to advise on opening
times and other formalities. Yachts entering Turkey are
required to obtain a transit log (yacht cruising permit).
When leaving Turkey, yachts should depart within 24
hours of clearing out.
38°19.2’N/26°18.1E
No. of berths 400
Max length 60m
Max draft 5mÀ
VHF 72
cesmemarina.com.tr
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ACT BEFORE
YOU’RE
HACKED
Simple and generic antivirus is no longer fit for
purpose: a genuinely effective, multi-layered,
maritime cyber security solution has to combine
cyber awareness, network security and endpoint
security. Words: Wayne Perks, Manager of
Security Services, Inmarsat Maritime
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ADVERTORIAL
Cyber security, or
the lack of it, is
often portrayed as
a pivot point upon which
the smooth running of
contemporary society is
precariously balanced.
There can be little doubt
that it legitimately represents one of the
most fundamental concerns of our times,
considering that the integrity of everything
from business-critical services and sensitive
personal data to asset monitoring, transport
network infrastructure and even political
processes is now entirely contingent upon
the impregnability of online networks.
Maritime cyber security naturally presents
its own set of specific challenges. Cyberattackers
have been characteristically quick
to exploit vulnerabilities in this sector,
leading to threats not just on individual
vessel systems, but also sophisticated,
enormously damaging ransomware attacks
on multinational shipping conglomerates.
In the superyacht sector alone, the
statistics make for sobering reading. In
a poll conducted for Inmarsat’s 2018
Superyacht Connectivity Report, almost
40% of respondents admitted that their
onboard cyber security regime merely
consisted of a basic firewall. Combine
this in the bigger picture with the 2017
findings of FutureNautics’ Ship Operators
Cyber Security Survey, in which 39% of
respondents reported a cyberattack on
their vessels’ onboard systems within the
last 12 months, and it becomes obvious
that cyber resilience remains an issue that
entire swathes of the seafaring community
urgently need to engage with.
At its most basic level, the initial problem
may be one of perception. The assumption
among superyacht skippers and crew has
often appeared to be that a standard
antivirus programme will cover all their cyber
security requirements. Not unreasonably,
many are drawn to the idea of a one-shot
easy fix, a silver bullet that will discreetly seal
off their systems for good – job done. There
is, of course, no such thing, and infallible,
100% cyber security is a hopeful concept
at best; so it’s important to acknowledge
that an in-depth cyber defence incentive
consisting of multiple layers is by some
distance the most effective approach to
adopt for achieving far higher security.
It is for this reason that Inmarsat developed
its Fleet Secure Portfolio, which consists
of three services – Fleet Secure UTM
(Unified Threat Management), which is a
comprehensive set of tools designed to
continuously inspect, detect and protect
the vessel’s network; Fleet Secure Endpoint,
a powerful multi-layered endpoint security
solution to prevent attacks whilst removing
infections and threats throughout the
onboard endpoints; and Fleet Secure
Cyber Awareness, cyber security training
specifically targeted for seafarers, raising
awareness to assist in preventing threats
before they get on board. Each service is
separate, so customers can opt to choose
one of the three, or deploy all of them. The
Fleet Secure Portfolio actively seeks to
maintain a secure system core by ringing it
with this three-pronged defence strategy
combining network security, awareness and
training, and endpoint security.
Generic antivirus software only has antispyware
and anti-phishing capabilities, and
will only work if the most recent update
version is installed. Updates often need
to be actioned on a daily basis, and with
modern attack vectors encompassing
methods to bypass antivirus there can
still be no guarantee to catch every form
of malicious software.
However, in order to fulfill its brief, Fleet
Secure Endpoint has to encompass a raft
of additional duties including ransomware
prevention, botnet protection, network
monitoring, web control, multi-engine
scanning, endpoint health status and threat
alerting, and the provision of a full asset
inventory – software, hardware and so on.
Clearly, a proactive means of detecting,
alerting and reporting ever-more insidious
and cunning methods of cyberattack is key
to staying ahead of the curve. The Fleet
Secure Endpoint solution is designed to
spot new nodes on the network or malign
encryption attempts: the solution instantly
informs users of any anomalous activity which
deviates from the ‘known good’ configuration
while simultaneously barring access to all
files on the device, segregating the affected
part of the system so that other systems
aren’t impacted.
In purely practical terms, another attractive
aspect of the solution is that it places
little surplus demands on contracted
Inmarsat’s 2018 Superyacht
Connectivity Report revealed
almost 40% of respondents
admitted that their onboard
cyber security regime merely
consisted of a basic firewall
bandwidth and requires no extra outlay
on hardware. Operating via high-speed
broadband connectivity, it determines
external attacks including, crucially, malware
which may have been introduced into the
vessel’s local area network by accident.
It has been estimated that 95% of maritime
cyberattack incidents are caused by simple
human error. The entire network can be
compromised by crew members downloading
from unreliable sources, unknowingly plugging
infected USB sticks into operational IT
equipment (navigational equipment and
engine monitoring systems, etc), or even
merely charging their vape pens through
USB ports. The belief that devices which
carry no data are impervious to infection is,
sadly, untrue. And on this topic, superyacht
crews need to be made aware that tech
items such as drones, smart TVs and music
systems are also vulnerable.
Preventing accidental cyber security
breaches such as these before they
can occur is a central pillar of the Fleet
Secure ideology. The first line of defence
is to encourage best practice through
detailed guidelines, appropriate training and
strict adherence to designated processes
(including the regular changing of system
passwords and Wi-Fi access codes). To this
end, Inmarsat has collaborated with the
Marine Learning Alliance and management
consultants Stapleton International to
devise Fleet Secure Cyber Awareness – a
dedicated cyber security training regime
to enlighten crews and captains about the
many ways through which the onboard IT
infrastructure can become compromised.
Forewarned is forearmed...
For more details
Contact a local Inmarsat partner
or visit www.inmarsat.com/maritime
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SAILING REDEFINED
Marseille in September is the place to be for the final of the inaugural
grand-prix America’s Cup-style series Words: Sue Pelling
Sir Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison’s new, highprofile,
grand-prix league known as SailGP looks
set to challenge the America’s Cup (ACC).
By extracting all the positive elements learned from their
experiences from the ACC, Coutts (three-time America’s
Cup-winning skipper), and Ellison (businessman and
two-time America’s Cup winner) have come up with
a simple, easy to follow global professional racing
format. Crucially, this World Sailing-sanctioned event
has given the ACC boys the opportunity to start afresh,
exploit their passion for commercial development of
competitive sailing, and produce what they expect
to be a thrilling, new, fan-centric grand prix racing
circuit that ‘redefines’ sailing.
The original idea of this five-event, grand prix series,
launched last October at a glitzy affair in London,
was to feature six national teams on identical superfast,
wingsailed F50s foiling catamarans and wow
the crowds with intensely competitive, high-speed
inshore racing. In short, Coutts and Co hoped to bring
the sport of sailing closer to fans and spectators
than ever before.
With two events having already taken place this year –
Sydney, and San Francisco – and the fan base building
on a daily basis, it is a case of ‘so far, so good’ for
SailGP. Momentum is also building for the remaining
three acts – New York, Cowes, UK, and the grand
final in Marseille, France where a $1 million is up for
grabs in the single match-race final between top
two teams.
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After two full days of intense racing at the
most recent event in San Francisco, the
Australia SailGP Team helmed by Olympic
gold medalist Tom Slingsby, took the top
honour by just one point from the Japanese
SailGP Team. Australia now lead the series
by two points overall going into the gruelling
third event.
San Francisco Bay certainly lived up to
its reputation for this event by delivering
spectacular conditions to allow the thrilled
fans a ‘courtside’ seat to witness all the
thrills and spills of this sort of racing with
speeds of over 45 knots recorded just off
the shore.
Commenting on the progress of SailGP in
the run-up to the third act in New York,
Coutts (SailGP CEO) told Onboard, “San
Francisco was everything we hoped it would
be. It provided a spectacular backdrop for
our US debut, a fantastic challenge for
our world-class athletes and an exciting
spectacle for the fans. All the teams have
really stepped up a gear and it shows what
effect the open access to data is having
on the teams’ performance. It’s certainly
going to make the next event in New York
even more exciting.”
THE BOAT
The F50 is a redesigned, supercharged
incarnation of the AC50, which was used for
the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. Developed
by pioneering technicians and engineers at
Core Builders Composites in New Zealand,
these super-fast wing-sail cats are, given
ideal conditions, expected to break the
prized 50-knot (60mph/100kph) barrier.
Coutts added, “We are aiming to be pioneers
of new technologies and boat design and,
with every crew on the same groundbreaking
F50 catamaran, this isn’t a tech arms
race, rather the ultimate test to establish
the best sailing team in advanced foiling
catamarans.”
©All images - Sail GP
F50 SPECS
LOA 15m (49.2ft)
Beam 8.8m (29ft)
Wing height 24m (78.7ft)
Sailing weight 2,400kg (2.4tons)
The final in Marseille – 18-22 September
will feature a winner-takes-all, $1 million
championship match race between the
season’s top two teams to conclude three
days of racing. The plan is for practice
racing on 18-19 September, followed by
three fleet races on 20 September, three
fleet races on 21 September, then a further
two fleet races capped off with a feature
match-race finale between the season’s
top-two teams on 22 September. Racing
in Marseille will take place in the Rade Nord,
outside the famous Old Port of Marseille
with daily racing from 1400-1600.
REMAINING 2019 EVENT SCHEDULE
Cowes, UK (10-11 August)
Marseille, France (20-22 September)
COMPETING TEAMS
United States
Great Britain
China
Japan
France
Australia
SUPERYACHT PROGRAMME
SailGP has partnered with BWA Yachting, a
leading marine agency services company,
to manage and deliver SailGP Adrenaline
Yachts – a premium superyacht experience
for the new global sports championship final
in Marseille.
For those who want to witness the intense,
high-speed races from the comfort of their
own superyacht, SailGP Adrenaline Yachts
membership grants a premium position on
the racecourse perimeter in a designated
superyacht viewing area.
Contact Laura Esteve
at l.esteve@bwayachting.com
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SOLID RIDE
FROM CHASE BOATS, SKI OR UTILITY BOATS TO CREW TENDERS AND
SOLAS TENDERS, THE DESIGN AND VERSATILITY OF THE MODERN
RIGID INFLATABLE HAS GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
RIBEYE
Founded in Dartmouth in the 90s, this family run business is now
controlled by its second generation who are developing and
evolving the brand, but are keeping the company’s core values
that have driven the success of Ribeye within the superyacht
tender market. Ribeye have an impressive list of superyacht clients
with its project management team able to assist in custom lifting
points and solutions for any lifting arrangement whether you are
looking to store the tender in a garage, on the deck or through
a towing system. Their experience in tailoring each RIB solution
to the mothership allows for seamless integration by offering
CAD drawings and renderings throughout the process to ensure
the design, performance and fit are perfect. Ribeye specialise in
providing high performance tenders that are dry, smooth and
stable whilst finished to an extremely high level. Their diesel
inboard and petrol outboard tender range is from 5-10m with a
SOLAS and Beachlander range from 6-8m. Deck layouts have a
large degree of customisation, but broadly fit into three categories:
rugged explorer yacht specification, utility-based crew tenders and
luxurious guest tenders.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1803 832060
or visit www.ribeye.co.uk
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RIB–X°SOLAS RANGE
British RIB designers and manufacturers, Rib-X, have
been actively involved in research, development
and design of rigid inflatable boats since 2003.
Lead by Colin Baldwin, a former Research and
Design Engineer at Jaguar Cars who has an eye for
the finer detail. He has embedded and embodied
the values of innovative design and exceptional
quality at Rib-X. Clients are actively encouraged to
participate in the design process. Owners are able
to visit their fully equipped manufacturing facility,
where they can view at first hand the construction
of their commissioned RIB. The Rib-X SOLAS
range is probably the world’s largest. Their leading
edge designs are developed by the same in-house
design team responsible for their extensive bespoke
superyacht portfolio. Innovation, safety and quality is
integral in all SOLAS designs, available as RIBS and
hard boats, with some very interesting leading edge D
tubing designs, means that safety can still be styled.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)116 247 7017
or visit www.rib-x.co.uk
XTENDERS
Each Xtender is designed and built to meet the unique needs
and preference of their clients, closely matching their yachts.
Xtenders stands for excellence in manufacturing and worldwide
support. Starting each project with a blank sheet of paper, they
offer fully custom tenders ranging from 6m up to 16m. They
build light and durable tenders, made exclusively from carbon
fibre.°Xtenders accomplishes this lightweight philosophy by
constructing their complete tenders in pre-preg carbon fibre
which is cured in an autoclave. A production technology known
from Formula 1 and the aerospace industry, which provides the
optimal structural performance while keeping the weight to
a minimum. Assembly and completion of each tender is done
in house in Almere, The Netherlands. Assembly, drive train
installation, electrical and hydraulic installation, painting, and
testing are performed there by the best Dutch craftsmen under the
supervision of design and engineering teams to ensure perfection.
For more details Tel: +31 (0)62 11 977 21
or visit www.xtenders.com°
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RAFNAR LEIFTUR 1100
The ultimate in modern ‘new technology’ yacht tenders,
RAFNAR’s Leiftur 1100 offers the long sought-after stability,
speed, safety, and sea-keeping required within the demands of
global cruising and exploration, providing remarkable comfort-atsea
for owners and guests, and a solid working platform for crew
operating under duress in often challenging situations. The unique
and patented ÖK Hull from Iceland provides a displacement-type
motion and passage through the water at high speed above 40 knts
in moderate to large seas with very little bounce-and-slam, and with
very little fatigue experienced by guests and crew after long hours
at sea from the mothership during exploration trips. The Leiftur 1100
series has been lauded by owners, brokers and basically anyone
that’s been luckily enough to experience a test drive. Rafnar and
its hull technology will remain a benchmark for radical changes for
some time to come in the RIBs market, and Rafnar will continue to
develop further models built on this very successful vessel.
For more details Tel: +34 659 011 071
or visit www.rafnar.is
EXTENDER
Extender are the first folding tenders with
a rigid keel made of rubber and fibreglass
designed to occupy less space on board
and to offer more space (within the tender)
once unloaded to water. They fold up easily
in less than 2 minutes thanks to the patented
closing system and are totally customisable
in colours, finishing, accessories and
lengths. They are engineered for a complete
range of uses, from the biggest model EXT
645 (4,05 folded), EXT 610 (3.90m once
folded), EXT 560 and EXT 520 (3.30 folded)
and the family EXT 430/460/490 (2,70 m –
3.30m folded) also available in version S with
a min. height of 0.85m at aft and 0.95m at
bow thanks to an innovative engine rotation
system. The Extender family also offers a
hydro-jet engine model, the EXT 640 Idro
(4.30m folded). Finally, the special shape of
the vertical prow gives the tender a longer
water line (about 95% of the overall length),
enabling it to glide easily on the water even
with a low power engine. This increases the
comfort and safety during navigation.
For more details Tel:+39 0375968490
or visit www.tender-extender.com
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X-CRAFT R7XX BEACHLANDER
The X-Craft R7xx Beachlander range offers the most
multipurpose yacht tender solution between 7m
and 8m. The tender can be employed to serve as many
purposes for a superyacht tender. The open deck layout
provides a spacious interior, enabling the tender to act
as a comfortable people carrier, offering seating for up
to 12 passengers + 1 crew during ship to shore transfers.
Boarding and disembarking is safe and easy with the
sturdy boarding stairs and railing on starboard as well
as with the in-house developed fold out bow steps for
beach landings. The tender’s drivetrain delivers ample
power for water sports with either the ski tow eye or the
removable carbon fibre wakeboard pole. Other bespoke
amenities include a fresh water tank with shower system,
a tailor-made rain/spray dodger for the forward section,
a custom made removable bimini top, sturdy boarding
poles at all access points including the swim ladder,
fender storage inside the leaning bolster, valuables
storage under the steering console with charging points
for smart phones and a refrigerator incorporated in the
starboard boarding stairs.
For more details Tel: +31 229 218 423
or visit www.xcraft.nl
OSPREY VIPERMAX LEISURE 8.0
The Bruuge Marine Center present a brand new leisure line in
the Osprey range. Osprey is already well known for its ‘No
nonsense, heavy duty’ Ribs for the hard user with a basic deck
layout which is really popular for sports people, divers, fishers and
rescue customers. But now Osprey has designed a new line-up
with a family friendly and luxury deck. These new models of 6.8,
7.3 or 8.00m are based on the popular Vipermax-hull, but they
have a practical and spacious deck, a streamlined console with
tinted screen (Seasport), a sundeck with integrated storage at the
bow, an engine well with a comfortable bench and huge storage
space. It comes with 2 jockey seats as standard, but other seating
arrangements are possible as an option. In other words despite this
new design of a familiar deck, it’s still possible to make a custom
built RIB with the colours and seats of your choice to match the
mothership. Now you can build your own Osprey tender with
complete confidence.
For more details Tel: +32 (0)50/31.35.87
or visit www.bruggemarinecenter.com
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RIBs
D-RIBs
Beachlanders
Open Tenders
Limousines
+31 229 218 423
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4,05 m
EXTENDER
Space on board and
comfort at sea
Technical details
L.O.A.
open
L.O.A.
closed
Beam
O.A.
Min. height
closed
EXT 645 6,45 m 4,05 m 2,30 m 1,32/1,48 m
EXT 610 6,10 m 4,05 m 2,30 m 1,32 m
EXT 560 5,60 m 3,30 m 2,10 m 1,23 m
EXT 520 5,20 m 3,30 m 2,10 m 1,23 m
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*
* 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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SACS REBEL 47 OPEN
SACS dedicated the Rebel 47 to those who
live the sea as a state of mind. To those who
know how to make it theirs, can challenge it
and take it to its limits. Well if you go for the
three 350hp Mercury Verado package, you’ll
see what they mean. It vessel has a relatively
clean appearance, yet delicately shows off its
image of being a bit of a rebel. Its innovative
technology, which derives from an in-depth
study of technologies applied in the fields of the
military and rescue services, evolves and powers
all the qualities of this world class RIB. And just
because it’s a bit of an animal doesn’t mean
that it can‘t satisfy the more delicate owners
with its luxury seating arrangements, below
deck amenities and all-round sexy appearance.
The finishing touches are typically Italian with
nice touches of leather here and there. If you’re
looking for a head turned as you approach the
quayside, consider the Rebel. She’s a monster
with just enough class to delight any owner or
charter guest.
For more details Tel: +39 0396 88 54 89
or visit www.sacsmarine.it
TECNORIB PIRELLI J45
The tender range PIRELLI brand has been designed, conceived
and manufactured by Tecnorib for the use on yachts of various
sizes. Starting in 2017, the relationship between Tecnorib and
Pirelli, managed within the Pirelli Design project, whose goal, in
line with the focus of Pirelli Group on the prestige and premium
car segments, is to increase the equity of the PIRELLI brand by
developing specific design projects to offer unique, iconic and
one-of-a-kind products. Today, Tecnorib has the mission to offer
demanding expert owners and crew a rigid inflatable tender in the
range between 3 to 19 metres, built entirely in Italy and featuring
high performance, maximum quality detailed fine design. Equipped
with jet or stern drive engines, the TecnoRib PIRELLI J tenders have
a reduced height to perfectly fit the yachts’ garages, combining
handiness and ease of use with the pleasure of high-performance.
Attention is paid to the smallest detail, from boarding ergonomics
to finest components for a total comfort under the sun or through
the sea breeze. The exclusive design allows full customisation, to
match the feeling of the master boat.
For more details Tel: +39 (0)2 72080357•
or visit www.tecnorib.it
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ADVERTORIAL
CAUSE AND EFFECT
Voyonic’s Neil Carrington looks at how Brexit and social
security will affect employment in the yachting industry?
Brexit is a matter of great uncertainty
and yet it is likely that it will have
a huge impact on all of our lives
in one way or another. Below we have
summarised the recent events of Brexit
and look specifically at how it will affect
the global employment industry including
superyacht crews.
Firstly, when will the UK actually leave the
EU? Following numerous meetings between
the UK government and EU representatives,
Britain’s withdrawal from the European
Union was moved from April 2019 to
October 2019.
We are still awaiting some indication of
what Brexit will mean in terms of social
security, particularly following the collapse
of Theresa May’s much-maligned Withdrawal
Agreement, which would effectively have
preserved the status quo for a couple of
years.
Currently, EU social security is co-ordinated
under EC 883/2004 and related legislation.
However, the United Kingdom’s withdrawal
from the common market, including the
free movement of labour, will mean this
may no longer apply.
In an announcement in April 2019, HMRC
stated baldly that if there was no deal, then
international workers and/or their employers
could have to pay contributions in two
states, depending on any agreements those
countries had outside the EC 883/2004
framework. HMRC went on to state that the
UK government was working on reciprocal
agreements with other EU states to ensure
cover until at least 31 December 2020.
Prevailing opinion is that existing reciprocal
agreements, such as those currently
covering the Channel Islands and/or Isle
of Man, will be relied upon. It is notable
however, that there are no agreements
of this kind with many of the EU states.
It is also notable that some of these
agreements apply only to nationals of the
agreement states, unlike the EU provisions
which were based on residence. A South
African national resident in France, for
example, would not be covered under the
pre-existing France-UK agreement.
With such a diverse workforce in the industry,
serving aboard UK and EU flagged vessels,
management of social security liabilities
is not going to get any easier.
EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS
Voyonic Crewing Limited based in
Guernsey have been providing global
employment solutions to the marine
industry for over 10 years. As part
of a global payroll alliance, with
associated businesses in the UK and
Malta, specialising in legal, tax and
social security, they genuinely believe
that they have the solution for most
employment situations.
To find out more about the services
Voyonic offer visit www.voyonic.com
You can contact a member of our
team on +44(0)1481 711828 or email
enquiries@voyonic.com
It also seems highly likely that European
and British authorities alike will take a
greater interest in mobile workers within
the marine industry as a whole.
We strongly recommend that anyone
concerned about their position contact a
professional advisor and ensure that their
payroll provider really can handle the modern
marine employment environment.
Voyonic have highly-qualified individuals on
the Board who are well-versed in the tax and
regulatory environment from a corporate
perspective as well as marine specialist
areas such as MLC compliance, Quality
Management, seafarer tax and social
security. This is a complicated area and
expert advice is needed.
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THE NEED FOR FIRST RATE YACHT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER WITH SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY
BEING THE MOST IMPORTANT AREAS TO COVER ALLOWING
THE CREW TO RUN AN EFFICIENT YACHT AND BUSINESS
WORDS: CLAIRE GRIFFITHS
Some of us will remember the bell pull in the salon that tinkled
in the kitchen and summoned the maid to her mistress.
Or the orders barked from the bridge. It wasn’t all that
long ago. And few now navigate by the stars except to relive the
romance of olden days. In their distant past, some yacht captains
did work that way: but whether they remember it nostalgically
or with a sense of nausea, the digital age pounced fast and
fearsomely and systems on superyachts changed lightening quick.
And they’re not finished yet: This month ONBOARD magazine
consults the systems experts to find out what’s new and crucial
to run a tip-top-tight and safe ship.
If the barking orders and the bell pulls are finished, any management
system still needs to be as simple as possible for all the crew to
use, not just the engineers, suggests David Clarke at Superyacht
Operating Systems (SOS). It should allow the crew to enter and
update their own details and upload certificates, whether they’re
on board or ashore. And it should have a built-in verification
process for the captain or purser to monitor. All data entered
should seamlessly populate crew lists, digital In/Out Board,
Vacation Tracker, Hours of Rest, Familiarisation, Muster List,
and so on without the need to re-enter duplicate data. “Lastly,”
says Clarke, “all this information needs to be accessible to the
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shore-based fleet manager for compliance with the relevant
codes, transparency, and general vessel management.”
Charlotte Proth at Rosemont Monaco SAM adds that any Safety
Management System, paper or digital is only as effective as its
users, so training and familiarisation and a strong safety culture
are key to ensuring an effective management system. She says,
“With any software system there is a risk of creating a tick-box
mentality so it’s important for us as a company to work with
captains to create a positive safety attitude on board.”
The system also needs to be proven effective under pressure and
in every circumstance points out Tobias Allebrodt at IDEA Data.
“While onboard, crew should be able to access the system totally
offline in case there is no internet connection available. This
implies a reliable technology for data synchronisation between
the YachtPand the Management Server,” says Gregoire Hardi
from Deep Blue Soft.
DEEP BLUE SOFT
With an install base of more than 150 yachts
and 1,500 users DEEP Blue has become
a market reference in the new generation of yacht
management software. Developed in collaboration
with yachting professionals, DEEP Blue is a fully
integrated solution which covers 100% of the yacht
operations through different modules: finance,
technical maintenance, human resources
management, crew & yacht documents, ISM
& Charter. DEEP Blue provides unique secured
synchronization technology between on board
and the master server ashore, allowing a fluid
and efficient ship to shore communication.
obtain approvals from management and owner
reps remotely, follow safety procedures and access
100% of yacht data from any device (PC, Mac, iPad or
mobile phone) to control all your yacht operations.
For more details email: dbs-info@deepbluesw.com
or visit www.deepbluesw.com
ALL THIS INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE
ACCESSIBLE TO THE SHORE-BASED
FLEET MANAGER FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE RELEVANT CODES,
TRANSPARENCY, AND GENERAL
VESSEL MANAGEMENT
IMPLEMENT
The management system is best implemented during the build
process or as soon as possible after purchase. Rosemont spend
2-3 days on board each vessel providing the captain and crew
with familiarisation and training in the Safety Management
System both from a practical and regulatory perspective. Crew
also have continual access to software support.
BE SAFE
“Crew and guest general safety starts with the correct application
of onboard procedures, whether or not the yacht is under mini
or full ISM with a well structured Safety Management Manual
in place,”Psays Hardi. Deep Blue procedures are organised and
accessible to all crew through a central platform (Deep Blue
DashPBoard). All authorised crew membersPcan access all
safety procedures in real timePfrom any device during the yacht
operations with guests onboard. Crew in charge can be reminded
automatically of scheduled procedures, drills, check lists, using
the ISM or PMs Deep Blue module.
The SOS platform removes the time delay typically associated
with non-automated systems and provides the captain and fleet
manager with real-time knowledge so they can address safety
concerns immediately. Digital crew and guest In/Out Boards
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ISM
Mate!
Simple It's
Yacht Management & Compliance Software
The only fully paperless solution
for compliance & everyday SOPs
app@SuperyachtOS.com
www.TotalSuperyacht.com
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MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
ROSEMONT YACHT MANAGEMENT
RYS LIVE is Rosemont Yacht Management’s bespoke digital
cloud-based document management system providing
seamless on-line and off-line management of the yacht’s
certification, documentation and records. RYS LIVE has
been designed to reduce and streamline administrative
tasks on board saving time and space, allowing the yacht
to run a truly paperless ISM system. In addition to standard
ISM Management components, RYS Live has dedicated
custom-built modules for risk management, hours of rest,
crew & guest lists, crew & yacht certificates, and planned
maintenance. Each user has the ability to fill and submit
forms, checklists and reports accessible directly from any
computer, iPad or phone.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)207 117 0148
or visit www.yachtownership-solutions.com/en
integrate with the Muster Roll so that the captain can easily
see who is on board and who needs to muster in the event of
an emergency. Says Clarke, “The Total Superyacht’s data-rich
environment enables the captain and manager to know which deck
most accidents occur on across an entire fleet, or the average
number of days it takes each vessel to complete a non-conformity
report, or understand which positions exceed their HOR. So
captains and managers can see what areas require attention
in order to continually improve safety for crew and guests.”
ANY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
STILL NEEDS TO BE AS SIMPLE
AS POSSIBLE FOR ALL THE
CREW TO USE, NOT JUST THE
ENGINEERS
Rosmont’s RYS Live system is similarly populated with several
safety related forms and checklists, risk assessments and
operating procedures as well as tools for monitoring planned
maintenance and crew hours of rest.
EVOLVE
Already super-complex and super-effective, operating systems
are constantly tweaked for safety and service improvements.
One example is the SOS Total Superyacht’s guest In/Out Board
(operated by crew) that doubles as a security measure to identify
guest movements with a time stamp and activity selection. This
helps the captain confidently answer an owner’s question such
as, “Do you know where my daughter is?”
°
SOS also provides a Luxe Knowledge Centre that crew can access
and find verified information about everything related to guest
service: silver service, cocktail recipes, barista procedures, laundry
care and guest personal care as well as expert information on
the care of all the luxury surfaces typically found on superyachts
(teak, marble, crystal, brass, paint, etc).
IDEA are soon to release software for boats of 30-45 metres.
It will allow a 360° management view and can see shortcomings
(due certificates, trainings, etc.) in advance for the vessel even
in a heavy charter season.
Rosemont has recently launched an interactive Risk Management
module to its software which means crew are guided through the
Risk Management process step-by-step resulting in a workable
plan for managing risk on board. The software also allows crew
to register and monitor their hours of work and rest which is
viewable by the captain and shoreside management.
Over the last two years Deep Blue Soft has been developing
the ISM module for full ISM or mini ISM yachts. Explains Hardi,
“The challenge was to integrate such a complex module into our
management system/platform, from which crew,°managers, DPA
or owners’ Reps can switch in one click from purchase orders,
to payrolls, to safe manning, technical maintenance, to ISM
procedures.°The system also uses our unique real time ‘Ship to
Shore’ communication system and data synchronisation between
the onboard server and master server ashore.°This has drastically
changed life onboard for mainly officers and pursers, but also
for other crew members, offering each user with a professional
work frame they can°rely on every day.”
AND EVOLVE AGAIN
It’s the experience and complex know-how of the operating
system companies that make the products so slick but simple
to use. But that’s not all. As Tobias Allebrodt points out: he
chooses to listen to yacht crew and not second guess. “We
try to develop for our customers solutions they tell us they
want to use instead of thinking, German like, what we think
they might want.”
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MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
VOLY
Yacht Accounting the Modern Way. The only multicurrency
accounting and payments platform with a
fully integrated prepaid card designed specifically
for the yachting industry. Voly is tailored to all clients
connecting ship to shore simultaneously with a
customised reports suite for dedicated users all
with data security at its core. Voly utilises the latest
technologies in the form of a mobile crew app for
expense reporting online and offline, coupled with
an integrated prepaid MasterCard. The prepaid card
ensures all transactions are recorded directly into Voly,
meaning no more monthly reconciliation! The Voly
integrated payments platform allows administrators to
pay suppliers directly through the accounting platform
alongside access to operational accounts for full
financial management; one system for all your needs.
For more details Tel: + 44 (0)7968 123015
or visit www.voly.co.uk
SOS are currently beta testing their latest creation: a digital
Guest Preference Database. It can be used as a stand-alone
product or integrated with any of the Luxe, vessel management
or ISM products. It completely removes the need for handwritten
preference sheets and the cumbersome scanning, emailing and
printing process that entails. Guests are sent an invitation from
the yacht and they can complete and submit their preferences
on their phone, tablet or computer.
Says Hardi, “Our clients appreciate the automatic software
upgrades they all benefit from’every three months, knowing that
we continuously develop Deep Blue to match the best yachting
standards,’working in collaboration with yachting professionals
for yacht operators. Our community of users and clients is very
demanding but this is what challenges us every day and this
is what has’made Deep Blue successful in this niche market.”
Nowadays everything is right there ready at the push of a
button and perhaps the day of a fully automated crew-free
superyacht is not that far off in the future. But where would
be the fun in that?
The important thing to recognise is that in the past, on board
technology in these departments has perhaps been behind
those of similar businesses ashore. I’m sure the global 5 star
hotel chains have had interior management systems, predictive
maintenance systems and all-in-one accountancy systems for
many years. It’s just taken the yachties a little time to adopt
these practices but perhaps the techies have only just discovered
that our industries needs these practices. Or did they think that
an industry with a little over 5,000 targets wasn’t worth the
investment? What ever the reason, it’s here and it is definitely
improving life on board for the crew and guests.
It will definitely become a larger part of the business, but
maybe, just maybe, it will allow you sailors to get back to what
you do best.
TOTAL SUPERYACHT
Unlike the average Planned Maintenance System (built by engineers for
engineers), Total Superyacht is a comprehensive Vessel Management
System catering to the needs of every department on board. Its ground
breaking design has a fresh approach and functions in the ways crew
really need. The founders, of Superyacht Operating Systems (made up
of veteran yacht crew and well established as the industry’s leading
standard operating procedure experts), collaborated for three years with
some of the most respected management companies and DPAs to ensure
that the built-in one-of-a-kind all inclusive digital compliance solution
would be an industry standout. Its first rate features also include the
ability to work offline.
For more details email app@SuperyachtOS.com
or visit www.TotalSuperyacht.com
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food & drink
What's new in food and drink. The latest trends
for you to try over the summer months
THE INGREDIENT...
CALAMARI
What is calamari?
Calamari is a culinary term used to refer
to squid as food. In Italian, calamari (plural
forcalamaro) can be used in reference to the
animal and squid versions of food.
Where does calamari come from?
Squid exist in every ocean and sea (with the
exception of the Black Sea) and half of the
total global squid consumption occurs in
Japan, where is it calledIka.
Are calamari healthy?
Squid is mostly protein, with small equal
percentages of fat and carbohydrates. It's
healthy, low-calorie protein rich in zinc,
niacin, and vitamin B12. Though all around
a very healthy ingredient, squid does have
a high cholesterol count like shrimp. The
cooking method can drastically impact how
healthy it is once served - breading and frying
calamari rings transforms it into a food that's
high in carbohydrates, fats, and calories.
WHY DON'T
YOU TRY...
A REALLY GOOD
BARBECUE SPICE
THE SALT LICK DRY RUB
Originating from Austin Texas
this classic dry rub is a secret
combination of sea salt, pepper,
cayenne and garlic powder. Just get
the meat straight out of the packing, rub,
leave for 10 minutes and slap on the BBQ.
SCOTTS BARBECUE SAUCE
This spicy old family recipe from
Goldsboro in North Carolina is
sugar free, fat free and remains a
closely guarded secret. Spiced up
just a little back in 1946, shake well and
apply liberally.
IT'S A THING...AJI AMARILLO
This yellowish chilli from Peru
combines fruity flavours with a
punchy heat. It’s considered one of
the defining ingredients in Peruvian
cuisine and plays a major part in
many ceviche recipes as well as a
sauce for everything from chicken
to potatoes.
COOK'S TIP
Are your soft herbs slightly past their best or
wilted? Whizz them with olive oil and freeze in
an ice cube tray for instant flavour-packed fixes
to finish soups, steaks and stir-fries.
ON
TREND
STONEROLLED
TEA
Roasted tea leaves are
ground at a slow speed
using traditional
granite slabs until
it is a fine powder.
This tea has been
developed specifically
to be made with milk
(either dairy or plant-based) and can be
simply mixedwith cold milk, whisked with
warm milk, or made as a shot with textured
milk like a latte.In cold milk the tea tastes
uncannilylike chocolate milkshake with a
lot of natural sweetness from the roasting,
and a comforting malt-drink flavour.
AVAILABLE
IN CANNES
It's time to ditch
your corkscrew.
Canned wine
isn't just a
passing fad
THE UNCOMMON
BACCHUS
The 2018 bubbly white
is made from the
Bacchus grape.
It is crisp, dry, and
lightly sparkling,
offering delicate notes
of pear, grapefruit and
elderflower. Perfect
for a jolly good natter.
NICE PALE ROSÉ
IN A CAN
Lively, crisp, dry and
seriously drinkable,
this classically
styled French pale
rosé is from the
Languedoc-Roussillon
region; dry and crisp
with hints of dried
strawberries.
MOST WANTED
PINOT GRIGIO
The ever popular
Pinot Grigio grape
is now available
with fizz! This lightly
sparkling Pinot
Grigio hails from
Hungary, (really...)
It is fresh with a
peachy hint.
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under the grill
Sergio Marichales, Chef
3 QUICK SUMMER
COCKTAILS
They need to refresh as
well as pack a punch.
These cooling mixes will
hit the hot spot
FOOD & DRINK
After 8 years working in kitchens around
the world from hotels to Michelin rated
restaurants, Sergio now finds himself in the
galley on the high seas
What is your favourite dish to cook?
Honestly seafood in any way, from fish to shells and
shrimps makes me smile. It reminds me a lot of my
childhood when living in Venezuela and having the
Caribbean so close.
What is your favourite restaurant?
By far I would say Osteria Francescana in Modena Italy
has my heart as it was a full experience on top of a great
meal .
What is your favourite kitchen gadget?
It has to be the thermomix, due to the range of recipes
that can be accomplished with it plus the precise cooking
with temperatures makes it a not to be missed for me.
RASPBERRY CAIPIRINHA
Put 6 raspberries, 1/2 tsp brown sugar and 2 lime quarters in a
tumbler, then pound with the end of a rolling pin. Add 3 fresh mint
leaves and bash briefly. Fill the glass with crushed ice, then pour over
50ml cachaça. Stir and top with 3 mint leaves and 3 raspberries.
ELDERFLOWER COLLINS
Mix 100ml vodka, 4 tbsp elderflower cordial and lemon juice. Fill 2 tall
glasses with ice, strain in the mixture. Top with sparkling water.
CUCUMBER GIN FIZZ
Peel 1/2 cucumber and blend to a purée. Strain to remove the seeds.
Use glass with ice, add 50ml gin, the juice of 1/4 lime, 2 lime slices and
a few fresh mint leaves. Stir and top with chilled soda water.
Serves 4
QUICK & EASY
CHICKEN, STRAWBERRY & SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS
Place spinach in a medium serving bowl. Add chicken, strawberries and
walnuts; toss gently to blend.
Top with your favourite dressing and eat right away, or hold on the
dressing and pack it up for meals later on.
Where do you think is the best city in the world for food?
Giving my travels through Asia I have to say that for the
moment it is Hong Kong giving not only the local flavours
but also the amazing international ones, it reminds me of
happy times and great food altogether.
The one ingredient everyone needs in their€galley?
Olive oil.
What was the last meal you cooked for yourself because
you really wanted to eat it?
Tika Massala Curry.
6€cups€baby
spinach€fresh
4€cups€
strawberries€sliced
450g €cooked chicken
breast, sliced
32€raw€walnut
halves
What is your most memorable food moment?
The mornings either in Margarita Island or in La Guaira
(coast by central Venezuela where my grandparents live)
eating fresh seafood from clams to fresh fish on the grill.
Where is your favourite local market for fresh produce?
I would say the markets in Italy are my favourite from
those amazing tomatoes to lovely seafood.
Who is your favourite provisioner and why?
I have been working with Provide and Supply ever since I
started in the industry, I have a personal relationship with
them and they already know what I need.
Most outrageous guest request?
Shark Fin Soup by a mile most definitely.
DON'T
THROW IT
SQUISHY TOMATOES Get rid of fruit with dark
spots or mould, but those that are mushy
and are leaking liquid can still be useful
BRUSHCETTA Roast tomatoes as for soup, adding garlic and
thyme, and/or oregano. Pile onto toast or bread with a
scattering of basil and some creamy goat’s cheese.
FATTOUSH Chop tomatoes and add to cucumber chunks, sliced
red onion, shredded lettuce, mint and parsley and toasted pitta
strips. Dress in a mix of garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar and
lemon juice, then finish with dried cumin and sumac.
PAN CON TOMATE Rub toasted sourdough with a garlic
clove. Grate tomatoes and spread the pulp on the
toast. Sprinkle with sea salt and olive oil.
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PIZZA THE ACTION
Your time is precious, so make it
count. Ooni Koda fires out jawdropping
pizzas in 60 seconds
flat. No assembly, no mess, no
fuss. Cooking outdoors with gas
has never been so simple (or so
beautiful). It’s the easiest backyard
pizza oven that you’ll find… if
you’ve ever been intimidated by
the idea of making pizza, the Koda
is one of the most convenient and
affordable ways to do it.
€269 www.ooni.com
You may not need them but you could certainly get used to them
KEEP YOUR HEAD
Beer enthusiasts
normally recommend
pouring your bottled or
canned beer into the
glass with a bit of splash
to create bubbles
Sadly, doing so will also
destroy the precious
bubbles. Menu have
invented a tool to
separate the foaming
process from the
pouring process.
€20 www.menu.as
ICE COOL
Release the ice cubes from the tray with a twist and serve them
in the insulated metal bowl. Use the ice cube tray as a lid and
place the tongs on top. Comes with integrated ice cube tray
made of silicone to make it easier to pop out the ice.
€99.95 www.evasolo.com
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FOOD & DRINK
ROCKIN’ COFFEE
Concrete. Corian. Wood. Steel. Brass. Glass. Largely ordinary materials not
ordinarily found on espresso machines. AnZa in Concrete offers Brutalist
overtures at once softened by contrasting white ceramic accents. Born out of
passion for good coffee and boredom with the default home espresso machine
vernacular, the AnZa aims to bring new life and love to your countertop.
€990 www.anzacoffee.com
SHAKE IT UP
Cause a shake and stir at your next
cocktail party with the Authentic
Models Fire Extinguisher C. Shaker.
Drawing inspiration from the original
antique cocktail shakers of the 1930s Art
Deco movement, this distinctive shaker
creates the perfect retro style statement.
Sculpted from polished nickel in a silver
finish, it is shaped like a vintage fire
extinguisher, with a charming set of
party rules engraved on the front.
€160 www.houseology.com
GETTING UNDER THE SKIN
This eye-catching professional
quality, stainless steel meat injector
allows you to apply spices, broths,
and brines deep into the thickest
cuts of meat. Inject your meat
before a long smoke session
for a moist and succulent end
product. Easy to clean with regular
household cleaner.
€35 www.webbsdirect.co.uk
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The grapevine
When wine really matters and you are looking
for professional advice, you can rely on these
providers for an efficient and reliable service
Berba
Berba is the Adriatic’s premiertax freewine
provisioning company. Based in Porto
Montenegro, its 120,000 bottle collection
includes the most sought-after wines from
around the world. Whether it’s Grand Cru
Burgundy, a crisp and lovely rosé or a
fascinating local wine, Berba not only has it
but can deliver it without any additional costs.
Shipping to Montenegro can be risky, but
since Berba’s wines are already there, delivery
is simple, quick and easy. For the complete
collection and prices, download Berba’s
catalogue from the website or call to speak to
Mike directly.
For more details Tel: +382 67 423 722.
or visit www.berba.me
VSF Group
V
SF take supplying wine very
seriously and have over 26 years
of experience! They are quite unique as
they keep stock! They have over 35,000
bottles of the worlds’ finest wines and
spirits in the temperature-controlled
warehouse. They compile the wine list
with highly sought after regions and
vintages, trending new discoveries, as
well as all the old favourites. If you see
something in their wine list, they have it
in stock and is immediately available and
delivered fast. They can match wines
to your chef’s menu and will quote
with relevant tasting notes to help with
presentation.
For more details
Tel: +33 (0)4 22 10 67 70
or visit www.vsfgroup.com
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Cellier
Establish your own on board cellar. Cellier is the
top supplier of wine, spirits, beverages and
soft drinks in Greece, with a leading position in
sales and with more than 80 years of experience in
representing the most prestigious brands. Cellier has
a network of four retail stores in Athens, Psychiko,
Kifissia and Syngrou Ave., where you can find a
large variety of more than 1,500 labels of wines,
spirits and more, from both Greek and International
producers. The yacht provisioning services by Cellier,
is the best choice if you want to spend your time in
Greek waters carefree, enjoying every mile of the
way. Cellier delivers to all marinas in Greece, offering
quality services.
For more details Tel: +30 210 4533551
or visit www.cellier.gr
Fine Wine Works
Along with a commitment to sourcing the wines your guests really
want at the best market prices, Fine Wine Works (FWW) stocks a
selection of core wines in its temperature-controlled cellars. These are
those must-have yacht wines - from Provence rosé to French fizz and
more - that can be delivered for last-minute emergencies. Crew haven’t
been overlooked either, with favourites from home at prices that won’t
break the budget. For 2019 FWW has launched its PURE collection: an
exclusive selection of fine and rare wines. With PURE, yacht crew are
able to present to their Owner and charter guests a list of the word’s
most sought after wines - all in stock and available for immediate
delivery and drinking. Names such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
and from Burgundy and Pétrus and Mouton Rothschild from Burgundy.
FWW has carefully handpicked this exciting range.
For more details Tel: +33 6 42 15 51 21
or visit www.finewineworks.com
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Riviera Wine
Riviera Wine is a dedicated and passionate
wine company who offers you the complete
solution to all your wine needs on board. Be it
wine supply, bespoke expert advice, WSET® crew
training and much more. They are offering some
of the best prices in the industry and are the only
wine supplier in yachting headed by a Master of
Wine. Their team is driven by an urge to truly be
of service to you, always do the right thing and
spread their passion and knowledge for wine
through all they do.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 93 34 49 66
or visit www.rivierawine.wine
No12 Fine Wines and Provisions
No12 Fine Wines and Provisions are superyacht dedicated
purveyors of fine wines, spirits and cigars. They have offices
and warehouses in Mallorca and Malta and have also recently set
up in Port Vell Barcelona were they are the only dedicated wine
provisioners in the area. The company has grown from strength to
strength in a relatively short span by never losing focus on the four
main pillars – Provenance, Partners, Premium Personal Service and
Peace of Mind – ensuring that their clients are guaranteed the best
possible wines, spirits, cigars and service above everything else.
For more details Tel: +356 2560 7191
or visit www.no12wines.com
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FOOD & DRINK
Rosso Alfresco...get
the ice bucket ready
Our regular wine
guru Tom Harrow
recommends his
favourite chilled reds
which would make
perfect partners for the
BBQ this season
The wine world is forever shifting
boundaries and breaking down
barriers, and drinks choices are
less black and white (or red and white).’
Even leaving aside orange and pink wines,
styles of lighter, fresher, more digestible
reds, with less extraction, crunchier fruit,
softer tannins and more toothsome acidity
are becoming increasingly voguish, and the
only thing cooler is cooling them.’With the
temperature rising outside, as alternative
aperitifs, versatile food wines, or as a
last vivifying glass before retiring to your
cabin, below is a hand-picked selection of
the most interesting chillable reds from
off the beaten track. ’
Biddenden Vineyards Gamay 2018
Most producers in England have
grubbed up the neutral teutonic
varieties like Reichensteiner and
Dornfelder, that sound like World
War Fighter Aces, in favour of
nobler grapes Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir especially.’Whilst the
majority of plantings are dedicated
to sparkling wines there is a
growing production of still wines,
white and red.’The long and blissfully warm,
dry summer of 2018 produced an abundant
and exceptional quality harvest and the
first red wines are just starting to hit the
market, among them is this fantastic Gamay
from Biddenden in Kent:’juicy, fresh, and
herbaceous-edged, this is British Beaujolais
and perfect summer drinking.
Schiava (various)’
A humble but satisfying lunch-time
red from the hills of the South
Tyrol in North Italy, Schiava comes
from the Latin for ‘slave’ so has no
pretensions but better examples
exceed expectation.’ Called Vernatch
to the German-speaking locals (and
in Germany known as Trollinger),
the characters of raspberries,
grapefruit peel, rose petals and a
whiff of smoke are common. Elena Walch in
Termeno (Tramin) and slightly further north
Mannincor in Caldaro (Kaltern) make two
particularly commendable examples, which
are well worth seeking out and popping in
the fridge or ice bucket alongside a plate
of cold smoked meats, fish and cheeses.
Domaine Tissot Poulsard Vielles Vignes
The Jura region of France, between
Burgundy and Switzerland, is one
of the country’s least well-known
but has a long history of viticulture
and indigenous grapes which make
distinctive wines with less familiar
but still engaging flavour profiles.’
Poulsard is a thin-skinned variety
that makes anaemic-looking but
nevertheless elegantly perfumed
and flavoursome reds full of woodland fruits
and earthy, herbal tones. Bénédicte and
Stéphane Tissot make a particularly nice
example, farmed biodynamically, and from
old vines, giving extra complexity and a
little more structure than most.
Douloufakis Winery Liatiko ’
Liatiko is a native variety of Crete
and the Douloufakis Winery in
Dafnes, now run by third generation,
Italian-trained winemaker Nikolas,
is definitely an estate whose
wines are worth looking out for
when mooring up in Elounda.’The
Dafnios red has a light, almost
tawny colour, but is medium-bodied
with rich, stewed plum and red
fruits and soft, spicy tannins - a gentle
Cretan Cote du Rhone.’ Trailed through
the water off the back of the tender for
twenty minutes at a safe and moderate
speed, will clarify the aromas and flavours
and add a touch more freshness to this
very attractive summer red.’
Ochota Barrels The Fugazi Vineyard
Grenache 2017
A brilliant, new-wave Aussie red
from surfers and punk enthusiasts
Taras and Amber Ochota, the
limpid Fugazi Grenache is all about
perfume, texture and bite and a
world away from the opaque, jammy,
oaky cherry-bombs that litter the
region.’ Wafts of cloves, clay, pot
pourri, and dried cranberry assail
the nostrils and the vibrant, acid-led
palate riffs around hedgerow strawberries,
smoked thyme and Turkish Delight. Best
served at cellar temperature or just below,
this versatile, pungent red is a beaut with
fat, soy-marinated tuna steaks or spicy
game sausages fresh off the BBQ on a
quiet beach with the sun going down.
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Savour Salento
THE TOP TABLES
AND EATERIES TO
FIT ALL PALATES
AND POCKETS
ON THE SALENTO
PENINSULA
ZIO TOM
For seafood lovers, this is one to remember, with an
excellent selection of locally caught dishes. The views are
stunning so it's worth getting there for sunset and an apero
before diving into the menu. As with all the region's eateries
the wine selection is superb and reasonable priced.
Localita' Ciardo S | Localita Ciardo, 73040 Santa Maria di
Leuca, Castrignano del Capo
Tel: +39 0833 767870 | €€€€
LALTRO BAFFO
They say it's where tradition meets innovation,
so one is always sceptical about what is going to
appear on the plate….. The head chef and owner,
has followed in her father's footsteps and has
championed this new style of developing innovative
recipes based on tradition and local ingredients. The
wine selection is exceptional and make sure you
book in advance…
Via Basiliano Cenobio 23, 73028, Otranto
Tel: +39 0836 801636 | €€€€€
CAPITONI CORAGGIOSI
A simple but nicely decorated restaurant with a
homely feel but make sure you grab a table on the
terrace. Prices are great, service is wonderful and
you’re really made to feel at home and relaxed. Local
dishes following the region's passion for simple
ingredients with some added flare. You will definitely
want to go back!
Riviera Cristoforo COLOMBO 17, 73014 Gallipoli
Tel: +39 346 407 5330 | €€€
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TABLE TALK
TORMARESCA, LECCE
A lovely setting and nicely styled
restaurant serving a variety of fresh
meat and seafood together with other
locally sourced ingredients. Equally
famous for their wine selection, the
team are efficient and friendly in this
cute well situated restaurant. Booking
in advance is recommended.
Via Benedetto Cairoli 25, 73100, Lecce
Tel: +39 0832 300456 | €€€
Restorante Bros
HEAD CHEF, FLORIANO PELLEGRINO
GUSTAVO BRACERIA
Using local and fresh produce, there is
no menu, in short they keep bringing
dishes until you’re fit to burst. A unique
experience if a little theatrical, but one
certainly for the bucket list of your
gastro tour of the region. The wine
list is a little limited, but nonetheless,
local and a perfect accompaniment to
the food.
Via Gallipoli 48, 73044 Galatone,
Gallipoli
Tel: +39 345 615 5711 | €€€
DOPPIOZERO
Perfect for a casual lunch or an early low-key dinner in a beautiful location near
the Duomo. The eatery is a deli styled restaurant with a wide choice of local
favourites all served under the jazzy soundtracks in the background. Once again
fresh local produce is an important ingredient in all the offerings including a well
priced wine menu.
Via Guglielmo Paladini 2 | Centro Storico, 73100, Lecce
Tel: +39 320 384 0988 | €€
RICOTTA SCANTE COTTA, RICCI Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
800g cream
12g gelatine
200g strong ricotta 120g fresh sea urchin
METHOD
•À Heat cream and ricotta at 60 °C
•À Dissolve the soaked gelatine and blend until smooth
•À Pour and cool in serving bowls
CRACKER
450g of '00' flour 225g of water
25g yeast
16g salt
•À Combine flour, water, yeast and knead for three minutes
•À
Add the salt and knead until you get a uniform paste
ORECCHIETTE
Literally meaning
'small ears' in Italian, this
homemade, ear-shaped
pasta is ideal for soaking
up any delicious
sauce!
SECOND DOUGH
155g butter
120g flour
•À Combine the ingredients to obtain a smooth mixture
•À Form a rectangle and cool
•À
•À
•À
•À
Spread the first dough and place the second dough in
the middle
Close as if it were a pastry
Give 3 simple turns and 1 double turn
Place on a baking tray and put in the oven for 9 minutes
at 160 °C
SERVE
Stir the soup and pour a fresh drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Serve crackers as a side accompaniment
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Your dedicated yacht agent
in the ports of Tuscany
The unit “Luxury Yacht Special Services”
is dedicated exclusively to the reception of
superyachts berthing at the port of Livorno and
at the Marinas of Pisa and Rosignano. Our main
mission is to supply first-class and round-the-clock
assistance to Owners, Guests and Captains.
AGENZIA MARITTIMA - SPEDIZIONI INTERNAZIONALI
SCALI DEL CORSO, 11 - 57123 LIVORNO (ITALY)
Phone ++39 0586 211000
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agency@g-panessa-co.it
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ody beautiful
The latest facts, fads and tips to help keep
you in ship shape condition this summer
SPA OF THE SEASON
ANDRONIS CONCEPT
WELLNESS RESORT, SANTORINI
With the most astonishing views of the
island, Santorini’s beautifully designed
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort is
situated just outside the picturesque
village of Imerovigli.. Don’t miss the
complimentary morning yoga sessions
on the terrace, and be sure to book
a massage at sunset, overlooking
the sea. It’s also the perfect base for
exploring the island, if you can tear
yourself away.
Andronisconcept.com
CHOOSE BLACK GARLIC
LOOSE WHITE GARLIC
Shown to reduce blood pressure while
packing twice the immune boosting
antioxidant content of its paler
counterpart, black garlic also promises
to leave no trace of bad breath.
BOOST YOUR FIVE-A-DAY
TURMERIC-TASTIC Known for its
anti- inflammatory properties, turmeric
also helps detox the liver and boost the
immune system. It particularly goes well
with carrot and orange. Push 2 carrots,
3 peeled oranges and a knob of ginger
through the juicer. Stir in 1/4 tsp ground
turmeric and serve.
BEAUTY MYTH
RINSING YOUR HAIR WITH COCA
COLA MAKES IT THICKER
Coca-Cola makes hair look shinier
as it is acidic (so closes the cuticle).
Other ingredients like high fructose
corn syrup would make the hair
sticky and gritty. It won’t actually
clean the hair or scalp. Also@regular
cola-rinsing@may@cause the shaft to
become brittle.
WELLNESS APPS
STOP, BREATHE,
AND THINK Your
daily mindfulness
app that also
prompts you to input
how you’re feeling.
Select your mood when you open the
app and it will suggest the meditations,
yoga sequences, or acupressure that
could serve you best in that moment.
ROOTD Downloading
Rootd means you can
work on improving
your panic and
anxious mood while
supporting a femaleled
app. In addition to mindfulness
exercises and step-by-step guides to
tactics such as deep breathing.
GOLDEN FACIAL
TREATMENT DEVICE
MZ Skin’s ‘Light-Therapy’
mask has five coloured
light settings that each
promote different benefits
for an overall radiant
complexion. Adjust the comfortable
strap to hold it securely in place.
www.net-a-porter.com
YOU MUST TRY...
Kettlebell Connect is the world’s first
smart kettlebell by Jaxjox.
Creating a solid home gym is tricky,
particularly when you lack an extra
room to devote to your fitness pursuits
or simply live in a small apartment. The
magical JaxJox kettlebell may be the answer @
with six kettlebells in one.
What is it? Within a single piece of equipment, you
get a weight range from 5 to 20 kilos. Five weights
are stacked on a base plate with a hollow kettlebell
covering them. Selecting one of six weight options on
the LCD display causes the bell to pick up or drop the
appropriate number of weights.
How does it work? The kettlebell cycles through the
weight options with a gentle whirr, and integrates
itself into circuits easily, even as they get harder.
You replace the kettlebell on the base, press the plus
button, wait three seconds for a beep, then pick it up
again and it’s heavier.
The upside? Good kettle bells are expensive and take
up space. This is a great way of having a variety of
weights in your small flat or cabin.. Plus it’s visually
clean, yet advanced letting you know how long you
train, it also sends ‘personalised workout insights’ via
the Jaxjox app.
The down side? The heart-pumpingly prohibitive
expense at 350 Euros for one.
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PRESS FOR
SERVICE
WHAT IS ?
• Service Call Buttons
• Formats and finishes to suit
different yachts
• Coloured LED feedback & haptic
buzzer for Press and Accept
• Uses Yacht Wi-Fi backbone
• Simple to implement and with
cComm Radio system
• Easy integration and customisation
with Crestron / AMX
• Waterproof design
• Over 1 year battery life
• Location awareness
+44 (0) 1306 257250 | info@channel28.co.uk
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BODY
Gong Ho
With an increasing number of people touting the benefits
of sound bathing we decided to try for ourselves
Sound bathing
The USP Meditation without the aggravation of moving.
The playing of instruments such as gongs and crystal
bowls produces powerful vibrations that help you block
out the outside world and induce a restful, meditative
state. Think of it as a digital detox.
What happens? You are placed in a lying position on a
yoga mat and covered with a blanket whilst wearing an
eye mask. After a short meditative exercise the gong
begins and lasts for around 30 minutes. At the end of this
bells bring you back into the room.
What does it feel like? The sound cocoons you from the
outside world; being close to the gong means you feel
the vibrations, something physical as well as audible. The
vibrations can be super intense, so there is definitely a
physical sensation. The vibrations are also meant to lower
body temperatures, hence the slowing down of heart
rates and the possible need for a nice comfy blanket. The
end result is a definite change of mindset.
Does it work? You’ll be energised with clarity of thought.
You’re left with a feeling of positivity and euphoria.
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Hair’s to
summer
Intense heat and UV
rays have the ability
to sap your strands
of moisture, shine,
movement and colour.
Treat your hair like
you treat your skin
this summer
TOP TIPS FOR
SUMMER HAIR
LAYER UP
If you are going for a swim in the
pool or ocean, apply a thin layer
of coconut oil or conditioner’in
your hair before jumping in’to
protect it. The silicones in the
conditioner will keep chlorine
and other chemicals away from
your hair.
AVOID SHAMPOOING
If your hair gets easily greasy
and sweaty and you feel the
need to shampoo every day,
choose a mild’shampoo. Focus
on cleansing the scalp and not
your hair.
Summer is in full swing, the sun is shining
and the advertising gurus swamp us with
a plethora of skin care products to protect us
from the harmful UVA and UVB rays. But, what
about those long flowing locks you ladies spend
so much money on?
Shouldn’t you be protecting your hair from the
harmful effects of the sun, heat, salt water and
humidity?
By now, you don’t need anyone to tell you about
the importance of sunscreen. Without it, you’re
susceptible to an increased risk of sunburn
(ouch), visible aging (no thank you), and skin
cancer (scary). But there’s still one area you
probably neglect: the top of your head. The skin
on your scalp is prone to sunburn just like the
rest of your body and should be treated with the
HOME REMEDIES
same degree of respect. Just because you’re
lucky enough to have a good head of hair, it
doesn’t necessarily mean you’re protected.
Not only does stepping out sans UV protection
leave you susceptible to burning and the
connected negative effects, but it can also
lead to hair loss, oxidation, and breakage. Your
hair could get dry and brittle and burning the
scalp can also cause damage to the follicle and
potential hair loss…boys.
Plus, that perfect shade you achieved at the
salon could look completely different after a day
in the sun. Colour-treated hair has a higher
chance of fading, as the colour molecules are
more delicate and sun exposure will cause them
to oxidize and fade.You pay enough to achieve
your desired colour so remember to protect it.
DEEP CONDITION
Prepare your hair for summer
by using an overnight hair
treatment. All you need to do
is apply a leave-in conditioner
from roots to ends and wrap a
towel around your hair – leave it
in overnight and wake up in the
morning with soft, smooth hair.
LOCK IN MOISTURE
Sun exposure, salt water and
sweat can pull moisture from
your strands, leaving them dry
and prone to breakage. To avoid
this, start with wearing a nice
wide brimmed hat. This will
help keep the sun’s rays off your
hair, thus protecting your hair
from dryness and preserving the
colour (with the added bonus of
protecting your skin!)
Try one of these home remedies to
nourish and protect your hair
•’
•’
•’
•’
•’
•’
Bananas and olive oil nourish the hair
Eggs replenish the proteins lost due to
sun damage
Honey moisturises hair
Mayonnaise acts as a natural
conditioner
Beer and vinegar add shine and
bounce
Strawberries and aloe vera help repair
dry and damaged hair
Deep conditioning mask to bring back
moisture and shine
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise (room temperature)
½ cup olive oil
3 egg yolks
Method
Mix everything in a bowl and apply to
your hair, especially the ends
If you can, wrap your hair in a towel and
leave on for about 20 minutes
Rinse out using plain water
DRINK THE RIGHT STUFF
Water is your BFF. While you
may be doing all of the above to
protect your hair from the sun,
if you’re not drinking enough
water, you’re not going to achieve
anything. Your hair and your skin
will benefit immensely from the
amount of extra fluids. So opt for
cooling liquids and fresh fruits and
vegetables that will help keep your
hair healthy and hydrated.
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1
2 3 4
To serve and protect
These are the best products to protect your
hair from the harmful effects of the sunshine
5 6 7
1 PAUL MITCHELL
Colour Protect Locking Spray
€12 www.paulmitchell.com
2 IGK
Crybaby
€22 www.igkhair.com
3 HOT TODDY
GlobalWhite
€25 www.sephora.fr
4 KEVIN MURPHY
Young Again
€35 www.kevinmurphy.com.au
5 PHILIP KINGSLEY
Sunshield UV Defence
€22 www.philipkingsley.co.uk
6 AVEDA
Sincere Hair Veil
€25 www.sephora.fr
8 9 10
7 ULTRASUN
Hair Protector
€28 www.ultrasun.com
8 SACHAJUAN
Hair in the sun
€22 www.sachajuan.com
9 BUMBLE AND BUMBLE
UV Protective Primer
€30 sephora.fr
10 NUXE
Moisturising Protective Oil
€12.50 www.uk.nuxe.com
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Interior moves
When it comes to linens and fabrics, it is all in the
detail. These are our favourite interior suppliers to
keep your yacht looking stylish and modern
MC Interieur
Michelle Monique Cézanne, born in Frankfurt
am Main - Germany, has lived in Monaco
over 10 years. Her company, Michelle Cézanne
Interieur, offers a perfected style with an
individual concept of exceptional, international
and hand-selected items. Her client portfolio
consists of yacht owners and crew, hotels,
architects and selected private clients. Michelle
offers exclusive indoor and outdoor furniture
from suppliers such as Dedon and Siebensee,
custom built and sustainable products, marine
proof textiles and flooring, with individual
designs on demand. A whole range of products
can be personalised or entirely produced for
our unique clientele. The close cooperation
with family owned companies, have formed the
foundation of the business.
’For more details Tel: +377 9310 5436
or visit www.mcinterieur.com
Extex
Extex have been designing and developing luxury fabric collections to
transform outdoor living for over fifteen years with a fabric library that now
includes 13 stunning ranges to suit all styles. Renowned for their outstanding
performance qualities and luxurious feel, the superior fabric ranges promise to
instantly update outdoor environments by bringing comfort and interior trend
influences to the marine world. Choose from a comprehensive collection of
beautiful outdoor fabrics in over 100 colour options, including light neutral tones
that evoke subtle sophistication and vibrant, bold shades that promise to bring
your yacht to life. The latest range from Extex, Alpine, is a new range of outdoor
fabrics with patterns inspired from geology. Reflecting a softer colour palette of
greys, browns and beige, the Alpine range is cool in tone but hardwearing. Alpine
uses a polyolefin solution dyed yarn to ensure it stays colour fast to light and stain
and mould resistant. Ideal for ocean life and the harsh summer sun, Alpine fabrics
share the all-weather durability that the range’s name reflects. Fully machine
washable and 100% recyclable means Extex Alpine won’t impact the environment
after its use and is the choice for the eco-conscious consumer.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1634 718 871
or visit www.extex.co.uk
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Heirlooms
Heirlooms are synonymous in the yacht industry for combining
the very finest materials and traditional craftsmanship to create
linens of exceptional quality. The dedicated team of highly skilled
crafts people share a vision of quality, passion for perfection and the
desire to create linens of lasting beauty giving the best night’s sleep.
Their expertise in designing and manufacturing bespoke linens allows
them to create linens that are as individual as the yachts themselves
and people they work with. To meet with their clients’ needs
Heirlooms have created a range of luxurious spa linens specifically
designed to enhance the spa experience.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1243 820 252
or visit www.heirlooms-linens.com
Gillian Weir
A wealth of experience supplying accessories to the superyacht industry has led
Gillian Weir to specialise in one of the finest fibres in the world, cashmere. Gillian
Weir weave for high-end retailers including Harrods and their throws, blankets
and cushions can be found in the most luxurious superyachts, homes and ski
chalets, from the Caribbean to Courchevel. Each piece is custom made to perfectly
accessorise any interior. Hand woven in a choice of pure cashmere, a silky blend of
bamboo and cashmere or 50/50 cashmere and merino lambswool, these are items
to be treasured. With a palette of 165 luscious shades and 12 weaves to choose
from, the options are endless.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1943 467 353
or visit www.cashmereandrarefibres.com
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Victoria Yachting°
manufacturer in France with exceptional design
A capabilities, Victoria Yachting has been a leading light
in the yachting world for the past 25 years. Over the years,
Victoria has acquired an expertise in high-end comfort
products such as premium mattresses and bed linen. The
Victoria mattresses, topper and bed bases assure peaceful
nights to over 1,000 yacht owners every year. Every piece is
made by hand and to measure in Victoria’s fabrics in northern
France, and is one of a kind.
For more details Tel: +33(0)328 339 060
or visit www.victoria-yachting.com
Glancy Fawcett
Glancy Fawcett are an established designer, supplier, project
manager and luxury homeware supplier working with the world’s
most exclusive projects. Having outfitted more than 450 superyachts,
150 residences and 100 private aircraft over the past 30 years, they have
developed the experience and understanding required when creating
incredible living spaces. The service and people make the Glancy Fawcett
experience unique. With an extremely personable approach and a worldclass
showroom, they help with the specification, design and delivery of
an extensive range that includes luxury tableware, silverware, bed linens,
towels and general accessories. With an impressive 750m 2 showroom
housed in The Old Engine Works in Manchester, UK, offering Europe’s
widest range of samples under one roof.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)161 876 5356
or visit www.glancyfawcett.com
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Sorgiovanni Designs
www.extex.co.uk
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Fiona’s Atelier
Fiona’s Atelier’s aim is to inspire its clients with
the very best selection of brands and products
to make a yacht interior perfect for any discerning
owner or guest. They are specialists in yacht
supplies that can help to master the art of receiving
guests. They collaborate with more than 300
carefully selected wholesalers and brands to source
the finest materials and fabrics. Whichever fabric or
style you choose, (Egyptian cotton satins, combed
and mercerised; or their pure Egyptian cotton
percales from 200 TC to 1030 TC) you can be
assured that all the linens are made with the highest
standards and with great attention to detail. For
the bathroom, they carefully select the best towels,
slippers and bathrobes from brands such as Abyss,
Yves Delorme, Frette, Haman, etc.
For more details visit www.fionasatelier.com
Aiko Luxury Linens
Aiko Luxury Linens is a curated boutique that focuses on providing
the finest European bed linens and tableware for the home, yacht,
and private jets. They have been a well established supplier in the custom
bedding industry for the past 15 years. Their priority on relational client care
and bespoke collections is what makes Aiko unique. Aiko Luxury Linens has
carefully selected their product lines with consideration to the quality and
superiority of their offerings. You can find designer collections from Christian
Fishbacher of Switzerland, bringing Swiss quality, precision, and attention
to detail to the world of linens. DEA, Cottimaryanne and Quagliotti in Italy,
and Mirabel Slabbinck
of Belgium, push the
boundaries of style with
their artistic designs.
Specialising in custom size
bedding and finishes such
as monograms, logos, and
embroideries. No project
is too big or small for
Aiko Luxury Linens. They
work closely with personal
clients, corporations,
interior designers, and their
celebrity clientele to make
their dream space a reality.
For more details
Tel: +1 305 591 7663
or visit
www.italianfinelinens.com
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KNOW YOUR
ARTWORK
Pandora Mather-Lees discusses fine art export sanctions
and the associated risks with crossing international
borders without the relevant paperwork
In August 2015 Sailing Yacht ADIX
was arrested in Corsica against
a backdrop of media attention
and a Picasso masterpiece which
had been adorning the interior was
confiscated. Until this time, few
in the industry would have been
aware of the implications of cultural
heritage laws for captains, crew
or indeed the yacht management
companies.
The painting in question now sits in Madrid National Museum
and the owner, Jaime Botin, faced up to 4 years in prison and
a potential €100m smuggling fine. In most cases the objects
are simply confiscated on the spot and subsequently destroyed
or unceremoniously disposed of. It is unclear how many such
incidents concerning superyachts have evaded the Press,
however with increasingly valuable artworks on board, these
itinerant floating homes entering new territories are forming a
rich picking ground for customs and international authorities.
National treasure laws exist in developed territories to preserve
its nation’s heritage for future generations; a kind of anchor
for our place in history and a means by which we inform our
past. Objects may have significant fiscal as well as cultural
value, and countries are becoming more protective and even
aggressive in their bid to win objects back. In some cases this
has created diplomatic incidents.
Each territory has its own thresholds, standards and rules. In
the UK, the Waverley Committee established three principles
in the 1950s. This Arts Council committee decides whether an
object marked for export is of outstanding aesthetic beauty,
of critical importance for study and educational purposes or
whether it represents a valuable part of the nation’s history.
Lawrence of Arabia’s dagger, Jane Austen’s Ring and Canova’s
Three Graces were refused export licences for such reasons
and English museums and philanthropists were sought to match
the sale price to compensate the new foreign owner so that
they can remain in the UK. Even if granted the right to leave the
country, licences have been revoked. In a recent extraordinary
case, Italy revoked its licence for a painting of Camille Borghese
sent to the Frick Collection in Manhattan. Italian authorities
claimed “they did not know at the time the sitter was Borghese”
despite the fact that there was a clearly marked label to this
effect on the reverse! Understanding documentation relating
to items on board is thus critical especially when onboarding
new pieces of any value.
Endangered species
Such laws are just one of the export sanctions risks that
captains and chief stews must be trained to field. Endangered
species is another. ‘CITES’ regulations were established when
182 countries signed up to the Washington Convention in
1973 to control the movement across borders of what now
amounts to 36,000 species and growing. These include coral,
ivory, rosewood, butterflies and any number of oddities that
have ended up aboard luxury vessels.
Superyachts have been impounded for something as innocuous
as a fish skeleton to something as ridiculous as a butterfly
painting by artist Damian Hirst. Industry anecdotes also
include one rock musician’s rosewood guitar, another’s grand
piano for its ivory and an owner’s inlaid cabinet where the
ivory was hacked out Why are these laws in place and why are
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customs officers trained to search for these objects crossing
borders? A CITES licence must accompany objects crossing
borders comprising or containing protected species, so a
review of objects and documentation on board is therefore an
important preventative measure. It is an area of compliance
which dovetails with sustainable and responsible sourcing.
Burmese teak decking from Myanmar recently caused a flurry
throughout the industry with press reports of yachts which
were below par. A third area relates to imminent EU regulation
on looted antiquities crossing borders.
This is the first ever EU
law regarding import of cultural
heritage and anyone shipping items
inwards must seek a licence for
entry into EU territory
Antiquities and importation
Pandora Art Services working closely with ACREW Yachting
hopes to educate captains, crew and management during
September’s Monaco Yacht Show as part of the ‘INSIGHTS’
programme started in Monaco this April. Vessels crossing to
and from EU borders should understand the new regulation
relating to looted antiquities. EU Regulation 2019/880, framed
at the end of 2018, brought into force in 2019 and taking
effect fully from 2020 and beyond is essentially about stemming
terrorist financing in conflict zones. Concerning the import
of antiquities over 250 years and artworks over 200 years
old, artefacts from outside EU territory must carry sound
provenance with documentation to demonstrate they are clean
from illicit trafficking. This is the first ever EU law regarding
import of cultural heritage and anyone shipping items inwards
must seek a licence for entry into EU territory. Each country
will establish a register of licences and for other categories,
statements of origin.
Responsible sourcing demands weeding out conflict objects,
looted for instance from museums and archaeological sites in
Syria and Iraq. Cultural items from both territories are already
barred, however antiquities are now being traded internationally
via multiple channels to fund terrorism, so this means enhanced
vigilance. Value is immaterial and the European legislation
specifies that painting, drawing, coins, sculpture, engravings as
well as archaeological pieces apply. There are two categories,
but antiquities are the more stringently controlled.
For the superyacht industry, states with weaker laws, varied
border control or which are known vulnerable trafficking routes
into Europe will be under scrutiny. Turkey along with other
destinations in the East Mediterranean meets this criteria.
The region is important for the superyacht industry and there
is a strong case for raising awareness with captains, yards,
crew and yacht management in how to prepare.
Along with these impending changes, other considerations
for superyachts transporting art and artefacts concern the
spoils of war. The museum world is undergoing incredible
political pressure to return cultural objects taken during earlier
conflicts. The Elgin Marbles in the British Museum is a famous
and longstanding debacle and more recently, French President
Macron has ordained that all the Benin Bronzes and African
artefacts looted from present day Nigeria be returned. How
this will play out with treasures finding their way into private
portfolios remains to be seen.
Education
The superyacht owner is inevitably an art collector and what
can happen on land, can happen at sea. Vessels over 40 metres
typically have lush interiors and carry fine art on board and vessels
are growing with interior space becoming more impressive as
one seeks to surprise and delight guests. Risks with fine art
pervade, but can be contained and prevented.
ACREW’S April 9th INSIGHTS day in Monaco highlighted a number
of key concerns bringing in conservators, shippers, art advisors,
yacht security professionals and an art data company. Pandora
Art Services subsequently announced a Market Intelligence
Whitepaper detailing the numerous facets of art on board and how
to mitigate these risks. An addendum will be published following
the second INSIGHTS group during September’s Monaco Yacht
Show. There will be an overview of the looted antiquities and
other facets of dealing with art on board from industry experts.
A free copy of the report can be obtained via Onboard magazine.
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STANDARD
MATTERS
IT’S NOT JUST THE FISCAL ADVANTAGES ONE SHOULD LOOK AT WHEN
DECIDING ON A FLAG STATE, YOU NEED TO CONSIDER THE POLITICAL
STABILITY AND LONG TERM REPUTATION TOO WORDS: CLAIRE GRIFFITHS
So, the owner is in a dreamy mood
just after supper. He and his wife
are sitting on the terrace watching
their children filling in the white blanks of
their new Flag Ship State colouring books.
“Which flag state shall I choose for our new
yacht?” he asks them. “Mozambique!” cries
the boy. “With the AK-47 and bayonet!”
“I like Bhutan with the dragon,” says his
daughter “Look! He’s lovely!” His wife smiles,
“Maybe you should get some sound advice.
It might actually matter quite a bit.”
Wise words from the Mrs. Because the
flag that flutters on the back of a yacht
matters. A lot.
To explain the pros and maybe cons of
various flag states ONBOARD talks to some
flag representatives and law firms dealing
with private and commercial superyacht
activities.
CHOOSING A FLAG STATE
Binta Jallow, from the BVIs says, “A yacht
owner looking to register his yacht has
as many options as anyone wishing to
buy a yacht. Therefore some thought and
research has to be carried out by the owner
or their representatives before he decides
on a flag that would suit him. It is usual
practice to consult a legal professional for
advice.” Some of the questions Jallow hopes
the expert would ask include: Where does
the owner reside? The EU has some very
complex taxation rules. Where would the
owner want to operate the vessel? The US
Coast Guard has rules that are different
from other international requirements.
However, if operating only in the Caribbean
then there are not many challenges. Is the
vessel for pleasure or commercial use?
What nationality are the crew? How is the
boat financed? Will there be a mortgage on
the vessel? Where was the yacht built, by
whom, when and where was it delivered?
It’s important to choose a registry with a
good reputation. Choosing a registry with
a poor reputation or one targeted by Port
States could have a detrimental effect on
the smooth running of the vessel. Dr Silvana
Zammit Partner for Global Property, Yachts
and Jets at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
explains, “Yacht owners need to choose
a flag registry that is safe and secure,
both economically and politically. Stability
is key. Just view the MoU White list, you’ll
see that jurisdictions such as Malta and
the UK are two of the most sought after
registries, with Malta being the largest in
Europe. And remember that a poor record
will inevitably affect the decisions of the
future lenders and underwriters.”
“One must consider the political stability
and reputation of the registry. Owners
should find out where disputes can be
settled and under what jurisdiction.”
Advises Jallow, “The choice of the registry
will come to the fore only when the yacht
encounters disputes and problems. Will
the yacht get Consular access in distant
foreign ports? Will the yacht get naval
protection in piracy and strife prone areas?
Will the yacht get security information
from the flag state? These are some of the
questions that a yacht owner must ask
before deciding on a suitable ship register.”
Once the yacht owner decides on what
is important for him/her then the relative
merits of the flags can be compared. Mag.
Virna Ayala echoes this advice: “Choose
a ship registry that offers security,
transparency and rapidity to owners.
Where you would be sure all your rights
will be respected because there is legal
security and a real legal system under
the flag and with courts specialised in
maritime law. This is fundamental in your
flag choice.”
PRIVATE OR COMMERCIAL?
Should it run as a private or commercial
vessel is a simpler question to answer:
Explains Jallow, “There are very strict
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definitions for being called a pleasure vessel
and be registered as such. Pleasure vessels
in essence usually mean that the owner
operates the vessel for their personal use
and does not make any profits out of the
operation. The vessels are only required to
comply with very few maritime legislations.”
Once the owner decides to operate a
vessel commercially, things get more
complicated: The yacht must comply
with international laws relating to its
construction, outfitting and manning. Says
Jallow, “The rules are very complex and it
needs a trained surveyor to certify them
fit for commercial operation.” Dr Zammit
echoes this by confirming, “Certificates
of compliance are required, registration
and maintenance fees are generally higher
as are fees for insurance. Therefore the
cost of buying and maintaining a yacht
for commercial use is much higher. More
certification is required and there could
be more restrictions on crew.”
In the EU, the choice between private and
commercial has become very complex as
each state has its own customs and tax
laws that must be followed. So yachts
prefer to switch between commercial or
pleasure depending upon the state that
they are in. “The Virgin Island Ship Registry
(VISR) is happy to provide such a facility,”
says Jallow. “For example, we have a client
wishing to change the registry between
pleasure and commercial in the European
Union. According to new French customs
regulations, the owner is authorised to
charter non-EU residents under the
temporary admission relief but under a
commercial certificate of registry.”
Ð
“In France, it is perfectly possible to
remain under temporary admission and
under a commercial certificate of registry.
In Spain, it is also possible, but it requires
obtaining a chartering license which is
very difficultÐto obtain. As a consequence,
the client would like to have a commercial
certificate of registry when renting the
boat out in France to non-EU resident
charterers and a pleasure certificate of
registry when using his boat privately in
Spain.”
If at this point in the game, the owner
hasn’t decided to ditch the idea of buying
a boat, Mag. Virna Ayala points out that
at the Panama Ship Registry, there are
no pros or cons of commercial or private
registration. A private yacht has to pay a
fixed tax of $1,000 (if Panamanian national)
or $1,500 (for a foreign company) every
two years. Ð
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
SHIPPING REGISTRY
The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR)
is the Maritime Administration of the British
Virgin Islands (BVI), offering first-class
services for ships and seafarers, including
marine certification, and advice for yacht
owners requiring BVI yacht registration. It
is also able to serve the global market as a
provider of international yacht registration,
safety and advisory services. The role of the
VISR is to implement the maritime policies
of the Government covering shipping
operations, safety of life at sea, security, the
prevention of, and response to, pollution
from ships and yachts.
For more details Tel: +1(284) 852 1957
or visit www.bvifinance.vg
WILL THE FLAG STATE HAVE ME?
Once an owner chooses a flag state to
approach for registration, is there a chance
he will be rebuffed at the door? Jallow
explains, “Every registry has their own
criteria on who they will accept on to their
registry. Firstly it depends on the type
of registry: traditional or open. Certain
registries may not accept persons from
countries in any UN sanctions list or the
black list of the Financial Action Task Force.
The BVI has its own eligibility list as well.”
The Panama Ship Registry doesn’t have any
owner’s nationality, age or vessel tonnage
criteria, once the owners comply with the
requirements.
WHAT TYPE OF REGISTRY?
So we’ve got this far, but we’re still a
marathon away from flying a flag. Now
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YACHT OWNERSHIP
International Lease Solutions
Dr Silvana Zammit
Global Property, Yachts & Aircraft
asksza@cclex.com
+356 2205 6606
Mr Steve Muscat Azzopardi
Senior Manager, Corporate
asksma@cclex.com
+356 2205 6608
Malta | Cyprus | London | Zurich | Hong Kong
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The Isle of Man is a modern jurisdiction with
a strong emphasis on quality, high standards
and efficiency, providing a first class service.
A Red Ensign jurisdiction with a customer
focused flag state administration, offering
pragmatic, and swift customer service to
ship and yacht owners, managers and
builders globally.
The Isle of Man is home to the award
winning Isle of Man Ship Registry which
is leading the way when it comes to
technology and digitisation and one of the
first flag states to issue digital certificates to
ships.
AN INTERNATIONALLY
RESPECTED FLAG OF CHOICE
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is one of
the world’s leading registers of ships and
superyachts - a British register providing the
very best service to its clients and a natural
choice for owners looking for quality and
partnership from a flag administration.
E: shipping@gov.im
T: +44(0)1624 688500
W: www.iomshipregistry.com
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REGISTRATION
CREDENCE CORPORATE AND
ADVISORY SERVICES LIMITED
The multi-disciplinary yachting team regularly advises
owners, prospective owners, financiers and managers on
the sale/acquisition of superyachts, yacht financing and
registration of mortgages, yacht importation, VAT and
crew-related matters. In an ever-changing environment,
an international network of like-minded professionals
is pivotal if one is to avoid the pitfalls of fiscal, legal
and technical compliance. The yachting team regularly
participates in conferences and attends yacht shows to
create and maintain an open channel of communication
with its peers across the globe.
For more details Tel: +356 2125 2893
or visit www.credence.com.mt
the owner has to choose the ‘type’ of
registry he/she wants: Open? Traditional?
Offshore? Onshore? What does all that
mean? “There are many differences between
the types of registry,” says Ayala, “the
most significant of which are the taxes...”
A Traditional Closed Registry is open
only to ships of its own nation. “In other
words theyÀallow only vessels that are
owned by companies or persons that are
residents of that country,” advises Jallow.
“Traditionally, closed registries have a twofold
requirement, firstly, incorporation
in country of registration and secondly,
principal place of business in country of
registration. In a closed registry, the tax
is charged on the earnings as compared
to open, wherein the taxes are on the
basis of tonnage.”
An Open Registry hasÀvirtually no
restrictions, “However, this has led to
allegations of sub-standard ships,” warns
Jallow. ‘Open registers denote flags of
convenience for ships.”
A ship registered in a country is required to
fly the flag of that country and is entitled
to the privileges and protection of the
country. Registration provides title to a
ship which is important for the ship to
enter into trade relations.
Offshore Registries permit, as an economic
incentive, the hiring of foreign crews at
wages lower than those payable to domestic
crews. Says Jallow, “It was viewed as an
alternative to open registry,Àto counter its
effects on shipping. Prior to the advent of
secondary registry,Àtraditional maritime
countries were offering various forms of
financial incentives to ship owners, thus the
main objective of secondary Registry was
the phasing out of subsidy and incentive
schemes.” Dr Zammit confirms, “States
such as Malta and Cyprus offer an open,
or international registry. Owners opt for
registration under these open registries
for a variety of reasons including reliability,
stability, reputations, fiscal planning and
opportunities for crew employment.”
Hybrid Registers offer attractive
combinations of national and open
registry features designed to
lure shipowners. Just as open registers
developed in response to national registries,
so hybrid registers have developed in
response to open registries. Jallow
explains, “They are easier to access and
have fewer entry requirements than most
national registries. They tend to maintain
a nationality link between beneficial owner
or management of the vessel and the flag
State. In general, hybrid registries tend to
offer financial incentives and advantages
similar to open registers.
Some hybrids allow foreign shipowners
access to the registry once certain
technical standards are met. The Norwegian
and Danish International Ship Registers,
the Isle of Man, and Madeira permit foreign
owned or controlled vessels in certain
circumstances while the German and the
French International ShipÀRegisters do
not have nationality requirements. But,
what about changing legislation?
THE ISLE OF MAN SHIP
REGISTRY
The Isle of Man’s global centre of excellence
for superyacht business is centred around its
highly successful international Ship Registry.
The team responds quickly and pragmatically
to the fast-changing needs of the industry,
contributing, advising and assisting with new
build and conversion projects globally. The Isle of
Man Ship Registry’s experience in applying the
Red Ensign Group Yacht Code to all sizes of yacht,
delivers solutions to yards and managers, ensures
compliance with codes and conventions and
provides peace of mind to owners.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1624 688500
or visit www.iomshipregistry.com
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WHY BVI?
Virgin Islands Shipping Registry
operates within a stable British
based legal system
Our Merchant Shipping Laws
protect the Owners, registered
vessels and associated mortgages
British Virgin Islands
The BVI is a vibrant democracy enjoying
decades of political & social stability
Super Yachts are surveyed under the Red
Ensign Group’s prestigious Large Yacht
Code
With over 4000 yachts, the VISR are experts in the
registration, survey and inspection of all types of
yachts
The BVI is a world leader in company formation
The jurisdiction is tax neutral
YACHT
REGISTRATION
Pioneering, innovative and leading
the way in global business solutions,
the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is an
internationally respected business
and nance centre with a proven
commitment to connect markets,
empower clients and facilitate
investment, trade a capital ow.
3 rd Floor, Cutlass Tower, Road Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110
T: +1(284) 852-1957 E: info@bvinance.vg
W: www.bvinance.vg | www.bviglobalimpact.com

REGISTRATION
NEW LEGISLATION
The new Red Ensign Group (REG) Code
came into force on 1 January 2019. The
code consolidates an updated version of
the Large Yacht Code (LY3), and the latest
version of the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC).
The new Code also has what is known as
a ‘retrospective application clause’. This
means that there are sections within
the Code that will be applied not just to
new vessels, but to existing vessels also
that are currently certificated under the
existing Large Yacht Code or Passenger
Yacht Code, from the first annual survey
after 1st January 2019. The revised Marpol
Annex 5 under regulation MEPC 70 came
into effect on 1st March 2018. The main
change for yacht owners is the additional
category (E-Waste) to be included in the
garbage record book. The Republic of
Panama decided to adopt the REG YACHT
CODE, edition January 2019, part A, for
PANAMA YACHT REGISTRY
The General Consulate of Panama located in the
legendary Vieux-Port of Marseille. Together with
the vessel registration, the Consulate also provides
the Seaman Books for officials and ratings within
a rapid timeframe. The 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.
This Consulate of Marine Marchants e offers a
wide range of services, including authentication of
signatures and legalisation of documents needed
for sales and mortgages. The Panama Ship Registry
is one of the most trustworthy and respected flag
states in the world.
For more details Tel: +33 (0) 4.91.90.05.84
or visit www.consulatgeneraldepanamamarseille.com
the yachts up to 12 passengers and part
B, for the yacht up to 36 passengers.
THE BENEFITS
Binta Jallow sums up succinctly the reasons
a yacht would register with the British
Virgin Islands: Its reputation and expertise
flies high internationally; It’s easy for a
vessel and any mortgage to be registered
with ensured security in a politically stable
environment with a British-based legal
system and infrastructure. The (VISR) is
a member of the Red Ensign Group. Any
vessel registered within the REG, is a
‘British ship’ and is entitled to fly the Red
Ensign flag and reap the benefits.
Why Panama? We ask. Mag. Virna J. Ayala
looks aghast. You ask me this? She replies.
“Because, Panama yacht registry is a
public institution, not a private office.
Our clients may pay their taxes and other
services directly in any of 64 Marine
Merchant Consulates around the
word, at the same official price as the
Panama Maritime Authority, without
any intermediaries. Moreover, the
Consulates provide the Seaman
CHETCUTI CAUCHI
ADVOCATES
An international law firm with offices in
Malta, Cyprus, London, Zurich and Hong
Kong, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates is a
multidisciplinary practice with a highly
experienced team specialising in shipping
and yachting. Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
assists with the full spectrum of vessel
ownership – from vessel sale and purchase
to tax advice, to marine mortgages and
registration of vessel, as well as ship owning
and the set up and administration for VAT
Yacht Leasing Structures. The specialist team
constantly ensure a high quality of service to
clients seeking the most effective solutions.
For more details Tel: +356 22056606
or visit www.chetcuticauchi.com
Books offer official log books for Panamanian
vessels and yachts. Our registry has a
tradition of more than 100 years and we
are an A Group member of the IMO.”
Dr Zammit from Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
warns, “It is vital to keep a close eye on
the benefits for each possible flag. New
legislations and regulations are constantly
being proposed and put forward for the
betterment of security, environmental
protection and for improving transparency
in the maritime sector. Proper planning
and a trusted partner that has a wide
range of international knowledge is vital.”
Clear? The owner draws a slug from a
large glass of whisky. “Tell me again,” he
says. “From the top. And slowly this time.”
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Chris Clifford recommends his
essential products and services
for the coming season
Port Tarraco
Marina Port Tarraco is one of the few existing marinas of its kind in
the western Mediterranean designed to offer deep water berthing
for the world’s largest yachts. The latest technology, standards
and security levels for the visiting VIP vessels in combination
with the bespoke Concierge Service, will ensure that each yacht
and crew receive a warm welcome and any personal assistance.
The marina offers 33 berths between 45 and 160 metres and
complete range of berthing facilities.
For more details Tel: +34 977 244 173
or visit www.porttarraco.com
Kronos Yacht Agencyð
Offering solutions for all your yachting requirements during your stay in Greece,
regardless of your port of entry or itinerary. Kronos are legally authorised
to clear yachts in and out of Greek waters. They have corresponding agents
throughout the Greek Islands who will happily assist you for the duration of
your visit. Should you prefer it, all billing can be taken care of through their
central office, thereby offering the advantage of a trouble free trip with
settlement of accounts taking place only once.
For more details Tel: +3022410 78407ðor 6972032034
or visitðwww.kronosagency.comð
JPL Yachting
JPL Yachting is a yacht agent, concierge and
brokerage firm in Palma de Mallorca. Situated
at the famous Club de Mar marina on the city’s
harbour front – the company offers the full
spectrum of services in English, German and
Spanish for yacht owners, guests and crew;
prospective buyers and those wishing to charter
a vessel. The experienced team at JPL Yachting
handle all aspects of docking in Palma for their
international clients. In addition, they take care of
immigration and customs formalities, for smooth
arrival into port, and shortened clearance times.
For more details Tel: + 34 646 549 865
or visit www.jplyachting.com
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SeaStars.life
SeaStars is creating a multi-platform communication tool to
officially recognise and enhance the yacht chef profession. They
provide a clear and defined career path to all chefs wishing to
progress in this most rewarding and exciting industry. With the
unique Certificate of Competence, owners, recruiters and captains
will have access to all the relevant information about a chef
position candidate, unbiased, verified, at a glance. SeaStars is
the answer to the industry needs.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)208 191 8566
or visit www.seastars.lifep
Argentario Yacht Services p
Based on the coast of Tuscany, Argentario is a professionally
registered yacht agency in Italy. They are perfectly situated
and qualified to satisfy any type of request and to offer your
yacht full assistance wherever you are in the Mediterranean.
Based in the stunning Argentario area in Tuscany, they are
able to reserve berths and to assist you with services both
at sea and onshore. Available 24/7, together with the handson
approach and the personal assistance to their clients will
ensure a first class services for guests and excellent support
to Captains and their crew. Their mission is simple: focus
on the client’s needs and give complete client satisfaction.
For more details Tel: +39 3349997049
or visit www.argentarioyachtservices.com
Freestyle Slides
Freestyle has been providing bespoke custom inflatable docking
systems for several years and has been evolving the docks alongside
the myriad of requirements and feedback from owners and captains.
Perfectly sculptured to transom shapes, custom cut-outs for
specific jet skis or Seabobs, hand laid faux teak finishes, the
client’s wishes can all be achieved with the in-house design team.
For the larger docks, Freestyle now have a modular zipper system
allowing for easier deployment and flexibility. This along with a
lifetime warranty marine grade zippers and anchor points gives
the crew and owner the perfect customisable docking system.
For more details Tel: +1 727 563 2003
or visit www.freestyleslides.com
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Superyacht Tenders & Toys
In May, Queen’s Award winner Superyacht Tenders & Toys (SYTT)
announced the opening of its new superyacht toys rental division
in Monaco. The move comes in response to rising consumer
demand and offers the company a base outside of the UK in the
midst of uncertainty surrounding Brexit. The new department
will specialise in eco-friendly rentals, including FunAir exclusive
inflatables, RS sailing dinghies and electric toys such as the
Seabob, Lift eFoil and bikes. The rental service will be managed
by Roxane Ducruet. Having worked in the yachting industry for a
number of years, Roxane has a wealth of experience and a wide
network of contacts having lived in Monaco her whole life.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 60 89 14 39
www. superyachttendersandtoys.com
Valencia Mar
Valencia Mar offers 340 berths from 8 to 120 metres and is one of
the safest marinas in the Mediterranean with all its moorings with
quays. Valencia Mar is a state-of-art marina built in 2006 in the run
up to the America´s Cup. From 2018, Valencia Mar has had a new
management team that is concentrating developing its offerings and
new services for the visiting superyachts. Valencia Mar offers an
unbeatable quality / price ratio thanks to its spectacular facilities,
moorings with unique quays with staff always on-hand to satisfy the
visiting customer.
For more details Tel: +34 647 356 951
or visit www.valenciamar.com
MTSea
The Mallorca based air conditioning and refrigeration
company. The team at MTSea are qualified and
experienced in both refrigeration and yacht engineering.
They will assess any issues you may have on board,
work with you to find a solution, make recommendations
and complete the work regardless of the scale of the
project. The company is multilingual with everyone
speaking English. MTSea offers a superyacht class
service including long-distance engineering support to
customers who have a problem but no access to local
services. MTSea is proud to be the agent for Octo
Marine in Mallorca, look out for the van in your port.
For more details Tel: +34 971 23 07 71
or visit www.mtseasl.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Gusman Yachting
Gusman Yachting is a superyacht agency for
the entire Maltese archipelago. Their extensive
experience and local knowledge ensure bespoke
shore support, port facilities and concierge
services that extends beyond Malta, thanks
to their trusted worldwide network of support
service providers. Apart from offering superyacht
assistance in and around the Maltese archipelago,
Gusman Yachting also offers worldwide yacht
chartering and brokerage through Idea Yachting;
specialists in sale, purchase and charter of yachts.
Idea Yachting has been setting the standard in
luxury yacht brokerage since 2014. Operating from
the Grand Harbour Marina’s waterfront on the
Island of Malta, the Idea Yachting team has more
than 30 years yachting industry intelligence that
will guarantee your vision and requirements are
impeccably satisfied.
For more details Tel: +356 7925 2928
or visit www.gusmanyachting.com
A+Rigging
Established in 1996 by Onno van der Spek, A+ Rigging
has since grown into one of the leading superyacht rigging
service centre in the Mediterranean. A+ Rigging is able to
refit any type of mast on any type of boat – simple. They are
experienced in traditional classic sloops, schooners and ketches
but also have enormous amount of experience in the world
of modern racing boats. A+Rigging are well connected with
all the big mast manufactures such as Hall Spars, Southern
Spars, Offshore Spars Nordic mast and work closely with
the world’s largest rod and rigging manufacturer – Global
BSI. The experienced team is able to service all rod rigging,
wire rigging and modern PBO or Carbon rigging.
For more details Tel: +34 971 745 572
www.aplusriggingmallorca.com
Superyacht Supply Chain
Superyacht Supply Chain is a new concept for the yachting
industry, providing a unique platform for on board Heads of
Department to meet with the suppliers that are most relevant to
their yacht’s specific requirements. Taking place in key yachting
hubs, these events will offer dedicated face to face meetings
between on board decision makers and the companies they want
to see. Captains and HoDs will receive a tailor-made schedule of
meetings for services they specifically need for the yacht based
on the preferences they have indicated. Yachting suppliers gain
valuable face time with clients who have expressed interest in
their products. The first Superyacht Supply Chain events will
be taking place in 2020. If you would like more information on
taking part as either a supplier or a buyer, contact them now.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)3300 555 777€
www.superyachtsupplychain.com
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The Ports of Toulon
The Ports of Toulon have been continually improving
their services for the yachting sector in recent
years. The Port Authority’s on-going programme
of refurbishment of deep-water berths for vessels
with LOA up to 300m is attracting new shipyards,
suppliers and yacht service companies. In 2019,
the new Monaco Marine shipyard started business,
berths in the south part of the bay were made
ISPS-compliant, and this has brought new clients
to check out the Ports of Toulon’s possibilities.
As this programme is continuing in 2019/20, new
improvements are being made to existing berths
and fresh availabilities are under development.
Alongside berthing, winter lay-up and easy refuelling
are key benefits for the Toulon Bay area and its
major activities.
For more details Tel: + 33 (0)4 83 24 30 60
or visit www.ports-tpm.fr
Wandering Yacht
Wandering Yacht is an established nautical luxury brand dealing
with port services, concierge and chartering in Montenegro.
At Wandering Yacht your ease of mind and comfort is of
utmost importance to them. Arriving, checking in, launching
and docking are all in their capable hands so you can enjoy your
much awaited Montenegrin experience. Through the formulation
of an experienced and multilingual ‘crew on land’ that meets
the demands of the crew at sea, the level of luxury service on
board the yacht is maintained on land, ensuring a memorable
experience. For more details Tel:+382 (0)69 333 693
or visit www.wanderingyacht.com
Port Profile
A platform designed by yacht crew, for yacht crew recruitment.
Sign-in, complete your profile, and post or search for jobs. The
system finds matching candidates based on the criteria of your
job post or the experience and qualifications entered by the
candidate. You review matches, invite suitable candidates or
apply for matching positions. Shortlisted candidates go to the
chat window, and chat to the crew member or recruiter. Simple!
For more details Tel: +44 (0)7380892121
or visit www.portprofile.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Deramar
If you have a hunger for adrenaline rushes reaped by the thrill
of water sports, you have a lot in common with the Deramar
founders, who in the early ‘00s decided to take their passion and
share it with the outside world. They now own a serious fleet of
sea toys (with the latest products and models) for sale and for
rent.0Their repertoire includes being official dealers of Seabob,
Jetsurf, Kymera, Lampuga, JOBE, Funair and Aquaglide. Their
expert team of engineers offer great after sales and mechanical
service, should it be required.0Deramar’s customer service
engagement proactive and flexible.
For more details Tel: +30 210 80 70 7750
or visit www.deramar.com0
Liberty
For the past 12 years Fabrice Viard and his international team at
Liberty Yachts have been providing a 7/7 24h service, in order to
assists crews and enable guests and owners to enjoy their time on
board. Over the years Liberty has developed a personalised relationship
with each of its clients, enabling them to offer a tailor made service,
attentive to the constant market changes but ready to satisfy each
request. Liberty offers a complete range of high end services to
its clients, from provisioning, fuel bunkering to berth reservations
throughout the Mediterranean Sea.
For more details Tel: +33 960 399 972
www.libertyachts.com
G.Panessa & C. S.p.A.0
The specialised unit ‘Luxury Yacht Special Services’
within Panessa, is a dedicated team for the reception
and care of superyachts and their crews berthing at
the port of Livorno and at the marinas of Pisa and
Rosignano. Their mission is to supply first class and
round the clock assistance to Owners, guests and
Captains. Services offered include husbandry, customs
and immigration procedures, berth reservations,
bunkering, provisions and spare parts supply, plus all
the services that a valued customer would receive
when staying at a luxury hotel.
For more details Tel: +39 0586 2110000
or visit www.g-panessa-co.it0
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POD INTERNATIONAL
SPINERA presents one of the most thrilling and ultimate fun ride
experiences on the water with its self-rotating tubes from its
latest product line. This highly resistant fun tube is available in
two different versions and offers space for up to six or up to 12
people. Endless Ride 4-6 and 8-12 is manufactured from a heavy
duty and durable material, which is specially created for yacht
owners and water ski school operators who require long-lasting
quality. Thanks to its numerous handles everyone will easily find the
right grip for the wildest tube rides on the market. Spinera also
offer a variety of waterskis, kneeboards, wakeboard and bindings.
For more details Tel: +49 (8035) 96 78 79 - 24
or visit www.spinera.com
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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 industry’s 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`
Marsal is a specialist waste volume reduction equipment
supplier: compactors, shredders and granulators for all
general soft waste materials generated on board luxury
yachts and ships. MARSAL is also proud to announce they
recently were awarded the ‘exclusive’ agreement with MS
Yacht Services for all machines the company supplies. They
are proud to introduce the unique GlasstoSand Bottle/
Container Oppressor. The machine has a small footprint
and is very eco-friendly with 90% volume reduction leaving
a 100% safe to handle sand-like material. Think Green
and re-cycle your on board waste.
For more details Tel: +357(99)652 586
or visit www.marsalwaste.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Lampuga
Lampuga produces premium electric surfboards combining
innovative designs and state of the art technology that offer
fun and exciting experiences on the water, with the touch of
a button. The boards are user friendly, completely emission
free and are built to the highest safety standards.0But, just
as important is the fact that they are a huge amount of fun,
easy to master and an exhilarating experience great for all
ages. The Lampuga Air will shortly be offered at selected
rental locations across Europe, making them available to
every yacht that is looking to add some excitement to their
charter. More information about the existing and future rental
locations is available on the website. If you are interested in
joining Lampuga’s exciting partner programme, get in touch
with the Lampuga team.
For more details Tel: +49 (0)721 61935 6000
or visit www.lampuga.de
KRM Yacht Refit & Repair
KRM Yacht is the first and only company in Turkey specialising
in superyacht refit services with professional in-house teams,
consisting of engineers, architects, craftsmen and meticulously
picked and agreed subcontractors. KRM have in house services
for high quality finishing for painting, interior, carpentry and
metal works with fully equipped workshops at their refit facilities
in Istanbul and Antalya plus, they also have a technical service
point at Göcek which happens to be in the middle of the best
cruising area in Turkey. All the refit projects are managed by
experienced projects managers who have the necessary years
of experience with superyacht refits.
For more details Tel: +90 212 26 26 726
or visit0www.krmyacht.com0
Anchorlift0Technic0
Anchorlift0Technic deliver a wide selection of
davits for tenders, RIB tenders and JetSkis up
to 7m, for mounting on swim platforms and on
the deck.0For yachts0that don’t have0a0hydraulic
platform or crane for lifting the tender out
of the water,0Anchorlift0Technic have created
a unique swing/tilt type davit called DD5, for
tenders and jet skis up to 3.5m0and0300kg.0All
products are 100% European made with the
best finish possible and made from the best
316L stainless steel available.0Davits are fully
adjustable and fit most tenders/jetskis available
on the market today.0
For more details Tel: +47 900904140
or visit0www.anchorlifttechnic.com0
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Marivent Yachts
From their Port Adriano test centre and new showroom offices in
Ibiza, Marivent Yachts continue to provide the best quality service
which keeps them as the number one Fjord dealer worldwide since
2014. Marivent Yachts services are far reaching, from providing
their clients with winter storage facilities, sales brokerage for
pre-owned yachts, maintenance options and now new charter
services for the Balearic region and internationally. They have
also introduced expertise to help owners and companies with the
management of yachts over 20 metres. Marivent are specialists
in providing a true ‘all in one service’ with a focus on quality and
unique yachting brands such as Fjord, Prestige, Austin Parker
and now the luxury Excess Catamarans.
For more details Tel: +34 670 760 569
or visit www.mariventyachts.com
POD International
Dayworker.com
The team at POD International have recently enhanced their product
range with the introduction of the luxury Yachtbeach Pool. With the
new Yachtbeach pool you have enough space for bathing, swimming
as well an integrated lounging area for extended sunbathing. The
pleasant teak foam top surface is extremely gentle and comfortable to
walk on or lie down on, and the teak look helps match this extension
to the mothership. The 6m x 4m pool will protect the users from
unwelcome marine life, jellyfish or any other marine particles and is
a secure swim area for children under supervision.
For more details Tel: +49 (8035) 96 78 79 - 24
or visit www.theyachtbeach.com
The first fully integrated online temp recruitment
platform for the private yacht industry connecting
yachts seeking crew and crew seeking yachts.
Dayworkers register on the app indicating their
location, availability, skills and experience in
a standard format that recruiters can easily
recognise and react to. Registered yacht
managers, captains and owners request a
dayworker using the website or app; a dayworker
is then dispatched to the yacht’s location at
the requested date and time. DayWorker.com is
not a recruitment agency. Its sole purpose is to
provide a fast, convenient and secure way for
yacht operators to book freelance day workers.
For more details visit www.dayworker.com
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Interior & Outdoor Furnishings for
Yachts, Residencies & Aircraft
WINDLASSES | BOW ROLLERS | CAPSTANS | ANCHORS | DAVITS
Anchorlift Technic, Oslo Norway Phone: +47 90090414 Email: roy@anchorlift.com www.anchorlifttechnic.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Voyonic Crewing Ltd
Voyonic have been providing global employment solutions to the
marine industry for over 10 years. Services provided by Voyonic
range from basic managed payroll bureau services through to
the full crew HR management and employment solutions for both
international shipping companies and superyacht owners. As part
of a global payroll alliance, with associated businesses in the
UK and Malta, specialising in legal, tax and social security, they
genuinely believe that they have the solution for most employment
situations. Voyonic pride themselves on their brighter approach to
client relationships where they believe every client is number one.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1481 711828
or visit www.voyonic.com
Gordon S. Blair Law Offices
Gordon S. Blair is an independent law firm, established in Monaco
in 1920. They provide comprehensive, personalised and high-quality
services to individuals, worldwide families, local companies and
international groups. They address a large number of cross-border
issues on a wide scope, including with the office in Switzerland
(Geneva). The multilingual team relies on an ideal combination of
various levels of experience, expertise, efficiency and innovation.
This commitment to serve their clients’ best interests has
cemented the companies reputation over time.
For more details Tel : +377 93 25 85 25
or visit www.gordonblair.com
Shipyard Supply Co.
Due to customer demands, SSCo
have designed and developed a new
davit crane especially to handle large
format inflatables. Today’s inflatables
come in all shapes and sizes, and have
to be secured to the top deck of a superyacht. If the yacht
doesn’t have a heli-deck crane, then the heavy inflatable needs
to be man-handled up there by the deck crew; a huge task
in itself and one that can be time consuming both in setting
up and bringing down. The new davit cranes are designed
to be fitted into the sockets of the top deck, so the crew
can winch the inflatable up there, saving time, man-power
but more importantly in a safe environment. Once finished
with, the crane can be easily removed and stowed away.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1473 598 091
or visit www.shipyardsupply.co
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THE
NEED FOR
SPEED
WITH THE CHARTER SEASON IN FULL SWING, HOW DO THE VSAT AND
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS COPE WITH THE NEED TO SERVE GUESTS AND
OWNERS WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF DATA? WORDS: ADAM FIANDER
With 5G already implemented in parts of the USA and
with the help of working-parties and user groups,
European 5G coverage gradually being introduced
in ‘trial’ cities, it’s testament to the relentless
demand and voracious appetite for faster, ever
more sophisticated mobile connectivity.
Areas of society set to benefit greatly from 5G are numerous;
pretty much all of us in fact. The world of media and entertainment,
for example, is one of the more obvious areas. Others are the
energy industry, the health industry and manufacturing where
robotics, logistics and anywhere, in fact, where inter-business
communication is required. The much talked about ‘driverless
car technology’ will also rely upon 5G when the technology
becomes available.
Just as shore-based needs are set to benefit, it’s much the
same for yachts. During busy peak-periods on a large 30m or
40m+ yacht, it would not be unreasonable to assume that at
least 12 data-hungry guests, and up to 20 or more hard-working
crew, are expecting to receive instant, lag-free connectivity,
uninterrupted telephoning, video-conferencing, almost continuous
use of social-media, online gaming, use of cloud-based applications,
HD TV and potentially all at the same time!
With that kind of demand in place, it’s good to know that cellular
technology and land-based communications providers are very
much part of the future framework for yacht connectivity moving
forward. In fact, the yacht market now has a very good choice
of both VSAT (very small aperture terminals) and land-based
communication providers. All the companies I spoke to offer a
sensible and logical ‘hybrid’ solution, switching between the two
systems to maintain continuity, speed and reliability.
Satellite companies have brought about accelerated developments
in progressive LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite technology, and
High Throughput Satellites (HTS) and GEO satellite platforms,
where impressive technology gains are being made.
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SES-MARINE
Yacht owners, charterers and crew are needing
increased bandwidth for their communication and
entertainment requirements. VSAT manufacturers
are responding by offering higher power off the
shelf solutions. Recently launched products are
a new 2.4m antenna offering C and Ku band
services with an upgrade path to Ka band and
tracking of non geostationary satellites, there is
also a significant increase in power on 60cm and
80cm solutions. SES can offer VSAT solutions
bespoke to what you actually need. A hardware,
airtime and service offering from SES is tailored to
keep you connected. SES are accredited to Lloyds
ISO9001:2015 and approved by Lloyds, DNV-GL,
ABS and Rina as radio surveyors.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1634 295500
or visit www.ses-marine.com
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Within the next decade, experts predict the earth will be covered
by small satellites at low heights working directly above, not within
range of the human eye, of course, that would be ridiculous, but
capable of providing vastly improved mobile coverage and faster
connectivity akin to the home experience.
As the name suggests, Low Orbit Satellites orbit the earth as
low as a few hundred kilometres high and, although the concept is
not actually new, in terms of numbers, the LEO satellite market
can shortly expect to receive a greatly increased number and
large constellations in the thousands of these relatively small,
relatively low-cost satellites, that can be upgraded, swapped
out and changed far quicker than their larger, more costly GEO
satellite (Geostationary Earth Orbit) counterparts.
‘Traditional’ GEO satellites, with their large data-carrying
payloads, are satellites located at 36,000km height and remain in
a stationary position relevant to the earth and follow the earth’s
own rotational course. LEO satellites (and to an even lesser
extent, MEO - Middle Earth Orbit satellites), on the other hand,
are not held in fixed earth positions, and they can be deployed
to different locations, but need physically many more of them
to give true global coverage.
Broadly speaking, the two different satellite types are
complementary, and consumers derive the best combined service
when both types are deployed and working together. To receive
higher-capacity, higher-speed connectivity, yachts may need to
review their existing antennas, thus ensuring they can receive
and transmit this lovely additional data set to come our way.
I intentionally use the word ‘review’ here (as opposed to using the
word ‘replace’) because chances are replacement of a ‘full-fat’
Dome antenna may not be required, but for any other reason
than the more attractive, low-profile appearance of flat-panel
antenna terminals, which, from an aesthetic point of view, most
of us would probably prefer.
One thing that stood out with companies I talked to, is the
provision of flexible, demand-based data that enables service
providers to point additional bandwidth to yachts during busy
periods. The process is quick if the yacht is known to the provider
and vice-versa.
Operating from eight strategic sites in the UK, Ships Electronics
Services Ltd (SES) has years of experience working within global
leisure and commercial marine industries, including military,
and is a dealer and distributor for some of communications’
biggest names.
SES Leisure Manager, Paul Rees, told me, “Flexibility is key to
providing what’s required. We work with large airtime providers
that offer an opportunity to upgrade or downgrade bandwidth
requirements on a monthly basis. “We can offer data plans that
are not subject to capped tariffs and other usage restrictions,
in this sector you will most likely be limited by either what your
hardware can handle, or airtime cost.”
Real time data wireless & satellite communications company,
Excelerate, CEO, David Savage, told me, “Yacht clients generally
want full internet requirements, including consistency of speed
YACHTPROJECTS INTERNATIONAL
Yachtprojects International supply hardware, software
and airtime for the following services. VSAT, both Ku,
Ka, C band and GX. Fleet broad band, Iridium and
GMDSS , in-house supported VOIP phones and 4G.
They also supply TVRO and service globally and are
a one stop shop for the above and compliment this
with bespoke onboard networks including firewalls,
managed LAN and managed WiFi, both for open
and revenue stream applications. Their managed
networks are Ðsupported remotely 24/7/ 365.
Recently Yachtprojects International have released
their ‘Ethernet over power system’ Ðfor minor or quick
deployment networks where 350Mbps suffice.Ð
For more details Tel:+44 (0)740 880 2485
or visit yachtprojects.net
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VSAT
Unifying Communications
Mobile 3G/4G
Portmax
Broadbeam
Single contract
associated to
multiple SIM
cards
Management
portal
Connectivity
Convergence
Integration with
your existing
systems
24/7 NOC
support
TO RECEIVE HIGHER-CAPACITY,
HIGHER-SPEED CONNECTIVITY,
YACHTS MAY NEED TO REVIEW
THEIR EXISTING ANTENNAS
and service and expect the same standard as a good 5-star hotel.
“The charter season is finite, so this itself presents logistical
problems. We buy and manage our data in real-time, so we
can change the speed of VSAT onboard in a matter of seconds
compared to others. “I’ve never understood why yachts should
be tied to long contracts because why would a yacht want to
pay for high bandwidth capacity when there’s no one onboard?
The flexibility that we provide presents challenges at times,
but we have plenty of headroom on our networks anyway and
we always ensure seasonal capacity to cope with the unusually
high demands.
“Buying and managing our own satellite capacity in real time,
means we can deal instantaneously with requests and can wind
it back when that demand subsides, or normally when guests
depart that is.”
The concept of flexible data plans allowing users to cope with
highly fluctuating data volume is supported by OmniAccess,
whose Plexus Controller provides an easy to use tool for network
selection, monitoring and controlling user traffic. OmniAccess
Deputy CEO, Carlos Carbajal, told me, “The ‘like-home’ experience
OMNIACCESS
OmniAccess provides you with unparalleled NextGen
Broadbeam VSAT speeds of up to 400Mbps, local
WiFi networks as well their NextGen iO mobile
(4G) data plans. These various networks are
integrated through their cutting-edge traffic-steering
application, so as to always provide you with the
best connectivity experience depending on your
requirements, whether this be for latency sensitive
apps or for higher bandwidth needs such as HD video
streaming. To ensure all your networks run smoothly
their state-of-the-art Network Operations Centre is
available to you 24x7, should you ever encounter a
complication or require support from the team.
For more details Tel: +34 971 01 63 33
or visit www.omniaccess.com
lies in combining different technologies available (WIFI, 4G/5G,
VSAT) and being able to steer traffic through the correct channel
depending on the requirements of the specific application. Video
streaming, data download or uploads are not latency sensitive
and can be channelled through our VSAT connection, whilst
gaming or video-conferencing is better channelled through 4G
or Wifi, when available.”
Plexus Controller appears to be well up to the job when Carlos
said, “Plexus TV will compress high bandwidth video into a
smaller IP stream whilst ensuring you retain HD video quality,
and our NextGen iO ‘traffic steering’ capability automatically
selects between VSAT, 4G/5G or local WiFi networks depending
on the device requirements and available connectivity.”
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VSAT
YACHT CLIENTS WANT FULL
INTERNET REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING
CONSISTENCY OF SPEED AND SERVICE
AND EXPECT THE SAME STANDARD AS
A GOOD 5-STAR HOTEL
Regarding the ever-present need to have security in place,
Excelerate have their roots working with Government emergency
response and mission-critical incidents, so their level of network
security and protection ticks almost every box.
David said, “Our teleports are ISO 27001 accredited, and this
gives us capability and credibility for Level 4 risk – an internationally
recognised 24/7 security level required by many Government
departments before major contracts are offered. Not just for
cyber-security, but total resilience, whereby we operate 2x
teleports and 2x satellites inter-connected, with instantaneous
failover, so if one goes down the network continues to function
via the other.”
“In the same way some businesses have good cyber-security
policies in place and others don’t, the same rule applies to
yachts, so, where we can, we try and ‘mitigate’ risk by offering
all our clients help with their on-board security advice or needs.”
When questioned about security, OmniAccess’ Carlos Carbajal,
confirmed, “Security is paramount and present in all our
products in multiple forms. We we take a global view, utilising a
combination of tools, applications and processes to ensure our
clients traffic is always secured. From encryption of over-theair
traffic, management of on-board firewalls and encryption of
VOIP communications, we take security very seriously indeed.”
EXCELERATE MARINE
Excelerate Marine is a full end-to-end supplier, integrator
and maintainer of Yacht Technology Solutions. They
strive to differentiate themselves by being an inventor
and developer of their own solutions as well as being
a Satellite Network Operator with real time control of
bandwidth provision and quality. Excelerate provides
customised flexible 4G and VSAT tariffs that really do
reflect the yacht’s needs throughout a season at very
competitive costs. Through an innovative and user
focused approach, Excelerate enables the ease, freedom
and security to always connect to data, video, voice
wherever and whenever. They can package solutions
to create unrivalled value, scalability and flexibility. For
more details Tel: +33 (0)4 83 58 03 43
or visit www.exceleratemarine.com
With speeds of up to 400mbps achievable from GEO satellites,
final delivery is still very good, but from iphone to satellite and back
it’s a 72,000km round-trip, and latency can present problems,
combined with other logistical difficulties associated with the
vast distances involved.
Regarded a major and significant step-change within the
communications industry, low earth orbit LEO satellites are
predicted to overcome many of the difficulties some users are
currently experiencing, a view commonly held by David Savage,
when he said, “In the next decade or so, I foresee we will walk
out of the office, the i-phone will be working on Low Orbit
satellites and a 5G network and we won’t even know it because
it will all work seamlessly, on one bill, that won’t be excessively
expensive either.”
Others such as OmniAccess have clearly set out their future
strategy, as Carlos Cabajal told me, “We’re closely engaged with
Telesat as launching partner of their upcoming LEO constellation
projected for 2022-23. The planned LEO constellation includes
200+ new satellites, which will offer global coverage, much
higher speeds than current VSAT technology, as well as much
lower latency. We have already started testing the first LEO
satellite recently launched by Telesat and we’re confident this
is the future of satellite connectivity for the marine industry
and the service will more than satisfy the demands of Owners.”
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A day in the
life of...
OLIVER FRÖLS
CEO FOUNDER
MARIVENT YACHTS BALEARICS
A
fter spending his informative
years living in Madrid, Oliver
Fröls built a marine business and
distribution agency for Bombardier
PWCs, eventually overseeing 700
dealers worldwide. This invaluable
experience sent Oliver on to his
next project called Marivent Yachts.
Based in Mallorca, the yacht broker
and charter company is the main
representative for Fjord Yachts but
includes within its portfolio Arcadia
Yachts, Prestige, Austin Parker and
more recently Excess Catamarans.
Oliver has together with his team,
been awarded numerous accolades
and awards including being the number
one global distributor for Fjord Yachts
seven years running. After working
and living on Mallorca for the past
30 years, Oliver’s network of friends
and business associates is wide
reaching. With spending much of
his time visiting the marinas, ports
and maritime associated businesses
on the island, Oliver’s a well known
and respected resident on the island
always arriving with a smile and a joke.
EARLY MORNING
After an early breakfast at home, when he’s not travelling, Oliver travels to the
Palma office for team meetings. This time of year, the last of the boats are leaving
the sheds, the sales team present updates on the sales funnel for new boats across
the product ranges, and the yachts planned
for imminent delivery are discussed to make
sure any specific owner additions have been
completed. From a potential client’s first
point of contact with the company, to
the actual yacht’s delivery and servicing,
Oliver keeps a close eye on the customer
journey and demands a high level of service
from all the team. The team has a close
relationship and work together more like
a family with Oliver being the respected
and loved patriarchal figure.
Across the multiple brands, logistics
plays a key part in delivering these
levels of service, so Marivent’s
interaction with its partners such as
Hanse Yachts, Arcadia and Prestige is
of the upmost importance. Clients are
far and wide and each customer can
have different options throughout the
specific yacht, so complete track and
trace of yacht specifics is paramount,
together with the desired delivery dates
being met. “Purchasing a yacht, no
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Show, Monaco, Cannes and Dusseldorf to yacht shows further north
in Europe and across the Atlantic, Marivent as a sales agent for
its brands is busy all year round. The shows are longer within
the high season months and require attendance throughout
the year in many different locations. Logistically this is
a massive undertaking and together with its partner
brands Marivent carefully plans staff and yacht
transport and sets down a specific set of goals
for each show. Oliver notes, “It’s important for the
business to have a plan when attending these shows
and be able to look back and track leads or at least
monetize our show attendance to some extent.”
Marivent has recently set up a new office in Ibiza
and developing this region is of growing importance.
Driven by customer demand, Marivent have always prided
themselves on developing the brand to deliver the best
possible customer experience throughout their yacht’s lifetime.
Opening the new office in Ibiza is a direct effect of client demands
and is already proving to be a successful location. Quite often the
final meetings of the day are with the after sales department to check on all work in
progress and make sure delivery schedules and any planned maintenance is running
as planned. We discuss client feedback and see if suggestions or comments need to
be addressed or can in fact be brought in to our business plan to enhance service
standards. Marivent’s goal is to deliver a seamless service from A-Z, to deliver the
perfect customer experience. This has been the business ethos for Oliver over the
past 30 years and will continue to be so.
matter the
size, is a
massive
decision, but
taking delivery
is a wonderful
moment for any
person. So, it is with
great attention and pride
that we make 100% sure every detail is ticked off at
this stage of the client journey with us. The actual moment
of delivery can be quite emotional for all concerned,
maybe sounds silly, but this is everyone’s favourite day.”
EVENING
Of an evening at least twice a week, Oliver will find himself
‘networking’ somewhere across Europe either at a shipyard, the
Hanse Group or with another partner or supplier. Building Marivent
as a brand and delivering the highest levels of service is at the
forefront of Oliver’s mind and this face to face contact with business
associates is vital. “It allows us to give precious feedback to the
shipyards,” Oliver explains. “Developing various strategies to drive
all the brands is in everyone’s interest and just like our lunch time
office conversations, these evening ‘business’ discussions often
help in bringing some wonderful business ideas to fruition.It’s
important to look at what other successful brands are doing and
see if anything can de developed for the Marivent family.”
LUNCH
Lunch is often spent with the team, where a more relaxed
and informal chat about the business and island life in
general takes place. From these more relaxed discussions
(many now an adopted business processes) some great
ideas have been born – it’s an ideal time to chuck about
ideas and have people from different departments put
in their personal feelings and comments. The foundation
of Merivent is and has always been to work as a team
and for everyone to have an element of input.
AFTERNOON
Marivent have some form of representation at all the boat
shows across the world. From a larger scale presence at
the grander Mediterranean shows such as the Palma Boat
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TO TARRAGONA
In this effervescent port city, Roman history
collides with beaches, bars and a food scene
that perfumes the air with freshly grilled seafood
STAY
HOTEL ASTARI
A sleek, modern hotel in the new part of
the city just a 15 minute stroll down the
Rambla Nova to the old city. Service is
excellent, sea view rooms, modern and
comfortable - you get the idea.
www.hotelastari.com | €€€
HOTEL LAURIA
A revered hotel just a couple of blocks
from the old city. A clean and simple 3
star hotel that does the job… On-site gym,
pool, buffet breakfast – great staff, great
value for money and comfortable.
www.hotel-lauria.com | €€€
TERRA DOMINICATA
Although dating back to the 12th century,
the interior of Terra Dominicata is utterly
contemporary. The minimalist rooms and
suites feel in tune with the building’s
history. Spend the day in the hotel grounds,
soaking up the views from the pool.
www.terradominicata.com | €€€€
GRAN PALAS
Just on the outskirts of town, but well
worth the trips in and out of the city.
Incredible spa to pamper yourself, great
restaurants and bars, with very well
appointed rooms. Your typical beach & spa
hotel, but with that added touch of luxury.
www.granpalashotel.com | €€€€€
LA BOELLA
This boutique hotels offers 13 exquisitely
decorated suites with designer furniture
and the obligatory ‘pillow menu’. The pool
and garden areas are a little oasis of
tranquillity, with a range of restaurants,
bars and the option to visit the Boella
vineyard. Book it Dano!
www.laboella.com | €€€€
EAT
XAMFRA DEL FORUM
A must on any visit to the area, Nacho
Pous has built an enviable reputation for
delivering innovative local Mediterranean
cuisine. The award winning restaurant is
simply decorated and in a beautiful location,
perfect for any celebration or just a quiet
lunch. The set menus are an incredible 22€
per person - astounding value.
www.xdfrestaurant.com
€€€ | +34 977 24 71 16
EL VERGEL
A vegetarian restaurant with a cozy feeling
serving carefully prepared and delicious
food. Located in the old town just a minute
form the Cathedral, the simple Nordic style
decoration sets the perfect scene to enjoy
some incredibly innovative dishes.
www.elvergeltarragona.com
€€€€ | +34 877 06 48 50
DEGVSTA
Located in the historic centre, built into
a farm, the vestiges of the old medieval
buildings are still present. This unusual
setting means the restaurant offers
various choices of room style, from common
areas, the private dining experience to
kitchen style seating arrangements. But
not forgetting the spectacular food based
around daily specials and locally sourced
traditional cuisine.
www.degvsta.com
€€€ | +34 977 252 428
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NAVIGATOR
ELS 5 SENTITS
With a history of over 20 years, this
eatery offers simple, local, good quality
and excellent value fare. Great for large
groups, no frills, no messing but nothing
special either. Well worth the money with
generous portions and great service.
www.restaurantels5sentits.com
€€ | +34 977253170
L’ANCORA
A typical coastal seafood eatery, with the
added twist of being decorated as a large
vintage yacht or even pirate ship…great
value, great service with an interesting and
varied range of fish dishes. Arrive early or
book to get a table on the terrace.
www.ancoradelserrallo.com
€€€ | +34 617 49 46 54
DRINK
LA ISLA DEL MOJITO
Cheap cocktails, lively and friendly locals
with live music every Sunday, could you
ask for more?
BEBOP
A superb little intimate jazz club with
regular live gigs and filled to the brim every
night adding to the wonderful atmosphere,
with the extra added bonus of serving great
value drinks.
MIAMI LOUNGE
This place is a must for before and after
dinner cocktails. There is an extensive
choice of cocktails available in this lively
and perfectly located bar. The place is localy
known for its buzzy ambience and brilliant
night time lighting. A great place to visit
with friends.
BAR CORTIJO
Probably the oldest bar in the city with
a traditional feel and offering. Definitely
one for the bucket list to mix with the
locals and even sample some of the local
dishes on offer.
CULTURAL AFTERNOON
UNESCO
The ancient Roman ruins were placed
on the list of UNESCO World Heritage
Sites in 2000. The site includes an
amphitheatre, theatre, circus, city walls,
Roman necropolis and an aqueduct, which
lies just outside the city.
AMPHITHEATRE
Built in the 2nd century the site measures
130m by 102m and could hold over 15,000
spectators.
TARRAGONA CATHEDRAL
Declared a national monument in 1905,
and was constructed in 1154. A glorious
building with a bell tower 70m high.
NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
The museum includes archaeological
findings of Tarraco’s Roman and early
Christian past. The museum’s origins lay
in the 19th century, making it the oldest of
its kind in Catalonia, with some collections
assembling objects found from the 16th
century onwards.
BEACH
Finally, let´s not forget about Tarragona´s
beautiful beach, Playa El Milagro. The golden
sands of this Costa Dorada beach attracts
visitors from all over and it offers a 980m
stretch of sand as well as views of the port.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
PORT TARRACO
41°06. 5´N 001°14. 6´E
VHF 9
Tel +34 977 244 173
Email info@porttarraco.com
Website www.porttarraco.com
Max length 160m
Max beam 32m
Max draught 9m
BUCKET LIST
CONCURS DE CASTELL
The fascinating Concurs de Castell
celebration takes place in Tarragona,
every two years. In October, the Le
Tarraco Arena and the streets of
Tarragona are filled with 32 teams
of everyday people climbing up each
others’ backs and onto shoulders in
an effort to make the tallest human
pyramid. A sight to behold.
EL SERRALLO PORT
The fishing quarter, a picturesque area
and well worth a stroll, watch the
fishing boats bringing in their catch,
whilst sampling tapas and aperos…
BALCÓN DEL MEDITERRÁNEO
The terrace and the paths that
extend from it offer a multitude of
photo opportunities. Continuing a little
further along the beach, the scenery
becomes more rugged, providing a wide
range of landscapes and backdrops.
FESTIVAL DE SANTA TECLA
The largest festival of its kind in the
region, taking place for 10 days in
September, with origins tracing back
to the 14th century.
KORXO
A locally popular old-town wine
and tapas bar. Tables huddle under
streetside umbrellas and there’s no
wine list. The team will just dig you out
something tasty from the impressive
wine collection featuring Catalan DO
favourites like Penedès and Montsant.
Check out the down-to-earth tapas.
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RITUALS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Papua New Guinea is one of the least explored
countries in the world. Impenetrable forest and
smouldering volcanoes make nature a fortress
in this tropical land. Watch as birds of paradise
flit between the trees with their magnificent
plumage and crocodiles skulk in the muddy
mangroves. Make your way through the rainforest
by helicopter, boat and on foot, accompanied by
a leading documentary producer, a researcher
and local tribesmen. Only a handful of people
have been privileged enough to visit these
forgotten lands of the Kaningara tribe.
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With no roads or railways connecting to
the outside world, Kamchatka is a haven
for wildlife. In September, mammoth
brown bears patrol the waters for salmon
in unrivalled numbers and the volcanic
landscape holds an enormous untapped
potential for adventure. This remote and
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heli-skiing, bear tracking and diving to
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Is a passage
plan optional?
A recent Admiralty
Court decision
in London gave
shipowners, operators
and Masters a
timely warning as
to their collective
responsibilities to
seaworthiness.
Words: Capt A. Croft
MBA, AFNI
In brief, a container ship grounded leaving
port due to ignorance of shallow ground
warnings in a port fairway which should
have been no go areas for a ship of this
size and draft. The London court denied
compensation under marine insurance as
it had determined that:
•à The vessel’s passage plan was defective
with respect to the failure to appraise
no go areas making its subsequent
passage unsafe.
•à The passage plan made the vessel
unseaworthy. The court found that
effective passage planning, and
seaworthiness are linked.
•à The unseaworthiness of the ship was
the cause of the grounding as the
Master did not know of this danger
in his subsequent action to leave the
fairway.
•à Due diligence to ensure seaworthiness
was not properly exercised by ships
officers. The Safety Management
System did not excuse the owner from
liability as ships’ officers are employees
(servants or agents) of the owner.
How does this ruling potentially affect
large yachting operations?
Although marine insurance is of generally
little interest to Captains of superyachts,
this ruling now makes a new emphasis on
the proper preparation of passage plans
and also, in its execution, and monitoring.
A failure on part of the Captain or his
officers potentially exposes any otherwise
well-run yacht to Port State detention and
other penalties.
By merely being in a Port State’s waters,
with a passage plan on board which does
not clearly incorporate ALL currently
available updated corrections and notations
to paper or electronic charts, a yacht
may be deemed unseaworthy and unsafe
to proceed to sea. However, in yachting
there are some other relevant points to
bear in mind.
Extract of SOLAS Regulation applicable
to small vessels and pleasure craft
Regulation 34àapplies to all vessels but the
degree of voyage planning may sensibly be
less for small vessels and pleasure craft.
There is still a need for prior planning, but
the plan need not be written down. The
following should particularly be taken into
account when planning a boating trip:
See www.mcanet.mcga.gov.uk/public/c4/
solas/solas_v/Regulations/regulation34.htm
AlthoughàRegulation 34àonly applies when
proceeding to sea, small craft users should
adhere to the voyage planning principles
when also sailing in categorised waters.
Master’s liability
Secondly, and in addition, under SOLAS V, if
the Master is responsible for the Passage
Plan, and the Plan is found incomplete or
deficient, then the Owners may have a
claim on their insurers based on ‘Crew
Negligence’. See further information at:
www.mcanet.mcga.gov.uk/public/c4/solas/
solas_v/Regulations/regulation34_1.htm
which gives the Rule on the Master’s
Discretion...and which rather forbids
interference from the Owner or Manager.
Conclusions?
Whilst the lack of required certificates
and supporting documents may render
the vessel unseaworthy, it is as well for
us to recognise the various conditions
under which SOLAS V may not apply – e.g.
tonnage limits of 150GT for all voyages
and 500GT for International Voyages, and
to also appreciate the various relaxations
which flag-states may have agreed for
smaller vessels flying their flags.
For example, The UK Codes of Practice
which are accepted as equivalence to the
technical requirements of SOLAS, and
their appreciation that (quote) ‘degree of
voyage planning may sensibly be less for
small vessels and pleasure craft’ (unquote).
à
The PYA recommends that the recent
court ruling on the Container Vessel LIBRA
case should be presented in the yachting
sector as more of a reminder to those
in yachting who should take note of the
need to apply the professional statutory
requirement to APPRAISE, PLAN, EXECUTE
and MONITOR all movements of their
vessels at all times…..even when moving
anchorage position!
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CAN I FLY A DRONE OVER
NEARBY SUPERYACHTS OR
IN A MARINA?
CAN YACHTING EASILY
REDUCE ITS CARBON
FOOTPRINT?
WHAT’S THE MOST
IMPORTANT PART OF YACHT
MANAGEMENT?
WHAT SHOULD JUNIOR
CREW DO WITH THEIR
SALARIES?
The location of the
superyacht (international
waters or territorial
waters) as well as the flag
of the yacht determines
the laws and regulations
a drone operator should
comply with. Within
the EU, it is governed
by the national aviation
authorities of each
member state unless you
have permission from the
relevant authorities. The
law prohibits flying smallunmanned
surveillance
aircraft (i.e. a drone fitted
with a camera) within 50
metres of any vehicle,
structure or person not
under the control of the
person in charge of the
aircraft. If your superyacht
is flagged under the
British Red Ensign, you
may fly a drone to capture
photos and video footage
over your own yacht and
the surrounding area as
long as you comply with
the afore mentioned
restrictions. In the
territorial waters of
other jurisdictions, local
laws must be followed.
Proven hybrid electric
power is certainly the
immediate way forward
for superyachts and the
clean fuel alternatives
being investigated by
various superyacht
shipyards is a positive
step. The Norwegians
have introduced tough
environmental legislation
and are driving towards
electric hybrid and batterypowered
vessels, with
several innovative new
build projects aiming for
zero emissions by 2030.
The various small boat
OEMs starting to produce
100% electric solutions
are a positive step for a
cleaner marine environment
too. Yet to power an
80m yacht by battery
alone is still many, many
years away. You cannot
hurry chemistry and the
chemical process needed
for battery manufacture
on the scale and output
required to power and run
all systems onboard by
current battery/lithium-ion
energy storage systems. A
superyacht is required to
do so much more than just
ferry her owner and VIPs.
As we all know, effective
communication is always
of great benefit. Whilst
at sea, however, it’s also
of paramount importance.
Whether it’s the Captain,
the Crew or the Support
Services Partners ashore,
the smooth, efficient and
indeed safe running of a
boat at sea involves the
co-operation of many
key stakeholders, each
of whom have their own
important and unique
part to play. Effective
communication is always
a two-way cycle with its
delivery and understanding
being critical to its
success, regardless of
whether it’s face-toface,
by telephone or
via online messaging.
Pivotal in this effective
communications cycle is
the Yacht Management
Services Provider who, fully
understanding the roles
and responsibilities of the
different stakeholders,
can effectively liaise with
and bring together all the
parties, thus ensuring the
provision of clear and rapid
information, actions and
solutions.
First and foremost,
pay off any existing debts.
These cost a ridiculous
amount in interest. Then
build an Emergency Pot.
At least three months’
salary available at all times
in case you find yourself
looking for a job. Thirdly,
save for education in order
to progress your career,
consider the costs of
education. Plan for the
next course and how much
it will cost (including travel
and accommodation), divide
this by the number of
months before the course,
and save every month.
Fourth is the longer term
‘Exit Pot’. What might
you do when you leave
yachting? A land based job,
start your own business,
retire? Save at least 25%
of your remaining income
every month. Penultimately,
what about a ‘Property
Pot’ If you want to invest
in property, then start
planning early. Last but not
least the very necessary
‘Fun Pot’. Set an amount
each month for having fun
and travelling. Saying no
to another night out is the
hardest part!
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RECRUIT
New generation,
New jobs
Laurence Lewis looks
at the new skill sets
needed by the next
generation of crew that
could give them the
edge over their peers
when looking for that
next position
Generation Z, people born during
the mid-nineties, is entering the
workplace in the yachting industry.
With their high-tech and hyper-connected
upbringing, they bring a new set of behaviours
and expectations in their place of work.
That’s just as well, as their work place is
changing too and over the last few years
recruiters have seen exciting new jobs
arising in the industry.
`
The crew entering the market are now
expected to come equipped with a large
spectrum of skill sets to meet the needs
of the 2.0 yacht owners and captains. The
good thing is that Generation Z can multi
task, even more so than Millennials. With
constant interaction with apps, texts,
videos they are used to paying attention
and monitoring a variety of media and this
will definitely set them apart from older
colleagues.
`
One such new job is drone pilot. We started
getting these requests the last couple of
years but nothing like this season when we
have seen the demand for Drone Pilots rise
by 30 %. The pool of available candidates
is still not very large but is increasing
steadily. Of course, as always in yachting,
it is about multi-tasking, so the drone
pilot will always have another job aboard
such as deckhand, bosun, 3rd/ 2nd`officer. `
`
What a great opportunity for a tech
savvy person to start a career! Drones
have become interesting on a couple of
levels for yachts. We have all seen those
beautiful videos of yachts cruising in
the sunset, of people jet skiing in idyllic
settings, kite surfing in the best spots.
Drones capture the experience of yachting
and allow guests to go home with great
footage of their friends and family at play
in the most desirable locations around
the world. This is the ultimate holiday
souvenir; it does not get better. Of course,
drone pilots also provide great content
for marketing videos for charter yachts
whose Instagram accounts flourish as
they compete for followers. Drones can
also help in terms of inspection of hard to
reach or normally in-accessible areas on
the yacht, it’s a new pair of eyes, handy
to have for the deck crew before starting
a job. Becoming a certified drone pilot is
definitely an interesting path to follow,
which sets candidates apart in a market
where owners and captains are looking
for more and more extra skills. `
A new generation of yacht owners whose
centre of interests lie in extreme sports
calls for a new breed of deckhands, so
here comes the deckhand/ kite surfer
instructor! For the 2019 Med season we
have received a plethora of requests such
as “looking for a fun, sporty kite surfer
deckhand”. Whilst they spend some time
teaching guests how to kitesurf their main
duties will still be regular deckhand tasks
such as washdowns, setting up the deck,
line handling`and tender driving. Many of
these jobs are of course on expedition
vessels that spend much of their time
around the Pacific but not all. For those
looking to enter this buoyant job market,
the International Kiteboarding Organization
are a good place to start and for now, the
demand for such candidates outweighs
the supply.
`
Another highly popular request this year
has been for Spa and Beauty, Massage and
Sport Therapists and we doubled the number
of placements in this segment between
the 2018 Mediterranean season and the
2019 season, perhaps not surprising as
the size of yachts keeps on increasing. For
many guests, for instance, a massage has
become part of their enjoyment onboard
the yacht to help them unwind from their
busy life ashore. Popular treatments for
guests and crew include deep-tissue
massages, and treatments designed to
be anti-stress and anti-fatigue. Therapists
cater for a variety of requests and need
to specifically be aware of how to address
over exposure to the sun and sea.
`
Wellness and well-being are the defining
concepts of our time and these new jobs on
yachts address these needs. For recruiters
this is also a stimulating time as we look
forward to welcoming and accompanying
newcomers into the yachting industry.
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CALENDAR
24AUG
19JUL
13JUL
11SEP
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
07P
P
RORC LA TRINITE – COWES RACE
La Trinité-Sur-Mer to Cowes
01P
P
SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
ICC Sydney
01P
P
MAXI ROLEX CUP
Porto Cervo, Italy
08P
P
TECHNO SLALOM & LONG DISTANCE CUP
Torbol, Italy
03P
P
ROLEX FASTNET RACE
Cowes to Plymouth, UK
05P
P
HISWA IN-WATER BOAT SHOW
Lelystad, The Netherlands
13P
P
AQUAX UK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Torquay, UK
09P
P
FALMOUTH SAILING WEEK
Falmouth, Cornwall, UK
10P
P
CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL
Cannes, France
17 P HOBIE CAT EUROPEAN CUP
P La Rochelle, France
10P
P
LENDY COWES WEEK
Cowes Yacht Haven, Isle of Wight
11P
MONACO CLASSIC WEEK
PMonaco
19 P IUM OFFSHORE SERIES
P Stresa, Italy
24P
P
RED BULL CLIFF DIVING
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
22P
P
SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW
Mayflower Park, Southampton, UK
26P
P
TAITTINGER RSYC REGATTA
Solent Racing Club, UK
24P
P
ROLEX TP52 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Puerto Portals, Spain
25P
P
MONACO YACHT SHOW
Port Hercule, Monaco
27P
P
REGATA COPA DEL REY
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
25P
P
CORSICA CLASSIC WEEK
Bonifacio and Saint-Florent
30P OYSTER PALMA REGATTA 2019
P Mallorca, Isle Balearics
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