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CONTENTS

FEATURES

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STARBOARD QUALITY

Sweden’s all-time record goal scorer

Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks about his

passion for his yacht

22

SPRING 2021

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LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER

How crew need to look after each

other, show compassion and

stick together

42

THE COME BACK KIDS

Choosing the correct yacht agent

and their services can make or break

a charter

50

QUAY TIMES

The best marinas to visit for the

coming season

58

HALF A WORLD AWAY

Sailing tour de force Alex Thomson

talks nautical challenges

64

HOLDING POSITION

Advice from the leading recruitment

agents and how best to move forward

with your career

70

WORTH YOUR SALT

The YPI Crew Salaries website

provides the most detailed salary

information

76

102

FIERCE FUN AND RECORD SPEEDS

Prepare to be wowed at the SailGP

Global Race Series

YACHT MANAGEMENT COMES OF AGE

The world of yachting is seeing more

technology and legislation, a yacht

management company can prove an

invaluable help

50

102

110

MANAGING WELL

Management software systems can

lighten the administration burden

whilst increasing efficiency from

any location

REGULARS

18

7

9

15

COMMENT

Michael Howorth laments the coveted

Certificate of Competency Book

UPFRONT

Tips, people, advice and myths from

the world of yachting

MY OPINION

Bernard d’Alessandri talks about the

SEA Index and its vision for the future

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REGULARS

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NEW LAUNCH

Stefania is the newly launched 41 metre from

Dynamiq

WEAR IT

The everyday necessities for guys to update their

look this spring

CREW PROFILE

Captain Confidential. Profiling Aaron Clark,

Captain on board Artefact

WISH LIST

Must have innovations and design trends

FOOD AND DRINK

What’s new in food and drink, the best

provisioners and the top tables of Portofino

BODY

The latest facts, fads and tips to keep you in

ship shape condition

YACHT ESSENTIALS

Editor Chris Clifford recommends his favourite

products and services for the coming season

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…

A day spent with Tim Soper, co founder of

EYOS Expeditions

NAVIGATOR

Tel Aviv provides the perfect destination for

a weekend getaway

BREAKAWAY

Getting back to nature by booking your trip of

a lifetime

RECRUIT

Chloe Collet of YPI Crew looks at the simple steps

to signing up with a crew agent

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Editor Chris Clifford

Editorial Assistant Carol Kenyon

Advertising Manager Tim Morris

Sales Executive Terry Hurley

Art Direction Katie Prentice

Accounts Julie Hewitt

Contributors Frances and Michael Howorth, Erica Lay,

Claire Griffiths, Chloe Collet, Bernard d’Alessandri

Front cover Guillaume Plisson

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COMMENT

Not my definition

of progress

Little by little over the last five

decades or so the MCA has done its

damnedest to diminish the status

of the merchant seaman.

To go to sea in the 1960s, officers needed

to be bright, intelligent and have the right

attitude to hard work and long hours. Life at

sea, back then, was not quite as the keen

young applicants had seen it described in

the brochures, but it did have status as a

career. To be a ship’s officer was considered

to be a prestigious occupation. Pay was

fair, leave was not bad, and generally the

life of a merchant navy officer was good.

Officers had the services of a cabin steward

to make beds and organise the everyday

laundry of white uniforms. They were served

five course meals in dining rooms by white

coated stewards. Before containerisation,

loading and discharging cargo was a lengthy

process and while that practise kept the

officer on deck overseeing the process,

it also allowed for long periods of shore

leave giving seafarers the opportunity to

explore the country their ship was visiting.

Voyages away from home often lasted nine

months or so but when an officer paid off

the ship, he had a sizable amount of that

most important commodity: sea time. Two or

three trips away and you could come back to

college and prepare for professional exams

that led to that all important Certificate

of Competency. Never, incidentally, called

a ticket back then. Study time was paid

for by the employer and students worked

hard frequently helping each other to gain

the pass needed to acquire the certificate.

The pride of attaining that level of competence

and being issued with that black, hardbound,

passport-sized Certificate of Competency

made all the hard work, blood, sweat and

tears seem worthwhile.

New ID photocard style certificates are

now to be issued by the MCA.

Michael Howorth

laments the coveted

black hardbound

Certificate of

Competency book,

and the modern ID

card taking over

The MCA describes the initiative as one

that will move forward maritime innovation

as it works to protect and support the

seafarer.

Starting this February, UK seafarers and

those working on UK-flagged ships fishing

vessels and yachts will receive the new

photocard certificates from the Maritime

and Coastguard Agency, wherever they

are in the world.

In addition to the seafarer’s details and

qualifications, the cards feature a QR

code which links to the MCA certification

database, allowing port officials and

crew managers to immediately verify the

credentials of the seafarer online.

The new style waterproof certificates will

be issued for Certificates of Competency

and Boatmasters’ Licences. Certificates of

Equivalent Competency have been similarly

redesigned and as part of the update will

now be called Flag State Endorsement.

The photocards will be issued to all new

applicants, as well as those who were given

temporary certificates on a renewal basis

by the MCA to allow them to continue their

vital work during the pandemic.

It is a change that comes as part of the

UK Flag state’s wider commitment to

modernise its services to seafarers. As

well as issuing new cards, the agency will

now be accepting digital copies of seafarer

documentation, with a random sample

requiring original documents.

The MCA claims to recognise value of

seafarers work and believes the best way

to do that, is to show that is providing

practical support. In this case, they

claim to be working quickly to adapt and

modernise services for seafarers making

the certification process much faster for

them. They call it progress! But that’s

not my definition!


UPFRONT

OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW

IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING

THE NUMBER OF

CENTIMETRES

THAT THE

MEDITERRANEAN

SEA IS EXPECTED TO RISE BY THE YEAR 2050

NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...

HUNKY DORY

YACHTIE TYPES

KNOW ALL NEWBIE

“I’ve got my Yachtmaster and I know

how to use it,” says the greenhorn,

currently sat in the crew bar sipping

his latte macchiato green matcha tea

and sharing his vast knowledge to

anyone brave enough to listen. With

his polo sporting creases from the

packet, and his deck shoes blindingly

shiny, the entitled greenie is certain

he does not need to dockwalk,

because the seaschool who oversold

him a vast amount of unnecessary

qualifications and courses, told him he’s

ready to arrive in Antibes and step straight

onto a 40m MY as a Mate. Must be true

then. Plus, his mum Karen has

already registered him at all the

crew agents so he just needs to wait until he’s hired now. Easy.

An expression suggesting that all is perfect, thought

to have been coined by American sailors who used

it to describe a particular street in Japan called

Honcho-dori, known (and here one can use one’s

imagination) for the services available to lonely

sailors who were on shore leave.

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There is nothing like lying

flat on your back on the

deck, alone except for

the helmsman aft at the

wheel, silence except for the

lapping of the sea against

the side of the ship. At that

time you can be equal to

Ulysses and brother to him.

Errol Flynn

THE BAROMETER

VACCINATIONS! The vax programmes roll out

across Europe, but we’re still lagging behind the

UK. However, it finally feels like an end is in sight.

Only time will tell and will we get to go on our

summer holidays?

MASKS IN SPAIN But it’s so hot right now, and

they have been enforced on the beaches so when

summer hits, there are going to be some very

interesting tan lines. Have you got your mask-ini

ready?

BRITNEY’S BACK in the news again as the

poor girl still continues court battles to get her

dad, Jamie Spears, removed as her conservator.

Apparently if she wins she’s considering a

Meghan and Harry style Oprah interview. Let’s

hope she wins then, we all want to see that one.

ROBOT REVOLUTION LG’s CLOi family was

introduced at the 2021 CES in Vegas. A family of

robots, ServeBot, ChefBot, BarBot, Deckie-Bot.

These could catch on, so when you get one of

those ‘needy’ guests, just send in your Bot!

ANXIETY It’s been a tough 12 months for

seafarers and yachties across the globe. Mental

health issues are real and it’s not just those on

board, it’s been tough for all. Stick together, talk

to someone and let’s hope people can get the help

they need.

COVIDSPIRACIES The funny, curious and

damn-right ridiculous theories continue to

infiltrate social media platforms. The latest fear

for the anti-vaxxers amongst yacht crew is that

owners will insist on all crew being vaccinated.

Could this be a reality? Watch this space…

NAUTICAL HEROES ROBERT FITZROY

Robert FitzRoy, who first visited

New Zealand as commander of

the Beagle in 1835, was Governor

from 1843, succeeding the late William

Hobson. He served until 1845, when

he was recalled to Britain and replaced

by George Grey. His first command

was the Beagle. In 1831 he surveyed

the coasts of Patagonia, Tierra del

Fuego and the Straits of Magellan. He

was accompanied by the naturalist

Charles Darwin, whose publications

were largely based on discoveries and

observations made during this voyage.

CREW MOVEMENT Things blew up at the

end of March with British crew wondering what

to do when in Europe and not signed on to a

vessel as their 90 days in 180 run out. Some

are going home, others plan to run the gauntlet

and overstay, risking long term issues if they’re

caught.

DODGY RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Each year we

see the same complaints of upfront fees being

charged, crew arriving with no such yacht. For

goodness sake, never pay an upfront fee, please!



UPFRONT

DO THE MATHS: CHARTER SEASON ROMANCES

It’s summer everyone looks great in their uniforms and we all

have a tan. It’s no wonder romance is in the air. But how many

romances between yachties are successful?

OPEN TO QUESTION

WHERE IS YOUR MUST

VISIT DESTINATION THIS

SUMMER AND WHY?

30% 19% 5%

of yachties can’t

remember the other

person’s name the

next morning

of yachtie

romances last for

more than one year

of yachtie

romances

end in marriage

ERICA LAY, OWNER EL CREW CO

As soon as we’re allowed to travel

freely I will be hopping on a plane and

visiting my family. It’s been 15 months

so far; the longest time I’ve ever gone

without seeing my mum! I hope by then

I’ll be allowed to give her a hug too,

but if not, just being able to see her in real life will be enough

for now. Like everyone else, I’ve had enough of Covid.

PEOPLE REQUEST

THE STRANGEST THINGS

We had a guest

who requested a

specific room because of

the effect the sun at that

angle had on their aura.

KNOWN SPECIES OF JELLY FISH,

ALTHOUGH SCIENTISTS BELIEVE

THERE COULD BE AS MANY

AS 300,000 SPECIES YET TO BE

DISCOVERED

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JASON VIOLA, CHEF

Anywhere on the water where there’s

no yachts! At least during my rest time

I don’t wanna see them! Joking aside,

my next big travel will be back home

in Oz. Haven’t been back home for 4

years now. It’s time to go.

MALGORZATA SCHEIDLE, CHEF

As soon as I can travel, I will fly to see

my mum and dad. My dad is a frontline

worker - a doctor. Last year him and

my mum went through covid, it was a

long and very hard process, my mum

almost didn’t make it. Priority changed

this time. Family is the most precious. So proud of my dad,

he works even after retiring to help out everyone out there.

And I want to tell them in person how much I love them and

how proud I am to be their daughter!!

DENISE JAMIESON, CHIEF STEW

Pacific Islands would be a nice start,

especially if a travel bubble opens up!

NZ is home and safe and open, but

WOW we are isolated! So, it would just

be nice to get home and see the family

and maybe able to travel a little before

or after NZ, but time will tell.

The porbeagle (Lamna nasus) is a species of

mackerel shark. It typically reaches 2.5m in length

and a weight of 135kg. Prized for its meat and fins,

the porbeagle has long been under heavy fishing

pressure. The IUCN classifies the porbeagle as

vulnerable globally and as critically endangered in

the northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

Whenever your

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are poor; the sea worms

its way in and finds the

problems.

Francis Stokes

CARL BEVE, CAPTAIN

I’d do the Bahamas as they are super

advanced in their covid protocols. Life

goes on like there was no covid. Test

and tracing levels are advanced and

no lockdowns to be seen. Guests come

and go, bars and restaurants are open

and you can enter as long as you have your health visa and

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UPFRONT

VACCINATION VACATION!

With vaccines on the rollout, follow

our handy tips to determine who

you are and if you’ll be going on a

Vaccination Vacation!

1CONSPIRACY COLIN

There are many conspiracy

theorists around so if you believe

that Covid was manufactured by big

business pharmaceutical companies,

then there’s a good chance that you’re a

Conspiracy Colin. Best to go off-grid on

your superyacht where no one can hear

you scream!

2ON THE FENCE FERNANDO

Can’t make a decision? To jab or not

to jab, that is the question? If you’re

sitting comfortably on the fence and don’t

know what to do, you’ll have plenty of time

to decide as this thing’s not going away,

but then again, neither are you. Time to

make a decision Fernando!

3ANTI-VAX VERNON

Are you a glass is half empty,

they’re stealing my DNA-kinda guy?

If so, then you’re officially an anti-vaxxer

and there’s no way anyone’s injecting that

5G network into your muscular bicep. Just

stay isolated on your superyacht. Now

that’s a plan!

4

VACCINE MAXINE

If you’ve started faking your age

the other way so you’re suddenly

80 instead of 45 and you’ve pushed a few

octogenarians out of the way, then you’ve

truly embraced the vaccine and are ready

to get back to life as we knew it.

5DAN THE DENIER

If you’ve buried your head in the

sand on a tropical beach and have

been offshore for the past year (we’re

jealous!) then you’d be forgiven but if you

believe that Covid doesn’t exist then you’d

better just stay in your hammock.

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MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION

SWEDISH ARCHIPELAGO

CLIFFORD DENN

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The Swedish Archipelago, is an amazing location.

As my mother is Swedish, I have been very

fortunate in spending many summers sailing and

vacationing there. The water is flat and the scenery

is beautiful. As the Swedes never throw litter

overboard, it is pristine everywhere you go. For

overnight stops you can moor up anywhere you

want (regardless of who owns the many islands),

so long as you respect a certain distance to houses.

My two brothers and I along with our cousins

were in our teens the first time we went. We were

allowed to sail one of the three identical boats we

rented. Drinking and gambling made it difficult

for me (as the keen sailer in charge) to get my

crew to do anything useful. Memorable evenings

were spent moored in the most stunning locations.

I will never forget the tranquility occasionally

disturbed by the laughter of Viking relatives.

39°15’0”N 14°23’24”E

MARSILI SEAMOUNT VOLCANO

Marsili is a large, active submarine volcano

in the southeastern central Tyrrhenian

Sea, located about 175 kilometres south

of Naples. Its peak and crater reach within

450 m beneath the water surface. It has

the potential (and is likely) to erupt again.

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MY OPINION

Raising awareness by

sharing data

We all yearn for cleaner oceans,

of course we do. But how do

we achieve the much-needed

improvements? Raising awareness of the

issues surrounding protection of the marine

environment is the crucial first step.

At the 10th edition of La Belle Classe

Superyachts Environmental Symposium in

Monaco on 25 March 2021, I am pleased to

say good progress was made in confronting

the challenges head on. No one was left in

any doubt about what we need to achieve

together.

Awareness in itself is but a first step and

I was heartened to hear so many practical

ways forward discussed at this important

conference. These ranged from alternative

power sources, such as hydrogen, battery

electric, solar and wind power, to the

environmental benchmarking of yachts

that we know is long overdue.

No one is exempt from their responsibility to

help clean up our oceans, however large and

fast their yacht, which is why a fact-based

and easy to understand environmental rating

system for superyachts is so important.

Indeed, the Yacht Club de Monaco, in

collaboration with Credit Suisse, felt this

was so important that in September 2020

we founded the Superyacht Eco Association

(SEA), with the backing of the Prince Albert

II de Monaco Foundation.

I am proud to serve as a Member of the

Board of SEA and represent the Yacht Club de

Monaco in its role as environmental beacon

and aggregator of initiatives such as the

pioneering SEA Index CO2 classification tool

for superyachts of 40 metres and above.

The symposium presented the first

opportunity to hear how the SEA Index

has fared since its inception just six months

ago. It has come a long way in just a short

time and is today very much live and well.

Bernard d’Alessandri,

Yacht Club de Monaco

General Secretary and

President of Cluster

Yachting Monaco

and Member of the

Board, Superyacht Eco

Association, talks about

the SEA Index and its

vision for the future

Importantly, the Index is not about one

yacht being better than another; rather,

it is about informing the debate, increasing

awareness and pushing the industry on.

Its success is living proof of the desire of

all of us to work together for a climatefriendlier

future.

Not only is this environmental benchmarking

initiative up and running, the SEA index is

also evolving to include other environmental

criteria, besides CO2. Furthermore, one of

the maritime world’s most respected names;

Lloyd’s Register will issue the certificates.

Data verification by an organisation of such

unprecedented experience and credibility will

ensure that the growing demand from yacht

owners to know their vessels’ environmental

impact will grow faster still.

President of the Yacht Club de Monaco, HSH

Prince Albert II, has already officially inducted

the owners of two superyachts – the 68

metre Ragnar and 88 metre Maltese Falcon

– into the SEA Index program.

These yachts are leading examples for the

superyacht industry as it transitions to

a climate-friendlier future. They provide a

timely ‘call to action’ for everyone from

across the industry, from shipyards to

superyacht owners, to stand up and be

counted.

We do not just yearn for cleaner oceans,

we come together in the true spirit of

Monaco to ensure we are on the correct

course to achieve cleaner oceans. As the

symposium showed, awareness of the

issues is now greater than ever and a

lot has already been achieved, but there

is a great deal still to do.

For more information on the Superyacht Eco

Association, the SEA Index tool and becoming

a member Tel: +377 93 10 63 04

or visit www.superyachtecoindex.com


MYBA NEWS

Unchartered waters

in the season ahead

Katie Macpherson

looks at the issues

surrounding ‘force

majeure’ and a new

addendum in the

MYBA Charter

contract to help

overcome any

unforeseen issues

due to Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected

everyone around the globe and is

having a significant effect on the

way we do business. It has resulted in

quarantines, travel restrictions, the

introduction of emergency legislation in

many countries and the cancellation or

postponement of major events such as the

Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film

Festival. A difficult equation to solve as far

as the wider travel industry is concerned

and a particular challenge for the yacht

charter market.

Measures to combat the virus mean that

owners might not be able to deliver the

yacht on time (or at all in some cases),

charterers might be not allowed to reach

the port of delivery or the yacht might

be restricted from sailing. Arranging the

boarding and/or disembarkation of crew is

also proving to be issue.

That is why it was imperative for the seasoned

professionals sitting on the MYBA Charter

Committee to come together quickly to

create an addendum that would assist

both owners and charterers in navigating

these uncharted waters. The MYBA Charter

Committee consists of both charter brokers

and charter managers so that meant the

issues that were fast arising could be

discussed from the perspective of both

owners and charter clients.

The standard MYBA Charter Agreement

incorporates a force majeure clause

which may afford protection to owners if

successfully invoked, for example if failure to

deliver the yacht is directly attributable to

“governmental act or regulation”. However,

it does not typically offer protection to

charterers in case they want to cancel

the charter due to force majeure.

While every charter is unique unto itself

given the owner, charterer, and destination,

the Committee tried to create a tool for

charter brokers and charter managers

that would provide increased protection

to all parties. It allows the parties involved

to discuss alternative arrangements if

either party is prevented from performing

its obligations due to Covid-19. These

include changes of scheduled dates (up

to 12 months later) or cruising area, or

failing agreement on these two points, a

no-penalty cancellation of the charter. All

parties need to agree to the new addendum

which can either be appended to existing

charters or adopted in future contracts.

The principal aim was to provide a framework

within which clients could continue making

plans for charter vacations, and go ahead

with bookings without worrying about

negative developments.

The Committee understood that the

addendum could not be a full resolution

for the charters that were already booked

for 2020 however it provided valuable

legal language that could be used by the

industry to mitigate losses.

At the time of writing, there is no way

to predict what will occur in the next few

months as far as Covid-19 is concerned but

there is an air of optimism due to the rising

vaccination rate and the health and travel

protocols that are in place. Superyachts

have become more attractive than ever

as they combine an extremely controlled

environment with exceptional settings,

service and flexibility. The industry has

responded swiftly and effectively, with

crew members being tested frequently and

specialised cleaning taking place on board,

making chartering a yacht a wonderful

alternative to other holiday options even

for those who were not yet aficionados.

That being said, we all hope that we will

soon be able to return to normal and that

we will have a stronger contract with the

various changes that we as a committee

are working hard to finalise. It may not be

the same contract that we all know and

have worked with over the years but an

improved version.

Hopefully some of the changes that we

intend to implement in order to address a

future pandemic will never be needed and

we will once again be able to travel as we

like it, on a superyacht.


ALL THAT GLITTERS

The saying that all that glitters is not

always gold is a truism but there are

exceptions. One such example is the

full aluminium Van Oossanen designed

GTT 135 from Dynamic Yachts

Words: Frances and Michael Howorth

SPECIFICATIONS

Yard

Dynamiq Yachts

LOA 41.00m

Beam 8.20m

Draft 1.80m

GT

299 GT

Propulsion 2 x MAN V12-1650

(1213 Kw @ 2300 rpm)

Max speed 21knts

Guests

10 in 5 cabins


NEW LAUNCH

Stefania the newly launched 41-metre, Dynamiq GTT 135

launched at the Dynamiq shipyard in Massa, Tuscany has

dazzling metallic gold and dark brown paintwork that sets

her apart from most other superyachts as indeed she is meant to.

The all aluminium Gran Turismo transatlantic concept began as

39-metre Jetsetter,” says Dynamiq’s founder and chief executive

Sergei Dobroserdov. He adds, “Now the design and engineering

has been developed to the utmost degree, this is the result.”

As was the case with the yard’s earlier builds, Van Oossanen

Naval Architects were engaged as project engineers and they

worked closely on technical issues to enhance the comfort,

liveability and operation of the Fast Displacement Hull Form GTT

135. Her reverse bow, long waterline and round-bilge hull add

together to bring greater speed and efficiency.

Throughout the two-year build Captain John Scullard, formerly

captain of the smaller GTT 115, acted as shipyard captain. With

his background knowledge he was able to improve the mast

ventilation for the grey and black water tanks to avoid back

pressure. He was also responsible for improving the position

of the mooring gear in the stern for faster and safer berthing

operations.

Scullard reports, “One important priority specified by the owner

was that she should be very quite and almost vibration free. I

had to bear that in mind as I designed the engine room layout

making sure that it also provided easy access for maintenance.”

Twin MAN V12 1650 engines provide the drive to achieve maximum

speeds of 20 knots while her more usual cruising speed of 12

knots will give her a range of 3,000 nautical miles.

Unusual for a yacht of this size, Stefania has her garage in the

fore part of the yacht meaning the tender and water toys are

stored as far away as possible from the guest areas, it means

the 5.3-metre tender can be deployed even when the yacht is

berthed stern to the dock.

The lower deck is home to five generous staterooms, including a

full-beam master suite, accommodate 10 guests. The main deck

is fitted with an oversized plunge pool while the beach club below

with its own dedicated bar provides direct access to the sea.

The sundeck boasts over 120m 2 of space with a jacuzzi forward,

and two 75-inch TVs and a bar aft for al fresco movie nights.

The yacht is available for charter through Arcon Yachts.



ADVERTORIAL

ENSURE YOU ARE

FULLY COVERED

• Ticket for the return of the insured

member or substitute

• Flight ticket for a compassionate visit

if the member is not fit to fly

• Visit to a sick, hospitalised or in case

of death of a dependent

• Repatriation of the body in case of death

• Funeral cost

mainly outside country of domicile. These

contracts are not a real healthcare plan

and are useful for emergency treatments

or events linked to the job. No benefits

for dental treatments, vision care or

other check-ups

• Crew Insurance or Private Scheme:

These benefits can be subscribed by

the shipowner or the individual member.

They can provide coverage for checkups,

dental cares, vision cares, family

members, etc.

Does nationality make a difference?

Indeed, some insurance companies refuse

to provide benefits for certain nationalities,

i.e. US citizens, due to the cost of medical

treatments or legal expenses. In that case,

your insurance company will apply a specific

rate for group contracts.

ONBOARD talks to

Laurent Previdente about

the common questions

that arise when discussing

crew health insurance

Do policies include worldwide cover?

Not all crew insurance provides worldwide

benefits. You need to check the area of

coverage in your contract. If you plan to

spend sometime in Caribbean or US waters,

you need to ask your insurance carrier for

the relevant extension. With WYCC, our

insured are covered worldwide in case of

accident or illness as the seafarers can

move all around the world but the rate is

based on the main area of location.

For all crew insurance, various areas of

coverage or rates are applicable (Worldwide

including USA/Canada, or Worldwide excluding

USA Canada, Europe, ASEAN, etc) and based

on the cost of local medical treatments. This

is the reason why you need to declare your

main area of location at the subscription

of your contract or ask for an amendment

during the period of coverage.

What is the extent of the repatriation cover?

In order to check the level of benefits and

scope of your repatriation you need to

carefully read your terms and conditions.

Usually the benefits are as follow:

• Evacuation from the boat to the nearest

hospital in case of emergency

• Repatriation to the country of domicile

for the relevant period

The assistance centre will take care of

the execution and organise the transport.

It is really important to contact the

dedicated service provider before organising

any travel.

Am I covered when on vacation or on rotation?

It depends on your contract. If you have a

Crew Welfare policy, you will probably not

be covered during vacation or time off.

These policies are travel insurance plans.

The seafarer will not be covered if not

registered as a permanent crew member.

Most of these contracts do not provide

benefits in your home country.

If you have a crew insurance and a private

scheme, you should be covered during

private life if you remain active on the

policy. These benefits are negotiated by the

shipowner/employer. The private scheme

is a part of the retention tool in order

to attract and retain employees. In that

case you will be covered whatever the

situation, vacation, on-leave or rotation.

Some individual contracts are also available

on a short-term basis (between two jobs)

for essential care.

Are there individual and group based options?

Yes, group or individual contracts are

available. For group contracts there are

various options mainly due to the new

regulations such as the MLC (Marine

Labour Convention):

• P&I with crew extension. Medical

expenses, repatriation, death and

disability after accident or temporary

disability are covered in order to be

MLC compliant (shipowner’s liability)

• Crew Welfare or Travel Insurance. These

types of contract will provide benefits

to seafarers during on-duty period,

For individual contracts, the insurance

company is obliged to provide benefits

through a local entity in order to be compliant

with the national legislation.

Examples: if you are resident in Dubai, you

need to be covered by a local insurance

carrier in order to be compliant with the law

Other legislations need to be considered

such as the flag state main area of location

(work or country of residence).

If the crew are considered as French

residents, due to the main area of location

(more than 6 months) or residence, you

need to inform eight social security

branches as defined by the national law.

In that case, if the crew are not affiliated

to state social security (French system

“ENIM”, Flag State, or country with bi or

multilateral convention with France) you

need to provide a private scheme but not

only for medical care but also for benefits as

follow; employment injury, invalidity, sickness

benefits, survivor benefits, family benefits

“allocations familiales”, maternity: medical

expenses + maternity leave and old age

benefits including reversionary pension. Your

insurance advisor will bring you a solution

adapted to your situation.

Are pre-existing conditions covered?

Pre-existing conditions are usually not

covered by insurance contracts. With

WYCC Insurance, pre-existing conditions are

automatically approved for group contracts.

For individuals you need to contact your

supplier to confirm any possible exclusions.

For more details Tel: +352 274 454

or visit www.wycc-insurance.com



Starboard

Quality

COMPLEX HE MAY BE, BUT ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIĆ’S

MOTIVES BEHIND BECOMING THE LATEST FOOTBALLER

TO INVEST IN HIS OWN LITTLE SLICE OF LUXURY ARE

AS CLEAR AS THE WATER IT FLOATS ON

WORDS: RICHARD ALDHOUS

Given the level of soccer sorcery that Zlatan

Ibrahimović puts on show every time he steps out

onto the football pitch, it’s little surprise to find

similar levels of flair and exuberance in the way he goes

about his personal life.

The Swede, born in Malmo to a Bosnian father, Sefik, and

Catholic mother, Jurka, has provided for admirers and

onlookers a mass of contradictions in a glittering playing

career – they are puzzles and complications he thrives on.

Firstly, there’s the brutish, confrontation, aggressiveness

of his on-field combat which, let’s be honest, is totally

at odds with the graceful, gliding, almost glamorous way

he plays the beautiful game.

Then there’s an agelessness that sees the now 39-yearold

continue to perform at the top level – he’s even gained

cult status at current employers AC Milan despite having

previously played for their fiercest rivals Inter.

There’s his faith – in his childhood he was encouraged

to uphold the values of both Catholicism and Islam

(courtesy of his parents’ respective views), yet his body

art, curiously, leans more towards Buddhism; while he

attributes football as his “one true religion – godlier than

any other in my life.”

And finally, it’s difficult not to look past a rather complicated

relationship with the press. What we have here is a man

entrenched in the 24/7 of modern sport. You feel, even in

retirement, his status will remain such that Ibra will be

just as much in demand as he is now. And yet his private

life is private, and fiercely protected.

It’s probably because of that last point that we feel

flattered that one of the most decorated sportsmen of a

generation – and yet, with not even a Champions League

final appearance to his name… another wild contradiction

– embraces his passion for yachts in a very public way.

“Perhaps it is because I spend so much of my life on

grass, on flat ground, that I look for something different

away from the sport,” he begins. “It’s not something

I’ve thought about too much, but you won’t find me on

a walking holiday… I need to do something different with

my time away from competitive sport – I need to find a

different place.”

That ‘different place’, as he calls it, is a 98ft yacht. The

spectacular craft comes from the Riva stable, and when

rumours began circulating in 2018 that the former Ajax,

Juventus, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester United and LA

Galaxy frontman was in the market for a boat, all eyes

were set on his next move.

“Almost there” came the message on his Instagram

feed, with a picture of a 100 Corsaro undergoing final

checks in the manufacturer’s iconic shipyard in Spezia,

on Italy’s north-west coast.


Before long, talk of him cutting a deal for the vessel – which was

rumoured to have cost in the region of $7m – was rife.

Almost teasingly, the striker noted: “My life has always been the

subject of speculation, so this is nothing new to me.

“If people want to talk about me, they are welcome to; but I

will always talk about myself when I am ready, and not before.”

The point at which Sweden’s all-time record goalscorer was

ready to unveil his new project in full came in the summer of

2020. Fans got wind of him taking some downtime off the coast

of Saint-Tropez, and descended on the picture-perfect resort to

find him celebrating his new purchase with family and friends.

“Of course privacy has always been a priority for me, but when

you live your life in the lens you have to appreciate the fact you

cannot just switch it off,” he says. “I am always truly grateful

for the job I have and the extent to which fans of clubs follow

their team, particularly when things are perhaps not going as

well as they might; so I always try to do whatever I can for

those supporters.”

The lockdown was a difficult time for

everyone – I feel we suffered together,

and in our own ways we all looked for the things

that would make us happy… the simple things.

That said, season ticket holders angling for an invitation onto

his palatial yacht may find themselves sorely disappointed, even

if the vessel can accommodate 10 people in six cabins, with one

master suite and three additional crew cabins. There are six

bathrooms and a further two in the crew quarters.

“Yachts are something a lot of footballers really have a passion

for,” he says, “but the price of buying and maintaining these

things is sometimes so incredible – you have to be really sure

you want to go down that route, rather than invest your money

in cars, property, or perhaps a restaurant,” he laughs. “There

is a lot that can go wrong with these things.

“What has attracted me to boats is the desire to move around,”

he says. “I have moved around all of my life” – something of an

understatement for someone who has played football in all of

the major European leagues bar the German Bundesliga – “I find

it very difficult to sit still.

“The lockdown was a difficult time for everyone – I feel we suffered

together, and in our own ways we all looked for the things that

would make us happy… the simple things.

“I was desperate to get back to my boat, but also just to feel

the sea and spend time around water – it is very calming.

“When I was able to do that, with friends, and the ocean around

me, it was one of the greatest reliefs.”

While glorious shots of Ibrahimović diving off the side of his yacht

have certainly entertained his 45 million Instagram followers, his

actions may have proven less encouraging for Milan boss Stefano

Pioli, who typically tries to keep the veteran wrapped in cotton

wool so as to preserve the club’s Serie A title bid.

“I am always going to look after myself and keep in good shape,”

comes the response. “The way I feel now, I can keep on playing

until I am 50, no problem. For me, staying fit, being happy and

feeling capable of putting my body through the demands of

professional football means being able to relax and enjoy the

things around me. It’s all part of the deal.”

Certainly, in the era of astronomical football wages, the star

isn’t the first and won’t be the last to take the jump into yacht

ownership. Only very elite sports stars can be assured of

earning enough over a concerted period of time so as to be able

to fund the extravagance, with Lionel Messi, David Beckham,

Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo select owners who

are setting the standard.

Chartering remains the more sensible option, but since when

did sensible work its way into Zlatan’s mindset? “I’m not going

to be that person to sit back and accept normality. My boat is

an expression of me seeking out new horizons, new challenges;

about wanting to put my mark on something different; and that

is the way I have been throughout my career.

“For me, that pursuit of new experiences is what has kept my

interest in football and it’s what has always made me want to

put my boots back on. When I lose that, I will surely retire…”


ADVERTORIAL

THE MALLORCA MODEL

Anthony Galea outlines the worry free solution to non-EU

owners wishing to charter their yachts in Spanish waters

A yacht charter

offers owners

attractive incentives

that help to make

the most of their

asset. These include

keeping the yacht

and crew in good

condition and offsetting a boat’s running

costs, but there is always more to charter

than what first meets the eye. For many

owners, the pressure of staying on top

of financial and operational services is a

time-consuming headache that they would

rather do without. Far from turning their

back on charter, however, often the best

option is to seek independent corporate

assistance and Vistra’s Mallorca Model

is just one example of how engaging the

services of a fiscal management team

can alleviate the administrative burden

for owners and captains alike.

The sailing hub of Spain promises sun, sand

and the sound of life’s stresses slowly

slipping away beneath your keel. But for yacht

owners looking to charter their yacht in the

area, navigating various bureaucratic and

fiscal intricacies unique to Spanish waters

can seem daunting. A big advantage of the

Mallorca-Model is that Vistra Marine &

Aviation Limited takes full responsibility for

the entire setup, leaving non-EU commercial

yacht owners free to relax. For example,

all non-EU yachts that wish to charter

must first be imported within the EU. That

process involves appointing an on-the-ground

fiscal representative in Spain to manage the

importation and declaration of the yacht

with an EU Customs Authority. They will

also handle the application for a Spanish VAT

number, together with the administrative

requirements, such as yacht valuation.

Unlike other EU charter hotspots, such as

France or Italy, before a yacht conducts

a charter in Spain it must hold a charter

license that has been obtained in the

Spanish region where the charter will start.

Vistra advises clients to apply for both the

Balearics and Barcelona license to futureproof

their options, but because Vistra has

set up a dedicated charter company solely

to undertake the commercial operation of

yachts in Spain, it can efficiently handle all

of the above on the yacht owner’s behalf.

In addition, yacht owners that take advantage

of Vistra’s Mallorca-Model benefit from

a legitimate, efficient and professional

method that guarantees a smooth process

from beginning to end. It also handles all

relevant tax requirements, ensuring Spain’s

non-negotiable 21% VAT charter income

is collected and paid. Having the charter

handled by Vistra allows owners to ensure

no further tax becomes due. If the charter

is undertaken by a non-EU company (e.g.

Cayman Island, BVI, Marshall Island) and

this country does not have a double tax

treaty with Spain, an additional withholding

tax of 24% has to be deducted from the

charter income.

Vistra covers all facets of charter

requirements – not just those associated

with chartering in Spain – from assistance

with registration, asset administration

and corporate structuring to accounting,

payroll, yacht financing, customs, VAT and

tax compliance services. Vistra takes the

‘why’ out of yacht charter but keeps the

owner in the driving seat.

For more details visit www.vistra.com


Keeping it in

the family

Daan Balk looks back over seven generations

of family ownership and discusses the

fundamentals that have helped Balk Shipyard

grow into one of the most trusted and

technically proficient shipyards in Europe

Approximately 220 years ago, the

Balk Shipyard was founded in the

small town of Elburg. Today, many

of the same values still hold true

and have been fundamental to the growth

and success of the business.

Today, Daan Balk, CEO and seventh generation

of the Balk family sits at the helm of the

Shipyard and is steering the business

forward supported by a team of over 50

experienced and highly skilled individuals.

Daan explains, “Through the years we

built, maintained and renovated ships for

the Dutch market. In 2002 we were even

granted an exclusive Royal Seal of Approval

which symbolises the confidence that the

Dutch Royal Family has in our company.”

“Due to the land reclaiming of the inland

sea in the 1950s, which caused Elburg to

become a small harbour on inland waters,

and the growing demand there was a need

to relocate and expand. In 2004 the decision

was made to relocate the company to the

town of Urk, which is located directly on

open waters. In Urk we bought a larger

existing shipyard and completely transformed

it into a modern state of the art facility

which answers to the new build and refit

needs on the domestic and international

markets.”

THE YARD AND FACILITIES

“Over the past 15 years,” Daan explains,

“our focus was mainly on our projects but

we have also been investing in our facilities

which consist of three large conditioned halls

and three outside parking tracks compliant

with the latest environmental requirements.

“One hall is fully dedicated to aluminum

construction and fabrication, mainly for

our own projects as well as for some well

respected Dutch shipyards such as the

Feadship organisation (Royal Van Lent and

Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw), Heesen

and many others, plus others across the

seas and outside of Europe.”

Daan continues, “Another hall is a refit

facility in which we can run two projects

at the same time, for example a 45m and a

50m yacht can fit alongside each other. Our

warehouse and dedicated workshops are

created directly on side in this refit facility.

Our third hall is the largest one; here we

run major projects which can vary from a

really large refit project to a new build.”

“Next to our facilities on the yard, we

also have some mooring spaces within the

protected boarders of our premises. These

mooring spaces are of course equipped with

proper shore power and running water.”

©GeBo Fotografie

“Last but definitely not least, we have a

unique lifting system which enables us to

haul out and launch yachts up to 1000

tons dead weight and a total length of

+65m. With this lift system we can easily

haul out and park the yacht in one of our

designated halls within a couple of hours

at a competitive rate.”

Separate from the yard facilities, Balk

have the availability of a crew house since

late 2020. It’s a beautiful house in one

of the best preserved old town centres

of The Netherlands, Urk’s neighbouring

town, Kampen, The house is located in

the city centre, right next to the river

IJssel, Kampen has everything you expect

of a middle sized town, such as two train

stations, one with a direct connection to

Amsterdam and Lelystad and a bus station

with a direct connection to Urk. In the

town centre you will find a large variety of

shops, including a cinema and many bars

and restaurants. Kampen is a 40 minute


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drive from Amsterdam and a 20 minute drive

from Urk. So for crew, Daan explains, “It is

quite a lively spot to stay during a refit.”

OUR EMPLOYEES

It’s not all about bricks and mortar, Daan

continues, “Besides a modern facility we

also have a large in-house expertise. The

yard is organised and run by approximately

50 experienced and highly skilled employees

in all functions and trades necessary to

generate a supreme quality product. We

take pride in what we accomplish and are

constantly trying to improve our quality,

effectiveness and efficiency in all levels.”

OUR PROJECTS

“Since the beginning of Balk Shipyard in 1798

we’ve been specialised in refit and rebuild so

we’re proud to be known around the world

as a refit/rebuild yard,” Daan says. “And,

over the years we’ve carried out and have

participated in many great refit projects such

as M.Y Bravado, MY Pioneer, MY Dancing

©GeBo Fotografie

©Tom van Oossanen

Hare, S.Y. Rossiya, S.Y. Athos and S.Y.

Copihue. A new build example is the S.Y.

Mikhail S. Vorontsov for which we won the

World Superyacht Award.”

Over the years, many superyachts have found

their way to the Balk Shipyard and most

of the clients have proven to be returning

customers. This is true testament to the

quality of work and service provided.

Daan concludes, “We are grateful that

the superyacht business recognises us as

a well-respected player in this business.

The fact that we have become a finalist in

almost every edition of the World Superyacht

Awards since its beginning in 2008 gives

us a lot of motivation and spirit in every

project we take part in.”

For more details:

Tel: +31 (0) 527 681 741

or visit www.balkshipyard.com

©GeBo Fotografie


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A few decades later, a standard-issue style

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LOOKING

OUT FOR

EACH OTHER

ON BOARD

No doubt the past 12 months or more have been tough for society as a whole,

but there is anecdotal evidence that seafarers have perhaps suffered more than

most. Even if the outside world sees yachting as a glamorous industry, we know

only too well that in these times of stress and anxiety, we need to look after each

other, show compassion and stick together Words: Erica Lay

Well, over a year into the

Covid-19 pandemic and

countries are still going into

more lockdowns, although the

vaccine programmes are rolling out it’s

starting to feel like there’s no end in sight

to this cycle of restrictions, wherever we

find ourselves in the world. Academic surveys

have been emerging across the world,

analysing the effects on our psychological

wellbeing being in lockdown is having, and

honestly the results are not good.

With a vast majority of people citing they

were experiencing stress, anxiety, and

depression, sadly also the vast majority

were not, or have not, sought mental

health treatment to combat this. Perhaps

it’s human nature, but many of us have

a tendency to “soldier on” and keep that

“stiff upper lip” attitude which may not

be the best thing to do, instead of just

admitting to needing and wanting some

help. Let’s face it, we’re all suffering from

pandemic fatigue to an extent, so how do

we tackle this?

Where land based people are confined

mostly to their homes, what about yacht

crew, confined to their small (we can’t

call them cosy, come on) living quarters

and shared common spaces, often stuck

at anchor with guests living on board and

more importantly away from family support?

We are all well aware that working in the

yachting industry requires a fair amount of

self-discipline, respect for others and the

ability to overcome the fact you’re away

from home and loved ones for long periods

but now moreso than ever. During these

seemingly endless times of confinement,

it’s super important we give our physical

and mental health the attention it deserves,

but as yacht crew, it’s also important to

think about your co-workers too.

Yachting is inherently social as an industry,

when starting out we encourage new crew

to walk the docks and introduce themselves

to other crew members, ask in person for

work, and attend any kind of networking

and social event. As our careers progress,

we continue to socialise and expand our

yachtie networks, that’s what leads to

the next opportunity. Maybe it’s living in

the close quarters, but most yacht crew

love an excuse for a night out to let off

some steam; bumping into old friends and

acquaintances, the buzz of meeting new

people, these have huge impacts on our

mental health. As does that wonderful

sensation of being somewhere new, being

able to get off and explore different places,

often those you’ve heard about from other

crew and friends in yachting. How excited

were you to first get to Antigua or Palma?

Fundamentally we’re social creatures, so

taking the people element away from yacht


crew could be extremely damaging. Crew

have been finding ways to be more social

with each other, and therefore get to know

each other better to overcome this. Chef

Laura told us, “I recently had the pleasure of

working with a fantastic Chief Stewardess

who organised crew poker night, crew quiz

nights, and nights with group card games

(like cards against humanity etc.). It was

a huge success for boosting moral – like

a night out, but in!”

Deckhand Lucia told us, “During the winter I

grew very jealous of the boat next door! They

organised their version of Come Dine With

Me every Friday night, randomly pairing up

the crew into cooking teams. They seemed

to have a great time!” What a great idea,

getting crew to work together on something

non yacht-related will only improve (well

hopefully) working relationships, plus it may

also end up teaching new skills. And it gives

the chef a night off the galley duties too.

One of the toughest times for crew to

be away in a normal year is for special

occasions like birthdays, Christmas, and

weddings – at least nobody had to miss

best friends’ weddings this year as let’s

face it, apart from the odd elopement,

there simply weren’t any. This year crew

made more of an effort for fellow crew

members’ birthdays and why not – it’s a

good excuse to celebrate and have a giggle.

Laura spoke of her fabulous chief stew again,

“She also put a lot of attention to crew

members’ birthdays, decorating the crew

mess, letting them choose their favourite

menu for the day, and basically just pulling

out all the stops for making their birthdays

special which in turn boosted everyone’s

morale when getting involved.”

Chef Georgie added, “We have a calendar

with everyone’s birthdays on it and I always

make time to make them their favourite

cake. We have done themed birthdays too,

and I love to find out what their favourite

or most missed home cooked meal is and

make that for them. For me, I express my

love through food so what better way to

show a crew member they’re loved and

important to us.”

Chief Stew Romy told us, “Even when the

boss was on this summer, for, well, most of

the summer, he and his guests encouraged

us to spoil crew members for birthdays.

We’re lucky to have a great owner, they’d

join in the celebrations and we’d have a

pretty good day of it considering!”

Lucky for some, some yacht crews have

been able to get ashore and as long as

they stick together, have been able to get

outside and enjoy other activities. Captain

Rusten told us, “We’ve had many more

activity days [during the pandemic] like beach

days, barbecues etc with our yacht crew

only. We have also had pub quiz nights

where questions relate to the yacht or to

individual crew members. Games nights,

beer pong… The big thing is to get crew

off the vessel but without socialising with

others. Many have enjoyed water sports

and diving excursions.” They’ve managed

to do this by mostly keeping the yacht in

more covid-friendly areas, for example they

went to the Turks and Caicos instead of St

Maarten. Rusten added, “It’s still tough,

but all crew need to work together and

have a broad idea of what we’re trying to

achieve.” Indeed, and they need only look at

friends and family locked indoors at home

ashore to sometimes have a little wake-up

call and acknowledge what they do have,

over what they’re missing out on.

All that social stuff aside, some crew are

more comfortable in their own space, and

enjoy their own down time or quiet time

away from others, so that also needs to

be respected. Don’t force that ‘grumpy’

engineer to join in every night if they don’t

want to. Being aware of each other’s needs

on board will make for a happier family! As

Tricia, an ocean-going sailor told us, “Have

one area of the boat that is for chill time,

and if it’s occupied, stay away! It worked

when we were racing across the Atlantic

with literally nowhere to escape. Respect

the zone worked for our team of eight on

a 46ft sailing yacht!”

Engineer John told us, “I’m happy to get

involved in activities but also I want to

be alone in my cabin and skype my wife

and kids for a few hours. That to me will

always take priority and my crew accept

that. Yes, they do poke fun at me but all

in good fun, and I love the banter. I still

laugh when I sit at the crew mess after

not being seen for a while and hear “who’s

this guy?” We’ve had it luckier than most

this past year with some good locations

to be stuck, and as a crew I feel we have

actually become closer, which is nice, by

respecting each other’s space.”

Lots of crew brought up how physical activity

has been a huge help during these times.

Laura’s super chief hosted yoga classes on

board, Rusten’s team also did morning yoga

sessions to start the day, and deckhand/PT

During the winter I grew very jealous of

the boat next door! They organised their version

of Come Dine With Me every Friday night,

randomly pairing up the crew into cooking

teams. They seemed to have a great time! What a

great idea, getting crew to work together on

something non-yacht related.

Michal also weighed in on this. “If you don’t

have dedicated space, create it. During boss

trips I used to train in the cabin. Invest

in basic equipment like a kettle bell, yoga

mat, rubber bands etc, and use your own

body weight for exercises. Your body and

mind will be grateful.” With gyms on board

many larger yachts, crew took advantage

of those with owners’ blessings (mostly)

and lots of crews organised afternoon work

out sessions too, to keep everyone out of

the treat cupboard (or at least for a bit!).

In addition to getting moving, many crew

brought up the importance of meditation

and breathwork. Engineer Bob said onboard

the yacht he’s currently contracted to,

there is an unhealthy approach to stress

on board. Overworking is the norm, and

mental health is not considered. He says,

“I deal with this by continuing my practice

of breathwork, meditation, and a regular

movement practice.”

So the main take away from all this is

that we should all look out for each other

as well as ourselves and create a healthy

and positive place of work. Respect and

appreciate your fellow crew.

*Names changed for confidentiality


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ADVERTORIAL

WITH YOU IN MIND

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has formally launched the first ever

seafarer welfare app ‘Crew Matters’ designed by a flag state

Isle of Man Ship Registry director Cameron

Mitchell said the app, named ‘Crew

Matters’ has been developed in partnership

with Liverpool-based training company Tapiit

Live and is the most advanced of its kind

ever produced for seafarers. He said the

app has just gone live and is available to

around 10,000 seafarers sailing on more

than 400 vessels under the Isle of Man flag.

The launch is particularly timely as hundreds

of thousands of seafarers began the new

year separated from their families, with

400,000 currently working beyond their

contracts, according to the International

Maritime Organization (IMO).

Cameron, who served as a marine engineer at

sea for 17 years with shipping lines including

Maersk and Farstad, said the app has been

created primarily to tackle the immense

challenges facing seafarers brought into

sharp focus by the coronavirus pandemic.

“Safety is a fundamental pillar of our ethos

as a high-quality flag state,” he said. “Even

before Covid, we recognised that while there

is support for seafarers in port, through

the many brilliant chaplaincies and seafarer

charities, the ‘weak link’ is support while

at sea. Seafarer mental health is becoming

more acute, with seafarers spending more

time alone in their cabin than ever before.

The app has many functions but a key one

is to provide social activities such as live

gym work-outs to get seafarers interacting

more on-board to combat that isolation.’’

Seafarers can be away from

friends and family for many

months at a time, undertaking vital

yet often physically and mentally

difficult work. This new app will

mean that seafarers and Nautilus

members will have access to news,

support and vital contacts to make

sure that they have everything they

need while they are at sea.

Mark Dickinson, General Secretary

of Nautilus International

“The app provides structured welfare

support for the seafarer, ranging from

a health and wellbeing self-help library

that includes nutritional advice, through

to Tapiit’s live streamed and interactive

support sessions,” he said. “Users will

have access to a full month’s agenda of

physical and mental wellbeing classes and

educational trainings, including fitness and

yoga sessions. Seafarers can also log their

work and rest hours, and if they feel stressed

or unwell there is a live SOS function which

provides immediate access to the Seafarers

Help Live Chat, which is free, confidential

and available 24-7. In addition, the app

connects with global seafarer charity Stella

Maris and enables seafarers to find contact

details for the organisation’s chaplains in

54 countries around the world.”

On a practical level, the app tackles the

problem of storing seafarer documentation

in one place, as well as providing a link

to trade union Nautilus with details of

membership, news, careers, and jobs and

training opportunities. In addition, it provides

access to a wealth of information from

the ship registry including the master’s

handbook, shipping notices, IOMSR news

feeds, marine traffic and local port services.

“The feedback we are receiving from ship

owners both clients and non-clients is really

positive,” he said. “Ship owners want to find

better ways to help and protect seafarers,

and want to embrace digital innovation. We

hope this app will be a step forward for the

industry and make a positive difference to

many thousands of seafarers sailing under

the Isle of Man flag.”

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1624 688500

or email: registry.marine@gov.im


CAPTAIN CONFIDENTIAL

Frances and Michael Howorth chat to Aaron Clark

the Captain on board Artefact

Why did you join the superyacht industry?

As a young club sailor, I was motivated by the

impression I got from international boating

magazines. It was a natural progression

from working with my father and on larger

vessels as a commercial fisherman, where

I attained seamanship skills to eventually

move in this direction. But it was only

after working on high-speed ferries that I

transitioned to the superyacht industry as it

grew in NZ.

What was your first superyacht and when

did you join her?

My first superyacht was built in NZ and I was

the owner’s representative / build captain, a

project I joined at age 26.

Which is your favourite Mediterranean port

and why do you like it?

Portofino, when it is not full of people in the

peak of summer. It has the quaint feel of

yesteryear in the Mediterranean coupled

with an excellent national park for hiking.

Which is your favourite Mediterranean

anchorage and why do you like it?

Artefact has a dynamic positioning system,

meaning there are a number of places now

where I can stop without needing to anchor.

This allows us to stop at more favourable

locations for long periods. One in particular

would be; Stromboli to enjoy an evening of

spectacular, colourful performances from

the volcano, an experience very few people

get to enjoy.

How does being a Captain at sea affect

your family life?

It does not affect my family life as my wife

and I have worked together for 18 years and

we don’t have children, we are our primary

supports and family to one another. The

freedom to being at sea and travels together

gives us a plethora of experiences and

memories, adding value to both our lives.

What do your crew do really well?

My crew is hand-selected for this type of

vessel and a private program. Each crew

member is identified for their personality,

skill set and background to effectively fit

in with established crew members and

contribute toward progression within their

department. I have a crew who have very

good sustainability to cater to the daily needs

of an owner and family live aboard situation

over a lengthy period. They deliver the

expectation of what the owner could hope to

experience very well.

Do you have a pet hate and if so, what is it?

As crew are a big part of the guest

experience, I don’t like it when someone

doesn’t understand that their place onboard

is not be selfish but selfless. We are all

servants to the owner’s requirements

including myself.

What is the most funny superyacht

experience you can recall?

I’ve seen a few captains docking superyachts

with a technique I like to call “brailledocking”,

which is a series of touches and

crashes into the dock before finally mooring.

How does the confidentiality concept in the

industry help or hinder you?

I think it helps the industry, with the aim of

stopping too much speculation concerning

non-factional topics and promoting the

owner’s privacy. It is not our place in the

industry to interpret facts with our own

agendas to create urban myths.

What advice would you give to someone

new entering the industry?

Understand what the industry is about and

what it has to offer, create a clear career

path and understand that you are your best

investment in life. You need to set your goals

in order to reach them.

What have you learned from your crew?

I have many crew who come from larger

vessels, having done cadetships and have

taught me more about departmentalisation.

What makes you stand out as a Captain?

The experience of the 30 years being a

captain has given me the ability to process

an array of daily challenges. I understand

how to effectively oversee all operations

integral to the vessel I am commander of,

and good communication skills and technical

knowledge cannot be underestimated after

you have put in place the right people. A

good captain does not stand alone but

understands how to effectively utilise his/her

onboard talent.

How would you like to be remembered

as a Captain?

Dependable, loyal, able to meet expectations,

firm but fair, honest and truly caring for

peoples’ needs. And always entertaining.

What would you like to do when you cease

being in command of a superyacht?

With the wealth of knowledge I’ve gained

over the years not only as captain but while

supervising builds, it would be futile to leave

the industry completely. Too many successful

people retire when they are depleted and

have nothing left, whereas I can see myself

evolving into a new phase of life.

QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS

Are you a morning or night time person?

All day person

What was the last film you saw in a

cinema?

The Avengers in 2012

If you could live anywhere in the world,

where would it be?

New Zealand Bay of Islands

What did you eat for breakfast this

morning?

Muesli and yogurt

What is your favourite style of cuisine?

Asian fusion

What kind of car do you drive?

Mercedes GT AMG

What are your favourite clothes?

Beach wear

Where in the world would you visit if you

had the chance?

Antarctic

What sport do you most like to watch?

Sailing events

What is your best childhood memory?

Winning a toastie for coming first in a yacht

club sailing race

What superpower would you like?

To turn an idiot into someone tolerable

What is your biggest regret to date?

None, just yet!


©franciscoMartinez_Aaron Clark


THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

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that seamlessly fit into the home or yacht. The baby foot table can

be designed with your favourite team colours and logos, and with

added materials of your choice.

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PERFECT OBSERVATION

Stellina is your new observation

station, the perfect combination of a

telescope and a camera. Smart and fully

automated, Stellina is a revolution in

the world of astronomy. You can now

explore and observe the night sky, take

your own photos of celestial objects,

learn about the Cosmos, and share your

discoveries in one place.

www.vaonis.com €3,999

WISH

LIST

This season’s selection of must-have

innovations and design trends

ELECTRIC DREAMS

The Curtiss Electric ONE seeks to predict and shape the futuresmooth,

controlled suspension with comfortable springing and damping, while a

fully adjustable geometry allows the rider to alter their riding experience

to their tastes. The machines weighs in at 425 pounds and delivers

an output of 217hp, with a 272 lb-ft of torque…… nice.

www.curtissmotorcycles.com €75,000


DESIRE

HIGH FLYER

The ultra-high-end vehicle that is equally at home on the road or in the

sky. The vehicle has undergone over 10,000 hours of test flights and will

be ready for production in 2023. It’s to be powered by a 224kW (300hp)

engine with a road range of 1000km and a flying range of 740km.

www.metaxas.com €30,000

MINE’S A LIMONCELLO

Nice idea for the musically inclined

to hide your liquor collection. Hand

made, with ebony touches and

Swarovski edges, each piece is hand

made to order and, as such, totally

unique in its final design and look.

www.biancohometuscany.it €POA

YOU’LL LEICA THIS

This is the third lens in Leica’s historical lens series

where they revisit classics and remake them with

modern glass and coatings, but with the original

basic design. The Leica Noctilux 50mm f1.2 is rather

a different beast. Released in 1966 it was the state

of the art lens for shooting in low light, it was very

expensive, and very difficult to make, and when

couple with the new M10-R you will enter a new

world of photography.

www.leica-camera.com €8,200


ADVERTORIAL

REFIT EXCELLENCE

Strategically located on the Tuscan coast, NCA Refit has

a long history of providing industry leading refit services

NCA Refit boasts a highly skilled team

in the activities of refitting and

repair of superyachts, megayachts

and sailing yachts, plus it combines a range

of premium services reserved for crew during

these refit projects.

Over the past 70 years, the company has built

a strong reputation for project management

with the assistance of skilled engineers,

architects and technicians to deliver high

levels of planning and project execution.

To back the up the technical prowess within

the company, the experienced administrative

support offered to the customer covers all

of your needs such as insurances, advice

on border and customs issues and legal

assistance. The team are on hand to advice

and handle yacht or crew issues if and

when they arise.

The NCA Refit internal audit team will also

guarantee competitiveness with the best

quality/price ratio while respecting the

founding values of the business namely,

transparency, and project delivery on time

and in budget.

The facility also provides a fully dedicated

concierge department that takes very

good care of all the guests’ needs to make

their stay as enjoyable and comfortable

as possible.

Due to the unique port infrastructure in

one of the Mediterranean’s most important

naval hubs, the yard is able to host yachts up

to 180 metres in length. The overall facility

covers around 100,000 square metres

of operations, 200 metres of private dry

docks, a floating dock for yachts up to

90 metres.

At the moment, thanks to well structured

investments carried out by The Italian Sea

Group - NCA Refit, the site’s facilities are

being expanded in order to increase their

on-site hospitality and production capacity.

Thanks to this progressive planning, hardstanding

spaces will be trebled starting

from July 2021 and a second dry dock

(146l x 26w x 7.5d metres) will be finished

in October 2021.

A team of over 45 employees, including

engineers, interior architects and technical

staff, is able to provide a complete and

detailed check-up of the yacht, give clear


AT YOUR SERVICE

NCA Refit offers a wide range

of services including interior

re-styling and design, full yacht

paint and coatings, exterior

and deck works, steelworks,

teak, deck equipment, exterior

transformations and exterior

conversions. On the electronic

side the team handle AV/IT and

NAV-COM system upgrades or

retro-fitting. Specific services

offered to sailing yachts include

staging mast, standing and

running riggings and deck

equipment.

FACILITIES

The overall facility covers

100,000 square metres of

operative space and includes:

guidance on the interventions to be

performed and offer the most effective

solution in compliance with the highest

quality standards, whilst keeping an eye

on cost control. The efficiency of the team

combined with the remarkable structures

allow all types of works, for example, the

full re-painting of a 70 metre yacht can

be completed in under 4 months.

Among the most recent and outstanding

refitted yachts at NCA Refit, there are

for example S/Y M5 78mt, M/Y INVICTUS

66mt, M/Y LUMIERE 62mt, S/Y MALTESE

FALCON 88mt, S/Y BADIS 70mt and many

many more.

Efficiency and organisation, technical and

management skills have allowed NCA to

manage and deliver 112 projects in the

past 4 years alone and are highly specialised

in the sailing yacht segment due to the

broadly experienced, talented and sailing

yacht specific team.

• A 200 X 35 metre dry dock

• A floating dock for yachts of

up to 3,300 tons

• 30,000 sqm dedicated to

refitting

• Piers equipped with crane

and lifting gear with a

capacity that goes up to 200

tons

• 2000 metres of pier

• 1,320 sqm of

subcontractors’ production

workshop

• 8000 sqm of hard standing

space

• 1200 sqm of storage area

• Heliport

• Personal offices for

surveyors, captains and

yacht managers

• Internal upholstery

department

• Crew Member Village with

lounge bar, spa and private

gym

• 24/7 concierge service

• On board fuel and electricity

supply

• On-site ship chandler

• Technical consultation

department of interior

design planning with

36 specialists including

engineers and interior

design architects

For more details

Tel: +39 0585 5062

Email: info@ncarefit.com

or visit www. ncarefit.com


The

come

back

kids

The Yacht Agents are preparing for

the 2021 season and are excited

to welcome back the yachts to the

Mediterranean and cater for their

weird and wonderful needs

Words: Claire Griffiths

The war cry from the yacht agents (and

everyone, actually) is ‘Chaaaaarge!’ into

the coming season where we are to expect

intense activity with longer private and charter

cruises that to some extent will help to wipe away

the wash-out that many people witnessed last year.

So wandering down to the easterly quaysides of the

Mediterranean we check out whether or not our yacht

agents are in fine enough fettle to fare the coming

furore. And we briefly touch on last year and any

advice on any changes to the yachting regulations

industry leaders should be aware of as the ‘Come

Back Battle’ begins.

GREECE

Kronos Yacht Agency is based on Rhodes Island and

serves the whole of Greece and her islands. Given

the fear and uncertainty of last year’s first lockdown,

Kronos Yacht Manager Katerina Papageorgopoulou is

matter-of-fact: “You can conclude,” she says, “that

the last season was low.”


GINO YACHTING

TURKEY

Operating more than 40 years, Gino Yachting is an

established company with a worldwide reputation as

a leading yacht agency in Turkey. The headquarters are

in Marmaris, with the office located in Netsel Marina

central to all the yachting activities. Gino Yachting

offices are open seven days a week through summer

and winter. There are further offices in Istanbul, Kusadasi,

Bodrum, Marmaris, Gocek/Fethiye and Antalya which

facilitates smooth passage for all their customers along

the Turkish coast. Services include: yacht formalities,

berthing, provisioning, technical service, duty free fuel,

spare parts assistance, VIP travel and much more.


or visit www.ginogroup.com


ALPHA MARINE GROUP

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Alpha Marine Group is a proven

international company manned by

multilingual highly experienced and

qualified marine professionals. They

are well respected in the Eastern

Mediterranean and offer a wide range of

services throughout the entire region. The

company provides anything and

everything that a yacht will need during

its travels whether it is something tangible

and can be delivered to the yacht or just

assistance with a problem that the captain

or owner is having.


or visit www.alpha-group.gr

I think we have to deal with social limitations also this

summer. However, I’m optimistic and I’m sure that

people can enjoy the summer even with a little caution

But good news did emerge from 2020 in

Greece: it led the yacht agents of the Greek

islands to form an association, ENPEN,

allowing them to have better access and a

stronger voice to communicate with various

government ministries.

Says Papageorgopoulou, “The new board

members are in constant contact with the

Minister of Maritime Affairs to push open

the sea boarders sooner than last summer

as yachting is one of the safest vacations.

We have proposed safety measures and

protocols to ensure everyone is as protected

as possible so that everyone can be as

safe as possible.”

She is buoyant about this year, “I can tell

you that we already have requests and

reservations from yachts that wish to visit

Greece this summer. Our Prime Minister

has already promoted a programme in which

all islands will be Covid free. There will be

universal vaccination on the small islands,

and on the larger islands those involved

in tourism will be vaccinated. So we are

pretty sure that this season will be a very

good one.”

She also happily reports that by working

together with the Aegean and Ionian mayors

of the islands, great progress has been

made in convincing the Government to lift

the ancient law of ‘cabotage’, a long-time

thorn in Greek yachting tourism’s sides. She

says, “So we have very good information

that changes will soon be made to that old

law and as soon as we have news we will

inform our clients of the details.”

A small fly in the ointment will be the changes

to legislation following Brexit relating to

British flagged boats and British crew,

“We have to deal with them as ‘a third

country’ once they leave EU.” But that of

course is not an issue that only Greece

will have to deal with.

Nothing is going to flag Katerina

Papageorgopoulou‘s enthusiasm for the

coming season; with the Covid safety

measures in place, she’s pretty sure she’ll

be riding the season on the crest of a

wave, Nike, the Goddess of victory, not

far from her side.

So go on, Katerina, give us one good reason

to give Greece a go: “I cannot name one

reason but two thousand reasons (as

many as our islands) for someone to visit

Greece. As the options for privacy and

safety provided by our huge coastline are

unique. A yacht will enjoy the sun, the crystal

clear waters, and our famous hospitality.

We are expecting you all in Greece as ‘all

you want is Greece!’.”

ITALY

Argentario Yacht Services is based in

Tuscany, specifically Monte Argentario,

Porto Santo Stefano. From here Rosalia

di Perna, Andrea Farinaceo and the team

serve yachts cruising in the Tuscan waters

of the Ligurian Sea.


YACHT AGENTS

LIBERTY YACHT AGENCY

FRANCE

In 2008, the LIBERTY company was born out

of the desire to offer a tailor-made service

to the clients of prestigious yachts and

mega yachts. For the past 12 years Fabrice

Viard and his international team having

been providing a 7/7 24h service, in order

to assist crews and enable the guests and

owners to enjoy to their time on board.

LIBERTY has over the years 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 individual

request. LIBERTY offers a complete range

of high-end services to its clients, from

provisioning, fuel bunkering to berth

reservations throughout the Mediterranean.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)9 60 39 99 72

or visit www.libertyachts.com

Challenging, intense, and always enjoyable

thanks to his clients is how Andrea Farinaceo

sums up last season. And for the year

ahead he’s cautious but optimistic, “It’s

difficult to say at the moment what this

season will be like,” he says. “I really hope

we have the chance to get back to our

normal social interactions thanks to the

scientific progress and vaccinations but,

to be realistic, I think we have to deal

with social limitations also this summer.

However, I’m optimistic and I’m sure that

people can enjoy the summer even though

with a little caution.”

Choosing to cruise in Tuscan waters will

leave yachts unchallenged by any new laws

or regulations apart from, of course, the

Covid restrictions to protect public health.

Come what may Farinaceo is ready for it and

has his battle plan drawn up, “Restrictions

could change at any time. For this reason,

we are already prepared with all our suppliers

in the area. We have special protocols in

place in accordance with the authorities in

order to be able to always offer a complete

Covid free experience.”

The pandemic did little to thwart the weird

requests by the ever inventive yachting

owners and guests, but Farinaceo’s most

memorable one sums up the uncertainty

of last year’s season, He says, “We were

NAFTILOS MARINE & YACHTING

GREECE

Naftilos Marine & Yachting Services is a company located

in Piraeus, Greece. It is a full service crew and yacht

support agency but not limited to the areas surrounding

Piraeus. The company has a vast network all around

Greece which can provide you and your respected

clients with all potential and necessary services required

while cruising in Greek waters. There is the ability for

full management support service capable of handling

the complete range of yacht management operations,

technical, administrative and regulatory standards as

well as full agency service, including crew support

during the yacht’s stay at any Greek port.

For more details Tel: +30 2104292411,

+30 6936836530/1/2

or visit www.naftilosmarine.com


Wherever you go in Greece, in every port or island

you may be visiting, Naftilos is there to assist

Full management & agency support | Arrival & Departure Customs

Provisioning & Concierge Services | ISPS, ISM & mini ISM support

Long term & short term berthing | Technical support & advice

Bunkering services | Cash to Master and Office facilities

Naftilos Marine & Yachting Services

Tel + 302 104 292 411, + 306 936 836 530/1/2

Email agency@naftilosmarine.com

www.naftilosmarine.com


YACHT AGENTS

ARGENTARIO YACHT SERVICES

ITALY

Based in the stunning Argentario area in Tuscany

Argentario Yacht Services is a professional

registered yacht agency, perfectly organised

to satisfy any type of requests and to offer you

a full assistance whenever you need it. From

the standard services such as yacht formalities,

berth reservation, car service, provisioning, etc.

to the most unusual requests, they will provide

you with tailor-made services both at sea and

onshore. Their availability 24/7 together with

their hands-on approach and very personal

assistance to their clients ensures first class

services for guests and excellent support to

Captains and their crews. Their mission is simple:

focusing on the client’s needs and satisfying

them with the best.

For more details

Tel: +39 3349997049 / +39 3382520211

or visit www.argentarioyachtservices.com

asked to book an entire restaurant only for

two people because they were scared of

Covid. And they wanted all the restaurant’s

staff to have a Covid test the same day

of the reservation. Finally, they decided to

have the dinner on board.”

Farinaceo doesn’t flinch when challenged

to say why we should all head Argentario

way, “Because you can always find a spot

or a bay where the guests can enjoy the

crystal water of Argentario in complete

privacy no matter what the weather

conditions are thanks to the protection

of the Argentario promontory. And also

because of the different attractions they

can find onshore.”

These include: the Michelin star restaurant

Il Pellicano, at Porto Ercole; the Argentario

Golf Club (covering 77 hectares with

BioAgriCert certification it is the only PGA

licensed golf facility in Italy); the Maremma

natural reserve or wine tours. “Anyone,

child and adult, can live enjoyable moments

at Argentario!”

MONTENEGRO

Marco Bulatovic, is in charge of Sales and

Chartering for Wandering Yacht Agency

based at Tivat, the coastal town of south

west Montenegro.

He reports 2020 to have been one of the

agency’s best years to date.”All of our

clients left feeling highly satisfied and

this is what is most important to us. The

COVID-19 pandemic put us through several

challenges to work around, but these were

KRONOS YACHT AGENCY

GREECE

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 water. They have corresponding agents

throughout the Greek Islands who will happily assist

you for the duration of your visit. Should you prefer, 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: +30 22410 78407 or 6972032034

or visit www.kronosagency.com


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YACHT AGENTS

Montenegro is a compact country with an impressively

diverse topography. Its natural beauty and state of the

art yachting infrastructure will leave you amazed

overcome and all demands were catered

to successfully!”

With that kind of confidence he’s not

expecting anything less from the season

ahead. “We believe that there may still be

some travel restrictions to work around

when forming itineraries, just like last

season. Nevertheless we are confident

that we can provide amazing experiences

for clients and we hope to experience

further growth.”

In terms of regulations and new requirements

(pandemic restrictions aside) Bulatovic

reminds captains that if they want to

take advantage of the tax-free fuelling they

must leave Montenegrin waters immediately

afterwards. “We are often asked about

this,” he says.

Nothing’s going to faze Bulatovic this year:

requests were up last year despite the

pandemic and he has no reason to see

why this year will be any different. “Our

biggest challenge will be dealing with all

these requests at the same time. We have

put new systems in place to offer an even

more efficient service and have recruited

three new members to our team.”

As of his token wonderment of weird, it’s

a heart-warmer. “We get many unusual

requests, usually where clients like to go

over-the-top! On the contrary, last year

we had a client pay upfront for a large

motor yacht charter. However, just before

check-in, the client changed their mind last

minute and decided to go for a small sailing

yacht instead at only a fraction of the

cost, insisting the price stays the same!”

So why should your yacht make it to

Montenegro this summer? Bulatovic

has his answer ready: “Montenegro is

a compact country with an impressively

diverse topography and multiple luxury ports

- the combination of its natural beauty and

state of the art yachting infrastructure

will leave you amazed!”

WANDERING YACHTS

MONTENEGRO

Headquartered in Tivat, Montenegro,

Wandering Yacht operates globally and

creates unforgettable experiences by

combining the knowledge and love of

a region with a passion for yachting.

Services offered are chartering, fuelling,

berthing, management and a reliable

concierge. Some of the luxury superyacht

destinations they cover include the

Mediterranean, Caribbean and Bahamas,

North America, South Pacific and South

East Asia. Wandering Yacht is dedicated

to ensuring clients experience an elated

luxury state of mind, both on board the

yacht and on land. For a special and

memorable superyacht journey, get in

touch with Wandering Yacht today to

be appointed with your own personal

consultant!

For more details

Tel: +382 (0) 69 333 694

www.wanderingyacht.com

So it seems it doesn’t much matter where

you go this season, the yacht agents are

on fighting form, ready to duck and dive,

catch and match anything that we might

care to throw at them. Top level attention

to detail and service with a smile is always

on the top of the agenda, no matter how

bizarre the request.

The troops on the ground to win back the

way we were before (kind of) are ready

and waiting.


Quay times

WHEN CRUISING THIS SEASON

BE SURE TO VISIT ONE OF THESE

MARINAS TO SAMPLE SOME PRIME

FACILITIES AND EXCELLENT

LEVELS OF SERVICE

PORT ADRIANO

CALVIA, SPAIN

Port Adriano is a marina for yachts between 6 and

100 metres long, located in the southwest of the

bay of Palma de Mallorca, capital of the Balearic

Islands within the Calvià town boundary, 20 km

away from the city of Palma. With the extension

of the marina designed by Philippe Starck, there is

no doubt that it is today one of the most modern

and best equipped marinas. Enjoying a position at

the centre of the western Mediterranean Sea, Port

Adriano is an exceptional base for superyachts. It

is surrounded by areas of great natural beauty for

sailing and any other nautical sports, such as the

Malgrats Islands.

39° 26, 6’N 2°28, 3’E

No. of berths 488

Max length 110m

Max draft 6.5m

VHF 9/16

www.portadriano.com


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PORTO MONTENEGRO

TIVAT, MONTENEGRO

Winter berthing in Porto Montenegro for the

2020-21 season now brings a broad scope of refit

and repair opportunities for yacht owners. Thanks

to a recent change in national regulations, Porto

Montenegro’s partnership with Alpha42 enables

renowned yachting contractors to operate directly

within the marina to oversee and deliver repair

and refit projects, in line with the highest industry

standards. The residing crew can enjoy the stateof-the-art

facilities and full-service support for all

boats, alongside an active training and recreation

calendar as part of the Crew Club membership,

bringing crew together in a fun environment.

42˚26.03’N 018˚41.33’E

No. of berths 450

Max length 250m

Max draft 12m

VHF 71

www.portomontenegro.com

AQUATICA MARINA

ALGHERO, ITALY

Aquatica is the exclusive Marina Club situated in the heart of

the historical centre of Alghero, close to the ancient bastions

that encircle the city. With berths measuring up to 70m

in length and featuring all of the facilities and services

you may require, Alghero Marina - Aquatica delivers

exceptionally comfortable and safe berthing for your

vessel, with full support being provided by highly qualified

personnel. Mooring your vessel at Aquatica gives you the

most exclusive point of entry into the city, as an entirely new

world opens up both in the marina and beyond it. Aquatica

is the first Eco-Marina in the Mediterranean with innovative

and modern solutions respecting the environment.

40° 33’ 883’’ N 8° 18’ 405’’ E

No. of berths 60

Max length 70m

Max draft 4.5m

VHF 74

www.aquaticasardegna.it


Superyacht

marina

Located in the cosmopolitan city of Valencia, it is established as the Balearic gate for the moorings of

Superyachts. Valencia offers as a city a very attractive destination due to its good price-quality ratio, its

Mediterranean gastronomy, its good weather and its unbeatable connections through the international airport.

Valencia Mar, has first class facilities to offer safe and comfortable moorings for Superyachts of up to 120 meters.

Our staff is prepared to meet the demanding requests that any Superyacht may need.

In the quay prepared for Superyachts, Valencia Mar, has 18 moorings from

35 to 120 meters with all the necessary services.

The Superyacht’s moorings are designed to enclose your boat to floating

pontoons or fixed concrete, providing a lot of ease and safety in the

berthing maneuvers.

The Superyachts pier is well protected against the prevailing

wind in the area, which allows ships to dock safely.

+34 960 111 099

info@valenciamar.com

www.valenciamar.com

VHF 9

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DUBAI MARINA YACHT CLUB

DUBAI, U.A.E

Discover Dubai Marina Yacht Club, nestled within the

heart of ‘new Dubai’, a 3.5 km long man-made canal offers

sheltered berthing for up to 600 yachts. A prestigious 5

Gold Anchor award-winning marina recognised for the

quality of services and facilities, perfectly located for

ease of access to sea and transportation links. By day, a

boater’s haven and by night a vibrant, bustling nightlife

waterfront. As an annual private member, you will gain

access to a range of exclusive benefits ensuring that your

every need is met allowing you to truly discover Dubai’s

ultimate yachting experience. Dubai Marina Yacht Club

is not just a marina; it is a yacht club with an exclusive

membership programme providing not only berthing to

members but also an ocean of benefits and offers across

Dubai.

www.dubaimarinayachtclub.com

MID HARBOUR MARINA

BAY OF GIBRALTAR

Despite the COVID19 pandemic, the Mid Harbour

Marina remains open and offers more than 500

metres of deep-water berthing for superyachts in the

relatively sheltered inner harbour. While strict COVID19

protocols are in place for visiting yachts at the time of

publication, Gibraltar does continue to be a ‘must stop’

port between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Gibraltar

offers a wide range of other services, including very

competitive fuel prices, waste oil disposal, spare parts

and logistics, maintenance, repairs and surveyors and

with the support of excellent yachting agents, customs

clearance and crew visas, arrangements can be easily

dealt with.

36° 8’ 22” N 5° 21’ 35” W

No. of berths 6 x 30m+

Max length 300m

Max draft 9.1m

VHF 12

www.gibraltarport.com


CALA DEL FORTE

VENTIMIGLIA, ITALY

Cala del Forte is a brand new state-of-the-art marina

nestled between the Italian and French Rivieras in

the vibrant city of Ventimiglia, just 7.9 miles from

Monaco. The marina is home to 178 berths ranging

from 6.5 to 70 metres. Its waterfront was officially

opened on 15th October 2020. The on-land services

are near to completion. Next summer will see Cala

del Forte fully operational. In the meantime, the

brand new power catamaran shuttle service Monaco

One was launched 8th March 2021. The Monaco

One can travel from Monaco to Ventimiglia in just 15

minutes at 45 knots, carrying up to 12 passengers

in absolute comfort. Cala del Forte is accepting

reservations for berths, available with daily, monthly

and seasonal rates.

43°47’20.1”N 7°35’53.1”E Max beam 14m

No. of berths 178 VHF 73

Max length 70m+ www.caladelforte-ventimiglia.it

PORTS OF TOULON

TOULON, FRANCE

Sharing the vast bay of Toulon with its military naval

base, the ports of Toulon and their various civilian

activities have been continually improving their

services for the yachting sector. The Port Authority’s

ongoing programme of refurbishment of deepwater

berths for vessels with LOA up to 350m is

attracting new shipyards, suppliers and yacht service

companies. Opened in 2019, the last Monaco Marine

shipyard is supplementing an offer already made

up by Foselev, Endel or IMS. As this programme

is continuing in 2021/2022, new improvements

are being made to existing berths, including ISPS

compliance all over the bay for an extra 1.4 km of

secure quayside. Deep-water, alongside berthing,

easy refuelling and winter lay-up are key arguments

for Toulon Bay.

www.ports-tpm.fr


ADVERTORIAL

COLOUR ON THE HIGH SEAS

Axalta’s Imron® Marine Coatings is on a mission to help superyacht owners who want

to stand out from the crowded quays with an ever expanding range of colours

For yacht owners

or the talented

yacht designers

who want to get

creative with colour

for new superyachts

or during refits of

those beloved trusty

vessels, Imron Marine

Coatings from Axalta – a leading global

supplier of liquid and powder coatings - is

a treasure chest of unlimited colours and

an eye-popping array of finishes.

“Axalta’s Imron Marine Coatings’ customers

have unique requirements, but they all have

one thing in common: a demand for the truly

exceptional. Thanks to unsurpassed technical

expertise, delivering this consistently is

what the brand is known for,” says Inge De

Jonge, Imron Marine Product and Marketing

Manager for Axalta in Europe, the Middle

East and Africa.

ANY COLOUR

Champagne? Or maybe Cosmos Black, Mussel

Blue or Titan Grey? These are just four of the

latest colours from Imron Marine Coatings.

“We can match just about anything a yacht

owner or yacht designer would like us to. Our

unrivalled technological advantage in colour

matching is thanks to the world’s most

advanced spectrophotometer technology

and is backed by Axalta’s more than 150

years of experience,” explains De Jonge.

This colour matching expertise and colour

availability anchors Imron Marine Coating’s

reputation as the colour experts of the

marine world. Technical excellence meets

innovation to deliver superior gloss, metallic

and pearlescent finishes with best-in-class

surface protection.

For more standard colours, Axalta taps

into its purpose-built colour retrieval

platform, Imron Marine Colour Compass. It’s

a database of more than 65,000 regularly

updated colour formulas – so users are

able to source information on any colour,

whether they are looking for a specific

colour match, or seeking inspiration for

something new.

COLOUR TRENDS

Champagne is one of the top superyacht

colours for 2021. De Jonge explains,

“Champagne screams luxury but in an

elegant, understated way.” Sleek silvers

are also very popular. They convey elegance

and style while providing a futuristic forwardlooking

twist. Gold rounds out the popular

metallic hues. As De Jonge says, “It’s

understandable this is a popular colour

as it is clearly associated with wealth and

abundance, and it also looks fantastic on

the water.”

Blue is one colour palette that is seeing a

bit of a resurgence. While considered by

some to be a very conventional hull colour,

the palette is extensive. “This archetypal

colour of sea and sky really is one of the

most exquisite and versatile colour palettes

we have. As a colour, it is often associated

with emotions and thoughtfulness. It has

been a popular choice for detailing for many

decades,” De Jonge says.

Black is endlessly sophisticated and gaining

in popularity as a hull colour of choice in

the superyacht market.

The colours exceed the most stringent

standards for appearance and durability.

“People come to us for personalised colour

solutions for their yachts, and they stay

for the high-performance product portfolio

and out-of-this-world results. In the world

of superyachts, good enough isn’t good

enough! The end result needs to be beautiful,

unique and perfect,” says De Jonge.

WHY CHOOSE IMRON MARINE

COATINGS

• Customised colours

• Brilliant appearance

• Exceptional durability

• Superior UV resistance

• Easy maintenance

• State-of-the-art colour retrieval system

• WIFI enabled spectrophotometer

For more details visit:

www.axalta.eu/marine


ADVERTORIAL

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

Porto Montenegro’s superlative superyacht marina offers you and your

yacht a platinum standard 2021 summer base in the Mediterranean

Porto Montenegro is proud to announce its plans for the

forthcoming summer season, offering yacht owners, guests

and crew a unique, safe environment as a base with the

best facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The award-winning marina, which was the first in the world to

be given platinum standard status, has introduced a carefully

curated summer berthing option as a more flexible and convenient

way of supporting yachts on their cruising itineraries. Book for

a week, a month or longer and enjoy the freedom and flexibility

of using your designated days, whenever and however you wish

throughout the season.

This exclusive offer is available from May 1st until October 31st

2021 and is valid for yachts above 30m in length. If your owner

or captain is looking for something a little different, bespoke

packages are available upon request.

Many choose Porto Montenegro Marina as their central

Mediterranean base for the abundance of features and first

class amenities available. Located in one of the world’s most

idyllic nautical playgrounds, Boka Bay, home to the marina, is a

sunken canyon and the largest natural harbour in the Eastern

Mediterranean. It also benefits from being just a five minute drive

from Tivat International Airport.

Montenegro’s outside EU status, yacht-friendly legislation and

Porto Montenegro’s state-of-the-art marina facilities all serve

to make it an attractive and financially advantageous destination

to base yachts this summer.


Porto Montenegro’s berthing options can

be personalised to suit the requirements

of owners, captains and crew and also offer

the following benefits:

• Tax-free fuel

• Access to a full-serviced marina

• Complimentary black and grey water

disposal

• Onsite helipad

• Chandlery and provisioning

• Experienced yachting agents

• High-end shops

• Fine-dining opportunities

Marina Director, Tony Browne says, “We

are very excited to be leading the way for

luxury superyacht marinas with this new

style of berthing for all yachts above 30m

in size. As a destination and a base, Porto

Montenegro offers huge benefits that exceed

most yachting requirements. We are looking

forward to a safe and successful summer

and to welcoming both new and returning

clients.”

For crew there is the added advantage of

being a part of the Crew Club, a unique

marina community that brings crew and

marina members together through fun

and active events, all within a Covid-secure

environment.

From sports tournaments to wine tasting,

quiz nights and HIIT training, each gathering is

another chance to bond with your crewmates

but also to meet others living and working in

Porto Montenegro. Providing a social scene

for crew in between charters plus access

to the Warsash Superyacht Academy Porto

Montenegro programme.

CREW LIFESTYLE IN PORTO MONTENEGRO

Crew are able to explore the surrounding local

area despite the C-19 restrictions and can

benefit from various discounts, entrances to

all Crew Club events and access to Warsash

Superyacht Academy Porto Montenegro

programme. We are all aware that the current

situation doesn’t allow us to do most of the

things we usually enjoy, especially the fun

things like parties, social gatherings and

sports events. Porto Village boasts a variety

of offerings to keep crews motivated and

engaged. Depending on your interests, there

are a number of activities, from sailing at

the Porto Montenegro Yacht Club to rowing,

archery, indoor and outdoor tennis to yoga

and Zumba classes. Whether you wish to

challenge yourself by learning a new skill,

shopping at international retail outlets or

just want to spend the day relaxing at the

Regent Spa, Porto Montenegro provides a

vast array of safe and reliable activities to do.

For those looking to explore Tivat and the

surrounding bays while remaining Covid

safe, there are a variety of activities and

sites to enjoy. Crew can take a sightseeing

trip to the UNESCO protected Kotor Old

town, one of Montenegro’s most beautiful

towns with sprawling alleyways, stunning

cathedrals and fortresses or visit Our

Lady of the Rocks, considered one of the

main tourist attractions in this part of

the Adriatic due to the legend of its origin

and unreal natural beauty. There are also

hiking trails in the mountains and cycling

routes for all levels.

For more details call +382 32 661 058

or visit www.portomontenegro.com


PEOPLE REALLY THINK

THAT WE’RE CRAZY TO

DO THIS KIND OF JOB,

BUT THE MOMENTS OF

ELATION, EXCITEMENT,

EXTREME SATISFACTION,

ARE WORTH IT ALL.


Half A World Away

DESPITE HAVING ONLY RECENTLY

ENDURED THE PAIN OF ANOTHER

PAINFUL VENDÉE GLOBE, SAILING

TOUR DE FORCE ALEX THOMSON

IS ALREADY PLOTTING HIS NEXT

ASSAULT ON WHAT REMAINS THE

ULTIMATE NAUTICAL CHALLENGE

WORDS: RICHARD ALDHOUS

The sea can be a cruel mistress, and while Alex

Thomson retains all the hope and expectation

that he will, one day, succeed in conquering

the only race that truly matters to him, the

Vendée Globe, there is still a deep sense of

dejection from his latest attempt to sail around

the world solo.

The challenge, which recently completed its ninth edition,

was won by Frenchman Yannick Bestaven on his Maître

Coq IV boat. His victory was deserved, although Thomson’s

disappointment at having to pull out was probably the

toughest he has suffered in all his years of sailing.

And yet, while the Vendée is a race, first and foremost,

it is also a human and mechanical challenge that, at its

heart, must protect the lives of all those who set sail

from the small French fishing town of Les Sables d’Olonne,

knowing that over the two or three months that follow,

it will test every sinew of the human psyche.

The route, starting in France, works its way down to the

bottom part of Africa, around Antarctica, left at America,

and back to France again – a total of 26,000 miles. The

record time is 74 days, and the race is regarded as the

truest test of physical strength and mental fortitude.

Now Alex has had time to reacclimatise himself with

normality, and the comforts of home with wife Kate

and son Oscar, he knows his safe return was the most

important aspect of this year’s race, as it is every edition.

You only have to look at the dramatic night-time rescue of

Kevin Escoffier by fellow competitor Jean Le Cam in the

Southern Ocean – aided by the efforts of other racers

who abandoned their course to the assistance of a man

in a stricken vessel – to know that the true spirit of

taking on the seas is a fight for survival as much as it is

satisfaction or accomplishment.

“You do get wrapped up in the moment where it seems

winning the race, finishing on the podium or just completing

the course is the most important thing in the world,” says

the Brit, “and of course it’s not. The people in your lives

are always the ones who take priority but that doesn’t

make a sense of yearning go away, even if you know there

will be an opportunity to do something special a few years

down the line.”


WHEN YOU’RE HURTLING DOWN WAVES DRIVEN BY AN AUTOPILOT THE

DEFENCE MECHANISM OF THE BODY COMES INTO PLAY

Of course, a statement supposing Thomson

hasn’t already done ‘something special’ in

the race is plain misleading - he finished

second in 2016 and in third place four

years previously, and holds the record for

the furthest nautical distance covered in

24 hours – a total of 536 miles, in the

2016/17 edition. That may seem small fry

compared to the title of race winner, but it

does, along with a number of other factors,

point to the reality that Thomson’s time

will surely come.

“We’ll go again,” he says. “I like to – and

sometimes I need to – remind myself of

the stat that 3,000 people have climbed

Everest, 600 people have been in outer

space but only a hundred or so have sailed

single-handed, non-stop around the world.

Of course I am proud to have done that,

and I have total respect for my competitors

who are just as driven and hungry as me,

and who can match my hard luck stories

with their own – that’s the way it goes.”

The common acceptance that when

performances goes up, reliability goes down,

is something Thomson’s team will have

time to ponder over the coming months

and years, as they prepare to go again in

2024/25. By then, the sailor will be another

level up on his ability to harness incredible

mental strength, all designed to help him

through the tough times in isolation.

Rest is at a premium – he hasn’t ever

slept for more than an hour at a time,

and in most days it’s repeated grabs of

30 minutes or less. Even the notion of a

‘day’ becomes alien – hours simply merge

into one with no relativity.

“It’s brutal and it’s relentlessness. People

really think that we’re crazy to do this

kind of job, but the moments of elation,

excitement, extreme satisfaction, are

worth it all.”

“When you’re hurtling down waves driven

by an autopilot the defence mechanism of

the body comes into play and your brain

is screaming, ‘you’re going to die, you’re

going to die!’ All you can think about is the

icebergs, the whales, the sharks that you

could be hitting.”

Through intense psychological work over

a number of months, Alex has managed

to map out a process whereby his fears

are tempered by good thoughts, and his

tendency for complacency is brought back into

check. “The middle ground is one you want

as a racer,” he says.” You are comfortable

in your position but expectant of trouble,

whilst always trying to push forward and

improve. It’s a fail-safe state of mind that

keeps you efficient, motivated and alert, and

that is so valuable in this type of race… in

any race in fact.”

“It’s true that when stuff goes wrong it’s

very hard to see the light at the end of

the tunnel. For instance, when I broke my

hydrofoil in 2016 I went from thinking I could

win the race to maybe not even finishing,

the mind set change was enormous.

The Vendée Globe is a race that, whilst

becoming no easier than its first iteration

back in 1989/90, is seeing more and more

racers accomplish the incredible web of

physical and mental demands that confront

at every turn.

“Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing,

can ever prepare you for the challenge, for

the loneliness, for the lack of sleep, and for

just being alone with your own thoughts in

a highly-pressured situation,” Alex says.

“However, what is true is that with every

repeat you can map out the challenges

and the tasks - repetition is a wonderful

thing for the human brain. Even as babies,

we crave repetition because it gives us a

sense of familiarity, and with familiarity

comes comfort and reassurance.

“I think as we get older we like to move

away from that because repetition suddenly

becomes boring and unstimulating; yet when

you are in the boat, it’s a lot of the same

tasks and the same processes every day,

and to come to accept that again can be

a really valuable experience.”

The thing that makes us want Alex Thomson

to win has much to do with the fact that

the 46-year-old is such a grounded, down

to earth, likeable adventurer.

“Admitting defeat is not something I can do

very well. It seems the best way to avoid

doing that is to win, so that’s the plan

we’ll take forward,” he smiles.



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With multiple charter guests on board,

all demanding connectivity, can satellite

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Yes. For downlink, it pays to maximise

available bandwidth by choosing the largest

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What options are there for getting TV on board,

and can any extra antennas match my VSAT

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We can adapt any TVRO system into any

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We also provide matching radomes off the shelf.

How does a system for use on a commercial

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vessels are essentially the same and use the

same satellite service providers. Intellian’s

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We also have the majority of the market

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world’s largest mega yachts.

With space and cost no object, what is the

best setup I can install to ensure maximum

bandwidth and uninterrupted connectivity?

We always recommend that the user installs

the largest antenna size for their budget.

A larger antenna will not only provide you

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the potential for higher data speeds.

Typical installations on cruise vessels and

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exceptional performance and are able to

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band and C band automatically with the

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constellations, being fully future proof with

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Two of the most popular bands used in VSAT

connectivity is Ku band and Ka band. Which

is best and why?

Ka band operates at a higher frequency

than Ku band and can therefore carry more

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to signal loss in severe weather conditions.

As a result, there is no clear advantage

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does have more potential for increasing

bandwidth in the future.

I’ve heard about GEO, MEO and LEO satellites.

What’s the difference and how can I make sure

my vessel is ready for the next generation?

The majority of VSAT satellites today are

geostationary (GEO). As the name suggests,

these satellites appear fixed from the

ground. To do this, they are launched into

an equatorial orbit 35,786km above the

Earth’s surface, so that their orbital speed

matches the planet’s rotation.

GEO satellites are very easy to track with

an antenna, but the distance introduces

a significant delay to the signal, known as

latency. MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) and

LEO (Low Earth Orbit) networks solve

this by using satellites much closer to

the ground – as low as 160km for LEO –

but the consequence is that the satellites

pass rapidly overhead. Antennas therefore

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and a dual antenna system is essential to

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Holding

Position

As the 2021 Mediterranean season ramps up, we listen to some

advice from our recruitment agency friends on how best to land

your next job oboard or even how to manage the transition ashore

after a career on the open seas Words: Claire Griffiths

Like lanternfish in the murky depths, recruitment agents

have a way of separating the seagrass to get a glimpse

of what lies ahead. It’s in this market sector where

the rippling effects of hire & fire, energetic activity or

industry slumps are netted and noted to give an idea of what’s

really going on beneath the glistening surface. And here is what

our experts have to say about the coming year ahead.

Niske Haremaker of MYyachtcrew based in Holland is in buoyant

mood and says, “Based on what I hear I am expecting a very

busy Med season where a lot of charter clients will charter a

bit extra and owners will want to use their yachts a lot: Kind of

to catch up on last year’s miss. Regular testing will hopefully

relax the restrictions in popular yacht hubs.” But she thinks

the yachtie events and shows will and should wait another year.

“Even though I miss these immensely. To me it sounds like a far

off thing from the current locked down Netherlands.”

Searchlight Crew is looking forward to a brighter year ahead

with more movement of crew, job openings as more new builds

are released. Says Searchlight’s Tara Broomhead, “Hopefully

the EU gets a move on with the vaccination schemes so more

crew are protected and can therefore join quicker and not have

problems with travel and quarantines.” Chloé Collet at YPI Crew

says this year has kicked off well with activity across the board.

Sam Thompson warns that we should expect more of the same

uncertainty as last year, “The owners are still hiring but delaying

and being more localised in their hiring patterns.”

“I’m expecting to see big surges in recruitment within the shore

based yachting industry in response to a surge in spend in the

market over the remainder of 2021,” says James Ward, CEO of

Marine Resources. He adds, ‘I think there will be skill shortages

in technical roles like Boat Building, Design and Engineering until

businesses become more competitive in the salaries that they

pay against competing industries. But overall a lot of opportunity

for people looking for a new job.”

BENDS & TRENDS

Tara Broomhead at Searchlight Crew and Chloé Collet at YPI

Crew both notice that current recruitment placements are very

much right-time, right-place focused, so luck plays a role in that

longed-for leap up the metaphoric mast. Says Tara, “Yachts want

crew that are located close to the boat or in the region/ country

for ease of employment and travel restrictions.”

Adds Chloé, “So if you’re surfing in Costa Rica, make sure you

tell us. That just might be where you land your next job!” Zoom


AMANDINE CHEF PLACEMENT

Amandine is a specialist international chef placement agency that

offers a superior service. They only deal with chefs and have expert

knowledge in this area. The team has unparalleled food credentials

and an extensive understanding of chefs, restaurants and food

which allows Amandine to better judge the experience and skill set

of chefs. They conduct cooking trials in their test kitchen and the

founder, Kate Emery is a regular judge of various chef competitions

around the world. The in-depth interview process, lasting at least

one hour if not more, allows the team to better understand the

experience, skills and personality of each chef they represent so

that they can match them to the right job not, just any job. They

are discerning about the chefs they work with and with Amandine

you get a shortlist of the best candidates for the job as opposed to

endless CVs cluttering your inbox. So, whether you’re looking for

a highly experienced head chef, a sous or are a newcomer to the

industry, choose Amandine.


or visit www.amandinechefs.com

interviews also spiked, for obvious reasons. Sam Thompson of

JMS Careers has noticed that people are less willing to commit

to long term employment contracts and crew are staying put

in positions, concerned for future employment.

Effrem Leigh’s latest trend is personal; he recently relaunched

his website and services so that now www.yachtchefs.com will

act as a jobs board although he will continue to offer agency

services and career advice to chefs.

“Sadly,” he says, “Many chefs lost their jobs due to Covid. I

also think that social media will continue to play a key role in

recruitment. Captains will allow their chefs, for example, to

post adverts for sous or temps online. Just watch out for data

protection registration, be careful of job scams and never pay

an agency to help you find a job, it’s against EU law,” he warns.

James Ward is CEO of land-based jobs recruitment agency Marine

Resources. The company recruits across multiple marine sectors,

including design, engineering, technical, marinas, build and refit,

sales and marketing, and executives. He sees companies hiring

more opportunistically instead of reactively filling empty posts.

He says, “Businesses are planning ahead more on the roles

that they are looking for, and there’s an appetite for getting the

best talent possible in the business and not being restricted by

location. Clearly remote working works and it’s made businesses

much more open minded in hiring from further away or even

internationally where they wouldn’t have done before.”

ROTATE

Remote working is one thing, but what about the ever sought

after rotational job? Is it on the rise and within your grasp at

last? Niske is positive: ‘I believe that rotation is the way forward

for all senior/HOD positions onboard. This is the best way to keep

your crew happy and provide them with a good work/life balance

especially on busy charter yachts or yachts with owners who

live onboard.”

But Tara at Searchlight is less optimistic, “To be honest I don’t

think rotation positions are on the increase, not that I’ve seen.


FIND YOUR NEXT ROLE

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RECRUITMENT

MY YACHTCREW

MY yachtcrew was founded almost seven years ago by Niske Haremaker, who

decided to do things differently, combining her marketing and sales foundation

with a no nonsense, honest approach with impeccable people skills and

valuable experience onboard. Resulting in a crew consultant extraordinaire.

Being a personable recruiter and taking things to heart, she listens and acts.

Niske’s ambition is to make the best matches possible for both crew and yachts

from all over the world. Whether you are just getting started or have a wealth

of experience and skills looking to further your career, MYyachtcrew is there for

you. From captains to engineers and chief stewardesses to chefs or junior deck

crew and every specific job description in-between they have got you covered!

Successful placements exceeding expectations resulting into long lasting

professional relationships and teams delivering ultimate guest experiences

onboard. Recruitment is an incredible puzzle with many pieces that she loves

to put together. Get onboard with #MYyachtcrew.


or visit www.mysuperyachtcrew.com

Crew want more rotation but unfortunately as in previous years

owners aren’t so happy to pay for two crew members. Especially

if both crew member prefers to be paid twelve months of the

year and aren’t willing to take pay cuts. In captains, engineer,

chef positions it’s more common and in the higher levels but

not for the standard crew such as stewardess and deckhand.”

Covid of course has not helped to make the case for more rotating

posts and Effrem says it has prompted some chefs to take

permanent positions. “It’s the older and more experienced chefs

who tend to want rotation and it can help to keep a good chef

on board.” “Rotation is being considered more and more to

maintain longevity onboard and that’s across the board,” says

Chloé Collet, “but, last year some yachts removed rotation, to

keep costs down because of uncertainty about how much the

yacht would be used. Rotation is usually only for senior roles.”

are definitely up,” says Niske. “Up upper uppest! And it’s greenies

from all over the world, especially South African.” Niske also has

a lot of applications from cruise ship and aviation crew wanting

to break into the yachting industry. Another reason behind this

surge in applicants she reckons could be down to the TV series,

‘Below Deck’. “I am constantly asked if the show is based on

true events!”

Chloé has also seen a huge soar in ‘Green’ CVs with a 13%

rise in crew registration last year. Tara is carefully optimistic

saying new applications have started well this year but travel

restrictions won’t make it easy for crew arriving into Europe.

For land-based roles in the marine industry James Ward advises

crew to really understand the skillset that is relevant to the

shore based industry. He says, “Take some time to re-design

NETTING THE NEWBIES

Good news. Yachting is still netting high numbers of candidates

ready to reach the first rung on the yachting ladder. “Greenies

LIGHTHOUSE CAREERS

Lighthouse Careers is a worldwide recruitment agency helping candidates to

land their dream jobs, and helping clients find that perfect fit. At Lighthouse,

the team strive to be the first choice recruitment service provider for both clients

and candidates. Their goal is to make the recruitment process as smooth and

seamless as possible. From a client perspective the recruiters do the heavy lifting

by interviewing numerous candidates and checking references and qualifications

before sending a single applicant for a role. When it comes to candidates,

Lighthouse Careers’ specialised agents take care to listen to what the candidates

want out of their next career move, to ensure they find the right yachts for their

experience and personality. Getting to know the personalities of the candidates

and the on board culture of each yacht is a really important part of what they do.

Having over 30 years’ experience in the superyacht recruitment industry gives their

team an unrivalled advantage in this area.


or visit www.lighthouse-careers.com


RECRUITMENT

MARINE RESOURCES

Marine Resources is recognised as one of the best shore-based

marine recruitment specialists within the marine industry

around the globe. With over 18 years of experience, they are

experts at recruiting across multiple marine sectors, including

design, engineering and technical, marinas, build and refit, sales

and marketing, and executives. A well-deserved reputation for

professionalism together with efficiency and industry know-how,

Marine Resources understand that attracting the right people can

be time consuming, and finding the right recruitment partner

a challenge. They offer both clients and candidates unrivalled

consultancy and honest advice, underpinned by a truly ‘client-first’

personalised service. They use industry research to advise their

clients on key trends and relevant market intelligence, with insight

and expert knowledge to help them make informed recruitment

decisions. With a strong international database of 60,000

candidates, Marine Resources attract and have access to the best

talent across the marine industry and beyond.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 633 399

or visit www.marineresources.co.uk

your CV. Invest in your training and development for shore side

positions. Coming shore side is essentially a career change and

that takes a bit of time to really understand what you’re going

to do. Accept that you might have to take one step back before

you take two steps forward.”

BREXIT

Niske speaks for most of his confrères regarding the impact of

Brexit on crew and their jobs, “Where there is a will there is a

way. And we all need to get ourselves educated.”

Says Tara, “Brexit will be a stumbling block for some but as long

as you stick to the rules of 90 days in the EU and then leave

for 90 days. Or obtain a Schengen visa to work. Some crew

in France, for example, have applied for the carte de séjour.”

“We’re waiting to see the implications,” says Chloé. “Regulations

are different depending on where you enter the EU. Our advice

to crew is stay informed and be sure to keep your personal

Nurses and stew/masseuses are a rare

but very sought after breed. These are

definitely extra skills that will open

doors that stay closed for others

position in order.” Sam Thompson sees Brexit issues developing

once people stop focusing on Covid19. “The lack of new crew

from other countries means people are still being hired from

the UK. I think crew are still unsure of what they are required

to do with regards to getting visas to enter the EU and work,

also what to do once here.”

CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS

“Crew skill requirements just got even more specific,” says Niske

at MYyachtcrew. “I love it when I place a job opening that reads

‘MYyachtcrew is currently after a deckhand/kite instructor/drone

pilot with their YachtMaster’, and then actually get amazing

applications for a strong shortlist to put forward and nail it!”

But we’re thinking that, like the rain in Spain, ‘that hardly ever

happens’. She adds, “Nurses and stew/masseuses are a rare

but very sought after breed. These are definitely extra skills that

will open doors that stay closed for others.”

‘Steady as she goes’might well be the mantra for the coming

months. If you’re in a job, keep it; if you want a job, luck-up and

look around you; the lanternfish have spotlights on some good

opportunities. And extend your skill base as wide and weirdly

as possible!


ADVERTORIAL

CREW MATTERS

Developing compliant Crew HR Policies is not just a load of red tape, it is a vital part

of employment so everyone understands the procedures and policies

No matter what size of crew you may

have or whatever the nationalities of

the crew might be, the importance

of having a set of compliant documented

crew HR policies cannot be over emphasised.

Whilst the legislation governing employment

differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction most

of that legislation shares a simple concept,

treating individuals fairly and reasonably. In

simpler terms a guiding principle is to treat

others as you would wish to be treated

yourself.

The flag of the vessel will obviously dictate

the terms of the Seafarer Employment

Agreement and to some extent the key

policies that need to be in place but it is

always advisable to add others to cover

of as many aspects of the employment

relationship as practicable.

Like all relationships the employment

relationship may be happy and easy going

but as we know that can change in an

instant and unfortunately that is where

a policy and supporting procedures need

to be robust.

Documenting HR policies is an easy way to

help manage a workforce because if it is

written down and each crew member has

seen that and ideally signed to the effect

that they have seen and understood those

policies, when it comes to management,

reference can be made to the agreed policies

and procedures.

It shouldn’t only be the major matters in a

working relationship that are documented,

but also the day-to-day simple things,

such as the use of personal mobile phones

whilst on duty, keeping areas clean and

tidy, appearance etc. It should all be laid

down so that there is no room for doubt.

Our role helps you to not

only find the best crew but

also to ensure that you

retain those crew and keep

crew turnover to a minimum

The management of people is a complex

area and the more of the relationship that

is documented and agreed from the outset

the greater the reduction in scope for

argument and interpretation of the ‘rules’.

People being people, even when you think

that you have it all documented, it is better

to cover this in a comprehensive handbook

and minimise the areas of interpretation!

HR policies and procedures should be

referenced in any employment agreement

so that they form an integral part of the

contract which is why it is important that

when onboarding crew they have sight of

the hand book and are given time to read

and understand the contents and then

sign this off to the effect that they have

done this.

When engaging with crew on various

employment and HR matters, it is always

useful to continually encourage them to

refer to the HR policies themselves. This

helps to ensure that crew remain aware

and familiar with the content of the policies

and procedures.

At the Voyonic Group we have a senior

management team with a wealth of experience

that specialises in HR management. We

can work with clients to create a tailored

approach best suited to their requirements.

Our role helps you to not only find the best

crew but to also ensure that you run a happy

team and retain those crew members and

keep crew turnover to a minimum.


or visit www.voyonic.com


WORTH YOUR SALT

Launched in 2016 the YPI Crew Salaries website provides the most detailed

salary information within the industry across all the positions on board the yacht

Salary is generally one of the top

motivators when choosing a job

onboard a yacht, yet it is usually

one of the best kept secrets within the

industry. When negotiating the final salary,

it’s important that both the employer and

employee have an idea of what the standard

is for that particular position. This will help

keep the transparency and build trust.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SALARY REPORTS

Informed employers recognise that in order to

attract the top level of talent and experience

for a particular role, one of the strongest

influences they have is the salary they can

offer. To stay competitive within the industry

you have to offer competitive salaries that

reflect the current marketplace. And in

order to do this, you have to know what the

current market rate is. Equally, employees

can use a salary report such as this as

an orientation point to get an idea if a job

offer is reflective of the industry and the

role they serve.

THE DATA AND HOW YPI COLLECT IT

In 2016, YPI CREW launched a peer-topeer

salary comparison website for the

yachting industry. Here, anyone working

in the industry is welcome to anonymously

enter their salary along with their rank.

The site has so far attracted over 5,655

salary entries since its launch and best

of all, the salary data is free for anyone

to access.

The figures shown here are median values

of the real salaries entered by yachting

crew. They can be used as orientational

figures but the real salary offered during

the recruitment process will vary depending

on the candidate’s experience, training,

certificates and additional skills, but these

figures are a solid sounding board.

All salaries are expressed in euros. Please

note that the blanks in the graphs are due

to either lack of entries for that particular

category or the non-existence of a role in

a specific segment. For example, there are

generally no third officers on yachts less

than 50 metres.

Data presented here is collected from anonymous

yacht crew members and it should not be seen

as a definite portrayal of the current market

but merely an informal indication.

As salary data is entered by members

of the community the site works on an

honesty system. There is really no incentive

for contributors to mislead people about

what they earn.

To visit the site to contribute your salary or

conduct a free search of the salary database,

visit www.yachtingsalaries.com

CAPTAINS 2020

347 captains have contributed with their salaries and of those, 287

(82%) are working on motor yachts and 60 (18%) on sailing yachts.

Overall, only 33% of captains who contributed are on rotation, which

usually, if and when available, starts on yachts over 50m. Experienced

recruiters are invaluable at this level as they can definitely add

value in the salary negotiation stage; it is their role to act as a

middle person to ensure that, when a job offer is made, it is to all

parties’ satisfaction and is therefore accepted. They know how best

to champion their skills, experience and to craft and finesse a deal.

Captains | Permanent vs. Rotation

Captain Salaries | Motor Yacht

Captain Salaries | Sailing Yacht


ENGINEERS 2020

279 technical crew have contributed; 162 chief engineers,

60 second engineers, 16 third engineers and 25 ETO/AVIT.

Overall, many more engineers reported being on rotation

than captains. We see that 72% of Chief Engineers, 57% of

Second Engineers and 56% of Third Engineers are rotational,

along with 88% of ETO/AVIT Engineers. For chief engineers

we note that beyond the 66 – 80m segment, there is no

data for permanent salaries. This reflects the engineering

recruitment market where in fact, from +65m upwards, the

market is rotation only, apart from a few exceptions. The

same goes for Second Engineers and ETOs where permanent

contracts on +65m yachts are for build contracts only. It is

our experience that the market is rotation-only for Engineers

on operational yachts over 65m.

Chief Engineer Salaries

Chief Engineer | Permanent vs. Rotation

Second Engineer Salaries

Second Engineers | Permanent vs. Rotation

Third Engineer Salaries

Third Engineers | Permanent vs. Rotation


DECK OFFICERS 2020

214 Deck Crew have contributed with their salaries breaking

down to 116 chief officers 16 second officers, 12 third officers

and 64 deckhands. From the data we see that fewer chief

officers (43%) reported having a rotational position compared

to second engineers (57%). However, they reportedly benefit

more from rotation than captains who are at 33%.

Chief Officer Salaries

Chief Officer | Permanent vs. Rotation

Second Officer Salaries

Second Officers | Permanent vs. Rotation

Third Officer | Bosun

Third Officer / Bosun | Permanent vs. Rotation


PURSERS, STEWARDS/STEWARDESSES 2020

34 Pursers, 61 Chief Stews and 22 Second Stews contributed

with their salaries. Pursers, after Engineers are the category

who most have access to rotation. 59 % of Pursers reported

having rotation whilst only 18% of Chief Stews said they

benefit from that perk. Our experience is that in the past

year, perhaps due to Covid-19, salaries offered to Stews were

somewhat lower that the year before. But with the season

back in full swing we expect to see this change.

Purser Salaries

Pursers | Permanent vs. Rotation

Chief Stew Salaries

Chief Stews| Permanent vs. Rotation

Stew Salaries

Second Stew Salaries


CHEFS 2020

65 chefs contributed with their salaries of which 50 were

Head Chefs and 15 Sous Chefs. It is our experience that at

the point of recruitment on yachts +50m, most Chefs jobs

offer some sort of rotation so it is surprising that only 26%

of chefs who contributed are on rotation. This could be due

the percentage of chefs on under 50m contributing.

Chef Salaries

Chefs | Permanent vs. Rotation

ETO, AVI & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS 2020

ETO, AVI & Electrical Engineer Salaries

ETO, AVI & Electrical Engineers

Permanent vs. Rotation

DECKHANDS 2020

214 Deck Crew have contributed with their salaries breaking

down to 116 chief officers 16 second officers, 12 third officers

and 64 deckhands. From the data we see that fewer chief

officers (43%) reported having a rotational position, compared

to second engineers (57%). However, they reportedly benefit

more from rotation than captains who are at 33%.

Deckhand Salaries

Deckhands | Permanent vs. Rotation


ADVERTORIAL

BVI BENEFITS

John Samuel looks at increasing the

Virgin Islands Shipping Registry’s

efficiency and creating added benefits

for commercial and private yachts

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and the west of St. Maarten, nestled

between beautiful tropical islands

and surrounded by the clear blue waters

of the Caribbean Sea, the British Virgin

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This tiny British Caribbean Territory is

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and vessel codes.

There is much to look forward to for yachters

and service providers sailing to or interested

in registering their vessel in the British Virgin

Islands. Benefits to be derived includes:

• Three options for port registration which

includes Road Harbour, Gorda Sound

or White Bay

• Fully functioning Red Ensign register and

flag, which guarantees the highest quality

and standards and allows for hassle free

transit into and out of foreign ports

• Upgraded consumer portals and

electronic platforms that facilitate

greater efficiency for certification and

registering vessels

The new Director of the Virgin Islands

Shipping Registry, Mr. John Samuel speaks

to a new direction for the organisation, “My

goal as we move into the upcoming cruising

season, with the projected easement of

COVID-19, is to reinvigorate the Shipping

Registry with a new purpose of being more

efficient and effective, with a core focus of

creating added value and benefits for our

clients. Our customers are important to

us and we want to ensure that when they

register under the BVI flag they receive

special benefits that will set them apart

from vessels registered elsewhere. In so

RED ENSIGN

The Red Ensign flown by BVI ships

provides a highly valued guarantee of

the integrity of the registration process

and the ability to record and legally prove

a mortgage under English Law. VISR

also benefits from all technical research

and development work created and

carried out by the Red Ensign group of

flags. This ensures that the organisation

remains on the cutting edge of industry

developments and maintains a quality

maritime administration, while being

free to establish a specialised customer

service approach and create an

economic regime consonant with the

polices of the BVI.

doing, our aim is to leverage the destinations

appeal with the addition of a cadre of

processing and economic advantages that

will be launched in fall 2021. Additionally,

we are assiduously working on policies that

will benefit yachts owned by a BVI Company,

registered in the BVI, and based in the BVI.

These policies will allow for unrestricted

trading between BVI islands, unrestricted

charters per year, duty exemptions, easier

customs and immigration clearances and

the application of lower fees in a simplistic

fee structure.”

With a new direction and added benefits

for BVI flagged vessels, the Virgin Islands

Shipping Registry is full steam ahead in

implementing major enhancements to its

maritime product and services. Why not

choose the BVI for all your maritime needs.

For more details email:

bvishipping@bvimaritime.vg

or visit www.bvimaritime.vg


© Bob Martin for SailGP


Fierce fun

and record

speeds

Prepare to be wowed once again with

another dose of high octane racing

at the SailGP Global Race Series

Words: Sue Pelling

With hardly time for sailing fans to draw breath after the

excitement of the recently concluded 36th America’s

Cup in Auckland, SailGP is ready to deliver another

measure of adrenalin-fuelled racing.

Unlike the America’s Cup two-boat match racing in foiling

monohulls, SailGP offers fleet racing in super-fast identical F50

catamarans, engineered for intense racing at electrifying speeds.

The F50 is a re-adapted, supercharged incarnation of the AC50,

which was used for the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. This foiling

catamaran offers extreme high performance racing and is one

of the fastest boats in the world with speeds often exceeding

50 knots (nearly 60 mph/100 km/h).

Since its inception in 2019, SailGP has succeeded in reaching

another level of excitement for competitors and spectators

alike. This was exactly the game plan Russell Coutts (three-time

America’s Cup-winning skipper), and Larry Ellison (businessman

and two-time America’s Cup winner) had in mind when the event

was launched.

The format of this series is based on all the positive elements

Coutts and Ellison gained from their prior America’s Cup experiences

so it is not surprising the first season of this World Sailingsanctioned

event in 2019 was deemed a huge success both

competitively and commercially. Not only did it offer America’s

Cup-level sailors a thrilling, new, fan-centric grand prix racing

circuit with a prize fund of $1 million, but it also attracted a

worldwide broadcast audience of 256 million across five events.

Now with a total of eight events scheduled, the organisers expect

to see that number grow significantly in 2021.

Commenting on the how the organisers utilized the ‘time off’ from

sailing due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Coutts (SailGP

CEO) told Onboard, “Despite the unusual circumstances over


the last year – and our thoughts go out to everyone who

has been affected by the terrible pandemic – it gave us

the rare opportunity to reflect upon all aspects of our

innovative offering.

“We used the months during the live sport hiatus to

focus on important initiatives to make both our racing

and broadcast even more attractive in each of the race

locations. Some of these areas have included the further

development of our F50 catamarans, simulator and gaming

platform, building upon and strengthening our broadcast

offering, as well as enhanced data integration via artificial

intelligence.

“The postponement of our second season also allowed

us to build on the foundations set in year one when we

launched a gender-balanced youth and community outreach

program – SailGP Inspire – and set the initial goal of winning

the race to zero carbon.”

PLAN OF ACTION

Totally ready for action, the organsiers are hopeful a full

race schedule will take place this year. The event promises

to feature some spectacular racing with a total of eight

national teams made up of some of the sport’s most high

profile athletes.

SailGP offers fleet racing in super-fast

identical F50 catamarans, engineered for

intense racing at electrifying speeds © Drew Malcolm for SailGP

The season kicks off in Bermuda at the end of April before

heading to seven other first-time venues across five

countries (see schedule below). The season will culminate

with the Grand Final in San Francisco on 26-27 March

2022, when the champion will be determined in a single

$1 million winner-takes-all final.

Beyond entertaining fans around the world, SailGP promises

to leverage its global platform to champion a better

world powered by nature, with a focus on accelerating a

transition to clean energy.

As part of its Race for the Future purpose-driven agenda,

the league will also begin training female athletes within

each of the eight sailing teams, and will be using its

community-engagement arm – SailGP Inspire – to introduce

youth from diverse backgrounds to the sport and wider

marine industry.

Commenting on the forthcoming season, Coutts added,

“There’s rarely been a time in my lifelong sailing career when

I’ve been as enthusiastic as I am about our upcoming season.

We’ll have the world’s best sailors lining up in equally matched

boats for what is shaping up to be some of the sport’s most

competitive racing yet. I can’t think of a better way for SailGP

to re-emerge, and I believe our fans will be taking notice not only

of our thrilling racing, but of the new standards we’ll be setting

in running our events in a sustainable and inclusive way.”

RUNNERS AND RIDERS

Eager to return to the racecourse to defend their SailGP champion

title is Tom Slingsby reigning SailGP champion (Austraila) and

team. With competition lined up from Denmark, France, Great

Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United States,

and a host of sailors fresh from their exploits at Prada Cup/

America’s Cup, SailGP 2021 looks set to uphold its promise to

offer ultimate Formula 1-style racing.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

24-25 APRIL 2021 – BERMUDA GRAND PRIX

presented by Hamilton Princess | Hamilton

5-6 JUNE 2021 – Italy Grand Prix | Taranto

17-18 JULY 2021 – Great Britain Grand Prix | Plymouth

20-21 AUGUST 2021 – ROCKWOOL Denmark Grand Prix | Aarhus

11-12 SEPTEMBER 2021 – France Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez

9-10 OCTOBER 2021 – Spain Grand Prix | Andalusia

29-30 JANUARY 2022 – New Zealand Grand Prix | Christchurch

© Matt Knighton for SailGP

26-27 MARCH 2022 – United States Grand Prix | San Francisco

(Season 2 Grand Final)


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ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN

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tips for minor accidents and repair during the busy season ahead

While teak is stable, anti-slip,

does not warp or rot, nor

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it is susceptible to damage from everyday

wear and tear. When minor accidents occur,

it is essential to immediately take care of

the deck to protect the teak and ensure

the vessel’s beauty and functionality while

extending the deck’s life.

Spilled red wine or oil stains?

Clean up the spill immediately to prevent

staining. These spills are the most difficult

to manage and must be taken care of

immediately because they permeate the

porous wood fibres. The most important

thing to remember is that stains must

be ‘lifted’ and not diluted. Use a proven

spot-lifter or stain remover (as a carpet

one) to ‘lift’ the spill.

Never use harsh chemicals or solvents such

as bleach, acetone, and vinegar. They will

dilute the stain allowing further penetration

into the teak wood. Keeping kitty litter

(or a similar absorbent material) on board

can be helpful for absorbing stains. Always

remember that the longer spills or soiling

are left untreated, the more difficult they

are to remove.

Loose caulking?

If caulking is loose, repair it immediately

to prevent water seepage under the teak

deck. Follow these basic steps:

• Remove the old caulk with a Caulk Removal

Tool.

• Be sure to thoroughly clean out seams

with a Seam Sander.

• Clean the seams with an acetone

saturated rag.

• Once the seams are dry, apply tape to

each edge of the seam.

• Fill the seams with SIS 440 Caulk and use

a putty knife to force caulk into the seam.

Remove the tape immediately and allow

the caulking to cure. Refer to Teakdecking

Systems SIS 440 Application Guide for

highly detailed information.

Or watch the two-part video programs on

Youtube.www.teakdecking.com/category/

technical-blog-articles-about-decking/video/

Always remember that the

longer spills or soiling are

left untreated, the more

difficult they are to remove

Dropped lightweight utensils or cleaning tools…

or someone forgot to take off their stilettos?

For minor dings or dents in the wood, lightly

sand the wood. The freshly sanded wood

may discolor, but it will blend in with time.

Major damage from water toys or hardware?

If a skilled carpenter is not onboard, hire a

carpenter to replace batten(s) and caulking

once onshore. Repair is necessary to prevent

water from seeping under the deck and

causing more extensive damage.

Cracked or split teak?

Cracked or split teak is a potentially serious

problem because it often means there is

water under the decking. Investigate it

immediately with a decking professional

onshore and make necessary repairs.

Daily reminder: Keep teak clean

Clean soiled areas immediately with ECO-

100 (powder) or ECO-300 (liquid) cleaners.

Always, always, always scrub across the

grain with a medium grit scrub pad. Never

use a power washer because it will destroy

softwood fibres, creating ridges in the teak.

A firmly adhered to cleaning protocol will

prevent long-term damage, and it will

lengthen the life of beautiful teak decking,

adding value to the vessel.

Regular maintenance

Significantly extend teak deck life with

regular maintenance and cleaning. Perform

an annual light sand-out to remove light

stains and to keep the surface smooth,

preventing debris from getting trapped in

the wood grain.

For more details

Tel: +45 6220 1312 or +1 941-756-0600

or visit www.zetamarinegroup.com

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food & drink

What's new in food and drink. The latest trends

for you to try over the coming months

THE INGREDIENT...

KOMBU

Known as kelp and also referred to as sea

tangle, oarweed and sea girdle-this is a large,

plant like alga, growing in the underwater

forests in shallow oceans. For many years it

has been commercially cultivated. A staple

of East Asian cooking, it has a punchy, salty

taste.

How to eat Magic up seaweed butter to

enrich vegetable soups and pulse stews; toast

one sheet of nori under the grill for three

to four minutes, then break it up and blend,

along with 1.5 tsp kelp powder, into 125g

unsalted butter. Stir through squash risotto,

melt over grilled scallops or just lick it from

the spoon.

TRY... A BREAKFAST MARTINI

Because a martini is a great

way to start the day

Ice

2 tbsp fine-cut marmalade

100 ml gin

2 tbsp triple sec/Cointreau

2 tbsp lemon juice

Put the marmalade in a cocktail shaker

with the gin and triple sec and stir until the

marmalade has dissolved. Fill the shaker with

ice, add the lemon juice and stir well until the

shaker becomes frosty. Pour the sparkly liquid

through a sieve into a chilled martini glass.

IT'S A THING…

MUSHROOM COFFEE

Not just for omelettes anymore,

baristas are adding fungi to your

morning brew. While some experts

claim health benefits like improving

cognitive function, there hasn’t been

much research on the actual impact of

superfood ‘shrooms.

COOK'S TIP

ASPARAGUS

Wrapping asparagus in a damp tea towel

before popping it in the fridge is meant to

slow down any loss of sweetness for one

or two days.

DON'T THROW IT

ONION SKINS

If you are tossing

your onion skins in

the trash, you are

missing out on big

flavour! You can use

them to infuse

flavour into your soups, stocks, or

sauces. They will also give your stock a

darker rich colour. If you are making

rice, add a few onion skins (or garlic

skins) to the rice and water. As your rice

cooks, it will take on the delicious flavour

of the onion, but the taste won’t be

overbearing. It's a waste not to... go on

use those skins.

GUT

FEELING

Get your

fermentation

fix with one of

our favourite

kombucha tipples

.

BREW DR

CLEAR MIND

A fan favourite, this

wonderful blend of

rosemary, mint, sage

and green tea creates

a distinctly smooth

herbal flavour worth

savouring. Add some

ice cubes for a fresh

sundowner.

ORIGINAL

ORGANIC AND RAW

The GT’s Classic

blend is fermented

over 30 days and

offers a classic bite

with some naturally

occurring alcohol and

active enzymes. While

not alcohol free, it's

still a nice choice.

CAPTAIN GUTSY

RASPBERRY

The award winning

formula benefits from

zingy raspberry

adding antioxidants,

green tea and

vitamins into this

handcrafted

beverage. A feel good

health drink in one.


FOOD & DRINK

Super sardines

These little oily fish were caught in abundance around

Sardinia centuries ago hence the name, but they are

popular in lots of other countries and for good reason

Rich in vitamins and minerals, sardines are so versatile

great source of omega-3 fatty

A acids sardines can be eaten

grilled, pickled or smoked.

What to look for Sardines are a

pelagic shoaling fish; meaning they

swim in large shoals near the surface.

Did you know, a true sardine is

officially under 15 cm in length above

that it becomes a pilchard. Sardines

are an excellent source of Vitamin

B-12 and vitamin D and Omega 3.

You can buy them fresh or frozen or

in a tin, but of course fresh is always

best. Very fresh sardines are shiny

with loose, bright silver scales and

their bodies are rigid and curled.

They have a hint of gold around the

eyes which should be clear, black

and beady. The gills should be bright

red. Eaten fresh sardines have sweet

delicately flaky flesh. The flavour

becomes more prominent if they are

left for a day or two. But the eyes

should always be clear and shiny.

To keep any fresh fish in the best

condition store on top of a bag of ice

in the coldest part of your fridge.

How to prepare For a whole fish,

run the back of a knife along the

flanks to remove any loose scales.

You can remove the head and gut if

you like but small sardines are often

better eaten whole, and if you want to

remove the bones, it's easier to do it

when the fish is cooked.

Best ways to cook Grill whole or

cook on the barbecue brushed with a

little oil and season with rock salt and

pepper. Serve with a squeeze of lemon

and a nice chilled white wine.


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under the grill

SIMONA BENETTI, SUPERYACHT CHEF

Simona started working in restaurants when she was 18, to

be able to pay for school, a new car and support her daughter.

This work out of necessity then became a great passion of

life, expanding her knowledge of gastronomy worldwide

What is your favourite dish to cook?

Without a doubt, the dish I like best to prepare is a dish

I've never done! One which inspires my imagination,

challenges me and that stimulates my skills.

Where is your favourite restaurant?

San Domenico in Imola (BO), it has 2 Michelin stars, I

remember its impeccable service, the kitchen cleaner

than an operating room, the food prepared and presented

divinely and a huge and incredible wine cellar.

If you were not a chef what would you be doing?

A veterinarian.

What is your favourite kitchen gadget?

My mixer (pasta dough machine), I could never do it

without her.

What is your favourite type of food?

I love seafood and meat.

Compound butters are the fastest way to

add rich flavour to almost every dish

BROWN BUTTER, ANCHOVIES, CAPERS & LEMON

200g unsalted butter, 1/2 lemon, 3 anchovies finely

chopped, 1 tbsp capers, chopped, 1 handful of chives

finely chopped, 1 pinch sea salt

GARLIC & HERB BUTTER

150g unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves finely grated,

1 handful of parsley, finely chopped, 1 handful of

basil finely chopped, 1 pinch sea salt

MAPLE & CINNAMON BUTTER

150g unsalted butter, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp maple syrup,

1 tbsp icing sugar, 1 pinch of sea salt

PINK PEPPERCORN & CITRUS BUTTER

150g unsalted butter, 1 tsp pink peppercorns, crushed, zest of

1/2 lemon, zest of 1 lime, zest of 1/2 orange, zest of 1/2 pink

grapefruit, 1 pinch of sea salt

MARMITE BUTTER

150g unsalted butter, 2 tsp Marmite, 2 dashes of Worcestershire

sauce

Serves 4

COMPOUND BUTTERS

QUICK & EASY

CHORIZO & PEA FRITTATA

FOOD & DRINK

Whisk the eggs with a pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper

In a non-stick frying pan, cook the chorizo until golden. Add the

peas and cook in the chorizo oil for a few minutes

Pour the egg over the peas and chorizo and cook for a few

minutes until the eggs are starting to set around the sides

Dot the mozzarella over the top of the frittata. Put the pan

under the grill and cook until the frittata has set on top and the

mozzarella has melted. Serve hot from the pan

Where do you think is the best city in the world for food?

I have a few...Boston for the sea foods, Monterrey, Mexico

for meat and obviously Ferrara and Bologna.

What is the one ingredient everyone needs in

their galley?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

What was the last meal you cooked for yourself because

you really wanted to eat it?

Tacos de carnitas.

What is your most memorable food moment?

Prepare and cook the wedding lunch of 3 couples at the

same time, for a total of 1200 people. In Italy it means a 6

or 8 course lunch.

Who is your favourite provisioner and why?

Versilia provisions. Silvia, the person who followed

my orders, always did her best to find all the strange

ingredients I asked for and endured my temper that came

out from time to time.

If you could cook for anyone, who and why?

Oscar Wilde, he appreciated all that is unusual.

6 eggs

¼ cup peas

ICEBERG

LETTUCE

100g chorizo

60g mozzarella

cheese

IN: CELERY LEAVES Get salad savvy. Iceberg

lettuce has the slowest nutritional profile of all

leafy greens. Try celery leaves instead -100 g

contains almost twice as much calcium as a

glass of milk.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR Look for full

bunches with dark green outer stalks

(not just a trimmed bunch of light green

hearts). Pick the leaves off the thin stems

at the top of the stalk. To store the leaves,

wrap them in a slightly damp kitchen towel

and place the bundle in an open plastic bag in

your vegetable drawer.


BOARD MEETING

Ralph Lauren Home’s ‘Wyatt’ board is the perfect way to serve a selection of cheeses

or charcuterie. It’s crafted from glossy porcelain and comes with a stainless steel knife,

both of which are fitted with contrasting top-stitched leather.

www.mrporter.com €205

IN THE

GALLEY

You may not need them but you

could certainly get used to them

LET’S TWIST AGAIN

Tom Dixon’s sleek and sculptural homeware

always makes a unique talking point when

hosting soirées and dinner parties. Cast from

stainless steel in a modern conical design,

this large mill has a teardrop-shaped grinder

that’s perfect for peppercorns.


CRYSTAL BALLS

Stars Gold-Plated Swarovski Crystal Salt and Pepper

Shakers. A well-appointed tablescape should foretell

the quality of the meal to come, so even salt and

pepper shakers deserve your consideration. L’Objet’s

gold-plated orbs are handcrafted and embellished with

Swarovski crystals in a constellation-inspired motif.



FOOD & DRINK

WAKE UP AND SMELL

THE COFFEE

Set your alarm and wake up to fresh

coffee in bed. The Barisieur is an

automatic tea and coffee brewer for

your bedroom and office. Featuring

alarm clock functionality, it can wake

you up with a fresh brew every

morning or have one ready as you walk

into work.

www.joyresolve.com €345

CALLED TO THE BAR

L’Atelier du Vin’s ‘Le Globe’ set makes a

handsome addition to any well-stocked bar

or wine cellar. It includes a set of professionalgrade

accessories for opening and sealing your

most prized bottles, along with a glass-topped

walnut tray to display and carry them.


PERFECTLY SCREWED

Deakin & Francis’ matte-black corkscrew is

just as much a work of art as it is an essential

piece of barware. As it winds its way through

the neck of your bottle of merlot, the skull’s

jaw drops open and two red Swarovski

crystals appear in its hollowed eyes.



Who’s

providing?

From the freshest products to the finest wines, these

are the companies that can meet all your demands

Essentials Provisioning, S.L.U.

The team have been in the Yacht Provisioning

business for 15 years and are proud of their

proficient and reliable service. They know from

their own yachting experience that quality

and timing are paramount, so the standards

are high. Luckily they have a huge amount of

superb produce available in Mallorca, including

some fantastic local wines and olive oils. Fresh

meat and fish are prepared, packed and labelled

to order. Galley stores and interior supplies are

delivered in easy to unpack crates and crucially,

on time! The team have an excellent, eclectic

wine selection in stock for immediate delivery,

as well as a wide range of spirits, soft drinks

beers and bottled waters. Organic, vegan, halal

and kosher products can all be sourced and

they will go out of their way to track down

anything unusual for your guests.

For more details Tel: +34 630 355 974

or visit www.eypmallorca.com

Maison del Gusto

M

DG pride themselves on sourcing a vast selection of unique ingredients

across all product categories from selected direct producers internationally.

Also this year the investment in research and sourcing has been extensive and

it will continue (as Brexit caused longer transit time and import taxes they have

introduced new niche producers from Ireland, Sweden and Denmark). The service

has been specially tailored to support chefs and chief stews on superyachts. Each

product is carefully selected, finely packed, arranged in foldable delivery boxes

and quickly delivered everywhere in the Mediterranean and to the Caribbean to

meet the needs of each client. They have built their reputation on top quality,

service, reliability and passion. Clients can be sure to rely on a transparent

partner who follows rigid hygienic procedure and is driven by strong principles

acknowledged and appreciated from many direct yacht owners as well as key

players in the industry.


or visit www.maisondelgusto.com


Versilia Provisions

V

ersilia Provisions is a department of Versilia

Supply Service dedicated to supplying high

quality food and beverages to yachts all over the

globe, their strength is in customer satisfaction

and the focus is to source fine foods from all over

the world. With headquarters in Viareggio, Italy,

being on the doorstep of one of the most worldrenowned

locations for food and wine gives the

team a massive advantage in procuring the most

exceptional food and beverages. There are also

branch offices in Livorno, Antibes, Palma and

Antigua. This season they are offering an ad-hoc

luxury selection created for yacht owners by the

in-house chef.


or visit www.versiliaprovisions.com

Riviera Wines

Based in Antibes on the French Riviera, Riviera Wines supply

yachts, private aircrafts and villas no matter where they are,

with a specific premium customer service-oriented approach.

With their own cellar (containing thousands of bottles) and

specialised sourcing team, they are able to deliver anywhere

in the world within a couple of days and even quicker around

the South of France. With more than 15 years’ experience,

Riviera Wine has grown into one of the most well-renowned

and experienced wine suppliers in the industry, combining

the finest wine expertise and passion with a vital focus and

understanding of the luxury industry. Whether it be wine supply,

bespoke advice, wine tastings or WSET courses, their longevity

is testament to professionalism and level of service they provide!


or visit www.rivierawine.wine


Cellier

Why not create your own on board cellar?

Cellier is a top supplier of wine, spirits,

beverages and soft drinks in Greece, 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 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 cruise carefree, enjoying every mile

of the way. Cellier delivers to all marinas of Greece

or Europe, offering a rapid service. No minimum

quantity needed, order online on the e-shop.


or visit www.cellier.gr

Adria Alfa

Adria Alfa is an experienced, reliable and flexible

yacht supplier in Croatia. They are able to source

both locally and internationally, fresh fish and seafood,

meats, fruit, vegetables and other items any top

chef could require to maintain a high-profile yacht’s

reputation for fine dining. They stock fine wines,

champagnes, spirits, soft drinks and other beverages.

Cooperation with leading maritime suppliers and a very

high purchasing capacity, with thanks to their cruise ship

supply, give them opportunity to find a wide range of

products. Adria Alfa have a customs & excise warehouse

and are HACCP certified.


or visit www.adriaalfa.hr


FOOD & DRINK

White wine styles

& food pairing

VIOGNIER (Condrieu, France /

Australia)

Scents: lolly, boiled sweets, dried

fruit, apricots

Flavours: apricot, melon, peach,

cream

ONBOARD’s wine

master Brad Mitton

looks at the simple

steps to pairing a

variety of white wine

styles to your favourite

dishes, and reminds us

that it doesn’t need to

be that complicated

Choosing wines to serve and to

marry with your food dishes can

sometimes be quite intimidating

and so here I try to simplify the main white

grape varietals as a cheat-sheet for you

to better understand the different styles

and the food-marrying process as wine

is of course the perfect partner to food.

We’re going from light to heavy mouthfeel

in this list, so generally that would mean

light to heavy foods for pairing.

RIESLING (Germany, South

Australia)

Scents: floral, fragrant, perfumed,

citrus

Flavours: green apple, pear, lemon, lime

Riesling is at its best when young

however it ages beautifully and fits very

well with Asian and spicy dishes. This is

a cool climate grape varietal and so the

acid retention in the grapes is high, thus

offering a balance on the palate that marries

with spicy food and a wonderful structure

and backbone that lets the wine age and

develop beautifully in the bottle. Aromatic

and herbaceous Asian dishes are a match

in heaven for this style of wine.

CHARDONNAY (Burgundy)

Scents: cucumber, apple, grapefruit,

nectarine, peach

Flavours: fig, cashew, peach, honey

melon

Chardonnay is an amazing grape

and massively diverse. You can produce

unoaked styles like Chablis or heavily oaked,

buttery styles like Montrachet. Basically,

if you want your Chardonnay fresh, young

and clean, go for a simple Chablis (unoaked)

style that is not too expensive and great

with oysters and fresh seafood and then

upgrade to lightly-oaked for your more

complex dishes.

Then take a more expensive, aged and

barrel-fermented style for your rich and

creamy dishes. Chardonnay is the white

grape used in all Burgundian wines.

Viognier is the busty blonde of the white

wine family, offering a curvaceous and

almost full-figured character on the pallet,

it has everything - fruit, acid and body.

Mainly produced in Condrieu and often

expensive, Viognier is a beautiful food wine

and is often used as a blender with Shiraz.

Lovely and smooth, marry with barbecued

fish and lightly caramelised meat dishes.

SAUVIGNON BLANC (Sancerre

and Bordeaux, France / New

Zealand)

Scents: vegetal, green apple,

asparagus, capsicum

Flavours: grassy, lemongrass,

gooseberry, passionfruit

Sauvignon Blancs (origins from Sancerre

/ Bordeaux) are quite different regionally

and the style of the wine varies from

grassy, linear and dry to aromatic and

full of tropical fruits. Always drink them

young, they don’t generally keep and lose

their freshness - although there are

some winemakers using secondary oak

fermentation these days that helps with

ageing potential or in Sauternes, they blend

with Semillon for ageing; but the freshest

and purest styles are the best for simple

food pairing. Sauvignon Blanc fits very well

with any Asian dishes, vegetable dishes,

salads and fresh fish.

With over 25 years of professional

experience in the wine industry, Brad

Mitton imports selected international

wines for leading sommeliers in Central

Europe. He is based in the South of France

and travels throughout Europe marketing

his company and running gourmet events

with Club Vivanova.

Brad Mitton is the founder and owner

of Mitton International Wines (www.

mittonwines.com) based in Berlin and Club

Vivanova (www.clubvivanova.com) based in

Monte Carlo. Bradley recently launched the

start-up Brad’s Wine Subscription

(www.brads-wine.com) after demand for

monthly wine deliveries from his clients.


Portofino Eats

THE TOP TABLES

AND EATERIES TO

FIT ALL PALATES

AND MOSTLY

DEEP POCKETS

IN PORTOFINO

CAFFÈ EXCELSIOR

Located on the Piazzetta, this restaurant is a great choice

if you like to people watch while enjoying a leisurely

lunch or dinner. If you don’t like to people watch what

is the point of going to Portofino, honestly. The menu

as one would expect is broad, fish features heavily, but

for the carnivores amongst you the lamb is divine. An

extensive wine and cocktail menu is on hand, so get

there early, have an apero and enjoy the scenery.

€€€€€

DA PUNY

Certainly one of the most popular eateries in the town

and being on the harbour, is a favourite for locals, tourists

and the occasional celeb visiting the area. However, no

matter your status you will receive the very best service

from the attentive staff, it’s a real pleasure to be seated here

and enjoy such quality across the board. There are a few

house favourites such as the flaky branzinno baked in salt,

wonderful home made lasagne el pesto or various dishes

with home made pappardelle.

€€€€€

TAVERNA DEL MARINAIO

Of the other harbour eateries, the only one to

recommend highly is the Taverna del Marinaio. The

interior is elegantly shipshape, while outside, tables

cluster under a scenic portico. If Portofino had

any locals left, this is where they would come: the

atmosphere is convivial and the seafood is excellent.

This local restaurant has been in business for over

25 years and more affordably priced than the many

other restaurants in Portofino.

€€€€


FOOD TABLE & DRINK TALK

LA CUCINA DI NONNA NINA

On the other side of the Portofino

promontory, in the quiet village of

San Rocco, La Cucina di Nonna Nina

occupies two tiny rooms in a rustic

villa. Here, guests are served delicious

Ligurian dishes such as stuffed

cuttlefish or trofiette pasta cooked

with nettles and pesto. Its interior

is charming and rustic, and guests

comment fondly on their home-style

meals of rabbit, pasta with pesto,

fresh fish, and lemon tart. Snag one

of the tables on the terrace outside if

you can.

€€€

Ristorante La Terrazza

HOTEL SPLENDIDO, PORTOFINO

TRATTORIA DEI PESCATORI

Just down the road in Santa Margherita is a reliable stop for Ligurian

specialities such as pansotti in salsa di noci (pasta strips with nut sauce)

and the best of the day’s seafood catch. Open since 1910, this restaurant

takes inspiration from its long history. The restaurant is proud to serve

regional fare, including a traditional fish soup and rossetti, boiled young

anchovies served with artichoke and mashed potato.

€€€

FARINATA

DI CECI

Also known as frisciolata

socca, turta or turtellassu.

Made with chickpea flour,

water, extra virgin olive oil

and salt. It can be eaten

plain or with stracchino or

crescenza cheese, pesto

or rosemary.

RISTORANTE DA I GEMELLI

Located in the Portofino harbour, this

restaurant is owned by twin brothers,

and offers fresh local seafood and

Ligurian specialities. Don’t forget to

check out the restaurant’s excellent

selection of local wines to accompany

your meal.

€€€€

INGREDIENTS

800g Bronze-drawn

Spaghetti pasta

1 kg Cherry tomatoes (400g

for sauce, 600g for confit)

500g Vine tomatoes

225ml Olive oil

2 Garlic cloves

PASTA ALLA ELIZABETH TAYLOR

SERVES 4

Deceptively simple but with depths of flavour:

the humble tomato spaghetti

100g Basil

5g Dried oregano

5g Thyme

20g Brown sugar

Lemon zest (half lemon)

Pinch of salt

PREPARATION

• Create the tomato confit. Slice 600g of cherry tomatoes

in half and season them with thyme, salt, brown sugar

and lemon zest

• Cook in the oven at 80°C for 3 hours

• Boil the vine tomatoes in hot water until the skin comes

off, then slice them sideways

• Cook the spaghetti in boiling water with salt

• In a separate pot, heat some olive oil with garlic and basil,

then add the remaining cherry tomatoes

• Once the pasta is ready, add it to the pot

• Add the vine tomatoes and, at the very end, the confit

tomatoes

SERVE

Serve into bowls and finish with a pinch of oregano and

basil leaves.


body beautiful

The latest facts, fads and tips to help keep

you in ship shape condition this season

SPA OF THE SEASON

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the light-filled, marble-clad spa, where

treatments are inspired by the teachings

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BEAUTY MYTH

WEARING MAKE-UP EVERY DAY

IS BAD FOR YOUR SKIN

Fact: While wearing tons of make-up

can be cumbersome for the skin

on your face, wearing make-up

consistently won’t actually make

your skin worse. Granted, a day with

no make-up feels great, but the

real culprit of skin damage is not

consistently washing your make-up

off (this means not leaving makeup

on overnight).

WHAT IS A STRETCHOLOGIST?

Perhaps you have consulted a

nutritionist, a personal trainer or a

massage therapist, but have you seen a

‘stretchologist’ yet?

If not, your tightly coiled muscles may

be crying out for the attention of the

latest type of fitness guru, one whose

niche in an overcrowded market is to

get your limbs and joints stretched and

twisted. Sounds odd, feels sensational.

Effective assisted stretching can be

an essential part of any sustainable

lifestyle and fitness programme.

APPY FIT

DOWN DOG

Down Dog makes a

handful of fitness apps

for Yoga, HIIT, Barre

and Pilates. To help

people stay active and engaged during

self-isolation and at all other stressful

times in your life.

THE BODY COACH

This app offers an

individually tailored

diet plan, five workouts

and two shorter

workouts every four weeks that can be

accessed at anytime to do whenever

suits you. There is also a live workout

with upcoming workouts that enable

you to train with Joe Wicks in real time.

GOOD VIBES

This device uses gentle

vibrations to help your

body recover from stress.

Scientifically proven

technology improves heart

rate variability (HRV), a key biometric

of stress, so you can feel more calm,

balanced and perform at your best.

www.apolloneuro.com

WHAT IS IT?

HAND-BALANCING

What is it? Handstands, basically.

How much does it cost? Handstands are currently

free to perform, although it’s always worth learning

a good technique. A good start is to search YouTube

for hand-balancing tutorials.

What does it promise? Improved core strength,

posture, upper-body strength, flexibility, balance and

coordination.

What’s it actually like? You start off gently with

stretches and planks to help learn technique. From

there, you progress to flipping all the way over on

to a crashmat. Gradually, by learning which parts

of your body need to be flexed, locked and pulled in,

your stability begins to improve. You may resemble a

wobbling, purple-faced Jenga tower with a great big

exposed belly – but within an hour, you should be able

to hold yourself unsupported.

Best and worst bit Going upside down for the first

time is a bit hairy, but the whole thing is brilliant.

Hand-balancing is an incredible bodyweight workout.

Your shoulders may ache for about 24 hours

afterwards, but you barely notice it because you’re so

busy learning a new skill.

Is it worth it? Yes, it cannot be recommend enough.


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BODY

Stepping

it up

The latest low impact

fitness craze promises a

high intensity cardio work

with an interactive app

CLMBR... Burns 60% more calories than running or rowing

What is it?

CLMBR offers a unique combination

of high intensity cardio, resistance

strength training and connected

technology – joining this all together

to deliver a truly comprehensive

fitness workout which you can carry

out in your own home, office or yacht.

This clever bit of kit is purpose built

to deliver users with peak efficiency

and a new style unparalleled fitness

experience to keep lean, build muscle

and improve cardio fitness.

How does it work?

One of best features of the CLMBR

device is the fact that it makes it so

easy to visualise the progress you’re

making as you meet and exceed

your fitness objectives. The CLMBR

interface keeps users motivated with

accurate, unparalleled real-time

data visualisations and over-theair

updates allow for seamless

content updates. No detail has been

overlooked with the exceptional

CLIMBR fitness device.

What does it promise?

Improved core strength, flexibility,

range of motion, coordination, and

upper and lower body strength in one

neat and very handsome machine.

Best and worst bits?

It pays to get the technique right if

you want to get the most out of the

system, so find some tutorial videos

before you wade in blindly...

For more details

visit www.clmbr.com


Glowing

naturally

Vitamins can keep

your skin looking

healthy and youthful

VITAMINS FOR SKIN

HEALTH

Vitamin E

This has been a staple in

the skincare industry for a

long time. It’s a moisturising

antioxidant, which guards the

skin barrier and improves

hydration. It can also protect

the skin from UV rays.

If our bodies need vitamins, minerals and

micronutrients to grow and keep us healthy,

then it’s only logical that we should include

these in our skin care routines to give us that

extra little boost.

Vitamins have not always been vitamins. Let’s

back up for a while: Until the 1900s, no one

had any idea there was such a thing. Then a

Polish biochemist named Casimir Funk (yes, a

pretty cool name, we know) came along. He was

studying beriberi disease, and realised all the

sufferers were deficient in what’s now called

vitamin B1 or thiamine.

Casimir coined the term himself: after realising

these nutrients were essential to the human

body and its functions, he chose the name ‘vital

amines’ with vital coming from the root word

‘vita’ meaning ‘life’ in Latin.

But more than a century later, trying to figure

out what each vitamin actually does — and which

ones are best for you — can still feel a bit like

wading through a bowl of alphabet soup.

If you’re deciding which ones to ingest, we

suggest consulting a doctor or nutritionist. But

if you’re looking to figure out the difference

between a vitamin C serum and a vitamin

A-derived retinol cream, knowing the benefits of

each can empower you to make the best choice

for your skin.

And there are choices abound. Vitamin-enriched

skin-care products can protect against freeradical

damage, treat fine lines and wrinkles,

and lessen hyper-pigmentation. Basically,

there’s a vitamin out there for every one of your

skin concerns — you just have to know which

one provides which benefits.

Vitamin C

This is an antioxidant that

boosts collagen production,

decreases pigment formation,

and protects against

environmental stressors.

Topical application can reduce

discolouration of pigments.

Vitamin A

Commonly known as retinol.

Vitamin A is widely-considered

among the most effective skincare

ingredients around. And

it’s worth noting that vitamin A

was the first vitamin approved

by the FDA.

Vitamin D

We naturally produce this

vitamin from sun exposure, but

should we sit outside and risk

UV damage? Vitamin D can be

a valid treatment for psoriasis,

but talk to your doctor.

While it’s true there is

no magic bullet when

it comes to perfecting skin,

one ingredient comes pretty

close: retinol. Prescription

retinol products and over the

counter retinols can increase

skin cell turnover and

stimulate collagen synthesis.

With consistent use of a

topical retinol you can see

improvement of fine lines,

dark spots, texture, and tone.

However, don’t forget, always

have a balanced diet too.

RETINOL

Proceed with caution

While an OTC retinol (0.5%-

2% concentration) isn’t quite

as effective or speedy as

prescription-strength, it’s

less likely to cause irritation,

redness, and peeling so

is better for anyone with

sensitive or drier skin. But,

slow down a minute. Start

with one night a week and see

how your skin reacts before

adding a second night a week

and so forth. Perhaps start

by applying your moisturiser

before applying your retinol

in order to make it a little

bit less intrusive and less

irritating in the first weeks.

Safer alternatives

There are also naturally

derived retinol alternatives

like rosehip seed oil, chicory

root oligosaccharides, and

tara tree gum, but choose

wisely, do your homework

and speak to a professional,

there are plenty of qualified

practitioners out there.

Vitamin B

There are a range of these.

B3 is called niacinamide and

most commonly found in skin

care products. This helps skin

maintain its normal barrier,

reduces dryness and related

conditions like eczema.

Vitamin F

The ‘F’ refers to fatty acids,

found in omega 6 and omega

3. These help regulate and

promote the healthy function

of our body, including playing a

role in the health of our skin.


BODY

1

2 3 4

1 VITAMIN C TONIC LOTION

€7.99

www.sephora.fr

2 YOUTH ACTIVATING CREAM

€221

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3 ON THE SPOT SERUM

€144

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Getting enriched

All manner of serums, moisturisers and cleansers

are now being formulated with the good stuff

5 6 7

4 CRYSTAL RETINAL 20

€99

www.medik8.com

5 BELIF BRIGHTENING

VITAMIN C CREAM

€38

www.sephora.fr

6 LANEIGE RADIAN-C CREAM

€33

www.sephora.fr

7 ALPINE ROSE GLOW

€155


8 PAI IMPOSSIBLE GLOW

HYALURONIC ACID & SEA KELP

€29.90

www.sephora.fr

8 9 10

9 SEPHORA VITAMIN E

TONIC LOTION

€7.99

www.sephora.fr

10 RETEXTURISING SKIN SERUM

€144



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Four in a row remain the goal, but this game

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SKITTLES

Masterfully handcrafted with precious canaletto

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DOMINOS

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PETANQUE

A complete game set of 8 metal bowls with a wooden

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YACHT

MANAGEMENT

COMES

OF AGE

The world of yachting is seeing more technology and more legislation which

is of course a good thing, but with superyachts getting larger, more external

expert advice is required Words: Captain Michael Howorth

Superyachts represent, even to the richest of owners, a

significant investment. Whatever their size, superyachts

are valuable assets and require careful management,

from rigorous financial management to employing a

trusted crew and running a well-orchestrated diary.

Specialist superyacht management services ensure that a yacht

is being well maintained, operated and administered, leaving

owners free to enjoy their time on board with family and friends.

Good superyacht managers provide seamless and exceptional

shore-side support to ensure all aspects of yacht management

are dealt with efficiently.

Most of the better yacht management teams have skills, knowledge

and superyacht experience across a comprehensive range of

services. From cost control for the operation and maintenance

of a superyacht, to every aspect of operating it, enabling them to

operate with efficiency, transparency and, of course, accountability.

Owners considering commissioning the construction of a new build

or refitting an existing yacht, should consider yacht management

companies that specialise in providing project management services

and have been successfully involved in the new construction and

refitting of yachts. They would do well to choose managers who

have extensive relationships with the better shipyards, designers

and naval architects around the world.

The business of yacht management has, over the last decade

or so, developed from being a simple, add-on service offered by

superyacht brokerage companies, into a big business. It has become

so for a number of reasons including: increased legislation, more

sophisticated vessels, a more competitive manning market and

the introduction of mandatory ISM, requiring increased shore

support.

Yacht owners are becoming more discerning and wanting to limit

their various liabilities in an increasingly litigious environment.

The advantage of yacht management to the owner, is one of

protection, reliability, compliance, reduced liability, improved

residual value and financial accountability.

As time goes by superyacht management is becoming more

competitive and securing good manning by employing competent

crew is becoming even more difficult. Otherwise, it is like any

other kind of management and should improve and embrace

change. The evidence is that over the past two decades, this

has happened.


There was a time when yacht management was nothing more

than a tool used by the yacht broker to stay very much in touch

with the owner during that tricky period between taking delivery

of his yacht until such time as he decides that he wants to

upgrade to a larger yacht, or otherwise dispose of his current

vessel. By managing the yacht for the owner, the broker was

sure to be on hand when he was needed, to become involved in

yet further commission earning revenue. Today that is no longer

the case. Over time, the process of looking after the yacht as a

financial investment has become so great that specialist advice is

a requirement of the owner, in much the same way he calls upon

his stockbroker to manage his share portfolio. In recent years

many insurance companies now make it a provision of cover to

have a recognised management company involved and this often

pushes an owner towards yacht management.

Perhaps the most important factor in

quality yacht management is saving that

owner time. It is up to the manager to

resolve the day-to-day issues to work in

tandem with the captain and crew

Yet, no two kinds of yacht management are the same. Each

service offered to an owner should be (and in most cases is)

tailored to meet their needs and expectations. The range of

yacht management services offers by companies ranges from

ISM support to full management, including chartering and crew

employment. Having a yacht management contract in place can

affect the sales value of a yacht. It should set a standard for

maintenance and operation of the yacht.

Having spent the last 23 years in the superyacht industry

covering all aspects of sales, charter, new construction and

management, Nicholas Dean could be said to have been round the

BLUEWATER YACHTING

Do the words AUDIT or SURVEYS send a shiver down your

spine? Do you get lost in your yacht’s accounts, drowning in

receipts? Bluewater’s qualified and experienced team will take

away your admin headaches, leaving you to focus on the job at

hand. Already have a management company looking after your

finances, no problem! With their intelligent tailor-made service

offering, the team could focus on your audits or flag and class

surveys. Whatever your needs, Bluewater are there to help and

reassure, not to look over your shoulder, but as a shoulder to lean

on. Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless.

For more details email: management@bluewateryachting.com

or visit www.bluewateryachting.com

block once or twice. Together with his great friend and professional

associate, Peter Hürzeler, Nicholas formed Ocean Independence,

and became its joint managing partner. The company flourished

and now benefits from 15 offices and over 120 team members,

representing full coverage of all aspects in the large yacht industry.

The company’s yacht management division is an important fee

earner and contributes towards its ongoing financial success.

Dean contends that most superyacht owners buy their yachts

for their own enjoyment and doing so, is often the culmination

of a lifestyle dream. He says, “Perhaps the most important

factor in quality yacht management is saving that owner time.

It is up to the manager to resolve the day-to-day issues, to

work in tandem with the captain and crew to create the very

best possible experience for the owner and / or the charterer.”

Knowing that your major asset is run efficiently, within budget,

with monthly reporting and financial analysis is all there to create

piece of mind and to protect the investment made. In recent

years, the bureaucracy surrounding ship management, crew

employment and financial transparency, is such that a management

company already structured to handle all these issues, offers a

time and cost-efficient option to the yacht owner.

Now the Yacht Management Director at Bluewater, Phillip

Holden, spent time serving in the Royal Navy before joining the

yachting fraternity. In 1991, together with John Wyborn and


The manager can also act as a sounding

board for the owner regarding ideas

and future plans for the yacht

Peter Bennett he co-founded Bluewater. Each Director focuses

on different areas of yachting and are very hands-on with their

teams. Holden heads up the Yacht Management Dvision and is

proud of what it has achieved. He says, “We built Bluewater to

be the complete package for yacht owners; we have a charter

division, a brokerage team and our management department all

working hand in hand with our crew training and recruitment

experts. He adds, “We understand both sides of the yachting

industry, from the crew perspective and from the owners and

are able to offer our management yachts additional services

that others can’t, without having to outsource.” Included in the

company’s bespoke yacht management packages is access to

the company crew database for hiring crew. Added to which, the

company has brokers an owner can call upon when needed for

advice on charters and sales. Holden says, “Having experts in

all these divisions under one roof ensures a streamlined service,

round the clock, 7-days a week.”

MAIN ADVANTAGES

When it comes to managing a vessel, Holden believes there are

two fundamentals that if you get right everything else will flow.

“These areas are the finance of the vessel and the crew of the

vessel.” As an example, he says, “If you manage the maintenance

of the vessel correctly and pay what you need to pay, it will be

successful, if you manage it incorrectly it will end up costing

you more in the long run. If you were to supply the wrong chief

engineer to the vessel it would impact the maintenance of the

vessel going forward and thus reduce the enjoyment that the

owner could have.”

Taking the stress of ownership away and problem solving with

regards to the general operations of the vessel is what yacht

WRIGHT MARITIME GROUP

Wright Maritime Group is a specialist in new yacht construction

and large yacht management, operating globally as a world

leader in yacht operations. Wright’s core values and their strive

for exceptional excellence is fundamental to WMG’s success.

WMG Headquarters received its name ‘The Academy’ because,

while a place of accountable action, it is also a place of learning

to do great things for their clients, their crew and the businesses

serving them. Informed owners and their representatives call

Wright Maritime for advice and support in ensuring that their

yachting experience is the best it can be, while protecting their

financial interests and improving time spent on board. Wright

Maritime supports all fields of the large yacht industry with

initiatives and encouragement.


or visit www.wrightmaritime.com

managers do best. They should ensure legality, promote continuity

and co-ordinate Flag and Class requirements so as not to interfere

with the yacht’s programme. “Good yacht managers,” says Holden,

“should keep control of the finance and ensure the owner gets

the best deal. They should supply, vet and manage the crew

properly to ensure the correct selection of captains and heads

of departments.”

Nick Irving started delivering yachts as a skipper in the 1980s.

He worked for various charter companies and completed 30

Transatlantic and 3 Pacific crossings, and innumerable trips up

the US east coast, around the Mediterranean and the North

Sea. It was that experience that led him to set up Reliance Yacht

Management nearly 25 years ago, with a focus on providing

logistical solutions to the leisure marine market. The company

continues to grow, adding more charter fleets and private owners

to its portfolio. He says, “We concentrate on the logistics and

movements of boats worldwide, with a network of captains, crew

and local coordinators supporting us throughout the world. While

our origins lie in crewed delivery, over the past few years we

have expanded into shipping services in order to meet customer

demands. This has led to a new exclusive service agreement with

UK shipping company, Peters and May. We continue to grow by

listening to what our clients want and responding accordingly.

We are proud of the fact that so many of our clients are loyal

to us, some of whom have been with us for over 20 years.”

Irving believes that employing a superyacht manager provides

the owner with a single point of contact for all matters relating


YACHT MANAGEMENT

to the yacht, from catering to crew, from engine servicing to

navigation. He says, “Not only does this drastically simplify the

work that owning a superyacht entails but, provides peace of

mind that the yacht is being run with professionalism, care and

experience. The manager can also act as a sounding board for the

owner regarding ideas and future plans for the yacht; the owner

has nothing to gain but the manager’s industry experience and

knowledge with a specific focus on oversight and coordination.”

Captain A J Anderson heads up the Wright Maritime Group. Based

in Fort Lauderdale, the superyacht management company came

into being when AJ passed the command of Rassalas to others

and took on the role of managing the yacht. Today, some twenty

years later, there are forty dedicated multi-national professionals

working at The Academy its HQ so named because, while a place

of accountable action, it is, they say, also a place of learning to

do great things for our clients, their crew and the businesses

serving them. Anderson believes that his WMG is different to

others involved in professional yacht management because those

in operational management still keep and use their Master’s

certificates and take command of yachts for periods between

4-10 weeks every year.

“That time in command,” says AJ, “keeps their perspective more

closely aligned with the crew, which they feed back to the staff

on the floor. There are so many dedicated professionals working

in yacht management, that it is less about competition and more

about collaboration. One of the joys of this business is to be

able to share ideas with other companies doing what we do.”

“The success behind the WMG revolves,” insists AJ, “because

an experienced management firm has years of policy and process

development across a number of yacht operational profiles.

When a licensed and insured firm is involved in the financial and

business controls on board, there is naturally a higher level of

surety. Having a professional firm with regulatory experience

related to crew employment that can serve as employer is a

key advantage as well.”

FOR THE CAPTAIN

The advantage of yacht management to the yacht’s captain is not

dissimilar to those of the owner, in that they need this to be time

efficient, so they can deliver the onboard experience that they

are employed to do. Efficient ISM / ISPS management systems,

financial management systems all save the captain an incredible

amount of time compared to where we were some years ago.

Nicholas Dean of Ocean Independence says, “What is perhaps

crucial here, is that the captain and management work as a team

in the best interests of their owner. This requires respect on

both sides and excellent communication. To have a full back up

team behind the captain on technical, financial and compliance

is crucial to the safe running of the ship.”

Nick Irving concurs saying, “A manager can provide a single

point of contact relating to all boat matters, as well as act as a

professional mediator between the captain and the client, protecting

the captain’s interests while conveying the owner’s requests.

The manager can also provide neutral and safe ground for the

captain to discuss confidential matters without compromising

their relationship with the owner or crew.”

DO CAPTAINS AGREE?

Not all superyacht captains agree. One confidentially told us in

response to our request for his views on management, “In my

experience, management companies fall into three categories:

the micro managers, the hands-off variety and the middle of the

road, easy to get on with ones. I have worked with all three and

I know which type I prefer!”

One company I started off with began by being hands-off, but

frightened they would lose their client, allowed the owner’s

representatives to push them into becoming micro managers.

They wanted paperwork backing every single decision anyone

made and then pushed it up the line for approval by the owner’s

representatives. This created a very slow system and made it

almost impossible to get anything done and frustrated the hell

OCEAN INDEPENDENCE

Ocean Independence is a full-service superyacht

brokerage company, specialising in yacht sales, charter,

new build and management. Founded in 2005, Ocean

Independence now has approximately 115 employees,

operating from 13 offices around the world, speaking

23 different languages. Delivering a comprehensive

range of yacht management services, the dedicated

team of technical supervisors and yacht managers

offer a unique combination of skills, knowledge and

experience to ensure peace of mind, every step of

the way. The management services ensure that your

yacht is being maintained, operated and administered

to the highest possible standards, leaving you free to

enjoy time on board with family and friends. If you are

considering commissioning a new build construction

or refitting an existing yacht, Ocean Independence

specialise in providing project management services.

They have excellent relationships with the best

shipyards, designers and naval architects globally.

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YACHT MANAGEMENT

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An ever-changing landscape means that yacht owners

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out of the onboard heads of departments that they just quit.

That act then upset the owner.

He continues, “Then there are the hands-off variety who just

do the bare minimum. Usually these are the managers who

sell just an ISM package to the owner and undertake only that

management function leaving everything else to the yacht. I

found that this was fine when I was running smaller vessels but

now as the commander of a much larger yacht with a significant

number of crew on board, I feel that would lead to a very stressed

out captain. That style of management tends to overlook many

onboard issues leaving the heads of departments to manage

them with all the inherent problems that then ensue.”

“My favourite are the middle of the road managers who act as a

buffer between owners’ representatives and the vessel deflecting

the difficult matters which would take up too much of the captain’s

time to try and resolve. Sensibly they would leave the yacht to

decide how the vessel is actually run. This includes, deciding how

and when to get from A to B and who they hire and fire. Managers

like this have a framework in place for budgeting, accounting and

crew payroll. As a Captain I know where I stand, and I can get

on with the job at hand which is satisfying the owner’s wishes.”

“When I was sailing full time, as the Captain of Rassalas,” says

Captain A J Anderson, “We would joke that the twelve most

terrifying words a captain will hear: “I am from yacht management

and I am here to help you”. Today as a manager himself, he has

a somewhat different approach and says, “We all have jobs to

do. Sometimes they overlap so collaboration matters. The best

managers are there to support the captains while all being

required to fulfil the owner and family office requirements. Today

he adds, “The captain benefits from the experience and current

knowledge of a specialist yacht manager. Having that support

in helping the captain explain circumstances to the owner can

make the difference in their understanding. Additionally, captains

are always representing the crew’s interest, but often are not

able to represent their own interest. Having a third party in a

yacht manager to support a captain’s terms of employment is

important.”

HELP OR HINDRANCE?

When offering yacht management services, there is always the

possibility of managers being seen as ‘treading on the feet of the

captain and senior crew. “We overcome getting under the feet of

the yacht’s crew by offering valuable support in many different

areas”, says Phillip Holden at Bluewater. He adds, “This can

prove to be invaluable when the vessel has guests on and there

may not be enough hours in the day for the captain or senior

crew. A management company is there to help and ensure the

smooth running of your vessel, not there to pick at problems

or point fingers! We take the headache out of running a yacht.”

At Reliance Yacht Management, Nick Irving has never really

come across this problem when managing yachts. “In reality,”

he says, “The owners approach us first and we are their main

point of reference and contact for the yacht. Likewise, we have

extensive networks of captains that we assign to yachts. We

aim to build good relationships with both parties and are often

key to developing the relationship between owner and captain.

Management is not ad hoc to the running of a yacht but central

to its success.”

“Such comments are now outdated and certainly not a reflection

the new captains coming through the industry,” says Nick Dean

of Ocean Independence. “Captains such as these fully realise that

each party has an important role to play and neither should tread

on each other’s toes. In the end we are tasked by an owner to

do the best possible job for him, whether on board or ashore.”

TECHNICALLY COMPLICATED

With superyachts becoming larger and more technically complicated,

yacht managers can bring other major benefits to the table.

“The bigger the yacht the more crew there is and with that

comes more crew management,” says Phillip Holden at Bluewater.

He adds, “Our technical management backing up the yacht’s

engineers and ETOs, help co-ordinate contractors, shipyards,

technical support companies and ensure they in turn back up

the engineers and ETOs. This allows the onboard team to get

on with their jobs. Often as managers we are able to help the

owner with negotiating better rates when dealing with technical

and audio-visual and information technology issues.”

“That is so true,” agrees Nick Irving who adds, “Yacht management

can provide what all the technology in the world can never quite

provide – people. We have an extensive network of captains and

crew, relationships with industry experts and technical providers

worldwide, built through decades of good business and loyalty.”


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says, “It started with a temping mission for one of

the leading yacht repair shipyards in Marseille,” she

says. “I was the Office Manager/Technical and Sales

assistant there. I was supposed to stay for two months

and stayed for 13 years in the end.”

Bredy’s years in the shipyard prepared her well for

a future in the industry. “When you are working in a

shipyard, you are bound to be confronted by gender

stereotypes, whatever your background or your

experience is,” she says.

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“Yacht Managers by the nature of their business become

problems solvers and have an extensive pool of contacts for

problem resolutions,“ says Nicholas Dean of Ocean Independence.

He adds, “The main benefits come from the main management

companies having the skill set behind an owner and captain, to

always be up on the latest technology and as yachts have become

much larger, the overall compliance is a very specialised service.”

“It is less the technical complexity and more than the regulatory

complexity,” says AJ Anderson. He expands further by asking, “How

do you comply with cyber rules or other rules often rushed and

untested before implementation? Having a fleet of trials, errors

and successes provides the management firm the data and tools

to inform the yachts in the fleet with the latest information.”

STILL A MAN’S WORLD?

Pleasingly, what was once just the domain of the macho male,

yacht management is becoming much more gender balanced with

more and more women joining and running management teams.

The Wight Maritime Group is even named after an early female

pioneer! Patricia Wright served in the United States Marine Corps

during WW2. And the gender balance continues apace as the

years pass. With 19 years under her belt in the yachting industry

– and many years before that working in shipping and maritime

insurances – Sylvie Bredy comes to superyacht management

with a wealth of experience. Now working for Edmiston, her first

foray into the industry was more accidental than deliberate. She

“In my early shipping career, a lady who was running

her own business in Tunis told me: ‘In a man’s world,

you need to be the best, otherwise you are nothing’.

This is like a mantra to me. Not that I pretend to be the

best at what I am doing but I am surely thriving at being

a better yacht manager and a better person every day.”

Bredy clearly loves her job: “My best achievement so

far is to sit in the position I have today with Edmiston.

I feel extremely lucky about my job and about having

the opportunity to look after some amazing assets.”

“There is no routine in the Yacht Manager’s job, no

day is the same as the one before, and every day is a

school day. That is what keeps me going.” And while

she has proven herself well in her chosen career, Bredy

is aware that it can still be a tricky industry for some: “Although

I have seen a slow evolution over the last 19 years, I think that

yachting is still an industry where it is difficult for a woman to

demonstrate her leadership,” she says.

“Mentalities are slowly changing. There are more women on

yachts in positions that used to be for males only. And look at

the management department at Edmiston, it is only women!”

She adds, “We need to stop admitting that there are gender

stereotypes is the first step to beating gender stereotypes.

I would encourage young women to learn and progress. Keep

learning because knowledge is power. People will come to you

because you are knowledgeable and reliable, never mind whether

you are a man or a woman.”

MORE REGULATIONS COMING

What is fast becoming apparent is the fact that there are

more regulations coming into our industry. Managers we spoke

to suggest that these will focus on compliance, transparent

financial management and safety. As these come into force so

the role of the yacht manager will begin to play an even more

important role in superyacht operations. Rules and regulations

for Flag and Class, Fiscal and the coastal states are complex.

How and where to operate and idiosyncrasy of different states

will need to be fully understood and owners and captains will

need professional advice. Compliance with Flag and Class and

the Port State will become issues that only dedicated teams

of experts can handle. With fiscal rules compliance, charter

licences of different countries, registration, reporting and VAT

returns all becoming more important, the yacht manager will

in the next few years become indispensable and the profession

will have morphed into an essential service. The list is almost

endless with environmental issues such as air, oil, waste, ballast

water, all employing a raft of new and complex regulations across

the world. You could say that, after 20 years the job of and the

need for the yacht manager has finally been fully understood

and accepted.


Managing well

Online management systems will lighten the administration burden while increasing

efficiency, enabling remote personnel to access important documentation from any location

Total Superyacht

Veteran captain David Clarke launched

Total Superyacht in 2015 after years

of frustration with vessel management

software designed by people who lacked

any real longevity as crew. No one offered

automated workflow. This has remained a

primary focus as the system has evolved.

For example, the Crew Status automatically

populates the Leave Calculator. Crew bank

details auto-populate the Payroll module.

Pay Slips are generated when Payroll is

submitted. Engineering Monthly Reports are

created from the previous month’s completed

tasks and so on. The system, which covers

all aspects of compliance and allows the

seamless real-time flow of information and

documentation between the crew, yacht, DPA

and yacht manager.

For more details visit

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i-Bos

i-Bos has been in continual development of its Cello Marine system

and along with releasing a new version, ‘Cello Marine 2’, i-Bos

are excited to announce a new web-based solution to access data

anywhere in the world, namely ‘Cello Plus’. Cello Plus operates

concurrently with Cello Marine to ensure that items including the

crew details, certifications, leave scheduling and payroll are being

managed in an efficient manner. Individual users can be granted the

rights to remotely submit and approve leave requests, drastically

reducing the time spent crew scheduling. Cello Plus is highly

configurable and offers flexibility to ensure that the user may only

access data pertaining to specific crew members from a specific

department on a single yacht to entire crew rosters across a fleet.

In addition, Cello Plus can restrict features to a small subset of

users, such as payroll. Both systems can be hosted using existing

infrastructure from a yacht, or externally depending on your needs.

For more details visit www.ibosltd.com


IDEA Data Solutions

IDEA Data Solutions GmbH, located in Dusseldorf, Germany,

was founded in 2001. Since then, they have been developing

and distributing yacht management software primarily for clients

based in Europe, and the US. To date, the team have successfully

completed more than 1,000 projects, ranging from 20m yachts,

to more than 150m sophisticated superyachts. IDEA design

sophisticated technological solutions to enable the effective

and efficient management of yachts, safeguarding crew and

passengers, and protecting the yacht and its valuable assets are

the priority. IDEA Data Solutions include a core vessel database,

inventory, stock control and purchasing, document management,

maintenance management, engine room logging, and safety

management system, that complies with International Safety

Management (ISM) standards. They recognise that all yachts are

unique, and accordingly, the yacht management software can be

customised to suit the individual needs and requirements of the

end users, whether this is a single yacht or a fleet of yachts. The

excellent customer service defines them. They partner with clients

throughout the project lifecycle, providing support and training

during the design and build, as well as a dedicated after-sales

service always on call.

For more details visit www.idea-yacht.com

Plan M8

Have you ever been forced into making

alternative plans for guests ashore? The

disappointment of an unexpected failure or

breakdown can be avoided. Implementing a

structured planned maintenance schedule such

as Plan M8 (‘plan mate’) not only ensures your

equipment and machinery on board is maintained

through continuous monitoring at all times, it

assures all your yacht maintenance is planned.

You will see a reduction in downtime, and the

need for emergency repairs, as equipment

is maintained before it fails. Operating costs

are reduced as optimum service life is given

to components, minimising the frequency of

breakdowns, assuring you as the operator ‘peace

of mind’ knowing your yachts reliability is at

a maximum. Plan periodic tasks, log routine

maintenance tasks and build a detailed history of

your yacht’s components on the go. Plan M8 can

of course be tailor-made for individual vessels

with custom-designed templates and simple data

entry right at your fingertips.

For more details visit www.planm8.io


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MASTEX Software

MXSuite is the simple software solution for yacht management.

It’s easy to use and packed with possibilities. The wide range

of modules helps you face the challenges of today. Whether you

want to keep track of work and rest hours, schedule maintenance

tasks and safety drills, or manage all your documents and

certificates, the software is designed to give you just what you

need. Mastex Software is the total solution provider for fleet

management, made simple. With over 15 years of experience in

solving onboard and onshore challenges, you are assured of a

professional and reliable partner that creates innovative software

and offers high-quality service. The fleet management software

can save you money and help you forecast maintenance costs. The

best thing? You can access MXSuite anytime, on any device, thanks

to the browser-based interface. That way, you are always on top

of things and pro-active, so you won’t be surprised! MXSuite has

solutions for any vessel and for every situation. Whether you have

a large crew and want to make sure everyone only accesses their

assigned area, or whether you have a smaller yacht and want to

start with the free license; the team are there for you.

For more details visit www.mastexsoftware.com

Yachtcru

Seamless crew management, is the mantra at

Yachtcru. Their goal is to transform the painful

grind of admin. This spring Yachtcru are taking

another step forward by launching a revolutionary

Leave Tracking Module.

Say goodbye to complicated spreadsheets

• Click and drag to add a leave period

• Plan 18 months in advance

• Crew view their leave record

• Delegate access to HoD’s

• Track flight types and costs

If you have a complex rotational leave situation

that only Einstein can work out, Yachtcru can

help. Go to their website to find out about their

other modules which include a top notch Hours of

Rest system linked to the Leave module and Crew

Certificate tracking. Future plans include salary

management and so much more. Knocking the

rough edges off paperwork one at a time.

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YManage

YManage is a platform developed to provide services and

products for yacht management. Simply buy your own

plan, and log into their office, connect with the team, negotiate

contracts, track projects. A suite of tools includes The Hub where

you can connect with your managers and follow the progress of

the activities. The suite of tools have been designed to cover all

management departments. Owners, crew and maritime companies

can now access smart services to improve their performance and

meet a wide variety of needs quickly and safely. There are several

plans YManage offer; a plan for owners, crew and companies,

with the possibility of purchasing additional packages from their

platform. Each plan can be customised at any time and can be

managed by the users with complete autonomy. Of course this is

all digital but with a human touch, YManage strength lies within

its support and a team that is always available and ready to offer

support when required. Whether you prefer to use digital solutions

or your personal assistant, YManage is at your side.

For more details visit www.ymanage.net

DEEP Blue

DEEP Blue covers all aspects of the yacht

operations. It has been refined to facilitate

the communication of administrative and

technical information between the crew, the

management company, and family offices.

Effectively easing the workload for officers,

pursers and managers and securing the

communication flow between the yacht and its

owner’s team ashore. SInce its release in 2013,

over 160 yachts between 25m to 120m and

numerous international management agencies

and family offices have chosen DEEP Blue.

By installing shared procedures, all parties

can increase security and bring value both to

everyone’s work onboard and to the owner’s

Asset, with optimum transparency. They provide

a turn-key solution for new builds and operational

yachts with a PMS module with an equipment list

and a related planned maintenance programme.

Set up includes the import of a geo-located

equipment list provided by the shipyard during

construction with OEM manuals.

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THE FUTURE OF PROPELLER

DESIGN IS HERE

Added to its 46 years

of propeller design,

Mark Phare looks at

the new geometry

modelling software

enabelling Teignbridge

Propellers to deliver

comprehensive

propulsion solution

packages

Teignbridge is known and respected

across the world as a trustworthy

and reliable designer and manufacturer

of propellers and stern gear. However, this

latest technological implementation has

taken propeller design to new levels.

However in recent years it has become

clear that the market demands more than

reliable designs and high quality precision

components. Customers are pushing the

boundaries regarding what they want to

achieve from their propulsion packages.

Generally, the main ingredients are increased

performance, reduced vibration and/or

increased fuel economy. In addition they

want technical support and the confidence

that the designs will translate into the real

world and deliver the performance envisaged .

Teignbridge recently completed a £3m

research project into propeller efficiency and

the legacy of that project is a highly qualified

and experienced design team supported

by advanced computational fluid dynamic

simulation CFD (Star CCM+), unique propeller

design optimisation software, cavitation

modelling, wakefield propeller analysis, finite

element analysis and a propulsion research

vessel that can validate the theoretical

designs in real life at sea and scale. No

other propeller designer and manufacturer

has this unique combination of assets that

are available to all customers.

Teignbridge is able to combine over 45 years

of experience across a number of sectors

with cutting edge technology to provide

customers with unrivalled, high efficiency

propeller designs. Using three large volume

3D printers and a 5-axis CNC pattern mill,

it is possible to produce highly accurate

patterns, ensuring that the CNC machined

propellers are a faithful implementation of

the intended design, delivering the predicted

performance.

Propeller performance can be defined by

a number of metrics, from hydrodynamic

efficiency and cavitation susceptibility to

mechanical strength and noise and vibration.

These performance criteria often pull in

opposing directions, such that the right

balance needs to be driven by the specific,

weighted requirements of each customer

and the propeller geometry defined to meet

that specification. Until recently, propeller

design was driven by empirical data and long

duration trial and error improvement and

was viewed as a dark art by those on the

outside looking in. Teignbridge utilises new

powerful simulation tools to understand the

interaction between the propeller structure

and the high-velocity fluid flowing around

its complex surfaces.

No other propeller designer

and manufacturer has this

unique combination of

assets that are available to

all customers.

In-house, genetic algorithm driven propeller

design optimisation is a truly remarkable

asset. Using this approach 500 design

iterations can be generated and evaluated in

CFD during a 48 hour period. Optimisation

for performance can be tuned for efficiency,

cavitation, noise and more. The methodology

can be run on the Teignbridge in-house 20

core workstation or via cloud computing.

Another feature of our computing capabilities

is the wake field analysis which allows us to

predict the flow of water around the hull

and through the propeller, truly accounting

for the real operating conditions. Propeller

design optimisation by this method refines


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Teignbridge is at the forefront of technology used in the design,

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the propeller design beyond that of a standard approach,

combining the best of experienced design engineers

and advanced numerical simulation.

This integrated approach to propeller design starts by

assessing the mission profile and/or history of vessel

and the propulsion specification. The propeller is then

designed for efficiency utilising computational fluid

dynamics (CFD): Star CCM+ and genetic algorithm

driven design refinement.

We can then undertake fully transient CFD wakefield

simulation and wakefield design adaption, followed by

our 1D ship simulation software which uses in-house

HEPS Sim tool: Matlab + Simulink and off-design

optimisation. If required we can validate the design by

manufacturing the propeller and undertaking physical

testing on our research vessel HRV1 which is based

in Torbay.

Pressure distribution and vortex visualisation on propeller

and its flow-aligned rudder for a high speed boat

HRV1 is a uniquely designed propulsion research

vessel. Whilst scale model propellers can be tested

in test tanks, HRV1 allows the testing of full-scale

propellers, therefore reducing scale effects with

propeller diameters up to 1200 mm vs. tank testing

at 250 mm. By testing a full-scale propeller we can

de-risk innovative ideas before introducing to the

market and test a customer’s propeller designs before

the vessel completes construction.

Also, undertaking numerous physical trials and comparing

the results with our CFD predicted results means

that we have an exceptional opportunity to refine our

CFD numerical analysis comparison and verification.

No other propeller designer and manufacturer has

this unique set of tools at their disposal.

Pareto diagram of propeller design optimisation. Correlation

between propeller thrust and hydrodynamic efficiency

Of course, not all customers will require such a

sophisticated approach when ordering a new propulsion

system, so Teignbridge has the flexibility to provide

a wide range of propulsion design services from a

rapid propeller sizing, to the inclusion of a selection

of, or all of, the previous described tools. Teignbridge

holds patterns to make over 2000 different propeller

designs, so if your requirement is a rapid replacement

propeller, the chances are that we will have a suitable

pattern at our disposal for a timely delivery no matter

where your vessel is located.

Visualisation of numerically predicted wave pattern of a handy

size bulk carrier and the propeller performance curves for the

ship (Conventional vs. Optimised)

Although we always recommend a custom designed

propeller to achieve optimum performance. Join our ‘Club

Teign’ to ensure that you receive a preferential service

and are prepared for what ever the season throws at

you. If you would like to improve the performance or

economy of your yacht, we can at the same time offer

a custom designed high performance C-Foil propeller

option. You will then have the peace of mind that

should your propellers become damaged, you won’t

have to wait six weeks for a replacement and reduce

any unnecessary down time during a busy season.


or visit www.teignbridge.co.uk


YACHT ESSENTIALS

Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services for the coming season

Telenor Satellite

For well over 10 years, Telenor Satellite has been providing premium

VSAT services to superyachts via its extensive reseller network.

With a Ka-band and Ku-band service offering, the company provides

high-powered, reliable and high-speed connectivity, serving both

crew and guests’ communications needs. The flexibility of the

company’s fully managed Anker portfolio allows for layups and shortterm

upgrades. Telenor Satellite partners with industry’s leading

antenna suppliers and offers financing packages. With antennas

as small as 60cm, the company delivers seamless connectivity

with bitrates up to 400+ Mbits/second.

For more details contact dataservices@telenor.com

or visit www.telenorsat.com


YACHT ESSENTIALS

Spaarnestad

With 35 years of experience in the field of maritime and industrial

diesel engines you’ll find a team of absolute specialists within

Spaarnestad. Where flexibility is needed, they are ready to jump in

to action to solve your problems quickly and accurately. Services

from building out engines till factory acceptance tests (FAT) from

engines till 2300 kW are one of the many things Spaarnestad can

do for you. In their fuel injection department they can test and

overhaul common rail injectors, fuel pumps and nozzles.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)23 531 03 17

or visit www.spaarnestad.nl

Vistra

For yacht owners looking to charter their yacht in Spanish

waters, navigating various bureaucratic and fiscal intricacies

unique to these waters can seem daunting. A big advantage

of the Mallorca-Model is that Vistra Marine & Aviation Limited

takes full responsibility for the entire setup, leaving non-EU

commercial yacht owners free to relax. For example, all non-EU

yachts that wish to charter must first be imported within the

EU. That process involves appointing an on-the-ground fiscal

representative in Spain to manage the importation and declaration

of the yacht with an EU Customs Authority. They will also handle

the application for a Spanish VAT number, together with the

administrative requirements, such as yacht valuation.

For more details visit www.vistra.com

PWR Foils

PWR-Foil is a leading European brand manufacturing efoils

since 2019. It is not only a question of manufacturing an

electric foil, it is also and above all a question of manufacturing

it in France, to rely on local knowledge and skills. Passion,

perseverance and professionalism are the main skills of the

Research & Development department which is constantly

improving the machines to always be ahead of technology,

computer science, connectors and hydraulics. Fly for between

60 and 90 minutes, reach speeds of between 35 and 40

km/h. Feel the sensation of free flight above the water.


or visit www.pwrfoil.com


Olympic RIBs

Olympic RIBs has been successfully designing and building

RIBS for more than 35 years. Their philosophy is to

create RIBs you can enjoy with friends and family, reliable

enough to take you home safe and dry no matter the

sea conditions. The deep V hulls combined with advanced

ergonomics on deck, guarantee a thrilling ride for all

passengers and an unforgettable experience while at

anchorage. The company has a huge amount of experience

with supplying vessels for coast guards, the military

personnel transport vessels for the navy. The tenders

can be customised to the client’s needs and the RIBs

make a perfect partner as a superyacht tender.


or visit www.olr.gr

Borderline Carpets & Sylka Carpets

With over 30 years of carpet experience, Borderline

offer a complete service from design through to

installation, the sales team assist with any bespoke

requirements regarding design and colour selection.

Once the colour and design is agreed they provide

renders for approval within 48 hours and advise on

which fibres to use in certain areas according to traffic

and possible spillages. With the expansion of the beach

deck areas, they are finding more carpets and rugs

are requested for outdoor areas and recommend a

woven polypropylene or acrylic fibre as this will not

retain moisture and is extremely hard wearing. For

more details Tel: +44 (0)208 314 2477

or visit www.sylkacarpets.com

SOS Yachting

SOS Yachting’s Captain’s Dock is a new online-based free service for their

customers that simplifies calculating and declaring cruising in international

waters for VAT purposes, plus manages and archives the APA expenses.

Easy to access from various devices thanks to user and password, helps

SOS Yachting’s captains to manage all charter-related paperwork giving

a complete overview of data and proofs required for VAT exemption on

Italian charters, simplifying invoicing and storing of data for six years

according to the applicable law.


or visit www.sosyachting.com


YACHT ESSENTIALS

Amazing Monaco

Amazing Monaco is a completely coordinated, innovative and

luxury clothing collection made exclusively for yacht crews. Their

mission is to reinvent and bring quality and style to yacht crews

to elevate and improve the yachting experience. With a decade

of unrivalled expertise, they execute cohesive and contemporary

solutions for all your yachting apparel and lifestyle requirements.

The core values of quality, creativity, innovation, and integrity are

at the heart of the company’s culture. They understand that the

fashion industry needs to adapt to a greener ideology which is

why they use ecological and technical fabrics and produce and

develop in sustainable and eco-friendly conditions that adhere to

all European labour laws.

For more details email contact@amazing-monaco.com

or visit www.amazing-monaco.com

Everlux

RS Eco World

Everlux is a European manufacturer of photoluminescent safety

signs focusing on high quality and differentiated products and

services. The company has been in business since 1989 and its

product line includes the Excellence by Everlux for superyachts

signs and Low Location Lighting Systems (LLL). With a fully

trained team, Everlux offers an integrated range of services

to the marine industry from safety signage and LLL project

development, remote and onboard surveys, installation, and

onboard luminance measurements for LLL systems. The Everlux

products and services are available worldwide through a selected

reseller network.


or visit www.everluxmaritime.com

What if you could save time, reduce costs, improve results

and be kinder to the environment? Welcome to RS Eco World

and its specially formulated eco-friendly, biodegradable, effective

range of cleaning and sanitising products; designed to meet the

exacting requirements of yachts. The environmentally conscious

product range is used across all departments onboard, proving its

effectiveness for both exterior and interior usage, with refillable

aluminum bottles, a positive move away from single use plastics.

They offer the full spectrum of yacht cleaning solutions designed

to cover all departments; including sanitation and disinfection

through spray and fogging applications,


or visit www.rsecoworld.com / www.surefog.com


General Consulate of Panama in Marseille

The Consulate of Panama in Marseille offers around the

clock and personalised customer service needed to make

the registration of your yacht, superyacht, megayacht or

any sailing ship in Panama as fast and smooth as possible.

The Panama Ship Registry has introduced its new and

advanced digital registration platform which integrates

and simplifies the procedures for a more user friendly

experience.It also provides an online tracking system

for customers to see the status of their registration

process through its different stages. Panama offers one

of the most competitive tax rates in the world for yacht

registration.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)491900584

or visit www.consulatgeneraldepanamamarseille.com

Sleipner Motor AS

Sleipner Motor is a Norwegian technology company well

known for their world leading range of Side-Power thruster

systems and Vector Fin stabilizers. With the introduction

of the Vector Fins, the jury of the prestigious DAME

Design Award rated the innovation as the overall winner

of all categories back in 2013 due to its significant leap

in efficiency. The company has not been resting since

and continued tirelessly to improve both software and

hardware to further increase performance as well as

extending the range of products.

For more details Tel: +47 (0)69 30 00 60

or visit www.side-power.com

Yorizons

Yorizons is made up of a highly experienced team dedicated to the

superyacht industry, providing innovative and quality products in

the three T’s: Toys, Tools and Textiles. For Textiles, Yorizons provide

interior linen and uniforms; from well-known brands in the industry

such as Renaissance, Claudia Barbari, North Sails and Dubarry. A very

innovative scooter – AER 557 – and the strong luxury MAT Watches

come as Toys with all products available to be fully customised,

allowing everything to be unique to each yacht. The first tool is an

app to be launched this summer. Watch this space.


or visit www.yorizons.com


YACHT ESSENTIALS

Marina Fort Louis

Located on the port of the Marigot, capital of French St.Martin,

Marina Fort Louis is the most conveniently located marina on the

island and can accommodate vessels up to 80m and boasts 150

slips up to 3.6m in depth. Recent upgrades include; improved

accessibility to customer services, a captains & crews lounge,

expanded outdoor casual dining at the Yacht Club, new office

space shore side, a newly upgraded WiFi network and charging

stations to power up your electronics.

For more details Tel: +590 690 66 05 32

or visit www.marinafortlouis.com

Axalta

Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry with over 150 years

of experience. With an ethos of always putting its customers first,

Axalta provides innovative, colourful, beautiful and sustainable solutions

to everything from light vehicles, commercial vehicles and above-thewaterline

marine coatings, to electric motors, buildings facades and

other industrial applications. Axalta’s ImronTM Marine Coatings are

available in a virtually unlimited and brilliant colour choice, even finishes

with special effects. ImronTM Marine Coatings are known for durability

and easy maintenance, which ensure yachts, sail boats and powerboats

retain their glossy mirror-like finish for longer.


or visit www.axalta.eu/marine

WYCC Insurance

WYCC Insurance provides cover for employees in the

yachting industry. The best comprehensive services for

groups and individual members with or without social

security. WYCC’s benefits are based on shipowner’s

liability or wishes. The insurance benefits are compliant

with the applicable law (MLC, Flag and CBA), local

legislation and employers wishes (SEA). The plans are

available worldwide and the employee benefits are ideal

for yacht employees, regardless of nationality, fiscal

residence, vessel flag and employee location. WYCC’s

strength lies within its ability to offer tailor-made

insurance policies to protect clients everywhere.


or visit www.wycc-insurance.com


YACHT ESSENTIALS

Porto Montenegro

Porto Montenegro is the Mediterranean’s leading luxury yacht

homeport and marina village. The state-of-the-art facility has

been designed to cater to the advanced needs of all yachts,

their owners, guests and crew with specific infrastructure for

the largest yachts afloat. The marina currently has 450 berths,

more than 320 sold-out luxury apartments, as well as 70 units

of ground-floor retail made up of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops

and amenities and a five star Regent Hotel with over 120 luxury

suites and apartments. Constantly expanding, Porto Montenegro’s

newest neighbourhood, Boka Place, introduces 213 managed and

private residencies alongside the first SIRO 360° Vitality Hub,

a new fitness-infused hotel concept with Kerzner International.


or visit www.portomontenegro.com

Fiona’s Atelier

After more than 15 years experience in supplying superyachts

and villas, Fiona’s Atelier provides an exceptional service to

luxury yachts and properties by helping to choose tasteful

equipment, decor accessories and outfitting solutions, with

the objective of creating elegant and harmonious spaces.

The team share their distinct expertise and offer priceless

advice, adapting to each client. Offering fabrics, bespoke

accessories in leather, bedding and table linens, luxury

amenities and tableware, outdoor furniture and outdoor

decor, personalised items and gifts and more.

For more details Tel: +34 933 15 79 41

or visit www.fionasatelier.com

Aquavision

A truly British company, a company that designs and manufactures

its own range of exquisite, waterproof in-wall and outdoor televisions

for the discerning client. From 12”- 100”, in the bathroom or

on deck, on a mechanical mount or hidden behind a bespoke

mirror. Aquavision can make the perfect television for your needs.

Gold plated? No problem. Custom size and personalised glass? No

problem. Fully compatible with all leading integration systems and

already on some of the world’s finest vessels.


or visit www.aquavision.tv


INTEGRATION WITH STYLE

ADVERTORIAL

David Gratton discusses what constitutes a Glass Bridge System and looks at the

Telemar solution that is fully type approved by class with an Italian contemporary design

The terms ‘integrated bridge’ or

‘glass bridge’ are widely used but

rarely well-defined in the yachting

community. The superyacht owner cannot

always be sure of receiving the best value

during new builds or refits of the bridge

when they rely on such loosely applied

descriptions. The owner may envision a

sleek, minimalistic single piece of glass

providing every control at their fingertips

but may receive only a series of touch screen

displays with all the typical controls and

interfaces still cluttering up their vision. The

Integrated Bridge Console from Telemar is

a unique offering in a market overrun with

underwhelming solutions for consolidating

bridge displays, indicators, and controls.

Our Integrated Bridge Console was created

in partnership with Pariani Srl, a worldclass

aerospace design and manufacturing

firm. Due to this unique collaboration, our

product has distinguished itself from the

competition in every possible way.

In products of distinction around the globe,

Italian design is widely recognised as the

ultimate expression of form and function.

Telemar Integrated Bridge Consoles continue

that tradition with an unparalleled variety of

styles to choose from. Whether the aviation

design of Dinamica, the automotive inspired

aggressive colours and metal inserts of

Veloce, or the refined and balanced line of

Elegante, whatever suits the tastes of the

superyacht owner and the design team

is available. Consoles are conceptualised

and fabricated of either glass, foil or a

combination as the project requires. Many

captains prefer the tactile feel of foil, but

haptic feedback is part of our glass bridge

integrations as well to give the feel of a

real button.

Our Integrated Bridge Console

was created in partnership

with Pariani Srl, a world

class aerospace design and

manufacturing firm

We also supply the stunning Walk Around

Console (WAC) as seen at boat shows and

in designers’ portfolios worldwide. We have

recently introduced the Stratos line of

designs which include an overhead glass

band, eliminating unsightly displays and

controls.

To properly meet classification society

guidelines for compliance, an integrated

bridge system solution should provide

complete control of mission critical systems

in parallel with the original interface as well

as offer full systems redundancy. This is

where the Telemar console emerges as the

clear leader. Our solution, based on the

most reliable technology available, is the

natural evolution of decades of extensive

avionics and commercial shipping experience,

combined to meet our clients’ demanding

requirements for visual appeal.

This approach provides a highly flexible

framework that can be customised according

to the needs of an owner, designer, or

builder. Safety is our number one concern,

so we ensured our console provides full

hot swappable field service capabilities.

The programming resides in the system,

so upon component replacement, the

programming is automatic, and no technician

visit is required. To enhance the value of

your investment, we stock repair parts for

the required 10 years to comply with class

requirements. As a result of our dedication

to safety, redundancy, and serviceability,

our projects are individually approved by

ABS, DNV, Lloyds, and RINA as required.

The Telemar system also comes with an

unparalleled self-diagnostic system supplying

real-time continuous diagnostics. Finally,

the system is brand agnostic, so you are

not bound to a particular manufacturer of

bridge equipment to interface to. Added

to the design options and inherent safety

protocols, we offer almost limitless designs

and capabilities allowing your vision to

become reality.

For more details contact Yachting Division

Manager, Paolo Tagliapietra at +39 0584 426140


A day in the

life of...

TIM SOPER

CO FOUNDER

EYOS EXPEDITIONS

Tim was raised on the Devon

coast of Southwest England.

Growing up constantly in and

around boats, he developed a passion

for the sea that led him to study

at the University of Wales’ marine

laboratories on the Isle of Anglesey,

where he combined oceanography and

marine biology to earn an honors

degree in Ocean Sciences.

Since joining his first expedition ship in

1994, he has spent over two decades

immersed in the expedition travel

business. Working year-round as

Expedition Leader, diver, boatman and

guide, he makes seasonal migrations

between the Polar Regions and

tropics, gaining intimate knowledge

of multitudes of cruising destinations.

As well as scores of voyages to the

Antarctic Peninsula region, Tim has

led helicopter-equipped icebreaker

expeditions deep into the Ross Sea

& Weddell Sea. He has completely

circumnavigated the Antarctic

continent, venturing to the far side

of East Antarctica, and the seldomvisited

Phantom Coast.

Along with leading frequent expeditions

to Norway’s Arctic archipelago of

Svalbard, Tim has transited the North-

East passage. He has led expeditions

to the Canadian Arctic, Labrador and

Greenland, as well as sub-Arctic

Greenland, Canada, Norway, and

Islands of the North Atlantic and

Russian Far East.

THE DAY BEGINS BUT CAN CHANGE COURSE

My days start differently now, with a morning run combined with dropping

our two children at preschool, before returning home to deal with the

mountain of e-mails that have come in overnight. Although the pandemicinduced

time with my family has been

wonderful, I do miss my old routine at

sea; waking early, a quick glance outside

through the porthole to check the weather

and at the monitor to check our position,

before running through the shower while

thinking about the options for the day and

up to the bridge (where there is always

good coffee!) to start planning where we

will go and what we will do.

Early morning is one of my favourite times

on expedition, all is quiet on board with most

still sleeping and it’s often just me and the

watchkeepers up on the bridge. Looking

at the weather, checking the AIS for any

other vessels in the area, analysing the

latest ice charts as we approach a distant

coast is amazing – a world of opportunity

lies ahead, fjords surrounded by towering

mountains and inviting bays, full of different

options for landings to explore.

Plans evolve quickly at this time, with the

anchorage chosen based on the conditions


exciting takes us in another direction. This can be strange at

first for owners or charter guests who are used to leading

quite scheduled lives, but once they see the rewards

of this flexibility, they are converted to expedition

style cruising.

BASE CAMP

Back at the computer in Stockholm, much of

my day is spent planning what can be planned

in advance and talking with clients and brokers

about how to prepare for an expedition. At the

moment I’m working on projects as diverse as

The Northeast Passage, Polynesia, Iceland and

Madagascar. I’m involved in a lot of operational

planning and answering questions based on my

experience in the field; what the ice conditions will

be like at a certain place at a certain time, where

can the clients land in their aircraft, where can we

resupply with helicopter fuel, what is the best time of

year for a certain wildlife event, or which locations might be

best for diving the submersible? Our team packages all of this into a plan for

the Captain, crew and our guides to work from, but ultimately it is always the

experience of the team on board that decides exactly where they will go and

what they will do, which in term determines the quality of experience for the

owner or guests.

In the afternoon I’d rather be heading aft to the helicopter to

scout a mountain landing for the planned heliski operation, but

instead I’m back at the computer as our team in the US is

coming online and I’m settling in for a few more hours of

video meetings. It’s an exciting time to be in our niche of

yachting, with so many amazing new expedition yachts

coming online including the SeaXplorer La Datcha, a

yacht that we spent years working on the design with

Damen Yachting.

and a change of

course, ETA is

confirmed, the crew

starts preparing the

tenders as we prepare

to brief the guests over

breakfast. But then a polar

bear with a fresh kill is spotted

on an ice floe in the distance, another

course change, new ETA, the bosun is told we need the

tenders sooner, since the guests have been called and

they begin arriving on the bridge in their bathrobes peering

through binoculars and telescopes as we approach the

bear. Soon breakfast is forgotten as everyone bundles

up and heads on deck and then down to the tenders to

go out and take a closer look at the bear.

At the moment a lot of my time is spent working on

plans for the upcoming Arctic season, which is more

complicated than usual due to some of these areas being

closed to visiting vessels this summer. But we have managed

to continue operating throughout the pandemic and it’s

nice to see a message pop up from our team in the Pacific

that they are en-route from Guam and on time to arrive over

the Marians Trench in a few hours to deploy the sub for another

dive to the Challenger Deep, 11km down to the deepest point in the

world’s ocean.

THERE IS ALWAYS A PLAN B

The planned landing for a glacier hike will now happen

a little later and fortunately the interior team aboard

expedition yachts are used to this kind of spontaneity,

so they forgive the bear spotter about breakfast

being interrupted and are soon out on the bow taking

photographs themselves!

It’s this kind of excitement that makes expedition yachting

unique; we never know exactly what each day will bring,

and every day is an adventure. We always have a plan,

but we almost never follow it because something more


Voyage Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv (meaning hill of spring in Hebrew) has an air of perpetual

renewal, new restaurants open and there’s always a party somewhere

STAY

CARLTON TEL AVIV

Yes, it is your usual Carlton hotel, with

some different touches in artwork and

decor. The one big plus is the spectacular

pool on the 15th floor overlooking the sea.

If you’re looking to work off some of the

lovely food on offer, the spa and gyms are

re-furbished and not too busy. With kosher

cooking at its best there are two main

restaurants to choose from and you’ll not

be disappointed. Located right on the beach

front near the marina, you can also relax in

the Esperanto Bar after a hard day soaking

up some culture.

€€€€ | www.carlton.co.il

THE YAM

Noted as the perfect surfer-style boutique

hotel, it’s basic but nicely finished. There’s

a great buzz from like-minded guests, the

buffet breakfast is certainly not to be

missed. The rooms are comfortable with

balconies but the rooms quoted as sea

view…. Well, bend your head around the

corner and you might catch a glimpse. Good

value, and to be honest you’re not going

to be hanging around the hotel too much.

€€€ | www.atlas.co.il/yam-hotel-tel-aviv

THE NORMAN HOTEL

Dig deep, this is not cheap, but certainly

one of the very best little gems in the city.

Set in a converted 1920s mansion with 50

bedrooms spec’d to the very highest level,

including an amazing penthouse with some

of the best views in the city. There are

two glorious restaurants serving exquisite

local and Mediterranean dishes, plus the

Library Bar to help you wind down after a

busy day pounding the streets. And then

you can relax by the stunning infinity pool

on the roof with an apero.

€€€€€ | www.thenorman.com

THE JAFFA

Wow, that is exactly what you’ll say when

you enter one of these suites in the Jaffa

Residences. There are various options in

terms of size and number of bedrooms and

of course the depth of your pockets. The

architects preserved historic structures

of the former hospital and monastery with

meticulous care. These apartments really

are an oasis within the city and are truly

spectacular. The whole project covered

luxury apartments and over 80 hotel rooms

with unsurpassable facilities. The company

behind this project are world renowned

architects and specialise in returning

buildings to their former glory with a

modernist touch.

€€€€€€ | www.thejaffatelaviv.com

CUCU HOTEL

Cool, colourful and contemporary, Cucu

Hotel is the place to stay and mix with

the city’s energetic, international youthful

side. With a café sprawling out onto the

sidewalk, an eye-catching, playful design,

and a location a stone’s throw from the

best nightlife in town, it’s a perfect retreat

for resting in between partying. Many of the

rooms have balconies with views of the leafy

street, and all its revellers. The stunning

Mediterranean restaurant balances

traditional dishes with more northern

Med recipes using seasonal produce and

a modern touch. The bar areas are stunning

and of course serve cool beers,

€€€ | www.cucuhotel.com


NAVIGATOR

EAT

MEZCAL BAR

Probably the most authentic Mexican food

you will find in Tel Aviv. Now that’s a strange

comment. But, if you just have to get that

kick of salsa or nachos, then this is your

best option. Get there early before the

happy hour at the bar starts at 8pm, or

just join in the fun!

NIGHT KITCHEN

Certainly one of the best eateries in town.

Great atmosphere and incredible food.

Fresh, great variety and the staff are just

brilliant. The prefect spot if you’re heading

out in a gang. Superb variety, wonderfully

presented, this eatery should definitely be

on your list, book early.

CLARO

Located in the Sarona Compound, Claro is

a farm-to-table restaurant with a cozy and

welcoming vibe. The chefs celebrate fresh

local produce with creative ingredients, a

big open-kitchen, a tabun (brick oven) and

fresh fish, meat, chicken and hand-made

pasta and breads. The bar seating around

the open kitchen is the perfect spot to

soak up the atmosphere, and get a good

view of this beautiful restaurant.

SHILA

Shila is definitely one of the more amusing

people watching spots in the city, so it

can be fun even if you’re just there for a

drink – and yes, the food is worth it too.

It is said this is the bar with the best food

and the restaurant with the best bar. SO

whatever your motive, you’re covered.

DRINK

ARMADILLO

This is one of the most loved drinking

establishments in the city and gathers

the bohemian crowd into a small friendly

and vibrant pub. It lies in the centre around

the Rothschild area, between the beautiful

Bauhaus architecture-filled Mazeh and

Balfour streets. Grab a seat at the bar

and enjoy.

IMPERIAL COCKTAIL BAR

Hidden within the Imperial Hotel, this bar

offers the very best cocktails you will find

in this city. Crafted by veteran bartenders

with a passion for the lost art of making

original cocktails, accompanied by swing

jazz in the early evening before drifting

towards surf and rock n’ roll. Pace yourself

and enjoy the evening.

KULI ALMA

Open from 10pm - 1am, this cool

underground bar has a large outdoor area,

but also a closed room to dance plus a

third room with live music. So after that

romantic meal, wind down or get revved

up and dance your socks off. Certainly

something here for everyone to enjoy.

GANNA 71

Super casual bar and a great start to any

evening. Split into two areas; one with

large seating areas and the other with

a nightly DJ set and the occasional live

band. A decent array of cocktails are on

offer with a reasonable bar menu to soak

things up if you get peckish and have had

too much to eat earlier in the day.

ESSENTIAL TEL AVIV

HERZLIYA MARINA

32°09456”N 34°47’34”E

VHF 16, 11

Tel +972 99 5655 91

Website www.herzliya-marina.co.il

No. of berths 680

Max length 60m

Depth 6m

BUCKET LIST

ERETZ ISRAEL MUSEUM

Great location for getting your dose of

culture in one fell swoop. Established

in 1953, it houses a large display of

archaeological, anthropological and

historical artefacts organised in a

series of exhibition pavilions on its

grounds. Plus, there’s a planetarium.

HARRY OPPENHEIMER DIAMOND

MUSEUM

Located in the Diamond Exchange

District, the permanent collection

consists of rough and finished

diamonds and gemstones and provides

information on the history and industry

of diamonds

TEL AVIV MUSEUM OF ART

This museum houses a comprehensive

collection of wonderful classical and

contemporary art, especially Israeli

art, a sculpture garden and a youth

wing. In 2019 the museum saw 1.3

million visitors pass through its gates,

so it can’t be all bad.

OLD JAFFA

This is the original port area of Tel Aviv,

where you’ll find beautiful old streets

full of character. You’ll also find the

Jaffa flea market, which is a bit hyped,

but you’ll find amazing cafes and shops

nearby, not to mention some great

Banksy street art.

NEVE TZEDEK

Shabazi street is culture creature

heaven with fantastic cafes, boutiques

you won’t find in other cities and lots of

art. It’s one of the older neighbourhoods.

Start at the old train station, and

explore to your heart’s content.


Getting back

to nature

It’s time to put down that smart device and enjoy the delights nature

has given us with some trips of a lifetime with Secret Compass

Papa New Guinea

S

ome 200km from the southeastern tip

of Papua New Guinea, discovering the

Louisiades Archipelago is like stepping into a

bygone era. Preserved by a remote geographical

location, this coral fringed scattering of volcanic

islands is home to Melanesian communities, who

maintain a subsistence economy and seafaring

heritage. For spirited adventurers with the

energy to paddle through long days on open

water, this sea kayaking expedition promises the

ultimate rewards of isolated island existence.


Burma

In the words of Kipling over one hundred years

ago, Burma/Myanmar is “quite unlike any land

you know”. In no region does the mystery and

awe ring truer than in the country’s far northwestern

reaches. This jungle trekking expedition

will forge a route through remote bamboo

forests, raging river valleys and the welcoming

villages of the proud Naga people, to reach the

summit of Mount Saramati. With no established

route to the summit from the Burma/Myanmar

side, completing this challenging, multi-day

expedition is a tough route through rice paddies,

river valleys, dense jungle and exposed mountain

slopes punctuated by stays in Naga villages.

Congo Basin

S

haring 98.7% of human DNA, bonobos are

undoubtedly our species’ closest living

relatives. But, endemic to an area just 500,000

km² within the Congo Basin and threatened for

natural resources, we could see them wiped from

the face of the earth in as few as 75 years. This

expedition provides a unique opportunity not

only to see bonobos in their natural habitat but

to contribute directly to their preservation when

they need it most. Travelling by plane, boat and

foot, the journey to reach the bonobo sanctuary

is an expedition in itself. Led by expedition leader

and conservationist, Chris Mahoney, this is the

first official expedition into the reserve with the

opportunity to witness these incredible animals

in their natural habitat.


Scotland

Wild and remote, anyone who knows the

Scottish mountains well will have their own

tales of true adventure. From the summit of Ben Lui,

close to the west coast, you’ll navigate your way from

the source of the River Tay to its tidal limit at Perth,

close to the east coast. You’ll begin this source to

sea journey on foot before paddling through some

of Scotland’s rugged and breathtaking scenery

as you follow the river across Scotland. Exploring

mountains, moorland, lochs and rivers, this is a fully

fledged Secret Compass expedition in the UK and

your chance to live out your own epic Scottish hiking

and packrafting adventure.

Madagascar

Madagascar is known as the world’s eighth

continent and the Galapagos of the Indian

Ocean. The first goal is to trek to the summit

of Pic Boby, also known as Pic Imarivolanitra

and Madagascar’s second highest mountain

at 2658m, a towering presence over the lush

Andringitra National Park. Then, descending into

the valleys and forests to the east, the team will

use local trails and animal tracks where possible

or forge a new route through dense vegetation

to reach a remote jungle river and the second

stage of the challenge – a river journey.

For more details on these life changing expeditions Tel: +44 (0)20 7096 8428 or visit www.secretcompass.com


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Ask the experts

Advice and knowledge from the leading experts in their fields

ALEX MCDIARMID

Principal

Alexander McDiarmid Design

JAMES WARD

CEO and Founder

Marine Resources

DAVID GRATTON

General Manager

Telemar

TORSTEN STEINBRECHER

Chairman

Qualtron GmbH

ARE THE GREENER

OPTIONS TO POWER A

SUPERYACHT BECOMING

A REALITY?

WHEN LOOKING FOR A

SHORE SIDE POSITION,

WHAT ARE THE MAIN

POINTS TO CONSIDER?

WHAT DOES THE INTERNET

OF THINGS REALLY MEAN

TO THE YACHTING INDUSTRY

AND HOW WILL IT BENEFIT?

FOR ONBOARD AV AND

CINEMAS, DOES FORM

FOLLOW FUNCTION OR

FUNCTION FOLLOW FORM?

Yachting has been forced

to acknowledge its carbon

footprint. 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

battery-powered vessels,

with several innovative

new build projects aiming

for zero emissions by

2030. 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.

I look forward to cleaner

and one day zero emission

superyachts.

The first thing to

consider is that the

information and structure

of your CV is very different

for a shoreside role.

You need to spend time

translating everything

that you did in your role

on-board into shore-based

language. We get sent a

number of crew CVs for

shore-based roles that are

not fit for purpose. Other

things to consider are that

pay will usually differ and

tax will probably be applied

to your take-home pay. It

is also important to point

out that when applying

for a shore-based role you

need to be able to identify

why you are relevant

for that role and that’s

usually based on your skill

set, your personality as

well as your knowledge

of the industry and your

experience working on

yachts. Last but not

least, I’d always advise to

invest time in yourself in

training and development

and come with a realistic

mindset that you might

have to take one step back

before you take two steps

forward.

This is a buzzword in

the tech of superyachts

today, but what does it

mean and what can it do

for the operations of a

vessel? Simply put, IoT is

automated Machine to

Machine communications

which allows for periodic

or on demand exchanges

of operational data. The

value of logged data has

been recognised for years

on well run vessels. In the

right hands, aggregated

data allows for a variety

of improvements to

operations from more

efficient diagnostics and

repairs to predictive

failure analysis. Many

solutions are emerging

for superyachts but

most are associated

with a particular

equipment manufacturer

or connectivity service

provider. The ideal solution

would be brand and

provider agnostic solutions

to allow the operations

team to capture and

utilise real-time OT data

for whatever purpose is

relevant to their priorities.

Form and function go

hand in hand, as there is

no right or wrong in design.

It really is a matter of

individual perception and

taste. When challenges

arise, there is always

more than one solution.

Yacht building costs

exceed 1 million EUROs

per running metre, so

the craftsmanship of all

involved is tested to the

utmost. We understand

the detail needed to

synchronise audio, visual

and control enabling

clients to enjoy music

throughout every space

onboard. Private cinema

is another area where

we have the expertise to

exceed expectations, to

create the ultimate cinema

experience. Designing

audio/video solutions is not

just about equipment and

infrastructure. One should

aim to support rather than

hinder the design concept.

That’s why we work closely

with shipyards, build

teams, designers and

IOCs, to ensure a seamless

integration of technology.


Efficient. Connected.

Working together.

We understand the mechanics of team building.

Your partner in recruitment

Stay connected.

Please visit our Antibes office.

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RECRUIT

It’s a two way street, the

questions you need to ask

Chloe Collet of YPI

Crew looks at the

questions you need

to ask and the simple

steps to signing up

with a crew agency

The spring recruiting season is in full

swing. As recruiters we will often

be called upon for advice from our

candidates with regards to their job search,

the presentation of their CVs and other

useful tips. Very rarely in a conversation

does a candidate question the content of

our terms of use and how their personal

data is handled. Very often candidates just

click the consent button that takes them

to the desired registration page, installs

the cookies and off they go!

Why enquire you may ask? Well terms do

differ from one crew recruitment office

to another, from one online platform to

another and varies on each specific social

media site too.

For example, a registered candidate on

our website www.ypicrew.com can review

what the registration process permits. We

clearly indicate in our Terms of Use that a

candidate authorises us to contact their

referees. As a candidate seeking employment

you must ensure that your listed referees

are aware that you have listed them and

that they will be contacted. Contactable

referees must have a valid phone number

or email address so a recruiter will not

waste any time making contact. A reputable

crew agency will follow-up on at least three

reference contacts and thus be able to

confirm a job-seeker’s suitability for the

position as advertised. Having valid referees

will confirm the professional approach a

candidate has towards their job hunt and

place their CV on the top of the pile of

available candidates. Recruiting is not just

verifying references but it does paint a more

complete picture for a recruiter in making

the best match. If your past employers do

not offer references, it is worthwhile to

ask an academic referee, or a training or

yachting industry provider’s feedback. This

could be someone from a school, university,

maritime academy, provisioners or supply

company.

Additionally, the information a job seeker lists

on their CV needs to be true, accurate and

not misleading. If there are blanks in your

CV, discuss them with your recruiter so

they do not disqualify you for an opportunity.

If you took a year out to go travelling, to

complete a new course, “took a break from

yachting” or even had an unfortunate onboard

experience in your last position, then let

your recruiter know so they can advise

you on how best to explain this on your

CV in a positive and professional manner.

A reputable crew agency

will follow-up on at least

three reference contacts

to confirm suitability

At YPI Crew our recruiters will not forward

your CV for a position unless we have

discussed the opportunity with you and have

your agreement to present your profile.

When registering with a variety of agencies

do not hesitate to ask how the recruiters

operate as this may not always be the case.

Before registering, check the terms of use,

not just the privacy or cookie policy and

ensure your personal details are protected.

If you are seeking employment confidentially,

it may be a good idea to steer clear of

social media sites that can be accessed

by all, including your current employer who

may be surprised to see you are seeking

employment elsewhere! If you are no longer

available, let your recruiter know. Some

agencies may continue to forward your

details for other vacancies and this may

compromise your current position.

Facebook job postings may offer a good

alternative method of seeking employment.

However, it should be noted that job scams

do exist and you should be wary of any posts

that contain unusual requests. As per the

MLC 2006 regulations you should never

be requested to pay any sums of money

to secure employment nor work for free.

My final advice is to get to know your

recruiter better so they get to know you

better. There is no downside here, it will

only help you in your career. It will bring

you that much closer to securing your

ideal position on the best yacht!


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