When most people think of yachting, they likely think of pretty things: sunny days, clear warm waters, people smiling and having extraordinary adventures.

But yacht captains aren’t most people when it comes to this impression. With their intimate knowledge of yachting and their behind-the-scenes perspective, we

were curious to know what constitutes a great day in yachting. Was it the things that most people think about – the scenery, the new adventure – or something else?

Turns out, it’s something else. When we asked the yacht captains

assembled for our monthly From the Bridge captains luncheon to think about their best day in yachting, it took a while for the anecdotal stories to emerge. Most were stumped to label just one day their best.

“There are so many good times, how do you choose?” one captain said.

“It’s easier to ask what our worst day was, because those really stand out,” another captain said. “We have so many good days.”

The six captains in attendance are not identified in this story in an effort to encourage frank and open discussion. They are identified as a group in a photograph that appears on

page A11.Without too much prodding,

however, each captain was able to recall special days that stood out.

One captain told the story of a charter trip when a young girl who was handicapped was afraid to go snorkeling. This captain, who was a mate at the time, talked to the girl for days, encouraging her and preparing her for the excursion. It took 45 minutes to actually get her in the water, but once in, she didn’t want to get out.

“Six months later, I got a letter from the family that said all she wants to do is be in the water, you changed her life,” this captain said. “That always has stuck with me. We truly change people’s perspectives.”

Eventually, we discovered that their best times in yachting were more likely to be a great couple of hours instead of a whole day.

“One of the highlights was going to the Maldives,” another captain said. “The water was so clear, I didn’t believe the chart. I put a wave runner in the water and sent a crew over with a lead line and did a sounding of the area. We anchored there; it was like we were anchored in a fish tank.

“A lot of landfalls are always incredible to me,” this captain said. “You come into a new place, the light is just right, the weather is nice, everything is perfect. It’s an experience

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Yacht crew finally have their own reality show. Well, sort of.

Considering “reality” as a genre of television shows, Bravo TV’s “Below Deck” does indeed follow the crew of a 164-foot (50m) megayacht for five unscripted weeks of charters.

But if we use the dictionary definition of the word reality, “Below Deck” might be a stretch. Sure, in

general, crew argue, captains can be tough, stews cry. But a lot of what we’ll see on TV beginning July 1 likely would never happen on a 50m charter yacht.

“They pretty much acted like crew I would have

fired,” said Capt. Lee Rosbach, the real-life captain of M/Y Cuor di Leone, the yacht that was used as the set for “Below Deck” and known as M/Y Honor on TV.

Though not profiled on Bravo’s Web site, Capt. Rosbach, the yacht’s real first officer and the yacht’s real engineer remained on board to safely operate the vessel. They do appear in

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Captains, crew keep moving on to bigger and better things

As yachts continue to sell and captains and crew continue to move around, we’re disappointed that we can’t publish all the news we know.

Many times – and more recently than in years past – captains ask us to hold off on the news of their moving around until they get settled. So here’s the news from captains who finally say it’s OK.

Capt. Mark Diekmann has taken command of the 240-foot (73m) Delta M/Y Laurel, moving up with his boss from his previous yacht. Here’s hoping he enjoys the ride on the lovely Laurel.

Capt. Dave and Chief Stew Diane Johnson have left M/Y Kipany after 10 seasons to take command of the 124-foot Moonen M/Y Northlander.

I had a lovely visit with them before they left Ft. Lauderdale for a summer in New England and they were excited to be getting back out on the water after spending the past six months in the shipyard.

We talked a lot about owners and expectations and professionalism. And I must say, I haven’t seen them happier.

Here’s to a fabulous summer to you and the whole crew, seen below doing MOB drills with the rescue boat. From left, Capt. Dave, Chief Stew Diane, Eng. Chris, 2nd Stew Courtney, Mate Taylor, and Chef Jared.

Capt. Rusty Allen has joined the rotational captain crew of the M/Y Natita/Bad Girl fleet, beginning with a turn on M/Y Natita II, a 142-foot (43m) yacht built by Richmond Yachts. He’s

also working on M/Y Honey

Fitz, the former presidential yacht of John F. Kennedy.

Formerly of the 193-foot (59m) Feadship M/Y Calixe, Allen and several of her crew left earlier this year; most have already found work, including two in the Natita fleet. Capt. Bill Boone, formerly of M/Y Highlander, has taken over M/Y Calixe.

A little shout out to Capt. Martyn Walker of M/Y Pegasus V, who became an American citizen on April 19. His Facebook post from that day says it best.

“In 1975, my dad took the family on

a trip to America. As a teenager, I could not believe my eyes at this new land that was a day away on a plane from all that I knew.

“I changed then, and for most of my adult life I have been embraced by America and her people. All my significant bosses have been American and all their wonderful guests American. Most of my long-time friends are American. ... Today I join them, no longer just a guest in their country, and I am humbled to be part now of the country that has let me live the American Dream.

“I am finally home in the country I have called home for so long.”

Welcome to the family, Martyn.

Have you made an adjustment in your latitude recently? Let us know. Send news of your promotion, change of yachts or career, or personal accomplishments to Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.

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IYT courses are once again being offered in Ft. Lauderdale.

Colin Schwegman, owner and instructor of Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYT) in Durban, South Africa, has opened a U.S. location, PYT USA. The first course, celestial navigation, was held in mid May with one student.

“A couple students had to drop out for work, so there’s one poor guy in there,” Schwegman said. “He’s getting a lot of direction, but his attention can’t waiver for a minute.”

PYT has been affiliated with International Yachtmaster Training Worldwide since it opened in 2000. When Ft. Lauderdale’s International Crew Training switched from the IYT curriculum to RYA last fall, that left IYT without a presence in Ft. Lauderdale.

“We have a family business,” Schwegman said. “It was very important to our credibility to say we have a partner school in Ft. Lauderdale.”

He said he plans PYT USA to grow as demand grows, and he will fly to Ft. Lauderdale to teach the courses this summer. Eventually, PYT will have other instructors, but for now, it’s a

good excuse to visit his grandchildren. Both his sons, Mark and Gareth, are yacht captains, and Mark makes his home in Ft. Lauderdale.

Bosun Jens Henkel, the lone celestial navigation student, did his first courses at Schwegman’s school in Durban, and chose to continue with PYT in the U.S.

“He has a more personal teaching style,” said Henkel, who was taking the course for his own knowledge. “It’s more for what it is, sailing instead of superyachts. I was happy when I heard they were coming here.”

Schwegman had a career as a school teacher and principal in South Africa before starting PYT around his dining room table. His school now has a staff of 30 and offers courses year round on everything from STCW to master unlimited.

The Ft. Lauderdale location will focus on courses up to 200 tons. They will be held in a conference room at Lauderdale Marine Center.

“Instead of a dining room table, we’re starting here around a conference room table.”

For details, visit www.pytusa.com.

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com

IYT courses again offered in Ft. Lauderdale by PYT of Durban

Navigation course under review, call to replace medical program PYA: Astro Nav still under review

The Professional Yachting Association released this statement in May:

Following a meeting between the PYA and Roger Towner, registrar general of shipping & seaman with the MCA and MCA chief examiner, regarding the newly proposed Astro Navigation paper that was to be included as part of the Chief Mate (Y) endorsement to OOW (Y) 3000gt CoC, it has been confirmed that this proposal is still under review and will be further discussed at the Yacht Qualifying Panel in September, in consultation with the PYA.

It is thought that the Astro Navigation paper might now be introduced as part of the Master (Y) exam process. However, for now, anyone looking to apply for the Chief Mate (Y) 3000gt or the Chief Mate (Y) 3000gt upgrade will not be required to take this paper.

Unions: USCG medical needs fixThree U.S. mariner unions have

submitted comments to the U.S. Coast Guard saying its merchant mariner medical review program is flawed and

should be replaced. The International Organization

of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MMP), the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) and the American Maritime Officers (AMO) urge changes in the program to align it with commonly accepted national and international norms for fitness-of-duty evaluations.

Congress had directed the Coast Guard to seek public comment on its merchant mariner medical evaluation program. The Coast Guard commandant must submit to Congress an assessment of its current program, as well as alternatives to it. The commandant’s assessment must include an analysis of how the Coast Guard could make medical fitness determinations for mariners using a system similar to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Aviation Medical Examiners program.

Under its current system, the Coast Guard employs a staff of “evaluators”

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who rely on paperwork to monitor changes in the medical condition of more than 200,000 mariners nationwide. Because the evaluators don’t actually examine the mariners whose condition they are called on to evaluate, they can require medical specialty consultations, imaging procedures and laboratory tests, which are often costly and time consuming.

Of major concern to mariners employed in the international trades – where assignments are four months aboard ship and four months off – is that the indefinite time lines, delays in the process and the scheduling of multiple appointments for doctors, testing and evaluations can result in the medical evaluation not being completed in time to meet their reassignment date.

The result for the mariner can be four months of lost employment and eight months loss of income and benefits.

Another factor: the cost of procedures.

“A mariner without insurance coverage may be subject to many thousands of dollars in expenses as a result of these burdensome and medically questionable procedures,” the unions say. “In some instances

these costs will be shifted to insurance carriers and ultimately to maritime employers and health plans. But more likely these tests will be deemed to be ‘medically unnecessary’ by most insurance carriers, so that the costs must be borne by the mariner.”

The unions argue in favor of decentralizing the medical examination process to a network of designated and qualified medical practitioners, a system that has been used successfully for years in the airline and trucking industries.

To read the unions’ comments in their entirety, go to bridgedeck.org and click on “Breaking News.”

Reported in a recent edition of Wheelhouse Weekly, a newsletter of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots. It has been reprinted with permission.

Seminar talks about futureCommunications integrator e3

Systems hosted a seminar just before the Antibes Yacht Show in late April that included a keynote presentation by Waguih Ishak from Corning Glass who described how life will shortly be transformed and governed by interactive glass.

The seminar’s emphasis was on “Future Technology for Yachts” and there was discussion on how the needs of today’s “connected” society impacts upon life aboard a yacht, both for owners and crew. There was also debate about the fast changing nature of communications and entertainment systems onboard.

Presentations were given by speakers from Global IP, Van Berge Henegouwen, Monaco Telecom and e3 Systems, which plans to make this an annual event.

Crew agencies get MLC nodTwo yacht crew placement agencies

have been found compliant with MLC 2006 Convention requirements.

“We are delighted to have gained compliancy prior to the Convention entering into force in August of this year,” said Debbie Blazy, director of Camper & Nicholsons Crew Placement Division. “The convention clarifies the rights and responsibilities of all crew members and we believe that this will have a very positive impact on the industry.”

YPI Crew also has been awarded full MLC 2006 accreditation by the Lloyd’s Register.

“It is important because for the first time owners and crew now know where they stand on all important employment elements,” said Laurence Lewis, director of YPI Crew. “The convention has set down a basic framework allowing for an honest transparency between all parties. I believe that will result in significantly

improved relations which in turn, will have a direct effect on how well the yachts are run and indeed on the quality of charter service offered.”

The accreditation does not change the way the companies operate, but gives assurance to anyone requesting a candidate that all 14 points stated in the MLC 2006 convention have been checked. This also means that all candidates will have provided valid documentation before stepping onboard a yacht.

Newport taps YAGThe Newport Charter Yacht Show

has chosen YachtAid Global as the beneficial charity of its closing party and fundraiser.

The show runs from June 17-20 at Newport Yachting Center, with the closing party beginning at 6 p.m. on June 20 with a VIP hour aboard M/Y Capricorn followed by the closing party. Tickets start at $100.

YachtAid Global was started by a yacht captain and coordinates the delivery of school, building and medical supplies to underprivileged children and families in remote coastal communities via luxury yachts. Since 2006, YachtAid Global has made more than 50 deliveries of aid, totaling in excess of $300,000.

For more information, visit www.yachtaidglobal.org.

Program speeds customsU.S. Customs and Border Protection

and Vancouver Airport Authority have launched Automated Passport Control, an entry process that will expedite preclearance inspection for passengers traveling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the U.S. by allowing entry of passport information at a self-service kiosk.

Instead of filling out a declaration card and taking their travel documents to a CBP officer, eligible passengers can follow the on-screen instructions to scan their U.S. passport, answer the customs declaration questions, receive a receipt and proceed to the CBP officer

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to finalize processing. The Vancouver Airport Authority

developed the concept and built out the technology, similar to that which it uses for travelers returning to Canada. It does not require pre-registration.

IBEX rotates to TampaThe International BoatBuilders’

Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will rotate its event between Louisville, Ky., and Tampa, Fla. Both cities are easily accessed travel hubs and the rotation between a southern and a central location allows more professionals to attend, IBEX said in a statement.

A rotating schedule also creates more location-specific social and networking opportunities, which show organizers anticipate will increase attendance.

The show, typically held between mid-September and early October, will be held in Louisville Sept 17-19 this year and at the Tampa Convention Center from Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in 2014.

For details, visit www.ibexshow.com.IBEX, owned and produced by

Professional BoatBuilder magazine and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), is a marine technical trade event.

Super Crew accredited by PYASuper Crew, a training program

based in Western Cape, South Africa, has recently become accredited by the Professional Yachting Association.

In operation since October 2011, the training facility specializes in interior crew.

It can qualify students for four PYA modules: Interior Introduction, Basic

Food Service, Barista and Introduction to Wine and Cocktails.

To give students a taste of the environment they’ll be working in, the program houses students in a guesthouse where students are responsible for maintaining their rooms – for marks – to the same standard as they would guest cabins. They also spend a day onboard a yacht,

learning how to clean interior and exterior.

The course “How to be a Super Stew” is taught by a program founder Alison Rese, a former charter yacht captain and chef with 27 years in the industry.

Rese also trains crew for two of the larger RYA-accredited schools in the Western Cape.

For details, visit www.supercrew.co.za.

San Diego air OKThe U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency announced that San Diego County in Southern California has met the 1997 national health-based air quality standard for smog, also known as ground-level ozone.

Over the past decade, emissions standards and innovative programs have reduced smog forming pollution by 25 percent and volatile organic compounds (VOC) by 15 percent.

California cars, trucks and sports utility vehicles today produce 80 percent less smog-forming pollution than they did 15 years ago.

San Diego County meets the 0.08 parts per million federal standard for ozone, but the area has yet to attain the more stringent 0.075 parts per million ozone standard adopted in 2008.

From left, students Lisa Grimm, Rebecca Campbell and Jessica Kirsten take a break from cleaning after a course with instructor Alison Rese for 2Oceans South Africa. Rese has begun Super Crew, a training program in South Africa that was recently accredited by the PYA. PHOTO PROVIDED

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the shows, however, Rosbach being that tough guy with the gray hair.

The show is the brain child of Rebecca Taylor, the show’s co-executive producer who spent three summers working on yachts in New England during college. After getting her degree in film and television, she still carried around the idea to show what life as a yacht crew member was like. She pitched the idea to Bravo, which took it on.

“This life is fascinating,” she said. “There are both professionally run boats, and I worked on them, but I was around enough boats to know that there’s another side. There’s a mix of professional crew and young, transient people. … It’s a really interesting subculture and when you learn about it, you wonder, ‘how does everybody not do this?’”

And though others had similar ideas, Taylor had connections from her time working on yachts. Working with producers, she contacted charter agencies to find a yacht and charter guests who were willing to be filmed.

Then they booked a five-week Caribbean charter on M/Y Cuor di Leone, renamed it M/Y Honor, and gave the real crew (except the captain, mate and engineer) time off.

The eight hired crew came on for the charter and when it was over, the real crew returned and finished the season.

Captains, crew and industry people are already critical of the show, after having only seen the trailer. But there’s enough in there to give them pause including tears, a mean captain, and drama. Of course, all that really does happen in yachting, so who’s to say it won’t be an authentic portrayal?

When critics wonder how the crew could do it, why they sold themselves out, I ask them, what would you do? If you are the captain of a 50m charter yacht and someone books a million-dollar charter, what do you do?

Seriously, what do you do? Do you decline the charter? I suppose you could. But that won’t kill the show; they’ll just go someplace else? What if the boss has already accepted the charter? Do you talk him out of it? Five weeks?

Do you quit in protest? That won’t stop the show either, as your position

likely will be filled by day’s end and the show will go on regardless.

Rosbach did his job. Bravo was his charter client and he went out of his way to make everything work, as a good charter captain should, Taylor said.

“He didn’t say no,” she said. “He tried hard to say yes to everything to make it all happen.”

I would guess that most charter captains would do the same. They might not like it, but they would do their jobs. Rosbach set a few ground rules (chief among them that his first officer and engineer remain onboard) and played along as best he could with an impromptu crew that really didn’t have the experience to be successful.

“The producers of the show wanted to show the long hours and the stress of yachting, but most of that was caused by the crew being inept,” Rosbach said. “On a 50m charter boat, they were all way over their heads. A couple of them tried really hard and they might have made good entry-level crew. I’m worried people

will think this is what happens on a 50m charter yacht.

“But it’s TV,” he said. “You can put as much lipstick on it as you want and you can call it a reality show, but it’s entertainment. It’s not made in a documentary fashion to reflect what it’s really like. Why everyone takes it so seriously is beyond me.”

Taylor said she wanted the show to be as authentic as possible, and that includes the good, the bad and the ugly.

“People on big boats might look at this and say ‘who are these kids? They don’t have enough experience to be on this boat’,” she said. “But that fish-out-of-water element was massively important to me. It’s the middle of summer with guests on board and you’re working all the time. Sometimes, you don’t have time to hire who you want and you get a newbie who’s in over her head. It does happen.”

Well, that part is true“Below Deck” follows a group of

crew members living and working aboard M/Y Honor, the TV name for M/Y Cuor di Leone. Here’s what Bravo says about the show.

“The upstairs and downstairs worlds collide when this young and single crew, known as ‘yachties,’ live, love and

Yachties’ reality show just skims the surface

Below Deck premieres on Monday, July 1, at 10 p.m. on Bravo.

A casting special, which introduces the cast and the yachting industry to viewers, previews on Monday, June 10, at 11 p.m. on Bravo.

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you can’t encapsulate.”Sometimes, the best times last just a

moment. “Crossing the Atlantic, dolphins

were playing in the bow,” one captain said. “I woke up the crew to see it. It was a great moment that lasted maybe a half hour. And I remember going out to do watersports with the crew, going diving and they see their first shark. It’s not work, but it’s still the opportunity that yachting gives you.”

Through the course of the

conversation, it became apparent that the best times these captains have from their yachting careers so far had less to do with places and more to do with people and the sharing of life’s experiences.

“Many days in physical locations are good days,” one captain said. “But it’s also the people you’re with and the experience.”

“There was a volcano erupting in the Aeolian Islands,” another captain recalled. “We had a charter the next day and someone had a birthday. We brought them by it. It was a damp

night and they were all up on the skybridge, bundled in towels, drinking champagne. And then they see it. We had seen it, but they hadn’t. The look on their faces was great. That’s something they’ll never forget.”

That sort of situation resonated with several captains. Sharing an experience with others may be more memorable than actually having it themselves.

“Like going through the locks on the St. Lawrence,” one captain said. “I was awestruck the first time. And then going through the second time, watching their [the crew’s] reaction

was amazing to me.”Which is better?“It’s tough to say,” this captain said.One captain who has spent a lot of

time teaching owners to sail recalls those experiences as his fondest in yachting.

“That’s the real buzz I get,” this captain said. “Seeing the joy and excitement when the owner takes the helm for the first time. That’s the reason for wanting to do what they do in yachting. And for me, that’s the really rewarding part of what I do.”

“When you first get them to pop out of the water, that kind of buzz when you teach someone something,” another captain said. “And having a good time with the crew, the owner and guests, especially when they’re people you want to be with.”

That last sentiment rang true for most of the captains around the table, and they reminisced about their best days with their crew, days that made them proud to be yacht captains.

“My best moments in yachting are the crew I had gotten to know, building a cohesive team,” one captain said. “On my last day on one boat, the owner wasn’t there. It was a normal day of trying to get everything done, and I’m leaving and everyone’s disappeared. Walking off the passerelle, everyone is there, lined up with their epaulettes and dress whites, applauding. I will never forget that.”

“Getting crew to come together, dock together, you know you’re achieving something,” another captain said. “It’s rewarding to see everyone happy about it, too. One time, we had a man overboard, not a drill. We got him back on board in 2 minutes. That was rewarding to see everyone come together.”

“Sometimes, the best day, even at the dock, started early and lasted long,” said a third. “At the end of the day, you shower and sit down with the crew for dinner and you got so much accomplished. You’ve all gone through it together. And you feel great at how productive you were.”

“Every day has that potential,” another said.

“Every day is a great day, until proven otherwise,” said yet another.

Here’s where the group got philosophical, and defined exactly what sort of arrangement gives them their best days.

“There are no management companies, the owner leaves me alone, I have a great crew,” one captain said.

“The boat runs well, the crew clicks and the owner and guests are having a good time,” another said.

“My best day is when the owner comes to me and says, ‘We want to have fun. Can you help us with that?’” said a

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third.Several captains noted that even if

the owner or guests aren’t having fun – because you can’t help everyone with their attitude – even then, it’s possible to have great days if you work with great people.

“That common adversity brings crew together,” one captain said. “We had a stew who was in tears nearly every day because the owner was so tough, but we had great retention onboard because the crew were all in it together.”

“One thing it doesn’t depend on is the tonnage of the boat you are on,” another captain said. “You can be on a crappy, small boat, and have great days. And you can be on a big, beautiful boat where the owner’s attitude made it not so good.”

From the beginning, these captains said they knew seeing new places would be memorable, but few thought the highlights would turn out to be the camaraderie they have with their crew.

“I had no idea what it would be like,” one captain said. “I came from commercial. I had absolutely no idea. I was wondering if I had to pay for my own food, let alone get a salary.”

“That’s why I take deckhands who want to work for free, the ones who want to do it just for the experience,” another said. “I remember that kid. I was that kid.”

Several captains said they’ve come to realize, too, how important their role is in giving the owner an escape from the demands of daily life. They get to see this person as few others do.

“How the office sees them and how

we see them are completely differently,” one captain said. “We’re their exhalation, their relaxation.”

“I’ve learned a lot sharing time with these guys,” another captain said. “This is his getaway, on the yacht. Part of my responsibility is all that time leading up to his time on the yacht so it can be the best experience it can.

“If you look at the owner’s time on the vessel compared to what it costs …,” this captain began.

“No, never do that,” another captain interrupted.

Several captains chuckled, knowing how little business sense megayachts make, despite their commitment to run them professionally. Yachts should be about enjoyment, but they are expensive.

“When the owner came, he’s one way, but then he relaxes and I get it,” a captain said. “A lot of that depends on the attitude we have about it.”

And they never cease to be amazed at how great the days turns out when they feel appreciated.

“It was my birthday and we had done lots of fishing on a great yacht with a lovely owner,” one captain said. “He gave me a handmade fishing rod with my name on it.

“You know then that this is appreciation for what you do and how you do it,” this captain said.

“Appreciation is great,” another captain said. “Don’t get me wrong, most owners are generous and kind. But it’s great when you get that feedback, even from charterers.”

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

Attendees of TheTriton’s June Bridge luncheon were, from left, Ian van der Watt of M/V Copasetic, Ian Bone, Jon Parmet of M/Y Audrey’sPlace, Wendy Umla, Rafael Cervantes Mataix of M/Y Odyssey and Chris Lewis of M/Y EllixToo. PHOTO/LUCY REED

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More than 100 captains, crew and industry folks joined us for networking the first Wednesday in May during a subtropical

storm. Why, you ask? Because of the crayfish. Scott Frischhertz of V-Kool, which sponsored the event, has live crayfish flown in each year for this event. We pushed networking back a day for better weather, but we had to cook the little critters, rain or shine. Those who attended were treated to New Orleans-style crayfish, corn and potatoes – a real crayfish boil. Thanks go out to New River Pizza for the delicious pasta, rolls and salad to round out the event. See more networking photos on C3 and www.the-triton.com. PHOTOS/DORIE COX

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Last month, I mentioned deliveries of yachts and it brought back lots of memories. I also started thinking about enthusiasm and attitude, which led

me to thinking about someone I haven’t seen or heard from in more than 25 years.

Early in my captain career, I was fortunate enough to get hooked up with the north/south delivery seasons

along the U.S. East Coast. Owners in the northeast wanted their boats south in the fall and up north in spring. I would get the jobs and then have to find some help to move the boats.

I was delivering mostly sailing yachts in those days so I tried to find someone with experience. I found that first timers offshore don’t always work out. The level of skill and experience varied among my delivery crew, as did the personalities. There were definitely some characters drawn to this kind of adventure. One was to become a main character; I called him New York Don.

New York Don grew up outside the city and had that strong New York accent. (I also had a sailor friend named Don so to keep them clear when talking to others, “New York Don” stuck.)

When I met him, he had come down the dock to an old hulk of a schooner I was running day sails with out of Greenport, Long Island. He looked a little rough with a cigarette hanging from his mouth and a beer can in hand.

He hopped on for the two-hour sail and immediately engaged with me. He was a talker. He picked my brain about boats and sailing. He told me he had spent a couple of years in the Navy and loved being out on the open ocean. As his was our last trip of the day, he hung around drinking beers, smoking cigarettes and telling stories as the crew and I put the boat to bed. I would definitely put him in the “piece of work” category.

We talked a little more about sailing and when I mentioned deliveries his eyes lit up. He wanted to know all about it and gave me his number to call him if I ever needed crew.

After that first meeting, I honestly didn’t think he would be at the top of my list. He kind of had three strikes against him for delivery work: he smoked too much, he drank too much, and he talked too much.

But I must admit, there was something about his enthusiasm.

Well, a delivery came my way and after a couple people fell through, with some reservation, I called New York Don. He was ecstatic. I recall being a bit uneasy. We talked about the details and I set some ground rules about the

smoking and drinking. I felt I was going to have to deal with the talking. It was going to be the two of us on a 40-foot sloop from New York to Ft. Lauderdale, so I coached him on procedures and the next day, we were off.

I admit, the first couple of days I found him a bit annoying but he was a quick learner and the trip was completed without incident. I discovered he could hold a course, was always ready for his watch and got less annoying and more entertaining as I got to know him better.

We ended up doing two other deliveries the following year. We

sailed in some tough conditions and he always held his own. I remember telling a friend about something he did that irritated me and the friend asked, “Why do you take this guy on these deliveries?”

Without hesitating I replied, “Because he loves it.”

In reflection, I think his enthusiasm reminded me to love it as well. Enthusiasm and a good attitude can be contagious, and it’s not a bad thing to catch, whereas negativity and a bad attitude are like a disease. They can spread and infect a crew like a bad flu.

The root of this word enthusiasm

is quite interesting. It comes from the Greek en theos meaning inspired by the gods. In other words, when you display great enthusiasm for something, you are putting out an energy that seems to come from a greater force or possibly just that powerful force deep within us all. Harness this, use this. It can be one of the greatest tools in the human tool kit.

Rob Gannon is a 25-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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work together on-board the luxurious, privately owned yacht while tending to the ever-changing needs of their wealthy, demanding charter guests.”

Well, that much is true.“While each crew member brings

a different level of experience, they all share a love for this lifestyle that enables them to travel to some of the most beautiful and exotic locales in the world.”

Not sure about that bit about “a love for this lifestyle.” Most of them don’t know what this lifestyle is. Three of the eight cast members have worked on yachts before, though: Chief Stew Adrienne Gang, Chef Ben Robinson and Stew Kat Held. Where, when and how long is unclear.

The show couldn’t have happened with the “real” crew because of all the logistics involved in the show. All the crew had to be American so there would be no visa issues with being paid by Bravo, and they all had to be screened and checked.

“The original crew was perfect, but in the television world, there’s all kinds of reasons you can’t do that,” Taylor said. “It’s almost impossible to find a real functioning crew and step on with cameras and say go. Just because you have the perfect crew doesn’t mean

you don’t have a convicted felon or someone with anger issues who’s going to punch the cameraman. All that matters to us in TV.”

Choosing the yacht was challenging, too. It needed to be big enough to

handle not only the crew (11 in this case) and charter guests, but also about 15 camera, light and sound crew during shooting. The TV people slept aboard another vessel as the charter cruised around Anguilla, St. Barts, St. Maarten, and Saba, Rosbach said.

The charter guests were real charterers who knew what they were getting into and agreed to be filmed.

“Some of them were fun; all of them were entertaining,” Rosbach said.

Eleven cameras caught all the action on the yacht, six stationary cameras

set up in various parts of the vessel, including the crew quarters, and five hand-held cameras following crew.

“In some ways, they’re showing basic human nature, which is not necessarily indicative of yacht crew,” Rosbach said. “You are going to have that dynamic when you put any 12 people together to work and live.

“And you do forget the cameras are on,” he said. “It’ll be interesting to see what comes out. They can portray you any way they want.”

Some yachties are already worried.“I don’t want guys looking to buy

a boat watch this and go, ‘sheesh, is this what I’ve got to deal with? Forget that,’” said Capt. Moe Moses, who was running a yacht in St. Maarten while filming was going on. “Anyone who knows better knows it’s nonsense. I just hope negative things don’t come out of it.”

He was bothered by some of the behavior he saw in the islands during shooting, including the crew zipping around Simpson Bay in the tender, shirtless.

“It just infuriated a lot of us down there,” Moses said. “It’s going to make us look like a bunch of meatballs.”

When filming spilled over to Toppers to catch the crew drinking, Moses and

Original crew gone, real guests used

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his crew left the bar. “I didn’t want to be seen in the

background,” he said. “Sure [drinking] happens, but when charter guests are on the boat, crew are not at the bar getting drunk. It doesn’t happen. This is not reality.”

Nor is it really meant to be. It is television, after all.

“I didn’t get a sense that they were out to make yachting look bad,” Rosbach said. “It was TV for entertainment purposes. It was like a soap opera.”

“I worked on yachts for three years; I know exactly what happens on yachts,” Taylor said. “We wanted the show to be the most authentic it could be. The negative reaction is that we’re going to expose that unprofessional side of yachting. Hopefully that’s not the case, but if it is, it’s still authentic. That does happen in yachting.”

An authentic show might include hours of ironing and changing oil filters, but that wouldn’t make interesting television. At the end of the day, Taylor said she was trying to show the two worlds yacht crew live: the life above deck that is composed and professional, and a completely different

world two stories below.“TV is TV,” Rosbach said. “The

‘reality’ in reality TV is a relative term and should be loosely interpreted.”

But no one has watched the show yet, not even Taylor. She has the episodes; she just hasn’t sat down to watch them.

“It’s like giving your kid up for adoption,” she said. “You get pictures but you can’t say anything now about what he’s wearing or how his hair is cut. It’s not your child anymore.”

A charter to rememberFor Rosbach, it was a memorable

charter. He learned a lot about how television works, and found another industry where money is often no object.

After the second episode, an executive from Bravo came to see the set. Then the budget increased. The set designer built a golf green. They added a remote helicopter with cameras and hired drone guys to fly them.

“I though we spent a lot of money on yachts,” he said. “They rival that. But it was interesting to see the whole process and how intricate and complicated it is. It was an experience and 90 percent of it was good. The camera/sound guys are great. I really

enjoyed the crew.“Anybody who thinks that this

really is going to have an impact on the yachting industry is overreacting,” he said. “I have a hard time believing billionaires sit around watching Bravo reality TV.”

Taylor, too, wants yachties to give the show a chance.

“The most important thing for yachties to understand is that the show came from a really good, authentic place,” she said. “I want this to be a proper telling of what really happens. That said, you know it’s a television

show. “I want yachties to give it a chance

and appreciate it for what it is.”I was skeptical when I heard about

the show, but after talking to Rosbach and Taylor, I feel a little better.

Hopefully, some fresh-faced kids in middle Amreica will see the show and be introduced to the yachting industry. If that happens, it’ll all be worth it, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this column are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.

Challenges include camera crew, charter guests

Titles and jobs unclear, but crew actually have boating experience

A look at the ‘crew’ who landed the parts on ‘Below Decks’

All we know about the crew of “Below Deck” is what Bravo has on its Web site under crew bios. The show held auditions for its crew and chose not actors, but people with some experience with boats or yachting.

Despite some of the casted crew being named “captain” or “engineer”, the yacht’s real officers remained onboard to operate the vessel, though they aren’t included here among the cast.

Chief Stew Adrienne Gang is highlighted first among the crew as she has the most experience on yachts, though it doesn’t say how much. She also cooks for celebrity entertainers while they are on tour.

Capt. Aleks Taldykin is from California and got his first captain’s license at age 19, according to his bio, which calls him a “captain to the stars”.

Chef Ben Robinson also has worked on yachts, including “the largest sailing yacht in the world,” according to his online bio. His goal is to own his own restaurant.

C.J. Lebeau fills the post of second engineer in the show. He “discovered his passion for sailing while spending several months vacationing with

friends after college,” his bio says. He studied business at the the University of San Diego and is an Eagle Scout, “but he has a rebellious side as well.” Also from California, he “likes to explore the nightlife while in port and tried hard not to get into too much trouble.” Apparently, he’s charming.

David Alanson Bradberry is gay. His online bio tells us this but doesn’t say what his onboard role is. He’s a former Marine and has been stationed around the world. He “was also afforded the opportunity to serve as security” for former presidents Clinton and the younger Bush.

Eddie Lucas grew up around boats on the Chesapeake and Massachusetts’ Buzzards Bay. Like Bradberry, his bio fails to explain his role on the yacht.

Kat Held is a stew and her bio calls her a “jokester.” She began working on yachts after buying a book and reading about how to become a stew. It’s unclear how long she has worked on yachts, but her bio calls her “the life of the party.”

Samantha Orme is also a stew and worked on her parent’s charter boat growing up. She holds a college degree in industrial engineering, and her bio calls her an “alpha female.”

– Lucy Reed

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There are a lot of mixed feelings in the market today. We are hitting all-time market highs, but at the same time the feeling on the street seems

to be that the job market still is not good. Even though the unemployment numbers have come down in the U.S., millions have left the workforce.

With this situation, many of my clients

ask that if things are so bad, why is the stock market doing so well? Surely, then, the next question is when will the stock market take a dive again?

If unemployment has dropped, why are so many people not working or underemployed? Many have actually dropped off the unemployment statistic, which many view as a false sense of reality regarding unemployment.

For the most part, those who are reading this newspaper can find a job. It may not be exactly what you want, but there is work out there. It is troubling that 1 in 5 (50 million) American families is on food stamps.

Many companies also have cash but are so concerned about unknown costs, especially the upcoming changes to health care. For a while, many companies were buying up their stock but have stopped because their own stocks are now higher. I would bet that when the market takes a dive, which is the obvious next step, they will again buy back their stock at a reduced value.

Many companies seem to have billions in cash profits off shore and will not spend it back in the U.S. at the 35 percent tax rate. A solid tax forgiveness to companies with high cash abroad would bring a massive boost to a U.S. economy.

There is nothing wrong with taking advantage of huge market gains, just as there is nothing wrong with taking advantage of huge market loses. The question is whether you have a plan or have time to monitor your investments on a daily basis.

Most people don’t have that time. Either they are traveling and don’t have access to their investments or they just are too busy to keep on top of them like they should. Whichever the case, maybe you should look at the time in the market and not try to time the market.

I have explained the concept of dollar-cost averaging (DCA). If you are visual like I am, it is much easier to understand the concept if you look at graphs.

In short, if you buy a mutual fund on a weekly or monthly basis, you will hit high points just as you will hit low points (prices). Look at your statement after six months or so once you have begun buying stocks or investing in a mutual fund regularly. I know it is a hard concept to feel comfortable with but when your statement value is down and you have extra cash, purchase more shares at a discount.

As I mentioned, after six months you will have six individual purchases on your statement. Let’s say stock in your first month were purchased at $15, then at $15.75, then at $16.50, then at $17.20. Going up every month.

Now what do you do when you see the market drop and your next purchase was $15.10 and your total account value dropped? Your total account value was down but you know you have a good fund. Don’t go to your favorite pub and drink your sorrows away, drop that extra $100 into that fund as you will buy more shares at that $15.10 discount price. When the share value gets back to that $17.20 your total account value will look pretty nice.

The more you watch your monthly automatic purchases the more you will understand the concept of DCA and when to put extra money in.

I have had clients who started their DCA years ago and just put it on autopilot. After going through one of our worst economic times, they did not miss a monthly investment. Those clients did very well through that bad time. The only regret they seem to have is that they did not put more money in when the value was down. They weren’t paying attention that closely.

I tell all my clients up front that they need to be involved in their investments. I am available at any time if they have questions or concerns. I reach out on their birthday to see how they are doing and if they have questions. When there is something going on with their investments that warrants attention I contact them.

I have found that this approach is a win-win. Be involved with your investments and ask questions. Don’t leave it up to someone else to make all your decisions. It’s your money. Just make sure you review it at your comfort level.

Information in this column is not intended to be specific advice for anyone. You should use the information to help you work with a professional regarding your specific financial goals.

Capt. Mark A. Cline is a chartered senior financial planner. Contact him at +1 954-764-2929 or through www.clinefinancial.net. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@thetriton.com.

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Croatia’s offer of 5% VAT has a catch, but may not be bad idea

By Ayuk Ntuiabane

The decks are now cleared and Croatia will become the 28th Member State of the European Union on July 1. Croatia’s entry has been keenly noted by the yachting community for a number of reasons.

First is the country’s natural assets. With its long coastline, myriad coves, islands and exceptional water, Croatia has been a magnet for yachting in the periphery of the EU.

Second, the island archipelago has made much of these natural assets, which it promotes vigorously to the yachting industry.

Third, lying just on the other side of Italy where EU VAT was never an issue, Croatia provided the nearest foreign shore for yachts to touch on that side of the Adriatic or the Med in order to evidence tax-free export from the EU or tax suspended temporary admission from outside the EU. Thus, despite being outside the EU’s fiscal fence, Croatia seemed to pick up the rebound benefits of EU yachting.

Fourth, Croatia’s own yachting taxation regime will remain largely intact, on top of the EU VAT regime it must adopt.

Fifth, Croatia introduced in November a new reduced VAT rate on yachts which, while turning heads, has created a bit of a stir that has landed the country in a tricky place.

But who goes there after July 1 has to learn to cope with a fairly peculiar administrative environment characterized by officialdom, special permits, lengthy procedures and numerous non-tax fees.

There are arrival and departure reporting obligations and a ubiquitous vignette system that is charged per passenger or crew and for any change of same. There are fees associated with permits and renewed permits for foreign vessels to navigate in internal waters and fees to navigate in the territorial sea, safety-of-navigation fees, light dues, information chart fees and government administration fees. With relatively few mooring facilities, daily mooring rates can also be steep.

These aspects are not new, but the advent of traffic tracking systems – thanks to the requirement for EU accession states to have radio-navigation systems and a Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System (VTMIS) – will give Croatia the capacity now to enforce these fees and costs on even transiting yachts.

And it came as no surprise, too, that a tax reform in February 2012 included an increase in the general VAT rate from 23 percent to 25 percent.

Then amidst all this, Croatia slips in a 5 percent VAT rate for importing

pleasure yachts. Until May 31, any EU or non-EU vessels that are temporarily admitted into Croatia may file a customs declaration and pay customs duty and VAT. Customs duty would be payable at the rate of 1.7 percent or 2.7 percent on the customs value of the yacht, unless the yacht can prove that it was built in an EU, CEFTA, EFTA country or Turkey. VAT would be charged at 5 percent of the customs value inclusive of the customs duty.

At first glance, the interim offer to pay VAT at only 5 percent stretches credibility. However, in a context where the status of all goods in the country must be regularized by the time they merge into the EU, it is not out of place.

Croatia’s Accession Treaty includes stop-gap measures concerning goods in storage or in other customs regimes. If these goods are deemed VAT paid by Croatia before her joining then they fall to be treated as being validly VAT paid throughout the EU after Croatia joins. There are precedents in the EU concerning vessels in similar situations.

The real surprise though is that not so many pleasure yachts are winging it to Croatia to avail themselves of the opportunity – at least, not yet.

Perhaps the likeliest explanation is the cold comfort poured over the measure by the European Commission. Commenting in its final report March 26, the commission is admonishing at best: “Croatia introduced in November 2012 a new reduced VAT rate on yachts (sport and pleasure boats), which is contrary to the EU acquis but which will be aligned by accession. This may encourage releasing boats for free circulation in Croatia before accession. Croatia should without delay reverse this situation.”

Croatia will, of course, “reverse this situation” by the date it integrates itself into the EU machine. Croatia is allowed just enough time to play her hand well and safely to pull in those yachts by May 31.

In the end, the pleasure yachts that will take Croatia’s generous fiver will be the courageous ones; but there is no legal impediment or pragmatic reason why they should not avail themselves of the opportunity.

Ayuk Ntuiabane is a director of Moore Stephens Consulting Limited, a financial services firm in the Isle of Man that handles European Union value-added-tax advice, ship ownership structuring, ship registration, crew employment and accountancy. This information was printed in Moore Stephens’ April newsletter to clients and reprinted here with permission. It has been edited for space. For more information, call +44 (0)1624 662 020 or visit www.moorestephens.co.im.

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You have a ‘write’ to be heard.Yacht captains, crew and industry professionals

are encouraged to send us your thoughts .

Write to us at editorial@the-triton.com.

Your recent survey regarding drug use in the yachting industry revealed how many different opinions there are regarding this very hot topic. (“Crew see drugs in industry, not onboard,” page C1, March 2013 issue.)

The history of drug testing in commercial transportation such as airlines, trucking, railroad and shipping has always occurred after an accident that caused harm or death to employees, passengers or the environment. In most cases, these industries now have formal and thorough drug testing programs.

The argument for the yachting industry is to mirror other transportation sectors and take a proactive approach in instituting a random drug testing policy. Relying on reacting after an accident has proved to be ineffective in deterring drug use.

It is common for a yacht or a management house to have zero tolerance policy in place but these drug-testing policies must be enforced for it to work. A written policy with no action is not as effective as one that actually follows a solid plan.

There are many benefits to employers who require random drug testing of their employees. Crew agencies, management companies and captains rely on their employees for productivity, safety and success. Each segment of the industry that touches the crew member -- whether pre-employment or once employed -- has a responsibility to the owner of the vessel, guest and other crew members that the candidate is drug free, and that once employed, the atmosphere on board promotes a drug-free environment.

Land-based employers who have random drug screening programs have stated that it has resulted in “decreases in absenteeism, accidents, downtime, turnover, and theft; increases in productivity and improved morale”. With employees knowing that there could be a random or scheduled screen in the near future it not only modifies their current behavior but also often has long-term benefits in keeping prior users in a drug-free lifestyle. A solid drug-testing policy and

implementation of testing procedures will assist in keeping yachts and passengers safe as well as a crew happy.

Studies have shown that employers pay lower premiums for certain kinds of insurance, such as workers’ compensation when their company has a drug-testing program. Fewer accidents occur when workplaces are drug free and institute random drug screening.

Pre-employment drug screening is also very effective in deterring potentially undesirable employees from entering the industry. Drug users often look for employers without random drug policies and programs.

They typically avoid applying to agencies with pre-employment drug testing and/or random tests, knowing that they will not pass the pre-employment test or that they will probably lose their job once an employer tests them. This

helps keep the industry drug-free and safe.

The majority of employees in the yachting workforce want a safe and drug-free environment in their communities and in their workplace. Yacht owners, captains and management companies have a choice: to drug test or not to drug test. The evidence is for drug testing is compelling. Pre-employment and the random screening process is easy, quick and affordable. Often the cost for drug screening is absorbed by lower premiums, less absenteeism, employee retention, happy workers and a more productivity and a safer work environment.

There are many types of testing: hair follicle for pre-employment, saliva and/or urine for random on-board testing. Saliva-based testing provides ease of use, tamper resistance and is less invasive for the crew member being tested. This means that it is much less complicated to collect compared to urine, especially on board a vessel.

A proactive approach to random drug testing on yachts allows owners, managers and captains to deter use, manage risk and have peace of mind.

Carmen Foy, ownerInvenia Technologies

Ft. Lauderdale

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You served up another very good article [Triton survey: “Yes, crew do know how to stand watch,” page C1, May 2013]. I do hope it’s closely read by your young and aspiring deck officers and captains.

Watch standing was my business for several years in the coast guard (Quartermaster), so I do have opinions on what is correct and what is wrong.

Correct watchstanding under way:Be vigilant at all times.Do maintain a proper navigational

paper dead reckoning (DR) plot. (I know it’s tough on smaller yachts to use a chart table, but do your best.)

If running in pilot waters, at night or foul weather, get a co-watchstander.

Keep a darkened wheelhouse.Keep your eyes forward, when not

monitoring radar. Maintain night vision at all cost.

Guard emergency radio frequencies.Visually inspect engineering spaces

regularly (as per captain’s orders).Check navigation lights frequently, at

night and in obstructed visibility.Show respect for your shipmate and

relieve the watch a little early. This act of kindness will pay back in spades.

Incorrect watchstanding under way:Multi-tasking (tasks not related to

your primary duty).Listening to music, watching TV, etc.Being totally dependent on electronic

interfacing (one black box telling another black box what to do in navigation).

Tolerating “penny arcade glare” in wheelhouse from ambient light from electronics (radar set, GPS, etc.).

Not being ready for your watch. Be properly dressed, have a snack and get your coffee. Be wide awake, not groggy. Be a professional.

Regarding the watch as a routine event; remember “stuff ” happens and emergencies could occur on your watch.

One quick story: On a routine delivery offshore Mexico we were running at night (early 1970s) on a 60-foot sportfisher with three men on crew. The captain and I were off watch while third man was on the flybridge. Captain goes up to relieve helmsman, finds watchstander fast asleep. Well, with one fell swoop. this guy was thrown over the side from a boat going 11 knots. (The boat stopped and picked up errant watchstander and he was OK.) While I certainly don’t agree

with this crazy behavior from the old grizzled captain 40 years ago, the act of sleeping on watch was taken very serious by this old school skipper.

In this high tech era, the art of watchstanding has been dropped from the priority list of safety at sea. There are just too many recent examples of incorrect watchstanding (cruise ships in Italy and ferry sinking in British Columbia five years ago and the tragic deaths that followed). Both these accidents occurred with GPS-equipped bridges and no proper navigation plotting (DR plot) was involved by the aforementioned ships.

Go ahead and call me a dinosaur. I still believe nothing beats a visual fix. Watchstanding is an important and grave responsibility.

John MeadeYacht consultant

Pacific Northwest

Watchstanding under wayOne thing I noticed that was neglected

in your story about watchstanding duties was “a lookout that shall have no other duties,” which is interpreted by IMO as excluding the person on navigational watch. That means all they do is look out, not check engine rooms or interior. Their only duty is allowed to be as a lookout. This is usually pretty tough to accomplish with minimally crewed yachts, and basically means you need three man watch teams to meet the letter of the law.

Capt. Henning Heinemann

Watchstanding under wayI am appalled that “What do you do on

watch?” is even being asked.Being on watch is just that, on

watch. When on watch, you are entirely responsible for the safety of the vessel, its crew and its guests, if there are any aboard. Your entire attention should be devoted to this, for the hugely responsible and important task it is. You should not be doing anything else other than looking out for traffic, any other hazards and monitoring the vessel’s instruments and course.

This is something I drum into my students’ heads.

Alison ReseOwner/chief instructor

Super Crew, South Africa

It looks as though 164-foot M/Y Arianna has

sprouted sails in this iPhone photo taken by Capt. Ian van der Watt of M/V Copasetic. Behind Arianna is the 170-foot S/V El Galeón docked at Bahia Mar in Ft. Lauderdale. The wooden replica of a Spanish galleon is visiting four Florida east coast cities to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s arrival in St. Augustine. It was in Ft. Lauderdale the last two weeks of May.

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CREW EYE: Capt. Ian van der WattWatch standing should be just that and ‘no other duties’

It was time for Yacht Path storyRegarding your story about

Yacht Path [“Yacht Path doesn’t pay; yachts arrested,” page A1, April issue.], it’s about bloody time.

On my previous vessel, I used Yacht Path to ship a 30-foot tender from Ft. Lauderdale to Europe. With all the delays and rescheduling, the process took 72 days.

I got a lot of lip service but couldn’t get my tender delivered in time for one owner’s trip, one 10-day charter, and several day trips. I will never use this company again, restructured or not.

Capt. David “Mac” McDonaldM/Y Lady Lola

Time to talk about drug useI wanted to write to say thank

you to Alene Keenan for sharing her story about drugs [Stew Cues: “Drug use impacts more when you work and live with users,” page C3, April 2013].

Maybe someone should start a “Yacht-nonymous Group.” Then possibly some of these folks would benefit from talking to others in similar situations.

It sounds like it’s sadly spiraling out of control.

Dhardra BlakeFormer Stew/Chef

OwnerLuxuryDayCharters.com

YachtPath long time coming; we should talk about drugs

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Where in the world? The Triton is spotted in Indonesia and Galapagos.

Yachts’ home sweet homeMarina news from China, New Zealand and Ft. Lauderdale.

Summer is sizzlingShows, seminars, symposiums and sailing are scheduled.

Storm season reminderBe ready before the next emergency hits your boat.

Jamaica is lastest in flag registry list

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We have a new player in the field of international standards for yacht safety and registration. The island nation of Jamaica joins an ever-increasing pool of flag options

with the launch of a megayacht division by the Jamaica Ship Registry.

Steeped firmly in the annals of history, Jamaica’s participation in the maritime world dates back hundreds of years to its importance as a major Caribbean port of call. The

famous Captain Morgan became renowned as a privateer for the British Navy from Port Royal, at the mouth of Kingston Harbour.

In today’s world, Jamaica is a ranking member of the executive council at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Its technical knowledge and expertise were exhibited as chairman of the committee responsible for development of the STCW Code. Its shipping fleet ranks high amongst all port state control authorities, including the U.S. Coast Guard and European Maritime Safety Agency.

Being a former colony and current member of the British Commonwealth, Jamaica is afforded access, participation, and reciprocal acceptances in the yachting world’s various regulatory bodies, including those promulgated by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

However, its independence as a sovereign nation allows Jamaica to develop its own interpretation of international rules. This is in contrast to the restrictions imposed on those British dependencies in the Red Ensign group (Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, Bermuda, etc.) This autonomy allows Jamaica to be selective in using the best practices of the yachting world, while eliminating any negative or bureaucratic actions that may hinder an efficient program. This is most easily seen in its acceptance of the MCA’s Large Yacht Code, but its own interpretation to allow well-built, unclassed yachts the opportunity to achieve commercial certification for charter.

Rules of the Road

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Tahiti offers extensive land, sea options

Unique and rare features, such as grey reef sharks in South Pass Fakarav (pictured below), are some of the reasons yachts enjoy French Polynesia. M/Y Unbridled is one of those boats, seen here in Opunohu Bay in the Society Islands. PHOTOS/R HOLLER, TAHITI PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS

By Christelle Holler

With unparalleled diving, clear waters and sparsely populated villages, these islands in any other part of the world might be overrun with tourists and traffic.

But what makes Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia so enticing is also what makes it so rare, and exactly the sort of place for yachts.

French Polynesia sits like a welcome mat for mariners crossing the ocean, the first group of islands they find and featuring a wealth of the ocean’s most sought-after gems:

fish, mammals and coral reefs in abundance.

Tahiti and its islands are officially a French territory called French Polynesia. The island of Tahiti – the largest – is the main port of call

and has the only international airport of the country. There are daily commercial flights in and out, and guests also can fly in on their own jet. Most guests arrive from the Panama Canal, about 4,400nm away.

French Polynesia has 118 islands spread over a territory as wide as Western Europe

and divided into five archipelagos. Navigation conditions and access

to the various islands are without restriction and no cruising permits are required. Tropical weather dominates year round, with more rain showers falling between November and March.

Superyachts typically visit two groups of islands: the Society Islands,

of which Tahiti is part, and the Tuamotus, a long chain of atolls northeast of Tahiti. Each offers different experiences (the atolls are coral reefs encircling lagoons; Tahiti has high and lush mountains). Within each archipelago, distances between islands do not exceed a few hours and are usually done at night.

French Polynesia has a population of only 260,000 inhabitants, half of whom live on Tahiti. There are

See TAHITI, page B8

See sample itinerary for the Tuamotu atolls and Society

Islands on page B9.

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Key to medical emergency is preparation before disaster

In October, Superstorm Sandy claimed the lives of about 150 people. Hurricane season officially started June 1 and ends Nov. 30. My question for

you is, are you prepared? Is your family prepared? Do you have a plan?

Prepare as if the storm, earthquake, tsunami, heart attack, fall, cut, allergic reaction or any other medical

emergency is coming today. Make plans now to handle any medical emergency you may encounter.

Medical emergencies happen every day. Some we can prepare for; others are more difficult to predict but we can still make a plan. I can say with relative certainty that this month, someone on a yacht will get cut, someone will fall, someone will get sick, someone will have chest pains, someone will have difficulty breathing, and unfortunately someone will die.

For many of these emergencies, we can prepare ourselves with a good quality medical kit, a new automated external defibrillator (AED) with the new AHA guidelines, and quality onboard CPR, AED and first aid training for all of the ship’s crew.

Medical emergencies can often be tough to predict, but planning and preparation are important. Here’s why:

The tsunami in South Asia killed 226,408 people in December of 2004.

The earthquake in Haiti killed 222,570 in January of 2010.

The Cyclone in Nargis (formerly Burma) killed 138,336 in May of 2008.

The heatwave that hit Europe in the summer of 2003 killed 72,210.

The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March of 2011 killed more than 20,000.

A bombing in Boston killed three but injured more than 260 in April.

This list does not include manmade disasters such as war or acts of terrorism. Every day we hear of acts of terror all over the world, in Mexico, in the Middle east, and even in the United States. On Sept. 11, 2001, almost 3,000 people died in attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in a field in Pennsylvania.

Disasters can easily overwhelm local emergency medical services. Under normal conditions, on dry land, we can pick up the phone and dial 911 and within 8 to 12 minutes, help arrives.

But at sea or during a major disaster, help is not a phone call away. In these cases, you are the one providing emergency medical care. So again I ask, are you prepared?

Take a minute to think about how prepared you are for a disaster such as those listed above. On land or at sea, at home or at work, how prepared are you? Do you have enough food and water to get through it? Are your emergency medical first aid skills up to date? If you were the victim, who around you has the proper training and skills to treat you? If you fell, would they know how to properly move you? If you were impaled with something, would they leave the item in or pull it out? If you were having a seizure, would they put a spoon in your mouth or leave you alone? If you don’t feel comfortable either in your skills or in the skills of those around you, now is the time to learn.

Once the basics are covered – you have food, water and up-to-date skills – what’s next? Do you have the right equipment and supplies

to treat medical emergencies? Do you have the right tools to protect yourself? You need PPE, personal protective equipment, such as gloves, glasses and a CPR barrier mask to protect yourself from bloodborne

pathogens.Go through your emergency medical

first aid kit. Do you know what each item does? Is everything up to date?

For those yachties who don’t live aboard, take a minute to think about your home and family. Do you have a good first aid kit in your house? In your car? Is everyone at home trained in first aid?

For those of us in hurricane areas, start your preparations by visiting my Web site www.HurricaneFirstAid.com for a list of things you can do to prepare. Other areas are probably at risk for floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters, not to mention manmade disasters. Take a minute to think about your preparations. And make a plan. Plan today. Remember, failing to plan is a plan for failure.

Keith Murray, a former firefighter EMT, owns The CPR School, a first-aid training company. He provides onboard training for yacht captains and crew and sells and services AEDs. Contact him at 877-6-AED-CPR, 877-623-3277 or www.TheCPRSchool.com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Navtor offers AVCSNavtor has made an agreement with

the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to include Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS) on the Navtor NavStick USB device. The deal includes all Admiralty digital publications.

“This is a major step forward for the industry, and a brand new distribution model,” Navtor business and communication manager Willy Zeiler said. “The NavStick USB device gives mariners access to global AVCS coverage and all licences for predefined operation areas. Installation onto the ship’s ECDIS is simple, while Navtor’s online program NavSync allows the user to retrieve AVCS updates with just a few clicks when the NavStick is connected to the bridge computer.”

“We’re delighted to join forces with the UKHO and be able to offer official Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) from the world leader in nautical chart supply,” said Tor A. Svanes, the company’s managing director and previous founder of C-Map Norway. “I am confident that this new approach to distribution will have a major impact in simplifying ENC handling for the mariner.”

The IMO’s ECDIS mandate requires all registered vessels to use ENCs as

their prime navigation charts. This mandate came into operation last year, with a need to comply with regulations by 2018.

Lumotics offers LED driverUK-based Lumotics Marine has

introduced a stand-alone universal driver unit for basic LED lighting systems to regulate the current for individual light fittings, creating flicker-free dimming LED lights.

The driver (shown above) is an alternative to built-in drivers that can be prone to overheating and is designed for use for basic dimming in bridge, crew quarters, engine room and other working zones. The driver is generally used in conjunction with Lumotics’ Switch Magic 0-10v controller, which has four output channels to operate up to 20 drivers via standard momentary switches.

For more information, visit www.lumotics-marine.com.

Systems cut mold, smellFlorida-based Clean Air Flo has

launched several new ventilation systems designed to eliminate below deck odors and to control moisture and mildew marine vessels.

The continuous duty systems include two 110V and three 230V systems, and use marine-certified in-line blower motor and an intake manifold that allow multiple vacuum ventilation lines to be run throughout the vessel.

The in-line blower is mounted and the overboard exhaust hose is run to an existing or newly added vent. The vacuum ventilation lines are then run to all problem areas.

For more information, visit www.cleanairflo.com.

ABS releases scrubber advisoryClass society ABS has released

an advisory to help assess the use of exhaust gas scrubber systems to meet environmental requirements.

As low sulfur fuel requirements increase, scrubber systems, use of low sulfur fuels and use of alternative

UK Hydrographic charts added to Navtor stick

See TECH BRIEFS, page B5

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Broker Michael Rafferty of Camper & Nicholsons has sold the 156-foot (47.5m) Delta M/Y Rochade, co-listed with Fraser Yachts. The yacht has five suites and carries 10 crew.

The brokerage has added the 151-foot (46m) M/Y Mystic by CMB to its central agency listings for sale with broker Adam-Michael Papadakis. Winner of the 2011 International Yacht Design Awards (for power yachts over 40m), the yacht sleeps 10 guests in five staterooms.

In other company news, Chief Commercial Officer Michael Payne has been promoted to CEO of Camper & Nicholsons International. As CCO, Payne oversaw the brokerage division. He is also a broker and captain.

Palmer Johnson has launched the 213-foot (65m) M/Y Lady M with

Moran Yacht & Ship. Built under project name Stimulus, the yacht was scheduled to be delivered in May.

Italian builder Baglietto has

launched the 145-foot (44m) M/Y Monokini, marking the first yacht to splash since the reorganization of the yard. The yacht can accommodate 10 guests in five staterooms on the lower deck. It has a top speed of 30 knots. The yacht is expected to debut at the Cannes and Monaco shows this fall.

The 198-foot (60m) CRN M/Y J’Ade is ready for delivery. The yacht features a “flooded garage” where the owner can store and access an 8m tender. Operated hydraulically, the garage can dry out in 3 minutes. The yacht can accommodate 10 guests and 13 crew and has a top speed of 16 knots,

cruising speed of 14 knots. It has a beam of 10.2m, four decks and a sub deck. The main salon features a bar of green marble and rosewood with a backdrop of an aquarium.

OceanStyle by Burgess, which specializes in the sale, management and charter of yachts 20-45m, has added the 115-foot (35m) Pershing M/Y Carcharias (shown above) to its central agency listing for sale. The yacht accommodates seven guests and has a top speed of 52 knots, with a cruising

speed of 37 knots. Asking price is 11 million euros.Italian shipyard Wider Yachts has sold the first Wider 150 through Camper & Nicholsons.

Borrowing technology from commercial shipping, the aluminum yacht will have diesel electric propulsion in the bow area, so it will not have a traditional engine room. In that space, designers have made room for a 33-foot tender inside. When the tender is launched, the space converts to a spa area and swimming pool.

Diesel electric propulsion gives the yacht a 4,250-mile range at 13 knots and 7,100 miles at 11 knots. Top speed is 19 knots. The yacht will have a beam of 8.2m.

Italian builder CRN has launched the 142-foot (43m) M/Y Lady Genyr, its second yacht this year and the eighth in this model. The next hull in the series is under construction.

Five cabins accommodate 10 guests, and the master has a private balcony. At the request of the owner, a lift has been installed to connect the interior decks. Lady Genyr is expected to be delivered in July.

Yachting Partners International (YPI) has sold the 137-foot (42m) Baglietto M/Y Oxygen by broker Matt Albert. The yacht is MCA compliant, has six cabins for 11 guests, and carries nine crew. Broker Rytis Babravicius of Camper and Nicholsons represented the seller.

Merle Wood and Associates has sold the 131-foot Abeking and Rasmussen M/Y Silver Shalis.

Inace Yachts has launched the

126-foot M/Y Batai, the second in this series of explorer yachts created for All Ocean Yachts. Built to BV and MCA classifications, the yacht has five guest rooms, including a full beam master, to accommodate 12 guests. And room for eight crew.

Batai (shown above)has a 5,000nm range and a draft of 8 feet. On deck, Batai carries a 22-foot RIB and a 19-foot fishing boat.

Florida-based Jim Smith Tournament Boats has built the 105-foot Marlena, a cold molded wooden fishing boat with an estimated speed of more than 45 miles an hour. It has seven staterooms.

Yachts Rochade, Oxygen, Silver Shalis sold, several new launch

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Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of May 13.

Region Duty-free*/dutypaidU.S.EastCoast

Ft.Lauderdale 853/909Savannah,Ga. 854/NANewport,R.I. 855/NA

CaribbeanSt.Thomas,USVI 1,069/NASt.Maarten 1,108/NAAntigua 1,070/NAValparaiso 966/NA

NorthAtlantic Bermuda(IrelandIsland) 1,070/NACapeVerde 917/NAAzores 937/1,684CanaryIslands 976/1,814

MediterraneanGibraltar 863/NABarcelona,Spain 1294/1,762PalmadeMallorca,Spain NA/1797Antibes,France 892/1,717SanRemo,Italy 1,014/2,145Naples,Italy 979/2,252Venice,Italy 1,041/2,672Corfu,Greece 1,034/1,970Piraeus,Greece 956/1,801Istanbul,Turkey 852/NAMalta 930/1,684Tunis,Tunisia 910/NABizerte,Tunisia 910/NA

OceaniaAuckland,NewZealand 896/NASydney,Australia 908/NAFiji 921/NAAlgiers 803/NA

One year agoPrices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of May 15, 2012

Region Duty-free*/dutypaidU.S.EastCoast

Ft.Lauderdale 915/975Savannah,Ga. 885/NANewport,R.I. 895/NA

CaribbeanSt.Thomas,USVI 1,120/NASt.Maarten 1,220/NAAntigua 1,200/NAValparaiso 920/NA

NorthAtlanticBermuda(IrelandIsland) 1,014/NACapeVerde 959/NAAzores 989/NACanaryIslands 887/1,078

MediterraneanGibraltar 955/NABarcelona,Spain 970/1,700PalmadeMallorca,Spain NA/1,778Antibes,France 915/1,770SanRemo,Italy 1,041/2,197Naples,Italy 1,025/2,136Venice,Italy 968/2,062Corfu,Greece 1,056/2,136Piraeus,Greece 1,031/1,984Istanbul,Turkey 920/NAMalta 942/1,666Tunis,Tunisia 925/NABizerte,Tunisia 922/NA

OceaniaAuckland,NewZealand 998/NASydney,Australia 999/NAFiji 1,020/NA

*When available according to local customs.

Today’s fuel prices

Northrop & Johnson has added the 130-foot Hatteras M/Y Tranquility to its central agency listings for sale for $4.9 million with Wes Sanford, co-listed with Whit Kirtland of Bradford Marine Yacht Sales. The yacht can sleep 10 guests and carries seven crew.

Overmarine Group delivered the new Mangusta 108 in May to its owner, a member of the Balducci family, founders and owners of the company. The yacht has four staterooms, including the master, below.

Churchill Yacht Partners has added the 140-foot expedition yacht M/Y Capricorn (shown above) by Proteksan-Turquoise to its charter fleet. The yacht sleeps 12 in six staterooms with the master on deck, and runs witha crew of eight under Capt. Eddie Persichetti. The yacht will be available in New England this summer and the Caribbean this winter.

Y.CO has added to its charter fleet the 132-foot (40m) Perini Navi S/Y State of Grace, available in the

Med this summer. The yacht is the first in a new series and designed by the in-house Perini Navi naval architect in collaboration with New Zealand designer Ron Holland. It can accommodate up to nine guests in a full beam master and three staterooms and will be available in the Med this summer.

Nordhavn launched its latest 120-foot yacht into a test tank in China in late April where it was expected to remain for a month as systems are tested. After sea trials, she will relocate to Vancouver on her own bottom for delivery at the end of July.

Fraser Yachts has recently sold the 114-foot (35m) Benetti M/Y Blu listed with Oscar Romano of Monaco for 5.95 million euros; the 93-foot (28m) Hargrave M/Y Donna Marie, listed with John Gulbranson in Ft. Lauderdale for $4.95 million; the 90-foot (27m) Cheoy Lee M/Y Viaggio listed with Stuart Larsen of Ft. Lauderdale for $2.5 million; and the 90-foot (27m) M/Y Kauhale Kai built by ABD and listed with Neal Easterly in San Diego for $3.75 million.

New to the firm’s central agency listings for sale include the 80m slip in the yacht club in Antibes, listed with Gulbranson and Larson in Ft. Lauderdale for 9.5 million euros; the 141-foot (43m) custom yacht M/Y Copasetic, listed with Gulbranson for $19.9 million; the 141-foot (43m) M/Y Teorem built by Universal Yachts and listed with Jan Jaap Minnema in

Monaco for 3.95 million euros; the 92-foot (28m) North Star M/Y Viking Spirit listed with Biran Holland in Seattle for $2.95 million; the 85-foot (26m) M/Y Bus Pass listed with Patrick McConnell in San Diego for 1.75 million euros; and the 80-foot (24m) M/Y Bella Songo built by Mystica Yachts and listed with Tom Allen in Seattle for $2.5 million.

To its charter fleet, the firm has added the 183-foot (56m) Benetti M/Y Jaguar in the Caribbean this winter, the 129-foot (39.6m) CRN M/Y Sima in the Med this summer under the command of Capt. Peter Nyman.

Floating Life has added the 104-foot (32m) Benetti M/Y Mizar to its charter fleet. Mizar (shown above) can accommodate 11 and runs with a crew of seven. It will be available in the Med this summer.

Connecticut-based Brewer Yacht Sales has hired broker Fred Brown, who has more than 30 years in yacht sales.

He was most recently at Petzold’s Marine Center in Portland, Conn. Brown joins the firm’s Westbrook office. Reach him at +1 203-209-6385.

CA Clase to distribute GOST in United Kingdom

fuels are options available to address requirements.

“This advisory highlights the relevant regulatory and technical considerations that should be taken into account when making decisions on how to comply with emissions requirements,” said Howard Fireman, ABS vice president for operational and environmental performance. “The first step toward compliance is to develop a thorough understanding of regulations and then review available technologies. The advisory has been developed specifically for that process.”

Download the advisory at the ABS Web site, www.eagle.org. Click on “newsroom”.

CA Clase distributes GOST in UKFt. Lauderdale-based GOST (Global

Ocean Security Technologies) of the United States has appointed CA Clase as distributor for its marine security, monitoring, tracking and surveillance systems in the United Kingdom.

CA Clase distributes navigation, communication and entertainment electronics. For more information, visit www.gostglobal.com. In the UK, call CA Clase at (0) 845 2600 620.

Seakeeper extends warrantyMaryland-based Seakeeper now

offers an extension of its base 2-year/2,000-hour warranty on all gyro stabilization systems. New customers can extend the warranty to unlimited hours or can choose 3 years/3,000 hours.

Actively controlled Seakeeper gyro stabilization systems mount within

the hull and produce righting forces to eliminate resonant boat roll by up to 95 percent. For more information, visit www.seakeeper.com.

Wilson launches cell booster kitUtah-based Wilson Electronics has

developed a signal booster kit that improves cellular coverage for boaters near land.

During Hurricane Irene in 2011, a vessel equipped with the booster maintained cell phone contact as the eye passed 12 miles off their position, according to a company press release.

The cell signal from a nearby island was not sufficient for voice calls, but with the signal booster the crew was able to send and receive text messages and get weather updates by text. The crew relayed, via two-way radio, to other ships in the area.

The booster complies with FCC regulations for cellular devices and employs techniques that prevent interference with nearby cell towers. For more information, visit www.wilsonelectronics.com.

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Top yachts are named inannual award

The 47m M/Y Loretta Anna won Motor Yacht of the Year in the eighth annual World Superyacht Awards over the weekend. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and built by Alloy Yachts, Loretta Anne has an interior by Donald Starkey Designs.

The 37m S/Y Pumula won Sailing Yacht of the Year. Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built by Royal Huisman, the yacht has an interior by Rhoades Young Design.

Other motor yachts honored were the 34m M/Y Only Now built by Tansu Yachts in the category of two deck semi-displacement or planing motor yachts. Winner among tri-decks was M/Y Imperial Princess, a 40m yacht built by Princess Yachts.

Among displacement motor yachts below 500 tons was M/Y Lady Petra, a 47m Heesen. The 77m M/Y Smeralda built by Hanseatic Marine Engineering won among displacement motor yachts up to 1,300 tons, and the 73.5m M/Y Mogambo built by Nobiskrug won for displacement yachts 1,300 tons and larger.

Other sailing yachts honored were the 40m S/Y Rainbow built by Holland Jachtbouw for yachts larger than 39m. S/Y Pumula won for yacht 30-39m.

The Voyager’s Award was presented to the owners of the 37m expedition yacht M/Y Marama for a three-month 3,200nm voyage last summer in Alaska.

The Legacy Award was awarded to Tom Perkins for his lifetime services to yachting and, in particular, the development of S/Y Maltese Falcon.

The Quality and Value Award was given to the 72.6m M/Y Vicky built by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts.

The best Rebuilt Motor Yacht honor was given to M/Y A2, a 47m Feadship rebuilt at the Pendennis yard.

The best Refitted Motor Yacht was M/Y Faith, a 62m Feadship refit by Compositeworks.

And the best Refitted Sailing Yacht was S/Y Endeavour, a 39.6m built by Camper & Nicholsons and refit by Yachting Developments.

The World Superyacht Awards are produced by Boat International Media and were held in Turkey on May 4.

The Legacy Award went to Tom Perkins for achievements including S/Y Maltese Falcon. FILE PHOTO

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Another interesting option for yachts under the Jamaican flag is the choice of ports of registry. While most flags have one, two, or possibly even three choices, Jamaica boasts 18 ports to choose from, including famous locales such as Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio.

Jamaica offers yachts three types of registrations, based upon the owner’s needs: private, private charter, and commercial.

First is the traditional type of registration for a pleasure yacht, private use. The owner and his immediate family will use the yacht for recreation. There is no intention to employ the yacht for financial activity.

Second is an option for limited charter use of the yacht. Known as private charter, this allows the yacht to recoup its operating expenses through limited charter operations not to exceed 84 days per calendar year. Yachts wishing to use this option must be inspected to verify compliance with the commercial standards for safety, lifesaving, firefighting and manning.

Jamaica’s private charter registration is similar to the limited charter program offered by the Marshall Islands and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. The major difference appears to be the realistic approach by Jamaica to fine tune its requirements based upon a yacht’s size and number of crew. Jamaica identifies that a single blanket standard is not acceptable for a 45m power yacht in comparison to that needed on a 20m sailing yacht.

Third is the traditional commercial registration. With this type of registration, the yacht is afforded the full rights and privileges associated with a commercially trading vessel. Incorrectly referred to in some

circles as being “MCA,” commercial registration allows a yacht to charter unlimited in those parts of the world where it is required, particularly Europe.

Also important to note, yachts under construction or being put into an extended lay-up period are allowed modified registrations to facilitate an owner’s needs that may be dictated for financing, insurance, or a reduction in use.

Manning requirement are always a hot topic for yachts, especially those that charter. Jamaica appears to have recognized the unique nature of yachts, while ensuring that the international rules are still adhered to. There is no restriction on nationality. Practical and realistic manning levels are assigned based upon the size, area of operation, and intended use of the yacht.

Licenses and certificates issued by other “white-listed” nations that are signatory to the STCW Code are recognized without the need for further examination. Jamaica has also created a mechanism for certain national licenses, such as those issued by Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, to be accepted without the need for re-examination.

Moreover, with a collective sigh of relief, Jamaica recognizes the MCA’s Y-system of crew certification without restriction or additional requirements of training.

There are several other interesting points that Jamaica is marketing, but that may not be at the forefront of a prospective owner’s needs.

Jamaica is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This association between most independent islands in the region provides preferential treatment to its members, including those vessels flying its members’ flags.

Jamaica is one of only 30 nations in the world to be authorized a cruising license by U.S. Customs. This facilitates a yacht’s movements while in U.S. waters.

Existing foreign corporations are not required to re-domicile to the island. For example, if a Maltese corporation owns a yacht, that ownership structure may remain in place without the need to re-establish it in Jamaica. This allows a yacht to maintain its legal ownership and, where applicable, VAT registration while sharing in the advantages offered by the Jamaican flag.

There is an additional listing of important facts at www.jamaicayachts.com.

As we see every few years in the yachting world, things move in cycles. Favorites become has-beens and old-forgottens become new again. This latest entrant into the megayacht arena appears to have taken the best qualities of the current flag choices, wrapped them into a nice one-stop option, and eliminated the bad traits.

Jamaica will certainly fill a hole that exists. It will be interesting to see the growth of this new up-and-coming flag and how it can positively move our industry ever forward.

Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (IYB), an organization that provides flag-state inspection services to yachts on behalf of several administrations. A deck officer graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, he previously sailed as master on merchant ships, acted as designated person for a shipping company, and served as regional manager for an international classification society. Contact him at +1 954-596-2728 or www.yachtbureau.org. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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opportunities for both water- and land-based activities year round, but the area suits nature lovers best, though there are also high-end resorts such as the St. Regis or the Four Seasons.

Provisioning is easy thanks to the network of daily commercial flights but also because French Polynesia imports fresh food and produce from the United States, New Zealand, Australia and France.

There is a new, modern hospital run by French doctors, giving the islands a health care system on par with that in France.

The Society IslandsThe Society Islands feature the

famous sharp and lush mountains many people associate with Tahiti, but the archipelago also includes Moorea, Raiatea and Bora Bora, among others. Access in and out of lagoons is through natural passes where rivers once flowed. Coral doesn’t grow in fresh water, hence the breaches in certain areas of the reef. There are perfect anchorage spots in the bays of the various islands.

An ideal itinerary of seven-10 days departs from either Tahiti or Moorea, going to Huahine, Raiatea

and Tahaa (the only two islands in the same lagoon) and finishing in Bora Bora. Guests can fly back to Tahiti on commercial or private jet from there.

The Society Islands offer a good combination of land and water activities. Humpback whales come to the area to mate and give birth

during July and November, and there is good whale watching between August and October. It’s even possible to snorkel with them when conditions allow. And there are reef dives, a manta ray spot in Bora Bora and dives with lemon sharks. The islands are home to 12 species of shark.

The Tuamotus There are 78 atolls in the Tuamotus.

Six of them, with Fakarava being the most famous, are part of a UNESCO biosphere. Great anchorage spots and a unique marine life abound.

A sample itinerary of seven-10 days has yachts sailing downwind from Fakarava, cruising from the north pass of the atoll to the south pass via the lagoon (called Tetamanu or south pass Fakarava: a must-see and a must-dive), then back to the north of the atoll to cross to Toau (which boasts 11 inhabitants), then to Apataki and finally to Rangiroa, the second largest

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The brilliant colors of the waters of Bora Bora in the Society Islands can be seen from the air. It’s easy to avoid the crowds on desolate beaches (pictured below) throughout the region including on Fakarava in the Tuamotus.

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Following is a sample itinerary for Tuamotu and the Society Isands.

By Tahiti Private Expeditions

Day 1: North passIn the largest pass of French

Polynesia, diving with the strong currents of Fakarava’s north pass reveals schools of fish, sharks, Napoleon wrasses and coral.

Dive in the current from the outer reef into the lagoon and stop in Ali Baba’s hole at the bottom of the pass.

There you are sheltered from the drift and can watch pelagic fish.

Days 2-3: South passThis is a must-dive. Yachts will travel

in the lagoon from the north pass. Snorkel and dive in a smooth current to see up to 200 grey reef sharks in the same canyon. In July, see thousands of grouper mating during the full moon.

Go on a treasure hunt or picnic on a pink sand islet.

Day 4: Back to the north passWhile the mother ship is traveling

back to the north pass, visit the islets with the tender for great snorkelling and bird watching. Visit a pearl farm.

Day 5: Toau (12nm from Fakarava) The two passes south of the atoll

offer great diving. On the islets, watch for huge coconut crab. Have a typical Polynesian picnic.

Day 6: Apataki (70nm from Toau)Apataki hosts the largest grey reef

shark population of the Tuamotus. The dive at the north pass will make you feel as though you are the first to dive there. This is also a good surf spot

when the north swell is on.

Days 7-9: Rangiroa (70nm from Apataki)

Rangiroa has perhaps the most spectacular diving in the Tuamotus. In a couple of the passes, there are encounters with silvertip sharks, schools of jackfish, manta rays, bottlenose dolphin (which divers might even be able to touch), hammerhead sharks and swordfish.

There are areas to explore onshore as well, including pink sand beaches.

Day 10: Rangiroa-Bora Bora (Society Islands, 260nm)

Guests can stay aboard for the passage or fly in and stay at one of the luxury resorts while the yacht relocates.

Days 11-12: Bora Bora Diving and snorkelling the mythical

island is magical. The clear lagoon and lush Mount Otemanu, remnant of an ancient volcano, make a special contrast of vivid colors.

There are three main dive spots here: Tapu to see the lemon sharks by the pass, Muri Muri to see the grey sharks, and manta rays in the lagoon. The latter requires permission to dive, which a guide can arrange.

Days 13-14: Moorea (125nm from Bora Bora)

Moorea’s best dives are with the lemon and grey reef sharks. A snorkel trip to Stingray City is a must. And Moorea is one of the best places to see humpback whales. The best encounters happen between the end of August and October.

The islands of Huahine, Raiatea and Taha’a could be added if time allows.

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Humpback whales are often seen in the clear waters of Moorea in the Society Islands. PHOTO/R HOLLER, TAHITI PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS

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atoll in the world featuring two passes to explore during a dive.

In Rangiroa atoll, there is a pod of wild dolphins in one of the passes. Over the past 20 years, they have become accustomed to divers and now frequently visit seeking a cuddle.

Guests can go on a wine tasting at the Rangiroa vineyard. A French businessman in love with Tahiti and wine had the crazy idea to develop a vineyard there about 15 years ago. It is really worth tasting their couple of varieties of white wines.

At the south pass of Fakarava lie a couple of old human skulls. Nobody touches them but it makes a great place for a treasure hunt. The same

area is famous for its desert pink sand beaches, a perfect setting for a picnic or party.

In Toau, there’s still a large number of coconut crabs, funny-looking blue creatures with huge claws that live on land and feed on coconuts. You can lure them with fresh coconuts to come out at dusk.

Rangiroa hosts a nice luxury resort which is a great place for a spa treatment, along the lagoon.

And, of course, the Tuamotus are the cradle of black Tahitian pearls and there are pearl farms nearby.

It is possible to cruise both archipelagos in a two- to three-week charter as they are so close. It takes between 17 to 20 hours to cross from one set of islands to the other. Charter guests often stay overnight in one of the resorts and then join the yacht 24 hours later once it has relocated in the Tuamotus, either in Fakarava or Rangiroa. Doing it the other way is possible but the resorts are more high-end in Bora Bora and Moorea (the Society Islands).

Underwater visitsFrench Polynesia does not have

many constraints in terms of diving. If on a dive charter, a yacht must use a dive instructor holding a French dive license to comply with local regulations. That regulation does not apply to yachts in private use, however.

Dive conditions are terrific year round. Most dives are shallow (no more than 95 feet) and visibility is excellent, making diving fun for beginners and experienced. And there are several marine sanctuaries in the area, including the UNESCO biosphere.

The Tuamotus are famous for drift dives. The current around them is fairly strong and can reach up to 8 knots in various passes. Drifting in the current allows divers to see a lot of fish, including pelagic. Guests will report they feel like they are flying.

The Tuamotus are also home to marine life that guests can interact with, including schools of hundreds of sharks, wild dolphin in Rangiroa, groupers’ reproduction and frenzy in Fakarava, and reef fauna.

Christelle Hollar gave this presentation onboard S/V Hemisphere to charter brokers and managers at the Antigua charter show in December. S/V Hemisphere, a 146-foot (44m) catamaran, begins a year cruising the area in July. Hollar is operations and communication manager with Tahiti Private Expeditions, which specializes in diving around Tahiti and has assisted more than 60 yachts there. For more information, visit www.tahiti-private-expeditions.com.

Dive conditions terrific year round in French Polynesia

Great dive conditions offer opportunities to see grey reef sharks and a variety of sea life in the south pass Fakarava. PHOTO/R HOLLER, TAHITI PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS

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Dania Beach-based Nautical Ventures Group has purchased River Bend Marine Center, located just east of Lauderdale Marine Center in Ft. Lauderdale.

A shipyard and marina for nearly 40 years, Nautical Ventures Group plans to upgrade the facility and offer additional contractor services, according to a press release.

River Bend provides dockage for yachts up to 135 feet and dry storage up to 80 feet. It has an 80-ton TraveLift, a 15-ton hydraulic yard crane, and a 50-ton self-propelled boat transporter.

Marina amenities include 30/50/100-amp electrical hookups and wi-fi connectivity. The yard will provide a variety of services but will also have on-site offices for sub-contractors and an area for do-it-yourself repairs.

Jeff Garcia is president of River Bend. He is also a co-founder of a shipyard in the south of France. For more information, visit www.riverbendmarinecenter.com

Nautical Ventures Group is a consortium of South Florida investors whose goal is to purchase underperforming marine enterprises. By year’s end, it will have infused more than $1 million into capital improvements, with sales projected to reach $20 million by 2014, according to a company statement.

In related news, Nautical Ventures Group has been chosen the exclusive dealer for Belzona Marine for Florida and the Caribbean. Belzona Marine introduced a 32-foot center console at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show last year.

“With the towing package, these boats make great yacht tenders,” said Roger Moore, CEO of Nautical Ventures Group.

Belzona plans to introduce a 32-foot Walkaround Cuddy later this year, and a 39-foot center console and walkaround cuddy are both on the drawing board.

Nautical Ventures expects to open a 13,000-square-foot showroom with floating docks in September. For more information, visit www.nauticalventures.com.

Titan Marine controls yardNew Zealand-based Titan Marine is

now running as a closed yard, project managing all work on its 1,500-ton slipway and repair berth in Auckland.

The company’s team includes aluminium welders holding class approval under Lloyds, Germanichser Lloyd and ABS classifications, among the other specialist marine engineers. Other services include steel, stainless steel and aluminium fabrication; painting and fairing; surveying; interior and exterior refits; mechanical services; and antifouling. Full project

management is available onsite. Class-approved fabrication and machine workshops allow all work to be carried out meters from the yacht.

The Titan team changed to a closed yard to provide greater quality control over the various subcontractors frequently employed within the yard, according to a company news release.

”We believe the ability to work directly with the vessel allows transparency in time and cost for the client and gives our management team greater control in ensuring quality,” project manager Anthony Bridge said.

ISA opens U.S. officeItalian builder ISA (International

Shipyards Ancona) has launched its North American operations by opening an office in Ft. Lauderdale. The office on Southeast 17th Street Causeway celebrated the company’s 12th anniversary in May.

The company named Edward R. Sacks as president of North American operations. Sacks has had a long-term friendship with Marcello Maggi, ISA’s president of sales and marketing.

“While ISA already has a presence in North America, my task is to increase their visibility in the U.S. marketplace by interfacing with the brokerage community and facilitating ease of communication with the shipyard,” Sacks said.

ISA has delivered 27 yachts and has five under construction. It builds both in fiberglass and steel in the 30-70m range. The company is developing new lines with an eye toward expansion to eventually build yachts up to 100m.

For details, visit www.isayachts.com.

Marina opens in ChinaShimei Bay Yacht Club, China’s

largest yacht marina, opened in May. Located in Hainan, the marina has

213 berths and can accommodate the world’s largest yachts. The depth of the surrounding water is up to 5.8m. It has a 717m breakwater and a 477m seawall, according to news reports on www.whatsonsanya.com.

The project includes the marina, a yacht club, a hotel as well as water activities, “yacht driving training” and maintenance services, according to a company press release.

Bradford Marine hires CopelandBradford Marine Ft. Lauderdale

announced the addition of A.D. Copeland as a project manager. Copeland has an extensive career in the yachting industry, beginning as a deckhand on M/Y Limitless, the 140-foot Feadship, in 1987 and moving up to first officer. He most recently served as captain on a 103-foot Oceanfast.

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KVH acquires Headland MediaRhode Island-based KVH Industries

has acquired Headland Media Ltd., a media and entertainment services provider of commercially licensed news, sports, movies, and music content that they sell in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets.

UK-based Headland Media has 115 employees and offices in the UK, Europe, the United States, India and the Philippines. Headland Media has established relationships with content providers and a customer base of 9,600 vessels, 1,700 hotels, and 1,700 retail outlets. In 2012, Headland Media generated revenue of $12.2 million, of which about 85 percent was derived from annual subscription-based services.

Headland Media’s broad content range, which KVH intends to deliver over the mini-VSAT Broadband network, will enable KVH to bring Internet Protocol television (IPTV) technology to the maritime market.

The $24 million transaction is anticipated to be accretive to KVH earnings per share in 2013. The company financed the transaction from its cash on hand and proceeds from its existing credit facility.

For more information, visit www.minivsat.com.

Resolve adds Transas simulatorFt. Lauderdale-based Resolve

Maritime Academy is completing the installation of a state-of–the-art Transas engine room simulator platform, the ERS 5000 “TechSim”. The simulator has several models to choose from, including podded and conventional vessels, diesel electric, and slow or medium speed plants.

The ERS 5000 TechSim allows the academy to expand its course offerings

for engineers from all sectors of the maritime industry.

“The new engine room simulator will be connected to the Academy’s main bridge simulator, a Transas NT Pro 5000 Class-A Full Mission Bridge, which will enable combined bridge and engine room training options for various courses including Integrated Systems and Resource Management,” said Dave Boldt, simulation training group manager.

The TechSim is designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Code. The objectives correspond to specifications for engine department personnel (Chapter III of the STCW Code, IMO Model Courses 2.07, 7.02, 7.04), which provide for the use of simulators for training engineers as well as engineering training for operational, management and support personnel.

The academy plans to begin offering the programs this summer.

Yacht Chandlers expandsFt. Lauderdale-based Yacht

Chandlers has moved to a larger location in Antibes that includes a showroom where customers can view interior goods and a stockroom for deck, engineering supplies and cleaning products from the United States.

Yacht Chandlers offers on-the-ground support throughout the South of France, and logistical support throughout the rest of Europe.

The provisioner also hired Debi Doy in its Antibes office and Denise Ventura-Howard in Ft. Lauderdale.

For more information, visit at 21 Avenue Mirabeau, call +33 (0)493 33 98 21 or e-mail europe@yachtchandlers.com.

Nautic Crew hires StewartLindsay Stewart has joined the crew

placement team at Ft. Lauderdale-based Nautic Crew International. Stewart has a degree in human resources management and experience in crew placement, having worked in the travel and yachting industries for more than nine years.

Paint firms teach about VOCsNew Jersey-based Interlux and

Awlgrip hosted two seminars in Annapolis in May to brief Maryland boatyards on new air quality regulations for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) that went into effect in the state on Jan. 1.

The new regulations affect many marinas and owners as Maryland will make some commonly used paints and coatings obsolete. New rules will impose greater liability upon yards where coating operations are permitted, including additional record keeping for small businesses and maintaining statistics concerning the monthly volume of VOCs used.

For more information, visit www.yachtpaint.com and www.awlgrip.com.

Mangusta opens in PalmaThe Overmarine Group and

Mangusta opened an office in Puerto Portals in Palma de Mallorca in early May. Michl Marine, Overmarine’s partner in the region, inaugurated the office in Marina Ibiza.

For more visit www.overmarine.it or www.michlmarine.com.

Marina Lofts gets first OKThe Ft. Lauderdale Planning and

Zoning Board voted unanimously to support Marina Lofts, a proposed apartment and marine complex along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The $250 million project is planned

for the property where the Pirate’s Republic bar now sits, home of Shirttail Charlie’s for years. The site on the south side of the river just west of the railroad bridge will include nearly 1,000 affordable apartments in two 28-story towers.

The project is developed by Cymbal Development and designed by Danish architects BIG. About 10,000 square feet of restaurants and 25,000 square feet of retail will round out the project.

The next step will be to appear before the Fort Lauderdale City Commission who has final jurisdiction. The date has not yet been set.

For more information, visit www.MarinaLoftsFortLauderdale.com.

MTU builds R&D facilityGermany-based MTU

Friedrichshafen began construction on a new research and development test facility, the beginning of a two-year, 60 million euro investment. When complete, technicians will be able to run function tests on newly developed engines on test stands in areas such as the development of new combustion processes, engine control systems, engine-specific exhaust gas aftertreatment plants and gas engines.

The seven stands will test gas and diesel engines in the MTU 1600, 2000 and 4000 series.

The first phase of the project foresees construction of the main building and three test stands designed for engines producing up to 2,500 kW each.

In addition, there will be a storage facility for various gases used to test newly developed gas engines, which are rapidly gaining popularity as alternatives to diesels.

The first phase is expected to cost about 40 million euros and be completed at the end of 2014.

The second phase will see the construction of four more test stands for engines generating up to 4,500 kW, along with a swiveling test stand. This phase will be finished by the end of 2015 at a cost of about 22 million euros.

Twenty additional technicians will be needed to operate the new test stands at MTU´s Friedrichshafen location.

CMC Marine gets new HQItaly-based CMC Marine has

relocated its headquarters from Como to Tuscany, in Cascina between Pisa and Viareggio. The new 1,000-square-meter location is bigger, more modern and benefits from having the biggest Italian shipyards only few kilometers away.

CMC Marine manufactures stabilization systems for yachts over 20m. Clients include San Lorenzo,

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Azimut-Benetti, ISA and Rossinavi. CMC Marine designs, builds and installs stabilization systems, including the Stabilis Electra SE range, the only stabilization system with electrical rather than hydraulic transmission and winner of the 2011 Dame Award.

For more information, visit www.cmcmarine.com.

GOST Australia expandsBrisbane-based GOST (Global

Ocean Security Technologies) Australia will move to a larger headquarters facility in North Lakes, Queensland. The new location houses its corporate administrative, sales and marketing, and distribution operations.

“Despite challenging economic conditions, interest in GOST boat security, monitoring, surveillance and tracking products has remained strong,” said GOST Australia’s Distributor Principal Blake Cooper.

Find the new office at Unit 3, No. 6 Oxley Street, North Lakes, Queensland 4509. For more information, visit www.gostaustralia.com.

Flavey to offer more coverageRhode Island-based Falvey

Yacht Insurance has established a relationship with underwriter Amlin to offer up to $10 million in luxury yacht coverage, worldwide.

With this agreement, Falvey launched its own luxury yacht product, the Falvey Freedom Form. It covers affiliated assets ranging from tenders and personal watercraft to motorized yacht toys such as motorcycles and mopeds. This new offering can also reimburse sportfishing tournament entry fees and lost dockage expenses in the event of a claim. It provides options for substitute charter vessels should a loss occur, and guarantees repairs resulting from a claim. Other options in Falvey Freedom include coverage for fine art onboard and stored equipment onshore.

For more information, visit www.falveyyachts.com.

Marine charity raises $150,000Marine Industry Cares Foundation

raised $150,000 for charities with an annual spin-a-thon held in April in Ft. Lauderdale.

More than 600 spinners, riders on stationary bikes, and about 400 attendees participated in the the fifth annual Spin-A-Thon at Esplanade Park along the New River. The event, presented by the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation donated proceeds to Kids In Distress and Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center in south Florida.

“We can’t say a big enough thank you to everyone who helped make the 5th Annual Spin-A-Thon such a success,” Mole Telfer, Marine Industry Cares Foundation Chairman, said. “To bring together such diverse cross sections of the marine community, large and small local businesses, government and community groups to raise awareness about the needs of children and families in our community and money for Kids In Distress and Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center is an accomplishment that we are extremely proud of.”

For more information visit www.marineindustrycares.org.

Volvo promotes twoVirginia-based Volvo Penta of the

Americas has promoted Tony Kelleher to director of marine leisure sales in the Americas region and Rick Richert to regional sales manager.

Kelleher, who has been with Volvo Penta since 2006, will be responsible for managing strategic direction and sales of Volvo Penta gas and diesel engines in the leisure marine segment for North America and the Caribbean, with emphasis on day-to-day operations.

Richert, who has 22 years of experience with Volvo Penta, will be responsible for growing Volvo Penta’s market share in boats exported from the U.S. He will report to Kelleher.

Seakeeper hires, promotes fourMaryland-based Seakeeper, a

manufacturer of gyro stabilization systems, has expanded its sales team as part of its growth strategy.

Chris Myers joins the company as southeast regional sales representative. Brook Stevens was promoted to regional sales manager and will develop and enhance accounts in all other U.S. recreational marine markets.

Jason Jones has been hired as an account manager to work with select OEMs worldwide.

Andrew Semprevivo now serves as director of global sales for the recreational sector, with responsibilities for business development, service and technical support. He joined Seakeeper in 2008 as international inside sales manager, and subsequently served as the company’s global sales manager.

Seakeeper designs and builds stabilization gyros for recreational craft from 35 feet to superyachts, as well as commercial and military vessels. Its worldwide customer base includes more than 100 boatbuilders, inclusive of hundreds of boat models. Seakeeper gyros mount within the hull and produce a righting force to reduce resonant boat roll by up to 95 percent.

For more information, visit www.seakeeper.com.

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June 1 Annual Great Chowder Cook-off, Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI. Enjoy samples and vote for the best. www.newportwaterfrontevents.com June 1 Museum of Yachting exhibit, Newport, R.I. Diverse art exhibit to feature Newport yachting scenes from the 19th century to contemporary times. iyrs.org June 1 12th annual Women’s Sailing Conference, Marblehead, Mass. Women can learn or enhance their skills in sailing, sail trim, spinnakers, crew overboard, operating a motorboat, knots, charting, suddenly single-handed, diesel engine troubleshooting, weather, wind, marine medicine, emergency seamanship and more. www.womensailing.org. June 2-7 30th Treasure Cay Billfish Championship, Abaco, Bahamas. Four days of fishing, a lay day, social parties, dinners and competitions. www.treasurecay.com June 4-8 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. This premiere racing event for modern, classic, performance and

cruising vessels is held in Sardinia. www.loropianasuperyachtregatta.com June 5 Networking Triton style with Neptune Group in Ft. Lauderdale (the first Wednesday of every month), 6-8 p.m. www.the-triton.com June 6 The Triton Bridge luncheon, noon, Ft. Lauderdale. This is our monthly captains’ roundtable where we discuss the issues and trends of the industry. Yacht captains only, please. If you make your living running someone else’s yacht, contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. June 8 World Ocean Day. Communities around the globe will learn about the world ocean, our connection to it and raise awareness about the role of the ocean in our lives, and the ways people can protect it. See events at worldoceansday.org. June 10-16 The U.S. Open Championship, Ardmore, Penn. One of golf ’s majors tournaments. www.usopen.com June 12-13 Commercial Marine Expo, Hampton, Va. Trade show for military, tugs, repair, construction, fishing, showcasing the latest in gear and equipment. www.comarexpo.com June 12-13 Lloyd’s Register ILO MLC 2006 course, Houston, Texas. For information on courses, www.lr.org +1 281.675.3112, beth.collett@lr.org. June 14-16 159th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex. The longest-running regatta in America. Open to yachts 25 feet and larger. www.nyyc.org

June 18-19 8th annual Future of Superyachts, Mallorca, Spain. For lawyers, service providers, brokers, yacht managers, builders, refit/design companies, trade and professional associations, technology developers and suppliers, owners` representatives, crew companies and captains. www.quaynote.com and info@quaynote.com. June 19 Yacht Industry Symposium, Ft. Lauderdale. Will connect industry with tools, technologies, best practices for yacht or business with speakers on legal, medical, crew agencies, flag states and local shipyards. For details contact Jason King, Kings Institute of Private Service, +1 954-801-3046 and jason@kingsinstitute.biz. June 19-22 The Superaycht Cup, Palma. This race is in the heart of Palma with vessels from all over the world. www.thesuperyachtcup.com June 19-23 The Rendezvous in Monaco, Monaco. Includes parties, yacht hop, cocktail competition, ShowBoats Design Awards and more. superyachtrendezvous.com June 20 Newport Charter Show Closing Party and Fundraiser for YachtAid Global, Newport, RI. Party to support yachting charity that coordinates the delivery of supplies to underprivileged families in coastal communities. www.YachtAidGlobal.org June 20 Newport to Bermuda Race. A 630-mile ocean race with a fleet numbering more than 200 competitors. www.bermudarace.com

June 20-23 10th annual San Diego Yacht and Boat Show, Sheraton Harbor Island and Sheraton Harbor Island

and Spanish Landing Park. San Diego’s largest in-water and outdoor boat show. www.sandiegoyachtandboatshow.com June 24-July 7 Wimbledon, London. Sporting event marks the start of one of the four grand slam tennis tournaments. www.wimbledon.org June 26 Networking Triton style with West Marine in Newport, R.I. www.the-triton.com July 4-Sept. 21 America’s Cup summer racing, San Francisco. www.americascup.com July 6 annual IYRS Summer Gala, IYRS Newport, R.I. This year’s theme, Maker, Builder, Craftsman: Past and Future is a celebration of the art, craft and

technology of making, building and restoring boats. Includes vessels from historic yachts to carbon fiber. www.iyrs.edu July 11 The Triton Bridge luncheon, noon, Ft. Lauderdale. If you make your living running someone else’s yacht, contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. July 17-21 10th annual Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket raceweek. Voted ‘Best Asian Regatta of the Year’ in the Asia Boating Awards 2011. www.phuketraceweek.com July 23-24 Lloyd’s Register ISM Internal Auditor course in Miami. For details, www.lr.org +1 281.675.3112, beth.collett@lr.org. Aug. 1-5 46th Sydney International Boat Show, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. www.sydneyboatshow.com.au Aug. 3-10 Cowes Week 2013, Isle Of Wight, U.K. With up to 40 daily races for up to 1,000 boats, it is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world. www.aamcowesweek.co.uk

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

America’s Cup in Italy, boat shows from Palma to NewportEVENT OF MONTH

June 17-20 Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport, RI

Dedicated to yacht charter professionals, agents, owners, brokers, captains and crew showcasing yachts up to 225 feet. In Narragansett Bay, the event features seminars, yacht hops and a crew culinary competition. www.newportchartershow.com

MAKING PLANS

Sept. 25-28 Monaco Yacht Show, Monaco

This year to feature captains’ party, MYS design award, Green Plus certificate, 500 exhibitors, 100 yachts between 25-90m, 40 new product launches and visitors from nearly 40 countries. www.monacoyachtshow.com

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A team from Nance and Underwood Rigging and Sails in Ft. Lauderdale oversaw the the refit of S/Y Beagle III, a 28m charter schooner in the Galapagos Islands in April. The vessel was dismasted in 2012 during a dangerous storm that killed seven people aboard a fishing vessel in a separate incident. No one was hurt aboard the Beagle.

Project manager Houston Murphy oversaw the project with lead rigging technician Jason Pinko and rigging technicians Rick Leslie and Dustin Hamby.

“We had the mast delivered in three sections to Baltra, a desolate rock of an island. The Galapagos Coast Guard only allowed a limited time at the dock to carry out this task. The vessel then anchored in the Baltra Pass between South Seymour Island and Santa Cruz Islands. The sea trials were held in 15-knot winds and the crew was trained in the rig and sail handling by the technicians.

Capt. George Llop sent in a shot of some of his crew from M/Y Rasa taken during their visit to the Komodo National Park located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago. According the the park’s Web site, the park works to conserve the Komodo dragon and the biodiversity of the terrestrial and marine area. In 1986, the park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Where have you taken your Triton lately?Send photos to editorial@the-triton.com.

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Culinary Waves

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A good resume is only one part of the equation when it comes to hiring yacht crew. Other factors include good attitude, references and a good interview. TRITON FILE PHOTO

Yacht crew come and go, and some of them are a dream to work with. But others generate a slightly prickly situation. It takes all kinds, doesn’t it?

When I work with crew who appreciate the effort I show toward them and their needs, I try to make them happy by honoring special requests and being aware of their dietary needs.

Today, there is hardly a crew member out there who is not on some

form of a diet or who doesn’t have special nutritional needs. If you come across a captain who says “we all eat the same thing,” then either he is lying or he doesn’t know his crew very well.

First, we as chefs have to know what is expected of us. If the crew expect more than what we were told to give, the lines of communication have failed from the beginning. The captain said no breakfast, but the first mate is asking for an egg-white omelet.

The first step is establishing our roles and how detailed they are. Without such information, we are probably doing too much, not doing what we are supposed to do or failing miserably. These duties about how best to care for the crew is not set, nor is it dictated by the crew. Instead, it is established by the captain or manager, with the chief stew and owner.

So here’s my chef ’s blueprint for success with crew.

Rule of Thumb No. 1: Pay attention to the people who have longevity on your yacht. Probably, they have seen other chefs fail, and can offer what they know as constructive criticism to help you in caring for them. The people you cook for will tell you what they want, but make sure their demands were first discussed with a higher authority so you are not going over someone’s head to get the job accomplished.

Rule of Thumb No. 2: Don’t raise the

By Lucy Chabot Reed The onset of the summer season

often brings new faces to yachts and crews. So we wanted to ask captains about their hiring practices. What do yacht captains look for when hiring new crew? And what missteps do potential crew make when applying for positions?

We wanted to begin by knowing what captains consider the most desirable qualities in potential candidates, so we asked What do you look for most when hiring for an entry-level deck or interior position?

More than half of the captains said personality.

The candidate “has to be a good crew member first,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet. “Most of the rest will follow.”

“I focus on personalities and drive, rather than yacht experience,” said another captain of a yacht 120-140 feet. “I have had a lot of success and some of our best crew started this way. You do need to invest time training them properly.”

“Inexperience on yachts is not a problem for entry-level positions,” said the captain of a yacht larger than 220 feet. “What I hire for in such cases is the personality and the can-do attitude. What I ask your references about is your personality, your morals, how you handled challenging situations, etc.”

Other traits such as commitment (evidenced by a college degree or previous job), experience in a related field, and skill on the water and/or with boats fell far back, each with about 12-13 percent of respondents choosing these as their most important trait in a potential crew member.

“I look for longevity in previous jobs, not one month here and there,” said a captain in yachting more than

15 years.Not one captain who took our

survey this month said physical appearance was the trait they looked for most.

We also gave captains a chance to add other traits that we might not have asked about. Attitude topped the list here of trait captains most hired for.

“Attitude is 99.99 percent,” said the captain of a yacht 140-160 feet.

“Attitude,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “I can teach them what I need them to know; I can’t teach attitude.”

One captain who looked for “skill on the water” in entry-level crew wanted to elaborate.

“First, some experience in line handling, fenders, anchoring and

general maintenance, then their attitude and work ethic,” said this captain, who runs a yacht 140-160 feet. “Finally, their personality. We all work hard so it’s good to be able to have some fun with each other, too.”

We wondered if the criteria were the same for experienced crew, so we asked What do you look for most when hiring for a mid-level or department head positions?

Slightly more than 60 percent look primarily for a candidate’s experience on previous yachts and the references to go with it.

About half of the remaining respondents said they look first for personality among higher level candidates as well.

And among the “other” comments,

Mid-level candidates require experienceand strong references

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The Triton is headed north for a summer-y networking event near Newport after the charter show. Join us on Wednesday, June 26, from 6-8 p.m. at West Marine’s flagship store in Middletown, 379 W. Main Road.

Until then, learn a little more about West Marine Megayacht Supply from Josh McGuire who oversees the Newport and Seattle regions for the company.

Q. So tell us about West Marine Megayacht Supply?

We are a division of Port Supply, one of the major marine wholesalers in the industry that is owned by West Marine. We linked the West Marine Megayacht Supply name to the retail stores so that our customers were aware that they could shop at any of our locations.

We started up just over four years ago when we saw a need in the yachting industry for a chandler with multiple locations. Since then we have been growing and working with yachts all over the world.

Q. I understand you have recently opened or are soon opening new locations. Tell us about your growth.

Charlestown, as you know, has been making a strong push in the yachting world and has some very strong ties to us here in Newport. With the addition of the Mega Dock and the catering to the captains and crews, this area is taking off. Being part of West Marine is a major advantage since we already have the infrastructure to service the megayacht customers with multiple locations in the area.

Nantucket is also an area we are targeting. The island has always been a tricky area to service. The major issue is Fed Ex does not offer overnight or

express delivery. That being said West Marine Megayacht Supply is now offering next- and, on some occasions, same-day delivery to the Nantucket Boat Basin. Anyone who has been to Nantucket knows that George, Christy, and the whole crew at the Boat Basin always go the extra mile for our clients.

Q. Does the Newport office operate all year or only in season?

It can get really cold up here in Newport. That being said, we keep the lights on even after they roll up the sidewalks for the season. Actually, we work with many yachts that do refits during the winter months as well as ship to our clients down south. Both myself and Chad, our in-store specialist out of the Newport store, are here to help year-round. Though I do sneak down to South Florida on a regular basis, just to thaw out.

Newport is our main location but we service the whole Northeast on a daily basis. A number of our clients travel from Newport up to Maine throughout the season, and we work closely with many of the marinas to make sure we can get them anything they need along the way. Boston is becoming a favorite spot for many of the yachts on the trip both north and south. In the past, dockage in Boston was adequate but nothing great. That’s no longer the case. Megan and the crew at Yacht Haven have seen to that.

Speaking of Boston, the people there have had a very tragic spring and I hope we all can find a way to support both of them.RSVPs are not required. Just join us from 6-8 p.m. All yacht captains, crew and industry professionals are welcome to join us.

Triton to summer network in Newport, RI, with West Marine

Network on first Wednesday in June in Lauderdale

On the first Wednesday in June, all yacht captains, crew and industry workers are welcome to join us for networking with The Neptune Group, a crew accommodation company in Ft. Lauderdale. Come meet owner DJ Parker and learn more about her company’s crew houses and their crew placement division.

The event will be held at two of Neptune’s rental properties at 400 and 404 SE 21st Street in Ft. Lauderdale (33316). And find more details about the event online at www.the-triton.com.

Join The Triton networking with The Neptune Group on the first Wednesday in June in Ft. Lauderdale. The event will be held at two rental properties.

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The Triton’s occasional third Wednesday networking event was held with Mack, Mack & Waltz Insurance Group on the rooftop of The Boathouse of

Ft. Lauderdale in May. Temperatures were perfect and a 360-degree view made for a pleasant meet and greet. The Miami Dolphins’ 1972 Super Bowl trophy was on hand and four people won game tickets in a putting green contest raffle to benefit Marine Industry Cares Foundation. See other networking event photos on page A12 and on www.the-triton.com. PHOTOS/DORIE COX

NETWORKING LAST MONTH: Mack, Mack and Waltz

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Plenty of protein is healthy, but don’t overdo a good thing

Many people think that the root of all diet evils is carbohydrates and fats. Protein, on the other hand, seems as if it can do no wrong. Who can forget the

scene in the boxing flick “Rocky” where actor Sylvester Stallone drinks five raw eggs to build muscle? Remember the Atkins Diet craze? Did you know that in 2003, one in 11 North Americans followed this high-protein, low-carbohydrate

diet to lose weight? Meat, which is primarily composed

of protein except for some fat, is a big favorite – literally – from sea to sea. For example, the Big Texan restaurant in Amarillo, Texas, advertises a free steak dinner for anyone who can eat its 72-ounce sirloin in an hour or less. Burgers at Blacks in the London borough of Croydon boasts serving Europe’s largest burger: 7 pounds of prime Black Angus beef topped with a half-pound of cheddar cheese and seven strips of bacon.

Is protein really the poster child for a healthy diet, especially if you want to build muscle and lose weight?

Yes, and no.Protein is an essential nutrient in

our diets. Without it, we would die. That’s because our bodies can’t make it, meaning we need to consume it through the foods we eat. In addition, nearly one third of our body weight is protein.

Protein also plays a role in every cell in our bodies. In fact, protein’s three most important jobs are growth, repair and formation of new tissues; regulating body functions since all hormones and enzymes are protein; and providing energy or calories.

The foods with the highest amount of complete protein per ounce come from animals. This means all types of meats such as beef, pork and lamb; poultry such as chicken, turkey and duck; and all types of fish and shellfish such as lobster, shrimp, clams and oysters. Other high-protein foods are cow’s milk, cheese, yogurt and eggs.

Many plant foods are rich in protein, too. These include dried beans and peas, soybeans and soy foods such as

tofu, and most kinds of nuts. Most vegetables, breads and grain foods contain some protein, while fruits and fats such as butter, margarine, oil, and mayonnaise have none.

The idea that plenty of protein is needed to build muscle stems from the fact that muscles are made of protein. It’s true that athletes and bodybuilders who want to build muscle need to eat twice the amount of protein as someone sits at a desk all day and doesn’t care about six-pack abs.

The misconception is that this amount requires extraordinarily large servings of meat or the help of protein shakes and supplements. That’s because the recommended protein intake for the average person is 0.8 grams per kilogram per day. This equals 55 grams a day for a 150-pound person. Twice this amount is 110 grams or the amount of protein found in 10 ounces of meat, chicken or fish (i.e. a

5-ounce serving each at lunch and dinner); three 1-cup servings of milk or yogurt; or 3 ounces of cheese and two eggs (as you might have at breakfast). Even vegetarian athletes can eat plenty of protein by focusing on beans, peas, soy foods, nuts and other plant foods.

Yes, high protein diets can cause weight loss. However, much of

this is water and muscle loss because, with minimal carbohydrates, the body is forced to burn muscle for energy. With long term use of a high-protein diet, the body starts to burn fat and a condition called ketosis kicks in. Ketosis causes more weight loss, but it’s also hard on your body, especially the heart and kidneys. Even without ketosis, a high-protein diet stresses your heart by serving up a lot of artery-clogging animal fat. It also stresses the kidneys because this organ has to work overtime ridding your body of the excess nitrogen that is naturally occurring in protein.

So, the bottom line is that you don’t want to eat too much protein or too little. In addition, to really be healthy, choose lean and low-fat protein foods and fill the rest of your plate with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a regular contributor to The Triton. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

Take IT In

Carol Bareuther

This swordfish serving is just the right size. PHOTO/DEAN BARNES

NUTRITION: Take It In

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When we think of accidents on yachts, we think of major incidents such as a hatch falling and crushing someone’s fingers, a watertight door

closing on a crew member’s leg, or a crew member being crushed between the boat and the dock.

These tragic accidents should never happen, but accidents do happen. Health and safety onboard means not just

preventing accidents, but promoting safety. Stews have a big part to play in promoting health and safety onboard.

Studies show that common risks involve illness due to food poisoning, slip and falls, and back and joint injuries resulting from over-exhaustion and improper lifting. And there is an association between job stress and health problems that create an overall risk to wellness. Proper self-care is the issue; you have to take responsibility for your own health and safety.

Food-borne illness is a common malady. The spread of food-borne illness due to viruses and/or bacteria is problematic because it spreads through the air and on surfaces that an infected

person has touched. As the middleman between the chef and guests, stews play a crucial role here. Correct personal hygiene and frequent hand-washing can prevent many incidents. Proper food handling, wearing rubber gloves to handle food, and keeping long hair tied back reduces the risk.

Slip-and-fall injuries are sometimes due to unsafe work conditions, inattention and exhaustion. On most yachts, stews are given an hour or two break as part of our daily schedule. That break is meant to provide you with the time to rest. Even though it may be tempting to get off the boat and enjoy the local surroundings, sometimes it would be best to get off your feet. Do not underestimate the power of a 20-minute nap.

There are certain characteristics about the work stews perform on a daily basis that put them at risk, requiring certain body positions that are dangerous. For instance, I’ve worked on boats that had places that were almost impossible to clean -- that last corner of the ceiling over the stairwell, for example, when you are creeping out onto a 2-inch ledge with your vinegar and water to get at that last smudge. Even cleaning the windshield on the inside of the wheelhouse can require acts of contortion.

Lifting, carrying and stowing cases of food and beverages while provisioning are a common cause of low back injuries. Stews need to work smarter, not harder, when working in confined spaces.

It’s easy to get hurt climbing around on the yacht, and if you are out of shape or have a pre-existing injury, it only adds to the risk. Tell the captain if you have hurt yourself or have a condition that might prevent you from doing your job safely. Something as simple as a pulled muscle in your back from sneezing could put you at unnecessary risk for a more serious injury.

Be sure you understand the health and safety policies onboard the vessel. When you join a vessel and you have the initial safety walk-through, don’t just get it and forget it. There are many ways stews could inadvertently injure themselves or someone else if they do not understand their responsibilities.

Make sure you know where all of the fire extinguishers are, know the station bill and know what is required of you if there is an incident. That’s what safety drills are for, and if you are not sure what your role is in an emergency, have the captain or first officer clarify that for you. The rest of the crew are depending on you.

Learn to use equipment the right way, and if something malfunctions,

report it. For example, it is common for electrical cords to become frayed, and then using that appliance creates a safety hazard. Also, be aware of other electrical hazards. If you need to work in an area where the power has been turned off, consult the captain and the engineer to be sure that no one is working in that area who may be injured or killed if you turn the power back on.

These are all ways that will help you prevent accidents. But that is not the best way to promote safety. Focusing on wellness is the best way to keep crew members safe. Having a wellness program in place and being aware of the responsibilities crew members have to each other in promoting safety can have a positive impact.

As a rule, stews play a big role in the team by providing social support. By working together to help make sure that everyone is eating right, getting enough rest and working safely, you promote the well-being and health of your team.

Alene Keenan has been a megayacht stewardess for 20 years. She offers interior crew training seminars, and onboard training through Yacht Stew Solutions (www.yachtstewsolutions.com). Comments are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

Limit food poisoning, falls and injuries with proper self-care

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This will always be a favorite dish of mine, to either cook or eat. I love the simple elegance I get from just a few unconventionally combined flavors. This dish just goes to prove that the right combination of a few ingredients executed correctly can be just as, if not more complex than, any dish whose ingredients read like a two-trolley-load shopping list.

If you plan to serve this for your dinner beginning course, it’s best to prep it in the morning. I usually prep/marinade my meats first thing when I make croissants, muffins, fruit platter, etc. The salad can be completed whenever you have an opportunity. Feeds 8-12 guests, depending on portion size.

Steak and Rub/MarinadeIngredients: 4 16 oz. New York strip steaks4 tbsp smoked paprika2 tbsp garlic powder2 tbsp crushed pepper2 tbsp cumin2 tbsp kosher salt6 tbsp sweet chili

Directions:Cut the fat off the steak, then cut the tip

and toe at right angles so the steak resembles a rectangular block. Cut the sides of the strip in the same fashion as you did the ends so you have nice right angles. (See photo.)

In a bowl, add remaining rub ingredients. Mix well.

Apply the rub/paste to each steak vigorously. Leave no surface untouched.

Place on baking pan, wrap tightly and refrigerate until 1 hour before service.

When ready to cook, heat a nonstick pan to medium-high.

Spray steak with cooking spray and add 2 tbsp olive oil to the pan.

Cook the steak 45 seconds to 1 minute on each of the 4 sides, obtaining a nice sear on each.

Sear the tips and toes of the steaks and place in a oven at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes for medium rare. (Each oven is different, so keep an eye on them.)

Remove steak and let rest 3-5 minutes on a chopping board.

Melon Salad:Ingredients:1/4 cantaloupe melon1/4 honeydew melon1 red pepper3 green onion4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 lemon, squeezedSalt and pepper to taste

Directions:Deseed and remove skin of melons.

Apply a brunoise dice (fine small dice) to both melons and set in a bowl.

Deseed pepper. Remove any remaining pith and also apply a brunoise dice. Keeping it the same size as the melon. Add to bowl.

Split the green onions lengthwise and then split again. Chop finely and add to bowl.

Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper to taste, and mix.

Cover and refrigerate until plating.

Garnish:Edible flowersMicro chives, or regular chives cut in ½-

inch segmentsKecap manis (reduced sweet soy)

in small squeeze bottle for easier application

Chive oil (1 bunch chives, 1 clove garlic and 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, blended and strained)

To plate:Spoon the salad on the plate. Be

creative. I generally design a long line of salad for the steak to rest on in the middle of a rectangular white or black slate plate.

Slice ¼-inch slices of the steak and place atop the salad. (Steaks will be nicely rested and have retained their juices, so bleeding won’t be an issue.)

Place some micro chives and/or flowers sporadically around the dish with some drizzle of reduced soy and chive oil.

Serve immediately.

Mark Godbeer, a culinary-trained chef from South Africa, has been professionally cooking for more than 11 years, 9 of which have been on yachts. Comments on this recipe are

welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

IN THE GALLEY: Top Shelf

New York Strip with a Mixed Melon Salad

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This is one those recipes that will blow the minds of your crew. And it’s exotic enough to serve to the owners. Plum preserve can be found at any good-sized supermarket; and for a twist, you can use boysenberry or guava jam.

The Thai chili-garlic sauce can be found at oriental markets like the ones on 441 west when you are provisioning in Ft. Lauderdale.

I recommend making the rice or glass noodles in advance.

In this dish, I use California “pearl” rice; which is similar to sushi rice. Caution: This dish bites back, albeit sweetly.

Ingredients:1/3 cup plum preserves2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce1 1/2 teaspoons Thai chili sauce1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed1/4 teaspoon sea saltCooking spray2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation:Combine first four ingredients in a small

bowl. Cut the pork tenderloin crosswise in 1-

inch slices. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt,

flattening slightly in the palm of your hand.

With cooking spray in a large skillet or wok, over medium-high heat, cook

pork pieces for 3 minutes on each side or until browned.

Pour the liquid mixture over the pork.

Reduce heat to simmer and coat pork pieces for 1 minute.

Push pork to side of pan or wok and continue to simmer to reduce plum preserve mixture.

Arrange pork pieces on a bed of rice or glass noodles.

Pour reduced mixture over pork tenderloins.

Garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro.

IN THE GALLEY: The Crew’s Mess

THE CREW’S MESS – BY CAPT. JOHN WAMPLER

Capt. John Wampler has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. He’s created a repertoire of quick, tasty meals for crew to prepare for themselves to give the chef a break. Contact him through

www.yachtaide.com. Comments are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

bar. If the crew are on their own for breakfast, let them manage. If you make them a hot breakfast every day, you may be going against the captain’s wish and task of teaching his crew time management skills.

Rule of Thumb No. 3: Create a list of what is expected. Make note of what not to do. Highlight it if necessary to stay focused. How many meals a day are you expected to prepare for the crew? Does the captain or crew have preferences, such as sandwiches for lunch or a hot meal with three vegetables and a salad? Is there a snack basket and if so, who stocks it?

Rule of Thumb No. 4: Show respect. Sure the crew may be kids half our age but they work hard just like we do. To gain respect, you must be able to do your job but also show respect for others who do their job just as well.

Rule of Thumb No. 5: Don’t be a pushover. Some crew will interpret you being nice as you being a pushover. Stand your ground when circumstances

call for it. Rule of Thumb No. 6: Don’t take

sides. Our industry is known for the crew cliques that form onboard. Don’t do it. Stay neutral, enjoy your time being part of a bigger picture with others who share the same love of the profession you do.

Rule of Thumb No. 7: Show genuine interest in food crew love. It is hard for a crew member to be thousands of miles away from home and eat something new that they might not like. Get permission, if need be, to create a food preference sheet of what the crew like and once a week, make a dish from the list for the crew. They will remember this and appreciate it. Even get a recipe from them, which really shows you want to learn to make as they know it.

Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine and has worked on yachts for more than 20 years. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.

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Pork Medallions with Chili-Plum Sauce

Pork Medallions with Chili-Plum Sauce are tasty served on bed of ‘pearl’ rice with chili-plum sauce. PHOTO/CAPT. JOHN WAMPLER

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attitude dominated, with longevity also highlighted.

So to find out just how captains hire, we asked If you had a position available on your crew, how would you go about filling it?

Averaged together, the responding group of captains tended to begin their search for the perfect candidate by contacting favorite crew they’ve worked with to see if they are available and interested. And then they would ask fellow captains or crew for referrals.

“Most of the crew I have came from friends of other crew or friends,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet in the industry more than 10 years. “Nine times out of 10 they work out to be awesome.”

If that referral network yields no success, captains will flip through resumes they have on hand of crew who impressed them and call their favorite crew agent.

The chart of the data for this question shows that most captains chose one or all of those four

techniques as their primary way of filling a job. Only then do they post the opening on an

online job board or head to a place to network with crew who might be looking.

Few said they contact the yacht’s manager, likely because the majority of captains in our survey are on smaller yachts that likely don’t have a manager.

Regardless, the absolute last way a captain hires crew is by waiting for the next dockwalker to knock on the hull.

In an effort to help potential yacht crew in their quest for a yacht job, we asked captains to evaluate a few common job application protocols. First, we asked How important is a resume?

The majority – 65 percent – said the resume was important but not vital. Many captains use the resume to narrow the pool of candidates to interview.

“Include a cover letter stating your position of interest,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “Provide a clear, current photo of yourself, preferably smiling and in uniform. Provide information regarding your

yachting education and industry-related job skills, responsibility, etc. Attach legible copies of references with the correct contact information.”

Still, nearly a third said resumes are critical to the process.

Only two captains said they were unnecessary to their decision making.

Since resumes play a big part – and since crew spend a lot of time on them – we wondered Do you keep resumes on file for when you might need them, or do you look for the person you need when you need them?

Almost half of our respondents save a few resumes of crew they would have liked to hire but didn’t.

Nearly as many – about 35 percent – said they don’t save resumes and begin their search only when a position opens.

Only 17 percent of captains said they keep a portfolio of potential crew that are ready to hire.

And what about those references crew spend so much time obtaining? We asked captains

What sort of references do you look for on a resume? We thought there might be a preference for references from fellow captains compared to the mate or chief stew. And we wondered if references from owners or placement agents were ever preferred.

Turns out, most captains (almost 70 percent) want a mix of references from all those places. Most of the rest wanted references from fellow captains.

Only one captain said he preferred references from department heads exclusively.

We hear captains complain quite a bit in our monthly lunches that they rarely get calls on former crew, so we asked Do you call references? Surprisingly, 96 percent of our respondents said they call at least one if not all references before hiring someone.

Only 4 percent admitted that they don’t call references, usually because there isn’t enough time, but also because they believe they already know what the reference will say.

We wondered how small the industry really is and asked How often do you know the reference?

Eighty percent said they know the reference some of the time.

Twelve percent rarely.Only 5 percent know them most of the time.Less than 2 percent never know the

references.How long after someone leaves a yacht

should they continue to use that reference?This was a tough question to ask, as the

preferred reference will depend on the position open, not to mention the job held and for how long. But we asked anyway.

Almost half of our responding captains gave us the answer we expected: it depends. But they did acknowledge that they will take older references for more senior crew, preferring fresher references for less experienced crew.

The next largest group of about 25 percent said all references are appropriate, regardless of how long ago the job was or how long the crew member worked it.

The remainder was split between captains who accepted references from jobs up to five years ago and others who preferred references

First choice is referral network from captains and crew, next resumes and then agents

What do you look for most when hiring entry-level crew?

Commitment– 12%

Job experience

– 14%

Skill on the water

– 12%

Personality– 55%

Extra talents

– 3%

References–5%

What do you look for most when hiring mid-level or dept. heads?

Skill– 8%

Extra talents

– 1%

Experience– 61%

Personality – 21%

References– 9%

Do you keep resumes on file for when you might need them?

Yes, a portfolio full

– 17%

Yes, a few– 48%

No– 35%

All of the above–

What sort of references do you look for on a resume?

Captains from long-term

positions– 25%

Off crew (owners, agents, etc.) – 4%

Depart. heads from short-term positions – 1%

TRITON SURVEY: Hiring practices

If you had a position available, how would you go about filling it?

Contact former crew

Call crew agent

Ask crew for referrals

Flip through resumes

Post online

Call the manager

Network

Wait for a dockwalker

Ranking

8th7th6th5th4th3rd

2nd1st

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A mix of all– 70%

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attitude dominated, with longevity also highlighted.

So to find out just how captains hire, we asked If you had a position available on your crew, how would you go about filling it?

Averaged together, the responding group of captains tended to begin their search for the perfect candidate by contacting favorite crew they’ve worked with to see if they are available and interested. And then they would ask fellow captains or crew for referrals.

“Most of the crew I have came from friends of other crew or friends,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet in the industry more than 10 years. “Nine times out of 10 they work out to be awesome.”

If that referral network yields no success, captains will flip through resumes they have on hand of crew who impressed them and call their favorite crew agent.

The chart of the data for this question shows that most captains chose one or all of those four

techniques as their primary way of filling a job. Only then do they post the opening on an

online job board or head to a place to network with crew who might be looking.

Few said they contact the yacht’s manager, likely because the majority of captains in our survey are on smaller yachts that likely don’t have a manager.

Regardless, the absolute last way a captain hires crew is by waiting for the next dockwalker to knock on the hull.

In an effort to help potential yacht crew in their quest for a yacht job, we asked captains to evaluate a few common job application protocols. First, we asked How important is a resume?

The majority – 65 percent – said the resume was important but not vital. Many captains use the resume to narrow the pool of candidates to interview.

“Include a cover letter stating your position of interest,” said a captain in yachting more than 30 years. “Provide a clear, current photo of yourself, preferably smiling and in uniform. Provide information regarding your

yachting education and industry-related job skills, responsibility, etc. Attach legible copies of references with the correct contact information.”

Still, nearly a third said resumes are critical to the process.

Only two captains said they were unnecessary to their decision making.

Since resumes play a big part – and since crew spend a lot of time on them – we wondered Do you keep resumes on file for when you might need them, or do you look for the person you need when you need them?

Almost half of our respondents save a few resumes of crew they would have liked to hire but didn’t.

Nearly as many – about 35 percent – said they don’t save resumes and begin their search only when a position opens.

Only 17 percent of captains said they keep a portfolio of potential crew that are ready to hire.

And what about those references crew spend so much time obtaining? We asked captains

What sort of references do you look for on a resume? We thought there might be a preference for references from fellow captains compared to the mate or chief stew. And we wondered if references from owners or placement agents were ever preferred.

Turns out, most captains (almost 70 percent) want a mix of references from all those places. Most of the rest wanted references from fellow captains.

Only one captain said he preferred references from department heads exclusively.

We hear captains complain quite a bit in our monthly lunches that they rarely get calls on former crew, so we asked Do you call references? Surprisingly, 96 percent of our respondents said they call at least one if not all references before hiring someone.

Only 4 percent admitted that they don’t call references, usually because there isn’t enough time, but also because they believe they already know what the reference will say.

We wondered how small the industry really is and asked How often do you know the reference?

Eighty percent said they know the reference some of the time.

Twelve percent rarely.Only 5 percent know them most of the time.Less than 2 percent never know the

references.How long after someone leaves a yacht

should they continue to use that reference?This was a tough question to ask, as the

preferred reference will depend on the position open, not to mention the job held and for how long. But we asked anyway.

Almost half of our responding captains gave us the answer we expected: it depends. But they did acknowledge that they will take older references for more senior crew, preferring fresher references for less experienced crew.

The next largest group of about 25 percent said all references are appropriate, regardless of how long ago the job was or how long the crew member worked it.

The remainder was split between captains who accepted references from jobs up to five years ago and others who preferred references

First choice is referral network from captains and crew, next resumes and then agents

What sort of references do you look for on a resume?

Captains from long-term

positions– 25%

Off crew (owners, agents, etc.) – 4%

Depart. heads from short-term positions – 1%

Do you call references?

Yes, all– 57%

At least one– 39%

Never– 3%

Rarely– 1%

How often do you know the reference?

Most of the time

– 5%

Sometimes– 80%

Rarely – 12%

Never– 3%

How long after someone leaves should they use that reference?

Up to five years

– 15%Depends

on the job– 45%

All are appropriate

– 24%

Recent jobs only

–16%

See SURVEY, page C10

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References do get a call, interviews are critical in hiringfrom recent jobs of no longer than a year or two ago.

Captains offered these tips for crew regarding references. Of course, they don’t always agree.

Don’t put a phone number on your reference sheet unless you know that person will give you a good one. I had a chef put me down for years and I never gave her a good reference.

Make sure they know who you are when I contact them.

Use references that will sing your praises in skills and character from a variety of sources for a better cross section.

For example: a teacher, a commander, a co-worker, a captain, a boss or owner of an unrelated company, a family friend.

Friends and drinking mates are poor references. Try to use someone who will honestly evaluate you, including your weaknesses. We all have them, but they are just areas that we need to work on.

If you are temporary crew, ask a department head for a reference; don’t ask the captain.

If you’ve been aboard for at least a season and leave on good terms, then request a brief written recommendation.

Contact references to let them

know to expect reference calls from prospective employers.

Be honest, it’s a small industry and we’ll find out the truth about you.

Make sure you know you’re going to receive a good reference.

Remember that a great written reference is no good if the verbal version doesn’t match.

Beware of overly complimentary written references.

Ask to keep them short and sweet. References need to state more than dates worked and duties performed. Such references usually lead me to believe they were written under duress or only for the sake of formality and that the crew member likely did not

perform very well, or at minimum did not get along well with the person writing the reference.

A reference that will get my attention tells me who the person is, how they are to work with and how they fit in with the crew, handle guests/owners, etc.

Don’t put family members down. That tells me you haven’t done much with the general public.

Once that resume and those references do their job, then it’s time to meet in person. How important is the interview?

More than 70 percent of captains said the interview is critical.

The rest said it was important but not vital, understanding that not everyone performs well under questioning.

Not one captain said the interview was unnecessary.

Do you require a short dayworking period before you’ll extend a job offer?

Most – 57 percent – don’t. They acknowledge that the first 90 days of any job are technically probationary.

Still, more than a third will ask for at least one day of trial work before they offer a job.

Eight percent admitted that there usually isn’t enough time to have a trial period.

We were curious how captains view crew behavior during this process, so we asked What missteps do crew make when seeking a job on your boat? Several captains noted that they wanted to check all these boxes, but alas the question only offered one answer.

The most common answer from 42 percent of respondents was that crew don’t pay attention to details. That might include misspellings on their resume or dressing sloppily for the interview, for example.

The second most common misstep crew make is being too casual about the process. About 28 percent of captains said potential crew may not handle the interview or phone call professionally enough, using inappropriate verbal or body language

Less than 20 percent said crew show up late for the interview or cancel/reschedule it at the last minute.

And only about 11 percent said crew hurt themselves based on how they look, including tattoos and piercings.

Considering all this conversation about hiring practices, we were curious Have you hired any crew for this upcoming summer season?

Slightly more than half have.Of those captains who have, we

asked What do you think of the

available pool of crew? We were curious, considering the recent economic downturn, if applicants tended to be mostly experienced yachties or if there were still many transient crew out there. Again, opinions varied.

“A mix of both, but I found some really good candidates.”

“The worst pool of entry-level crew I can remember, with a few gems tossed in. Most want way too high of a starting salary and have no experience.”

“There are always a lot of newbies to the industry. If they have the drive, I will give them the chance to prove themselves.”

“It’s amazing that with unemployment so high there are many who want a job on a boat but few who want to work on one. Where is the passion?”

“Not enough U.S. workers.”“I am not sure backpackers is the

right nomenclature. I see a lot of crew who have the zero-to-hero syndrome, and candidates who have worked two seasons and call it two years

Do you require a trial period before you’ll extend a job offer?

No, the first 90 days are

probationary – 57%

Yes, a couple days –28%

Yes, one day – 7%

No time –8%

What missteps do crew make when seeking a job on your boat?

Not paying attention to

details –42%

Being late for the interview

–19%Being too

casual –28%

Physical appearance

–11%

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See SURVEY, page C11

Friends and drinking mates are poor references.

Try to use someone who will honestly evaluate you, including your weaknesses.

We all have them, but they are just areas that we need to work on.

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Be ready when that call comes with a job

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experience. Unfortunately, there is no express lane to experience. With experience, you get the financial reward; but this takes years, not months.”

“Met a guy at Waxy’s [a bar in Ft. Lauderdale] and it didn’t take but a few minutes to know that I could count on him to be a good dayworker. As assumed, he was an excellent worker and very new to the industry. So he gave me a good preview of the new pool of crew out there for the summer.”

“The real question involves U.S. flag or foreign, ie. green card or not.

I like a crew member to have local infrastructure – family or a home. Otherwise, it’s more like an adoption.”

“I found a poor selection of qualified and willing candidates.”

“Most were qualified and had potential.”

“Lots of good candidates. We had plenty of good second stew candidates and saw many good deck candidates. Most were transitional into yachting and young.”

“Good crew are always a challenge to find. You must be willing to sift through the average or have a good agent to begin the process for you. Either way, you have to do your own due diligence.

This will validate the quality of your agent’s efforts as well as the candidate’s qualifications.”

“Some good qualifications, but qualifications don’t mean everything. Attitude, personality and the ability to join a family are important.”

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this survey are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com. We conduct our monthly surveys online. All captains and crew members are welcome to participate. If you haven’t been invited to take our surveys and would like to be, e-mail lucy@the-triton.com to be added.

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We asked captains for their advice on how potential crew can be better prepared to apply for a job on their yacht. Here’s what they said.

Don’t try to act like you know everything about everything. In my experience, people do well as long as they are still learning new things. Once the learning stops, they don’t seem happy with the job anymore. I won’t hire you if I think you are already at that point.

l l lDress, prepare and act in a manner

that would be pleasing to your grandparents. Such mannerisms will always be respected and never go out of style.

l l lKnow your strengths. Seek a

position that is suited to your skills and personality.

l l lDo not lie. I do not hire smokers.

When I catch you, you are gone.l l l

Have a neat appearance, be punctual, be well spoken, be prepared, and have an idea what you are getting into. Leave the cell phone off.

l l lLearn about the boat, its schedule

and reputation.l l l

Have a well put-together CV. Show up looking the part for the interview. Show an eagerness for the work, not be here for the party.

l l lHave copies of certificates.

l l lI like crew members who have

direction in life, know what they want and have something to work toward. They must be up front at the beginning. There’s nothing worse than getting surprises at the wrong time. Be presentable, as the way you present yourself in an interview is what I expect if I give the candidate the position.

Guys are the worst. But if a crew member works well with others and is always willing to be part of a team rather than a loner, they will normally work out.

l l lBe prompt, ask questions. Don’t say

you know how to do something when you don’t. We’re always happy to teach new crew.

l l lGive up smoking.

l l lHave longevity in something. Have

real applicable skills to offer, and the keen desire to learn more. Be honest. Be enthusiastic. Be ready for action.

l l lRemember that you are on the dock

for the first time just once.l l l

Dress and look the part. Have good references. Ask well thought-out questions. Be friendly. Be enthusiastic. Be honest. Be punctual. First impressions count.

l l lBe serious and real. Don’t overqualify

your CV.l l l

You have 10-30 minutes to sell yourself. Make sure you are prepared to do so.

l l l1. Be honest about your experience.

If you put it on paper, you will eventually be asked to perform the stated tasks.

2. Be brief in your resume. Busy people do not want to read a novel. List your credentials, highlight your experience, be honest and do it with as few words as possible.

l l lShow interest in the yacht, not the

destinations. Be discreet. Have good behavior.

l l lGather information available

regarding the yacht. Be “on your game” and prepared for the interview. Your

attitude controls your altitude.l l l

Learn how to varnish.l l l

Deal with your loose ends, have your commitments in order, and your tickets current. Stay in good physical condition including medical routines. Show up with a smile.

l l lTry to find out something about

the boat beforehand. You will be more prepared to help the interviewer determine how you will fit in with the crew, the guests, and the vessel’s program.

l l lAct professional and dress the

part, even if you’re a mate on a sport fishing boat. Tattoos and ratty clothing are unacceptable. Owners have high expectations.

l l lFollow through. Half of the people I

reached out to never even responded. l l l

If you advertise with agents and on job boards that you are available and I call you, like you and offer a job, don’t tell me you can’t decide because you have a few irons in the fire. That’s a waste of everyone’s time. If you are ready, you are ready.

l l lBe presentable, with easy contact

information available. A card is helpful as it will fit in a pocket until later if walking around.

l l lTell me what is different about you.

Don’t tell me that you are “easy going” or have “great attention to detail,” etc. Everybody else is, too, and it’s just wasted space on the CV.

l l lDo your homework. Know the build,

design, etc. of the boat you’re being considered for. Watch the boat and our crew. Chat with the crew on the dock or in the bar if you like, and get a feel for if this team feels right to you.

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