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thecrewThe magazine reporting on the key issues directly affecting today’s large-yacht crew
ISSUE 13 JULY / AUGUST 2007
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contentsREFLECTIONS 6
My Cup Runneth Over
BO’SUNS LOCKER 8
HEALTH WATCH 11
It’s Better To Travel Than Arrive
ELECTRONICS GURU 15
Maritime TV - The next Step?
BRAVO ZULU 18
Crew News From Around The World
INTERNAL AFFAIRS 20
The Perfect Table
GOTTA REGATTA 23
Magic In The Air
CREW MESS 26
The Generation Gap
OCEAN TRAVELLER 27
The Croatian Adriatic Coast
CREW PASSPORT 33
Côte d’Azur - Part One
SOAPBOX 50
Crew Unions
YARDSTICK 52
Leading Role
GREEN MATTERS 54
Ocean Blues
BACK TO SCHOOL 56
UKSA Essential Marine Cookery
LIFE AFTER YACHTING 58
The Bright Side Of Life
TRY IT ON 60
Dancing Chef
SPLISH SPLASH 61
Holland’s Finest
CALENDAR COMPETITION 62
Crew Calendar Contest 2008
CAPTAINS’ & ENGINEERS’ UPDATES 63
CREW SEEN 64
GCREW 66
CREWSMOPOLITAN 68
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT 70
Latest Entertainment News
CREW PAGES 72
FUN & GAMES 78
CREWTOON 80
Inside The Head of a Stewardess
THE CREW REPORT6w w w . w e s t r e c . c o m
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Navigating the good life
A lthough every indication for the summer2007 in the Mediterranean was for a superbusy season due to the trickle-down effect
of the America’s Cup in Valencia, the reality hasstill been nothing short of overwhelming. Everycharter yacht seems booked to the maximum,while the triple regatta week in Palma at the end ofJune – attracting more than 3,000 sailors of everydescription – caused severe overload of everysense: visual saturation, yacht lust, memorystretching, sunburn, dance-sore toes and achingheads, wallet pain in the extreme. That it was greatfun is so obvious it hardly seems worth mentioning,but on a serious note, the benefit of so manyyachties gathering together with a commompurpose has many very positive results as well:from the subtle value of networking, to the dealsquite obviously being made up and down thedocks, to the increasingly healthy orders booksand service requests which must surely follow.More than that, it is also simply and wonderfully
appropriate that good business should result from something which is often lacking in the increasingly seriousenvironment we all work in: the basic joy to be found in sailing against, and communing afterwards, with your peers. To show hundreds of owners a good time can only be a very good thing – they deserve it!
Also in June, on the charming Isle of Wight, Princess Anne, Royal Patron of the UKSA, seemed to approve of what shesaw: dozens of eager students ranging from uniformed school age to engineering cadets pursuing professional yachtingcareers, and preparing to start the climb to achieving the first-ever university degrees in yachting science. Just as inPalma, it was also a true pleasure to observe that the old-fashioned values of yachting can still be found: ship-shapevessels and clean-cut, eager crew members, with an evident sense of pride and privilege to be a part of the process.Although tattoos are also part of seamanship history, the parallel emphasis on cleanliness, both physical andmetaphysical, sometimes seems to be in short supply in the yacht world today. If you’re a crew agent, or captain lookingto hire crew, you know exactly what I mean – or just take a dock walk in any port today, where you can see an awful lotof tats, shirttails and buts. Not a good look, especially as the expected salary levels for every level of crew wannabeescontinues to grow apace. Think about it.
In the spirit of tradition, wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas – and hope to hear from you very soon – xx, [email protected]
Errata: in the Captains’ Update List, the name of Phil Wade on Timoneer was added in error when he reported an engineer changeaboard. Capt. Phil is, of course, one of the most repected yacht captins afloat, probably winning or placing in more regattas than anyoneelse, and he has been at the helm of Timoneer for well over a decade.
reflectionsmy cup runneth over
calling all budding writers......In our on-going attempt to cover every single aspect of what it is to be a crew member on today’ssuperyachts, we are sending out a heartfelt plea to all you budding writers eager to put your uniquepoint across. Whether it be a stimulating Ocean Traveller report on some of the more adventurous orlesser travelled cruising areas our world has to offer or an in-depth feature on how to organise a partyon board with just an hour’s notice, we want to hear from you. We are passionate about providing thefinest editorial content to educate, inform and inspire today’s and tomorrow’s generations of yachtcrew. In this issue alone, we have stories from Engineer Dean Vaughan, to Purser Ellen Anderson andCapt. Christoph Schaefer, giving you the word directly from those truly in the know. The images for thisyear’s Crew Calendar Contest are still flowing in, and we anticipate an even more exciting version for2008. YotCru.com, which aims to deliver an interactive and valuable online community for yacht crew worldwide, continues to develop inexciting new ways. So please, keep up the good work and help us to keep our magazine, both in print and online, as exciting and fresh as isthe crew community worldwide. If you are interested in contributing, please write to [email protected]
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bo’suns lockerThe latest in equipment news from around the world, gathered by Natalie Vizard
HARDY HANDS FOR RACINGDesigned to withstand the rigours of cruising and racing, the new Crewsaver Racing sailing gloves havebeen manufactured to provide the comfort you deserve and the grip you require. They are available ineither three-fingered or short-fingered versions, giving you a wider choice whatever your discipline.Seamless reinforced finger wear patches offer increased durability and grip, allowing you to enjoy youractivities without any unnecessary distractions such as sore hands. The back of the glove is constructedfrom a highly breathable superstretch fabric for a snug and comfortable fit. The palm uses hard-wearingAmara material, which is reported to retain its grip and sensitivity in all weather conditions, and is reinforcedby highly durable patches providing extra protection, grip and improved abrasion resistance whatever your discipline or environment. Featuring ergonomic pre-bent finger shape for additional freedom of movement anddexterity, the gloves are available in black and in sizes J4, J5, XS, S, M, L and XL.www.crewsaver.co.uk
FIGHTING OFF THE MOZZIESIf you or fellow crew members, owners or guests are particularlysusceptible to being attacked by midges and mosquitoes, a newand completely natural insect repellent has been launched on the market. Made from 100% natural plant oils, Mozzy Off™ is aground-breaking, innovative formula that not only stops you getting bitten, but actually disguises you from the insect’s keensenses. Clear Prospects Ltd – the company responsible for theaward-winning travel range, The JetRest® – has secured globalrights for the product and is expecting it to be a huge seller during the coming summer months. Founding Director MichaelRobinson said: “The 100 per cent natural product is kind to yourskin, offers six hours protection and is water resistant. Its inherentsoothing properties will relieve the itch caused by any previousbites, while stopping you from being bitten again.” Clinical trialsand field studies involving military personnel and the ForestryCommission have shown that Mozzy Off™ outperforms otherrepellents at both short and long distance. This DEET, citronellaand chemical-free product is available in 100ml family bottles(RRP £9.95) and 15ml travel dropper bottles (RRP £3.95).www.thejetrest.com
HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYINFORMATION RELEASED INGOOGLE EARTH FORMATThe Hydrography Unit of the MCA’s Navigation
Safety branch have released a selection of filesfor download to the general public that provideinformation regarding some of the MCA’s bathymetric multibeam surveys. According toRob Spillard, Hydrography Manager: “All seabeddata that the MCA gathers is used to keep UKnautical charts and publications up-to-date tosupport safety of navigation in UK waters.However, our data can be used for many otherpurposes and we are hoping that, by publishingthe data on our website in a special layer, viewable in Google Earth, we will encourageother government and non-government organisations to share seabed data with us,thereby saving costs for everybody.” The MCAwill also show the public where their money isbeing spent in the hope that, by doing this, itmay also receive suggestions regarding newareas that should be considered for surveying inorder to further improve safety for the mariner.The files can be viewed by downloading freeGoogle Earth (earth.google.com/download-earth.html) and show extensive informationabout the areas the MCA has surveyed in recentyears, with each file including an image of thesurveyed seabed. Download files from the continually expanding database at the Hydrographywebsite at www.mcga.gov.uk/hydrography. Ithas been made clear that the files are not to beused for navigation.www.mcga.gov.uk
NEXT GENERATION OF ACOUSTIC DEVICE.Launched by Special Projects and ServicesLimited (SPS), the Magnetic Audio Device(MAD) is promoted as a revolution in acoustictransmission, providing what the companyclaims to be unrivalled clarity and range.Directional, high quality verbal challenges and warning tones are provided at distances previously thought impossible. The MAD product range can be used as part of an escalated response and challenge procedure, to determine intent. It is also a versatile safetytool, which can be used to communicate inman overboard situations or assist in collisionavoidance. With the option of a remote,
powered pan and tilt head, an MP3 player, pre-loaded with challenges and a rangeof tones, it also supports a translation device. Environmentally tested for the maritime environment, it is available in a range of custom colours and built to ahigh spec from the highest quality components.www.specialprojectsandservices.com
COUNTING THE PENNIESLuxury Yacht Group has now launched a second version of itsCost Calculator, which has proved to be a very useful tool forjudging a yacht’s annual expenses. The new calculator makesmajor improvements on the original, having the user input specific information about their vessel to create a customisedestimate. The calculator not only works from information aboutthe size of the boat, but also how the boat will be run. The costcalculator takes 33 pieces of information about your yacht, utilising data such as engine size and hours, the number of jet-skis, dining preferences, cruising locations and other variables in yachting preferences. All of these are taken intoaccount while determining your expenses, in order to create acustomised figure for the annual running costs of your vessel. Upon submission, an easily printed report is generated for youryacht, including a breakdown of each individual category ofexpense. The detailed summary addresses things such as mail,uniforms, office supplies, medical insurance and even floralarrangements. Charter profit is also taken into account, with theability to input differences in rate between summer and winter,with the number of weeks in each, you can see how much profityour charters will bring in and how much it could offset yourexpenses. The calculator will even help you to figure out whatcrew your vessel will require. With the many options and preciseinformation, this tool will be very helpful for everyone in theyachting world, and especially for owners, captains wishing to tighten up operations or if you want to make a lasting impression in an interview situation. The cost calculator isaccessible through the Luxury Yacht Group website. www.luxyachts.com
HELLA SHINES BRIGHTLYFor safe operations at night, crew need powerful and reliable lightingfor use on tenders or in emergency situations on board, without putting undue strain on the vessel’s electrical system. Hella marinecomes to the rescue with its economical and powerful Xenon 6142Deck Floodlight. Instead of creating light by passing current through afilament, the light of Xenon Gas Discharge lamps, or High IntensityDischarge (HID) lamps, is created by an arc in a tube filled with Xenongas and metal salts. Xenon’s colour temperature closely approximatesnoon sunlight for easier viewing in dark working conditions and lessstrain on the eyes. The D2S Xenon bulb has an average life of 2,500hours, and thanks to its advanced Free Form reflector technology, thelight output is 2.5 times greater than halogen bulbs. This creates agreater range and extremely wide deck illumination. A compact 12 voltor 24 volt DC electronic ballast provides a constant level of light output,even if power fluctuates up to 10%. The lamp stands up to harsh conditions with its shock-resistant light arc instead of a breakable filament, as well as its UV andimpact-resistant plastichousing. With a convenienthandle on top, the lampswivels vertically 105° andhorizontally 360° to directlight where it is needed.Hella marine’s Xenon 6142 DeckFloodlight can either be pendant- or upright-mounted.www.hellamarine.com
THE CREW REPORT8
health watchit’s better to travel than arrive
THE CREW REPORT 11
Our regular contributor, Dr. Ian Marshall, had recently relocated to Australia, and here he shares hisprofessional and personal observations on a subject with which many of us are all too familiar: jet lag.
S omeone once said that it is better to travel than arrive, buthaving just flown from Europe to Australia I really cannotagree. As well as taking the best part of a day just for the
flight, there are the effects of jet lag to get over as well. Acolleague who makes this trip regularly describes having a“woolly” head for several days afterwards, and I can concur withthis, along with periods of intense lethargy at entirely inappropriatetimes. This is not a good time for decision making. It concerns mesomewhat that politicians make long flights after which they maymake decisions that can have major implications for world affairs.It is a bit worrying!
My experience with yacht crew is that they make frequent longflights over several time zones, either as part of the job (rejoiningthe boat in the Caribbean from Europe, for instance) or after a triphome or holiday from Europe to the southern hemisphere. Usuallythere is little time to get over jet lag before starting work, and thiscan put both the individual and the boat at risk if poor decisionsare made, or extreme lethargy or sleep occurs when on watch.
There is no magic cure for jet lag – time seems to be the bestremedy – but there are some things that can be done both duringthe journey and afterwards that may help. Alcohol is well knownfor disturbing or affecting the quality of sleep. Avoiding alcoholduring the flight may make whatever sleep is possible during theflight of better quality and reduce the effects of sleep deprivation.
With true sleep deprivation an individual becomes disoriented andconfused. Concentration is poor and wrong decisions may bemade. Sleep deprivation is used by the police and military inregimes where the Geneva Conventions are not followed.Unfortunately, the accused is more likely to falsely admit to acrime when sleep deprived and be wrongly imprisoned.
The same advice applies to drinking alcohol on arrival at thedestination. Initially the soporific effects of alcohol may seem tohelp in getting off to sleep, but inevitably the sleep is disturbedand of poor quality, leaving the traveller awake but exhausted.
Short-acting sleeping pills during and after flights seem to helpsome people, but drowsiness and poor coordination may bepresent for several hours after waking. Not a good situation ifgoing straight to work and to sea where lives may be put at risk ifwrong decisions are made. Of course, combining sleeping pillswith alcohol exacerbates these effects.
The atmosphere onboard aircraft is dry and it is easy to becomerelatively dehydrated. This can cause lethargy, confusion,disorientation and in extreme cases convulsions and death. Tocounter this it is a good idea to drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.Water is probably best. Tea, coffee and alcohol are all diuretics,which increase urine output and therefore fluid loss, increasingthe risk of dehydration. Fizzy or carbonated drinks tend to increase
abdominal gases, which may already be a problem due to thelower cabin pressure in the aircraft. This can cause abdominaldistension and discomfort, or in extreme cases quite severecolicky abdominal pain.
Our bodies have their own internal clocks, which are regulated byhormones, the levels raising and falling throughout the day andnight. After travelling across many time zones the body clock mustbe reset. The general rule of thumb is that it takes a day for every
hour of time difference between the departure andarrival destinations. One of the hormones involved ismelatonin. I know people who swear that by takingmelatonin during and after a long flight jet lag isprevented. However, research seems to show thatalthough some people are helped, the effect ofmelatonin is no better than placebo, and so it cannotbe recommended for general use.
Our body clock readjustment is helped by exposure ofthe eyes to daylight, and after a long trip it is best totry to adjust to the new situation by staying awake andactive during daylight hours for as long as possible.This has led to the development of personal daylightequipment which is used during the flight to preventor reduce jet lag. A sort of visor is worn which shineslight of the appropriate frequency into the eyes, in aneffort to stimulate natural melatonin production insuch a way as to eliminate the effects of jet lag.
So, if you have to take a long flight over several timezones, it is likely that no matter what you do it will besome time before your body adjusts. If you can
recognise the effects of jet lag, you may avoid putting yourself,your colleagues and the boat at risk. Sometimes, it really is betterto travel than arrive.
Dr Ian Marshall is medical director of Ocean Medical InternationalLimited, supplying medical kits to yachts www.omi2.com
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electronics gurumaritime tv – the next step?
H ardly a day goes by these days without seeing articles in the press about television wars and the battles oversatellite segments, television programme rights, cable
conflicts and a repeat of the Betamax-VHS arguments aboutsupremacy of a particular television technology. Never before hasso much ink been spilled over who will win the battle for ‘Lost’ or‘24’ or other equally forgettable entertainment events. However,whatever your view on TV on maritime vessels, it is here to stayand we have to get used to the challenges this human imperativethrows up (no pun intended).
We are all familiar with being able to talk over the Internet usingVoice over IP (VoIP). This has been available for a number of yearsnow. A great many people have experienced VoIP by using serviceslike Skype, which have provided low cost voice telephony. Aftertransmitting voice calls over the Internet we are now able to usethe Internet to transmit TV channels to anywhere where there is abroadband Internet connection.
In the last year we have evaluated some new devices (Sling Box,TV2ME) which allow you to access your satellite TV decoderlocated in your home from your laptop in your hotel using awireless connection anywhere in the world. The natural extensionof this would be to watch your home TV on your yacht using theInternet using your VSAT data pipe. Thus if you are on your yachthere in the Med you could watch that ball game at home that willonly be transmitted on your local sat TV service.
There has to be a hitch. One hitch is the size of the data piperequired. To transmit a voice call requires little bandwidth but ahigh quality television channel requires considerably morebandwidth. Thus it will only work if you have a high quality lowcontention or dedicated data pipe for the service. At first glancethis can look expensive when considering that the options wouldbe VSAT or 3G/HSDPA. However, would that really be the case?Certain VSAT operators do offer this capability at standard tariffsand 3G/HSDPA within the home network could certainly copewithout breaking the bank.
There is a whole new technology sector developing television thatis distributed over the Internet. This sector will grow as the datapipes get bigger. It will be interesting to see how the distributionof programming will be controlled as this technology short circuitsbroadcast agreements. The television companies, mobileoperators and the big electronics superstores have tried, half-heartedly it must be said, to restrict access to this technology butthe reality ‘on the street’ is that you can pipe any television fromanywhere to anywhere via the internet now.
For example, Sky TV programmes are restricted to being broadcastin the UK only, but now you can watch them in the Caribbean. Thecompression and transmission technology is improving all thetime; so much that the picture quality delivered by this channel isacceptable, bordering on good when viewed on a laptop or evenon a smart-phone. There are operations springing up where
Jones-ing for your football game or local news from home? Boss need his hourly market numbers fix? Theanswer may be closer than you think, as developments in satellite TV reception continue to move at a rapidpace, allowing the luxury of watching the programming you want, wherever you may be
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enterprising individuals have set up banks of television receiversconnected to a T1 line so that multiple remote subscribers canwatch a piped service. From the feedback we have had so far, they will be looking for larger premises.
There has been huge development in IP TV, including companiessuch as BT, AT&T and Telefonica. However there is a new servicedeveloping the technology required for IP TV for the marine market.Wave Entertainment Network has been set up to provide quality,innovative video entertainment to the maritime industry, includingcruise lines, military vessels, oil platforms and private yachts.
They are not providing a mechanism for re-broadcasting anexisting service; they have created a completely new service, like amaritime Sky equivalent, with their own programming, distributiontechnology and even their own set top boxes. Whereas the Slingtype solutions are at a kind of DIY level, this represents a moreindustrial approach to delivery of premium television to a specificmarket. The Wave Entertainment Network’s channel line-up is acustomised, dynamic and growing combination of news, sports,family, movies and special interest programming. They havecreated a video service which consists of up to a 40-channeloffering, including pay-per-view (PPV) movies and special events,such as premium sports events, auto racing and concerts.
This new service is accessed via your VSAT data pipe. This widens access for maritime users beyond the usual TV satellitebroadcasts via DVB spot beams which are, naturally, focused onareas of population. The system then broadcasts live TV channelsaround the network on the yacht and at the same time recordsother “non time dependant” channels to a bank of hard disks to be accessed as required. They have developed a small set top boxthat makes the connection between the yacht’s network and theTV. The image quality is very impressive.
To someone in the maritime industry, the Wave EntertainmentNetwork offers a simple, one-source video content solution. Notonly will your yacht enjoy private label programming, allowing youthe ability to personalize your service, but your yacht will also beindividually programmed and encrypted, increasing bothdependability and security of service.
This is another technology arriving on yachts via the cruise shipindustry and as such, derives its ‘world-wide availability’ tag fromits delivery to vessels via C-band antennas. Currently, C-band isonly used on Mega Yachts due to the 2.4 m antenna diameter.However, we are already seeing a move towards ‘near-global’coverage on Ku-band on a 1m antenna from the big satellitecommunications (VSAT) operators and this will make theseservices more interesting for the 30 m to 60 m yacht market.So we are now seeing the future of TV distribution. Currentlywhen a yacht moves around the world the satellite decoders andLNB have to be changed and the dish re pointed to receive thelocal satellite TV channels. Complex media management systemshave to coordinate content from on board media centres, theinternet and a plethora of TV sources. It will soon be possiblewherever you are to select a package of channels in the same wayyou do now at home and watch what you want, when you want towatch it, including live major sports, movies, inter-active video,games, and keep tabs on your email without changing a thing onboard and with a fixed monthly or annual fee. Now that’s clever.
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bravo zulucrew news from around the worldROYAL VETS FOUNDATION DEGREE
Big excitement was brewing at UKSA astheir Royal Patron, the engaging PrincessAnne, visited the Isle of Wight campus on8th June to help launch their highlyanticipated Foundation Degree, whichdebuts this fall. The Foundation Degree is being offered as a two- or three-yearprogramme which merges classroom, long-distance and on-board work training in acooperative and innovative programmedeveloped jointly by UKSA and FalmouthMarine School in affiliation with theUniversity of Plymouth. Several students are already registered for the first session,which begins in September 2007. Whileon her tour of UKSA, HRH Anne visited
the training vessel Gypsy Moth IV – whichrecently returned from a world tour hostingthousands of students and educators – alsovisited the school’s engineering and cateringstudies facilities and their yacht racingtraining programme. She was invited tomeet several industry leaders to learn moreabout the full range of courses offered atUKSA, as well as the professional large crewand education worldwide. Princess Anne,who recently renewed her Royal Patronage,paid compliments to UKSA and their generaldirector Jon Ely for their on-going leadershipin both youth and professional sail trainingin a gracious speech directly following hertour. For more about the costs and details of the Foundation Degree, viewwww.uksa.orgPhoto credit Mark Hamble Photography and UKSA
DEE CAFIERO WEARS DUBARRY
Having become the first woman in history tocircumnavigate the globe single-handedagainst the prevailing winds and currents in2006, Dee Caffari is set to continue testingher skill and endurance by competing in theVendee Globe 2008 round-the-world yachtrace – seen by many as the ultimate in
ocean racing. She will be competing in hertraining boat Aviva through a series of racesin 2007 and then on her newly built boat in2008, leading up to and including theVendee Globe. Marine footwear specialistDubarry of Ireland has announced they havebecome the Official Marine FootwearSupplier to Dee’s campaign. Dubarry, who test their products in the unforgivingelements of Ireland’s Atlantic coast, and sell to discerning yachtsmen and womenworldwide, are celebrating their 70thanniversary this year.
TELEMAR AND E3 JOIN FORCES
Electronics specialists Telemar Group,the largest supplier of electronics for the
shipping industry in Italy, recently acquiredthe European operations of defunct LarrySmith Electronics. The new company willnow be called Telemar Yachting, to be basedin Viareggio, Italy, and is spearheaded byleading yacht electronics expert Andy Giffordas General Manager. Andy Gifford and RogerHorner of E3 also recently announced inPalma a collaborative agreement to mutuallyshare service and warranty contracts foryacht clients from E3’s multiple locationsin Spain and France, and Telemar’s Italianbases. Contact [email protected] or view www.telemar-yachting.com
NZ RACER JOINS LINE 7
New Zealand ultra-cool uniform companyEvents Clothing, a division of Line 7, is takingon a new sales representative, DuthieLidgard. A Kiwi returning home from ayachting career running the Whirlaway andGenuine Risk race programmes, he alsocomes from very strong family lineage in the NZ yachting industry. With his extensiveracing experience, Line 7 is excited to extendtheir client base further into the internationalgrand prix racing circuits.
PALMA PARTY TIME
Strategically planned between the DuboisCup and the Superyacht Cup in Palma deMallorca, Pinmar and The Yacht Report/TheCrew Report family joined together tosponsor a season kick-off party which alsoinaugurated Pinmar’s spectacular newheadquarters building on the Paseo Maritimo.More than 200 yacht crew, captains, clientsand friends met on the roof top terrace on agorgeous early summer evening to enjoy thepanoramic view of the waterfront, andnearby cathedral. While quaffing local brewsand Spanish tapas, dozens of guests joinedto help paint a massive canvas of the localscene, which will grace the Pinmar offices.Attendees included crew from yachtsFleurtje, Independence, Limitless, Chamarand many others, joined by local yachtbusiness representatives – including LeticiaVan Allen, Roger Horner of E3, RichardGardner of Global Services, Colin Squirefrom Yachting Matters, Square Foot’s DeclanPhilpott, Telemar’s Andy Gifford, Yacht HelpGroup’s Phil Edwards and Diane Franklinalong with hosts of happy hosts representingboth Pinmar and The Yacht Report. All imagesare available on www.yotcru.com
PYA GOLF TOURNEY WINNERS
Friday 7th June dawned sunny and warm forthe annual PYA Golf Tournament, held at thescenic Grande Bastide Golf Tournament. Afull roster of players enjoyed a long day onthe links, and an even longer lunch on theterrace of the Club House. The team from
yacht Constellation “Big Dogs” swept allthe top honours, bringing home BestIndividual Men’s Score for Tyrone van Berg,Longest Drive Hole 10 for Katrina Michie,and both Best Yacht Team and Best TeamOverall. Other prizes went to the “SeedyHunters” of Sea D for Best Dressed,Nicholas Riggs for Best Gross Score,Murray “Muzz” and his mascot Scallywagfor Most Entertaining, with Capt. PeterEvans of Kingdom “Hookers” bringinghome Best Captains Score. Sponsorsincluded International Paint, ITM, C&NMarinas, Riviera Yacht Support, BurgerBoat Company, with generous prizesdonated by The Crew Report, Antibes ShipServices, Ritz Champagne, Cyd Mansell,Arredamenti Porto, Bluewater, Nordzee andmany others.
ICON WELL CONNECTED
Icon Connect, specialists in superyachtentertainment systems and “Smart Home”technology, are delighted to announce theappointment of Glyn Hutchinson to supportthe continuing growth of their superyachtbusiness as well as development of theresidential market throughout theMediterranean. Glyn joins Icon Connectfrom Fraser Yachts where he has been aTechnical Superintendent since 2005,managing 10 different yachts ranging insize from 27 to 77 metres, following fouryears as master of M/Y Amorazur II. Glynoriginally trained as an architect but waslured to yachting in 1993, sailing as ChiefSteward, Deckhand, 1st Officer andCaptain on private and charter yachts,including 53-m De Vries Feadship Kisseswhere Glyn had an active role as ownersrepresentative during the construction andcommissioning. Glyn’s yachting andarchitectural background makes him idealfor the role, and he commented: “I havealways been fascinated by newtechnologies and their impact on our dailylives. The “Smart Home” entertainment andintegrated control systems designed andengineered by Icon Connect are changingthe way we interact with our homeenvironment using cutting edgetechnologies and concepts. I firstdiscovered Icon Connect when as acaptain I was looking for a solid andreliable company to construct a stagedupgrade of the yacht’s entertainment andcontrol systems.” Glyn will be based at IconConnect’s French office in Antibes. 7bisAvenue Paul Arene, Antibes, 06600, France.www.iconconnect.com
SANCTUARY BOAT SHOW
The Australian Boating Industry is growingrapidly as seen at the recent 2007 SanctuaryCove International Boat Show. The showhad a record 456 exhibitors, featured over800 boats on the water, and on hardstanddisplays, with a record of 53,000 visitors overfour days. There were also record sales, withRiveria selling $34 million worth of boatsand big contracts with other exportcompanies. While the industry isn’t as bigas it is in the Northern Hemisphere, moresuperyachts are visiting Australia every yearwith a record of 60 visiting these shores lastyear. In this exciting time for the Australianyachting industry, many ex-yachties havesettled back in Australia, setting themselvesup in business to cater for these visitors.There were superyacht agents, crewagencies, magazine and publishingcompanies, training institutions andprovisioning companies visiting the show to network together.By Chef Sally Oulton
ANT FRANCE
Well known for installing technology onboard luxury yachts, as of this July, ANT hasnow opened a South of France ServiceCentre. From this new facility located inFrance’s Silicon Valley of Sophia Antipolis,located just above Antibes, ANT can serviceall satellite TV, audio-visual, IT, voicecommunication, navigation and on-boardelectronics equipment. ANT France servicesand supplies all satellite TV, audio-visual, IT,voice communication, navigation and on-board electronics equipment. Open 24hours a day, seven days a week, the centreoffers support and maintenance across awide range of on-board electricalapplications, and is staffed by fully trainedEnglish speaking engineers who are alllocally based. The Service Centre carries afull and comprehensive range of spare partsas well as replacement hardware andsoftware, cutting down-time and potentialtravel costs to a minimum. Contact ANT’snew service centre on +33 (0)4 93 95 52 86(24 hour +33 (0)607 257158)
EPIC VOYAGE OF AMISTAD
The Freedom Schooner Amistad departed itshome port of New Haven on 21st June forher 2007-2008 Atlantic Freedom Tour. Thishistoric 14-month transatlantic voyagecommemorating the 200th anniversary ofthe abolition of the slave trade in the UnitedKingdom and next year in the United States,is aimed to promote the values of resistanceand unity represented by Amistad itself.Amistad is a replica of the original ship that was commandeered by capturedAfricans in 1839. The schooner requireda thorough survey and maintenanceprogramme before final outfitting at MysticSeaport which was accomplished in a swiftten days at Derecktor Shipyard ofBridgeport, Connecticut. “All of us at
Derecktor Shipyards are proud to haveserved Amistad and are honored to be partof such an historic, epic voyage as thisone,” commented Paul Derecktor. TheAmistad Atlantic Freedom Tour will retracethe now infamous Atlantic Slave TradeTriangle. From New Haven, the ship will goto Halifax, then on to the United Kingdomto participate in their observance of the200th anniversary of the Abolition Act.Amistad will then travel to Lisbon, theCanary Islands, and Dakar Senegal beforearriving in Sierra Leone, the original WestAfrican homeland of many of the Amistadcaptives. The original journey was vividlydepicted in the epic movie ‘Amistad’, whichwas filmed in Newport, RI, several yearsago, and shows quite a few familiar placesand faces.
MYBA BROKER TRAINING SEMINAR
MYBA has announced the creation of abroker training programme with thecombined teamwork of the MPI Group andMaritime Services International, for newand aspiring superyacht brokers, scheduled24-25-26 September 2007 in the South ofFrance. The three-day seminars will coverall aspects of a broker’s profession, withtopics to include sale & purchase, charterand operational management. Detailedmodules will address issues of maritimelaw, insurance, finance, tax, customer care& ethics, sea trials and surveys. The coursedirector is Jonathan Beckett, ChiefExecutive of the Nigel Burgess Group.Other lecturers will include MYBA Boardmembers, senior superyacht brokers, andother yachting industry professionals.Attendance at the seminars is limited to amaximum of 35. MYBA recommends earlysign-up to avoid disappointment! Furtherdetails are available onwww.yotcru.com/training.asp
FRASER YACHTS NEWS
Frank Brand, CEO of Fraser YachtsWorldwide, has been named “Mariner ofthe Year”, one of the highest honoursbestowed annually by the renownedMassachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA).After graduating from MMA with aBachelor’s Degree in Marine Transportationand an unlimited 3rd Mates Licence, hespent the next nine years sailing the worldon US flag crude and product tankers,receiving his unlimited Master’s licenceand attaining his first command at the ageof 29, then earning a Master of ScienceDegree in Management fromMassachusetts Institute of Technology’s(MIT) Sloan School of Management. Stillmore very interesting Fraser Yachts news,as the well-known former PR Director andChairman of Feadship Hein Velema hasrecently joined the group as Sales Director.Surely great things will follow as these twopowerhouses join forces at the world’slargest yachting firm.
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internal affairsthe perfect table
I s there anything more rewarding than setting a table withthe perfect china and cutlery, beautiful linens, sparklingcrystal, and an exquisite and creative centerpiece? The
warm glow of candles, the pouring of a great wine, and theperfect service of tasteful food makes for a win win situation for all involved… those enjoying and those serving.
Table setting is an art, and as in painting a picture, there isneed for creativity with the basic techniques always kept inmind. Many books have been written on the subject, but thistime let’s consider the basics.
Work with what you have. Not all boats come outfitted withevery item needed for the table, but the good thing is that inour times, the idea of mixing and matching is acceptable. Just make certain, when doing this, that the combined itemscomplement each other.
Make what you have perfect. The tabletop items should bewithout flaws… no fingerprints on the shining silver cutlery,candles or trays. The crystal must sparkle, and the centrepieceshould be in taste with the décor. The linens must be clean,ironed and placed properly. It is amazing what effect theunusual napkin fold brings to the table.
Set the table to match the moment, setting and mood of theowner or charter client. Many times using tabletop items thatmatch the type of cuisine being served automatically adds anair of fun to the evening. Also, if the mood is informal then thesetting of the table should be too.
Be creative and versatile. There is no rule that every table must be dressed with the traditional flower centrepiece. If thesurrounding is exotic, so should be the table. We have usedeverything from Venetian masks to conch shells to create thecentrepiece of the table. Once, when in the South Pacific, afishbowl full of tropical fish and unique shells graced the aftdeck table. (They were later released unharmed… promise!)
A beautiful table setting – everyone involved in the service side of yachting loves this aspect of the job. Allunderstand that a table set appropriately can help make a simple breakfast fun, a good lunch delicious, andan excellent dinner fabulous. And when in doubt of what is right, just remember this one timeless thought,“simple but elegant”. Ellen Anderson of Wright Maritime shares her recommendations for setting theperfect table, based on many years of yachting experience.
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Follow the rules
The basic rules of table setting neverchange… even though the ideas of what isright and wrong vary from owner to owner. I follow my etiquette guru, Emily Post.
• Placement of flatware is based on use. The first pieces used are to be placed onthe outside.• Forks are placed on the left; with theexception of the oyster fork. It is placed on the right of the soup spoon or whatever knifemay be on the right side of the plate. (Did youknow that?)• All knives and spoons are set on the rightside of the plate except of course the butterknife, which goes on the bread plate.• Dessert flatware should be placed at the topof the plate, fork or spoon on the bottom(facing right) and knife on the top (bladefacing left) unless it is brought in with the dessert.• Spoons for coffee served after the dessertare brought in with the coffee and placed onthe saucer with the coffee cup. • The stemware is placed at the top of theplate, on the right-hand side. The triangle orstraight line designs seem to be most “envogue.” Many times the placement of thestemware is based on the size of the table andthe number of guests.• The napkin is often placed in the middle ofthe service plate, unless you start the dinnerwith the 1st course already placed before theguests are called. If this is the case, manyplace the napkin on the bread and butter plateor to the left of the outermost fork. • Make sure that everything on the table isevenly spaced and symmetrically placed.
Once the above left are done, step away and take another good look at your work.Make double sure you have everything required. We set the table once with emptysalt and pepper shakers, and one time, someone put sugar in the salt shaker! Thatwas an unforgettable evening, so make sure you cover all of your bases. Oh, andremember to set time aside so that you can take a photo of your perfect table.Wouldn’t your Mother be proud. Mine was.Images by Brooke Shaw/SuperyachtArt.com, Billy Black and Norma Trease
gotta regattamagic in the air
exhilaration afloat
T he Dubois Cup attracted seven of hismagnificent sailing creations sailing togetherwith two fine examples of their motor yacht
design, Ad Lib and newly launched Como. While thesailing vessels, from stately Timoneer to shark-sleekMidnight, were enough to warm any sailor’s heart, the entire event, with its casual, yet extremely well-organised atmosphere, and the several inclusive,family-style gatherings was what made the Dubois Cupone of the most pleasant large-yacht regattas in years.Starting with a cocktail hour overlooking the harbour atClub Real Nautico, to an excellent barbeque on thedocks attended by one and all, and enlivened by a bandcomprising Ed Dubois’ nephew and friends, it wassimply lots of fun. Yet the four races in two days of briskwinds made it clear that competition on the coursewas truly the raison d’être. The awards ceremony, heldin the beautiful Museum of Modern Art Es Baleuards,was a reminder that regattas, when organised for thethrill of sport – rather than for commercial gain – arewhat this is truly all supposed to be about. Ed Dubois,his wife Honor and several industry leaders includingmultiple Dubois yacht owner Neville Crichton, gavestirring speeches encouraging donations for thechildren’s charity CLIC Sargeant, sharing their owndeeply personal close encounters with cancer; bringingtears to many an eye, and hands into many deeppockets. By the evenings end more than £60,000 hadbeen raised for this truly worthwhile group which doesso much good for children and families living withcancer. Appropriately enough, after an understatedprize-giving saw the top three spots go to Kokomo,Timoneer and Midnight in First Place, the crowd trulycelebrated again, when Celtic band Cunla came onstage with two of the original members of Dire Straits,belting out their rock classics that brought everyonefrom wrinklies to tweenies onto the dance floor inexhilarating dance mode. The Dubois Cup was truly an experience and a memory to be cherished.
Possibly the largest collection of superyachts ever gathered together sailed in three amazing regattas inPalma de Mallorca on the first week of June 2007. From the intimacy and class of the Dubois Cup, to theheady mass hysteria of the Superyacht Cup – which could as easily have been called the Gigayacht Cup –to the calming delight of ending the week on the water sailing two Royal Huisman schooners in The Race,there was always magic in the air. Bringing together an estimated 3,000+ owners, racers, professional crew,suppliers of every ilk, along with families, friends and observers galore, there was history – or at leastyachting lore – being created daily. Anyone who participated in but a part, much less all, of these eventswas treated to something superlatively special that will not soon be forgotten. Norma Trease reports onPalma’s epic triple whammy.
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schooner heaven
A nyone lucky enough to have participated in any event organisedby those wonderful people at Royal Huisman knows to expect aspecial experience; and to see two gorgeous John Alden
inspired 52-m schooners Borkumriff IV and newly launched Meteorsailing alongside each other on a beautiful summer day in Palma wasabout as good as it gets. It is easy to understand why this venerableyard, run by a multi-generation group of supremely dedicated builders, is fully booked with a fascinating variety of vessels under construction,including new J-Boat Endeavor II, and an innovative flybridge designkeeping them busy until 2011 – for their yachts are simply delicious. Sotoo was the easy-going barbeque on the docks catered by Fosh Foods,where everyone from designers Gerry Dikstra and his team, to AliceHuisman and her family, and journalists from as far apart as Russia, theStates and Italy, knoshed happily together with the international crewsunder the command of captains Malcolm Bromilow and Dean Maggio.Everyone revelled in the charming delight of a perfect day spent doingwhat we all love: sailing. Or maybe it will get better still, if we’re luckyenough to see that long-awaited Royal Huisman Rendezvous materialisesome day soon!
See race results at www.thesuperyachtcup.com andwww.duboisyachts.com/Regatta Extensive Photo Galleries available at Synfo.com and YotCru.comFor CLIC Sargeant donations visit www.clicsargeant.co.uk orwww.duboisyachts.comImages by Richard Langdon/Ocean Images, BrookeShaw/Superyachtart.com and Ed Holt/Superyachtart.com
gigayacht cup
Y ou could see the forest of masts from all the way across the harbour;a truly thrilling sight when first seen close up, with a panoramicoverview of the incredible Superyacht Cup fleet from the hilltop
Castillo de San Carlos. Fortunately, the early confusion of registration soonsettled into well-organised chaos, as 3,000+/- friends, all with a commonpurpose, to party hardy and sail even harder, settled down to business. Theopening reception established a clear tone of ‘them and us’, as VIPs wereinvited back up to the Castillo, while simple sailors settled into the daunting,but supremely enjoyable task of trying to catch up with everyone they wantedto see. A first days slow wind lulled the fleet of 51 large yachts, ranging fromJ Boats Valsheda and Ranger to rocket ships Alfa Romeo and Visione into racecomplacency, but by the third day, more typical steady breezes made for trulychallenging pursuit racing. Of course, the big discussion at every gatheringwas always the handicapping system – for who could ever hope to reconcileratings for Maltese Falcon and Lulworth of Division 1, or Wild Oats XI toNephele in Division 2? Yet simply to be out racing with such a magnificentcollection of vessels, representing every major yacht-building countryworldwide, with arguably more rock stars, designers and yacht captain/crewgathered than ever before was a hearthrob worth any admittedly minoraggravation. The sight of watching Maltese Falcon skimming along at areported 20 knots, or the sheer drama of multiple Wallys sailing next to afleet of several Royal Huismans, Alloys and J’s was truly awe inspiring. Thedaily dock barbeques and beer tent made for world-class schmooze-and-kissfests, while serious business was apparently being done in booths, on decksand all up and down the docks. Private invitations to events such as Ranger’screw dinner party on mother ship Christina O were prized jewels indeed. TheMillenium Cup Ball was unfortunately somewhat of a dud, but the rollickingCrew Party, followed by the outstanding Kiwi jazz bands Red Sox and FatFreddys Drop brought everyone together again dancing late into the night.Fireworks capped off and typified what was an explosively fabulous sailingevent that may unfortunately not be seen again in such magnificentmagnitude in a long time. Or maybe the thrill experienced by owners,builders and sailors alike will continue to gather momentum, and large-yachtregattas will continue to expand as quickly as has the worldwide fleet.
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ocean travellerthe croatian adriatic coast
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A DREAM OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE ISLANDS
Long known as a dream destinationfor yachtsmen of all nationalities, the varied and beautiful Adriaticcoastline of Croatia provides perfectcruising grounds with a rich history,excellent diving, exciting tourism onislands both large and small, and agastronomic extravaganza certainlynot to be missed.
D iscover one of the most fascinating archipelagos in the world, where ancientMediterranean civilisation, history and culture have left traces that are asgenuine as they once were. The Croatian Adriatic coastline, with an
archipelago of over a thousand islands is 5,835 km long, of which 4.058 km accountsfor its islands (representing 12.2% of the Mediterranean coastline and 33% of its islandcoastline). Long considered a dream destination for cruising yachts, it has been a pointof return to many, due to its beautiful and unique colour of idyllic Adriatic Sea, itsincomparable beauty, charming historical towns and villages, a gourmet heaven, andmost of all due to its friendly and helpful local inhabitants.
crew messthe generation gap
A geing is a process we all endure, cellular degradation,dying brain cells, unwelcome wrinkles, depleted energylevels, grey hairs and in some a reduced libido. While early
forties is not considered old and over 50 is hardly heading over thathill, the big problem we are all faced with is the younger moreenergetic breed that promise they can do the same job, twice asfast, with more enthusiasm, for less money and still wake up in themorning after a night on the town, bright and breezy. While it isfrustrating for some and those insecure individuals tend to pushthemselves harder and faster with the obvious consequences. Theideal scenario is to focus on what you know and the depth ofexperience that you possess, something the young bucks can onlydream of. In the yachting world, there are hundreds of veryexperienced and very well trodden yachties that are faced with anonslaught of young up and coming players that promise the worldto the vast number of yachts crying out for new blood.
Now the ideal situation is for all of these relatively old guys toembrace the next generation and impart their knowledge andexpertise without compromise. The reason being is that all of thenew kids on the dock are not blessed with your expert opinion, seatime, knowledge and bank account. There are often comments
that the people sitting behind thedesks in the training schools,imparting the officially requiredknowledge, do so with theultimate goal of handing over apiece of paper so the qualifiedcandidate can move up theladder and increase his personalcash flow. Sign up for theYachtmaster and within a fewweeks you can do exactly what itsays on the plan, but it is fair tosay that there is no bettereducation than actually doing thejob itself and this can only beenhanced if your on the jobtraining is conducted with theexpert eye of someone who hasbeen there, seen it and gothundreds of free T-shirts.The suggestion is relativelysimple and one that is being putforward for debate anddiscussion. If there any of thesegnarled and wizened old yachtiesthat feel threatened by theyounger generation and haveencountered a situation wheresomeone has undermined your
status with a discounted salary package and new fresh face.Wouldn’t it make sense for the owner, the manager and theinsurance companies to endorse the idea of on board mentoring.You might not be able to teach the old dogs new tricks, but I amconfident that the old dogs can teach the young pups how to situp and beg for more.
Essentially, once all of the new blood has flowed out of the trainingschools and into the high-powered helm chairs, surely the ideathat the ancient mariners should step on board and help themachieve a higher seat of learning, is not out of the question.Imparting knowledge and experience is something that the marketneeds to think about at every level, not just on board yachts, but inall facets of the business. The good thing is if it is done well, it canbe a lucrative proposition and with excellent working hours,limited stress and rewarding, all you need to do every day is getout of bed, tell people how it used to be in your day, observe theservers and have no responsibility for the assets or the guests. Atthe end of the day, you can go home and curl up by the fire like theold sea dog that you are. MHR
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The Kvarner region lies next to Istria and comprises theKvarner coastline with islands and mountain ranges. Thanksto its favourable climate it has a long tradition within the elitehealth tourism market. Opatija, the islands of Cres-Losinj-Krk-Rab and Pag, are most definitelty worth a visit. In themountain range, you can spend the day visiting PlitviceLakes National Park, which ranks amongst Europe's mostbeautiful national parks. The islands are situated in themountainous region of Lika, with a total of 16 lakes lying atdifferent altitudes and separated by travertine barriers andlinked by foamy waterfalls and cascades. Their creation is ascientific phenomenon. As the geological processescontinue today, the lakes and waterfalls are continuallychanging and the beauty of the lakes is a magnet for touristsfrom all around the world.
Dalmatia is Croatia's largest tourist region, including Zadar, athree-thousand-year-old city. Sibenik is known for its stunningSt. Jacobs Cathedral, which is listed under UNESCO's list ofworld heritage sites. It is a starting point for visiting the KrkaNational Park with its world famous waterfalls. Split was oncethe residence of the Roman Emperor Diocletian andDubrovnik, to the far south, and is also a UNESCO WorldHeritage site, to name just a few. Dalmatia's islands are afavourite destination especially amongst yacht enthusiasts.The Kornati National Park comprising 89 islands, islets andreefs, together with Dugi Otok (with its Telascica nature park)are particularly interesting areas. The small islands near thecity of Sibenik such as Krapanj, Zlarin and Zirje are greatplaces for a serene holiday. The island of Hvar, home to theoldest theatre in Europe, lies close to Split and enjoys themost hours of sunshine along the Adriatic. If it is a tranquilholiday you are looking for, the island of Vis is your perfectdestination. Visitng the well-preserved island of Bisevo, threenautical miles southwest from Vis, is a truly magical location,known for its natural phenomenon, the Blue Cave.
To the far south, is the wooded island of Korãula, which is the birth place of Marco Polo and home to the traditionalknight dances, on the islands of Lastovo and Elafiti, close to Dubrovnik. The island of Mljet ranks among the 10 mostbeautiful islands in the world and is famed for its cultural andhistorical monuments and ancient legends. The north-westernpart of the island is a national park, which includes twobeautiful lakes surrounded by thick pine woods which appearto be growing out of the sea. The little Island of St. Mary is situated in the heart of the Great Lake and is home to a monestary dating back to the 12th Century. Polaãe Bay is a beautiful natural harbour, famous for its 4th Century Roman palaces.
The city of Dubrovnik is a work of human inspiration, a citythat fills one's heart. For centuries now, it has exploredfreedom through song and is greatly treasured and cherishedby all who visit her. The city is the true highlight of the easternAdriatic and Croatia.
As far as local cuisine is concerned, take advantage of being inCroatia and do as the Croatians do. Coastal cuisine bears theinfluence of the Greeks, Romans and Illirians, as well as that oflater Mediterranean influences – the Italians and the French.There are about 400 edible types of fish, chepalopod, shrimpand shellfish species to be discovered. The average salinity of
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The first trip to the Adriatic coast and its islands will be anadventure into the unknown. Subsequent visits will be ajourney through more breathtaking beauty and diversity. It's nowonder that according to ancient legends, one of the visitorsto the Croatian coast was Odysseus. Amazed by the beauty ofthe landscpe and charmed by a nymph named Calypso,daughter of Poseidon, he stayed on the Croatian island Mljet(Latin for Melita) for seven years. The beauties of the Croatiancoast and islands rank, together with the Caribbean, amongthe most sought-after locations in the world.
In the Croatian archipelago and along the coast from Umag,in the north, to Cavtat in the south, there are no less than 50marinas. The service offered is competitive while maintaininghigh standards that you would otherwise encounter in morerenowned Mediterranean locations. Many marinas are situatedclose to historical towns, true treasures of history and culturalheritage, with their museums, galleries, churches, palacesand monasteries. The streets and shops are set up forcontemporary cultural events, concerts, folklore and artistic performances.
The Croatian coast is divided into three regions – Istria,Kvarner and Dalmatia. Istria, located on the peninsula by thesame name, is the northernmost region in Croatia. Istriaboasts a beautiful coastline, as well as inlands fortified bybeautiful medieval cities, offering traditional gastronomicspecialities of which truffles and local wines are worldrenowned. Rovinj, Pula, National Park Brijuni and Motovun aremusts to visit.
the Adriatic Sea is 38.30 per mill, i.e. there is 38.30 g of saltdissolved in 1 kg of water. Due to this fact, white fish, scampiand lobsters taste incredible, especially when served with thelocally produced olive oil. World renowned Dalmatian andIstrian wines are produced from autochtonous varieties ofgrape. Every island has its own wine and dedicatedwinemakers. All told, they present a tantalising choice forgourmet lovers and wine connosseurs.
Croatia's underwater world boasts in excess of 85breathtaking diving locations. More than 120 diving centresare spread along the archipelago and each centre will leadyou within their provided areas, offering you anunforegettable experience and peace of mind. Guestsarriving in Croatia by plane have the luxury of choosing fromfive regional and international airports along the coastlocated at Pula, Rijeka (on the island of Krk), Zadar, Splitand Dubrovnik.
It is difficult to explain all there is to discover along theCroatian coast in one article. It is essential to explore thebeauty that Croatia has to offer at your own pace – makingsure to leave yourself plenty of time – and to return againand again.
For more details about exploring the thousand-and-onedelights of Croatia, contact author and photographer NevioNevio at [email protected].
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The guide for everything you need to know as you Pass through the Ports of these top yachting destinations.Antibes, Juan Les Pins and Golfe Juan are wonderful beachside towns situated in the centre of the French Riviera. Their picturesque coastlines contain fine sandy beaches, rocky paths and steep cliffs, as well as their premier yachtingharbours. These world renowned marinas are home to some of the most expensive and glamorous superyachts on the CoteD’Azur and with Antibes owning the deepest marina in Europe you will often catch a glimpse of some the largest and mostimpressive yachts in the world. The area is full of life, history and culture and the combination of the mountains and seaprovides a stunning backdrop for this stretch of the Riviera all year round.
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basicsbank Banks in Antibes include Banque Populaire, HSBC, Credit Lyonais,Credit Mutuel, Credit du Nord, CIC, Barclays, Caisse d'Epargne, La Poste(yes, the post office has banking service too) and Societe Generale amongmost of the big ones. Opening hours are usually Monday to Friday from9am to 4pm. BARCLAYS 1, Bd Albert Antibes Tel: 492 904 000OFFSHORE BANKING MILLENNIUM CONSULTING LTD. 100 rueSt Jean, Antibes Offshore bank accounts for approved candidates. Idealfor travelling crewmembers to control their assets, accessing their fundsanywhere in the world. Limited amounts.
post offices ANTIBES POST OFFICE Poste Municipale, Place desMartyrs de la Résistance, Tel: 492 906 100 THE POST OFFICE 2 Avenueaul Doumer Antibes Open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to12pm and closed Sunday.
tourist office Tel: 492 905 300 [email protected];www.antibes-juanlespins.com
in the knowcrew insurance & financial aid CLIVE EVANS IFA Galeriedu Port, Rue Lacan Antibes Tel: 493 34 36 00 [email protected] for investments, pensions, mortgages,medical insurance, life assurance, savings plans and off-shorebanking (Pictured right). GENERALI ASSURANCES 13 Av du 11Novembre Antibes Tel: 493 341 161 [email protected] yacht and crew health insurance.STURGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES SARL 15 Rue Sadi CarnotAntibes Tel: 493 952 295 [email protected] www.sturgeyachts.com Offerscover against any accidental damage to yachts including throughnegligence, damage relatedto structural defects andmechanical breakdown.Personal effects of owners,guests and crew are coveredwith all related equipmentincluded. Medical andpersonal accident cover forguests on board and to crew24 hours a day.
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ports & marinasPORT GOLFE JUAN Tel: 493 639 625 [email protected] www.riviera-ports.com AlthoughGolfe Juan is a small town with limited facilities, itslocation between Antibes and Cannes means that it is anexcellent central base for the many events that takeplace such as the Cannes Film Festival and the MonacoGrand Prix. PORT CAMILLE RAYON Golfe Juan Tel: 493633 030 [email protected] 9 x 25-30 m berths, 27 X 30m+ berths, maximum length 75 m. Refurbished in 1989and devoted to luxury yachting, the port is 13 hectareswide and can receive 833 boats on fixed or floatingquays. PORT VAUBAN Tel: 492 916 000 www.port-vauban-antibes.com Dominated by the sixteenth centuryFort Carré where Napoleon was once held prisoner, PortVauban has nearly three thousand berths for yachts of allsizes. INTERNATIONAL YACHT CLUB ANTIBES
Port Vauban Antibes Tel: 493 343 030 [email protected] 19 x 25-30 m berths, 19 x 30 m+ berths, max length165 m. The IYCA is unique in the world in offering 20berths for some of the largest yachts ever built, many ofthem over 90 m in length. It’s "Billionaires' Quay", is thedeepest marina in Europe and the centre ofMediterranean yachting. 100 places in the Vauban Portare allotted to certain members of the IYCA. PORT
GALLICE Pointe du Croûton Boulevard Baudoin Juan-Les-Pins Tel: 492 937 440 [email protected] 20 X 25 -30 m berths, 4 X 30 m+ berths. Juan-les-Pins is one ofthe most luxurious resorts in the Côte d'Azur. Attractionsinclude pine forests, sandy beaches, comfortable hotels,restaurants and casinos.
getting aroundhire ANTIBES QUAD JET 106, Route de Grasse, Antibes Tel: 493 337 567www.antibesquadjet.com [email protected] ATV, watercrafts,snowmobiles, for sale, repair, ATV rental. Open from 9:00am to 7:00pm CYCLES
ANTIPOLIS 7, boulevard Dugommier Tel: 493 339 499 www.cyclesantipolis.comOpen Monday to Saturday, 8:30am till noon and 2:30pm to 7:00pm.EAGLERIDER / SUNSCOOT 54, Av Robert Soleau Antibes Tel: 492 919 247www.eagleridercannes.com [email protected] Opposite the railwaystation. Rents scooters and Harley Davidson motorcycles! Open from 9:00am to5:30pm HOLIDAYS BIKES 122, Bd Wilson Juan-les-Pins Tel: 493 615 151 ML -
MIDI LOCATION SERVICES Galerie du Port Rue Lacan Antibes Tel: 493 344800 [email protected] Car hire – need to book way in advance as it is so popularin the summer. Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am till noon and 2:30 to 6:30.
taxi There aren't a lot of taxis, and they don't just sit around at the taxi stand.Take a number with you! ALLO! TAXI Antibes Tel: 825 560 707 ANGLO TAXI
Tel: 825 560 707 The English speaking taxi firm of the Riviera! Ring these guysthen they can probably get a car to you within half an hour. MICHEL
CARLETTO Tel: 613 058 787 Bi-lingual, highly professional taxi service in cleancars throughout the French Riviera, including reliable airport pick-up service.Can also deliver private cars to France from other countries. Excellentreferences from many yachties & owners.
public transport Having a car in Antibes is a nightmare as the town isbusy, with narrow roads and extremely limited parking. The public transportaround the Riviera is efficient and fairly cheap. The buses are the cheapestoption although do take a little longer to get you places. They run regularlyaround the coastline and go inland. The trains are the quickest option and runregularly around the coastline. A trip to Italy or over to St.Tropez only takes aboutan hour on the train and will cost you around 20 euros during the peak time ofyear. In the summer however, you can buy a daily travel card for about 15 euros.This will allow you to travel anywhere along the coast of France and get on andoff as you like. A car is useful in the winter if you want to travel up into themountains (make sure you have snow chains, and have checked the weatherand road conditions before you travel. Sometimes there are avalanches thatblock the mountain roads). There are also coaches that go up to the ski resorts.The journey is about an hour and a half approx. 10 euros return. The coachesleave between 7 and 8am and return around 5pm. GARE SNCF Ave RobertSoleau is about 10 minutes walk to the old town (Vielle ville d’Antibes) and takesyou via the port with its impressive yachts. The main railway station at Antibes isthe principle way in and out of the city. It is five to ten minutes walk away fromthe old town and the harbour, being on the edge of the “modern” commercialcentre. Trains run fairly frequently east from here to Nice, Monaco andVentimiglia, and west to Juan le Pins, Cannes, St Raphael and ultimatelyMarseilles St Charles. It is better to avoid the railways late at night on thisstretch of the Riviera - trains are not necessarily a safe option.
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TECHMAR 12 bis Bd d’Aguillon Antibes Tel: 493340 308 [email protected] Supplies a huge range ofproducts from casual sea wear to traditional crewuniforms to bathrobes. SEA DESIGN 3 AvenueTournelli Tel: 493 348 344 [email protected] This has been one of theleading distributors of crew uniform on the CoteD’Azur for over 15 years. Offers brands Such asHelly Hansen, Murphy and Nye, Musto, Dubarryand Henri Lloyd. SMALLWOOD’S
YACHTWEAR Villa 10, Les Villas d'Antibes F36Boulevard Andre Breton Tel: 676 679 012www.smallwoods.com Supplier of classic yachtuniforms, logowear and accessories. Thecompany offers a range of services includingconceptualising uniform design, custommonogramming and on site fittings.
laundry HARBOR LAUNDRY 4 Av de la GareGolfe Juan Tel: Tel: 663 603 763 has an array ofdifferent sized machines – 6Kg machines to18Kg. QUICK WASH 82, Blvd Wilson, Antibes.Tel: 492 939 072 Hotline: 699 419 072 [email protected] Laundry service for yachts,hotels and restaurants. This laundry is run by acouple with over 20 years experience on yachts.They can be found right in the centre of Antibesand have an emergency hotline for those quickstressful charter turnarounds or emergencytreatments on stains. WASH AND GO 2040Chemin St Bernard, Poite 12, Vallauris Tel: 493 652559 Professional laundry and dry-cleaningservice, as well as linen rental, pickup anddelivery with a fast turn around. Collection anddelivery all along the coast.
linen CABIN SHOP La Galerie Du Port 23 RueGen d’Andreossy Antibes Tel: 492 910 [email protected] for linens and towels.INTEMPORELLE 7 Bd Albert 1er Antibes Tel: 493341 501 for bed linen, bath linen, and tablecloths.Tailor-made linen. Open Monday to Saturday from9am to 12.30pm and 2:30pm to 7:30pm.
upholstery LE FILAO S.A.R.L 6 Rue TournelliAntibes Tel: 493 348 090 [email protected] upholstery, sun awnings, Bimimi tops.
shipyardsANTIBES MARINE CHANTIER TREHARD Aire deCarenage, Port Vauban Tel: 493 337 950 [email protected] Has an 8,000 m squared workingarea with two travel lifts (80 tonnes and 200 tonnes) andtwo keel pits. Maximum length of vessel is 40 m and width8 m. Offers maintenance and repair services,reconditioning and transformation services and designand construction services. English spoken and written.ATB LE PROVENCE 18a Avenue Pasteur Tel: 497 218 [email protected] www.atb-shipyard.com ATBwants to see itself as an innovative dockyard and so alongwith the best naval architects it has carried out a numberof studies on large-scale projects. Its facilities enable theyard to work on vessels up to 60 m in length and servicessuch as refit, finishing and workshops are all available.
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crew houses AMMA’S CREW HOUSE 17 Avenue Du Mas Ensolille Antibes Tel: 493 952 132 Closeto all amenities, train and beach. Minimum of 3 nights stay. GLAMORGAN 20 Av Thiers Antibes Tel: 493344 271 [email protected] www.theglamorgan.com At the end of this year (2007), this crew housewill be branching out and having a new study area built to accommodate crew on training courses. Thearea will consist of desks, chairs, high-speed computers, Internet access and even a mini referencelibrary. La Gallerie du Port with its Crew Agencies is 2 minutes walk away, Port Vauban Marina andAntibes old town’s shops and markets are within 5 minutes walk. 30 Euros per night – minimum stay 3nights. Discounts only apply during the winter months and from April to September you cannot pre-book. *Call between the hours of 10am and 6pm only STELLA’S CREW HOUSE 7 Bis, Avenue PaulArene Antibes Tel: 493 136 430 Located in the heart of Antibes close to all the crew agencies and trainingcentres. Beds offered on a first come first served basis. THE CREW HOUSE 1 Av Saint Roch AntibesTel: 492 904 939 [email protected] The good thing about it is that its central to the town andspitting distance to the port. Single beds in mixed dorm rooms of 4 to 8 people. Communal bathroom,courtyard, no kitchen facilities, no curfews or lockouts.
hotels CAP EDEN ROC Bd J.F. Kennedy Antibes Tel: 493 613 [email protected] www.edenroc-hotel.fr A pricey choice. Situated at the tip of the Cap d’Antibesbetween Cannes and Nice and occupies 22 acres right at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. Adouble room can cost up to 450 Euros per night. For something at the lower end of the budget tryHOTEL LE COLLIER 19 Bd General Vautrin Antibes Tel: 493 745 640 [email protected] Although holding only a 2* rating, according to our sources you should not beput off by this. One block from the train station and three blocks from the harbour. For something inthe middle try HOTEL LA JABOTTE 13 Avenue Max Maurey Cap d’Antibes Tel: 493 614 [email protected] 60 m from the plage del la Salis with 12 bedrooms and a patio garden. Breakfast is
available and the old town is a 10-minute walk away. The marina and Nautical Club are very near. YOUTH HOSTEL CARAVELLE
B&B 272 Bd de la Garoupe Tel: 493 613 440 A magnificent house with a beautiful garden by the sea. Located on the famous CapD’Antibes halfway between Antibes and Juan Les Pins.
take carehospital HOPITAL D'ANTIBES Tel: 497 247 777 Emergency hospital in AntibesLa FONTONNE HOSPITAL Rte National 7 Tel: 492 917 777
dentist DR SANDRINE COUNIL-HERBELLEAU Tel: 493 340 798 Le cavalier 2Ave Tourre Antibes English speaking. PIERRE SENECA Tel: 493 612 179 5 Bld dela Pinede Juan les Pins also speaks English.
doctor A visit to the Doctors will set you back approximately 30 Euros plus anytreatment or medication you should require. If you’re on a good boat then youshould be able to claim back a percentage of this depending on what insurancepolicy your Captain has. DR CAVALIERO 15, Ave de L’Esterel, Juan Les Pins Tel: 493 615 253 This male Doctor speaks perfect English and is known as the yachtdoctor as most of his patients are English speaking or yachties. He will come out toyour boat, or wherever you are in the areas of Antibes/Juan Les Pins and GolfeJuan. His surgery hours are Mon-Sat 10-12.30 and 14.30-19.30. He makes homecalls during the lunchtime hours in the week and on Sundays. DR LEFEBRE 69 BdPresident Wilson Antibes-Juan Les Pins Tel: 492 930 770 Dr Lefebre is a femaledoctor who speaks great English and will come out to your boat if necessary. Hersurgery can be found in the Juan Les Pins corner of Place de Gaul in Antibes town.She takes appointments on Tues/Wed/Thurs between 10am and noon. In theafternoons (2.30-5pm you can just walk in. Mon and Fri are for emergencyappointments only, and the surgery is closed on Sundays.
pharmacy PHARMACE CENTRALE LB BLOND 48 Rue de le Republique Tel:493 340 023 PHARMACIE DE LA PLACE NATIONALE 63 Rue de la RepubliqueAntibes Tel: 493 340 163
wellbeing ANTIBES FITNESS & SQUASH CLUB Les Terriers Nord 155 Av deBelle-Vue Antibes Tel: 493 333 533 www.squashfitness.fr tech material - Personaltrainer - BTS courses Offers daily, weekly or monthly memberships. Open from7:30am to 10:00pm THALAZUR ANTIBES 770 Chemin des Moyennes BréguièresTel: 492 918 200 www.thalazur.fr [email protected] Thalassotherapy offers thebenefits of the sea… recharge your body during a day or a weekend of treatmentsand of relaxation.
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provisioning FROGGY GOURMET 3 Avenue Pasteur Antibes Tel: 493 343 655Former chefs Bruno Lepicier and Lisa Ricourt run this expert and highlyrespected yacht provisioning company specialising in highest quality foods,wines and freshest produces, meats and fish. They have a lovely, welcomingshowroom, and can deliver throughout the region. PRIVATE CATERING LeQuartz 170 Route de Font de Cine,Sophia Antipolis Tel: 492 915 191 www.private-catering.com Private Catering offers a full provisioning and catering service andare highly specialised in the supply of fine wines and champagnes, as well as topquality fresh produce. A qualified team of Chefs and Wine Experts can deal withspecial requests and source specific products. Private Catering also have anEvent Management Division Tel:492 915 191 Mob: 625 783 069 [email protected] to organise receptions onboard. SHORE SOLUTIONS Tel: 555 910709 Available from April to October with over 80 000 of the world’s best productsavailable, and a new speciality and dietary products sections to supply superioringredients for virtually any international cuisine or specific diet. SO.SE.MA
YACHT DIVISION Gallerie du Port 30, Rue Lacan Antibes Tel: 493 951 [email protected] www.sosema.it Able to source the most unusual luxury andperishable items, and also have a wide range of duty free products. VINS SANS
FRONTIERES Tel: 04 92 29 88 66 Fax: 04 92 29 88 77 [email protected] Dedicated to the Yacht Industry, the VSF Group supplies finewine and luxury foods to yachts across the Mediterranean. Delivery in 24 hours:full yacht provisioning, order by phone fax or email. Open daily 8:00 to 22:00.
equipment NAUTI CHEF 5 Rue General Vandenberg Antibes Tel: 493 343 [email protected] www.nautichef.com You can order online from this supplier ofprofessional catering equipment and supplies for the galley and dining areas. Awide range of products such as cookware, glasses, tableware can be found in theNautiChef boutique in Antibes, along with shipping services to deliver directly toyou. They also offer advice for interiors. EAMS 776 Route de la Mer - ZI du préCatelan Biot Tel: 493 656 355 www.capdeveloppement.com /eamsfrance This yachttender centre provide a full service for sale, after sale, maintenance, storage forall your jet skis, jetboats and boats.
chandlers ANTIBES SHIP SERVICES 12 / 16 Bvd d'Aguillon Tel : 493 346 800 www.antibes-ship.com [email protected] Supplying motor and sailingyachts with chandlery, deck hardware, marine paints, spare parts & repairs andassociated services ACCASTILLAGE BERNARD 526 Route de Grasse Le SafariAntibes www.accastillage-bernard.com [email protected] Bat A.Suppliers of boat equipment for OEMs, ships chandlers and retro-fit yards.ACCASTILLAGE DIFFUSION 10 Rue Frédéric Mistral Antibes Tel: 493 344 [email protected] www.accastillage-diffusion.comProvisioning, spares and supplies. FREEDOM MARITIME 4 Avenue MirabeauAntibes Tel: 493 340 168 www.freedommaritime.com [email protected], deck, and onboard supplies and services to the mega-yacht industry.Berthing and provisioning services. GABIER 'N RIGS 9 Av Mirabeau Antibes Tel:493 344 057 www.gabier.com [email protected] A chandlery that providesall your yacht needs from ropes, rigging and cable to leather and hydraulics. Alsospecialise in yachts that need restoration or replacement. LE YACHT PortCamille Rayon Golfe Juan Tel: 493 639 133 [email protected] CHANDLER 21 Av. Mirabeau Tel: 493 341 995 www.marine-chandler.com OCCAS'TILLAGE 6 Avenue Tournelli Antibes Tel: 493 342 827www.occas-tillage.com [email protected] For all your chandlery needsOCTO MARINE 675 Chemin de Pres Biot Tel: 493 650 [email protected] www.octomarine.fr specialist water treatment. Waterconditioners, water analysis kits, tds testers, acclaimed to be the largest supplierof filters and filtration equipment in the south of France YACHT SHOPPING
6 rue Honoré Ferrare Tel: 493 950 495 [email protected] From repairs to equipment supplies, repair,generators, pumps, chargers, Spare parts, Diesel, Air-Conditioner, Safetyequipment. Offers free delivery, emergency service, free estimates, and mail drop.The staff speak English, Spanish and Italian
florist CREATIF 10 Rue de la Tourraque Antibes Tel: 493 749 930 is a greatflorist able to put together special displays for charters and delivers onboard.Also offers flower arranging courses for crew. L’ATELIER VERT TENDRE 19 BdAlbert Antibes Tel: 493 342 780 www.vert-tendre.interflora.fr Designer florist thatdelivers to all areas of France and open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 8:00pmnonstop. NAVIGA FLOWERS 6 Av de Verdun Tel: 493 346 041
stocking upbookshops ANTIBES BOOKSHOP/HEIDI’S BOOKSTORE 24 Rue Aubernon Tel: 493347 411 sells new and second-hand books in English. RIVIERA CHARTS Galerie du Port,26-30 Rue Lacan Antibes Tel: 493 344 566 [email protected] www.riviera-charts.com For allyour navigation needs. ARCS electronic charts and software, agent for SHOM charts.
markets Every morning from 8am-12pm, except Monday, there is the local farmer'smarket, MARCHÉ PROVENCAL, which is declared as “the best market in Provence” byGourmet magazine. Produce is either locally grown, processed or home-made, and includefresh fish, meats, cheeses, flowers, spices and on weekends a wide variety of Provençalfabrics and gift items. On Thursdays, there is a CLOTHING MARKET in the car park ofGallerie du Port. On Saturdays antiques, bric-a-brac, posters, used DVDs etc are sold atPlace Nationale. GOLFE JUAN FOOD AND FLOWER MARKET is every Friday morningat Place de L’Eglise. Another excellent place for food shopping is the rue Sade, a narrowpedestrian street that runs between the market and Place Nationale. The latter is a lovelysquare sheltered by trees coming to life in the summer, when all the restaurants spill outinto the middle of the square. It’s also the setting for an ANTIQUES MARKET everySaturday. There is also a CHRISTMAS FAIR throughout the winter in Place Nationale inAntibes.
local produce AU NEGUS BLANC for tea and coffee 20 Rue de la Republique Tel: 493340 574 is the one and only Coffee roaster in the old town of Antibes. BOUCHERIE
ROYALE LE ROI SOLEIL 56 Route de St Jean Antibes Tel: 611 055 576 [email protected] butcher CAVE LA TREILLE D'OR WINE CENTER 12 Rue Lacan Antibes Tel: 493343 387 www.latreilledor.com Wine and spirits outlet that also provides deliveries to boats andhomes. Sell wines from the shop. Open every day from 8.30 to 13.00 and then14.30 to 19.30except for Sundays when open from 9am to 1pm only. DASKALIDÈS 6 Av Niquet AntibesTel: 493 340 444 [email protected] Produces Antibois speciality ‘Çle Souff’lemoné’. FOIE
GRAS L’EMPEREUR 7 Cours Masséna Tel: 493 340 486 www.emperor.fr [email protected] of quality French foies gras, related products and local wines. Open 7 days a weekfrom 9am to 7pm. LA BALADE EN PROVENCE corner of Marché Provencal and Rue deSade features an extensive selection of olive oils and the typical southern aperitifs pastis andabsinthe, served in their Absinthe Bar located in an old Roman crypt under the store, veryworth a visit to experience the traditional ritual of absinthe. GOLFE FRUITS 7, Avenue Est06220 Vallauris Tel: 493 638 362 for high quality fresh ingredients. L’ANTIBOISE DES
PAINS Rue de la Republique Tel: 493 342 784 LA BOÎTE À PÂTES 5 Rue Sade Antibes Tel:493 340 343 Produce fresh pasta and specialize in Italian products. Open Monday toSaturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 7:30pm Monday and Sunday from 7am to1pm. LE GRAND GOURMET 17 Boulevard Albert 1er Antibes Tel: 493 347 770 Open fromMonday to Saturday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 7.30pm. OLIVIERS & CO 13Rue Sade Antibes Tel: 493 343 018 for olive oil, Mediterranean specialities and local products.PATISSERIE COTTARD 49 Rue de la Republique Antibes Tel: 493 340 [email protected] French champion for dessert – creator of ‘Fort Carré dechocolaté’ dessert, a unique rich chocolate cake made by a master of the bakery. Open from8am to 1pm and 3pm to 7.30pm every day except Monday. RAVIOLIS PERRIN 29 CoursMasséna Tel: 493 342 777 www.ravioli-perrin.com [email protected] Regional productsincluding fresh pasta, ravioli, homemade specialities, catering. Open from 8am to 12.30pmand 4pm to 7pm
supermarkets CARREFOUR Chemin de St Claude BP 2077 Antibes Tel: 492 912 525 Thismassive store is located next to the Antibes exit of A8 at the top of Chemin de St Claude andsells absolutely everything imaginable from foods, wines, frozen goods, fish, prepared foods,electronics, plants, flowers, household goods and linens, as well as an international foodproduce aisle. This is the largest supermarket in the worldwide chain, so they are preparedto handle any need, no matter how big the order. There is a special line for yacht chefsreserved for those spending over 500 Euros. Delivery can be arranged through the customerservice desk located at the entrance, but must be booked upon arrival, and will take a while.CHAMPION 4 Avenue de Pasteu Antibes General grocery store, located very close to theport, with a separate fruit/veg shop adjacent. Good butcher and fish department, Deliveriesavailable locally for larger purchases. EURO BRITS 45 Avenue Reilbaud Tel: 622 667 [email protected] www.eurobrits.com British and American foods, Asian and Indianspecialists, with free delivery. GEOFFREY’S OF LONDON Galerie du Port, Rue LacanAntibes [email protected] Tel: 493 345 570 www.geoffreysoflondon.com If they don’tstock it, they can get it! Sell stationery and magazines, entertainment – videos and CDs, filmrental, with free delivery along the coast, as well as healthcare and cleaning items. INTER-
MARCHE SUPERMARKET 22 Bd President Wilson Antibes Tel: 493 679 844 They have afresh fruit and veg section next door to the main supermarket as well as a bakery and a freshfish and meats area. There is also a fairly large international produce aisle, where you canfind your fave home grown goodies for a much cheaper price than the English stores.
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Antibes17 AMPM Crew Solutions 28 Avenue Thiers28 Antibes Shipservices 12-16 bis Boulevard d’Augillon10 ATB 18a Avenue Pasteur29 Blue Water Yachting
La Galerie du Port 8 Boulevard d’Aguillon33 Cabin Shop La Galerie du Port
Rue Gen d’Andreossy 8 Camper and Nicholsons International
Av de la Liberation9 Castlemain France 45 Avenue Pasteur
16 Champion 4 Avenue de Pasteur25 Clive Evans IFA Galerie du Port, rue Lucan
7 Cote Cuisine Chez Vous 14 Ave Thiers24 D&B Services 3 Bd d’Aguillon
5 Delta Voiles 7 Av Tournelli32 Dolphin Wear Sarl Techmar 12 bis Bd
d’Aguillon31 Dulon International
La Galerie du Port 26 Rue Lacan20 Freedom Marine Av 4 Mirabeau12 Froggy Gourmet 3 Avenue Pasteur15 Gabier N Rigs 9 Avenue Mirabeau1 Generali Assurances 13 Av du 11 Novembre
11 Glamorgan 20 Av Thiers38 Jotun Paints 12-16 bid Bld d’Augillon19 International Crew Recruitment 14 Rue
Vauban34 Latinos 24 Boulevard de Aguillon6 Le Filao s.a.r.l 6 rue Tournelli
37 Le Vauban 7 rue Thuret39 Marche Provencal 26 Marine Discount Supplies La Galerie du Port
26 Rue Lacan27 Melita Marine France 5 Rue Paul Arene3 Ocean Independence 13 Avenue du 11
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Port 8 Boulevard d’Aguillon43 Port Vauban IYCA18 PYA 8 Avenue Mirabeau41 Recrewt 18 Rue Aubernon36 Rinck Travel 22 Bd d’Aguillon40 Riviera Yacht Support 23 Rue Andreossy30 SO.SE.MA Yacht Division La Gallerie du Port
30 Rue Lacon 4 Sturge International Services SARL 15 Rue
Sadi Carnot 22 Swift 34 Rue Vauban13 The Crew Network 2 bis Avenue Thiers35 Trastour 21 Rue Andreossy21 Workstation 1 Av Saint Roch14 X Pace 17 Avenue Mirabeau
2 Yachting Partners InternationalResidence du Port Vauban Avenue du 11 Novembre
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at your disposalrigging GABIER N RIGS 9 Avenue Mirabeau Antibes Tel: 493 344 057 [email protected] Offers rigging services as well as repairs of hydraulic equipment, leather work, splicingand swagging.
services ANTIBES SHIPSERVICES 12-16 bis Boulevard d’Aguillon Antibes Tel: 493 346 800www.antibes-ship.com [email protected] Suppliers of all chandlery, deck hardware, marine paints,spare parts and repairs to motor and sailing yachts. Based in Antibes, regular deliveries from Monaco toCannes. DOCKWISE YACHT TRANSPORT FRANCE Port Azur 3 79 Avenue de Frères Roustan GolfeJuan Tel: 493 931 856 www.yacht-transport.com [email protected] specialised in the maritimetransport of luxury yachts and a group company of Dockwise Transport B.V., Dockwise Yacht Transport isthe only company that offers routes in line with the migration habits of both power and sailing yachts of allsizes, with it’s own fleet of semi-submersible yacht carriers, from marina to marina, worldwide. FREEDOM
MARITIME Av 4 Mirabeau Tel: 493 340 168 [email protected] www.freedom-maritime.comPainting, Chandlery, deck and onboard supplies and services for the megayacht industry along withberthing and provisioning services. GIRAUD YACHT SERVICES Zac les 3 Moulins 49 Rue des Alisiers,Bat A Tel: 493 740 740 www.pgys.com [email protected] Single source supplier to superyachts witheverything for the deck, galley and engine room. GMT TRAVEL Tel: 489 610 104 [email protected] Air agent Ms. Laurence Carlier will be available in Antibes from 15th July to 1stNovember 2007. GMT works with the airlines to provide low-cost, one-way, fully refundable and changeableairfares to most worldwide destinations and 24-hour booking service. MARINE DISCOUNT SUPPLIES
La Galerie du Port 26 Rue Lacan Tel: 493 346 916 [email protected] Suppliers of all ship chandlery, electrical, engineering and safetyrequirements. RINCK TRAVEL PRESTIGE 22 Bld d’Aguillon Tel: 493 343 438 [email protected] From chauffeur-driven cars or limousines to booking private jets, nightclubs,restaurants. The online booking solution for crewmembers is now available. SO.SE.MA YACHT
DIVISION 30 Rue Lacon Gallerie du Port Tel: 617 753 887(mob) www.sosema.it [email protected] A yachtsupply service that has a policy of working without intermediaries. Spare parts service among many otherservices available.
cleaning EXOCET MARINE INTERNATIONAL Port Camille Rayon Golfe Juan Tel: 493 631 [email protected] for professional cleaning by appointment and fuel delivery. INTER-NETT
CLEANING 42 Av Phillippe Rochat Tel: 607 347 064 Tel: 493 344 810www.internett.fr [email protected] Inter-nett cleaning specialise in cleaning rugs, carpets and soft furnishings to the highest level. They providetheir service across Europe. ROTOSTATIC Tel: 617 177 012 [email protected] Former yacht crewJohn and Maud Tomlinson have opened a branch of the international cleaning company. Innovativecleaning system for carpets, rugs and soft furnishings.
storage SQUARE FOOT SELF STORAGE Chemin de la Romaine, 06410 Biot Tel: 493 656 [email protected] www.squarefootselfstorage.com The firm has recently taken over anotherwarehouse in Cannes for the storage of tenders, jet-skis and other large items. The original Biot facility isdivided into boxes ranging from 1.5 m sq to 38 m sq. The minimum rental period is 1 month, and theopening hours are 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. There is also a consolidated unit useful for crew needing toleave a couple of bags, or skis for any period of time. They accept outside deliveries and are able to makedeliveries or collections. A personal mailbox service allows a permanent French address, with forwardingservice by arrangement.
painting DULON INTERNATIONAL FRANCE 26 Rue Lacan Galerie du Port Tel: 493 343 273www.dulon.com [email protected] Coatings specialist. Glass treatment, gel coat and paint polishing,high-tech anti-fouling and propeller coating. Attention to the smallest detail and experience of theapplication team. JOTUN PAINTS c/o Antibes Shipservices 12-16 bis Bld d’Augillon Tel: 493 346 8 [email protected] for products that effectively prevent corrosion and fouling on any vessel.
internet access XTREME CYBER 6 Rue Aubernon Tel: 493 343 634 [email protected] Antibes’newest internet café with really fast connection, scanner, colour printer, webcam and all the support youneed to work on the net. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm, it is right oppositeLa Gaffe Pub.WORKSTATION 1 Av Saint Roch Tel: 492 904 939 [email protected] This internetcafé is part of The Crew House and is located on the road opposite Port Vauban. English Computers, goodknowledge of crew agency requirements. There is a notice board on which they put up day work and long-term positions. Scanning, faxing, mail reception, printing, CV. 0.08 Euros per minute for computer.
electronics ADVANCED NEW TECHNOLOGIES (ANT) Les Espaces de Sophia Bat. F, 80, Route desLucioles B.P.37 06901 Sophia Antipolis Tel: 493 955 286/ 24hr Tel:. 607 257 158 [email protected] technology on board luxury yachts and offer servicing and technical assistance. From thecompany’s new French Service Centre it can service all satellite TV, audio-visual, IT, voice communication,navigation and on-board electronics equipment. Staff are English-speaking. Open 24 hours a day, sevendays a week, the centre offers support and maintenance across a wide range of on-board electricalapplications. The Service Centre carries a full and comprehensive range of spare parts as well asreplacement hardware and software. E3 CONNECT COMMUNICATIONS AND TV 2791 Chemin de StBernard Vallauris Tel:493 000 086 www.e3s.com [email protected] provide communication services for voice andInternet with tailored communications package to get you connected to suit your bandwidth need, cruisingService is not just a word. It’s our motto!
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area and season. They also provide a super yacht TV service which is used by over 100 super yachts worldwide. This is predominantly Sky TVbut Arab, Russian, Greek, DirecTV, Sky Mexico and Brazilian TV are provided and they can advise on any national TV and all the available Free toAir Services. Both these services include full contract and equipment support from E3’s qualified Sea Tel and KVH technical support team.ICON CONNECT 7 bis Avenue Paul Arene Antibes Smart Home Technology and Super Yacht Entertainment Systems. Icon Connect specialisein the design supply and installation of Entertainment and Control Systems. Brands used in their schemes include Crestron, AMX, Linn andKaleidescape. TECHMAN 7 bis avenue Paul Arene Antibes [email protected] Tel: 493 345 400 provides software tools writtenspecifically for the yachting industry and can be involved as early as the concept stage, through the specification, contract and build. At launchit contains, manages and updates the accumulated information. Through refits, changes in ownership and crew, it provides a stable platformfor keeping the boat at it’s peak condition. TRASTOUR MARINE 21 Rue Andreossy Tel: 493 340 897 [email protected] www.trastour-marine.com Stocks Clemco, Tecsup and Hoppecker batteries.
yacht agents CASTLEMAIN FRANCE 45 Avenue Pasteur Tel: 607 822 741 www.castlemain.net MELITA MARINE FRANCE 5 Rue PaulArene Tel: 493 749 402 www.melitamarinegroup.com [email protected] Provides comprehensive services to yachts, management ofmarinas and yacht yards. Two floating docks, a 150 m quay, slipways and back up carriage services. Cranes and Mobile crawlers range from 5to 650 tonnes. RIVIERA YACHT SUPPORT 23 Rue Andreossy Tel: 493 340 643 [email protected] Full service yacht support,including expert wine training by former yacht crew. (Team in right image above). SWIFT MARINE 34 Rue Vauban Tel: 493 340 [email protected] Boat transportation by road and sea, international transport, customs clearance, insurance, storage, spare parts.
crew agents & training AMPM CREW SOLUTIONS 28 Avenue Thiers Tel: 493 340 614 www.ampmcrew.com [email protected], in addition to its crew agency, has opened a new training centre in Antibes this year offering STCW, Master 200 gross tonnage andMega yacht Stewardess courses. (Team in middle image above). BLUE WATER YACHTING La Galerie du Port 8 Boulevard d’Aguillon Tel: 493344 773 [email protected] www.bluewateryachting.com Offer brokerage, charter, training, crew placement and management. FromRYA to MCA certification including, STCW95, OOW, Chief Mate, Master certificates for Yachts & Engineering courses.
placement CAMPER AND NICHOLSONS INTERNATIONAL 12 Av de la Liberation Tel: 492 912 912 [email protected] Advises owners on placement, salary contracts and any other questions they might have about their crew. CNI believe thatits crewmembers should add a distinct personality to each yacht. CYD MANSELL SARL 5 Rue Vauban Tel: 603 290 4 [email protected] www.cydmansell.com Strong background in training personnel for yachting. Help in the recruitment of qualified crew,a promotion in the superyacht industry, Cyd Mansell will take a personal approach to find the perfect solution. D & B SERVICES 3 Bdd'Aguillon Tel: 493 340 967 www.dandbservices.com [email protected] A service company specialised in the maritime sector. Its activityconcentrates around fields of competences such as the management of yachts, the placement, and declaration of crew. INTERNATIONAL
CREW RECRUITMENT 14 Rue Vauban Tel: 607 254 831 www.intl-crewrecruitment.com [email protected] provides highlyqualified and experienced crew for both sailing and motor yachts. Temporary and permanent crew. JOBSONYACHTS 2 Rue du Lavoir Tel: 684 033 543 [email protected] www.jobsonyachts.com For yacht captains and owners in search of crews and yacht crew insearch of a new job. LUXURY YACHT CREW La Gallerie du Port 8 Bd d'Aguillon Antibes Tel: 497 211 197 www.luxyachts.com/[email protected] A member of Luxury Yacht Group with a unique database specifically designed for matching crew with specific job criteria,tracking career moves, references etc. The service also offers travel arrangements, employment contracts, insurance and crew management.PETER INSULL'S CREW PLACEMENT La Galerie du Port, 8 Bd d'Aguillon Tel: 493 346 464 [email protected] www.insull.com Candidates arefully screened and come from a range of nationalities and professional backgrounds. Professional and friendly service in English, French,Dutch, German or Russian. Have a data bank containing more than 24,000 crewmembers. RECREWT 18 Rue Aubernon [email protected] Sarah Plant originally came to yachting from a Merchant Navy background. She held a four-year position in crewrecruitment with a well-known and established yacht agency, giving straightforward impartial advice and service. SALLY FINBOW YACHT
CREW [email protected] Tel: 493 657 524 This veteran crew agent has a legion of contacts, and offers a highly personalised service. THE
CREW NETWORK 2 bis Avenue Thiers Tel: 497 211 313 www.crewnetwork.com [email protected] Every crew member that is on theirbooks has been appropriately screened and interviewed. Registration is free and crew members are able to update their employment status atany time. (Team in left image above). YACHTING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL Residence du Port Vauban Avenue du 11 Novembre Tel: 493340 100 www.ypicrew.com [email protected] Established since 2002 and has acquired an excellent reputation over the years, takingrecruitment very seriously and treating candidates and clients with respect. YCO 1-3 Place du Revely Tel: 492 90 92 90 [email protected] Five minutes from the IYCA port and directly above the Extreme Bar, this crew agency specialises in finding superior qualitypersonnel from all over the world. The recruitment staff have close links with the company’s brokerage, charter and management departments,providing access to vacancies on a large range of superyachts.
training JOHN PERCIVAL MARINE ASSOCIATES INC. Hoylake Sailing School Old Port,Golfe Juan Tel: 870 449 543 [email protected] Offers a range of RYA/MCA courses. Oral preparation for OOW, Master <200gt, Master <500gt, Master <3000gt andChief Engineer a speciality.
crew services & advice ASK JOEY Tel: 615 270 236 [email protected] A crew training consultant working with crew trainingestablishments to offer career advice, MCA training record books, International Certification etc. Joey Meen is also a Council Member of the
PYA. MARINE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL 9 Avenue du DocteurRostan Tel: 493 341 839 www.marmed.com [email protected] for around 10 years and with a faithful clientele, theymust be doing something right! The team are able to advise andsupply each individual yacht with their specific medical needs,whether for children, elderly persons or the crew. They even supply aDog first-aid kit! Also offer a Telemedical service so advice can begiven whilst en route to shore. PROFESSIONAL YACHTSMEN'S
ASSOCIATION (PYA) 8 Avenue Mirabeau Tel: 493 349 116www.pya.org [email protected] Situated above Freedom Maritime, thePYA is the only association that represents professional crewworldwide. It works in consultation with the MCA and otherinternational maritime organisations to monitor new legislation thatcould affect the industry. Approved by the MCA to issue Yacht RatingCertificates, supply Training Record Books and issue MCA approvedService Record Books (a must for anyone who plans to makeyachting their career) as part of your membership. THE OFFICE LaGalerie du Port, 8 Blvd D’Aguillon Tel: 493 340 996 [email protected] Available for all of your paperwork, internet access,printing, photocopying etc.
yacht management CAMPER AND NICHOLSONS
INTERNATIONAL 12 Av de la Liberation Tel: 492 912 [email protected] www.cnconnect.com CNI has the largestmanaged fleet in the world. With a multilingual team, this fullyintegrated company offers streamlined and cost-effective solutionstailor-made to suit specific needs. HILL ROBINSON Residence duPort Vauban, 17 Av du 11 Novembre Tel: 492 905 [email protected] www.hillrobinson.com Independent yachtmanagement company offering clear advice and guidance to achievefinancial savings, reduce risk of incidents. OCEAN
INDEPENDENCE 13, Avenue du 11 Novembre Tel: 493 345 [email protected] www.ocean-independence.com Offeringexpert advice and assistance in all aspects of yacht management,including new construction and refit projects, yacht registration andsafety compliance, yacht and crew accounting and administration,and daily operations of private and charter vessels. Services includein-house maritime legal consulting and full ISM/ISPS management.
engineering LEVIATHAN MARINE Cn de Biot, Z.I du Pre CatelaBiot, Tel: 493 651 660 [email protected] Complete marine engineering service.Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic sales and service, coordinationof slipping programmes, consultancy, and machinery surveys.SAMUEL ENGINEERING 1900 Route de Grasse Tel: 493 334 [email protected] www.samuel-engineering.comYacht hydraulics specialists open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.X PACE 17 Av Mirabeau Tel: 493 347 078 furnishes, installs, checks,and refills any model of fixed fire extinguishers. Specialised in theconception and the installation of any sort of fire security equipmentincluding Hi-Fog Systems, Pyrogen, Co2, Powder. FM 200.
sails DELTA VOILES 7 Av Tournelli Tel: 493 341 [email protected] www.deltavoiles.com Sail manufacture,cleaning and repairs, rigging, reefing and furling systems. NORTH
SAILS MEDITERRANEE 555 Av Jules Grec Tel: 493 743 [email protected] www.northsails-mediterranee.com Aim todistinguish themselves by providing their customers with a reliableservices.
chef services COTE CUISINE CHEZ VOUS 14 Av ThiersAntibes Tel: 493 344 102 / 06 61 24 99 16 [email protected] Anne Ager, a Paris and London-trained chef, willcook in your home, on your boat, or on the beach. Menus for everyoccasion: parties, weddings. Also offers cookery courses.
underwater lights UNDERWATER LIGHTS EUROPE 7Avenue Paul Arene Antibes Tel: 497 210 [email protected] Manufactures and distributeslighting products under the Sea Vision and Deck Vision brands.
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LA TABLE DES INDES owned by same owners as L’Elephant Bleuand located just up the street is probably the best Indian restaurantin town, with the same lovely services by Martine and her multi-national staff. LE BRULOT Rue Frédéric Isnard Antibes (just downfrom le Brulot Pasta) the quintessential grilled duck and meatsmenu, with charming old town stone vaulted rooms. It’s imperativeto book, as it is always packed. Don’t miss the duck with peppersauce, and socca as an appetizer for the table. LE BRULOT
PASTA 3, Rue Frédéric Isnard Antibes Tel: 493 341 776 Thisrestaurant can be located behind the covered market. It’sunderground and famous for its pizza and pasta. There’s always along wait for a table so try and book before hand. LE JARDIN 5,Rue Sade Antibes Tel: 493 346 474 This restaurant has a beautifulcandle lit garden at the back which is perfect for enjoying thosewarm Riviera evenings. Booking for weekend meals is a must as it’svery popular in the height of the season. Try the Foie Gras - it’samazing! LE VAUBAN 7 Rue Thuret Antibes Tel: 493 343 305 Cosy,inventive and refined with a young Dutch chef. LES VIEUX MURS
25 Promenade Amiral de Grasse Antibes Tel: 493 340 [email protected] This is somewhere to go if you want totreat yourself after a big charter tip! It’s very expensive, but the foodis gourmet. Situated on the ramparts (sea wall) of Antibes town, theviews are stunning! MICHELANGELO 2 Rue des Cordiers Tel: 493340 447 [email protected] This traditional Italianrestaurant uses only fresh produce and has its own secretingredients! Serving Risotto, Calamari, the famous “Spalla d’agnelo”and much more. POMODOROS 11 Rue du Migrainier AntibesEvery yachtie’s home away from home, serving excellent thin crustpizzas, fresh pastas and hearty salads at very reasonable prices,with tri-lingual and super friendly service from proprietor Martine.RESTAURANT LE MOULIN 7 Blvd du Marechal Leclerc L'IletteAntibes Tel: 493 612 363 This restaurant is just outside Antibes in thedirection of Juan Les Pins. They do traditional French food and thereis also a strong influence of Italian cuisine.
digestif BAR EN BIAIS JAZZ CLUB 600 Premiere AvenueAntibes Tel: 493 741 098 [email protected] If you fancy a chillout jazz session thenthis is your place with regular live music and jam sessions. Theyhave a full programme on the website and even offer music lessons!No food is served and there is a no smoking policy. GOLDEN GATE
4 Rue Honore Ferrare Antibes (50m from the SNCF train station) Tel:493 742 474 [email protected] A Gay Club open Friday,Saturday, Sunday. LATINOS 24 Boulevard of Aguillon AntibesAttracts many sailors from all different nationalities. Some come foran aperitif, others taste the traditional Spanish and South Americanfood, and others come to drink cocktails and dance to the Latinomusic! LE MILK/INSTITUT NIGHT CLUB Av. Georges Gallice,06160 Juan Les Pins Tel: 493 672 274 Trendy clientele and goodmusic. Great for a real cheesy, hot and sweaty night! You get yourhand stamped so you can go out for air when you need to. LE
MINIMAL 142, Bd Wilson, Juan Les Pins Tel: 493 677 887www.minimal-club.com Electronic music, House, Punk Rock andmany other calibres. LE VILLAGE 1 Boulevard de la Pined Juan LePins Tel: 492 939 000 Surprisingly pretty interior. Around 16 euros forentry and generally House music played. THE ABSINTHE BAR 25cours Massena Antibes Tel: 493 349 300 This doesn’t serve food butis a must to experience the traditional drink in a traditional mannerin a cellar with a small museum. A large range of Absinthes are onoffer and be warned it may leave you feeling a little worse for wearin the morning! LA SIESTA Route du Bord de Mer Antibes Tel: 493333 131 www.lasiesta.fr Get your dancing shoes on as from June toSeptember you can dance under the stars to all kinds of music, or ifthis doesn’t float your boat spend the evening playing on slotmachines or bet your money on a game of Blackjack. WHISKY A
GOGO R Jacques Leonetti Antibes – Juan Les Pins Tel: 493 612 640Drinks are expensive but if it’s a special night then treat yourself toone of their fab cocktails.
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tandard Local French cuisine can be expected along the coastline, with amazing fresh seafoodand produce. Although there is no particular dish that this town is famous for, seafood is amust as, without fail, it is fresh and well prepared. One thing that cannot be missed when in
Antibes is trying the mysterious green liqueur Absinthe. This potent drink was popular amongst 19thcentury writers and artists such as Baudelaire and Van Gogh, but was later banned due to thesupposed health risks. Now back in fashion, Absinthe is not for the faint hearted!
breakfast Visit the MARCHÉ PROVENCAL covered market in the old town in the morning togather some fresh food for breakfast. Open every day in June, July, August and September in themornings, whilst other months there is no market on Mondays. Fresh fruit, vegetables fish and flowersalong with other regional products can be found here. CREPERIE FLEUR DE SEL 3, Bd Foch AntibesTel: 493 345 825 Ideal for a tasty morning crepe or Galette, also good for lunchtime salads. Closed onSundays.
lunch CAFÉ LA MAISON DU SANDWICH Located in the Old Town in Place de la Poste wherethere’s a Merry-go-round and the big Post Office. Serves excellent Crepes sucre. CAFÉ LE VIEIL
ANTIBES Located in the centre of the Old Town and in front of Plaza National it’s always very crowded,during the summer the sun hits this café warmly and it serves all kind of ice cream and fancy bananasplits! CAFÉ LA TERRASSE Located at the entrance to the Old Town, Café La Terasse had a face-liftlast year. JOE’S CLUB 3 Avenue de la Gare Golfe-Juan Tel: 666 983 547 is the modern and healthyanswer to fast food, where you can create your own sandwich or salad. Freshly squeezed juices andhomemade desserts are also tempting options! In July Joe’s Club is open from 10am to 23:00 and 10amuntil 21:00 the rest of the year. Delivery is available. RIMA’S SANDWICH opposite the main post officejust off Place de La Poste serve fresh made sandwiches and delicious salads, all with top-qualityingredients. They give tickets for each sandwich purchased, and at the tenth you get one free! Also willprepare bulk orders for regattas, crew lunches, etc. Closed Sundays.
aperitif BAR DE PORT Next to the IYCA Port This usually drab and slightly dodgy bar has recentlyhad a facelift. The inside has been completely re-done and has is supposed to have an overall muchclassier look. BAR SAINT CHARLES 4 Rue Saint-Charles Antibes - Juan Les Pins Tel: 493 611 [email protected] This bar is part of a hotel and can be found very close to Juan Les Pins trainstation. It is modern and funky, with fun furniture and a great atmosphere. BLUE LADY La Galerie duPort Antibes Tel: Tel: 493 344 100 An English style pub. CAFE COSY 3 Rue de Migrainier Tel: 493 348 155Enjoy cocktails and wine whilst listening to Jazz, Rhythm and Blues! Located in the middle of the OldCity you will be drawn to this Cosy Café (!) by your nose with the odour of the incense Nag Champaleading the way. LA GAFFE 6 Bd d' Aguillon Tel: 493 340 406 This English pub is a typical yachtie haunt.They play all the sport, have live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights and do fantasticSaturday morning fry-ups and Sunday Roast lunches! They also have a notice board that you can use tohelp you find work. EXTREME BAR 6 Rue Aubernon Antibes This crew bar is just 5 mins away from theIYCA. They have large TV screens and always play all the current sport games. Two bars, one is a winebar and the other offers a different ambience, except when the rugby is on. THE AUSTRALIAN BAR
Avenue de la Liberation Antibes. A nice place to enjoy a drink in the summer with a big outside garden.It’s located on the harbour not too far from the train station. THE HOP STORE IRISH PUB 38 Bdd’Aguillon Antibes Tel: 493 341 533 You may have never guessed by the name but this is indeed an Irishpub! Happy hour from 7pm to 8pm with pool tables and darts available. LA TOUR INTERNATIONAL
located on Cours Massena, adjacent to the market Serving cocktails, wines and beers with daily menumeals at good prices, this is a popular meeting spot for yachties and locals alike in the afternoons untilvery late at night. PAM PAMS 137 Blvd Wilson Juan Les Pins Tel: 493 611 105 Situated not far from LeVillage, this extremely popular cocktail bar is renowned for its Moulin Rouge style entertainment, livemusic, writhing bodies and lively vibe. RIO’S BANANA CAFE Port Camille Rayon Golfe Juan Acrossfrom the Capitanerie.
dinner ANTIBES CURRY HOUSE near the Absinthe Bar next to the covered market. This new curryhouse has had a lot of praise and although the service is slow, the food is fantastic!! Well worth thewait!! Recommended by Captain Nat on MY Tomana. CHAMKILA 4 Rue Sade Antibes Tel: 493 342 300A well-recommended Indian restaurant. They make very spicy curries on request! CIVETTE DU
MARCHE 27 Cours Massena Antibes for a cheap good eats, popular with yachties, has a tabac too.DON CAMILLIO 35, Rue Vauban Antibes Tel: 493 342 109 This friendly, welcoming Italian restaurant isfamous for its stone oven pizzas and meat. They speak English and are just up the road from the CrewHouse. Recommended by Kat at Angloinfo. GIORGIO’S RESTAURANT located right opposite theChampion Supermarket in the centre of town this small family run restaurant is very small so booking inadvance is a must. They serve the best steak you will ever taste – not to be missed! KEBAB SHOP
There is a new kebab shop in town!! This Lebanese kebab shop can is next to the covered market andopposite the Extreme Bar. It’s the perfect place to satisfy those hunger pangs, open until 9:30 in thesummer! Recommended by Mate Ben on M/Y Mana. L’ELEPHANT BLEU 28, Bd Aguillon Antibes Tel:493 342 880 This superb Chinese restaurant is situated along the front of the town, on the other side ofthe port wall. At peak season there is an Arts and Crafts late night market here, and often streetperformers, so you can sit outside on the terrace and enjoy! LA MARMITE 20 Rue James CloseAntibes Tel: 493 345 679 [email protected] Specialises in fish and meats. English and German spoken.
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he French Riviera offers incredible diversity, you can indulgeyour passions for the sea mountain or city, either throughadventure, relaxation or luxury.
activities Canoeing-kayaks YACHT CLUB D'ANTIBES www.yc-antibes.net Port Vauban Antibes Tel: 492 911 313 [email protected] CANYONING the Alpes Maritimes are a canyoning paradise. TheAlpes Maritimes contains a great number of descents, only one hour’sdrive from the Côte d'Azur, offering different types of descent: from theaquatic canyons with or without abseil, to the ones with high waterfalls,you'll have too much to choose from! The Alpes Maritimes region isvery rich in climbing sites. You can climb a sunbathed cliff with theMediterranean Sea at your feet or a Mercantour steep peak. Ahorizontal cave is PÂQUES CAVE. The underground network is thesecond longest cave in the Alpes Maritimes region with a succession ofchambers, galleries, muddy and aquatic passages.The cave is at thebottom of the Siagne gorge, and, in summer, it is pleasant to picnic onthe riverbank. For a vertical cave try GLACIÈRE CAVE located on theAudibergue mountain. This cave enables you to go down to a depth of110 m. ACCRO D’AVENTURES 175 Chemin de Beauvert, Le Clos deBeauvert Tel: 661 763 441 [email protected] for canyoning, climbing and caving.DIVING CLUB DE LA MER Port Gallice Juan Les Pins Tel: 493 612 [email protected] ST PHILLIPE GOLF ACADEMY 5 Av. deRoumanille / Accès 17 BP 189 06410 BIOT Tel: 493 000 [email protected] www.stphilippegolf.com 9 hole golf course(2520 m) in the heart of the old trees of Sophia-Antipolis. Wonderfulpanoramic views over the Southern Alps. WATER SKIING CLUBNAUTIQUE D'ANTIBES JUAN LES PINS Port Vauban Tel: 4 93 6580 00 [email protected] SKI SLOPES If you are in Antibesduring the winter months (December – March) make sure you visit thelocal ski slopes. ISOLA 2000 1800-2610m Tel: 493 231 515 andAURON 1600-2450m Tel: 493 230 266 ski resorts are approximately anhour and a half drive from Antibes. The drive itself is beautiful as ittakes you up through the Riviera foothills and into the Pre-Alpes. Theslopes open at 9am and the earlier you travel the better, as themountain roads tend to get quite busy after 8.30am. Isola 2000 is betterfor more experienced skiers and boarders as there are a few black runsand a jump park. Auron is more picturesque. The resort is set in a littlemountain village where there are plenty of shops, restaurants and anice rink to keep you busy if you’re taking a break from the slopes. Bothresorts have equipment hire shops where you can hire your boots andskis/board for under 20 euros. A lift pass is also about 20 euros for theday. A great day out! ICE RINK Antibes has an ice rink in the centre oftown, which is open from midday to 8pm. There is also a WINTER ARTSAND CRAFTS MARKET in Place National where you can stock up onyour Christmas presents and decorations for the tree. If the snow underyour feet starts to make you cold, get yourself a large glass of ‘VinChaud’ (Mulled Wine) from the food and drink stall!!
to see & visit ANTIBES LAND Avenue Mozart – National 7 BiotThis is a funfair, which can be found across the road from Biot trainstation and next door to Marineland. It is quite a fun place for a cheapevening out – try the bumper boats – lots of laughs!! FORT CARRERoute du Bord de Mer Antibes This defensive building was once acircular tower dating back to 1550 on the site of the Saint-LaurentChapel. Its construction was perfected under Vauban's command and
adapted to the evolution of firearms and military siege techniques.GORGE DU LOUP The narrow and beautiful Gorge du Loup cutsthrough the hills at the foot of Gourdon, 12 km from Grasse (45 minsdrive from Antibes). This gorge is much quieter than Gorge Du Verdonas much of it is still undiscovered. There is a company at the very top ofthe gorge that specialising in canyoning. They provide you with all theequipment and take you down through the gorge jumping in and out ofwaterfalls. This is also a nice place to go when it’s a hot day, the waterand air are much cooler than down on the coast. Gorge Du Loup is verypicturesque and is great for nature trails and picnics! GORGE DUVERDON Just an hour and a half from Antibes inland in the directionof Grasse, this is a perfect day trip. The gorge – also known as theGrand Canyon Verdon – is the 2nd largest gorge in the world. Itstretches to 21km long and plunges to more than 700m deep in places.It’s ideal for those extreme hot summer days, the air is cool and the gorge provides plenty of shade. The best way to see itis to hire pedaloes at ‘Lac de Ste Croix’ and enter the gorge by thewater (however, it is a fair way in and quite hard going on the legs onthe way back!!). Be prepared for a lot of slow moving traffic on the roadup, it’s narrow and windy and extremely high up – not for the fainthearted! MARINELAND Avenue Mozart National 7 is an Aquarium,Zoo and Water park! The Killer Whale night show in the aquarium is amust see, and if you’re in the water park, watch out for the black hole!!MUSEE PICASSO Château Grimaldi Place Mariéjol 492 905 [email protected] www.antibes-juanlespins.comWhile searching for a studio, Pablo Picasso came across the ChâteauGrimaldi and decided to work there in 1946. He completed dozens ofworks that he later donated to the Museum. You'll also see works byErnst, Magnelli, Picabia, Balthus, Atlan, Hartung. PARFUMERIEGALIMARD GRASSE 73 Route de Cannes Tel: 493 092 000www.galimard.com It is situated in the hills behind Antibes. Thisperfume factory offers free tours and allows you to have a go atcreating your own perfume. You can also get top of the range perfumesfrom the shop, STUDIO DES FRAGRANCES 5 Route de Pegomasafterwards for an extremely cheap price, as they haven’t yet beenlabelled! VILLA EILENROC Avenue L.H. Beaumont Tel: 493 677 433This villa, built in 1867, was designed by Charles Garnier, architect ofthe Paris Opéra. The owner named it Eilenroc, the anagram of his wife'sfirst name, Cornélie. The splendid 11-ha park features an extraordinaryvariety of trees. VISIOBULLE Juan les pins Tel: 493 670 211www.visiobulle.com Glass bottom boat tours that you can pick up fromJuan Les Pins sea front. The boat will take you around the Antibes/JuanLes Pins coastline allowing you a peek at the ‘millionaires row’ houses!Boats depart from Ponton Courbet, Bd Guillaumont. Just behind themarket, ANTIBES’S CATHEDRAL is the setting for many outdoorconcerts during the summer months. The nearby Plage de la Gravetteis a wonderful spot for a swim but it’s very small so it’s a good idea toget here early in the morning and secure some space.
beaches With its 25 kilometres of shoreline, Antibes Juan-les-Pinshas one of the most extensive coastal stretches in France with manybeaches awarded the European Blue Flag. In Antibes itself, the FORTCARRÉ, PONTEIL AND SALIS BEACHES lie against thesumptuous backdrop of the Fort Carré, Old Antibes and its ramparts. Inthe heart of the CAP D’ANTIBES, in addition to its beaches, LAGAROUPE BAY and the TIRE-POIL trail provide a multitude of tinyinlets for sunbathers. Visitors can take all their time to contemplate theopulent panorama on Billionaires’ Bay. Near the centuries-old pinetrees of the legendary PINÈDE GOULD in Juan-les-Pins, temple ofjazz, stretch the beaches of fine sand where the entire world comes toworship the sun, sea and fashion, in every possible way. On the Easternside of the port, Golfe Juan's beach stretches almost 2km to Juan LesPins, whilst on the West side lies yet another sandy beach lined withpalm trees. All companies listed above and more can be found in the companydirectory of www.yotcru.com and cru passport on www.yotcru.com. Im
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Has any of you been fired for no good reason, or not beenprotected by your crew insurance or working contract? Howmany of you have seen an injustice while working on youryacht and had to bite your tongue for fear of being fired onthe spot? If you strongly believe that crew need a voice andsomeone to help fight their corner, you are not alone. Manypeople have proposed the idea of creating a Crew Union tosettle such disputes, but who would set it up and would itreally make a difference?
If you have an opinion on this matter, you can let us know(anonymously, if you desire) on our forum at www.yotcru.com
or alternatively email Lydia your responses [email protected]
I am one of the yacht crew members who is ex-Merchant Navy.When I first went to sea, in 1974, we were obliged to join a union(‘closed shop’) and I have maintained my membership sincetransferring to the world of yachting (almost eight years ago). Myprimary reason for maintaining this membership is for licenceprotection, as the union (originally the MNAOA, then re-namedNumast and recently rebranded as Nautilus) offer free legalassistance. I note that this union is actively seeking membershipfrom the yachting community.Captain Mark G. Hancock, M/Y Amazon Express
A union, you better think twice. Sometimes too much interferencewith seniority can hurt others. Raise dues and problems withhealth insurances. The union officials mess with funds. I am aunion member on commercial shipping. Check out the websiteson www.unionfacts.com & www.nlpc.org. Think about it.Thomas, Crew
Crew union is a great idea, too many people sacked for no rhymenor reason. And crew insurance not paying out and repatriationcosts not reimbursed. Would be good to have a body to deal withissues of this nature. Keep me postedJen, Crew
Yes, we should have a union,; there are so many merchant crew at themoment who are used to union help why can’t us yachties get protected.Anonymous
I just wanted to say that I think a union would be a good idea. I’veseen many people fired for no good reason (just because themanager or the chef didn’t like them etc, but their work was of agood quality and the rest of the crew could get on with them).Most of all, I believe it’s wrong to have your staff working everysingle day for upwards of six months (on some boats). For girls, thehours are too long and when you have to work every day with nobreak, it wears you down. I think it ages females very fast. Generallyevery boat I've worked on could have worked out a system to give agirl a day off (at least every two weeks (during the season)), but themanager or the Chief Stew have not rotated them off.
I know this is what most females go through. I also know that thisis what the industry is all about, but basically we are being takenadvantage of and that’s why it would be good to have a little helpfrom unions to set a general standard amongst yachts instead ofworking their staff like slaves during a busy or back-to-backseason.Anonymous
It is very encouraging to read the many positive commentsregarding the need for representation for those working in thelarge-yacht industry. This industry, just like any other, is notwithout its risks and problems and that is why Nautilus UK hasextended its membership programme to include yachtprofessionals. With more than 18,000 members, Nautilus UKhas the strength and influence to get things done in themaritime world. We do recognise there are differences betweensectors and we are currently in discussion with the PYA on howwe might work more closely together to provide acomplementary service to members. Many people working in theindustry will have invested heavily in attaining qualifications.Becoming a Nautilus UK member will help protect thatinvestment by providing worldwide legal support during accidentinvestigations and inquiries. Membership also entitlesindividuals to financial benefits if certificates are suspended orcancelled. Nautilus UK also provides advice and assistance indisciplinary hearings, contract disputes, non-payment of wagesand in cases where members are face potential civil andcriminal penalties. Nautilus UK is not only there for theemergencies that occur but also represents the views ofmaritime professionals nationally and internationally. NautilusUK will be playing a key role in the revision of the STCWconvention and will be seeking to have the qualifications andtraining of large yacht professionals recognised and included inthe new convention. More information on Nautilus UK and thebenefits of membership can be found by visiting our websitewww.nautilusuk.org Mike JessNautilus UK
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This guy’s a walking advert for unions in the yachting industry.Bring it on and spare us from the dinosaurs!Anonymous
It is an interesting debate whether we should have a union insuperyachting or not. Having read the points made before Ithink we need to break down the argument into pros and cons.After all, what are the real benefits? In my eyes:
Ultimately, legal support. But for example, in unfair dismissal,a union's usefulness is on par with that of the law of the flagand port state or even other laws such as those in the US Jones Act.
However, the issue at hand in every aspect is enforceability and,sad as I am to say it, what could a union actually be able tooffer that other bodies can't?
The cons? Again, my perception:
The very connotation of a union will send shudders up anddown the spines of some Owners. The very word ‘union’, it hasto be said, has a bad reputation and that could potentially domore harm than good in our relatively young profession –especially for those of us who see this as a true vocation.
Most prominently, with respect to Nautilus’ view, there areunmistakeable differences between the world of superyachtsand commercial vessels, as they point out. The industry isgrowing rapidly at the moment, but even so, it is still a fractionof the size of the commercial world. So much so, I don’t thinkthe question should be “crew unions – do we need them?” butrather “crew unions – are we ready for them?”
Of course this is also not an either/or situation and unions,professional associations, flag states, port states (evenauthorities such as immigration authorities) all have a potentialrole in helping a crew navigate the dire straits of not being paidor simply dumped and not repatriated.
To conclude and to make my point, before we jump on thebandwagon that a crew union is the answer, I would like to seecase studies of previous successes that outline the truebenefits of having a union. After all, if what we are looking for isa voice to be heard, I think these forum posts are the wayforward – vox populi and power to the people!Anonymous
No, we don’t need a union. How many people work on yachtswithout a contract? A lot of us. If you wake up one day anddecide you don’t like it, you pack your bags and get off. Easy. Asa captain it has happened to me a few times, during charterseven. When your chef walks off halfway through the owner’svisit, and you have to tell the owner to eat out for a couple ofmeals, it does not feel good, believe me. So if the captain wantsto get rid of you for no reason, he can (and will). Easy. If youdon’t like it, you should not join a yacht that operates underthose type of rules. If you have a written contract, and hand inthe required notice, it is often better for the captain to replaceyou as quickly as possible (that is the next day if possible) thanto have someone whose heart is no longer in the right place,who might not pull their weight by the normal 100%. So you stillwill end up on the quay, albeit with more money in your pocket.
As to the person who said the hours were too long for her, Iwould suggest a nice 9–5 office job with weekends off etcwould be much better for her, but with much less pay ofcourse. You get what you pay for in this world, and get paid forwhat you do.
The PYA is a non-union organisation, and I think it even sayssomething about not being a union in the original Articles whenthe PYA started, so it will not join any union like Nautilus. Somepeople like unions, some don’t. Looking at the way the unionslooked after the miners during the struggles, when each minerwas producing coal that was worth less than he was paid,shows the blinkered approach they have. Whatever businessyou are in, you have to do enough work for the right price tokeep the company alive. If the company has to lay off part of itsworkforce, that keeps the company alive. If the workers go onstrike to protect those being laid off, the company dies andeverybody dies with it. So I would not join a union, I would getmyself on a boat where I was happy in what I do, happy with thewages I receive and happy with the hours I have to work to keepthe boat running smoothly. If anything changed, I would get offand look for another boat, like any normal person. Not complainor burst into tears, just get up and sort it out. I have been inyachting 30 years, I love what I do, but I have never stayed on a boat more than five years. Things change; if I'm not happy, Imove on.
There are a lot of things changing in yachting as there are everyyear, it appears to me. There is discrimination, which isridiculous – do you know you cannot advertise for a stewardess,you have to say steward, and then say no to all the blokes thatturn up! If I want a stewardess, it is because that is what looksbest to the owner – and I’m guessing he will ideally want a slimblonde one at that. It doesn’t matter if a slightly better qualifiedoverweight one can do the job better or not, it’s what the ownerwants to see around his yacht, so that’s what I need to employ.Or it might be that the crew member shares a cabin with thefemale cook, so it has to be a female stewardess. So is thatdiscrimination? Of course it is, but you can’t have it any other way.
I have seen a complaint on Anglo Info from someone who afteran interview thought she had got a job sewn up, but after sherevealed she had a small child at home suddenly found shewasn’t in the running any more. Of course not. There are a lotof people out there looking for work, and as a captain you try toget the very best person you can, and that includes filtering outpeople who might not give 100% all the time. Of course, thisperson might have worked out fine but why take the risk?What would happen if a boat said it would not employ peoplewho belonged to a union? Would all the people walking thequays at the start of the summer desperate to get a job walkpast it each morning? I don’t think so!
I should add that I think there is nothing stopping peoplejoining Nautilus already; if you believe a union membershipwould help you, you should pay the subscription and join up.Personally, I don’t, so I won’t. But I think it will damageyachting in the long run; it is already getting very expensive forthe owners to obey all the new ‘petty’ rules, so more rules willdrive people from yachting. But let the yacht crew vote withtheir wallets!Anonymous
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yardstickleading role“The Holy Grail for many crews is to be involved with a new build project. Having thegood fortune of being the chief engineer on two separate new builds during my career, Iknow precisely why smart owners recruit professional owner’s representatives early andultimately make life easier for themselves and their incoming captain & crew.” ProjectManager Dean Vaughan continues his thorough analysis of the multi-faceted job of anowner’s representative/project manager, and updates us on the rapidly acceleratingprogress of Burger Boat Company Project #509
EXCHANGE OF LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY The owner’s representative ultimately will give over responsibilityto the yacht’s professional crew. This step can easily becomestressful, if the required groundwork is not done prior to launch,and your leadership and people skills are weak.
Enabling the captain to prepare the yacht, train crew and gocruising is a big part of the job at hand, and done correctly will putthe final polish on any new build or lengthy refit project.
Central to everything is establishing trust, having a structured planand for the smooth transfer of information, and so building trust is paramount.
During the early stages of a new build it is likely that the captainand crew are being kept busy on the owner’s current vessel, orhave not yet been chosen. Either way this only reinforces the needfor methodical documentation, study of the vessel’s finest detailsand creation of the information database.
Dealing with conflictTypically owners go up in vessel size, and the incoming captainand crew are perhaps up-sizing too. Therefore you can expectthere to be a transitional period and steep learning curve for thecaptain’s team. Expecting some degree of conflict is very realistic,as there are so many ways in which a yacht can be operated and built.
Conflict is best avoided in three simple ways:1 Deliver facts and be a good mentorRemain focused on the final outcome: controlling information delivery according topriority and the person responsible. Develop handover notes for each department;� Deck� Engineering� Hospitality crewBy providing guidance, direction and immediately establishing achievableobjectives for everyone, you will give the captain an opportunity to do his job, and focus on the yacht and the owner.
2 Avoid power struggles and do not micromanageDon’t diminish people – listen to positive feedback and requests for information.Encourage ideas and allow people to complete their own tasks.
Monitor progress and only step in when asked, or once you notice obviousmilestones are not being achieved. Analyze the situation and help people withresource problems and give positive direction.
3 Accuracy and constancy Accurate information and remaining constant in your approach provides stability,demonstrates your competence and will ensure people perceive you as a goodreference point.
Consistent behavior makes you a more predictable person, more approachable andultimately better able to contribute to a positive outcome for everyone.
Information packageThe earlier you create the vessel’s documentation and cover the followinginformation groups, the more likely you are to achieve success:� Operational and diagnostic reference guides;� Planned preventative maintenance & condition monitoring schedules;� Standing orders;� Training and assessment system; � Vessel inventories and contact lists;� Warranty information and protocols.
Although very tedious, the input of the above data into the onboard computernetwork and management software is essential. Handing over data input to anotherperson is a fatal error, as this process enhances the owner’s representative’s ownknowledge and ability to discover discrepancies between the original specification,equipment list, technical drawings and manufacturer manuals.
Where the project stands nowThe metal fabrication has come a long way and now we see details such as rubrails, freeing ports, port lights, the swim step, anodes pockets and hull penetrationsappearing outside. While inside the yacht the joinery sole floor supports, pipingsystems, cable ways and bulkhead penetrations all go in, throughout the lower deckarea. The interior joinery soles for the lower deck are the next big milestone, andthis will be the focus for each deck as the logical build sequence continues.Our lightweight interior cabinetry is now having the finer details designed, so wecan optimise every inch of stowage space onboard. The final stages of the owners’decision plan are coming together, and the focus now is final material selectionsand budget control. The decor selections now being made are the most personalfor the owners and remaining within original budgets is more challenging foreveryone, as we now discover how accurate the original plan was and are workingwith the balances remaining.
Project #509 has come a long way and although the boat has not yet beenlaunched we have already ridden some very high seas, and met many greatchallenges. Successful handovers occur when dedication, structure and teamworkare core elements. Sharing responsibility and giving people a sense of ownershipand opportunities to go beyond their comfort zone will keep everyone active andless likely to be distracted with negative pursuits.
Article by Dean Vaughan. Pictures courtesy of Burger Boat Company
The Three Rs of a Safety ManagementSystem (SMS)Regularly test all safety and critical equipment, ensureregular maintenance is performed and that it is recorded.Risk identification, which prepares all crew for knownhazards, such as fire, man overboard, grounding andheavy weather.Routines & structure based on a system of basiconboard training for the crew and the instruction ofguests regarding actions to be taken in an emergency.
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green mattersocean bluesThirty-plus fishermen working together – a picture of harmony, of teamwork and community spirit? This isone way to interpret the picture. The reality, though, is far more sinister than is at first apparent to the eye.Christoph Schaefer discovers an alarming trend while on his travels off the beaten track
T he above picture was taken early in the morning offPulau Sangihe in the Talaud archipelago in centralnorthern Indonesia, the last island chain before
Mindanao in the Philippines. One would expect that the furtherone ventures off the beaten track and into the remote reaches ofthe world, life should be paradisiacal simple: an intactenvironment and a happy people enjoying the forest full of fruitsand the sea full of fish.
Already throughout the trip we had come to realise that theremoter we were in Indonesia the direr the situation became.The fishing was terrible for us and we spotted hardly any largepelagic fish on our daily dives. While the dive sites dazzled uswith their bio diversity, the total absence of schooling fish suchas tuna, mackerel or jacks was discouraging.
Watching the fishermen off Sangihe then finally brought it hometo me how bad things really are: the fishermen were at it foralmost two hours. The end result was one single sizeable fish.Certainly not enough to feed the families and pay for the fuel ofthe two craft involved. Sadly, this is a scene that is repeated allover the region again and again.
We were approached more than once by boats such as the onein the picture above, trying to sell the one fish they had caught.These two gentlemen had been in their boat for nine hours andthis was their entire catch. At some stage the obvious questionon how these people will feed themselves left a nagging feelingof hopelessness in me. It seems incredible that we have actuallymanaged to deplete our oceans of fish, the prime source ofprotein for millions of people. In Indonesia, about 80% of the
protein consumed comes from fish. With the lack of fish evidentthroughout the archipelago many of the fishermen now have toturn to farming. Throughout our trip around almost half ofBorneo we could see and smell the jungle burning, clearingland for new farms. The main crop is palm oil, which is sold tothe West. The end result of this I do not want to discuss. Ibelieve we all are aware of our rain forests and the habitats ofthe orangutan and may other species disappearing from ourworld.
But the big question is: where have all the fish gone to? Can afew hundred thousand fishermen in Indonesia alone empty thisvast ocean, with their little boats and their ineffective gear andmethods? The answer is a clear no. While the domestic marketsconsume a huge amount of fish, it is the insatiable markets ofthe rest of Asia and also the West that has led to large-scalecommercial fishing, which uses often hugely destructive fishingtechniques such as bottom trawling.
I have witnessed the total destruction of the third largest barrierreef of the world in western Sumatra. The entire coast fromEnggano Island in the south as far north as Nias, which I hadthe opportunity to explore, is completely destroyed or at leastseverely degraded. Many of the coral gardens were killing fieldswith virtually no life left on them – the result of coral bleaching,dynamite and cyanide fishing and a crown of thorns infestation.While the reefs might have survived one or the other naturaldisaster such as a crown of thorns infestation, the destructivefishing methods finally wiped them out. It is a fact – things arelooking grim for our oceans, and not only in Asia.
The European fishing fleets are heavily subsidised. TheEU spends 200 million Euros every year on subsidisedfuel and subsidised loans; fishing rights get purchasedoff the poor Third World nations. All this is financed withyour taxes, or if you do not pay any your family’s andfriends’ taxes. Without these subsidies the Europeanfishing fleet would not exist the way it does today; theycould not turn a profit. These huge industrial fishingfleets wipe out the fish stocks all over the world. Hugeamounts of local small-scale fishermen lose theirlivelihoods as stocks are depleted and face poverty and despair.
Unfortunately things ashore do not look any better. Thefarmers face similar challenges. As part of the free tradepromoted by the WTO, the heavily subsidised agriculturalsurplus products from the EU flood into the Third Worldat dumping prices and compete with the produce of thelocal unsubsidised farmers. The end result is obvious –the poor man loses out. The industrialised world spends
one billion on agricultural development programmes in the ThirdWorld and 345 billion on agricultural subsidies in their owncountries. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to work outthat there is something gravely wrong here.
Many of the poor and desperate fishermen and farmers land onour shores, often undertaking life-threatening journeys on theirquest for a better life – a life without hunger and poverty.
I do not have any answers on how to solve these problems, but Iwrite this article because I feel so often in our industry we sit onour fancy yachts and we travel to these wonderful destinations.We pull out our cameras and take these pictures like the oneabove – and then forget to reflect on what it is we actually see.
So the next time you walk the streets of a Mediterranean townand utter a curse about the guy trying to sell you that hat or thatbelt again, the wood carving you really do not want or need, juststop for a moment and ask yourself why this man is here and ifit is not you and your lifestyle that brought him here in the firstplace. And then see if maybe you can find a kind word orgesture for him. Life outside of yachting in the real world can begrim.
The only hope I have is that as more people become aware ofwhat is happening in our world and more people speak upmaybe there will be a change. So stay informed and use yourtime wisely – become aware and speak up.
Questions, comments? Email: [email protected] ©Bjoern Schneider
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back to schoolUKSA essential marine cookery
AIMTo provide a thorough understanding of good food preparation andcookery practice onboard ocean-going yachts.
DURATIONSix days in conjunction with The Isle Of Wight College.
COURSE OVERVIEWWhen you work afloat, good food and the way that it is presentedplay a big part in the day for all those onboard. Essential MarineCookery will introduce you to the fundamentals of cooking onyachts and provide you with a repertoire of delicious meals toimpress. The course will improve your confidence and enjoymentwhen catering for guests and crew, as well as adding real value toyour professional yachting CV. Regardless of your current culinaryskills, the course will prepare you for the essential catering tasksonboard and start you on the road to culinary excellence afloat.
THE YACHT COOKMaybe you are fed up with the nine to five, maybe it is the lure ofthe ocean wave, or maybe you love cooking and want to transferyour skills to a career of travel and living the dream. Whicheverway you look at it, the position of yacht cook/chef has manyattractions. As the provider of food and nutrition onboard, you area vital member of the crew. The quality and enthusiasm of yourcontribution, whether it be for a hectic charter cruise or crewedpassage, is essential to the success and morale of the venture.
As chef onboard a yacht, you are responsible for all theprovisioning, stowage and production of food and meals for crewand guests onboard. Regardless of whether you are provisioning
for a week of luxury charter in the Mediterranean or for a group of hungry explorers on an adventure cruise in the far reaches ofAlaska, the key is getting it right each time. But is it really all about waking up to cloudless skies and turquoise seas and earlymornings wandering the colourful markets of foreign ports? Andhow do you train candidates to be excellent cooks and equallysuccessful crewmembers?
TRAINING DESIGNED FOR THE INDUSTRYFaced with this challenge and the reality of an Industry crying outfor more yacht chefs, UKSA in conjunction with the Isle Of WightCollege developed the Essential Marine Cookery Course (EMC).Not just a cookery course, but an entirely industry-led conceptdesigned to give candidates the confidence and practical know-how in order to pursue a career in marine catering.
Equally important is the aim of providing captains with the choiceof employing crewmembers who understand the industry – yachtsare notorious for changing their plans at a moment’s notice,whether because of sea conditions or the owner’s whim, living and working with fellow crewmembers is never easy. Backing up a candidate’s cookery skills with excellent advice and guidance onthe industry is vital for producing the best possible graduates.
GETTING TO KNOW THE GALLEYFrom the first day of the EMC course the students get to grips withthe reality and limitations of all types of yacht galley by thoroughlyinspecting the galley space and available stowage throughout avariety of yachts. This prepares them for the reality of a workplacethat can sometimes be a small, badly designed space that routinelymoves in bizarre ways. Learning that food does not stay where youput it is often a hard lesson.
HANDS-ON PRACTICAL COOKERY SKILLSThe cookery element of the course has been designed to equip thestudents with all the skills necessary to produce first-class charterquality food, covering breakfast, lunch, canapés and three-courseevening meals. Highlights include fish and seafood cookeryincluding filleting and preparation of round and flat fish, jointingand identifying different cuts of meat, making fresh pasta, breadmaking, knife skills and presentation techniques. Through out thetraining constant reference is made to practical application in ayacht environment.
GLOBAL COOKERYParticular attention is paid to the global nature of the job withingredients sourced worldwide and advice on menu planning.Although most yachts other than the top superyachts have a fairlystandard menu guided by budget, seasonality, location andavailability, it is worth bearing in mind that different nationalities dohave different tastes and whilst a chef’s menu may be entirelysuitable for their American guests one week, it may be wide of themark for the German guests the next. Drawing from a wealth ofsample menus and personal experience, students are encouragedto use their imagination and culinary flair.
PLANNINGCooking authentic pasta for Italians or the perfect Bouillabaisse forthe French can all be an intimidating experience. Guests can bedemanding and change their minds or invite more guests at shortnotice. The course teaches students the art of thinking calmly andclearly, the benefits of careful planning and ultimately learning to beconfident of their own abilities.
WINE KNOWLEDGE AND FOOD COMBINATIONSA whole day is spent on achieving the Wine and Spirit EducationTrust Certificate, with particular reference to wine and foodcombinations, which enables students to pick suitable wines tocomplement their menus.
PRACTICAL CHALLENGEPutting a candidate’s cookery skills into practise in a “real” yachtingenvironment is obviously important, and therefore the last day ofthe course is dedicated to this purpose, with students producingbreakfast and a three-course dinner from scratch onboard one of a fleet of yachts for invited guests.
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The galley on any yacht is a challenging place to be a culinary creative, for beginners andseasoned gastronomes alike. Emma Baggett runs through the basics of the UKSA’s 5-dayEssential Marine Cookery programme, which aims to set marine cooks of every level on course for ‘cuisine de la mer’ success!This and further training courses can be found on www.yotcru.com
Benefits of the course
• Learn in an industry focussed marine environment with practical experience on a fleet of yachts.• Diversify your skills set onboard, widening the jobopportunities available to you.• Understand and achieve the high catering standardsexpected by the industry.• Learn how to provision/stow and plan menus for oceanpassages worldwide.• Produce your own seven-day menu plan.• Develop your knowledge of essential food hygiene and gain an industry-recognised qualification.• Includes a one day wine course culminating in an industry-recognised qualification.• Access to a Careers Service.
Top tips for success
• It’s not just about cooking the most amazing food; it is aboutgetting it right.• Listen to your guests.• Understand your crew. • Be flexible and imaginative in your attitude and outlook.
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life after yachtingthe bright side of lifeThe technical skills required of yacht captains and engineers do not always translate directly into thoserequired of entrepreneurs and budding business moguls. Yet for Captain Phil Edwards, and his manyfortunate colleagues, he has managed to combine the best of both worlds at Yacht Help Group.
A ny entrepreneur will tell youthat starting your owncompany from scratch,
nurturing it, and finally selling it offsuccessfully is no easy task. Inyachting, where we have seen somany former crewmembers start avariety of businesses and thrive, thishas still also caused a lot of stressand gray hairs. So it is wonderful tosee that it is indeed possible tocombine serious businessachievement, the attainment offinancial security, while maintaininga positive attitude and sharing thatjoy with colleagues and clients alike.Typifying that happy balance ofbusiness success and personalsatisfaction is Capt. Phil Edwardsand his merry band of hard-working,full-service yacht agents in the aptlynamed Yacht Help Group, which wasrecently sold for a record price toDeuxmil Marine. So who worriesabout a few gray hairs gained alongthe way?
Leaving school at the tender age of 15 in his native Liverpool for anapprenticeship in electrical engineering, young Phil Edwardscertainly would not have seemed to be someone destined foryachting success. Calling himself a “dodgy Scouser”, despitemany years of world travels later, he’s never lost his distinctiveaccent. Made redundant in the UK, he took his engineeringskills and emerging wanderlust to Palma, where he’d been toldthat he could find enough work to pay his mortgage. His firstyacht job was day-working on Jessica, and the rest, as they say,is history. Eventually, his dedication to his new career wouldcost him his first marriage, but in typical fashion, he generouslygave his childhood sweetheart their home, and they remain fastfriends to this day.
Honing his marine engineering and seamanship skills as well ashis firm air of command, he established a home base in Palmade Mallorca, and finally joined the yacht Sympa, whose owner,over a productive seven year relationship, would give him thefinal push he needed to go on to bigger and better things.
Starting on a Falcon as captain/engineer, Phil was then put incharge of the build of Benetti Classic Sympa, when everythingstarted to unravel. The owner, in severe financial distress,virtually abandoned the project, but the determined Phil tookmatters into his own hands and manhandled the project to finalcompletion, cajoling purveyors into supplying the goodsnecessary to finish the build, and making decisions oneverything from technical specifications to interior design. In the end, the yacht was not only completed to a high level offinesse, but the owner had the great good fortune to sell theyacht without further loss. Captain Phil gained both a smallcash nest egg, and invaluable business negotiation andmanagement skills.
Thinking of an early retirement, he and his French partner,Beatrice Bernhardt, along with their young son Charlie, movedback home to Palma, and began the hard work of restoring asmall villa in the calm countryside a few miles out of town. In
the year 2000, they began the collaboration that would prove the most successful of all, creating Yacht Help Group. By usingevery hook and crook in the book, added to his natural charm,he opened a small office, and immediately negotiated a cleverdeal to gain the franchise of Crew Network, which is still todaythe most active of their many offices worldwide. In quick order,Yacht Help opened a new location on the Costa del Sol, gained a valuable license as a certified ship agent in Gibraltar, andnegotiated an exclusive deal with MB’92 in Barcelona, wherethey provide crew placement, key support for projects in theyard, and the expected yacht agent support services of parts,provisions, uniforms, etc. Six years ago, through an introductionfrom could-be rival Fred Dovaston, he met a young widow namedDiane Franklin (pictured left), who would provide the finalcornerstone of his business success, bringing into the mix herfluent Spanish, polished business demeanor, and strong peoplemanagement skills. Today, Diane is the General Manager ofYacht Help Group, while Beatrice concentrates on handling thevery busy operations of the Crew Network. Ten employees, manyof them with Yacht Help Group several years, provide the fullrange of yacht support services in a variety of languages in all oftheir locations, to hundreds of satisfied yacht clients worldwide.
Phil is still the man squarely in command, having recentlymoved his family to Barcelona to personally manage thecrucially important MB’92 operation, while still having the timeto negotiate the deal of all deals in his already busy life. Herecently sold the entire company to the equally ambitiousDeuxmil Marine group, whose first acquisition in the yachtsector was Yacht Fuel. The generous buy-out helped the always
undercapitalised Yacht Help Group to consolidate their far-flungsectors, gain a financially secure base, and needless to say, Philmade sure that all of the employees also benefited from hiswindfall. Future plans include further development of theirmarket, an expansion into France, but as ever, Phil’s primarygoal is to offer yacht captains and owners the calibre of service he had always hoped to find during his years at sea.
All of this in a few short years, and amazingly enough, PhilEdwards has never lost his smile, his eternally sunny nature,and his energetic drive. Perhaps that’s natural, for his commenton the amazing growth of the Yacht Help Group reflects a trulypositive philosophy he explained to me recently at the GenoaCharter Show “23 years and counting… and I still feel like I’mbeing paid to do my hobby!” Still and always looking on thebright side of life, Phil Edwards and the Yacht Help Groupfamily continue to thrive, and will surely keep striving to achieve still greater success as they move forward into thefuture together.
By Norma Trease – with a necessary disclaimer. I first met PhilEdwards when I was still the owner of the Crew Network, and he jumped through hoops to convince me that he was the rightman to become our partner in Palma de Mallorca. He wasdefinitely correct about that. Just like everyone else he doesbusiness with, our relationship has always been very beneficial to me professionally, and a tremendously positive experiencepersonally as well. I wish the entire Yacht Help Group all the best for their rosy future, but obviously, I’m prejudiced frompersonal knowledge.
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try it ondancing chefUnder the label “Dancing-Chef” Harriet Deris has launched her collection of work clothes for the femalechef, the first such collection worldwide. Christoph Schaefer reports
H ailing from Germany, Harriet has worked as chef on large motor yachts all over theworld. From California to the Caribbean, from the Mediterranean to the South ChinaSea, Harriet had to find clothing for herself and her staff and nowhere did she manage
to find suitable clothing for women. This inspired her to launch her own collection, which shesays is for “the modern cool and sexy woman in the professional kitchen”.
Female chefs have for a long time made a name for themselves in this male oriented industry.And since the arrival of “Dancing-Chef” they no longer need to clothe themselves in ill-fittingsack-like garments. With the trousers “headquarter”, apron “wing” and skirt “lotus” and last butnot least jackets such as “club”, “dojo” and “cradle” the ladies can finally feel comfortable and atease while they handle casseroles and meat grinders.
All items are made of sturdy white cotton material with a small percentage of silk to make themsmooth. The trousers are light grey in colour and made of micro fibre so that they retain theirform and fit, and even after a long hard day at the stove still look elegant. All pieces are availablein European sizes 34 to 44 and can be ordered online from the website www.dancing-chef.com
Harriet Deris trained at the exclusive Rexrodt Restaurant in Hamburg and worked with thelegendary Gisela Krahl. After this she joined the private yacht of a Mexican media mogul,following which she was hired by Bono. She also starred in the German television programme Kochueberfall.
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splish splashholland’s finest
Whether sailing or motor yachts, The Netherlands continues to deliver some of the world’s finest qualityyachts to an appreciative international audience.
meteor dream teamThe latest fabulous collaboration of Gerry Dijkstra’snaval architecture team with John Munford interiordesign, inspired by the classic designs of John Alden,is 52-m schooner Meteor, built by the exalted RoyalHuisman Shipyard. Her classic pedigree and thetimeless beauty of her lines mask a hull built ofHuisman’s traditional Alustar construction. Shefeatures every mod con, including Southern Sparscarbon fibre rigging; two Castoldi Jet tenders; and nofewer than 12 freezers and refrigerators. Launched inMay, she was debuted in grand style at Palma’sSuperyacht Cup, sailing with an all-star team ofwinning America’s Cup sailors. American skipperDean Maggio, once again coming home to his sailingroots after many years running and building a seriesof important motor yachts, was full of praise for hisfirst Dutch build experience, saying: “The wholeprocess with Royal Huisman, from a projectmanager’s point of view, simply doesn’t get any better.It’s a team family effort. Just great!” As for hisshakedown cruise, “We went 2,000 miles and didn’tbreak a thing, and a week later, we went racingaround the buoys like it was a dinghy.” After skippingover to Valencia to observe the AC Races, Capt. Deanand his crew of eight hope to hop over the Pond toarrive in time to make the Newport Bucket in mid-July.
feadship new arrivals
Fresh from Feadship are two very different but equally attractive ladies. 67-mmotor yacht Anna has all the luxuries you would expect from this renownedyard. With the accomplished Captain Giles Cope at the helm, 17 crewmembers operate this regal beauty. On board will be stowed the ultimatelyprofessional Vikal limo and open tenders to transport guests, along with a 15-ft RIB. For the fun side of life, the owner has chosen a laser sailboat, twolarge wave runners, Jet-ski, and windsurf boards, ensuring both guests andcrew members enjoy cruising the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean andMediterranean or finding adventure in the South Pacific.
Meanwhile, from the Royal Van Lent yard comes a totally new style ofFeadship: the first in the exclusive F45 Vantage semi-custom series is 44.65-mmotor yacht Space, created to offer Feadship quality in this ‘compact’package, living up to her name, with an incredible amount of volume for hersize. An attractive yacht for charter, the F45 has a ‘beach house on the water’philosophy, so her unusual interior layout dispenses with the traditionaldining room on the main deck on the understanding that most meals will beenjoyed al fresco. The lower deck is dedicated to the operational running ofthe yacht. Centre stage is the engine room, a piece of pure Feadshipengineering where every system is thought through and easily accessible formaintenance. Moving forward, the galley is found on the port side, and foodlifts ascending to every level of the boat simplify service logistics. Oppositethe galley is the crew mess, which like the rest of the crew area is built andequipped to the highest Feadship standards and finished in ash wood with acherry trim. In addition to the captain’s cabin and four crew cabins, there is a large dedicated laundry room. If only all yachts were built on theunderstanding that crew need an efficient behind the scenes space in whichto work.
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yacht captainAbrouq Alistair BendallAnna Giles CopeBreaker Grant PetitLeonora Egon ViljoenMuMu Ralph van ‘t Hoff
yacht captain
Muse Walter WetmoreRoyal Eagle David SloateStreamline Stjepan SegaricTakapuna Adam “Dan” Taylor 3Talon Dughall MacLachlainn 1Waterford Stuart Biesel 2
calendar competitioncrew calendar contest 2008
T he Crew Report is once again initiating a photography contest fortheir second annual Yacht Crew Calendar of photos taken by crew,of crew!
Prizes include €1000 worth of vouchers for the 1st place winner, €500 for2nd place and €250 for 3rd place. Nine runners up will win a book of theirchoice; Art of the Superyacht, IDEAS, or The Maltese Falcon Book – all ofwhich are visually stunning coffee table books and exclusive collectorsitems
The winners will be announced in the December issue of The Crew Reportand a copy of the calendar will be sent to all subscribers of The Crew Reportand The Yacht Report.
The rules are simple. All images submitted must include a yacht and acrewperson/s in some capacity. As you will recall from the 2007 calendar,winning photos ranged from artistic abstracts to shots of crew engrossedin their work. You can send as many photos as you would like.
To be in with a chance to win please upload your pictures to thecrewcalendar folder on our ftp site, ftp.theyachtreport.co.uk, username = tcr, password = remote, in a folder marked with your name,and email our Picture Editor Brooke Shaw, [email protected] by 5th October 2007. (All entries must be 300dpi, A4 size which can betaken with a digital camera)
So get creative and start snapping!
Finally, Good Luck!From everyone at The Crew Report.
yacht engineerAbrouq Graham SmartBattered Bull Steve Bell/Lee DoddsComittment Jorgen RosendhalSai Ram Richard John SmithamSanta Maria Steve Bakker 2Talon Mike Newland 1
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Golf 7 Team Constellation Big Dogs won many awards including Best Yacht Team and Best Team Overall 8 Half“Hunter-Warriors”, Half “Hookers”: Evert, Austin, Matt and Selwyn 9 Jennifer & Dawn, two of Kingdom’s lovely volunteers10 Tyrone van Berg wins Best Individual Men’s Score Superyacht Cup 11 Colin Kiley aloft on Klosters 12 Permanentcrew of Ranger 13 Stewardess Wendy and Chef Nardine make a Phil Edwards sandwich 14 The Kiwi men from the racecrew of Ranger perform a private Haka 15 Crew of Charlatan had their own hukelele band concerts daily, and won thetalent contest! 16 Capt. Sparky, Stephanie and Capt. Adam from winner Rebecca 17 Crew of Ad Lib, who did double dutyat both Dubois & Superyacht Cups 18 Hendrik of Lewmar, Annie Avery & Capt. Chris Gardner of Maltese Falcon All these images are available on www.yotcru.com, where you can also view and upload your own videos and images.
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approx) www.blackbirdguitars.com 2 The Micron
RX3 Digital Receiver provides remote reception atranges of up to 500 metres. Offering advanced facilitiessuch as vibration alert and styled in a modern compactformat, the RX3 fits easily in a pocket or sits discreetly ona bivvy table. All the items necessary to allow chargingfrom the mains or the car are supplied, together withmany other useful accessories €206 ($276 approx)
www.foxint.com 3 For capturing, in pristine detail, adolphin frolicking in the bow wave or your mates jettingaround on a Jet-ski, the new Xacti HD2 takes digitalmovie making to the next level. Ultra compact andpacked with features, the HD2 is capable of capturingHigh Definition movies and 7 MegaPixel still images – allin a compact unit that is small enough to fit in your toppocket! €588 ($789 approx) www.sanyo.co.uk4 The brand new P1 is the latest in Sony Ericsson’sestablished touchscreen smartphone range, and comeswith all the usual connectivity options, includingBluetooth, WiFi 802.11b and 3G. There is 3.2-megapixelcamera with autofocus and a macro mode speciallydesigned to ’scan’ in business cards and import themdirectly into the contacts directory €727 ($976 approx)
www.sonyericsson.co.uk 5 Guaranteed to wake youfrom the deepest slumber, and possibly irk your fellowcrewmembers, Clocky® is a quirky alarm clock with aset of wheels that move when the alarm goes off,meaning you have no choice but to get up to find it andturn it off. $49.99 (approx €37) www.nandahome.com6 Stuck in a country where you are less than fluent inthe local lingo? Try using the Franklin Euro Interpreter
TG 470, which contains over 400,000 words and phrasesin 12 different languages and features a world clock andcurrency converter $79.95 (€60) www.franklin.com 7 Made from a tough rubber and covered with nylon toavoid irritating the skin, these inflatable Boogie Boards
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www.iwantoneofthose.com 9 Inspired by productssuch as Levi’s and Barbour for their combination of formand functionality, Jack Spade Bags have been createdto offer men’s items that represent both honest,thoughtful design and practical purpose. This IndustrialCanvas Cargo Bag has riveted seams, a top zipperclosure, adjustable shoulder strap and inside zipperpocket €78 (£53.00 approx) www.jackspade.com10 Inspired by the sun-faded prints worn by surfers inHawaii, the Reyn Spooner Lahaina Sailor Shirt, alsofrom Jack Spade, is made of fabric that combines thecomfort and ease of cotton with the durability ofsynthetic. $69.00 (€51 approx) www.jackspade.com
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www.drbragi.com 3 To combat the problem ofchapped or cracked lips, Kiehl’s Lip balm
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www.kiehls.com 4 Travel light this Summerwith Clarins’ capsule collection of Limited
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www.clarins.co.uk 5 To relieve the effects ofjet lag, as reported in our Health Watch featureearlier in this issue, the This Works Travel
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www.bathandunwind.com 6 Containingherbs to aid with memory and concentration,the Firefly Tonics’ Sharpen Up tonic canhelp you on a long charter stint or especiallywhen revising for your latest crew qualification.€7 a bottle ($9) www.fireflytonics.com orcall +44 (0)207 052 9720 for your neareststockist 7 For those of you who just have tohave everything co-ordinating, Oasis havebrought out a range aimed at the festival-goingcrowd, but would work just as well on the Medon those not so sunny days €74/44/30
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(€184) www.jackspade.com 9 Manufacturedof fine Italian calf leather inside and out, thisbeautifully crafted cover will keep your Nanoor iPod well protected. Available in a range ofcolours including pale and hot pink to blue andchocolate €24 ($31) www.six10.com
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FILM REVIEWS FOR JULY
Fantastic Four – The Rise of the Silver SurferThis film has the common trademark of summermovies: cheap jokes, ripped-off stories, as manyexplosions as the producers can cram into twohours and Hollywood’s hottest bods in theirskimpiest getups. Great for escapism.
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixYay, Harry is back at last! As his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardryapproaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter is in full-blownadolescence, complete with regular outbursts of rage,a nearly debilitating crush, and the blooming of apowerful sense of rebellion.
HairsprayRemember backcombing and the beehive, pale-pinklipstick, acid yellows, and that first kiss? JohnWaters' Hairspray is a movie about that time andthose kids and that sinking feeling. A really funmovie with plenty of 60s cheese and teenage antics!
TransformersNow being hailed as the most anticipated movie of2007, our world will finally be transformed on 3 Julywhen aliens make Earth their final battleground inTransformers. As the forces of evil seek the key toultimate power, our last chance for survival rests in thehands of young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf).
DVD RELEASES FOR JULY
Blood DiamondThis is a powerful and at times heartbreaking viewof the horrors inflicted upon Africa (in this case,Sierra Leone's civil war), it's also a quest for abeautiful ice-cube-sized pink diamond. LeonardoDiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou deliver powerfulperformances, although at times can be lostdue to the distraction caused by DiCaprio’s
appalling attempt of a South African accent!
The IllusionistMagic and movies don’t often mix well, however writer/directorNeil Burger and his stellar cast pull off some impressive parlourtricks in The Illusionist. A crisp, intelligent, dynamic confection,The Illusionist is the right blend of romance and mystery, and atrue piece of movie magic.
Running With ScissorsRunning With Scissors is the hilarious and poignantfeature film based on the personal memoir byAugusten Burroughs. The film chroniclesAugusten's survival under the most extraordinary of circumstances. Starring a fantastic castincluding Annette Bening, Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Hot FuzzIt’s official, Hot Fuzz is better than Shaun Of The Dead! EdgarWright's action-comedy is knee-deep in great sight gags, and thedirector's keen understanding of both genres make this a rarephenomenon: a British film that is both blisteringly funny andgenuinely action-packed.
CD REVIEWS FOR JULY
Ozzy Osbourne Black RainIt's been six years since Ozzy's laststudio album Down To Earth. BlackRain is the first album Ozzy has everrecorded sober, and it is an excellenteffort. The Prince Of Darkness isnearly 60 years old, but he proves hestill has some gas left in the tank.
Marilyn Manson Eat Me, Drink MeEat Me, Drink Me may lack menace, still, itboasts a clutch of Goth-rock numbers that, ifnot evil per se, are still devilishly good.
Chemical BrothersWe Are The NightDifferent to previous albums, We AreThe Night has a bit of an indie feel onsome tracks and is more electro inplaces. It proves the ChemicalBrothers are still on form 13 yearsafter Exit Planet Dust!
Book ReviewThe Girls By Lori Lansens
Published by Virago PressRetail Price : £7.99
W hen you pick up a novel about conjoined twins,you might expect a curiosity, a glimpse of a lifeunlike any you can imagine. The Girls is a story
about 29-year-old Rose and Ruby Darlen, who are joined at thehead. It’s an affecting portrait of the importance ofconnections, and the distance that existswithin even the closest of bonds. Lansensbrings a tone of absolute authority to TheGirls. The amount of research the authorhad to do in order to accomplish thismust have been formidable. It's easy toforget that this is a work of fiction. Thereis such a strong sense of time andplace, unfolding as we read themanuscript written by Rose, with theodd chapter by the less literary butmore talented twin Ruby. It’s anextraordinary story of partnership,identity and enduring love.
that’s entertainment advertisers indexAssociation of Yacht Support Services 32www.ayss.orgBlue Water Yachting 45www.bluewateryachting.comCamper & Nicholsons International 3www.cnconnect.comCannes Boat Show 17www.salonnautiquecannes.comClive Evans IFA 42www.clive-evans-ifa.comCrew 4 Crew 32www.crew4crew.netDockwise Shipping BV OBCwww.yacht-transport.comFred Dovaston 22www.yachtjob.comGlobal Marine Travel 42www.globalmarinetravel.comGlobal Yacht Fuel 59www.globalyachtfuel.netGrey Coat Placements 55www.greycoatplacements.co.ukICM Financial Services Ltd 16www.icml.co.imIntegrated Technologies 32www.itechmarine.com
Inter nett 32www.internett.frJust4Engineers 63www.just4engineers.comLiquid Yacht Wear 16www.liquidyachtwear.comMansueto 1www.mansuetomarine.itMarine Medical 5www.marmed.comMegafend 13www.megafend.comMerrill Stevens 2www.merrillstevens.comMETS 14www.metstrade.comMHG Marine Benefits 12www.mhgmarine.comMPI Group 17www.mpigroup.co.ukNautilus UK 59 www.nautilusuk.orgPendennis Shipyard Ltd 10 www.pendennis.comPrivate Catering 49 www.private-catering.com
Sevenstar IBCwww.sevenstar.nlThe Crew Network IFCwww.crewnetwork.comThe Crew Report 9www.yotcru.comViking 60www.vikingrecruitment.comVin Sans Frontieres 42www.vsfgroup.comWestrec Marina 7www.westrec.comWYCC 22www.wycc-insurance.comYacht Help Group 4www.yachthelpgroup.comYachting Partners International 57www.ypi.co.ukYCO S.A.M. 36 & 40-41www.ycocrew.comYotcru 31www.yotcru.com
This schedule reflects only voyages to/from the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. For a complete schedule covering East Coast USA,the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, South Pacific and the Pacific West Coast, please visit our website: www.yacht-transport.com
W o r l d C l a s s Y a c h t L o g i s t i c s
Dockwise Yacht Transport FrancePort Azur 3, 79 Avenue des Frères Roustan, 06220 Golfe JuanTel.: + 33 [0]493 931 856, Fax: + 33 [0]493 491 539E-mail: [email protected]
Dockwise Yacht Transport USA1535 S.E. 17th St, Suite 200, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Tel.: + 1 954 525 8707, Fax: + 1 954 525 8711E-mail: [email protected]
For exact dates check with our Booking Agencies
SailingSchedule
S u m m e r / F a l l 2 0 0 7
Voyages from the East Coast USA
East Coast USA to MediterraneanNewport 06/07 ➔ Marmaris 07/07Newport 06/07 ➔ Toulon 07/07Port Everglades 05/07 ➔ Genoa 06/07Port Everglades 04/07 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 05/07Port Everglades 06/07 ➔ Toulon 07/07Port Everglades 08/07 ➔ Toulon 09/07Port Everglades 09/07 ➔ Toulon 10/07
East Coast USA to Northern EuropeNewport 06/07 - Cherbourg 06/07
Voyages from the Mediterranean
Mediterranean to East Coast USAGenoa 09/07 ➔ Port Everglades 09/07Genoa 09/07 ➔ Port Everglades 10/07Marmaris 09/07 ➔ Port Everglades 10/07Palma de Mallorca 04/07 ➔ Newport 05/07Palma de Mallorca 09/07 ➔ Newport 11/07Palma de Mallorca 05/07 ➔ Port Everglades 05/07Palma de Mallorca 06/07 ➔ Port Everglades 06/07Palma de Mallorca 09/07 ➔ Port Everglades 10/07Toulon 08/07 ➔ Port Everglades 08/07
Mediterranean to CaribbeanGenoa 04/07 ➔ Martinique 05/07Marmaris 09/07 ➔ St. Thomas 10/07Palma de Mallorca 04/07 ➔ St. Thomas 05/07Palma de Mallorca 09/07 ➔ St. Thomas 10/07
Mediterranean to Pacific West CoastToulon 08/07 ➔ La Paz 09/07
Voyages within Europe
Northern Europe to MediterraneanCherbourg 06/07 ➔ Marmaris 07/07Cherbourg 06/07 ➔ Toulon 07/07Stockholm 08/07 ➔ Marmaris 09/07Stockholm 08/07 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 09/07
Mediterranean to Northern EuropeMarmaris 07/07 ➔ Stockholm 08/07Palma de Mallorca 07/07 ➔ Stockholm 08/07
MediterraneanMarmaris 07/07 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 07/07Marmaris 09/07 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 09/07Monaco 09/07 ➔ Genoa 09/07Palma de Mallorca 09/07 ➔ Marmaris 09/07Toulon 09/07 ➔ Genoa 09/07Toulon 07/07 ➔ Marmaris 07/07Toulon 09/07 ➔ Monaco 09/07
Voyages from the Caribbean
Caribbean to MediterraneanMartinique 04/07 ➔ Genoa 04/07Martinique 05/07 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 05/07Martinique 06/07 ➔ Toulon 06/07St. Thomas 05/07 ➔ Toulon 07/07
Caribbean to Northern EuropeSt. Thomas 05/07 ➔ Cherbourg 06/07
Voyages from Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia to MediterraneanKoahsiung 07/07 ➔ Toulon 09/07Shanghai 06/07 ➔ Toulon 09/07
Voyages from the South Pacific
South Pacific to MediterraneanAuckland 07/07 ➔ Toulon 09/07Brisbane 07/07 ➔ Toulon 09/07
Voyages from Pacific West Coast
Pacific West Coast to MediterraneanEnsenada 08/07 ➔ Toulon 09/07Golfito 05/07 ➔ Toulon 06/07La Paz 05/07 ➔ Toulon 06/07Vancouver 05/07 ➔ Toulon 06/07
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all these company details can also be found on our company directory on www.yotcru.com
ac power & shore power converters
ASEA POWER SYSTEMSEmail: [email protected]: www.aseapower.com
ATLAS MARINE SYSTEMSU.S. Office:Email: [email protected]: www.atlasmarinesystems.comEurope Office:Email: [email protected]: www.atlasmarinesystems.com
EXENDIS B.V.E-Mail: [email protected]: www.exendis.com
MASTERVOLTE-Mail: [email protected]: www.mastervolt.com
VECTEK MARINENew Zealand Office:Website: www.vectekmarine.comE-Mail: [email protected] Sales and Service:Website: www.bassproducts.comE-Mail: [email protected] Sales and Service:Website: www.magnusmarine.comE-Mail: [email protected]
air-conditioning
AQUAE MARINE SYSTEMS USAE-Mail: [email protected]: www.aquaemarine.com
AQUAE MARINE SYSTEMS EUROPEE-Mail: [email protected]
CRUISAIRE-Mail: [email protected]: www.dometicenviro.com
HEINEN & HOPMAN ENGINEERING BVEmail: [email protected]: www.heinenhopman.com
N.R. KOELING BVEmail: [email protected]: www.nrkoeling.nl
MARINE AIR SYSTEMSE-Mail: [email protected]: www.dometicenviro.com
air-con & sewage cleaning
EXCELSUM IND B.V. Email: [email protected] Website: www.excelsum.nl
anchoring systems & deck equipment
MUIR WINDLASSES Head Office:Email: [email protected]: www.muir.com.au
Muir Europe:Email: [email protected] USA:Email: [email protected]
automated yacht living
YACHTICA S.R.L.E-Mail: [email protected]: www.yachtica.com
books & charts
BLUEWATER BOOKS AND CHARTSEmail: [email protected]: www.bluewaterweb.com
KELVIN HUGHES LTDE-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.bookharbour.com
NEWPORT STORE (ARMCHAIR SAILOR)Tel: +1 401-847-4252
RIVIERA CHART E-mail: [email protected]: www.riviera-charts.com
THOMAS GUNN NAVIGATION SERVICESE-Mail: [email protected]: www.thomasgunn.com
bunkers
FEMO BUNKEREmail: [email protected]: www.femobunker.com
classic restorations
FAIRLIE RESTORATIONS LIMITEDE-mail: [email protected]: www.fairlierestorations.com
cleaning services
INTER-NETTEmail: [email protected]: www.internett.fr
coating consultants
CCS – YACHT COATING SERVICESEmail: [email protected]: www.ccs-exp.com
MYPAI – MARTEN YACHT PAINT ADVICE & INSPECTIONEmail: [email protected]: www.mypai.nl
MARITIME SURVEYORS & CONSULTANTSWebsite: www.yachtsurveyor.itE-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]
communications & satellite
E3 CONNECTCOMMUNICATIONS AND TVE-mail: [email protected]: www.e3s.com & www.e3airtime.com
computer services/consultancy
consultants
BURNESS CORLETT - THREE QUAYSEmail: [email protected]: www.bctq.com
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ASSOCIATESE-mail: [email protected]: www.imayachts.com
PATTON MARINE, INC.Email: [email protected]: www.pattonmarineonline.com
FRY ASSOCIATES, INC. (FRYCO)PROJECT MANAGEMENT & MARINEENGINEERS5420 Waddell Hollow Road, Franklin, TN37064 USATel: +1 615 591 8455GSM: +20122492000Email: [email protected]: www.members.aol.com/frycomar
NLIGHTENED SOFTWARE LTDTanglewood House, 4 Fir Tree Close, St. Leonards,Ringwood, Hants. BH24 2QW, UKTel: +44 (0) 1202 855816Fax: +44 (0) 1202 855816Email: [email protected]: www.nlightened.co.uk
GREAT CIRCLE SYSTEMS, INC.930 Tahoe Blvd, Suite 802-508 , InclineVillage, NV 89451, USA500 SE 17th Street, Suite 224, FortLauderdale, FL 33316 USATel: +1 530 546 3736Fax: +1 208 730 6439Email: [email protected]: www.greatcirclesys.com
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WOLFSON UNIT M.T.I.A.E-Mail: [email protected]: www.wumtia.com
consultants & surveyors
MARINE SURVEY BUREAUE-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.msb-palma.com
cranes & passerelles
NAUTICAL STRUCTURES Email: [email protected] Website: www.nautical-structures.com
crew placement
AFFISHIPS PTS/PTM SARL À LUXEMBOURGE-mail: [email protected]
AMPM CREW SOLUTIONSEmail: [email protected]: www.ampmcrew.com
CAMPER NICHOLSONSEmail: [email protected] (USA)
[email protected] (europe)Web: www.cnconnect.com
CREW4YACHTS.NETE-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.Crew4Yachts.net
LUXURY YACHT GROUPEmail: [email protected]: www.luxyachts.com
PETER INSULL’S CREW AGENCYEmail: [email protected]: www.insull.com
YPI CREW E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ypicrew.com
crew training
JOHN PERCIVAL MARINE ASSOCIATESE-mail: [email protected]: www.sailorsworld.co.uk
SYMPHONYEmail: [email protected]: www.symphonyteambuilding.co.uk
WARSASH MARITIME ACADEMYE-Mail: [email protected]: www.warsashacademy.co.uk
custom carpets
TAI PING CARPETSE-Mail: [email protected]: www.taipingcarpets.com
deck equipment
FREEMAN MARINE EQUIPMENT E-mail: [email protected]: www.freemanmarine.com
JAMES MOLINARY LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.molinary.com
LINDSTAEDT YACHTAUSRUESTUNG GMBHE-Mail: [email protected]: www.lindstaedt-yachtausruestung.de
PACIFIC COAST MARINE, INC Email: [email protected]: www.pcmii.com
deck furniture
SUNDECK Email: [email protected]: www.sundeckfrance.com
designers
diving & watersports
NAUTILUS UNDERWATER SYSTEMSEmail: [email protected]: www.yachtdive.com
electric
ISLAND MARINE ELECTRONICS INC.Email: [email protected]: www.islandmarineelectric.com
electronics
B & G/SIMRAD E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BandG.comE-mail: [email protected] Website: www.simradyachting.com
E3 SYSTEMS Palma and Barcelona Office:Email: [email protected] Office:Email: [email protected]: www.e3s.com
MEDENISA, S.L.Email: [email protected]
RADIO HOLLAND NETHERLANDSEmail: [email protected]: www.radioholland.nl
RADIO HOLLAND USAEmail: [email protected]: www.radiohollandusa.com
entertainment systems
ADVANCED NEW TECHNOLOGIESEmail: [email protected]: www.a-n-t.net
BEST SERVICE (EUROPE) LTDE-Mail: [email protected]: www.best-service.co.uk
GERMAN SKY SERVICEEmail: [email protected]: www.GermanSky.com
ICON CONNECTE-Mail: [email protected]: www.iconconnect.com
exhaust systems
DEANGELO MARINE EXHAUSTEmail: [email protected]: www.deangelomarine.com
HALYARD (M & I) LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.Halyard.eu.com
MARQUIP BVE-Mail: [email protected]: www.marquip.nl
SOUNDOWN CORPORATIONE-Mail: [email protected]: www.soundown.com
TELEMAR YACHTINGVia Montramito 120, 55049 Viareggio, ItalyTel: +39 0584 426140Fax: +39 0584 945166Email: [email protected]: www.telemar-yachting.com
WARD’S MARINE ELECTRIC617 SW 3rd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315,USATel: +1 954 523 2815Fax: +1 954 523 1967Email: [email protected]: www.wardsmarine.com
TANKFILL BY BROWNIE’S940 NW 1st Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311,USATel: +1 954 462 5570Fax: +1 954 462 6115Email: [email protected]: www.tankfill.com
CHAMPAGNE GRAPHICS, INC.3701 SW 47 Avenue 106, Davie, Florida 33314,USATel: +1 954 584 8314 Fax: +1 954 584 0596Email: [email protected]: www.champagnegraphics.com
MARITIME PROFESSIONAL TRAINING1915 South Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33316Tel: +1 954 5251014Fax: +1 954 764 0431Email: [email protected]: www.mptusa.com
WILSONHALLIGANLARGE YACHT RECRUITMENT23 Mitchell Point, Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton,Hants. SO31 4RF, UKTel: +44 (0)2380 458652Fax: +44 (0)2380 456894Email: [email protected]: www.wilsonhalligan.com
PALM BEACH YACHTS INTERNATIONAL4220 Broadway, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, USATel: +1 561 863 0082Fax: +1 561 863 4406Email: [email protected]: www.yachtcrew.comContact: Donna MacPhail
DÖHLE (ISLE OF MAN)Fort Anne, Douglas IM1 5 PD, Isle of ManTel: +44 (0) 1 624 649649Fax: +44 (0) 1 624 649607Email: [email protected]: www.doehle-iom.com
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finance
ARBUTHNOT LATHAM & CO., LIMITEDE-mail: [email protected]
BANK OF SCOTLAND MARINE FINANCE E-Mail: [email protected]
BARCLAYSE-mail: [email protected]
CIRIS CAPITAL BVE-mail: [email protected]: www.ciriscapital.com
FORTIS YACHT GROUPE-mail: [email protected]: www.yacht.fortis.com
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, CORPORATE JET CAPITAL AND SUPERYACHTFINANCEE-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rbs.com/jetsandyachts
fuel suppliers
FEMO BUNKEREmail: [email protected]: www.femobunker.com
NATIONAL FUELINGEmail: [email protected]: www.nationalfueling.comUSA Office:Email: [email protected]
horns, bells & whistles
KAHLENBERG BROTHERS COMPANY Email: [email protected]: www.kahlenberg.com
hydraulics/thrusters
HYDROMAR B.V. E-Mail: [email protected]: www.hydromar.nl
QUANTUM MARINE ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA,INC.Email: [email protected]: www.quantumhydraulic.com
VT NAIAD MARINEEmail: [email protected]: www.naiad.comHolland:E-mail: [email protected]: www.vtnmh.nlFlorida:E-mail: [email protected] Northwest: E-mail: [email protected] Kingdom: E-mail: [email protected] DER VELDEN MARINE SYSTEMSE-Mail: [email protected]: www.vdvyachting.nl
insurance
AON LIMITEDEmail: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.aon.co.uk
ASCOMA MARITIMEEmail: [email protected]: www.ascoma-maritime.com
ATLASS INSURANCE GROUPEmail: [email protected]: www.atlassinsurance.com
CAMERON, RICHARD AND SMITHEmail: [email protected]: www.crsyachts.co.uk
FP MARINE RISKSEmail: [email protected] or
[email protected]: www.fp-marine.com
FASTNET MARINE INSURANCE SERVICES LTDE-Mail: [email protected]
MARKEL INTERNATIONALEmail: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.markelintl.com
MHG MARINE BENEFITSEmail: [email protected]: www.mhgmarine.com
ONLYYACHTEmail: [email protected]: www.onlyyacht.com
PANTAENIUSEmail: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.pantaenius.comMonaco/Med Office:Email: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.pantaenius.comUK Office:Email: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.pantaenius.comScandinavian Office:Email: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.pantaenius.comUS Office:Email: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.pantaenius.com
STURGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICESEmail: [email protected]: www.sturgeyachts.com
STURGE TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES LTDEmail: [email protected]
YACHTSMAN INSURANCE SERVICESEmail: [email protected]: www.insureayacht.com
insurers
GROUPAMAWebsite: www.groupama-transport.com
integrated systems
SERVOWATCHE-mail: [email protected]: www.servowatch.com
lawyers
AKD PRINSEN VAN WIJMEN N.V.E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.akd.nl
CLYDE & COEmail: [email protected]: www.clydeco.com
GOLDRING & GOLDRING, P.A.Email: [email protected]: www.yachtlaw.com
HILL DICKINSON SOLICITORSEmail: [email protected]: www.hilldickinson.com
MOORE & COMPANY, P.A.Email: [email protected]: www.moore-and-co.net
SHAW AND CROFT E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.shawandcroft.com
SHOOSMITHSE-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.shoosmiths.co.uk/marine
SLIDLEX & CO.Studio Legale Internazionale d’IppolitoE-mail: [email protected] Website: www.slidlex.com
TROWERS & HAMLINSE-mail: [email protected]: www.trowers.com
VAN STEENDEREN MAINPORTLAWYERS B.V.Westerkade 7C, 3016 CL Rotterdam, NLTel: +31 (0) 10 2667866Fax: +31 (0) 10 2667868Email: arnold.vansteenderen@
mainportlawyers.commarieke.vandendool@ mainportlawyers.com
Website: www.mainportlawyers.com
STUDIO LEGALE ROLLANDIVia Assarotti 19/5, Genoa 16122, ItalyTel: (+) 39 010 831 3842Fax: (+) 39 010 839 4612Email: [email protected]: www.rollandi.com
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE NET600 NE 7th Ave. #7 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USATel: +1 754-234-4325Fax: +1 954-301-0925Email: [email protected]: www.internationalinsurancenet.com
BUPA INTERNATIONALJoy Eliomarkaki (for Greece)Tel: +30210 93 33 351Email: [email protected] Evans IFA (for Antibes, France)Tel: +33 4 93 34 36 00Email: [email protected] McKeever (for Gibraltar and Spain)Tel: +350 79520 ext 234Email: [email protected] Rossos Limited (for Cyprus)Tel: +25 33 5073Email: [email protected] Rowley (for Balearics)Tel: +34 971 72 08 07Email: [email protected] Williams (for Southern Spain)Tel: +34 952 491115Email: [email protected]
MAREN LIMITED13 Market Place, Henley on Thames, Oxon RG9 2AA, UKTel: +44 1491 413626 Fax: +44 1491 414172E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.marenlimited.com
legal services
INCE & COEmail: [email protected] Website: www.incelaw.com Dubai Office:Email: [email protected] Germany Office:Email: [email protected] Hong Kong Office:Email: [email protected] Paris Office:Email: [email protected] Le Havre Office:Email: [email protected] Greece Office:Email: [email protected] China Office:Email: [email protected] Singapore Office:Email: [email protected]
lighting designers
AQUALUCE LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.aqualuce.com
lubricants supplier
HELIOS LUBEOILEmail: [email protected]: www.superyachtlube.com
marine marketing & pr
THE OWEN AGENCYEmail: [email protected]: www.royowenroberts.com
masts & rigging
FUTURE FIBRES S.L.U.Email: [email protected] Website: www.futurefibres.eu
medical kits
MARINE MEDICAL INTERNATIONALUSA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.marmed.com
OCEAN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.omi2.com
monitoring systems
naval architects
DONALD L. BLOUNT & ASSOCIATES, INC.Email: [email protected]: www.dlba-inc.com
noise & vibration control
J & A ENTERPRISES, Inc.Email: [email protected] Website: www.jandaenterprises.com
port services
SEAL SUPERYACHTS ASIAEmail: [email protected]: www.seal-superyachts-asia.com
project management
propeller & propulsion
BRUNTONS PROPELLERS LIMITEDE-Mail: [email protected]: www.bruntons-propellers.com
PIENING PROPELLEREmail: [email protected]: piening-propeller.de
SCHOTTEL GMBH & CO. KGEmail: [email protected]: www.schottel.de
provisioning
ALL SERVICES S.R.LEmail: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.allservices.net
MANSUETOEmail: [email protected]: www.mansuetomarine.it
refit
DE VOOGT YACHT SERVICESE-mail: [email protected]: www.feadship.nl
regulatory compliances
rudders & manoeuvringEquipment
VAN DER VELDEN MARINE SYSTEMSE-Mail: [email protected]: www.vdvyachting.nl
safety equipment
HIGH SEAS TRADING COMPANYMiami, FL Office:E-mail: [email protected] Canaveral, FL office: E-mail: [email protected] Beach, CA Office:E-mail: [email protected]: www.highseasusa.com
sanitation & sewage treatment
HEADHUNTER INC.E-Mail: [email protected]: www.headhunterinc.com
satellite communication
CAPROCK COMMUNICATIONS Email: [email protected]: www.caprock.com
E3 AIRTIMEE-mail: [email protected]: www.e3s.com & www.e3airtime.com
NAVISYSTEM MARINE ELECTRONICS S.R.L.E-mail: [email protected]: www.navisystem.com
DÖHLE (ISLE OF MAN)Fort Anne, Douglas IM1 5 PD, Isle of ManTel: +44 (0) 1 624 649649Fax: +44 (0) 1 624 649607Email: [email protected]: www.doehle-iom.com
MONCADA DI PATERNO HISPANIAGalerias Jaime III, 2 entresuelo B, 07012 Palma deMallorca, SpainTel: +34 971 213 057Fax: +34 971 213 271Mob: +34 629 977 699Email: [email protected]: www.moncadahispania.com
FROGGY GOURMET3 avenue Pasteur, 06600 Antibes, FranceTel: +33 493 34 05 38Fax: +33 493 34 36 98Email: [email protected]: www.froggygourmet.fr
FIRST CLASS MARINE4930 Benley Court # 5, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220,USATel: +1 541 550 8032E-mail: [email protected]: www.firstclassmarine.com
VAN CAPPELLEN CONSULTANCY de Wederik 12 - 3355 SK Papendrecht, The NetherlandsTel: +31 (0)78 641 10 22Fax: +31 (0)78 615 53 49 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vancappellen.org
PALLADIUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC3900 SW 30th Ave. Suite 4, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USATel: +1 954 653 0630Tel Europe +44 (0) 207 993 4037Fax: +1 954 337 2650E-mail: [email protected]: www.palladiumTechs.com
INTELISEA LLC601 Wald, Irvine, California, 92618, USATel: +1 949 450 9961 Fax: +1 949 450 9959Email: [email protected]: www.intelisea.com
BROCHURES • WEB SITES • VIDEO'S1326 SE 17 Street, Suite 393, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USATel: +1 954 587 5838 Fax: +1 954 587 5838Mobile: +1 954 993 3993Email: [email protected]: www.yachtproductions.com
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security
DRUM CUSSAC MARITIME E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.drum-cussac.com
MARINEGUARD SYSTEMS LTDE-Mail: [email protected]: www.marineguard.com
MARITIME ASSET SECURITY ANDTRAINING LTD (MAST)E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mast-yacht.co.uk
SECURE YACHT LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.secureyacht.com
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND SERVICES LIMITED(SPS) MARITIME DIVISIONEmail: office@specialprojectsand
services.comWebsite: www.specialprojectsand
services.com
VERITAS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTSE-mail: [email protected] Website: www.veritas-international.com
shipping
software
IDEA NAUTIC-DATA-SOLUTIONS GMBHEmail: [email protected] Website: www.ideayacht.com
SPECTEC LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.spectec.net
spares & supplies
SUPERYACHT SPARESEmail: [email protected]: www.superyachtspares.com
WORLDWIDE YACHT SUPPORT LTDEmail: [email protected]
[email protected]: www.worldwideyachtsupport.com
stabilisers
QUANTUM MARINE ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC.Email: [email protected]: www.quantumhydraulic.com
ROLLS-ROYCEEmail: [email protected]: www.rolls-royce.com
VT NAIAD MARINEHeadquarters: Email: [email protected]: www.naiad.comHolland:E-mail: [email protected]: www.vtnmh.nlFlorida:E-mail: [email protected] Northwest: E-mail: [email protected] Kingdom: E-mail: [email protected]
survey services
ENSIGN – MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCYE-mail: [email protected]: www.mcga.gov.uk
teak lumber & decking
ANYTEC MARINE ABEmail: [email protected]: www.anytec.se
GEMINI TEAKDEKKEN EN JACHT INTERIEURS BVE-Mail: [email protected]: www.gemini-teak.nl
KERSTHOLT TEAKDECKSYSTEMS BVEmail: [email protected]: www.kerstholt-teakdecks.com
TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS, INC. Email: [email protected]: www.teakdecking.com
TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS (EUROPE) LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.teakdecking.com
tenders/inflatables
AVON INFLATABLES LIMITEDEmail: [email protected]: www.avonmarine.com
FIVESTAR MARINE LTDEmail: [email protected]: www.fivestarmarine.no
NAUTICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.Email: [email protected]: www.nauticaintl.com
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watch for any untoward occurrences.10 Name given the "lights" one above the other whichwhen kept in line allow yachts to bear into harbour.11 A caravel of 100 tons - in which ChristopherColumbus sailed in company with the Ships "Pinta"and "Nina" to the West Indies (5,5).12 Master of a fishing vessel or small trader - A rankin the Royal Naval Reserve.13 Surname of British buccaneer navigator andsurveyor, explored and mapped west coast ofAustralia.14 Having a pleasant disposition and being friendly.17 Alternate name for "kites" or sails known asmoonrakers set only in light weather.23 A limpet-like mollusc, yielding mother of pearl.24 A lower deck slang term for a member of theship's police or petty officer, in a warship.26 Term used to describe a diagnostic study.27 A telescope fitted with two tubes.28 To haul a hawser or rope over a skiff or boat inorder to clear it from an underwater obstruction (5,3).29 A county of SE England, bordering on North Seaand north shore of the Thames estuary.
Down1 That portion of the hull above the waterline.2 A long period sea wave produced by an
earthquake or volcanic eruption.3 Name given the stay from the head of the
mainmast to the head of the foremast, to stay themainmast.4 The second seaport of France, on the estuary of
the Seine, in the English Channel (2,5).6 A design drawing at right angles to the sheer
draught of a ship showing her midship section (4,4,).7 Single ballasted keels centrally attached to the
bottoms of hulls (3,5).9 Name of metal point or ram fixed to the bows of
warships, used to ram hulls of enemy vessels.10 An island in the eastern Adriatic, off the coast ofYugoslavia, now known as Vis, was the scene of twomajor naval battles.15 The rails under the toe rails - extensions of thehulls above deck lines on wooden boats (3,5).16 Moving or directed away from the shoreline.18 To wind spun yarn around a rope that has beenwormed and parcelled.19 A series of rope steps up the shrouds of a mast bywhich sailors reached the yards.20 That part of the Pacific Ocean between Borneoand Java (4,3).21 Craft that were used on inland waterways of theNetherlands, apple-shaped bows & sterns roundedbottoms, broad leeboards for use in shallow water.22 A long tapered flag used to identify a vessel.25 Voracious snake-like fish.
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A It is a "fender" made by splicing marlin into an oldrope. It is wrapped around shrouds to prevent chafe onsail canvas.
Yotcru.com / Mini-B Competition
We have two dive units generously supplied by Mini-B to give away to Yotcru members. Aimed as a convenientalternative to the traditional, cumbersome dive systems currently available, these are increasingly popular in arange of applications – be it military, port operators or even hotel groups. So what do you have to do to win one?Quite simply answer the questions below and submit a photo of yourself on Yotcru.com (yes, its an onlinecompetition). Essentially, the most interesting and/or amusing will be entered into the prize draw this September atthe Monaco Yacht Show 2007. The best ones will be featured in separate issues of The Crew Report. The best twowill win one of these coveted dive systems...and can frolic with the dolphins.
Here, Snr 2nd Officer Vaughan Poynter has given his own answers...
Name: Vaughan PoynterAge: 30Status: singleYacht/Company:Platinum YachtsPosition: Snr 2nd Officer
Where did you wake up this morning?In my apartment in DubaiWho would play you in a movie?BondWhat’s your most memorable yachtingexperience?Year 2000 New Years Eve in the Viaduct inAucklandWhat is the weirdest thing you’ve put inyour mouth? (body parts excluded)Jellyfish...don’t askWhere do you see yourself in 5 years?On a superyacht with retirement in sightYou’re shipwrecked, what 3 things wouldyou save?(owners, guests, colleagues excluded)A good knife, surfboard and a speargun...If you could change the industry inanyway, what would it be?To have more nice people with bettermanners
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Bex McDonnald on charter on board 30 m with three crew loo
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My day whilst on charter is a lot like that of a single mum – there’s a lot of multi-
tasking, fake smiling, an unlimited supply of patience and wet wipes, and of course
having the stamina and strength of a marathon runner. A stewardess job is certainly
not for the faint hearted.
06.30 Get up and go for a swim (we’re at anchor). Then set up breakfast, whilst at
the same time dusting and vacuuming the bridge and saloon. 08.30 Serve breakfast,
whilst at the same time running downstairs to clean cabins and make beds. Usually I would
finish two cabins during a breakfast run. 10.00/11.00 Clear breakfast (I have to hand
wash everything as the china is too delicate for the machine), and whilst doing this I also clean
the other two cabins, make the beds, put the washing on and keep an eye on the guests (serving
drinks, nibbles etc. as they require). 12.00 At noon I would begin to set up for lunch, which involves
making the table look beautiful and preparing the bread, wine, water etc. I also put on another load of washing
(eight guests would generally get through 40 towels a day!!) 14.00 Lunchtime – for the guests of course, not me!
At this time I would serve lunch and generally wait on them, making sure they have everything they need. 16.00
The lunch experience would normally take about two hours. Once the guests have moved away from the table I
begin to clear up. More hand washing! I am constantly keeping an eye on the guests and take them drinks and
nibbles throughout the afternoon. If I’m lucky (once I’ve burped them and sung them a lullaby) the guests will then
go down for their afternoon nap – I would use this quiet time to catch up with the washing, ironing and any
cleaning I didn’t get done in the morning. After stocking all the fridges, I may get time for a quick bite to eat and a
shower. This is the time of the day that I then have to change into my evening uniform. 18.00 I now start to set
up for dinner, this normally takes about half an hour, the table is decorated with candles, flowers etc. (it has to
look stunning). I also prepare the caviar and champagne, which the guests like to have before dinner. 19.00 The
guests enjoy the sunset on the sundeck with a glass of champagne at about this time of the day – I wait on them
until they decide to come down for dinner. I then serve dinner. 22.30 After dinner I continue to wait on the guests
with drinks, whist at the same time clearing the table, hand washing the dinner things and turning down the beds
in the cabins ready for their bedtime. 24.00 As the evening winds down, I continue to serve drinks and smokes. I
also use this time to tidy and clean the crew mess. 03.00 This is normally the time that the last of the guests
would go to “bye byes”. Once they’re all in bed I clear up their drinks and tidy up the interior areas of the yacht
(put out fresh ashtrays, bring the flowers in from outside, and check that anything that can fall over in the night
is put away). As I’m the last one to bed it’s my responsibility to turn all the power off and lock up. Then, finally, I
get to go to bed!!! :-O
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