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VolVo ocean Race

By Andy Woodruff

Six international teams are racing 39,000nm around the world in the Volvo Ocean Race, one of sailing’s most challenging events. Each team is crewed by 11 professional sailors on a one-design Volvo Open 70, yachts capable of 600 miles a day and speeds more than 30 knots.

The race, formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race, began in October 2011 in Alicante, Spain, and is on leg seven, crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Miami to Lisbon.

Teams are French entry Groupama, the United Arab Emirate entry Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, the United States entry Puma Ocean Racing, Camper with Emirates Team New Zealand, Spain’s entry Team Telefónica, and the Chinese entry Team Sanya.

Florida sailor Andy Woodruff covered the United States landfall of leg six in Miami, through to the beginning of leg seven’s departure in late May. Following are his reports.

Puma takes leg 6After sailing 4,800nm from Brazil to

the finish of leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race, the United States home team Puma took line honors under blue

skies in Miami on May 9. Camper with Emirates Team New Zealand came in second, just more than an hour later, under a threatening, thunderous sky.

Puma was welcomed to the Ocean

Race Village in Miami and Camper delayed its approach as a thunderstorm with driving rain, hailstones, lightning

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Volvo Open 70s race in Miami before the trans-Atlantic crossing to Lisbon in late May in the Volvo Ocean Race. PHoTo FRoM anDY WooDRUFF

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How captains hire; an inside lookToday’s crew share personal information

up front on their CVs. Prominent are their color photographs, nationalities, marital status and whether they have

tattoos or smoke. Usually excluded are their religious beliefs, political affiliations and sexual orientation.

At this month’s Triton Bridge luncheon, we asked captains if knowing these characteristics affect

how crew are hired for yacht jobs.“This whole business is appearance,”

a captain said. “Everything is about the profile; the cosmetics, the dress, all of it.”

As always, individual comments are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and

open discussion. The attending captains are identified in a photograph on page A15.

“Even yachts are discriminated against, it’s part of the definition of the industry,” another captain said. “That’s what yachting is. Even as far as seamanship, the better looking the yacht, it is seen as a better yacht. Yachts are constantly in competition.”

Are yacht crew hired for looking attractive?

“In charter, good looks make people comfortable, happy,” a captain said. “Say a waitress is ugly and the food is the same as a place where the waitress is attractive, you might choose the attractive one.”

Sometimes crew are hired to fit a “look,” another captain said. Many yachts have a theme or defining characteristics, such as a classic yacht that outfits the crew

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Remember those yachts that were fined in 2010 and 2011 in Kiel, Germany, for having red-dyed fuel in their tanks?

Well, I caught up with one of the captains recently and found out the outcome.

To recap: This captain, who asked that he and the yacht remain anonymous, had filled up with fuel in the United States before

heading to Europe last spring. Marine fuel sold in the U.S. is dyed red.

Despite taking on numerous liters of clear, duty-paid fuel after leaving the U.S., some of the U.S. fuel remained to taint subsequent tanks.

In Germany, red dye is used for commercial vessels. And because his yacht is private, German customs officials balked when they tested his tanks.

This captain – a veteran in command of a vessel in excess of 200 feet – hosted a tribe of customs officers onboard for 15 hours before being fined 80,000 euros and being charged with fraud.

All that despite having all the proper paperwork and fuel samples to prove he had bought the fuel legally in another country.

Now it was time for he and the owner to balk. They sued.

The good news is that German customs returned every bit of the fines it collected.

The bad news, it cost $20,000 in attorneys fees to get it.

“My blood boils every time I think about it,” the captain said. “I’m still angry my boss didn’t let me counter-sue them.”

This captain did everything right. He keeps samples of fuel from each delivery (“I keep them for a year.”) He makes sure the oil record book is up to date and includes dates, times, locations and volumes. All receipts are in order and legible.

Even though it didn’t help avoid the fine, the meticulous record keeping helped in a court of law.

His latest advice to anyone traveling to the Baltic this summer: consult your ship’s agent to make sure you know the current laws regarding fuel before you arrive.

Find out what declarations you need and make sure you have them.

Still, be prepared that even if you do everything right, you may still get visited by government officials looking for an easy way to collect some tax

dollars. Most won’t fight the way this captan and owner did, or they wouldn’t bother, would they?

Makes my blood boil, too.

Remember that captain who pushes his body to physical extremes for fun?

Capt. Grant Maughan of M/Y Turmoil started running marathons last fall (26.2 miles) and by spring he was doing an ultra-marathon (62 miles).

Well, in May, he ran in another ultra, this time 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West. The organizers give runners 36 hours to complete it. Maughan did it in 21 hours 3 minutes, including an hour he spent at mile 80 helping a woman who collapsed and had to be taken away in an ambulance.

Though some of us may think there’s something amiss in Maughan’s head, there’s not doubt he’s got a good heart. He ran the race to raise money for the Cancer Society of the Keys. (He’s from Australia.)

It’s not too late to donate. Visit his fundraising page at (sorry for the long URL) www.RaceIt.com/fundraising/fundraise.aspx?event=5541&fundraiser =6716.

Capt. Mike and Jodi Petty have a few new things going on their lives. The first is a little darling named Ella, taking Jodi ashore. They’ve started a new business, too, making fender covers.

Their company, FendElegance, uses a material they say withstands sea air and sunlight better than most, a polyester fiber made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles.

The fabric isn’t new. In 2005, Petty had custom fenders covers made out of this fabric for the yacht he was running. He saw that vessel last summer and the fender covers look as nice as the day they were put on, he said.

The new part is FendElegance, and their direction in life. Mike is freelancing now, and the couple work together on their business and raising their daughter.

For more information visit www.fendelegance.com.

Capt. Peter Harrison is working on a new project, romantically dubbed Perfect Life. (www.perfectlifeventures.com)

A captain for 20 years, he’s looking for investors to buy a 165-foot megayacht that would then be available for equity ownership to adventure-minded owners and taken to fabulous places around the world.

Sounds like a perfect life to me.

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments: [email protected].

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US Sailing is conducting inquiries into the deaths of nine sailors in two separate races that originated in California in April.

At the request of the U.S. Coast Guard, US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, will complete independent reviews of each incident. The first was the accident that occurred during the 2012 Crewed Farallones Race from San Francisco, Calif., that resulted in the deaths of five sailors. Second was the 2012 Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race in which four sailors died.

In the first incident, five sailors from a crew of eight were killed on April 14 in a race around the Farallon Islands off the coast of Northern California. One body was recovered and four remain missing and are presumed dead.

The 38-foot sailboat S/Y Low Speed Chase was reportedly hit by a wave as it rounded the islands during the annual race. Three of the crew were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after both the USCG and the Air National Guard responded to the boat’s EPIRB signal, according to the San Francisco Yacht Club Web site.

The race course runs 28 miles outside the Golden Gate Bridge in the Pacific Ocean and has been held annually since 1907 without incident.

The second incident involved S/Y Aegean, a 37-foot Hunter 376, in which four crew died in an accident that destroyed the boat a few miles offshore near Mexico’s Coronado Islands at about 1:30 a.m. on April 28. These were the first deaths reported in the annual overnight Newport to Ensenada race’s 65-year history.

The investigating panels will research the factors involved

by reviewing safety policies and procedures, and the usage of safety equipment. The panels will determine what lessons can be learned from the accidents and present recommendations for future consideration.

“All of us at US Sailing are shocked and saddened by the recent tragedies that occurred during the Farallones and Newport-to-Ensenada races,” said Gary Jobson, president of US Sailing, on

the organization’s Web site.

“These accidents represent an extraordinary set of events in the sport of sailing, which historically has a very strong track record of safety. Like everyone, we are very concerned about the safety

of sailors. At the request of the US Coast Guard in San Francisco, we have assembled a panel of offshore sailing, safety and medical experts to lead a review that will help identify what occurred during the Farallones Race and more importantly how to insure we avoid these tragedies in the future.

“US Sailing is involved not only to lend our expertise in safety and offshore racing but to insure that the perspective of offshore racers is being brought to the table,” Jobson wrote. “We have identified a similar review panel for the Ensenada accident and are working with the U.S. Coast Guard in San Diego to outline that review.”

The panels plan to release initial findings and recommendations to the public this month. For relevant inquiries regarding the review or to provide pertinent information and helpful commentary on either incident or race, contact US Sailing at [email protected] or [email protected].

US Sailing investigates nine deaths in two sailboat races

A yacht in the World Cruising Club’s ARC Europe Rally hit a whale and started sinking during an Atlantic Ocean crossing race, according to SailWorld.com. All of its crew were rescued.

S/Y Outer Limits, a Hanse370e, was about 330nm off Bermuda en route to Horta in the Azores with 35 other yachts when it hit a submerged object,

believed to be a whale, at about 10:30 p.m., on Friday, May 18 the Web site reported.

The crew started the emergency pumps, began the return to Bermuda and issued a MayDay.

The container ship E R Melbourne reached Outer Limits about 90 minutes later and evacuated the crew.

Outer Limits was abandoned.

Yacht in ARC rally hits whale and sinks; all crew are rescued

“All of us at US Sailing are shocked and saddened by the recent tragedies that occurred during the Farallones and Newport-to-Ensenada races,” said Gary Jobson, president of US Sailing.

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Capt. Robert Figueredo was arrested in May in connection with the theft and sinking in 2009 of the 80-foot Azimut M/Y Star One.

The yacht’s insurer alleges that Figueredo and the yacht owner, auto insurance businessman Nicolas Estrella, collaborated to sink the yacht and collect the insurance. The vessel was insured for $3 million, according to a story in the Miami Herald.

Estrella denied the allegation. He is suing the yacht’s insurance company, Federal Insurance Co., for breach of contract.

Figueredo also has denied the charges. He last worked for Estrella about 10 years ago, Estrella’s attorney, Robert Burlington, told the Herald.

Estrella’s legal fight is going to trial in U.S. District Court in Miami this month. The Florida Department of Financial Services’ insurance fraud division, which filed the criminal complaint against Figueredo, said the case is still under investigation. Figueredo faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

Mca oKs eU coursesAccording to a notice issued by the

Professional Yachting Association, the MCA will now recognize advanced STCW courses from countries within the EU and not only those listed in MSN 1802 (in Annex E).

The courses include STCW Advanced Fire Fighting, STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB), STCW Medical First Aid and STCW Medical Care, STCW Tanker Familiarization Course, and STCW Specialized Tanker Training Course (Oil, Gas and Chemical).

Certificates not required by the MCA toward the issue of a certificate of competency, issued by the EU under the provisions of STCW such as Crisis Management and Bridge Resource Management, are also recognized.

The MCA recognizes these countries as part of the EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Beard Marine manager diesBeard Marine assistant parts

manager Marvin Rodriguez, 28, died on May 12 after an accident in Davie, Fla.

Mr. Rodriguez and another man fell three stories after an apartment railing collapsed on May 6. The other man sustained minor injuries, according to news reports.

Mr. Rodriguez was born in Miami on Oct. 30, 1983, and worked at Beard Marine in Ft. Lauderdale.

“In September 2003, he started with us as a driver,” Scott Beard, general manager of Beard Marine, said. “He moved to inside sales and then was promoted to assistant manager. He was approaching 10 years with us. He was literally the first guy you saw when you walked in the door.”

David Vence, Mr. Rodriguez’s brother, is a technician at Beard Marine and has been employed with the company for the past 10 years. Yvette Cuellar, Rodriguez’s girlfriend, is executive assistant with Beard Marine.

“I know you’re not supposed to have a favorite,” Beard said, “but I think Marvin was many people’s favorite, including mine.”

Rodriguez is survived by his mother, Hilda M. Rodriguez; his siblings, Ricardo Rodriguez, David Vence and Janett Vence; and his niece and nephew, Alissa Gonzalez and D’Angelo Dahdah-Vence. A funeral was held in May.

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nantucket seeks no-discharge zoneThe U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency is considering a proposal to designate the coastal waters of Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds and the Islands as a no-discharge area.

The Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management has petitioned EPA to approve the zone, with the towns’ concurrence. The EPA accepted public comments throughout May.

“Protecting coastal water quality and our local environment is just good common sense,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office. “This step helps protect the foundation of a vibrant local economy and healthy communities.”

This proposed designation includes 26 miles of coastline and encompasses approximately 733 square mile of state waters. Along with a similar proposal to designate Mt. Hope Bay as a no-discharge area, if approved these two areas will mean that all coastal waters in Massachusetts are protected from treated and untreated boat sewage.

Many other areas in New England already have designated their coastal waters as no-discharge areas, including all state waters of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. In Maine, Boothbay Harbor, Casco Bay, Kennebunk/Kennebunkport/Wells, Southern Mount Desert area and West Penobscot Bay are so designated.

eU hits pirate baseEuropean Union naval forces

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bases on the Somali mainland in mid-May, saying they have destroyed several boats, according to a report by the BBC.

Somalia-based pirates are believed to be holding 17 ships and 300 crew.

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner reported that the attack on the land base is a significant development in the fight against Somali piracy.

The EU recently agreed to expand Operation Atalanta to allow forces to attack land targets as well as those at sea. The attack was carried out overnight and left five of the pirates’ fast attack craft “inoperable”.

The European naval mission spokesman said the operation was carried out with the full support of the Somali government after extensive surveillance, and the aim was to deny the pirates a safe haven onshore.

eU forces rescue pirated crewOn May 11, the EU Naval Force

Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel released a fishing dhow and her 17 Iranian crew off the coast of Somalia. The dhow had been pirated 10 days earlier and was being used to carry out pirate attacks on merchant vessels.

The day before, during a surveillance flight 400 nautical miles off the Somali

coast, the helicopter from Van Amstel identified the dhow towing two skiffs with what looked like piracy-related equipment on board, such as ladders.

HNLMS Van Amstel arrived at the dhow’s position and the boarding team was sent on board for investigation. After a few minutes, weapons were

found and the boarding team was able to discriminate the 17 innocent Iranian crew members from 11 suspected pirates.

The fishing dhow had been pirated off the Omani coast, and is probably related to the unsuccessful attack against MV Super Lady two days before.

cruise line sued over deathsEighteen-year-old fisherman Adrian

Vazquez of Panama is suing Princess Cruise Lines after one of its ships failed to stop to render assistance, according to media reports.

Vazquez survived 28 days at sea in a disabled boat while his two friends died. He is claiming negligence by the cruise line and has filed a lawsuit in a Florida state court, according to a story in Maritime Executive Magazine.

He and his friends were fishing off the Pacific coast of Panama. The boat’s motor broke down on the way back and the men drifted at sea for 16 days before seeing the cruise ship. The men signaled for help but the ship did not stop. Vazquez was rescued near Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, more than 600 miles from where he had set out.

Princess Cruises has released statements claiming that passengers never told the ship’s captain they saw a boat. However, the lawsuit includes testimony from two passengers who said they saw the disabled boat and reported it to a cruise representative who assured her that he passed the sighting on to the ship’s crew.

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A fire destroyed the 19m M/Y Pride of Stavanger docked just inside the International Yacht Club Antibes on May 10. News reports did not make mention of anyone being injured and preliminary reports point to an accidental cause. PHoTo PRoVIDeD

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Ship leaks oil in Antarctica; Sea Shepherd captain held

sea after their boat became disabled in early March,” the company said in a statement. “The preliminary results of our investigation have shown that there appeared to be a breakdown in communication in relaying the passenger’s concern. Neither Capt. Edward Perrin nor the officer of the watch were notified.

“We all understand that it is our responsibility and also the law of the sea to provide assistance to any vessel in distress, and it is not an uncommon

occurrence for our ships to be involved in a rescue at sea. In fact, we have done so more than 30 times in the last 10 years.

“We deeply regret this incident and are continuing our investigation to fully understand the circumstances.”

Ship leaks oil in antarcticaA Brazilian ship has wrecked and is

now is trapped in ice and spilling fuel in Antarctica, according to a report in Maritime Executive Magazine. The Endless Sea capsized and sank in 39 feet of water in April near where Chile

and Brazil have navy bases. The crew was rescued without

injury, but poor weather kept divers from getting below to assess the damage until early May. The ship carried about 2,100 gallons of oil, but the extent of the spill was unclear.

Solar-powered ship makes itOn May 4, a PlanetSolar catamaran

pulled into Monaco, finishing the first round-the-world voyage fueled solely by the sun.

MS Turanor completed the 37,294-mile expedition in 585 days. The

catamaran is covered with roughly 38,000 SunPower Corp. panels that power six blocks of lithium-ion batteries.

Philly duck boat lawsuit settlesThe wrongful-death lawsuit over

the duck boat accident in Philadelphia in 2010 that claimed the lives of two Hungarian students was settled a few days into what was expected to be a month-long trial.

The families of the two students will split $15 million. Eighteen surviving passengers will share the remaining $2 million.

The accident occurred on July 7, 2010, when a 250-foot barge being guided by a tugboat ran over a 33-foot sightseeing boat anchored in the shipping lane of the Delaware River.

Tug pilot Matthew Devlin was sentenced in November to a year in prison for his part in the crash. He has said he was on his cellphone and laptop dealing with the medical emergency of his young son at the time. He pleaded guilty to the maritime equivalent of involuntary manslaughter.

The duck boat deckhand was allegedly texting before the accident, but jumped overboard seconds before the collision.

Sea Shepherd captain heldCapt. Paul Watson of the Sea

Shepherd Conservation Society was freed on bail from a German jail in mid-May. He was arrested on an international warrant eight days earlier, according to media reports.

A Frankfurt court is deciding whether to extradite Watson to Costa Rica for allegedly endangering a fishing boat while filming a documentary in 2002. Watson alleges they were poachers.

Watson’s group, a non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization, believes the extradition request is in retaliation for a lawsuit filed by a Japanese whaling firm against Sea Shepherd. A statement from Watson was published on the organization’s Web site after a representative from the group visited him in prison.

“It is no coincidence that the extradition request by Costa Rica was issued the same month (October 2011) as the Japanese whaling (ICR) lawsuit against Sea Shepherd was initiated,” Watson said in the statement. “The fishermen were not injured and their boat was not damaged.”

The incident is documented in the film “Sharkwater”.

The group believes Watson will not receive a fair trial and his safety cannot be guaranteed if he is extradited. The $320,000 bail was put up by a donor and Watson must remain in Germany while the extradition case works its way through the German court system.

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California-based West Marine has named Matthew Hyde, 49, president and chief executive officer, succeeding Geoff Eisenberg, 59, who had previously announced his intention to step down. Hyde will join West Marine on June 19.

Hyde “brings a consistent history of growing sales and profits in the outdoor recreational field,” said board chairman and company founder Randy Repass.

Hyde was most recently with REI, a national retailer of outdoor gear and clothing and the nation’s largest consumer cooperative, where he was executive vice president overseeing more than $1.8 billion in annual sales and 10,000 employees.

In other company news, West Marine plans to hold a grand opening celebration June 8-10 for its newest location in Fairhaven, Mass., a 15,000-square-foot facility.

Store manager Todd Prenda, who has been with West Marine more than 11 years, will help oversee 30 associates.

Stauss to get anchor awardMarine industry pioneer Elmer

Strauss will be awarded the Golden Anchor Award from the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) on June 2 in Dania Beach, Fla.

In recognition of more than 40 years of work in the industry, Strauss has been the leader behind many South Florida businesses including Cable Marine, Boat Owners Warehouse, BOW Worldwide, DS Hull, and Yacht Equipment and Parts.

In the 1970s, Strauss spearheaded the Ft. Lauderdale Welcome Yacht project, which visited U.S. eastern coast harbors to encourage boaters to visit South Florida. The Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce named him Man of the Year in 1975 and he has served as president of MIASF.

Strauss has been integral to improvements during the growth of the Ft. Lauderdale boat show, now the largest show in the industry.

Strauss joins a list of prominent past recipients since 1997 that includes Show Management founder Kaye Pearson, Broward Marine founder Frank Denison, former president of Bradford Marine Jimmie Smallwood, and Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle.

e3 Systems hires twoE3 Systems has appointed Lynne

Devereux as regional sales manager on the Côte d’Azur and Alessio Belli as business development manager in Italy.

Devereux, a business development executive previously with De Valk Yachts, European Business Jets and Marriott International, will focus on growing e3’s business of specialist

communication and entertainment services to yachts, yards and management companies on the Riviera. She will be based in Antibes.

Belli will relocate from Barcelona to Viareggio. Previously, he was with Telemar Yachting and Cisco Advanced Services Group. He now has his master’s degree in business administration (MBA).

Pioneer linens to carry MieleWest Palm Beach-based

Pioneer Linens has been named an official dealer of Miele, a German manufacturer of premium appliances.

Pioneer Linens specializes in yacht bed linens, pillows, bath and beach towels, table linens and other elegant accessories. Miele builds laundry systems, dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, refrigeration, wine storage and coffee systems.

“Like Miele, we work closely with yacht builders and designers throughout the world to ensure they have the best products for their new builds,” said Alan Murphy Jr., vice president of Pioneer Linens Yacht & Estates Division. “We are happy to now provide our clients with the finest appliances in the world for the care of laundry and tableware aboard their yachts.”

aeR Supply starts subsidiaryTexas-based AER Supply Ltd.,

a marine wholesale distribution company, has formed a new subsidiary called AER Marine Supply to support the company’s growing national accounts.

Based in Davie, Fla., AER Marine’s new facility houses sales offices as well as inventory warehouse space. The company will support the national distribution of marine products offered by AER, including WhisperPower, a manufacturer of power generation systems; C-Marine, a manufacturer of bow thruster systems; and Speich, a manufacturer of windshield wiper systems.

For more information, visit www.aersupply.com.

cnI hires new presidentCamper & Nicholsons USA has hired

Rusty Preston as its new president.Formerly a founder and CEO of

Westport Yacht sales, a founder and general manager of Westship Yacht sales, and a commercial director of Fraser Yachts, Preston took the post May 21.

Sea Tow captain honoredCapt. Les J. Trafford, owner of Sea

West Marine names new CEO and CNI hires new president

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Tow Shinnecock and Moriches on the southern shore of long Island in New York, has been honored with a Certificate of Merit Public Service Award from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Capt. Trafford, who has been a U.S. licensed captain for more than 22 years, was cited for his help in identifying shoals, suggested locations for navigational aids and helping in a master chart of the area’s boat ramps and marinas, as well as taking soundings of creeks and rivers.

“Les has spent countless hours providing invaluable service to the Coast Guard, the boating public, and his local Long Island community that goes way above and beyond his duties as a Sea Tow captain and franchise owner,” said Sea Tow founder and CEO Capt. Joe Frohnhoefer.

Yacht team starts testing firmFour industry business owners have

partnered together to create Invenia Technologies, a company that brings certified drug and bacteria testing to yachts.

President and CEO Carmen Foy, has teamed with Mike French, CEO and president of International Yacht Training; Nigel Beatty, president and founder of Super Yacht Logistics; and private yacht industry expert Graham Thomson offer drug testing, pathogen testing, and fuel testing onsite. For more information, visit www.inveniatech.com.

nicholson opens in SavannahNicholson Yachts Worldwide has

opened an office in Savannah, Ga., headed by Georgia Byrd, a marketing consultant and writer. The new office at 2205 Rowland Avenue is a few blocks from Thunderbolt Marine.

Byrd is founding editor of Savannah Magazine and the author of seven tabletop books on subjects ranging from yachts to the city as a destination. She will continue consulting for Forbes where she has produced special sections on yachting for the past 12 years, as well as working with other luxury lifestyle clients

Genoa show offset carbonMYBA partnered with Yacht Carbon

Offset to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions from the 24th MYBA Charter Show, which took place in Genoa April 30-May 4.

Greenhouse gas emission reductions from Yacht Carbon Offset’s selected projects in Brazil have been allocated to match the estimated carbon emissions from electricity consumption at the event, and the fuel used by the show shuttles.

Carbon Offsetting can be included in the arrangements of any luxury charter, and is a proportionate response that

needs no onboard equipment and preserves full freedom of operation. The fully documented service is backed Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certification.

For more information, visit www.yachtcarbonoffset.com.

eco-contest opensThe 2012 Interlux Waterfront

Challenge is taking applications from community organizations for their work on waterfront improvement projects.

A total of $50,000 will be awarded to recognize projects undertaken this year that create sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in applicants’ communities. The deadline for completion of projects is Sept. 2.

The competition will be judged by a panel of marine industry leaders, as

well as boaters voting on Facebook for their favorite projects among the finalists.

Awards will be made at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October 2012.

For more information, visit www.waterfrontchallenge.com.

Yach exports adds Far east routeFt. Lauderdale-based Yacht Exports

has expanded its international yacht transport services to the Far East.

“We are committed to making our clients happy and no matter what it takes, we will always rise to the occasion,” General manager Alon Ezra said. “In this particular case, it is making the Far East a regular route.”

Yacht Exports has provided domestic and international yacht shipping for more than 25 years.

For more information, visit www.yachtexports.com.

Interior firm renamedPalma-based Mel Interiors has

rebranded itself Superyacht Interiors Mallorca, a purveyor of yacht interior and exterior soft furnishings since 1998.

“The re-branding allows us to bring a fresh face and new look to our interior design and refit offering however not at all compromising on the delivery of our high quality craftsmanship and finely produced soft furnishings that keep our clients coming back to us time and time again,” said company owner Gabrielle Watts. The firm is based in the global building at shipyard STP.

For more information, visit www.superyachtinteriorsmallorca.com.

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and gusts upward of 50 knots blew through, flooding the base and blowing over tents.

Third to arrive was Groupama, then Team Telefónica and finally Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, which finished in moonlight. Team Sanya was undergoing repairs in Savannah, Ga., and later sailed to Miami to rejoin the race fleet.

After finishing leg six, the Volvo 70s were hauled out of the water for work. The 5m drafts and the 31.5m masts were taken off for service. Also serviced were every block, sheave and halyard, and every fitting and part were inspected for integrity of both the carbon fiber standing rigging and the high modulus carbon fiber mast.

The twin rudders were removed to inspect the rudder bearings and the integrity of each of the rudder posts. All the deck hardware, such as the winches, were taken apart and serviced along with the hydraulic systems for both the sailing systems and canting keels. The hydraulic rams for the canting keels were thoroughly inspected, as they have to push the keel to windward with more than half the yacht’s weight in the bulb at the base of the keel weighing 7,400kg or 8 tons. The fin of the keel itself must weigh a minimum of 1,900kg in a bid to increase structural integrity.

Each yacht was checked for delamination, and separation of struts and beams repaired. The electronic and navigation systems were also given a thorough check.

Team sail makers checked, patched and restitched every sail. The teams have a limit on the amount of sails they can use over the entire Volvo Ocean Race, so this work is critical. The boats are allowed to carry a total of 17 sails for the complete trip around the world, plus two in-port race-only spinnakers.

With these demands, managing the sail program is a big key to success. During each leg, the yachts are limited to one mainsail, two headsails, three spinnakers (one of which must be fractional) and one staysail. The maximum upwind sail area on these yachts is about 375 square meters and the maximum downwind sail area in excess of 700 square meters or 7,500 square feet, depending on the set-up. Weather affects Miami races

On May 19, the Volvo 70s participated in a fleet race around a short race course, which was not an easy task as these vessels are set up mainly for offshore sailing. These races proved to be exciting for spectators, but difficult for the sailors as such a small race course punishes mistakes. Yet the results of the in-port races count toward the points for the over leaderboard.

The yachts went out to a calm start and blackening sky. Under the thunder clouds came a building and gusty

breeze. With the yachts jostling for position at the gun, it was apparent that different teams had chosen different headsail choices based on their wind predictions.

The pack split after a good start by Sanya and Telefonica, and Sanya and Puma went left up the first beat to find more wind, at the risk of finding more adverse current. The other yachts benefited with an inshore route, apart from Camper, which sailed slow and underpowered with its small headsail choice.

It was Telefonica, the overall leader, who made it to the windward mark first, followed by Abu Dhabi, Groupama, Sanya, Camper, then Puma. But, on the downwind leg, Groupama gybed earlier and passed Abu Dhabi and Telefonica to take the lead.

The race had many position changes due to the failing breeze and unpredictable wind shifts. Telefonica started to get caught up in the traffic at

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a mark rounding and eventually hit one of the race marks, resulting in a penalty turn that sent her to the back of the fleet. The action at the front however, was between Abu Dhabi and Groupama, the former hoisted its code zero sail (sails used in light air when close to the wind) and used it to sail upwind and passed Groupama. Groupama was still using a conventional large headsail, until at least it saw the benefit, but by then it was too late and it lost the lead on the last leg.

It was Abu Dhabi that crossed the finish line first for six points and its third in-port race victory. Groupama took a close second as the battle for third and fourth heated up. Camper tacked ahead of Puma for the layline to the finish, but with the huge code zero sails tacking is a slow process and Puma ducked beneath them, picked up speed and sailed through their lee to take third just a few boat lengths from the finish.

Sanya crossed fifth and Telefonica, way behind, took just one point by coming in sixth. Trans-atlantic leg begins

May 20 saw the start of the seventh leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, the trans-Atlantic crossing from Miami to Lisbon.

The start was not a traditional upwind start and the yachts crossed the line under code zero sail on a fetch to the first mark. Abu Dhabi led the start line and rounded the first buoy followed by Telefonica, Groupama, Camper, Sanya, then Puma. On the next leg, Puma passed Sanya before the next mark rounding and the yachts sailed northerly, upwind.

Abu Dhabi headed straight out for the Gulf Stream where currents run north and the yachts behind tacked sooner, and gained a huge lead over the fleet as there was more apparent wind speed and more tide pushing in the right direction.

However, after the next mark rounding, the small breeze had decreased and the fleet caught up once again. Some of the yachts hoisted a crew member up the rigs to the top spreader to look for breeze and report to the tacticians to plot a course to find the small wind lines.

Having successfully held off Groupama, which had claimed second spot earlier as it approached the last mark rounding in Miami, Abu Dhabi headed once more into the Gulf Stream as the lead boat. Groupama was hot on her heels followed by Telefonica and Camper with Puma and Sanya trailing behind.

The guest crewmembers who sailed aboard some of the yachts took this opportunity to jump off the back of the

yachts and have the team motor boats pick them up out of the sea before the yachts headed of to the horizon. What is ahead?

With the finish line in Lisbon, the yachts will be using the Gulf Stream on a course that will take them north, past New York, before they will traditionally consider turning east. With more favorable current, more wind and by following great circle routes, this has been the general track of many yachts over the years.

However, the yachts set sail directly toward tropical storm Alberto, the first of the 2012 hurricane season, which laid off the East Coast of the United States and held winds of up to 45 knots at its center.

So this leg is wide open and maybe the advantage will go to those who play tropical storm Alberto to their best advantage. This 3,600-mile leg was expected to end May 31. Two legs remain, ending in Galway, Ireland, in early July.

Andy Woodruff hails from Poole, England. He grew up sailing and then yacht racing before purchasing his own 63-foot S/Y Stenella to run as a crewed charter yacht in the British Virgin Islands, which he did for eight years. He is now a freelance photographer and yacht captain. Comments on this story are welcome at [email protected].

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Crew were hoisted up the rigs to look for wind lines during the start of leg seven of the Volvo Ocean race in Miami.

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By Ayuk Ntuiabane

Mention yacht importation amidst the flurry of solicitations to appoint tax representatives in Italy, and faces instantly dim. It had not crossed the mind, because nobody mentioned it.

They had supposed that all they needed to do to charter their yachts in Italy was appoint a tax representative there to register them for VAT and assume responsibility for the management of it on their behalf in accordance with local regulations.

They would hence be able to bring

their yachts into Italy and conduct charters, charging VAT at the fantastic rate of 6.3 percent of the charter fee.

Well, not quite so simple. Yachts are, after all, goods that are

owned (“movable property” in the VAT legalese), and as such they must first be imported and VAT accounted under EU VAT rules before they can be used as “EU goods” in the operation of charters or other services.

VAT representation is a trite area of law laid down by the dated Article 21 of what used to be the Sixth Directive. Its significance need not be exaggerated

or glamorized, nor should it be doom-mongered.

The tax code of literally all EU countries requires the tax representative (TR) to ensure that the foreign trader is properly registered with the local tax administration. “Foreign traders” (inelegantly referred to as “non-established taxable persons” in the lingo) are ones not already registered for VAT in any EU country.

The TR must additionally ensure the foreign trader is compliant with VAT operational rules such as invoicing, exchange rates and the like. He must ensure the trader’s accounting records are maintained to local standards and are readily available for inspection.

These are exacting requirements which, in effect, make the TR the local exponent of the foreign trader.

This is why tax authorities hold the TR jointly and severally liable for the taxes of the trader, and why most TRs require a bank guarantee to protect them from losses.

However, the context here is the EU, whose basis is that of a borderless “single market.” The EU has turned out to be a complex marketplace. Such difficulties may dictate a need for a professional agent in some situations. But the appointment of a TR is not mandatory in cases involving EU

trade, and it would be disingenuous to pretend otherwise.

Businesses already registered for VAT in one EU member state have, in fact, ceased to be required to appoint a VAT representative since 2000, thanks to EU Directive 2000/65/EC.

Not for the last time Italy wins first prize for grabbing the headlines at the onset of the yachting season. But hold your breath and wait for the truly sensational pieces of good news to come -- if they do indeed come.

Firstly, that Italy will waive its import VAT accounting requirement for foreign traders who appoint an Italian tax representative. Secondly, that the profit and capital gain from the yachting trade will be ignored for Italian direct taxation purposes.

As we wait in joyful hope, the reality is it is raining on this parade. Italy requires VAT be levied on importations, regardless of who effects them.

Ayuk Ntuiabane is a director of Moore Stephens Consulting Limited, a financial services firm in the Isle of Man that handles European Union value-added-tax advice, ship ownership structuring, ship registration, crew employment and accountancy. Comments on this column are welcome at 44 (0)1624 662020 or through www.moorestephens.co.im.

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with epaulets, ties and traditional cut uniforms. The characteristics can extend to appearance, age or nationality, as well, he said.

How can crew can be hired on the basis of characteristics other than skill? Sometimes directions are not spoken, but sort of implied, a captain said. He was told by a fellow crew not to hire anyone of a specific nationality, not mentioned here to retain anonymity.

“My last job the owner didn’t directly tell me but it filtered through to me, don’t hire any [of a certain nationality] or any fat people,” he said. “Does that mean don’t hire them or people that look like them?”

Captains told of other boats where crew were hired to match a category.

“Like, if you need a girl to fit the previous stew’s size 1 shorts,” a captain said.

“And there’s a famous boat where the entire crew is gay because the owner is gay,” another captain said.

But appearance isn’t always a factor.“Who cares what an engineer looks

like ... Elephant Man ... as long as he can do his job,” a captain said. “I really want someone that knows the business.”

“It goes both ways,” another captain said. “I worked on 120-footer and we had a cute stew. The owner’s wife was jealous and one day the stew was gone.

“We all wondered, what happened?” this captain said. “There’s irony; it’s a reverse discrimination.”

If a yacht has such a “look,” how does the captain find crew to match? One way is by using the information on the crew profile sheet and CV, a captain said. Employers can see personal characteristics such as appearance, age or uniform size.

“They fill out a crew profile sheet during the hiring application,” he said. “It has religion, weight, size, contact information, medical issues, like if they need an epi-pen, that type of thing.”

“I don’t think we would know someone was a certain religion unless they talked about it,” another captain said. “No one ever fills that out.”

“How did that boat with gay crew find their crew?” a captain said.

This information isn’t just for finding a type of crew, but allows an employer to safeguard the health and welfare of the crew, one captain explained.

“For example, I tell them they don’t have to check the religion box,” he said. “But it’s important, if they died, to help with what we would need to do.”

And the information is used to foster good working relationships between crew, a captain said.

“We don’t usually talk about some

things, like religion or politics,” another captain said. “But it can affect the crew relations.”

When yacht crew are told by placement agencies and industry experts to include personal information and a photo on their resumes and they are hired (or not) on the basis of such characteristic, is it discrimination?

“These are privately owned boats and the owners can do what they want,” a captain said.

“The owner pays the bills and that’s who makes the rules,” another said.

“It trickles down from the owner, because you have to do what he wants,” a third captain said.

Some groups aren’t well-represented in yachting, the captains said.

“The idea of hiring a female captain causes hesitancy for some owners,” a captain said.

“I saw an all-woman crew and captain and it was interesting, not sexual, but noticeable,” another said.

“I had a gay couple, two women, a chef and a stew. I told the owner I wanted to hire them,” a captain said. “The owner was old school so I had to talk about it with everyone and say if there were problems I would ask them to leave. We had to have it in the open.”

“It’s hard to hide being old or black,” another captain said. “People do hide their religion.”

One captain told of another type of prejudice while working in the Caribbean.

“Our captain, a black guy, was like the one you see in advertisements, happy, smiling, positive,” a captain said.

He said the boat had knowledgeable, skilled local black crew. Charter clients were primarily white Americans.

“I would always tell the guests before they came, and sometimes they would refuse,” he said. “I mean they’re coming to the Caribbean to charter. I said go. I’ll pay if you are unhappy.”

The captains came up with other industries known for hiring a certain look. One example was the restaurant Hooters, famous for attractive female servers wearing shorts and tight tops.

“That same profile effect is in place in many industries,” a captain said.

“It’s the same with real estate,” another captain said. “They usually have their photos on their signs.”

“It’s like the flight attendants used to have a look,” a captain said. “They only hired young attractive women.”

The captains talked of hiring decades ago when yachts were smaller. One captain recalled his surprise to see changes in the industry.

“I always hired by word of mouth,” he said. “When I finally had to go to my first placement agency, it seemed weird that the photo was on the resume.”

The conversation centered how it is imperative that crew get along as a reason to hire crew with similar characteristics.

“We all stereotype for a comfort zone, for familiarity,” a captain said.

But, another captain said, just because similar types of people are hired doesn’t mean crew will get along.

“In reality, it doesn’t take that long to learn each other on a boat, and crew form their own personality conflicts.”

Is this wrong for the industry to hire how they choose, which means vetoing someone for such characteristics as age, marital status or tattoos?

A captain said he avoids that situation by making a pile of resumes with the skills first, then work with that group to fulfill other characteristics.

“You don’t allow differences to be an issue because you weed through before you hire,” he said. “You go through the CVs and pull the ones you may want, then you are choosing from the best.”

“The conversation between you and the placement agent is confidential,” a captain said. “They profile for you.”

“Those applications are presented to the owner,” another captain said. “If he has a conflict, we don’t hire them.”

“There is prejudice everywhere,” a third said, “but on an educated level it is just more diplomatic, more quiet.”

The captains seemed to want to end the discussion on a positive note.

“Times are changing,” one captain said. “We’re more tolerant now.”

“We have never had to terminate someone because of a check off in a box,” another captain said.

Dorie Cox is associate editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at [email protected]. If you make your living working as a yacht captain, e-mail us for an invitation to our monthly Bridge luncheon.

Attendees of The Triton’s June Bridge luncheon were, from left, Peter Pereira of M/Y Fairplay, Rupert Lean of M/Y M4 and Ted Marshall of M/Y Fairplay. PHoTo/DoRIe coX

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Yacht crew are usually on their feet, but when they do sit, it may be for long stretches; long international flights, hours of study for a license upgrade,

or work at a desk, so this workout is great to have for those times.

It is important to remember the need to stand up, move and stretch every 30-45 minutes, if possible. This helps to increase blood flow, increase energy

levels, relieve tension, and decrease back and joint pain.

Following are some stretching exercises that you can do right at your seat. Try to get up out of your chair and walk a bit before and after performing the following stretches.

Perform 2-3 sets of the following:

Shoulder rolls

Most of us tend to slouch and our shoulders are a bit rounded forward, so it is important to focus on backward shoulder rolls. Dramatically emphasize the motion: forward, up to the ears, around to the back and down. Perform 15 repetitions.

neck stretch

Begin with your ears in line with your shoulders and arms down at your sides. Slowly tilt your left ear to your left shoulder and hold for 10-15 seconds. Switch sides to complete 1 set.

Wrist circles

Hold up both hands and circle the wrists 10 times each clockwise and counterclockwise.

open/close hands

Hold both hands up and open and close the hands 15-10 times. Make sure to exaggerate the movement.

Torso twistSit up tall in your chair, turn to the

right and place both hands on the right armrest or side of the chair. Slowly twist to the right, keeping your eyes level and make sure to not slouch or round the back. Once you reach your furthest point, hold for 10-15 seconds. Repeat on the other side to complete 1 set.

Shoulder stretch

Extend your right arm in front of you. Place the left hand on the right elbow and pull it directly across your chest to stretch the right shoulder, holding for 10-15 seconds. Repeat with the left arm.

Hamstring stretch

Sit up tall, on the edge of your chair and extend your right leg in front of you, keeping a slight bend in the knee and the heel on the floor. Bring the navel towards the thigh, without rounding the upper back to stretch the right hamstring. Hold for 10-15 seconds and repeat on the left side.

calf stretch

Start with both feet flat on the floor, toes pointed forward and knees directly over the ankles. Lift the heels off the ground as you raise your legs onto the balls of your feet and hold for 2-3 seconds. Repeat 10 times to complete 1 set.

ankle rolls

Lift your right foot off of the ground and roll the ankle 10 times clockwise and 10 times counterclockwise.

Beth Greenwald received her masters degree in exercise physiology from Florida Atlantic University and is a certified personal trainer. She conducts both private and small group training sessions in the Ft. Lauderdale area. Contact her at +1 716-908-9836 or [email protected]. Comments on this column are welcome at [email protected].

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I have written some columns in the past year directed more toward those just starting out or new to the industry.

But if you’ve been in this game for a while (15, maybe 20 years) you’re probably sailing into midlife and with that stage can come some different thoughts and feelings about your life.

Navigating the midlife passage may take

some new skills; after all, you’ve never been here before. New opportunities, interests and issues may present themselves here. You may find you need some new charts.

You also may want to check how much deviation is affecting your inner compass. Rather than taking on this chapter with some kind of unaccepting resistance, jump in with gratitude for where you are and a strong desire to clarify and create where you’re going.

You are entering what the great Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung called the “second half of life,” powerfully and brilliantly described as follows: “We take the step into the afternoon of life. Worse still, we take this step

with the false assumption that our truths and ideals will serve us as before. But we cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of life’s morning – for what was great in the morning will be little at evening, and what in the morning was true will at evening have become a lie.”

You may want to read that a couple more times to really let it swim around in your head. Now here’s a bit more from Dr. Jung:

“In this phase of life – between 35 and 50 – a significant change in human psyche is in preparation. At first it is not a conscious and striking change. Often it is something like a slow change in a person’s character; in another case, certain traits may come to light which had disappeared in childhood; or again, inclinations and interests begin to weaken and others arise to take their places.”

So don’t be disturbed or confused by

certain interests fading and new ones arising. It just means you’re evolving, you’re alive and still becoming. You may have thoughts of leaving the yachting life and it may, for some, feel a bit scary or unsettling. But after reading Jung’s words, based on years of research

and study, you can gain some comfort in knowing you’re probably on track with your thoughts. It’s all part of the process.

Others may be perfectly content with where they are and love their work and have no desire to change anything. This is a great thing as well. Your planning for an afterlife from yachting may

be years away. We are all on our own voyages that are ours and ours alone.

Here is how author Mark Gerzon put it in his book, “Listening to Midlife”:

“As we age, we human beings yearn for wholeness. We yearn for the parts of ourselves that have been in the

dark to find sunlight, and those that have been sunburned to find shade. We yearn for the parts that have been underdeveloped to grow, and those overdeveloped to be pruned. We yearn for the parts that have been silent to speak, and those that were noisy to be still. We yearn to live our unlived lives. But ultimately, your path toward wholeness is unique. It depends on where you have been and where you are going. Your quest is just that – yours.”

So enjoy this quest you are on. As far as we know, it might very well be the only one we get on this blue planet we’re spinning around on. In your first half of life there were some expectations of others to live up to. There was certainly some programming going on and we looked for approval and acceptance.

Well, here’s the cool part, midlife voyager: You get to design this next part of the program. In this movie of your life, you are the writer, director and lead actor. If you don’t like the way the script is going, tear it up and write a new one. It is, after all, uniquely yours.

Rob Gannon is a 25-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comments on this column are welcome at [email protected].

Check your inner compass to navigate midlife in your career

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Rob Gannon

Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung described the second half of life this way: We cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of life’s morning – for what was great in the morning will be little at evening, and what in the morning was true will at evening have become a lie.


By Capt. Buddy Haack

It is widely known that, when buying a new yacht, a well-prepared build contract is vital for both the buyer and the builder.

It is also well known that a clearly defined specification is essential to any new build as is the general arrangement and profile designs.

What is not well-known is that there is a mechanism at most high-pedigree shipyards called a Maker’s List.

The Maker’s List is a list of products, systems and suppliers that are acceptable to the builder. It is established by the builder to protect each project from using systems or suppliers that are deemed unfamiliar or inadequate for that particular project. (This can also be viewed as a protection to the buyer’s best interests as well.)

Over a period of several builds, a shipyard becomes familiar with certain systems and suppliers, and these products and human resources prove to be reliable or not. The amount of required operational maintenance is also a factor when a builder chooses a system.

Once the yacht has passed all acceptance trials and is officially delivered, the warranty period begins. A builder does not want to address costly system failures any more than the buyer, who wants to avoid the hassle of warranty and the downtime to make repairs.

A builder will carefully choose systems and suppliers to avoid these unexpected failures and, if they do come up, to address them quickly during the warranty period.

Most high-profile yards have a logistics team that search out vendors with new ideas or products. These teams investigate suppliers for quality equipment, good installers, good track record, good service credentials, diligent and reliable people, strong financial backing, and on-time delivery and install records.

Competition is fierce with these vendors, and that is often what keeps them moving forward with constant improvements on their

products. Fall behind and you fall out of favor and maybe off the list. Miss a meeting, you better have a good excuse. Miss an install appointment, you are in big trouble because there are five other companies standing around to take your place.

The types of systems and suppliers included on the Maker’s List are many: stabilizers, generators, main engines, gearboxes, ground tackle, A/C units, bow thrusters, lighting, compasses, alarms, fuel separators, passerelles, insulation, steering gear, sewage plants, telephone, ventilation, navigation, antennas, radars, watermakers, davits, refrigeration, converters, and so on.

Each system could list up to 10 suppliers on the Maker’s List. It can be confusing to know which one to select The choice belongs to the owner and his representative. If you leave it to the builder, the least expensive system will be installed.

Remember, all these systems are deemed acceptable and reliable by the builder. That does not mean they are all the same price, size, weight or quality.

A good analogy would be to compare this list to automobile industry standards. Take a Chevy Cruz, a Toyota Prius, or a Mercedes C class. They all do the same job. They all can go 10 years and 200,000 miles without much difficulty.

The Chevy is the least expensive to buy, and the least expensive to maintain. The Toyota is the most economical on fuel. The Mercedes is not only the most expensive to buy, but also the most expensive to maintain and operate.

Which system will the builder install if the decision is left to them? Which system would you install?

The cost of building a large megayacht breaks down to 70 percent for the facility, systems and labor. Materials are about 30 percent of the total cost. Most of the time, the quality of the systems do not change the overall price of the project by more than a few percent.

It is important to select the best system for the application. More expensive is not always the best. A chain reaction can happen when all the selected systems use more power, add more weight, and take up more space.

The more expensive systems usually perform the same functions as the less expensive systems. More expensive does not always equate to the most reliable systems, and the least expensive does not always equate to the least reliable systems either.

There is a great amount of information out there. You can call other vessels, service yards, surveyors and engineers for references on the systems you are considering.

Do your due diligence. Find the best system on the Maker’s List for your project. Pay attention to the “Maker’s List” and avoid regrets later.

Capt. Buddy Haack has worked on and with yachts since 1979, including being captain of M/Y Adler for about a decade. He was a sales executive with Lurssen Yachts for 14 years before retiring last year. Comments on this essay are welcome at [email protected].

Little-known Maker’s List make a difference

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I have found myself critical of government recently. Entrepreneurs often are, I suppose, but sometimes the roadblocks just seem silly.

Take, for example, the improvements to the longshore act that directors of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (of which I’m a relatively new board member) spent more than seven years changing so vendors can more fairly operate in non-commercial shipyards.

The improved act was passed a few years ago but has been changed during the implementation process to make it even worse than it was before. It’s hard not to be critical of the process when stuff like that

happens.So, with some hesitation, I signed up to attend the

American Boating Congress in late April, a pilgrimage that hundreds of boating businesspeople make each year to meet with national legislators in Washington.

I was a delegate of the U.S. Superyacht Association (of which I am a founding board member). We flew in on a Tuesday morning and walked directly into our first meeting with more than a dozen other USSA delegates, U.S. Coast Guard officials, immigration representatives and staff from the Department of State.

While some of what was discussed may sound like old news to the readers of our newspaper, it was priceless that we were able to meet with top officials and that they understood what a yacht is. While we like the owners, the real conversation was about the jobs these yachts bring to our communities wherever they are built, serviced or merely docked.

I listened more than I talked in Washington, and I’m not sure if my presence helped, but it certainly was powerful for me. Our representatives and their staffs are accessible and, in fact, seemed genuinely proud to have us visit. We asked for their leadership to get things done to help the yachting industry, and they all seemed receptive.

Let’s hope the trip doesn’t give us cause to criticize.

You have a ‘write’ to be heard. Send us your thoughts about anything you want to share. Write to us at editorial@

the-triton.com.

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Regarding the story of M/Y Battered Bull on the Hudson River [“Where the good party starts: Hudson River treats those who explore,” page B1, May issue]:

A really well-written piece that makes you just want to go there – in a canoe or a superyacht. Well done.

Bransom BeanFreelance writer and sailor

Union would ID unhappy crewForgive me but I’m still

catching up on my Triton reading. This is in response to Capt. Tim Hull’s letter to the editor in your January issue, “Yachting doesn’t need unions” [page A19].

Bravo. Well said and so true. Anyone who feels they need a

union in this industry should just

go away and leave us alone. We don’t need you and neither does this industry. If you do not like who or where you work, leave and don’t look back.

There are enough maritime unions in place and more rules, laws, regulations and conventions protecting the mariner.

If you feel you are being mistreated, educate yourself and stand up for yourself. Check your facts with one of the online publications, all of which have forums.

The most recent attempt to unionize mariners was in the Gulf of Mexico. It failed miserably; it was fun to watch.

If you don’t like where you are or what you are doing, don’t blame others. Leave and try

another place. Maybe do some homework before taking a job next time. Don’t blame it on this industry; try working somewhere else in the world.

You know what? My mistake. It was wrong of me to say that. Stay in a job and an industry where you feel abused and unentitled to having it your way. Go forward with your dream of creating a union of disgruntled, misunderstood yacht crew, so those of us who enjoy what we do will know you all the better.

Don’t give up on your dream. Become the union president and take the lead. Then get a thousand unhappy crew to join in. Good idea; knock yourself out.

Capt. Herbert MagneyM/Y At Last

By canoe or yacht, Hudson River enticing

Delegate’s hope alive after trip to Washington, D.C.

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June brings summer fun

With shows, races and more

Temperatures are on the rise

Crew, guests face heat exhaustion

Triton spotters in the sand

B15Readers spotted with Tritons near and far

Good fuel quality is vital

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Rules of the Road

Jake DesVergers

Each year, or several times each year, a new set of regulations enters into force within our industry. These can involve smaller projects like new

oil record books or modifications to an existing manual. At the other end of the spectrum we see major projects such as new ways to build fuel tanks or modifications to structural fire protection.

In between these extremes, we usually find technological advances for the safety of navigation and communication. New navigational devices in our tech-savvy economy are a personal favorite of owners and captains alike. A system that has been in development for several decades is the Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems. This is commonly referred to by its acronym: ECDIS.

ECDIS is a computer-based navigation information system that complies with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations. It can be used as a primary means of navigation and an alternative to paper nautical charts mandated by SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19. It is important to note that not all computer navigation systems are ECDIS. Unless the system is specifically approved against the international requirements and certified as such, it is simply an electronic chart system (ECS).

An ECDIS system displays the information from electronic navigational charts (ENC) or digital nautical charts (DNC) and integrates

Navigation system use comes with requirements

See RULES, page B10

By Capt. John Campbell

It seems that everybody and their metaphorical dog want to go to Sardinia.

For my tastes, the whole island is outrageously expensive. If you are a commercial yacht on charter, you will be charged a fee for each day you are in Sardinian waters. Port fees are eye-wateringly expensive, as is the cost of any food or drink.

When it comes down to it, although the waters are pretty and there a number of good anchorages, often the main reason people go to Sardinia is to “see or be seen” in one of the main marinas.

If you are more interested in real cruising, there is an alternative just a few miles north: Corsica. The west side of Corsica, whilst lacking in the supposed allure of Porto Rotondo or Porto Cervo, has many sheltered anchorages, several interesting old towns, and stunning scenery.

The western coast is much nicer than the east coast. In light winds or an easterly breeze, the choice of anchorages is almost unlimited. But if a west wind is blowing, the cruising and anchorages are not as good. (That’s when I go to the island of Elba, one of my favorite places.)

Still, the west coast of Corsica is

where the best cruising is to be found. First stop: St. Florent

If you are sailing from the Italian or French rivieras, a good landfall is in the Gulf of St. Florent in the northwest

Corsica is a great Western Med alternative

TRY THE OTHER ISLAND

See CORSICA, page B6

M/Y Ligaya docked under the citadel at Calvi in Corsica. PHOTOS FROM CAPT. JOHN CAMPBELL

The marina at Calvi as seen from the citadel. M/Y Ligaya is stern-to at the visitor dock.

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Keith Murray is working away from his home office this month. This column, first printed last spring, reminds captains and crew to be aware

of heat-related emergencies as we head into summer.

The first thing I want to stress about heat-related emergencies is prevention.

You know the old saying: An ounce of

prevention is worth a pound of cure. With heat-related emergencies, think in terms of ounces – ounces of water, that is. Not alcohol, coffee, tea or soda, which dehydrate the body. Think and drink water.

When working or playing in the heat, drink cool water every hour. Notice I said cool not cold, because cold drinks can cause stomach cramps.

Many things can cause heat-related emergencies, starting with high temperatures and high humidity. High heat and humidity affect the body’s ability to cool itself. When humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate quickly. Sweat on the skin prevents the body

from releasing heat quickly.Other factors that may increase

a person’s risk of a heat-related emergency are age, weight, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use.

And yes, a hard night of drinking can increase your risk factor. Switch to club soda if you know that your next day is going to be a long hot day in the sun.

Here are three common heat-related emergencies and how to help someone suffering their symptoms.

1. Heat Cramps. Heat cramps generally occur when we sweat a lot, depleting the body’s salt and moisture. Heat cramps are muscle pains or spasms usually felt in the arms, abdomen or legs.

If you experience heat cramps, stop what you are doing, sit down in a cool place and relax, drink clear juice or Gatorade, and wait a few hours before returning to work. Seek medical attention if the symptoms are severe or do not go away in an hour.

2. Heat Exhaustion. Like heat cramps, heat exhaustion is also caused

by exposure to high temperatures and lack of fluids. It is the body’s response to an excessive loss of the water and salt contained in sweat.

Warning signs for heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or

vomiting, and fainting. If left untreated, heat exhaustion may lead to heat stroke, which may be fatal.

Help the victim to cool off. If the

victim has heart problems or high blood pressure or if the symptoms worsen or last longer than one hour, seek medical attention immediately.

3. Heat Stroke. Heat stroke is the third and most dangerous type of heat emergency as it can cause permanent disability or death. Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to cool itself. The body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. It is possible for body temperature to reach 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.

Warning signs for heat stroke vary but may include red and dry skin (no

sweating), rapid and strong pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and unconsciousness.

If you see any of these signs, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Call for immediate medical assistance, get the victim out of the sun and cool the victim rapidly by placing the person in a cool shower or spray the victim with cool water from a hose.

If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call or radio for further emergency medical instructions, which may include giving the patient oxygen. Lastly, if there is vomiting, make sure the airway remains open by turning the victim on their side in the recovery position.

Remember, it is much easier to prevent these heat-related emergencies than it is to treat them. Drink plenty of water and look for the early warning signs.

Keith Murray, a former Florida firefighter EMT, is the owner of The CPR School which provides onboard CPR, AED first aid safety training for yacht captains and crew as well as AED sales and service. Contact The CPR School at +1-561-762-0500 or www.TheCPRSchool.com. Comments on this column are welcome at [email protected].

As season heats up, watch for warning signs of heat exhaustion

sea sick

Keith Murray

When working or playing in the heat, drink cool water every hour.

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Bertram Yacht relocates business to 200 miles north of MiamiBertram Yacht has relocated from

Miami to Merritt Island, about 200 miles up Florida’s East Coast, taking over the old Sea Ray property.

“We at Bertram Yacht deeply value our 50 years of history and culture in Florida and we look forward to growing in an area with a highly skilled workforce that will help build competitive yachts well suited for hardcore saltwater sportfishing,” said Alton Herndon, president for Bertram Yachts. “We also plan to bring many existing Bertram employees to Merritt Island to help establish our roots and keep the Bertram legacy growing.”

Bertram Yachts’ move to Merritt Island brings to fruition the changes and new strategy developed and initiated within the past two years by the Bertram management team, according to a company statement. The new facility will also be an opportunity to implement new production processes and systems, the company said.

“Bertram is one of the best known yacht brands in the world and we are fully committed to support the Bertram management team as we embark on a new era for this iconic American brand,” said Norberto Ferretti, founder and chairman of the Ferretti Group, parent company of Bertram Yacht.

Bertram Yacht was awarded a State of Florida Qualified Target Industry (QTI) and Brownfield tax refund to offset the cost of relocation, employee training, and infrastructure. The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners awarded Bertram Yacht the required local match for the QTI program through an Ad Valorem Tax Abatement. Bertram Yacht considered locations in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina before choosing the Merritt Island site.

Bertram will complete the current models in production through this summer and will begin the relocation of key models and production at the new facility in the fall, with a view to launch the first Merritt Island-built models in early 2013, according to the statement.

The company’s main showroom and dealership is expected to remain in Ft. Lauderdale.

Shepherd promoted at IGYDubai-based Mourjan Marinas IGY

has promoted Wayne Shepherd to general manager of marina operations. Shepherd had been the company’s

regional operations manager for the past four years.

He has close to 35 years experience in Australia and the Middle East, 19 in marina management.

“Wayne is a

world-class leader in our industry and has been a tremendous asset to our company since joining us in 2008,” said Michael Horrigan, CEO of Mourjan Marinas IGY.

Shepherd was instrumental in the growth of Doha’s Lusail Marina, which has just marked its first year of operations.

Prior to Mourjan Marinas IGY, Shepherd was operations manager for d’Albora Marinas, Australia’s largest marina operating company, which has six marinas in New South Wales and Victoria, including Nelson Bay marina.

Bahamas approves projectThe Bahamian government has

approved a $30 million project for Norman’s Cay, Exuma, according to a story in the Nassau Guardian.

Few details were revealed other than the construction of three boutique properties, and that work “should start pretty soon”, the newspaper reported..

“We are excited about that because it’ll be the third drug property that was very prominent in the commission of inquiry in the 1980s … [that has now been put to use as] productive economic lawful, legal, legitimate use,”

Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told the newspaper. The government has done the same in Guana Cay, Abaco, and Hawks Nest, Cat Island.

“They were all drug havens in the 80s,” he said.

As part of the deal, the developer has agreed to upgrade the airport. The investment is being funded by a Turkish group, the newspaper reported.

Spanish firms partner Barcelona-based Vilanova Grand

Shepherd

See MARINAS, page B4

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Miami marina dock space to be available this summer at Epic

Marina has partnered with Spanish company ADP (Alfonso de Prada) to offer yacht painting services at the yard, including painting of hulls and superstructures, antifouling removal, application of epoxy rust inhibitors, osmosis treatment, mast painting and burnishing.

Through ADP’s 25 years in the industry, Vilanova’s technical area has agreements with brands such as Awlgrip, International Marine Coatings Antifoulings, Epifanes Varnishes, West System and Propspeed.

“The facilities of Vilanova’s technical area are excellent for yacht maintenance and refit and enable us to carry out projects in an efficient and comfortable manner,” said Alfonso de Prada, CEO of ADP. “We are proud to be

part of such a professional team.”The offering of in-house painting

services is the beginning of more partnerships, said Ignacio Erroz, the marina’s general manager.

“We have already approached other companies that provide repair and refit services and we hope to reach similar agreements with them,” he said.

Golden Fleet plans departureThe vessels of the Golden Fleet are

departing on their five-year, around-the-world voyage, leaving the marina’s 900 linear feet of dock space near downtown Miami available beginning this summer.

Dockmaster David Smyth noted that after a year of preparations, the Golden Fleet is ready to depart Epic Marina at the mouth of the Miami River. A few large yachts have been seen there

recently, including M/Y Cakewalk and M/Y Seven Seas, but only because the fleet was out with the owner.

For more information, visit epicmarina.com.

Harvey ends license at Big GameOwners of the historic Big Game

Club in Bimini and Guy Harvey Outpost have agreed to end the licensing agreement for the 51-room resort and marina, which re-opened two years ago as a Guy Harvey Outpost Resort & Marina.

Eric Jarvis, spokesman for the California-based owner of the Big Game Club, said the relationship using the branding power of marine wildlife artist and scientist Guy Harvey coupled with the financial backing and support of the Hankey Group – put the iconic fishing resort back in play as a popular family destination, adding scuba diving and backcountry fishing as available pursuits.

“We will continue to develop the property and make capital improvements, including the addition of a floating dock facility this summer, which will facilitate direct seaplane service,” Jarvis said.

The $18,000 floating dock will be erected on the south end of the property and offer guests dockside customs and immigration check-in. The dock was expected to be open this month.

Arriving by seaplane saves an hour of travel time of both a taxi and ferry when arriving at the airport. Sixty percent of guests at the Big Game Club currently arrive by air.

The Big Game Club, which is located on the main navigation channel in Bimini Bay, currently features a 51-room resort and a 75-slip marina

See MARINAS, page B5

MARINAS, from page B3

Epic Marina docks will be vacant when the Golden Fleet departs Miami to begin an around-the-world trip this summer. PHOTO FROM EPIC MARINA

Ernest Hemingway family members arriving in Bimini by seaplane(circa 1935) PHOTO FROM BIG GAME CLUB

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

Region Duty-free*/dutypaidU.S.EastCoast

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

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

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

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

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

Today’s fuel prices

*When available according to local customs.

One year agoPrices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of May 15, 2011

Region Duty-free*/dutypaidU.S.EastCoast

Ft.Lauderdale 820/875Savannah,Ga. 800/NANewport,R.I. 805/NA

CaribbeanSt.Thomas,USVI 1,025/NASt.Maarten 1,150/NAAntigua 1,110/NAValparaiso 925/NA

NorthAtlanticBermuda(IrelandIsland) 1,020/NACapeVerde 1,005/NAAzores 980/NACanaryIslands 920/1,590

MediterraneanGibraltar 860/NABarcelona,Spain 910/1,590PalmadeMallorca,Spain NA/1,790Antibes,France 895/1,870SanRemo,Italy 1,030/2,070Naples,Italy 1,015/2,050Venice,Italy 1,045/1,835Corfu,Greece 1,015/2,200Piraeus,Greece 955/2,070Istanbul,Turkey 940/NAMalta 985/1,815Tunis,Tunisia 830/NABizerte,Tunisia 835/NA

OceaniaAuckland,NewZealand 935/NASydney,Australia 990/NAFiji 1,020/NA

Marinas undergo changes in Bimini, and St. Kitts and Nevis

capable of accommodating boats up to 145 feet in length.

“We’re glad to have written this chapter in the history of Bimini and the Big Game Club,” said Mark Ellert, president of Guy Harvey Outpost based in Ft. Lauderdale. “Our redevelopment of the property and revitalization of guest services restored the Club’s reputation.”

Closed for two years, the Big Game Club, which was founded as a dinner club in 1936, was re-opened in 2010 following completion of a $3.5 million renovation.

For more information, visit BigGameClubBimini.com.

St. Kitts/Nevis gears up yachtingSeeing the economic success of

neighboring islands, the dual-island Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to attract yacht tourism.

The government of St. Kitts and Nevis has begun to develop a national maritime policy that, in part, will focus on attracting megayacht business to Christophe Harbor and Port Zante.

The Christophe Harbour Development Company (CHDC), a venture led by Charleston, S.C.-based Kiawah Partners, is completing excavation work to make way for larger yachts.

Kiawah Partners is the master

developer for Christophe Harbour, a luxury residential resort community with a 300-slip megayacht marina on a 2,500-acre peninsula in the southeastern part of St. Kitts. All finished, the project is expected to have a value of $1 billion.

The yacht basin at Christophe Harbor now has a depth of 18 feet or more with 15 feet at the harbor entry, the company said. A temporary 240-foot floating dock and superyacht moorings can accommodate six megayachts. The marina does not yet have power or fueling services, but on-site customs clearance is available.

St. Kitts and Nevis is a natural yachting destination given its proximity to other islands such as St. Barth’s, Antigua and St. Maarten. Its marine policy is expected to be in place by March of next year.

“With the support of the government and their commitment to expanding the Port Zante marina, we’re hopeful that will help propel the islands as the next great yachting destination,” said Mike Touhill, director of public relations for Kiawah Partners. Carol Bareuther

Renovations complete at LidoLido Yacht Anchorage & Drystack

in Newport Beach, Calif., has recently completed a renovation, including the replacement of a portion of the marina’s docks.

Last summer, the docks were removed to facilitate the removal of more than 90,000 cubic yards of dirt laced with mercury, pesticides and other toxic chemicals, removed the Rhine Channel off the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s list of toxic hot spots, according to a news release about the project.

The dredge project finished in November and Washington-based Bellingham Marine installed new wooden docks, locker boxes, power centers, and fire hose cabinets. Electrical components, potable water lines, and fire suppression infrastructure were also upgraded.

The improved marina has 239 slips that can accommodate vessels up to 135 feet.

Rendering of the completed marina village at Christophe Harbour.

DRAWING FROM KIAWAH PARTNERS

MARINAS, from page B4

Aerial of Bimini Big Game Club in Bimini, Bahamas. PHOTO FROM BIG GAME CLUB

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corner of the island. In the Baie de la Mortella, on the west side of the gulf, is a good anchorage. This is one of the few on this coast that is sheltered from a west wind.

St. Florent itself is a bustling little town with a plethora of bars and restaurants. There is a marina, which – at least in theory – can take boats up to 40m, although the depth inside the marina is 3m at best. (+33 495 37 1137; [email protected]). In settled weather you can anchor close to the west of the marina and explore the town from there.

As you head south, there are plenty of anchorages from which to choose. The small town of Isle Rousse offers reasonable shelter from the west wind. There is a small marina and visiting boats are sometimes allowed to anchor stern-to the outside wall. The town relies heavily on tourism and there appear to be few people living there year round.

The first big town you come to on the west coast is Calvi, which is also one of my favorites.

There are visitor berths on the outside wall on the north side of the marina. Outside of July and August, you are likely to find a berth, but in the height of summer, you may find you have to anchor off the town. (+33 495 65 1513; [email protected]).

If you go stern-to this wall, try to get a berth on the outer half. There are several large concrete blocks off the inshore half, and they seriously reduce the depth of water available.

Dominating the town is the citadel, which dates back to the 13th century. It is still used by the French Foreign Legion as a base and training center. For many years Calvi was part of the empire of Genoa. Indeed, one of the fiercest battles fought for the citadel was when it was attacked by the French fleet in the 16th century.

Calvi was handed to the French by treaty in the early 18th century, but it fell to the British in a daring attack by then-Capt., later Admiral, Nelson.

Nelson, commanding the HMS Agamemnon, was sent to Corsica in 1794. He arrived off St. Florent in February and proceeded to attack the town and the fortifications. His first target was the Martello tower, the ruins of which still stand on the south side of the Gulf of St. Florent.

Once St. Florent was taken, he sailed south to Calvi. This was going to be a much harder assignment. It was obvious to him that an attack on the citadel from the sea would most likely end in tears.

Instead of attacking, he sailed southward, and one can imagine the

Gallic sigh of relief from the commander of the citadel as he saw the fleet pass. However, Nelson had another plan. He stopped to the south of the Revellata peninsula and landed troops in the tiny bay of Porto Agro. From there, they launched an overland attack on the citadel, rather catching the defending troops by surprise.

Four days into the siege, Nelson was standing in the ridge watching and directing the course of the assault. A cannon ball fired by the French hit a rock close to where he was standing, and it was here that Nelson famously lost his right eye. Despite this, he was able to capture Calvi.

A few years later Nelson was able to use the loss of his eye as an excuse, in the battle of Copenhagen, when he swore that because of his lack of an eye, he did not see the signal ordering him to retreat, and went on to win a major battle.

Had the cannon ball hit him, or indeed caused more injuries, then Nelson would not have been able to decisively defeat the French at Trafalgar, and I would probably be writing this article in French instead of English.

It is magical to me to wander the narrow, cobbled streets of the citadel and imagine how it was in the late 18th century. There is still a slightly ominous air about the place, as it is still a major base for the French Foreign Legion, that slightly mysterious body that seems to be part army and part secret society. En route to Ajaccio

The next big town to the south is Ajaccio, but on the way are many anchorages. One of my favorites is the tiny village of Girolata. It is tucked into the northeast corner of a bay, beneath cliffs so steep that there is no road into the village. Everything and everybody must come by sea.

In the high season, during the day, it gets rather swamped by day-tripper boats. But outside of the season, or in early morning or late evening, it would be hard to find a more tranquil spot.

Ajaccio is the capital of Corsica and is a relatively large and bustling town. Although to me it lacks the charm of Calvi, it is a nice enough spot to visit.

There are two marinas. The southern one, Port Tino Rossi, is the one to aim for. It claims to cope with yachts up to 60m, but I am not sure. There is certainly plenty of room for 40m yachts. (+33 495 512272; hail on Ch. 9)

There are ferries to Nice and Toulon from here and there is an airport not too far away with international flights.

Ajaccio was the birthplace of Admiral Nelson’s arch-enemy, Napoleon

The marina at St. Florent is quite small but the anchorage is well protected and provides the best anchorage when coming from the Riviera.

PHOTO / CAPT. JOHN CAMPBELL

Berths in Calvi can be scarce at the peak of tourist seasonCORSICA, from page B1


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Bonaparte. Although he was born there, Napoleon did not spend too much of his life in Ajaccio. However, there is a large statue of him outside the town hall. It is quite funny, because the statue is wearing what look like the robes of a Roman Senator, and has a grumpy-looking expression on his face, as if he knows he looks like a fool in those robes.

The last reasonable-sized town on the west coast is Propriano, at the head of the Gulf of Valinco. There is a marina, but when we were there it was jammed full of smaller boats, and does not really appear to be able to cater to larger yachts. However, the anchorage off the town is good.

Propriano is a slightly odd place. The inhabitants are fiercely independent and not overly enamoured with their French “masters.”

The town was leveled a couple of times by the Turks and the present town is only some hundred years old, so most of the buildings are all of a similar age and style. There is a good choice

of restaurants on the waterfront, and reasonable shopping close by.

On the south sideAs you turn onto the south coast, you

are coming to one of the windiest places in the whole of the Mediterranean, the Strait of Bonifacio. It seems that it is always blowing a gale, either from the east or the west. If there is a Mistral blowing in the Gulf of Lyon, then treat the strait with a modicum of respect; it is common for winds of 50 knots or even more to howl through the Strait.

The town of Bonifacio is the proverbial jewel in the Corsican crown. The long, narrow, steep-sided natural harbor is well hidden behind the sheltering headland, on which the old town is perched. Yachts up to about 50m will berth stern-to on the south side of the harbor.

Bonifacio is very popular. To have any hope of a berth in July or August, you will have to book far ahead. (+33 495 731007; [email protected])

Ajaccio was the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Although he was born there, Napoleon did not spend much of his life in Ajaccio, however, there is a statue of him outside the town hall. PHOTO/CAPT. JOHN CAMPBELL

Propriano has an independent streakCORSICA, from page B6




Even booking ahead, you may find you have to use the services of an agent to secure a slip.

Although it is difficult to get a berth, it is worth persevering. Along the waterfront are many excellent restaurants, and indeed many visitors never venture up to the town itself. For me, to miss the town is to miss the reason for visiting Bonifacio. It is a bit of a climb up the steep road, or up the steps, but well worth the pain.

Narrow cobbled streets twist and turn, and the houses on the south side of the town cling precariously to the very edge of the steep cliff. The settlement dates back to at least 828, when Count Bonifacio built the first

fortifications. However, long before that it was used by the Romans, and it is thought to be one of the ports visited by Odysseus in around 1190 B.C. There is a lot of history in Bonifacio.

If you fancy a bit more exercise, having got to the town, then the walk along the cliff-tops to the signal station is fantastic. The views across to Sardinia, the jagged limestone cliffs and the wind sighing in the scrub bushes will be memories that stay with you a long time. If you go early in the morning, there is an amazing feeling of isolation. This is Mother Nature at her best. On the east side

A few miles to the west of Bonifacio is the Baie de Figari. There is room for a couple of boats to anchor inside the bay, sheltered from the east or west wind. The attraction here is that it is close to Figari airport, which has a good number of provincial flights. It can be a handy place to pick up or drop off guests.

In settled weather, the islands of Lavezzi and Cavallo to the east of Bonifacio are worth exploring. However, much of this area is now a national park, and access is restricted to many of the bays. It is best to check locally as to the latest rules.

If there is a Mistral blowing or forecast for the Gulf of Lyon, then the west coast of Corsica should be avoided. The east coast is not as nice, but will be much safer in a strong west wind.

There are a couple of towns on the east coast, with several anchorages between them, which are sheltered in an east wind. Bastia in the northeast of the island was the capital of the island until Napoleon decided to give that honor to Ajaccio.

There are two marinas, one to the north and one to the south of the town, but both are suitable only for smaller boats up to about 25m. There is an airport close to Bastia.

Further south, almost at the southern end of the island, is the Gulf of Porto Vecchio. The bay itself offers several anchorages and the marina at the head of the bay can take yachts up to 50m in length, but with a maximum draught of only a little over 3m. Like all the French marinas, they can be contacted on VHF Channel 9 or phone +33 495 701793.

For me, Corsica is much under-appreciated, and is well worth a visit. So long as you do not feel the need for overpriced nightclubs, discos and fancy hotels, then Corsica can offer something to please most people.

Capt. John Campbell has been a yacht captain for more than 25 years and a sailor all his life. He is currently in command of 38m M/Y Ligaya. Comments on this story are welcome at [email protected].

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The marina and waterfront of Ajaccio. PHOTO/ CAPT. JOHN CAMPBELL

Odysseus thought to have been in Bonifacio around 1190 B.C.


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position information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other navigational sensors, such as radar, gyro compass, and the automatic identification systems (AIS). It may also display additional navigation-related information, such as sailing directions and data from the fathometer. The amount of information integrated with the ECDIS is only limited by the features offered by the particular manufacturer.

In discussing ECDIS, there are two distinct, yet parallel issues with this new requirement. They are the

implementation dates for installation of the equipment and personnel training for use of the equipment.

For installation of ECDIS, the following dates have been established. They are phased-in based upon vessel type, size, and date of construction. As yachts are considered cargo ships for regulatory purposes, there are two potential deadlines. New cargo ships from 3000 gt up to 10,000 gt must comply no later than July 1, 2014. Existing cargo ships of 10,000 gt up to 20,000 gt built before July 1, 2013 must comply no later than July 1, 2018. For existing commercial yachts certified as

passenger ships (can carry more than 12 guests), those 500 gt and greater must comply no later than July 1, 2014.

Any ships which are constructed before its application date, but delivered after the due date as above, ECDIS shall be installed no later than her initial safety equipment survey.

Flag administrations may exempt ships from the application of the above equipment requirements of ECDIS when such ships will be taken permanently out of service within two years after the implementation date.

As one will cite from the above information, yachts of less than 3000 gt are not required to install ECDIS. They fall below the lowest tonnage threshold. However, if a yacht decides to utilize ECDIS voluntarily, it must meet the same requirements as if the equipment was mandatory. This includes training.

All captains and navigational officers serving on yachts that have ECDIS as their primary means of navigation must complete both the generic and ship-specific equipment training.

Generic training can be obtained via an approved course at a training school. The course must be based upon on the IMO Model Course 1.27 and certified by the flag administration.

ECDIS-specific equipment training should relate to the make and model of

the actual equipment fitted on board. And yes, this will require attending a training course for each different system that an officer is expected to operate. The training is usually provided directly by the manufacturer. This is done in either a classroom setting, distance learning, online, or on board. Cascade-type training, where an officer trains another, is not allowed.

With the STCW revisions that entered into force in January, the above training must be documented as part of the officer’s certification. Depending on the particular flag-state, this may involve the endorsement of the license or issuance of a separate certificate to be maintained on board.

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

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ECDIS installation phase-in dates range from 2014 to 2018FROM THE TECH FRONT: Rules of the Road

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Oceanco launched the 285-foot (87.5m) M/Y Nirvana in April. Capt. Brett Fillis is in command as the yacht travels the Mediterranean this summer.

Feadship has splashed the 258-foot (78.5m) M/Y Hampshire II. Its owner has a passion for action and sports, designing the helicopter landing platform to double as a playing field for basketball, tennis and football. A crow’s nest atop the mast is reached by elevator and a zip line connected to the mast can transport guests to the water.

The vessel can accommodate 14 guests in six staterooms and 23 crew in 14 cabins.

YCO has added several high-profile yachts to its central agency listings for sale, including the 295-foot (90m) Royal Huisman S/Y Athena for $95 million, and the 139-foot (42m) Royal Huisman S/Y Hanuman for $18 million.

Also added is the 220-foot (67m) Feadship M/Y White Cloud, the steel yacht launched nearly 30 years ago as M/Y New Horizon L (in a joint with Merle Wood & Associates) for $23.9 million.

Moran Yacht & Ship has added the 210-foot (64m) Palmer Johnson Project Hermes to its central agency listings for sale. Expected delivery is November 2013.

In late April, Heesen Yachts launched the 155-foot MY Lady Petra, the eighth in Heesen’s 47m class. Begun in 2010, the client is Frans Heesen, former owner and founder of the shipyard.

Bannenberg and Rowell designed the interior, inspired from 20th Century industrial Dutch design, optical geometric studies, and shapes inspired by industrial components.

At the launch, Mr. Heesen announced his retirement.

“It is time for me to enjoy life with my family and friends,” he said. “I am going to be the brand ambassador of this wonderful company that I founded some 35 years ago. I will always be there to support the brand and to promote it until the end of my days.”

Washington builder Delta has sold the 151-foot motoryacht Project Monarch. The asking price was $31.9 million.

Horizon Yachts of Taiwan has sea-trialed its new 148-foot steel-hulled M/Y Polaris. Her design is a collaboration between interior design consultant Birgit Schannese of Germany, U.S. designer J.C. Espinosa and the Horizon team.

The yacht was expected to cruise around Taiwan in June, and debut at

the Horizon Yachts Open House on June 28 in Taiwan.

Fraser Yachts has recently sold the

113-foot (35m) Codecasa M/Y Embark, the 96-foot (29m) Broward M/Y Oasis, and the 85-foot (26m) Kuipers M/Y Sentimental Journey.

New to the brokerage’s central agency listings for sale include the 163-foot (50m) Couach new build for 29 million euros, the 163-foot (50m) Heesen M/Y Satori for $44 million, the 118-foot (36m) M/Y Lakediamon built by Tecnomar for 5.9 million euros, the 112-foot (34m) Nautor Swan S/Y Mystery for 6.4 million euros, the 111-foot (34m) Leopard M/Y Mariellina for 6.4 million euros, and the 108-foot (33m) Sunseeker M/Y Maretem for 3.9 million euros.

Northrop & Johnson has recently sold M/Y Audacious, a 95-foot (29m) Inace trawler; M/Y Bristolian, a 92-foot CNB; M/Y Blue Eagle, an 81-foot Huckins; and M/Y Scirocco, an 80-foot Sunseeker.

The firm has added the 188-foot (57m) Abeking & Rasmussen M/Y Dream to its charter fleet.

The firm has also hired Scott Carlson and Solenn de Braux as charter brokers.

Former first officer of the 45m Feadship M/Y Harle, Carlson also has his captain’s license. He will be based in Ft. Lauderdale.

De Braux has worked with both Fraser and Burgess and was a crew member on yachts. She will be based in the south for France.

Merle Wood & Associates recently sold the 88-foot Pershing M/Y JK. New to its central agency listings for sale include the 145-foot Cheoy Lee M/Y Summerwind (in a joint with Chamberlain Yachts), and the 110-foot Intermarine M/Y Lady A.

Ft. Lauderdale-based Fairport Yacht Support has added M/Y Lady Lola to its managed fleet. The 205-foot (62.5m) Oceanco is under the command of Capt. Mac McDonald and heading to the Mediterranean for the charter season.

Fairport, created in October by Graeme Lord, former fleet manager at IYC, has 16 vessels under management.

Vancouver-based Freedom Marine has added the 122-foot M/Y Atlantide to its central agency listings for sale. Owned by yachtsman Tom Perkins, Atlantide was launched in 1930 as Caleta. Perkins bought it in 1998 and brought her back to her original designed purpose as a gentleman’s motor yacht and tender to a racing yacht, most recently Perkins’ 289-foot S/Y Maltese Falcon.

Several yachts launched and brokerages post sales, listings

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By Tim Brady Failed communications in a 911 call

center. A major financial transaction processing company drops a hub. The loss of 10,000 fish at an aquarium.

What do these true stories have in common? Poor fuel quality. In all of these cases, poor fuel quality shut down emergency standby power generators exactly when they were being counted on in the middle of a disaster.

At its essence, poor fuel quality is about what ends up in fuel that doesn’t burn well, and the complete story will surprise even veteran engineers. Diesel fuel contaminants include water, microbial growth, inorganic particulate matter and naturally forming fuel breakdown by-products.

WaterWater is a widely acknowledged

concern, but it need not be a problem as long as some manner of routine fuel maintenance is performed. If a tank is well-designed and is in good condition, with no means of water leaking in at the site, then only small amounts of water should be present. Water appears quite normally in most tanks through condensation.

This water can be removed easily through the use of a wide range of solutions that include absorptive eliminators and filters, coalescers, centrifuges and the like. All mobile tank cleaning systems used by tank cleaning services and permanently installed conditioning and filtration systems use one or more of these approaches and are effective at removal of normal levels of water content. A quality multi-spectrum additive often includes an emulsifier which can also pass small quantities through the system.

Microbial growthMicrobial contamination (bacterial

and fungal growth) is the most frequently mistaken problem. It only exists where there is water for it to grow in, so if you are diligent in carrying out a fuel maintenance program, you should never see the problem.

Where it does exist in a long-ignored tank, microbes feed on the fuel, multiply and excrete waste products, all of which will end up clotting in your filters. These by-products are highly corrosive and pose a threat to many tanks.

The problem is that clogged filters are widely misinterpreted as containing microbial products, when they actually most often are deteriorated fuel by-products (sludge). This leads to endless streams of toxic biocides being needlessly dumped into tanks, which, when mistakenly used, make the problem worse.

Often the result is diesel fuel

now so spoiled that it needs to be disposed of and replaced, a costly and unnecessary consequence with serious environmental impacts. Not to mention that it may have sidelined the generator for several days.

Again, take care of the water, and you’ll never need a biocide.

Inorganic particulate matterOther particulate pollutants in

diesel fuel are mostly dirt, rust and other metallic particles that find their way into the fuel either during the many tank transfers that occur in the supply chain or from a corroding tank somewhere along the line. It is infrequent that the level of particulate matter is very high and is generally well treated through conventional filtration that accompanies a standard tank cleaning system or onboard permanent tank-side solutions.

Fuel breakdown by-productsLeast understood is the natural

process whereby organic fuels break down. Diesel and other fuels are naturally unstable, and actually less stable today due to modern refining techniques (catalytic cracking) that are designed to produce more fuel per barrel.

Most major oil companies have documented on their Web sites that 6 to 12 months is the useful shelf life for their products, but the deterioration process starts as soon as the products leave the refinery.

This fuel breakdown is a process where agglomerating hydrocarbon chains bond together to create larger clusters. These larger compounds, present even in what visibly appears as clear and bright fuel, do not burn as efficiently. This incomplete combustion robs fuel economy, leaves carbon deposits on injectors and raises emissions, often with visible smoke and soot.

As the process continues, with even larger compounds being formed, the fuel begins to appear “dirty.” Eventually it progresses to forming sludge that falls to the bottom of the tank.

This clotting fuel is the material that is commonly clogging fuel filters and shutting down generators. Often it may happen when a tank gets low and new fuel is poured in, agitating the sludge and dispersing throughout the fuel, releasing the threat that had been lying dormant.

There are solutions. Some multi-spectrum additives on the market do have agents that can dissolve some of the sludge and others that will retard further deterioration for some number of months. Magnetic fuel conditioning runs the fuel across a magnetic field and its inductive properties reverse the process, separating carbon chains in what effectively returns deteriorated products back to fuel again.

Bottom of the barrelWater and tank sludge, of course,

drop to the bottom of the tank, and a too-often overlooked but critical concern is that any tank cleaning be done properly by getting to the bottom of the tank. Access is frequently a limiting factor, but an inspection port can be installed to alleviate this problem.

Similarly, when installing a re-circulating conditioning and filtration system, the pickup tube into the tank is optimized when near the bottom (not using the fuel system’s draw, which is several inches higher to avoid the very substances you wish to collect).

Any generator that is in a critical application ought to be a candidate for a routine fuel testing service, probably on a quarterly basis. All the talk about fuel quality means little, if you don’t have a benchmark to measure from. Be sure to get your samples from both a midpoint and the bottom of the tank.

Too often, fuel condition is overlooked. When that happens, the extreme of fuel removal, replacement, and possibly extensive tank cleaning or even tank replacement, is the cost. That is, if you’re lucky and didn’t have a generator failure in a real emergency situation.

Tim Brady is the former vice president of sales and marketing with Algae-X International, a Fort Myers, Fla.-based fuel system management company (www.algae-x.net). This article originally appeared in the company’s newsletter. Comments are welcome at [email protected].

How to better maintain your stored fuel qualityTECHNOLOGY NEWS: Fuel quality

Stored fuel must be managed properly. FILE PHOTO

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UK-based McMurdo has launched the Fast Find 220 PLB personal locator beacon, a distress beacon that provides a direct method of alerting search and rescue authorities using the 406

MHz search and rescue satellite communication system, COSPAS SARSAT.

As well as sending out a distress signal by satellite, the Fast Find 220 also transmits a 121.5MHz homing signal.

Waterproof to 10m and able to operate in temperatures as low as minus 4 degrees, the 220 will transmit continuously for a minimum of 24 hours at a 5 watt output. The beacon also features an LED flashlight to assist with rescues at night or during limited visibility.

“In 2010 alone, 2,338 people were rescued globally using information provided by the COSPAS SARSAT system,” said Ross Wilkinson, global sales director of McMurdo parent company Orolia Ltd.

The Fast Find 220 charges no subscription fee. Prices start at $299. For more information, visit www.fastfindplb.com.

Routing, nav systems integrateCalifornia-based Applied Weather

Technology and Sweden-based Transas Marine have integrated two on-board tools: AWT’s BonVoyage system, an on-board weather routing system, with Transas Electronic Chart Display Navigation System (ECDIS). The two allow the transfer of data from BVS to ECDIS and vice-versa.

“Now, captains can see their routes optimized by BVS plotted into the ECDIS navigation system,” Skip Vaccarello, president and CEO for AWT said. “This will give them the ability to navigate the safest and most efficient routes for their specific vessels.”

For more information, visit www.appliedweather.com or www.transas.com.

Sporty RIB introducedSouth Africa-based AquaQuad

has introduced a new rigid inflatable personal watercraft. The Classic Sport, CLS, is 10 feet long and built with inflatable PVC pontoons. It can be fitted with an outboard engine of

between 5 and 30 hp and can carry two adults.

Prices start at $4,833. Visit www.aquaquad.com or www.thefreedomtoplay.com for more information.

Inflatable life ring reusableAustralia-based Stormy Lifejackets

has released a new inflatable life ring, the Stormy LifeSaver. A follow-up product to the company’s single-use Stormy Rescue Grenade, the LifeSaver is water activated and re-useable.

Using a 33gm carbon-dioxide cylinder, it provides more than 150 newtons of buoyancy to aid in man overboard situations. The device can be deflated, recharged and re-packed with a recharge kit and it can be thrown more than 30m.

The LifeSaver is suited to sailing vessels where deck space is limited and high winds hinder rescue of an overboard crew member.

Manufactured in Europe, the LifeSaver is imported, assembled, quality controlled and distributed in Australia by Stormy Lifejackets. For more information, visit www.stormylifejackets.com.

FCC OKs survivor recovery systemKannad Marine’s SafeLink R10 SRS

(survivor recovery system) has been formally approved for sale in the United States by the Federal Communications Commission.

The SafeLink R10 is a personal AIS device, according to company press release, and is the overall winner of the 2012 Pittman Innovation Awards.

Intended to be attached to a life jacket and activated by individuals in difficulty at sea, the R10 uses both GPS and AIS (automatic identification system) technology to send structured alert messages containing location information to AIS equipment onboard the vessel the individual came from as well as other AIS-equipped vessels within about a four-mile radius.

For more information, visit www.kannadmarine.com.

UK tender firm distributes in U.S.UK-based Williams Performance

Tenders has appointed its first authorized distributor in Ft. Lauderdale.

Performance Tenders USA will represent the range of Williams Turbojet and Dieseljet tenders from sales and servicing outlets across the country. It will also support dealers yet to be selected in locations across the

U.S.Performance Tenders USA is a

division of Muston Group International and led by Brian Muston.

The company has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Shore Support (led by Simon Manley) in St. Maarten to provide sales and servicing support for Williams throughout the Caribbean.

“This is a very exciting time for Williams,” said Paul Roberts, dealer manager at Williams Performance Tenders. “We recently launched our Dieseljet range in Europe, allowing us to further meet the demands of superyacht and leisure craft owners.

We have also significantly increased our presence across the world during 2011, adding new dealers and service agents from countries including Australia, Brazil and China. This planned expansion into the U.S. market represents a significant development for Williams and we are looking forward to working with Performance Tenders USA to further develop the brand.”

Williams Performance Tenders was founded by brothers Mathew and John Hornsby, along with Roy Parker, in 2004.

For more information, visit www.williamsjettenders.com.

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June 1 12th PYA (Professional Yachting Association) Open Golf Tournament, France. www.pya.org

June 1-12 OpSail 2012, Port of Virginia, Va. Tall ships, navy and military vessels representing the world. www.opsail2012virginia.com

June 2 annual Great Chowder Cook-off, Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI. Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples. www.newportwaterfrontevents.com

June 2 11th annual Women’s Sailing Conference, Marblehead, Mass. The National Women’s Sailing Association’s event sponsored by BoatUS. www.womensailing.org or +1 401-482-2064.

June 6 Networking Triton style with Atlass Insurance in Ft. Lauderdale (the first Wednesday of every month), 6-8 p.m. Stay tuned to www.the-triton.com for more details.

June 8 The Triton Bridge luncheon, noon, Ft. Lauderdale. This is our monthly captains’ roundtable where we discuss the issues and trends of the industry. Yacht captains only, please. If you make your living running someone else’s yacht, contact Editor Lucy Reed at [email protected] or +1 954-525-0029 for an invite. Space is limited.

June 8 World Ocean Day. “Youth - the Next Wave for Change” is this year’s theme. See worldwide events at www.WorldOceanDay.org

June 8-10 158th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex, the longest-running regatta in America. www.nyyc.org

June 11-17 The U.S. Open Championship, San Francisco, Calif. One of golf ’s majors tournaments. www.usopen.comwww.usopen.com

June 13-14 Commercial Marine Expo (CME), New Bedford, Mass. The Atlantic Seaboard’s largest commercial marine trade show. www.comarexpo.com

June 15 Newport to Bermuda Race. The start of the 630-mile ocean race. www.bermudarace.com.

June 19-20 Future of Superyachts: 7th annual conference, Mallorca, Spain. Focuses on legal, financial, tax, crewing, registration, build and design issues. www.quaynote.com

June 20-23 The Superyacht Cup, Palma, Spain. The longest running superyacht regatta in Europe and the Mediterranean. www.thesuperyachtcup.com

June 21-24 The Rendezvous in Monaco. For owners and charterers cruising in the Med. New launches expected include 50m M/Y Satori, 39m M/Y SnowbirD, and 50m M/Y Norwegian Queen. upsuperyachtrendezvous.com

June 25 Wimbledon, London. Start of one of the four grand slam tennis tournaments. www.wimbledon.org

June 26-July 1 America’s Cup World Series, Newport, RI. Regattas are a combination of practice and championship racing, with additional practice sailing on-site from June 23. The Event Village opens to the public from June 23. www.americascup.com June 29 74th Queen’s Cup, South Shore Yacht Club, from Milwaukee, Wisc. to South Haven, Mich., 78 nm race. www.southhavenyachtclub.com.

June 18-22Newport Charter Show, Newport, RI.

EVENT OF MONTH

The newly revitalized Newport Charter Yacht Show adds industry-focused seminars. Owned and operated by Newport Harbor Corporation, the show celebrates 30 years. Seminars include “Entering U.S. Waters”, “Discover New England”, “STCW Changes”, “Enhancing Crew and Guest Safety. www.newportchartershow.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A summer filled with regattas, boat shows and sports events

MAKING PLANS

Sept. 11-16Cannes International Boat Show.

Expected figures for this year’s show include 583 boats, 425 exhibitors, 173 vessels on show for the first time and 181 boats more than 20m length. www.salonnautiquecannes.com

Sept. 19-22 Monaco Yacht Show, Port Hercules, Monaco.

The exhibition of 500 luxury yachting companies and 100 megayachts. www.monacoyachtshow.com

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Triton Spotters

Where have you taken your Triton recently?

Send photos to [email protected].

Capt. Dave and Mate Diane Johnson of M/Y Kipany took their Triton with them on a much-needed vacation to Costa Rica.

“We rented a two-bedroom house with wide porches, a hammock, and a nice pool and had it all to ourselves,” Capt. Johnson wrote in an e-mail. “We surfed every day and chilled by the pool and watched the monkeys play in the trees. It was great.”

They stayed on the west coast in the north in Nosara in a town known for both great surf and as a mecca for yoga with a couple of world-famous yoga institutes.

Not a secret place, they said, “but still pretty unspoiled.” PHOTO FROM DAVE AND DIANE JOHNSON

SPOTTED: Costa Rica, Ft. Lauderdale

Chef Kenneth Maginnity stopped by The Triton office during preparations in Ft. Lauderdale for his upcoming motorcycle ride through India to help end poverty in that country. He plans to ride 5,500 miles.

“I added 2,000 miles to the trip because a group from Mumbai wants to ride with me,” Maginnity said.

Maginnity has met with recipients of the micro-financing offered from www.endpoverty.org, the organization he will be raising money for.

“These people couldn’t help themselves and now they have built orphanages, their kids are going to school, they support themselves and others,” he said.

“This trip is so far removed from what I do,” he said. “My idea of camping is a Motel 8.”

Crew can learn more about the motorcycle, the itinerary or how to pledge support on his Web site, India on an Enfield, at www.indiaonanenfield.org. PHOTO/DORIE COX

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My most recent job-hunting experience has led me to write this column on how chefs new to a vessel can get along with others, whether it

be the owner or established crew.

It wasn’t the first time I had a conflict with someone onboard. usually, it’s the crew, especially the chief stew.

The reason I have had issues is that usually they lack the experience I have. Of course, they will continue

to learn and I am not the end all of chefs, not by a long shot. But when a member of the interior crew tells me what plate to use, I have a problem with that. I have a pretty good idea how my food should look when it’s presented.

There is a hierarchy in place when you sign on, so it’s important to learn what that is quickly and who is at the top of the rank. What most interior crew often forget, though, is that chefs don’t tell them how to do their jobs. Why do they want to tell us how to do ours?

I have been a chief stew and chef for more than 20 years. In that time, I’ve also been a butler ashore and an interior manager, so I can understand how some interior crew might feel when I am hired.

So how does an experienced chef perform his/her duties fully when faced with adversity from a crew member who has been with the employer a long time and feels threatened?

It just happened with me not too long ago. Upon joining a new vessel, the

One chef ’s guide to working well with others

See WAVES, page C6

Culinary Waves

Mary Beth Lawton Johnson

By Lucy Chabot Reed

We get press releases every day from sales brokers announcing another yacht has sold and celebrating another new-build contract being signed.

And then we talk to yachties around Ft. Lauderdale who are still part of a skeleton crew, waiting for the yacht to sell or for the owner to have time again to use it.

We’ve given up trying to figure out if this recession is over for yachting and instead thought some details about summer plans might shed light on what’s really happening out there.

After all, shipyards all across South Florida are jam-packed, which isn’t unusual this time of year. But are all those yachts getting ready for summer cruising, or just waiting for a sale?

So we asked: What is everyone doing for the summer?

There’s not a lot new on yacht itineraries this summer, according to this month’s Triton survey. With about 100 captains and crew piping in, we learned that those who are cruising aren’t going very far.

Every regular cruising destination also was the leader for the summer cruising destination. For example, if a yacht primarily cruised the eastern United States, the leader in the summer cruising destination for those yachts was the eastern United States.

For yachts venturing outside their home cruising grounds, the U.S. East Coast and Bahamas tied for the top answer, followed closely by Florida and the Western Med. Other cruising grounds include South America, the Great Lakes, the Baltic and the somewhat sad “nowhere.”

In addition to seeing where yachts were cruising this summer, we were curious to see if that itinerary was

different for them. We have heard many anecdotal stories of yachts that normally go to the Med that are now doing the U.S. or Bahamas for various reasons. So first we asked Where does the yacht primarily cruise?

A strong majority of respondents primarily cruise the United States East Coast. The next largest group – by half – cruise the Bahamas. That was followed – again by half – of those who primarily cruise the Western Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

When we asked Where are you going this summer, the top three destinations landed the same, though with fewer going to the U.S. East Coast and nearly twice as many heading to the Western Med.

“It’s the first time for this boat in the Med, and it’s been 10 years since I’ve been here,” said the captain of a

New England’s beauty and climate are among the reasons that the East Coast of the United States is a popular summer cruising destination yet again. PHOTO FROM CAPT.CRAIG JONES

TRITON SURVEY: SUMMER PLANS

2012 cruising grounds: more of the same

See SURVEY, page C8

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The Triton www.the-triton.com June 2012 C�NETWORKING LAST MONTH: V-Kool and USA Self Storage

More than 200 people gathered “down on the

bayou” in Ft. Lauderdale with V-Kool at the first Wednesday Triton networking event in May. Cajun music, crayfish and cold beverages made for a great springtime party as the sun set.

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Threats of rain brought captains, crew and industry professionals inside at USA Self Storage in Ft. Lauderdale on the second

Wednesday in May. Great food, beverages and music were enjoyed in a unique warehouse setting. John Garretson, of National Marine Suppliers, won the raffle of a Kindle Touch. PHOTOS/TOM SERIO

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On the first Wednesday in June, The Triton is networking with The Atlass Insurance Group. All yacht crew and industry professionals are welcome to

join us on June 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the main Atlass office in Ft. Lauderdale.

Until then, learn more from company chairman and CEO Frank Atlass.

Q. What is Atlass Insurance

Group all about?We think people basically know

what we do, we’re a team of insurance brokers and risk managers dedicated to serving just about any insurance needs. We offer comprehensive insurance solutions for commercial and private clients.

This networking event is an introduction to our new office, it’s been open a few months.

Q. How did Atlass Insurance get its start?

I established Atlass Insurance Group in 1981 as John G. Alden Insurance Agency of Florida. The Alden Insurance Agency was started as an adjunct to John G. Alden Yachts, a Ft. Lauderdale yacht brokerage firm that will probably

be remembered by some of your more mature readers.

The brokerage was discontinued in the late 1980s.

In 2005, the name Alden was changed to Atlass and our greatest growth has been over the past seven years. What started as a small two person operation, now encompasses 40 employees spread out from Florida to Maine.

Q. What is the process for insuring a yacht?

When we insure, we look at the captain, the engineer and the owner. We question who the owner hires to run his boat and we look at the owner’s ownership experience. We primarily rely on the captain to be competent and prudent.

Q.How about insuring yacht toys?As far as equipment onboard,

as insurers we are concerned with whether the crew are trained and can properly brief the guests. It’s important to the safety of all involved.

Q. What should captains and the yachting industry know about Atlass?

We do a lot of business with Lloyds and we are their largest recreational marine authority. We have a product called Sea Wave for people who live in hurricane areas and we have a product for 12 month insurance.

We also have a new program with Lloyds for the triple and quadruple outboards and go-fast boats for up to 140mph.

Q. Recently there were several lives lost during sailboat races in California. Is there insurance for that type of situation?

For racing, the liability of the crew is very important. Race boats can be insured, but usually there is an exclusion for spars and other damage during the actual race. Overall, the crew liability is the most important.

Q. You have quite a boating background by the look of the mementos in your office. Tell us a few tales.

I bought a sailboat in Italy and ran a charter on the 70-foot boat in the West Indies. I raced with a team back in 1977 and we hold the IOR record in the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West race. Our team was first overall on Inspector Clouseau, it was a pink boat.

And at Alden, we not only brokered the sale of yachts, but I was responsible for supervision of design and construction for more than 20 Skye 51 and 54 sailing yachts. Now, I have a 30-foot Dyer.

Q. You have offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Cocoa, Fl. and Newport, R.I. But you work in other parts of the world, right?

We can help clients anywhere. The only thing we don’t do is financial products, other than life insurance. We can even do things like write for homes in the U.K., but a lot of the crew are situated in Ft. Lauderdale so we often help them here.

Q. What else is important for people to know?

Our Web site offers several options for service. Interested parties can fill out a short form to request a quote online or they can download a complete application at their convenience.

Q. You’ve had a long career in boating. What do you think about things today?

A lot has changed since I’ve been in the industry. Yachts are so much bigger, shoreside supervision is different and it’s much more regulated than it used to be 40 years ago.

One of the big changes is that a captain used to be judged on his resume, not his license.

The changes probably do benefit the insurers more today.

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Why do stews and yachts make such a big deal about how a bed is made?

Well, apparently, a properly made bed is a matter of discipline. It helps to

ensure that order is maintained, which, in turn, lets one concentrate on more important matters. According to author Gretchen Rubin, who wrote the “Happiness Project”, making your bed neatly every day can increase your

overall happiness. The theory is that getting the little things in your life under control will give you the confidence you need to move onto the bigger things.

If you have spent much time on boats you know that what looks like a standard size bed may not be any such beast. Often the beds will be custom made to specific space. Just as often, the sheets will not be custom fitted. Good luck with that.

If you have ever balanced a mattress on your head while climbing into the corner of a bed frame, or if you have ever had to use a spatula to stuff sheets into a too-small frame, you know what I mean. To cut down on frustration,

always know the dimensions of your beds and the measurements of your sheets, and label them.

Start making up the bed by spreading the fitted sheet over the mattress and around the corners, pulling the elastic snugly and smoothing out any wrinkles along the way. (God forbid the owner, designer, or project manager won’t spring for fitted sheets.)

Next, spread the flat sheet across the bed, making sure that the amount hanging off the side edges is equal. The end with the wide hem goes at the top. If there is a design pattern, the sheet goes face-down so you can fold the decorative edge back down over the blanket, duvet or bed cover.

If you are using a blanket or duvet, spread it out over the sheet and again line up the side edges as evenly as you can. At the head of the bed, turn the top edge of the flat sheet down over the blanket or duvet. The size of the fold down will depend on the specific design element of your linens. About 4 inches is standard. To be military compliant, you would fold it down

again to about 18 inches from the head of the mattress.

Go to the foot of the bed and tuck the sheet and blanket under the mattress. Go to the head of the bed and pull the sheet and blanket or duvet up tight.

Go back to the foot and choose a side. About 16 inches from the foot, take hold of the fabric draping down the side. Hold it in one hand, and place

the other hand on top of the corner on the mattress.

Lift the sheet and blanket up and tuck the lower part of the drape under the mattress. Hold the corner in place

and bring the sheet and blanket over to form a 45-degree angle for a standard hospital corner.

Tuck the rest of the fabric under the mattress, working from the bottom to the top of the bed. Smooth out any wrinkles along the way. There may be decorative cover or a simple day cover that goes over the sheets and blankets, in lieu of duvet or comforter. This will go on before the pillows are arranged.

There must be a schedule for how often sheets get changed. It will depend on how many sets of sheets you have

and what the owner, guests or chief stew prefers. You should expect to iron the sheets and pillowcases each time you remake the bed between sheet changes. This is so that the bed looks fresh and tidy whenever guests re-enter the cabin throughout the day.

You may also be expected to iron the sheets again at turndown in the evening. Believe it or not, after a while, you will want to do this of your own volition, because you just want it to look really nice all of the time.

A final word about making beds: This is no small detail. Stews often spend hours trying to get it right, in spite of design flaws and having to work with sheets that will never fit the bed no matter how hard you try. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of spending money on the proper equipment, so that the small details of the day can be taken care of, life will be under control, and stews will have the confidence to move onto bigger things.

Alene Keenan has been a megayacht stewardess for 20 years. She offers interior crew training classes, workshops, seminars, and onboard training through her company, Yacht Stew Solutions (www.yachtstewsolutions.com). Comments on this column are welcome at [email protected].

INTERIOR: Stew Cues

Grab a ruler and a spatula, it’s time to make the yacht’s beds

Stew CueS

Alene KeenAn

You should expect to iron the sheets and pillowcases each time you remake the bed between sheet changes.

C� June 2012 www.the-triton.com The Triton IN THE GALLEY: Culinary Waves

chief stew took me aside and told me the owner of the yacht took very good care of her and that she intended on it staying that way. I didn’t want her job, rather only to do mine. But she didn’t let me. She ordered the food and gave me no access to the guests. That, of course, caused problems for me that I was responsible for.

I have to assume our conflict stemmed from her fear of losing control. Most yachts have protocols in place, including the level of responsibility for the chef, but there has to be some leeway for chefs to do their jobs.

So how do new or freelance chefs find their place in an established crew?

First, if there is someone you don’t get along with onboard, realize that it is probably because they exude the same not-nice characteristics you might have. Do not act the same way. Pay attention to how their actions affect

It can be hard to fit in with established crewWAVES, from page C1

See WAVES, page C7

By Mary Beth Lawton Johnson

Stuffed Mini Heirloom Peppers with Bacon and Crab

(ingredients are listed per person)1/3 cup lump crab meat1/3 cup mayo1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped1 tablespoon Coleman’s mustard1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon horseradish1 egg3 to 6 tablespoons bread crumbs4 small heirloom miniature pepper, with

top cut off and a lengthwise slit cut down middle with seeds removed.

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked, crumbled

Preheat oven to 350.Mix crab, mayo, seasonings and egg to

create wet mix. Refrigerate 30 minutes.Add enough bread crumbs to thicken.Prep peppers by cutting off stem end and

open lengthwise. Remove seeds.Spoon crab mixture into peppers. Bake

for 7-8 minutes. Top with chopped bacon and cook 2-3 minutes more.

Deep-Fried Peppered Bacon (per person)1 slice peppered bacon, cut into fourths

lengthwiseFlour for dredgingEgg washBread crumbsSalt, cracked black pepper, brown sugar

to taste

Set up a typical breading station. Dredge the bacon slices in flour then in egg wash then in bread crumbs. Season with salt, pepper and brown sugar.

Heat oil on high and when hot, drop the bacon in and deep fry. Remove once crispy and brown to single use towels to drain, or put on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath. This will

help keep the bacon crispy.

Candied Bacon Bark with Pepper (per person)1 slice bacon, thick cut, cooked, chopped, sprinkled with black pepper½ c sugar1T waterbaking sheetBring the sugar and water to a boil. Brush

down sides of a pan with water until it starts to boil. This will keep the sugar from sticking to the sides of the pan.

When it reaches an slight amber color, remove from heat and immediately cool the pan of sugar in a ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, sprayed with cooking spray. Lay the chopped bacon down and pour the sugar over the bacon. Let it sit. It will harden.

Remove and break the pieces up, place on top of any meat you have decided on for your appetizer plate. I used barbecued portions of pulled pork.

Bacon offers flexibility and flavor Often dismissed as unhealthy and laden with calories, bacon actually offers an

incredible flavor profile from peppered to spicy as well as satisfying the craving our bodies might have for fat. Whether it is turkey bacon or traditional pork bacon, these modern recipes show what bacon can do to enhance the foods it is paired with. Look past

bacon’s reputation as an unhealthy item and consider how its flavor profile fits so well with many modern recipes.PHOTO/MARY BETH LAWTON JOHNSON


your reactions.Second, if you have years of

employment in the industry, be prepared when joining a younger and less experienced crew. Better yet, take the time to find a good fit. Look for a yacht that has roughly the same age crew as you.

And interview the captain and chief stew as hard as they interview you. You don’t have to take a job unless you feel absolutely comfortable in their abilities and you know you will get along great.

Don’t put yourself in a situation where you will ultimately fail.

Third, firmly request that the chef do the provisioning based on the preference sheets. If there are no preference sheets, firmly request interactions with the guests to find out what it is they really want. Experienced chefs have been there, done that, and probably know the suppliers in a given port as well as the locals.

Here are just a few things I’ve re-learned lately while considering a new position on a yacht:

1. Learn the yacht’s reputation and how crew are treated by the owner.

2. How many chefs has the yacht had in the past year? Less than three, you can excuse that to “not a good fit”; more than three in a year, run away and don’t look back.

3. Consider the age of the crew and how you might fit in.

4. Get in writing what is expected of you as the chef and as a crew member, including the behaviors and do’s and don’ts of the yacht.

If there is no job description or employment manual, this could simply be a string of emails. You can only be successful if you know what is expected of you.

5. Finally, sit down with the crew and get to know them. Kill them with kindness. The world does not revolve around the chef. We are just part of the team that revolves around the yacht.

Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine and has worked on yachts for more than 20 years. Comments on this column are welcome at [email protected].

WAVES, from page C6

Sit down with crew, get to know them

2 T flour½ t salt1 gallon zip-top plastic bag1 ¾-pound boneless, skinless chicken

breast1 T butter3 cups broccoli florets1 10 oz. container Alfredo sauce (found in

the refrigerated cheese section)¼ c white cooking wine2 T shredded Parmesan cheese.

Place flour and salt in zip-top bagCut chicken into 1-inch chunks and toss

in bag.Preheat large skillet to medium-high.

Add butter and then chicken. Stir about 5 minutes or until chicken starts to brown.

Add broccoli and cover. Stir occasionally for 3 minutes.

Stir in Alfredo sauce and white wine; reduce heat to low. Take a drink from the bottle of wine, then cover skillet and cook for 3 minutes more until

broccoli is tender, yet firm.Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese

and serve with rice.

Aromatic Rice6 fresh chives, chopped2 c rice4 c water2 chicken bouillon cubes

Place rice and water into sauce pan and bring to full boil.

Add chicken bouillon and chives.Cover, reduce heat to low and let cook

until rice is done.Fancy form rice and plate.

Capt. John Wampler has worked on yachts big and small for more than 25 years. He’s created a repertoire of quick, tasty meals for crew to prepare for themselves to give the chef a break. Contact him through www.yachtaide.com. Comments on this column are welcome at [email protected].

Chicken Divan with Aromatic Rice

Lime wedges bring a bright

flavor to the chicken,

broccoli and rice.

PHOTO/CAPT. JOHN WAMPLER

THE CREW’S MESS – BY CAPT. JOHN WAMPLER

THE CREW’S MESS

C� June 2012 www.the-triton.com The Triton TRITON SURVEY: Summer Plans

Are any of your summer destinations new for you on this vessel?

New for me – 7.1%

Nothing new – 72.7%

New for boss – 11.1%

New for me and boss – 9.1%

How would you describe your 2012 summer cruising schedule?

New and exciting – 30.3%

Pretty slow – 25.3%

Same as last year – 22.2%

Same as always – 22.2%

Have any of the following influenced your summer cruising plans?

Enthusiastic veteran owner

Enthusiastic new owner

Cost of operation

Charter wishes

Owner’s health

Owner’s finances

Tax laws in Italy

Tax laws in Spain

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‘I’m hoping for a stormy hurricane season so I will have to move the boat. Sitting at the dock is boring.’strictly private yacht less than 80 feet. “I’m happy to be back in all the old places. I’m looking forward to showing the boss around.”

We crunched these numbers a couple more ways and discovered that the strictly private vessels in our survey are mostly hitting the U.S. East Coast this summer, followed by half to the Bahamas and fewer still to the Western Med.

But there are still many other places to cruise.“The Eastern Adriatic seems the place

to be this summer,” said the captain of a predominantly charter yacht less than 80 feet. “We’re in Porto Montenegro now and it’s already getting busy and full quickly, so are all the marinas around Croatia, Montenegro, etc.”

We neglected to offer “in the yard” as an option, and several respondents mentioned that that’s where they will be, some for a big refit, some as just another part of their schedule.

“Strictly maintenance and upgrade time.”“Two-month yard period for a complete re-

paint.”“Boat just sold; we’re doing a refit.”Based on the comparative results between

regular cruising grounds and summer plans, it

comes as no surprise that when we asked Are any of these a new destination for you on this vessel, nearly three-quarters replied “no, nothing new.”

“I’m hoping for a stormy hurricane season so I will have to move the boat,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 80-100 feet. “Sitting at the dock is boring.”

About 11 percent said the travel plans for summer were new for the boss but not for the crew member taking the survey.

Nine percent said summer held plans that were new for both the owner and the crew member. Just 7 percent of respondents said their summer held new destinations for them, if not for the boss.

Given those results, however, we were surprised by the answers to our next question: How would you describe your upcoming summer cruising schedule?

The largest group – 30.3 percent – described their summer schedule as new and exciting.

“Excellent charter bookings already in schedule,” said the captain of a yacht 200-220 feet that normally cruises the Western Med. This yacht is heading to the Eastern Med.

“Our shore business manager has told me

that we have a full dance card of advance reservations,” said the captain of a strictly charter yacht of 80-100 feet that will be cruising the Great Lakes area this summer.

That exciting group was followed fairly closely by “pretty slow” (25.3 percent), “same as always” (22.2 percent) and “same as last year” (22.2 percent).

Not everyone was sad to have a slow summer.“Woo-hoo! We are staying at our home port

this summer, for the first year in many,” said the captain of a private yacht of 100-120 feet. “We (the crew) finally get to plan our own summer.”

We suppose that, added together, those unexciting responses total about the same (69.7 percent) as those who said they were going no place new (72.7 percent). Still, that makes the “new and exciting” group nearly twice the size of those who indicated the summer held plans new to them.

So we crunched these numbers a little more. We were curious to discover just who these crew were who saw their summer as “new and exciting.” More than half (53.3 percent) were on strictly private vessels, but the next largest group (30 percent) were on vessels with a good mix of charter and owner use.

This was even more interesting when we consider that the “good mix” group was just 17 percent of our total respondents. Having this group show up so strongly in the “new and exciting” group suggests that these yachts offer crew a variety of cruising that keeps them engaged.

Several international yachting events are taking place this summer, including the Olympics in London and America’s Cup regattas in the United States and Italy. We were curious if any of our audience was taking part.

Few are. Just 1 percent will be doing it all; about 10 percent will do some of it. Close to 90 percent aren’t participating in any of it.

We were curious to know what might be influencing summer plans, including the economy and diminished wealth. But we didn’t want all the options that might impact yachting in the negative, so we added a few positive ones.

It’s a good thing we did because those landed on top. The top influence in this summer’s cruising plans, chosen twice as often as any other answer, was a veteran owner who is still enthusiastic about yachting.

The next two largest responses, which totaled about half the top reason, was a new owner still

enthusiastic about yachting (a positive) and the cost of operations (a negative). The owner’s financial health was far down on the list. The new tax laws in Italy, Spain and Florida did not influence summer cruising plans for this audience at all.

“The boss is busy with work; I never see him,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht less than 80 feet. “I still go through the motions and am ready for any last-minute changes. Being in New York for the summer (as we always are) allows the boss to be on the boat more than when we’re in the the Bahamas (our winter home) because we’re close to his office.”

“Summer is always dead on this yacht,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 80-100 feet who summers in the shipyard. “It has nothing to do with the economy, tax laws, etc.”

We forgot to ask about the obvious things that impact cruising, including the weather.

“If the forecast for September looks grim, then we will likely head to the Caribbean a month earlier,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht larger than 220 feet. The owner is expected onboard all summer.

“Early season sun and higher water temperature.”

And there a whole host of other reasons owners can’t get to relax on their yachts:

“Owner traveling abroad.”“Boss is selling the boat and doesn’t want to

put too many more hours or wear-and-tear on the boat.”

“We were scheduled to cruise Southeast Alaska and had a contract with [a transport company but it didn’t work out] so we are now doing San Diego, San Francisco, the usual.”

“Piracy.”We were also curious to learn if summer

translates into holiday time for the owner or merely another season change, so we asked How much of the summer will the owner be on board?

More than half of our respondents reported that the owner will be aboard less than a month, with about a third of those onboard for less than a week. About a quarter said the boss will be onboard two months or longer. Twenty-one percent said the owner would spend about six weeks aboard this summer.

So if the owner isn’t onboard, will guests be? We asked how much of the summer will the yacht be in use?

Things look much more promising here. More

than half our respondents said the yacht would be in use more than two months this summer, with the largest single group choosing “all of it.” Less than a third will be busy less than a month.

“People may say things are slow but if you price your charter yacht correctly and the owner and his family still enjoy and can financially use it (which our yacht has both going for us), the summer can bring amazing new and repeat adventures,” said a veteran captain on a yacht of 120-140 feet. “Having been in the industry for 24 years now, I have seen owners come and go, but our owner is smart in every way. He knows how to work the industry and economy to make himself and the charter industry happy. Owners like that are hard to find.”

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Lawrence Hollyfield is an associate editor. Comments on this survey are welcome at [email protected]. We conduct our monthly surveys online. All captains and crew members are welcome to participate. If you haven’t been invited to take our surveys and would like to be, register for our e-mails online at www.the-triton.com.

SURVEY, from page C1


Will you attend international events (America’s Cup, Olympics, etc.)?

No – 88.7%

Yes, some – 10.3%

Yes, all of it – 1.0%

About how much of the summer will the owner be on board?

Less than a week – 18.9%

Less than a month – 34.7%6 weeks – 21.1%

2 months – 8.4%

10 weeks – 8.4%

All of it – 8.4%

How much do you expect the yacht to be in use, by owner and/or guests?

Less than a week – 12.5%

Less than a month – 18.8%

6 weeks – 16.7%2 months – 15.6%

10 weeks – 14.6%

All of it – 21.9%

Have any of the following influenced your summer cruising plans?

Tax laws in Italy

Tax laws in Spain

Other

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‘I’m hoping for a stormy hurricane season so I will have to move the boat. Sitting at the dock is boring.’strictly private yacht less than 80 feet. “I’m happy to be back in all the old places. I’m looking forward to showing the boss around.”

We crunched these numbers a couple more ways and discovered that the strictly private vessels in our survey are mostly hitting the U.S. East Coast this summer, followed by half to the Bahamas and fewer still to the Western Med.

But there are still many other places to cruise.“The Eastern Adriatic seems the place

to be this summer,” said the captain of a predominantly charter yacht less than 80 feet. “We’re in Porto Montenegro now and it’s already getting busy and full quickly, so are all the marinas around Croatia, Montenegro, etc.”

We neglected to offer “in the yard” as an option, and several respondents mentioned that that’s where they will be, some for a big refit, some as just another part of their schedule.

“Strictly maintenance and upgrade time.”“Two-month yard period for a complete re-

paint.”“Boat just sold; we’re doing a refit.”Based on the comparative results between

regular cruising grounds and summer plans, it

comes as no surprise that when we asked Are any of these a new destination for you on this vessel, nearly three-quarters replied “no, nothing new.”

“I’m hoping for a stormy hurricane season so I will have to move the boat,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 80-100 feet. “Sitting at the dock is boring.”

About 11 percent said the travel plans for summer were new for the boss but not for the crew member taking the survey.

Nine percent said summer held plans that were new for both the owner and the crew member. Just 7 percent of respondents said their summer held new destinations for them, if not for the boss.

Given those results, however, we were surprised by the answers to our next question: How would you describe your upcoming summer cruising schedule?

The largest group – 30.3 percent – described their summer schedule as new and exciting.

“Excellent charter bookings already in schedule,” said the captain of a yacht 200-220 feet that normally cruises the Western Med. This yacht is heading to the Eastern Med.

“Our shore business manager has told me

that we have a full dance card of advance reservations,” said the captain of a strictly charter yacht of 80-100 feet that will be cruising the Great Lakes area this summer.

That exciting group was followed fairly closely by “pretty slow” (25.3 percent), “same as always” (22.2 percent) and “same as last year” (22.2 percent).

Not everyone was sad to have a slow summer.“Woo-hoo! We are staying at our home port

this summer, for the first year in many,” said the captain of a private yacht of 100-120 feet. “We (the crew) finally get to plan our own summer.”

We suppose that, added together, those unexciting responses total about the same (69.7 percent) as those who said they were going no place new (72.7 percent). Still, that makes the “new and exciting” group nearly twice the size of those who indicated the summer held plans new to them.

So we crunched these numbers a little more. We were curious to discover just who these crew were who saw their summer as “new and exciting.” More than half (53.3 percent) were on strictly private vessels, but the next largest group (30 percent) were on vessels with a good mix of charter and owner use.

This was even more interesting when we consider that the “good mix” group was just 17 percent of our total respondents. Having this group show up so strongly in the “new and exciting” group suggests that these yachts offer crew a variety of cruising that keeps them engaged.

Several international yachting events are taking place this summer, including the Olympics in London and America’s Cup regattas in the United States and Italy. We were curious if any of our audience was taking part.

Few are. Just 1 percent will be doing it all; about 10 percent will do some of it. Close to 90 percent aren’t participating in any of it.

We were curious to know what might be influencing summer plans, including the economy and diminished wealth. But we didn’t want all the options that might impact yachting in the negative, so we added a few positive ones.

It’s a good thing we did because those landed on top. The top influence in this summer’s cruising plans, chosen twice as often as any other answer, was a veteran owner who is still enthusiastic about yachting.

The next two largest responses, which totaled about half the top reason, was a new owner still

enthusiastic about yachting (a positive) and the cost of operations (a negative). The owner’s financial health was far down on the list. The new tax laws in Italy, Spain and Florida did not influence summer cruising plans for this audience at all.

“The boss is busy with work; I never see him,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht less than 80 feet. “I still go through the motions and am ready for any last-minute changes. Being in New York for the summer (as we always are) allows the boss to be on the boat more than when we’re in the the Bahamas (our winter home) because we’re close to his office.”

“Summer is always dead on this yacht,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht 80-100 feet who summers in the shipyard. “It has nothing to do with the economy, tax laws, etc.”

We forgot to ask about the obvious things that impact cruising, including the weather.

“If the forecast for September looks grim, then we will likely head to the Caribbean a month earlier,” said the captain of a strictly private yacht larger than 220 feet. The owner is expected onboard all summer.

“Early season sun and higher water temperature.”

And there a whole host of other reasons owners can’t get to relax on their yachts:

“Owner traveling abroad.”“Boss is selling the boat and doesn’t want to

put too many more hours or wear-and-tear on the boat.”

“We were scheduled to cruise Southeast Alaska and had a contract with [a transport company but it didn’t work out] so we are now doing San Diego, San Francisco, the usual.”

“Piracy.”We were also curious to learn if summer

translates into holiday time for the owner or merely another season change, so we asked How much of the summer will the owner be on board?

More than half of our respondents reported that the owner will be aboard less than a month, with about a third of those onboard for less than a week. About a quarter said the boss will be onboard two months or longer. Twenty-one percent said the owner would spend about six weeks aboard this summer.

So if the owner isn’t onboard, will guests be? We asked how much of the summer will the yacht be in use?

Things look much more promising here. More

than half our respondents said the yacht would be in use more than two months this summer, with the largest single group choosing “all of it.” Less than a third will be busy less than a month.

“People may say things are slow but if you price your charter yacht correctly and the owner and his family still enjoy and can financially use it (which our yacht has both going for us), the summer can bring amazing new and repeat adventures,” said a veteran captain on a yacht of 120-140 feet. “Having been in the industry for 24 years now, I have seen owners come and go, but our owner is smart in every way. He knows how to work the industry and economy to make himself and the charter industry happy. Owners like that are hard to find.”

Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Lawrence Hollyfield is an associate editor. Comments on this survey are welcome at [email protected]. We conduct our monthly surveys online. All captains and crew members are welcome to participate. If you haven’t been invited to take our surveys and would like to be, register for our e-mails online at www.the-triton.com.

SURVEY, from page C1

TRITON SURVEY: Summer Plans

C10 June 2012 www.the-triton.com The Triton

We have all dealt with issues related to our credit at one time or another in our lives.

Studies have shown that almost 80 percent of all credit reports contain inaccurate information. One out of four consumer credit reports are so inaccurate that the individuals are denied credit, according to a 2004 study.

Once a credit bureau receives your information, it gives you a score, which generally breaks down like this: payment history, about 35 percent; total debt load, about 30 percent; length of your credit history, about 15 percent; amount of new credit, about 10 percent; and all other factors, such as the mix of credit types, about 10 percent.

In dealing with credit bureaus, understand that they are nothing more

than record keepers. Simply put, they keep a record of who has given you credit, when they gave it to you, how much you were given, and whether you paid it back on time.

Credit bureaus are paid by the people who request your credit file. Credit bureaus have no legal power over you. They are not a government agency or bank, so do not be intimidated.

Due to the overwhelming amount of information in their computers, the credit bureaus’ method of collecting information is basic and can be riddled with errors. And since the bureaus have made so many errors in the past, federal laws regarding credit information are in your favor.

The bureaus have a right to request a copy of your social security card, but only copy the front. They may also request a copy of something showing

your address. Send them a billing statement. Do not send them a copy of your driver’s license, even if that’s what they request.

Here are some basic rights consumers have over their credit reports:

1: The right to view your credit report. There is no charge for the first credit report you request annually (annualcreditreport.com). For every subsequent one, the credit reporting agencies can charge a reasonable fee. However, if you have recently been

rejected for credit, you are entitled to a free credit report even if you have already requested one that year.

My advice is not to request them all at once. Request a report from one credit bureau every four months, that way you can check on your score three times a year at no cost.

2. The right to know who has inquired about your credit. The law allows you to know every bank, credit card company, employer, etc., who has requested a copy of your credit report. This even includes all the times the credit reporting agency has pulled your file.

3. The right to request verification of information you believe is incorrect. This guarantees that every time you tell a credit reporting agency that an item is incorrect, they will investigate the item. Without this portion of the law, the credit bureaus would be able to refuse to investigate your disputes.

4. The right to insert missing data into your credit file. Often you will have credit granted to you that never makes its way into your credit report. This

portion of the law allows you to report all this good credit information to the credit reporting agencies and have it entered into your credit report.

5. The right to automatically remove information from your credit report that is over seven years old (10 for bankruptcy).

6. The right to place a personal statement in your credit report. Some people have negative credit due to extraordinary events such as loss of a job, sickness, or divorce. This law allows you to have a written statement of 100 words or fewer placed in your credit report. This can be used to explain to future creditors what caused the bad credit and why it was a one-time occurrence.

7. The right to privacy of the information in your credit report from anyone other than legitimate members of credit reporting agency. That is why creditors have you sign a form allowing them to examine your credit report. The only exception to this right is the credit reporting agencies.

8. The right to have your credit report transferred from one area to another any time you relocate.

9. The right to use small claims court to resolve any disputes with the credit bureaus about incorrect or inaccurate information in your credit report.

10. The right to know exactly why you were refused credit. This request must be made by you to the creditor within 10 days of your being turned down.

You should check the validity of your accounts by demanding that creditors produce a contract or signed document within 30 days of any disputes you may have under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act 312.

If you choose, you can hire professionals to fix your credit for you. Make sure they use software developed after this act was entered into law on July 1, 2010.

Since this law was passed, the consumer’s removal of derogatory information has increased tremendously. The original creditors who are placing the inaccurate information on your credit report do not usually have the documentation to prove it. Due to this lack of documentation from the original creditors, they must remove the negative trade lines from your credit report.

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

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

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Former Spice Girl Victoria “Posh” Beckham, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Brees and singer Miley Cyrus all avoid it. Celebrity chefs

such as Thomas Keller, Guy Fieri and Ming Tsai also cook without it. In fact, it’s estimated that some 2-3 million people in the United States and 20 million worldwide need to stay away from it, too.

It is gluten, a protein that is naturally found in wheat and other related types of grain such as barley and rye. For most people, eating gluten is no problem. In fact, it’s the helpful substance that gives baked goods their structure. When you knead wheat bread, you’re developing its gluten so that the loaf will rise and have a nice light texture. However, for people with celiac disease, eating gluten can be deadly. That’s because gluten can cause a person’s immune system to attack and damage the finger-like projections in the small intestine, called villi, which are responsible for absorbing nutrients.

There is a genetic component to celiac disease, but it’s not just something infants and toddlers are diagnosed with. This digestive disease can remain dormant into adulthood when something like surgery, pregnancy or severe emotional stress can cause it to come to life. The tricky thing is that adults are less likely to have digestive symptoms. In fact, vague symptoms such as bone or joint pain, iron-deficiency anemia, an itchy skin rash, depression or anxiety and even tingling numbness in feet and hands may be signs of celiac disease.

This doesn’t mean if you have these symptoms that you need to jump on the gluten-free bandwagon. A proper diagnosis is essential. And diagnosing celiac disease isn’t easy. First, as mentioned above, symptoms are vague and can mimic many other health issues. Secondly, the only way to conclusively diagnose celiac disease is with a small intestinal biopsy using an endoscope. Physicians can also draw blood for specific antibodies, the endomysial antibody and tissue transglutaminase antibody, but these aren’t as conclusive as the biopsy. What’s more, to be accurate, these tests need to be performed while someone is still eating a diet that includes gluten. That’s a tough thing to do if you’ve avoided gluten and felt better.

There are many people, an estimated

18 million Americans including possibly autistic children, who, though they don’t have celiac disease, have a gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance. In these folks, eating gluten doesn’t set off a serious autoimmune reaction as it does in celiac disease. Instead, gluten produces less serious yet uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue and tingling in the extremities. Avoiding gluten in the diet makes these symptoms disappear in those who are gluten intolerant.

Eating a gluten-free diet is not easy. While many foods such as fruits, vegetables, beef, poultry, fish, nuts, eggs and more are naturally gluten-free and the list of gluten-free products offered by manufacturers is growing, wheat is still everywhere. It’s in obvious foods

such as breads, cereals and pasta. It’s also in the more hidden forms of dextrin or malt where it’s used as a flavoring,

thickening or stabilizing additive in foods.

In addition, there can even be problems from cross contamination. For example, if someone with celiac disease uses a spoon on a buffet line that has been in the pasta tray, they can experience symptoms. Likewise, someone who cuts their gluten-free rice bread on a cutting board that hasn’t been properly sanitized after wheat bread was cut could fall sick.

Following a gluten-free diet isn’t risk-free, either. In fact, those who don’t have celiac disease and think this might be the latest greatest weight loss diet can run into trouble. Many types of gluten-free bread are actually higher in calories and fat than their wheat-based counterparts. Gluten-free breads aren’t fortified with B-vitamins and iron like those with wheat.

What’s more, eating a white rice-based diet to avoid wheat can lead to a low-fiber diet and the digestive problems such as constipation that can occur from not getting enough of this nutrient. Taking care to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and naturally gluten-free whole grains such as amaranth, buckwheat, corn, millet, quinoa, brown rice, wild rice, sorghum and teff can remedy this problem.

A gluten-free diet isn’t for everyone to jump on as the latest fad. Instead, it’s a life-saving way of eating for those who have celiac disease and a life-improving way of eating for those with intolerance.

Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a regular contributor to The Triton. Comments on this column are welcome at [email protected].

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