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14 The Need For Speed Mark Webber talks exclusively to On Board about his lifestyle choices

20 Getting Personnel Frances and Michael Howorth look at recruitment

26 Its A (Wo)Mans World Patricia Caswell, fi rst offi cer aboard Latitude talks about life as a female in a male orientated business

28 Pillow Talk Sue Pelling looks at the dangers of sleep deprivation, and the science that lies behind the problem

32 Thats Entertainment Derek Jarman says that now is the time to update your entertainment system

36 Kite Sking Looking for a new thrill this winter? Then snowkiting may be the sport for you

44 Acting Agents Yachting agents provide an essential service. A look at the good and the great

56 Monte Carlo Or Bust Ray Bulman reviews the forthcoming Cowes to Monte Carlo powerboat race

76 Finishing Touch Bransom Bean looks at painting and coating and the importance of achieving the perfect fi nish

5 Salty Sea Dog Michael Howorth tackles the important subject of piracy

7 Up Fronts Tips,people, advice and myths

11 In My Opinion PYAs President Andrew Schofi eld bemoans the lack of crew training programmes available

16 New Launch Frances and Michael Howorth cast an expert eye over Diamonds Are Forever

62 Table Talk The top tables of Palma, hotel menus and the latest food trends

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70 The Corker Wine guru Jamie Goode looks at Pinot Noir

72 Six Of The Best Headphones.The best buds and cans

84 Navigator Barcelona makes for the perfect retreat

88 Yacht Essentials Essential products and services

101 Body Paddy Warwicks bootcamp workout along with the latest spa news

106 Ask The Experts Advice from the leading experts in their field

109 Legal Legal matters with Quentin Bargate

110 A Day In The Life Of Lawrence Reymann,Director, YPI Crew

113 Finance Clive Evans on 21st century investment thinking

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COMMENT

I have made many statements on the subject of piracy in the past. Among them was one used by an International Television station that said, It is only a matter of time before pirates move from pilfering cargo ships to attacking super-yachts cruis-ing near Somalia, I also said, Many pirates do not yet ap-preciate the importance and potential value of these yachts or perhaps more importantly the people they carry. My comments were no sooner on the World Wide Web than my telephone began to ring. Security companies sought my help endorsing their products and Captains thanked me for drawing attention to the facts. Along with the praise I received, I was also attacked by a couple of yacht brokers angry with me for even mentioning the words piracy and superyacht in the same sentence. They claimed that I would scare the customers away from chartering yachts. One even suggested that I was profi-teering from piracy lining my own pockets by letting pirates know that these yachts are out there.They were obviously completely missing the point. My remarks were aimed at stopping owners taking yachts though the Gulf of Aden without thinking carefully about it and taking advice from experts on how to do it safely. As for me profiteering from the plight of yachts so attacked then I suggest people look again, because, governments of countries in the area are already doing that very well themselves.

Lock & LoadThe British Government has just made it legal for British flagged yachts to carry security guards armed to the teeth with weap-ons. As they do so, other governments are looking at ways they can profit from that by employing money making schemes and seeking ways to exploit the distress already caused by pirates who prey on ships and yachts going about their lawful business in the waters off Aden and Somalia.National custom and immigration services in countries from Egypt to Oman are already preventing the transit of safety and security equipment (guns to you and I) by personnel travelling through airports on their way to provide protection services to vessels about to transit the pirate infested waters. Now the Djibouti Government have implemented a procedure where

these anti piracy security teams arriving at Djibouti are required to register with a company called Djibouti Maritime Security Services, a government appoint liaison service.

Pay UpUnder a new law passed by that government all private security firms, which have personnel transiting Djibouti for the purpose of providing security for merchant ships or super yachts need to have a special license. Fees for these are set at US$ 15,000 per month, US$ 80,000 for 6 months and US$ 150,000 for 1 year. These are time-based fees that do not specify the number of people or number of transits they make.Weapons can only be hired from the Djibouti Armed Forces after paying a rental charge.Where security persons are carrying their own weapons, these have to be stored with the Army and attract the payment of a storage charge. Djibouti Army person will then, for an additional fee, escort these teams outside Djiboutian territorial waters and hand over the weapons. If a vessel enters Djiboutian waters, the Master has to declare if any arms on board, their names and quantity and these will be inspected on the vessels arrival, stored on the ship under armed guard and checked again prior departure. All services are provided at an extra charge.The cynic in me sees these acts as money generating initiatives by a government not bent on guaranteeing that only credible se-curity companies operate from their waters. They are instead, ensuring they maximise profit from the piratical trade and lining their own coffers.I am even aware of anti piracy security teams having had their life jackets confiscated by over zealous officials anxious to make a quick buck by selling them onto the local market.

Governments in areas bordering the region where pirates operate have been quick to latch onto the fast buck syndrome says Captain Michael Howorth

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UPFRONTS

The Prima Donna is instantly recognisable when you walk into the galley to see them resplendent in full chef-whites, matching toque (thats a tall hat to you) and neckerchief, possibly dodgy trousers and checking their refl ection from various angles in the polished stainless fridge and loudly demanding that someone sim-ply must wash up for them as they are far too busy preparing the Guest lunch - table for two Moving on and evening service sees the Prima Donna throwing his beautifully prepared meal into the rubbish when the Guests dont turn up on time: Its ruined! Thatll teach them to keep me waiting! You may even hear the Prima Donna, unable to keep the incredulity from their voice as they reply to the Captain: you want me to (insert any of the following) take part in EMERGENCY drills?! cook for the CREW?! clean the galley and mop the FLOOR?! be a TEAM player?! Ship-board life however, would defi nitely lack colour without the skills of these culinary artists!

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The Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives are a glorious concoc-

tion of blue lagoons, white beaches and palm trees. Add to this

more than 3,000 coral reefs and monsoon tides and you have

one of the worlds most impressive coral-reef diving areas at

your disposal, with high visibility year-round meaning you can

easily see some of the thousand or more species of fi sh and other

underwater creatures close at hand from simple shrimp to

impressive turtles and sharks.

Charters begin on the capital island of Mal, from where you

can cruise to the North Mal Atoll to anchor in a turquoise

lagoon at the Coco Palm resort on Bodu Hithi. Here you can wine

and dine in style, or simply stretch out on sun beds with a cock-

tail as you watch a movie on the beach. The nearby One & Only

Reethi Rah resort is also a fabulous diversion during a charter,

offering impossible-to-resist spa treatments. Then cruise to the

Baa Atoll, northwest of the North Mal Atoll to visit Nibiliga, an

island and village of the same name where you can witness a

genuine Maldivian way of life complete with a local school, shop

and mosque. You can also get to grips with Thundu kunaa: the

traditional craft of mat weaving. And dont miss the opportunity

to hire your own private Maldivian island for a day to indulge

in a beach picnic and afternoon of swimming, sunbathing and

beach games, followed by an evening barbecue all in complete

seclusion.

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tle, while direction can be changed with a slight shift of the

hips. Todays jet boards are just as at home on the Med as they

are o the Californian coast. Having to actually ride this board

rather than just steering will have you gagging for more!

PADDLE BOARDS Paddleboarding is gaining in popular-ity as celebrities are sampling the sport, and cross-over ath-

letes are training with paddleboards. Bronzed bodies have

been spotted around the globe paddle-in-hand, as well as

in sur ng lineups. Fairly easy to pick-up and not as traumatic

and image damaging (as learning to surf ) has increased its

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RESTORED CLASSICS A big kudos to the owners who pour heart, soul and chequebook into restoring these beau-

ties. Bene tting from modern systems and technology, they

are far superior than in the day they were originally launched

Atlantide, Delphine, a whole host of wonderful Fifes and the

fabulous J-Classes, to name but a few.

INTERIOR CREW TRAINING More formalised or stand-ardised training programs for interior crew has been a long

time coming. Our industry, which projects an image of service

second to none, does not presently require that interior crew

follow a path leading to a certi cate of competency. Pourquoi?

Butlers have schools of training, 5* restaurant sta have formal

training; its high time yachting caught up. Bravo to all those

who support this trend.

BADLY DRIVEN HIGH SPEED TENDERS Too much horsepower at the deck crews ngertips and not knowing

how to handle it.even more so at night, without navigation

lights equals a deadly combination. Training, training, training,

respect for their own mortality and common sense should be

the letter of the day.

SKORTS Who, in his or her right mind, thought that this ex-traordinarily un attering item of crew uniform would actually

suit anyone? And is it owners, or in fact Captains, who conspire

to have their female crew resemble kindergarten children?

STAGNATION IN SECOND-HAND YACHT SALES This a ects our industry on many levels. It would seem that in

these rough times, the head is ruling the heart, however, isnt

yacht ownership an a aire de coeur? Many industry commen-

tators have noted that yacht ownership is not primarily a com-

mercial consideration. Its about value - in terms of lifestyle

for the owners. This will only hold good up to a point when

con dence is low

THE IMOS FAILURE TO CONFER Our Yachting Indus-try re the Maritime Labour Convention. This has potentially far-

reaching, detrimental e ects to the commercial industry as a

whole. This subject however, is a can of worms best saved for

another time!

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MYI SAY

Training for Deck and Engineering qualifications for yacht crew have seen a huge evolution in a very short space of time. However, Interior qualifications have not benefitted from the same evolution. The reason for this lack of development lies in the lack of mandatory requirements from regulators. In-ternational conventions focus on safety at sea. National rules are therefore fo-cused on the same thing. They do not concern them selves with the quality-of-service a guest receives. Currently, it is possible for interior crew to be employed on a yacht without the benefit of training in basic food handling. This is not pos-sible on land. Every employee working in a fast food chain must have passed this basic training before being allowed to serve their public. For any business whose employees are handling food this is a fundamental prerequisite. So, how can yachting purport to offer the best service possible to its clientele without some basic standards in place?

Huge ResourcesThe cruise ship industry has responded to exactly the same is-sue by developing its own crew training programs. Huge re-sources are made available to Human Resource departments to

develop and maintain very high levels of quality-of-service for the single most important things they have on board their guests!Yachtings focus has always been on providing the best experi-ence possible to its VIPs. But is there anything more impor-tant than a guest? Well, in my view: yes, and this is what makes

yachting different: the owner. Unless the people actually paying for it receive the best possible service both on and off board then yachting fails.

Some ConcernThe issue of a lack of training and quali-fications for interior crew has been a concern for some time. It is for this reason that PYA, with the support of industry, is now in the process of devel-oping an Industry Standard for Interior Crew. This initiative will benefit all in-volved: those who chose a career work-ing in the interior, those running interior departments, those running a yacht and ultimately, those who are fortunate

enough to spend their leisure time on board yachts: Owners and Guests.As with all things the devil is in the detail. PYA continues consultation with industry and is committed to developing this standard.

When it comes to crew, yachts stand on three equal legs. Yet, says PYA President Andrew

Schofield, examine the training and qualifications available

for the three departments and quite clearly they have not

been treated equally.

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receive the best possible service both on and off board then yachting

fails.

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Kenan Seginer, Captain, M/Y IlonaTraining: Although the shift to STCW/IMO standards of qualifications and the toughening of the prereq-uisites needed to attain the latest CoCs was imple-mented more than three years ago, I feel it has been during this period that we have noticed the impact and appreciated the benefits. Not only are we now privileged to work with highly trained, proficient crew; educated to a common standard and committed to a full time career, the agen-cies and authorities governing maritime trade have become more understanding and willing to assist, as they now see the Yachting Industry as a serious and professional sector.

Isabel Muscat, Purser, M/Y Leander GVSAT has revolutionised the yachting industry. Yes its been around for a while, but only recently has it become more accessible (price-wise). That has its negatives too, as the 3 or 4 days incommunicado were bliss for the crew! But for Owners or Charter guests, imagine having the ability of streaming TV, downloading newspapers and round-the-clock Internet access from virtually anywhere in the world - how things have changed

Brenda van Zoeren, Owner, New Wave InteriorsI think what has made a positive effect is that there is more training available focused on Pursers and (Chief) Stewardesses. Courses on Management, Hy-giene, Service, Accounting, Wines, Keeping Inven-tories, Social Behavior, Medical Training, Safety & Security, Man-agement etc., not only ensure that the yachts are a safer place to work, but also make the jobs of the Interior Crew more diverse and challenging.

Stuart Aldridge,Captain, M/Y Spike ISocial networking: In a job which can sometimes leave crew feeling isolated from the outside world, social networking has provided an easy way to stay connected with family and friends and this has had a knock on positive effect on crew happiness. Recently its been reported that there are now a little over 4 degrees of separation between the majority of people on this planet, a number which will no doubt get smaller over time, and all thanks to social network-ing!

Paul LockhartYacht Surveyor & Consultant, Lockhart Marine SurveyorsAn increased level of training and qualifications for yacht crew. I can remember 10 years ago the STCW95 was not a necessity- it is now compulsory. Over the last 3 years I have noticed a large demand for profession-al crew who are fully qualified - this has somewhat reduced the pickings for Captains looking for new crew. Courses are not cheap and if you are committed to professionalism you will attend the courses to gain further qualifications. Additionally, courses have become much more refined and detailed, demanding higher levels of aptitude and concentration to pass. This has reflected on the overall ability of a crewmember to act as an effective professional.

What one thing in the last three years do you feel has had a positive influence on the industry?

Open To Question


INTERVIEW

THE NEED FORTHE NEED FOR


TStewart Milton meets Red Bulls Mark Webber and nds out why he loves life on the move

The life of Formula One driver must be a diffi cult one. Take Mona-co for example - spending days between races in the surrounds of the French Riviera, taking in the sights, lounging on yachts in the world-famous harbour, before returning to work: the job of whizzing around a track at 200mph. And dont even start on the gruelling schedule, with 14 weeks off a year...!But its no surprise that while Australian speed demon Mark Webber likes to relax, he also enjoys life on the move. Im not one to sit still too long so I like places which have good weather and plenty to do. I try to get home to Australia a lot as there are some fantastic places to holiday in Queensland and New South Wales. I can go for a swim or run along a beach in the morning which is awesome, he says. Webber, 35, has always been active, looking for the next adven-ture, and has been passionate about sport since a young age. It was all about footie (rugby league) and other team sports when I was growing up. It wasnt until I was about 14 that I re-ally got into racing karts, he says, adding: I think I always had the passion, but it just didnt seem attainable until I actually got into racing karts and I thought hang on, I might actually be able to do this.Fanatic probably only just about cov-ers Webber when it comes to sport. I like road cycling, mountain biking, cricket, tennis, Moto GP, speedway, he says. You name it, hes into it. Im a big fan of watching all types of sport and I like to try my hand at most things. I think it becomes a bit addictive.

Lifestyle ChoicesIts probably fair to say that Webber made the right choice with racing. Although given his background, it was perhaps rather inevitable... My father has always been a big Formula One fan - its some-thing we watched together when I was growing up. Dad also had a motorbike shop, but it was made pretty clear that he didnt want me to get involved in bikes hed seen too many good guys come off second best.Its the success of his F1 career that has offered him such an enviable lifestyle one that Webber appreciates without getting too caught up in the showmanship of the most salubrious sport on the planet.I dont go for all the pizzazz, but what the sport does give me is the chance to relax and unwind in nice places. I think thats the reason any successful person pursues their dream for the thrill of what they do, but also for the downtime rewards. Webbers UK home is located in the very pleasant but generally overcast surrounds of Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire. Logistically, it made sense. Were still tucked away from it all while being central to all the major airports, says Webber, add-ing, The Red Bull factory is close by which is a bonus and its

a beautiful area here in the Chilterns great for outdoor train-ing as there are plenty of places to mountain or road bike, or run with the dogs. Ive been in Buckinghamshire for all but six months of the time Ive lived in the UK, so I have a lot of friends in the area too and its pretty much home for me at the mo-ment.

Doing CircuitsWebber lists nearby Silverstone as one of his favourite race tracks, mainly because of the enthusiasm of the racegoers. Australia, his home circuit, also ranks highly, as you would imag-ine, while Monaco, Spain and Hungary are other races that the Red Bull racer looks forward to. I think every driver has circuits that they like and circuits they dont. Personally, Im not a big fan of Japan, he admits, but I love the Suzuka track, its a real classic circuit, and the fans just love F1 so theres always a big atmosphere. China and Korea are good tracks too but theres zero interest in F1 there. Its em-barrassing for the drivers to race in front of empty grandstands

instead of at tracks like Magny-Cours and Imola where you know the place will always be packed to the rafters.But as a driver, what does it take to be a success in Formula One? I think it depends on how you defi ne success. If you mean winning World Champion-ships, then its got a lot to do with being in the best team at the right time that can be down to working your way there or getting a bit lucky.

Obviously, he admits once youre there, you still need to do the business to ensure you stay there! And if success means enjoying a long career, then thats an added bonus. If youre still bombing around completely motivated and dedicated after 15 years in the game with a few wins under your belt, thats pretty impressive. But by the same token, if you turned up and won a couple of World Championships and walked away after a few seasons, youd say that was the right thing for you. Goals tend to change depending on what cards youre dealt, he adds. But for Webber, the yachts, the lifestyle and jet set tour of the planet aside, its all about the victories. He wants to be on that top step of the podium every time. As a driver, its what you get out of bed every day for, what you have trained and worked your way up the ladder for. Hearing your national anthem play and knowing that, on that day, you were the best guy out there thats what its all about.Those are a few moments of complete satisfaction knowing that you did what you came there to do. In reality, as soon as you step off the podium the focus switches to the next race, but you still walk away knowing that for that week or fortnight, you are the person everyone else is chasing.

Successful people pursue their dreams for the thrillof what they do and for the

downtime rewards


NEW LAUNCH

Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds are Forever started life with the offi cial ID at Benetti of FB253 61m. Based on Benetti naval architecture and engineering, the elegant external line bears the signature of Stefano Natucci and is characterised by compact forms and dynamic slender lines: a balanced combination of traditional design elements and modern innovative stylistic solutions which have become the shipyards distinguishing mark throughout the world.Sold as a new build project by Ocean Independences Peter Thompson in early 2010 she became the property of Mr Staluppi, who has always been a fan of the inimitable Bond, James Bond, saga. She became Diamonds Are Forever, during a Bond styled christening party on Saturday 26th

November 2011 held in the presence of the Owners, Captain Scott Lizza with his 14 man crew and the yachts construction team.

A Glittering A airThe event took place under sunny Tuscan skies beginning with speeches and presentations by Benettis CEO Vincenzo Poerio, Chairman Paolo Vitelli and head of project management Nicola Nicolai to the Owners, their project team and crew.The naming was followed by a rendition of the theme tune to the Diamonds Are Forever movie and an acrobatic enactment of a daring Bond fi ght scene complete with Aston Martin using the magnifi cent yacht as the scenes backdrop.


The 61 metre superyacht Diamonds Are Forever was launched in November by Benetti at Livorno. The Bond title of her name identi es her with the serial superyacht owner John Staluppi whose yachts are always named thus. Review by Frances and Michael Howorth

Specifi cations:LOA: 61.0m

Beam: 10.6mDraught: 2.9m

Displacement: 920 tonnesGT: 1,100Flag: USA

Guests: 12Crew: 15

Engines: 2 x CAT 3512 HD turbo charged Power Output: 1380 Kw @ 1600 RPM

Speed (Max): 16 knotsSpeed (Cruising): 15 knots

Range: 4,800 nm @ 12 knotsExterior Designer: Stefano NatucciInterior Designer: Evan K Marshall

Builder: BenettiYear: 2011

Charter and Management Web site: www.oceanindependence.comBuilders Website: www.benettiyachts.it

Charter Rates:Winter 2011-12

US$ 450,000 per week highUS$ 395,000 per week low

Summer 2012EUR 365,000 per week highEUR 330,000 per week low

The yacht was then given a traditional blessing and feted with champagne and lunch.She features an Evan K Marshall interior. The synergy created through the longstanding owner designer relationship with Mr Staluppi has resulted in a well thought out layout and sophisticated styling, focusing on a full service guest concept for the charter market.

Needs and DesiresOn board, customisation to meet the needs and desires of the owner is total: the particular arrangement of the cabins, the location of the wheelhouse on the fl ybridge, the interior design and decor, the engine room made entirely of stainless

steel and the addition of the top deck above the fl ybridge, a private panoramic deck 12 metres above the sea which can be reached by the glass lift that serves all the yacht decks.Accommodation comprises of two panoramic master suites and four guest staterooms, a guest elevator to all decks, a full beam sky lounge and vast open and shaded deck spaces. Of particular note is the additional top deck located above the sun deck, which forms a very private deck served by the central elevator. The aft part of the sun-deck also allows easy touch and go helicopter operations.Once the fi nal stages of fi tting out are complete Diamonds Are Forever will head for the Caribbean where she begins working under Ocean Independence charter management.


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Walk into a Job Centre ashore or indeed any other personnel placement office and an-nounce that you would like to work on a luxury superyacht belonging to a million-aire on which, you would be paid to work, while travelling the world, and chances

are that you would get laughed at. Walk into a superyacht crew placement agency here in the South of France and immediately you are taken seriously. This is not surprising; it is a big busi-ness, with agents taking the equivalent of one months salary for each crew member they place.Crew are attracted to crew placement agents by their repu-tation and what those agents promise they can do for them.

Those who fulfil the promise and find them a job are rewarded. Crew tend to stay loyal to that agency and it becomes their first port of call when they are looking for a new position. Of course many cover their bets by placing their CVs elsewhere at the same time. Recruitment takes time. Relations with candidate crew are built over many years. Developing a database of the raw product takes those in the business of selling the right crew into a job, years of caring, networking, meeting, greeting, emailing, and telephoning. Laurence Reymann set up YPI Crew during 2002 basing it in Antibes. The company is part of the Yachting Inter-national Partner group although it operates as a separate and independent entity providing crew all over the world to a wide

HUMAN RESOURCES, a Personnel Problem



range of clients. Eight specialist consultants make up the team giving the company a complete understanding of the market and its key players.But in a time when the Internet is so readily available and social networking is all the rage, is the writing on the wall for crew placement agencies or is the Facebook job interview just a pass-ing phase?The recruitment industry is a people industry and whilst social networking sites play an integral part in the lives of most mod-ern day crew, many believe that they cannot replace profes-sional crew recruitment consultancies when it comes to finding crew. Time is a commodity that is in short supply for most Cap-tains and social networking to find crew is a very time consum-

ing method of filling a job vacancy compared with using an expert to find a new crew member. Crew agents are relied upon for their expertise, intuition, and thorough reference and certifi-cate checking. They exist to make the process more efficient and effective for the employer. The better recruitment agencies will interview selected candidates with the clients job in mind and only send a set of carefully considered CVs for the Captain or Owner to consider. Recruitment is a serious and sensitive profession, the Crew Agents are middle men and as such they need to have a global vision and understand all the synergies at play from the client and candidates view point. They also need to work within the legal frame of crew certifications and employment law. When

Walk into a Job Centre ashore and announce that you would like to work on a luxury superyacht belonging to a millionaire on which, you would be paid to work, while travelling the world, and chances are that you would get laughed at. Walk into a superyacht crew placement agency here in the Mediterranean and immediately you are taken seriously. This is not surprising say Frances and Michael Howorth it is a big business.



clients pay crew recruitment fees they deserve a quality service with lots of added value. What a good crew placement agent should not do is send a mountain of CVs and leave clients to struggle through them. Most agree there is no value in this. Captains looking for crew generally prefer the agent do the groundwork, spend the hours interviewing crew and creating a shortlist of suitable, available, qualifi ed candidates who are not only ready and willing to work but whose references have been checked and whose abilities fi t the requirements of the client.While there are defi nitely some captains and owners that have the time and patience to do this work by themselves, most do not fi nd this the most effi cient way to hire crew. On the other hand Captains are turning to the Internet to fi nd day workers and short term crew. At the same time, crew agents are also using the Internet as an addition new component to reference checking. After all crew cannot say that they do not smoke or drink when public pictures pasted on Facebook pages show oth-erwise or claim to be single when they write about their partner!There are an increasing number of Internet crew placement sites where crew register for free. Clients using these sites sift through applications using fi lters to fi nd a selection suitable for interview. It is at this point, when they want to contact the applicant, that they pay the site operator a fee. The charge is signifi cantly cheaper than the fees paid to Crew Placement Agencies but clients should be aware that getting the contact numbers is only the beginning. Applicants using the site have not had their referenc-es checked, qualifi cations established and all interviews have to be conduct-ed by the client themselves.Many crew agencies are looking to improve services they offer and keep pace with an ever changing world. They are mostly acknowledg-ing that social networking is here to stay, at least in the imme-diate future and are themselves embracing Social Networking where appropriate.Not all agencies serve the same ingredients and that is why crews need to register with a good cross selection. Zephyr for example offer owners a service whereby they crew a vessel part-time in busy chartering weeks if the owner doesnt have a full time crew. They source and make sure correctly qualifi ed crews are placed on board for just the time the owners need them and this is a great way crew can work part time if they are not seeking a full time job.

Training CountsOther agencies offer additional services over and above crew placement. One such is D&B Services, an agency based in An-tibes that has partnered with Nautilus International, the inter-national trade union and professional organisation that repre-sents many full time career minded professional yacht crew. The company has full MCA recognition as a training provider for the STCW95 Basic Safety Training and provides crew (job-hunting or not) already with qualifi ed and substantial advice on Article 2 issues of the Seafarers Employment Agreement from RYA, plus GMDSS General Operator courses and many RYA qualifi cations. Jorg Wendt says Keeping our size classes to a maximum of 6 gives us an unrivalled pass rates A new challenge for the yacht crew recruiting industry is to embrace changing legislation that will come as a combination of the MLC 2006 and the new STCW regulations. This means eve-ryone has to understand the regulations in much the same way as commercial shipping business where everybody has a duty of care to the industry and all who work in it.

Technology is unlikely to replace the crew agent entirely in the near future. Of course this will change when a computer can perform all those functions that a human now does such as screening CVs, checking licences and qualifi cations and most importantly following up written references. Crew Agents often have information about crew members over and above the usual CV and references that they have built up over the years, from face to face interviewing, talking and listening as well as all the stored information in their fi les.

Support servicesLooking for work is never a pleasant exercise, whether for a deckhand or a highly experienced captain. Everyone needs to be supported and the better agencies give crew seeking jobs advise on how best to address an interview, something even Captains can benefi t from when they have been with one Owner for a long time. Naturally, agencies with training divisions such as D&B Services will also be able to work with crew members in helping to develop their careers and make sure theyre adding to the CV in a positive way.

Lindsey Probert has been involved with yachts one way or another for al-most 20 years so working in crewing seemed to be an obvious career pro-gression. She now runs the Antibes offi ce of The Crew Network. She be-lieves, It is my job to listen to crew. I listen to Captains, I try to match the two together so that everyone gets what they want as well as what they need. Crew Network interviews can-didates in person as far as humanly possible, follows their career paths, verbally check references which can be very time consuming but worth it

and ultimately we try to ensure that crew are placed in a posi-tion where they will succeed. It is no coincidence that members of placement staff in most agencies are called consultants and those who have been work-ing for years in the business will obviously have the most experi-ence. The chances are that the well established crew place-ment agencies are here to stay. They have created a service that the industry trusts and feels safe using and that is very much a cornerstone in the superyacht business.

Contacts

Camper & Nicholsons Crew

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Crew Network

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D & B Services

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Luxury Yacht Group

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Monaco Equipage

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Peter Insull Crew

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YPI Crew

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Zephyr Yachting

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Many captains and clients are on Linkedin and Facebook, they may tweet and ping and have access to a lot of information online which may appear a cost effective alternative to using an agency, but do they have the time to read and screen CVs, (many of them unfortunately irrelevant to their needs,) on top of their normal duties? Most of the time, they do not. A constant and regular streak of new rules and regulations are impacting captains and heads of department daily duties as more and more administration tasks are required of them; Time management is a critical skill to possess in order to not sink under the volume of paperwork. The forthcoming MLC 2006 will only add to the existing list.

In addition to the above, the bulk of the recruitment is invariably concentrated over the three months leading to the Mediter-ranean season with another peak at the start of the Caribbean season; A lot of recruitment has to take place in a very short time frame. Again, who has time to sift through CVs when there are so many pressing matters on board to deal with? A professional recruiter will be able to do all the groundwork for the client/captain, he or she will source CVs, screen candidates, check credentials and deliver a workable shortlist of suitable, available and interested candidates in a timely fashion. A re-cruiter saves his clients time, this is his or her raison detre. Even better : over the years, a good recruiter will build a rela-tionship of trust with the client and will instinctively know which candidates are a good match for him. More than in any other industry, in yachting it is all about the personality; people work and live together 24/7, there is no hiding possible. Whilst many Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde go undetected in a 9 to 5 offi ce environ-

ment, they do not survive long term on yachts. A professional recruiter will understand candidates motivations and will be able to evaluate where best he fi ts. CVs are only the tip of the iceberg, just like qualifi cations are; A recruiter will give the global picture required to make a successful hire. He will also play an important part in preparing the candidate for an interview, will provide feedback and assist in salary negotiations and will generally make the hiring process as smooth as possible. At times we can say to a client we know well, I know exactly who you should hire, look no further, I have the solution. What bet-ter, quicker, more cost effective way to solve a clients problem then that? Our knowledge of the market acquired over years, at

his disposal. This is service at its best ! Other times, we will spend valuable hours searching and select-ing candidate in order to provide a shortlist. Again, the idea of service is paramount. On this note, I do encourage clients to ask for added value and to not settle for recruitment agencies who will quickly bombard them with a mountain of random CVs just so that they can claim they were the fi rst in sending the CVs in order to charge a fee. Service is the key word and more then ever, Customer Service is the way forward.

The Human TOUCH

IN A WORLD OF SOCIAL NETWORKING IS THERE STILL ROOM FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES? DEFINATELY, SAYS LAURENCE REYMANN, DIRECTOR OF YPI CREW IN ANTIBES.PERHAPS MORE SO THEN EVER BEFORE.

Over the years, a good recruiter will build a relationship of trust with the client and will instinctively know which candidates are a good match for him

Laurence Reymann, YPI CREW, 7 rue Honore Ferrare, 06600, Antibes, FranceTel : +33 4 92 90 46 10Fax :+33 4 93 34 47 08www.ypicrew.com


Patricia Caswell First Officer aboard Latitude talks to Frances and Michael Howorth about suceeding in what is commonly seen as mainly male environment.

SUPERYACHTINGWoMansWorldIts a


It should not be true, but the statistics speak for them-selves when you make statements like Superyachting is a mans world. Look around you and count the number of girls that work on deck or in the engine room. Why is it that girls are not already serving as Electrical and IT offi cers, why is it there are so few lady Captains in

command of superyachts? The fact is those who work in su-peryachts seem to think the stew should be a she, that a girls place is doing the laundry, changing beds, laying the table and serving the food. But they are wrong. Captain Sandra Yawn is in command of Lady J, Captain Carol Benbrook drives Sedation and Sue Mitchell shares the command of At-mosphere with her husband.It does however take spirit to buck the trend and someone who is do-ing that well, is Patricia Caswell, a feisty 32 year old Aussie who sails as Chief Offi cer aboard the Benetti built, 52 metre, Latitude. The yacht she serves in is a hard working char-ter yacht and was the fi rst ever to be selected to become part of the Diamond Collection marketed by Fraser Yachts Collection. This is the fi rst initiative of its kind in the superyacht market that reassures potential charter guests that crews have had extra training and that the service levels onboard their yachts are truly outstanding.

First Hand Expierence

Patricia has encountered fi rst hand some of additional chal-lenges faced by being a female in what many think of as a mans world. She told On Board,The initial foot in the door each time has been the hardest but once you work with people they soon realise that you are good at your job and it is not about gender. The physical side is also something to bear in mind but you dont have to be all muscles you just have to fi gure out a different and smarter way to do things.I dont really stress too much but I fi nd the co-ordination of so many variables can certainly raise the blood pressure. I guess thats why the checklist was invented.Boats are getting bigger and the ports are getting smaller so we tend to be putting boats into very small berths with no room for error. When there is only one metre clearance on the bow and 2metres on the stern to turn around a boat and manoeuvre you certainly need to trust all the information coming over the radio.

Plain Sailing

Trish, as she likes to be called, fi rst went to sea professionally in 1996 signing on with a company called Southern Cross sail-ing. I worked on all company sailing vessels ranging from 68ft to 127ft. I started as a stewardess and then worked my way out onto deck. In 2000 I delivered British Defender an 83ft Whitbread yacht from Palma, Spain to Australia and by 2002 had completed the Master Class V. Luckily I was able to have Southern Cross the Americas Cup Challenger as my fi rst drive as Captain From 2004 she sailed as 1st Mate aboard Suakin a 36 metre Expedition Vessel staying with her for three years. I sailed over 55,000nm with Suakin as watch leader including 4 Suez

Canal transits, 5 Indian Ocean passages, and 3 Atlantic Ocean passages. I learned a lot of manoeuvring and boat handling skills on this vessel and stood in for the Captain during his absence.In 2007, starting out as 2nd Mate aboard Haida G the 70 metre Classic. She was promoted to Chief Mate after just a month. During my time onboard I was trained by the Captain to ma-noeuvre the vessel controlled by traditional telegraphs requiring a lot of skill. I also stood in for the Captain during his leave car-rying out the Captains duties.She passed her MCA Masters (3000gt) certifi cate in 2009 and

joined Latitude in the following year. The yacht had just changed owner-ship when I joined so I was involved in the setup and implementation of the Bridge and Deck procedures, ISM and ISPS systems as well as training the crew about sailing as the owner has high profi le racing sailing teams.I have been lucky to work for amazing owners who travel the corners of the world and it is always most exciting to pull into a new country and port and explore the coastline, Islands and

culture, this I will always be thankful for. I still also love pulling into old ports with old friends berthed nearby and catching up on stories over a cheeky vino.Without a doubt the biggest changes Ive seen in the industry is the growing professionalism and training standards. The in-dustry is getting to a level where onboard and ashore training is promoted and part of the job as opposed to something that you had to leave your job to do. The understanding and use of ISM has helped the onboard training side of this with all depart-ments onboard.

Girl Power

I also think there are more females coming through the ranks in the traditional Male oriented position where Captains and owners are becoming more accepting and comfortable with this. Fewer are the days where you get that wide eyed look when someone asks you what you do or when you pull a boat into a berth and the entire dock stops to watch you.Not without a lot of fl ack from my friends I made the con-version from sailing to motor yachts about 7 years ago. As a consequence I enjoy being able to practice sailing as my hobby and sport without thinking of it as work and having a sailboat on-board is my favourite water toy. There is such an array of toys available now it is a constant job to keep up with what is up to the minute technology and what could be great for the guests. Luckily we must test all of these to make sure they are all that is written on the label!If I could change about the motor yachting industry I would change the way junior training is run in most departments. With a busy boat it is diffi cult to juggle and make the time but it is one of the most valuable tools onboard. I would set more training and higher entry standards for some departments and positions. When it comes to giving advice for a girl aspiring to get ahead in yachting Patricia has this to say. Once you get that foot in the door it gets easier, learn from everyone around you and remem-ber its not about being a male or female its about doing your job well. Be confi dent, work hard, have fun with the job and keep your contacts, they will prove to be invaluable in time.Seems like sound advice from someone who really knows.

Fewer are the days where you get that wide eyed look when you pull a boat into a berth and the entire dock

stops to watch you.


SleepTalk


There are times in life when giving up a nights sleep is the only option. Weve all been there some more than others but in general terms the oc-casional night of self-inflicted sleep deprivation will do little harm. Yes, youll feel the effects of lack of sleep the entire next day, but as long as you pace

yourself, you know youll be fine after a good sleep.For those, however, who have to report in at 0600 that morn-ing to carry out professional duties, the effects of a sleepless night, are monstrous. While there are those who would argue that lack of sleep would not affect them, in reality the standard of performance on a sleep deprived crew member will drop sig-nificantly. Working afloat requires a high attention level, which means you need to be performing at optimum capacity. Often ship crew, particularly those of higher rank, are required to make split second decisions, and need to be poised to deal with contentious issues, so a clear head is essential at all times.According to Dr Jean-Yves Chauve medic and advisor for most of the worlds top ocean races, including the Solitaire du Figaro, Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, Transat AG2R, and the Vendee Globe lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect. Twenty-four hours without sleep is equivalent to 1g of alcohol in the blood, provoking loss of perception of the rare visual and hearing signals, a slowing down of decision-making and actions, and a disturbance of vision.

Obtaining the right balance of work/play is essentialStriving for a safe environment is a key concern for everyone onboard so it is important to minimise the risk by ensuring sleep deprivation doesnt become an issue aboard your ship. While a temptation to party every night and work every day could seem like a dream option, be careful not to overdo it because the con-sequences will be harsh. Apart from potentially losing your job/dealing and risking serious health problems, youll also put your own life, and the lives of fellow crew members at risk.Working all hours is also to be avoided. While it is fairly usual in the marine industry to work extended hours for no extra pay, be careful it doesnt become a habit that is hard to shake. Make sure you take time out to preserve energy, which means banking as much sleep as you can, when you can.Annette Corder Chief Stewardess aboard the 52m MY Alibi says the key to running an efficient ship is to ensure a rota is in place: Organise a smart rota so everyone gets enough break time and good sleep. It is particularly important when running a charter and youre working flat out. A typical charter day for me starts at 0730 and finishes at 0600 the following morning with a two-hour break in between. I then try to get eight hours in my bunk and then the following shift will be 2pm until 11.30pm.So why is sleep so important and what function does it perform?Dr Jean-Yves Chauve says that our sleep cycle is a throw back to our ancestors: A normal night of sleep of seven hours works

Sleep deprivation is one of the most debilitating conditions to deal with,

yet most crews are likely to experience it at some point during their career. Sue Pelling investigates the science

behind the problem, and offers advice on how to combat the effects to help

prevent long-term damage

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in one-and-a-half/two hours cycles. Every cycle can be likened to a dive, with a descent towards the deep slow sleep lasting approximately three-quarters of an hour. The deep slow sleep stage lasts about twenty minutes. This is followed by the rise towards the awakening with a landing, which corresponds to the dream phase REM sleep [Rapid Eye Movement].Sleep has several functions which differ according to the phases of each cycle. During the deep, slow sleep phase, the body recoups physi-cal exertion, while the dream phase (REM) helps with psychological recovery including stress.

How much sleep do we need to be e ective?Ideally the body needs between six and eight hours sleep in every 24-hour period to ensure a full charge. Getting a full quota of sleep in one session is obviously the best way to ensure quality sleep, but that is not always possible. Offshore racing sailors are among those who suffer with sleep deprivation to the highest degree. For a solo, round the world sailor this is one of the biggest concerns they have to deal with. British solo sailor Dee Caffari the only women to have sailed non-stop, around the world three times, and who hopes to compete in the 2012/13 Vendee Globe, commented: A long sleep for me on a six-month race, is an hour and a half at a time, I never sleep longer than that. Its all about catnapping. If I fi nd I am really struggling to make a decision and Im starting to get emotional, Ive learnt that after a 20 minute sleep and a bowl of pasta, life suddenly becomes very much easier.

Side e ectsPushing your body to the limit always raises risk of long-term damage but it is generally chronic lack of sleep as opposed to acute lack of sleep that makes the biggest impact. Dr Spike Briggs who runs Medi-cal Support Offshore, and is chief medical advisor of the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR), says some sailors competing in the VOR, and the Vendee Globe, for example, run a risk of suffering from chronic sleep depriva-tion, but in most cases were dealing with acute: Acute sleep depriva-tion leads to lack of ability to be able to concentrate, lack of cognitive function, irrationality which can lead to hallucinations. Chronic lack of sleep, on the other hand, can have long term effects such as high blood pressure, and can even lead to Type 2 diabetes.One of the worse long term effects of acute sleep deprivation is the ability to return to normality. Caffari says the more she learns about her body, the easier it becomes to function normally again after a race. After I fi nished my fi rst solo round the world race it took me months to stop getting up and doing crazy things in the middle of the night.There is no doubt that sleep deprivation can have a detrimental impact on all aspects of life, and can, in some cases, be life threatening. To minimise the effects it is important to recognise the signs early, listen to your body, and act accordingly.

During the deep, slow sleep phase, the body recoups

physical exertion, while the dream phase (REM) helps dream phase (REM) helps dream

with psychological recoveryincluding stress

1 Decision-making becomes diffi cult2 Become emotional and insecure 3 Diffi culty concentrating 4 Irritability tolerance decreases massively which can lead to aggression

5 Feeling constantly drained and exhausted

6 Impaired coordination7 Blurred vision8 Slower refl exes and reduced physical and mental work performance

9 Loss of memory 10 Stressed and moody

Take as many 20-minute cap naps as possible throughout the day (but dont forget to set the alarm!)

To promote quality sleep, make sure the room is dark and quiet and remove anything that will affect the senses

Try to avoid eating heavy, fatty meals before you go to sleep. Gastric emptying takes about half an hour to an hour, and much longer with fatty foods

Drink water constantly to ensure you avoid the onset of dehydration

A hot bath or shower encourages the onset of quality sleep

Avoid caffeine such as tea or coffee, and alcohol, which can be a stimulant to

combat sleep

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When owners spend a large percentage of their wealth on a luxury yacht the result is something that reflects their person-al tastes, values and aspirations. If not quite a mirror to the soul, it is undoubt-edly a powerful image of the owners per-

sonality. During my career in the yacht industry and, latterly, in a consultancy role on Superyacht new-builds and refits, I have been impressed and surprised by some of the variety of fashions and moods that these yachts embody, whatever that style may be. The quality of furniture, fixtures and fittings has invariably been breathtaking, with bespoke furniture, materials, textiles, ceramics and various objets dart that can often outclass exhibits in the worlds finest public galleries. Cutting-edge technological and innovations are frequently and seam-lessly integrated into these remarkable interiors. For me, however, there seems to be the occasional omission: Genuinely high performance, high fidelity music systems, (there

are exceptions) are predominantly absent from Superyacht in-teriors. Let us not confuse these systems with the centralised distributed sound systems that pipe to every cabin and leisure area on many of the yachts. These systems often reproduce low resolution music files through consumer grade electronics to bulkhead mounted loudspeaker drive units - the same type of drive units that are used in high value cars. This is fine for lis-tening to the news and for low level ambient background mood music, but is simply not a suitable solution for serious music lovers; neither is a 5 or 7 channel surround sound cinema or home theatre system which has a completely different set of priorities to address. The finest high performance, stereo systems have just two loudspeakers, often quite large ones that radiate the music horizontally into the listening area. This creates a strong three dimensional, holographic image of the recorded music. It can be extraordinarily realistic. It is more than just listening it is a physical and emotional experience. Whether it is a recording of

When owners spend a large percentage of their wealth on a luxury yacht the result is something that reflects their personal tastes, values and aspirations. If not quite a mirror to the soul, it is undoubtedly a powerful image of the owners personality. This should also be reflective in their choice of music system suggests Derek Jarman

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a rock concert, live jazz, a string quartet or an opera, all are re-produced as if you were there, in the best seats in the house. It is a satisfying experience that you should take every opportunity to enjoy and savour whatever your taste in music, especially in the luxurious environment of your own Superyacht. Proper hi-fi systems are compelling and addictive, but it is rare to see and hear systems on Superyachts worthy of their surroundings. Possibly, the scarcity of this is due to a lack of awareness? Again, this type of system must not be confused with simple domestic High Street Hi Fi. There are some fabulous designs of artistic audio creations available that you would be proud to display in your yacht that are incredible to listen to. Some loud-speaker systems, in particular, are magnificent pieces of furni-ture with striking sculptural beauty, whilst some amplifiers have a jewel like quality that fires the imagination. Not only can music systems like this provide a shared cultural experience but they are in the realms of art in their own right. This is particu-larly the case with bespoke loudspeaker cabinetwork that can be styled by the clients own interior designer and constructed by the finest, yacht specialist cabinetmakers in the world. Speak-ers could be integrated into the furniture design or stand alone to create a feature.When so much attention is placed on other features in Supery-achts, why shouldnt the music system visual and audio impact exceed the clients expectations?The requirements of room sizes, materials, power and place-ment of the speakers should all be taken into account with the ultimate design. This is where the audio consultant would be in-volved. From the outset, the owners personal requirements are the prime focus. The interior designer is involved to integrate suitably with the overall decor, and the crew and shipyard teams included for installation and maintenance matters. This will allow the installation to develop in the most efficient, desirable and effective way.

Security and position There are other factors to be con-sidered, such as security and posi-tion of stand-alone equipment such as the speakers. In an ideal world a speaker should be as isolated from any inherent ships vibrations but, at the same time, be secure on its mount to contain it from any free-dom of movement in a rough sea. I have been involved in supporting such a project for some 100Kg+ speakers, and a rather interesting launch pad was developed specifically by Definitive Audio. The system devised achieved the aims of providing a vibration- free base, plus several G force of safety margin for retention of the potential missile - the speakers.With high quality audio electronics, ideally a stable and good quality power supply is desirable to ensure undisturbed perfor-mance. Various options can and have been devised to provide such but, again, some thought should be applied at the plan-ning stage. Air-con grills and any other sources of potential noise inherent in the area should be considered to minimise any background buzz. Access to the controls and cable runs should also be considered at an early stage and should start with the owners early identification of his intended areas of use. Ide-ally, a compatible quality, source of the recorded material could be supplied, i.e. high quality LP turntable, reel to reel or CD player via suitable amplifiers. However, for convenience, one of the proprietary central, computer based, audio library storage/controller systems can be used, although, it should really be of a suitable quality to support the reproduction level of the speak-ers that the owner installs. For any yacht project such systems are readily available; they just need addressing at an early planning stage. I am totally convinced that improvements can be achieved over many of the

systems currently installed. The appearance, quality and pure pleasure of being able to listen to good quality sound reproduc-tion from the yachts audio system, including the televisions, cinemas, leisure/entertainment areas and external zones, is perfectly feasible-wherever it is required.Several companies provide such systems to yachts and residen-tial homes, but only a few aim at the quality, Superyacht market. There are some companies who have identified this sector and have had the same misgivings as myself: Definitive Audio Ltd., has its own successful speaker/audio manufacturing company (Living Voice) and are making very considerable effort to address the Superyacht sector specifically. Suitable materials used in the manufacture of their units and systems, which could be in-tegrated or stand alone, are now available along with their many years of high end, audio consultancy knowledge. Musical perfor-mance can be optimised says Kevin Scot of Dinfinitive Audio, via the development of dedicated marine specific regulated power and advancement of sophisticated mechanical isolation systems will optimise the performance and longevity of electronics and speaker systems.

Discerning customersAudio Command Systems have been installing and supplying high-end audio and video systems for over 15 years to some of the worlds most discerning customers. The main focus is currently on systems integration says John Clancy. With the rapid adoption of touch screen hand-held devices, clients require complete control of their entertainment systems throughout the vessel from any onboard location. It seems the possibili-ties for convenient and efficient entertainment options are limit-less. Audio Command Systems pride themselves on delivering 110% to every client. They compartmentalise their business meaning engineers are not out there pulling wires through

walls and CAD guys arent answering phones, they have a drafting depart-ment, an ideas department, and spe-cific project managers - all focusing on delivering an incredible end result. Together with looking at the aesthet-ic impact, intuitive operation, seam-less integration John says Audio Command Systems guarantees to deliver state-of-the-art trouble free systems providing the ultimate audio and visual experience.

The number one request we have from our customers whether we are doing their homes or yachts is to make things simple for them to use. We see a big trend where yachts are being shared and different guests may be onboard who have never used the technology, and may not use it because of all the different re-motes controls involved. Secondly, the biggest request is to upgrade the quality of the audio system, and provide the same high level of sound and video experience that our customers have at home. An important partner of ours in this respect is Steinway Lyndorf (See attached picture). Their sound systems are ideal for super yachts because they have many options and configurations for replacement of existing systems with a high level of performance. Thirdly, our clients want to stay connected to their business and to their friends. It is critical that the wireless networking be robust and seamless. We use Ruckus to achieve these goals for our customers. Many other companies supply their own range of audio equip-ment or computer- based control/library systems that also have a strong desire to enhance the audio listening pleasure of yacht owners. There is no doubt there are some incredible systems already installed on Superyachts around the world, however, I believe there is still lots of room for improvement and with de-veloping technologies the audio / visual entertainment business on Superyachts will continue to grow over the coming years.

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M/Y Kimberly II Audio Systems UpgradeOVERALL PLANAfter full review of the systems onboard, understanding the desires of the owner(s) and most importantly the win-dow of time (10 14 days beginning at the end of Novem-ber) to perform such upgrade on the island of St. Martin, we suggest the following plan. We advised the upgrades to be performed in two phases, the second, this spring when other work will be performed on the yacht in Florida.PHASE 1 Plan:- Install new North American (DirecTV) satellite systems for all televisions (activated in NY on the clients account to ensure NY channel reception)- Unify and simplify control of each A/V system (using Cre-stron handheld remote controls with touchscreens)- Replace exterior speakers (and amplifier on Sun Deck)- Upgrade WiFi (and wired) network to improve usability and throughput- Replace TVs in Main Salon and Sky Lounge (with new Full HD 1080p sets)- Add Controllable iPod docks to each Audio SystemPHASE 2 Plan:- Replace TVs in all important locations (with new Full HD 1080p sets)- Replace speakers and amplifiers in all important locations- Replace existing DVD players with BluRay players in all locations with new Full HDTVs- Reprogram Crestron remote controls to work with any new equipment* Please note that much of this work will require the fol-lowing work performed by or in collaboration with others:- new wiring between the AV equipment and the TV in many of the staterooms receiving upgrades- cutting of custom wooden cabinetry fascias- cutting of custom ceiling panels for new speakersTel: 001 516-997-5800 or www.audiocommand.com

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Mobius Design Group has a long history of providing not just design and programming servic-es for superyachts around the world, but also a reputation for solid, honest, technically-sound advice. Several people here have the certifications to answer tough questions and to recom-mend solutions using technol-ogy from manufacturers like Crestron who are out in front of this issue. Well help anyone whos ready to see what their options are for a problem-free, wired infrastructure that deliv-ers as promised.Mobius unique control system expertise and vast marine expe-rience assures your needs are met with an elegant, efficient, and fully customised solutions. From planning to design, from engineering to installation and

service, Mobius Design Group delivers your state-of-the-art marine entertainment experi-ence.Tel: +1 561 736 7720www.mobiusdesigngroup.com

Building on 20 years of experience in high-end audio, Definitive Audio has spent the past 5 year devel-oping superyacht specific ultra high performance audio systems. Including the development of yacht specific loudspeaker systems that optimise musical performance coupled with the development of dedicated marine specific regulat-ed power supplies to optimise the performance and longevity high-end electronics.DefinitiveThe design and develop-ment of sophisticated mechanical isolation systems to optimise the performance and longevity of elec-tronics and speaker systems.Definitive have partnered with high-end yacht interior and cabi-net makers, Struik and Hammer-slag for their latest innovation, the Living Voice VoxOlympian loudspeaker. This partnership en-ables their prestigious designs to be incorporated into superyacht interiors by the clients interior designers.Tel: +44(0)115 973 3222 www.definitiveaudio.co.uk


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Looking for a new thrill and a way to spice up your trip to the mountains this winter?Then, suggests Iain Hannay snowkiting may be the sport for you.

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While shredding down the slopes of your favourite ski resort have you ever wondered how to get to all the far away peaks and ride down the fresh powder where no one has ridden? Would you love to have a ski lift or a heli-copter in your backpack?

Rocket powered skis perhaps? Former yacht racer and skipper Matt Taggart has the answer for you. After leaving the yacht industry Matt set up Ozone Kites and he and Robbie Whittal invented the depower snowkite, a tool to get you riding up

mountains and ripping across vast snowy areas quickly and safely. This was back in 2002, almost 10 years on and the sport of snowkiting has blossomed into an accessible and easy way to ride free anywhere there is wind and snow. With an incredibly quick learning curve, all you need is normal ski or snowboard gear, a kite, some wind and some snow and you will be laying tracks in fresh powder in no time. The best place to learn is on flat ground with light winds, there is very little friction on the snow so a small kite will get you going with the gentlest of breezes. Once you have mastered the basics of going back and forward then it is time to fill your backpack with some safety kit and sandwiches and hit the mountains for a days exploring.


Let nature drive youThe sensation of being pulled up and down the rolling hills is superb. The silence as you slice through deep powder is only broken by the noise of the wind singing through your kite lines. The thunderous clatter of your skis hammering over icy frozen lakes sends vibrations through your body accelerating the sensation of speed. There are so many different sensations to experience in the this truly 3 dimensional sport, from the gentle cruising and chasing wildlife to the massive 5 minute fl ights from the peak to the base of mountains. There is something for every-ones skills and taste.If you have already experienced kitesurf-ing then you will know the feeling of riding a board while being powered by the wind, add to this breathtaking scenery, big snowy wind lip kickers and riding up the mountain for an unforgettable day pushing your limits. Dont be put off by thinking that it is dan-gerous; it is only as extreme as you want it to be. There are children as young as 7 and granddads as old as 70 mixing it with the pros and backcountry explorers. You dont need mountains to snowkite although the snow is more reliable the higher up you go! Just get out there and do it. There are schools and places you can hire the kites and get good fi rst day tuition to get you mov-ing quickly, as with all sports it is good to get some pointers to save you hours of self learning.As the snow starts to fall this winter, why not make a change to your usual visit to the mountains, try something new and some-thing that will blow your mind.

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Have you considered the maintenance of your elevator and heaven forbid the repairs you may encounter along the way?Elevators are specialized machines and maintenance normally must be done by an experienced elevator specialist on land based systems this is a law.On a yacht normally the maintenance will be done by trained technicians on board and once a year as de-scribed by rules by an experienced elevator engineer.However this training and the knowledge is some-times neglected or missingLift Emotion BV as a elevator manufacturer and ser-vice company can be of an assistance for the yacht. In order to give maintenance / renew training and or trouble shoot.Reason:Trained engineers sometimes leave the yacht and new engineers have not had a proper training.Proper procedures to enter the elevator trunk is for trained elevator engineers daily routine meaning they know the potentials dangers this is not the case for a on board engineerDuring a proper maintenance check it is not only lub-ing the guide rails but also checking vital points of the system such as limit switches door drives and contacts.Lift emotion can add extra safetys on existing eleva-tors of any brand to make it more secure. For maintenance purposes Lift Emotion has a main-tenance chart with the critical parts of an elevator described.During the training our engineers can guide the crew member/s trough the particulars and show them each part of the equipment.This training in our opinion is a must and should be repeated or renewed each year during the yearly maintenance.Did you know that 76% of all elevator troubles are the result of the elevator doors, Meaning, Door interlock contacts, Door contacts, Door operator failures.Du to wear and tear door leave guiding and align-ment need proper attention as the door operator will make the door open and close each time the elevator stops.Older elevators can be upgraded by Lift Emotion re-sulting into:Special safety kit for small pit space. With special bold on system on the guide rails a suffi cient space can be guaranteed.Smoother travel curves due to modern controlsSafer system due to newer and more strict controlsLower maintenance cost Electronically controlled valves for hydraulic elevatorsSpecial frequency controllers for traction / chain driv-en elevatorsNew pushbuttons and or control panels inside cabin to match the surroundings or new demands owner.Automatic lowering by means of ups at time of power failure. Hydraulic elevators.This feature allows to lower the cabin down to a lower deck and opens the landing door at time it is at the lower level.Meaning client do not have to wait until the crew is ready for rescue but can exit the elevator by them-selves at the time of a power failurewww.lift-emotion.eu

Going UpMIKE BRANDT FROM LIFT EMOTION EXPLAINS WHY HAVING AN ELEVATOR ON YOUR YACHT MIGHT NOT BE PLAIN SAILING.


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If you havent yet thought about healthcare for you and your crew you might need to start doing so sooner rather than later. In 2012, The International Labour Organisation will be implementing the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 which will make it mandatory that all seafarers have health insurance.

Dont forget about healthcare for your crew

One of the benefits of internation-al private medical insurance is knowing that you can get treat-ment whenever you need it, wherever you are in the world. But the uniqueness of your industry means you or your crew could fall ill or be injured while at sea. So to help you out with what can be a confusing purchase, Kevin Melton, Sales Director at AXA PPP International, gives some tips on what to look for when buy-ing an international health insurance pol-icy for you or your crew.

Get me off the ship!Sometimes in the event of sudden illness on the ship, evacuation to shore is medi-cally necessary. Some insurers dont provide a benefit that pays for the cost of this and their policy will only come into effect once your ill crew member is on shore. This benefit is extremely impor-tant for anyone who spends time at sea so ask before you buy!

Take me homeOnce on shore, you may find that you cant get the emergency medical treat-ment required locally. This service should include access to a 24-hour telephone helpline which provides air ambulances or other transport for evacuation to ap-

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