Welcome to another wonderful edition of The Islander magazine. 

My personal pride for the magazine grows with every issue. Content-wise we have something for every Islander, whether you work in yachting, are (semi) retired escaping a northern climate, or an internationally minded local. We have updates on what is happening in the yachting industry. We have Industry experts sharing their advice. Maritime lawyer Matthew Attard poses critical questions about increasing regulations on private yachts which might be an uncomfortable read to some of us. 

More relaxing might be the adventurous reports from the Mencia Sailing team who escaped northern Europe to go even further north to overwinter in Norway. Alnitak’s research vessel Toftevaag which had its base in the Balearics for many years is also northbound. Meanwhile my family and I have entered the tropics on our yacht delivery trip from Mallorca to Fiji. 

The Islander team is looking forward to the Palma International Boatshow and the Superyacht Village (30 April – 3 May) where this issue will circulate. The May / June issue will also circulate at the show while the official launch will take place during our INIP at Santina Santa Catalina on 2 May from 6-8pm. 

Email sara@theislander.online if you want to advertise your business in that and following issues. 

Speaking of distribution, in addition to the capitainerie and Billionaire’s Quay, Antibes’ business has welcomed The Islander in several other yachting related locations. Additionally a firm agreement with the Cappuccino group sees our magazines in all of their locations in Spain and one more in Gstaad. Of course our distribution in the Balearics and all superyacht marinas in Spain remains unchanged. 

So while I send greetings from the Caribbean, we keep working on The Islander’s road to success!  

Jens.