400 Miles on the Emergency Tiller.

400 Miles on the Emergency Tiller.

A trip to the Azores 1000nM away from Gibraltar has been on my bucket list for the last three years. Every yachtsman who has ever been there tells me of the natural beauty of the islands and the friendliness of the islanders,so on the 1st Aug Citadel with a crew of...
Maserati Masterstroke

Maserati Masterstroke

In an ideal world I show up at a press junket armed with a fistful of knowledge and an intelligent line of questioning. But with less than 24 hours between Maserati’s ‘come and meet Giovanni Soldini and sail our new Multi70 trimaran’ invitation landing in my inbox and...
Simply Delicious

Simply Delicious

Simply Delicious is unique in Palma being the only Israeli restaurant I am aware of. Ronen, the Israeli owner of this restaurant is a larger than life character and In my opinion, he is the heart and soul of the restaurant, making it all tick & a fun experience....
Rob Greenhalgh

Rob Greenhalgh

Do you, like I do, watch the new generation of foiling Moth sailors with a mixture of open-mouthed wonder and unadulterated pure green envy as they defy the laws of physics to zip effortlessly through the air?   I tracked down one of the class’s most successful...
Classic Yachts – The Life & Style

Classic Yachts – The Life & Style

 The classic yacht scene has been prominent in Palma de Mallorca the month of July and I have been on the island for these significant occasions. Firstly The Superyacht Cup 22-25 June had a gathering of schooners for The Big Class Day Sail. Secondly was the...
e3 : Technology Update

e3 : Technology Update

  Full summer is upon us, and for anyone who is fortunate enough to get out on the water, it’s absolutely fabulous out there!  Since living on the shores of the Med for the last 25 years it has been clear to me that the best way of enjoying life is to be afloat...