November 2020 - Mallorca
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MCA Approved Medical Courses
Caroline Blatter 12 Apr 2024 Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Crew Training & Courses / Medical Services / Pharmacies / Complimentary Therapies
Highly recommended Medical First Aid Training with MSOS in Southampton, Palma, Antibes and Fort Lauderdale. All details online, with an easy booking and payment system.
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Roger Horner, MD of e3 Systems , passes suddenly...
Caroline Blatter 11 Feb 2024 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca
Tributes and heartfelt messages have poured in from around the world, in shock and overwhelming sadness at the sudden passing on Thursday 8th February, of Roger Horner, Group Managing Director of e3 Systems in Palma, Mallorca.
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New Rules for Crew Stamping in/out of the Schengen Zone in the Balearics
Caroline Blatter 08 Jan 2024 Mallorca / Spain / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / Crew
BWA Yachting Spain share NEW RULES for crew stamping in/out of the Schnengen Zone in the Balearics.
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Connecting the World and Oceans with Starlink...
Caroline Blatter 20 Oct 2023 Fort Lauderdale / Mallorca / Florida / United States of America (USA) / Mediterranean / Electric / Electronics & Audio / Visual Systems / Cell Phones / Communications/ Data Roaming
With a revolution in the satellite communications industry and the commercial launch of Starlink from SpaceX, maritime communications as we know it are changing at a super fast rate. We hear from e3 Systems, based in Palma, who are authorised Starlink resellers.
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Yachties vs. Street Angels - Palma
Caroline Blatter 28 Oct 2022 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Mediterranean / Shoreside Activities & Events / Charitable Donations / Sports / Gym / Fitness / Golf / Tennis / Yoga
'The RETURN MATCH' on Saturday 5th November, 2022 at Son Ferrer Football Club, Palma de Mallorca ...a fun match to raise awareness of men's mental health, and money for two local charities...
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The Holy Grail of Connectivity...
Caroline Blatter 22 Sep 2022 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Monaco / Mediterranean / Cell Phones / Communications/ Data Roaming / Computer & IT Services / Data Recovery
A must read for all onboard, Roger Horner, CEO of e3 Systems has written & released a 'White Paper' on the satellite communications revolution we are witnessing this year, providing e3's Inside View into the different satellites on offer, including Starlink.
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Fast Internet at Sea - ‘It’s as important as GPS.’
Caroline Blatter 26 Apr 2022 Fort Lauderdale / Alaska / Mallorca / Florida / Pacific Northwest / Spain / Mediterranean / Electric / Electronics & Audio / Visual Systems / Cell Phones / Communications/ Data Roaming
e3, a leading global systems integrator, has recently completed an installation to provide incredibly fast Internet speeds using provider 'Viasat' for one its clients. Last week, they hosted a presentation at Rybovich Marina in Florida, on Viasat – the Next Generation of VSAT.
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GMBA head to Palma for discussions with key personnel in the Marine Industry
Caroline Blatter 22 Mar 2022 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / About/General Information / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) held their first face to face meeting at the prestigious Real Club Nautico in Palma on 14-16 March 2022. A number of key issues affecting the recreational marine sector were raised and discussed in depth, centering around small business operators
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Listen & Share...
Caroline Blatter 09 Feb 2022 Mallorca / Spain / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Mediterranean
An Accredited Counsellor & Life Coach, recommended for his non-judgmental attitude, natural warmth, and empathetic listening skills, Gary Napier is a top counsellor based in Mallorca, but can arrange private meetings online, so you can talk from anywhere in the world.
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Not All Sails Are Created Equal ...
15 Sep 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / South Coast of England & London / Florida / Rhode Island / Italy / New Zealand / Germany / Sails
The continuing growth of the modern Superyacht market worldwide demands a product line dedicated to meet the needs and characteristics of these yachts . What makes Doyle Sails stand out from the rest? Read more, to find out it's something no other sailmaker does...
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Baltic 146 Path takes to the road
Caroline Blatter 28 Apr 2021 Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
The new Baltic 146 Path took to the road in Finland, covering 21km of tortuous route in 2.5 hrs, from her build yard in Bosund to Baltic Yachts’ waterside premises in Jakobstad. Follow her journey...
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MARTINIQUE IS OPEN
Caroline Blatter 15 Mar 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / Genoa/Portofino/Rapallo / Mallorca / Martinique / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services
Yacht Transport (Sevenstar & DYT) pick-up and drop-off point in Le Marin. Guest/Crew transfers for any nationality. Shipyard repairs: Haul-out facilities - 440T / 50m and up to LOA 180m. A to Z concierge services while on anchor.
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Baltic Yachts sign another ground-breaking superyacht.
Caroline Blatter 05 Mar 2021 Mallorca / Finland / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
Baltic Yachts has been commissioned to build an ultra lightweight, 111ft superyacht described as ‘one of the most extreme projects Baltic has undertaken.' This 'ground-breaking design with spectacular technical solutions’ is an extremely weight sensitive project...
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Baltic Yachts makes sailing even greener
Caroline Blatter 25 Jul 2020 Helsinki / Larsmo / Jakobstad / Mallorca / Finland / Spain / Mediterranean / Yacht Agent / Concierge Services / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
BALTIC YACHTS has established itself as the world’s leading builder of large, advanced composite sailing yachts. The company is renowned for its high-quality engineering and innovative approach towards the custom-built vessels it creates for a discerning, high wealth client base. In its 46-year history, Baltic Yachts has developed a highly skilled local workforce based in Jakobstad and Bosund.…
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Update on Mallorca’s Marine Industry
Caroline Blatter 05 May 2020 Palma & Puerto Portals / Alcudia / Port de Soller / Port Adriano & Santa Ponca / Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / About/General Information
The Balearics are slowly opening up again... As the new cases of Covid-19 have been decreasing consistently in Spain, the Government has started to release some of the restrictions, to the joy and relief of many!In the yachting side, all shipyards, marinas and companies have implemented very strict protocols to assure the health and safety of their workers and clients. Refit, repair and maintenance…
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The YBDSA European Conference in Monaco
Caroline Blatter 02 Aug 2019 Palma & Puerto Portals / Alcudia / Port de Soller / Port Adriano & Santa Ponca / Mallorca / Spain / Interior Design & Refit / Mediterranean / Surveyors / Naval Architects / C.A.D Plans / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration
The YBDSA inaugural European Conference at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 24th October 2019, specifically for brokers, surveyors and designers and other professionals who work in the large yacht sector.
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Superyacht Regattas & Boat Shows to kick off 2019
Caroline Blatter 22 Jan 2019 Miami / Newport / Palma & Puerto Portals / Barcelona / Antigua / Sardinia / Dubai / Singapore / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Australia / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
Once again there is a thrilling programme of superyacht regattas around the world – as well as an array of international Boat Shows.We take a look at the first 6 months of 2019... Regattas 30 January – 2 February: The New Zealand Millennium Cup, Auckland The 24.72m custom built Ammomite is the yacht to beat in this down under event, coming soon, in what the organisers describe as one of…
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Marine Electrical Control Systems Course for Superyachts
Caroline Blatter 25 Sep 2018 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Crew Training & Courses
A Special introductory offer from SeaSystems (UK) Ltd. A 3 day course in October, including practical sessions. Where Aigua Sea School, Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca When 9-11 October, 9am to 5pm Price Special October introductory price €695 (for 3 days, normal price €895) How to book Follow link www.seasystems.co/training and then ‘Click for SeaSchool’ button. Numbers are…
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The Superyacht Cup 2018 – four days of dazzling racing and triumph for J-Class Velsheda
Caroline Blatter 27 Jun 2018 Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / Yacht / Boat Shows
The largest and longest running superyacht regatta in the world finished on Saturday (23 June) after four superb days of racing in The Bay of Palma, Mallorca. The first day opened with the stunning sight of two superb J Class yachts, Velsheda and Svea, going head to head over two races, winning one each, a perfect start to their friendly rivalry to follow. The following day racing got underway in…
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Superyacht Regattas of 2018/19
16 Mar 2018 Newport / Sardinia / Mallorca / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Thailand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
The Bucket Regatta, St Barths 15-18 March 2018 The best loved superyacht regatta in the Caribbean attracts more than 20 of the world’s great superyachts. At least three J Class yachts have already entered for the March 2018 event, along with a collection of stunning yachts from 27m in size to the majestic 56m Perini Navi Zenji. The fleet gathers in Gustavia’s harbour for the three-day…
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Keep your Qualifications up to date & brush up your Yachting CV!
Caroline Blatter 29 Jan 2018 Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s
With Spring around the corner, the next few weeks in February & March are the perfect time for crews to be brushing up on their skills prior to the start of the busy charter and Summer holiday season. Several training centres have been highly recommended to us by Captains and Crews, providing a whole host of courses from STCW basic crew training to specialised courses in security, medical training…
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