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Podcast: ESTELA Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar 2023

Podcast: ESTELA Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar 2023

ESTELA’s Lithium-ion Battery Safety Seminar was held on the occasion of the Palma Boat Show 2023 in Palma de Mallorca.The panel and an audience of 75 superyacht captains, crew, suppliers and industry colleagues discussed responsible decision-making, safety protocols,...

‘The Y’ 2023/24 is here!

‘The Y’ 2023/24 is here!

If proof were needed that all good things are worth waiting for, you now have it in the shape of a brand new edition of our annual superyacht travel guide, ‘The Y Yachting Itineraries’ 2023/24. We’re proud to present the sixth edition of our superyacht travel guide,...

Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association

Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association

Sprinkling sand ‘deters orcas’ advises Cruising Association As we have mentioned previously, and has been reported widely on social media, a number of sailing yachts have been the subject of rudder attacks by pods of aggressive killer whales in recent months. One of...

Advice for British seafarers using e-gates at the airport

Advice for British seafarers using e-gates at the airport

Since last summer, British passengers arriving at Spanish (and Portuguese) airports have been able to use e-gates at Border Control, which is convenient, but can lead to problems for seafarers. If joining a boat here in Palma and you need to be stamped on (ie. out of...

Balearics – Anchorages, Beach Clubs, Restaurants

Balearics – Anchorages, Beach Clubs, Restaurants

This map is for guidance only and is subject to changing local regulations and restrictions, which must be observed at all times. Coordinates are approximate only. Anchoring on, touching or disturbing posidonia seagrass in any way is strictly prohibited and must be...

Superyacht Breakfast Seminars 2023

Superyacht Breakfast Seminars 2023

On the occasion of the Palma Superyacht Village, ESTELA hosted a trio of Superyacht Breakfast Seminars. Over three days, we held wide-ranging panel discussions on Crew Matters, Yacht Management, and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, which proved highly informative and...

Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2023

Captains’ Dinner at the Museum 2023

ESTELA's 3rd Captains' Dinner at the Museum is done for another year! With 180 guests joining us for dinner, music and dancing at the fabulous Pueblo Español, this was the best one yet! Mouse over the photo below for the slideshow or jump directly to the photo...