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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...

SUPERYACHT BREAKFAST SEMINARS

SUPERYACHT BREAKFAST SEMINARS

at the Palma Superyacht Village 2023 THURSDAY 27 APRIL, FRIDAY 28 APRIL, SATURDAY 29 APRIL Venue: VIDA by Um, C/ Moll 6, 07012 Palma - map On the occasion of the Palma Superyacht Show 2023, ESTELA is hosting three FREE Breakfast Seminars. DAY ONE: CREW MATTERS,...

Case study: Italy’s D-Visa for seafarers

Case study: Italy’s D-Visa for seafarers

The debate over Italy’s D-Visa -- what it does and doesn’t cover, who is eligible and how to get one -- rumbles on.In the meantime, British captain, Billy Stevens, has kindly provided some detailed, factual information based on his and his crew’s own experience. Their...

Update: Italy’s D-Visa for seafarers

Update: Italy’s D-Visa for seafarers

Following our news update in December about the Italian D-Visa for seafarers, there has been a fair amount of discussion about how it works and where to get one. We have also received feedback from clients aiming to obtain the newly available visa.The Italian...

Breakfast Seminars and Captains’ Dinner – Palma Yacht Show 2023

Breakfast Seminars and Captains’ Dinner – Palma Yacht Show 2023

With the season ahead of us, this is the best time of the year to capture the attention of captains and crew to promote your visibility in the market. We boast an attractive guestlist and host our events at the most stunning locations around the city every year....