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Spain to implement stamp-less EES border e-gates by end 2023
Delayed a number of times since an initial launch planned for 2022, Spain’s Interior Ministry has announced that its nationwide rollout of Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric terminals will be completed around the end of the year. 1,500 Automated Border Control eGates...
The countdown to the End of Season Party is ON!
We’re celebrating people who made their mark in history, from the beginning of time to yesteryear, so come as anyone from the past who takes your fancy.From rulers, royals and politicians, to leaders of religions; from pioneers, artists and inventors, to notable...
The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 launched in Puerto Portals
Thanks to everyone who came to the launch of The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023-24 on Friday. And a special thanks to our friends at Eat Sicily in Puerto Portals, whose pizza and gelato are 🤌🏻🤌🏻#superyachts #yachting #itineraries...
Come join us for the launch of The Y Yachting Itineraries 2023/24 and pick up your free copy!
To celebrate the release of the latest edition of 'The Y', join us for drinks, food & music on FRIDAY 4th August at 17:30-19:30h, at Eat Sicily, in Puerto Portals.Captains, crew, partners and suppliers, all welcome.Bring a friend and see you there?!
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!
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 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
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...
UK’s MCA issues guidance for fire safety and storage of small electric (Li-ion battery powered) devices and watercraft on yachts
The Marine & Coastguard Agency has, for the first time, issued Guidance MGN 681 (M), concerning personal watercraft, toys and other battery powered devices on yachts. The issue of Lithium-ion battery safety was a topic discussed in one of our Superyacht Breakfast...
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...