Thalassophilia!
a Nautical Event
30th April – 2nd May
| Port Centre Institutional Headquarters of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands Moll Vell, 3 (entrance in Cami de l’Escullera) PALMA DE MALLORCA |  |
Port Authority of the Balearic Islands and ESTELA Shipping Superyacht Agency are collaborating to present a series of seminars and presentations over three days, celebrating all aspects of the sea and nautical activity. Port Centre will be open to the public for the duration, with various FREE events taking place throughout the building. These sessions are all about information, education, and the exchange of ideas. They are aimed at anyone with an interest in conservation, exploration, and enjoyment of the sea. We invite you to come and listen, participate, and meet fellow thalassophiles involved in the many activities and initiatives supported by the Balearic Port Authority and its collaborators.
“Thalassophile (n.): from Greek θάλασσα (thalassa), ‘sea’, and φίλος (philos), ‘loving’ — someone whose love for the ocean runs deep”
PROGRAMME
Miercoles 30 abril — DÍA DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE (ES*)
POLIVALENTE (Auditorium)
09:30 Bienvenida del Presidente de la Autoridad Portuaria de las Islas Baleares
09:35 LA SOSTENIBILIDAD COMO ELEMENTO DE COMPETITIVIDAD
Presentación: Mejores prácticas ambientales para instalaciones náuticas
Jorge Martín
10:20 MESA REDONDA: David Pino, Ricardo Sanz, Lucia Mingot, Isabel Teruel
11:30 COMENTARIOS DE CIERRE
Antoni Mercant
14:00 Pausa
15:00 SERVEI D’OCUPACIÓ | ILLES BALEARS (SOIB): Presentación
17:00 FIN DE SESIONES
SEMINAR SUITE – Talleres
09:30 INNOVACIÓN, TALENTO Y SOSTENIBILIDAD PARA LA TRANSFORMACIÓN
Nacho Villoch
10:00 EL PROBLEMA DEL PLÁSTICO, SOLUCIÓN Y EDUCACIÓN
Pilar Carrero
11:00 BARRERAS DE PROTECCIÓN MARÍTIMA
Carlos Samblas y Juan Jose Lemm
Almas Marinas
11:30 PRESENTACIÓN DE FUNDACIÓN MARÉ
TBA
12:00 PRESENTACIÓN DE FUNDACIÓN SAVE THE MED
14:00 Pausa
15:00 MANTA TRAWL
Investigación sobre microplásticos
Almas Marinas
CAPITÁN POR UN DÍA: FALCAO I
TU METRO CUADRADO
Almas Marinas
17:00 Fin de sesiones
*Sessions in Spanish only
17:30 – 19:00 Private Roof Terrace Sunset Cocktail (Invitation Only)
Thursday 1st May — YACHTING DAY ONE (EN*)
08:00 ROOFTOP BREAKFAST (registration required)
08:30 Presentation: Balearic – Tarragona Itinerary — Port of la Ràpita, Delta Ebre Port & Terres de l’Ebre
POLIVALENTE (Auditorium)
09:15 PANEL: MEDIA & SOCIAL MEDIA IN YACHTING
Exploring all aspects of media and social media in communications, marketing, and PR in an industry misunderstood or misrepresented by many.
Panellists:
– Martin H. Redmayne, The Superyacht Group
– Sara Intonti, Content Angels
– Alex Siegars, ‘Yachties: Name, Shame and Fame’
– Jana Thomas, Positive Waves Media
– Rhea Rouw, Yachting International Radio
Moderator: James van Bregt, ESTELA
10:45 PANEL: MARITIME SAFETY & SAFEGUARDING
Reported accidents on board are on the increase, as are incidents of crew reaching out for external support. This expert panel will discuss what is behind the rise and initiatives to improve safety and security for all on board.
Panellists:
– Engel-Jan de Boer, Lloyds Registry
– Alfie Hincks, SeaScope Maritime
– Laura Beard, ISWAN
– Capt. Pietro Borgo
– Capt. Camilla Rothe
Moderator: Adam Parnell, Director (Maritime), CHIRP
15:00 ITALIAN YACHT MASTERS:
STEERING TO GREEN + ASK ME ANYTHING
Presenter & Moderator: Capt. Pietro Borgo
Capt. Riccardo del Prete
Capt. Lucio Prosperi
Part One: #SteeringToGreen
Featuring a number of attendees from the Italian Yacht Masters association, Captain Borgo will lead a two-part panel discussion with a number of fellow captains.
The seminar will start by exploring the daily operational practices that can reduce a yacht’s environmental impact. From drinking water filtration systems that reduce the use of plastic water bottles to adopting environmentally friendly products on board, the panel will discuss the smaller impacts captains and crew can make.
Part Two: IYM Captains: “Ask Me Anything”
The second part of the seminar is an open mic session, where we open the floor to questions from the audience. This is YOUR opportunity to ask a panel of experienced superyacht questions literally ANYTHING. New to the industry and looking for advice? Want to know about working on sail versus motor, private or charter? Or about contracts, dispute resolution, remuneration and tips, and working practices? Whatever it is, come and put your questions to the experts.
If you’re worried about asking a personal or potentially delicate question in public, no fear. We invite you to put your question to us in advance and we will put it to the panel anonymously on your behalf.
Send your question to AskMeAnything@estelayachting.com and state clearly whether your question is anonymous.
17:00 END OF SESSIONS
SEMINAR SUITE
15:00 FRASER: The Calm Within the Storm
Workshop on Mental Wellbeing for Captains & Leaders
*Sessions in English only
17:30 – 19:00 Almas Marinas Charity Sunset Cocktail
Friday 2nd May — EXPLORATION DAY TWO (EN*)
08:00 ROOFTOP BREAKFAST (registration required)
08:30 Presentation: Exploration & the AYSS Network — AYSS & ESTELA
POLIVALENTE (Auditorium)
10:45 PANEL: YACHT EXPLORATION
The panel session will cover all aspects of yacht exploration; considerations around navigation, communication, planning and provisioning, insurance, medical support, and everything involved with going far afield to remote places.
Panellists:
– Capt Andrea Mura
– Capt Maiwenn Beadle
– Richard Klabbers, DYT
– Michelle van der Merwe, Pantaenius
– Matt Zimmerman, Farsounder
– Dr Spike Briggs, MSOS
– Ernesto Esposito, OmniAccess
Moderator: Lucie Gardiner, Yachting International Radio
11:00 ANDREA MURA — An Ocean Racing Legend
Andrea Mura is one of Italy’s most accomplished sailors with a five-decade career, including impressive achievements in Olympic-class vessels, winning European titles in the 420 class, a Junior World title in 470, and competing in three Olympic campaigns. By 18, he received the “Silver Medal for National Athletic Value” from the Italian government.
In 1989, he joined “Il Moro di Venezia” America’s Cup team as mainsail trimmer and tactical assistant alongside Paul Cayard.
A turning point came in 2007 when Mura purchased “Vento di Sardegna,” focusing on solo ocean racing. Flying Sardinia’s flag, he achieved unprecedented success:
- First Italian to win the Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race (2010)
- Two-time OSTAR winner (2013, 2017)
- Set numerous records including Twostar (2012) and Québec-Saint Malo (2012)
- Completed the Global Solo Challenge (2023-2024), becoming the fifth Italian to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation
He founded Veleria Andrea Mura Sail Design in 1985, serves as a UNICEF Testimonial, Raymarine ambassador, and ocean conservation advocate. His career has earned him numerous honours, including Gold Medals for National Athletic Value and the Confindustria Award, with a sculpture dedicated to him in Cagliari.
11:45 DIEGO COLÓN DE CARVAJAL — Columbus the Navigator
Diego Colón is CEO of Astilleros de Mallorca and a direct descendant of Christopher Columbus (aka ‘Cristobal Colón’).
Diego presents a history of maritime exploration from the 15th century, inspired by his personal family history and his time at the helm of Mallorca’s pioneering shipyard established in 1942.
12:30 CAPTAIN MAIWENN BEADLE — Accidental Ice Queen
Styling herself ‘Accidental Ice Queen’, Captain Maiwenn Beadle has decades of yachting experience and expertise navigating ice class yachts in the Arctic. She has led groundbreaking expeditions, from the Northwest Passage to the uncharted fjords of East Greenland aboard the 72M A1 Iceclass Nansen Explorer.
Here she explores the role of technology in monitoring environmental changes in Arctic ice and shares how every vessel can make a difference.
13:30 CLOSING REMARKS & EVENT CLOSE
SEMINAR SUITE
09:15 THE CREW NETWORK: SET SAIL FOR SUCCESS
Workshop for New Crew
*Sessions in English only
