The Amber List: the week in Mallorca
Some of the highlights this week was the race against amber, new restrictions back in force, easyJet upbeat, Olympic ceremony and the British stag in Magalluf.
Perfect Moment for Palma’s nautical events
New-build shipyards are said to be fully booked, with a waiting list.
A Pandemic Puppy
Sarah Forge explains how she fell in love with her Pandemic puppy while she was stuck at home.
Sarah’s Christmas Tips
Christmas dinner is basically Sunday dinner, the same meal we manage to cook quite happily for 51 weeks of the year, and then somehow collapse under the pressure of on the 52nd. Don’t panic!
Navigating 2020
Sarah Forge asks: So how has Mallorca’s yachting community fared this year?
Man with No Plan Joe Makes Mallorca Home
Sarah Forge interviews Joe Fiteni, and his wife Maureen who have been living on board a boat in the Bay of Pollensa for the last 14 years.
Nauta Patents The Island
Nauta Design yachts feature an ingenious concept called the Island, which greatly increases the amount of aft deck space available.
Lift-Off for Flying Water Taxis
"We believe that the future of mobility will rise from the water, a natural, historic path in the cities that has been underrated for a long time".
The World’s Largest Sloop
The sensational APEX 850 features a mast more than 24 double-decker London buses piled one on top of the other.
Yachts and more
Looking for your ultimate yacht?
"So why are new yachts seemingly flying off the shelves? Boating captures the mood of social-distancing and escapism rather nicely."
The Man Who Changed Yachting
"He found a designer who shared his aesthetic vision, namesake Luca Brenta, and together they crafted 25.3 metre Wallygator"
Nautical Notes
Malta Pulls off 41st Rolex Middle Sea Race
The Maltese have been hosting races and regattas since the Middle Ages and hold great passion for the sea.
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Cruising for a Bruising
This pandemic started with a PR disaster of epic proportions for the cruise industry: Diamond Princess.
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Record Fleet for Vendée Globe
The Vendée Globe is one sporting event that has barely a question mark hanging over its head.
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Kindred Spirits
British modern classic yacht builder, Spirit Yachts, has had a pretty spectacular summer with the launch of two precedent-setting models: the Spirit P70 and the Spirit 111.
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Boat Show "Canneselled"
With Southampton International Boat Show (11-20 September) and Monaco Yacht Show (23-26 September) now both cancelled.
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The Leatherworker - Since 1750
In 1970, three-year-old Sarah and her parents went on holiday to Majorca, where Dougie immediately spotted a business opportunity. Within a few months, they’d purchased three leather shops in Magalluf and made the Balearic island their home.