YACHT AGENTS
ELITE YACHT SERVICE The philosophy at Elite Yacht Service is making captains’ life easy when they cruise or charter in Sicily, at the Aeolian islands and Malta: this is their mission and this is what they do 24/7. This leaves the crew, owners and guests completely relaxed. No request is too small or too large. Elite cover all standard services such as yacht formalities, limousine services, private tours, provisioning and flowers; but they are turned on by challenges, being ready to provide even for the most unusual requests. What makes the difference? Their professional, precise and friendly approach, always supplemented by a big and warm smile which will make your stay in Sicily absolutely memorable. For more details Tel : +39 340 4832237 or visit
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anchorage spots pretty much anywhere in Italy but since he’s Tuscan, he’s staying local and picking Tuscany with particular mention of the Argentario area and Giglio island and Giannutri. Paola Musumeci,
Director
at Elite Yacht Service on Sicily,
warns that
there is no single rule governing anchoring, with each region, or some
small
the Fresh Island festival, the Dubrovnik Summer festival, the Pula Film Festival and the three day world renowned Ultra Europe festival. Moving into August and for the first time outside the USA is the Thirty Seconds to Mars three day festival. In September for those who need to finish off the season with bang is the final Outlook festival in Fort Punta Christo.
ITALY
WHERE TO GO Andrea Farinaceo, at Argentario Yacht Services points out that there are good
ARGENTARIO YACHT SERVICES Argentario Yacht Services is a professional registered yacht agency based in Porto Santo Stefano in the stunning Argentario area in Tuscany. They are able to reserve berths and to assist you with services both at sea and onshore. Their 24/7 availability, together with the hands-on approach and very personal assistance to the visiting yachts ensures first class services for guests and excellent support to Captains and their crews. There mission is simple: focusing on the clients needs and satisfying them with only the best! For more details Tel: +39 3349997049 or visit
www.argentarioyachtservices.com
valid only in a restricted area.
“Honestly,” she says, “It is always better to ask the local yacht agent where it is possible to anchor and where it is totally forbidden, as the risk of fines is high.”
areas, applying different rules
GOOD TO KNOW In the bay of Taormina and The Aeolian islands both areas require some paperwork and communication with the local harbour master even if the yacht is only staying at anchor. Says Paola, “Most of captains ignore this rule and some of them still think this is a trick for making money by the local agent.” Andrea reminds Captains that they have to complete a ‘garbage’ form both if they dispose of garbage and if they don’t. Giovanni Panessa says yacht captains generally don’t understand why there is so much documentation required in the Italian ports. “But this issue is out of our control. We usually liaise with the Captains to avoid complications and delays caused by bureaucracy.”
ENVIRONMENTAL DOS AND DON’TS Not so much a no-no, but a yes-yes. Paola wants to see yachts doing more garbage recycling and separating. A small number
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