Distributors of rigging equipment and deck hardware with a good complete online catalogue, offering a very wide range of mainstream products, from Andersen winches to Ronstan blocks at competitive prices.
Tel: {0034} 971 584 130
[email protected]
www.yachtriggers.com
Passeo Republica d’Argentina
01720, Fellanitx
Mallorca
Rigging company offering ageneral service as well as stocking running and standing rigging cables, lines, halyards, terminals and so on. They are also the local agents for Hood sails.
Menorca
Corniche du Liouquet 13600 La Ciotat
A local favorite, a few min drive East from the old town in direction of St Cyr sur Mer. Excellent Mediterranean cuisine, using seasonal local products. Warm and cosy atmosphere, outdoor terrace under olive trees. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sun and Mon all day off season and Mon-Tue for lunch in season.
Tel : +33(0)4 42 71 47 60
www.roche-belle.fr
This company conveniently located right next to the Club Real Nautico offers a wide range of fire protection equipment for marine applications. Orfeo can design and install complete fire protection installations on yachts of all sizes, and is accredited to perform maintenance and check ups on all serviceable fire fighting systems and equipment.
Tel: {0034} 971 710 541
Large company specializing in the supply and servicing of all yacht and boat lifesaving equipment, including liferafts, Epirb, lifejackets, immersion suits, mob recovery gear, pyrotechnics and more. Their servicing unit is Veritas approved. Nautica GDR also retails and repairs inflatables and ribs of all sizes. Kenneth speaks English.
Tel: {0034} 971 760 798
[email protected]
www.gdrnautica.com
C/ Gremio de Zapateros 6
PoIigono Son Castelló
07009, Palma de Mallorca
The local loft of Bank sails is located in Llucmajor. The loft has an 800 square meter area, and can produce and assemble new sails for racing, cruising or classic yachts of all sizes, and offers a sail repair and cleaning service.
Tel: {0034} 971 432 329
Office STP Tel: {0034} 627 003 185
[email protected]
www.bankssailsspain.com
Poligono son Noguera
Calle Son Pieres s/n
07620, Llucmajor
Mallorca
Large loft in the Poligono Son Bugadelles, offering a sail making and sail repair service. The loft deals mainly with medium or large yachts, and ibenefits from the full support of the Elvstrom mother company.
Tel: {0034} 971 598 530
[email protected]
www.elvstromsuperyacht.com
C/ Alicante 15
Poligono Son Bugadelles
Calvia
Mallorca
The Quantum Sail {Vela 2} superyacht loft has reopened under the banner of Vela, and is kitted out to produce the largest sails in their loft in Alaro. Vela 2 is the European affiliate for Quantum.
Tel: {0034} 971 518 520
[email protected]
www.vela2.com
Avenida Constituçion 71
07340, Alaro
Mallorca
Graffiti specializes in yacht signwriting. Aside from computer vinyl signwriting, the company also workd in gold leaf and other exotic types of finishing, whether specifically for signwriting or for any decorative puproses.
Tel: {0034} 629 691 399
Orca Baleares specializes in the supply of polished stainless steel signs, with or without back lighting. They also do more traditional computer cut vinyl signs. The company is used to dealing with yachts and fully understands boats specific requirements.
Tel: {0034} 971 694 231
[email protected]
www.orcabaleares.com
C/ Palma Andratx km 18
07183, Costa de la Calma
Calvia
Mallorca
Palma based company offering a sign writing service for small and large yachts in Mallorca.
Tel: {0034} 639 700 989
The best value in La Ciotat and an absolute ‘must try’! Located in the town, close to the church, within walking distance from the yards. Intimate atmosphere along with colorful and modern design. Everything here is creative, deliciously fresh and light and beautifully presented. Cuisine combining Asian and Oriental influence with Provencal tradition. Excellent set up menu changing daily according to the season. Owner Frederi Lancon is very welcoming. Nice terrace in the summer; Open for lunch and dinner, closed for lunch on Sat and all day on Sun.
Tel: +(33) 442 039 136
Pristine and renowned spa ideally located on the harbor. Great choice of massages including hot stones and aromatherapy massages, facial treatments using organic cosmetics, nail treatments and waxing. Good rates.
Tel: (207) 772 8480
www.ninestonesspa.com
An oasis of well-being and comfort, offering a myriad of services including healing massage therapy, body treatments and skin therapy. Located within the Portland Regency Hotel.
Tel: (207) 871-7054
www.theregency.com/spa.htm
Award winning gourmet restaurant of the Dolce Fregate Hotel, surrounded by vineyards and a golf course. Seasonal menu featuring colorful and delicious Provencal cuisine. Elegant warm atmosphere and flowered terrace overlooking the golf course and the sea beyond. Open 7/7 for dinner only.
Tel: +33(0)4 94 29 39 39
www.dolce-fregate-hotel.com
One of La Ciotat’s old time favourites, located in the old port, towards the shipyard. Traditional cuisine including big delicious salads and crepes. The owners Hervé and Sylvie are from Brittany and used to run a crêperie. Casual yet romantic setting. Beautiful heated terrace overlooking the harbour. Good value. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on Sat for lunch and Sun all day.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 71 55 06
Airport, harbor taxi and car services.
Tel: (207) 667 5995
Elite Taxi
24/7 transportation services with vans or cars.
Tel: (207) 871 7274
1 Quai Francois Mitterrand 13600 La Ciotat
Very popular pub located on the waterfront in the Vieux Port. Continental breakfast, pool table, sport games on TV screen, heated terrace, DJ on weekends. Open 7:30am-2am, 3am in season. Owner Ernest is a well-known local figure.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 62 08 41
La Ciotat has kept its authenticity and small Provencal fishing port feel, but it also has a rich cultural past. The town is famous for being the place where the Lumière brothers invented the cinema, and the first motion picture ever made was the ‘Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat’ in 1895. The iconic Provencal game of pétanque (boules) was first played here, in 1907.
Place Evariste Gras 13600 Ciotat
Cinema located in the old town and showing some movies in original version.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 71 99 91
Must do: Whether you want to drive or bike, La Route des Crêtes, linking La Ciotat to Cassis is one of the most scenic roads on the coast. It provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the whole region.
Transient moorings in Newport Harbor are on a first come first serve basis. Visiting boats can call Newport Harbormaster on VHF 16, to inquire about any availability, or contact the private companies below. Prearranged reservations are strongly advised in the summer.
Brenton Cove Moorings
VHF 09
Carl at (401) 474 6061
Newport Mooring Services
VHF 09
Tel: (401) 846 7535
Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay are non-discharge zones. Holding pump out facilities are available at most fuel docks or via two pump out boats operating in the harbor, that can be called on VHF 09 Tel: (401) 855 7539