“LIFE AT SEA IS BETTER”
Sir Francis Drake
Navigating change
Peter Valentino speaks with David Anastasi, the new general manager at Mediterranean Yacht Sales, about his career transition from architecture to the yachting industry, the partnership between MYS and Tauss Holdings, and his plans for improving the racing scenario in Malta for Beneteau owners.
AN OCEAN OF KNOWLEDGE
Karl Busuttill, raised by a family of fishermen, speaks about his sailing career and how he developed a passion for the sea. Karl also formerly worked as an architectural draftsman.
FULL STEAM AHEAD
Six years after its conception, Yachting Malta is today a well-established entity that serves the local maritime industry and the sport. Peter Valentino speaks to John Huber on yachting and whether Malta can serve as a centre for excellence in maritime.
GOING WEST
Peter Valentino interviews Victor Felice – an avid Maltese sailor with many nautical miles and a US yachting school under his belt.
THE OPTIMIST
Peter Valentino speaks to Sebastian Devere Richardson, yacht care manager at Esprit Yachting.
FERRY IMPRESSIVE
Peter Valentino interviews Ing. Kurt Gutteridge about a workboat design intended for the fish farming industry and another project involving the entire design and engineering package of two hybrid ferries.
AN ARCHITECT AT SEA
Skipper interviews Ray De Micoli, an architect whose passion for the sea is felt and seen through his work.
NO ORDINARY MAN
Dayna Camilleri Clarke caught up with Neil Agius to find out since the famous swim last august, how he has digested the events following and to pause and reflect upon his great achievement.
A SEA OF CHANGE
Skipper speaks to Sandra Agius Darmanin, Malta’s first-ever female commodore, Vikings Sailing Club.
ALL ABOVE BOARD (Part 2)
In the second part of an interview with Jovin Rausi, Peter Valentino looks at the insurance sector aspect Mr Rausi was involved in and on the changes this avid sailor witnessed over the years in the sport of sailing and boating. The first part of this interview appeared in Skipper’s August edition.
ALL ABOVE BOARD (Part 1)
Peter Valentino interviews Jovin Rausi, a sailor, an official, a friend to every club and a mentor to many individuals. He served the sport for decades, and the trade too, through an insurance firm he once owned.
UNSINKABLE
Peter Valentino interviews Darius Goodwin, managing director at RLR Ltd, on the nostalgic days of their chandlery that’s been operating for some 50 years and on the major challenges and changes that came about over the years.
BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS
Peter Valentino interviews Austin Calleja, Hon. Secretary of the Malta Cruising Club, on how the club was formed and the aim of the club itself.
WELCOME ABOARD!
Peter Valentino interviews the new President of the Malta Sailing Federation, Michael Mifsud, on the changes he intends bringing to the federation itself and sailing in Malta.