Balearics President against oil prospecting in the Balearic sea

In a strongly worded speech at the AGM dinner of the Balearic Nautical Business Association (AENIB) last week the President of the Balearic parliament, Snr Bauza, strongly condemned the Madrid governments plans to allow oil prospecting around the Balearic Islands, affirming his commitment to promoting tourism in all it's forms as the main driver of the Islands economy.

We fully endorse his stance against the oil giants and welcome his support for the Nautical business sector.

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Barry Lawrence
www.mallorcacruising.com

Happy New Year!

Mallorca Cruising celebrate their 10th anniversary this year and we wish our clients past, present and future a very happy, healthy and successful year.

Thank you all for placing your trust in the Mallorca Cruising team!

Barry

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Barry Lawrence
www.mallorcacruising.com

Festive greetings!

Here we are at the end of another 'season in the sun' which has had a late flourish in December but, storms are due again on Friday!

We love the contrasts of weather in Mallorca, distinct seasons matched with different pastimes.

Winter snow in the Tramuntana with a roast Lamb lunch in Escorca,
Spring Almond blossom and a run out on the Harley in April!
Then the Balmy Summer on the crystal clear waters and finally the Autumn, when we stock up with wood for the fire and red wine for supper!

From all of us here at Mallorca Cruising we wish you a peaceful and relaxing Christmas & a successful 2014

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Barry Lawrence
www.mallorcacruising.com

Indian Summer!

It was the warmest October for some years apparently and it certainly extended the season!

But now the first Autumn storm has arrived and after a busy Summer, we have put the boats 'to bed' for the Winter.

It has been a good season for most and the 'green shoots' of growth seem to be appearing in the Spanish economy so here's hoping
for an even better 2014!

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Barry Lawrence
www.mallorcacruising.com

Temporada bueno?

Well, it seemed like a good Summer, there was hot weather, the beaches, Marinas and restaurants were busy and journey times were doubled as usual by the number of hire cars, coaches & white delivery vans on the roads!

Were all these visitors spending their money though, or was it an increase in 'all inclusive' activity?

We have had a busy 3 months but the season seemed to start late and finish early, there was a significant increase in 'last minute' or spontaneous activity but hey, we take it all the same.

Time to ease off a little now and start planning for 2014 especially with the impending changes to the Matriculation tax applied on charter boats!

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Barry Lawrence
www.mallorcacruising.com

August phew!

What a month August has been, is it just me or has it been the busiest for a number of years?

Certainly the marinas have been busy, the beaches crowded & we have had to book a table in our favourite restaurants.

It seems that the season has been 'crammed' into 6 weeks though with a lot of last minute bookings as the weather has been great,
"let's get a boat for the day tomorrow" sort of thing!

Make the most of the sun though, the weather is set to change next week and we are looking forward to a calmer September.

Disfrutar!

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Barry Lawrence
www.mallorcacruising.com

Summer has arrived!

After a cooler than normal June, July is delivering 'Scorchio' temperatures and the holiday spirit has arrived with a vengeance!
Our boats are busy cruising the beautiful North coast in balmy sea conditions with the usual refreshing afternoon sea breezes.
In August, look out for the Bombay Saphire Sunseeker Portofino that will be cruising the Balearics serving refreshing GnT's to yachts in anchorages around the islands! Salut y disfrutar

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Barry Lawrence
www.mallorcacruising.com