A GAME, A PASSION, A WORLD OF POLO SPORT
The new edition of POLO+10 is here, and we couldn’t be prouder. The captivating blend of tournaments, intriguing polo personalities, and lifestyle beckons you to once again immerse yourself in the fascinating world of polo.
Moving on to a royal event: The Royal Charity Polo Day at the esteemed Guards Polo Club was a resounding success! With His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales participating, it wasn’t just about top-notch polo action, but also an impressive sum of £1,000,000 was raised. This amount is to be distributed among eleven charitable organizations supported by the Prince and the Princess of Wales. Truly a majestic day for a noble cause.
Now, let’s turn our attention to the inspiring story of Philipp Müller and his Standing Rock Polo Team. Rapidly establishing itself as a formidable force in England, the team has claimed the prestigious 8-Goal and 12-Goal Victor Ludorum Trophies in consecutive years, showcasing an impressive rise in the competitive polo scene.
Join us on a retrospective journey as we celebrate 20 years of POLO+10, showcasing two decades of polo passion and a collection of our most memorable covers.
The Polo Park Zürich has outdone itself yet again, hosting an even more international Swiss Medium Goal this year. Discover the secret to their consistently enthralling tournaments, which for the first time included four female players and representatives from nine different nations.
And from Germany, we bring the thrill of the 48th German Low Goal Polo Championship at PoloPark Berlin. The event from June 16th to 18th, 2023, was filled with passion, excitement, and exemplary polo.
But this is just the beginning. We invite you to delve deeper into the stories and personalities that make the world of polo truly special.
Enjoy the read and here’s to an exhilarating polo season in 2024!
Thomas Wirth, Founder and Publisher of POLO+10, extends a warm welcome to all readers.
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+++ Hublot Polo Gold Cup Team Gstaad masterfully executed their game on the unique polo field at Saanen airport, winning the Hublot Polo Gold Cup for the second consecutive year. +++ 20 Years POLO+10 Time journey through 20 years of POLO+10 work. Not only the main issues but also a big number of tournament magazines for international polo organisers rank among the “best of” covers. +++ 24th Zürich International Ladies Polo Cup On July 1-2, 2023, the Women’s Polo Tournament showcased emerging matches and new talent for an absolutely unforgettable weekend. +++ PPZ Swiss Medium Goal How do they do it? Each year the Swiss Medium Goal at Polo Park Zürich just gets better and better. This year, for the first time, four female players were taking part and nine nations were represented. +++ The Royal Charity Polo Day TRH The Prince of Wales took to the polo field in early July to play in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club, with the day raising £1,000,000 to be shared by 11 charities supported by TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales. +++ 3rd Ladies Cup Polopark Berlin The PoloPark Berlin / Baltic Polo Events team won an exciting final of the 3rd Ladies Cup at PoloPark Berlin, defeating Team Polo Sylt! +++ Aston Martin München Polo Cup From 30 June – 2 July 2023 the Aston Martin München Polo Cup took place at La Tarde Polo Club in Thann, near Holzkirchen. +++ Standing Rock Polo Team The Standing Rock Polo Team, formerly known as Wascosa, has emerged as a powerful contender in English polo, capturing both the 8-Goal and 12-Goal Victor Ludorum Trophies consecutively. Under Philipp Müller’s leadership, the team embodies the unyielding spirit and communal values of its namesake, the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. +++ 48th German Polo Championship Polopark Berlin The 48th German Polo Championship in the „Low Goal“ category took place at PoloPark Berlin from June 16th to 18th, 2023, offering three days of excitement and top-tier polo. +++ Our Partners United by a passion for polo – experience the strength and reach of our global network. +++
The Patrons Cup 2023 has commenced with a round-robin club chukker involving the White, Red, and Blue Teams, consisting of players hailing from various teams, including Habtoor Polo, Al Faisal Polo, AM Polo, Hesketh Polo, and Dubai Wolves.
Tomas Iriarte of El Basha opened the exhibition match of the day, scoring the first goal in the initial chukker for his team. The first chukker concluded without Al Faisal-PBS securing a goal. Al Faisal-PBS eventually scored their first goal with an intense strike delivered by Petra Spanko. The teams maintained a score of 1-1 until the third chukker. As the two teams battled on the field until the fourth chukker, El Basha solidified their lead by scoring three goals before the buzzer, while Al Faisal did not manage to add a goal to their score. Ultimately, El Basha clinched the trophy as the winner of the Patrons Cup 2023.
Match Progression:
0 – 1 | 1 – 1 | 1 – 1 | 1 – 3
Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort presented awards to the teams. Hani Jabsheh of El Basha was recognized as the Most Valuable Player. Additionally, during the halftime break, guests could win AED 6,000 in gift items by finding the scattered gold coin in the field. Winners were awarded vouchers from La Perle, as well as services from Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Al Habtoor Polo Club.
- 10. November 2023
- Showroom opening of the German family businesses in Palo Alto, California, USA in winter 2023
- Presentation of private islands (rental and purchase islands) around the globe in combination with exclusive floating villas and yachts that can be docked to the private islands and thus protect nature
Papenburg/Hamburg/Palo Alto, November 2023 – The MEYER Group and VLADI PRIVATE ISLANDS are cooperating in the important US market, where they will jointly present private islands in prime locations around the globe as well as floating villas from MEYER Floating Solutions and superyachts from MEYER YACHTS. The two German family-owned companies are also opening a showroom in Palo Alto, California.
Floating villas offer the unique opportunity to live on the water and feel at home on a private island without disturbing the tranquillity of nature. The floating buildings are used in an environmentally friendly way without interfering with nature and are self-sufficient with renewable energy sources. This ideal combination promises unlimited opportunities to explore the impressive beauty of the sea and the lush vegetation of a private island. In this unique combination, private islands and floating villas offer the opportunity to create your own idyllic and climate-friendly living space.
“Floating solutions are manufactured in a protected environment under industrial conditions, minimising the impact on nature during construction and throughout their entire service life. This makes them the perfect and, above all, environmentally friendly addition to a private island, which is often located in pure nature, describes Thomas Weigend, Chief Sales Officer of the MEYER Group.
Vladi Private Islands and the MEYER Group are now teaming up to bring this new and previously unavailable concept to the US, opening a brand new showroom on University Avenue in Palo Alto, California, featuring a wide selection of private islands for rent and purchase, as well as customised floating homes and superyachts. “Through our rental property, Singer Castle in the 1000 Islands River, New York, which receives over 25,000 visitors a year, we are receiving more and more enquiries from island seekers from the USA. That’s why we chose this location on the West Coast as our base and point of contact for our US customers,” explains international island broker Farhad Vladi.
“Private islands offer absolute peace, privacy and a perfect contrast to city life. Having your own private paradise surrounded by sparkling waters is the ultimate island dream for many. It is an island buyer’s wish to leave the island untouched – as much as possible. That’s why the concept of combining private islands and floating homes was born,” says Farhad Vladi.
In addition to the private island portfolio of Vladi Private Islands, the superyacht concepts ONE50 and TWO10 from MEYER YACHTS, both of which have a clean drive system with fuel cells and batteries, will be presented in the showroom. This means that these yachts are also paving the way for these technologies to be used in other types of vessel in the future. The THREE05 concept, a combination of superyacht and floating home, which was recently unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, will also be on permanent display in Palo Alto. There will also be two more spacious floating villas from MEYER Floating Solutions.
WELLINGTON, Fla., November 6, 2023—Amaro won its second medium goal tournament of the fall season Sunday at Santa Rita Polo Farm.
Amaro (Kevin Schmeits, Scott Sorbaro, Pedro Gutierrez, 5, Pablo Dorignac, 4) defeated Victory (Becky Schmeits, Patricio Paz, 2, Govinda Quish, Martin Jauregui, 6), 8-4, and La Fe/Dazos (David Farache, Santos Bollini, 2, Sugar Erskine, 6, Louis Devaleix, 2), 7-5, in the round robin final. Victory defeated La Fe/Dazos, 7-6, in the other game.
Amaro, in the midst of its fall season debut, also won the Pedro Morrison Memorial with Sorbaro, Devaleix, Nic Roldan and Kris Kampsen earlier in the season.
Sorbaro, 25, who scored three goals including two penalty conversions, and played well defensively, was named Most Valuable Player. Sorbaro just started playing polo four years ago and has made remarkable progress.
The Best Playing Pony was 4get Me Not, a 9-year-old mare played by Martin Jauregui in the first and sixth chukkers and bred and owned by Santa Rita Polo Farm.
It was the fifth of six medium goal fall tournaments as Grand Champions Polo Club heads into the high goal part of its schedule with two upcoming USPA tournaments and International Cup featuring much-improved Spain and GCPC-USA. The Nov. 8-12 Casablanca Fall Cup is the final medium goal tournament.
On Sunday, Sorbaro, Jauregui, Dorignac and Bollini shared scoring honors, each with three goals.
Going into the third and final round robin, Amaro was sitting pretty with a net goal advantage of four while La Fe/Dazos was minus-four. La Fe/Dazos needed five goals to tie and six to win. Amaro led by as many as three, 6-3, in the first chukker. La Fe/Dazos clawed its way back into the game to cut the lead to one, but fell short.
In Friday‘s preliminary round robin where scores were carried over into Sunday‘s final, Amaro defeated Victory, 4-2; La Fe/Dazos and Victory tied, 3-3; and Amaro defeated La Fe/Dazos, 4-3. Erskine and Dorignac led scoring with three goals and Schmeits, Gutierrez and Bollini each had two goals.
On Saturday, in the Just For The Fun Of It, World Polo League (Jony Castillo, Martin Jauregui, Patricio Paz, Meredith Lovegrove) defeated Grand Champions (Sugar Erskine, Haley Schaufeld, Santos Bollini, Gaston Dorignac, 3-2. Lovegrove scored the winning goal with 3:40 left in the fourth chukker.
The game marked the fall season playing debut of world-renowned umpire Gaston Dorignac who played well during the four-chukker game.
In last year‘s Fall Plates Tournament, Sebucan (Jason Crowder, 5, Pablo Pulido, 2, Sugar Erskine, 6, Leo Mandelbaum, 2) scored the winning goal with 40 seconds left to defeat NetJets (Larry Austin, 0, Juan Sanchez Elia, 5, Nic Roldan, 8, Marc Ganzi, 1), 6-5. It was Sebucan‘s first win of the season. Mandelbaum scored five goals and was named MVP.
The nation‘s largest and most innovative polo club celebrating its 17th anniversary, is hosting both medium and high goal tournaments this season. The action is free (with the exception of special events) and open to the public.
Among the season highlights are the Nov. 7-15 USPA North American Cup and Nov. 11-21 USPA National 20-Goal Championship and Nov. 18 doubleheader featuring the Legends of Polo Carlos Gracida Memorial and International Cup featuring GCPC USA putting its undefeated 11-game win streak on the line against Spain. In last year‘s International Cup, GCPC USA won its 11th consecutive title with a 6-5 win over Switzerland.
Winners of the first four medium goal tournaments were Fall Classic, Maltese Falcons (Melissa Ganzi, Jason Crowder, 5, Juan Bollini, 3, Nic Roldan, 8); Tackeria Invitational, Aspen Valley (Govinda Quish, Jason Crowder, 5, Sugar Erskine, 6, Nic Roldan, 8); Pedro Morrison Memorial, Amaro (Scott Sorbaro, 0, Louis Devaleix, 1, Nic Roldan, 8, Kris Kampsen, 6), and Banyan Cup, La Fe (Sebastian Mandelbaum, -1/Leo Mandelbaum, 2, Nic Roldan, 8, Grant Ganzi, 3, Louis Devaleix, 2) by one net goal in a round robin over Victory I (Kevin Schmeits, 0, Santos Bollini, 2, Martin Jauregui, 6, Sugar Erskine, 6).
Grand Champions Polo Club and Santa Rita Polo Farm is the largest and most unique private 102-acre polo facility in Wellington with 212 stalls in nine self-contained barns, two exercise tracks, five climate-controlled tack rooms, vet room, staff quarters, guest house and four polo fields with state-of-the-art underground irrigation, short work arena and stick-and-ball fields.
Grand Champions Polo Club and Santa Rita Polo Farm cater to men, women and youth polo players at all levels. Its‘ expert staff can customize a complete playing experience including horses, pros and certified umpires in addition to lessons and practice sessions as part of its‘ Polo On Demand program at the turnkey facility.
Grand Champions and Santa Rita Polo Farm hosts polo tournaments ranging from six to 26-goal in addition to special events at its well-manicured 11 fields during the fall season. Admission is free and open to the public.
Wellington-based CTV Sports is live streaming the entire fall season worldwide. Grand Champions is the only USPA club that is live streaming all its games. CTV Sports state-of-the art technology also features team challenges and instant replay which made their debut at Grand Champions in January, 2014.
The Polo School, a 501c3 organization and stand-alone USPA club, is dedicated to teaching polo to all ages, particularly grass roots youth. Its mission is to provide individuals opportunities in polo at every economic and ability level. The Polo School operates in Wellington January through June and October through November. For more information on the Fall Leagues or Polo School contact Juan Bollini at 561-346-1099 or Cale Newman at 561-876-2930.
Grand Champions Polo Club is located at 13444 Southfields Road in Wellington. For more information about the upcoming season visit www.gcpolo.com.
By Sharon Robb
Photos by Candace Ferreira
WELLINGTON, Fla., October 30, 2023—La Fe won its first tournament of the fall season Sunday at Santa Rita Polo Farm.
La Fe (Sebastian Mandelbaum, -1/Leo Mandelbaum, 2, Nic Roldan, 8, Grant Ganzi, 3, Louis Devaleix, 2) won the Banyan Cup by one net goal in a round robin over Victory I (Kevin Schmeits, 0, Santos Bollini, 2, Martin Jauregui, 6, Sugar Erskine, 6) that finished with 0 net goal. Victory II (Becky Schmeits, 0, Jason Crowder, 5, Pedro Gutierrez, 5, Pablo Dorignac, 5) finished third with minus-one.
In the third and final round robin match, La Fe clinched the exciting nailbiter with an 8-6 win over Victory 1, which had closed the gap to one goal (7-6) with 3:52 left in the game but was unable to overcome the deficit.
Louis Devaleix, 42, who took his first polo lesson in 2020 and is playing fall polo for the first time in Wellington, was named Most Valuable Player for the first time at Grand Champions Polo Club and in Florida.
It was his second victory this season. Devaliex also won the Pedro Morrison Memorial playing with Amaro.
„I had a great time the last few weeks,“ Devaleix said. „I was not aware fall polo was even available…great polo, fast and good way to prep for the main season.
„What Melissa (Ganzi) does for everyone who stays here is second to none. Both her and her husband really go above and beyond for everyone and for the game of polo here in Florida and the U.S.“
Born in France, Devaleix‘s family moved to Brazil when he was a baby. He grew up in Rio de Janeiro, where he played golf. But in 2020 he was at Sunset Polo Club in Loxahatchee where he rode a horse for the first time and took his first polo lesson from Carlos Gonzalez. He was hooked and ever since he has been playing polo at every level, from 8 to the 26-goal World Polo League.
Karma, a 10-year-old mare played in the fourth and seventh chukkers by Grant Ganzi and owned by Santa Rita Polo Farm, was Best Playing Pony.
„It was great to get another Best Playing Pony blanket,“ said Ganzi, who has been playing her for three years in Aspen and Wellington. „She‘s been showing really well this fall.“
The fourth medium goal tournament was the most competitive this season. With well-balanced teams it was anyone‘s guess who was going to win.
In final day action, Victory I defeated Victory II, 9-7, in the first three chukkers. In the second round robin, Victory II edged La Fe, 7-6. Becky Schmeits, the only woman in the tournament, scored the winning goal in the final 20 seconds.
The top two scoring teams faced off in the third and final round robin. La Fe managed a two-goal lead for most of the three chukkers with Ganzi scoring three goals including a penalty conversion.
Victory I made it interesting with 3:52 left when Santos Bollini scored to cut La Fe‘s lead to one, 7-6. Ganzi‘s 30-yard penalty conversion gave La Fe back its two-goal cushion for the remainder of the game.
It was Ganzi‘s first tournament win of the fall season and first time he played with Devaleix.
„We just needed to maintain our lead from the other day and that was a tough task,“ Ganzi said. „It was tough. Pedro Gutierrez did a really good job filling in for Tomacho (Pieres). They were tough to play today. They played a lot better today than they did on Friday.
„In the end we got it but we struggled in our first three chukkers. We started off okay. There were moments in the game where things didn‘t go our way. We adjusted well. It was really nice to win.
„It was fun playing with Louis, he was a good teammate,“ Ganzi said.
In opening day action on Friday, Victory I defeated Victory II, 7-3; La Fe topped Victory II, 4-2; and La Fe edged Victory I, 5-3, with Ganzi and Roldan goals breaking a 3-3 tie in the final two minutes of the game. The scores carried over into Sunday‘s final.
In last year‘s Banyan Cup tournament, Roxbury Raiders (Josh Silverman, 0, Jason Crowder, 5, Santos Bollini, 2, Tommy Biddle, 5) led from start to finish to defeat Aspen Valley Polo Club (Juancito Bollini, 4, Sugar Erskine, 6, Nic Roldan, 8, Tito Gaudenzi, 2), 8-6, to win their fall debut. Santos Bollini was MVP.
The nation‘s largest and most innovative polo club celebrating its 17th anniversary, is hosting both medium and high goal tournaments this season. The action is free (with the exception of special events) and open to the public.
Among the season highlights are the Nov. 7-15 USPA North American Cup and Nov. 11-21 USPA National 20-Goal Championship and Nov. 18 doubleheader featuring the Legends of Polo Carlos Gracida Memorial and International Cup featuring GCPC USA putting its undefeated 11-game win streak on the line against Spain.
Since 2012, the U.S. has beaten England, Chile, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay, Brazil, Azerbaijan, France, Argentina twice and Switzerland in the annual battle for the coveted cup.
The fall medium goal schedule features six tournaments. In addition to this weekend‘s Oct. 24-29 Banyan Cup the two remaining medium goal tournaments are the Nov. 1-5 Fall Plates and Nov. 8-12 Casablanca Fall Cup.
Winners of the first three medium goal tournaments are Fall Classic, Maltese Falcons (Melissa Ganzi, Jason Crowder, 5, Juan Bollini, 3, Nic Roldan, 8); Tackeria Invitational, Aspen Valley (Govinda Quish, Jason Crowder, 5, Sugar Erskine, 6, Nic Roldan, 8); and Pedro Morrison Memorial, Amaro (Scott Sorbaro, 0, Louis Devaleix, 1, Nic Roldan, 8, Kris Kampsen, 6). Roldan has been MVP for all three tournaments.
The well-organized fall tournaments attract players from all over the world including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, San Salvador, Switzerland, Spain, England, France, India, Mexico, Azerbaijan, New Zealand, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, South Africa and United States.
The Grand Champions Fall Invitational League is geared toward improving a player‘s polo skills at every level. Roster lineups change from tournament to tournament with evenly-matched teams featuring pro and amateur players. It‘s also a great opportunity for players and sponsors to prepare for the winter season highlighted by the 26-goal World Polo League, now entering its sixth season at Grand Champions.
The fall league features: stick-and-ball sessions during the week; two medium tournament games every weekend; ambulance and USPA umpires for all tournament games; world-class polo fields; club-sponsored social events every weekend for all players; and top-of-the-line trophies for all teams every weekend.
Grand Champions Polo Club and Santa Rita Polo Farm is the largest and most unique private 102-acre polo facility in Wellington with 212 stalls in nine self-contained barns, two exercise tracks, five climate-controlled tack rooms, vet room, staff quarters, guest house and four polo fields with state-of-the-art underground irrigation, short work arena and stick-and-ball fields.
Grand Champions Polo Club and Santa Rita Polo Farm cater to men, women and youth polo players at all levels. Its‘ expert staff can customize a complete playing experience including horses, pros and certified umpires in addition to lessons and practice sessions as part of its‘ Polo On Demand program at the turnkey facility.
Grand Champions and Santa Rita Polo Farm hosts polo tournaments ranging from six to 26-goal in addition to special events at its well-manicured 11 fields during the fall season. Admission is free and open to the public.
Wellington-based ChukkerTV (CTV Sports) is live streaming the entire fall season worldwide. Grand Champions is the only USPA club that is live streaming all its games. ChukkerTV‘s state-of-the art technology also features team challenges and instant replay which made their debut at Grand Champions in January, 2014.
The Polo School, a 501c3 organization and stand-alone USPA club, is dedicated to teaching polo to all ages, particularly grass roots youth. Its mission is to provide individuals opportunities in polo at every economic and ability level. The Polo School operates in Wellington January through June and October through November. For more information on the Fall Leagues or Polo School contact Juan Bollini at 561-346-1099 or Cale Newman at 561-876-2930.
Grand Champions Polo Club is located at 13444 Southfields Road in Wellington. For more information about the upcoming season visit www.gcpolo.com.
By Sharon Robb
Photos by Candace Ferreira
In a formidable debut of skill and teamwork, the Georgetown Men’s Polo team defeated Harvard in their first match of the season, winning 12-1. Team captain Ford Middendorf together with Benedikt Jaenecke were unremitting in their offensive and passing strategy against the Crimson, with major assists and goals from Alfonso Pla Zobel de Ayala and Muhammad Bin Talal.
In spite of the adverse weather conditions that persisted throughout the match on Saturday, October 21, the Hoyas had the Crimson trailing from the start. Jaenecke led the team with eight goals, Middendorf contributed two, and Pla Zobel de Ayala and Bin Talal each scored one.
The Hoya women achieved their breakout goal of competing together for the first time after significant roster turnover, but were unfortunately not able to secure the win against the more seasoned Harvard team, with a final score of 15-4. Returning member and captain Ashley Parekh guided new members Camila Navarro-Delavega, Lucienne Bacon, and Marley Simpson through their first match on Sunday, October 22. Despite heavy losses in the first chukker, Georgetown was able to tie and win the second and third chukkers, respectively, though unfortunately not by enough to recover the overall score.
The Georgetown men will look to build on their strong start to the season at the University of Virginia Fall Tournament. They take on UVA at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 26, with the winner advancing to the final match on Sunday, October 29, against either Cornell University or the University of Kentucky. Meanwhile, the women’s team will return to Georgetown with their sights set on preparing for upcoming non-conference matches.
The club thanks Harvard University for inviting them, Anja Eckbo for housing accommodations, as well as Hoya coach Gus Fraga-Errecart.
Text by Lucie Bacon
Photos by Gus
Originally Planned European Sailings Anticipated to Go Ahead with First Voyage Around the UK Multi-Layered SailSAFE™ Health & Safety Programme Implemented to Guide Restart
SOUTHAMPTON, April 28, 2021 – Regent Seven Seas Cruises® today announced its return to sailing with Seven Seas Splendor cruising from the UK beginning September 2021. The voyage will mark the cruise line’s return to service, as well as Seven Seas Splendor’s inaugural season, with the ship having only completed two cruises with guests after being christened in February 2020. With a phased return to sailing for the rest of the fleet, luxury travellers will soon be able to once again enjoy the unrivalled Regent experience with the peace of mind that comes with the multi-layered SailSAFE™ health and safety programme.
“Come September we will have the double celebration of our return to the seas as we also recommence the inaugural season of the ship that perfects luxury, Seven Seas Splendor,” said Jason Montague, president and chief executive officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “With immaculate design, luxurious suites, exquisite cuisine, dynamic entertainment and outstanding personalised service, Seven Seas Splendor was one of the most highly anticipated ships to launch in the history of cruising, and my promise to our loyal and eager guests is that without a doubt she will be worth the wait.”
The cruise line intends to preserve originally planned itineraries, as much as the global health environment at the time allows, presenting guests with the exceptional cruise and destination experience which they have come to expect from Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
The first cruise in her inaugural season has Seven Seas Splendor scheduled to set sail September 11, 2021 for an 11-night voyage, round-trip from Southampton, England visiting Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. After her initial voyage, the ship will transition to explore the beautiful Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to sail in the Caribbean. While many of her sailings are already sold out, there are still opportunities to cruise later in Seven Seas Splendor’s European season, and in the Caribbean early 2022.
To ensure a smooth and safe resumption of operations, the remainder of the Regent fleet’s return to sailing will be announced at future dates, with voyage suspensions now extended through September 30, 2021 for Seven Seas Explorer ® , Seven Seas Mariner ® , Seven Seas Navigator ® , and Seven Seas Voyager ® . In conjunction with today’s announcement, Seven Seas Splendor’s voyages are suspended up until her September 11, 2021 voyage from Southampton.
Multi-Layered SailSAFE Health & Safety Programme
During its voluntary suspension of sailings, Regent Seven Seas Cruises built upon its existing comprehensive health and safety protocols by establishing the SailSAFE health and safety programme, a robust and sciencebacked strategy that creates multiple layers of protection against COVID-19. The Programme was developed with guidance from a team of public health and scientific experts including the SailSAFE Global Health and Wellness Council.
“The well-being of our guests, crew and communities we visit has always been of paramount importance, and our SailSAFE health and safety programme ensures it continues to be without diminishing the guest experience,” continued Montague. “Offering unrivalled space at sea, our ships perfectly balance safety with comfort and freedom through spacious suites, multiple gourmet dining options and expansive, social areas.”
By visiting RSSC.com/HealthSafetyProtocols, guests and Travel Partners can see an overview of current requirements to sail – such as all guests and crew being fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure and having universal testing – all which the cruise line believes will provide a uniquely safe and healthy holiday experience. The cruise line has confirmed that these and other requirements will be in place until a time when the protocols can be confidently adjusted, and that Regent will constantly monitor the global health environment to protect the safety and security of guests, crew and communities visited. Specific requirements to sail will be communicated directly to guests closer to the time of sailing.
About the SailSAFE Global Health and Wellness Council
The SailSAFE Global Health and Wellness Council (“Council”) was established by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. to provide expert advice on the implementation, compliance with and continuous improvement of the Company’s SailSAFE health and safety programme. The Council will complement the work of the Healthy Sail Panel and continuously evaluate and identify ways to improve health and safety standards after cruise voyages resume, utilising the best technologies and information available. The Council is cross-functional, diverse and extensively experienced, comprised of six experts at the forefront of their fields and led by Chairman of the Council, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
About Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the leading luxury cruise line, delivering An Unrivalled Experience™ for over 25 years. Carrying no more than 750 guests, the line’s spacious and stylish ships – Seven Seas Explorer ® , Seven Seas Mariner ® , Seven Seas Navigator ® , Seven Seas Splendor ® and Seven Seas Voyager ® – form The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™ and explore more than 450 immersive destinations globally. Guests enjoy sumptuous allsuite accommodations, nearly all with private balconies, which are among the largest at sea, as well as highly personalised service throughout lavish public areas and expansive outdoor spaces. Unique to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, unlimited complimentary shore excursions are available in every port, making it the only truly all-inclusive cruise line. Voyage fares also include gourmet cuisine in a range of speciality restaurants and al fresco dining venues, fine wines and spirits, entertainment, unlimited internet access, free valet laundry service, gratuities and one-night, pre-cruise hotel packages for guests staying in Concierge-level suites and higher. For more information please visit.
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FormaHoof is a breakthrough non-invasive (nail-free) and reusable 3D-mould system that offers a highly effective and easy to apply horseshoeing solution for every horse. Offering superior protection and grip to support performance on the polo field, FormaHoof also provides a highly effective solution that supports the rehabilitation and prevention of a wide range of hoof-related injuries and diseases.
©Kaile Roos Photography
Alexander Papantoniou, CEO of FormaHoof Ltd, comments: “Our mission is to help owners, farriers, vets and trainers maintain healthy and sound horses. Given our existing Polo partnerships including high profile teams such as Cotterel Polo/USA; the collaboration with Game Polo to partner the POLO RIDER CUP for the coming three years is a great fit. Knowing hoof injuries can happen easily during games and may take a pony out of the game for a long period, FormaHoof gives teams an effective and proven solution that protects the ponies, avoids injuries and provides first aid and rehab options to those with hoof injuries, hoof related lameness or disease.”
FormaHoof is uniquely designed to protect, rebalance, and repair the hoof, for enhanced performance and the long-term soundness of the horse. Through the partnership with the POLO RIDER CUP, the FormaHoof team will share their experience and expertise in providing effective hoof care solutions and continue their mission to help improve the comfort, performance, and welfare of horses worldwide, while building up a long-term presence in the sport of Polo, so more Polo teams around the world can profit from the benefits of FormaHoof’s advanced hoof care solution.
Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “Polo cannot be played if the ponies are not in good health. By bringing FormaHoof in as the Hoof Health Partner of the POLO RIDER CUP, we want to emphasize that the ponies are essential team members, and they need to be in optimum health to have a great competition. FormaHoof will bring this message of horse welfare!”
FormaHoof will be also the Partner of the “Best Playing Pony” of the POLO RIDER CUP.
For more information, please contact GAME Polo at: media@game-polo.com
One&Only perfectly balances work and life for guests with unforgettable longer stays
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 April 2021 — One&Only, a collection of ultra-luxury resorts in the most exotic destinations across the world, has introduced Long Stay Hideaways, inviting those looking for a change of scenery to embrace the world of remote working with extended stays in beautifully secluded havens, where guests can unwind with unmatched wellness and dining experiences.
Alongside curated cultural and active experiences that make One&Only an idyllic home away from home, dedicated butlers are on hand to customise each element of guests’ stays, ensuring every detail is taken care of and leaving guests to focus on creating unforgettable memories with loved ones, whilst perfectly setting the scene to feel motivated and productive at work.
Ahead of arrival, guests will be introduced to their dedicated concierge to customise every aspect of their stay with ease. Once at the resort, guests will meet the passionate culinary teams to discuss dietary needs and plan private dining experiences throughout the stay, tailored to their individual tastes. Offering all the comforts of both the home and the office, room set ups can be personalised and service times scheduled for convenience. High-speed internet, printers, ring lights, extra screens and a range of other equipment is available for complimentary usage, ensuring the remote office is arranged as desired.
Each ultra-luxury resort has a selection of incomparable suites and villas for longer stays, offering ultimate discretion and unparalleled privacy, with abundant space for families, friends and groups; whether among palm-lined pools, ancient volcanoes or sweeping ocean views. Beautiful accommodation is complemented by separate, stylish, and quiet work areas coupled with expansive terraces, private pools and chic living spaces, creating the ideal and highly sought-after balance between work and play. Creative and energetic KidsOnly activities will keep younger guests engaged, leaving time for parents to work and relax.
Exclusive and elegant workplace in SuiteOne at One&Only Portonovi ©Kerzner International
Suite Perfection
Guests will step into some of the world’s most coveted villas and suites when choosing to make One&Only their home. From Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley’s Three-Bedroom Wolgan Villa where nature and luxury unite, to One&Only Cape Town’s The One Above penthouse, with its unobstructed views of Table Mountain and two rooftop pools, these private havens will allow guests to work, relax and recharge when needed, with a world-class service team on hand to assist at every turn. For those looking for a private island sanctuary surrounded by pristine turquoise waters, the Maldives’ One&Only Reethi Rah’s Grand Sunset Residence sleeps up to 10 guests and sprawls over 2,487 square metres of space on the island’s longest stretch of beach, whilst One&Only The Palm offers one of the most sought after standalone ocean residences, the Two Bedroom Beachfront Villa. For the pinnacle of resort living, One&Only Mandarina’s two-story Villa One boasts three bedrooms, an infinity pool, private spa and gym, full screen cinema, wine cellar and a generous outdoor dining terrace.
Venture to Adventure or Disconnect to Reconnect
Complementing the supreme remote office and residential offering, each resort offers a series of exclusive experiences ranging from wellness to adventure or learning that will offer guests a chance to immerse themselves in the destination, whilst enjoying a well-deserved break from work.
At the upcoming One&Only Portonovi, individuals seeking a full wellness transformation will have access to a consultation with a medical doctor and a body composition analysis with a Chenot Nutritionist at the brand new Chenot Espace, where a team of experts will create a targeted treatment plan delivering a holistic wellness experience that will leave guests feeling renewed and replenished. At One&Only Cape Town, guests can choose to complement their stay with a custom wellness plan addressing specific requirements, devised following an individual consultation with a spa and fitness manager. Surrounded by the serenity of azure waters and lush landscapes in Malaysia, One&Only Desaru Coast offers the opportunity for guests to personalise the ultimate transformative journey at the Chenot Spa, combining the latest advances in scientific diagnostics with the best in Traditional Chinese and alternative medicines.
In Australia’s New South Wales, guests can stretch their legs after a day of work and explore the Blue Mountains, inhaling clean, crisp air as they hike through one of the many trails in Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley’s 2,800-hectare reserve. With action-packed programmes for kids designed to educate, the mesmerising natural surroundings become both a playground and a classroom. If unwinding from the day enjoying champagne and canapés on a white sand beach is the inspiration needed, there is no place that can rival watching the sun sink into the Indian Ocean than from a private infinity pool at One&Only Reethi Rah.
For guests looking to acquire new skills, they can fulfil their dream of learning to horseback ride at One&Only Mandarina under the expert guidance of trainers at the Mandarina Polo and Equestrian Club, or finally perfect their Stand-Up Paddle technique or pick up Padel tennis at the iconic One&Only Le Saint Géran.
Hidden dream domicile: Villa One of the One&Only Desaru Coast in Malaysia ©Kerzner International
Situated at the edge of the Baja Peninsula, adventure seekers visiting One&Only Palmilla can take a private desert safari, journeying through the golden desert to mountain peak via the resort’s new Land Rover Defender to indulge in an exquisite Jean-Georges Vongerichten crafted picnic experience, while taking in the outstanding views of the Los Cabos landscape.
At One&Only Gorilla’s Nest and One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda, guests will encounter an office like no other with a desk set up on their private forest deck overlooking swaying eucalyptus trees and playful colobus monkeys dancing through the forests. Offering a weekly evening of childcare, the resorts’ experienced staff will ensure peace of mind, while parents enjoy a special date night or rejuvenate from the work week with a spa treatment.
When choosing between the thrill of a bustling city or the relaxation of an exotic beach escape to call home, One&Only Royal Mirage and One&Only The Palm in Dubai seamlessly combine both options with a range of rooms, suites and villas to suit groups of all sizes. Guests can enjoy the best of both worlds in this cosmopolitan playground, with atmospheric dining venues overlooking the glittering city skyline, complemented by unique spa experiences.
Discover these experiences and many more: One&Only’s Long Stay Hideaway
Long Stay Hideaway includes:
- Exclusive rates on all accommodation including guest rooms, suites and villas
- Up to 25% off food and beverage throughout stay
- Up to 50% off laundry
- Selection of Spa offerings
- Roundtrip airport transfers at select locations
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One&Only
Created exclusively for the ultra-luxury market, One&Only is conceived as a hallmark of excellence. Set in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, each award-winning resort offers guests a distinctive style and personality borne of its local culture, a genuine hospitality and a lively energy that is unrivalled. The exclusive collection includes One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives; One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage and One&Only The Palm in Dubai; One&Only Palmilla and One&Only Mandarina in Mexico; One&Only Cape Town in South Africa; Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in The Blue Mountains in Australia; One&Only Desaru Coast in Malaysia; and One&Only Nyungwe House and One&Only Gorilla’s Nest in Rwanda. As part of the new portfolio, One&Only will be opening One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro in 2021. Additional resorts in development include One&Only Kéa Island in Greece and One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai as well as communities of One&Only Private Homes around the world. More information on One&Only is available at oneandonlyresorts.com.
NINETY is a new luxury concept located in the heart of Mayfair. Conceived as a progressive relationship between product and experience, the brand aims to combine the most sought after and rarest of watches and jewellery with tailored, exemplary service; all housed in a beautiful Mayfair boutique. The project is owned by Peter Harrison, and operated by his daughter Tilly and her business partner Ben Cleary, the jewellery expert. The two are determined to depart from a conventional sales approach and instead aim to engender longstanding and two-way relationships with their clients – acting not only as the predominant destination for seekers of pre-owned Richard Mille pieces and high jewellery, but also as a trusted and specialist resource, and point of reference to service any client requirement within the luxury market.
The boutique itself is a reflection of this distinct approach; ensconced within the most exclusive retail street in London, the design eschews all traditional norms – orientated towards a relaxed and immersive experience for customers. The displays are minimal yet invariably impressive; trading cluttered quantity for striking quality, and the pieces themselves are showcased throughout the store in a series of private and intimate spaces.
The impression and feel are one of a private Mayfair apartment, rather than a typical transactional retail store; in the words of Project Designers B.A.D Studios “the objective was to create a modern-day retail aesthetic whilst maintaining traditional features in keeping with the residential feel of the interiors”. In a collaborative effort alongside the bespoke interior designer, Interiors by Kitty, their overarching vision was to create an aesthetic which is at once sophisticated and timeless, underpinned by a comprehensive heritage, hand-crafted finish”. In fact, the heart of the boutique lies beyond the main entrance, in the elegant lounge at the rear, where clients can sit comfortably and look through an array of treasures in private, and downstairs where a hidden, intimate bar showcases their latest artwork for sale in a haven away from the outside bustle.
Part of the Richard Mille EMEA group, and designated as the official and exclusive pre-owned retailer in Europe and the Middle East, NINETY represents an evolution in the rapidly emerging, but currently murky pre-owned market. A reputable and trustworthy destination, which houses its own Richard Mille trained watchmaker and workshop, along with a team of experienced specialists from all aspects of the luxury market, NINETY is the place to curate, grow or sell your collection with confidence, and in comfort.
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STREETALY will be the official coffee of the POLO RIDER CUP for the next two editions.
STREETALY is the art of the barista combined with itinerant coffee sales, for moments rich in flavor. An exclusive range at the forefront of Italian know-how.
STREETALY is a bond of conviviality with premium products, the best of Italian espresso through a partnership with Artari Coffee. STREETALY is eco-responsible with traditional and environmentally friendly production and storage techniques, no plastic, edible cups, recyclable cups and capsules.
STREETALY will be present with its iconic Piaggio APE trike, proposing all their range of coffee to all spectators/visitors during the POLO RIDER CUP.
Vincent Mignot, CEO of STREETALY, comments: “STREETALY is honored to participate in this first edition of the POLO RIDER CUP and to introduce a premium, rare and unique coffee while being part of the enchantment of this exceptional competition.”
Olivier Godallier, President & Co-Founder of GAME Polo, comments: “We are pleased to welcome STREETALY, offering their excellence of Italian coffee. It will be their first experience in the Polo world, and we hope it is the beginning of a long story. Our VIPs and fans will have a great coffee experience and friendliness.’’
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When the Reverso was created in 1931, the Manufacture immediately recognised the design’s wide appeal beyond the sporting arena for which it was originally conceived and, within the first year, began to offer colourful variations on the original black dial.
In chocolate brown, red, burgundy or blue, the lacquered dials created a stylish and exuberant contrast with the case metal and – at a time when coloured dials were rare in watchmaking – made the Reverso appear even more modern and distinctive.
Over the decades, the Reverso has appeared with a variety of dials and in different case sizes – without ever compromising the integrity of the original design – and, in 2016, Jaeger-LeCoultre returned to the stylistic codes of the original 1931 model to create a series of Tribute models.
For 2021, recalling the early use of colour that distinguished the Reverso, La Grande Maison presents the Reverso Tribute Small Seconds in Green. The rich tone of the sunray-brushed lacquer dial and matching leather strap is reminiscent of the deep green of the pine forests that surround JaegerLeCoultre’s home in the Vallée de Joux.
The dial features all of the signature design elements of the Reverso Tribute: the hours are marked by applied indexes rather than numerals. Their faceted shape echoes the form of the Dauphine hands and adds visual depth to the lacquered surface. In the lower half of the dial, the circular track of the small seconds display provides a counterpoint to the linear geometry of the dial and case. Echoing the sunray brushing of the dial, a sunray pattern on the inside of the cradle is visible when the case is flipped over.
In keeping with Reverso tradition, the solid metal back of the reversible case is an ideal canvas for personalisation with a motif or engraving. The owner can choose to keep this personalisation hidden, as a private pleasure, or to turn the case over, so that the back becomes the front.
The slim 8.5mm case houses the manually wound mechanical Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822/2; a rectangular shaped movement with small seconds designed expressly for the Reverso, it offers a power reserve of 42 hours. Reconnecting the Reverso to its roots in the sport of polo, Jaeger-LeCoultre began a collaboration in 2011 with Casa Fagliano. Celebrated throughout the polo world for its handmade boots, Fagliano has created straps for a series of special Reverso models. In keeping with the relaxed modernity of the Tribute collection, the calf leather strap of the new Reverso Tribute Small Seconds, made to Fagliano’s signature design, is in the same green as the dial, creating a unified aesthetic that underlines the timelessness of the Reverso design.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
REVERSO TRIBUTE SMALL SECONDS
Case material: Steel
Case dimensions: 45.6 x 27.4 mm
Thickness: 8.5mm
Movement: Manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822/2
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Power reserve: 42 hours
Water resistance: 30 metres
Case back: closed
Strap: Green calf
Reference: Q3978430
ABOUT THE REVERSO
In 1931, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched a timepiece that was destined to become a classic of 20th-century design: the Reverso. Created to withstand the rigours of polo matches, its sleek, Art Deco lines and unique reversible case make it one of the most immediately recognisable watches of all time. Through nine decades the Reverso has continually reinvented itself without ever compromising its identity: it has housed more than 50 different calibres, while its blank metal flip side has become a canvas for creative expression, decorated with enamel, engravings or gemstones. Today, 90 years after the Reverso was born, it continues to epitomise the spirit of modernity that inspired its creation.
