The President of Russia, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, is also the owner of a fleet of magnificent luxury vessels. Of course, there is nothing surprising in this, because all the heads of coastal countries use their own vessels for various events of national importance, as well as personal recreation, and the President of Russia is, of course, no exception.
However, very little is known about these ships, and the reason is that in the Russian Federation there is a law “On the Federal Security Service”, according to which everything related to the price of a yacht, its location, as well as technical characteristics is a state secret, which is strictly forbidden to be disclosed. But, of course, everything secret in any case becomes clear, and a lot is now known about the yachts of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, because Putin’s palaces and yachts are one of the most discussed topics among the masses.
Putin's yacht photo
The flotilla of the President of the Russian Federation includes several ships, one of them is the motor ship Rossiya, which was born under Soviet rule in 1973.
However, the rebirth of the ship happened in 2003, when it was modernized and turned into a modern and truly luxurious vessel.
Of course, the government fleet also includes yachts. 
Compared to the yachts of domestic oligarchs, the yachts of Putin and Medvedev can be called quite modest; there are no huge giants, such as, for example, Roman Abramovich’s yacht “Eclipse”, whose length is 162.5 m, or Andrei Melnichenko’s yacht “A”, the size of which is 119 m. But it is the yachts of the President of the Russian Federation that are among the most beautiful and technically advanced in the whole world.
An incredibly luxurious and stylish yacht, the ownership of which by the government of the Russian Federation and, in particular, Putin is beyond doubt, is Sirius. This yacht can hardly be called small, because its length is 54 meters, but it is 3 times smaller than the Eclipse.
The yacht was designed by a world-famous naval architect named Paolo Cogliari, and the design idea was presented by a real ace 
his business, the Frenchman Jean Guy Vergen. "Sirius" was built in 2009 at one of the most famous and famous shipyards of Turkish-Italian origin, called Proteksan-Turquoise and until 2011 was an ordinary charter vessel, with a much less heroic name, because originally "Sirius" was just Leo Fun. Renting a vessel then cost €285 thousand per week.
However, in 2011, the yacht “Leo Fun” was bought by Russia for €30 million, renamed “Sirius” and became a real government yacht owned by the President of the Russian Federation.
While still “Leo Fun”, the yacht reached the finals of the most prestigious World Superyacht Awards competition, which was organized by one of the most authoritative publications, Boat International, famous for its ability to select not the most expensive and luxurious yachts, but the most stylish and technically modernized ones.
Sirius is a luxurious and incredibly sophisticated yacht. What gives it a special chic is the perfectly crafted and thought out down to the smallest detail. 
design details, dark blue hull, looks irresistible on the water surface, tinted windows add modernity and style, and the white superstructure is in perfect harmony with the rest of the design and looks like a huge cloud against the azure sky, all this made the ship a real work of art. 
The yacht is incredibly strong, thanks to a literally impenetrable steel hull and a high-strength aluminum superstructure. Thanks to its huge reserves of water and fuel, Sirius is completely autonomous and is not afraid of any transatlantic crossing.
Sirius has powerful stabilizers and thrusters. Cruising speed - 18 knots.
What the yacht looks like from the inside is kept in the strictest confidence. However, this information slowly leaked to the masses. Of course, the decoration of the yacht is incredibly luxurious and chic. On a huge area of 100 sq. m. is the most luxurious main salon of the Sirius.
"Sirius" is equipped with everything necessary for long trips.
However, despite the incredible
the high cost of the interiors, the luxury and chic reigning around, everything is done in rather strict colors, yet this is not an entertainment liner of an oligarch, but a government ship and the design certainly emphasizes this.
And yet, Sirius is in many ways inferior to one of the best private ships in the world called Olympia. 
"Olympia" is a real mega-yacht, the length of which is 57 meters. It was built in 2002 in the small southern Dutch town of Papendrecht. The concept of the vessel was Feadship 663. Next, the vessel went to Amsterdam to finalize the design, and then headed straight to Russia, to the city of Tuapse, and then to Sochi. The design of the yacht was developed by the famous Mark Hampton, while the general concept of the vessel belongs to De Voogt Naval Architects. 
"Olympia" has never been a charter vessel, because renting a yacht of such a high class is simply unprofitable, accordingly, "Olympia" has always been privately owned.
This is one of the most secret ships in the world; debate about whether it belongs to Putin or not has not subsided to this day. However, the fact that Olympia is a government yacht is supported by the very fact of its secrecy. All oligarchs love to show off their castles and yachts, and only the rulers of countries strive to preserve their private lives in 
secret.
It is not known for certain how exactly “Olympia” became the private yacht of the President of the Russian Federation, but the main version is that such a luxurious gift was given to Vladimir Vladimirovich by one of the richest people on the planet, Roman Abramovich. Numerous investigations by journalists confirm that it was Abramovich who gave Putin the Olympia yacht.
Like all billionaire ships, Olympia is registered in a tax-free zone and flies the flag of the Cayman Islands.
A photo of Putin’s yacht “Olympia” demonstrates the magnificent interior decoration, style and luxury, as well as the sophistication and excellent taste of its owner. 
All cabins of the yacht, designed to accommodate up to 10 guests, are decorated with red wood, rattan and gilding, and the owner's cabin, Admiralty or Presidential, is located on a separate deck. The ship is equipped with high-tech beds with special hinges that do not change their position even during the strongest storm.
Apartment 
The Olympia's rooms and the living room are finished in stained white ash, from which the furniture is also made, and the ceilings are entirely covered in the magnificent and incredibly refined Rosa Portogallo marble. The colonnades are made of the rarest type of maple, called “Bird's Eye”. All rooms are equipped with incredibly expensive video and audio systems from Linn. 
The upper deck is equipped with a state-of-the-art Jacuzzi, barbecue and bar. On the middle deck there are pleasure boats, which are also perfect for water skiing. Putin's yacht Olympia, photos of which demonstrate incredible luxury and chic, is deservedly called the presidential yacht.
But appearance is not the most important thing for a yacht of this level, what are its main technical characteristics?
- The length of the yacht is 157 m.
- The width of Olympia is 10.1 m.
- The yacht's draft is 2.95 m.
- The fuel capacity is 100,000 liters.
- Water reserve – 24,400 l.
- 2 Caterpillar 3512B engines, 1500 hp each. every.
- The speed of the yacht is 15.5 knots.
How much does this miracle of shipbuilding cost? Of course, the exact price of the yacht is not known for certain, but according to numerous sources, the initial cost of the Olympia was $35,000,000, but in the end the price increased to $50,000,000, which is not surprising, because this is one of the most technically advanced yachts in the world .
Putin's yacht Olympia is one of the 100 largest and most expensive ships in the world, according to the ratings of many authoritative publications, for example, Forbes.
Putin's yacht video
From time to time, video recordings labeled “Putin’s yacht” are leaked onto the Internet, but more often than not, in fact, these recordings have nothing to do with Putin’s real yachts and only show some small vessels. Also, many call their ships “Olympia” or “Sirius”, posting them on the network with the appropriate marking, as a result, instead of a luxury yacht, you can only see a small sailing boat with a sonorous name.
In fact, it’s almost impossible to find a video of the yachts of the President of the Russian Federation 
It’s impossible, because if a real video with “Russia”, “Olympia” or “Sirius” ends up on the Internet, it will be immediately confiscated, and even those who allowed such a video to be posted will be punished. After all, as mentioned above, information about government yachts is kept in the strictest confidence and is a state secret, the disclosure of which can result in real punishment.
Therefore, a high-quality video of Putin’s yachts, even if someone has it, is unlikely to ever become available to the general public.
And yet, there is a video of Putin and Medvedev’s yacht on the Internet, the video is not of the best quality, but in which the majestic and luxurious Olympia is clearly visible.
It is much easier to see Olympia live, because according to eyewitnesses, Putin’s yacht is a very frequent guest in Sochi.
Post - a modern fairy tale about the love of luxury yachts
Does everyone remember the romantic love story of Assol and Gray? A story in which a snow-white ship with scarlet sails turned from a dream into reality and became a symbol of love for many generations. But times change and dreams of scarlet sails are replaced by dreams of snow-white yachts... They became not just a means of transportation, but a meeting place , parties, a way to demonstrate material capabilities. A special luxury item is yacht interior design, which we will talk about. Well, let's see what a modern fairy tale looks like?
“History Supreme”
“You are my golden one!” - the owner of the History Supreme yacht probably said when he first saw her. And no wonder - the ship is made of 100 tons of gold and platinum, covering half of its surface. An unknown Malaysian businessman commissioned designer-jeweler Stuart Hughes to furnish the yacht.
To say that the yacht is luxurious is to say nothing. Judge for yourself: the external parts of the yacht - handrails, deck, anchor - are made of precious metals. Inside are four double VIP cabins, the walls of which are decorated with meteorite stones set in platinum. 
The furniture is made only from the rarest types of wood, and where would we be without it - gold covering the legs of tables and chairs. In the main bedroom there is a huge aquarium made of 68 kg gold and the cherry on the cake - a statue made from the bones of the dinosaur Tyrannosaurus rex. Well, we are unlikely to surprise you with a wine bottle encrusted with the largest diamond of 18.5 carats...$The Golden Dream is estimated at 4.8 billion dollars. “Eclipse”
The yacht with the self-explanatory name “Eclipse” really eclipsed everyone with its scale and luxury. On a yacht with a length of 162.5 meters, this is a whole city on the water with 9 decks. This giant yacht belongs to our compatriot Roman Abramovich. The design of the vessel was carried out by the London studio of yacht interiors and exteriors Terence Disdale Design, so both outside and inside “Eclipse” looks quite strictly, but royally - luxuriously. 
On the decks of the ship: a mini-submarine, 4 boats, 2 Eurocopte helicopters, 20 scooters, an anti-missile system. Inside there is a whole city of entertainment. The yacht has 24 luxury cabins, spa centers, casinos, clubs, swimming pools, bars, a cinema, a gym and even a mini-clinic. 
For 500 sq. m. housed the admiral's cabin, into which a piano and a stage were laconically fitted. 
The billionaire's cabin is made in a classic English style and is equipped with a 2.4 m diagonal TFT monitor. And if you want to look at the starry sky without leaving the cabin? It doesn’t matter, with a slight movement of your hand, pressing a button, you can admire the heavenly expanses thanks to the sliding system in the ceiling. 
The naturalness of the interior finishing materials excites the imagination, especially of Greenpeace representatives... This is because personal apartments and guest cabins are decorated with the rarest materials, such as stingray skin and teak wood. The walls of the massage room are covered with reptile and leopard skins, and even the couch is trimmed with calfskin. 
The yacht has a wine cellar that can set the required temperature for different drinks. And, by the way, glasses for alcoholic drinks are made of Austrian crystal. $This “Eclipse” costs approximately 800 million dollars. Tatii
The interior of the forty-meter luxury beauty was designed by Julia Tamsen, who has many yacht projects under her belt.
Panoramic windows and large hatches illuminate the main salon of the yacht. The creamy white color of the walls, ceiling and flooring makes the room even lighter and more spacious. 
Such calm finishes and textiles contrast with furniture made from wenge, the best type of dark wood. 
But the interior certainly cannot be called boring; it is enlivened by various avant-garde items: a sphere chair at the bar counter, a curved leather chaise lounge, fancy lamps and figurines. 
And an ordinary carved wooden panel, bought at a flea market in Thailand, looks like an art object. 
The owner's apartment includes: a study, a gym, a bedroom, three dressing rooms, a huge bathroom with a jacuzzi. 
All the furniture here is illuminated from below, and seems to hang in the air. 
Let's stop on the upper deck - the place of entertainment. There is a bar with wicker chairs, a dining area for 12 people, a swimming pool, and sun loungers for a spot in the sun. You can walk with a flying gait on the teak deck covering and white silk carpet. $The cost of the exquisite Tatii is 12 million euros. "Numptia"
Numptia is not the longest, not the largest and not the most expensive, but it rightfully occupies a leading position among other yachts in terms of interior design. There is nothing like it anywhere else! Why? 
Because the canons of yacht design were not used in its arrangement: the style and level of comfort were the same as in an ordinary house. Absolutely every piece of furniture is made to order for the yacht. 
The owner of Numptia, an Italian businessman, wished to remain anonymous. But what is known for sure is that he spared no expense in furnishing the interior. 
Inside are silk carpets hand woven in Tibet, solid marble in the bathhouse, quartz floors, gold door handles, an oval dining table covered in silver, and outdoor deck tables and chairs designed by the ship's architect. 
Once you look at the dining area, the walls and ceilings of which are lined with teak wood with an incredible carved design, you immediately understand that the interior of Numptia is truly unique... 
Inside: luxurious bedrooms, living room, cinema, library, dressing rooms, bathrooms. 
You can relax on the large SPA deck, where there is a gym, sauna, Turkish bath, hairdresser, outdoor swimming pool with barbecue area. The cost of the vessel is approximately 85 million dollars. "SOLANDGE"
Interior design SOLANDGE is the result of collaboration between Rodriguez Interiors and Dolker & Voges. 
It was decided to use as many materials as possible for finishing: 33 types of expensive wood, about 50 varieties of marble and granite surfaces, Lalique glass, mosaic, gilding, Czech glass. Murano glassware and chandeliers from the famous brand Schonbeck were brought to order from Venice. 
The pride of the designers is the 50-foot illuminated “tree of life” that extends from the lower to the upper deck. 
Inside: 6 luxury cabins, master cabin, guest cabins, cinema, bar, games room, which are equipped with handmade Italian furniture. 
The designers especially worked on the owner's room - the master cabin. It has huge panoramic windows that illuminate the bedroom. There is also a dressing room, two bathrooms and a Jacuzzi located on a private terrace. 
On the upper deck there is a dance floor with a DJ console, a bar and a swimming pool. 
You can relax and unwind in the spa center with a massage room, sauna and gym. 
A special place is given to the round pink deck jacuzzi with bright pillows and sun loungers. $155 million euros. The ocean beckons with azure water, sea breezes, and endless expanses. All this is doubly pleasant to observe from the stern of a luxury yacht. But the interior interior of modern yachts is so amazing in its beauty, convenience and comfort that you don’t want to get out on deck at all. And this is what a modern ship’s fairy tale looks like! Would you like a yacht with scarlet sails to come to you? April 6th, 2017 Most modern yachts look attractive and futuristic. But classic ships, made in the style of bygone eras, still attract special attention. Indeed, nowadays everyone dreams of being on a sailboat.
1. Amphitrite
The 47-meter yacht Amphitrite was built in 2001, but she looks like she came from the 1920s. The yacht project was developed by Turkish shipbuilders from Taka Yachts and famous designer Redman Whitely Dixon.
The exterior and interior of Amphitrite perfectly convey the spirit of the Edwardian era. For example, the cabins feature plenty of Art Deco furniture, and the deck features folding chairs and wooden lounge chairs. There are plenty of board games in the salon, and an antique rotary-dial telephone and writing utensils in each cabin. Behind all this lies modern technology of the 21st century.
2. Lionheart
In 1936, financier Harold Vanderbilt ordered a J-class sailing yacht to compete. Several projects were developed, one of which was used to build a ship for the millionaire. The remaining options remained unrealized.
75 years later, specialists Freddie Bloemsma, Claasen Jachtbouw and Nigel Ingram brought one of them to life. They built the 43-meter racing yacht Lionheart. The ship was completed in 2011 and now regularly takes part in regattas around the world.
Lionheart is designed for both racing and cruising. The yacht has an almost flat deck with two superstructures.
Inside Lionheart there is a living room, an owner's cabin with a private pilothouse, three guest cabins and four crew cabins.
3.Rainbow
Rainbow is another yacht built for Harold Vanderbilt in 1934. She won the competition four times, winning the America's Cup. In 2012, the legendary yacht was built again, using old drawings. The 40-meter replica has an aluminum body, a modern hybrid drive system and a luxurious mahogany interior.
To give Rainbow a new life, the customer chose specialists from Dykstra Naval Architects (Holland). And they built an excellent J-class yacht. Over the course of several years, the ship took part in many regattas and even won the title of “Sailing Yacht of the Year” in the class over 39 meters. The estimated price of the Rainbow yacht is 10 million euros.
4. Sycara IV
In 2009, the 46-meter yacht Sycara IV was built in the USA. Burger Boat Company and Ken Freivokh Design have designed a “modern classic” that combines the highest level of quality and technology with 1920s elegance and charm. And the following year the yacht won the prestigious ShowBoats Design Award. The yacht's hull is made of aluminum and the deck is covered with teak planks.
The Sycara IV is equipped with two Caterpillar 600 hp diesel engines. With them, the yacht develops a cruising speed of 12 knots (22 km/h). The range is 2400 nautical miles.
The design of the vessel is ideal for sailing in coastal waters. A folding mast is provided for passage under low bridges. Solar panels are also installed on the upper deck. There is a 7-person hot tub, bar, dining area and sun loungers.
Another dining room is located on the second deck, at the stern of the yacht. This is the ideal place to enjoy a great view. Inside, Sycara IV features inlaid wood paneling that creates a warm and inviting ambiance in the main saloon, dining area and 4 cabins. In total, it can accommodate up to 9 passengers. The operation of the yacht and the comfort of passengers are ensured by 7 crew members. The cost of the yacht Sycara IV is $27.5 million.
5. Taransay
The Taransay yacht takes its name from a 31-meter vessel built in Scotland in 1930. The new yacht is 7 meters longer (length 38.55 m, beam 7.6 m, draft 2.5 m) to provide more comfort to the crew and passengers. She has a steel hull with a displacement of 300 tons and an aluminum superstructure.
All deck fittings are custom built to resemble the original 1930's yacht. It is supplemented only by individual innovative technological solutions to meet modern safety requirements. A wonderful combination of classic appearance and functionality - the result of the work of the Rossinavi studio (Italy).
The vessel is equipped with two Caterpillar engines of 800 horsepower. Thanks to them, Taransay develops a cruising speed of 12 knots. The cruising range is about 3,500 miles (6,500 kilometers).
In accordance with the owner's wishes, the interior of the yacht is decorated with varnished wooden panels.
6. Roxane
Yacht Roxane is a stunning fusion of classic lines, spacious decks and a modern interior designed by Remi Tessier. This vessel, similar to a twin-screw Bermuda ketch, carries both sailing rigs and two Scania 610 hp engines. every. The yacht has a cruising speed of 10.5 knots (19 km/h). At the same time, the cruising range is 2,300 nautical miles (4,250 kilometers), and the engines consume 70 liters of fuel per hour.
Roxane's hull is built in Turkey from iroko (African teak) and mahogany wood, the deck is made of teak, and the superstructure is also wooden.
The yacht is 47 meters long and carries three masts, the tallest of which is 41.9 meters high.
Boat International, an online yachting magazine, has published a list of the world's largest private luxury yachts. Especially, the first 17 stand out on the list - their length varies from 123 to an impressive 180 meters. Most of them were built this century, but the oldest yacht on the list first sailed 150 years ago. Many of the yachts on this list are shrouded in an aura of mystery - despite their outstanding size, it is unknown who owns them.
17. Savarona - 124 meters. We start with a beautiful yacht built in 1937 for Emily Roebling Cadwalader, heiress to a wealthy family from the USA. She was later purchased by Turkey for use as a presidential yacht, and in 1989 the yacht was refurbished and refitted at a cost of $35 million. 
16. Katara - 124 meters. The origins of this yacht are unclear, but in ports it flies the flag of Qatar. Boat International believes that the yacht belongs to the young emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani 
15. Maryah - 125 meters. This is a former Russian research vessel built in Poland in 1991. Later in the UK it was converted into a luxury yacht capable of accommodating 54 passengers. 
14. Octopus - 126 meters. The giant yacht belongs to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Most of the time she is moored in Antibes, France. It even has a landing pad for a helicopter! 
13. Al Mirqab - 133 meters. In 2009, Al Mirqab won the title of "Motor Yacht of the Year" at the World Superyacht Awards. It is reported that it is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 20 knots. 
12. Serene - 134 meters. All that is known about the yacht, built in 2011 for a mysterious Russian customer, is that it is the largest yacht ever launched in Italy, where it was built. 
11. Rising Sun - 138 meters. Originally built for Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, the yacht passed into the hands of music mogul David Geffen in 2010. 
10. Al Salmah - 139 meters. During construction, the yacht was given the code name "Mipos" - short for "Mission Possible" (Mission Possible). This is one of many superyachts on the list that belong to the Saudi royal family, in this case Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz. 
9. Ocean Victory - 140 meters. Another yacht, all details about which are kept secret. Ocean Victory is rumored to have seven decks, six swimming pools and a “floodable garage.” 
8. Yas - 141 meters. The yacht looks so futuristic that it would look right even in Star Trek. Yas was built in 2011 by Abu Dhabi MAR using materials from a Dutch naval vessel. Owner unknown. 
7. El Horriya - 146 meters. The yacht was built in 1865 for the Ottoman governor. For 119 years she remained the largest yacht in the world. 
6. Prince Abdulaziz - 147 meters. Personal yacht of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. It was reportedly worth $184 million in 1984. The interior of the wardroom is inspired by images of the Titanic. 
5. Topaz - 147 meters. The yacht was built in Berlin in 2012 and cost the customer $527 million. On board there is a gym, cinema, jacuzzi and meeting room. 
4. Al Said - 155 meters. The yacht, built in 2006 for Oman's Sultan Qaboos Al Said, boasts the highest displacement on the list at 15.85 tons. In addition, the yacht has its own concert hall, which can accommodate an orchestra of 50 people. 
3. Dubai - 162 meters. Commissioned by Prince Jefri of Brunei in 1996, this gigantic yacht is now owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In addition to the usual trappings of luxury, Dubai has a 21-meter wide atrium designed to impress 24 guests (the number of people who can comfortably spend the night on the yacht). 
2. Eclipse - 162.5 meters. The world's second largest superyacht was built in 2009 for Russian billionaire and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, and is rumored to have cost him $500 million. Every year it crosses the Caribbean Sea to take passengers to Abramovich's home on the island of Saint Barthelemy. 
1. Azzam - 180 meters. The yacht was built by the German company Lurssen Yachts, whose shipyards produced six of the top ten yachts on this list. The owner of the world's largest private superyacht is unknown, although many speculate that he belongs to the royal family of Abu Dhabi. Azzam is valued at $600 million. According to rumors, the yacht hosts a submarine with its own missile defense system. 
In the penultimate post about a yacht cruise along the Cote d'Azur, I will tell you about the interior and design of the 15-meter modern sailing yacht Gagarin, which last fall introduced me to this separate world of wind and waves.
There is a common point of view that yachting is such entertainment for rich people who cannot stop measuring the length and cost of their yachts. It seems that, on the one hand, this is very cool and allows you to live in a floating palace and walk across the oceans, but on the other hand, it seems that this is an inaccessible world, the entrance to which begins after the purchase of a small oil company.
In fact, this is, of course, complete nonsense. Let's start with the fact that the stereotypical surroundings refer to motor yachts - multi-deck private ships. In addition to the high cost (from millions to billions of dollars), such yachts consume tons of fuel and require huge ongoing investments.
Therefore, even very rich people who buy such yachts rarely use them. Usually this is a few weeks a year when you can ride in the vicinity of the Cote d'Azur. The rest of the time the yacht is in the marina or rented out. The exception is the use of a yacht as a permanent home. You live in the center of coastal cities and it is cheaper than buying apartments of the same level there.
But there is a gulf between motor yachts and sailing yachts. My personal opinion is that yachting is all about sails, both in spirit and in form. If a large motor yacht is a Mercedes with a driver, then a sailing yacht is a cool motorcycle. You can operate it alone and have a huge level of freedom, but to do this you need to immerse yourself in the world of maritime knowledge and fully understand what you are doing. It is not boring at all, but on the contrary, it is exciting and makes you want to know more.
Sailing yachts are cheaper (from tens of thousands to millions of dollars). The cost of our 15-meter yacht is about 150 thousand euros (not new, but in very good condition). Its maintenance is also many orders of magnitude cheaper than a motor one. The main thing, of course, is the cosmic fuel economy, both due to the sails and due to the efficiency of the engine.
Now to the point. We are talking about the Gagarin yacht. This is a 15 meter long and 5 meter wide yacht from one of the best manufacturers in the world - the French company Beneteau. Three sails: mainsail, genoa and staysail. Engine 75 hp with 250 liter fuel tank. Beautiful teak deck and one huge helm.
Inside there are three cabins, 2 toilets and a mess room. If we translate it into everyday language, this is a floating four-room apartment with a large balcony (at the stern), in which the living room is combined with a kitchen. All cabins have double beds. The coolest cabin is the front one. There is more space and a toilet, but on the other hand there is the biggest swing. The other two cabins at the stern are smaller but also comfortable.
The wardroom (living room) is a place where everyone gathers, eats, drinks, and socializes during the stay. In terms of party level, this is the second place after the stern, where everyone sits during transitions. Interestingly, in a few minutes the table folds up and turns into a huge bed that can accommodate three people. In total, the yacht can comfortably accommodate 6 people in cabins, 4 in the saloon and a couple on deck.
The kitchen is built into the wardroom. There is a stove that runs on gas, and there are also all the necessary electrical appliances. Interestingly, a counterweight is built into the stove and if, for example, you decide to heat the kettle while rocking, it will not tip over - the stove will maintain balance. The competent distribution of space also inspires respect. All walls and floors are cabinets for storing food and other supplies. Together with the huge lockers (storerooms) at the stern and bow of the yacht, it seems that you could hide an elephant there!
The yacht has two toilets (latrines), one of which is located in the wardroom, the second in the bow cabin. It’s very cool how the yacht manufacturer conveniently solved the problem of limited space and combined a shower, toilet and washbasin. The faucet in the washbasin extends outward and turns into a shower head, and the entire space of the toilet is a shower stall with a drain at the bottom. But rarely did anyone wash on the yacht because every marina (yacht parking in the city) has a shower complex.
Sewage works with the help of pumps that pump out all the unpleasant substances directly into the sea. But if the yacht is in a marina or a place where it is prohibited to dump waste, then there is a special container where you can temporarily put recycled wine and baguettes, and then dump it all into the sea. There is no harm to the environment since all organic matter immediately dissolves in salt water.
Sea water is used as a flush. Salt water is also supplied to the kitchen and can be used for washing dishes. Supplies of fresh water for cooking and hygiene procedures are replenished in marinas, as is electricity, which is included in the cost of parking. That is, when you arrive at the port, the first thing you do is find a service locker, which is located next to each berth, and connect it to the yacht with an electric cable and a water hose.
Actually, in marinas you pay for water, electricity, the opportunity to conveniently go out into the city and use large toilets and showers. They charge 50-200 euros per night for this, but prices are constantly changing.
No one bothers you to anchor for free in specially designated areas and land on shore using a motor boat (tuzik). You can get electricity from an engine or solar panels. The only question is fresh water and fuel, which is why they are traditionally saved the most. But if you are a maniac, you can install a seawater desalinator and try to sail mainly, spending a minimum of fuel. This way you can cross the ocean.
Sailing yachting is quite affordable (if you rent it with friends) and an incredibly interesting and romantic form of active recreation. And the very idea of buying your own yacht in the future and sailing around the world on it does not seem at all impossible.
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