buzzards bay 14 sailboat

Buzzards Bay 14   by L. F. Herreshoff

She is a fair amount larger than the 12 ½, with more storage space and increased speed and power. Like the older design, she is an ideal daysailer for deep water coasts, being roomy, comfortable, seaworthy, and good looking. She is specifically designed to contend with the notorious Buzzard’s Bay chop, and thus will be relatively dry and handy under a wide range of conditions on any coast with the water to float her.

While she’ll need a tender to provide shore access for picnics, she is powerful enough to tow one without much bother. Being a “sit down inside” boat, she is very reassuring for timid sailors, and would be excellent for very young yachtsmen and for couples with small children. Like the 12 ½ she does not require a strong or athletic crew, and would be easy to sail singlehanded at all times. A BB14 would be an excellent boat for those getting on in years.

Buzzards bay 14

The buzzards bay 14 is a 17.25ft fractional sloop designed by l. f. herreshoff and built in wood since 1940..

The Buzzards bay 14 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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1998 Buzzard's Bay 14 Herreschoff

South Chatham, Massachusetts

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Model Herreschoff

Posted Over 1 Month

1998 Buzzard's Bay 14 Herreschoff An Opportunity- to acquire a late model (1998) Buzzard's Bay 14 built to exacting standards by MacDougal's Falmouth. Properly stored, sailed and cared for on Nantucket, this little yacht is a rare find...in great condition! An absolute pleasure to sail,  the Buzzard's Bay 14 is an ideal choice for today and as a family keep sake for generations. Aluminum spars, natural teak finish on deck, seats and trim require nominal upkeep. Johnson outboard mounts on bracket. Harding Sails. Electric and manual bilge pumps.  Hull in great shape. Running and standing rigging fine. Boat measures 17' 9" LOA. Ready to sail. Convenient deck hinged mast step. Fast, comfortable sloop for up to 6 people. Boat has excellent sailing characteristics. Ideal fun for young or experienced boaters alike. Seasoned sailors are sure to enjoy the performance of a L. F. Herreshoff designed Buzzard's Bay 14. Easy transport and storage with custom Triad dual axle trailer, included in sale. Please call for details.

1998 Buzzard's Bay 14, MacDougalls' perfect Herreshoff daysailer

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Model Perfect Herreshoff Daysailer

Category Classics

1998 Buzzard's Bay 14, MacDougalls' perfect Herreshoff daysailer An Opportunity to acquire a late model (1998) Buzzard's Bay 14 built to exacting standards by MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Falmouth. Properly stored, sailed and cared for on Nantucket, this little yacht is in great condition...and a rare find ! An absolute pleasure to sail,  the Buzzard's Bay 14 is an ideal choice for today or as a family keep-sake for generations. Aluminum spars, natural teak finish on deck, seats and trim require nominal upkeep. Johnson outboard mounts on bracket. Harding Sails. Electric and manual bilge pumps.  Hull in great shape. Running and standing rigging fine. Boat measures 17' 9" LOA. Ready to sail. Convenient deck hinged mast step. Fast, comfortable sloop for up to 6 people. Excellent sailing characteristics. Ideal fun for young or experienced boaters alike. Seasoned sailors are sure to enjoy the performance of a L. F. Herreshoff designed Buzzard's Bay 14. Easy transport and storage with custom Triad trailer, included in sale. Please call for details. Priced to sell.

1998 Buzzard's Bay 14, MacDougalls' Herreshoff perfect daysailer

Model Herreshoff Perfect Daysailer

Category Sloop Sailboats

1998 Buzzard's Bay 14, MacDougalls' Herreshoff perfect daysailer An Opportunity- to acquire a late model (1998) Buzzard's Bay 14 built to exacting standards by MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Falmouth. Properly stored, sailed and cared for on Nantucket, this little yacht is in great condition...and a rare find ! An absolute pleasure to sail,  the Buzzard's Bay 14 is an ideal choice for today or as a family keep-sake for generations. Aluminum spars, natural teak finish on deck, seats and trim require nominal upkeep. Johnson outboard mounts on bracket. Harding Sails. Electric and manual bilge pumps.  Hull in great shape. Running and standing rigging fine. Boat measures 17' 9" LOA. Ready to sail. Convenient deck hinged mast step. Fast, comfortable sloop for up to 6 people. Boat has excellent sailing characteristics. Ideal fun for young or experienced boaters alike. Seasoned sailors are sure to enjoy the performance of a L. F. Herreshoff designed Buzzard's Bay 14. Easy transport and storage with custom Triad dual axle trailer, included in sale. Please call for details.

1998 Buzzards Bay 14, Herreshoff, McDougals' perfect daysailer

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1998 Buzzards Bay 14, Herreshoff, McDougals' perfect daysailer An Opportunity to acquire a late model (1998) Buzzard's Bay 14 built to exacting standards by MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Falmouth. Properly stored, sailed and cared for on Nantucket, this little yacht is in great condition...and a rare find ! An absolute pleasure to sail,  the Buzzard's Bay 14 is an ideal choice for today or as a family keep-sake for generations. Aluminum spars, natural teak finish on deck, seats and trim require nominal upkeep. Johnson outboard mounts on bracket. Harding Sails. Electric and manual bilge pumps.  Hull in great shape. Running and standing rigging fine. Boat measures 17' 9" LOA. Ready to sail. Convenient deck hinged mast step. Fast, comfortable sloop for up to 6 people. Excellent sailing characteristics. Ideal fun for young or experienced boaters alike. Seasoned sailors are sure to enjoy the performance of a L. F. Herreshoff designed Buzzard's Bay 14. Easy transport and storage with custom Triad trailer, included in sale. Please call for details. Priced to sell.

1998 Buzzards Bay 14, Herreshoff perfect McDougals' daysailer

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1998 Buzzards Bay 14, Herreshoff perfect McDougals' daysailer An Opportunity to acquire a late model (1998) Buzzard's Bay 14 built to exacting standards by MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Falmouth. Properly stored, sailed and cared for on Nantucket, this little yacht is in great condition...and a rare find ! An absolute pleasure to sail,  the Buzzard's Bay 14 is an ideal choice for today or as a family keep-sake for generations. Aluminum spars, natural teak finish on deck, seats and trim require nominal upkeep. Johnson outboard mounts on bracket. Harding Sails. Electric and manual bilge pumps.  Hull in great shape. Running and standing rigging fine. Boat measures 17' 9" LOA. Ready to sail. Convenient deck hinged mast step. Fast, comfortable sloop for up to 6 people. Excellent sailing characteristics. Ideal fun for young or experienced boaters alike. Seasoned sailors are sure to enjoy the performance of a L. F. Herreshoff designed Buzzard's Bay 14. Easy transport and storage with custom Triad trailer, included in sale. Please call for details. Priced to sell.

1927 Ditchburn 20' Classic Wooden Speed Boat, Gentleman's Racer w/trailor

Bellevue, Washington

Make Ditchburn

Model Speed Boat

Category Runabout Boats

Length 20.0

Dave Bruski (888) 558-9474 13710 NE 20th Street Bellevue Washington 98005 ? ? ? ? 1927 Ditchburn 20 Classic Wooden Speed Boat, Gentlemans Racer Vehicle Information Year: 1927 Make: Ditchburn Model: Speed Boat Condition: Used ? ? ? ? 1 of 37 ? View Large Images ? ? Description Built by Ditchburn Boats of Lake Muskoka, Ontario, the 'Malolo' (Flying Fish in Hawaiian), was originally custom built for Casper Erholm of Lake Whatcom, WA in 1927. Ditchburn Boats were known as the Rolls Royce of boats at the time and were considered to be one of the premier speed boat and yacht builders in the world. They also built racing boats, twice winning the Gold Cup and the Harmsworth Trophy once. This fabulous example is thought to be one of only about two-dozen remaining worldwide, with the majority being restored and residing in eastern Canada. Don't miss this opportunity at adding this incredible, extremely rare and highly desired Ditchburn wooden speed boat to your collection. The Malolo was referred to as a 'Gentleman's Racer'. It was exceptionally fast for its day, going 28 miles per hour. It is powered by a Grey Marine four-90 Fireball racing engine and has Dual Carburettors and High Compression. It had to run on aviation fuel at that time. The Malolo's original owner, Casper Erholm, was the son of Charles Erholm, the 'Finnish Laundry King of Bellingham', who founded Pacific Steam Laundry in 1889. In 1921, Erholm's son Casper began his apprenticeship in the family business. One can only imagine the young and entitled playboy cruising in what may have been Lake Whatcom's fastest boat. The Malolo plied the waters of Lake Whatcom from 1927 to 1959, when it suffered hull damage from hitting a dead head. It went into storage and stayed there until 2005, when its stewardship was passed to the passionate master-crafters at Glen Cove Boatworks. The restoration was undertaken by craftsmen Richard Montag, Tom Walton and Terry Buzzard, along with assistance and advice from many others, including historians from the Lake Whatcom Motor Boat Club. With an eye toward keeping this very special and rare watercraft as near to original as possible, the team painstakingly restored 'Malolo'. The result is an absolutely stunning piece of American boat building history that is sure to impress even the snobbiest boaters. The engine refurbishment was entrusted to the legendary Hy Twiford. Hy starting working with his dad at the Cleveland Yacht Club in the family boat repair business, Twiford Marine Services. He had an innate ability to fix anything, especially if it had to do with boats or boat engines. Jim Rowland of Jim's Upholstery hand-crafted the leather seats, Clawson Instruments expertly refurbished the gauges, the electrical system was restored by Ken Benthien. Larry Oliverson masterfully applied the graphics. The silver highlights are actually Palladium leaf, which is about 5-times more expensive than Gold leaf. Ditchburn Boats is the popular name for a manufacturer of wooden pleasure craft launches and racing boats located in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on Lake Muskoka. At one time the company was the largest boat manufacturer in the lake region. Ditchburn operated from 1871 until approximately the 1930s building wooden rowboats and canoes early in its history, and later gasoline-powered launches. Ditchburn is particularly known for producing high-quality mahogany launches which have become highly prized by collectors in recent years. For more information, or to discuss delivery arrangements for adding this rare and desirable, beautifully 1927 Ditchburn Speed Boat to your collection, contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultant today or always feel free to drop by our Bellevue, WA facility - Home to the West Coast's Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles, (and boats), with 200+ Always on Site. ?Directions to Dealer ?Contact Us Options and Standard Features History Boat Builder: Ditchburn Boats Boat Name: Malolo Basic Information Type: Runabout Use: Fresh Water Condition: Used VIN: 30G539 Stock Number: Ditchburn Speed Boat Model: Speed Boat Make: Ditchburn Year: 1927 Length / Beam Length (Feet): 20 Beam (Feet): 5 Condition Fully Restored Hull Type Hull Material: Wood Engine Single / Gas/Petrol Grey Fireball Four 90 Engine Type: Single Inboard Engine Make: Gray Marine Engine Model: Gray Four 90 Fireball Primary Fuel Type: Gas Drivetrain Propeller Shaft Electronics Speedometer Oil Pressure Gauges Volt Gauges Fuel Gauges Interior Soft Butter Yellow Vynal Seating Exterior Yellow Trim Color: Brown And Yellow Trailer Comes With Trailer Contact Park Place LTD 13710 NE 20th Street Bellevue Washington 98005 View Map Ask for:Dave Bruski Contact: ?Contact Us Toll Phone:(888) 558-9474 Primary Phone:(425) 503-0980 Hours Mon-Sat:08:00 AM-07:00 PM PST Sunday:10:00 AM-06:00 PM PST Terms Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. 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BUZZARDS BAY 14 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of BUZZARDS BAY 14. Built by undefined and designed by L. Francis Herreshoff, the boat was first built in 1940. It has a hull type of Long keel w/trans. hung rudder and LOA is 5.26. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.01. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

BUZZARDS BAY 14 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about BUZZARDS BAY 14 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, contributions, who designed the buzzards bay 14.

BUZZARDS BAY 14 was designed by L. Francis Herreshoff.

When was BUZZARDS BAY 14 first built?

BUZZARDS BAY 14 was first built in 1940.

How long is BUZZARDS BAY 14?

BUZZARDS BAY 14 is 4.27 m in length.

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1980 Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

$16,500.

STEWARDSHIP is a lovely modified Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14, built in 1980 by Seth Persson.  Included are a 2hp outboard, set of 8.5 spruce oars, outboard bracket, sails and a custom trailer. The boat had its hull refastened two years ago and the bottom redone last year at Strouts point in South Freeport, Maine. 

STEWARDSHIP features a varnished hull, molded sheer strakes, and a small bowsprit for the self-tacking roller-furling jib. Her mast is set up with a folding tabernackle for ease of raising and lowering, and it appears that she once had an electric inboard motor which has been removed, but could be re-installed with the prop in a centerline aperture.  

This would be an ideal boat for day sails around the bay or lake.  A timeless design yet of recent enough construction to require only routine maintenance. 

Grand Slam Yacht Sales Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Artisan Boatworks Inc..

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1995 Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

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Rare opportunity to acquire one of the few Buzzards Bay 14’s built with a raised cuddy, similar to the larger Herreshoff Fish Class - and the only fiberglass pre-owned Buzzards Bay 14 currently on the market ! Quality construction by MacDougalls and R & M Marine on Cape Cod

Excellent sailing characteristics. Ideal fun for young or experienced boaters alike. Seasoned sailors are certain to enjoy the performance of a L. F. Herreshoff designed Buzzard’s Bay 14.

Whisper is nicely appointed with spruce spars (new in 2014) providing a rich, traditional look. Boat has been maintained, sailed and meticulously cared for by her owner in York Harbor, Maine.

Varnished teak woodwork, louvered cabin doors, hinged cockpit seat storage, bench seat cushions, varnished mast and boom (both new in 2014), varnished jib club, deck stepped mast with hinged mast step, all bronze and stainless hardware (blocks from J. Reineck & Sons),

Hood main sail, jib and spinnaker, Canvas covers: (3) different cockpit covers, main and jib sail covers, detachable bimini dodger. Detachable bronze outboard bracket (no outboard), whisker pole, bilge pump, dock lines and fenders.

1995 Triad custom galvanized trailer included.

All photos are recent.

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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The Buzzards Bay 14 is a scaled up version of the Herreshoff 12.5 designed by Nathanial Herreshoffs son, L. Francis Herreshoff. Thanks to Adam Albino for supplying additional information on this as well as other Herreshoff designs.

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Small Boats Annual 2010

Biscayne Bay 14

Genius on a small scale

D uring the last quarter of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, Nathanael Greene Herreshoff designed some of the most complex, graceful, and ultimately successful racing and pleasure yachts in existence. Part of his genius was to also apply these same design skills to smaller and simpler craft such as the Fish class, the ubiquitous Buzzards Bay 121⁄2, and the object of my affection (and this discussion), the Biscayne Bay 14. Apparently, only about a dozen of these sailing skiffs (model 908) were ever produced by the Herreshoff Mfg. Co., all in the 1920s.

After retiring (for the first time) in 1998, I built a pair of Biscayne Bay 14s (BB14s): mine, named MR.BILL, and one for a friend. My habit of building two at a time came from my own apprenticeship in the 1970s with master craftsman Gary Kincaid. This approach spreads the costs, shares skills and space, and can offer you a willing companion for adventures after launching day. I recommend the concept of “building buddies.”

My decision to build a BB14 was based on its heritage, performance, low cost, and ease of transport. Another plus is the optional use of modern materials to create a strong hull that can be day-sailed directly from the back- yard to the water. The choice has proven to be a good one for me. During the past decade, MR. BILL has sailed waters ranging from the Gulf of Maine to Buzzards Bay.

The Biscayne Bay 14, designed by N.G. Herreshoff, is a delightful, low-cost daysailer that transports easily and is a good performer. Jim Austin built his for exploring Muscongus Bay, Maine, with his wife, Darcy.

The plans for the BB14 as sold by WoodenBoat are complete and are backed up by an optional handbook taken from step-by-step construction articles, including lots of helpful photos. There is the choice to build the boat with a fixed keel, which would probably improve windward performance over the shallow keel/centerboard option that we chose. With the centerboard, MR. BILL nests snugly onto a small trailer for easy transport.

Although perfect as a singlehander, the BB14 often carries my wife as well as me over the waters of Maine’s Muscongus Bay, allowing us to explore the mouth of a small creek, run up on the beach for a picnic, or slide gracefully down the faces of ocean swells coming in past Monhegan. But don’t be fooled: this idyll comes at a price. The BB14s were designed for the warm, shallow waters of Florida, and there they will perform wonderfully. However, up in New England, you must pick your weather carefully and be prepared for a refreshing splash or two when beating to windward. I’ve added a V-shaped coaming forward of the mast to aid in deflecting the icy water before it reaches me or the cockpit. Since we chose the centerboard option, the next time I retire we could easily tow MR. BILL south to a place where the temperature more closely approximates our age.

The Biscayne Bay 14 is a great design to build as plans indicate or to modify according to individual use.

Construction of the shallow keel with centerboard slot is challenging. The shape is well defined in the plans and a mold is not too difficult to build, but if you’ve never melted lead before, it could be a daunt- ing prospect and best left to a professional. For the rest of you pirates, there’s treasure in old chimney flashing, used tire weights, bits of plumbing—or an old, abandoned iron bathtub in which to melt all this material. The process of casting is well detailed in easily accessed articles and books (see WB No. 89).

The hollow mast is fun to build as described in the plans. I used carefully chosen and dried lumberyard spruce 2×4s, 2×6s, and 2×8s, as they make a strong, light-weight stick, which has never failed me in years of hard use. There are other spar-building techniques such as “bird’s mouth” (see WB No. 149) that can be used if you love more complex geometry.

The BB14 design calls for a watertight compartment forward of the mast. As a longtime builder, I dislike parts of a boat that are inaccessible. As a long-time sailor, though, I love the idea of flotation in small boats. My solution was to create a space under the foredeck with an opening and an air bag. The bag can be inflated during use, and deflated and removed for inspection and maintenance. I keep a small picnic anchor and rode in the same space, which helps add a little weight forward to keep her nose in the water when going to windward.

To build my BB14, I used marine-grade Okoume plywood, local oak and spruce, bronze fastenings, and epoxy. My favorite tool for cutting plywood is a 31⁄2″ 9V-battery-powered circular saw outfitted with a plywood blade (for a thin kerf). The saw’s lightweight makes it quite handy, although you may want a backup battery for extended cutting. Finish was mostly marine paint with some show-off varnish on spars and coamings. All these materials have held up well with proper annual maintenance.

With lots of sail area in the mainsail, she will perform well under the main alone for those times, such as sailing in harbor, when using the jib is a bother.

When arriving at a launch site, it takes me about 20 minutes to step the mast, bend on the sails, hang the rudder, grab the picnic basket and the PFDs—and off we go. I sewed up a boom tent to keep the rain out when the boat is stored outside and to cover the cockpit while underway on the road. I found an old jib that makes a serviceable 120-percent genoa for use when there are two people on board in light air or when the fever of competition overcomes my natural caution. The self-tending jib shown on the drawings is efficient and effortless in operation, but there seems to be a little too much weather helm in these dense northern breezes, so the larger jib is helpful for balance as well as speed. Another alteration I made was to provide additional support for the side decks. My playing weight is close to that of an NFL running back, and when the breeze pipes up it’s fun to hike out and get the most out of the boat; that’s when I’m thankful for the stronger deck.

The Biscayne Bay 14’s well-drawn plans show why this daysailer is so inviting to build. The sections indicate that planking can be applied with a minimum of twist, and construction details provide an abundance of information to the builder.

This Boat Profile was published in Small Boats 2010 — plans are available from The WoodenBoat Store .

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I have always loved the design of the Biscayne Bay. Sailing it is a dream. It is a wonderful daysailer on a warm summer day with a light wind. Reading this article and seeing these photos brought back so many great memories. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

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Floating through the day… - Capital River Boat Tours - Moscow Centre

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great boat day trip, we enjoy beautiful view along the river with a bottle of Prosecco and meals... read more

See the beauty of Moscow by boat at morning to night. Was nice to see the scene in different angle... read more

Floating through the day…

One of the best ways to see many of the Moscow sites is by a pleasant cruise on the Moscow River. This particular trip took us just over 2 hours… there and back! We boarded about 15 minutes prior to sailing and were able to select a table with 4 chairs (although the room was somewhat cramped because there were too many tables!), giving us a sheltered viewpoint. There was a colorful canopy over our heads, but the sun shone fairly high in the sky - it was about 15:00, so we were not blinded. The day was perfect with some clouds, but they never seemed to interfere with our views and comfort. We saw many interesting views that one often cannot see when using land or train transport. As is often the case, river trips are rarely uninteresting, and this one was delightful because of the time of day, time of year and the weather! Very good value for money… the trip is 400 roubles with an additional 100 if you wish to have the return trip to the same place.

There is information about Moscow River cruises company on Tripadvisor but it is slightly misleading as it is described as "day tours" (and reviews are predominantly in Russian). Though day tours may also be available (dunno), it is worth mentioning that 1-2 hours cruises may appear to be easier to fit into your sightseeing programme. So far I discovered two companies that provide short-time river cruises that cover the same itinerary but but differ in price, ships and entertainment program: http://www.smartmoscow.com/boat1.htm http://radisson-cruise.ru/index_en.php?page=32 I followed the first listing. Ticket price is 10 pounds. The trip takes 1,5 hours. It is a nice and relaxing sightseeing trip and is recommended to take in the evening when Moscow attractions are nicely illuminated. In summer it is better to sit outside (the speed isn't that great and it isn't that windy on a warm day). Downstairs Russian pop music plays and it may not be for everybody's ears. This tour is the cheapest. There is no guide information available, but there is a little bar and bathrooms downstairs. The cruises start at metro Kievskaya (change from brown line to light blue line -> exit), then walking direction to the river (across a massive glass bridge) and then at the river side turning left towards the pierce. Tickets are sold at the pierce. The ships/boats leave regularly (probably with 20-ish minutes window) so there is no much wait either need for booking tickets in advance. More expensive cruises seem to be providing dining experience and discotheque on board.

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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MIBS is organised by the ITE Group and it is one of Russia’s leading boat shows and is an internationally recognised superyacht event. The show covering everything from small parts and accessories to large superyacht with over 9,000 people and 178 exhibitors attended the last year show.

The Paolo Scanu-designed Sunrise 45 yacht is an ocean-going cruising yacht that was released in 2009 to much acclaim at this was the group’s first-ever model.

Sunrise Yachts was founded in 2007 by the German entrepreneur Herbert P Baum along with the French-British yacht builder Guillaume Roché. The luxury yacht group is based in Antalya, Turkey and utilises a 10,000sq m shipyard facility. Sunrise has two sheds measuring 100m (328ft) x 16m (53ft), as well as a 70m (230ft) x 16m (53ft) fully acclimatized paint shed that can accommodate new-build and refit projects up to 65m (213ft) in length and 1,200 tonnes displacement.

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Along each side of the yacht-building facility, space is available for long-term sub-contractors with the latest equipment and logistics capabilities, along with air-conditioned storage, ventilation and extraction plants. The shipyard is organized as an “assembler,” based loosely on the car industry’s model, with a small, yet powerful project management team charged with running all the in-house long-term sub-contractors.

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