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Eastern Point Yacht Club

Gloucester, ma, gloucester , ma.

Welcome to the Eastern Point Yacht Club

Eastern Point is located on Gloucester's outer harbor and overlooks Lighthouse Cove and the Atlantic beyond. Founded in 1923 as a private club dedicated to yachting activities, EPYC has a rich racing tradition and offers the best access to the coastal waterways of the Northeast. The Club affords members and guests a truly unique location with a charming clubhouse with dining facilities and accommodations, as well as function and special event capabilities.

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How Much Do Yacht Club Memberships Cost? (5 Helpful Examples)

Joining a yacht club is an important milestone in your life. It marks a certain degree of success and allows you to enjoy plenty of luxurious amenities. Setting sail on a yacht is the ultimate way to unwind from a hectic work week while you try to climb the corporate ladder.

Fortunately, there are yacht clubs all over the country that would love to welcome you as a brand-new member. You can enjoy an afternoon on the water with a beautiful yacht in exchange for a small sum of money.

But how much do Yacht Club memberships generally cost?

Prices for Yacht Clubs will vary based on your location, the fleet, and even the amenities that are offered at the marina. The average annual membership price is between $900-$4,000 depending on your level of luxury and needs.

To give you an idea of what you could expect to pay for your yacht club membership, here are some numbers gathered from across the country:

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What Does Each Yacht Club Offer?

Each yacht club is going to offer something that sets it apart from the others on this listing. To give you a better idea of where your money is going, here is a brief synopsis of what you can expect at each location.

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Charleston Yacht Club

Charleston is a premier cruising destination with plenty of waterways for you to explore. They offer a launch hoist, dry slips, day dockage, free parking, and a long list of events scheduled throughout the year.

You also gain privileges at other yacht clubs around the world. If you don’t own your own yacht, they have plenty of members who often have room on their boats to accommodate a few extra passengers.

Florida Yacht Club

The Florida Yacht Club is a relatively exclusive club that features amazing amenities like fine dining and an array of aquatic activities.

You can play tennis, enjoy a spa treatment or massage, or get in a rousing game of croquet from the shore. They also host events and permit you to extend your privileges to other locations scattered around the Florida coast.

Atlanta Yacht Club

The Atlanta Yacht Club is primarily geared toward sailors who are interested in racing. They have a fleet of more than thirty different boats that are designed to help you further your knowledge of sailing.

If you still have a lot to learn, you can even take classes at this location. Prospective members must be sponsored and co-sponsored by two club members for entrance.

Related Article: 7 Boat Clubs in Florida You Should Know (Before Choosing)

Chicago Yacht Club

Members of the Chicago Yacht Club will find plenty of opportunities to get involved. With more than forty different committees, you can find a circle of friends that have common interests beyond just sailing and racing.

You also receive transient docking at both the Belmont and Monroe harbors, exclusive invites to private events, and reciprocity at more than 900 clubs across the country.

Related Article: Boat Clubs in Boston: 5 Clubs You Should Know

California Yacht Club

The California Yacht Club is home to both national and world championship regattas.

They host plenty of events from scuba club to book club to wine tastings. If you want to find a true community of like-minded sailors, this could be the place for you.

One of the best features is the reciprocity at locations not just across the United States but across the world. You can feel free to travel the world with your yacht and experience some of the same fellowship globally.

Related Article: Boat Clubs In Los Angeles: 7 Clubs You Should Know

What are the Cheapest Yacht Clubs?

The cheapest yacht clubs charge just under $1,000 per year for membership. While this does give you access to different types of experiences, you may be disappointed by the overall amenities.

Some yacht clubs are known for their extravagant country club styles that help you to embrace a particular lifestyle. They include Olympic-sized swimming pools, state-of-the-art tennis courts, and fine dining.

Everything has a beautiful waterfront view. It can feel like you are in the middle of an idyllic paradise without ever even having to leave the shore. If this is what you can gain from the most expensive yacht clubs, you should set your expectations much lower for the cheaper yacht clubs.

The cheaper yacht clubs lack the community aspect of these exclusive options. They feature dry slips and the occasional party, but not much more.

Some of them may have the feel of a county park with some picnic benches, outdoor grills, and a moderately sized swimming pool. Expect a much more casual atmosphere when you choose to go with a cheaper yacht club.

It is even possible that they are simply “paper yacht clubs” that do not even maintain a physical building of their own.

How Much Do the Most Expensive Yacht Clubs Cost to Join?

The most expensive yacht clubs can vary a great deal in price. Most of them will cost between $3,000 and $4,000 per year. However, you can certainly find more exclusive clubs that will cost above and beyond this.

Keep in mind that these more expensive clubs generally are not open to the public. They are offered by invitation only and you must have a member sponsor you to be considered for entrance.

When you are paying for a more expensive yacht club, you should make sure that you are really going to get your money’s worth. These expensive clubs promote a certain type of elegant lifestyle.

Make sure that you are planning to take advantage of all the amenities available from one of these clubs before you sink too much money into the membership fees. The social aspect of these expensive yacht clubs is extremely important.

If you plan to simply rent a boat from time to time, you might be able to go with a cheaper yacht club.

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What Is Generally Included in the Membership Fee for Yacht Clubs?

Have you been wondering why you should join a yacht club? Many potential members want to know what they can expect from their membership fees before they commit to a year-long contract. There are many advantages to signing up for a membership with a well-known yacht club.

Amenities and Activities

First and foremost, you get access to activities and cruises planned by board members. These might be various sailing activities, dinners, get-togethers, tennis matches, or other events that take up a lazy Sunday afternoon.

You also gain access to any amenities that surround the yacht club’s marina. For many programs, this means a fitness center, pool, and tennis courts. Several locations also offer fine dining, meeting rooms, and more.

It is like a private oasis where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the regular world. Time moves slowly when you’re enjoying the amenities here.

Many yacht clubs have programs that introduce children (and adults!) to sailing. Take classes to learn more about improving your technique, sailing safety, and other important aspects of life on the open water.

Access to the Fleet

The main reason why most people join yacht clubs is to be able to rent out boats instead of purchasing their own. Joining a yacht club may give you access to an entire fleet of yachts that can be reserved for a day or weeks at a time. Some yacht clubs allow you to rent boats for up to ten days at a time.

Others do not allow you to rent out ships. They are primarily geared toward individuals who already own a yacht or will own a yacht in the future. Make sure you know the difference in advance.

Are There any Additional Costs Besides the Membership Fees?

Unfortunately, the membership fees are not the only cost associated with joining a yacht club. Most of the clubs in the United States also have a one-time initial fee that tends to cost thousands of dollars. Many will range from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the location and the exclusivity of the yacht club.

This one-time fee should be the only additional money you pay except for fuel. Most yacht clubs do not cover the cost of the fuel used in the ship during your rental if renting is an option. Be prepared for what this could cost you.

If you cause damage to the ship, you can also expect some out-of-pocket costs. Insurance should cover the damage, but you will likely be asked to cover the cost of the deductible.

Be sure to inquire about how much you may be on the hook for before you sign up for any particular yacht club. Accidents can happen, even to the most experienced sailors. Make sure that you can afford the mishap in advance.

Is a Yacht Club Membership Right for You?

Understanding what the real cost of a yacht club membership is can be the first step toward determining if this is right for you. Many people love the luxuries available through the more expensive yacht clubs, but they may not be able to afford it. Consider what is most important in a club to you before deciding to sign on the dotted line for an annual membership.

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Eastern Point Yacht Club Collection

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Biographical note.

[From club website]: The Eastern Point Yacht Club is located on Gloucester's outer harbor, overlooking the Dog Bar Breakwater and the Atlantic beyond. Founded in 1923 as a private club dedicated to sailing and yachting activities, the Club has a rich racing tradition and offers unparalleled access to the coastal waterways of Massachusetts Bay.

Sailboat racing in Gloucester had long since evolved from the organic competition between ocean-going fishing schooners racing their catch back to market into active races between all manner of boats in the harbor and surrounding waters, organized by the then defunct Cape Ann, East Gloucester, and Gloucester Yacht Clubs. When Gloucester's 300th anniversary was celebrated in 1923, long-time Eastern Point resident Jonathan Raymond was called upon by the city to organize a series of schooner races as part of the festivities. Coming on the heels of a lull in recreational sailing activity because of World War I, these races inspired such enthusiasm that Raymond and several other Eastern Pointers convened on September 9 to form the Eastern Point Yacht Club.

The following summer of 1924 saw the Club opening with a race around Gloucester Harbor on June 28, with the modest red Raymond's bathhouse, just north of the Club's present home, serving as its quarters, and John Greenough as the commodore. It was fitting that the Club's first activity would be a race, as sailboat racing was, and has always been at the center of its existence. The German-designed Sonder and the Midget, specifically designed for racing in Gloucester Harbor, were the Club's first classes, joined shortly by the Triangle and the Cape Cod Knockabout.

By 1929, the Club's success necessitated a move to a larger location. Designs for an elaborate clubhouse and pier were made for a property purchased at the north end of Niles Beach but the stock market crash scuttled the plan. The nearby “Rockmere Cottage” was purchased and modified for club use and opened in1930 facilitating a further expansion of the membership despite the economic difficulties of the decade to come. After another war-induced sailing lull, the yacht clubs of Massachusetts Bay chose the 210, a C. Raymond Hunt design as its new racing standard in 1945. This class was to become the most pervasive in Club history as the Triangle died out and others, such as the 110, came and went. Even as the membership eventually shrank in the 1970s and ‘80s, a dozen or more 210s would race and enliven the club afterwards, but the class would eventually lose out to the more easily sailed Rhodes 19 in the late 1990s.

In the late 1940s the opportunity presented itself to move to its current location, a property owned by the family of former commodore John Clay, Jr., and the club reopened there in 1951. "Finisterre” was one of the original eleven cottages built on Eastern Point in 1888 (at a cost of $12,000) and said to have been the first choice of parcels when owners drew lots to choose. The combination of extensive shoreside facilities and a protected anchorage with immediate access to the ocean made for an ideal location. The house and various outbuildings were modified, a building for junior sailors was added to the property, and a swimming pool took the place of the tennis court.

The Clay’s caretaker Bill Morris was retained by the Club after the transition and took on the responsibility of running races and maintaining floats, moorings, and dinghies until his retirement after the 1980 season. Jim Whalen had served in a similar capacity before the move to 125 Eastern Point Blvd, and for a long time after his retirement, he made the trip to the Club twice daily to fire the gun and oversee the morning and evening colors.

In the years since, with thoughtful upgrades and modernizations of the facility, Eastern Point Yacht Club has evolved significantly and has a full and active membership made up of people from across the North Shore and well beyond. While sailing and power boating remain at the epicenter of the Club, it also affords members and guests a unique location to dine, stay and enjoy a full range of social and cultural programs. The junior sailing program welcomes students of all ages from the greater community to learn to sail and develop an appreciation for being on the water. The Club has counted highly accomplished blue water sailors, and one-design, junior and ocean racers amongst its membership ranks, and in recent years has also hosted numerous significant racing events including the 210 National Championship (three times), Rhodes 19 East Coast Championships, Mass Bay Junior Olympic Festival (three times) and. Filled with an enthusiasm reminiscent of that September in 1923, the Club continues to thrive as it looks to its next 100 years while remaining firmly rooted in its rich and colorful past.

Restrictions and Permissions

Restricted objects in this collection consist of membership records for the most recent 72 years. Until such point, all objects within said collection will be freely accessible to current members of the Eastern Point Yacht Club (EPYC). Further, access to restricted objects [membership records] can be achieved by members of the public via a written request to administration at the EPYC. Each year, restricted objects [membership records] for a given year on the earliest end of the 72-year range will become accessible to the public. By 2095 the entirety of the collection will be fully accessible to the public barring any additions to the collection. For permission to access these objects, please contact [email protected] .

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1) DEED to EPYC 1948

2) Pool Construction 1962

3) Association of Eastern Point Residents, Inc Senate Bill No. 276 1964

4) Niles Beach Documents/Conflict (1952 – 1968)

5) City of Gloucester, Opinion on Easter Point Blvd Access 1956

6) Undated Member Survey, possibly 1959/60s)

7) 1950 – 1959 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

8) 1950 – 1959 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

9) 1960 – 1969 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

10) 1960 – 1969 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

11) 1970 – 1979 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

12) 1970 – 1979 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

1) 1980 – 1985 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

2) 1980 – 1985 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

3) 1986 – 1989 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

4) 1986 – 1989 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

5) EPYC 210 Class Race Scores, 1990 – 1999

6) Resignations 1992 – 2000

7) Resignations 1992 – 2000

1) Inactive members, 1990 – 1999

2) Membership Information 1990 – 1999

3) Newsletter/Dog Bar Times 1995 – 1999

4) Building Appraisals and Mortgage Documents 1996

5) 1990 – 1992 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

6) 1993 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

7) 1994 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

8) 1995 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

9) 1995 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

10) 1996 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

1) 1996 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

2) 1997 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

3) 1997 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

4) 1998 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

5) 1999 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

6) Jim Knott’s Moorings, 1999

7) Newsletters/Dog Bar Times July 2000 – October 2003

1) Newsletters/Dog Bar Times December 2003 – October 2009

2) 2000 Miscellaneous Correspondence

3) 2000 Miscellaneous Correspondence

4) 2001 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

5) Member Survey Results (2001)

6) 2002 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

7) Board of Governors, Strategic Planning & By-laws 2002

8) Board of Governors, Strategic Planning & By-laws 2002

1) 2003 General Correspondence, Miscellaneous

2) 2004 Board of Governors Meetings, Correspondence, Miscellaneous

3) 2005 – 2007 Miscellaneous Correspondence

4) 2008 – 2016 Miscellaneous Correspondence

5) Member Book photocopies 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940 & 1947

6) Oversized Member Book 1961, 1962, 1984

7) Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings

(Loose) Membership books: 1938, 1948–1960; 1964–1971; 1973–1977; 1979–1981; 1983; 1986-1993; 1995; 2002; 2003; 2006

[Current year to 72 years prior are restricted to non-Yacht Club members – at time of publishing in 2023, 1951-through present are restricted].

1) 1979 Season’s Racing Standings

2) 1980 Season’s Racing Standings

3) 1981 Season’s Racing Standings

4) 1982 Season’s Racing Standings

5) 1983 Season’s Racing Standings

6) 1984 Season’s Racing Standings

7) Record books contents from 1975&1976

8) Record books contents from 1975&1976

Box 8 (Flat box)

Dorothy Brown Photobook

Poster of EPYC photos

Leatherbound books:

Book 1: April 1, 1930 – April 9, 1942 Meetings, Maps & Documents

Book 2: May 26, 1930 – September 2, 1944 Early Documents and Meetings

Book 3: September 1, 1945 – June 27, 1953

Book 4: September 26, 1953 – September 11, 1960

Book 5: October 23, 1960 – September 1, 1962

Book 6: September 1, 1962 – August 20, 1965

Book 7 September 4, 1965 – September 8, 1968

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Eastern Point Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Moorings: open April 30, closes October 16th

Working: 71

Gloucester, MA | N 42° 34.969' / W 070° 39.877'

125 Eastern Point Blvd.

Gloucester, MA 01930

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Gloucester Harbor

General Manager

Steve Sharad

Waterfront Manager

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Sign up for $100 per week blocks of morning lessons. Sail GHS leaves from Maritime Gloucester, Monday – Friday, from 8AM-11-11:30ish AM. The program targets middle schoolers through high school age. Participants should be able to swim, wear closed toe footwear, sunscreen, and bring a water.

Rob Bent provided the distinctive t-shirts. They’re ‘foresail’ $15 to help fund the Sail GHS program. Does anyone have a photograph of the sail club from the Horribles parade for them to replace this one?

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Artists interested in live sketching from these sail times can email   me. Sail GHS is on Facebook .

Thanks to Sail GHS board member Hilary Frye and congratulations on her new book of poetry!

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Call 978-283-3520 or email [email protected] For Registration Info

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1st Annual Gloucester Pursuit Ocean Race

Here’s Fred Shrigley to give you the details-

1st Annual Gloucester Pursuit Ocean Race Sat: August 21st Sponsored by; The Eastern Point Yacht Club & The Rhumb Line Restaurant Open to all boats any size and design. Race will be handicapped so everyone has an equal chance. Starts are stress “free’ because each boat has its own start time. Awards, t-shirts, food and refreshments 5-7pm at The Rhumb Line 40 Railroad Ave. To sign up:Go to EPYC web site and click on Racing/Cruising tab.

Here is the Eastern Point Yacht Club Website To Sign Up

Ocean Pursuit Race

1.1 Event : The Gloucester Ocean Pursuit Race will be held on August 21st , 2010.  The organizing authority is the Eastern Point Yacht Club, Gloucester, MA.  The co-sponsor of the race is the Rhumb Line restaurant.

2.1  Eligibility and Entry :  The race is open to all boats with a PHRF rating.  Please submit entry form no later than noon, Thursday,  August 19, 2010 .

3.1 Fees: Entry fee is $40, minus $5 for US Sailing Membership and $5 for MBSA membership.

4.1 Rules :  This Event will be governed by the Mass Bay Sailing Association General Sailing Instructions except as changed by these Event Sailing Instructions.

5.1 Notices to Competitors :  Notices will be posted on the EPYC web site ( ) on the “Racing and Cruising” tab.  Starting times for each boat, notices of cancellation/postponement, and any changes to sailing instructions will be available by 8:00 am the day of the race on this site.  If there is a cancellation, the race will be rescheduled for Sunday, August 22nd,  2010, at the same time.  Please contact the Race Committee on VHF Channel 72 with questions, starting at 10:00 am the day of the race, or call 617-407-2632 before then.

8.1 Schedule of Races: There will be one race for all boats.  The first boat will leave the starting line at 11:00 am.  Starting times for all entries will be set according to PHRF handicap.  The boat with the highest PHRF rating will start first; the boat with the lowest rating will start last.  Racing handicaps will apply unless the cruising handicap is selected on the registration form.

11.1 Course :   The start/finish line will be about 800 yards east of the Groaner (R2), at N42 34.30 and W 070 39.30.   The start/finish line will be between the committee boat and a floating mark.  The course will be triangular beginning and ending at the start/finish line and going around two marks:  the government mark at Newcomb Ledge (R1) and a race buoy set about 4 miles SE of the Groaner at N 42 33.00 and W 070 34.00.  The race will proceed clockwise (course A, buoys to starboard) or counter clockwise (Course B, buoys to port).  The course (A or B) will be announced by the committee boat prior to the start of the race.  The length of this race is about 17.5 miles.

15.2 Recalls :  Boats that cross the starting time prior to their designated start time will be hailed by the Race Committee on VHF Channel 72.

18.1 Time Limit :  The race will be terminated if the first boat does not cross the finish line within five hours of the time of the first boat to start.

18.2. Finish Window :  Other boats must finish within one hour of the time limit.

27.1 Prizes : Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place at the Rhumb Line Restaurant (40 Railroad Avenue in Gloucester) after the race.

Social Activities :  All captains, crews, and their guests are invited to the Rhumb Line Restaurant after the race (5:00 to 7:00 pm).  There will be a cash bar with complimentary refreshments and t-shirts provided by the Rhumb Line Restaurant.

Moorings, rooms, and pre-race refreshments :  Race participants may reserve rooms at Eastern Point Yacht Club (978-283-3520), moorings are on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-race refreshments will be served (9:00 to 10:00 am).

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COST of day trip to Moscow ??

By densol , February 26, 2012 in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

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We have just booked a cruise to the Baltics for next year. I am trying to find out the average cost for a day trip to Moscow from STP. I have searched several times, and whilst I have read reviews and reports about the trips etc - I cannot actually see any examples of the costs. I imagine its quite expensive - but we want to do it so I need to budget LOL !!

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We have just booked a cruise to the Baltics for next year. I am trying to find out the average cost for a day trip to Moscow from STP. I have searched several times, and whilst I have read reviews and reports about the trips etc - I cannot actually see any examples of the costs. I imagine its quite expensive - but we want to do it so I need to budget LOL !! Any ballpark figures ? Thanks

We did the Moscow trip through our cruise ship in late July 2008. Its cost was a little under $1000 pp. Now, that cost through this cruise line is a little over that $1000 pp cost. Now, most are using the high-speed rail connection versus the air flights as we did. I have seen some other numbers from other cruise lines and/or private firms that run $700-850.

Why cheaper or the differences? As cruise lines are pressured to keep their "sticker price" low, they need to make up some "margin" with ship tours, beverages, spa stuff, etc., to help cover their costs and gain some profit. Second, different tours provide various features. Our tour included going inside the famed and spectacular Kremlin Palace. Most Moscow tours don't feature that option and you cannot just walk up there and get in on your own. That Palace is where the Czars were crowned and all of the current/recent Russian leaders assumed their powers.

We could have saved a little if we had used a private tour to go to and visit Moscow, but, with my wife's pushing, we felt it was worth it to pay a little more, do it through the cruise line. If there had been any problems or mix-ups, it was the ship's duty to "make it right" and we would not have to worry.

If you have three days in St. Petersburg and/or have been there before, then the Moscow tour can work out very well. It's not cheap, but in my view, worth it!! Both are a few of my visuals from this super great city with such interesting history and dramatic architecture.

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik . Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 66,454 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

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For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 60,364 views.

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One of the Kremlin Wall Towers in Moscow:

Walking on the famed Red Square of Moscow:

St. Basil's sits on Red Square and dates back to its 1555-61 construction on the orders of Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV). It commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan and marks the geometric center of the city. This location has been the hub of its growth for Moscow since the 14th century. It was the tallest building in Moscow until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600. This church was near destroyed in the 1930’s when Stalin was in control.:

Here is a small sampling of the Kremlin Royal Treasures of the Czars: Eggs & Jewels insicde the famed Armory.:

Moscow’s subways are called the “People’s Palaces” with their marble coverings and unique designs for each of the different and many stations.:

This is the interior for Moscow's most historic church, Assumption Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Dormition, inside the Kremlin walls. It is the mother church of Muscovite Russia. The church stands on Cathedral Square and was built in 1475–1479 by the Italian architect Aristotele Fioravanti. It was erected on the spot of an older 14th century cathedral of the same name:

We did the day trip to Moscow with Alla-tour and were very pleased with our tour. Our guide whose English was great was a wealth of information and the day went very smoothly. I checked the web site and Alla's prices for 2012 range from $884 a person for two down to $542 a person for 6 with the 5% cruisecritic discount. So if you can get a group together the per person price goes down considerably. You can try to do this on the roll call section of cruisecritic.

We did not go to the Palace and as Terry says this is not included generally in tours. However, we did go to the Diamond Fund, an amazing display of crown jewels and jewelry in the Armoury building but not really part of the Armoury. I would think you could include this if you had a small group and really wanted to see it. It is quite small and does not accommodate a large group. You can google "diamond fund kremlin" to learn more.

Here are some of my pictures

Red Square with St. Basil’s at the far end

Kremlin Cathedral Square

Bolshoi Theatre

Treasures at the Armoury

200 ton Tsar Bell

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

We did the day trip to Moscow with Alla-tour and were very pleased with our tour. Our guide whose English was great was a wealth of information and the day went very smoothly. I checked the web site and Alla's prices for 2012 range from $884 a person for two down to $542 a person for 6 with the 5% cruisecritic discount. So if you can get a group together the per person price goes down considerably. You can try to do this on the roll call section of cruisecritic. We did not go to the Palace and as Terry says this is not included generally in tours. However, we did go to the Diamond Fund, an amazing display of crown jewels and jewelry in the Armoury building but not really part of the Armoury. I would think you could include this if you had a small group and really wanted to see it. It is quite small and does not accommodate a large group. You can google "diamond fund kremlin" to learn more.

Well said, cadreamer! (nice photos, by the way).

We also used Alla. She is just a super person to work with and, if you get a group together, she will accomodate what YOU want to do!! You can check-out her Moscow tour at:

http://www.alla-tour.com/tours/1

As cadreamer suggests, go to your roll call on Cruise Critic & see if you can get a group together.

Terry, your pix, per usual, are awesome! Still envious! :)

Terry, your pix, per usual, are awesome! Still envious! :) jill

Appreciate, Jill, the kind comments! Envy is GOOD!!

Below are a few more visuals on Moscow that are more "interesting". Fascinating to having seen both cities, back-to-back. It really puts all of this unique Russian history and architecture in better perspective.

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik . Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 67,001 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

The famed KGB (Secret Police) Headquarters in Moscow where many entered and did not exit (alive) during the 1950’s and 1960’s:

Kremlin Treasures: Royal coaches:

Young Military Officers on the streets of Moscow with Soviet "High Hat".:

These are the series of smaller domes on the top of the Church of the Deposition of the Robe in the Kremlin Cathedral Square area.:

Inside the newly, more westernized GUM Department Store:

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
• by Kings of Russia
• 8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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The best golf clubs in moscow: luxury, exclusivity, and entertainment.

By Walter Raymond

February 24, 2015

• The Best Golf Clubs in…

In Russia, the western concept of building architecturally beautiful golf courses filled with modern and luxurious amenities has found fertile ground. What was considered a frivolous pastime during the time of the Soviets has become the latest trend for the stylish set. These days, there are countless options around Moscow to practice golf, polo, ski, yachting, and other sports alongside 5-star hotels, luxurious country houses, and magnificent villas.

The game of golf is a sport that requires passion and expertise. It is also part of a culture that considers this pastime a synonym of social prestige and exclusivity. In recent years, the new Russian elite has turned to golf as a vehicle of integration in the era of globalization. Golf courses are also meeting and socializing spaces where Muscovite tycoons can relax and also seal business deals.

Golf Courses in Russia

The Moscow Country Club, Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club, Tseleevo Golf & Polo Club, and Zavidovo Golf Club, PGA National Russia are some of the most exclusive and elegant golf courses in Russia. Some of them have made it to the list of Top 15 golf clubs in the world, a source of great prestige for the country.

Moscow Country Club Moscow Country Club

The first 18-hole golf course built in Russia, Moscow Country Club, hosts the exclusive PGA European Tour. Located just eight miles from the city center, this luxurious facility was created by architect Robert Trent Jones Jr . The design takes advantage of a typical Russian birch and spruce forest to provide a natural environment of extraordinary beauty.

Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club

The Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club is 18 miles from the heart of Moscow, close to historical monuments from the 17th and 18th centuries. Designed by famed architects Paul and Dave Thomas , this 18-hole course is part of a complex that includes a yacht club, an equestrian center, and a health and wellness facility. Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club is Russia’s version of a classic country club with multiple attractions.

Tseleevo Golf & Polo Club Tseleevo Golf & Polo Club

This park is among the best in Eastern Europe and was awarded the 2014 World Golf Award as the best golf course in Russia. Located 25 miles from Moscow, it is part of a vast complex featuring an 18-hole golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus , a polo club and a mountain ski club with four tracks. The design combines classic Scottish, Alpine, and English features in a dreamy landscape.

Zavidovo Golf Club, PGA National Russia Zavidovo Golf Club, PGA National Russia

Less than 60 miles from Moscow, this golf course with a definite Scottish design is the only one in Russia recognized as a PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) from Britain and Ireland. Located in an ecologically pristine area on the banks of the Volga River, the Zavidovo Golf Club embodies the spirit and appearance of the legendary Scottish golf courses. Its many springs and streams, hills, forests, swamps and lakes justify its reputation as a very demanding circuit. Last year, it entered the exclusive club of the 15 best golf courses in the world.   ■

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