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Passerelles

Gangplanks distributed by Yacht-Tek. These specialist Passerelles are designed for one person to handle and deploy with ease. The folding models are really easy to stow aboard and for the solid version there is a very practical bag for the gangway to be safely stored outside.

These extraordinarily light and manageable Passerelles are extremely quick to use, making this boarding system a valid alternative to heavy and bulky hydraulic Passerelles.

Passerelles have a wide non-slip walking surface. They are designed to a maximum load capacity of 350 kg making for a safe, comfortable crossing from ship to shore dependant on the passerelle purchased.

Key Features:

• Unidirectional carbon fibre integral hinges
• UV resistant epoxy resin with transparent anti UV coating
• Hard anodised CNC machined light alloy hardware
• High gloss carbon fibre finish as standard
• Teak walk way
• Aluminium walkway
• Compact and light weight

The carbon fibre Gangplanks are entirely made in Italy.

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Boarding Passerelles

Cramm passerelles are the perfect, safe and quick system for boarding your superyacht. Our passerelles are designed to perfection, providing you with an elegant and timeless entrance for your guests and crew.

You can select from a wide range of standard modular solutions or fully-customised boarding equipment to meet your wishes and demands. For both options, we use the best available materials, deliver total service and assistance during the entire project, and guarantee maximum safety while operating.

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To reach the quay, our modular equipment passerelles have a maximum reach of up to 10 metres . When a longer passerelle is required, Cramm can offer you a customised passerelle in any desired length.

Based on the available space, Cramm offers three different types of passerelles: non-telescopic, single telescopic and double telescopic, with non-telescopic requiring the most build-in space and the double telescopic the least.

Extendable Lorry

When space is extremely limited on the yacht, the extendable lorry offers the ideal space-saving solution. The double telescopic lorry system can store two lorries on top of each other, reducing the required length enormously compared to a standard lorry; the height of the box is doubled to just only 650 mm. This space saving enables other equipment and systems to take maximum advantage of the available space in the yacht.

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Our series of passerelles are of lightweight construction, manufactured from aluminium and the very latest materials. This results in a high torque stiffness, minimal bending and a weight reduction of 25% to 35% compared to the previous series.

Due to the sturdy design, the deflection of the passerelle free off the quay with a maximum load of 250 kg is limited to a minimum and one of the best you can get in the market. At Cramm we keep improving our products to stay up to date with the latest trends, quality standards and technologies. Contact one of our employees to learn more about our products

Super Yacht Quality

To increase the service life of our products and give the yacht equipment a quality finish, all products are faired and painted using the highest yacht-quality paint available. Furthermore, to guarantee a high-quality result, at Cramm we use the best brands for all teak and hydraulic components on our boarding equipment. All Cramm passerelles meet uncompromised quality and design standards (ISO, LY3).

Our experienced team that delivers outstanding craftmanship and the use of the very best materials, enables Cramm to deliver extended warranties on equipment to cover the period from delivery at the shipyard to the transfer of the vessel to the owner and beyond.

Rotating or Fixed

Cramm offers two standard systems for using the passerelle in every docking position. Our fixed passerelle system is ideal for docking with the stern to quay, with no rotation needed within the passerelle to board the yacht.

Using the rotating slewing frame, the passerelle can be rotated towards the quay at an angle of 90° on both sides. Furthermore, when docking and an obstacle is in the way, the slewing frame can easily reposition the passerelle to the sides without the need to re-dock the yacht.

Specifications

To reach the quay, our modular equipment passerelles have a maximum reach of up to 10 metres , the maximum slewing point lenght is up to 2 metres.  Cramm offers 3 standaard sizes for the walkway width to minize the engeneering cost: 800 MM – 1000 MM and 1200 MM . Other dimensions are always on request.

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Working with Cramm over the last 3 years has been a pleasure. Cramm equipment is built to a very high standard, and unlike some bespoke equipment found on yachts, has proven to be very reliable. The installation of Cramm equipment has been carried out by experienced technicians with maintenance in mind for access to serviceable components.

Cramms service engineers are extremely knowledgeable of their systems, routine service visits incorporate thorougher inspections of equipment, often detecting potential problems before they occur. Cramms service engineers are always very careful with keeping clean and not making a mess. Working areas are always very well protected before work commences, and left as found. I would definitely recommend Cramm for hydraulic equipment as one of the leading company’s in the industry.

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For me it is a big advantage that our companies are relatively close to each other. This makes the verbal communication much more efficient. Short lines often work better. So also the follow up of appointments and agreements work well is my experience. What I also notice about Cramm is that in principle everything is negotiable in a good way, as well the somehow bigger challenges. Cramm is a beautiful Dutch company to work together with.

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I would like to take the time to thank you for the recent visit from a Cramm engineer. It was great to get him back onboard after 16 years to see how the system is now functioning. We found him to be extremely helpful and carried out the assessment with great care and was very thorough.

With the system still functioning well after 16 years of hard service we are certainly going to stick with you, for our up and coming major refit next year, you certainly have our trust! With your revolutionary designs, great service, great build quality and dedicated professional engineers, I would be happy to recommend your services to anyone looking for a first class service.

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Over the past years Cramm has done several projects on board M/Y BLADE. No matter how big or small, each project was completed to a high standard. Cramm’s service has always been transparent, friendly, efficient and neat. Their knowledgeable engineers are always willing to go the extra mile and their aftercare never disappoints. All in all we’re extremely happy with the service Cramm has provided us with over the years and we’ll continue to use them.

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The Ultimate Guide to Passerelles (Gangways): Choosing the Right Fit for Your Yacht

Are you in the midst of picking a passerelle for your yacht but overwhelmed by the options? Our “The Ultimate Guide to Passerelles Gangways: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Yacht” is here to help you choose the right fit. Discover the blend of safety, style, and convenience you should consider for an impeccable marine welcome. Turn the functional into the exceptional on your yacht with wisdom from our focused insights.

Key Takeaways

Passerelles and gangways are essential for safety and add aesthetic value to yachts, with features like non-slip surfaces, self-levelling steps, and integrated lighting enhancing both functionality and design.

A variety of passerelle types exist to accommodate different yachts and preferences, including fixed, telescopic, and folding gangways, each offering a balance of elegance, convenience, and space efficiency.

Choosing the right passerelle requires consideration of vessel specifications, load capacity, and compatibility with docks, as well as the potential for integrating additional equipment for enhanced functionality.

Understanding the Role of Passerelles and Gangways

Just like the wind-catching sails, passerelles and gangways shape the yachting experience by providing a secure and elegant pathway for boarding and alighting. Serving as more than mere pathways, they are the thresholds to adventures on boats, the front steps to floating mansions, and the link between the solidity of the dock and the fluidity of the ocean.

Safety First: Ensuring Secure Passage

When moving from shore to ship, safety is of utmost importance, and passerelles play a key role in avoiding any risky jumps or steps that could endanger passenger wellbeing. Equipped with non-slip surfaces and handrails, passerelles guarantee a stable and secure passage for everyone, from energetic toddlers to the dignified elderly, underlining the adage that a safe voyage begins with the first step.

Style Meets Functionality: Aesthetic Considerations

Beyond being a practical requirement, a passerelle also symbolises quality and style, enhancing the yacht’s aesthetic and offering guests a luxurious welcome. Crafted from materials like teak and carbon fibre, these access points boast self-levelling steps and integrated lighting, ensuring they look as splendid as they are secure.

The Convenience Factor: Easy Storage and Deployment

In the sophisticated world of yachting, convenience reigns supreme. This is exemplified by telescopic gangways, which:

Save deck space by elegantly retracting when not needed

Seamlessly adapt to various docking situations

Ensure that no matter where your travels take you, your gangway is ready to serve.

Deciphering Different Types of Passerelles and Gangways

Exploring the realm of passerelles and gangways uncovers a variety of designs, each customised to suit unique yacht specifications and owner tastes. From the straightforward charm of fixed gangways to the intricate mechanisms of folding models, these essential marine accessories ensure a safe and stylish passage to and from your vessel.

Fixed Gangways: The Simple Solution

Fixed gangways offer an elegant yet simple solution for those who prefer this combination. These sturdy gangways, often crafted from wood or lightweight aluminum, provide a stable and unassuming plank between boat and dock, ideal for smaller vessels or simpler docking requirements.

Telescopic Triumphs: Extendable Elegance

Telescopic gangways are the go-to option when flexibility is paramount. Their extendable nature offers a graceful solution for yachts requiring adaptable lengths to suit various docking scenarios, proving that elegance need not be compromised for the sake of convenience.

Folding and Stowing: Space-Saving Designs

Folding gangways provide an innovative solution to the challenge of limited deck space. These passerelles boast a design that maximises stowage efficiency, allowing for a substantial extension from a compact form. It’s the maritime equivalent of a magician’s hat, providing a robust and lengthy access point that disappears when not in use.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Passerelle

Choosing the ideal passerelle involves balancing aesthetics and utility, taking into account the yacht’s specifications, the weight it needs to support, and the integration of any extra equipment. It’s a decision that blends the practical with the personal, ensuring your passerelle not only meets your needs but reflects your style.

Vessel Specifications and Dock Compatibility

The passerelle should seamlessly extend from the stern, complementing the yacht’s dimensions and design. It should also adapt to the varying faces of docks and marinas, providing stable engagement whether you’re moored at a modern pontoon or a charming quay.

Weight and Load Requirements

A passerelle’s strength lies in its capacity to unfailingly support the movement of guests, crew, and cargo. Choosing one with the right weight capacity ensures that your gateway to the sea remains unyielding, with materials like carbon fiber offering the perfect blend of lightness and durability.

Additional Equipment Integration

A versatile, well-equipped passerelle can accommodate additions like wheels for easy movement and shock cords for added stability. For those who demand the utmost in convenience and functionality, advanced control systems and customised accessories further refine the boarding experience.

The Installation Process: What You Need to Know

Installing your chosen passerelle requires the same level of careful planning as the selection process. It’s a task that may call for professional expertise, particularly with hydraulic systems, and should always be approached with an eye for detail and a commitment to precision.

Self-Installation vs. Professional Help

Despite the appeal of a DIY approach, the complexity of some passerelle systems, including those with a lower platform, necessitates professional installation. This is not just a matter of convenience but of safety, as improper handling of heavy equipment can lead to injury or damage to your vessel.

Mounting and Positioning for Optimal Access

The precise positioning of your passerelle is key to guarantee unhindered access to your yacht. Installation involves:

careful alignment

the right choice of mounting points to accommodate tidal shifts and dock variations

ensuring a stable and level gateway for all who board.

Maintaining Your Passerelle for Longevity

Ownership of a passerelle entails the responsibility of maintenance, ensuring its long-lasting beauty and functionality. Regular inspections, cleaning, and servicing will keep your passerelle as reliable as the day it was installed, ready to welcome you and your guests for each new journey.

Routine Checks and Upkeep

As with any important part of your yacht, the passerelle needs regular attention and care. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Perform routine checks for signs of wear

Clean the passerelle regularly to keep it in good condition

Lubricate moving parts to ensure smooth operation

Keep the passage to your yacht impeccable

By following these tips, you can ensure that every deployment of the passerelle is as smooth as the last.

Seasonal Maintenance Tips

Different seasons impose varying demands on your passerelle. As the yachting season approaches, a thorough cleaning and lubrication prepare it for frequent use, while protective measures before winter safeguard against the elements.

Occasional cleaning with a neutral detergent maintains the passerelle’s luster and longevity.

Accessorising Your Passerelle

Equipping your passerelle with accessories and other equipment that boost both its functionality and appeal can turn it from a simple boarding point into a stand-out feature of your yacht. Some accessories to consider include:

LED lighting for practicality and visibility

Custom nameplates for a personal touch

Non-slip mats for safety

Handrails for added support

Storage compartments for convenience

These accessories add layers of functionality and personality to your passerelle.

Enhancing Visibility and Safety with Lighting

LED lighting, which can be integrated into your passerelle, elegantly enhances safety by ensuring visibility at night. These lights not only guide your way but also serve as a beacon of safety, ensuring that the path to your yacht is always clear and inviting, even in the darkest of nights.

Customisation Options for Personal Touch

By adding personal touches, you can make the passerelle an embodiment of your yacht’s unique character. Options for customisation are vast, ranging from a palette of colours to bespoke nameplates and logos, ensuring that your passerelle is as unique as your yachting lifestyle.

Comparing Top Passerelle Brands and Prices

Finding the perfect passerelle in the market can be as daunting as plotting a path through unknown waters. Brands like Besenzoni stand out with a reputation for quality and variety, offering options from the manual to the hydraulic to suit different needs and budgets.

In the UK, Timage’s selection showcases Besenzoni’s strong market presence, providing a spectrum of choices for discerning yacht owners.

From the sturdy simplicity of fixed designs to the adaptable elegance of telescopic models, the right passerelle integrates seamlessly with your yacht, enhancing safety, style, and convenience. Remember, the best passerelle is one that reflects the unique identity of your vessel and your personal touch, ensuring a grand entrance and exit every time you set sail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary safety features to look for in a passerelle.

When looking for a passerelle, prioritise safety features such as non-slip surfaces, handrails, stanchions, and proper lighting to ensure secure passage. These features are crucial for safe boarding and disembarking.

Can passerelles be customised to match my yacht's design?

Yes, passerelles can be customised to match your yacht's design with luxurious materials and functional features, such as self-leveling steps and integrated LED lighting.

What should I consider when choosing the length of my passerelle?

When choosing the length of your passerelle, consider your yacht's size and the type of docks you commonly use. A common range is 2.4 to 2.6 meters, providing a balance of ease of deployment and safety.

Are hydraulic passerelles difficult to install?

Yes, hydraulic passerelles are difficult to install and usually require professional expertise due to their complexity and technical requirements.

How often should I perform maintenance on my passerelle?

You should perform regular rinsing with fresh water and annual maintenance checks on your passerelle. It's also advisable to do thorough cleaning, lubrication, and protective measures before the yachting season begins and before winter.

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Video shows moments before superyacht went down in storm off Sicily

Newly released video captures a luxury superyacht being battered by a violent storm before it suddenly sank off Sicily with 22 people aboard Monday.

The grainy images obtained by NBC News and other outlets were recorded on closed-circuit television not far from where the Bayesian was anchored, about a half-mile from the port of Porticello, on Sicily’s northern coast .

The yacht's 250-foot mast, illuminated with lights and lashed by the storm, appears to bend to one side before it finally disappears and is replaced by darkness.

The speed with which a yacht built to handle the roughest seas capsized stunned maritime experts.  

“I can’t remember the last time I read about a vessel going down quickly like that, you know, completely capsizing and going down that quickly, a vessel of that nature, a yacht of that size,” said Stephen Richter of SAR Marine Consulting.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and five of the 22 other people who were aboard the 184-foot vessel remain unaccounted for and are believed to be trapped in the Bayesian’s hull, nearly 170 feet underwater.

Officials confirmed Monday that at least one person, the ship’s cook, had died.  

Superyachts like the Bayesian, which had been available for charters at a rate of $215,000 a week, are designed to stay afloat even as they are taking on water to give the people aboard a chance to escape, Richter said. 

“Boats of this size, they’re taking passengers on an excursion or a holiday,” Richter said. “They are not going to put them in situations where it may be dangerous or it may be uncomfortable, so this storm that popped up was obviously an anomaly. These vessels that carry passengers, they’re typically very well-maintained, very well-appointed.”

Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world, according to CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters. 

On Tuesday, Italian rescue workers resumed the search for Lynch and the five other passengers still missing: Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife.

“The fear is that the bodies got trapped inside the vessel,” Salvatore Cocina, the head of civil protection in Sicily, told Reuters .

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was one of the 15 people rescued Monday after it capsized.

“It’s extremely rare for a boat of this size to sink,” Richter said.

What’s not rare is the kind of storm that sank it , said Simon Boxall, senior lecturer in oceanography at Britain’s University of Southampton.

“People assume the Mediterranean is this rather calm and passive place that never gets storms and always blue skies,” Boxall said. “In fact, you get some quite horrendous storms that are not uncommon at this time of year.”

The president of Italy’s meteorological society has said Monday’s violent storm may have involved a waterspout, essentially a tornado over water, or a downburst, which occurs more frequently but doesn’t involve the rotation of the air.

Luca Mercalli, president of the Italian Meteorology Society, also said recent temperatures may have been a factor. 

“The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius [86 Fahrenheit], which is almost 3 degrees more than normal,” Mercalli told Reuters. “This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms.”

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who two months ago was acquitted by a San Francisco jury of fraud charges stemming from the 2011 sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion.

Prosecutors alleged that Lynch, dubbed “Britain’s Bill Gates,” and Autonomy’s vice president for finance, Stephen Chamberlain, had padded the firm’s finances ahead of the sale. Lynch’s lawyers argued that HP was so eager to acquire Autonomy that it failed to adequately check the books .

Lynch had taken Morvill, who was one of his defense attorneys, on the luxury trip. 

Chamberlain was not on the Bayesian.

In what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a car struck and killed Chamberlain on Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

“Steve fought successfully to clear his good name at trial earlier this year, and his good name now lives on through his wonderful family,” Chamberlain’s lawyer, Gary Lincenberg, said in a statement .

Henry Austin reported from London and Corky Siemaszko from New York City.

Henry Austin is a senior editor for NBC News Digital based in London.

Corky Siemaszko is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital.

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Hydraulic external gangways

Hydraulic external gangways for yachts, superyachts and work boats

Fully automatic with hydraulic movements, this group of gangways covers the normal requirements on board a very wide range of craft. These gangways are made of aluminum or stainless steel , available both polished or coated , that match perfectly with the design of modern craft. The footboards are available with the classic teak grating, solid teak with anti-skid inserts or the innovative boardwalk made in 100% ecological synthetic material. The whole series is equipped with radio wave remote control for maximum functionality.

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With a proven track record in delivering superyacht projects, we can supply, fit, refit, repair, test and certify your vessel to the current industry standards. We provide the full package.

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Plank, make way for a Passerelle!

When cruising the Med and mooring astern, getting ashore can be a problem. When your old, wet, splintered plank finally gives up and floats out to sea, a removable folding passerelle / gangway could offer you the perfect solution – both in handling and stowage on the boat.

The passerelles/gangways we offer are designed for one person to handle and deploy, and are also designed with high load capacities – up to 350kg – making them a safe and comfortable way to get on and off your boat.

They are easy to use and a brilliant alternative to the heavier and bulkier gangways – or the more popular ‘plank’. They can also be fitted with stanchions to offer further comfort and security when stepping ashore.

A lightweight solution

Weight is one of the most important considerations in deploying and handling the gangway, followed by storage aboard as a keen second – that’s why we’ve selected our range of gangways to be as light as possible and super easy to stow away on board.

The heaviest of our gangways is 2.5 metres long and weighs just 15kg. It’s made from teak grating to keep the weight down and certainly has the ‘looks’. But if teak isn’t sleek enough for you, we also offer a range of carbon fibre gangways , which are the most expensive, as well as composite gangways which are almost as light as the carbon, but don’t quite carry the looks or the price tag.

Choose safety first

Safety should be very high on your list of priorities when it comes to choosing a gangway / passerelle. The hinge systems on all our products have undergone intensive testing and have extra safety features built in.

Our teak and composite gangways are fitted with a hinge system which won an award at METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show) – an international show held annually in Amsterdam.

GS Composites were nominated for an award, and have developed a safety catch which slides into the hinges to secure the open position and give it the robustness of a solid gangway. These can be removed and the gangway folded for stowage.

The Nemo 3-part gangway, also features an extra arm to support the joining section.

Size matters

With passarelles/gangways ‘size does matter’. When moored astern, your gangway needs to be big enough to reach the pontoon (or it could be quite embarrassing!) and when sailing away, it needs to be small enough to be stowed. Three part gangways offer the most flexibility and can often be stowed on deck, on the transom or in the transom locker.

Our passarelles/gangways range in length from 1 metre to 3.20 metres, from single solid passerelles/gangways to folding two-part or three-part arrangements.  We also offer a range of accessories including flush deck socket, safety deck sockets, trapeze, stanchions and storage bags.

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We hold some stock and spare parts in the UK, but much of our logistics are done through our partners who always have plenty of stock, alleviating long lead times and giving us the ability to deliver quickly and easily into Europe and the rest of the world.

Having listened and learnt from our customers since 1998 we have gained a much better understanding of their requirements and the problems they face. Together with the support of our suppliers we are able to direct them in making the best choice, offering an excellent service both during and after purchase, and most importantly, selling a product where quality really matters!

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2 Crew Members Under Investigation In Sicily Yacht Sinking

As the investigation into the sinking of the superyacht off the coast of Sicily broadens, Italian prosecutors are now scrutinizing the actions of two other crew members in addition to the captain of the vessel.

On Wednesday, prosecutors placed crew members Tim Parker Eaton and Matthew Griffiths under investigation, according to The New York Times . Eaton was in charge of the yacht’s engine room, while Griffiths was on lookout duty the night the yacht sank.

When someone is placed under investigation in Italy, there is no guarantee that charges will follow.

The Bayesian, a 184-foot British-flagged yacht deemed unsinkable by its ship maker Perini Navi, went down in a storm off the coast of Sicily on Aug. 19, killing one crew member and six passengers, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah.

The yacht carried 22 people — 10 crew members and 12 guests who were there celebrating Lynch’s acquittal in June on all charges in a fraud case that followed the sale of his company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011.

Fifteen of the 22 people aboard survived by escaping on a lifeboat and were rescued by the sailboat Sir Robert Baden Powell. It remains unclear how the Bayesian sank, especially as the nearby Baden Powell remained largely unscathed despite the storm.

According to The Associated Press , Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group, which owns Perini Navi, said the yacht’s sinking was likely caused by human error.

“The ship sank because it took on water. From where, the investigators will say,” he told Italian state media, per the AP.

Captain James Cutfield is facing a manslaughter inquiry to determine whether his actions caused the shipwreck, Cutfield’s lawyer Giovanni Rizzuti told the Times on Tuesday. Prosecutors interviewed Cutfield this week, but he exercised his right to remain silent and is “very distressed,” according to Rizzuti.

This week, nine of the 10 crew members, including those under investigation, left Sicily, sources told the Times. In Italy, people under investigation are not prohibited from leaving the country.

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Nautical Structures Passerelles are truly state of the art. We believe that the entrance sets the tone for the quality and expectation of the entire yacht. Guests that step onto our extended plank will immediately notice the sturdiness, lack of deflection and side-to-side warble that we design into all of our Passerelles.

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The single telescoping type passerelle is a tried-and-true Nautical Structures design that enhances the stowed efficiency as well as the deployed range of motion of the plank. Standard hydraulic self-centering, slew-lock, and float functions eliminate the need for finicky limit/proximity switches making this one of the safest and most reliable planks available today.

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Captain Who Saw Sicily Yacht Sink Says Mike Lynch’s Wife Didn’t Want to Leave Scene Without Husband and Daughter

Borner says rescued passengers, which included Angela Bacares — whose husband Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah didn't survive — said there were still people inside

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• Karsten Borner, the captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powel l, recalls the weather deteriorating rapidly in the early morning of Aug. 19 when the Bayesian sank
• He tells PEOPLE that he and his first mate located the survivors of the sinking aboard a raft
• Borner says survivor Angela Bacares didn’t initially want medical attention following her rescue because her husband Mike Lynch and their daughter "were still not found"

The captain of a nearby boat who witnessed the Aug. 19 sinking of the luxury yacht amid a storm off the coast of Sicily says the wife of British tech billionaire Mike Lynch did not want to leave the scene until her husband and daughter were found.

“When things calmed down and the storm abated somewhat and the wind dropped a bit, we were looking around and couldn't see the Bayesian anymore,” Karsten Borner , the captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell , tells PEOPLE. “We checked the AIS [automatic identification system], and we also couldn't see the Bayesian anymore. Two passengers and two crew members saw what looked like a whale in the water and realized afterwards it was the capsized boat."

“A moment later,” Borner continues, “I saw a triangle in the sea in a split second that the sky was lit up by lightning, and that must have been the bow of the ship while sinking over the stern.”

The Bayesian , a 183-foot craft carrying 22 people, was anchored off the coast of Porticello in Sicily when it was hit by a “violent storm” and sank, according to the Italian coast guard. The bodies of seven people, among them Lynch and his daughter Hannah, were later recovered from the sunken vessel.

Borner, whose boat was nearby, tells PEOPLE that he noticed the weather deteriorated very rapidly around 3 a.m. local time on Aug. 19. 

“The weather turned very quickly and reached us even more quickly,” he says. “And the Bayesian was there at the time. It was anchored like us. We kept an eye on it. We had turned the engine on to maintain our position in case the anchor didn’t hold and were carefully watching it to keep at a distance from it as well. We were the only two ships out in the bay.”

According to Borner, the weather turned into heavy rain, wind and lightning for a brief period. Then, the captain and his crew saw the  Bayesian  sink.

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Borner and a passenger saw a red flare and then a white one. It prompted Borner and his first mate to board a tender, and they headed in the direction where the Bayesian had been. “We first found things floating in the water like cushions and chairs and stuff,” Borner continues. “And then we saw a flickering light. This was a life raft with a light on the top. And they also waved at us with a torch.”

“So we went there, and then we found the crew and part of the passengers — 15 people in a 12-person raft, including a little baby ,” he adds. 

Borner also noticed four injured people, including Lynch's wife and Hannah's mother, Angela Bacares. “This was after the storm had passed,” he says, “because the wind appeared very suddenly out of the blue and it also stopped very, very quickly. When it passed, it was quiet again. And that’s when we were able to go out to search.”

He learned that the crew of the Bayesian gave first aid to those in the raft. The yacht survivors later boarded his ship, and his crew took care of them. “We helped them with bandages and stuff, and dry towels and a blanket for the baby,” Borner says. “We also handed out blankets to everyone and dry clothes and so on.”

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The captain tells PEOPLE that he was busy contacting the coast guard and urging for medical help. “The coast guard hadn't arrived yet at that point,” Borner says, “but when we came back with the survivors, they had already been on the VHF radio and were asking for news of the Bayesian as they too noticed it had disappeared. It took some time for them to arrive, as they have one small in Porticello and the rest came from Palermo and elsewhere.”

The survivors told Borner there were still people inside the capsized yacht, which led the tender to be sent out again. “They looked around at sea and obviously didn't find anything,” Borner says. 

Borner says that the injured survivors were taken by the Italian coast guard and brought to waiting ambulances.

“[Bacares] didn't want to leave because her husband and her daughter were still down," he adds. "She was picked up a little bit later because I asked the coast guard to take her as I thought she needed medical help. Then, over the course of the next two, three hours — [I] don't know exactly how much later — the coast guards came and the rest of the Bayesian people went away with them.”

The exact cause of the yacht’s sinking remains unknown and there are several theories about what contributed to the disaster.

Ambrogio Cartosio, the Chief Prosecutor of Termini Imerese, announced on Aug. 24 that authorities were launching  manslaughter and negligent shipwreck investigations in connection with the sinking.

Meanwhile, the yacht’s captain, James Cutfield, 50, of New Zealand, had been interrogated for the third time by prosecutors, PEOPLE previously reported.

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For nearly a week after a violent storm sent a luxury yacht to the bottom of the sea off the coast of Sicily, Italian scuba divers plunged deep underwater, moving through ropes and fallen objects inside the yacht in a desperate search for the six people missing.

On Friday, the recovery of the body of Hannah Lynch, 18, put an end to the wrenching search and to the slim hopes that any of the missing people might have survived.

Ms. Lynch, the daughter of the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, who also died in the yacht’s sinking, was the last person to be formally unaccounted for since Monday after tragedy struck a group that had been celebrating her father’s acquittal in a high-profile fraud case.

There were 10 crew members and 12 passengers on board the 180-foot vessel, the Bayesian, when it was hit by a storm and went down about 4.30 a.m. on Monday, the boat’s management company said on Friday.

Fifteen survived.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was found on Monday, a few hours after a downpour hit the northwestern coast of Sicily, near the port of Porticello, where the yacht had been anchored.

But it took several days to recover the bodies of the six passengers who were apparently trapped inside the yacht: Mr. Lynch and Ms. Lynch; Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of Morgan Stanley International; his wife, Judy Bloomer; Christopher J. Morvillo, a lawyer at Clifford Chance; and his wife, Neda Morvillo.

On Friday, a round of applause could be heard from the firefighter’s tent set up on the dock in Porticello after the last body was pulled out in what the corps described as a “complex” search operation at a depth of about 165 feet. The firefighters said they had made 123 immersions into the sea to try to retrieve the bodies.

The body bag was then loaded onto an ambulance. A local man had left a small wooden cross on the rocks in front of the dock where the bodies were brought ashore.

Mr. Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was among those who managed to reach the safety of a raft. They were rescued by a sailing schooner that had been bobbing about 150 yards from the yacht.

In a statement, the family thanked the search teams and said that it was enduring a “time of unspeakable grief.”

“The Lynch family is devastated, in shock and is being comforted and supported by family and friends,” the statement added.

As prosecutors from the nearby city of Termini Imerese began conducting interviews with the survivors and possible witnesses, the crew and passengers of the Bayesian have been confined to a local hotel, where the news media have been denied access.

Salvatore Cocina, the head of Sicily’s civil protection agency, said on Thursday that the survivors had turned down the psychological assistance his department had offered to them.

In Porticello, the sprawling presence of rescue services made a haunting backdrop for an otherwise tranquil port town. People sunbathed and ate ricotta-filled pastries, and stores selling sandals and dried fruit opened as normal, while coast guard and firefighting vessels came and went from the shore, taking scuba divers out to the shipwreck.

Other reminders of the tragedy could be seen along the coast, among palm trees and ice cream shops, with groups of onlookers staring out at the sea, now tranquil and flat.

Local and national news organizations have complained that prosecutors have not issued a statement or held a news conference. Prosecutors may shed more light on the yacht’s sinking when they hold a news conference on Saturday.

The marine accident investigation branch of the British transportation ministry was also looking into the shipwreck of the vessel, which was registered in Britain.

One of the major questions is what caused the boat to sink: Was it the fault of the boat maker, of the crew or of a powerful act of nature — or some combination of the three? None of those who were onboard the Bayesian have spoken publicly.

The luxury yacht, built by the Italian manufacturer Perini Navi and launched in 2008, had the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world, according to its makers.

Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought Perini Navi, has been assertive in defending the design and construction of the yacht, saying that the Bayesian would be “unsinkable” if the proper procedures were followed.

But yacht design experts have cautioned that the lesson of the Titanic, the ocean liner that sank on its 1912 maiden voyage, showed that no vessel, no matter how robust, was worthy of that label.

Nautilus International, a maritime-focused labor union, criticized any implication that the crew had been at fault, especially at this stage. In a statement , the union’s general secretary, Mark Dickinson, said, “Experience tells us that maritime tragedies are always the result of multiple, interconnected factors,” and he urged people to refrain from drawing any conclusions until a thorough investigation had been carried out.

The investigation into the causes will take months, prosecutors said.

Michael J. de la Merced contributed reporting.

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10 most interesting places in Yaroslavl Region (PHOTOS)

1. H istorical center of Yaroslavl

Church of Elijah the Prophet

Yaroslavl is located at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers. This is the capital of the region (and the unofficial capital of the ‘Golden Ring’ tourist route) and a beautiful city with a thousand-year-long history; some of its landmarks are depicted on the 1,000-ruble bill.

The city is, at the same time, very modern – with bars and restaurants to satisfy every taste; that said, it is saturated with history and a rich cultural heritage. So, you can stay awhile and spend quite some time visiting attractions and churches… (don’t miss the Yaroslavl Museum-Reserve and the 17th-century Church of Elijah the Prophet!). You can read a detailed guide of Yaroslavl here . 

Aerial view of the city center

Even if you don’t like to go to museums, we still recommend you to visit the ‘Golden Ring’ show market, where you can see the main attractions of all the ‘Golden Ring’ cities in one room – well, a miniature version of them! It’s not simply static architecture in miniature, it’s an entire living world. Trains and cars move around, power stations are in operation, you can also hear church bells ring. Night comes every 10 minutes; lights spark up in the cities and in the windows of apartment blocks.

‘Golden Ring’ show market

Such an attraction is fun for both adults and children! You can see more videos and photos here . 

2. Pereslavl-Zalessky

The 12th century Transfiguration Cathedral and the monument to Alexander Nevsky

This is the first city of the region along the way for a tourist en route from Moscow to Yaroslavl. It’s also included in the ‘Golden Ring’. Pereslavl-Zalessky has one of the most ancient surviving churches of Russia – the 1152 (!) Transfiguration Cathedral. Almost every house here has a unique “museum” with its own theme, from vintage irons to gramophone records.

Locomotive Museum in Pereslavl

One of the most unusual ones hides in the forests not far from the city – the Pereslavl Railway Museum under the open sky. Examples of different locomotives and coaches since the beginning of the 20th century are collected there. You can also have a ride on a real draisine (a light auxiliary rail vehicle).

You can read a detailed guide to Pereslavl-Zalessky here .

3. Lake Pleshcheyevo

Lake Pleshcheyevo and the Church of the Forty Martyrs

Pereslavl-Zalessky stands on the shore of quite a large body of water. This lake is famous for the fact that Peter the Great trained his amusement fleet there. A museum stands on the shore, where the small boat ‘Fortuna’ is exhibited, built by Peter the Great himself, according to legend. 

‘Fortuna’ boat built by Peter the Great

Near Lake Pleshcheyevo lies an ancient artifact of pagan Russia – the sacred ‘Blue Stone’. This is a giant boulder (estimates say it weighs around 12 tons) that changes its color to blue after rain. The locals worshiped the stone in pre-Christian times, but even after accepting Christianity, the stone was attributed mystical properties (it was supposed that the stone possessed dark powers).

This Blue Stone was considered sacred

Pleshcheyevo is a paradise for eco-tourists; there are a lot of rare birds and animals that livee there, surrounded by a forest and picturesque places. You can stop at one of the recreation bases or pitch a tent and enjoy the view, ride a boat or SUP-boards. There’s also a kiteboarding school; also, during summer, hot air balloon festivals are often held.

4. The Rostov Kremlin

The Rostov Kremlin

The next city along the way is Rostov Veliky (don’t mistake it for the southern Rostov-on-Don). Its main attraction is its unbelievably beautiful white-stone kremlin of. It was also captured in popular culture: many scenes of the iconic comedy movie ‘Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future’ were shot there.

A still from ‘Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future’

The kremlin is not a defensive fortification like in other cities. It was built as the residence of Rostov metropolitan Jonas III in 1650-1680. The high walls with embrasures and lookout towers are more of a stylization and a tribute to architectural trends.

Inside, you should definitely enter the ancient Dormition Cathedral, admire the iconostasis and frescoes and take a stroll in its picturesque garden. Try pastries with kvass, medovukha or sbiten in the local refectory.

As a souvenir, you can get a decoration item with Rostov ‘finift’, an old local handicraft that originated in Byzantium, involves a technique known as ‘fire writing’.

You can read our Rostov guide here .

5. Uglich – the city where history was made

Uglich, the red church is the Church of Dmitry on Spilled Blood

This small town on a picturesque shore of the Volga River is famous across Russia. Not for its ancient churches or its nature, but as the place where Tsarevich Dmitry was killed, which ended the Rurikid dynasty and paved the way for the ‘Time of Troubles’.

The main attractions are concentrated in the kremlin, with a bunch of souvenir stores and a new embankment with trendy cafes.

Visit the chambers of Uglich princes of the 15th century, as well as the Church of Dmitry on Spilled Blood, built on the place where the tsarevich was killed – it has fantastic paintings inside.

And you can read our detailed Uglich guide here .

6. The city of mice

Cruise ships cruising along the Volga River always stop in the city called Myshkin. It is, probably, the most lovely (and cutest) town in the entire region, a small center which has preserved the spirit of Russian antiquity.

‘Mysh’ is Russian for ‘Mouse’, so Myshkin literally means the ‘Mouse City’. Thanks to its name, the city made the mouse its mascot. And now mice (no, not the real ones!) are all over the place – there’s a special museum dedicated to mice, while there are souvenirs wherever you go: mice of the most diverse varieties!

Mice of Myshkin

It’s considered a blessing to buy a small clay mouse and put it in your wallet – the locals believe it will attract money. The square, where the Volga River liners dock, offers a dozen types of smoked fish. A marvelous view of the Volga River, meanwhile, opens from the bell tower of St. Nicholas’ Cathedral.

7. Rybinsk – a retro-style city

Retro street signs on the local Red Square

Rybinsk is yet another city on the shore of the Volga River. There, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rich merchant life – the city was once a true trade center, which also dealt in fish. The Nobel Brothers Museum, who developed the oil industry in the city and on the Volga River, can also be found there.

It’s pure joy to have a stroll in Rybinsk, for, today, the main aspect of the city is that all the signs in the center are made in the retro merchant style. Even modern banks and stores attract visitors with their seemingly pre-revolution signs. Also, Rybinsk has a beautiful and very long embankment and even its own Red Square, which, despite the Lenin monument, is very reminiscent of a typical square somewhere in Europe.

8. The most beautiful village in Russia

The village of Vyatskoye

The village of Vyatskoye 40 kilometers from Yaroslavl is considered one of the most beautiful in Russia (at least, according to the ‘Most Beautiful Villages of Russia’ Association). In recent years, it has become a true Mecca for tourists. Its center was restored in the Art Nouveau style of the beginning of the 20th century, right down to stone pavements and vintage buildings.

There are museums to satisfy every taste (including the Museum of Russian Entrepreneurial Spirit), stores with souvenirs and local delicacies, sweets, and liqueurs, as well as a multitude of cafes.

9. Borisoglebsky Monastery

Borisoglebsky Monastery

There’s an old and very important monastery between Rostov and Uglich. It was founded in 1363 by monks Fyodor and Pavel with the blessing of Sergius of Radonezh himself – who, according to legend, picked this place (he was born not far). The monastery had always been a district center; it was visited by tsars and a village gradually formed around it, after which fairs and trade markets began to be held. 

In Soviet times, religious services here stopped and a museum opened instead; but, today, the monastery is operational again. The impressive monastery walls and an imposing gate church speak of its former glory.

Resurrection Cathedral in Tutaev

This city received its name after the revolution; before, it was called Romanov-Borisoglebsk. It was known for its mineral oil factory, as well as for its linen and fur manufactures (in the 18th century, the breed of Romanov sheep was bred there).

To this day, you can only reach one part of the city from the other only by a ferry, so get ready to sail or pick only one side of the city for your visit. For example, the Borisoglebsk side, with the unbelievably magnificent 17th-century Resurrection Cathedral. Be sure to study the tiled belt and paintings on its facade; inside, you should definitely approach the cathedral’s relic – the unique three-meter-tall Borisoglebsky Savior icon, which is considered miraculous.

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Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia

The capital city of Yaroslavl oblast: Yaroslavl .

Yaroslavl Oblast - Overview

Yaroslavl Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, part of the Central Federal District. Yaroslavl is the capital city of the region.

The population of Yaroslavl Oblast is about 1,227,400 (2022), the area - 36,177 sq. km.

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History of Yaroslavl Oblast

The first people settled on the territory of the Yaroslavl region at the end of the late Paleolithic (about 22-15 thousand years ago), after the retreat of the last glacier, when its territory was covered by the glacial tundra, on which herds of mammoths grazed. At the beginning of the second millennium BC (Bronze Age), from the Middle Dnieper, the cattle-breeding tribes of the Indo-Europeans came to this region.

In the second half of the first millennium AD, the territory of the region was populated by the Merya. In the 9th-10th centuries, the Slavs began to settle in the Upper Volga region. The Yaroslavl region became the core of the Russian lands. The first Russian town in its territory was Rostov, which was mentioned in the chronicles in 862.

In 882, Kiev became the capital of the Russian lands and Rostov became the administrative center of the North-Eastern Russia (Rostov Principality). Among the famous princes of Rostov were Boris (one of the first Russian saints) and Yaroslav the Wise, who founded the town of Yaroslavl in 1010. According to the legend, Yaroslav subdued the local pagan tribes, when he axed the “sacred” bear they worshipped. The coat of arms of Yaroslavl reminds of this event.

From the second half of the 11th century, centrifugal tendencies were intensifying. The centers of four principalities were located on the territory of the Yaroslavl region. In 1238, the North-Eastern Russia was devastated during the Mongol invasion and became dependent on the Golden Horde.

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In the second half of the 13th - the beginning of the 14th centuries, the towns of the North-Eastern Russia were repeatedly ravaged as a result of raids. In 1463, the territory of the Yaroslavl region peacefully became part of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. After the foundation of Arkhangelsk, Yaroslavl became an important transit point on the way from Moscow to this northern port.

In the 17th century, the old Russian architecture was experiencing a new upsurge. In Yaroslavl, Rostov Veliky, Romanov-Borisoglebsk, Uglich, Kostroma, a lot of masterpieces of Russian architecture were created. The complex of Tolga monastery was formed, the center of which was the Vvedensky Cathedral (1681-1683). During the 17th century, more than 40 stone religious buildings were built in Yaroslavl.

The territory of the Yaroslavl region was badly damaged during the Time of Troubles. In 1777, Yaroslavl gubernia (province) was formed. In 1850, the Yaroslavl Tobacco Factory was established. In 1879, with the participation of Mendeleev, the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery was established. In 1870, the railway connected Yaroslavl with Moscow, and, in 1872 - with Vologda.

During the Civil War, there were no active military operations on the territory of the region, with the exception of the Yaroslavl and Rybinsk uprisings, which caused heavy damage to these towns.

After the forced industrialization of the 1930s, the sectoral structure of the local economy changed. Engineering and chemical industry became the main branches of the economy, while the traditional textile industry moved to the third place. In 1936, Yaroslavl Oblast was formed with the following three main cities - Yaroslavl, Rybinsk and Kostroma.

In 1944, Kostroma Oblast was separated from Yaroslavl Oblast. Since then, the boundaries of the region have not changed much. In 1935, the construction of the Rybinsk hydroelectric power station began, which led to the appearance of a vast Rybinsk reservoir on the Volga River and the flooding of the town of Mologa.

During the Second World War, more than 500,000 residents of the Yaroslavl region went to the front, more than 200,000 people were killed. After the war, the construction of the Rybinsk hydroelectric power station and the filling of the Rybinsk reservoir were completed.

In 1962, the Novo-Yaroslavl Refinery was opened, production of gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, raw materials for the production of rubber, plastics, varnishes began. In this regard, the ecological situation in Yaroslavl deteriorated sharply. In the 1960s-1990s, Yaroslavl was invariably among the 50 most polluted cities of the USSR. In 1970, to the centenary of the birth of V.I. Lenin, a university was opened in Yaroslavl.

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Yaroslavl Oblast - Features

Yaroslavl Oblast is located in the north of the European part of Russia, in the center of the East European Plain. The length of the region from north to south is 270 km, from west to east - 220 km. It has an advantageous geographical location - close proximity to Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The climate is moderately continental, with long cold winters and short warm summers. The average temperature in January is minus 11 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 18 degrees Celsius. The largest cities and towns of Yaroslavl Oblast are Yaroslavl (594,000), Rybinsk (179,600), Tutayev (39,500), Pereslavl-Zalessky (36,700), Uglich (31,100), Rostov (30,100).

The main natural resources are mainly building materials (sand, gravel, clay), peat and mineral waters. On the Volga River, there are two reservoirs: Uglich and Rybinsk (the largest in Central Russia). There are more than 80 lakes in the region, the largest of them are Lake Nero and Lake Pleshcheyevo.

On the territory of the region there are two specially protected natural territories of federal significance: the Darwin State Natural Biosphere Reserve and the National Park “Plescheevo Lake”.

Yaroslavl Oblast is one of the most industrialized regions in Russia. The leading industries are machine building and metalworking, food, chemical and petrochemical industries. This region is one of the largest dairy producers in the country (cheese, butter, cottage cheese, etc.).

The highway of federal significance M8 “Kholmogory”, connecting the region with Moscow, Vologda and Arkhangelsk, passes through the Yaroslavl region.

Tourism in Yaroslavl Oblast

Yaroslavl Oblast is the territory where Russian statehood, culture, language originated, the most important historical events took place, the region of ancient towns and classical Russian landscapes. In total, there are more than 5,000 monuments of history and culture.

The famous tourist route “Golden Ring of Russia” passes through Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl. The Volga River is the main cruise tourism route in Russia, cruise ships stop in Uglich, Myshkin, Rybinsk, Tutayev, Yaroslavl.

In 2005, the historical center of Yaroslavl was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. All 11 towns of the Yaroslavl region, as well as the village of Borisoglebsky and the village of Velikoye are historical settlements. Their preserved architectural complexes have great scientific, cultural and aesthetic significance.

The Transfiguration Cathedral (1152) in Pereslavl-Zalessky is the oldest building in Central Russia. St. John the Baptist Church with 15 domes, located in Yaroslavl, is depicted on the reverse side of the Russian banknote of 1000 rubles.

In the Yaroslavl region there are more than different 250 museums. The largest museums are located in majestic architectural complexes:

• Federal Museum “Rostov Kremlin” occupies the territory of one of the best monuments of Russian architecture of the 17th century - the Bishop’s courtyard;
• Yaroslavl Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve is housed in the complex of the former Savior-Transfiguration Monastery;
• The territory of the Uglich Kremlin is occupied by the Uglich Historical, Architectural and Art Museum;
• Rybinsk Museum-Reserve is located in a beautiful building of the Bread Exchange.

The most popular non-state museums are the museum “Music and Time” in Yaroslavl, the Flatiron Museum in Pereslavl-Zalessky, the Museum of Myths and Superstitions in Uglich, the Museum of the Coachman in Gavrilov-Yam. Myshkin, a small provincial town, is known for its unique collection of mice. Connoisseurs of Russian literature are attracted by the former estate of N.A. Nekrasov “Karabikha”, and lovers of ecological tourism - by the national park “Plescheevo Lake.”

This region is a traditional venue for numerous exhibitions and festivals, in particular the festival of choral and bell music “Transfiguration”, the music festival “Jazz on the Volga”, the international Volkov Festival of Provincial Theaters and others. The main Maslenitsa of Russia is celebrated in Yaroslavl. In July, in Pereslavl-Zalessky, the International Festival of Aeronautics “Golden Ring of Russia” is held.

The lives of many famous Russians were linked with this land. Prince Alexander Nevsky was born in Pereslavl-Zalessky. The village of Varnitsa, located near the town of Rostov, is the birthplace of St. Sergius of Radonezh. On Pleshcheevo Lake, young Peter I laid the foundations of the Russian fleet. Valentina Tereshkova, the world’s first woman cosmonaut, was born in the village of Bolshoe Maslennikovo in Tutaevsky district.

Yaroslavl oblast of Russia photos

Yaroslavl Oblast scenery

Yaroslavl Oblast - a great place for a river cruise

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Country life in the Yaroslavl region

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Golden autumn in Yaroslavl Oblast

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Yaroslavl Oblast views

Village in the Yaroslavl region

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Paved road in Yaroslavl Oblast

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Pictures of the Yaroslavl region

Yaroslavl Oblast landscape

Abandoned church in Yaroslavl Oblast

Beautiful churches of the Yaroslavl region

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