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ATMOSPHERE yacht NOT for charter*

53m  /  173'11 | perini navi | 2000 / 2008.

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Special Features:

• Impressive 3,600nm range
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) A1 Yachting Service + ABCU classification
• Award winning
• Interior design from Perini Navi

The award winning 53m/173'11" sail yacht 'Atmosphere' was built by Perini Navi in Italy at their Viareggio shipyard. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Perini Navi and she was completed in 2000. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Perini Navi and she was last refitted in 2008.

Guest Accommodation

Atmosphere has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include sauna, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Atmosphere is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Atmosphere comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 3,600 nautical miles from her 45,500 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Her water tanks store around 12,400 Litres of fresh water. She was built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) A1 Yachting Service + ABCU classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

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Atmosphere Awards & Nominations

• International Superyacht Society Awards 2001 Best Sail Interior Winner

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Sailing the Faroes: ‘It’s a challenging but very rewarding cruising area, with endless hills and fantastic views’

• September 10, 2024

Albert and Claudia spent five weeks slowly cruising through the 18 islands of the volcanic Faroe archipelago last summer, getting to know the local people and navigating the strong tides

Our way of life on board is best described as “Vi tar det lugnt,” Swedish for “we take it easy.” We travel without a specific plan or target; the voyage is important, not necessarily the destination. After a crossing, we slow down, explore the environment, and enjoy the local atmosphere and culture. We anchor often and prefer to moor at small fishing quays, which is a great way to meet local people and get a feel for the island’s way of life. Traveling without a schedule allows us to adjust our plans and enjoy the moment, especially in these waters.

The Faroe Islands are situated about 150-200 miles from either the Hebrides, Orkney, or Shetland. The Faroes are a self-governing nation under the external sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark and not a member of the European Union. The Faroese language derives from old Norse, but English is widely spoken, as well as a mix of Scandinavian languages. It is not a common cruising destination, and yachts coming to the Faroes are predominantly on their way to Iceland.

At anchor in the bay of Svinoy, open to the NE, but comfortable with no wind or swell. Photo: Albert de Nijs and Claudia Koppeno

There is a strong cultural identity on the islands, anchored in traditional values and the acceptance that some forces are stronger than men. Just take it as it comes and deal with it. The Faroese people call this Kanska (maybe) – it applies to life on remote islands and sailing. Plans are always followed by “maybe,” depending on wind, tide, weather, sea-state, and the mood of the day. With a population of seafarers, sea transport is the lifeblood of island communities. Arriving with our own yacht made us feel extra welcome, and we met many very friendly and helpful people.

We arrived in Nólsoy (opposite Tórshavn) after a comfortable 36-hour crossing from Orkney. A high-pressure area extended all the way from Iceland over the Faroe Islands and Shetland towards Norway. There were stable and settled conditions, lots of sunshine, but little wind. That wasn’t the weather the yachts planning to cross to Iceland were waiting for, but for us, it opened many possibilities. We spent almost five weeks cruising the islands before sailing to Shetland.

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It’s a challenging but very rewarding cruising area. The landscape is largely unspoiled and easily accessible, with endless hills, lots of sheep, and fantastic views. There is a strong cultural identity, and we found the Faroese people to be very friendly, helpful, and extremely resourceful. Seafood is by far the largest industry, accounting for more than 90% of exports. Aquaculture and fish processing is a growing industry, resulting in an increasing demand for labor (often from abroad) and associated pressure on the local housing market. The shift from fishing to aquaculture and fish processing has a stabilizing effect on the economy.

Northern Islands

There are no harbors on the exposed outside of the Northern Islands (Norðoyggjar), only a few bays. The calm weather allowed us to sail very close to the imposing cliffs and anchor in remote bays. We used aerial photos from Google Maps to find a nice sandy bottom to drop anchor. The islands of Virðoy, Borðoy, and Kunoy are linked together by road causeways. The steep cliffs on the north side rise more than 700m straight from the ocean. Klaksvik, the second-largest town in the Faroes, is located on the inside of Borðoy in a very sheltered location.

Friendly Tórshavn has guest pontoons right in the centre of town. Photo: Albert de Nijs and Claudia Koppeno

The two larger islands, Streymoy and Eysturoy, lie close together, separated by a narrow and shallow (2.6m) sound. A bridge crosses the sound at Norðskáli with limited height (17m) for yachts. The new Eysturoy undersea tunnel connects these two islands close to Tórshavn. New tunnels are being built continuously throughout the islands, making commuting easier and less weather dependent. The aim is to keep these small communities alive.

Fuglafjørður lies on the east side of Eysturoy, a great harbor for shopping and water, with a pontoon right in front of the FK supermarket. Just north of Eysturoy are two legendary rocks: Risin and Kellingin. According to legend, an Icelandic giant and his wife tried to tow the Faroes to Iceland. It took longer than expected, and as they were about to go home to Iceland, the sun rose and turned them into stone.

Tjørnuvik is located on Streymoy’s north coast in a beautiful bay, famous for surfing. We anchored close offshore, with only a bit of wind and swell coming in. Early in the morning, we saw the sunrise over Risin and Kellingin, and later we hiked up the mountains behind Tjørnuvik for spectacular views. Eiði is a safe haven a few miles to the east if the weather becomes less favorable.

The next day, we anchored off Saksun and explored the black sand beach and the tidal basin. The cliffs are impressive, and we enjoyed sailing close to them. We sailed around Mykines as the swell didn’t allow us to go ashore. Instead, we anchored at Bøur (Vágar).

Vestmanna is a settlement on Streymoy opposite Vágar in a sheltered bay with a quay and beach for anchoring. Tides run fiercely in the Vestmannasund, and we timed our departure to enjoy a smooth and fast ride. You can play the eddies, but that requires local knowledge.

Koltur and Hestur are two lovely islands just southwest of Streymoy, about two hours of sailing from Tórshavn. Koltur has no harbor, just a sandy bay close to the jetty. In settled conditions, it’s a perfect place to anchor and explore. The western side of the island is high and steep, with breathtaking views.

Hestur has a population of about 20 people, and the small harbor is served by a ferry. There are floating pontoons with electricity for fishing boats and visiting yachts. Both islands are great for hiking.

Motoring along the coast just north of Saksun. Photo: Albert de Nijs and Claudia Koppeno

Respectful Hiking

In Scandinavia and Scotland, the ‘Allemansrätten’ and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code give everyone freedom to roam on private land and explore the beauty of the country. According to Faroese legislation, walking on the in- and outfields requires the landowners’ permission.

Puffins and other birds thrive here as there are no cats or vermin. Photo: Albert de Nijs and Claudia Koppeno

Mass tourism has not yet reached these islands, but even moderate tourist pressure could disturb the untouched nature of this delicate environment. Small villages and communities with people living a more or less traditional lifestyle are easily overwhelmed by busloads of tourists looking for that perfect photo for Instagram.

As a result, a few hiking routes have implemented restrictions regarding access to the area, and landowners require a (hefty) fee if you choose to walk in that location. You can hike freely along the old paths connecting villages (bygdagøtan), which are often marked with cairns. Hitchhiking worked well for us, allowing us to follow these old village paths over the mountains back to the boat.

Clouds quickly descended when approaching Saksun. Photo: Albert de Nijs and Claudia Koppeno

Southern Islands

Sandoy is located halfway between Streymoy and Suðeroy, with harbors at Skopun (north), Skálavik (east), and Sandur (south). When arriving somewhere by yacht, it is often challenging to try and explore further afield, especially when there is little public transport and few cars to try hitchhiking. In Skálavik, we were thankful when a friendly local offered to show us around the whole island – it was the perfect way to learn more about island life and culture from someone who lived there.

We had some unstable weather and found shelter in Sandur harbor. A small ferry sails to Skúgvoy – a great island if you’re looking for serious hiking or want to do some birdwatching. Stóra Dímun and Lítla Dímun are small and steep islands. Stóra Dímun has a challenging jetty and an even more difficult trail up the mountain. We decided to skip the challenge this time.

Basking in the solitude on the beach at Saksun. Photo: Albert de Nijs and Claudia Koppeno

Suðeroy (South Island) measures 20 by five miles and lies approximately 30 miles south of Tórshavn. It is very accessible; a short walk out of town, and you’re immersed in nature. The west coast is steep and rugged, and the bays and harbors are all on the eastern side. From north to south, there is Hvalba, Tvøroyri, and Vágur. The ferry connecting Tórshavn and Suðeroy sails from Tvøroyri bay and takes 2 hours. We waited for good weather in Vágur before sailing to Papa Stour on Shetland, another rugged and remote island.

We really love the Faroes, the relaxed people, the wonderful nature, and its remoteness. We will definitely return to explore some more.

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Sailing away for pace.

Hello from sunny Santa Barbara, California, where the ship operations for the PACE-PAX campaign are underway!

The PACE satellite went into orbit in February 2024. Its mission is to help us better understand how the ocean and atmosphere exchange carbon dioxide, as well as how aerosols can fuel phytoplankton blooms and help us track harmful algal blooms around the planet. PACE-PAX stands for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem – Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (see why we made it shorter?) We are using two airplanes and three ships, among other free-sailing instruments, to gather data that will tell us how well our shiny new satellite, PACE, is doing. We compare our planet-side data with the space-side data so we can make sure we are providing the very best information about the health of the world’s oceans.

Our planes are the ER-2, which is a super high-flying plane that hangs out right near the edge of space, and the Twin Otter, which holds a variety of instruments that are vital to the aerosols part of the mission.

Our ships are the R/V Shearwater , the R/V Blissfully , and the small fleet of R/V Fish boats. The R/V Shearwater is the main ship for this campaign. She holds a science team from multiple organizations and a wide variety of instruments. These include some that stare at the Sun, some that go in the water, and some that stay on deck. The R/V Blissfully is a sailboat located in Long Beach, California, that is taking an important subset of measurements to complement the Shearwater . She has a crew of just two people, so they are extra busy! Finally, the R/V Fish are our rapid response vessels. They can move around much faster than the other two and can get to specific locations quickly to take critical measurements.

My job is to collect water samples and filter or store them for analysis back in the lab, all the way back in Maryland. The samples I collect will be analyzed with at least five different instruments, which cannot be brought out to sea. There’s not enough space, and some of the instruments have dangerous elements that are not worth the risk of using while on a boat. There is also the issue of space. You can only bring so much to sea, so we take and preserve samples that can wait for analysis.

PACE-PAX is unique in that our cruises are day cruises. Usually, we get on a boat and don’t get off until the campaign is over. That can be days to weeks to even months living on a ship! This time we get to go back to a hotel in the evenings, which feels very odd in comparison. It can be hard to get your sea legs when you aren’t given time to get used to the motion. I have been relying on medication, ginger, and very salty snacks to get me used to the motion in the ocean.

I hope you enjoy learning more about this campaign in future Notes!

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Vladikavkaz, Russia

Tours, Attractions and Things To Do in Vladikavkaz

Vladikavkaz travel guide.

• 2. Architecture
• 3. Museums and Theaters
• 4. Outdoor Attractions
• 5. Souvenirs

Hospitable and sunny Vladikavkaz, the capital of Russia’s Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, captures the heart with its colorful mountain landscapes, historic architecture, kind residents and vibrant local culture.

The city is located on the banks of the Terek River and is almost completely surrounded by mountains which, along with unique Northern Caucasian architecture, make this urban landscape rather irresistible. Upon arrival, luxurious mansions, unusual architecture, parks, museums, theaters, retro trams and cozy eateries serving famous Ossetian meat pies all clamber for visitors’ attention, often pulling them back for further visits.

As the largest city in Russia’s southern Caucasus, Vladikavkaz is the start and ending point for many regional tourist routes, so after enjoying the city sites be sure to continue onward to the surrounding natural attractions .

History of Vladikavkaz

Vladikavkaz Fortress was built in 1784 to provide protection for the Russian Empire along its southern border with Georgia. The name Vladikavkaz means “I own the Caucasus” and was chosen by Catherine the Great after the Russian Empire extended its power into the region. The fort served a vital protective role for many years even as wealthy merchants and retirees began investing in the region’s development, and in 1860 Vladikavkaz attained the status of city. Later in the 19th century, newly laid rail lines in the region led to an economic boom and to an influx of ethnic minorities whose diverse houses of worship and unique architecture can still be seen in the city today.

Vladikavkaz was awarded the title of City of Military Glory after successfully fighting off invading Nazis in World War II. Today it remains an ethnically diverse city with hundreds of Art Noveau and historic buildings. Although no longer a military outpost, Vladikavkaz remains a soulful city with a rich cultural life . Read more...

Vladikavkaz Architecture

The city of Vladikavkaz is famous for its architecture, and for good reason. The city grew rapidly between the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century due to the influx of high-ranking retired military personnel who built mansions and summer houses with their hefty pensions. It is believed that the presence of around 75 such individuals led to Vladikavkaz’s historic nickname "City of retired generals".

Today the historic city center is a chain of cozy avenues lined with many of these elegant mansions.

Prospekt Mira

Prospekt Mira (Mira Avenue) in Vladikavkaz is a kilometer-long boulevard which serves as the main pedestrian thoroughfare for the historic city center. It promises a pleasant walk amid slender two- and three-story merchants’ mansions, inviting coffee shops and other convenient photo opps.

Mukhtarov Mosque

Mukhtarov Mosque , also called Sunni Mosque, is an unmistakable landmark of Vladikavkaz. This delicately carved structure appears to have been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale and is often likened to Cairo mosques of the 10th-12th centuries. Built in the early 20th century, it remains an active mosque to this day.

Imperial Hotel

The main hotel in Vladikavkaz, Imperial Hotel on Mira Avenue has long been a city symbol. The fashionable accommodation was built in 1896, and although there were already 16 hotels in Vladikavkaz at the time, it quickly rose to prominence as the hotel of choice for the city’s most honored guests.

Other famous buildings in central Vladikavkaz include:

• Oganov Mansion (12 Mira Avenue)
• Mansion of the Lawyer Boehme (Pavlovsky Lane)
• Yastremsky Mansion (33 Sovetov Street)
• Khudyakovs’ Mansion (11 Mira Avenue)
• English Consulate Building (31 Lenin Street)

As you walk through the center of Vladikavkaz, you cannot miss these unique Northern Caucasian structures which preserve the memory of a bygone era .

Museums and Theaters

Many travelers who come to North Ossetia either visit Vladikavkaz in transit or skip it altogether in their rush to reach the Caucasus Mountains. However, it is here that life can be experienced in full swing and many options for leisurely activities can be found. Museums, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, parks and family entertainment venue all await you in Vladikavkaz.

At Opera and Ballet Theater , one of the largest musical theaters in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, you can enjoy quality opera and ballet performances by professional dancers, singers and musicians.

Vakhtangov Theater is another large public theater that offers performances for both adult audiences and young viewers. The theater opened in 1871 to host performances produced by outstanding Russian playwrights, including an early performance of "Masquerade" by Mikhail Lermontov. Mikhail Bulgakov staged his earliest plays at Vakhtangov Theater, which regularly hosts renowned Russian actors and theatrical figures to this day.

Narty Horse Theater offers highly unusual performances which combine elements of choreography and circus art subtly interwoven with a dramatic plot. This performance will definitely appeal to family members of all ages!

At the North Ossetian Philharmonic , exemplary performances by an all-male choir are held regularly.

National Museum of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania is a museum, research center and exhibition complex with several branches, the main one of which is located in the city center at 11 Mira Avenue. Come get acquainted with a variety of historical findings which date back centuries. In total, the museum complex houses more than 4,000 exhibits which shed light on the history of the region and the peculiarities of the local culture.

M. S. Tuganov Art Museum , located at 12 Mira Avenue next to National Museum of the Republic, has amassed a large collection of works of fine art, including pieces by Levitan, Aivazovsky, Repin, Bryullov, Vereshchagin, Shishkin, Korovin and other acclaimed artists.

21st-Century Entertainment

As in any other major city in Russia, Vladikavkaz is home to a whole host of modern entertainment venues, including quests, laser clubs, time cafes and more .

Outdoor Vladikavkaz Attractions

While there are plenty of manmade attractions to see in Vladikavkaz, outdoor adventures also await travelers, both beyond city limits and even before you depart the mountain metropolis.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain , which at 3000 meters is the highest ridge in the Caucasus, rises above Vladikavkaz as an unmistakable feature of its natural landscape. Table Mountain is depicted on the coat of arms of both the Republic of Ingushetia and Vladikavkaz, for it is located on the border between the two entities. Due in part to the 4th-8th century ruins located on Table Mountain, North Caucasus residents have long viewed it as symbolic of Olympus.

Kosta Khetagurov Park

Kosta Khetagurov Park , the oldest park in the entire North Caucasus, consists of upper and lower terraces along the Terek River, shady pathways which provide welcome relief in the summer heat and a calming lake populated with swans. Cafes, boat rides and other entertainment options combine to create a fun and restful atmosphere .

Vladikavkaz Souvenirs

Like the rest of the Caucasus, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania offers guests an exquisite array of gifts so you can carry the memory of a Vladikavkaz vacation home with you.

Among the most popular gifts are wine vessels in the shape of a horn, which often include an engraving on a metal border and may be either decorative or unpainted. Dishes, coasters, potholders, fragrant spices and delicious local pies are also popular souvenir choices from Vladikavkaz.

Specialty gifts for men include leather belts, wallets and decorative metal plates, all of which are made with embossed patterns, ornamentation or symbols of the republic such as horfreses, leopards, deer or double-headed eagles.

Women can be presented with openwork earrings, bracelets, pendants, combs and hair clips made of wood, as well as textiles or wool shawls in colorful oriental patterns. Ceramic products suitable for everyday use include coffee cups, small teapots, serving bowls and elegant jugs adorned with national motifs.

National costumes for both genders reflect the vibrancy of the North Caucasian culture of Vladikavkaz and can make an excellent souvenir for relatives and friends.

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