We invite you to touch a real sea adventure for the whole day by taking a trip on a sailing, high-speed yacht or catamaran in the Caribbean Sea under the supervision of an experienced captain!
Memories of a vacation on a desert island, a trip to the Caribbean Sea and its inhabitants will remain with you for a long time. And on the way back you will meet a sunset of indescribable beauty!
At your request, during the trip we will visit the island of Saona or Catalina to choose from!
The cost of the service is from $ 900 (cost on request: depends on the type of yacht, the number of company)
Attention, price on request: depends on the type of yacht, the number of people, the desired dinner on the yacht or on the island ……
VIP JOURNEY IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA ON A SAIL-MOTOR CATAMARAN "LAVEZZI"
In the morning from your hotel we will head to the private residential complex of luxury class "Casa de Campo" - one of the best and most comfortable places to stay in the entire Caribbean region. In "Marine" "Casa de Campo" a comfortable 40-foot sailing catamaran "Lavezzi" of the famous French shipyard Fountane Pajot will already be waiting for us! You will have time for a few photos against the backdrop of luxury yachts and go…
Memories of a vacation on this deserted island, a trip on a catamaran and the inhabitants of the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea will remain with you for a long time. And on the way back on a catamaran you will meet a sunset of indescribable beauty!
The duration of the tour is the whole day. Required: beachwear, swimwear, towels, sunscreen and photo/video equipment to capture the highlights of the day.
The excursion program includes: Russian-speaking guide; individual transfer: hotel - port "Marina" "Casa de Campo" - hotel; a walk in the Caribbean on a catamaran or yacht (3 cabins, 2 bathrooms, fresh water showers, etc.); rest and free time on the beach "Casa de Campo" of Catalina Island or on the beach of Saona Island, soft drinks (water, cola, sprite) throughout the day; tropical fruits; lunch, during which alcoholic drinks (beer, white, red and sparkling wine, rum) are also offered on the way back; snorkeling.
VIP JOURNEY IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA ON A SPEED 46 FEET (14 METER) YACHT "LA FOCA"
As well as a visit to the island of Saona "Bounty" - the most beautiful beach and natural pool with starfish ...
In the morning from your hotel we will head to the port of the village of Bayaibe, along the way there is the opportunity to stop at a sugar cane plantation, cut it down and taste the sugar syrup!
From the port we depart for our journey…
On the way to Saona Island, you will have the opportunity to try your luck at fishing! Wonderful views, the expanse of the Caribbean Sea ... about 2 hours of walking (we don’t go fast because we are fishing), and we are off the coast of a desert island! You will have enough time to enjoy the beauty, sunbathe, swim and of course take beautiful photos for memory! On the way back we will go to the "natural pool" where you can find starfish at a shallow depth!!!
Optionally, you can additionally order a photo session in our company - a sea of beautiful and original photos - guaranteed!
The excursion program includes: Russian-speaking guide; private transfer: hotel - port of Bayaibe - hotel; yacht trip (1 cabin, 2 bathrooms, etc.); rest and free time on the beach of Saona Island, soft and alcoholic drinks (water, cola, sprite, juices, rum) throughout the day; tropical fruits; lunch - optional (additional charge).
VIP JOURNEY IN THE CARIBBEAN ON A SPEED 44 FEET (13.5 METER) YACHT "SEA RAY 400 EXPRESS CRUISER"
with a visit to the choice of Saona Bounty Island - the most beautiful beach and natural pool with starfish ... or Catalina Island.
In the morning from your hotel we will head to the port "Marina" Casa de Campo or Bayahibe port (at the request of the client). Along the way, there is the opportunity to stop at a sugar cane plantation, cut it down and taste it!
The program of the day is identical to the above (negotiated with the client). The yacht has two cabins for rest: double and single (if desired, bunk) + wardroom (living room) with a sofa bed. Cabins have air conditioning and heaters. One bathroom with shower. Everything is modern: electric + vacuum, hot and cold fresh water, comfortable equipped kitchen, spacious refrigerator with freezer, electric stove.
Huge cockpit. Everything is traditionally in white and blue. Very comfortable and spacious. Upholstered sofas in white leather. Mini bar with drinks, table. BBQ grill on board. You can cook any food!
Stereo system, good music!
There is also equipment for fishing at low speed, fishing rods. Everything for snorkeling (masks, snorkels, fins), inflatable rings for children, vests, etc.
All of the above is included in the price.
The duration of the tour is the whole day. Required: beachwear, swimwear, towels, sunscreen and photo-video equipment to capture the highlights of this day.
Optionally, you can additionally order a photo session in our company - a sea of beautiful and original photos - guaranteed!
The excursion program includes: Russian-speaking guide; private transfer: hotel - port of Bayaibe - hotel; yacht trip; rest and free time on the beach of Saona or Catalina, soft and alcoholic drinks (water, cola, sprite, beer, rum) throughout the day; tropical fruits. At the request of vacationers, meals are included: without lobsters (lobsters) - (chicken, rice, potatoes, salads, etc.) - $ 20 per person, with lobsters - $ 50 per person. Or we take freshly caught seafood from the fishermen (fish, squid, octopus, lobsters) - the cost is from $ 20 to $ 100 for everyone (depending on the number of the group) plus a tip to the captain who will cook it all.
VIP JOURNEY IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA ON THE SAIL-MOTOR YACHT "BAVARIA 50"
In the morning from your hotel we will head to the private residential complex of luxury class "Casa de Campo" - one of the best and most comfortable places to stay in the entire Caribbean region. In "Marine" "Casa de Campo" a comfortable 50 foot (15 meter) ocean cruising yacht "Bavaria 50 express visión 2008", specially built for charter cruises, will already be waiting for us! You will have time for a few photos against the backdrop of luxury yachts and go…
Wonderful views, expanse of the Caribbean Sea, about 2 hours of walking, and we are off the coast of a desert island!
Memories of a vacation on this desert island, a trip on a yacht and the inhabitants of the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea will remain with you for a long time. And on the way back you will meet a sunset of indescribable beauty!
The duration of the tour is the whole day. Required: beachwear, swimwear, towels, sunscreen and photo-video equipment to capture the highlights of this day.
Optionally, you can additionally order a photo session in our company - a sea of beautiful and original photos - guaranteed!
The excursion program includes: Russian-speaking guide; individual transfer: hotel - port "Marina" to "Casa de Campo" - hotel; comfortable 50 feet (15 meters) ocean cruising yacht "Bavaria 50 express visión 2008" (3 cabins + transforming sofa in the wardroom, 2 bathrooms, 3 showers with fresh water, etc.); rest and free time on the beach of Catalina Island or on Saona Island, soft drinks (water, cola, sprite, juices) throughout the day; tropical fruits; lunch, during which alcoholic drinks (beer, rum) are also offered on the way back; snorkeling.
In the new issue of the rubric "Ours in the Cities" - the former St. Petersburg journalist Alla Tokareva, who has been living in Sicily for more than six months. For Sobaka.ru, she spoke about the unusual sights of the not-so-obvious of the cities on the sunny island.
Catania is the second largest city in Sicily with a population of around 350,000. It's a noisy, hot, old baroque city that has soul and character. It stands right at the foot of Mount Etna, where, according to legend, the Greek god Hephaestus lived. Such a neighborhood was not always peaceful: in 1669 there was a terrible eruption, and almost 30 years later - a powerful earthquake. The once prosperous city had to be rebuilt, and it was revived by the same thing that killed it: the frozen lava turned out to be an excellent building material. Hence the color of the city - gray-black, the color of volcanic tuff. Churches, palaces, houses are of this shade here. And all this against the backdrop of the blue Sicilian sky and the azure sea.
In Catania, you forget that you are in Europe with its rules, separate waste collection and bike paths. The people here are alive - friendly, mischievous, funny. Roads are constantly in traffic jams, cars are parked almost on top of each other, there are queues in hospitals. But the city smells of sea salt, freshly brewed coffee, jasmine and fried eggplant. Living in Catania is not easy, but it is impossible not to admire this city.
Sea
Catania is one of the few European cities where you can swim in the sea without leaving its center. The most popular and accessible beaches within the city are San Giovani Li Cuti and Ognina. Both are on rocks, so to make it easier for people to get into the water, the local administration covered the sharp stones with wooden platforms and made steps to the sea. The water here is emerald blue, almost always very clean and fresh. Some take underwater masks with them. If you wish, you can spend at least a whole day on the platform - especially if you bring water, a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich and the popular Uno card game with you in advance.
About 10 kilometers from Catania is the former fishing village of Acitrezza (Acicastello area), also a great place for swimming. Bus number 534 goes there from the center (all bus routes of Catania can be found on the website amt.ct.it) From here you can see the Lakei Islands and the cliffs of Acitrezza, known as the "Cyclops Islands". According to legend, these are not islands, but boulders thrown by the Cyclops Polyphemus into the ship of Odysseus. If you remember, he rather pissed him off - he secretly made his way into the cave, blinded him, and then he also called himself the name "Nobody".
Sandy beaches (Playa) are located in the south of Catania, but the water here is not as clear as the rocks. Most of this territory is given over to private management, so you have to pay to enter the countless lidos - an average of 5-6 euros (10-12 euros if you need an umbrella and a sunbed).
Etna
Neither baroque architecture, nor pizzerias, nor the sea with beaches are the hallmark of Catania. Its true symbol is Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. You can see him from almost anywhere in the city, they talk to him, greet him affectionately and ask about his well-being. They address Etna as a woman: “Something you, dear mountain, are not in a good mood today - you covered yourself with clouds, you don’t show your face” - and so on. Etna wakes up about once every three months - ash and lava begin to erupt from the crater, and the smell of sulfur is heard in the air. This rarely leads to evacuation, but almost always affects the operation of the airport. You can get to the volcano and walk along the red-black surface in your own car or on a sightseeing bus (on average, about 50 euros per tour). One of the best views of Mount Etna opens from the terrace of the UNO Hotel (Via Etnea, 218).
Opera Bellini
The inhabitants of Catania are very proud that it was in their city that Vincenzo Bellini, the author of the opera Norma, was born and lived. In honor of the musical masterpiece, a recipe for pasta with eggplant was named, and the most beautiful opera house Massimo Bellini was dedicated to the composer himself. Unfortunately, now the institution is going through hard times: the local authorities have not paid salaries to employees for the third month. Actors put up posters in the auditorium "No money, but we play" and continue to brilliantly perform operas by Verdi, Puccini and Donizetti. An opera ticket costs an average of 30-60 euros. During the day, you can get inside for free - if you really ask the cashiers at the entrance and say that you are from St. Petersburg.
Teatro Massimo Bellini: Via Giuseppe Perrotta, 12
La Chiave
In the summer, the nightlife of Catania is mainly concentrated by the sea: lidos turn into full-fledged discos with DJs, cocktails and dancing on the sand. With the end of the beach season, the people of Catania flock to the countless bars, trattorias, pizzerias and restaurants in the city center. It gets especially crowded on Friday and Saturday, when you have to stand in a long queue at a table in a pizzeria, and the bars are reminiscent of the best days of Dumskaya Street. The center of nightlife is the square of the Massimo Bellini Theatre. At the beginning of Via Landolini, adjacent to the square, is the bar "Chiave" ("Chiave") - an atmospheric place with a wide selection of cocktails and very friendly staff. The institution does not build anything from itself and does not impose, thanks to which it gives a feeling of coziness and comfort. There is live music on Tuesdays.
La Chiave: Via Landolina 64
Nievsky
Bar "Alexander Nevsky" is a legendary place for Catania. It opened almost 30 years ago and during the 80s and 90s was the main meeting place for left-wing alternative youth. The walls of the bar are decorated with porters of Che Guevara, Lenin, Karl Marx and clippings from the Pravda newspaper. An attempt to find out from the waiters what is the connection between communism and Nevsky, after all, can lead to the following dialogue: “Why Nevsky? Well, he's from Russia, you know. The USSR is there, and all that.” - "Well, yes, but Nevsky lived in the XIII century ...". - "Are you seriously?!". You can also address questions to the owner of the establishment, who sometimes comes to work at the bar. He told me that he shared communist views when he opened the bar, but he was not enthusiastic about the Soviet Union. Therefore, I decided to take a character not directly connected with the USSR. “It was such a metaphor. I believed that communism would defeat capitalism in the same way that Nevsky defeated the Swedes,” he says.
Il Nievski: Via Alessi 15/17
La Pescheria
Right behind the central Duomo square, surrounded by old mansions and small streets, there is a fish market (Pescheria). It is better to come here early, before 10 o'clock in the morning, when there are not so many tourists, but there is an abundance of the most colorful big-nosed Sicilians, who arrange a whole performance out of trade. On the shelves are octopus, sea urchins, shrimp, lobsters, sardines, tuna and everything else that comes to mind when you hear the words “fish and seafood”. When visiting the market, I strongly recommend wearing sneakers.
Another popular market, "Fera o'Lune" is located between Via Etnea and Via Umberto, right in the city center. This is a truly universal market where you can buy absolutely everything - from slippers and light bulbs to celery and flower pots. Basically, people come here for vegetables, cheese and meat. However, there are also whole rows of cheap clothes, shoes, sneakers and home furnishings. If you are in Catania for a long time, this place can be a great alternative to IKEA: excellent orange curtains will cost you, for example, 10 euros.
La Pescheria: Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto
"Eat" and "I frati"
Food is the second Sicilian joy after the sea and the sun. The city is full of excellent pizzerias and restaurants that take at least half an hour to read the menu. The pride of the Sicilians is tuna and swordfish, they are put in pasta, couscous and salads. A special role in the local cuisine is assigned to eggplants, on the basis of which the famous pasta alla norma, parmegiana and caponata are prepared. When choosing a pizzeria, opt for the one with a real oven, not an electric one - this really changes the taste. The Eat restaurant has been around for about five years and is popular with both locals and tourists - they have more than 20 types of pizzas on their menu, the staff speaks good English. Prices for a dish are about the same as in all of Catania - 7-12 euros. Be careful, in October the restaurant moved to the beginning of Via Coppola. In "I frati", in addition to excellent pizza, they prepare salads the size of a small mountain and excellent desserts. I recommend trying panna cotta and tiramisu.
"I frati": Via Caronda, 206
Savia and Spinella
Two of the oldest bars in Catania, located directly opposite Bellini Park. Here you should try the famous tavolo caldo - hot Sicilian snacks, on which you can easily hold out until dinner, or, conversely, replace it with them. First of all, these are aranchini (arancini) - rice balls fried in breadcrumbs, stuffed with meat, cheese, eggplant or spinach, cartocciata (kartochata) - something akin to our yeast dough pies with ham, mushrooms, sausages and cheese, small pizzas and bolognese, a patty with meat sauce the size of a small handbag. Among the desserts, a special place is occupied by marzipans, cassata and cannoli (cannoli), familiar to lovers of The Godfather - long crispy tubes with sweet ricotta.
Pasticceria Savia S.R.L.: Via Etnea, 302/304
Pasticceria Spinella: Via Etnea 292/298
Nana and Juna
Southerners are not as obsessed with fashion as the inhabitants of the northern part of Italy. They don’t make a cult out of this here, although shopping, of course, is developed: on the main street - Via Etnea - there are two shopping centers Coin and La Rinasente, huge malls and discount centers of famous brands are built on the outskirts. Boutiques and showrooms are concentrated on Corso Italia Avenue.
Of the small but cozy shops with a twist, I liked Nana and Juna. Both stores sell clothes by local designers, as well as buying them in Europe and other regions of Italy, mainly in the north of the country. Juna specializes exclusively in women's clothing and sells elegant and delicate dresses, intricately printed skirts, trousers and accessories ranging from 30 to 80 euros. Approximately the same price range in Nana. The store offers bright women's and men's T-shirts, handmade bags, original dresses and jewelry.
Juna: Via de Felice, 11
Nana: Via R. Imbriani, 1
Kiosko
Chiosco (kiosk) is such a small booth where they sell coffee, lemonade, juices, frappes and fruits. The “trick” of such kiosks is a bunch of various syrups that can be mixed with sparkling water (here they call it seltz). One of my favorite pairings is Mandarino Verde Complete. If you say “complete” when ordering, then a few drops of anise or some other liquor will be added to a glass of soda. In the heat, there is nothing better than ordering seltz limone e sale for 1 euro - an instantly refreshing mixture of ice water, a couple of limes and a pinch of salt. And in winter, you can venture on a real calorie bomb - frappe alla Nutella. You can find a kiosk at almost every intersection, one of the oldest is located on Piazza Umberto, on the right side.
Text: Alla Tokareva
Photo: Michele Pulvirenti, Anna Tokareva
Even those who have never considered themselves to be sports people will be able to find entertainment to their liking on the beach. The main thing is to study the offers in advance so that there are no unpleasant surprises.
Banana
The most famous and widespread beach fun, both in Russia and abroad, is banana riding. This is an inflatable projectile, which usually accommodates from 6 to 15 people. Usually such a long rubber sausage is pulled by a motor boat. If the motorboat moves quickly, the "passengers" of the banana are guaranteed a lot of fun and adrenaline. After all, they rush across the sea at a decent speed, the wind whistles in their ears, the horizon jumps before their eyes, salt spray tickles their faces, and everyone squeals with delight. Preliminary physical preparation for such a ride is not required, people of all ages and builds can ride a banana. It would be nice to be able to float a little, but, by the way, this is not necessary: all passengers will certainly be dressed in life jackets. Banana is considered the simplest and most harmless attraction on the water, but some citizens easily turn it into an extreme sport, after which bruises, bruises and even broken teeth remain. This usually happens if some pair of "joker" friends sitting "on the nose" get up while moving and start bouncing. As a result, the projectile with people begins to twitch. Behind, where the "pitching" is strongest, it is almost impossible to resist. Clusters of people fall into the water, getting bruised and injured from an unsuccessful fall and colliding with their neighbors. Safety measures include the mandatory wearing of a life jacket, as well as correct behavior while skiing. However, if the boat that drags the banana turns out to be underpowered, falling into the sea may turn out to be almost the only entertainment. The cost of one trip on a banana in the Crimea (in Ukraine) will be 10 hryvnia (about 50 rubles), in Sochi and Gelendzhik - about 100 rubles, in Turkey - $ 5-7, that is, from 140 to 200 rubles.
Plate
This kind of inflatable attractions is a large rubber tube with handles, which is carried by the same motorboat or boat at high speed. The plate is designed for one or two people. The daredevils sit inside, with their buttocks down, while their legs dangle in free flight, and with their hands they need to hold on to two brackets attached to the camera, and in this position they are carried away to the open sea. "Experienced" vacationers call this attraction "crazy pill". And it is no coincidence, because on the way the "plate" mercilessly jumps on the waves, and if the sea is restless, then people almost always roll over and fall out. Thrills are guaranteed, but life jackets don't let anyone drown. The cost of this type of "extreme" in the Crimea will be 20 hryvnia (100 rubles), in Gelendzhik $5 (140 rubles), and in Turkey - about $7 (about 200 rubles).
jet ski
Riding on this type of transport, which is also called a scooter, jet ski or just a jet ski, is considered one of the most extreme entertainment. Outwardly, the scooter resembles an ordinary motorcycle, usually 2-4 seater, quite easy to manage. Depending on the desire of the client, he can be driven by providing a driver, and then you can set off on your own. You can learn how to ride a jet ski in a few minutes. However, in fairness it should be noted that the degree of caution in driving a scooter is not inferior to riding a conventional motorcycle. After all, powerful machines can reach speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, and this is not the limit. The biggest danger when riding a jet ski is running over swimmers. But it is believed that accidents can be avoided if at low speed move away from the coast for 400 meters and only then accelerate. In addition, if instead of a modern car it turns out to be poorly adjusted and old, then an unplanned immersion of the driver into the water is not excluded. Entertainment is, alas, not cheap. The cost of one minute of renting a jet ski in Sochi is 60-70 rubles per minute, in Yalta and Evpatoria - 10 hryvnias (50 rubles), but those who are going to ride for more than half an hour are promised a discount. In Gelendzhik, you will have to part with $ 3 (80-90 rubles) for every minute of the trip. In Turkey, the same pleasure will cost $20 (500-600 rubles) for 15 minutes. If riding an iron horse over the waves inspires someone to buy their own jet ski, it will cost about $10,000. By the way, the owners of the attraction can demand so much from the client if he accidentally damages the scooter while riding.
Water skiing
Athletes believe that both a schoolboy and a pensioner can master water skiing - they say, the complexity of this sport is often exaggerated. And those who are familiar with ordinary skiing and snowboarding will cope with water skiing with a bang. However, preparing for a thrill ride is different everywhere. In Turkey, for example, the safety of vacationers is taken very seriously. Therefore, before the start, those who want to ride are first taught to get on skis on the ground, get out of the water, they explain that it’s not worth pushing the skis apart on the water, otherwise you won’t get your legs together, they give you to practice with a stick attached to the floor, remotely resembling a tow rope. But in the Crimea, clients, as a rule, are immediately given skis and hook hunters to ride to the boat, which pulls the skiers in tow through the water. There can be two options for the further development of events: either a swift and dexterous gliding on the water surface on skis, or an inglorious fall into the water right near the shore in front of idle onlookers. For the sake of your own safety, it is still advisable to go through at least an elementary briefing before skiing and be sure to drive away from the beach. Estimated cost of entertainment: in Turkey - $ 30 (about 900 rubles) for 20 minutes, in Ukraine - a little cheaper.
Windsurfing
Boarding under sail is only gaining popularity in our country. In addition, when watching athletes from the shore, it seems that managing this watercraft is a simple matter. However, "tame" it is not so easy. It is believed that you can learn how to control a sail a little in ten days. It is best to master the board in light wind. If the learning process takes place in Turkey, the amateur will first have to talk with the coach and, only having mastered the wisdom of sailing science on the shore, will go to sea. By the way, in many Turkish hotels only citizens with special certificates are allowed to sail, and those who do not have them are offered to learn on the spot. The training course here is quite expensive ($100-150, or 3000-4500 rubles), so those who want to master windsurfing are better off putting such expenses into their vacation budget in advance. However, there are also hotels where you can get an educational program on sailing for free. Those who wish will be taught first to stand on the ground, balancing on the board, then (also on the shore) they will be shown how to control the sail, and only after that they will be sent to conquer the sea. In any case, you do not need to rely only on your own strength, it is better to start by finding a good instructor. The main safety rule is never to learn how to board among swimmers. The mast, and the board itself, when falling under the control of a beginner, can cause serious injury to others. The cost of training and rental boards in Turkey:
- one-day course (30 minutes of theory and 2 hours with an instructor on the water) - $ 55 (1600 rubles)
- individual lesson with an instructor - $ 25 (750 rubles).
- equipment rental for beginners - $ 20 (600 rubles) per hour,
- wetsuit - $ 4 (120 rubles) per day.
Catamarans
Finding this type of water transport is not difficult: on almost every beach there is an entrepreneur who rents out boats or catamarans (they are also called pedal boats). A catamaran is perhaps the most affordable and relatively calm means of transportation on the water. It consists of two "skis", united with each other by a design with two seats. This unit is equipped with pedals, so the speed of movement depends entirely on the strength of the passengers. The catamaran is indispensable for leisurely walks along the coast, and as a springboard for diving away from the bustle of the beach. By the way, working with pedals is a great exerciser for leg muscles! The rental price is 200 rubles per hour in Gelendzhik, $ 5 (150 rubles) per hour in Turkey, and in Montenegro, Russian tourists can be given a catamaran for free for an unlimited time.
paragliders
This popular entertainment in many resorts of the world is also called parasailing. For those who dream of jumping with a conventional parachute, but do not dare to do so, paragliding is the most suitable entertainment. After all, it is a flight on a parachute, which is tied with a cable to a speeding boat. Before the daredevil, a view of the surroundings from a height will open. In addition, if desired, the tourist can be smoothly lowered to sea level and allowed to touch the water with their feet, after which they will be allowed to soar sharply up into the sky and look around the world from a bird's eye view. (With a towing cable length of 150m and under favorable weather conditions, it is possible to climb up to 100m!). The attraction is wildly popular, people flying over the water are shouting something, talking, waving their hands. However, in order for a parachute flight behind a boat to leave only pleasant memories, you need to know some features of the organization of flights. First of all, it is better to go to the sky with a parachute, which has a round dome, it is safer than, for example, an aircraft in the form of a wing. Equally important is the start. There are three ways to take to the air: from the shore, platform or directly from the boat. Taking off from a boat is considered the safest. In some countries, such as Turkey, taking off from the coast is generally prohibited. You should also pay attention to the following details.
- The boat must be adapted for water skiing, while being able to reach speeds of up to 50-60 km / h, with an engine power of 100 l / s.
- The water and coastal surface must be completely free from obstacles (trees, rocks, structures, etc.). After all, you won’t wish anyone to hit with decent force on sharp stones! Therefore, the most convenient for flights is a coast with a smooth transition into the water, without steep cliffs. And even in this case, it is better to protect yourself with a life jacket and a helmet.
- The boat team must consist of at least 3 people (flight director, boat driver and assistant) and have the necessary experience in organizing such flights.
- The direction of the wind must be favorable. Takeoff is allowed only when moving against the wind! In case of strong winds (the maximum allowable wind speed for flights is 8 m/s), parasailing is not allowed.
- The equipment (boat, canopy, slings, cable) must be checked daily in order to completely eliminate emergencies at sea.
- Passengers before the flight must undergo a mandatory briefing on the shore. The briefing includes: 1) a description of the entire flight procedure 2) rules of conduct in the air 3) actions in case of unforeseen circumstances 4) an explanation of the signals given by the flight director
But you need to keep in mind that carelessness on the part of the organizers can ruin all the fun. If a low-power boat is used for the attraction, then the vacationer runs the risk of plopping into the water and swimming 100 meters (cable length) to the ill-fated vessel on his own. It is clear that such entertainment can end tragically. Hence the rule: you need to choose an attraction carefully and not hand your life over to people who do not inspire confidence. The estimated cost of entertainment in Yalta is 100 hryvnias (500 rubles for the first 5 minutes, then 20 hryvnias (100 rubles) per minute, in Sochi - 500-600 rubles for a 15-20-minute flight; in Turkey the attraction will cost $40 (1200 ), and its cost in Gelendzhik is $ 30 (900 rubles). So, all these curiosities scare only at first glance. And if you behave carefully and reasonably and do not neglect elementary security measures, outdoor activities at sea will bring a lot of pleasure!
On the sea or river theme. Maritime terms and more
Can be divided into 2 parts of 16 questions
1. What is the name of the back of the deck?
(yut)
2.Stop tap on the ship?
(anchor)
3. Hole, gap, ppopexa on the ship?
(gap)
4. Sailing cargo wooden ship with a very wide and high stern and bow?
(junk)
5. Kitchen on board?
(galley)
6. Hermetically sealed - usually round - window on a ship?
(porthole)
7. Special-purpose warship for protection, reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Ships of this type were used during the Second World War in the British and American navies.
(corvette)
8. A hydrotechnical berthing facility protruding into the port water area and intended for mooring ships from both sides?
(pier)
9. Retractable flat keel for a sailing ship?
(daggerboard)
10. Time during which navigation is possible due to climatic conditions?
(navigation)
11. Platforms, usually lattice, arranged above the deck of the vessel for boats, boats and longboats?
(rosters)
12. On the ship, the officers have a cabin, but what about the sailors?
(cockpit)
13. Artificial harbor basin for mooring ships in high tide areas.
(doc)
14. Mesh bag for fishing?
(trawl)
15. What kind of fruit skin is used in India to lubricate slipways in the dock?
(banana)
16. Strong protective lining on military vessels?
(armor)
17. A device for measuring the depth of water from a ship?
(lot)
18. Sea two-masted sailing ship with straight sails on both masts, common in the XVIII-XIX centuries?
(brig)
19. Navigationally safe passage through the water area, marked with buoys, buoys and leading signs?
(fairway)
20. A large multi-oared ship's boat?
(longboat)
21. Person responsible for deck property on sea vessels?
(skipper)
22. Large connection of warships,
(squadron)
23. Old ship with mortars for throwing bombs?
(bombard)
24. Outer cladding of wooden river boats?
(sole)
25. The first, junior military rank of military personnel in the Navy?
(sailor)
26. A special facility on the shore for the construction and repair of ships?
(boathouse)
27. Warship in ancient Greece, the main weapon of which was a ram?
(trireme)
28. Deviation of the vessel from the course, its involuntary movement with lowered sails or an idle engine under the influence of wind, current?
(drifting)
29. A small single-mast sailing sports yacht?
(tender)
30. A winch in the bow of the vessel for lifting the anchor and for mooring?
(windlass)
31. On what type of coast did Columbus sail to America?
(caravel)
32. Device for lifting sunken ships.
(pontoon)
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