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Said to be based on an Olin Stephens design (No. 381) ‘Gesture’ from 1947 which had won the Newport – Bermuda race.  Commissioned by William T Moore who sailed and raced her for 25 years until his death. Won the Newport – Bermuda Race outright in 1950.

More recently owned by the Welsh comedian/actor Griff Rhys Jones and raced competitively in the Mediterranean classic yacht regattas from 2010 onwards.  In 2013 Griff Rhys Jones organised an S&S yawl event in June on the island of Elba, quickly nicknamed ‘Yawlba’.  5 yawls turned up to the first event which Argyll won.

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The start of 2015 saw Argyll join the Panerai Transat Classique and finish a very respectable second on handicap only to be beaten by the 39 m 1929 Fife design  Altair  in a crossing that boasted schooner weather.

Next, Antigua Classics and the Fastnet Race.

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ARGYLL is a truly exceptional yacht. Designed by Olin Stephens to build on the success of STORMY WEATHER and DORADE this yacht has a successful race record in her own right and is known to been one of her designer\'s favourites. Perhaps the same could be said of Ed Burnett, whose design skills and empathy for this boat have been a continuous thread throughout her restoration. ARGYLL’s potential to win on the classic race circuit is almost as exciting as the balance of her Olin Stephens lines........breathtakingly beautiful. The rebuild and refit work is of the very highest standard. The hull and deck work was carried out by Blake Brothers in Portishead, with the interior, systems and rig completed by MB Yachts Ltd at Shillingstone in Dorset. Considerable attention has been paid to ensure that ARGYLL retains her original character, with small modifications made to enhance her practicality as a cruising yacht. Where possible, original deck gear has been reinstalled. Where this was missing or required replacement however, new items have been designed and machined in keeping with the original. Powered deck gear is fitted to ease handling when the vessel is not racing but otherwise as a general rule the original deck layout has been retained. Her present owner’s affection for her inherent qualities have inspired him to even greater efforts in bringing her up to a standard of finish which frankly places ARGYLL second to none.

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Construction

Hull and deck structure recently rebuilt to the highest standards. The hull planking is of double planked carvel mahogany / cedar on laminated frames and the deck laid with traditional teak. Deck joinery is mahogany. Lead ballast keel approx 8,100 kg.

Accommodation

The layout of the interior accommodation remains similar to the original configuration but adjustments have been made bearing in mind the expectations of the modern yachtsman. The galley (originally forward) has been moved aft, with a second heads compartment fitted forward. The original aft head has become ensuite to the aft cabin. As now laid out, berths are provided for six people, all of which are suitable for seagoing and are fitted with lee cloths. A further two crew may be accommodated in pipe cots in the fore peak if required. The interior finish; white painted bulkheads with varnished mahogany joinery and trim in classic style is very much in keeping with the vessel. The accommodation from aft includes. Aft cabin and head Single berths port & starboard. Hanging lockers, dresser aft. Drawers / stowage under berths. Skylight in coach roof above. Head to port accessible from aft cabin only with electric flush WC, basin and shower. Galley (to starboard) Gimballed cooker (Force 10 Marine gas oven with 3 burner hob). Top loading refrigerator with custom s/s stacking system. Double s/s sink. Worktops have lockers and drawers below and outboard. Stainless steel fresh food drawers and fold out bill below sink. Chart table (to port) Full size outboard facing chart table with chart drawer, book shelf and stowage under. Switches and instruments outboard. Main switch board on aft bulkhead. Main saloon - Settee berths (pull out for larger bunk area) and pilot berths port & starboard. Lockers and stowages. Skylight above. Step up to raised floor level under coach roof top. Period solid fuel burner fitted by mast step. Forward head - Manual WC, basin and shower. Skylight above. Access from forepeak or main saloon. Forepeak - 2 pipe cots, stowage for gear and sails, chain locker. Access by forward head or fore hatch.

Spars and sails

- Main mast oval section hollow Douglas fir by Noble Spars (Bristol) - Mizzen oval section hollow Douglas fir (new 2010 ) by Noble Spars - Main and mizzen booms both box section Douglas fir, by Noble Spars - Mix of new and original spar fittings in bronze and stainless steel - Spinnaker pole carbon fibre painted 2009 in Awlgrip to match coach roof - 1 x 19 Stainless steel standing rigging with bronze rigging screws (New forestay; 09) - Running rigging Polyester and Dyneema (New main halyard Spectra; 09) - Wooden blocks (bronze frames and sheaves) for running rigging on deck - Blocks aloft: Schaefer (stainless steel) Most sails in white Dacron by Hood Sailmakers (UK) were new for launch in May 2005. Since then Argyll has been converted to roller furling for the sails adapted as indicated below. The original forestay is sold with the boat and could be fitted to fly hand - on sails. - Mainsail; Lazyjack system - Mizzen - Working staysail - New furling Yankee (Sanders sails 09 - No. 1 Yankee - No. 2 Yankee converted to furling - 140% Genoa converted to furling - All purpose spinnaker - Mizzen staysail - Storm trysail - Storm staysail

Deck equipment

Mix of new and original deck hardware, mostly bronze. - Original (bronze) steering gear and pedestal with reconditioned steering compass - Anchor windlass (original, adapted for power drive in addition to manual operation) - Original coffee grinder type winch (designed by Sparkman & Stephens Inc and built by A-B Sterner Blomquist Malmo Sweden) for headsail sheets when racing (not currently fitted but will be sold with boat) Winches, all Lewmar full bronze finish: - Cockpit primary 66 BBST (powered) - Cockpit secondary 54 BBST - Main sheet 48 BBST - Main halyard 54 BBST (powered) - Headsail halyard 48BBST - Reefing / spinnaker halyard 54BBST - Mizzen halyard 16BBST - Mizzen sheet 16BBST

Mechanical electrical navigation

Engine Beta 3300 (75hp @ 2600rpm) Aquadrive coupling / thrust bearing 3 blade feathering propeller (J-Prop) Main engine fitted with additional 130A alternator and high capacity clutch driven bilge pump. 12V DC SYSTEMS - Navigation lights - Nasa Navtex - Nasa AIS receiver - Raytheon RL80C GPS & Chart plotter - Sailing instruments (Raytheon ST60 Multi repeaters on deck & at Navigation station) - Autopilot (Raytheon ST 6001+ Whitlock drive) - VHF radio (Icom M601) - Deck flood lights - Interior lighting - Refrigerator - Sony CD player - Powered deck gear (Windlass, primary sheet winches and main halyard winch) - AC Mastervolt Inverter to 240 V BATTERIES - 12 V Gel type (domestic) total capacity 600Ah - 12 V Gel type (engine start) 120Ah 240 V AC SYSTEMS (SHORE SUPPLY) - Battery charger, Immersion heater in calorifier, AC sockets throughout interior - Shore cable for 240 V systems

Water systems and tankage

- Engine cooling system used for domestic hot water calorifier. - Fresh water pressure system (12 V) - Grey water sump pumps (12 V) - Electric flush toilet (aft head) - 3 x Stainless steel fresh water tanks approx 415 litres total capacity - 1 x Stainless steel diesel tank approx 450 litres

Ground tackle and general equipment included in sale

- 60 lb CQR main anchor stowed on deck with 50 m 12 mm chain - Alloy storm / kedge Fortress anchor in padded deck bag mounted in lazarette - 25 m ½ inch chain (stowed in fore cabin) - Teak and bronze boat hook mounted on foredeck - Mooring lines new in 2009 - Fenders - 5 x Lewmar winch handles - 3 m inflatable floor type tender and 8 HP long shaft Yamaha 2 stroke outboard engine - Mediterranean awning - New custom made day awning in tan Sunbrella - Covers for main and mizzen - Covers for all deck hatches - Custom built teak boarding ladder - Mediterranean type wood / stainless passarelle - 6 man life raft offshore canister type new in 09, mounted on bronze and teak custom built mounting bracket fwd of coach roof with tan Sunbrella cover - Dan buoy and canister type life ring; new in 09 - GME EPIRB – fitted at Nav station - C Map cartridges for GPS – for France, Iberian Peninsula, Atlantic coasts and Atlantic - Set of flares - 8 x life jackets - Spares for main engine and on board systems - Tool kit - Two Rosenfeld photos of ARGYLL – fitted to aft cabin bulkhead & saloon bulkhead - Crockery for 6 people stowed in galley - Pots / pans & chopping board

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‘Argyll’ is a 152.99ft  /46.63m  Custom motor yacht built in 2002 by North American Yachts. Luiz de Basto Designs is responsible for her beautiful exterior and interior design. Previously named Genesis, she is a popular choice.

Argyll’s interior layout sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 rooms, including a master suite, She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Her impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her perfect for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s lots of space for enjoying alfresco lunches, delicious dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and topping up the tan.

She is built with an aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, and has a cruising speed of 12 knots, a maximum speed of 16 knots and a range of 5,000nm from her 66,620litre fuel tanks. She is the perfect combination of performance and luxury.

This impressive yacht comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

A deck Jacuzzi is just perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the breath-taking views after a long day of exploration.

You’ll find Wi-Fi connection throughout, so you’ll be able to check emails or share your experience on social media. A gym onboard, equipped with the latest exercise equipment, means you’ll never miss a work out.

Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the most oppressive of days or nights.

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Motor yacht Argyll is a bright and stylish superyacht offering luxurious charters in the Caribbean. Built in 2002 by North American Yachts, she was built as the first wheel chair accessible yacht and has an interior elevator to all decks, wide hallways and doorways. The 46m sleeps 10 guests in five cabins and boasts nine professional crew.

Sporting traditional wood and swathed in bright blues, creams, reds and stunning patterns, the interior décor of Argyll is warm, welcoming and nothing but first-class comfort. The main salon is a top spot for sociable entertainment with its bar, games table, entertainment centre and plush lounges. Guests can dine in the formal dining room for 10 or head outside to the covered aft deck with al fresco dining for 10, wet bar, and cushioned seating area.

The master suite onboard Argyll is particularly impressive above on the upper deck and provides an unsurpassed place for privacy and relaxation. For the rest of the guests however, the scenic deck also houses a library and flat screen TV in the Pilothouse.

Crowning the luxury vessel is the sun deck and fully-equipped skylounge. Sun-worshippers will adore the Jacuzzi pool, deck chairs, wet bar, and vast sunbathing space on the sun deck, while an exercise area can also be found on deck.

Argyll has a maximum speed of 16 knots and cruises comfortably at 12 knots. Featuring a dedicated crew of nine, she is an excellent charter yacht for luxury vacations.

Accommodation

Luxury charter yacht Argyll sleeps six guests in three cabins.

Master Suite: Upper deck – Features walk-around King-size bed; private sitting room; desk; personal aft deck; TV/DVD/SAT; and his and hers en suite with two sinks, two stall showers, two heads, and bidet.

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A Summary of Motor Yacht ARGYLL

The motor yacht ARGYLL is a 47 metre 153 (ft) large aluminium boat which was made at North American Yachts And Shipbuilding (Nays) and devised by Sergio Cutolo and Luiz De Basto Designs. Sleeping 10 passengers and 9 qualified crew, motor yacht ARGYLL used to be Genesis as her shipyard project name and/or yacht title. Completed in the year of 2002 her interior decoration reflects the design knowledge of owner and Luiz De Basto Designs / Ralph Lauren Home.

An interesting feature of ARGYLL is that North American Yacht and Shipbuilders have made this vessel accessible to those in a wheelchair. The 153' motoryacht with living spaces spread across 4 decks and each dec is serviced by a wheelchair size elevator. 153-foot Motor yacht ARGYLL bound for Miami from St. Thomas, noticed a small boat packed with people, including children that had lost a propeller and were out of gasoline. They'd been drifting for three days, with no food or water. When they were close enough to see and talk to the boat's occupants the crew of ARGYLL realised the boat was overloaded with Cuban refugees. Captain Robert Corcoran instructed his crew to begin passing out food, water, blankets, and first-aid supplies then notified the U.S. Coast Guard remained on-site until a rescue team could arrive and take over.

The Shipyard Work & Designing for Luxury Yacht ARGYLL

Sergio Cutolo was the naval architect involved in the formal vessel plans for ARGYLL. Her interior design was realised by Luiz De Basto Designs / Ralph Lauren Home. Sergio Cutolo and Luiz De Basto Designs is also associated with the yacht wider design collaboration for this yacht. Created at North American Yachts And Shipbuilding (Nays) the yacht was completed within Italy. She was officially launched in Livorno in 2002 before being delivered to the owner. A spacious area is manifested with a maximum beam (width) of 9 m or 29.7 ft. With a 2.2m (7.2ft) draught (maximum depth) she is fairly shallow. The material aluminium was used in the building of the hull of the motor yacht. Her superstructure above deck is fashioned from aluminium. In 2007 extra refit work and updating was in addition performed.

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Powered by two CATERPILLAR diesel main engines, ARGYLL is able to attain a high speed of 21 knots. Coupled to the ARGYLL engines are twin screw propellers. She also has an efficient range of 4000 nautical miles when sailing at her cruising speed of 18 knots. Her total HP is 4500 HP and her total Kilowatts are 3311. For bow thruster maneuverability she was fitted with Rodriquez. With respect to the ship’s stabalisers she uses Quantum Zero Speed.

The Accommodation Capacity Aboard Superyacht ARGYLL:

The capacious luxury yacht M/Y ARGYLL is able to accommodate a total of 10 people and 9 crew members.

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Around October 2009 ARGYLL visited Hampton, in United States. This motor yacht has navigated the location within City of Hampton during the month of Sept 2009. The yacht uses Heinen & Hopman air conditioning system. Her deck material is predominantly a teak deck.

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The West Coast of Scotland is one of the best sail cruising grounds in the world, and Argyll is at its heart. The sheer variety of the sailing, the spectacular scenery and wildlife, the combination of sheltered sounds, rugged islands and high mountains, the profusion of safe, beautiful and generally uncrowded anchorages and the warm welcome you will find ashore make Argyll a world class cruising area.

Sailing in Argyll is no longer wilderness sailing. The area has developed enormously over the last decade, with full service marinas, pontoons and moorings being developed, providing facilities for more yachts. Bars and restaurants serving high quality local produce are going out of their way to attract yachtsmen. All the support a cruising yacht needs – chandlers, engineers, riggers and sailmakers – is now available within Argyll.

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Heading North past Craignure and Lochaline, you can sail up the sheltered, but spectacular, Sound of Mull to sample the delights of Tobermory. From here, you may circumnavigate Mull in an anticlockwise direction, taking in the Treshnish Isles, Staffa and historic Iona.

If you head South from Oban down the Sound of Kerrera you may decide to stop overnight at the famous anchorage at Puilladobhrain [‘pooldoran’]. Although the anchorage can be crowded in the high season it is a beautiful spot, and the well-trodden walk across the hill to the famous Tigh an Truish pub and the Bridge Over The Atlantic is well worth the effort.

Continue South past Seil and the slate islands of Luing and Belnahua and then – if you have got the tide right – ride the Dorus Mor to picturesque Crinan. From here it is sheltered sailing for thirty miles or more down the Sound of Jura to Craighouse, Gigha or the big island of Islay with its many malt whisky distilleries and its bijou wee marina at Port Ellen.

Going North again hitch a tidal lift up the Sound of Islay and you can head for remote Colonsay and Oronsay before continuing North for the Garvellachs and Oban or, if time permits, across to sunny Tiree, rocky Coll or historic Iona before heading back to Oban down the Sound of Mull.

And this is just Argyll . . . an ideal base to explore further afield, to Skye or across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. Let your sailing adventure start in Argyll.

For full details on each of the yachts available from Argyll Yacht Charters please click on the yacht of your choice from the selection on the left. To help with your choice you can get a very brief description of each boat by holding your mouse over the relevant image.

Please note that Sea Fever and Tin Tin are both new additions to our fleet for 2010. Sea Fever is a brand new Arcona 400, whilst Tin TIn is a very highly specified Ovni 435 from 2006. For pricing information, please click here or contact AYC for further information.

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Explore Scotland by small boat Splendour. Travel among spectacular scenery, wildlife, heritage and feast on local produce from Argyll and Arran.

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Cruising Scotland's Hebrides was an adventure - and one full of new friends and incredible wildlife and nature.

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Explore the Picturesque West Coast of Scotland and the Hebrides on our Unique Scottish Cruises

Argyll Cruising offers ten unique Scottish Cruises, visiting the inlets and islands of Argyll, Arran and the Hebrides, including Mull, Islay, Jura and Skye and the Small Isles. The spectacular cruises run from three to thirteen nights, amongst the beautiful islands and stunning sea lochs of Argyll. With a maximum of 8 guests on board, these are highly personalised cruising experiences within an idyllic maritime setting.

Your skipper will welcome you on board the elegant Splendour , a tastefully converted traditional wooden trawler yacht, and home for the duration of your cruise. A holiday on board Splendour offers the perfect escape with relaxing and welcoming accommodation. On the spacious outdoor decks you have the choice of unwinding on sun loungers, wildlife watching, perhaps a spot of fishing, or an invigorating plunge into a secluded bay.  

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Explore the Coastline of Argyll, Arran and the Outer Hebrides

Going ashore by tender is part of the fun. Opportunities to explore stunning coastlines, traditional villages, ancient woodlands, castles and world famous whisky distilleries are plentiful on our Scottish cruises. While out on the tender you might have the opportunity to help crew set creels for crab or lobster, which could even be served at the next meal. The ultimate in food from source to table.

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After time on deck, exploring on shore and creating lasting memories, relax in the deck saloon and get to know your fellow guests whilst enjoying the freshest local produce, prepared and cooked by our private chef.

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Join us on a Scottish wildlife cruise where we sail under the towering cliffs of Ailsa Craig, the seabird mecca of the Western Isles. With over 40,000 breeding gannets, hundreds of puffins, porpoises and the chance to spot minke whales, all from the spacious wildlife watching decks of Splendour, our cruises are a nature lover’s dream.

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With beautiful traditional lines, Splendour lives up to her name, both outside and in. Boasting double or twin private en suite cabins, she is more than suitable for the modern traveller, and offers a comfortable and cosy cruising experience.

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Kazan Russia — a thousand-year Russian city

Kazan Russia memorable date - Tatarstan Republic Day: the origin and celebrations

One of the most celebrated days in Kazan city is the Republic Day . It reflects both the old Russian and Tatar people customs and festivals and a new face of Kazan city. Crowds gather in the Kazan city stadium, located on the site of the old Tashayak Fair, to see the colorful spectacle: horse races, the national wrestling, the ingenious folk contests, such as the famous sabantuy, 'the celebration of the plough'.

Kazan Russia - The Republic Day celebrations on the central stadium

The crowds of Kazan city people that assemble to celebrate the Republic Day could be seen in earlier times only during the officially sanctioned manifestations organized for May Day and the anniversary of the October Revolution. But on the Republic Day the people who gather together whatever their ethnic origins, experience a new feeling of solidarity and common purpose. Besides Russians and Tatars , who are the most numerous, there are the Chuvash, Mari, Udmurt and Mordvin peoples and many others. Although in recent years there has been much emphasis on the renaissance of the Tatar nation and its culture . It should not be overlooked that, according to the statistics, every inhabitant of Kazan city is a partner in or comes from a mixed marriage Kazan has always been noted for the good relations among the people that make up its inhabitants. Despite all the national sporting events when, for example, on the ice of Lake Kaban the workmen of the Tatar settlement and the Sukonny quarter, located on opposite shore came out to try their strength in fist-fighting, the history of the few centuries has not known serious ethnically-based conflicts. Working together and sharing the burdens of life has always been common to the multi-national population.

Strictly speaking, this comes at the beginning of summer, after the first hay-making but why not celebrate it again in August, at harvest time? The Tatar festivals mirror the people's adventurous spirit and their zeal for work. It should be mentioned that in the old days landowners along the Volga always tried to hire Tatar peasants for the harvest, not only because they were remarkable for their sobriety, but because they knew how to use two hands on the scythe.

The Kazan city history says that prince Andrey Kurbsky who had distinguished himself during the capture of Kazan city , gave a rapturous description of the surrounding area. He said: "In that land there are big fields, exceptionally abundant and generous in their crops. There are also the beautiful courts of their princes and grandees, truly amazing. There are villages, and there is so much grain of all sorts that one cannot describe or believe it - it is as plentiful as the stars in the sky."

The anonymous author of The History of Kazan city , who lived for a long time at the court of the khan, describes what he saw with similar wonder: "It is a beautiful place... rich in pasturage for herds, and rich for bees, bringing forth all types of grasses and abundant in fruit, full of wild animals, fish and all sorts of worldly goods; you cannot find another place like it for beauty and wealth in the whole of the Russian land, with such riches that I'm not sure any foreign lands have."

Kazan Russia - The Republic Day celebrations: the national wrestling

The multi-national culture of Kazan city is displayed at the Republic Day festival in its full spectrum: there is the Kazan Theatre of Fashion , which is almost unique in the world, musical ensembles playing on traditional instruments, the dramatised history under the open sky. At such breathtaking spectacles, when the stadium becomes a theatre, it is very clear that the greatest riches of Kazan city are the people who live there.

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