motor yacht legend 52m

1974   Icon Yachts    254ft  /  77.4m

LEGEND Yacht Charter

LEGEND currently registered in Panama is actively available for charter in several cruising destinations.

The luxury motor yacht LEGEND was built by Icon Yachts and delivered to her owner in 1974, she later underwent a refit in 2015.

The exterior of LEGEND is designed by Diana Yacht Design / The Netherlands.

The 254ft / 77.4m LEGEND has been constructed with a steel hull and is powered by 2x 3400hp HP Smit Bollnes with a cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

LEGEND has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 22 charter guests in 11 suites.

The guest cabins comprise 4 cabins with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, 2 VIP suites with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 4 cabins with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht LEGEND will be managed by the crew of 28 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 28 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cinema, Exercise equipment, Gym, Helipad, Indoor audio system, Jacuzzi on deck, Satellite TV, Sauna, Spa, Stabilizers, Submarine, Sun loungers, Swim platform and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

LEGEND is Currently cruising in the East Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the West Mediterranean, East Coast United States, the West Coast South America and East Coast South America.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Middle East
• North East Africa

Northern Europe

West mediterranean.

• Balearic Islands
• Corsica & Sardinia
• Sicily & Aeolian Islands
• Amalfi Coast
• French Riviera
• South of France
• North Africa

East Coast United States

• Florida - East Coast
• New England
• Great Lakes
• Florida - West Coast
• Florida Keys
• Middle Atlantic
• Western Gulf

West Coast South America

• Galapagos Islands
• Columbia Pacific

East Coast South America

• Columbia Caribbean
• Air Conditioning
• Movie Theatre
• Exercise equipment
• Indoor audio system
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Satellite TV
• Stabilisers
• Sun loungers
• Swim platform
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Jet Skis (standup)
• Waverunners (Sit Down)
• 29ft/9m RIB
• 2 Luxury Tenders
• 2x Zodiac Tenders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter legend.

LEGEND has a weekly charter price starting at €595,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €99,200.

How many guests on board LEGEND?

LEGEND can accommodate 22 sleeping guests on board in 11 cabins, with the ability to cruise with up to 36 guests.

Where is LEGEND currently located?

LEGEND was last seen in Spain.

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Motor Yacht

Legend is a custom motor yacht launched in 1989 by Fr. Schweers Shipyard and most recently refitted in 1999.

Legend measures 51.25 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.20 metres and a beam of 9.10 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 603 tonnes.

Legend has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Terence Disdale Design is an award-winning design studio responsible for the interior and exterior design of the some of the world’s most significant yachts. Based in the UK, the studio is renowned for producing refreshingly casual yet chic designs.

Her interior design is by Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design.

Legend also features naval architecture by Fr. Schweers Shipyard.

Performance and Capabilities

Legend has a top speed of 16.50 knots and a cruising speed of 15.50 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Legend has a fuel capacity of 77,000 litres, and a water capacity of 25,000 litres.

She also has a range of 3,600 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Legend accommodates up to 12 guests . She also houses room for up to 13 crew members.

Other Specifications

Legend has a hull NB of 6470.

Legend is a Lloyds Register class yacht. She flies the flag of Marshall Islands .

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The LEGEND II motor yacht is a stunning 20.53 m (67′ 4″) Absolute Navetta 68 flybridge yacht, available for yacht charter in the South of France. Built in 2023, this luxurious vessel offers spacious accommodation for up to eight guests in four beautifully appointed suites. Additionally, there is an extra cabin available for the two dedicated crew members who ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience onboard.

State of art accommodation

The interiors of Legend II yacht charter in the South of France are tastefully decorated.  All of the chosen fabrics were handpicked to create a stylish atmosphere. With the ability to accommodate up to 8 guests, she is perfect for friends and families looking to enjoy a joyful and unforgettable stay onboard with their loved ones.

Spacious sundeck

For those who wish to savor the beauty of the outdoors, the sundeck offers an idyllic setting for al fresco dining throughout the day. If you’re considering a yacht charter in the South of France, this is undoubtedly an unparalleled choice.

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Summer Charter

From €625,000 P/W

Winter Charter

From €595,000 P/W

Adventure. Everywhere.

Built for the wanderlust explorer, 77.4m expedition yacht Legend features all the facilities required for Arctic and off the beaten track adventures, from submersibles to heli operations and jet skis. Comfortable in the harshest of environments, she is as at home in the polar regions as she is in the fjords of South America or Northern Europe, and a crew experienced in expedition charters prioritise guest comfort and safety.

Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters

CHARTER LOCATION

Winter: South America, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Arctic, Antarctica

Summer: Mediterranean, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Arctic

Standout Features

This is Legend

Class 1 Icebreaker

Legend is a Class 1 Icebreaker, reaching the unreachable.

Swedish Spa

Tranquility at sea with a Swedish Spa, pampering guests luxuriously.

Culinary Excellence

Gourmet delights from the award-winning onboard culinary team.

Multi-Functional Vessel

Supports submersibles, heli-ops, and dive expeditions in diverse terrains.

Gym equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for optimal fitness.

Cinema Room

Private cinema room hosts movie nights and expedition lectures seamlessly.

Spacious Accommodations

Accommodates up to 22 guests in 11 staterooms, with optional expedition staff.

Legendary Exploration

Helideck, toys maximize exploration in wild landscapes for Legend's guests.

Discover the Depths

Submarine onboard allows deep-sea exploration.

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Legend Through the Lens

For the wanderlust explorer

Intrepid Explorer. Luxury Cruiser.

Don’t be fooled by her sturdy exterior; Legend’s line-up of amenities allows guests to live the superyacht lifestyle to the full. An ultra-heated on-deck hot tub and Balinese spa invite relaxation. A well-equipped gym provides diversion for active guests. And a private cinema room can play host to intimate movie nights or expedition lectures.

Stately Interiors

Legend’s interior spaces are expansive yet homely, thanks to a combination of rich marquetry and soft fabrics, while bespoke fittings, furniture and artwork retain her feeling of worldliness. Formal dining for the entire complement of guests, a piano and whisky bar are counted among her lavish social spaces, providing endless options for entertainment.

Balinese Spa

A Balinese style spa offers the perfect retreat after a day of exploring, with dedicated spa therapist, an 8-person Jacuzzi, sauna, massage/treatment room, and beauty salon. On the main deck, a 16-person ultra-heated Jacuzzi with waterfall feature offers panoramic views of the surrounding destination.

Main Deck Gym

Retreat to Legend’s main-deck gym, complete with a treadmill, step machine, cross trainer and free weights, for workouts with spectacular views of the sea.

Legend’s 14-seat cinema room has a full HD TV screen and professional 5.3 surround sound system, perfect for enjoying a movie with family or replaying footage of the day’s adventures.

Accommodation

Eleven City-Themed Cabins.

Legendary Cabins

Legend is fully equipped to accommodate up to 22 guests in 11 guest cabins, with the ability to bring on board up to 6 extra expedition staff if required. Her eight double cabins, one twin and two convertible cabins allow for extensive flexibility according to the charter group, each one of them offering the utmost levels of comfort.

Cabin Arrangement

Dedicated deck, his and hers ensuites, walk-in closet, study, lounge.

London suite on upper deck: ensuite, bath, shower, closet, study, lounge.

Moscow suite on main deck: ensuite, shower, bath, closet, office, lounge.

New York suite: bar, lounge, breakfast table, ensuite with shower/bath, closet.

Amsterdam suite: aft of Master, convertible twin/double, ensuite with shower.

Dubai suite: Master Deck, convertible to double, ensuite shower.

Beijing and Istanbul

Upper deck port side: Beijing and Istanbul suites with ensuite, closet, desk.

Tokyo and Surabaya

Upper deck starboard: Tokyo and Surabaya suites with ensuite, closet, desk.

Panama suite on upper deck, convertible to double, ensuite with shower.

Experts in Expedition

Tailor-Made Adventure

Legend’s crew to guest ratio of 28:22 rivals that of the most exclusive hotels. Expect bespoke service, world-class menus tailored exactly to your preferences, and activities and expeditions planned out to exacting detail. The only thing you have to do is enjoy.

Massage and Beauty Treatments

A fully-qualified spa therapist can soothe tired muscles with a range of massage treatments and can also keep guests looking their best by performing shellac manicures and pedicures and facials.

The Ultimate Adventure Squad

Legend’s 28 crew – which can be supplemented with up to six extra expedition staff if required – are experienced in expedition charters and prioritise guest comfort and safety.

Legendary Chefs

Two highly experienced chefs, with experience working in a variety of high-end restaurants and kitchens around the world, pride themselves on producing everything from scratch, no matter how remote the cruising. Tailoring each menu to guest needs, they can provide alternative menus for vegetarians and vegans, or those curious about trying to reduce meat consumption.

Ready. Set. Adventure.

What's in the Toybox

1 x Submarine 3 x Jet Skis 2 x Water Skis 10 x Snorkeling Sets 1 x Fishing Equipment 2 x Helicopters 10 x Diving Equipment 2 x Wakeboards 6 x Stand Up Paddle Boards 4 x Seabobs 7 x Tenders 8 x Kayaks 5 x Inflatable Toys 10 x Snorkeling Sets

Please note that the tenders and toys on board the yachts are regularly updated. Please contact Y.CO for the most up to date list.

The Ultimate Toybox for Summer and Winter

Nowhere is out of reach with Legend’s wide selection of toys. Start the day with deep sea exploration with the onboard submarine and end it with your head in the clouds, lifting off from Legend’s fully-commercial helideck. Of course, if you’d rather keep your feet firmly at sea level, her Targa 37’ Chase Boat, two expedition tenders, jet-skis, kayaks, diving and ice-diving equipment will more than satisfy your exploration needs.

Heli Operations

Legend’s fully commercial helideck is capable of supporting a range of heli-operations, from airborne arrivals and departures to heli-skiing and remote exploration. A helicopter can be chartered at an extra cost, with heli-pilot accommodated in addition to the crew.

Whether Island hopping in the Mediterranean or exploring the polar regions of Antarctica and Svalbard, you can dive beneath the waves in comfort, thanks to Legend’s onboard U Boat Works C Explorer, which can carry 5 guests up to 200m below sea level.

37’ Targa Chase Boat - Summer Only

Available for Svalbard and the Mediterranean, Legend’s sleek 37’ Targa Chase Boat, aptly named Myth, has an interior living space and cabin and is perfect for longer excursions or transferring guests ashore in comfort and style.

Polar Expedition Equipment – Antarctica Only

Polar trekking and camping gear is carried on board, meaning your exploration of Antarctica needn’t finish at the shoreline.

Charter Legend in the Med

Balearic Beach Club

Palma to Palma. Pack a bikini and shorts. Our swim-snorkel-sunbathe tour of the Balearics’ 375 beaches is 100% fun in the sun.

Ultimate Greek Odyssey

Athens to Athens. Where history began. Embrace the pace with a demure paced cruise through the greatest of Greek Islands.

Croatia Treasure Islands

Dubrovnik to Sibenik. Cruise through an archipelago of 1,200 islands. Marvel at the history and beauty of the Dalmatian coast.

Italian Riviera Coast Of Colour

Genoa to Portovenere. Charter a yacht on the Italian Riviera’s most colourful coastline for cliff dives, nightclub jives and Italian dinners on deck.

Côte d'Azur Classic

Monaco to St Tropez. Cruise through the sybaritic history of the South of France. With a cast of painters, writers, winemakers and chefs.

Sardinia Circumnavigation

Bonifacio to Bonifacio. This itinerary begins and ends in Corsica, pouring French sparkle over La Dolce Vita and showcasing every island highlight.

7 Islands in 7 Days

Corfu to Zakynthos. Greece's Ionian Islands are a diverse playground of jaw dropping destinations entwined with ancient history.

Turkey Blue Coast Adventure

Gocek to Bodrum. Why swim from your beach club when you can cliff dive instead? Jump from a rope swing. Fall off a jetski. Or leap head-first down an inflatable slide.

Charter Legend in Northern Europe

A Land of Natural Phenomena

Frænfjorden to Stavanger. A natural wonderland of waterways and mountain peaks, Norway is a superyacht charter with a difference.

Adventures In The Arctic

Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Not as cold in summer as you might expect, these islands have a rugged beauty and offer unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Discover the Baltic Sea

Bergen to Riga. The Land of Fairytales, the Baltics may be small, but culturally, it is as diverse as it is beautiful.

Geothermal Springs, Rock & Lava Scapes

Reykjavik to Akureyri, Iceland. An untamed expanse that is teeming with wildlife and geographical phenomena. Thundering waterfalls, captivating scenery.

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How a 77m Soviet icebreaker became the ultra-tough explorer Legend

We revisit the story of Legend , a former Soviet icebreaker that was transformed into a sumptuous 77 metre explorer.

Lightning strobes across the horizon as our tender slogs through the heave and chop of the Mediterranean just off Beaulieu-sur-Mer, towards 77.4 metre explorer yacht Legend . Whipping rain, cracks of thunder — it certainly feels as if the Côte d’Azur is lavishing its most melodramatic weather on this ultra-tough vessel.

But it’s not making much of an impression. The thing you notice, as you step on to  Legend ’s stern platform from a rolling tender, is her rock-like stability. For her, this doesn’t really count as weather. 

Legend started life in 1974 as an icebreaking tug from Dutch yard IHC Verschure and was redelivered in 2016 as an ultra-luxe explorer yacht after a 12-month refit at Dutch shipyard Icon Yachts . Jan Verkerk was the mastermind behind the rebuild. After spending years exploring the Antarctic aboard his classic yacht Sherakhan , he saw a “gap in the market” for a true expedition yacht and the potential of Legend ’s hull to fill it. [ Legend has since changed ownership but remains available for charter with Y.CO .]

"She was built as a Class 1 icebreaker - an icebreaker, not just Ice Class. This is something important. As is her reasonable fuel efficiency and her obvious safe and solid structure,” he says. “I was able to create a vessel that can go anywhere in the world, but also provide the luxuries that have become standard in the superyacht industry.” 

Legend certainly feels solid. Her 6.4 metre draught is nearly twice as deep as many yachts her length, and the same can be said of her weight. Aesthetically, she also balanced Verkerk’s portfolio nicely. “ Legend was built for the Soviet Union during the Cold War and has seen active service. I like this part of her history and I believe that this shines through her personality. I say ‘she’ but with her powerful lines Legend really is a ‘he’. Sherakhan is more of a classic, old lady. She was built just a few years before Legend , but in those years shipbuilding technology saw significant changes,” he says.

While Verkerk admired the boat’s bone structure, he was bold about the rest: by the end of the refit at Icon, 100 tonnes of new steel and aluminium had been added. Major structural changes put function first. “ Legend had a canoe stern — round, closed — but the use of the boat really asked for a big swim platform, where you could moor the tenders and have a closer relation to the water,” says Hans-Maarten Bais, creative director and naval architect at Diana Yacht Design , who was responsible for the exterior design and engineering of the rebuild.

The answer was lengthening Legend ’s stern by 3.6 metres, allowing for not only a new swim platform but also a massive 16-person superyacht spa pool — with waterfall — for when the ocean is not suitable for a dip. And there were other fundamental challenges further forward.

“There was a huge tender amidships, which really broke up the boat into a fore-ship and an aft-ship,” says Bais. The solution was removing a massive secondary mast from this space, adding an extra deckhouse and extending the forecastle deck back to join more substantially with Legend ’s aft deck. There’s still tender storage amidships - both on this deck and the one below - but Legend ’s two halves feel united. As Bais puts it, the change “brings back the balance”.

Also added to Legend ’s adventurous kit was a commercial-standard superyacht helideck on the owner’s deck aft, suitable for a six-person Eurocopter EC135, along with its state-of-the-art fire extinguishing systems, an eight tonne helifuel storage tank and bunker systems. There will also be a smaller chopper, for emergencies, to be craned from the helideck to sit on the extended forecastle deck. Rotor blades will be stored neatly in new foredeck lockers and both helicopters vacuum-wrapped to keep them pristine on crossings.

Legend packs in every superyacht water toy a guest could hope for as well as the necessary extra staff — she can take an expedition crew of 10 (helicopter pilot, doctor, expedition leaders, naturalists and so on) on top of the 28 regular crew. Their accommodation is forward on the lower, main and boat decks — giving easy access to every level of guest accommodation. The captain’s cabin and the ice pilot’s, meanwhile, are up behind the revamped wheelhouse.

“The new bridge layout is intended to reflect the atmosphere of the old passenger liners,” says Legend ’s [former] captain Bernard Vivegnis, “so you have free-standing consoles rather than a steering desk up on the windows. It is quite nice as you can actually walk up to the window in front of the consoles and check the view. The consoles themselves group navigation, conning and communication in separate units in an efficient way so that the watch is always an easy task.” There’s also a conference corner to plan the next day’s activities with the guests and expedition team.

Up front, the Legend refit project extended the foredeck tender garage so it could accommodate two snowmobiles (fitted with trackers in case guests lose their way) and the ultimate exploration gadget - a three-person U-Boat Worx C-Explorer submarine . Lifted by a foredeck crane through a hatch in the ceiling and into the water, it can dive to 300 metres with two guests and a pilot, and do seven 45 minute dives a day.

“I made a dive with it in the Norwegian fjords,” says Thom Beerens, Legend’s [former] purser. “It’s a really cool, strange experience, sitting there like you’re in a car or an airplane. You see the water level rising, it gets dark, then you switch on the lights and see whatever’s in front of you. We were suddenly looking at a shipwreck.”

But to get her 22 guests to such fantastical locations, rather more prosaic considerations had to be taken into account - especially with a charter yacht that needs to meet standards for a passenger vessel. “The use as a PYC-classed vessel required major modifications of the staircases and fire-retarding bulkheads,” says Jen Wartena, co-founder CEO of Icon Yachts. “Other safety systems required replacement of all ceilings.”

Verkerk’s experience of cruising extreme latitudes also served to bulk up Legend ’s safety credentials further. “Because the approach is to sail in Antarctica — he has a lot of experience sailing there with Sherakhan — and the aft windows were quite low to the water and massive, he didn’t want to have the risk that a big wave could blow them out. So we made them smaller. The total area of glass is the same, we just extended the area of the windows and divided them into smaller portions. And we made the glass really, really thick so they can withstand the biggest waves.”

In terms of the engine room, as Wartena puts it, “the only things that are still the same are Legend ’s beautiful and very powerful main engines, gearbox, shaft and propeller. It is really impressive to see them, and is wise to keep them as part of the history of the boat.”

They certainly seem to work well in concert with the capable hull. “ Legend handles nice and easy in any sea state,” says Captain Vivegnis. “Her draught and inertia make for a very easy rolling that the stabilisers compensate for adequately. A following sea is sometimes more annoying as we have built new nice social spaces very close to the sea aft, so that is taken into account when planning a day’s navigation. “I brought Legend from Italy in 2014 without stabilisers. That was in January and Biscay was wild, but the ship handled well then. Now, with the refurbished stabilisers and new software, it has become a really easy ride.”

It’s also important to note that Legend complies with the IMO Polar Code that came into effect on January 1, 2017 and covers safety measures and environmental protections for yachts venturing into defined polar waters. She satisfies technical requirements for her category of navigation and has cruised extensively in Antarctica since her re-launch.

Verkerk and Verkerk Yachting Projects planned the interior design with assistance from Beerens — selecting materials, creating sketches and mood boards. They passed these on to an interiors company for technical realisation. “Our main goal was that every door you open you say, ‘wow’,” says Beerens. “We wanted to make a walk through Legend an adventure by itself. Even if we had clients on board for four weeks, in the third week they should still be finding new things. With the destinations Legend is going to, they stay on board much more than they do here [in Europe], where at night you can go out for dinner. In Antarctica there is no restaurant.”

A sense of fun and excitement certainly comes through in the design but it is most apparent in the lobby forward of the main saloon where guests will find a whisky bar and (air treated) cigar room. Legend ’s décor has a nautical glamour, with wood panelling, monochrome floor tiles centred with a compass star and sofas in a smart humbug stripe.

“We’re going to get a big chunk of ice from Antarctica and put it in a cooler with a glass vitrine,” says Beerens. “So our clients can take a 30, 40, 50-year-old vodka or whisky, take 2,500-year-old ice with a hammer in their glass and drink it.” To port from here there’s a 14-seat cinema that feels - in the spirit of glamorous adventure - like sitting in the first-class carriage of a classic train. To starboard you will find Legend ’s superyacht gym with gear by Life Fitness Parabody, including an inset treadmill for taller guests.

On an explorer yacht it makes sense to promote this space from its traditional position lower down, since guests spending long periods on board Legend will likely use it more than Med cruisers, who can opt for an evening stroll on shore. They’ll appreciate the light and being close to social life on board. And, as Beerens notes, “one of the crew is a fitness instructor and two are masseuses”. The latter will pummel muscles in Legend ’s Balinese spa below the saloon, with its decorative woodwork, a central spa pool, sauna and massage rooms.

The large saloon is the cosiest area on board Legend with space to dine in company. Up a level, the aft boat deck saloon is a modern, light indoor-outdoor space that gives the feeling of relaxing al fresco even when conditions won’t permit actually venturing on deck.

Inside, there’s a bar, TV lounge, self-playing Mason & Hamlin piano and white modular seating around a central artificial fire. Out on the aft deck these shapes are echoed, with a circular barbecue grill taking the place of the fire. The 13 en-suite guest cabins on board Legend include two VIP suites, five double and five twin cabins (some convertible) and a forward owner’s suite ranged across the owner’s deck. “Her accommodation is designed around big cities, with each room containing an element of the city it has been named after,” says Verkerk.

The colours and ambience inform the accent tones and materials - particularly evident in the VIPs Moscow (dark glossy wood and red leather upholstery) and New York (sweet little Art Deco bar). In cabins and throughout Legend there are artificial Opti-myst fires that run on steam, for cosy nights in frozen places.

The master suite, Paris, features the muted tones of pale grey and warm woods. There’s a central bed, a little sitting room, a big bathroom and it can be joined with the suite just aft (Amsterdam). With Legend there’s a balance between cosiness and adventure, toughness and romance. As Wartena notes of the spa pool: “It must be great to bubble in this mega hot tub while sailing between icebergs, orcas and penguins."

Legend was sold to a new owner 2019 but is still available for charter in the Mediterranean and Antarctica with Y.CO .

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Written by Sally Gardner-Cochran

The stunning 77m explorer superyacht LEGEND , by Icon Yachts , with a launch in 1974 and refitted in 2015, is offering unbeatable all-inclusive charter rates in Northern Europe , for select dates in August. The yacht’s naval architecture is the work of Diana Yacht Design , while her interior styling was completed by Legend Beheer B.V. Accommodation is over 13 cabins, for a maximum of 26 charter guests. Contact us for the specific details and itinerary information. 

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Her interior décor is elegantly appointed with a timeless finish and neutral furnishings throughout. The lavish finishes create a sophisticated and refined atmosphere and are exceptionally impressive. In the open plan main salon is a comfortable lounge, offers sumptuous seating and a coffee table situated in front of a relaxing fireplace. The formal dining table is aft, easily seating 20 guests. There is a full-service wet bar on the starboard side of the main salon, making the layout ideal for socializing. An upper sky-lounge features a lovely lounge area, wet bar and piano. Further to the gathering areas aboard, there is a gym, spa and cinema available.

Jacuzzi pool with waterfall – Photo Jeff Brown

The Icon yacht’s exterior living is capacious, wonderfully suited to luxury charters. The main aft deck boasts a good size pool and shaded alfresco dining table. M/Y LEGEND’S upper aft deck is outfitted with plenty of seating, tables, a wet bar, full outdoor galley area and partial shade. A helipad on the top deck doubles as a fantastic sundeck, where numerous chaise loungers and an outdoor seating area await.

Helideck convertible into lounging and sunbathing area – Photo Jeff Brown

Accommodation is over 3 decks, in 13 cabins, for up to 26 charter guests. Each cabin is themed for a different country and named accordingly. On the upper deck is the master stateroom, offering a double bed, study, lounge, walk-in wardrobe and his / her ensuites. In addition, on this deck, there are 2 twin cabins capable of converting to double cabins.

Piano in the saloon – Photo Jeff Brown

The middle deck has a VIP cabin, with lounge, walk-in wardrobe and study. This deck also offers 4 double staterooms and a convertible twin, to double cabin. The main deck offers 2 VIP cabins with a walk-in wardrobe, study and lounge each, plus 2 convertible twins to double cabins.

Plenty of inviting interior areas for socialising – Photo Jeff Brown

The yacht has 2 x 3400hp Smit-Bolnes engines with speeds of 11 – 14 knots, she has an impressive range of 7640nm and is fitted with zero speed stabilizers.

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Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee

You may have heard the Word. It's the 10th year for the Word of South festival of literature and music, which blasts off with the Flaming Lips at Cascades Park on Friday.

The festival continues all weekend with 50 events and more than 100 authors and musicians arriving from all parts of the South. Performers include Rising Appalachia, Blind Boys of Alabama, cookbook author Kelsey Barnard and a taste of P-Funk history with author Daniel Bedrosian and George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars.

Need fresh air and bright sails? Head down to the Shell Point Regatta for the weekend races at Shell Point. Are flowers your thing? Take in a sweet tradition at the Thomasville Rose Show & Festival , which has been going strong for 103 years!

It's time to flip the calendar on Wednesday, May 1, when the Indigo Girls bring "Closer to Fine" and more to Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

Here's a roundup of entertaining events around Tallahassee, culled from emails, the  Council on Culture & Arts  online listings and elsewhere.

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1. Sail down for Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta

The Regatta starts its second half-century April 26-28 with the 51st event at Shell Point Beach. For the past 50 years, the Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta has been held in southern Wakulla County for the benefit of the American Cancer Society in memory of Stephen Smith, a local sailor who died from a rare form of leukemia at the age of 29.

Racing starts at 11 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. Come sail, watch, eat lunch at the Regatta grill and participate in the Sunday afternoon live auction beginning at 2 p.m. The Regatta draws more than 200 registered participants with hundreds more spectators from all over the southeast. The event includes races for PHRF yachts, catamarans such as Hobie Cats, smaller day sailors including Sunfish, and windsurfers which are the most numerous and arguably the most colorful participants in the Regatta. For complete schedule, visit smithregatta.com .

2. Fun is bloomin' at Thomasville Rose Show & Festival

Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show & Festival has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. This year's festival runs Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, with various events running from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. both days.

103rd Annual Rose Show runs from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Remington Avenue at Broad Street, Under the Tent, Downtown Thomasville. The big Rose Parade makes a splash at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a street dance. Check out the roses and orchids, the festival market and other exhibits. Over the years, flower shows, entertainment, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade, and much more have been added to create the community celebration. Visit thomasvillega.com.

3. Rock it with the Indigo Girls

Released in 1989, Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over 2 million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. They land at Florida State's Opening Nights for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Tickets are $65-$50. Visit openingnights.fsu.edu.

Over a 35-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe. Committed activists, they work on issues like immigration reform LGBTQ advocacy, education, death penalty reform, and Native American rights.

4. Taste of Tallahassee: Good food for a good cause

Children’s Home Society of Florida is reviving an old Tallahassee favorite — the Chefs’ Sampler — with a new name. The first Chefs’ Taste of Home will tour downtown Tallahassee from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Epicurean aficionados can participate in the finest, local cuisine, artfully paired libations, and a downtown walkabout around the area’s most historic homes.

Guests will set off on a guided tour of five beautiful downtown homes where they will enjoy an artfully curated signature dish from an esteemed chef with wine pairings at each stop. Featured chefs include: Chef Leon of Leon’s at Lake Ella, Chef Blake Shine of Hayward House, Chef Juan of Real Paella, Mom and Dad’s Restaurant and Seven Hills Hospitality Group. Tickets are $225. To purchase tickets visit chsfl.org or call 850-445-7874.

5. Tallahassee Civic Chorale Spring Concert

Tallahassee Civic Chorale celebrates the bicentennial with “Joy!” at its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m., Turner Auditorium, Tallahassee Community College. The Chorale in partnership with the Capital Bells presents music that salutes Tallahassee’s natural beauty, history, arts, and academic excellence. Tickets — $13 for adults, $10, for seniors and students, and free to TCC students and faculty/staff — may be purchased in advance at civicchorale.org or at the door.

The Chorale offers an opportunity to serve the community through its various civic activities. To join for the summer 2024 concert, The Colors We Sing, June 28, go to civicchorale.org .

Bonus event: Sankofa presents Legends of Funk, Jazz & Soul

Tallahassee St. Maarten Foundation presents the 5th Sankofa Concert: Legends of Funk, Jazz and Soul at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Tallahassee Nights Life Center, 1533 S. Monroe St., featuring musical artists Lili Forbes, Kendra Foster, and Cody ChesnuTT. The Tallahassee St. Maarten Foundation will be celebrating 25 years of its Sister City relationship with Tallahassee. This is also Tallahassee's Bicentennial Year, a fitting time to kick off its 25-year celebration by honoring the local and international legends of Funk, Jazz and Soul. Tickets are $20, available at the door.

Bonus event: Tallahassee Community Chorus signs out with Nelson Mass

The Tallahassee Community Chorus will present an afternoon of song as they close their season with “Nelson Mass” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 seniors; (62+); $10 students. The chorus closes its 36th concert season with F. Joseph Haydn’s “greatest single composition,” Missa in Angustiis, or “Mass for Troubled Times.” The piece is most popularly known as the “Lord Nelson Mass,” for Lord Horatio Nelson, after the British defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Nile.

OTHER EVENTS

Blue Tavern: Everett Young kicks off happy hour from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Blue Tavern, 1206 N. Monroe St., followed by Grateful Dead Night from 8-11 p.m. Experience 3 hours of music with 2 bands with Lee C. Payton and Hot Tamale playing your favorite Grateful Dead songs plus a few surprises. $10 cover. The 4th Saturday Old Time Jam gets fiddlin' from 4-6 p.m., that's followed with a double header featuring Saylor Dollar at 7 p.m. and Once Great Estate at 9 p.m. The full Saylor Dollar band is making its debut at Blue Tavern. Once Great Estate will be sharing songs and stories from their new album. $10 cover. Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.: Shape Note Singing, followed at 8 p.m. by Tuesday Bluesday with Belmont & Jones. $5 cover. Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.: Kenny Hill Band, followed at 8 p.m. by Open Mic Night. Thursday, 5-7 p.m.: Brambles Bluegrass Jam, followed at 8 p.m. by Music of the Spheres, with Brazilian samba, funk & more with Grupo Jaragua.

Great Oaks Pub at Southwood: A House Rockin’ Party featuring the high energy sound of Brett Wellman and the Stone Cold Blues Band performs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, Great Oaks Pub , 3750 Grove Park Drive. The group includes the driving beat of Brett’s guitar along with Harp, Saxophone, Bass and Drums. Call 850-942-4653 for reservations.

House of Music: Tallahassee City Limits: Songwriter Sessions with Maurice Mangum at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at House of Music, 2011 S. Monroe St. $15 cover.

Irish Repertory Theater: The Tallahassee premiere of award-winning Irish playwright Elaine Murphy's comedy "Shush." IRT's production stars Erika Stone, Tiffany Underwood, and Marlene DuBois. "Shush" is being presented at 8 p.m. May 2-4 and May 10 and 12 at Goodwood Museum, 1600 Miccosukee Road. Visit tallahasseeirishrep.com.

Tallahassee Garden Club: The Tallahassee Garden Club presents the annual Spring Plant Extravaganza and Flower Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, on the grounds of the Historic Rutgers House at 507 North Calhoun Street! There will be loads of fun for kids of all ages.

Tallahassee Winds: Tallahassee Winds will perform their final concert of the 2023/2024 season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Graduate conductor Andrew Hardy-Moore will join Drs. Patrick Dunnigan and David Plack on the podium. The free concert will be held at Opperman Music Hall on FSU campus. For this "musician's choice" concert, band members had the opportunity to nominate some of their favorite pieces from the wind band repertoire to the conductors, who developed the program from these nominations.

Have an event coming up? Email details to  [email protected] .

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Moscow’s urban legends: Ghosts, mutant rats under the Metro

Construction of Fonvizinskaya metro station on the Lyublinsko-Dmitriyevskaya Line in Moscow

Among the world's most famous urban legends is about alligators allegedly living in New York City's sewer system. The Russians do not lag behind the Americans in terms of the popular imagination. Some see giant rats in the metro, while others talk about ghosts and the "mutagenic radiation" of the Ostankino television tower.

The mysteries of the metro

When it comes to rumours about the Moscow subway , truth is closely intertwined with fiction. Even officials do not deny that there are classified military and government lines under the capital – the so-called "Metro-2.”

Enthusiasts have, however, been unsuccessfully trying to find more accurate information for years. Is there one line there or an entire system? Or is there an underground city for 15,000 people? Typical for an urban legend, there are a thousand versions of this story. They are united by an aura of secrecy and danger.

"It was really scary to hear the sound of tarpaulin boots near the alleged entrance to Metro-2," said Konstantin, one of Moscow’s community of “diggers,” or enthusiasts who explore subterranean bunkers, wells, tunnels and other facilities. "Is it still guarded by the KGB men, or something?"

Another Moscow resident claims her digger friend was allegedly shot at by special services while searching for Metro-2. The difficult-to-verify stories by the diggers about their adventures at the closed facility add to people's curiosity.

"My grandmother told me about Metro-2 in my childhood, and then about mutant rats," recalls Moscow resident Valeria. In the 1990s, tabloids publicized stories about giant rats living in the tunnels.

So could Splinter from " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles " find company in the Moscow catacombs? "It's all science: Radiation from rocks must cause mutations in rats," says Pavel, also from Moscow. "But they live in technical rooms, so you can't see them."

On the surface

Not only are the underground bunkers of the Soviet elite shrouded in legend, but also fairly earthly structures, such as the home of Lavrenty Beria, the USSR People's Commissar for State Security and Stalin's right-hand man.

During interrogation in 1953, Beria confessed to abducting and raping dozens of women, but the authenticity of these papers is still being debated (Beria was removed by Khrushchev in a power struggle, and the documents could have been falsified after the execution of this dangerous rival).

But the image of the sadistic Beria was firmly imprinted on the popular mind, and his house in Moscow is surrounded by dark rumours. Allegedly, an invisible car rolls on Malaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa at midnight, with its old motor rumbling. Footsteps are heard, and Beria's ghost comes to his house for violent pleasures: curious pedestrians will soon even hear a woman crying from behind the walls.

Skeptics will say that the crying comes from late-working employees of the Tunisian embassy (the commissar's house is now occupied by a diplomatic mission), but this version is much more boring, even though probably the truth.

Napoleonic soldiers and a 500-year-old witch

It is not only the city centre where legends abound.

Many people believe that hundreds of soldiers from Napoleon’s army were buried in the hills of Peredelkino, a holiday village in the outskirts of Moscow, in 1812. Paranormal enthusiasts imbue the mounds with mystical qualities, believing that electronics go haywire and travellers disappear there.

In reality, however, it is likely that there are no mass graves there.

"After the difficult war with Napoleon, peasants saw its echoes everywhere, so this is an old myth," researchers of the Museum of Moscow told RIR. "In the 19th century, archaeologists excavated Slavic mounds from the 10 th and 11 th centuries. But the inhabitants of the surrounding villages still considered them to be the graves of French soldiers."

The Ostankino neighbourhood, where Europe's highest TV tower is located, is also mythologized. It is allegedly haunted by the ghost of an old woman, who was murdered in the 16 th century. Now she walks around and predicts disasters.

The 500-year-old witch is believed to have predicted the high-profile murder of well-known TV journalist Vlad Listyev and a fire at Ostankino in 2000. Sometimes these stories are complemented by vivid details – for example, the furniture in Listyev's office was allegedly gnawed after his death by animals, mutated by the tower's radiation.

Then there are less bloody rumours: for example, one about a bulldozer embedded by builders in the TV centre's building by mistake. Yana Sidorova, the author of a study about the legends of Ostankino, says the TV centre's staff do not really believe in these sorts of stories, but are quite happy to spread them.

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