THE BALTICM/Y LEGEND

M/Y LEGEND is available for charter in the Baltic!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to charter this fantastic yacht.

AVAILABILITY: • May & June in St. Petersburg, Russia to Finland• July in Copenhagen, Denmark• August & September in North of Scotland, West Coast of

Scotland down to Irish Sea and southern Ireland

CONTENTS1. LEGEND SPECIFICATION

2. MAP OF THE BALTIC

3. OVERVIEW OF THE BALTIC

4. DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

M/Y LEGENDSPECIFICATIONS

BUILDER

YEAR / REFIT

ACCOMMODATION

L.O.A.

BEAM

DRAFT

CREW

SPEED

WIFI / 3D TV / APPLE TV

DECK JACUZZI

Schweers

1987 / 2010

12

51.25m / 168’ 1”

9.10m / 29’ 10”

3.20m / 10’ 5”

14

13.5 knots

YES

YES

KEY FEATURES: • Complete interior & exterior refit with new carpets

and furnishings plus bedding

• New Quantum Zero Speed Stabilisers and Apple TV system throughout vessel

• Tenders and water sport toys including a new Novura-nia 23 Chase tender with inboard diesel, a new Nautica 18’ widebody with outboard, two 4 stroke wet bikes , a selection of towables and toys plus Dive compressors and dive equipment

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FJORDS OF NORWAY

OSLO

COPENHAGEN

GDANSK

GOTLAND

ALAND ISLANDS

TALLINN

ST. PETERSBURGSTOCKHOLM

HELSINKI

NORWAY

SWEDEN

FINLAND

RUSSIA

ESTONIA

LATVIA

POLAND

LITHUANIA

MAP OF

THE BALTIC SEA

THE BALTICONBOARD LEGEND

With its myriad islands, cosmopolitan cities, dramatic wilderness,

and modest, unpretentious way of life, the Baltic long dominated

much of international relations and European trade before

becoming more recently known for its design aesthetic, sophist-

ication, and forward-thinking attitudes.

Join the locals as their cities come alive in the summer, lounging

in parks, sailing on canals and between islands, dining under the

stars, and wandering historic streets for hours. Then continue on

to the secluded islands and majestic fjords that show off the best

of the area’s landscape, when waterfalls flow, flowers are in

bloom, beaches are untouched, and you may well encounter no

one else for days.

You’re especially lucky, though, because the region happens to

be experiencing a culinary renaissance at the moment, with

restaurants offering some of the best food in Europe, and the

world, cropping up through the Baltic cities. Taste the best the

traditional cuisines have to offer, and then branch out into more

innovative and exciting dishes, many inspired by the various

immigrant populations the area has welcomed in recent years.

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

NORWEGIAN FJORDSNORWAY

Home to some of the world’s most spectacular scenery,the fjords stretching up Norway’s western coast were practically made for sailing. Weave in and out of their bays, ogling the green mountains rising up out of the water around you and landing to hike or bike along the shores whenever you want. Encounter glaciers, blossoming orchards cascading down hillsides, glassy waters, and cities and villages that have lived in this landscape for centuries.

Visit fjords like Naeroyfjord, where the mountains rise straight up to 5600 feet on each side, and the Songnefjord, the world’s longest fjord, reaching all the way back to the glaciers and Norway’s highest mountains. Come in spring and early summer to see the Sognefjord covered in cascading waterfalls and orchards in bloom. Don’t miss the Hardangerfjord, known as the Queen of the Fjords, dotted with villages and orchards, all bumping up against the majestic Folgefonna glacier; spring here is so magnificent that it inspired composer Edvard Grieg’s famous composi-tion, Spring.

En route, stop in the picturesque port towns of Bergen, Vik, and Geiranger. Though actually the second largest city in Norway, Bergen maintains its charming, colourful harbour and rich artistic and musical culture – come in late May and early June to catch the city’s Jazz Festival and International Art Festival – in the same way it has for centuries. Nestled deep in the fjords, the former Viking settlement of Vik and the resort town of Geiranger treat you to very visible Norwegian history and opportunities for outdoor activities, respectively.

OSLONORWAY

Technically the oldest Scandinavian capital, though it had

to be rebuilt in brick after a fire in 1624, this picturesque

Norwegian city sits on a fjord, surrounded by stunning tree-

covered hills and filled with the whole historical range of

so-called Scandinavian architecture.

Were it not for avant garde buildings like the Opera House,

a partially-underground structure of clean lines and

sustainable materials that opened in 2008, and unexpected

luxuries like heated sidewalks, you might find it hard to

hard to believe that the country is one of the richest in the

world. Norwegians continue to live the way they always

have, even in the big city, with an unpretentious attitude,

friendly demeanor, and practical appreciation for comfortable

living. Hence the heated sidewalks.

Visit historic sights and museums like the Viking Ship

Museum, Royal Palace, and Akershus Castle, but the

emphasis here seems to be more on the arts, with the

Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Munch Museum, and Henrik

Ibsen’s house among the city’s top destinations. Explore the

restaurants, parks, boutiques, and bars of hip neighbor-

hoods like Grünerløkka, Grønland, and Bygdøy, and

seek out some of the best designers on the streets

behind the palace. Visit Norway Designs to stock up on

Scandinavian housewares, and dine at one of the city’s

numerous excellent restaurants, like Bagatelle or Engebret.

COPENHAGENDENMARK

Discover the capital of the happiest country on earth by

strolling along its picturesque streets and canals, most of

which date from the 17th and 18th centuries. Major sites

like the iconic Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid statue

draw tourists, but this charming, livable city will reveal

so much more should you venture off the beaten path.

First step: make like a local and get a bike. Nine out of

ten Danish adults own bikes, almost all for commuting to

work, so you’re almost out of place if you’re not riding. Zip

around the city, swinging by such memorable spots as the

Rosenborg Castle Gardens and the Assistens Kirkegaard

cemetery. To the southeast lies Christianshavn, a well-

preserved set of islands with lovely streets, cute cafés, and

the stunning spire of Vor Frelsers Kirke, which you can climb.

Head northwest to the trendy Norrebro neighborhood,

home to some of the city’s coolest boutiques and bars.

Get your dose of renowned Danish design at Normann

Copenhagen and the house, see a performance by

the Royal Danish Opera, and then it’s time for the city’s

specialty of the moment: food. Right now, Copenhagen

is one of Europe’s dining capitals, so make a required

stop at the new Torvehallerne market before continuing

on to some of the world’s best restaurants, including

Noma (of course), Kodbyens Fiskebar, and Schonneman.

GDANSKPOLAND

Thought best known in recent history as where World War

II’s first shots were fired and as an Eastern European pocket

of resistance under Soviet communist rule, you’ll likely be

skeptical when you step into this lovely Polish seaside town

with picturesque historic buildings and cobblestone streets

reminiscent of its days as a semi-autonomous port. Of

course, beautiful and lively as the Old Town and it’s main

drag, Dluga ulica, are the fact is that the city had to

be – conscientiously and thoroughly – rebuilt after being

destroyed during the war.

Delve into the complex and fascinating history at sights and

museums like Westerplatte, the Central Maritime Museum,

and the Solidarity Centre Foundation. If dwelling on the

past starts to get you down, spend the rest of your time

focusing on the present. Meander through the Old Town’s

tiny streets, lined with traditional red-roofed buildings, pop

into historic churches like the impressively huge St. Mary’s,

seek out art galleries and exhibits with work by contemporary

artists like Edyta Baranska, and grab a table at one of the

many outdoor cafés for a beer with the sociable locals.

Craving some beach time? Nearby Sopot, accessible

via a convenient commuter rail, has long been a seaside

resort town, but, in recent years, has become one of

Europe’s hottest beach destinations.

GOTLANDSWEDEN

Judging by the huge numbers of chic Stockholmers who

descend every summer upon this large island in the middle

of the Baltic, Gotland’s claim to have the best summer

weather in Sweden appears to be well-founded. Combine

the weather with the well-preserved medieval town of

Visby and the strikingly bizarre northern island of Fårö, on

which Ingmar Bergman lived, and it’s no wonder Gotland

is one of Sweden’s favorite destinations.

Bordered by a walkable three-and-a-half-kilometer-long

stone wall lies a tightly-knit collection of narrow cobblestone

streets in which you could easily get lost, wandering

amongst gabled stone houses, medieval churches, and

charming restaurants and bakeries. Stop at the Cathedral

of St. Maria, with its beautiful stained glass windows, and

the Gotlands Fornsal, an excellent museum of pre-Viking

and medieval artifacts.

Make like the sophisticated Swedes and get out of town in

favor of the island’s bucolic elegance and numerous

beaches. Bike around for an informal tour of the rolling

farmlands and over 90 medieval churches, or sail to arrive

as medieval merchants did. Just to the northeast of the

island lies the craggy limestone islet of Furillen, where

a photographer turned an old factory into the ultimate

Swedish design hotel, Fabriken Furillen. Nearby, on the

mainland, sits the ultra-exclusive Fårösunds Fästning By

Pontus, a minimalist-luxury design temple by one of the

country’s most famous chefs; obviously, the food is divine.

STOCKHOLMSWEDEN

Known in recent decades as one of the world’s chicest,

most sophisticated cities, this lovely capital built across 14

islands doesn’t disappoint; if anything, it surpasses expecta-

tions. Like much of the Baltic, they know how to do winter

well here, but summer is when Stockholm reaches its

peak. With almost 24 hours of daylight, the nearly two-thirds

of the city taken up by parks and water are filled with

revelers out to soak up the sun.

Explore the city’s beautiful, historic buildings in Gamla

Stan, including the Tyska Kyrka church, the Royal Palace,

and the Bonde Palace. Walk along the waterfront paths

and bridges through such vibrant areas as Södermalm,

seeking out lovely city views, perusing the countless

clothing and design boutiques, and breaking at outdoor

cafes like the popular Malarpaviljongen. While away hours

in the over 100 art museums, and stop in at the numerous

contemporary art galleries. Tour around the archipelago by

sea, stopping off at whatever charming island strikes your

fancy; make reservations at the waterfront Fjaderholmarnas

Krog on Fjaderholmarna and cruise out in time for lunch.

Lunch isn’t the only culinary highlight in Stockholm, though;

in fact, the city’s restaurant scene has rapidly become one

of the most sophisticated and diverse, attracting chefs

from all over the world. Dine at long-standing favorites

like Fredsgatan 12 and Gondolen, and wrap up your

evening with drinks at the media elite hangout Riche,

or the more low-key KB. Hang your hat at the grand,

historic-meets-modern-design Nobis Hotel.

ALAND ISLANDSFINLAND

Join the sailboats of discerning Swedes and Finns as they

flock each summer to this archipelago of around 6,500

islands and islets set right in between their two countries.

One of the last places in Europe where you can just sail at

will and drop anchor at whatever deserted bay strikes your

fancy, the Åland Islands offer a quiet retreat from the bustling

civilization of Northern Europe. Stuck between Sweden

and Finland both culturally and geographically – the land is

technically Finnish, but the people speak Swedish and are

almost entirely autonomous – archipelago can best be

described as quirky and wholesome, with popular sights

including maypoles, an unfinished Russian castle, and

Viking burial grounds.

The main town of Mariehamn is worth a stop for its

picturesque weatherboard houses and quaint, linden tree-

lined streets. Locals tend to be friendlier than in other parts

of Scandinavia and dinner and drinks at the fashion-able

Indigo restaurant or on the laid-back FP Von Knorring,

on the deck of a former Dutch steamer, should produce

some new acquaintances.

Otherwise, get out of town and bicycle or sail around the

thick forests and grassy expanses that make up the

islands. On the main island of Åland, visit the Tjudö Vingård

to sample the local Ålvados spirit, or head up to the north

to the elegant Hotel Havsvidden, offering sophisticated

lodging and stunning views. Spend the rest of your time

island-hopping, befriending locals, fishing, and enjoying the

Åland lifestyle.

HELSINKIFINLAND

Despite often being overlooked due to a frustrating location

sandwiched between Russia and Scandinavia and an

undeserved reputation for mediocre cuisine, Finland and

its capital make for one of the Baltic’s most fascinating

destinations. As a longtime crossroads between East and

West, Helsinki’s culture (and architecture, for that matter)

is rich and complex, but it has quietly and surreptitiously

become one of the world’s most exciting and forward-

thinking cities.

Internationally known thanks to its design, Helsinki maintains

that same mixture of modern and historic, reserved and

vibrant, clean and efficient throughout all aspects of city life.

As the 2012 World Design Capital, Helsinki will be buzzing

all year with exhibits and events meant to take Finnish design

to the next step. One of the best, and most bizarre, will be

a public sauna/cultural center designed by a Finnish

architect/rapper.

Don’t miss out on the other reason Helsinki has been

making the news of late, either; in response to unfounded

accusations about their national cuisine, Finns have started

one of Europe’s most interesting and innovative restaurant

scenes. Judge for yourself who’s in the right at acclaimed

spots like Olo and Chez Dominique. Embrace the design

aesthetic at the stylish Klaus K hotel or go for more

traditional grandeur at the Hotel Kamp.

TALLINNESTONIA

Once one of Northern Europe’s major trade centers, the Old

Town of the now-capital of Estonia looks to have stepped

out of a fairytale, with the spires, winding cobblestone

streets, onion-dome churches, medieval walls, and the

region’s oldest surviving Gothic town hall. In recent years,

it has become something of a Northern European hot

spot and party destination, which somehow manages

to fit seamlessly within the storied walls.

Get lost in the tiny lanes of the two Old Towns, All-linn and

Toompea, and you really might feel you’ve stepped back

in time. Brush up on your Estonian history at the Tallinn City

Museum, climb the St. Olaf’s Church tower, and visit the

former Estonian Royal Palace, now Parliament. To really

continue the culture fix, though, contact medieval art

specialist Maia Masing for private tours of the UNESCO-

protected Old Town buildings.

Step up to the present at the Kumu Art Museum, the new

home for Estonian modern art, and begin to notice the

exciting new architecture around the historic buildings.

Visit the studios of such artisanal designers as Kadri

Mälk, and discover Estonian cuisine – an interesting

combination of Russian and Scandinavian – at such

restaurants as Vertigo and Gloria. Spend the night in the

Old Town at either Three Sisters Hotel or Hotel Telegraaf,

both stylish properties in historic buildings.

ST. PETERSBURGRUSSIA

One of the world’s most beautiful cities, St. Petersburg has

all the ingredients for an unforgettable travel experience:

high art, lavish architecture, wild nightlife, an extraordinary

history, and rich cultural traditions that have inspired and

nurtured some of the modern world’s greatest literature,

music, and visual art.

From the mysterious twilight of the three-month-long

White Nights Festival to world-beating opera and ballet

productions on magical winter evenings, St. Petersburg

charms and entices in every season. St. Petersburg’s

debatable status as “the Venice of the North” is somewhat

boosted by the fact that the city, like its Italian counterpart,

is almost entirely built on a series of canal-divided islands

across the delta of the Neva River, connected by 342

bridges but each with a distinctive character and history.

Capitalize on the city’s fascination with old meeting new at

the young Café Fartuk in the historic Tolstoy House. Wander

amongst the city’s palaces, museums, and landmarks

such as the Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace and

the St. Isaac’s Cathedral, but find yourself at ending up at

fascinating Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Spend

the night at the brand new W St. Petersburg, a hotel

worthy of the city’s opulent, luxury-loving past, complete

with an Alain Ducasse restaurant.