Russia opens its ports to cruising sailors

8:56 PM Tue 15 Feb 2011 GMT

'Tall ships in St Petersburg - now the cruising sailor will have access' .

It has long been known as a very very difficult country to visit, taking about three months to get permissions, with ten separate authorities to give their stamp of approval. But Russia is now opening its port and canals to visiting yachts and superyachts, hopefully in time for summer sailing. The country is aiming at improving its tourist trade by drawing more cruising sailors - boats and yachts under foreign flag. Russia has a well-developed network of canals and a myriad of navigable rivers, but so far few foreigners have explored the possibilities the country has to offer the adventuring ...

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