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History of Alubat Yachts

Alubat is a world-renowned shipyard specialising in aluminium sailing yacht production. Founded in 1973 and located on the west coast of France, in the heart of the Vendée nautical sector, the company quickly became known for its innovative design and quality craftsmanship within the nautical industry. Alubat is responsible for the design, build and sale of Ovni, Cigale, and Alubat 58 yachts, with more than 1500 hulls on the seven seas. Their boats are particularly favoured by nautical enthusiasts, especially for long cruises and expeditions due to their durability, safety and performance.

Over time, Alubat has constantly evolved with the changing landscape of boat manufacturing, especially in relation to sustainability measures and cutting-edge technologies. This has led to a brand rejuvenation in 2017 when the company was bought by new shareholders. Alubat made significant advancements, notably by incorporating more modern architectural designs and advanced ergonomic strategies. This also led to the reintroduction of the new generation of Ovni, which combines the best of their traditional design with modern amenities.

Today, Alubat continues to operate from its original location in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, supported by a network of agents worldwide. Alubat's dedication to exceptional build quality, solid performance characteristics and innovative design, has earned the company a reputation among bluewater cruisers and sailing enthusiasts alike. Maintaining an uncompromising approach towards boat building, Alubat remains in constant pursuit of excellence, blending tradition with innovation to create truly unique sea-faring vessels.

Which models do Alubat produce?

Alubat produce a range of boats including the Alubat Ovni 37 , Alubat Ovni 395 , Alubat Ovni 43 and Alubat Ovni 490 . For the full list of Alubat models currently listed on TheYachtMarket.com, see the model list in the search options on this page.

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Alubat manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Sloop , Aluminium boat , Cruiser , Aft cockpit and Deck saloon .

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Used boats from Alubat on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £101,000 GBP to £1,010,000 GBP with an average price of £333,000 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Alubat, for example the model, age and condition.

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The Ovni boat range from Alubat is a series of aluminium monohulls designed for long trips. The OVNI boats are like off-roaders, only for the sea! They are extremely robust, highly comfortable and very safe. The range is designed for experienced and demanding sailors .

Alubat currently offers six models such as the Ovni 365, Ovni 445 and Ovni 450. More than 15 different models have been created since 1974. Ovni 43 has clearly been conceived for sailing the high seas, with excellent autonomy. Ovni 345 is balanced and stable, offering exceptional close-hauled performance. Given its size, it is the ideal model for two or three sailors. Band of Boats has an array of previously-owned sailboats among its boats for sale . See if you can be tempted by one of the Alubat Ovni models on sale!

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Ovni 370 review – go-anywhere shoal draught cruising

• Toby Hodges
• July 19, 2022

Ovni’s smallest new model, the Ovni 370 is packed with smart thinking to appeal to those who want to cruise all waters, says Toby Hodges

Product Overview

Manufacturer:, price as reviewed:.

With its distinctive range of bare aluminium lift-keel cruisers, Alubat’s Ovni brand has been synonymous with bluewater cruising since the 1970s. After a barren period it came out with a contemporary new Ovni 400 two years ago and has followed that up with an arguably more innovative and approachable shorter model, the Ovni 370.

The Ovni 370 shares some of the styling of the 400, in particular the angular and voluminous look with full forward sections, so it shan’t win any beauty prizes. However, Ovnis have always attracted more for practicality than aesthetics, and this model certainly packs in the features for its length.

The Les Sables-d’Olonne yard wanted the Ovni 370 to have a true deck saloon, a panoramic heart as opposed to the (optional) lower single level format of the 400 – clearly a popular decision which all 17 buyers so far have chosen.

Once you accept you need to climb up and down steps to get through the boat, the benefits are multifarious. This is particularly true of the Ovni 370, which has many of the staple ingredients bluewater sailors will look for even at this size, including a deep, protected cockpit, a pilot berth in the deck saloon, wet hanging stowage and a proper navstation.

Another benefit is the stowage space below a deck saloon – enough for 300lt water and 300lt diesel tanks in the Ovni’s case.

The transom skirt with arch above is a recipe Ovni has perfected. A block and tackle system is used for the dinghy and the liferaft has a prime central location. Photo: Andreas Lindlahr/EYOTY

Built for distance

Alubat says the design development began after it received many requests for its old 365 model. However, that was a Category B (offshore) rated design and the majority of its clients today are couples who want to go long distances. Nina Karlseder from Création Brouns Architecture, one of the five designers who worked on the Ovni 370, explained the major challenges involved with trying to make a Category A yacht with a lift keel at this size and volume.

The keel, which lifts completely inside the boat to allow for beaching, needed to be kept light enough to raise manually yet heavy enough for stability purposes when lowered.

Meanwhile the hull needed to be stable and light in the right places. So a light aluminium plate was chosen, milled into a NACA profile, and over three tonnes of ballast was used in the hull to make up the necessary righting moment. The 260kg ballasted centreboard has a safety release in case of grounding and a plate protecting the bottom of the boat for drying out.

The result, the yard argues, is the least expensive new Category A lift keel yacht. But what is it like under sail?

The voluminous bow and hard chines create significant living space and helped the designers achieve a prime goal of meeting Category A ocean-going requirements. Photo: Andreas Lindlahr/EYOTY

Sailing the Ovni 370

We had a very pleasant late afternoon sail off La Rochelle in 8-9 knots true wind. As mentioned, the centre of gravity needs to be strictly controlled with a centreboard design, hence the relatively short rig and a modest 33m2 Solent jib. The only option for added oomph here is a laminate square-top main and running backstays, as the test boat sported.

Still, the Ovni 370 is not blessed with a shape designed for pointing or upwind speed. Her angular shape has plenty of wetted surface area and in these single figure windspeeds, 4-4.5 knots were average beating speeds – and at wide tacking angles.

As we know, though, no well-planned cruise should involve sailing to windward, hence we spent the majority of the time under Code 0 averaging over 5.5 knots reaching at 60° to the apparent wind. The helming experience was enjoyable – nice and light on the dual rudder steering with good balance and some feedback.

The views and natural light benefits of a deck saloon. The linear galley has good stowage and solid fiddles, and ajdoins a practical navstation aft. Photo: Christophe Favreau

The helmsman has a snug area between the aft end of the coamings and the davits with clear sightlines forward, while the primaries are within easy reach with handy tailing lockers under the cockpit benches. The mainsheet and reefing lines are led to the coachroof winches, which is a good, protected position for a crewmember, but it does mean that those sailing short-handed will need to rely on the autopilot while they trim sails.

A fixed aluminium dodger is an option, but the very deep cockpit already offers excellent protection behind the high coamings and sprayhood (which links to the bimini on the arch). Sturdy handrails and toerails, good non-slip and a high coachroof make it feel safe and robust around the deck. The foredeck feels huge, and a double bow roller allows the setting of two anchors.

Generous berths and plenty of light in both cabins. Photo: Christophe Favreau

Ovni 370 accommodation

The two-cabin plan makes excellent use of the interior space. The saloon layout is particularly smart, with a table that drops to create a large daybed or pilot berth. The latter uses a carbon pole for a backrest (with cushions), which can be moved to double as a leeboard.

A large wet hanging locker is located beside the companionway, and the decision to split the heads and shower (more potential wet hanging) works well. The heads links through to a work/utility cabin aft, where a bunk can be fitted, but this primarily serves as a wonderful amount of stowage for long term cruisers.

Abundant natural light and lots of light trim make for a modern, fresh look, albeit with a few sharp edges on the window surrounds and bulkhead coverings on the prototype we sailed. The interior is insulated with sprayed cork above the waterline and owners can choose whether to leave this exposed or cover with headlining.

The port aft cabin is capacious, with tall headroom, wide berth, good stowage and a large porthole. Headroom reduces to 5ft 10in in the entrance to the forward cabin. On the test boat this had an extra wide but relatively short (1.85m) berth, and a vast shower room with space for a washing machine abaft the main bulkhead.

Ovni has since addressed the balance of these areas, pushing the bulkhead further aft to increase the berth length – a bonus of building in aluminium over a fixed mould.

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The concept and design of the 370 is commendable. It fulfils a valuable and obviously popular niche. It’s packed with dependable features, feels robust throughout and offers a more affordable and approachable size level for go-anywhere shoal draught cruising. So much so it makes you wonder who might buy the larger 400 now. It is comparatively good value for an aluminium cruiser, however the price has already increased 13% since last year due to materials costs. It has a quirky, utilitarian style, and is not for those who wish to get places quickly (particularly upwind). But for a new distance cruiser at this size for modest paced sailing in comfort it would make my shortlist.

Travel Tips to Kabardino-Balkaria: More than Mt. Elbrus!

If you’ve traveled to the North Caucasus before, there is a good chance you’ve already been to Kabardino-Balkaria, and you didn’t even know it!  Kabardino-Balkaria lies in the center of the North Caucasus region, is home to Mt. Elbrus, but more than that is a treasure chest of travel possibilities.  Here is our guide to traveling through the republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, or 9 travel tips to this beautiful land:

1. How do I get there?

Kabardino-Balkaria hosts a large number of both foreign and Russian travelers every year, and has an improving infrastructure able to handle the incoming masses.  Let’s start with the obvious.  You might be a mountain climber or skier coming to enjoy the slopes of Mt. Elbrus.  That means you’re likely arriving on an airplane to Russia.  Here are your travel options:

A. Plane – We advise you fly into the Mineralni Vodi (MRV) airport in the Stavropol Region, which is about 45 minutes from the border of Kabardino-Balkaria.  MRV is the largest airport in the North Caucasus, and has daily direct flights to and from all 3 airpots in Moscow (SVO, DME, and VKO), direct flights from St. Petersburg, and several international flight routes as well, including from Istanbul, Dubai, Greece, Tel Aviv, and Bishkek.  The MRV airport has a growing infrastructure and is the most obvious choice to fly into if going to Elbrus.  From MRV, it’s a 2 hr. drive to Nalchik, and a 3.5 hr. drive to Mt. Elbrus.

That being said, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, Nalchik (NAL), also has a small regional airport with a daily flight to/from Moscow as well as weekly flights to Istanbul. As is to be expected in most smaller, regional airports around Russia, the service standard at a small airport like this will be minimal.  As a result, we recommend you flying in and out of MRV if able.  It’s a 2 hr. drive to Elbrus from Nalchik.  You can also fly into other regional airports which are 2 hrs. from Nalchik, such as OGZ in North Ossetia (Vladikavkaz) or IGT in Ingushetia (Magas).

B.  Car/Public Transport – If you have a car, are using a taxi, or are hitch-hiking your way to Kabardino-Balkaria, the region is accessible by a variety of roads and vehicles.  A major Russian federal highway E50 runs through Pyatigorsk into Kabardino-Balkaria, and can take you towards Mt. Elbrus, Nalchik, and deeper into the North Caucasus.  There are daily mini-buses, or “marshrutkas”, that travel to Nalchik from Pyatigorsk, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Magas, if you’re coming from a neighboring republic.  From the main Nalchik bus station, there is a marshrutka that goes to Terskol (i.e. Mt. Elbrus) daily around 12:30 pm; for that matter,  marshrutkas run daily into every valley of this beautiful republic.  For the seasoned international traveler, you can drive from the country of Georgia up the famed “Georgian Military Highway” through the heart of the Caucasus Mountains, cross the border into Russia at the “Verkhni Lars” border stop, and be in Nalchik in about 2.5 hours as well. 

Anyone traveling on their own should download the “Yandex” taxi app, which is Russia’s version of Uber, and has a very user-friendly app with affordable prices.  In smaller villages/towns where Yandex’s service doesn’t reach, just ask a local and they’ll direct you to a friend or relative who can taxi you where you need to go!

C.  Train – Kabardino-Balkaria is also very accessible by the famous cross-country Russian train system if that’s your preferred method of travel.  Almost all trains to the North Caucasus pass through Mineralni Vodi in the Stavropol region to the north, so make sure wherever you are coming from, Mineralni Vodi is one of the stops.  Despite Nalchik having a train station, the city is about 45 minutes from the main railway route that runs diagonal through the North Caucasus, and as a result it’s a bit convoluted to get a train directly to Nalchik.  That being said, the town Prokhladni is a regular stop on trains going to/coming from Baku, Makhachkala, Grozny, Nazran, and Vladikavkaz, so you can always hop off there and find your way by public transport or taxi.

2.  What are the best places to stay?

This list could get exhaustive, fast. 🙂  Let’s first look at an overview of the republic’s geography, followed by hotel recommendations:

A. Nalchik – This is the capital city of Kabardino-Balkaria, with a population of around 250,000.  Nalchik is growing and new, modern hotels are being built regularly.  Here are some of our recommendations:

-Modern and comfortable:  Azimut , Butik Otel

-Budget with less frills:  Hotel Rossia , Korona

You could comfortably spend a week in Nalchik, while doing day trips into Kabardino-Balkaria’s beautiful mountain valleys.

B.  Baksan Valley – This is the most traveled road in Kabardino-Balkaria, the road to Mt. Elbrus.  If you have questions about its safety because of travel warnings, please see our detailed blog here of the drive to erase any doubts or fears.  Needless to say, because of the draw of Mt. Elbrus, there are a huge variety of lodging options at the end of this valley, from 4-star to mid-range to budget to hostel.  Here are just a few we’ll recommend from our experience:

-Modern and comfortable 4-star-ish:  Azau Star , Kristall 139

-Budget with less frills 3-star-ish:   Laguna , Povorot

If you’re a mountain climber with your sites set on the summit of Elbrus, you’ll have to spend at least 3-4 nights at Elbrus’s famous base camp at 13,000 feet.  The “barrel huts” are not easy to book directly with, and we highly recommend you do your climb (and hence, have your bookings handled) through a trusted climbing company.  Here are two shelters at base camp we recommend:

-Modern and comfortable:  Leaprus

-Budget with less frills:  Heart of Elbrus Lodge

If you’re interested in climbing Mt. Elbrus and staying in these barrel huts, click  here  to see our climbing itineraries, pricing, and group dates.

C.  Chegem Valley – Chegem Valley is the adjacent valley to Elbrus’s Baksan Valley, and is famous for its beautiful waterfalls as well as being Russia’s top paragliding location.  The “ Paradrome ” has modest accommodations for those wanting to get to know this beautiful valley for a longer period of time.

D.  Upper Balkaria, or Cherek Valley – This is another beautiful mountain gorge not too far from Nalchik.  There is an authentic lodging complex in Upper Balkaria called Tau-El, with amazing local food for meals as well.

E.  Border Zone lodging – Several of Kabardino-Balkaria’s mountain gorges run into the border zone with neighboring country Georgia, i.e. an area that foreigners cannot enter without a special permit from the local government (often taking 2 months to receive).  There is a famous mountaineering lodge in Bezengi Valley, where several generations of Russian mountain climbers have honed their craft in the Caucasus Mountains.  Perpendicular to Baksan Valley (about 25 minutes from the base of Mt. Elbrus) is Adyr-Suu Valley, where there is a lodge for back-country skiers to stay, while trying their hands (and feet!) on the untouched snow of that valley.  Both these valleys require border permits for foreigners, but are possible to access for the more adventurous!

3.  Top cities to visit?

Most locals would agree that Nalchik is the main city of significance to visit in Kabardino-Balkaria, but let’s be honest, even more would say, “Just go to the mountains!”  Tirnauz is the capital of the Elbrus district, and is an interesting town to spend some time in, with its unique location in the mountains and place in Soviet history as a once-booming mining town.  The main thing to consider in visiting Nalchik and other cities in the lowlands, is the chance to experience Kabardian culture and food.  Whereas the deeper you go into the valleys, the more you’ll encounter Balkar culture and food.

4.  Best local foods to try?

There are 3 types of food that come to mind, when spending time in Kabardino-Balkaria:

A. Khychiny – This is one of the staple national dishes of the Balkar people, and what you’ll inevitably be served if guests of local Balkars.  It’s a thin buttery flat bread, sometimes cooked with fillings of cottage cheese, fresh greens, or potatoes.  It is often slathered in butter, but wow is that some tasty greasy goodness! 🙂

B.  Shashlik – Shashlik is a MUST for any visit anywhere in the North Caucasus!  Most people would agree that it’s the national food of the entire region.  Shashlik is meat shish kabobs; while pork and turkey can be found in some parts of the Caucasus, lamb or chicken are the preferred shashlik meats of choice in Kabardino-Balkaria. 

C.  Soup – No matter where you are in Russia, you’re sure to find a local soup that people love.  Kabardino-Balkaria is no different.  Especially in the winter months in the mountain valleys, there’s nothing better than to come inside from the cold weather and warm your body up to a bowl of hearty Caucasus soup.  Whether Georgian kharcho or local Balkar lakhman, make sure to try your hand at one of these soups with a side of fresh baked bread/lavash!

5.  Top Hole-In-The-Wall restaurants:

Of course, for a republic of this size, we’re bound to leave at least a few great local joints off our list, but here are a few to get you started. ***Note:  Restaurants in the North Caucasus are much better known for their food than their service, so prepare for tasty food, but manage your expectations about service:

-Elbrus – Kogutai Restaurant at Mt. Cheget – While this isn’t a hole-in-the-wall restaurant per se, it’s one of many to choose from in the Cheget tourist village, and we have found them to provide consistently good food and service.  Kogutai has a nice interior, and maybe most important, an English-language menu with good pictures. 🙂  There also is a nice outdoor patio with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.

-Nalchik #1 – Tameris Restaurant – This is a cafe with a relaxed atmosphere in the capital Nalchik.  Local tour company Elbrus Elevation has taken foreign groups there on multiple occasions and always had good experiences.  Address is ul. Kuliyeva 3. 

-Nalchik #2 – Cafe-Bar Oasis – You have to know where this restaurant is to find it, but once inside, you won’t regret it!  There is a unique cafeteria-style ordering process, that includes several dishes being cooked on the spot once ordered.  You can sample local Kabardian dishes here.  The seating area is very modern and a pleasant atmosphere to have a meal in.  Address is ul. Kuliyeva 2. 

-Upper Balkaria – Tau-El Restaurant – This is the restaurant part of the Tau-El Tourist Complex in Upper Balkaria.  Whether spending the night or just passing through, make sure to stop here for a meal!

6.  Must-See Sites

This republic is so chock full of “must-see” destinations, it’s impossible to narrow the list down.  Here are just a few suggestions to get you started: (***Mt. Elbrus is a no-brainer and we’re assuming that’s on your list)

A. El-Tyubu and Paradrome – This is an amazing area towards the end of Chegem Valley.  Many tourists visit the famous Chegem Waterfalls and don’t drive any further down this gorge, which really is a shame.  El-Tyubu is a picturesque Balkar village with several historical sites to see, including some ancient mausoleums.  The real gem of the area, though, is the Paradrome , which is Russia’s premier paragliding destination.  The combination of the scenic surrounding mountains and constant winds produces almost daily conditions to sail through the beautiful Caucasus sky.  Highly recommend!

B.  Upper Balkaria – Also known as Cherek Valley, the entire drive to the actual village of Upper Balkaria is one big destination.  First, you can spend time at the 3 consecutive “ Blue Lakes ”, one of which is one of Russia’s deepest lakes with an underground spring.  Then, the drive itself becomes an adventure, as you pass by steep rock walls with a huge drop-off on the other side.  If you’re able to walk this part of the road, that is a bonus!  Once you’ve made your way through the valley walls, the region opens up into a beautiful panoramic view.  Many years ago, there were multiple villages in this region, but they’ve since been condensed into one main village.  You can see some of the ancient Balkar towers that their ancestors used to live in as well.

C.  Djili-Suu – Although hard to pronounce and not easy to get to, Djili-Suu is one of those places in the North Caucasus that people rave about that you “have to” visit.  It’s actually on the North side of Mt. Elbrus, and more accessible from the Mineral Waters region (2 hrs. from Kislovodsk).  The base camp for Elbrus climbers summiting the mountain from the North side is at Djili-Suu.  This area is famous in Russia for its numerous natural healing springs, as well as unique climate conditions that make for beneficial, long holidays for seeking a respite from their daily grind.  There are wide swaths of land available for camping, with probably the most unrivaled views of Mt. Elbrus in the North Caucasus.  Make sure to check this out!

7.  Off-the-beaten path destinations

A. King’s Waterfalls (Tsarskie), or Gedmisht – Probably the valley in Kabardino-Balkaria with the least amount of hype is the Malka Valley, which is the northernmost valley and mainly runs through the Kabardian lowlands.  At the point where the villages end, though (Khabas), the asphalt turns into dirt and the hills start to rise, culminating with the incredible King’s Waterfalls, or as one friend put it, Avatar Waterfalls.  These stunning waterfalls are best visited in the early summer, when everything is lush green and the water flow is strong, with many streams of water flowing down the earth’s surface.  The different colors are incredible and it’s hard to look away.  Once you’ve enjoyed the waterfalls, enjoy a meal of shashlik at one of the nearby lunch huts.  Having an off-road vehicle is ideal to visit these falls, but worth the time and effort!

B.  One-seater chair lift at Elbrus – As the infrastructure at Mt. Elbrus has modernized, some of the more “authentic” experiences have gone to the way-side.  This is one experience still available, though!  From the 2nd (11,000 ft.) to 3rd level (12,500 ft.) of Mt. Elbrus (whether skiing, going to base camp, or just touring), there is a single-seater chair lift for 100 rubles each way (less than $2).  This is an amazing experience if you have the time.  It’s 8-10 minutes each way, and a surreal experience of the majestic Caucasus mountain range surrounding you, skiers silently passing you by underneath, and in general enjoying the silent expanse of nature all around.  The chair lifts are from the Soviet times and so it feels like something from a different era.  For mountain climbers, the newer group cable car gives better access to most of base camp, but several huts are pretty close to this chair lift, so it still may be a good option for you.

C.  Abandoned Mines above Tirnauz – Tirnauz is about 1 hr. from Mt. Elbrus, and a town everyone drives through to and from the mountain.  Although today it looks old and half-abandoned, it was a booming mining town in the 20th century.  About a 45-minute drive above the city with an off-road vehicle, you can see the remains of the mining operations.  Learning about this history combined with the breath-taking views of the Baksan Valley and even into Georgia, you’ll wonder why more people aren’t visiting this place.  This is a great spot to see eagles soaring in the sky, as well as admire the Soviet city plan of Tirnauz from above.

8.  What do I need border zone passes to visit?

In Russia, any area within 5-10 km of a neighboring country, without a clearly delineated border (i.e. in the mountains) is considered a special border zone, and patrolled by Russian border guards.  This area IS accessible to all Russian citizens with their passports, but is NOT legally accessible to foreign citizens UNLESS you have a special permit from the FSB (Federal Security Bureau).  These permits are accessible, either through a tour operator or local friend, but require you to submit your application 45-60 days in advance.

Areas in Kabardino-Balkaria that are worth a visit if you have a border zone pass:

A.  Bezengi Wall – This is at the end of the Bezengi Valley, and holds a place of lore among Russian mountain climbers.  Many mountain guides go through training in this valley.  Five of the Caucasus Mountain’ range’s highest seven peaks are a part of the Bezengi Wall, so you can imagine the draw it has for climbers. There are great areas for trekking and camping in this area. 

B.  Adyr-Suu Gorge – This remote valley runs perpendicular to Baksan Valley and is about 25 minutes from the base of Mt. Elbrus.  It’s marked at the entrance by a relic of the past, a car lift from Soviet days that auto-cranks your car (and you) about 50 meters up the mountain.  After 45-60 minutes of driving on gravel road, the gorge opens up into a flat valley with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.  The Adyr-Suu Alpine Lodge is at the end of this valley and where back-country skiers base out of during the acclimatization phase of their Mt. Elbrus ski tours.  This is truly a place where you can experience untouched powder!

C.  Mt. Cheget (Elbrus) – Cheget is a neighboring mountain to Mt. Elbrus and where many climbers will acclimatize, both at its base and while doing some hikes.  It also is famous in Russia for its free-ride terrain for more experienced skiers.  Standard access to the chair lifts and mountain are available to all (i.e. mountain climbers don’t need to worry about accidentally crossing into the zone), but anyone wanting to summit the peak of Cheget OR visit the beautiful Cheget Lake needs a border permit. 

Foreigners violating the border zone areas is considered a serious offense in Russia; make sure to do your due diligence if wanting to visit one of these areas!  We highly recommend using a local tour operator and always traveling with a local person if visiting one of these areas.

9.  Any cultural “do’s” or “don’t’s” to be aware of

Kabardino-Balkaria is a fascinating republic with a combination of traditional and modern society.  The more you interact with local people, the more you’ll see a mixture of Muslim faith, post-Soviet mentality, and ancient local traditions all wrapped together.   

Kabardians mainly live in the lowlands (Nalchik, Baksan, and lowland villages), while Balkars primarily live in the mountain valleys (Elbrus, Chegem, Upper Balkaria, etc.).  There is a large population of Russians in the region as well.  Foreigners visit every area of the region regularly, and so local people are used to and will welcome your presence.

Come with an open mind to learn about these peoples, their traditions, and their land.  You won’t regret your trip to Kabardino-Balkaria!

***Want to learn more?  Here are several self-published resources from the podcast “ CaucasTalk ” related to Kabardino-Balkaria:

– Travel Tips to Kabardino-Balkaria (audio version of this blog)

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We spent £150k more to buy a houseboat over a ‘perfect’ home – we have no regrets

Adam dunlop and his wife lisa funded the purchase of their houseboat by selling their current home.

Last year, Adam Dunlop and his wife Lisa sold their home in Twickenham and bought a houseboat, named Orca , moored on the River Thames.

“The perfect house and this boat turned up at the same time and we went for the boat,” says Dunlop, 59, a freelance video editor.

Orca measures 26 metres, has a top floor which is half deck and half glass box, with floor-to-ceiling windows all the way round. There’s also a kitchen/living room and three bedrooms downstairs.

Unlike many houseboats, Orca doesn’t have an engine, so can’t go anywhere, but one of her big selling points was that she came with a share of a private mooring.

“You can buy some lovely boats at wonderful prices but, if you don’t have a mooring, you’ve got nothing. The mooring is everything on the Thames,” says Dunlop.

Most moorings – essentially a spot where you can leave your boat – involve paying a fee to someone else, and that fee can be as much as a large mortgage every month .

“It varies depending on the location and the length of the vessel. The longer the vessel, the more it will incur in mooring fees. However, I would say that the average is around £10,000 a year,” says Nigel Day, co-founder and director of RiverHomes.

“Of the approximately 1,200 moorings in London – which are usually classed as either permanent or leisure – only about 100 or so boat owners own their mooring.”

Dunlop says: “On our marina, there are seven boats – five own a share – and it works like a share of freehold.” He paid about £775,000 for his houseboat and its mooring, funded by selling his home for £750,000. If the couple had bought the home they had their eye on instead, it would have been cheaper, at about £625,000.

The mooring includes a small, shared garden, mooring entrance, parking space and a room in a lock-up.

“Private moorings are very rare to find and are a much bigger upfront cost, but the outlay is then smaller,” he explains.

The boats on the private mooring pay into a sink fund which covers insurance and maintenance costs. This works out at just under £200 a month but, if there’s any extra maintenance to be done, it’s more. The couple also pay the Port of London Authority, which looks after the Thames, around £135 a month, a figure that varies depending on your boat.

While these are extra costs that don’t come with a traditional home, there are some financial advantages to houseboat life. The boat itself is stamp duty-exempt and there was just a small amount of stamp duty to pay for the land that comes with the mooring.

Houseboats also generally attract a lower rate of council tax . Water and electricity work in a similar way to if you live on land, although Orca has an air source heat pump that makes the latter cheaper.

The pros aren’t all monetary, though. “I have to pinch myself because it’s so peaceful and beautiful,” says Dunlop. “When the tide is low, you can sit out and watch for birds, sit with a cup of coffee and lose yourself in it, but we’re closer to town than we could afford if we lived in a house. It’s also a great place to entertain. We are by a walk and people drop in, we have lovely parties and great summer nights.”

“Living by the river feels like being in the country but you’re right in the middle of London. We back on to the high street in Brentford but, because there’s an island [Brentford Ait] behind us, we’re on the quiet side so there aren’t pleasure boats going past. It’s very private,” he says.

The couple have three boys, all in their twenties, one of whom is temporarily at home.

“They like being here. We have a kayak and a motorboat that we take out. It’s got everything; there’s a nature reserve in front of me, which no one is allowed to go on, and it’s our own bit of private countryside.”

There’s also a great sense of community in the marina, which Dunlop says people will either take to or not. “You need to be prepared to muck in and help out. You do talk to your neighbours and there’s a degree of communal living.”

In terms of downsides, maintenance is the main one.

“There are little things that you need to do and budget for, for example, looking after the exterior wood. Every 10 years, you also have to get all of the boat checked out. Boats are living items, so, after an amount of time, you need to add to them or repair them,” says Dunlop.

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“Depending on the type of boat, it must be put in dry dock for its hull to be scraped or pressure-blasted and for the hull to be surveyed,” says Day.

“Most boat owners take this opportunity to also blacken the hull and replace any anodes. Many go ahead and paint the rest of the exterior at this time, too. Costs vary between boatyards, but houseboat owners need to budget between £7,000 to £10,000.”

The weather is another factor to be aware of and Dunlop recommends doing a houseboat swap before committing to living on a boat all year round.

The couple occasionally let Orca on AirBnB so people who want to live on the river can give it a go.

“It’s a good idea if you want to try it out. Be aware that, if you do it in summer, you need to be able to do it in winter, too.” Other disadvantages are the lack of fibre Wi-Fi and the phone signal.

“Because the Thames is tidal, the phone signal is better at some times than others. At low tide, it’s not very good,” he says.

The Dunlops were able to finance their purchase through the sale of their Twickenham home but, if you need to get a mortgage, buying a boat can be difficult.

“They are almost always bought with cash. Marine finance is possible (sometimes called marine mortgages), but the term is short, the deposit is high and so is the interest rate,” says Day. “Of the very small number who opt for marine finance, 10 per cent interest or more is typical.”

Dunlop at least, has no regrets: “A certain sort of person lives on a boat, it’s self-selecting. You need to have a certain outlook and a touch of romance in your soul. For me, it was a no-brainer.”

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Kabardino-Balkaria

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Kabardino-Balkaria ( Russian : Кабарди́но-Балка́рия ), officially the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic , [note 1] [10] [11] [12] is a republic of Russia located in the North Caucasus . As of the 2021 Census , its population was   904,200. [13] Its capital is Nalchik . The area contains the highest mountain in Europe, Mount Elbrus , at 5,642   m (18,510   ft) . Mount Elbrus has 22 glaciers that feed three rivers — Baksan , Malka and Kuban . The mountain is covered with snow year-round.

Natural resources

Administrative divisions, demographics, vital statistics, ethnic groups, external links.

The republic is situated in the North Caucasus mountains, with plains in the northern part. The republic shares an international border with Georgia .

• Area : 12,500 square kilometers (4,800   sq   mi)
• internal : Stavropol Krai (N/NE), North Ossetia–Alania (E/SE/S), Karachay–Cherkessia (W/NW)
• international : Georgia ( Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti , Zemo Svaneti ) (S/SW)
• Highest point : Mount Elbrus (5,642   m)
• Maximum N->S distance : 167 kilometers (104   mi)
• Maximum E->W distance : 123 kilometers (76   mi)

Kabardino-Balkaria is traversed by the northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude.

Major rivers include:

• Terek River (623   km)
• Malka River (216   km)
• Baksan River (173   km)
• Urukh River (104   km)
• Chegem River (102   km)
• Cherek River (76   km)
• Argudan River
• Kurkuzhin River
• Lesken River

There are about 100 lakes in the Republic, none of which is large. Just over half (55) are located between the Baksan and Malka Rivers, the largest each of an area of no more than 0.01 square kilometers (0.0039   sq   mi) . Some of the lakes are:

• Tserikkel Lake (area 26,000   m 2 ; depth 368   m)
• Lower Goluboye Lake
• Kel-Ketchen Lake (depth 177   m)
• Upper Tserikkel Lake (depth 18   m)
• Sekretnoye Lake
• Tambukan Lake (area 1.77   km 2 ; depth 1.5 to 2   m), partially within Stavropol Krai.
• Mount Elbrus (5,642   m), a volcanic mountain and the highest peak in Europe , Russia , and the Caucasus

Other major mountains include:

• Mount Dykhtau (5,402   m)
• Mount Koshtantau (5,151   m)
• Mount Shkhara (5,068   m)
• Pushkin Peak (5,033   m)
• Mount Mizhergi (5,025   m)

Kabardino-Balkaria's natural resources include molybdenum , tungsten , and coal .

The republic has a continental-type climate.

• Average January temperature : −12   °C (10   °F) (mountains) to −4   °C (25   °F) (plains)
• Average July temperature : +4   °C (39   °F) (mountains) to +23   °C (73   °F) (plains)
• Average annual precipitation : 500–2,000   mm.

It is known that modern-day Circassians also called Kassogs were inhabiting Kabardino Balkaria since at least the 6th century BCE, then known as Zichia. [14] On 1 July 1994 Kabardino-Balkaria became the second republic after Tatarstan to sign a power-sharing agreement with the federal government, granting it autonomy. [15]

The head of government in Kabardino-Balkaria is the Head . The current Head is Kazbek Kokov . [16] The legislative body of the Republic is the Parliament comprising 72 deputies elected for a five-year term. [3] [17]

The republic adopted a new constitution in 2001 which prevents the republic from existing independently of the Russian Federation. [18]

• Nalchik (Нальчик) (capital)
• Baksan (Баксан)
• Prokhladny (Прохладный)
• Baksansky (Баксанский)
• Chegem (Чегем)
• Chereksky (Черекский)
• Tyrnyauz (Тырныауз)
• Leskensky (Лескенский)
• Maysky (Майский)
• Prokhladnensky (Прохладненский)
• Terek (Терек)
• Nartkala (Нарткала)
• Zolsky (Зольский)

Population : 904,200   ( 2021 Census ) ; [13] 859,939   ( 2010 Russian census ) ; [19] 901,494   ( 2002 Census ) ; [20] 759,586   ( 1989 Soviet census ) . [21]

Life expectancy : [22] [23]

Note: TFR 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 source. [26]

Kabardino-Balkaria includes two major ethnic communities, the Kabardins (Circassians), who speak a North-West Caucasian language , and the Balkars who speak a Turkic language . According to the 2021 Census , [27] Kabardins make up 57.1% of the republic's population, followed by Russians (19.8%) and Balkars (13.7%). Other groups include Cherkess (3.0%), Turks (1.9%), Ossetians (0.8%), Romani (0.5%), and a host of smaller groups, each accounting for less than 0.5% of the total population.

According to a 2012 survey which interviewed 56,900 people, [30] 70.8% of the population of Kabardino-Balkaria adhered to Islam , 11.6% to the Russian Orthodox Church , 3.8% were non-Orthodox Christians , and 1.8% followed Adyghe (Kabardian) folk religion and other indigenous faiths. In addition, 12% of the population declared to be " spiritual but not religious " and 5.6% was atheist or followed other religions, including Jehovah's Witnesses . [30]

• Caucasian Avars
• List of the Chairmen of the Parliament of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
• Minor hydro-electric plants of Kabardino-Balkaria
• Mount Imeon
• ↑ Russian : Кабарди́но-Балка́рская Респу́блика , romanized :   Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika ; Kabardian : Къэбэрдей-Балъкъэр Республикэ , romanized:   Ķêbêrdej-Baĺķêr Respublikê ; Karachay-Balkar : Къабарты-Малкъар Республика , romanized:   Qabartı-Malqar Respublika

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Nalchik is the capital city of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, situated at an altitude of 550 meters (1,800 ft) in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains; about 100 kilometers (62 mi) northwest of Beslan. It covers an area of 131 square kilometers (51 sq mi). Population: 247,054 (2021 Census) ; 240,203 (2010 Russian census) ; 274,974 (2002 Census) ; 234,547 (1989 Soviet census) .

Tyrnyauz is a town and the administrative center of Elbrussky District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located on the main road leading to the Upper Baksan valley area and on the main climbing route for Mount Elbrus. Population: 21,000 (2010 Russian census) . Tyrnyauz is the largest town in the Baksan Valley and an essential provisioning point for trips into the Elbrus region.

Prokhladny is a town in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located on the Malka River, 60 kilometers (37 mi) north of Nalchik. Population: 59,601 (2010 Russian census) ; 61,772 (2002 Census) ; 57,084 (1989 Soviet census) .

Terek is a town and the administrative center of Tersky District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located on the right bank of the Terek River, 59 kilometers (37 mi) east of Nalchik. Population: 19,170 (2010 Russian census) .

Baksansky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. It is located in the north of the republic. The area of the district is 829.58 square kilometers (320.30 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Baksan. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 60,970.

Chegemsky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. It is located in the central and southwestern parts of the republic. The area of the district is 1,503.32 square kilometers (580.44 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Chegem. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 69,092, with the population of Chegem accounting for 26.1% of that number.

Elbrussky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. It is located in the western and southwestern parts of the republic. The area of the district is 1,850.43 square kilometers (714.46 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Tyrnyauz. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 36,260, with the population of Tyrnyauz accounting for 57.9% of that number.

Leskensky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. It is located in the southeast of the republic. The area of the district is 523.06 square kilometers (201.95 sq mi). Its administrative center is the rural locality of Anzorey. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 27,840, with the population of Anzorey accounting for 23.5% of that number.

Maysky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. It is located in the east of the republic. The area of the district is 384.76 square kilometers (148.56 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Maysky. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 38,625, with the population of the administrative center accounting for 69.3% of that number.

Prokhladnensky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. It is located in the northeast of the republic. The area of the district is 1,342 square kilometers (518 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Prokhladny. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 45,533.

Tersky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. It is located in the east of the republic. The area of the district is 893.12 square kilometers (344.84 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Terek. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 51,220, with the population of Terek accounting for 37.4% of that number.

Urvansky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. It is located in the east of the republic. The area of the district is 458 square kilometers (177 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Nartkala. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 71,782, with the population of Nartkala accounting for 44.2% of that number.

Zolsky District is an administrative and a municipal district (raion), one of the ten in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. It is located in the western and northwestern parts of the republic. The area of the district is 2,124 square kilometers (820 sq mi). Its administrative center is the rural locality of Zalukokoazhe. As of the 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 48,939, with the population of Zalukokoazhe accounting for 20.1% of that number.

Baksan is a town in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located 24 kilometers (15 mi) northwest of Nalchik on the left bank of the Baksan River. Population: 60,445 (2021 Census) ; 36,860 (2010 Russian census) ; 35,805 (2002 Census) ; 28,767 (1989 Soviet census) .

Chegem is a town and the administrative center of Chegemsky District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) north of Nalchik, at the elevation of about 470 meters (1,540 ft). Population: 18,019 (2010 Russian census) .

Maysky is a town and the administrative center of Maysky District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located 40 kilometers (25 mi) northeast of Nalchik, the capital of the republic. Population: 26,755 (2010 Russian census) .

Nartkala is a town and the administrative center of Urvansky District of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located 25 kilometers (16 mi) northeast of Nalchik. Population: 31,694 (2010 Russian census) .

Anzorey is a rural locality and the administrative center of Leskensky District of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. Population: 6,551 (2010 Russian census) ; 6,931 (2002 Census) ;

Kashkhatau is a rural locality and the administrative center of Chereksky District of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. Population: 5,295 (2010 Russian census) ; 5,211 (2002 Census) ; 4,412 (1989 Soviet census) .

Zalukokoazhe is a rural locality and the administrative center of Zolsky District of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia. Population: 9,859 (2010 Russian census) ; 9,276 (2002 Census) ; 6,110 (1989 Soviet census) .

• ↑ Law #13-RZ
• ↑ Constitution of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Article   136
• 1 2 Constitution of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Article   91
• ↑ Constitution of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Article   78
• ↑ Official website of the Head of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. Biography Archived October 28, 2014, at the Wayback Machine (in Russian)
• ↑ "Об исчислении времени". Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации (in Russian). Archived from the original on June 22, 2020 . Retrieved January 19, 2019 .
• 1 2 Constitution of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Article   76
• ↑ Official throughout the Russian Federation according to Article   68.1 of the Constitution of Russia .
• ↑ "Head of Kabardino-Balkarian Republic reported to the President on the situation in Mount Elbrus region" . President of Russia . September 2, 2017 . Retrieved February 17, 2020 .
• ↑ "Russia's federal constituent entities" . Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation . Retrieved February 17, 2020 .
• ↑ Skutsch, Carl (November 7, 2013). Encyclopedia of the World's Minorities . Routledge. ISBN   978-1-135-19388-1 .
• 1 2 Russian Federal State Statistics Service. Всероссийская перепись населения 2020 года. Том 1 [ 2020 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1 ] (XLS) (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service .
• ↑ Kazhdan, A. P.; Talbot, A-M. M.; Cutler, A.; Gregory, T. E.; Ševčenko, N. P., eds. (1991). The Oxford dictionary of Byzantium . New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN   0-19-504652-8 . OCLC   22733550 .
• ↑ Solnick, Steven (May 29, 1996). "Asymmetries in Russian Federation Bargaining" (PDF) . The National Council for Soviet and East European Research : 12.
• ↑ Путин опять увольняет губернаторов, а на их место назначает однофамильцев или бывших губернаторов. А-а-а! Как не запутаться? Вот шпаргалка . Meduza (in Russian) . Retrieved September 26, 2018 .
• ↑ Constitution, Article   94.
• ↑ Bell 2003 , p.   78.
• ↑ Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2011). Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Том   1 [ 2010 All-Russian Population Census, vol.   1 ] . Всероссийская перепись населения 2010   года [2010 All-Russia Population Census] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service .
• ↑ Federal State Statistics Service (May 21, 2004). Численность населения России, субъектов Российской Федерации в составе федеральных округов, районов, городских поселений, сельских населённых пунктов   – районных центров и сельских населённых пунктов с населением 3   тысячи и более человек [ Population of Russia, Its Federal Districts, Federal Subjects, Districts, Urban Localities, Rural Localities—Administrative Centers, and Rural Localities with Population of Over 3,000 ] (XLS) . Всероссийская перепись населения 2002   года [All-Russia Population Census of 2002] (in Russian).
• ↑ Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989   г. Численность наличного населения союзных и автономных республик, автономных областей и округов, краёв, областей, районов, городских поселений и сёл-райцентров [ All Union Population Census of 1989: Present Population of Union and Autonomous Republics, Autonomous Oblasts and Okrugs, Krais, Oblasts, Districts, Urban Settlements, and Villages Serving as District Administrative Centers ] . Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989   года [All-Union Population Census of 1989] (in Russian). Институт демографии Национального исследовательского университета: Высшая школа экономики [Institute of Demography at the National Research University: Higher School of Economics]. 1989 – via Demoscope Weekly .
• ↑ "Демографический ежегодник России" [ The Demographic Yearbook of Russia ] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service of Russia (Rosstat) . Retrieved June 28, 2022 .
• ↑ "Ожидаемая продолжительность жизни при рождении" [ Life expectancy at birth ] . Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System of Russia (in Russian). Archived from the original on February 20, 2022 . Retrieved June 28, 2022 .
• ↑ Russian Federal State Statistics Service Archived April 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
• ↑ "Официальные статистические показатели" (in Russian).
• ↑ "Каталог публикаций::Федеральная служба государственной статистики" . Archived from the original on March 24, 2013.
• ↑ "Национальный состав населения" . Federal State Statistics Service . Retrieved December 30, 2022 .
• ↑ "население кабардино-балкарии" .
• ↑ "ВПН-2010" . Archived from the original on December 25, 2018 . Retrieved December 22, 2011 .
• 1 2 3 "Arena: Atlas of Religions and Nationalities in Russia" . Sreda, 2012.
• ↑ 2012 Arena Atlas Religion Maps . "Ogonek", № 34 (5243), 27/08/2012. Retrieved 21/04/2017. Archived .
• Bell, Imogen (2003). The Territories of the Russian Federation 2003 . Europa Publications. ISBN   1-85743-191-X .
• Совет Республики Парламента Кабардино-Балкарской Республики.   Закон   №13-РЗ   от   4 августа 1994 г. «О государственном гимне Кабардино-Балкарской Республики», в ред. Закона №13-РЗ от   13 апреля 2015 г   «О внесении изменений в статьи   2 и   4 Закона Кабардино-Балкарской Республики "О государственном гимне Кабардино-Балкарской Республики"». Вступил в силу   18 августа 1994 г. Опубликован: "Кабардино-Балкарская правда", №148, 12 августа 1994 г. (Council of the Republic of the Parliament of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.   Law   # 13-RZ   of   August   4, 1994 On the State Anthem of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic , as amended by the Law   # 13-RZ of   April   13, 2015 On Amending Articles   2 and   4 of the Law of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic "On the State Anthem of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic" . Effective as of   August   18, 1994.).
• Парламент Кабардино-Балкарской Республики.   №28-РЗ   1 сентября 1997 г. «Конституция Кабардино-Балкарской Республики», в ред. Закона №40-РЗ от   19 октября 2015 г.   «О поправках к Конституции Кабардино-Балкарской Республики». Вступил в силу   со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Кабардино-Балкарская правда", №177, 9 сентября 1997 г. (Parliament of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.   # 28-RZ   September   1, 1997 Constitution of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic , as amended by the Law   # 40-RZ of   October   19, 2015 On the Amendments to the Constitution of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic . Effective as of   the day of the official publication.).
• Дударев, В. А.; Евсеева, Н. А. (1987). И. Каманина (ed.). СССР. Административно-территориальное деление союзных республик (in Russian). Moscow. {{ cite book }} : CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link )
• (in Russian) Official website of the Head of the Republic
• Pictures of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
• BBC News . Kabardino-Balkaria Profile

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The OVNI 450 is the new version of the OVNI 445, of which already 46 units have been built since the first one in 2008.

Marc Lombard, who designed the original plans of this amazing lifting keel boat, has thought of new elements to give it a new youth.

With the same hull as the OVNI 445, the OVNI 450 has a wider sugarscoop with flat floor and open access to the cockpit. It will be equipped with twin helm stations, bigger fixed hull portholes and a straighter stem. There will also be a platform bowsprit, which will include the bow roller, a larger hatch for the sail locker and a re-designed pulpit.

Various options of the 445 will become standard on the 450, like the Staron cockpit table or the S/S ladder integrated to the swim platform, among others.

Information

• Architect : Marc LOMBARD
• Hull length : 13.98 m
• Length at waterline : 12.66 m
• Maximum beam : 4.29 m
• Draught with centreboard up : 1.05 m
• Draught centreboard down : 2.90 m
• Displacement : 11,550 kg
• Ballast weight : 3,725 kg
• Water tanks : 540 l
• Fuel tanks : 2 x 250 l
• Upwind sail area : 95.50 sqm
• Mainsail : 43.50 sqm
• Genoa : 52 sqm
• Staysail : 25 sqm
• Engine : Volvo D2-50 shaft drive (36.5 kW)
• CE Category : A

Brochure OVNI 450

Technical description OVNI 450

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