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Introducing the Poseidon: Our New Double-Decker Catamaran for Dolphin Swims and Ocean Activities

We are excited to announce the arrival of our new double-decker catamaran, the Poseidon! This state-of-the-art vessel is perfect for our dolphin Swim and dolphin watch , offering guests an unforgettable experience on the waters of Oahu.

The Poseidon is equipped with everything you need for a fun and safe day on the water, including:

• A spacious deck with plenty of seating
• Ample shade
• A water slide
• Paddleboards
• Snorkel gear
• Life jackets

Our experienced crew will take you on a thrilling dolphin swim, where you can get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. You’ll also have the opportunity to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the Waianae Coast, where you can see a variety of fish, coral reefs, and other marine life.

The Poseidon is the perfect way to experience the beauty of Oahu’s coastline and its marine life. Book your tour today and see for yourself why the Poseidon is the premier vessel!

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• Map Marker Oahu, HI
• Hour Glass 3+ Hours
• Users All Ages

Swim with Dolphins & Snorkel along the reef with turtles & fish!

Adventure along the Waianae coast in search of wild dolphins! On this tour you’ll have the opportunity to swim with dolphins, turtles, and fish! During snorkeling, don’t miss out on the water slide, paddle boards, and more. Transportation and lunch included!

• Map Marker Kona, HI
• Hour Glass 2 Hours

Kona Sunset & Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Go night snorkeling and swimming with manta rays in Kona, Hawaii, where you will get up close and personal encounters with enchanting and beautiful manta rays! Find out why The Travel Channel calls this one of the “Top 10 Things to Do in Your Lifetime!”

B V I Fun Day - Private Charter Aboard 36' M/V Poseidon

Cruise In Style On M/V Poseidon Our 36’ Twin Vee Power Cat

Quick Details

• User Ages: All ages
• Hour Glass Duration: 8 hours
• Cruise Ship Private Fast Powerboat: Up to 12 guests
• Compass Cruising Grounds: BVI Boat Charter

Spend your day exploring the British Virgin Islands ​

Enjoy a private charter for up to 12 guests. Snorkel, beach or barhop ​ – you and your captain will plan your perfect itinerary.  Friendly reminder, a valid passport is required for each guest to travel to the BVI.

About M/V Poseidon: ​

M/V Poseidon is a 36’  TwinVee  known for its speed and stability while still maintaining comfort and allowing guests to stay dry. It truly is the  most comfortable powerboat on the island. Poseidon features a Fusion Bluetooth stereo to listen to your favorite tunes. Its low draft and  transom ladder allow us to drop you within a few feet of the beach.   ​

Poseidon has everything you need for a private charter for up to 12 guests, including your captain, water, ice, soda, beer and plenty of snorkeling gear. Fuel is not included and will be billed at $8 per gallon for actual usage.  

**All charters depart local St. Thomas time. Cruise Ship Guests, please check with your ship to verify your time zone.

Customs |  To enter the British Virgin Islands, each guest is required to pay a customs fee of $85 cash. This is due to your captain before the vessel departs the USVI.   ​

​ Fuel | As is customary on powerboat charters, fuel is not included and will be billed at $8 per gallon for actual usage. ​

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A photo of each guest’s valid Passport must be sent to [email protected] 72 hours prior to your charter start time.

• Each guest must also bring their valid Passport on the charter ​
• Non-aerosol reef-safe sunscreen  ​
• $85 cash per guest for Customs fees, additional cash for lunch/drinks ashore, souvenirs and gratuity to the crew (customary with  good service to tip 15-20% of your booking rate) 
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• Snorkel gear
• Sodas and water
• As is customary, fuel is excluded on powerboats and is billed at $8/gallon for actual usage
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Select your departure location when you book your charter.

Red Hook, St. Thomas Boat Charters |  You will meet your captain at the Seas the Day Charters USVI departure lounge at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook fifteen minutes prior to your departure. The lounge is located on the bottom floor of the building, directly across from the entrance to “B” dock.

Cruz Bay, St. John Boat Charters |  You will meet your captain at the dock in front of the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay, across from Mongoose Junction.

Your captain will text or call your party as they depart St. Thomas to provide their projected arrival time between 8:45 AM and 9:15 AM. Because the National Park Dock is public, the time you step onboard may be impacted by the length of the queue to dock. Please have your cell phone available on the morning of your charter so your captain can ensure you are in the proper location for use of the National Park pickup/dropoff-only dock.

Lovango Resort + Beach Club Boat Charters |  Staying at Lovango Resort + Beach Club? Let us know when you book your charter and we’ll pick you up right at the Resort’s main dock.

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Explore the BVI on a full-day, private charter to Norman Island, Sandy Spit, Jost Van Dyke  and other fun destinations   in the British Virgin Islands. M/V Aquarius can accommodate  up to 12 guests.

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Poseidon´s Fortune - Crewed Catamaran Charter

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• From $50,000 / week
• Catamaran + 3 crew
• Summer Port: Cruising Areas Summer: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leeward Islands, Caribbean Windward Islands Summer Port: BVI / USVI / SXM Winter: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leeward Islands Winter Port: USVI / BVI / SXM Prefered Pickup: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola Other Pickup: St. Thomas, USVI ">BVI / USVI / SXM
• Winter Port: Cruising Areas Summer: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leeward Islands, Caribbean Windward Islands Summer Port: BVI / USVI / SXM Winter: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leeward Islands Winter Port: USVI / BVI / SXM Prefered Pickup: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola Other Pickup: St. Thomas, USVI ">USVI / BVI / SXM
• Length: 65 ft / 19.8 meters 65 feet 19.8 meters
• Guests: 11 in 5 cabins
• Builder: Moon Yacht
• Built: 2024
• Offers Rendezvous Scuba Diving only

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• Beam 32 Feet
• Draft 5.5 Feet
• Type Catamaran

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Deck jacuzzi, air conditioning, deck shower, hair dryers, wheelchair access, stabilizers, onboard entertainment, salon tv/dvd, salon stereo/music, board games, gym equipment, water entertainment, snorkel gear, floating mats, beach games, fishing gear, under water camera, under water video, stand-up paddle, sea scooters, swim platform, scuba diving, license info, air compressor, technical details, cruising speed, water maker, charter types, special diets, kosher diets, gay charters, nudist charters, crew smokes, pets onboard, guest pets allowed, children allowed, green initiatives, make drinking water tested for purity, re-usable water bottles, similar yachts to poseidon's fortune, moon shadow.

Sleeps 10 guests in 5 Cabins

Size: 65 Ft

Poseidon’s Pearl

Poseidon's Pearl is a 58' Leopard sailing catamaran designed by Robertson and Caine. The flagship model of the Leopard fleet, the 58' was designed specifically as a charter vessel. Poseidon's Pearl comfortably accommodates 8 guests in 4 cabins hosted by 5 crew. A large fly bridge features an unobstructed 360-degree view, complete with a bar and lounge. A covered stern dining space makes a perfect area to enjoy outdoor meals. Bow trampolines and beanbag chairs create a soothing lounge above the water as you sail across to your new anchorage or lie back and star gaze. Poseidon's Pearl is fully equipped with Slingshot kiteboarding gear. The large stern transom creates an easy spot to rig and launch kites off the back. Wind Voyager coaches will provide boat-support and on the fly coaching with the 70hp tender, ensuring complete safety and comfort throughout the trip.

• Length: 58 ft.
• Beam: 28 ft.
• Draft: 6 ft.
• Engines: Twin 100hp
• Cruising Speed: 8 Knots
• 4 Double Cabins
• Air Conditioning
• Wifi Internet
• Tender 70hp
• Snorkel Gear
• Dive Compressor
• Fishing Gear
• Kitesurf Gear

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POSEIDON’S PEARL

• Specifications
• Price Range: $25,550 - $62,510

Yacht Description

POSEIDON’S PEARL yacht is a 57.58 ft long sailboat catamaran and spends the summer and winter season in the British Virgin Islands. It was built by Robertson and Caine The yacht layout features 5 cabins and accommodates 10 guests. The cabin arrangement is following: .

The sailboat features 2 x Yanmar 000BY-100 hp V-Drive Engines Northern Lights 20 kw Genset engines .

Price Details

Price from: $25,550

High season rate: $62,510

Christmas and New Years Eve rates are available. We cam also arrange weddings, honeymoons, large groups and special events.

Water Sports

Crew information.

Captain: 'Captain Anna Orchard

#3 Mixologist Marton Till Anna, Courtney & Marton welcome you to Poseidon's Pearl, your home away from home where all your fantastic water sports adventures in the BVIs are waiting for you! Your captain and crew have more than 30 years combined experience in hospitality and water sports, from hotels and on sailing and motor yachts. With their passion and experience on the water they are here to make sure you and your guests have the trip of a lifetime. Whether youre looking for underwater adventures, theme nights and parties, or just a laid-back, relaxing or romantic getaway with their hospitality-focussed attention to detail they can accommodate to all of your needs. Because of our passion for the sea and travelling, we try to keep our planet as healthy and beautiful as possible by minimizing waste and using environmentally friendly cleaning products on-board. We use the most sustainable local businesses for products as well as local organic farmers on the Island to provide you with a true island experience. Captain Anna swapped a corporate career as a professional engineer for what she calls her blue office out on the Ocean. She loves to travel and the freedom of being off the grid on a boat. Anna has worked on a variety of boats from small 35ft dive boats and sail boats to 220ft super-yachts carrying helicopters and submarines. Her heart and environmental values however, is with sailing yachts. This is Annas second season in the BVI and she loves the variety of islands, each providing a very different experience for you to enjoy. As a PADI diving Instructor and kitesurfer Anna has a unique perspective on the BVIs from her experience of being on, in and under these waters and would love to be your guide. Her degree in Oceanography means she is on hand to chat with you about aspects of the Ocean and local sea life you may be interested in or not ever have realised about. Courtney began her culinary and world travelling career from the time she was 5, sailing, surfing and hiking in California while learning to cook from her Grandfather. Her passion for adventure and food only grew from there! Knowing how much she loves the outdoors, and with studying Environmental science she realized that her career path would be her dream job of combining her two passions with fresh air and open seas on sailboats. With a wide range of specialties, including flavours from the American table, Mediterranean, and Caribbean; as well as gluten free and vegetarian diets Courtney is able to create a menu tailored to you and your guests. Marton was 14 when he decided to start his adventure in the hospitality industry. After finishing school he realized this was the best way get to know cultures and places around the world.The first step was Ireland. He worked in one of Dublins best hotels as a bar manager, being awarded employee of the year 2 times in recognition of his excellent customer service. After a very eventful 8 years he decided to move away from cities and move closer to Mother nature. The next step was the sunny Island of Malta, South Europe and a year later to The Caribbean. Away from the city life Marton instantly fell in love with the island lifestyle and the sea, realizing the importance of having respect for nature. Martons motto is The best way to enjoy life is to visit new places, get to know new cultures so that you can feel at home at the same time. Respect yourself and respect everything and everyone around you. You, Your guests, the islands collectively known as 'Nature's Little Secret' and Poseidon's Pearl - the perfect vacation combination. Come aboard and lets have a wonderful time together!

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BVI Luxury Yacht Charters

Skippered Yacht Charter Greece

A skippered yacht charter in Greece is a stress-free way to sail, guided through these mythological islands. As your host, guide and captain aboard a monohull or catamaran in Greece, skippers ensure smooth sailing while sharing the history of this ancient world.

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Feature Yachts

Feature yachts offer a good range of size, layout and design. If they are not what you had in mind for your skippered charter in Greece, let us know as we offer many options to suit specific charter needs.

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BALI CAT SPACE

LAGOON 450 F

FOUNTAINE PAJOT TANNA 47

JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 519

The Skippers

Our relationships with many Greek skippers means we can discuss your needs to provide the perfect skipper to sail your monohull or catamaran in Greece.

SKIPPER FEES

Expect to pay around Euro 180 per day plus meals for a skipper. A skippered yacht charter Greece can be aboard any yacht in Greece. Skippers require their own cabin to sleep, but they can share a washroom.

The Itineraries

There’s lots to discover on a skippered monohull or catamaran in Greece, the skipper can decide the route when you arrive or you can take the lead from one of our itinerary suggestions.

Saronic Cyclades: Athens to Athens

Cyclades: lavrion to lavrion, saronic: athens to athens, cyclades: paros to paros, cyclades: mykonos to mykonos.

Board in Athens and sail the Saronic islands of Poros and Hydra before heading into the Cyclades to see Kithnos and Kea ending back in Athens.

• Cabin with private en-suite washroom
• Captain and cook/crew
• Expertly guided sailing tour on a cultural itinerary
• Prepared breakfast and lunch
• Non-alcoholic drinks with breakfast and lunch
• Water available all day
• 1 set of linen and towels per week
• Stand up paddle board, mask and snorkels
• Evening restaurant reservations with the best local gastronomy
• Dinghy and outboard
• Fuel and water for the yacht
• Insurance for the yacht
• Flights and transfers
• Single supplement of 40%
• Evening meals
• Alcohol, mixer drinks and snacks
• Beach towels
• Excursions and entrance fees to sites and museums
• All Santorini accommodation and transport
• Hotels pre or post trip
• Trip cancellation and medical insurance
• Gratuities – more information in resources

Board in Lavrion and head into the Cyclades to Kea and Kithnos and as far as vibrant Mykonos and historical Delos. An option to avoid busy islands like Mykonos which may have as many as 5 cruise ships visiting, is to stay in the calmer, more traditional and beautiful peripheral western Cyclades. Spend a day or two at Kea, Kithnos, Serifos and Sifnos which are beautiful sun drenched islands with sandy beaches, windswept Greek fishing villages and enchanting whitewashed hilltop ‘Chora’ towns.

Board and end in Athens to see the Saronic Gulf islands and ports of Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni and Epidavrous.

Board and end in Paros sailing the Cyclades and the Petit Cyclades. Visit rural Schinoussa, the party island of Mykonos, culture at Delos and 5 star treatments at Ios.

Board and end in Mykonos sailing the Cyclades and the Petit Cyclades. Visit rural Schinoussa, the party island of Mykonos, culture at Delos and 5 star treatments at Ios.

Discover the Greek Islands

Depending on your skippered yacht charter Greece itinerary, visit some of these stunning locations.

The birthplace of democracy and of western civilization. Looming over the city skyline, are the majestic columns of the Parthenon on Acropolis hill - one the most important architectural monuments in the world. Nearby are many musuems and the Plaka area, a charming pedestrian tourist area with many traditional restaurants, bars and unique shops.

See the famous Temple of Aphaia (490 BC) on a 1.5-hour round-trip hike or explore the quaint little village and have coffee overlooking the bay. Aegina boasts the best pistachio nuts in the world and they can be found in the local shops.

When viewed from seaward, Poros is one of the most beautiful towns in Greece – arriving is a great photo opportunity. Wander streets lined with Mediterranean bougainvillea, jasmine, cactus, fig and cypress trees on the way to the clock tower to see panoramic views of the sun setting over the majestic Peloponnese Mountains.

Wander the cobbled streets and Venetian laneways of this famous historic and cosmopolitan port. Visit art galleries and shop for local handicrafts, exquisite clothing and jewelry. A 30-minute coastal walk or ten-minute water taxi ride leads to the rustic Miramare hotel and charming Mandraki beach or hike up to Profitis Ilias Monastery which is an incredible 2-hour hike up overlooking Hydra town.

Take a stroll along the boardwalk to see the Greek caiques (traditional boats) being hand made in their cradles. Then explore Admiral Bouboulina's fascinating 18th century mansion museum and tour bustling Spetses town.

Visit the largest ancient amphitheatre in Greece. Epidaurous with its 14,000-seat capacity is a spectacular example of ancient architecture and only a 20- minute taxi from the harbor.

Enjoy an afternoon swim in crystal clear waters, snorkel or paddle to shore then crawl into the natural thermal hot tub on the beach of Kolona Bay. The volcanic heated water is 38 degrees Celsius.

Loutra, Kythnos

Explore this charming beachfront town with many cafes and tavernas. Enjoy a soak in the hot thermal waters on the beach as they cascade from under sacred church ground.

Kleftiko Bay, Milos

Arrive at uninhabited Kleftiko bay then swim or snorkel in translucent waters. For a surreal experience, take a kayak through a maze of breathtaking caves admiring the surrounding white cliffs - some as high as 100m.

Visit the spectacular volcanic creek of Sarakiniko and hike around the deep grotto of Papafraga. Later in the day see the charming fishing village of Madrakia and the ancient, Hellenistic amphitheatre at Tripiti where the statue of the Venus de Milos was found. Other sites include the geological museum near the harbor.

Maintains a traditional charm and depth beyond the tourist cover. The landscape changes its hue with the light and shapes of rugged landscapes combined with carved shapes of white buildings cascading down the hillsides. In the old port town of Livadi, memories of olden days appear, while at the hilltop town of Hora the cosmopolitan town square has something for everyone with restaurants and small bars.

Platy Yialos, Sifnos is one of the best kept secrets of this rural Cycladic island. The harbour is only 6 years old and not listed in most cruising guides, so most sailors pass right by! The small modern harbour offers good protection from most weather, and there are fine restaurants and specialty stores along the beautiful beach and promenade.

Folegandros

At the tiny rustic port of Folegandros a bus ride takes you up to to see the magical hilltop 'Chora' village, with incredible drop-off views of the coastline and Cycladic islands. Enjoy a sunset cocktail at one of the local hotels followed by a nice traditional taverna meal.

Explore the many wonders of Ios, including Homer's tomb where the famous writer of the Greek odyssey is entombed following a shipwreck. Drive along the coast of Ios and stop for a swim at either Manganari or Filoportas beach, two of the best beaches in the Aegean, or take some time to explore the early Cycladic civilization archaeological site - awarded a UNESCO award for the best archaeological site in Europe.

Santorini is the most breathtaking of all the Greek islands. The island is what remains of a huge volcanic cataclysm in 1500BC that left a collapsed six-mile round crater. Must see historic sites are the entombed Minoan town of Akrotiri and the hilltop settlement of ancient Thira that dates from 900BC. The UNESCO heritage town of Oia is the most beautiful place to stay and is famous for the sunsets. Santorini is well known for its fine wine and wine tasting is enjoyed at many vineyards.

In the tiny fishing cove of Skinoussa there is room to dock a few yachts on the pier and a few in the tiny bay. What is special about this little known island, is the lovely beach across from the yachts, the tiny 'Chora' hilltop town of 147 inhabitants and a fabulous restaurant.

Visit the 4th-century Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Our Lady of a Hundred Doors). The oldest remaining Byzantine church in Greece has exceptional architecture, religious icons and an exquisite marble baptismal chamber. Wander the bougainvillea-fringed streets and check out a maze of shops offering fashion, jewelry and local handicrafts.

The most important archaeological and religious site of ancient Greece, Delos remains in an excellent state of preservation. Wander through an amphitheatre, stadium, private palaces and Roman baths, finishing your exploration with a climb up sacred Mount Kythnos for a divine panoramic view of the Cycladic Islands.

Arriving by yacht into Syros is an impressive experience, and stepping off the yacht to visit both the Catholic and Greek Orthodox cathedrals, on their respective hills, is unique in Greece and offers a great view back down to the harbour. Ermoupolis is a highlight for photographers as the Venetian architecture, piaza and colorful pastel buildings is like Amalfi Italy.

From the yacht and busy cruise ship port take a bus or taxi to explore the labyrinth of white buildings ending by the windmills of Mykonos town ideal for people watching. Enjoy shopping, dining and the busiest nightlife in Greece.

Discover the little known island of Kea and the quaint harbor of Vourkari, walk around the bay to find the deserted ruins of a 3000 BC pre-historic settlement. A swim at a beautiful beach five minutes walk from the boats is a delightful way to relax before sunset.

Athens Boarding Location

Athens: kalamaki alimos marina.

Athens International airport is at Spata, a 45-60 minute taxi ride from the marina and central Athens. Saturday is best spent visiting Athens sites before coming to the marina and boarding. If you arrive early at the marina on boarding day, bags can be left with your owner/operator but you will not officially be able to board until 17:00. If you arrive early, explore the marina, shop at the Marionopolis supermarket (1 block west of the marina on Poseidonos Blvd along the beach) or have a drink or light lunch at Skipper’s or Kitchen Bar.

Airport to downtown: Yellow taxis can be found lined up at the airport. Taxis take 45 minutes to 1 hour to get downtown based on traffic. It costs approximately 50-60 Euros one-way per taxi. They are smaller European vehicles and only have room for three passengers and baggage. Drivers may charge a baggage fee that is approx. Euro 3.

Downtown Athens to the Kalamaki Alimos Marina: It takes 15-20 minutes and costs approx. 20 Euros per car one-way. Do not get out of your taxi at the marina until you have identified your meeting point, as it is a big marina.

Airport to downtown: Bus number X95 travels from the airport every 30 minutes making 8 stops (including the Hilton) and then terminates downtown at Syntagma/Constitution Square. It is air-conditioned and costs approx. 5 Euros. Syntagma Square is a short distance to most hotels but a taxi may be advisable at this point. Plaka hotels are within walking distance from Syntagma if you do not have too much baggage.

Airport to Kalamaki Alimos Marina: Bus number X96, runs every 30 minutes south from the airport to Piraeus along the coast passing by Alimos Kalamaki Marina and costs approx. 5 Euros. Ask the driver for the Edem Taverna stop. You want the west main entrance road where the Shell station and Edem restaurant is located.

Downtown Athens to Kalamaki Athens Marina: Public transport by subway and tramcar from central Athens hotels is easy and convenient. From Syntagma Sqr. (Athens centre) take the Tram Line to Alimos marina (EDEM stop). The metro runs every 30 minutes from 05.30 to 00.20 on a daily basis. The ticket costs 8 Euro per person.

Lavrion Boarding Location

Lavrion is located on the southern part of Athens and has ferries to the Cyclades islands of Kea and Kythnos, and the Eastern-Aegean islands of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios. Lavrion is approximately 1 hour from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos international airport at Spata.

Athens Airport to Lavrion: A taxi will normally take 30 minutes to go from Athens airport to Lavrion. There are taxi queues outside all airport gates. The taxi fare from Athens airport to the port of Lavrion is approximately 50 euros in day time and 70 euros in night time (24:00-05:00). Downtown Athens to Lavrion: Taxis will normally take about 1.15 hours to go from Omonoia/ Syntagma to Lavrion. To get closer to Lavrion by public transport, you can take the tram from Syntagma or Faliro to Voula and then take a taxi. A taxi ride from Voula will take about 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Athens centre to the port of Lavrion is approximately 65 euros in day time and 80 euros in night time (24:00-05:00).

Athens Airport to Lavrion: Suburban (KTEL) buses leave from Athens airport usually every hour and go to Lavrion via Markopoulo, a town in the midway from airport to Lavrion. Passengers go to Markopoulo and from there they take the bus to Lavrion. Buses from Markopoulo to Lavrion are very frequent. The first bus departs from Athens airport to Lavrion at 06:30 am and the last bus at 22:00 pm. Ticket price is approximately 5 euros. Downtown Athens to Lavrion: Suburban (KTEL) buses to Lavrion take about 2 hours to reach their destination. They leave from Pedion Areos, Athens centre. To go to Pedion Areos, take the green metro line to Victoria station and walk up Heiden street. Buses leave every 30-60 min. The first bus from Athens to Lavrion departs at 05:45 am and the last bus departs at 21:30 pm. Ticket price is approximately 5 euros.

Paros Boarding Location

Paroikia marina is approximately 15 km from the airport by taxi. Afros yachting look after all yacht check-ins at the marina. Afros yachting is next to "Marina Café on the first floor, see also the meeting point on the map. If you arrive early at the marina on boarding day, bags can be left with the owner/operator but you will not officially be able to board until 17:00. If you arrive early meet with the base staff then explore the shops and cafes. The main supermarket is located across the road from the marina. You may also have drinks or light lunch atMarina Café.Bags can be left with the base.

By air and ferry

You can fly daily from Athens to Santorini. www.aegeanair.com then take a ferry to Paros.

There are daily boats from Pireaus, Athens. Ferry schedules and tickets to Paros. www.ticketsonline.gr .

Mykonos Boarding Location

The new port is in an area called Tourlos which is about 1.5km from Mykonos town (Chora). The new port is connected by taxi or bus to the main town. The taxi stand in the town is situated on the waterfront on the far right when looking at the sea. The main bus station is near the windmills on the top side of town. If you arrive early at the marina on boarding day, meet with your owner/operator base staff then, shop at the supermarket (small store located across the road from the marina) or alternatively, there is a larger supermarket 5km away form the marina - ask the operator to organise transport for you. Bags can be left with your owner/operator.

There are daily flights out of Athens to Mykonos with www.aegeanair.com . It is a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport to Tourlos port.

There are daily boats from Pireaus, Athens. Ferry schedules and tickets to Mykonos. www.ticketsonline.gr . It is best to book in advance. The ferries typically arrive in Tourlos where the yachts are moored.

Lefkas Boarding Location

Lefkas Marina is is approximately 50km from Aktion International Airport in Preveza. You can expect to pay approximately EUR120 in a taxi. If you arrive early at the marina on boarding day, meet with your owner/operator base staff then explore the marina, shop at the supermarket and visit the centre of Lefkas which is located within walking distance of the marina. Bags can be left with your owner/operator.

The quickest way of reaching Lefkas (Lefkada is by air. The closest airport is 50km north of Lefkada, near Preveza. There are a number of domestic flights from Athens with www.aegeanair.com . The duration of the flight is about 40 minutes.

There are daily buses from Athens to Lefkada Town’s KTEL bus station, which is 1km from the centre and opposite the new marina. The bus costs approximately €33.80 and takes 5½ hours.

Kos Boarding Location

Kos Marina is is approximately 26km from Kos airport.

The quickest way of reaching Kos is by air. There are a number of domestic flights from Athens with Olympic Airways and Aegean Airlines. The duration of the flight is about 40 minutes, it is advised to take a taxi to the marina and you can expect to pay approximately 30 Euros.

Corfu Boarding Location

Gouvia marina is approximately 6km from the town of Corfu and 8km from the airport by taxi. A cost of a taxi is approximately Euro 25. If you arrive early at the marina on boarding day, meet with your owner/operator base staff then, shop at the supermarket wihtin the marina. Bags can be left with your owner/operator.

The quickest way of reaching Corfu is by air. A number of domestic flights from Athens and Thessalonica take place on a daily basis all year round, with Olympic Airways and www.aegeanair.com . The duration of the flight from either city is about 40 minutes. International flights are scheduled throughout the year while during the summer period (April - October), there are many charter flights connecting Corfu directly with several European cities.

By seaplane

There is a seaplane base within the marina premises, which organises international flights to and from Brindisi and domestic flights to and from Lefkas marina, Patra, Paxos, Ithaki and Cephalonia. For more information please visit www.airsealines.com

From Athens, the distance is approximately 550 km - 5 hours drive to Igoumenitsa, from there you take the ferry to Corfu.

Rhodes Boarding Location

Mandraki port is located on the north east tip of Rhodes island. Mandraki port is in the old harbour of Rhodes and provides good shelter. The port can become very crowded, especially in the summer.

There are daily flights out of Athens to Rhodes Diagoras with www.aegeanair.com . It is a 30 minute taxi ride from the airport to Mandraki port.

There are daily boats from Pireaus, Athens. Ferry schedules and tickets to Rhodes. www.ticketsonline.gr .It is best to book in advance. The town of Marmaris, Turkey is about an hour's journey from Rhodes and there are daily boats. You can get information in the port or through one of the island ticket agencies.

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• Gorky Central Park of Culture and Recreation, Moscow
• Guide to Russia

What is the history of Gorky Park?

• In the pre-revolutionary period, Gorky Park was a city dump and wasteland, which was cleared in 1923 to host the All-Russian Agricultural and Artisan Industrial Exhibition
• In 1928, a huge park was planned on the former site of the exhibition. It would not just be a place of leisure, but a place to proudly display Soviet culture and daily life
• Gorky Park has remained a cultural hub ever since, and has been renovated and added to over the years to make it one of Moscow’s top attractions today

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Recreation

Gorky Park is the most famous park of Moscow, created during the Soviet period as a hub for relaxation and cultural activities. The park is beloved by Muscovites and tourists alike, who visit in all seasons to stroll, enjoy sports, admire the park’s attractions, and attend cultural events. Gorky Park is the central part of an ensemble of four green spaces – Muzeon Park of Arts, Neskuchny Garden, and Sparrow Hills Nature Reserve – which curve around the southern bank of the Moskva River to the south-west of Moscow city centre. Here you may spend some time and enjoy nature and contemprary art during your vacation in Moscow .

History of Gorky Park

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In the 17th century, the eastern bank of the Moskva River beyond Moscow’s city limits was home to floodplain meadows, where palace horses grazed. From the mid-1850s, events such as cockfights, fistfights, and races were held here, and by the 20th century this area had become a city dump where the unemployed and homeless people of Moscow lived, which remained this way until the Soviet period. This wasteland lay in stark contrast to the adjoining Neskuchny Sad – ‘merry garden’ – which lay to its south, an area of aristocratic country estates and elaborate gardens.

Soviet Russia

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Following the October Revolution, Vladimir Lenin travelled around Moscow to find a suitable site for the first All-Russian Agricultural and Artisan Industrial Exhibition, which would reveal opportunities for socialist development of agriculture and industry. Lenin decided on the wasteland alongside the Moskva River, which was cleared with a programme of community work. In 1923, the exhibition began. It encompassed 250 pavilions dedicated to different themes of agriculture and industry, and was divided into thematic zones, such as villages, livestock, crops, engineering, railways, republics of the USSR, and foreign countries. The organisation of the exhibition demarcated the future layout and size of Gorky Park, and the paths, ‘zones’, and main square of the exhibition have been preserved until the present day. In March 1928, Moscow City Council decided to establish a park of culture and recreation on the site of the former exhibition, which would also encompass the Neskuchny Garden. Moscow’s residents were instrumental in the construction of the park – they voiced their desires for events spaces, physical education and leisure facilities, and gave up their weekends to build the park. The park’s main architect was Konstantin Melnikov.

Did you know? Konstantin Melnikov also helped to construct Lenin’s Mausoleum and the Rusakov Worker’s Club, one of Moscow’s Constructivist masterpieces .

Over 100,000 Muscovites flocked to the opening of the park on 12th August 1928. The brand-new park was equipped with two theatres, a cinema, nursery, reading room, restaurant and café, music stages, sports arenas, rowing boats, and even a giant helter-skelter slide. Unfortunately, because of the vast size of the crowd and the general excitement, the park was damaged and closed until September.

Did you know? The park was not named after Maxim Gorky, writer and founder of Socialist Realism, until 1933.

In 1929, Betty Glan – at the mere age of 26 – became director of the park. She decided to reconceptualise it, uniting leisure, design, and ideology with the help of Moscow’s most eminent architects, designers and artists. Over the next decade, more cultural venues were established in the park, the Pushkinskaya Embankment along the Moskva River was developed, and the landscaping of the park was carefully cultivated. Architect Alexander Vlasov was particularly influential, and won the Grand Prix at the 1937 World Exhibition in Paris for his design of Gorky Park. This period under Glan’s directorship until 1937 was known as the ‘golden age’ of Gorky Park, which became not just a place for recreation, but a public space where Soviet culture and everyday life could be proudly displayed.

Did you know? During the Second World War topical events were held in Gorky Park, such as the championship in bayonet combat, grenade-throwing competitions, and air defence training. What’s more, an exhibition of captured enemy weapons – tanks, artillery, aeroplanes, and more – was organised in Gorky Park and continually updated throughout the war.

In the post-war decades new attractions were continually added to Gorky Park. These included the majestic 24-metre triumphal arch at the entrance to the park, an astronomical observatory (which remains open today), the famous Ferris wheel (unfortunately dismantled in 2008), and a fountain with lights and music.

Russia today

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The Gorky Park ensemble continued to flourish as a centre of culture and recreation in post-Soviet Russia. The adjoining Muzeon Park of Arts was founded in 1992, and Garage Museum of Contemporary Art was established in Gorky Park in 2008. The ensemble underwent serious reconstruction in 2011. Many new sports facilities were added, including centres for beach sports and extreme sports, bicycle paths and sports equipment rental hubs, and much effort was devoted to reviving original buildings, sculptures, and landscape compositions. Two years later, the embankment of the Moskva River from the southern tip of Zamoskvorechye Island all the way to Sparrow Hills was redeveloped and pedestrianised, making it possible to peacefully walk or cycle along the Moskva for many kilometres.

What can you do at Gorky Park today?

• Explore the park and see architectural attractions, fountains, and beautiful gardens
• Visit Garage Museum of Contemporary Art and the Gorky Park Museum
• Go boating on the lakes and stroll down the Pushkinskaya Embankment
• Rent bicycles or scooters, skateboard, and visit the sports centres

What can you do at Gorky Park?

Park attractions.

While exploring the treelined paths of Gorky Park, you’ll come across a number of attractions. To the west of the main entrance, near the river, is a beautiful geometric bandstand used for music and literary evenings in the Soviet period. As you head down the central alley of Gorky Park from the main entrance, you’ll see a statue of Maxim Gorky on your right, and discover the light and music fountain with its dancing jets of water – find the schedule of its performances here .

Did you know? Don’t be afraid to feed the red squirrels and birds you encounter on your walk around Gorky Park – there are even vending machines which sell special food for the animals!

The southern section of Gorky Park is occupied by the Golitsynsky Garden. In 1802, the Golitsyn Hospital was founded here as a hospital for the poor; it still adjoins Gorky Park today. Gardens were created as a relaxation place for patients, extending from the hospital building to the riverbank, and included landscaped gardens, a Chinese Bridge, and two ponds. On the riverbank is the Rotunda of the Golitsyn Hospital, which has been preserved since the 19th century. There is also a rose garden and fountain by the Bolshoi Golitsynsky Pond.

Did you know? In the Golitsynsky Garden is also located an unusual architectural monument – a public toilet designed by Alexander Vlasov in the 1930s, which is recognised as an ‘object of cultural heritage’!

Outdoor activities

Gorky Park’s extensive and varied grounds aren’t only good for walks! You can relax on the water by renting boats to sail on the Pionersky and Bolshoi Golitsynsky Ponds, or visiting the Olivkovy Beach on the Pushkinskaya Embankment to sunbathe. As well as this, you can hire bicycles, electric scooters, longboards or even roller skates to explore the park and embankments, play table tennis, visit the sports complex to play football, basketball, handball, badminton or volleyball, or visit the Vans skatepark or Nike sports centre for workouts and classes such as rooftop yoga.

Gorky Park Museum

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Visit the Gorky Park Museum, located in the left pier of the entrance arch. The current exhibition is dedicated to Gorky Park in the ‘golden age’ of the 1930s, and shows the development of Moscow’s central park through the eyes of Betty Glan. There is an observation deck on top of the arch, which offers a lovely view over the park and Moscow’s skyline.

Did you know? In the entrance arch there is also a gift shop where you can purchase balls, frisbees, blankets, and other items to enjoy your visit to Gorky Park.

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art

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In Gorky Park you will find Garage Museum, Russia’s first philanthropic institution dedicated to contemporary art, founded in 2008 by Roman Abramovich and Dasha Zhukova. 10 major exhibitions are hosted each year to showcase the work of established and up-and-coming artists. Also organised are a rich programme of events including curator-led excursions, workshops, masterclasses, lectures, concerts, performances, festivals, and film screenings at Garage’s outdoor cinema. Read our article about Garage Museum of Contemporary Art to learn more.

Food and drink

There are plenty of excellent cafes and restaurants dotted around Gorky Park, where you can stop for a quick coffee or enjoy a long meal with a view. They include the stylish lakeside café Ostrovok (Little Island) and upmarket restaurant Vremena Goda (Seasons) which serve European and Russian food, colourful lakeside Thai restaurant Lebedinoe Ozero (Swan Lake), trattoria Merkato with its huge summer terrace, restaurant Syrovarnya (Cheese Factory) with a menu focused on its homemade cheese, food-truck court Restoparking which is stylised as a drive-in café, and ice-cream and tea shop Chaynaya Vysota.

What’s nearby?

Gorky Park is bordered by Muzeon Park of Arts, Neskuchny Garden, and Sparrow Hills Nature Reserve. This huge ensemble curves for eight kilometres along the bank of the Moskva River, providing a beautiful oasis of green in Europe’s biggest city.

Muzeon Park of Arts

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Muzeon Park of Arts is the largest open-air sculpture museum in Russia, home to 1,000 sculptures by Soviet and Russian sculptors, including those by famous artists. A large part of Muzeon is occupied by the New Tretyakov Gallery , which houses Russia’s most complete exhibition of national art from the 20th century to the present day. The pedestrianised Krymskaya Embankment which extends alongside Muzeon has recently undergone redevelopment, and is one of Moscow’s most popular spots to relax.

Neskuchny Garden

Neskuchny Garden is the oldest park in Moscow, founded in 1728 by Prince Nikita Trubetskoy, who threw fantastic festivities in his manor house and gardens – neskuchny means ‘merry’ in Russian. Many other noble families also built their country estates in this area, which became a public park and garden after being acquired by the royal family. Today, the Neskuchny Garden is home to historical buildings, fountains, and gardens from the 18th and 19th centuries, sports facilities, an open-air theatre, and a huge greenhouse which supplies flowers to Gorky Park.

Sparrow Hills

Sparrow Hills Nature Reserve is a huge forest park lining the steep bank of the Moskva River and the only specially protected nature area near the city centre. It is home to ecological trails, ponds, natural springs, rare species of plants and animals, many spots for picnicking, cafes, and a mini zoo. At the bottom of the park lie the Vorobyovskaya and Andreevskaya Embankments, with promenades along the Moskva River, a beach, and piers offering boat trips. As with Gorky Park, Sparrow Hills is hugely popular for sports and outdoor activities in all seasons. A new winter sports complex with snowboarding, ice skating, and ski tracks and jumps is currently under construction. When the weather is pleasant, you can rent a bicycle to ride the 8 kilometres along the river from Muzeon to Sparrow Hills.

Essential information for visitors Address and contact details Gorky Park, Krymsky Val, 9, Moscow, 119049 Website:  https://park-gorkogo.com/ Email:  [email protected] Telephone: +7 (495) 995-00-20 Nearest metro: Oktyabrskaya (570m), Park Kultury (860m) Opening hours and tickets

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Harsh Sentence for Putin Critic Highlights Kremlin’s Repression

A Moscow court sentenced Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison, making it clear that any criticism of the war can lead to prison time.

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By Anton Troianovski and Ivan Nechepurenko

A Moscow court on Monday sentenced an outspoken critic of the Kremlin to 25 years in prison, an unusually harsh punishment that underscores President Vladimir V. Putin’s increasing determination to equate dissent with treason.

The sentence given to Vladimir Kara-Murza, an opposition activist and journalist who had urged the American government to impose sanctions on Russian officials, is longer than what is often given for murder in Russia, and greater than the time being served by other imprisoned Putin critics, like Aleksei A. Navalny.

It represents the latest chilling example of the Kremlin’s wartime repression 14 months after the invasion of Ukraine, and comes less than three weeks after the arrest on espionage charges of Evan Gershkovich, an American correspondent for The Wall Street Journal based in Russia.

“We live in 2023, in the 21st century,” Mr. Kara-Murza’s mother, Yelena Gordon, told reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing. “What is this? What is happening?”

Mr. Kara-Murza, 41, who writes a column for The Washington Post’s opinion section, was arrested in Moscow a year ago after condemning the war in Ukraine and charged with spreading “fake” information about the Russian military. In October, Russian prosecutors added a charge of treason, alleging that he had betrayed his country by criticizing Mr. Putin’s rule in public appearances in the United States and Europe, according to Mr. Kara-Murza’s lawyer.

The 25-year sentence handed down on Monday combined the penalties in those two cases, as well as another sentence added last summer for participation in an “undesirable organization.”

It was a reminder that whatever its struggles to assert control on the battlefields of Ukraine, the Kremlin is firmly in charge at home, and prepared to brand any domestic critics as enemies of the state.

“Traitors and betrayers,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement about Mr. Kara-Murza on Monday, “will get what they deserve.”

Mr. Kara-Murza had long drawn the Kremlin’s ire, and survived what he characterized several years ago as two state-sponsored attempts to poison him.

Both inside Russia and in the West, Mr. Kara-Murza, who has Russian and British citizenship, spoke out against Mr. Putin and his invasion of Ukraine; last year, hours before his detention, he called Russia’s rulers “a regime of murderers” in an interview with CNN.

In London, the British government said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to protest Mr. Kara-Murza’s conviction as “contrary to Russia’s international obligations on human rights, including the right to a fair trial.” The State Department called Mr. Kara-Murza “yet another target of the Russian government’s escalating campaign of repression,” while the United Nations human rights office declared his sentence “a blow to the rule of law.”

Russia’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the international criticism as “an attempt to exert pressure on the Russian judicial system” that was “doomed to failure.” Referring to “traitors” like Mr. Kara-Murza who “are applauded in the West,” the ministry said: “Their foreign handlers will not help them avoid a just punishment.”

Mr. Putin did not comment publicly on Mr. Kara-Murza’s sentencing, but he has repeatedly exhorted Russia’s law enforcement and security agencies to escalate their hunt for opponents of his leadership, whom the Kremlin increasingly defines as agents trying to topple Mr. Putin on America’s behalf.

“I’m asking you to react harshly to attempts to destabilize the social and political situation in the country,” Mr. Putin said in a speech to Russian prosecutors last month.

In the Russian justice system, verdicts are often foregone conclusions, especially for opponents of the Kremlin. It was the length of the prison term that was bracing.

Mr. Kara-Murza’s sentence far exceeds that of Mr. Navalny, the most prominent Russian opposition figure, who initially received a two-and-a-half-year prison term in 2021 and was given another nine-year sentence last year . And though it appears to be the longest handed down to a Kremlin critic in the last year, hundreds of others are also facing yearslong prison terms for speaking out against the war, human rights groups say.

Ilya Yashin, an opposition leader, was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in December; the authorities accused him of spreading false information about atrocities committed in the Ukrainian city of Bucha by Russian troops.

For Mr. Kara-Murza, the activity that appeared to bring him directly into the Kremlin’s cross hairs was his campaign in Washington more than a decade ago for the Magnitsky Act, which punished officials deemed responsible for the death of a tax lawyer in a Russian jail.

One of the Russians who fell under those sanctions after Congress passed the measure in 2012 was Sergei Podoprigorov — the same judge who delivered Monday’s sentence against Mr. Kara-Murza in Moscow City Court.

Mr. Kara-Murza’s attorney, Vadim Prokhorov, said that the clear “conflict of interest” on display with Mr. Podoprigorov presiding over Mr. Kara-Murza’s case made it plain that the entire proceeding was a sham.

“Everybody knows that Vladimir himself is one of the main initiators and promoters of the Magnitsky Act,” Mr. Prokhorov said at a panel discussion hosted by The Washington Post on Monday, referring to Mr. Kara-Murza. “This case had nothing to do with justice. It is just political revenge against Vladimir.”

Fred Ryan, the publisher of The Post, said that both Mr. Kara-Murza and The Journal’s Mr. Gershkovich were “real-time examples of the risks that journalists face and the need for all of us to use our voices to call for our elected leaders to take every possible step to secure their release.”

In February, Mr. Prokhorov said that Mr. Kara-Murza had been put into solitary confinement, where his health began to deteriorate rapidly. Last month, Mr. Prokhorov said that doctors had diagnosed his client with polyneuropathy, a serious nerve disorder that manifested itself in the numbness of his feet, a condition that was caused by his poisonings.

“This disease is difficult to treat even in freedom and moreover it’s absolutely difficult, maybe impossible, to treat in the conditions of the prison,” Evgenia Kara-Murza, Mr. Kara-Murza’s wife, said at Monday’s event in Washington. “It’s possible to claim that this long years imprisonment for him is quite some kind of death penalty.”

Mr. Kara-Murza’s supporters said the length of the sentence evoked the terror of the Stalin era — and of the repression faced by his own family.

Two of Mr. Kara-Murza’s great-grandfathers were executed as spies and “enemies of the people” during Stalin’s purges, according to Meduza, a Russian news website. His grandfather was arrested in 1937 and served a sentence in labor camps in Russia’s Far East. His father, Vladimir Kara-Murza Sr., was a prominent Russian liberal journalist until his death in 2019.

Mr. Kara-Murza, jailed last April, continued writing his Washington Post column from prison, and has sought to rally Western support for Russian dissidents. In a January piece, for instance, he criticized Western governments for not having acted more aggressively in the early years of Mr. Putin’s rule to promote media freedom in Russia.

Supporting independent Russian media now operating from exile, he went on, is among “the most important steps the free world could take to further undermine the Kremlin’s hateful messaging.”

In his final address to the court last week, Mr. Kara-Murza likened the current climate in Russia to the Stalin years.

“The day will come when the darkness over our country will dissipate,” he said. “When black will be called black, and white will be called white; when at the official level, it will be recognized that two times two is still four; when a war will be called a war, and a usurper a usurper.”

Michael M. Grynbaum contributed reporting.

Anton Troianovski is the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. He was previously Moscow bureau chief of The Washington Post and spent nine years with The Wall Street Journal in Berlin and New York. More about Anton Troianovski

Ivan Nechepurenko has been a Times reporter since 2015, covering politics, economics, sports and culture in Russia and the former Soviet republics. He was raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, and in Piatykhatky, Ukraine. More about Ivan Nechepurenko

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A U.N. commission said it had uncovered new evidence of widespread torture of Ukrainian prisoners  held by Russian security forces, detailing a range of what it described as Russian war crimes, including summary executions and sexual violence.

Ukrainian authorities said that a Russian missile attack on Odesa  had killed a t least 20 people and had injured 73 others , the latest in a series of deadly air assaults on the southern Ukrainian port city.

Targeting Russia’s Oil Industry: With its army short of ammunition and troops to break the deadlock on the battlefield, Kyiv has increasingly taken the fight beyond the Ukrainian border, attacking oil infrastructure deep in Russian territory .

Electronic Warfare: Drones have become a critical weapon for both Russia and Ukraine. But Moscow’s capability to overpower Ukrainian signals  by broadcasting on the same frequencies at higher power is putting Kyiv at a disadvantage.

Helping the War Effort: Since the early days of the war, thousands of Ukrainian volunteers have led crowdfunding efforts that have been crucial in supplying the military with equipment. But as the conflict drags on, it is becoming harder to raise money .

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