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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION ​​

​ regular registration (march 20th) is for current, renewing (me mber #s starting with '8' or '9') or new junior & sandpiper members. every participant must pay a  member activation fee to enroll in classes . ​.

Cancellation Policy : 30+ days from class start = 100% refund. Less than 30 days from class start = 50% refund.

Updated Junior & Sandpiper Member Information

JUNIOR/SANDPIPER MEMBERSHIP FEES & DUES

Seasonal Activation Fee: $75 per season/quarter

Summer: June, July, August

Fall: September, October, November

Winter: December, January, February

Spring: March, April, May

Monthly Dues: 

Junior Member | Age 12-21 | $23.10/mo

Sandpiper Member | Age 5-11 | $15.95/mo

Membership will be automatically terminated at the end of each season/quarter.

You will only pay monthly dues during the activated season.

You may skip seasons and reactivate at any time with no penalty.

To activate or reactivate any Junior/Sandpiper Membership, simply use the link on our Junior Website.

Junior/Sandpiper Members will be assigned a Member Number beginning in either an ‘8’ or’9’ that can be used at the Galley or Office.

More Membership Information

2024 Summer Sailing

June 10 th - Aug ust 2nd

Summer Sailing is awesome! Please read through the class descriptions below to see what best fits your sailor. If you have any questions, contact the MBYC Junior Sailing Office via email at [email protected] . NOTE: Class dates and fees are subject to change prior to registration opening. ​ ​

SUMMER SAILING CLASSES AT MISSION BAY YACHT CLUB

Morning Sessions ~ Learn to Sail

Morning classes run from 9 am to noon, Monday - Friday. All morning classes are for students new to the sport of sailing with little to no sailing experience.

Rock Stars (1 week class)

The Rock Stars class is for kids between the ages of 5 to 7. This class focuses on getting the kids comfortable on a boat and having fun on the water and teaches the basics of sailing: the parts of the boat, how t o dock a boat, learning how to trim sails, and steering a boat. Instructors sail with 2 to 4 kids in a boat. This is a great class for introducing kids to the sport of sailing.

Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 10.

Week 1 | June 10 - June 14 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

Week 2 | June 17 - June 21 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

Week 3 | June 24 - June 28 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

Week 4 | July 1 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $180 | Sandpiper or Junior: $225

Week  5 | July 8 - July 12  | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

Week 6 | July 15 - July 19 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

Week 7 | July 22 - July 26 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

Week 8 | July 29 - August 2 | Full Member: $300 | Sandpiper or Junior: $375

Little Puffs (2 week class)

The Little Puffs class is for kids 6 to 8 years. Students sail boats called Sabots, which is an 8 foot dinghy. The class teaches the fundamentals of sailing, including parts and terminology, how to trim sails, and driving the boat. Early on, kids may double up in boats to get comfortable.  This class also uses smaller sails, making it perfect for younger/smaller kids ready to sail solo.

Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class size is 10.

Session 1 | June 10 - June 21  | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th)  | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600 SOLD OUT!

Session 3 | July 8 - July 19  | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750   SOLD OUT!

Session 4 | July 22 - August 2  | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750 SOLD OUT!

Beginning Sabots (2 week class)

This class is for first time sailors between the ages of 8 - 12 . This class is focused on fun and learning and is a stepping stone to learning to race sailboats at a young age.

Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 16 ​ ​

Session 1 | June 10 - June 21  | Full Member: $6 00 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th)  | Full Member: $480 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600 SOLD OUT! T

Session 3 | July 8 - July 19  | Full Member: $600 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750 SOLD OUT!

Beginning Double-handed (2 week class)

The Beginning Double-handed sailing course is designed for kids between 12 and 17. This course teaches students how to sail a 15ft two-person boat with two sails. This class teaches the basic fundamentals of sailing, including parts and terminology, how to trim sails and steer both as skipper and crew. This is a great place to start if you're interested in High School Sailing. This class is focused on fun and i ntroduces kids to racing at the end of the course.

Classes run Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Max Class Size is 12.

Session 2 | June 24 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th)  | Full Member: $48 0 | Sandpiper or Junior: $600

Session 3 | July 8 - July 19  | Full Member: $6 00 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

Session 4 | July 22 - August 2  | Full Member: $6 00 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

Afternoon Sessions ~ Learn to Race Classes   + Rec

These classes run from 1 pm to 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Must have prior sailing experience to enroll in learn to race or Adventure sailing classes.

Beginning Sabot Racing (2 week class)

The Beginning Sabot Racing course is designed for students that have sailed and feel comfortable in a Sabot. They will learn how to sail around a course and learn about how to tack and jibe correctly, as well as learn more about the wind and how it shifts. This is a great course for all kids that have an interest in racing and becoming an official Mission Bay Yacht Club Team Member.

Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginning Sabot Class or equivalent.

Laser Sailing (2 week class)

This class is designed for students interested in learning the basic and intermediate techniques of sailing a Laser. This boat is the perfect transition from smaller Sabots to the much bigger Laser. In this class we will instruct the students on all the basics of the boat as well as boat handling, rigging, and an introduction to racing. The MBYC Junior’s have a limited number of charter Lasers available, so having your own boat is recommended.

Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Intermediate Double-handed Racing/High School Sailing (2 week class)

This course is designed for kids who are interested in learning advanced racing skills. This class is great for experienced sailors (including High School sailors) and is a challenging course . Perfect for TEENS!!

We'll be encouraging students to participate in this Summer's two exciting intermediate events: 

Junior Olympics at NHYC, July 19 - 21 & CFJ Nationals at MBYC, July 26 - 28.​

Classes run Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. ​

Session 3 | July 8 - July 19 (Junior Olympics, July 19 - 21)  | Full Member: $6 00 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

Session 4 | July 22 - August 2 (CFJ Nationals, July 26 - 28)  | Full Member: $6 00 | Sandpiper or Junior: $750

Adventure Sailing (2 week class)

The Adventure Sailing Class is for those sailors who love the water but may not be as interested in competitive racing. This 2 week course will include, group sails, destination sails, swimming, games and much more. SAILORS WILL GET WET! The recommended age for this class is 9 to 14. Students will explore all aspects of good seamanship: sailing, knot tying, navigation and the local marine ecosystems and environment. Classes will fill up quickly so make sure to register early!

Classes run Monday - Friday , 1:00pm to 4:00pm. ​ ​

Afternoon  Rec & Fishing  Program (1 week sessions)

The Afternoon Rec & Fishing Program is for our sailors taking morning classes but needing afternoon care. We'll provide supervision from 12pm to 4pm including games, playtim e, fishing and even some quiet, out-of -the-sun time when needed. Children must be enrolled in a congruent morning class to register for the Afternoon Rec Program.​   ​

Week 1 | June 10 - June 14 | Full Member: $270  | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

Week 2 | June 17 - June 21 | Full Member: $270  | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

Week 3 | June 24 - June 28 | Full Member: $270  | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

Week 4 | July 1 - July 3 (No class July 4th & 5th) | Full Member: $162  | Sandpiper or Junior: $203

Week  5 | July 8 - July 12  | Full Member: $270  | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

Week 6 | July 15 - July 19   | Full Member: $270  | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

Week 7 | July 22 - July 26   | Full Member: $270  | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

Week 8 | July 29 - August 2   | Full Member: $270  | Sandpiper or Junior: $338

MBYC RACE TEAM

These classes are for our Race Team Sailors with significant experience. We  offer seasonal  Sailor/Coach Conferences  to  help our sailors "build" their Summer Sailing Program to fit their interests and schedule. Optional Race Team Workouts will be held every day from 10am - 10:45am.

SABOT RACE TEAM

This is for ALL our A Fleet through C3 Fleet Racers. Sailors will be put to the test with rigorous on the water drills, classroom discussions, and informative land drills. It is best for sailors at this level to have their own boats, but we do have basic club charter boats available for a fee .

Classes run Monday - Friday | 11:00am to 4:00pm + Regattas ​

Session I | June 10 - June 28​ | 15 days of Training + Regatta

Includes Summer Gold Cup  | June 22 - June 23 | NHYC

Session II | July 8 - Aug 2 | 15 days of Training + Regatta

Includes Sabot Nationals | July 30 - Aug 2

SABOT RACE TEAM ALL-IN | 8 weeks | Ju ne 10 - Aug 2 ​

ILCA/LASER RACE TEAM

We've got an exciting Summer ahead of Training for Major Regattas, most close to home!

These campaigns are geared towards the higher level Laser sailors and Head Coach approval is needed for participation. Sailors will have vigorous on-the-water training as well as in-depth classroom discussions. 

Sailors may participate in any of the campaigns with or without the regatta included.

Classes run Monday - Friday 11:00pm to 4:00pm.

US Youth Championships | June 24 - June 28 | Roger Williams University - Bristol, RI

Youth Champs Campaign | June 10 - June 21 | 2 weeks​

US Open Sailing Series SD  | June 29 - June 30 | SDYC

US Open Campaign | June 17 - June 30 | 2 weeks​

​ ​ Junior Olympics | July 12 - July 14 | NHYC

JOs Campaign | July 1 - July 14 | 2 weeks​

ILCA North Americans | July 19 - July 21 | ABYC

NAs Campaign | July 15 - July 21 ​

ILCA Nationals | Aug 9 - Aug 11 | BYC

ILCA Nationals Campaign | July 29 - Aug 11 | 2 weeks ​

Summer ILCA Race Team All-In | June 10 - July 14, July 29 - Aug 11 | 8 weeks of Training w/ 3 Major Regattas​ Included

Doublehanded+ Race Team | C420 - CFJ - Lightnings+

We've got some big events on the West Coast this Summer and we're excited for these campaigns!

These are our most advanced double-handed (and triplehanded) offerings for C420's, CFJ's, Lightnings+. These training campaign s are designed to get sailors ready for major events throughout the summer. Sailors will be put to the test with rigorous on-the-water drills, classroom discussions, and informative land drills. 

Training Days run Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm + Regattas

Triplehanded/Sears Cup Training and Campaign | June 10 - June 18

Advanced training in Lightning and other boats with 3+ crew.

CFJ & C420 Summer Race Team Campaigns | June 17 - July 28

Junior Olympics | CFJs & C420s | July 12 - July 14 | NHYC ​ ​

C420 Women's Nationals  | July 13 - July 15 | PYSF, San Francisco

C420 North Americans | July 17 - July 20 | PYSF, San Francisco​

CFJ Nationals | July 25 - July 28 ​ ​

Race Team Enrichment | Age 13+ | 9am - 11am ​

​We are offering these enrichment classes for our Race Team sailors looking for morning activites to enhance their overall sailing education. ​   ​

Classes run Monday - Friday, 9am - 11am ​

Week 1 | Rigging | June 10 - June 14

Week 2 | Health & Wellness for Serious Sailors I June 17 - June 21

Week 3 | Boatbuilding/Repair | 9am - 11am | June 24 - June 28

Week 4 | Coachboat Mechanics 101 | July 1 - July 3

Week 5 | Health & Wellness for Serious Sailors II | July 8 - July 12

Week 6 |   Junior Instructor Training | 9am - 11am |  July 15 - July 19

Week 7 | Boatbuilding/Repair | July 22 - July 26

Week 8 | Intro to Pump Foiling | July 29 - Aug 2

October 2014 - Mission Bay Yacht Club

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SAVE-THE-DATE: MISSION BAY TO HOST “PARADE OF LIGHTS” ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022

The beloved holiday boat parade returns to the bay for its annual run, expecting more than 100 decorated boats to participate.

Mission Bay, the iconic destination within San Diego situated on 27 miles of sandy shoreline, announces the return of its beloved holiday boat parade, the “Mission Bay Parade of Lights,” on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the parade will start at SeaWorld with a firework kickoff, travel west, then north, and then east, ending at The Mission Bay Beach Club, with the full route taking about approximately two hours (full map can be viewed below). Spectators of this year’s parade can expect elaborate, decorated boats from local organizations like Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego Loyal, and SeaWorld.

“The holiday boat parade has been a Mission Bay tradition since 1970, and we are thrilled to join in and amplify the holiday festivities,” shares George Allen, representative of Discover Mission Bay. “This year’s boat parade promises to be bigger and better than ever, and we look forward to welcoming families to Mission Bay and bringing holiday cheer to the San Diego community.”

“As the tradition of this annual holiday boat parade continues, it’s been a pleasure working with Discover Mission Bay to bring this year’s festivities to life,” adds Jason Proctor, General Manager of Mission Bay Yacht Club. “With this partnership, we’re able to create numerous designated viewing areas for locals and visitors to enjoy the parade unlike ever before.”

Free for all spectators to enjoy—including locals, visitors, and hotel guests—designated spectating areas will be set up around Mission Bay’s six hotels and resorts: Bahia Resort Hotel, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, The Dana on Mission Bay, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, Paradise Point Resort, and San Diego Mission Bay Resort. Each viewing area will offer special festive food & beverage menus and family-friendly activities to get into the holiday spirit, such as bonfires and s’mores, live music, holiday games, an appearance from Santa Claus himself, and more.

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Street Photography Tips, Interaction, Travel, Guides

Apr 24 2017

City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In

FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

Today, Philippine marinas look to accommodate more and more yachts and other pleasure watercrafts as the years go by. In 2017, an ASEAN Briefing op-ed piece named the Philippines as a country with high potential in yacht industry growth. The natural beauty of the Philippine islands and its fantastic bays, combined with a growing interest in leisurely sea travel, can explain the spike in yachting activities throughout the country.

Are you part of the demographic that’s become enamored of the yachting lifestyle? Do you want to know where in the country you can berth your watercraft? Leading sailboat and motorboat authority Europa Yachts is happy to enter the conversation, and recommends the following locations for discovering the Philippines through yachting. Here is a short list of clubs and marinas in the country, organized by island region.  

Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

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Mission Bay Yacht Club

Club profile: mission bay yacht club.

January 2, 2021 by Taylor Penwell Leave a Comment

Mission Bay Yacht Club in San Diego, California is a top-notch small boat club with a growing footprint, even with the challenges of 2020. It has been previously named by US Sailing Association as the “One-Design Yacht Club of the Year,” and we took a deeper look into what makes MBYC such a special place by talking with its General Manager, Jason Proctor.

It was a humble beginning on Crown Point, but it was Tom Scripps and Leo Carroll, the first handicappers, and a few others whose ideas for handicap and one-design racing grew into the highly refined programs and facilities enjoyed today. Their foresight and enthusiasm have helped to produce world and national championship sailors in many classes.

The early sailboats had to be flat bottomed to maneuver in the shallow water of the Bay. The Flapper, a 12-foot catboat, was the first class to race at the club. A variety of boats, including some from San Diego Yacht Club, formed a handicap fleet and raced when the tide permitted. By 1931 the Skimmer was the hot boat in this area.

Mission Bay Yacht Club has a strong tradition of Corinthian sailboat racing. This is encouraged by Club sponsored regattas throughout the year. You will find national champions and novices alike competing in their regattas. Mission Bay Yacht Club’s ideal location makes it a favorite venue for national and world championship sailing regattas.

Jason Proctor – General Manager 

Jason Proctor is the General Manager of the Mission Bay Yacht Club. Jason’s introduction to the water was spending time on a little lake north of Boston where he used to sail a Sunfish. When Jason first got to San Diego in 1999, he was working in the golf industry as an assistant General Manager for a club. Jason was looking for a change and signed on with MBYC in 2008.

One of the main problems he had to address when he came onboard was MBYC junior sailors moving to the other clubs as they progressed. Jason worked with the Waterfront Director, Chris Wright, and other active club members to grow the footprint of the junior sailing program in all aspects. To get more kids of all ages interested, they prioritized instilling the love of sailing by having adventure days, making it fun, and having picnics. They decided to focus on the entire experience besides only the racing. They take great pride in the continuously rising junior participation since 2008.

Junior Sailing 

MBYC summer camp consisted of roughly 100 kids each week with students in smaller groups with staggered start times taught by a staff of around 15 coaches. They were able to run this past summer’s camp almost as normal minus the use of double-handed boats for instruction unless the sailors were from the same household. By bringing people in every half hour, the sailing program was able to operate with smaller numbers, but it led to a better quality of coaching. Their impressive coaching staff has also been a factor that has led to this success.

Jason credits much of junior programs success to Chris Wright who was incredibly proactive and participated in every zoom call that US Sailing had to offer about how to meet the challenge of continuing sailing education with the pandemic.

Club Sailing and Regattas

In addition to the junior classes, MBYC has other small boat classes such as the Finn, Snipe, Laser, Lighting, Multihull, Solings, Sunfish, Victory, Lido 14, MC Scow, Sr. Sabots, and Thistles.

MBYC is a club that is certainly more family-friendly than others and has a big sense of volunteerism. On their volunteer days, they get regularly get 200 members coming down to help out.

The clubs have weekend series for all one-design fleet members along with Thursday Night Club racing in which every fleet gets one start. The club consistently hosts Championships for different classes each year. Last year they were scheduled to host the Lighting North Americans, Thistles Midwinters West, Lido 14 Nationals, Victory Nationals, F18 North Americans. The club has a great turnout for member volunteers for supporting the events. The club scheduled a bunch of make-up regattas postponed due to the pandemic.

Another huge draw for MBYC is the facility. It is a great place for families to come and enjoy. Situated on the sandy beaches of Mission Bay, families can feel safe letting their children run around, enjoy the private beach and BBQ areas. They recently finished a remodel of the junior sailing building and signed a 25-year lease for an extension on the property and by the end of 2021, they will be starting on a a remodel the main clubhouse.

The facilities are impressive with around 400 boats dry stored, and a sizeable marina to accommodate 18ft to 55ft boats. MBYC is very active socially, hosting club parties once a month for its members and encourage people to get involved. If you are looking to get more into sailing just head to the bulletin board – where people are always looking for crew of all skill levels.

MBYC has been adjusting to operating with the pandemic. Once California lifted its recreational boating restrictions, they saw a huge increase with activity, which also helped to support the restaurant that was carry out only for much of the year.

You can find out more about Mission Bay Yacht Club and membership with the links below.

https://mbyc.org/index.cfm?ID=1

https://mbyc.org/membership

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Restaurant-Yacht Chaika

Ratings and reviews, location and contact.

Pleasantly surprised, service is good so is the food. Great selection of Fusion food, a mixture of Italian, Japanese, European, Asian etc. A pleasantly nice dining experience, highly recommended, a must try!

Thank you for your feedback and invite you to have lunch or dinner again aboard the ship in an atmosphere of high standards of yacht hospitality.

everything was perfect - the food, the service, the desserts were the best, nice atmosphere and the location - magical

Best food, best view in Moscow. absolutely faultless from arrival to finish. Best risotto i had for many years absolutely perfectly cooked. The view on Ukrainian hotel and the white house by night is amazing

Had to wait for the food for 1.5 hours and then another 20 minutes for the check. Finally called for the manager and he offered... a 10% discount as a compensation. Simply pathetic! The food is mediocre at best. Not bad per se, but one... would expect something better considering the prices. There are many places to eat in area that are much better. Avoid this one at all costs. More

Hello, Alexander Your comment is extremely important for us, thank you a lot for it. We are terribly sorry for your time that you`ve spent waiting your order and we have already taken actions to improve quality of our service and it would be realy... More

Food is very expensive,very pretentious, doesn't worth that money. Portions are very small. We ordered ravioli and there were 4! Four raviolis! For almost 15 euros. Then we asked to bring us dessert menu but nothing, they didn't even bothered, so we payed and left... without dessert. Very poor service for that price. More

This is a very good restaurant. The food is really good, maybe the best in Moscow. The service is also good. The view from the restaurant is great. The prices are very high.

I often visit this restaurant and must say it’s one of the best in Moscow in terms of quality and service. Staff really try hard to make sure that you are happy and satisfied. Customer service is a huge problem in Moscow but Chaika sets... a great example for others in the industry! Food is delicious and the menu has lots of options for everyone! Atmosphere is great and view is beautiful on the embankment. Special thanks to German & Oleg! More

Thank you for your feedback! Again aboard the yacht restaurant "Chaika" in accordance with the high standards of yacht hospitality.

Highly recommended, great location in the city center of Moscow with a superb atmosphere. Too many menu choices, though all delicious!

Thx a lot for your review! We are looking forward to see you in our restaurants.

Visited this lovely restaurant with a friend of mine. It was relaxingly warm August evening - so the place on the river seemed like a good idea. We came quite early and the restaurant was not full. The hostesses kindly offered several places to sit... and we chose to sit on the sofas. We had some wine, which was good. We struggled a bit when deciding about the food as few options (scallops) were not available. Fish on ice on display did not look very fresh. To be honest it was an unusually hot August and it is probably understandable that some see food options were not available. However, we did manage to order something and sat waiting and looking onto the river. My long-legged friend struggled sitting at the low sofa and the manager noticed that, offering as a very good, proper table beside the open window. It was nice touch and I was very pleased by their polite observations and immediate reaction to solve the problem. Food was quite good and presentation was perfect. Perhaps I can something about the food, but 1 visit is not enough to criticize or make a definitive opinion. Overall, quality place, which of course, does not come cheap. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation. More

Good afternoon! Thank you for your detailed feedback! We are looking forward to seeing you again, we are sure that you will be delighted with our dishes!

I've been here several times during two business trip in Moscow. The overall quality for both service and food is absolutely top-notch, plus the location is very unique.

Hello! Thank you for your feedback! We are looking forward to visiting again!

Located on a boat at Krasnopresenskaya River Bank this 5 Star Restaurant transforms into a party location due to multiple groups hosting events. Impressive wine selection, Asian and European kitchen...

Thx a lot! We are waiting for you!

It is a nice place to gather specially at the lounge The service and staff very good I like the river view The food is almost like all restaurants in Russia they serve different cuisine. Staring Russian appetizer till Asian dishes Presentation and taste amazing... I consider it overpriced little bit More

Good location. Nice views. Good choice of food and drinks. European and Asian menu. Nice service. Pricey enough.

Had a large group dinner here. Food was above average and service quite good. The real attraction is the view of Moscow from the river on a nice night. Great place for a larger group dinner. More

Hello, John We are really pleased by reading that you and your friends were satisfied by our service, client`s experience is the highest value for us. We will be happy to see you again, come and enjoy some new dishes from our chef and nice... More

The luxurious atmosphere of this place, the view and the location make it quite outstanding. We had dinner here with friends and the dishes were amazing, accompanied by a chilled bottle of Chablis, it really made me feel as if it was a part of... the classic Russian movie. More

RESTAURANT-YACHT CHAIKA, Moscow - Presnensky - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

• Service: 4.5
• Atmosphere: 4.5

The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
• by Kings of Russia
• 8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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