Sport, more romantic and status than sailing , probably simply does not exist. Of course, many people would like to learn to manage a yacht. And to do this in our time is completely uncomplicated. In order to learn how to sail, you just need to become a member of a yacht club. There are many such organizations in our country. In addition to the training itself, such sports complexes usually offer after-sales service for vessels owned by citizens. Provide yacht centers to the population and other services - boat trips, the organization of celebrations on ships, etc. One of the oldest such clubs in Russia is Vodnik.
Where is
Finding this sports center for residents and guests of the capital, if desired, will be completely uncomplicated. The club "Vodnik" is located in Dolgoprudny in the suburbs. The easiest way to get to this settlement from the capital is from Savelovsky Station. The distance between Dolgoprudny and this transport hub is only about 18 km.
It is not too difficult to get to the club for
sailing enthusiasts or just citizens who want to take a boat trip, and will be in their own car. The distance from MKAD to the club is only 7 km. Motorists need to go to the club along Dmitrovskoye Shosse.
Dolgoprudny is located on the Klyazma River. In addition to Vodnik, there are several more yacht centers in this village. Actually, the Vodnik club itself is located on the banks of the Klyazma reservoir. It is located, according to many vacationers and athletes, in a very picturesque place. Citizens who wish to relax here can find this sports complex at the address: Dolgoprudny, Vodnik Yacht Club, ul. Embankment, 24.
A bit of history
The location of this sports center, most residents of Moscow, therefore, considers it quite convenient. You can get to it from the MKAD in literally 10-15 minutes. But what exactly is this complex itself?
The yacht club Vodnik has been operating in Dolgoprudny for almost a century. It was opened at the beginning of the last century, in 1937. The brothers Lobach-Zhuchenko, former pupils of the school of midshipmen of the imperial fleet, became the initiators of its organization. Thus, at the moment, the Vodnik yacht center is one of the oldest in the Moscow Region.
Club infrastructure for guests
On the territory of this complex, in addition to everything else, there are two hotels (one floating) . Here, those who wish to engage in water sports or simply sunbathe on the beach can rent quite comfortable rooms.
Also, the infrastructure of this club is represented by:
convenient outdoor pool;
team building area;
volleyball court;
a sauna;
billiard room.
If desired, guests of the complex can rent a yacht here, take part in races, cheer for their favorite team, or simply hold a festive photo shoot on any ship . Of course, there is parking on the territory of Vodnik. Club guests do not need to pay for it. Visitors to the complex can also use free WiFi on site.
In winter, there is a skating rink at the Vodnik Yacht Club (Dolgoprudny) . It also offers dog sledding. In summer, the club hosts animations.
What is offered to yacht owners
The owners of the vessels at the Vodnik Club are provided with the following services:
Among other things, the club also employs experienced mechanics who can be consulted for ship maintenance, breakdowns, etc. Also, of course, there are courses in navigational studies at Vodnik.
This club has two own harbors. Owners can leave yachts in Vodnik both in summer for short periods and in winter. In the cold season, the club's employees periodically clean snow from the moored vessels.
Yacht Club Vodnik (Dolgoprudny): guest reviews
The opinion about this sports center among residents of the capital and Moscow region who come here for an internship or just to have a good time, was very good. As some vacationers note, a solid four can be delivered to this complex in terms of the level of services offered.
The guests of the club “Vodnik” consider the pluses to be the almost complete absence of any noise on its territory and in the vicinity. Guests who have rented rooms in the hotels of the complex can take pleasant walks in almost complete silence along the shore of the reservoir , admiring the yachts. Creative, romantic tuned promenade is, according to many vacationers, the biggest plus of the Vodnik yacht club in Dolgoprudny. The photo presented below on this page demonstrates the beauty of the promenade in the club.
Also, vacationers and athletes consider the Vodnik's advantage to be very affordable and quite comfortable rooms in its hotels. Relate to the advantages of the club, its visitors and the opportunity to settle on its territory in a floating hotel.
In addition to its advantages, Vodnik, of course, has its drawbacks. Such vacationers usually include:
Also presented on the official website of the Vodnik yacht club photo and rooms of his hotels, some guests of this center consider it a little untrue. Rooms of local hotels still look a bit more shabby.
The beach at this club, according to vacationers, is equipped quite comfortable. You can sunbathe here with pleasure m . The only thing, swimming on the beach "Vodnika", as his guests note, is quite dangerous. The fact is that in the summer yachts, boats and bots constantly go here.
Corporate events and events
Of course, there is a Vodnik (Dolgoprudny) yacht club and its own restaurant. From the windows of this institution, visitors can admire the beautiful water landscapes. Also in this complex is equipped with several conference rooms. There is a summer cafe in the club. In the warm season, large banquet tents are installed on the territory of Vodnik.
If necessary, the club can order any event. Very often, for example, weddings, graduations and corporate parties are held here.
Reviews about the restaurant and cafe
The meals for the guests of Vodnik on its territory are offered tolerant athletes and vacationers. This can be judged by the reviews available on the Web about this club. The menu in the restaurant of the complex is quite decent for visitors. This place has earned good reviews primarily for a rather wide range of dishes. The only thing, according to some club guests, the food in his restaurant could be a little tastier.
Water walks around Moscow
This is another very popular among vacationers service offered by Vodnik. The club owns two comfortable small ships. They are called “Vodnik” and “Fatherland”. If desired, guests of the center can also order interesting river walks in the suburbs of Moscow. On the three-deck motor ship "Fatherland" club guests are offered both one-day and multi-day walking mini-tours. Also, both ships of the complex, if desired, can be rented for various celebrations.
In general, “Vodnik”, according to its guests, the club is quite comfortable. Many Muscovites and guests of the capital have already advised to come here to relax. Remembering the address of the Vodnik Yacht Club in Dolgoprudny will not be difficult (24 Naberezhnaya). It will not be difficult to get to this sports center from the capital either by public transport or by your own car.