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Onboard the Divine 595, the World is Your Oyster

• By Cruising World Staff
• Updated: November 3, 2021

Let’s just say I was feeling on top of the world. It was a ­lazy Saturday afternoon ­early this past September on the Solent—the historical straight off the south coast of England that lies between ­mainland United Kingdom and the Isle of Wight—and I felt right at home, styling at the helm of the new Oyster 595, freshly launched from the company’s shipyard in Wroxham.

The gleaming yacht —a word I do not freely bandy about, but this glamorous steed was far beyond your basic “sailboat”—cleaved through the light chop effortlessly, gliding upwind at 8 knots in precisely the same amount of breeze. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed many a lucky trick at many a lovely wheel, moments I’d wished could be frozen in time, and this was yet another one. This Oyster is a vessel that should, can and will taste ­far-reaching ­waters all over the globe, and do so with power and panache.

And frankly, it damn well should.

We’ll get this over with straightaway. For all its magnificence—and that’s the surefire correct adjective for this Rob Humphreys-designed stunner—the 595 will set back its well-heeled owners more than $3 million, which means, I might know how to drive one, but I surely will never own one. But the Oyster 595, perhaps more to the point, has a lot to say not only about contemporary, state-of-the-art, high-end production boatbuilding—and boat buying—but also the broader seascape as the marine industry slowly emerges from what is hopefully the worst of the pandemic.

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Consider this: Our lovely test sail was conducted on Hull No. 1 of the 595, for which 16 units have already been sold… sight unseen ! (­Never mind sails unfurled.) Down the road from Southampton, in the seaside ­village of Hythe, an entirely new ­factory is being tricked out to build the next Oyster up in the line, the 495; no fewer than 10 orders have been placed for that boat, and the very first one is still under construction ! Order books are now full a couple of years down the road, and this is by no means a success story that Oyster alone is enjoying. From ­Southampton, I made my way across the English ­Channel to France for this year’s edition of the Cannes Yachting ­Festival, and the story was repeated time and time again from nearly all the world’s top builders (Swan, Contest, Grand Soleil, HH Catamarans, etc.). ­Order books for seemingly all the major players are full now through 2023 (at the very least), many for ­models that do not yet exist beyond design renderings and brochures.

And this at least ­partially explains the dearth of new ­offerings from the perennial leading midsize, midlevel, full-on production yards as well, like Hanse and Beneteau. Who has time for innovative R&D when it’s taking all hands on deck to fulfill the long list of vessels already committed to?

What in the name of L. Francis Herreshoff is going on? The answer is both simple and complicated. Of the many ­surprises unleashed by the pandemic, surely one of the least predictable was many folks’ discovery (or rediscovery) of sailing. Yacht brokers reveled in one of their best years ­ever in 2020, to the point that the used-boat market has been ravished. But the pent-up demand has not abated, and now the new-boat market is on fire as well. It’s anybody’s guess how long this will last, but for the builders in the midst of this frenzy—such as ­Oyster—there’s no time to ponder it anyway. Their biggest problem —again, almost universal—is finding the armies of skilled labor necessary to produce what’s already been signed and sealed but not delivered.

Yet, I digress. Back to that remarkable Oyster.

Many of the boats rolling off the line these days are destined for one of the next two Oyster World Rallies; the 2022-2023 edition, capped at 30 boats, is sold out, and there’s no real question that the following one, in 2024-2025, will be as well. Value-added propositions are not unique to Oyster—Swan is also a seasoned master at organizing owner events—but they speak to the level of customer service and care that you also purchase with the boat. Why just build them when you can launch them on a fabulous jaunt around the planet with like-minded souls? ­Oyster reps speak of their ­customers as “family” and then back it up. The company is also in the midst of launching a proprietary system called Guardian Angel that monitors their yachts’ systems remotely, wherever they are, and also provides the ability to seek long-distance assistance or advice at the push of a touchscreen button. How much would you be willing to pay for such peace of mind?

The 595 is a striking yacht, with that signature cat’s-eye coachroof; a razor-sharp ­sheerline; an expansive ­cockpit and foredeck; maximized waterline with plumb bow; and all of it balanced by those twin helms at one end and an integral, smart sprit/ground-tackle arrangement at the other. It all looks powerful, and is. There are two keel options: a standard foil, which was on the boat I sailed, or a centerboard (of the 16 ­ordered so far, just three are ­going out the door with the latter). The transom is a work of art unto itself, with a sensational boarding platform that is basically a back porch, and even a retractable, telescoping passerelle when swanning about the Med. I do go back and forth on hull windows, often depending on whether I’m on or off a boat at the time. To my eye, the half-dozen vertical windows to each side do detract from the yacht’s grandeur, but I sure do ­appreciate all the natural light and tasty views when I’m nestled aboard. OK, we’ll keep them.

Space will limit me from ­going on and on, which I’d ­otherwise be very happy to do. But the big things are kind of obvious on the 595 (the massive sail plan, for instance, tamed by a hydraulic vang and ­furlers, electric winches and an in-mast furling mainsail with ­excellent vertical battens). Which makes the (relatively not-so) little things stand out more. Even under power, the boat is one of the quietest I’ve ever experienced; the engine-room insulation is astounding, and when gliding upwind under sail, nary a creak or groan is to be heard. Raise the floorboards and gaze upon as well-executed a plumbing and manifold arrangement as you’ll ever see, all serviced by just a pair of massive raw-­water intake valves to port and ­starboard. This is maintenance access to die for.

There are, of course, multiple interior layouts and floor plans possible, with furniture and cabinetry exquisitely rendered in your choice of ­cherry, maple and oak (big oak guy here…for me, light is right). Check out the Oyster website and prepare to linger a while.

Back at the helm, enjoying myself immensely, I was tempted when passing all the other boats (and we were always passing them) to offer them that little Queen Elizabeth half-wave thingy that she does so well. I couldn’t help it. Steering the Oyster 595 made me feel royal.

Herb McCormick is CW ’s ­executive editor.

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Video: onboard the new Oyster 595

• Toby Hodges
• November 4, 2021

Oyster’s latest launch, the Oyster 595, is its fastest selling model of all time as owners flock to ‘seize the day’. An overnight test proves the ideal chance to find out why

Your world becomes a very small place when the ease and convenience of travel is lost, a notion that has really hit home in the last couple of year, However, if uptake of the new Oyster 595 is anything to go by, many sailors are looking to set off to see a bit more of the world in the coming years.

The pandemic has forced us to look at our lives introspectively and what we want to get out of them. It seems for many it has forced the question, ‘why delay casting off’?

It’s evident that an increasing number of owners are not only impatient to set off, but they want to do so in the most comfort possible. That 16 deposits were placed on this £2.5m yacht before the first build was even finished is quite staggering. The new Oyster 595 is the fastest selling Oyster model to date and the British brand has clearly unveiled the right product at the right time.

The test boat had an enticing light oak finish. Teak, ash, or walnut is offered. Saloon table butterflies open to reveal stunning marquetry. Photo: Richard Langdon/Ocean Images

The Oyster 595 is about as high-end luxury you can go before entering a custom, crewed or superyacht level. From the contemporary yet practical deck and interior layout, to the engineering, electronics and joiner work, the finish is as good as it gets.

There is stiff competition in the 55-60ft luxury sector, but the phenomenal pre-sales of the Oyster 595 suggests it’s not just about the boat but the wish to join the brand: the Oyster experience. The Oyster World Rally shows there’s a growing desire to cruise the world in the largest manageable sized yacht in the most comfort with renowned support.

Given the choice, I’d still opt for the 565 for its slightly more manageable size and rewarding sailing experience. However, I appreciate that extra waterline length generates additional speed and the additional volume and entertaining space will make a larger difference to others.

For those owners who want a crew either permanently or to help with deliveries, that added space in the third guest cabin will be valuable.

Finally, apologies to anyone whose hopes we may have raised for owning one – unless you’re happy to wait another three years, of course. Seize the day indeed!

Oyster 595 specifications

LOA: 19.05m / 62ft 6in LWL: 16.81m / 55ft 2in Beam (max): 5.36m / 17ft 7in Draught: 2.68m / 8ft 10in Disp (lightship): 30,807kg / 67,917lb Ballast: 9,150kg / 20,172lb Sail Area (100% foretriangle): 186.1m2 / 2,003ft2 Berths: 7 or 8 Engine: Volvo Penta D3 150hp shaftdrive Water: 1,140lt / 251gal Fuel: 1,420lt / 312gal Sail area/disp ratio: 19.3 Disp/LWL: ratio 181 Price: (ex VAT) £2.35m (test boat) £2.6m Design: Humphreys Yacht Design Builder: oysteryachts.com

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Strange Glow Over Moscow Skies Triggers Panic as Explosions Reported

B right flashes lit up the night sky in southern Moscow in the early hours of Thursday morning, new footage appears to show, following reports of an explosion at an electrical substation on the outskirts of the city.

Video snippets circulating on Russian-language Telegram channels show a series of flashes on the horizon of a cloudy night sky, momentarily turning the sky a number of different colors. In a clip shared by Russian outlet MSK1.ru, smoke can be seen rising from a building during the flashes lighting up the scene.

Newsweek was unable to independently verify the details of the video clips, including when and where it was filmed. The Russian Ministry of Emergency situations has been contacted via email.

Several Russian Telegram accounts said early on Thursday that residents of southern Moscow reported an explosion and a fire breaking out at an electrical substation in the Leninsky district, southeast of central Moscow.

Local authorities in the Leninsky district told Russian outlet RBC that the explosion had happened in the village of Molokovo. "All vital facilities are operating as normal," Leninsky district officials told the outlet.

The incident at the substation in Molokovo took place just before 2 a.m. local time, MSK1.ru reported.

Messages published by the ASTRA Telegram account, run by independent Russian journalists, appear to show residents close to the substation panicking as they question the bright flashes in the sky. One local resident describes seeing the bright light before losing access to electricity, with another calling the incident a "nightmare."

More than 10 villages and towns in the southeast of Moscow lost access to electricity, the ASTRA Telegram account also reported. The town of Lytkarino to the southeast of Moscow, lost electricity, wrote the eastern European-based independent outlet, Meduza.

Outages were reported in the southern Domodedovo area of the city, according to another Russian outlet, as well as power failures in western Moscow. Electricity was then restored to the areas, the Strana.ua outlet reported.

The cause of the reported explosion is not known. A Telegram account aggregating news for the Lytkarino area described the incident as "an ordinary accident at a substation."

The MSK1.ru outlet quoted a local resident who speculated that a drone may have been responsible for the explosion, but no other Russian source reported this as a possible cause.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow with long-range aerial drones in recent months, including a dramatic wave of strikes in late May.

On Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the region's air defense systems had intercepted an aerial drone over the city of Elektrostal, to the east of Moscow. No damage or casualties were reported, he said.

The previous day, Russian air defenses detected and shot down another drone flying over the Bogorodsky district, northeast of central Moscow, Sobyanin said.

There is currently no evidence that an aerial drone was responsible for the reported overnight explosion at the electrical substation in southern Moscow.

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Mercure Arbat Moscow

Arbat, Moscow, Central Russia, Russia

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• Reasonably priced upscale hotel in a fascinating historic neighborhood
• Stylish design marrying historic architecture with modern decor
• Located a 15-minute drive from the Kremlin and Red Square
• Tasteful rooms with mini-fridges and coffee/tea facilities
• Privilege Rooms have free minibars and Nespresso machines
• Restaurant serving French and Russian cuisine, plus 24-hour bar
• Gym facilities include exercise machines and sauna
• Chic business center with computer workstation, printing, and faxing
• Boardroom for up to 12 guests
• Free Wi-Fi throughout
• Not in walking distance to Moscow's major sights
• Some rooms can be small
• Traffic noise is noticeable
• Breakfast is an additional fee

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The 109-room upscale boutique hotel Mercure Arbat Moscow is situated in Moscow's Arbat district, a neighborhood rich in history and Art Nouveau architecture. Though it's not walking distance to Moscow's biggest tourist attractions, it is a one-minute walk to the metro. The hotel itself is a marriage of 19th century details with modern decor that provides a fresh take on traditional French style. Guest rooms  vary in size and layout, but all of them come with free Wi-Fi, coffee/tea facilities, and cozy beds. The property also has a fitness center, restaurant, and 24-hour bar. As an alternative, the nearby Hotel Metropol Moscow offers a much grander location, but rates are almost twice the price.

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For the Arbat Moscow hotel, the Mercure chain adapted a building with historic status. While the facade of the original structure remains, a lot of new architecture has been added as part of an impressive retrofitting project. Inside, Belgian designer Isabelle Jacquard decorated the lobby with a style that combines elements of classic French design, such as Louis XIV chairs and wide-striped wallpaper, with modern elements like a mirror-surfaced reception desk and marble-framed elevators. The resulting combination, which also extends into the lobby bar and restaurant, is trendy without being flashy. Though it's a cozy hotel with romantic decor, the property mostly draws business travelers. 

In central Moscow on Smolenskaya Square, near Smolenskaya metro station

At one point, the Arbat district was the physical and cultural center of Moscow. Today, Mercure Arbat Moscow's neighborhood is still an excellent starting point for tourists and business people. Red Square is about 12 minutes away from the hotel by car and 15 minutes by subway. The Smolenskaya metro station is just a one-minute walk from the hotel, giving access to other points in the city. The Kremlin is five minutes by car and 18 by metro. For business people, the Expocentre is about 10 to 15 minutes away by car. Arbat Street, which is filled with artsy shops and gave the district its name, is a 10-minute walk away. Arriving at the hotel from the Domodedovo Moscow Airport will take about an hour by car and 75 minutes by metro. 

French-inspired with plush furniture and distinctive layouts

Like much of the Mercure Arbat Moscow, the hotel's 109 guest rooms mix traditional French style with modern updates. Motifs like beige and cream stripes and flocked brocade appear on the walls and bedding. The smaller rooms each have a desk, sitting chair, armoire, and cozy bed. Suites extend the seating area with more chairs and sofas or have lounging areas in separate rooms, depending on the layout. All of them have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, coffee/tea-making facilities, mini-fridges, safes, and free bottled water (tap water isn't the best for drinking). The larger rooms also replace electric kettles with Nespresso-style machines, and Privilege Rooms include free minibars. The bathrooms are decorated in soothing pastel colors and have modern vessel sinks, hairdryers, and free designer toiletries. Rainfall showerheads in walk-in showers are standard. Some Privilege Rooms include roomy shower/tub combos.

Gym, restaurant, bar, meeting space, and stylish business center

The Mercure Arbat Moscow manages to stuff quite a few on-site features into its historic building, and all continue the property's high-style look. The fitness center includes a handful of cardio and weight-lifting machines, some free weights, and a sauna. Massages are also available. The on-site restaurant, La Promenade, serves a combination of French and Russian cuisine, including a buffet breakfast for a fee. The bar is open 24 hours. The on-site meeting space is a boardroom, sufficient for VIP discussions for up to 12 people. The business center is petite, limited to a single workstation computer, but printing and faxing services are available, and the room itself is just as stylish as the rest of the hotel, with signature striped walls and Louis XIV chairs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

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Balcony / terrace / patio, basic television, business center, dry cleaning, kids allowed, meeting / conference rooms, mini bar (with liquor), rental car service desk onsite, room service, separate bedroom / living room space.

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