Yachting and sailing on the Turkish peninsula
Turkey is a wonder to many people, being one of the main tourism destinations over the past years, mainly for its diverse natural environment. This wonderful country offers everything you could possibly imagine: mountains, forests, seas, lakes, caves and many other geographical beauties.
Beautiful natural surrounding combined with an awesome cultural heritage creates the perfect setting for a dreamlike vacation and a great experience.
You probably don’t know that going to the sea in Turkey does not mean only swimming, getting a sun tan or boating. Istanbul and Izmir are good targets for passionates of pleasurable sports like sailing and yachting.
The waters around Istanbul and Izmir are the perfect setting for sport fans to exercise their hobbies.
The Turkish tempered winds coming from the west and northwest create ideal yachting conditions in the summer. Over the past decade, the number of yacht owners considerably increased, especially on the southern shores. Yachting fans are attracted not only by the warm waters but also the training opportunities and clubs dedicated to this activity. Well prepared trainers are ready to offer on-water-courses for those interested to hire or become vessel owners.
While yachting is a sport adopted mostly by rich tourists, sailing is nowadays accessible to anyone. The majority of boats are built in the shipyards of Bodrum, Marmaris or Istanbul, being endowed with motors and fully functional rigging. The modem gulets offer splendid accommodations for your voyage having all the amenities needed for a home, plus entertainment possibilities. Cruises can be fun and adventurous revealing the magnificent scenery of the Turkish civilization. You may sail from Izmir to Kusadasi following a part of Homer’s odyssey, from Kusadasi to Bodrum or from Bodrum to Marmaris watching the famous historical sites and admiring the beauties of the Aegean Coast. Catamarans are recommended if you wish for more space and stable sailing. Otherwise, you can hire a boat and make your own journey by discovering Turkish delights. New sailing clubs opened recently in several locations, rising the number of hired regattas and boats along the shores.
Over 8,333 km of coastline along four seas, sounds like a real challenge for exploration and sailing experience!
