Yachting in Turkey

Yachting in Turkey remains a popular activity for visitors to Turkey. The azure waters of the Mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Black Sea, as well as the Sea of Marmara, surround Turkey to the south, west and north. With more coastline than any other Mediterranean country, you'll sail or drive motor yacht within turquoise waters and protected bays that were once touched by the Greeks, Romans and Byzantines. Turkey has become one of the most popular areas for yachting holidays and flotilla sailing, in the Mediterranean. Yachting in Turkey is possible in large number of marinas dot the coastline between Istanbul and Antalya. Turkey is a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches at which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night. These provide supplies, easy access to the shore at major resorts and safe harbors. The Turkish coastline tends to have a few more trees (pine) than the rest of the Mediterranean area. From the North Sea through the European interior, yachtsmen can sail down the European channel system and the Rhine and Danube Rivers inio the B'a; k Sea harborsand to the istanbul Strait and Istanbul marinas-a safe and short way to get to the Turkish coasts. You can yachting in Turkey's most established marinas on the southern Aegean and Mediterranea coasts: Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Datca, Bozburun, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Finike, Kemer and Antalya. During the peak of charter season, between April and October, the skies are blue and the waters are warm. In midsummer, yachting guests enjoy glorious sunsets and long evenings, under gentle winds and still seas.



All the main types of yachting in Turkey are available including motor yacht, sailing yacht, bareboat or skippered, crewed yachts, catamaran, power boat, sailboat, luxury yachts, the super yacht and gulets. . In Turkey modern facilities and comfort have not overshadowed ancient hospitality and the slower pace of life. The cuisine in Turkey reflects a meeting point between Asia and Europe. Separately from the traditional shish kebabs there is amazingly fresh vegetables and good wine available, along with other provisions in the marinas. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, on a gulette you can explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline. Maintenance crews keep these yachts in optimum condition, but it is the passengers themselves who crew the boat. Maintenance crews keep these yachts in optimum condition, but it is the passengers themselves who crew the boat. Antalya, Dalaman, Izmir and Istanbul airports provide quick links to all of Turkey's marinas; after an easy flight you can sail or drive off within a day your Yachting in Turkey .



David J. Clark is sailing master with over 15 years of experience and work for http://www.yacht-charter-in.com/turkey.html as destination manager