Turkey sailing questions

[Katiusha]

Originally Posted by rohat

Any experiences, sources or recommendations for catamaran charters would be much appreciated. There seems to be to many to choose from! If they are all good I suppose its not a problem. If they are mostly bad it's a crap shoot.

Try contacting yeloya - a member on this forum. He runs a very good FP charter business out of Marmaris. That's his website: http://www.offshore-sailing.net/offshoremarina.phtml
I'm sure there are others...

[sycankiz]

Originally Posted by rohat

Any experiences, sources or recommendations for catamaran charters would be much appreciated. There seems to be to many to choose from! If they are all good I suppose its not a problem. If they are mostly bad it's a crap shoot.

Check the usual ones like Sunsail etc. but also check the below.

http://www.offshore-sailing.net/

This is better managed, have their own marina(kind of) and also partners (sort of) with Jeanneau Turkey. So they have a sound base, not just a one office chartering company. Could be slightly high priced as well.

[sahil]

Originally Posted by Katiusha

The best way to go. We haven't ventured north of Yalikavak on the fear of fish farms seen from the plane and the road. Do you find it a problem when sailing that area?

Hi Katiusha,

Haven't really had a problem with fish farms as, over the last couple of years, the local authorities have been trying to regulate them.

There is one massive array of fish keeping tanks etc just south of the Kazikli inlet. Very visible.

There are still a few (not so legal) small fish farms but not, thankfully in the places that we would want to go.

Great area north of the Bodrum peninsula. Come north and enjoy. The Coast Watch boats are very friendly and polite!

[rohat]

Originally Posted by Buena Vista

Hi Rohat, welcome to the site. There are plenty of people with lots more experience in this area than me, but as nobody else has picked up the challenge yet, here goes.

Yes July is very hot, we were there all over last summer and will be headed back there next week. Will you need A/C at night? That depends on your tolerence levels I guess. We have a power boat and it does have A/C but we never ran it at night, but then we are from Oz and used to a bit of hot weather.

If you just have a week, I would suggest Bodrum or Marmaris as a start and then head for the gulfs of Hisaronu and Yesilova, about in the middle of Bodrum and Marmaris. Fantastic cruising area, lots of anchorages, our favourite area.

The Gocek & Fethiye area is also very nice but all the anchorages were crowded and all seemed to be stern to, which with a inexperienced crew and a short time to learn, may raise the tension if there is any breeze about, unless the wife is happy to jump in the tender and drag a line ashore.

Have not chartered so can't help with the rest. There are a plethora of charter companies there and in general the people are great, so I don't think there should be a problem with crewed or bareboat.

One final point, if you are considering a crewed charter for 5 - 7 days, you might want to look into a gulet, best of all worlds for a short cruise and they know all the good spots.

Thanks for reply. I think have setteled on a cat to appeal to all in the family. How long is the sail from Bodrum to Hisaronu and Yesilova? I think this is the area we would like to be and maybe it's easier leaving from Marmaris with more stops along the way. I have found some good boats leaving Bodrum but I think Marmaris would be more family friendly sailing with short sails and lots to see. What is your opinion?

[YOG]

Cappadocia is fine in the summer - many cool valleys full of vineyards and chilly underground cities! It is breathtaking, particularly the parks. Oh & Dalaman & region are spectacular too.

Naturally tour companies exist - but rent a car, much more fun! The coaches, though, are extremely comfortable and have stewards who serve treats!

PS I'm Canadian. Not sure if I get the earlier comment re. my country-folk - in Toronto we're used to steamy heat, 36, 37, 38 C plus humidex, for months on end. Incidentally, we're sailing, leaving next month, to Turkey. Hope to stay a year.

Have fun!

[Buena Vista]

Originally Posted by rohat

Thanks for reply. I think have setteled on a cat to appeal to all in the family. How long is the sail from Bodrum to Hisaronu and Yesilova? I think this is the area we would like to be and maybe it's easier leaving from Marmaris with more stops along the way. I have found some good boats leaving Bodrum but I think Marmaris would be more family friendly sailing with short sails and lots to see. What is your opinion?

Hi Rohat,
Hisaronu and Yesilova are approximately 50nm from Bodrum and 40nm from Marmaris. Having said that, it depends on where in those Gulfs you will be going. Also, although both are achievable in a days sail, it is not necessary to do so if you don't want to, there are plenty of anchorages along the way.
Cheers Brownie

[Buena Vista]

Originally Posted by Buena Vista

Hi Rohat,
Hisaronu and Yesilova are approximately 50nm from Bodrum and 40nm from Marmaris. Having said that, it depends on where in those Gulfs you will be going. Also, although both are achievable in a days sail, it is not necessary to do so if you don't want to, there are plenty of anchorages along the way.
Cheers Brownie

Sorry, I forgot to answer your last point. Both Bodrum and Marmaris are great places and all Turkey is family friendly. We are based in Marmaris and love it there, swimming beaches within walking distance of Netsel marina (good pool in Netsel too), a water park for the kids, lots of shopping for Mum and lots of restaurants for Dad to treat the rest of the family!!
Cheers Brownie

[Ram]

Sufi- & Eastern Turkey - YouTube

Here is a shore trip inside Turkey I took a few years ago

[rohat]

Originally Posted by Buena Vista

Sorry, I forgot to answer your last point. Both Bodrum and Marmaris are great places and all Turkey is family friendly. We are based in Marmaris and love it there, swimming beaches within walking distance of Netsel marina (good pool in Netsel too), a water park for the kids, lots of shopping for Mum and lots of restaurants for Dad to treat the rest of the family!!
Cheers Brownie

Thoughts on Gocek anyone?

[jckb]

Loads of nearby anchorages with lots of short hops between them. Follow the links from the page to see the detailed charts of anchorages. The area is completely geared to yacht charter, and at times the anchorages can become quite busy.