IYT – zweiwöchiger RYA-Tagesskipper- und Praxistrainingskurs in Bodrum, Türkei

Two-weeks of sail training, trip to Çatı, Balıkaşıran, Bördübet, 7 adalar, Tuzla, Kargıbük, Löngöz, Okluk, Karacasöğüt, Akbük, Çökertme, Bodrum, Gümüşlük, Mersincik.

We invite you to join Gokova Gulf sailing training tour and explore the natural beauty of the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea ; swim on pristine white beaches, stroll through unspoilt villages, explore perfectly preserved historic ruins...what are you waiting for? Come join us on Gokova Gulf tour and immerse yourself in the relaxing Aegean culture, witness the countless hues of blue and green, as the sea, sky and land merge into a breathtakingly beautiful visualization of the surrounding natural environment. Let all your worries be washed away by the gentle swell and all your frustrations whisked away by the lazy breeze. Start every day with absolute peace, as you awaken to the hypnotic lapping of waves upon the hull and dive into the crystal clear sea. 

The shoreline of the Gokova Gulf is dotted with hundreds of bays, coves and harbours; making it a truly unique place to visit. This allows us to visit a different bay every evening, taking in the breath-taking scenery and relaxing in tranquil fjords. A world famous location for kite-boarding and wind-surfing, Gokova is renowned for its constant wind and perfect weather conditions, making it the ideal area to indulge yourself in all things nautical.

Relax aboard our IYT-certified training yachts, all the while learning the art of sailing and forging an unforgettable vacation experrience. Once you successfully complete the training course, you will be awarded with an IYT certificate that will allow you to charter a yacht anywhere in the world.

ACCOMODATION

• You will stay on board the yacht for 14 nights in a typical two week program
• Our sailing yachts have 4 cabins plus an additional skippers’ cabin.
• We take a maximum of 6 people on one yacht
• We provide bed sheets, pillow covers and a towel for each person

FOOD

Crew of each boat make a common shopping and share costs. We provide suggested shopping list. People might cook inside or enjoy local food of a local restaurant in bays. Skippers food are paid jointly.

PROGRAM 

• We stop in a different bay or island for each night. We will sail according to our due course as per the route-plan they will be depending on the particular week(s) listed on this listing. But we have different routes to cover up the bays and subject to the weather conditions and external factors, we may change our sailing routes upon the Skipper's discretion.
• There is free time till 10:00 for people in training, and till 12:00 for rest. Skipper organize a trek for a historical ruin or nature every morning at 8:00 before breakfast. People might join.
• In our region, the wind usually picks up at around 12:00 PM, so we depart for our next location at around noon.
• We arrive to our next destination afternoon - evening. People can enjoy sun, sea and nature, or walk around to explore as their free time.
• We goto dinner togather every night and enjoy long conversations. After dinner people might choose to do some activities togather like playing games, more conversation or peace of nature.

CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT 

• Saturday is check-in and meeting day. Our sailing yachts are located in Cairos Marina (on C Pontoon) .You can check in anytime after 16:00 and settle on board.
• Our first briefing is held at approximately 17:00 and then we stock up on provisions. We have our first dinner together in the marina and afterwards people can explore the colorful Marmarisian night life!
• Sunday is our first day of sailing. We finish last minute shopping and start our voyage around noon.
• Our sailing tour ends Friday (2 weeks later); after 16:00. You may leave the yacht or stay one more night to enjoy Marmaris. The yacht have to be empty by 10:00 on Saturday morning to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next group.

VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE ROUTE