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Discover towering cliffs and secret coves, deserted bays and sandy beaches on a sailing holiday in Turkey.

A sailing holiday is the only way to discover the beautiful coastline of Turkey. The scenery is breathtaking and the hospitality and warmth of the Turkish people will impress you. Keen sailors will enjoy the reliable winds and choice of sailing itineraries whilst families and less experienced crews will appreciate the many sheltered bays along the Turkish coast which encourage you to stop for swimming and snorkelling in clear turquoise water. There will be no fighting for a place in a busy harbour as most nights you will moor your yacht at a wooden jetty built by the restaurant in the bay, meaning you can take full advantage of the reliable afternoon winds and stay out sailing until early evening.

Sailing areas for Turkey Yacht Charter

  • Overview
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    Fethiye Marina

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    Cold Water Bay

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    Lycian Rock Tombs

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    22 Fathom Cove

    • Reliable winds, secluded bays & warm hospitality
    • Ancient rock tombs give a nod to the rich Turkish history
    • Family run restaurants can be found hiding in secluded bays
    • Average summer temperatures of 26-30 degrees
    • Meander from bay to bay or venture further west for stronger winds
    • Lighter winds makes this area very family friendly
    • For a fun & sociable holiday choose the Fethiye flotilla
  • Gulf of Fethiye

    Gulf of Fethiye sailing holidays

    Enjoy a relaxing sailing holiday in the sheltered Gulf of Fethiye where the secluded bays, rich history, reliable winds and great selection of yachts are sure to win you over.

    We have rated this destination a 'Level 1-2'

    Fethiye Yacht Charter
    Fethiye Flotilla
    Learn to sail in Gocek in Turkey
    Turkish Gulets

Sailing holiday experiences for Turkey Yacht Charter

 
Yacht Charter Sailing Holidays in Turkey

Yacht charter

Charter an extensive range of sailing yachts and catamarans along the southern "Turquoise coast" - Fethiye & Gocek.

Yacht charter

 
Flotilla Sailing Holidays in Turkey

Flotillas

Flotilla sailing holidays are a great way to discover this exciting cruising area. We offer a flotilla in Turkey from Fethiye.

Flotillas

 
Crewed Yacht Sailing Holidays in Turkey

Crewed Yachts

Fully crewed Turkish gulets are great fun for larger groups of 8 to 20 people.

Crewed Yachts

"Brilliant holiday thanks. John and Elsa were amazing flotilla leaders, both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area which provided fabulous sailing. Yildiz Yachting also provided a really good boat, well maintained and reliable."

Fethiye flotilla 2015 - T.L.
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Sailing Qualifications

To skipper a bareboat charter or flotilla yacht, you need to hold a practical sailing certificate equivalent to RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification or RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC). For charters in Greece, you must now have the ICC certificate. You must also be assisted by at least one competent crew member over the age of 18.

The port authorities in Greece are now insisting on one of the following practical certificates: RYA ICC (International Certificate of Competence), RYA Coastal, RYA Yachtmaster, ASA IPC (International Proficiency Certificate) or the IYT (International Yacht Training) Passport. If you hold an RYA Day Skipper or ASA104 it will no longer be accepted and you need to obtain either an ICC or IPC from the corresponding issuing body (RYA or ASA). If your RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster or ASA105/106 certificate is more than 12 years old and does not have a photo ID, then we would also strongly advise applying for an ICC or IPC. If you are a member of the RYA or ASA, you may qualify for a discount or free certificate, otherwise, you will have to pay. The approximate cost is £50. Please use this link - RYA application for the ICC or ASA application for the IPC.

For charters in Croatia, Malta and the Canaries, at least one member of the crew or the skipper will also need a VHF licence.

RYA qualifications can be obtained by RYA sailing schools in the UK or alternatively choose from one of our overseas centres in Gibraltar, Greece or Turkey.

For Seychelles, the local authorities require an ICC for the skipper of a bareboat or flotilla yacht charter.

For Caribbean and Tropical charters, formal qualifications are not compulsory, however, you should be Day Skipper standard and be assisted by at least one competent crew. A brief sailing resume should be provided to outline your experience.

If you don't hold the relevant qualifications then why not add a skipper?

Sailing Levels

Level 1

Winds force 2-3 (4-11 Knots)combined with generally shorter distances. Good for beginner or intermediate sailors. Line-of-sight navigation but basic knowledge of charts and ability to plot your position required.

Level 2

Winds force 3-5 (7-21 Knots) with approximately 15-20nm per day. Intermediate experience required. Predominately line of sight navigation but an understanding of how to sail in open water.

Level 3

Winds force 4-6 (11-27 Knots) with mileage of approximately 20nm+ per day. Ideal for experienced skippers looking to venture out to new destinations. Day skipper standard but with experienced crew would be recommended.