YACHTING
 The
azure waters of the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea surround
Turkey to the south, west and north, making a treasure chest of coves,
inlets, bays and beaches in which yachtsmen can choose a different
and private anchorage each night. The sailing paradise of Turkey is
also home to the Mavi Yolculuk, or Blue Voyage, an idyllic cruise
which travels to the private beach of Cleopatra, the eternal fires
of Mount Olimpos and the remains of thousands of ancient civilisations.
Sailing in Turkey also allows visitors to experience the hospitality
of the people in the coastal villages and towns. The tempered winds
blowing from west and northwest make the long summers ideal for yachting,
and seem to encourage an appreciation of nature. From some of the
turquoise coast's unspoilt and sheltered bays you can see mountain
peaks rising to almost 3000 meters above sea level.
GULETTES
The singular design of the gulette, Turkey's indigenous sea-going
vessel, blends practicality and tradition in a relaxed style that
embodies the Blue Voyage. Over the years gulettes have evolved from
traditional fishing and cargo vessels into their present profile of
a broad beam and wide deck. Constructed mainly in the shipyards of
Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and Istanbul, and  along
the Black Sea Coast, these boats are equipped with motors as well
as fully functional rigging. The number of passengers a gulette carries
depends on the boat's size, although most of them accommodate between
eight and twelve people. These vessels have separate accommodation
for passengers, and chartering one will also include services and
entertainment. Modern gulettes are comfortably equipped with most
home comforts, and encourages a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for
all the passengers with a friendly relationship with the crew. Seventour
( We ) can arrange charters and fixed tours for a specific group or
individually. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, a gulette can
explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline.
The small harbours and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal
life which large ships simply cannot. In many ways a gulette is like
a full-service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery
changes constantly.
BARE BOAT CHARTER
Bare boat charter has recently been introduced as another form of
yacht hire in Turkey. Maintenance crews keep these yachts in optimum
condition, but it is the passengers themselves who crew the boat.
The charters are undertaken by representatives who are responsible
for putting the passengers on board, looking after them and seeing
they return safely to port. Of course, an experienced skipper accompanies
the vessel, but once on board the people who undertake the charter
perform all of the tasks - the handling of the sails, the seaman's
chores, meal preparation and housekeeping. For those who want to escape
all kitchen duties on their holiday, there is at least one restaurant
at every anchorage, so eating out remains an option. The more adventurous
and experienced sailors can charter and pilot smaller motor yachts.
Before setting sail, bare boat companies generally brief their clients
on the navigational characteristics of the environment, meteorological
conditions, where and how to restock provisions, how to act in an
emergency and any other pertinent information.
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