Yachting workshop in Turkey for aspiring skippers

Arrival at Dalaman airport. Transfer to the marina (Geçek) takes 30 minutes. Participants, crewed by experienced skippers, board the yacht and are briefed by the captains.

Breakfast. We buy food for the boats and head out to sea. On the first day we practice working as a team and with the crew, learning how to set the sails. We stop to rest and swim in the open sea and by 17:00 we will be docking in Sarsala Bay, where we can have dinner in an authentic restaurant.

At 10:00 a.m. we head out to sea. Trekking to Ekinchik Bay. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to take an excursion to the Dalyan National Park to see the ancient rock city, the turtle beach and the nature reserve. In the evening, dinner in one of the local restaurants.

After breakfast we head out to sea towards Fethiye. Along the way, those who want to practice their yachting skills learn to stand at the helm and set the sails. The rest of us can swim and sunbathe on the bow of the boat.

Today is an active day in Fethiye Bay, with boat rides, swimming and SUP rides. In the evening we will go to the local fish market where everyone can choose fish or seafood to be served in one of the restaurants.

We go out to sea, swim, chase and ride. Afterwards an anchorage awaits us at Gemiler Island. There are ruins of ancient buildings on the island.

The final day of our flotilla as we return to our home marina in Gecek, drop off the yachts and gather for a farewell dinner in the marina restaurant.

At 9am we leave the yachts. Some go to the airport and some may stay at the hotel to extend their Turkish holiday.