YACHTING

The coastline of Turkey, often green , rocky and
indented by bays, coves, and inlets, with a number of ancient sites near safe mooring spots, is perfect for yachting.

When to sail the Turkish coast :In summer, the winds normally blow from the north west to southeast on the central and southern Aegean. This wind is commonly called the “Meltem” although in some areas such as at Çesme, Izmir and Kusadasi, it is called the Imbat.” In the early and late summer, the “Meltem” blows less and there are days of little or no wind at all. Generally, the Meltem will die down at night and then resume the next day around midday. It can also blow day and night for days on end in the gulfs.

Around the Gulf of Antalya, there are both land sea breezes with the letter predom inating generally between the south and the southwest. In the morning, there will often be a land breeze blowing from the north. Winds in the spring and autumn are almost equally divided between north and south, but in the winter, winds and gales are predominantly from the south.

All ports of entry in Turkey are in a position to receive sailboats year round. Supplies (food and motor fuel ) are also available.

Marinas provide mooring, maintenance, repair and dry-dock facilities, and tourist, social and cultural services for yachtsmen.

The coastline, especially between Izmir and Antalya is quite varied and comprises numerous coves and bays wich provide perfect mooring spots for sailboats. The depths generally range from 10-12 m and marine charts indicate the positions of dangerous reefs.