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Sailing cruise in the turkish islands

Take 8 days to explore the amazing Turkish Coast and party like crazy. Two departures from Marmaris in Turkey are planned for summer 2011: Saturday July the 16th Saturday and August the 27th.

This special fantastic sailing cruise is tailored for the young and single as well as coool couples aged between 20 and 35 years old coming from all over the world.
Our Sail and Party cruise tends to attract active, young, adventurous, sociable and partyyyy lovers. You’ll meet like-minded people and share an experience that will make you friends for life. With the team-spirit that boat life creates and the beautiful atmosphere of the islands, people get to know each other real fast.

On board of one of our yachts, the Turkish Coast and Islands are revealed in a different and special way. You will discover our secret moorings in protected bays and islands, exceptional places where the beauty of nature rivals around lush and unique vegetation. In a sharing and friendly spirit, you will go to the meeting of cultures, within a cosmopolitan and united group, with a desire for discovery and adventure.

Various activities onboard and on land:
The visit of outstanding places, historical and archaeological sites, walks in the villages with great souks, tasting of local cuisine, sports activities, relaxation, evenings with rhythmic ambiences, partying till dawn, sailing regattas, beach parties, night swimming and sea bar, Theme party (Pirates and Witches), fishing competition, Cool stargazing party with unplugged music (musical instruments are welcomed onboard), Funky jumps, Bartender of the Year (EXXXplosive cocktail inventor), Best movie maker for the trip (to be judged later)...
The aim is to spend an unforgettable stress-free and relaxing week with a bunch of fun and cool people joining from all around the globe. Make new friends and discover sailing in a wild and exotic nature.

Party lovers, don’t hesitate to contact us to get more information about this incredible cruise in the Turkish islands!

Itinerary

*: Names of Islands & Bays that remained unspoiled by the mass tourism, which we prefer to keep secret for ecological reasons.

Day 1| Marmaris
Arrival at Marmaris Marina and boarding as from 15h:00. Captain's briefing. Dispatch of cabins, tidying up the personal luggage and the provisions in the holds. Dinner in one of the best seaside restaurants in Marmaris then party till dawn in the coolest night club famous for their gigantic Foam parties (thousands of people in an open air night club) It is the second biggest nightclub in the world after Ibiza.

Day 2| Delikada - Caunus
Breakfast, sailing out of the port, sea safety advices... First experience of navigation under sails (4h30). Arrival to Delikada island at the mouth of Koycegiz river where the giant sea turtles come to lay their eggs; we may go up the river to a small fishing boat to explore the grandiose ruins of the ancient Caunus, a great Lycian city famous for its rock tombs carved in the cliffs alongside the river. The whole area is a bird’s natural reserve. It is renowned for the mud baths (real fun) and its medicinal sulfuric springs. With little chance we may cross fishermen of crabs... a real treat! BBQ under the stars.

Day 3| Gocek bay
Sailing (3h) towards (N...A...)* a lost island in the middle of the sea, snorkeling in the rich waters surrounding this island, spear fishing and sea urchin fishing for the amateurs. Lunch on board. Sailing 3h towards Gocek Bay scattered with forest covered small islands. Mooring in one of our secret hideaways. Dinner, “Sea Bar” and night swimming surrounded by millions of spectacular phosphorescent plankton while swimming in those amazingly crystal clear waters... Like in a fairy tale... an unforgettable experience!!... But you can also just watch the swimmers with a glass in your hand from the deck ;)

Day 4| Gocek
Navigation (1h) to Gocek where hundreds of sailboats are anchoring in one of the most beautiful bays of the Mediterranean. Visit of the beautiful village of Gocek, shopping in the traditional souk for the amateurs (The ladies will be in heaven... cool pareos, light traditional dresses, hand-made ceramics etc.) Lunch in a restaurant in the village. Refill of ice blocks, fresh fruits and veggies, drinks etc. and here we are ready to hoist the sails again. Sailing (3h) to (G...A...)*, anchoring for the night and visit of the Byzantine ruins spread on the islets and partially covered with mosaics and mural paintings, the beauty of this island is unique. In the 12th century St Nicholas lived there. We will climb up to the top of the island to admire and celebrate the sunset (a sundowner in hand ... of course ;) BBQ on board followed by a coooool stargazing party with “unplugged music”; musical instruments of any kind are welcomed on board... The best way to remind ourselves to slow down, celebrate the beauty of life and appreciate the simple pleasures.

Day 5| Sailing and partying
Sailing (1h) to (K...)* One of the most preserved and hidden bays of the turquoise coast, It is one of the coolest places on earth. It all started when a group of friends decided to live in this bay in harmony with nature, building tree houses and transforming this wild bay into a heavenly place. The movie “The Beach” was inspired from this place. Wild boars are still hunted in the surrounding mountains. we will have the chance to taste the best wild boar goulash in the coolest restaurant overlooking the bay. Sailing (3h) to (K...K...)*, Swimming, trolling...Anchoring for the night in a very beautiful panoramic wild bay, Forests and sand beaches. BBQ onboard and an awesome theme party: “Pirates & Witches”. We will hoist our gigantic pirate flags (don’t forget to bring along your disguise !!) Dancing, eating, drinking, laughing, having a blast & celebrating till dawn. You will be taken back in time to a different century as you wear a fun costume and enjoy a unique atmosphere ;)

Day 6| Baba Adasi - Ekincik bay
Breakfast and morning swim, sailing (3h) to Baba Adasi and anchor behind this little island. Lunch on board, snorkeling and possibility of water sports “water ski, Jet ski, ringo, banana etc.” Sailing (2.5h) to Ekincik bay and mooring at My marina (the fanciest marina & finest restaurant in Turkey) surrounded by impressive cliffs and hidden in lush vegetation and pine forests. A special surprise will be following the dinner in the restaurant.

Day 7| Sedir Island - Marmaris Bay
Navigation (8h) to Marmaris bay, swimming and lunch nearby Sedir Island in the middle of the Bay. Sailing back to our marina. Walks, dinner and evening night till dawn in the city center of Marmaris (The famous Bar street).

Day 8| End of the cruise - Disembarkation
Last breakfast on board, tidying up the boat and the personal luggage. Visit of Marmaris, shopping in the big bazaars etc...depending on the return flight timing.

Budget

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1. Why would I love Sailtogether.com’s Sail & Party Cruise?
•Learn how to sail in a relaxed, friendly environment with great people and under the sun!
•Meet like-minded people and share an experience that will make you friends for life
•Experience the sheer beauty of the sea, islands and mountains you will travel to and enjoy seeing a different island or bay every day
•Experience life at sea – go fishing, catch your dinner and cook it on the BBQ all in one day … eat, drink, party and sleep on the boat… wake up on the deck and jump straight into the sea for morning wake-up (great alternative to a shower!)
•Enjoy evenings dancing, listening to music, watching the shooting stars and then falling asleep in your cabin or on deck, under the stars
•Spend your days exploring the many islands you’ll visit, relaxing on deck, snorkelling and loving the feeling of the sea air in your hair!
•Your experience at Sailtogether.com is guaranteed to be one you will absolutely never forget. Just be warned, sailing can be addictive!!

2. Where will the Yachts be located?
The yachts will be located on pontoon "N" in "Netsel Marina" in Marmaris, Turkey.
In case of any problem getting there you can contact Laurent Messarra on this mobile number: 0090 538 660 33 44

3. Do I need a prior sailing experience?
No prior sailing experience is required at all!! If you want to learn about sailing, we’ll be delighted to teach you. However, there are no obligations whatsoever.

4. How many people go on this Sail & Party Week?
There will be several yachts sailing together in a flotilla, each with 10 to 12 persons aboard.

5. Can I come with a friend(s)?Sure you can, but don't feel like you are going to be left out if you don't, as around 80% of our passengers come on their own.

6. Can friends be assigned to the same yacht?Of course, and in case your group is larger than 12 (the max capacity of our yachts), you will be on 2 or 3 boats, but we will always be sailing, mooring, and eating together. It will practically seem as if it was one boat and the fun will be while sailing coast to coast because we will be racing for fun :)

7. So who does come on the Sail & Party cruise?
Young, like-minded, adventurous, fun, sociable, active and party lovers coming from all over the world to sail and enjoy their time in a pure and untouched nature.

8. Do I need a passport?
Yes, a valid passport is needed.

9. Do I need a visa?
No

10. Does the price include the airfare?
As our passengers fly from all points of the compass, the Sailtogether.com fee does not include the cost of travel to and from Dalaman Airport in Turkey.

11. Is it possible to have GSM network on board?
Yes, we will have most of the time GSM network on the board as most of the islands are covered by local networks. You can buy a local mobile number for Turkey that will cost less than 15 euros.

12. What should I pack?
First of all do NOT FORGET to bring your CAMERA, SUN GLASSES and SUN LOTION!
Comfortable, informal clothing and equally comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing in cities as well as ancient sites. Soft or rubber footwear or boat shoes on the boat.
You'll need light weight clothing, T-shirts, shorts and light weight cotton slacks, jeans and shirts.
Life on a boat will generally be informal, so keep in mind-don't come with suitcases- they are difficult to store on a boat. Try bringing only foldable bags that you can store easily after being emptied .You'll probably want to bring at least two swimsuits along with your beach towel.
Don’t forget about the THEME PARTY: “Pirates & Witches”! Bring along your special outfit/disguise. Costumes can range from a simple piece of accessory to a full, breathtaking costume…

13. Are there showers and hot water on the yacht?
Yes

14. Is there electricity on the yacht?
220V when we are in marinas and 12V when we are sailing or on anchor (most of the time) if you want you can bring with you a charger for your cell phone etc. (allume-cigare)

15. Where do we all sleep?
You will be surprised to discover how spacious our yachts can be from inside. Each yacht has 5 to 6 cabins that can accommodate 2 persons each. But, for the most part, the evenings are clear and dry and most of us like to sleep out on deck, swinging in a hammock under the stars.

16. Are boys and girls on the same yacht together?
We always aim to have a good mix of men and women together. Taking into consideration the preference of each one (If girls wish to share cabins with girls only, etc…)

17. Is there a single supplement?
All cabins are for 2 persons each and most people are quite happy to share a cabin. However, if you really prefer a cabin to yourself, you have the possibility to book the cabin alone and pay additional 50% of the cruise price + Taxes.

18. What do we eat on the sailboat?
Before the departure we shall take care of the travel provision by ensuring foods and beverage provision; We will purchase everything necessary for breakfast ( bread, coffee, tea, milk, eggs, cheese, assorted cooked meats, jams, honey, corn flakes…), for the dinners and meals (Vegetables, fruits, pastry, rice, chicken, conserves, spices, oils, sauces, etc…; as well as dried fruits, chocolates, biscuits, snacks & appetizers …Drinks and beverages: soft & sparkling water, Wine, Beer, Coke, 7up, Orange juice, milk…

19. What if I have special dietary needs?
No problem. We make sure we always have nutritious and great tasting ingredients. But if you have special needs such as allergies or are a vegetarian, make sure to let us know prior to the sailing cruise and we will have what you need on board. If you really want special stuff, you can bring along all your needs.

20. Who cooks during the trip?
Everyone shall participate.

21. Can we bring our own alcoholic beverages to the yacht?
Yes, of course you can bring your own beverages, especially those you’ll be using to create your own signature cocktail recipe at the bartender of the year competition. We provide you with the soft drinks, juices, Beer, Wine & Raki that are always available onboard. You can bring different beverages of your choice (Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, etc…)

22. Is smoking allowed?
For safety reasons, and to prevent lingering odors remaining to disturb the comfort of actual or future guests, smoking is not permitted inside the yacht. But of course smoking is permitted on deck in the open air.

23. What about drugs?
It’s strictly forbidden to use any kind of drugs or illegal substances including misuse of prescription medication. Any use, possession or association with drug products may be cause for immediate dismissal from the Sail & Party Week, without refund.

24. Is there music installation on board? Cd or cassette?
Yes, Radio with CD player.

25. Are music instruments allowed onboard?
We encourage everyone to bring his/her music instrument along. We’ll be throwing a cool stargazing party with “unplugged” music, and musical instruments of any kind are welcomed on board except for “pianos” since they can be a bit problematic ;)...

26. Do we sail during the night?
No.

27. Do we go ashore when we stop?
Yes, we visit the islands, the villages, the ruins, etc.

28. Will we lose sight of land and islands during our cruise?
No, we will always see the land, even when we cross between islands. We will always have at least one island at sight.

29. What about seasickness?
Seasickness is caused when the inner ear organs that enable a human to balance are disturbed by the motion of the boat swaying and pitching. This movement sets off alarm signals to the brain causing nausea, headache, dizziness and sometimes vomiting. This condition can be intensified by the lack of fresh air.
In general, LESS than 10% of the people can be subjected to Seasickness. But since the sailing cruises that we organize always take place in beautiful weather, everybody stays out on deck while we are sailing. While exposed to fresh air, the risk of being Seasick is much lower. Besides, the yachts we are operating are very stable especially when we are sailing (a sailboat is much more stable than any motor boat because of the action of the wind on the sails and the heavy keel that stabilizes the boat).
Finally, you can avoid seasickness by looking at the distant horizon and staying out on the deck. If all these weren't enough for you and you're still seasick, which rarely happens, we always have “Dramamine, Gravol etc.” on board. These are simple medications for motion and seasickness. You can take a pill and you’ll be fine.

30. Is there an age limit for Joining the Sail & Party cruise? Yes, you have to be between 20 & 35 years old to participate in the Sail & Party cruise.

31. How much pocket money should we foresee?It depends of everyone, but the average is around 150$.
In order to get Turkish lira the best will be to do the exchange in Marmaris, because the exchange rate at the airport is not good or you can get Turkish liras when withdrawing from ATM machines with your credit card.

32. Which is the nearest airport?The airport of Dalaman (1H30 by taxi) or the airport of Bodrum (2H30 by taxi) and also the airport of Antalya (4H30 by taxi).

33. If you arranged for me and I already paid for the airport taxi transfers, how will I find the taxi driver at the airport?The taxi driver will be waiting for you at the exit gate at the airport and he will be holding a paper with our logo printed on it.

34. Who is the contact in case of problem?You can contact Laurent Messarra on: 0090 538 660 3344

35. Medical insurance... Everybody shall have a medical travel insurance that covers him or her for the duration of the cruise. (obligatory) If you do not have one Please contact us at least 15 days prior to the departure in order to purchase it for you, it costs 20 USD.

36. Waiver, release & assumption of risk.Every participant shall sign one form upon embarkation.

Overview

Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes.

Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Even if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this great heritage.

There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough, and you will want to come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after another.

All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in common: the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country.

Geography

Turkey is situated in Anatolia and the Balkans, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria.

Turkey extends more than 1,600 km (994 mi) from west to east but generally less than 800 km (497 mi) from north to south. Total land area is about 783,562 km2 (302,535 sq mi), of which 756,816 km2 (292,208 sq mi) are in Asia and 23,764 km2 (9,175 sq mi) in Europe (Thrace).

Anatolia (Turkish: Anadolu) is a large, roughly rectangular peninsula situated bridgelike between Europe and Asia. The Anatolian part of Turkey accounts for 97% of the country's area. It is also known as Asia Minor, Asiatic Turkey or the Anatolian Plateau. The term Anatolia is most frequently used in specific reference to the large, semiarid central plateau, which is rimmed by hills and mountains that in many places limit access to the fertile, densely settled coastal regions.

The European portion of Turkey, known as Thrace (Turkish: Trakya), encompasses 3% of the total area but is home to more than 10% of the total population. Istanbul, the largest city of Europe and Turkey, has a population of 11,372,613. Thrace is separated from the Asian portion of Turkey by the Bosporus (Turkish: İstanbul Boğazı), the Sea of Marmara (Turkish: Marmara Denizi), and the Dardanelles (Turkish: Çanakkale Boğazı).

Culture

The question "Who are the Turks?" does not have an easy answer. At the turn of the 20th century the Ottoman Empire was a multinational state extending over three continents. This page limits its discussion to the borders of the Republic of Turkey (founded in 1923). The location of the pictures are given with the name of the city or as a region, in case the source does not mention it.

Turkish culture has undergone profound changes over the last century. Today, Turkey may be the only country that contains every extreme of Eastern and Western culture (along with many compromises and fusions between the two). The Ottoman system was a multi-ethnic state that enabled people within it not to mix with each other and thereby retain separate ethnic and religious identities within the empire (albeit with a dominant Turkish and Southern European ruling class). Upon the fall of the empire after World War I the Turkish Republic adapted a unitary approach, which forced all the different cultures within its borders to mix with each other with the aim of producing "Turkish" national and cultural identity. This mixing, instead of producing cultural homogenization, instead resulted in many shades of grey as the traditional Muslim cultures of Anatolia collided with (or had imposed upon them) the cosmopolitan modernity of Istanbul and the wider West. Thus, Turkish culture in many ways represents a continuum that bridges past a.

Climate

Although Turkey is situated in a geographical location where climatic conditions are quite temperate, the diverse nature of the landscape, and the existence in particular of the mountains that run parallel to the coasts, result in significant differences in climatic conditions from one region to the other. While the coastal regions enjoy milder climates, the inland Anatolia plateau experiences hot summers and cold winters with limited rainfall.

Because of Turkey's geographical conditions, one can not speak about a general overall climate. In Istanbul and around the sea of Marmara (Marmara region) the climate is moderate (winter 4 deg.C and summer 27 deg.C); in winter the temperature can drop below zero. In Western Anatolia (Aegean region) there is a mild Mediterranean climate with average temperatures of 9 deg.C in winter and 29 deg.C in summer. On the southern coast of Anatolia (Mediterranean region) the same climate can be found. The climate of the Anatolian Plateau (Central Anatolian region) is a steppe climate (there is a great temperature difference between day and night). Rainfall is low and there is more snow. The average temperature is 23 deg.C in summer and -2 deg.C in winter. The climate in the Black Sea area (Black Sea region) is wet, warm and humid (summer 23 deg.C, winter 7 deg.C). In Eastern Anatolia and South-Eastern Anatolia there is a long hard winter, where year after year snow lies on the ground from November until the end of April (the average temperature in winter is -13 deg.C and in summer 17 deg.C).

Season and Climate in Turkey Turkey is a year-round destination depending on your itinerary. Although the tourist "high season" (with associated higher rates) is from mid-June through mid-September, Spring and Fall are the best seasons to travel. The sun is warm and skies are generally clear. You can expect mild to warm temperatures and some rain during this time.