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All our boats built in traditional Turkish wooden type Gulet style between 15m (50f) - 40m (133f) length. They have 1 mast with two sails, 2 masts with three sails, and 3 masts with six sails. Cabins have mostly double beds each with wc, hot  showers. Some of them have generator and Air-conditioning.

The crew cook and serve Turkish cuisine food on board including seafood. Wide variety of fresh fruit and salad. You can buy fresh fish from the local fisherman or throw a line in and catch yourself that all the boats have fishing equipment on board.

All the boats have professional and friendly crew to cater for all your needs. They speak enough English to understand you. Captain Bulent - Ali (Chef) - Serkan (Mechanic) - Coşkun (Sailor) sitting: Serkan (Amateur Captain) - Turgay (Sailor). Sailor Soner and Captain Orhan are BBQ for your dinner at the front deck.

There are enough snorkell, mask, and flipper equipment on the boats for your enjoy to swim. Windsurf and Canoe are good to have fun while you are cruising. Dinghy with outboard engine for transporting guests to shore. 75hp speedboat available for waterskiing, knee boarding and tube riding. Let's learn how to knee boarding

Some harbours are good to visit ancient sites of your choice (dont't miss it). Stereo system for your pleasure on board.
Mobile phone, Fax, Data, Internet, Airport transfers, Hotel arrangements are available.

WELCOME ABOARD INFORMATION.

i   WHAT IS A TURKISH WOODEN GULET: have evolved over the years from traditional fishing/transport vessels into their present profile with broad beam and wide deck, designed to give maximum outdoor deck space for the passengers. They are typically made of pinewood and styled with a pointed fore (front) and round aft (rear) and are mainly constructed in the shipyards of Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris, Fethiye, Istanbul and along the Black Sea Coast.

Ø   ITINERARY: Very occasionally, due to certain circumstances such as weather or passenger/boat safety, your itinerary may have to be changed. When this does occur, please remember that the captain’s decision is final.  

ã   CABINS: All cabins are of similar design with comfortable beds, 2 portholes, ensuite shower room and hanging cupboard. We provide blankets, covered pillows, sheets for each person. Remember, soft bags are much easier to store than hard suitcases. There are different layouts of cabins available - double, twin bunk beds and triples.

S   FRESH WATER & HOT WATER:  The boat carries tanks of fresh water, which are replenished at regular intervals and wherever possible – however, to avoid a water shortage, please be economical. We keep the water in the galvanized tanks so it is drinkable, but we don't recommend this. Water is heated by the boat engine so it is very hot after the engine has been running, and remains hot 24 hours a day.

h   BATHROOMS & SHOWERS: Each cabin has an ensuite shower with hot and cold water (shower hose pulls out from washbasin), a proper toilet, mirror and portholes. The boat has large holding tanks for dirty water. There is also a fresh water shower on deck for use after swimming.  

€   WC, TOILETS:  Toilets on board are standart western toilets. However please put all waste (toilet paper etc) into bins provided. (bins will be emptied daily by the crew).

~   POWER & ELECTRICITY:  Each boat has 24volt electricity from battery & 220volt from generator (when running). Each light therefore has 2 switches - don’t get confused. Please turn off the lights when you are not use in the cabins and everywhere - this will save the boat’s batteries and won’t attract mosquitoes.

ÿ   MAST & SAILS: Pinar3 has 2 wooden masts with 3 sails (marconi rigging).  Pinar111 has 3 steel masts with 6 sails. All sails are operated by hand so we need enough time & gentle breezes to sail. (with strong winds, sailing can be dangerous).

I   ON DECK: Most of the deck area is teak wood. There is lots of space on the decks for sunbathing, chatting, eating, drinking, reading, playing backgammon, (front deck, aft deck, upper deck, flying bridge deck), there is even enough space for volleyball! We have many sun beds, tables, chairs, and games available. If it gets too sunny we have sun tents and shaded areas, if it gets to windy  - watch your belongings!!

%   TABLES: All the tables are made Pine wood and finished with varnish. There is ample space both outside and in.

¾   SALONS & LIVING AREA: It gets very hot & sunny in the summer, sometimes it may even rain, we have plenty of space in the inside salons for eating, drinking, reading, having a siesta!

6   KITCHEN & BARS: The kitchen & bar area is open so you can watch the crew and learn how to cook typical Turkish cuisine. 

ä    MEALS  Are  served on the ‘aft’  or  ‘front’ decks.  Mealtimes may vary according to your schedule  - but the captain will let you know when it’s time to eat, you’ll probably smell it for yourself.

N   WHEEL HOUSE: You can see all the navigation instruments: Dials, compass, VHF radio, radar, gps, in the wheel house. If you ask very nicely, maybe the captain will let you hold the wheel & teach you how to sail. 

8SWIMMING LADDERS: There is a ladder & a bathing platform for you to swim. Don’t forget you can jump from anywhere on the boats except the masts. 

8 INSIDE LADDERS: There are few ladders in our boats between the decks. There are varnished so be careful you don’t slip - especially if you wet. 

$   HAMMOCK: There are several hammocks to relax in on board. Lie back, relax & enjoy a book or watch the dolphins. You mind need a bucket of water though - in order to get your turn!  

o   SPEED BOAT & DINGHY: Each boat is equipped with a tender (dinghy), which is used for transporting passengers, and for water sports. For safety reasons, only crew can drive the boat, but you can ride with them.

Š   WATERSPORTS & SWIMMING: For safety’s sake, please tell someone before you go anywhere away from the boat: in this way, should you get into difficulties, it will be easier to assist you. If you want to swim a long way follow the coastline - don’t swim across open, busy sea.

♣♥   PLAYING CARDS & BOARDS: There are playing cards, backgammon and chest sets for you to enjoy. It is fun to play group games in the cruise. Especially Uno, four king, shit head, asshole.

å   ICE BOXES & DRINKS: We have deep freezers and fridges on boards. But mainly we use Ice Boxes to keep the drinks cold. We buy ice from the ice factory so we don't recommend using this ice in drinks. Drinks can be bought using vouchers at the end of cruise. Prices are displayed in the bar or on the list. Please ask the crew for a drink anytime. At the end of the day, control your bill and pay to the captain.

O   NOISE: As a boat is a comparatively small place, please be considerate towards your traveling companions with regards to noise in and out cabins.

z   NO SMOKING: Smoking is only permitted on deck areas - for your own safety, please DO NOT smoke in cabins and please take note of the fire safety instructions in your cabin. Remember  - our boats are made entirely of Pine Wood - please be careful. 

‹   DIVING & JUMPING: Don’t dive off the boat whilst the engine is running. The captain may have to move the boat and may not be able to see you. For your safety, wait until the engine has been switched off and the swimming ladder is in place.

”   SHOES:  Whilst on board, please don’t wear any outdoor footwear except for flipflops. You will need trainers of walking sandals for trips ashore.

x   PORTHOLES: Close the portholes in your cabin whilst the boat is underway, to prevent spray from wetting bedding.

ô   FISHING: There is fishing equipment on board for your use. So don’t miss a chance to catch dinner. You can trawl behind the boat for tuna fish and blue marlin. But please be careful of the lines especially when people are swimming.

—   LIFE JACKETS: There are life jackets under the beds in your cabin. (enough for everyone plus extra, children life jackets also available).

‘   TIPS: It is customary in the yacht world to tip the crew at the end of a cruise. If you are happy with the service you have received, please hand your tip to the captain and the money will be shared equally among the crew.

Pinar3: 10 cabins (8 cabins for 16 clients - 2 cabins for 3 crew) 2 wooden masts with 3 sails. Teak deck, 5 tables (3 outside, 2 inside, varnished pine wood)

Pinar111: 18 cabins (16 cabins for 32 clients - 2 cabins for 5 crew) 3 steel masts and 6 sails. Teak deck, 11 tables (6 outside, 5 inside, varnished pine wood)

Finally, we want you to get the maximum enjoyment possible from your cruise, so if you have a questions about the gulet or a special request, or if you require assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to speak to the captain.

Captain Bulent
GSM: (009) 0 542 3110817 / FAX: (009) 0 252 6239971 / ADDRESS: P.K.  151 FETHIYE 48300 TURKEY
fethiyeyachting@yahoo.com  / Please send me e-mail with the subject  "yacht cruise"
See you at FETHIYE harbour.