Bare-boat charter has recently been introduced as another form of yacht hire in Turkey.

Yachts and Sailing 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 that they return safely to port. Of course, an experienced skipper accompanies the vessel, but once on board the charterers perform all of the tasks involved the handling the sails, navigating, 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 (9- to 10- meter) 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.

Flotilla sailing, or sailing with a group of yachts led by one boat, is another great adventure on the sea. Although an experienced sailor skippers the lead vessel, the navigation of each individual boat is left to its crew.