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Bodrum Flotilla
Join the flotilla from Bodrum and explore Turkey's spectacular coastline
This flotilla will appeal to crews who have sailed on flotilla elsewhere and wish to explore this beautiful sailing destination for the first time. The coastline is deeply indented with secluded anchorages and the romantic ruins of an ancient civilization. Anchor in sheltered bays and swim off your yacht in clear turquoise seas. Discover small fishing villages and hidden coves where simple wooden jetties are provided by waterside restaurants.
The flotilla skipper and hostess accompany the flotilla on the lead yacht and are on hand for help and advice as required. Even if you have sailed many times before you will benefit from their local knowledge.
Sailing conditions are reliable with north-westerly winds Force 3-4 occasionally 5-6 from late morning to late afternoon. These fade as the sun goes down to give a calm night moored in one of the numerous sheltered bays and anchorages.
Bodrum flotilla itineraries
The Bodrum flotilla starts and finishes on Monday at Bodrum Marina and with two alternating 1-week itineraries you can choose to sail in the Gokova Gulf or the Hisaronou Gulf or combine the two for a fabulous 2-week flotilla holiday.
One week the Bodrum flotilla follows the Gokova Route and sails east to explore the charming coves, bays and anchorages in the huge pine-wooded Gulf of Gokova. Visit the beautiful anchorages in Seven Islands Bay including Cleopatra's Beach and English Harbour. Kormen and Coketme are traditional seaside towns with excellent restaurants. Buyuk Cati is an idyllic anchorage where the flotilla yachts raft together and cook onboard.
The following week the flotilla follows the Hisaronou Route and heads south round the Knidos peninsula, with its ancient ruins of Aphrodite's temple. Cruise within this stunningly beautiful gulf visiting the town of Datca nd the typically Turkish villages of Orhaniye and Palamut. Dirsek is a stunning bay with a renowed seafood restaurant.
NEW FOR 2012: This flotilla will start and finish on Mondays to fit with a better choice of flights from most UK airports.
2012 dates: 28 May | 11, 25 Jun | 9, 23 Jul | 6, 20 Aug | 3 Sep
MON : Embark at Bodrum Marina. Bodrum is a lively resort town with great restaurants and night life.
TUE : Kormen (18nm) is a small harbour with a good fish restaurant right on the quay where we hold our welcome drinks party.
WED : Akbuk (30nm) has a dramatic setting and is a picture of rural Turkey, with goats and geese on the beach! Lunch stop in the beautiful Seven Islands Bay.
THU : English Harbour (8nm). English Harbour is a picturesque, sheltered inlet with a couple of restaurants. In the bay is the statue of the mermaid donated by Sadun Boro, the first Turk who sailed round the world. Lunch stop at Castle Island where you can visit ruins and Cleopatra's beach.
FRI : Buyuk Cati (20nm). A beautiful bay but no restaurant so the yachts raft together and cook onboard in this idyllic location. Shopping can be done in English Harbour.
SAT : Cokertme (17nm). Kaptan Ýbrahim's restaurant is famous for his traditional Turkish hospitality and (unique!) entertainment.
SUN : After a lunch stop at either the Aquarium or Pabuç, return to Bodrum (20nm) for farewell dinner. Independent sailing for 2-week flotilla with rendezvous in Palamut.
MON : Disembark at Bodrum.
Routes may vary due to weather conditions & other factors
2012 dates: 21 May | 4, 18 Jun | 2, 16, 30 Jul | 13, 27 Aug | 10 Sep
MON : Embark at Bodrum Marina. Bodrum is a lively resort town with great restaurants and night life.
TUE : Palamut (30nm) is an enchanting fishing village where you'll be treated to the best grilled fish to be found anywhere, and if you're lucky top class belly dancing. Pre-dinner welcome drinks.
WED : Dirsek (23nm). A stunning bay with one restaurant, famous for its jumbo prawns fried with garlic! Perfect for swimming in the phosphorescent water or star-gazing at night.
THU : Orhaniye (10nm) has a spectacular setting nestled amongst the mountains. Lunch stop at Bencik, a stunning creek with turquoise waters perfect for cooling off after a bite to eat.
FRI : After an early morning trip to the local mosque, waterfalls and carpet factory, set sail for Datça (22nm), a lively town with a large selection of restaurants, bars and a couple of discos.
SAT : After a visit to the weekly market, the flotilla heads for Ova Buku (12nm), a small hamlet tucked right in the corner of Kalaboshi Bay.
SUN : Final swim stop at the beautiful “Aquarium” anchorage before returning to Bodrum (33nm) for farewell dinner.
MON : Disembark at Bodrum.
Routes may vary due to weather conditions & other factors.
Bodrum flotilla yachts
Any of the yachts and catamarans in the bareboat fleets based at Bodrum Marina can join the flotilla. This offers a complete range of yachts from 35' to 50', all built 2002 or newer and a couple of catamarans. All flotilla yachts are well-specified with CD player, hot water, deck showers, cockpit cushions, bimini suntops and sprayhoods and toilet waste holding tanks - thoughtful extras for your cruising comfort.
Flotilla prices are shown PER YACHT. Just divide by the number of people onboard for a per person price. This flotilla has been priced WITHOUT flights but including transfers from Bodrum airport (one transfer per yacht). If you prefer to book a flight-inclusive flotilla sailing holiday we will be happy to arrange your flights to suit your holiday plans.
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Yacht charter rates are shown WITHOUT flights giving you the flexibility to book your own flights. Airport transfers from/to Bodrum airport included in flotilla rate (one transfer per yacht).
If you want a flight-inclusive holiday Nautilus Yachting is a fully bonded ATOL tour operator and can book flights from the UK to fit your sailing holiday All flight-inclusive holidays are fully bonded for your financial protection under our ATOL 3016.
FLIGHTS TO BODRUM:
Monarch, Thomson and Thomas Cook have flights to Bodrum on Mondays from most Uk airports. easyJet have flights from Gatwick and Stansted to Bodrum on Mondays. Transfer time to Bodrum Marina 30 minutes.
To charter a yacht bareboat or on flotilla you should be Day Skipper standard and be assisted by at least one competent crew.
At present you need an RYA Day Skipper qualification or RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for charters in Croatia, Montenegro, Mallorca, Tenerife and Malta.
The RYA ICC will be ever more required by overseas port authorities but if you have skipper experience it is easily obtained in a day from RYA sailing schools in the UK such as Hamilton Sailing or Brixham Sea School
Whether you are an experienced sailor or setting foot on a yacht for the first time, we can offer you a holiday afloat to suit you. We have given all the sailing areas a level with 'Experience Level 1' suitable for less experienced crews and 'Experience Level 3' for the experts.
This takes into account the wind strength, tidal range and currents, distances between stops and ease of mooring. Of course even experts may choose to sail in Level 1 areas as they still offer stunning scenery and great sailing.
Experience Level 1: Gulf of Fethiye
Generally light winds Force 2-4, line of sight navigation, shorter sailing distances under 20nm. You will be Day Skipper standard having sailed at least 1 week or 100nm as skipper.
Experience Level 2: Bodrum & Marmaris
Stronger winds up to Force 3-5 with some longer passages up to 30nm. You will be Day Skipper standard having sailed at least 2 weeks or 200nm as skipper.
Experience Level 3:
Stronger winds up to Force 4-7 which can lead to bigger seas on long passages between the islands. You will be Coastal Skipper
standard with experience to a higher level having sailed at least 4 weeks or 400nm as skipper.
Don’t miss Bodrum’s impressive 15th-century castle. Built by the Knights of St John from the ruins of the Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Wander around the courtyard with its displays of ancient amphoras and visit the Underwater Archeology Museum. It exhibits fascinating aquatic finds and hauls from ancient shipwrecks, including the famous Glass Wreck, which sank in 1025 while carrying three tonnes of glass.
The ancient Carian city of Knidos is one of the more impressive ruins in Turkey. In the 4th century BC Knidos was a rich cultural and artistic centre of the ancient world and home to the legendary statue of Aphrodite. The day trip boats leave just as the yachts arrive in the early evening and a peaceful calm descends on the ruins. In the evening or early morning you can wander freely around the ruins of streets, houses, temples, churches and amphitheatres of this once great city.
Cleopatra's Beach at Sedir Adasi has striking white sand - rumour has it that Marc Antony had it shipped from the Egyptian desert to this Roman resort for Cleopatra's pleasure. The romantic ruins of a Roman amphitheatre amongst the olive trees overlooks the scenic anchorage. A magical spot not to be missed.
