Bodrum Flotilla in Turkey

2013 dates: 27 May  |  10, 24 Jun  |  8, 22 Jul  |  5, 19 Aug  |  2, 16 Sep

MON :  Embark at Bodrum Marina. Get to know your boat and the flotilla leaders, then go shopping, and in the evening eat in one of the pleasant local restaurants.
TUE : Çökertme (20 nm) is a small village surrounded by mountains. Moor on the jetty at the Rosemary restaurant where Mahir hosts a pirate theme. Enjoy the clear waters of the bay. Guests can get to know one another during pre-dinner drinks.
WED : Akbük (20 nm) provides a dramatic setting of steep mountains plunging into the sea and a gently sweeping shingle beach – a picture of rural Turkey with (sometimes) goats on the beach!
THU :English Harbour (9 nm) is a picturesque, tree-lined, sheltered inlet with a couple of restaurants and a good shop for provisioning. Look out for the mermaid on your left hand side as you enter the bay. The statue was donated by Sadun Boro, the first Turk to sail around the world. On your way across the gulf you will pass the Şehir Adalar on one of which is "Cleopatra’s Beach" where you can visit the ruins and a beach reputed to have been created by Cleopatra for her lover, Mark Anthony. There is, however, a charge for the privilege
FRI :Löngöz (5 nm) after catching up on your shopping at English Harbour. Spend some time sailing in the gulf and in the evening enjoy Ali’s barbeque . . . a unique experience!
SAT :Çökertme (16 nm) this time visiting Captain Ibrahim’s restaurant, famous for their Turkish hospitality. Moor at their jetty or anchor in the bay with a line to the rocks. Swim to the fresh water springs.
SUN : Return to Bodrum Milta Marina (20 nm) with a lunch stop at Pabuç. A final group dinner is held locally, usually followed by a drink or two at the Marina Yacht Club.
MON :  Disembark at Bodrum.

Routes may vary due to weather conditions & other factors

2013 dates:  20 May  |  3, 17 Jun  |  1, 15, 29 Jul  |  12, 26 Aug  |  9, 23 Sep

MON : Embark at Bodrum Marina. Get to know your boat and the flotilla leaders, then go shopping, and in the evening eat in one of the pleasant local restaurants.
TUE : Knidos (23nm) is a remote cove nestled at the end of the Datca peninsula. Ancient ruins of a once thriving metropolis line the slopes. The city was home of the famous statue of Aphrodite and many foundations still exist, including carvings, mosaics, walls, altars, and a large amphitheatre. Moor on the restaurant jetty. If you wish to visit the ruins there is a charge of about 8 TL per person..
WED : Sailor's Paradise (33nm) as the name suggests is a picture-postcard location. A wonderfully quaint stone-built restaurant offers delicious food and is run by a friendly team of locals. A destination only reachable by boat.
THU : Dirsek (3nm) is only a short hop from the previous night’s destination but you can spend some time sailing in the gulf. Dirsek is a stunning bay, again only reachable by boat, with no facilities other than the sole restaurant, famous for its jumbo prawns fried with garlic, and other delicious sea food. Perfect for swimming in the phosphorescent waters or watching the stars at night after dinner.
FRI : Datça (15 nm) is the largest place visited outside Bodrum, with a varied selection of restaurants, bars and some lively discos. Nearby is the fascinating old Datça village where you can visit the hamam (Turkish bath), enjoy the full works at the barber’s or buy a carpet.
SAT : Ova Bükü (10 nm) is a small hamlet with a couple of restaurants tucked right into the sheltered corner of the bay. Enjoy dinner at Ogün’s Place and after dinner watch out for Ogün who likes to play some amusing games.
SUN :  Return to Bodrum Milta Marina (33 nm) with a lunch and swim stop at the beautiful “Aquarium”. A final group dinner is held locally, usually followed by a drink or two at the Marina Yacht Club.
MON :  Disembark at Bodrum.

(NB: Harbour fees on this route are approximately 130 TL) (Price Spring 2012)

Routes may vary due to weather conditions & other factors.