TURKISH SAILBOAT CRUISES

Turkish Sailboat Cruises – What is a Turkish sailboat? They are otherwise referred to as gulets. Gulets are wooden boats made from various wood types such as mahogany, teak, and pine. The decks are generally made from teak. Many are not varnished. These are traditional vessels that have evolved from tirhandils or sponge fishing boats. They are also referred to as motorsailers because they are both wind and diesel powered. There are different types of Turkish boats called gulets. Their categories are separated into the following; ketch, tirhandil, and gulet.ith rounded aft
A gulet has a rounded aft and two masts. The ketch has a flat stern; which offers more room for more spacious cabin space or more cabins. The tirhandil is double ender and has a pointy stern, and offers less deck space in the back compared to that of gulets and ketches; but some prefer it due to its originality.Ketch with flat stern
Gulets are mainly built in Bodrum and Bozburun, Marmaris. Their construction combines both traditional handcrafted techniques and modern technology. There is more popularity in gulets and ketch types of Turkish wooden boats than there is in tirhandils.
Turkish sailboat cruises are unique to the world. Their originality draws a great deal of interest for travelers wishing to embark on a blue cruise holiday along the shore of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. These sailboat rentals offer much of the Turkish charm in warm and friendly services by the crew as well as the fine savory dishes from the Turkish kitchen.
As gulets are motorsailers, they spend more time cruising than they do sailing. Generally most gulets will sail during a one week cruise for 2 or 3 days at a few hours on those days. The remaining times during this period they will cruise using their engines. There are a variety of reasons for this. Gulet itineraries are limited to a week therefore they need to have cruising time in order to complete the whole itinerary. Also stops are made at certain locations should there be the need to restock or pickup other necessities for the cruise. So if the cruise was spent sailing, it would not give enough time for that week if it were just to sail only.cruises
If you have your heart set on a dream cruise aboard a Turkish wooden boat called a gulet, then you have much to choose from as they come in all different styles, designs, sizes and budgets. Among the 4 classes there are Standard, Luxury, Deluxe and High Deluxe gulets. Each class has their own features to suit different tastes. Why not choose one from a unique selection for your sailing charter Turkey this year!