Charter route
Short hops between islands and bays
With islands close together and sheltered bays, the Fethiye and Göcek gulf is one of the easiest areas to plan a sailboat charter. Daily distances can stay short, which also makes it a good choice for a first sailing holiday.
Safir is based in Fethiye, so this route is the natural starting point for week-long charters.
These are example stops often chosen in the area. Which ones make the plan depends on the wind, sea state and the day's plan.
In many bays in the gulf you moor stern-to with a line ashore. In summer the popular bays fill up early, so finishing the day's sail in the early afternoon makes it easier to find a spot.
Not every bay is safe in every wind direction. The bay chosen for the night should be sheltered from the forecast wind.
Fethiye and Göcek lie within a Special Environmental Protection Area. Rules apply to waste and bilge water discharge, anchoring and some activities; along the Muğla coast boat waste is tracked with the Blue Card system.
Rules can change, so check the current regulations before sailing.
On a week-long charter the first and last days are usually short sails, leaving time for check-in, provisioning and the return. On the days in between you can explore different parts of the gulf and spend each night in a different bay.
The final plan is made with the skipper, or by your own judgement on a bareboat charter, based on the latest forecast.
Through a sailor's eyes: Fethiye – Göcek – Fethiye →Fethiye and Göcek are popular cruising areas with many bays and coastal stops. The right route depends on the season, weather, the boat and your sailing experience.
It depends on the exact departure and arrival points, the boat's speed, the wind and the route. An exact time needs the route and boat details.
Yes, by choosing suitable bays and anchorages. But not every spot is safe in every weather; local rules and current sea conditions must be considered.
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