The cost of yachting in Turkey in 2026
Current prices and budget for yachting in Turkey in 2026: yacht and catamaran rentals, transit logs, marinas, meals, and a sample weekly budget.
The best yachting destinations
Water areas
Yachting in Russia
Yachting in Russia: sailing trips on seas, lakes, and rivers, a variety of routes, training, seafaring practice, and yacht recreation.
Yachting in Turkey
Yachting in Turkey: sailing cruises along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, quiet bays, ancient cities and yacht trips.
Yachting in Thailand
Yachting in Thailand: cruises among tropical islands, picturesque bays of the Andaman Sea, warm water, seafaring experience, and yachting holidays.
Yachting in Spain
Yachting in Spain: cruises in the Balearic and Canary Islands, coastal routes, seafaring and sailing trips.
Yachting in France
Yachting in France: sailing cruises along the Côte d'Azur, Corsica, and the Atlantic, scenic routes, seafaring experiences, and yachting holidays.
Yachting in Portugal
Yachting in Portugal: sailing trips across the Atlantic, routes along the coast and islands, ocean practice and yacht holidays.
Yachting in Madagascar
Yachting in Madagascar: tropical islands, coral reefs, secluded bays, ocean routes and unusual yacht trips.
Yachting in Greece
Yachting in Greece: sailing cruises along the islands of the Aegean and Ionian Seas, scenic routes, seafaring practices, and yachting holidays.
Articles about yachting
Logbook
Preparing the yacht for leaving the marina
A practical guide: steps and a checklist for preparing your yacht for sailing – deck, saloon, engine, gas, shore power, and final checks.
Charter Yacht Acceptance: Pre-Departure Checks
A step-by-step guide to charter yacht acceptance: how to check systems, document damage, and discuss concerns with the charter company.
Weapons on a Yacht: What to Check Before Entering
We discuss the legality of carrying weapons on a yacht, declaring possessions when crossing borders, the risk of inspection, and planning a safe route.
Preparing for an ocean crossing: 4 points
Preparing for an ocean voyage: checking the boat's seaworthiness, documents, departure time, and crew composition for an autonomous voyage.
How to choose a sail based on wind strength
We'll explore the balance of the mainsail and headsail, the rigging procedure, reefing, and hauling systems for stronger winds.
Best yachting places (part 2)
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How a boat goes into the wind: angle and twist
How to understand a boat's performance downwind: lift, heading angle, true and apparent wind, and mainsail twist adjustment.
Marins
During a leisurely journey or after long days at sea, a yacht with a crew enters the berth in the marina. What it is? Marina, marina (Spanish marina "sea", from Lat. Marinus "sea") - specially equipped parking for yachts, boats [...]
How to buy a cheap sailboat without the repair trap
How to value a used sailboat: inspect the hull, keel, engine, and rigging, calculate the transaction budget and cost of ownership.
Pre-trip inspection of a sailboat before setting out
A practical procedure for checking the crew, route, systems, engine, sails and tender before a day's sailing.
Sail or motor catamaran: which to choose?
We compare sailing and motor catamarans based on speed, fuel consumption, space, maintenance, and sailing scenarios.