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Health & Safety
- All yachts are equipped with life jackets and a harness for everyone on board. We leave it up to you to decide when personal safety equipment should be worn.
- We suggest that children who are not strong swimmers should not be allowed in a dinghy without a life jacket or buoyancy aid and that they should wear a buoyancy aid or harness when on deck.
- Children under the age of 16yrs should not operate an outboard engine.
- Please make sure to bring any prescribed medication you are using as it may not always be possible to purchase medication over the counter.
- Do not forget that the sun is very strong in the Med. Please make sure that you are covered to protect your body against the sun, especially when the sun is in its highest, that you wear adequate sun protection, sun glasses and hats at all times. Always wear protective footwear while swimming in shallow waters and going ashore.
- Do not forget to drink at least 2,5 litres of bottled water (not fizzy drinks and beverages) throughout the day to avoid dehydration. Sun strokes and dehydration are the most common problems the holidaymakers encounter.
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Briefings
- The personalised chart briefing given on your arrival describes the cruising area and any potential hazards.
- The yacht briefing introduces you to your yacht, its systems and rigging. It is carried out individually for each yacht. It is important that all systems and equipment are fully understood.
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Provisioning
To save yourself from the stress of shopping after a long journey, you can simply fill in our provisioning list and we’ll make sure that all your provisioning is ready upon arrival, with your drinks waiting for you in the fridge.
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Environment
The Coast Guard is very strict about the sea pollution and monitor the bays on regular basis. There are very serious fines for those polluting the sea. So please make sure that your grey and black water tanks are emptied …. Miles offshore before entering a bay and make sure that all the seacocks are turned off to avoid leaks.
The restaurants in the bays have containers for disposal. Alternatively you can bring your bags back to us or give to TURMEPA’s rubbish boat.
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Visas
Some country’s passport holders can simply obtain tourist visas at the airport for a fee upon arrival, others may have to apply prior to arrival. You can find out about your visa requirements by visiting the following web site.
http://www.turkishconsulate.org.uk/en/visa.htm#touristvisaforall
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Currency
The currency used in Turkey is Turkish Lira.
Many places will also accept Euros, US Dollars and Pounds in cash.
Visa and MasterCard are accepted widely, however if you are visiting restaurants in remote bays they will not be able to take payment in this form. There is plenty of opportunity to exchange money in all the large towns, where you will also find banks and cash machines.
Please note that there are no cash exchange or ATM facilities in Karacasogut and the nearest facility is in Marmaris which is 20 minutes drive from our base, we suggest you to use the facilities at the airport before your transfer.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept personal cheques or Travellers Cheques and cannot give cash back on credit or debit cards.
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Food
Most of the restaurants in the bays serve simple traditional Turkish food often cooked in a clay oven. Many will also have fish caught that day and offer a selection of mezes (vegetarian starters).
Turkish breakfast consists of plates of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheeses, fruit, fresh bread honey.
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Drinks
Turkey does produce some good wines and there is a wide choice available. You can buy a good bottle at the supermarket for approx 9 euros but will find the same bottle priced at 20 euros in most restaurants.
The local beer is EFES and found everywhere, sometimes on draft. Larger restaurants will have a choice of bottled beers.
The traditional alcoholic drink in Turkey is Raki, an aniseed based drink with a strong alcohol content. The Turkish people drink this with water and ice and never drink without eating at the same time, usually mezes.
Imported drinks are expensive in Turkey due to the import tax so it is advisable to buy your favourite drinks Duty Free at the airport. Always ask the price when ordering drinks so that there are no unpleasant shocks at the end of a delicious meal.
For those who prefer something softer a popular drink is tea – Cay served in a small glass with/without sugar and without milk. Apple Tea – Elma Cay – is a refreshing drink that can be served hot or cold.
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Restaurants, Marinas & Mooring fees
Whilst most restaurants do not charge you for mooring on their jetties you will find some have a charge to cover community costs. These are usually around 5-7euros per night. As a matter of etiquette restaurant owners will expect you to dine in their restaurant if you are using their jetty.
In the larger marinas such as Netsel Marina-Marmaris, Marti Marina-Orhaniye, Ece Marina-Fethiye you can expect to pay between 40 - 100 euro's per night depending on the size of your yacht.
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Shopping
The larger towns Marmaris, Fethiye, Bodrum are a shoppers paradise with colourful shops in the bazaar selling souvenirs, jewellery, carpets, T-shirts and memorabilia.
In the small villages you will find local markets selling fresh produce, spices, nuts, vegetables and fruit all grown locally.
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Climate :
Holiday season in the Turkish coast have an exceptionally longer sailing season than most, starting in April and continuing until November. The hottest months are July and August; rain is very unusual throughout the summer season.
Sailing conditions in the Turkish coast are excellent with offshore north-westerly winds of 15-20 knots throughout the season. There are no tides and no strong currents
Turkish Coast Sunshine Hours and Ttemperature Statistics
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