Sailing in Bodrum, Turkey

The waters of the Turkish Aegean are unique in the world, home to ancient wonders and witness to the greatest figures of antiquity. Bodrum, on the north shore of the Gulf of Gokova, was the home of the first "Blue Voyager", Cevat Sakir Kabaagac or the "Fisherman of Halikarnas". It is the undisputed "hot spot" of the Aegean Coast. This swinging, singing, dancing town, with its bohemian atmosphere, gathers together Turkey's artists, intellectuals and lovers of the good life.

Bodrum is the ideal starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey. The Gökova Gulf is acknowledged to be one of the best cruising areas in Europe. With abundant sunshine, crystal clear waters, continuous blue skies, good anchorages and friendly people, this coast offers many diversities. There are many unspoiled areas rich in natural beauty and in costal settlements and villages it is still possible to observe local people going about their lives in traditional Turkish village fashion.

Archaeological ruins and historic sites abound in Turkey's southern coastal regions. Many ruins and sites such as Cleopatra's lsland, Knidos, Caunos, Patara and Kekova can be seen directly from the sea. Others such as Ephesus, Dydima, Miletos can easily be reached from anchorage points.

The climate of this region also contributes to the cruising excellence of this area with a season that can begin in April and end in October. June, July and August are of course the hottest months. May and September cooler and quieter and April and October still offering 8 to 9 hours of sunshine a day, with the opportunity for walking and exploring as well as cruising.

for windforecast of Bodrum: http://www.windfinder.com/windstats/windstatistic_bodrum.htm