Sailing the Turkish Coast
Discover the coasts, bays and harbours around Fethiye, Göcek, Kaş and Marmaris from the deck of a sailboat.
Route 01: Fethiye – Göcek – Fethiye →Sailing experience
Sailing Experience
Every Route Is a Story, Every Passage a New Experience
Some voyages begin the moment you leave the harbour. Others begin when you draw a line on the chart, read the wind and wonder what lies beyond the horizon…
In the Peace & Sails Sailing Experience section, discover routes you can sail on a sailboat, real seamanship experience and passages between harbours.
From coastal passages between Fethiye and Göcek to the Greek islands, from Croatia's Adriatic coast to Italy's historic harbours, every route tells a different sailing story.
Here we don't only describe where you can go; we also explain how a passage is planned, which conditions to take into account and why time spent at sea is an experience like no other.
Sailing experience
Everything learned at sea makes the next passage safer
Sailing experience is the sum of every decision made on board, from drawing the route to dropping the anchor. On Peace & Sails passages these subjects are covered at the helm, on real voyages.
Preparation
Preparing the boat for sea
Pre-departure checks of engine, rigging, sails, navigation instruments and safety equipment.
Harbour
Boat handling
Stern-to mooring, lazy lines and controlled manoeuvres in wind and tight marinas.
Wind
Sailing under canvas
Trimming for the wind angle, tacking and gybing, reefing as the wind builds.
Anchorage
Anchoring
Reading the seabed, working out scope, confirming the anchor has set and keeping an anchor watch.
Night
Night sailing
Recognising lights and navigation lights, watch systems, keeping a lookout by eye and by instrument.
COLREG
Collision regulations
Applying the COLREG rules on right of way, encounters and sound signals.
Sailing experience routes
/en/sailing-experience/ROUTE 01Fethiye → Göcek → FethiyeTR
A passage among the bays
Passage preparation, day planning and judging anchorages.
ROUTE 02Fethiye → Rhodes → SymiTRGR
Two countries, one voyage
Crossing to the Aegean islands; clearance and port procedures.
ROUTE 03Split → Hvar → Vis → DubrovnikHR
Among the Adriatic islands
Island harbours, open-water crossings and historic coastal towns.
ROUTE 04Croatia → ItalyHRIT
To the far side of the Adriatic
Open-sea crossing, choosing the arrival port and delivery planning.
ROUTE 05Fethiye → Mediterranean → AdriaticTRGRHR
A long passage across the Mediterranean
Legs, resupply, safe waiting harbours and handover.
A Voyage to the Greek Islands
Get to know the routes from the Turkish coast to Rhodes, Symi and other Aegean islands, together with passage planning and preparing for an international crossing.
Route 02: Fethiye – Rhodes – Symi →Sailing the Adriatic
Discover passages between Croatia's islands, coastal towns and historic harbours.
Route 03: Split – Hvar – Vis – Dubrovnik →Routes to Italy
Look at how long passages linking harbours across the Adriatic and the Mediterranean are planned, and the seamanship they call for.
Route 04: Croatia – Italy →A Long Passage Across the Mediterranean
Read about the preparation, legs, resupply and handover of a voyage from Fethiye to the Adriatic coast.
Route 05: Fethiye – Mediterranean – Adriatic →Real Sailing Stories
Read stories about preparing for each voyage, the decisions made at sea, the conditions met along the way and the feeling of reaching the destination.
The route pages are example itineraries written for planning. Real sailing stories are published separately, with logbook notes and photos.
What is sailing experience?
Sailing experience is the knowledge gained over time at sea in passage planning, navigation, reading the weather, handling the boat and making seamanship decisions. It varies with a person's role and the conditions met.
Which sailing routes does Peace & Sails cover?
Peace & Sails covers the Fethiye and Göcek area, the Greek islands, Croatia's Adriatic coast, crossings to Italy and long-distance boat deliveries.
Can you sail from Fethiye to the Greek islands?
Yes, with a suitable boat, sailing conditions and international clearance requirements in place. Entry and exit ports, boat documents and passengers' travel requirements must be verified in advance.
Is it possible to sail from Fethiye to Croatia?
It is a voyage that needs a suitability check of boat and crew, long-distance route planning and preparation for international crossings. The route and duration depend on the boat and operating conditions.
Can a sailboat be delivered from Croatia to Italy?
With a suitable boat, crew, weather and the required documents, a delivery across the Adriatic can be planned. Departure and arrival ports, formalities and alternatives must be assessed in advance.
How do you choose a sailing route?
Consider your sailing experience, the boat, the length of the trip, the season, weather and sea conditions, the stops you want and any international clearance requirements.
Are the passage times on the route pages exact?
No. Estimates depend on the boat's speed, the wind, sea conditions, the route and stops. The real passage plan must follow current conditions.
Can the routes be sailed skippered or bareboat?
That depends on the boat, the charter or delivery arrangement, the person's qualifications and the applicable rules. On a bareboat passage, the person in charge must meet the experience and certificate requirements.
What documents are needed for international sailing?
Requirements vary with the boat's flag, registration, crew, passengers and the countries crossed. Boat documents, passport and visa requirements and port procedures must be verified in advance.
Can the plan change because of the weather?
Yes. Wind, waves, visibility, gale warnings and other safety factors can change the route, departure time or stops. Decisions must follow current marine information.
Do the sailing experience articles describe real voyages?
When an article says it describes a real passage, it is backed by logbook records, photos or the skipper's account. Example routes are representative itineraries written for planning.
Can I request a boat delivery from Peace & Sails?
Yes. Send your boat's current and destination ports, model, length and preferred dates. Availability is confirmed after the request is reviewed.
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