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How many people do you have on your boat at a time?
We can take up to eight people plus the instructor.
Do we sail in rainy weather?
We sail rain or shine, in light winds and heavy winds - in just about everything but a gale.
Our boats have all the necessary safety equipment. We show you how to sail in light weather as well as handling a boat comfortably in heavy winds. Experiencing different conditions should enable you to handle whatever comes your way after completing our program series.
Your instructor is responsible for the safety of the crew and the boat. Therefore he may alter the program depending on the weather and sea conditions.
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Will I live aboard during the programs?Yes, you will. Please see our sample week/itinerary Can I customize a sailing course to my needs?Our system has been accepted and approved by the most respected international authorities. Therefore, we don’t see the need to create any confusion and we will keep our program. However, after completing our schedule and assessing your strengths and weaknesses, we will help you with your personal requests. Completing our basic, intermediate and advanced scheme, you should be ready to move towards a yacht-master program, and further dwell into specific areas. Will you teach me on my boat?Yes! We can provide guidance and offer our programs on your boat as well. Don’t hesitate to contact us for your specific needs. Will I receive certification with my course?Yes, you will receive International Yachtmaster Training Inc.’s certificates. They are the most internationally recognized boating certificates in the world.
How long is the course? How much time is spent in the classroom and on the water?We have the best classroom in the world! Everything is hands-on, right on the boat. Usually the programs are 6days long. Please see our “Schedule”. I love to sail, but my spouse is not enthusiastic. Can you help me change this? Your instructor, Levent Kiriscioglu has very recently completed a circumnavigation with his wife alone. Therefore, he is well experienced in “couple sailing” and he will share with you all the tricks of sailing happily as a couple. I want to attend to one of your programs, but my spouse/friend is not interested in a certificate. Can I bring her along?You certainly can. She can join our sessions if she likes or she can simply relax and enjoy herself keeping in mind that this is not a charter boat. Can we have the boat privately as a family? Yes, we would be very happy to have your family onboard, but please keep in mind that this is a learning vacation. Be sure that all family members will participate actively and do their share onboard. We want to have the boat privately for our family. Can we bring our baby on board?Yes, of course. You might even get a discount if the instructor’s baby is onboard I Should I do any preliminary work before coming onboard?This is not required. We will provide you with all the necessary information and documents when you come onboard.
What are the advantages of an IYT certification?Currently, over twenty countries accept IYT’s commercial and recreational Yachtmaster Certificates of Competency. IYT delivers over 31 courses to professional and recreational yachtsmen and women and enjoys a first class reputation. The quality positioning of the Company’s training has resulted in stand-alone approval of certifications as outlined by the United Nation’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) Government approvals and recognitions include: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), United Kingdom, The United States Coast Guard (USCG) I've been sailing for years – can I attend to your advanced program?If you have not been trained in a formal internationally recognized school, no matter what your level is, we suggest that you start with our beginners level “International Crew”. Our mission is to provide consultancy to our customers so that they can sail anywhere in the world on any sailboat with any crew. The importance of an IYT program is that it provides standards in yachting and it is the most internationally recognized boating certificate in the world. "I have been sailing for 20 years and felt that the International Crew program was well worth my time." Roger Brown, Salem, MA What kind of boat will be used?We have two boats: Yol, a Moody 40 that Levent Kiriscioglu has sailed around the world with his wife, Ayca. The other is a Lagoon 47 catamaran, Hakuna Matata.
Where do we sail to?Our routes and itineraries change. Please see our routes. What is included in the price and what other charges are there? Our prices are inclusive – 1 berth in a double cabin, instructor, fuel, transitlog, written program material, examination and marina fees for pick-up and drop off. Provisions for the crew and the instructor will be extra. What is the weekly schedule?You report onboard on Saturday at 16:00 . Saturday afternoon consists of orientation, boat check-out and introduction to the boat systems. After going over the weekʼs schedule and sharing of the responsibilities, the ones who are in charge, do the provisioning for the whole group. Saturday evenings are spent at the marina. Accommodations on the boat are provided. Sunday morning, we prepare the boat and set sail. Depending on the level of the program, everyday different topics are covered. Late afternoon, we arrive at the place where we will be spending the night. Evenings are for studying, socializing or simply relaxing and resting. In the morning, we wake up early and go for a beautiful walk/hike and do our daily exercises. After coming back to the boat, having breakfast and going over our course topics, we set sail again. Everyday we spend the night in a different bay. Friday afternoon is the time to come back to Marmaris (or which ever marina we will be ending our program). The participants who are successful in the examination, receive their certificates. Saturday morning, after we clean our boat and prepare her for new arrivals, the participants pack and get ready to leave.
Do we have time to snorkel or other physical activities?Our main goal is to sail and to provide guidance in sailing and seamanship. However, every morning we will have time to hike up to different hills, and come back down to take a long swim. Those interested in snorkeling and other activities should find time most of the days. . Will I have to share a cabin or berth?The price includes a berth in a double cabin. That means you share a cabin. Couples have the priority getting their choice of a cabin. Then it is the ladies’ choice and later come those with the larger digits in their ages. What is a typical day? Do we get some free time?We sail usually from late morning to late afternoon. Although depending on the weather, and the topics to cover, a day may start or run differently. We will take a break for lunch, either anchoring or eating while under way. After we drop anchor, evenings are yours to relax, watch the sunset, swim, review your textbooks, read a novel or chat with your fellow mates. What will the weather be like?Summer weather is hot with warm nights. Winds start by noon and freshen in the afternoon. Usually winds are from the North following the coastline. June to October you must be prepared for hot days, with extra precautions for sun protection. Winter usually begins sometime in November bringing cooler temperatures. Also common are lows sweeping by bringing winds from the south. Frontal weather usually continues through March, gradually whimpering out in late March or April. What is your cancellation policy? The deposit fee is non-refundable.
Why should I choose you?
The goal of Kirişçioğlu Sailing is to provide guidance and consultancy in sailing, seamanship and boating safety. We offer the finest quality programs in one of the nicest areas in the world for sailing. We are one of the few sailing instutions that offer not only the basic sailing, but also the most advanced sailing programs available: Advanced Coastal Cruising, Celestial Navigation and Offshore Passagemaking. At all levels you will be taught by Levent Kirişçioğlu who is not only an expert, around the world sailor, but also an IYT Yachtmaster Instructor. You can start at basic sailing and continue with our programs up to owning your own boat and sailing around the world. We will teach you more than sailing…We will show you how to be a prudent seaman.
What clothing and equipment do I need to bring?
Please see “What to Bring”.
We ask that you use soft luggage rather than hard suitcases, since it is easier to store in a boat.
Do you have space to store luggage that I don't need during the course?
Sorry, no. Please bring only what you need
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