24th International Wooden Yachts Regatta

The Bodrum Cup Wooden Sailing Yacht Regatta is an international event which has become a tradition, held every year since 1989. It is an unusual race in that charter yachts participate complete with passengers. The Bodrum Cup is not only a race, but also a marine festival with guests from all over the world. It is also an exhibition, an opportunity to show off the beautiful, locally-built yachts to prospective buyers. It is an event where captains...

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Choosing The Right Broker

There is no shortage of salespeople who would like your business. To a first time Buyer, many of them can be pretty convincing that they have plenty of knowledge and experience. But take note: there are relatively few “career professionals” in the industry. While most salespersons may share a sincere love of yachting, many have nominal “yacht brokerage” sales experience. There are also some with excellent sales skills, who know relatively little about boats and yachts, who can fool you into thinking that they do. Buying a Gulet or a sail yacht...

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Selling Through A Broker

Brokers maintain files of Gulet listings placed by individuals wishing to sell their Gulet. They also have "boat wanted" files for prospective buyers looking for something different. Sometimes brokers share listings through a worldwide network. This can extend the seller's exposure beyond the local market. A broker may be contacted directly by a buyer looking for a specific boat or from another broker who has a customer waiting. Yacht brokers are often overlooked by customers who think their needs are too small and brokers only deal with mega...

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Why Work With a Broker?

The two happiest days in the life of a boater are the day he buys a boat and the day he sells a boat. For some people the buying and selling may be fun, but for others it is frustrating. Those who find it frustrating might want to consider the services of a yacht broker to handle details of the search, marketing and closing of the transaction. Most yacht brokers are independent businesses but some are affiliated with or employed by new boat or yacht dealers. Both buyers and sellers can benefit from the services of a yacht broker whose job is...

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Harbour Formalities

Clearance Yachts flying the ensign of the Republic of Cyprus will be refused entry to Turkish ports. This situation will, presumably, change if/when Turkey becomes a member of the European Union, but at present (2006) this rule is being enforced. On Arrival Any other yacht coming from abroad must fly the Q flag and complete formalities at an official port of entry. On entry, formalities are completed with Harbormaster, Health, Passport Police and Customs in this order. Marinas usually act as one's agent and will both provide the transit log...

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Classification Socities

Classification societies are organizations that establish and apply technical standards in relation to the design, construction and survey of marine related facilities including ships and offshore structures. These standards are issued by the classification society as published rules. A vessel that has been designed and built to the appropriate rules of a society may apply for a Certificate of Classification from that society. The society issues this certificate upon completion of relevant classification surveys. Such a certificate does not imply,...

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Yacht Insurance Part I: Gulet Insurance

No doubt you, like most other boat owners, feel your insurance coverage and the resulting premium is a necessary evil that you can do little to control. While there is some measure of truth in this belief, the fact is you can exercise some control over this cost. • Complete an authorized boating course. • Inspect or have your boat inspected by a qualified marine mechanic at least twice a year. • Repair or replace defective equipment promptly. • Have a well thought out, written plan to carry out in the event of a pending natural disaster. • Always...

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Surveying & Surveyors Part I: General

Care should be taken when choosing a Marine Surveyor, the industry is unregulated meaning any individual can set themselves up and call themselves a Marine Surveyor. There are two internationally recognized British based organizations that represent surveyors. The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) and The Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA). All surveyors are vetted before they can join either of these organizations and to keep their membership both organizations have systems which ensure continuous professional...

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General Maintenance Part III: Interiors

More than hull, deck and rigging, the interiors of yachts come with enormous variation: they use different materials depending on how much comfort you want – and can afford, how big your Gulet is and which conditions it was built for. The variety of materials used for Gulet interiors can make maintenance a tricky task; in this article I will try to outline the key steps in caring for your living room. If you have to decide how to equip the interiors of your yacht, you will quickly find out that there is always a trade-off between comfort and...

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General Maintenance Part II: Decks and Rigging

Once you are done looking after the hull of your boat, you might want to move up and check the deck and rigging of it: eventually, this is where you will spend most of your time. This is where the wind gets hold of you and generates the force that will keep you going. This is a part of your Gulet that you should keep in good shape – and the following article should give you some guidance on what to do. As it is always the case is when it comes...

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General Maintenance Part I: Hull

The hull is the part of your boat that keeps you floating and thus quite an important one. Keeping it in good shape is essential for a good sailing experience, and the effort to achieve this depends hugely on the type of Gulet you have. In this article, I outline the different basic maintenance tasks a neat hull requires. In order to estimate the amount of care that will have to be dedicated to the hull, it is useful to think of the different...

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Bodrum Cup 2012

24th Bodrum Cup has started on 22nd of October and the finish is on 27th of October. The Bodrum Cup is an annual yacht regatta organized by ERA Bodrum Sailing Club. The primary intention is to promote interest and skill in sailing among the captains and crews of Bodrum's charter fleet. It is also a celebration of the ending of each year's cruising season, a means to bring together in a friendly encounter charter yachts that normally cruise...

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Selling Your Gulet

You love the old girl, but you have to sell her to free up the cash to make the deal fly. How do you make it happen? We canvassed brokers, surveyors, buyers and sellers for their insights on how to make a boat attractive for a quick sale. Their responses will help you make the right moves when opportunity knocks on the saloon door. You can try to sell the boat yourself. But you'll quickly find that any extra money you planned to make by cutting out a broker will come the hard way. The most efficient way to move your boat fast is to place the sale...

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How to Buy a Gulet?

First, you must research the different types of gulets available, then you must determine which type of gulet is the best for your purposes and your enjoyment. Steps Search the different types of gulets available. There are many websites that offer gulets for sale. They also offer different categories of gulets, so that you can pinpoint exactly which type will suit your needs. For instance, Recently Listed Gulets is one such page. In the boat search category, you can search for all types of gulets for sale. Here you will find gulets, ketchs,...

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Who is Gulet Group?

Gulet Group is a leading brokerage company specialized on gulets. It is also the brand of Gulet Group International Brokerage.  International brokers are regarded as the best experts in the industry - which is probably the reason why Gulet Group's greatest source of business is through satisfied customers. It is their experience that different countries and nationalities have different needs for the same destination and such...

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