12/06/2006, Istanbul - Turkey
After small beginnings and many years of in-depth experience of the fundamentals of what makes a good yacht, the charter version of Valena Yachting was born. These yachts in mahogany are built for extreme comfort and pleasure.
The hull is keenly shaped by loving eyes as the architect and engineer work closely together, giving birth to the latest hull to be launched in August 2006.
Logs of African mahogany are carefully selected and the cut to start the final drying process. Craftsmen are gathered to cut and assemble 1000's of cubic feet and raw wood and using traditional methods cross planked glued together to produce another true classic and a work of art.
The very latest technology and skills are linked with old fashioned craftsmanship, producing fine vessels.
Beautiful interiors with exceptional finish setting high standards which are followed through to the standard of charter and onboard service.
Remaining in the charter fleet, the 'White Wings' launched in 2000 was recently sold. Her super sister ship 'Hic Salta' will be 40m and include 5 guest cabins, deck jacuzzi and separate crew quarters.
This new vessel, to be launched in August 2006, is available for purchase and charter. We look forward to your enquiries. Price on Application.
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12/06/2006, Bodrum - Mugla - Turkey
Boat Building in Bodrum-Turkey / Exclusive Yachts with Yasemin Yachting
The traditional wooden Gulette built on the Southern Coast of Turkey has developed from the original working vessel into the very popular pleasure yacht. The pointed front of the boat and the wide rounded aft allows it to cut through the water with ease and comfort.
Originally built of pine, wider availability of other timber has meant that these boats are now made out of teak and mahogany as well as varying qualities of different kinds of pine. The basic exterior design of these classic wooden yachts has not changed much since there first appearance in Turkey.
The modern Gulette is a luxuriously designed yacht with every comfort taken care of and as they are purposely built for the charter boating industry the level of accommodation now resembles that of a five star hotel. These wooden yachts are perfect for the weather conditions in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.
Here at Yasemin Yachting we specialize in building custom designed Gulettes to meet your specific requirements. We have a team of professionals experienced and capable of advising you in choosing a design to meet your every need and suggesting additional advantages, perhaps not obvious to the less knowledgeable designer.
Our designers understand the concept behind the traditional Turkish Gulette but also work with motorsailers, sailing yachts or any other kind of boat/ship.
Whilst we specialize in building traditional Turkish Gulettes we also have designers excited about using new materials and modern finishes to create more unusual interiors.
Gulette-Gulet-Gullet-Goulette Gulettes-Gulets-Gullets-Goulettes
There are a variety of modern spellings for the Traditional Turkish Wooden Yacht, whatever the spelling this classic wooden boat is a modern success.
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11/15/2006, Fethiye - Mugla - Turkey
WHAT IS A GULET?
Imagine wooden sailing boats thousands of years ago carrying cargos of wine and copper across the Aegean to trade with ancient civilization, or fishing boat earning a living from the Mediterranean teerning with fish. Such boats were built along the Aegean coast of Turkey and many of the skills and designs used then have been passed down to today's boat builders.
The Turkish gullet is very similar to the working boats of old times and, equipped with engines and modem facilities, they allow you to explore the beautiful Turkish coast in comfort and style and relive sprint an age long past.
Poseidon A gulets, from 33 meters long, are also very wide, so there is plenty of space below for large cabins and above for you to sunbathe, sit under the shade of a sun awning and eat outside comfortably around a dining table on the aft deck. 8-20 people can be accommodated in double cabins, all with private shower and wc. Even with up 20 guests the tanks provide plenty of water for hot showers. Still there is room for a fully equipped galley, where the cook prepares your meals from the freshest local produce.
What could be more romantic than cruising on a traditional wooden boat with all the sails up under blue cloudless skies? Holidays, are on a full board basis. Complimentary water is served at meat times and excellent bar service is also provided with competitive prices. Your Captain can at any time arrange water skiing, jet skis, rungoes even bananas and scuba diving (at an additional cost).
WHAT TO BRING
Travel light is our best advice to you, swim wear and tee shirts is all you will you need on board in the daytime. In the evenings people dress casually, but bring sweaters and trousers if you are coming in the cooler months to use on the boat. On board we provide hand and bath towels please bring your own beach towels. All this should be packed into a soft bag, not a suitcase, which can be folded and stowed away to give more room in your cabin.
The Mediterranean sun is very bright and on a moving boat hotter than you think, be sure to pack sunglasses, a good suntan lotion and a hat. If mosquitoes find you tasty then bring mosquito repellant and a camera is an absolute must. Small touches that our guests, feel as though they are on a floating, five star hotel. Specially selected stoneware plates, granite galley counters, creative dinner settings, oversized wine glasses, custom bathrobes, fine linens, a selection of music CDs and books complement the first class service provided by her highly experienced crew.
All the finishing touches that a 5 star hotel has to offer have been included in this design of a brand new gulet. These will ensure that you and your friends or family feel as though they are on a floating deluxe hotel. If relaxation, peace and tranquillity, quality and excellent service are what you have in mind then she is the gulet for you. Cruising the amazing Turkish coast line of the Mediterranean will give you the most wonderful memories any holiday could give.
YAGLI X
Cruising with 5 star luxury.
ACCOMMODATION
5 Double Cabins
1 Runk bedded cabin
6 Wc + 6 Shower
Hot Water
Holding Tanks
Teak Deck
EQUIPMENTS
Air - Condition, Dinghy, Outboard Engine, Music set, tv, VHF gps, Windsurfer - Canoe, Generator 15 KWA, Sails (roller), Ice Maker, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Fishing Equipment, Hair Dryer, Telephone (mobile)
TECHNICAL DATA
Build 2005
Type Gulet
Loa 23.00 m
Beam 6.50 m
Engine 320 Hp Mercedes
Water 8.000 lt
Fuel 4.000 lt
All holidays include transfers, full board, water with meals. Extras - bar tariff, motorized water sports. Your Captain can at any time arrange water skiing, jet skis, rungoes even bananas and scuba diving (at an additional cost).
CRUISE ROUTES
FETHIYE - GOCEK - FETHIYE
4 Days - 3 Nights Blue Cruise
Transfers from Dalaman to boat in Fethiye harbour. Evening meal and overnight in Fethiye harbour.
This whole region, bathing in sunshine for 300 days of the year, is Turkey's principal holiday resort
1.DAY: Transfers from Dalaman to boat in Fethiye Harbour evening meal and overnight in gulet.
2.DAY: An early start for the beautiful Göçek bays area, stopping at Kuyruk Burnu for breakfast before finally reaching the peace of Manastir Bay. Overnight is spent in either tranquil Hamam Bay or Sarsala Bay.
3.DAY: Set Sail after breakfast to visit other pretty spots in Fethiye Gulf, including lunch and a swim at Yassica Island. Heading back towards Fethiye, your last night on board is spent at peaceful Samanlik Bay.
4.DAY: Arriving back in Fethiye after breakfast and last swim, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.
FETHIYE - MARMARIS - FETHIYE
7 Days - 6 Nights Blue Cruise
Transfer your gulet in the harbour of Fethiye, meeting point of the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea.
Fethiye seaport with its sheltered structure is an important stop for yachtsmen, at the head of beautiful bay strewn with islands.
1.DAY: Transfers from Dalaman to boat in Fethiye harbour. Evening meal and overnight in Fethiye harbour.
2.DAY: After breakfast and briefing, you'll set off along the coast in time for lunch at Tersane Island, where you can see the remains of a Roman and Greek shipyard on the beach. Overnight is spent in the natural bay at Aga Limani.
3.DAY: An early start for the beautiful Ekincik Gulf. After dropping anchor in a peaceful bay, you'll have the choice of either staying on board, or taking an optional trip to Dalyan and Caunos, where you can take a river boat trip to see millennia old tombs built high in the rock face, explore the ancient city of Caunos, take a mud-bath, and relax on Turtle Beach.
4.DAY: Setting sail after breakfast, there'll be time for swimming and a leisurely lunch at Turunç Bükü or at beautiful Cennet (Paradise) Island, before arriving in Marmaris for dinner and the night..
5.DAY: Leaving Marmaris after breakfast, you'll stop for lunch and swim in Baba Island, before heading off to Semizce, an uninhabited bay, for dinner and the night..
6.DAY: An early start for the beautiful Göçek Bays area, stopping at Kuyruk Burnu for breakfast before finally reaching the peace of Manastir Bay. Overnight is spent in either tranquil Bedri Rahmi Bay or Sarsala Bay.
7.DAY: Set sail after breakfast to visit other pretty spots in the Fethiye Gulf, including lunch and a swim at Donkey Island. Heading back towards Fethiye, your last night on board is spent at peaceful Samanlik Bay.
8.DAY: Arriving back in Fethiye after breakfast and a last swim, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew..
FETHIYE - KEKOVA - FETHIYE
7 Days - 6 Nights Blue Cruise
A Lycian dream...The same breathtaking beauty, unique natural & historical sites, crystal clear blue waters and sailing in the meeting point of the Aegean an the Mediterranean Sea, the same BLUE PARADISE to sail in as during the immense popular Fethiye - Olympos cruise, but this time a full week to enjoy and relax!
1.DAY: Transfers from Dalaman to boat in Fethiye harbour. Evening meal and overnight in Fethiye harbour.
2.DAY: After breakfast and briefing, set off along the coast of the Fethiye Peninsular for lunch in a secluded bay. Overnight is spent at Gemiler Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sunsets.
3.DAY: An early start for Yesilköy, for breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it's off to Kalkan, a small harbour town with a charming Bohemian atmosphere, where you'll spend the night.
4.DAY: A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova - the Sunken City. Lunch is at Aquarium where you'll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. As you sail on to Karaloz for the night, you will see the underwater ruins of the homes of ancient Gökkaya..
5.DAY: Climb up to the castle (Kale) for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at nearby Uçagiz..
6.DAY: After breakfast, a short cruise to the sheltered bay at Inönü Limani for a swim. The rest of the day is spent in Kalkan, a images que harbour town set on the hillside, where you can explore the cobbled winding streets or take an optional trip to nearby Patara Beach or the ruins at Xanthos and Letoon..
7.DAY: After an early start to Group Island, a natural bay edged with pine-clad hills, your last night on board is spent in Bat?kkaya Bay.
8.DAY: Arriving back in Fethiye after breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.
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