Smart Sailing Academy, IYT sailing school in Marmaris, MCA approved IYT sailing courses in perfect Aegean sea

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We invite you to sail around poetic beauty of the Aegean Sea. For 12 months of the year you can take the MCA approved sailing training which is valid in most parts of the world. Get quality sailing education, and a firm understanding of sailing which will enable you to be confident sailing anywhere in the world. Leave behind the crowded city, the four walls of your home or office - it's time to meet the sea. You will receive training in an IYT approved training school of the highest quality and supported by constant supervision. At the end of the training you will enjoy sailing safely and confidently. IYT is recognized in 25 countries for MCA approved training and IC & C for the European Union-approved documents. This means that in most parts of the world you will be able to rent or use sailing boats with these certificates.

See our IYT web page for information about the various types. Training boats usually start from Marmaris. Some theory courses are also offered in the school building. Hands-on sailing training is given as you live on the boat, 24 hours a day. As you sail around the Aegean coast, you can stop and drop anchor to explore the idyllic small islands. You can swim in crystal clear waters of small, secret coves. You can enjoy the unique sunsets and star-filled skies, and find peace of mind. Explore the places where historical events took place, see dolphins, flying fish and fascinating sea life. You can taste the rich Aegean cuisine and seafood. All this may seem like a dream when you return to normal life, but an IYT certificate at the end of this adventure will prove that your dreams came true.

Even though sailing training can be done in different languages, you are expected to know general terminology of sailing and boat parts in English. There are lots of different books you can read and you can get many resources on internet. It would be very useful to take advantage of these sources to learn English terminology. One of the books where you can find on Internet is in the right picture. You can view and download.

What to bring to boat

First of all you cannot bring bulky luggage to the boat. Space is very valuable in boats. Therefore, you should use soft and foldable bag like sports bag. Life in the boat is much more simple and practical. You should avoid bringing a lot of unnecessary things as on regular vacations. Items that you bring should the practical, sporty, and should be necessary. The following list will help you in this regard.

As a requirement of modern life, many electronic devices have become part of our lives. We recommend you to leave them in home; you might bring some of them. There is only 12V power in boats unless moored to a pier which has outlets. So if you want to charge devices, you should bring car lighter adapters. Even if you bring 220V adapters, you cannot use them except some places which have power connection. Many restaurants only have limited generator power.

A waterproof waist bag to store things like passport, credit cards, foreign exchange, and insurance would be very useful. Seasickness is a condition that sometimes even the experienced sailors can have. If you are not sure, bring high quality medication to keep the sea. Your travel will be much more enjoyable.

Materials needed for summer programs

1 – 2 Hats (usually 1 of them flies to the sea)
2 - Sunglasses
3 - a casual pants and shorts
4 - Short-sleeved t-shirts
5 - Long-sleeved t-shirt (for the sun protection)
6 - Clean shoes with white rubber bottom, sport shoes
7 - Polar or sweater
8 – Wind breaker coat (not too thick)
9 - Underwear and socks
10 - Swimsuit and towel
11 - Shampoo
12 - Sun cream and lip moist. (15-30 proof)
13 - Spare shorts, socks and underwear
14 - Special medicines
15 - Sleeping bag or blanket (pillows, sheets and pillowcases are in your goat.)
16 - Sailing gloves.
17 - Slippers (for marinas)
18 – Ties for Glasses
19 - Hygienic kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving kit ...)
20 - CDs, books, magazines
21 - Food: Participants will do the shopping together. We recommend you to bring only very special food requirements.

Materials required for winter programs

1 - Hats, Wool Hats
2 - Sunglasses
3 - comfortable pants
4 - Clean shoes with white rubber bottom, sport shoes
5 - The rainy weather, waterproof boots or shoes
6 - Polar or wool sweater
7 - Water-resistant thick coats.
8 - Water-tight jumpsuit pants (not required, if applicable)
9- Spare pants, sweaters, socks and underwear
10 - Sailing Gloves
11 - Lip cream
12 - Special medicines
13 - sandwich for lunch, apple or banana.

Our school is located in Beldibi Marmaris. There are 2 classrooms, administrative rooms, resting area and meeting rooms. Students may use the library of many English books. In navigation class there are many maps, navigation equipment, tip cards, almanacs and much other documentation to help you to learn and work with. Every detail thought. In seminar room, multimedia presentations and related movies can be watched. School building is very close to Beldibi Municipality building. So there are minibuses from the centre of Marmaris very frequently.

Life in A Boat

Boats cabins (rooms) are usually equipped to meet all your needs but they are not very large. We recommend you to bring easily collapsible bags enabling you to place your belongings in cabins. You should bring beach towel, sun glasses, sun cream, sports shoes for short land tours, hat, and, of course, your book. A light cloth will protect you from Cool summer evenings. If there is medicine you should take regularly, please don’t forget to bring them and you must provide information on this issue to the boat captain and relatives.

Walking around deck and cabins with shoes is strictly prohibited, If you are offended by walking barefoot on a boat, you must bring special boat shoes or soft-soled slippers. All yachts have limited water tanks so you should be careful about water consumption and wasting water should be avoided. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the boat, we kindly request that you should be sensitive in this regard. Smoking on deck is allowed but you should be considerate about others and be careful on windy weather deck. You maximum attention is requested to avoid unwanted situations.

You have to keep your special belongings in a safe place in order to prevent them fly off to the sea especially on the way. Toilets must be used clean and toilet paper should be discarded to the trash can. Foreign matters must be discarded to toilets otherwise toilets can be become out of use easily till end of trip. You should give information to captain when you leave the boat in harbors and bays and watch for hours of departure. The captain should be informed on everything and be aware of unusual circumstances. You should not jump to sea till engine stops and captain lets you especially during docking and anchoring.

Service boats, water sports equipment should not be used without the knowledge of the captain. All portholes (cabin windows) should be kept closed on cruising times. You should be careful walking on varnish-painted floors inside the boat especially with bare feet, you can easily slip. You should inform the captain regarding chronic disturbances and allergic problems before the tour and all the precautions like bringing medicine and medical tools in case. You could be miles away the land or a medical facility when you have a crisis.

You should participate to all briefs given by captain, and ask questions when you don’t understand. Captain might change the route or the stops if He deems necessary for the safety of life and property (i.e. weather or sea conditions) and his decisions are final. First comply with the Code of Safety

in a cruising sailing boat where to seat have importance. You should ask where to hold on and where to seat. You should listen the captain carefully especially during tacks (turning with sails on). Do not walk around deck without shoes during sailing, you can lose your balance and fall down. Do not do anything without asking likes loosening of the ropes (knots), playing with winches, cranes and pulleys. Do not touch electronic devices.

You should learn the locations of life jackets on board and listen to the captain carefully about how to use them. You should put them on if the captain wants (especially rough weather and night voyages). Do not forget that challenging the captain is not proper with the boat life. Those who objected will be left to the first deserted island. If you fall into the sea, do not swim to the boat; just swim to the life jacket or life sling thrown to you from the boat. Just try to stay float on sea, don’t change your location and try to not get excited. Boat will come back to you, it is just maneuvering.

If you see someone else fall into sea, immediately throw life sling or life jacket, notify the captain, shout “Man overboard”. Try not to lose that person from your view. Learn how to use fire extinguishers and locations of them (Very Important). Do not smoke especially inside the boat, flammable and explosive gases from the batteries can cause fire. After putting on sun cream on your skin, do not lay without a towel, otherwise oily area may cause an accident. Do not untie any knots without prompting. Ask the captain to where to dry your swimsuits and towels.

When you go down inside the boat (cabins), turn your back stepping down the stairs and hold on to side handles. Apply the principle of three-points (especially on the deck). During the cruise you must close all the hatches in your cabin. In saloon or cabin, stow away all heavy or breakable things like glass bottles, kitchen ware, pots and pans. Do not put anything on navigation table, if captain put something on navigation table, do not take it. When you use the swimming ladder, gently turn your back and go down the stairs.

Water Usage

You should use water carefully because of the limited fresh water supply on the boat. It is just like your home and there is a 3 day water water cut. For example take your shower once after your last swim. You will jump to sea many times throughout the day so using shower each time will be waste of fresh water. Also you would be a target for bees who can not find fresh water. Dishes are washed with sea water, rinsed with fresh water. Vegetables in particular can be washed with sea water. You can cook potatoes, eggs, stewed octopus with sea water.

Use of Toilet

Take a short briefing from captain regarding using boat toilets. Nothing can be thrown into the boat toilet including toilet paper. It is a good idea turn on the music before you use toilets. You will be more comfortable if you consume soft drinks less. If you pump lots of sea water to toilets, dirty water tanks will be filled quickly then boat have to sail out to pump out the dirty water. When finished, leave small amount of water in the toilet bowl, so that it would not smell.

Use of Electricity

All the energy required for the boat comes from batteries. So close all curcuits when you don’t use. Lamps need to be turned off immediately after the use. One of the most important things is refrigirators and also one of the biggest consumer of electricity. Door of refrigirator must be closed within a very short period of time. You should buy cold drinks from market so that refrigirator works less.

Food containers should be sealed in a way not to leak into refrigirator. Food containers should be placed in an unbreakable way or not to fall over. There is 12V power onboard supplied from batteries. Mobile phone, notebook, mp3 player can be charged by car adapter. Do not to charge your devices unless you really need them. 220V will be possible only in some places which use land line connection. Many places use generator and do not supply 220V to boats.

Waste and Environmental Pollution

Do not throw anything to sea which yourself or fish can not eat or which will create visual pollution. Use soap and detergent as little as possible. Buy marine type cleaers. Sound can be heard from far away on the sea very easily. Be careful about the noise. Your conversations and music must not disturb other boats. Turn off the music and conversations during the captain's commands on maneuvers.

In summary

» Life jackets are under your bed.
» Never ever press any buttons you do not know. Never change direction or location of a valve or hose. If you see or feel problem, do not intervene and please immediately inform the captain.
» Never throw toilet paper, hair, trash, to toilets. Do not throw butts. There's nothing more inconvenience than a toilet which does not work at sea.
» If you feel a discomfort in your body, contact the captain.
» Do not smoke in the cabins in terms of risk of fire and smoke alarms.
» Please do not to use cups without protectors.
» Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in unattended, especially in your cabin.
» Cruising in: please be carefull about using fresh water and electricity.
» Use areas are limited in boats; place your possessions, especially fragile ones, in places which will not fall and break with waves. Ask for empty place for you lugguage.
» Never use regular shoes in boat. Never wander inside the boat barefoot to prevent possibility of skin damage due to chemicals used to clean boats and sensitivity of wooden material. Instead try using towel socks.
» Use the hooks to fix your you cabin doors. Because of waves doors can move violently and can cause serious injury.
» Be careful to not forget to close hatches especially during cruising or washing.
» Deck polyester surfaces are extremely slippery, especially when wet and can cause severe injury.
» Life at Sea is literally collective. The person %100 responsible for your comfort and your safety on board is the captain. Please cooperate with them.

While there are some many rules, the sea life is still very beautiful.

Our Sailing Yachts

Year Built: 1991
Loa: 15,35 m
Beam: 4,85 m
Draft: 2,00 m
Engine: YANMAR 72 HP
Tank Water: 950 liter

Tank Diesel Fuel: 380 liter
Main Sail: 47,65 qm
Furling Jib: 77,00 qm
Cabins: 5
Berths: 10

Built from 1989 to 1992, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 51 was a Bruce Farr design for Jeanneau, before the company's absorption by Bènèteau. The same hull, with minor alterations, was later used for the Sun Odyssey 52.2. With 19 mt mast, special keel design, very large sail area, it is a nice and fast sailboat. It is extremely comfortable at rough sea. It has all electrical sailing systems and winches whcih can also be used as manual.

The boat is one of the rarer 'owners' models, with a very spacious and bright saloon, plus three double cabins, each with its own WC, hot & cold pressurised shower and basin. It has air conditioner, LCD TV, DVD, hifi music system, seperate refrigirator and freezer, ice machine, generator and many more comfort items.

The forecabin is the master cabin, with en-suite heads and a massive amount of stowage. An L-shaped galley occupies the forward part of the starboard side of the saloon, with chart table aft. Opposite this is the dining table. Two more two-berth cabins aft also each have their own heads. There is also a cabin at the bow of the boat with a seperate entrance with its own head. The yacht has 4 sun beds on the deck besides 8 people cockpit area at the stern.

PRICES

TYF Sailing Licences
YY1	1 week of sailing training in a sailboat while cruising in Eagean sea. (theory and practice) Includes course materials.	550 € /person
YY2	1 week of sailing training in a sailboat while cruising in Eagean sea. (theory and practice) Includes course materials.	550 € /person
IYT Courses
IYT International Crew	1 week of sailing training in a sailboat while cruising in Eagean sea. (theory and practice) Includes course materials.	650 € /person
IYT Flotilla Skipper	1 week of sailing training in a sailboat while cruising in Eagean sea. (theory and practice) Includes course materials.	650 € /person
IYT Bareboat Skipper	1 week of sailing training in a sailboat while cruising in Eagean sea. (theory and practice) Includes course materials.	650 € /person
Bareboat Skipper compressed	Get 3 courses in 2 weeks (14 days) and become Bareboat Skipper. 2 weeks of training theory and practice. Includes course materials.	1400 € /person
IC&C	EU European Union and United Nations International Certificate of Competency No. 40 countries. IYT Flotilla Skipper and above can take. Certificate fee.	90 € /person
IYT VHF	VHF licence. Lessons and exam can be taken during any of the courses.	200 € /person
Yachtmaster Coastal	1 week of training theory and practice. Includes course materials.	1.500 € /person
Yachtmaster Offshore	2 weeks of training theory and practice. Includes course materials.	2.100 € /person
Sailing Trips
Sailing Trip	You can participate to any of our trips at our booking plan. Trips are either 1 or 2 weeks. You will not get any certificate but You will participate to all of the jobs of the sail crew.	550 € /person
Private sailing cruise	You can close the boat for 1 week. You can decide on the course and where to stop. You can come with any number of friends boat will allow (up to 8-10 people). There will be skipper on the boat but your crew will do all the sailing jobs	3000 € /week
SPECIAL CORPORATE TRAINING
Safety at sea and practices	Survival at sea, personal safety and social responsibility, basic first aid, fire fighting. 5-day training	800 € /person
Navigation	Nautical charts, ploting course, fixes, bearing compass and other fixing methods. 4-day training	700 € /person
Astro Navigation	Definitions, Using Sextant, calculation methods (sun, moon, stars, etc.), the position fixing. 5-day training	900 € /person
Tide and Currents	Tides and currents, calculation methods, using maps and Almanac, bridges & anchoring calculations. 2-day training	400 € /person
Corporate team work	One-week sailing trip and teamwork training	600 € /person

1) Above prices includes: accommodation in the boat, fuel cost, ports fee, transit-log, course materials and certificate.
2) Food either cooked or preserved in the boat, restaurant costs, transfers or transportation to airports are not included.
3) You need to check in to boat after 12:00 on Saturday and You may leave the boat Friday evening 18:00 to Saturday 12:00.
4) Reservation cost is 200 € for every course and non-refundable.
5) Not more than 5 people can get course in a boat based on IYT rules.