SPORT HOLIDAYS IN TURKEY

Kadıköy - Istanbul - Turkey

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PAINTBALL
Paintball what is sportive, strategic,funny and educative team game, makes physical movements and intelligence work together. This game makes people move together, de-stress people and conduces team affiliation.

Yes! you heard this game and watched it on tv.
Here a chance for you to join and play this game.
At This game that you played when you were child, you feel adrenalin in your blood Try this game.
We are sure you will like very much.
Put away your hesitations and doubts and dream yourself playing, pointing, both hiding and searching.
None of other games are not excited like paintball.
You are trying to walking between the trees trying not to make a noise.
When you are passing the rock in front of you, you are seeing 3 players of opponent team.
But they didn't notice you. You are ranging and trying not to pull the trigger unnecessary because of excitement.

And you are pulling the trigger. The paint module is explodes on them. SPLAT !

They were unprepared and become a target.
They were eliminated by herbal paint module which doesn't have toxic materials.
Now opponent team knows where you are. Were you able to signal for help?
What must you do? It is time to make a new plan. But it is hard to live this plan and finish. But don't worry.
This game will teach you what must you do. In the game area taking off the mask is absolutely forbidden.
You can't fire to people who don't have mask.

SECURITY
It is forbidden to fire at 5 meters and under 5 meters
At the game time you must wear clothes which doesn't exposure skin. It is suggested using Akay paintball clothes.
When out of game you must uncock your gun. Gun barrel must look down or up.
Player can't fire the players who are in safety area. Guard of gun is opened with referee's whistle and is closed with referee's whistle.
You cant fire the player who holds his gun on his hand or who holds his two hands up.
Barrel must be always holded showing up.
When eliminated player is leaving the pitch or going to penalty area he can't fire and can't be fired.
Players can't make physical contact.
Before or during the game you can't drink alcohol.
People who have psychical trouble or allergy,must declare it before the game.
Players must pay attention to landed property(trenches, rises, slippy areas, upper branches of tree etc.)
Modules' speed is 100 m/s.So It can cause rush on the skin,livids and grazes.
PIf paintball gun releases Co2,you mustn't breathe the gas. Co2 is freezer and asphyxiant gas.

SCENARIOS

Double Flag : Double flag is the most played and,classic paintball game. Teams start from stations which have 2 flags both side. The objective is taking the opponent's flag and bringing somewhere assigned before.

One Flag : One flag is the game that one team is trying to keep the flag and other team is trying to take flag.

Take The Flag : Take the flag is the game that both teams are trying to take the flag in middle of the area and going to opponents' area

Save The President : One of the players,referee,or audience is chosen president. One of the teams become bodyguards of president and other teams become militants. Mission of the bodyguards is keeping alive president in assigned time. Objective of the mission is taking the president from his station and escorting him to target station.

Hostage Operation : In this game audience or player is chosen hostage. Hostage is with militants. Savers' objective is saving the hostage alive before the time is up

Last Man : In this game everybody is lonely. There is no time limit. The player, who becomes lonely without eliminating wins. Most interesting part of the scenario is appointments part. According to this part:players can make an appointments between them until eliminate to other players. But they don't have to obey this rules.

Buddy : It looks like last man scenario. But in this game there are teams of 2 men. And they can't make temporarily appointments. The team who stay alive last wins.

Two Teams Come One Team Leaves : It is a classic speedball. It has combat scenario and rules are easy. 2 teams come in area and one team wins.

Run Rabbit Run : One of players is rabbit and the others are hunter.

Escape : Opponent teams' player is escapee. Other team is guardians.

Terminator : One of the players is terminator and starts to annihilate. There is only one way to stop:hit him from his hand

Mutants : After 3rd world war the war is still there. The people who is hitted in this war is transform to a mutant so their job is too hard.

RULES
Fire in closer than 5 meters is dangerous and forbidden. The player is picketed. He goes to penalty area. And he continues the game after referee's command.
Players must stand after their fortresses at the beginning of the game. The game starts after captains saying ok to referee and his whistle. Before the whistle firing is dangerous and forbidden.

BEING HITTED
* It comes true when player is hitted from one part of his body includes hands and legs(also gun).If bullet crashes somewhere and splashes other player it is invalid. If the bullet hits a player and doesn't explode the player must tell the referee in accordance with fair play.
* The player who is hitted must hold his hands and gun on his head. He goes penalty area and referee escorts him. In this time helmet mustn't be taken off absolutely. During the game the player who feels hitted or fire someone must make the referee control. The referee whistles and stops the game. At this time players can't move and fire.
* The players who behaves wrong, banned. If two players hits themselves same time, both of them are banned. If a player hits other after his elimination, it is invalid. After referee's stop whistle every movement is cause of ban. Psychical move is forbidden every time.
* When hitted player is joining the game with referee's command, he starts from the nearest shelter.
* If a player spends all bullets, to take new bullet he comes to referee's safety area holding his hands or gun on his hand. After he takes bullets he goes the shelter which he left. To fire this player is forbidden.
* If a team's all players eliminated; game over. If a team's all players spend all bullets they take a break and buy bullet.
* The team who finishes scenario completely, wins the game.
* If in assigned team; all players of one team are not eliminated and not finish scenario, game finishes with referee's whistle. Game is 3 sets and each set is 15 minutes. Between sets there are 5 minutes breaks. Next set each player must start where were they previous set. To start different place is forbidden.

At the beginning of each set, players start the game at their fortresses.

Point System
Hitted player 1 pts, Hitted captain 5 pts, The team which is hitted minimum 5 pts, Technic ban 3 pts, Taking flag 10 pts (hitting player who took the flag before he went his fortress, Hanging flag 20 point.
Pointing system can be changed according to teams' appointments.

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Kaş - Antalya - Turkey

For tens of thousands of years, we humans have looked to the sky and have envied the spontaneous flight of hawks and eagles soaring on outstretched wings. We have longed for the freedom of the air and have dreamed of unlimited vistas and quiet retreats in the clouds. But such longing and dreams were frustrated until only the last century or so.

Human flight is now an everyday reality. With the recent development of paragliding, free flight is now so accessible, easy and affordable, that few with the desire to touch the sky are denied. Paragliding is the latest variation of wings for recreational flying and opens doors to many adventures. Our modern wings allow us to realize the flying dream safely and easily.

We at Sky Paragliding wish to become your partner in the sky. No matter what your motivation, we hope that you will embark on a skyward journey with us. The journey is fun, fascinating and rewarding. We invite you to take part in the quest to realize the oldest dream. You will change your outlook, your perspective and your sense of the possible. You will change yourself

Throughout the history the mankind was in dream of flying in the word of birds. We are the grandchilds of our great ancestors, Daedalus-Ikrus, Hazerfan, Leonardo da Vinci, Abbas ibn-Firmas, Jacques Garnerin, George Cayley, Otto Liliental and much more who inspired us in flying with their love of flying that they reflects by their flying stories, flying passion, flying pioneers through their works. Now with the influence of this We the Sky Paragliding Team gathered to make this dream comes true.

Since 1990 apart from the national and international competitions that we have brought to a successful conclusion, we also succeeded in becoming a highly reputable and sought after team in all the festivals and aerobatic shows we have participated in so far. The employees of our professional Sky team is applying the maximum security standards and frequent the strong discipline. Aware of the many responsibilities Sky Paragliding has chosen the companies of obtaining their equipment which have a reputation for producing the worlds most reliable and finest equipments. All the equipment is periodically renewed regarding the validity that the manufactures suggests.

Tandem Paragliding
Tandem paragliding is the easiest and safest way to experience the marvel of free flight - that is - flying without amotor. Tandem flights involve flying as a passenger with a pilot in a shared adventure. The passenger and the pilot have separate harnesses that are attached by spreader bars to the paraglider wing. The purpose of the tandem flight is to fly with a pilot so that you can simply relax and feel the magical pleasure of soaring in the wind or catching thermals like the birds do

The take off
We provide a short pre-departure briefing to ensure a safe and easy take-off from the Asaz Mountain 1000 m. launch site. As you put your flying suit and helmet on, you will be fitted and fastened securely into your harness by the pilot. When conditions are optimal, the pilot will inflate the glider overhead and you will take a few steps running forward until you are both floating above the ground. Just run don't jump and don't stop. At first, you feel a slight pull backwards, but then in a moment, you will feel an upward lift. A few steps later your feet will start to leave ground -- before you know it, you are airborne and flying

The flight
Once airborne, the passenger sits back and enjoys the spectacular scenery. Any anxiety is soon forgotten by the incredible experience of flying, with its sense of freedom and birds-eye view of your surroundings. While your pilot is steering the glider to gain altitude over the mountain summit, you will start to see the dazzling blue and turquoise colours of the Mediterranean. After you gain sufficient altitude, your pilot will head the glider towards the sea. Your first view will be the Greek Island of Meis surrounded by various smaller islands. Not only will you have a marvelous view of the island, but you will also see the many diving sites that make Kaş renowned for the beauty of its underwater scenery and diversity of marine life.

As you slowly glide above the sea and smell the salty air, you may see the sunken city Kekova and Liman Ağzı to the East. To the west, you will see the amazing beach and coastline of Patara where the beautiful Carettas (loggerhead sea turtles) lay their eggs in an 18 km stretch of sandy coastline near Kalkan. Then, from your birds-eye perspective, you will take in the take in the incredible sight of Kaş ancient 3000 year-old ancient Hellenistic amphitheatre, located on the towns peninsula and the only one in Anatolia overlooking the deep blue of the Mediterranean. Just before approaching the landing zone in Kaş Harbour, you will see the ancient Sleeping Giant, one of the many Lycian rock tombs and historic sights in the town.

Starting In Kaş
Although Kaş history goes back to the 6th century B.C., the history of paragliding in Kaş has only recently been written. Arif Buhara and Arslan Öztürkmen start the paragliding business as pioneers in Kaş under the name of Skysports.

The Governor and the Mayor of the province, along with a few other notables, became interested in setting up a paragliding operation as a tourist attraction in Kaş. In October of 2000, they contacted Arif and Arslan, who jumped at the chance to start a business there. Arslan recalls, Like an arrow just out of the bow fast and to the target. It was so important for they to start flying in Kaş, because of their big love of flying. And it was nice to have one more flying site on Mediterranean coastline. I am glad that we worked for it. Correct people at the correct time. The team scouted for possible launches and Landing Zones and began taking test flights.

They knew that the site had great potential, but It is needed a road to get to launch. The local government not only agreed to build the road, but they also cleared the launch area. Consequently, Arslan and Arif recruited a team of skilled and experienced tandem pilots and, during their first season in the summer of 2001, they made almost 1,000 commercial tandem flights. Besides these, by inviting Turkish and foreign paragliding schools, clubs and several solo pilots from all over the world over 1500 flights were done in the first season.

Flying in Kaş
With its 40 minutes drive and 35 km distance the altitude is 1000m at the takeoff which has 180 of cleared and graded terrain on Asaz Mountain, facing south to the sea. From launch, you have a magnificent view of the Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizon). The tandem pilots land on the jetty in town, making their approach over the tall masts of the moored yachts and dropping onto a landing mat, just short of the concrete seawall. The solo pilots landing zone is a long concrete quay, just past the main part of town.

The summers in Kaş are hot and dry and pilots enjoy consistent flying conditions between May and October. With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, there is the potential for great soaring and XC flights. The began taking solo pilots to Kaş for XC trips in 1994. Over the years, pilots launching from Kaş have reached altitudes of 2,400 meters and have had flights that have lasted up toseven hours and 155 kilometers in distance. Keep in mind that we have only just begun to develop this site.

There are more XC routes still waiting to be discovered from Kaş and there are many other great flying sites to discover elsewhere in Turkey. We Türks are known for our generosity and hospitality and the locals usually put out the welcome mat for visiting pilots. There is a saying in Turkey, A guest is Gods gift. If you are looking for fun flying, and you want to avoid the crowds, high prices and unreliable weather in Europe, check out Sky Paragliding in Kaş. But beware; your first trip probably won't be your last

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Antalya - Turkey

Canyoning is one of the most enjoyable outdoor sports. However tiring as it may be, at the end of the day you will have the honor of succeeding and feel that it is worth all your efforts. Though canyoning is a real challenge, it can simply be summarized as passing through a canyon using various techniques.

You will pass the deep and tight river bed sometimes by walking and sometimes by swimming and mostly descending using the ropes and the other technical equipment or jumping from the high rocks into the natural water ponds.

While discovering the spirit of the canyon, you will actually discover your own soul and limits.

Göynük Canyon
This canyon, which is actually a natural beauty, is a relatively easy passage. You can pass the canyon just by walking or swimming and you don't need detailed technical equipment for that. You can pass the average high points with the help of a ladder. It is ideal for the beginners. It is a funny activity involving a lot of water and you don't need to exert much effort.

Ahmetler Canyon
Here is the address for the real adventure seekers. Ahmetler canyon, which is in the province of Manavgat, is a passage requiring high performance. Our guides will inform you about the usage of the equipment. After a walk of one hour we arrive to the entrance of the canyon. The speed of the steep passage, starting with a simple walk, increases after a short try and after this step, walking won't be enough anymore.

You sometimes dive into the water through the rock cracks and sometimes jump to the natural pools from 14 meters above the ground. At the exit, you are all heroes having had a victory and you do deserve a barbecue at the lakeside.

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Ürgüp - Nevşehir - Turkey

Ez-Air Balloons was established in 1991 with the aim of organizing top quality & the safest balloon tours and has been doing this with different sizes of balloons since then. We all do our best to provide the most memorable flights. We use up-to-date, modern equipment flown by experienced and Turkish Aviation licensed pilots.

We accommodate the best pilot in Turkey: Hasan Ezel, who has been a hot air balloon pilot since 1984 and had operated advertisement flights in different provinces of Turkey until 1987. At the end of 1987 he started the passenger flights in Cappadocia with Camel Tour. He has also operated some passenger flights in Antalya and Pamukkale in different times. Our chief pilot Hasan, is one of the first 5 pilots of Turkey and is the first Turk pilot flew O310 balloon (whose basket has a capacity of 18 passengers). He has flown more than 3000 hours up to now.

Looking for adventure? Hot air ballooning is one of the most unique and popular attractions in Cappadocia. Experience the magic of a balloon flight and let the world below drift away. Feel the exhilaration of morning-fresh country air.

Cappadocia Ez-Air Balloons offers these wondrous adventures in a traditional Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight above the beauty of Cappadocia. Imagine floating as gently as a cloud above the glorious vistas of beautiful valleys in Cappadocia!

There is no better way to see the Cappadocia than by a gentle, free-floating balloon flight over the unique rock formations (called as fairy chimneys), valleys and vineyards. We schedule flights twice a day, every day, all year round.

Instead of organizing short and long flights with different prices, we preferred to have a single flight which lasts minimum 1 hour. On the shorts flights, you just have the feeling of flying over Cappadocia but miss a lot on the other hand. Our pilots say that "Duration of 'minimum one hour' is an ideal time both to have the feeling of flying and to see "a lot" in this unique landscape".

Cappadocia Ez Air Balloons, hot air balloon flight costs 160 EURO per adult. If the flying passenger is under the age of 12, we offer 50% discount on this price, so the price would be 80 EURO per child.

Each flight is custom tailored to the weather conditions of the day by our experienced pilots. We schedule our flights just after sunrise seven days a week, year-round. We prefer to fly at daybreak because the morning winds are generally the calmest of the day, the wildlife is most often seen, and besides there is no better way to start the day! During the summer months and in early fall we're often able to get an imprompt flight in a couples hours before sunset.

Our flights average just over an hour in duration during which time we'll travel anywhere from 5 to 20 miles depending on the wind speed and directions we encounter flying at various altitudes. During the flight the pilot will vary the balloons' altitude from tree top level, a height that allows one to reach out and commune with nature, to heights of several thousand feet, where one may look out in a visual sweep, and see much of Cappadocia. Whatever the altitude, lighter-than-air-flight offers a truly unique flying experience.

Spring and summer flights are abound with a luscious green carpeting on the hills and in the valleys of Cappadocia. Imagine observing the vibrancy of autumn from aloft? Winter flights offer the uninhibited views of the landscape with snow. Every season offers a special uniqueness and beauty, which makes flying in a balloon a perfect year-round endeavor.

Pre-Flight: An informative pre-flight briefing by your FAA Certified Commercial Pilot. All of our pilots and balloons are fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Inflation: You can actually participate in the exciting inflation process, or just watch the multi-colored balloon unfold a world of color around you. Before you realize it, the pilot stands the balloon up and you board the hand-crafted wicker basket.

Takeoff: The lift-off and ascent is so gentle many people do not realize they have left the loving arms of mother earth. As you become one with the wind, you lose sensation of motion and perception of heights. You begin to feel the peacefulness and tranquillity of ballooning.

Flight: The flight lasts about an hour, more or less and will be full of wonderful discoveries. The memory lasts for a lifetime. Never again will you think of flying in quite the same way.

Landing: Your pilot will look for a spot near a farm, where there will be thrilled people to help you celebrate your "arrival". After landing the pilot and crew will pack up the balloon and return to the launch site for the post flight celebration. The tradition of celebrating the flight began in the early 1700's upon landing, the first balloons were feared as evil spirits, and attacked by the local villagers and farmers. A later balloonist presented a letter from the King and a bottle of champagne as evidence of their Earthly origins, and so continues today, the tradition of champagne as a gesture of friendliness and good times.

Transfer: Our crew will transfer you back to your accommodation.

The name "Cappadocia" dates back to Persian times, when the region was called as "Katpatukya"   meaning "Land of beautiful horses". Since that time Cappadocia has seen the rise and fall of many different civilizations. It is a land of vast plains, rolling hills, rugged mountains and extinct volcanoes. It is a veritable treasury of historical relics from the Chalcolithic era to the Seljuk Turks period. The visitor may seldom travel more then a few miles without encountering some derelict reminders of Cappadocia's colorful past.

In recent times, Cappadocia is best known for its unique landscape of valleys and rock formations, known as fairy chimneys. The formation of the this strange landscape began during the third geological period, when three volcanoes on the edges of this region began erupting frequently. The deposits of volcanoes ash, lava and basalt laid the foundations for today's landscape. Earthquakes and ongoing effects of erosion formed the valleys and fairy chimneys that can be seen today.

As the rock below the top layer of basalt is extremely soft, it can be easily carved. Communities took advantage of this to make their home in the rock pillars and under the ground. Today, examples of homes, churches and whole cities abound in Cappadocia.

"Fairy chimneys" were formed when lava covering the tuff (consolidated volcanic ash) gave way along preexisting cracks of sloping areas and became isolated pinnacles. "Fairy chimneys," which can attain a height of up to forty meters, have conical shapes and consist of caps of harder rock resting on pillars of softer rock. A "fairy chimney" exists until the neck of the cone erodes and its protective cap falls off. The subsequent disintegration of the remaining pinnacle continues until it is completely leveled down.

Göreme Open Air Museum
Göreme is one of the oldest towns in Central Anatolia. Primarily an agricultural town, it later became an important center for the early Christians. The valley houses numerous rock hewn churches with frescos.

The churches enclosed by the open air museum contain some very well preserved frescos. The Aristocratic churches are covered with impressive Byzantine art. Refectories, kitchens, storage rooms etc. Can also be visited in the museum.

Üçhisar Castle & Pigeon's Valley

One of the most imposing landmarks of this region is the hilltop fortress at Üçhisar. Out of this natural rock formation a wide variety of rooms and dwellings were carved. Communities lived in this fortress in order to protect themselves from the enemy attack.


Nearby Pigeon's valley contains numerous pigeon houses. In this valley pigeons were trainees to deliver messages to towns throughout Central Cappadocia and were essential aid to communication. Also people used the droppings of the pigeons as a guano.

Underground Cities

There are more than one hundred underground cities in Cappadocia. Due to the soft nature of the volcanic rock, early civilizations carved entire cities underground and would retreat to this refuge in times of siege. A huge rock was rolled across the entrance to seal it from the outside.

The cities comprised living quarters, cooking areas, places for worship, storage areas and on the first floor below ground were the stables. Water, fresh air and sunlight were also provided.

Ihlara Valley

Ihlara Valley is a canyon, approximately 14 km length and up to 100 meters deep in places. The sheer walls of the canyon make it almost invisible until you are directly upon it.
Ihlara, in ancient times, was the site of the first medical centre. Later, it became a refuge for the early Christians, and has many rock hewn churches. The frescos include scenes from the New Testament, a tableau of the forty martyrs and the portraits of local religious leaders.

Monks Valley & Zelve

Monks Valley (Paşabağ) contains imposing fairy chimneys, many of which have 3 or 4 caps. Hermitages were carved into these chimneys and used by the monks. St Simeon the Stylite, founder of an order of "Pillar Saints" lived in isolation in this valley.

The ancient town of Zelve now an open air museum, was carved into a natural rock amphitheatre. There are three valleys, the first of which houses all of the official buildings. The second and third valleys are for dwellings.

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Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

DAILY JEEP SAFARI TOUR

Excellent value for money. THIS IS NOT A RALLY BUT A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE BREATHTAKING SCENERY. Drive in Land Rover convoy to discover ancient city of Tlos, one of the oldest medical centres of the world. Relax at the beautiful Yakapark trout farm then on to Saklıkent "the hidden valley" for a delicious open buffet lunch sat on the riverside. Spend time exploring 2nd largest gorge in Europe before enjoying a FANTASTIC wallow in mud baths en route. Visit the ancient Lycian city of Xanthos before finally relaxing at Patara beach, Turkey's longest stretch of sand. Join us as non-driver and be prepared to return a little tired and dusty, after your 180 km round trip.

DAY 1
Transfer from the airport to camping place in Цlьdeniz. Accommodation in tents near beautiful Цlьdeniz bay. Swimming, diving, paragliding, canoeing and other water sports available here in daytime. This is the most photographed beach in Turkey. Incoming party during the night, get informed about the tour and preparations.

DAY 2
Breakfast and shopping at the Fethiye town for drinks. Here adventure starts with Land Rover Jeeps. Visit Tlos ancient city. Lunch at Yakapark which is a place between mountains with a rich green scenery. Yakapark 650 m. high far away from the heat of the plains offers you all traditional foods including fresh trout comes from a live trout farm exists here.

Saklıkent Gorge is the last stop of the day. This canyon is an incomparable natural wonder. 300 m. deep and 18 km. long. Mud bath is an optional activity here. Real attraction is walking as far as 3 km through water and climbing over rocks. Dinner by the river at Saklıkent and accommodation in tree houses or tents.

DAY 3
Breakfast at Saklıkent Gorge and drive through mountain roads. Visit Arsa village and have chance to see real Turkish village life and culture while having apple tea or traditional Turkish tea. Picnic by the river on the way to Gömbe. Visit Uarsu mountain lake and trekking through mountain to see a beautiful waterfall. Dinner in a hotel in Gömbe and accommodation here.

DAY 4
Breakfast at the hotel and drive on the highway to Olympus ancient city which was one of the 6 major cities with a vote of 3 each in the Lycian league. See the Avlan lake and buy some fresh fruits from the villagers on the way to Olympus also called Yanartaş today. At Yanartaş optional visit to Olympus ruins and a few km. away from the ruins there is a spring of methane gas. This natural gas has been burning continuously since the pre-historic times. You have a vine party here during the night. Swimming and sunbathing is your choice in daytime. Accommodation in a hotel in Yanartaş.

DAY 5
Breakfast at the hotel. Move to Demre. Swimming stop at a nice beach in Finike. Visit Myra ruins and tomb of the St. Nicholas, later called famous Santa Claus. Lunch at Demre Harbour. Boat trip to Kekova and many beautiful bays around. At Kekova you are able to see the ruins underwater. Swimming stops and dinner on board. Stay overnight in a nice silent bay near Kekova.

DAY 6
Breakfast on board and Return to the Demre Harbour. Visit little touristic town Kaş for lunch. Swimming stop at unique Kaputaş Beach. Stop at the hotel in Patara and 15 minutes of little walk to Patara Beach. When you reach sand hills you can see the 18 km of famous Patara Beach, one of the longest in the world. Dinner at the hotel in Patara and stay overnight here.

DAY 7
Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy with your time doing canoeing, swimming or sunbathing. Back to the camping place in Ölüdeniz - Fethiye. You are again in most famous beach of Turkey. Water sports are available and you can even parasail with a beautiful view of the lagoon. If you want to fly higher you must go up on the mountain Babadağ here for paragliding. In the evening, optional but recommended Turkish Bath to get relaxed and get rid of all your dirty skins, have sauna and massage makes you feeling completely clean and fresh.

DAY 8
Transfer back to airport.

Prices Excludes: Plane tickets to Dalaman, drinks

Prices includes: food, Hotel, tent or village house, camping dinner, professional guide, transfer, insurance, all tour equipment

Please bring:
Sleeping bag, mat, warm clothes, hiking shoes, hat or bandanna, beach wear, sun cream

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Bakırköy - Istanbul - Turkey

Ataköy Marina Yacht Club sailing school is open to all children interested in being tought the art and science of sailing. All children between the ages of 7 - 15 are eligible to become the students at AMYC Sailing School. The sailing course lasts for 25 days in total and is divided into two terms, starting at the beginning of summer right after schools have been closed for summer holidays and continuing till August.
Applications are admitted from April till the commencement of the course.

The students meet on Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a six-hour class. The first week of the training is dedicated to the theory lessons whereas the rest amount of time is spent learning to sail on the water in dinghies, 2.5 metre optimist prams, designed for teaching young children, under the instructor's control and with the observance of his two assistants, all of them being skilled sailors with a great attitude toward children who passed Sailing Instructor Certification programme of the Turkish Sailing Federation and the Management of Training Department.

Enrolment will be confirmed upon payment of the appropriate fee which do not include the costs of the special attire and life-jackets.
Upon completion of this learn-to-sail programme, the student is enabled to receive the Participant Certificate.

The evaluation of the students' skills and knowledge is being made in the duration of the whole course by observing their general success diagram, their enthusiasm in sailing, sense of seamanship and sportsmanship, competitive confidence and overall suitability for maritime activities. The students found fitting these criteria could continue their training and become a certified sailor.

AMYC learn-to-sail course features the following subjects:

Basic Navigation and Sailing
- General nautical terminology
- Points of Sail
- Tacking and Jibbing
- Rigging
- Reefing
- Definition of wind, its formation and effects
- Wind strategy
- Definition of a sailing boat and its parts
- Equipment
- Boat handling
- Sailing Boat manoeuvring
- Sail Controlling
- Basics of mooring
- Sail trimming

Nautical Knots
1. Figure of Eight and its usage
2. Reef Knot and its usage
3. Bowline and its usage
4. Clove Hitch and its usage
5. Sheet Knot and its usage
6. Cleat hitching knots
7. Rope coiling
8. Whipping twine

Safety and Rescue on the water
- Safety rules and precautions
- Emergency Procedures
- Towing
- First Aid at sea
- Practice at sea
- Boat Handling
- Sailing Practice

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Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

We have been established since 1996 in Turgutreis and have 16 different dive spots. These 16 dive spots other super diving begunner divers and expert.

At these dive sites it is possible to see you types of Aegean Sea Aquatic life plus ancient archiological amphora's.

On our dive boat you will see that we work well within the organisation standards and you will enjoy very comportable conditions.

Since we have been established since 1996 we have been taking great care of the dive areas and aqualic the in order to ensure that the diving in Turgutreis remains as beatifull as at has alwasy been.

COURSES

DISCOVER SCUBA 1 DAY
Max.Depth : 12 m . (Min.Age 10 J, max. 6m)
Beginning of dive training. Summer of scuba equipment and theory added to try a dive. You have a chance to discover your self.

SCUBA DIVER COURSE 2 DAYS
Max.Depth : 12 m . (Min.Age 12 J)
After try a dive and Discover dive program if you decided to be a certified dive, you may have this program and dive to max.15m.with instructor.

OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE (*) 4 DAYS
Max.Depth : 18 m . (Min.Age 12 J, max. 12m)
When you finish this course, you will be able to dive with your dive buddy in the assistance of a guide all around the world. If you joined our previous programs, you have a credit from past.

ADVENTURE DIVER COURSE 2 DAYS
If you want to be experienced, you may choose 3 different categories among 8 up to your interests.

ADVENCED OPEN WATER DIVER COUSE (**) 2 DAYS
Max.Depth : 30 m . (Min.Age 12-14 J, max. 21m)
You should have Open Water Diver (*) certificate to start this course. Your Limits automatic upgrade to 30 m, which is also sportive diving limit. Deep dive and navigation dive is compulsory.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE COURSE (1 DAY)
You don't have to be a diver to get this program. Never forget "Medic First Aid Saves a Life"   Just one day enough.

RESCUE DIVER COURSE (5 DAYS)
(Min. Age : 15 J)
Prerequisite is Advanced Open Water Diver and Medic First Aid. In this course, you learn to handle a rescue operation both above and under water with theory and additional scenarios.
MASTER SCUBA DIVER COURSE (10 DAYS)
Rescue diver certification is needed. This is the last step of amateur diving. It is possible to have 5 different specialties.

DIVE MASTER COURSE (***)(10 DAYS)
(Min. Age : 18 J)
This course is the first step in becoming an instructor. You are going to learn guiding divers, assisting in course and will raise your diving experience.

DIVE POINTS
Çatal Ada, Topan Ada, Pırasa Ada, Çavuş, Sarıot Kayası, Kargı Ada, Tüllüce Ada, Büyük Kiremit, Çoban, Köçek, Fırkata (Keme)

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