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The Marmaris Yacht Charter Show began as a small get
together: in 1980, three sailing yachts invited a small number
of Yacht Charter Agents to join them for a short cruise along
the Turkish Coast. . . and they all had an incredibly enjoyable
time!
And so word got out that the Turkish Coast
was a very unique and beautiful cruising ground. Prompted
by the heightened level of interest in the destination, the
pioneers of the Turkish yacht charter industry, Jillian and
Jim Anderson (owner/operators of S/Y MOANA VAHINE) saw the
need for a formal gathering of yachts and agents. May of
1981 saw the launching of the Marmaris Yacht Festival which
was to become an annual event in which Yacht Charter Agents
and Brokers from around the world were given an opportunity
to see the "Turkish Fleet" of charter yachts, meet their
crew and familiarize themselves with the area.
Over the years,
the event grew to encompass more activities, including a
fun race around Marmaris Bay, a Spring Regatta and a Trade
Show with numerous local and national exhibitors. From sleek
classic sailing yachts to traditionally-designed Turkish
vessels and from high-tech cruisers to megayachts, the Marmaris
Yacht Festival has been a showcase for them all and is today
an internationally-recognised yachting event attracting as
many as 30 yacht charter agents and twice as many yachts.
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