Why sail with PORTWAY?

PORTWAY has years of experience and a quality range of yachts and catamarans to suit all levels of sailing ability. PORTWAY’s base is in Göcek, on Turkey’s southwest coast, which is surrounded by spectacular scenery and central to some of the best sailing in the world. PORTWAY, with its fleet of yachts and catamarans, can fulfill all your yachting requirements. PORTWAY’s team of professional, highly qualified and knowledgeable experts ensures the best maintenance and overall standards.

PORTWAY has a well-deserved reputation for being a highly professional company. Its team of instructors are fully qualified, experienced, world-class sailors as well as being excellent teachers and PORTWAY’s shore-based technicians are experts in their field.

Göcek Sailing School opened in 1996 with an expert team comprising:

PORTWAY respects the environment and takes its responsibility very seriously. As individuals they love the natural world and the company’s business depends on maintaining the quality of the marine environment.

Rules we follow in Turkish waters

In Turkey there are strict rules, which are enforceable, particularly in terms of what can and cannot be put in the sea. Any violation of these rules can result in a hefty fine.

• No rubbish (particularly plastic or solid waste) should be put into the water. This kind of garbage is particularly hazardous to Sea Turtles who mistake floating plastic bags for jellyfish.
• It is prohibited to discharge black and grey water waste into the sea. Instead, for a small cost it must be pumped out at a designated pumping station whenever necessary and before returning the yacht to PORTWAY. There is pump station in Marintürk marina, conveniently close to the Portway base.)
• Only ‘green’ detergents may be used for washing up etc.