For the first time in its history the Lycian Coast Yacht Rally will include a guided photography tour.
The 2012 Lycian Coast Yacht Rally sees up to ten cruising yachts taking part in short races along the historic and stunning Lycian Coast of Turkey from Marmaris to Antalya.
Daily photography workshops will be provided by professional photographer Tim Wheeler. Wheeler has more than 35 years experience as an advertising and commercial photographer and teaches photography at Raffles College of Design and Commerce, the Australian Centre for Photography and CATC, as well as running workshops in his own studio on the lower North Shore in Sydney. He is a member of the ACMP and a past Chairman of the Professional Photographers Association of Australia. He is also an avid sailor.
A traditional Turkish gulet (pronounced goolet) will sail as spectator vessel for the two-week cruise. Modern gulets are based on vessels that have sailed these coasts for centuries but are these days kitted out with all modern conveniences including air conditioning, en-suite facilities, huge common areas and afterdecks for alfresco dining.
As well as cruising, participants will have plenty of opportunity to venture ashore for sightseeing, with excursions possible to a range of places of interest and archaeological sites including Ekincik, Caunos, Sarsala, Gocek, Fetihye, Karacaoeren, Kaya Koy, Kalkan, Kas, Kastelorenzo, Kekova and Finike on the way to Antalya.
The Lycian Coast Yacht Rally runs from 21 September to 6 October 2012.
More information: www.marinerboating.com
The Greek island of Kastellorenzo. (Photo by Maggie Joyce.)
The Lycian cliff tombs on the Dalyan River. (Photo by Maggie Joyce.)
A traditional Turkish gulet under full sail. (Photo by Maggie Joyce.)