Manavgat - Antalya - Turkey

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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.

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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Alaçatı - Izmir - Turkey

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Turkey's Aegean shores are among the most fascinating and beautiful stretches in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, with landscapes of cultivated fields of aniseed, sesame and artichokes dotted with fig and gum trees, will guide you to discover one of the world's greatest windsurfing destinations in Alaçatı bay on the Çeşme peninsula.

With its 1.8 km width, over 5 km depth, crystal clear waters, azure blue skies, consistent and steady winds, topography and location Alaçatı is an ideal windsurfing spot in Europe. Both, the very shape of the bay and the thermal water pressures, create steady and consistent winds blowing side-shore from North to South (Poyraz) in summer and from South to North (Lodos) in winter months.

First time windsurfers love the place as the waist-deep and sand covered shallow water area extends for 500 meters from shore into the bay creating perfect conditions for beginners of all ages. Easy recovery from falls adds a new dimension to both teaching and learning to windsurf.

Consistent steady winds, combined with the best equipment ready and all rigged up steps away from the water is also an opportunity for speed or wave lovers not to miss. In summer, the North wind creates perfect conditions for flat-water high-speed windsurfing, whereas in winter the South wind creates waves steady enough even to please the big wave-funs.

As the coastal plain enjoys an exceptionally mild climate, with soft, verdant springs, hot summers, sunny autumns and warm winters marked by occasional showers. For windsurfing and sun-bathing summer months are ideal, but as the Aegean provides a perfect escapes from rigors of a northern winter even in January and February with mild sunny and pleasant days, wave lovers prefer to visit Alaçatı in winter to mix and match their Xmas holidays with windsurfing.

Whether you live for it or not, we know that the strong winds and crystal-clear waters of Alaçatı are not enough for a solid windsurfing experience. You may be worrying about your equipment, wondering if your friend will be bored when you windsurfing or just want to know the special of the chief. But along with it's natural appropriateness for windsurfing, there are more in Alaçatı for your holiday in Turkey.

Don't worry about your valuable equipment, you may rent your own windsurf storage area where you will find your equipment cleaned and set ready for the next day each night. And in case you need a replacement for your equipment, there is a special windsurf shop covering nearly every item you may need to replace.

While you are on your rest, you can enjoy local or international cuisine served by largely multilingual waiters and allow your mind to coast along in neutral whilst absorbing the sounds, sights and leisurely movements around the panoramic bay. And that's not all. Round the corner on the seaward-side of the bay you can swim, goggle along the reef, scuba dive to explore some of the sunken wrecks or charter a fully equipped boat with widely experienced captain for some deep-sea fishing.

Beach parties, and special Saturday night disco parties are not to be missed. The two piers which serve as watch-decks and filming platform during the day, will be at your service at night, with underwater lighting. If you would want to watch and enjoy the moonlight dancing with the water. How about moonlight windsurfing, a speciality of AWP can be arranged with our staff if you would like to put on a show watched by a large crowd.

ALAÇATI WINDSURF SCHOOL

Alaçatı Windsurfers' Paradise, has its own windsurf school equipped with MISTRAL and RRD boards and NORTHSAIL and NAUTIX sails. The school provides beginners classes for individuals and groups as well as advanced lessons for windsurfers who would like to improve their techniques. The school also does equipment rentals for customers who simply would like to rent windsurfing equipment. In high season it is recommended to book in advance if there is a need for specific boards or sails. It is also possible to bring own equipment for which storage space is readily available.

WINDSURF LESSONS AND STORAGE

At Alaçatı Windsurfers' Paradise, there are two international windsurf schools (AWP's own Alaçatı Windsurf School and FUN-SYSTEM Windsurf Centre of Germany.) all of which offer rental equipment as well as provide lessons by multi-lingual licenced windsurf teachers for all levels of windsurfers. All stations use at least 80% brand new equipment, all rigged up and ready for customers' needs depending on the wind conditions. Alaçatı Windsurf School is the only Turkish owned windsurf school at Alaçatı and its aim is to serve beginners of all ages. In high season it is recommended to book in advance if there is a need for specific boards or sails. It is also possible to bring own equipment for which storage space is readily available.

Alaçatı Windsurf School is equipped with MISTRAL and RRD boards and NORTHSAIL and NAUTIX sails. The school provides beginners classes for individuals and groups as well as advanced lessons for windsurfers who would like to improve their techniques. The school also does equipment rentals for customers who simply would like to rent windsurfing equipment. In high season it is recommended to book in advance if there is a need for specific boards or sails. It is also possible to bring own equipment for which storage space is readily available.

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Foça - Izmir - Turkey

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Dalaman - Muğla- - Turkey

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River Kayak Rentals and Logistic Support
We have the following equipment available for rental
White-water Kayaks : various models
Minibus - 14 seats (with driver and trailer)
Inflatable kayaks and rafts
Paddles, helmets, lifejackets, wet-suits
Tents and camp cooking equipment

Accommodation Possibilities
Camping by the riverside (generally no legal restrictions) - free.
Village house accommodation (basic, with heating and hot water). Meals can be provided by a village family.
Pension or hotel - this is only possible near towns or tourist resorts.

Grading system for rapids
We use the internationally recognised system, as follows :

Grade 1 : Flat water
Grade 2 : Small rapids, waves up to 1 meter high, easy to negotiate
Grade 3 : Rapids with irregular waves, maneuvering required in narrow passages
Grade 4 : Turbulent water, sudden and powerful maneuvering required
Grade 5 : Long and violent rapids, strong turbulence, very powerful and precise maneuvering required
Grade 6 : Impossible!

DALAMAN RIVER

Grade 4 - 5

Location
About half way between Marmaris and Fethiye. It is fed by natural limestone reservoirs so the water is clear, turquoise-blue and warm. It can be run all year round, although the upper section gets very technical towards the end of the summer (Sept-Oct) and all of the sections can become large in spring after heavy rain, rising by at least a grade. rapids are easily inspected and portaged if necessary.

The river is pool-drop in nature allowing for straightforward rescues. However, road access is only available at put-in and take-out points. The river flows through a series of gorges, dividing it into two consecutive sections above the village of Akkцprь. The upper section (Grade 5) and the lower section (Grade 4) can be run in a single day, but only by camping at the put-in.

The lower section can be run in a single day including transfers from resorts such as Marmaris or Fethiye. Village house accommodation is available in Akköprü.

DALAMAN RIVER TRIPS

Dalaman Experience - 1 day trip
An exhilarating day packed with adventure and adrenaline. Enjoy Grade 3+ rapids, as well as your safari up the mountain, giving you a taster of traditional village life and the magnificent scenery of this special area. A full day trip with 3-4 hours on the river, plus a barbecue meal by the riverside after the rafting.

Dalaman Overnight - 1 and half day trip
The most challenging and thrilling rafting tour in southern Turkey. An unbeatable opportunity to sample the best of this river. (March-May : Grade 4 - 5 June onwards grade 4). A real adventure rafting through the narrow limestone gorges, surrounded by fragrant pine forest. You have the chance to bathe in natural Jacuzzis, swim in shallow pools, jump off rocks and drink from crystal clear springs, as well as the experience of wilderness camping by the riverside.

This trips runs on request - mostly weekends - from March to July (minimum 4 people)

LESSONS
For individuals and small groups of beginners we are able to arrange kayak lessons on a private basis on the Dalaman River.

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Antalya - Turkey

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Our base is Antalya Köprülü Canyon National Park. The natural and geological structure of the area is suitable for many outdoor sports. This richness of variety is the reason why Köprülü Canyon is the centre of our combined tours as well.

Including the ancient city of Selge and a part of Köprüçay river, Köprülü Canyon National Park is spread upon 36 thousand hectares land. The National Park is renowned as it is the biggest Mediterranean Cypress forest of the Mediterranean Region and the Middle East.

Novaraft base camp is the biggest and the most beautiful facility of the region. With our hot water showers, clean toilets, a well-cleaned industrial kitchen, resting lodges, volleyball courts, a restaurant and a bar; we offer you the warmth and the comfort of your house out in the woods. In our multi-purposed facility, there are also sites for tents and camping.

People have always thought of rafting as a branch of sports which can be done only by professionals. However, no previous knowledge is required for it. You don't need to have taken a course or private lessons previously. Nevertheless, before you begin the tour you will be provided with the necessary information by your guide on how to paddle, how to sit in the boat and how to follow the commands briefly.

You have made up your mind. You want to paddle through the waves, get wet, and have fun, but how? Here, we provide you with different choices. You can participate in the rafting groups of 6, 8 and 10 people or you can try duckies of 2 people which you control yourself.

We provide you with choices to raft on beginner, intermediate or advanced level rivers depending on what kind action you look for.

RAFTING RIVERS

Aksu River
Aksu river rafting course, taking place in the 35th kilometer of Antalya - Isparta highway has a difficulty level of 1. This course which we offer companies as an alternative of combined tours in our High Rope Course Park is ideal for families and student groups as well. The course, which can also be named as panoramic rafting, provides a unique taste of view while you are passing through the high walls and interesting rock formations.

Köprüçay River
Arising from the Taurus and passing through the canyons which are natural beauties, Köprüçay falls into the Mediterranean from the south of Serik. Köprüçay river, feeding on the subterranean waters of the high-walled canyons standing on both sides, is one of the most beautiful natural recreation areas of Turkey. Besides that, Selge city, possessing a rich archeological heritage such as historical castles, aqueducts, bridges and roads from the Roman era, is also entitled as the most popular rafting course of Turkey. It hosts thousands of local and foreign tourists as it is close to the touristic sites like Alanya, Side, Belek and Kemer as well. The tour taking place between the historical Oluk bridge and Karabük bridge has the difficulty level of about 2-3. It also provides the visitors with breathtaking natural views and the opportunity to watch the Taurus Mountains as it flows through the National Park.

Alara River
Passing through the border of Alanya, Alara river has the difficulty level of about 3-4. Starting form the down part of Gündoğmuş village, the course is about 25 kilometer long and ends in the outskirts of Alarhan, the castle that dates back to the Seljukians. The river, flowing ebulliently especially in the spring, provides technical passages which require a high maneuver ability due to the difficulties caused by the irregular rock blocks. With this special feature, the river sustains adrenalin to the participants.

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Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

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Right on the windy tip of the Bodrum Peninsula on the Aegean Coast of Turkey. If you are a windsurfer or a kitesurfer, or you would like to learn windsurfing or kitesurfing and you are looking for a nice, warm and windy place; 12 years ago we found one in Turkey. We decided to build our centre here and make it the best possible.

Because this is the place where we wanted to windsurf as much as we could. We love to share it with our guests. The greatest thing about it, is to see people enjoying their holidays and improving their surfing.

In Fener you will find:
The best wind in Bodrum, and one of the best spots in Turkey
Perfect conditions for all levels (beginners to expert)
Latest models and a large amount of equipment
Qualified instructors
Multi-activity
Good accommodation
And a chance to discover the Bodrum area

Getting here:
Airports: Bodrum-Milas international Airport 60 km.
We can organize airport transfers by taxi or minibus.
You can rent a car from us and get it delivered to the airport on your arrival.
You can make your own way by taxi or by bus via Bodrum town center.
Other ways to get here are via Izmir (250 km), Dalaman (260 km)
Greek island of Kos (40 km road, then 45 min ferry to Bodrum) has also an international airport
Fener beach is on the way from Akyarlar to Turgutreis. You can get there by a direct minibus service (dolmush) from Bodrum city center (20 km), from Turgutreis town (6 km) and from Akyarlar village (2 km).
The dolmush service is the cheapest way of traveling on Bodrum peninsula.
You can not miss the only lighthouse of the peninsula midway from Akyarlar village to Turgutreis. The dolmush driver will stop wherever you like.
The centre is next to the lighthouse you won't miss the flags and the windsurfers.

A new attraction in Fener is the dinghy sailing

Laser Rental Prices
1 h 25 Euro, 3 h 60 Euro, 4 h 75 Euro

Sailing Instruction Prices
Laser semi-intensive instruction 3 x 1h30 120 Euro
Laser intensive instruction 5 x 1h30 175 Euro
Sailing course for children 4 x 1h 115 Euro

COOL CATZ sails to Fener Beach, by 25 knots winds & new for 2006 - starting downwind kite trips to Bitez.

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Göynük - Antalya - Turkey

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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.

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Antalya - Turkey

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KÖPRÜÇAY RIVER
Difficulty level : 1+
Who can attend : Anybody between the age of 6-60, who has no serious illness and knows how to swim.
Length of the course : 11 km
Meeting Point : Trans Nature Finish Point
Meeting Time : 09:30 am
Equipment : Raft (for 6-10 people), life jacket (buoyancy aid), helmet, paddle, wet suit for cold weather conditions.
Guide : Turkish or foreigner guides experienced and educated in their subject.
Suitable Languages : Turkish , English , German and Russian
Insurance : 1 Million US$ + 50.000 US$
Participation Form : By signing this form customers says that they join the tour with their own free will.
Food : We give the lunch in the middle of the tour. Grilled trout or chicken request of guest, beans stewed in olive oil, a vegetable dish, rice, potato salad, shepherd salad, sauces, season fruit

SERVICES INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE
Guidance, Insurance, Equipment, Transfer, Breakfast, Lunch

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON THE KÖPRÜÇAY RIVER AND TOUR

Our course is 11 km long and ends 2 km from the concrete bridge.

Upon arrival of your transfer vehicles at our professional guides brief your guests on the tour to be made, the course and the technical equipment in four languages, Turkish, English, German and Russian.

Our tour starts at 11:00 between 10:00 and 11:00, after passing through the first rapid, takes a break for entertainment's and swimming at the Böğrüm Bridge, following which the point for the lunch stop is reached at 12:30.

Our choice of menu has been prepared for the pleasure of guests who are vegetarian or who prefer not to eat red meat and comprises grilled chicken or trout, beans stewed in olive oil or a vegetable dish, rice, potato, salad, various seasonal salads, sauces and fruit.

After a lunch break of approximately one hour, the course is followed to the 7 km point where our guests enjoy Body Rafting and other entertainment's. After guests have paddled the remaining 6 km this enjoyable trip comes to an end at 16:00. At the of the tour, we offer a photographic service to enable guests to obtain a permanent record of their experiences.

The Köprüçay Rafting course includes rapids of levels 1 and 2 on the international difficulty rafting scale. For this reason, there is no need for any previous experience in order to join in the activity on the river. Everybody who knows how to swim and doe not suffer from health problems may take part in the tour. Our groups enjoy an exciting and beautiful day in complete security under the supervision of our professional guides who have a high level of experience and knowledge.

We have two types of boat amongst our equipment, these being 8 - seats raft and 2 - seats DUCKY inflatable boats.

All customers and their guides as well as our own guides taking part in tours are insured by our company.

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Çeşme - Izmir - Turkey

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KITE SURFING VIDEO

This newest, maximum adrenaline pumping sport of the extreme sports family invites you to our kitesurf center at Turkey's first officially approved kite beach with it's unbelievable view attraction. Pırlanta beach - Çeşme. Come over here and be the part of the wind and the nature with us where the bluest sky meets the deep blue sea.

Kitesurfing is completing itself with many other extreme sports. Kitesurfing is the new generation of windsurfing. Now, because of the demand to windsurf from the young people which becames less, starting from the new millennium, windsurfing became an over middle aged people sport. Therefore kitesurfing is the speediest growing extreme sport. The similarity of board riding technics with snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding, rollerblading, mountain boarding made the riders of those extreme sports start kiteboarding. And then kitesnowboarding, kiteskiing started to become popular. Not only on the sea, it's also a great pleasure to ride on snow.

It is not hard to be able to kitesurf. Only by spending few hours you'll be a part of the sport. You will be a real kite pilot with the helps of our approved teachers.

The Kitehouse @ Kitesurfbeach Çeşme
Paul Menta who is one of the best signature on Kiteboarding sector and his new kitehouse integrated with Hüsnü Baylav's kitesurfbeach as the brand new kitecenter of Europe. The Kitehouse who will open it's doors at 15th of June will be the new test center for the 2006 and 2007 Cabrinha kites and boards and will organize kite clinics and courses with world famous kiteboarders.

Cabrinha US team at kitesurfbeach
With the newest security system and the new innovation of the kiteboard,the bow kites Cabrinhakites had the most secure kite awards. Cabrinha pilots Clarisa Hempel and Michael Minichiello was at kitesurfbeach on May 2006. Our Turkish world cupper Julie Simsar, Turkish champion Semih Arıkan, Tolga Arsan, Kaya Karaca and Hüsnü Baylav was with them during their visit to Çeşme.

FOR KITESURFERS BY KITESURFERS
One of the 10 best windy beaches of Turkey which is blue flagged who has the name from its' diamond sand ,because of its' non gusty, steady wind is also approved by the best kitesurfers of the world. Three years ago, 2002-2003 world champion Cindy MOSEY kitesurfed with us at the kitesurfbeach and she said this spot will be one of the best of the world.

And two years ago, World Title Marc RAMSIER, Japon Champion Tomoko OKAZAKI, German Champion Kristin BOESE who came to the kitesurfbeach with the crazy French surf photographer Ugo RICHARD made a bigggg action, higggggh in the air and shooted a lot of tricks over the sky of our .Thank you guys & . For them this is a good playground. Oriental breeze, the kite travel story written by Tomoko and the photos from Ugo is already published on different kitesurf mags with different languages.

Last year we were up to the sky with all the European champions at Pırlanta Beach. They will be again at our playground fort he events that We will be hosting for national and international events on 2005 with the Turkish Federation. You can check the dates of our water & air competitions from the PKRA's official site www.pkra.info To be able to give you a better service, we also have a clean and simple beach cafe with its' international cuisine.

In our kitecenter we have a kiteschool approved from SCSPF as IKO Turkey, a kite shop where you can rent and buy material and accessories, and we have a lounge area where you can sunbed on top of the pillows on green grass.

At kitesurfbeach and the spots that we will take you due to the meteorological needs, our T.K.A approved school will teach you how to kitesurf. The course program is developed on three stages.

ENTRY LEVEL
Introduction to kites, Rigging up, Launching (from the beach), Landing (to the beach), Control technics, Body drag, Water start

MEDIUM LEVEL
Board riding technics, Downwind sailing, Upwind sailing, Jibing technics, First jump

ADVANCE LEVEL
Advanced jibing technics, Advanced jumping technics

ONE TO ONE
For any informations from any level, one on one course

KITECAFE
The Cosy Cafe And Club which is integrated to Kitesurfbeach, will be very happy to host you when you want to run away from the wind to rest a little. You can eat and drink from our menu specially prepared for riders and non-surfers as well. Our friendly staff will be very happy to serve you.

The 'back garden' of the cosy cafe is a real lazy house for the ones who want to have sun bedding on top of our fluffy pillows. If you want to rest on the shadow we also have huge sunbrellas.

KITE SCHOOL
At kitesurfbeach and the spots that we will take you due to the meteorological needs, our T.K.A approved school will teach you how to kitesurf. The course program is developed on three stages.

ENTRY LEVEL
Introduction to kites, Rigging up, Launching (from the beach), Landing (to the beach), Control technics, Body drag, Water start.

MEDIUM LEVEL
Board riding technics, Downwind sailing, Upwind sailing, Jibing technics, First jump .

ADVANCE LEVEL
Advanced jibing technics, Advanced jumping technics.

ONE TO ONE
For any informations from any level, one on one course.

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Dalaman - Muğla - Turkey

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Deep Nature provide custom made multiactivity tours and rafting tour packages. Best daily and two days rafting course in turkey, Dalaman river's fun rapids running around the boulders, drops and waves, best gear, best guides, best food.

RAFTING TOUR ON THE DALAMAN - 3 DAYS
The Dalaman is the best river in Southern Turkey for rafting with genuine exhilarating grade four rapids. Rafting on the Dalaman River and Canyoning On the Butterfly Valley

Day 1
Arrive in Akkцprь Camping Place for breakfast. Transfer to start point, receiving the equipment and briefing. Brief course about rafting and then rafting on the Narlı - Meşebükü (12 km, difficulty rate 4) snack on the river. After rafting you'll have camping and dinner

Day 2
After having breakfast at the camping place you'll raft Meşebükü - Akköprü (14 km, difficulty rate 3 - 4). After rafting lunch break. Transfer to Faralya Village, the start point of canyoning. Dinner and overnight in hotel

Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. Training about the canyoning and canyoning. End of the canyoning and Ölüdeniz by boat. Transfer for hotel.

Number of participants: Min : 6 - Max : 15

We provide : Transfers, overnight at the hotel, snack, all river equipment, breakfast and dinner at the camping place, professional experienced river guides, insurance

You Bring : Swimming suits / short, sport shoes (can get wet), sun glasses, sun cream

Who Can Attend : Everybody between the ages of 14 - 50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim

RAFTING ON THE DALAMAN RIVER AND CANYONING ON THE BUTTERFLY VALLEY - 2 DAYS

Day 1
Arrive in Akköprü Camping Place for breakfast. Transfer to start point, receiving the equipment and briefing. Brief course about rafting and then rafting (14 km, difficulty rate 3 - 4), snack on the river. End of the rafting. Transfer to Faralya Village , the start point of canyoning. Dinner and overnight at the pension.

Day 2
Breakfast at the pension. Training about the canyoning and canyoning. End of the canyoning and Ölüdeniz by boat. Transfer for home

Number of participants : Min : 6 - Max : 15

We provide : Transfers, overnight at the hotel, snack, all river equipment, breakfast and dinner at the camping place, professional experienced river guides, insurance

You Bring : Swimming suits / short, sport shoes (can get wet), sun glasses, sun cream.

Who Can Attend : Everybody between the ages of 14 - 50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim

RAFTING ON DALAMAN RIVER ( NARLI-AKKÖPRÜ ) - 2 DAYS

Day 1
Arrive in the main camping place and breakfast. Transfer to Narlı, the start point of rafting. Brief course about rafting. Rafting on the Narlı - Meşebükü (12 km, difficulty rate 4). Nightover at the river coast that Meşebükü.

Day 2
Breakfast at the camping place. Rafting on the Meşebükü - Akköprü (14 km, difficulty rate 3 - 4). End of the rafting then snack in the Akköprü. Transfer for home.

Number of participants : Min : 6 - Max : 35

We provide : Transfers, overnight at the hotel, snack, all river equipment, breakfast and dinner at the camping place, professional experienced river guides, insurance.

You Bring : Swimming suits / short, sport shoes (can get wet), sun glasses, sun cream.

Who Can Attend : Everybody between the ages of 14 - 50 who hasn't got any serious illness and who know how to swim

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Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

Geographic Coordinates : Latitude 36° 51' 2" N - Longitude 28° 16' 6" E
Entrance lights : F.R. 2M - F.G. 2M
VHF Channels : 6
Call Sign : " Port Marmaris "

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CLUB
The Marmaris International Yacht Club was founded in 1992 by the yachtsmen and women of Marmaris. Prior to the formation of the club, these people would hold various amateur races between themselves but once the club was set up, they saw an opportunity to create an official get-together and organized the first Marmaris Race Week.

The MIYC has about 80 members today and each year during the Marmaris Race Week, hosts around 120 yachts and 1000 racers from all over the world.

The MIYC has also been the main body responsible for the organization of the Marmaris Yacht Festival for many years. This is an international event which gives the local crewed charter yachts and local agencies to promote themselves and the Turkish coast as a charter destination.

MIYC has started the Yacht and Yacht Equipments Fair with a couple of stands on the first years of the festival. Now it has expanded its activity range with the yacht and yacht equipments fair by organizing it as a separate event since 2001. The fair is organized by the time of festival each year and it provides an extra potential to the region's existing maritime business.

Setur Marmaris Netsel Marina is located in the heart of antiquity and unsurpassed natural beauty, while remaining totally unspoiled unlike so many others areas in the Mediterranean. The bay has no underwater hazards such as sand banks or rocks so it's extremely safe to approach through VHF, channel 06 and you will be directed by the control tower staff into a berth.

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Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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The coastline of south-west Turkey, where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean Sea, is a paradise for sea kayakers: steep rugged cliffs, deserted sandy bays, deep clear pools, hidden coves and fascinating islands, not to mention a huge variety of sea life and sea birds.

The coastline is dotted with ruined castles and cities. Yet despite its beauty, this coast is rarely visited outside the tourist resorts. And of course the climate makes our area even more attractive for paddling - hot, settled, sunny weather for much of the year, and a relatively warm sea.

Whether you are an experienced expedition paddler, a relative novice, or a total beginner, we have a guided trip to suit you - choose a 1-day, 3-day or 6-day trip, or let us designed a customized itinerary for you. Alternatif Outdoor was the first to introduce sea kayaking to this part of Turkey and we have been running paddling trips here since 1998. We insist on using high-quality, well-maintained equipment and experienced English-speaking guides. Experienced paddlers also have the option of renting kayaks and gear for an independent trip.

Guided Trips - 1 Day
A fun, active and different way to get way from the crowds and explore the beautiful coastline of Turkey's Turquoise Coast. We offer a variety of trips, listed below, suitable for beginners and for people with previous paddling experience. We start all trips with a briefing and practice session in the kayaks, to introduce you to paddling techniques and safety procedures. A picnic lunch is provided on all one-day tours, plus transport to the start/finish point where necessary. We run these trips on demand (minimum 4 people), or as part of a customised itinerary, any time between April and October.

Akyaka Delta / Marmaris, Akyaka, Difficulty 1b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Wildlife, varied scenery and conditions. Sea and channel.
Selimiye Islands and Church / Marmaris, Içmeler, Turunç, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 10, Highlights : Cliffs, islands, ruined church. Sea.
Selimiye Castles / Marmaris, Içmeler, Turunç, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Sheltered bay, boat-builders villages, ruined castles. Sea.
Dalyan Classic / Dalyan, Difficulty 1b, Min Age 10, Highlights : Iztuzu Beach, Rock Tombs. Sea and channel.
Dalyan and Hot Springs / Dalyan, Difficulty 1a, Min Age 10, Highlights : Good for beginners and families. Wildlife, hot springs and mud baths. Lake and channel
Köyceğiz Lake / Dalyan, Köyceğiz, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 14, Highlights : Lake paddling. Wildlife, islands and ruins
Göcek Bays / Göcek, Fethiye, Difficulty 1a, Min Age 10, Highlights : Islands, sheltered bays, and beaches. Sea.

Guided Trips - 3 Day
If you have a few days available, and you are thirsty for of adventure, why not join one of our 3-day sea-kayaking expeditions. This is a rare chance to explore some of the remoter areas of Turkey that few visitors ever see, and to experience its historical and natural heritage from a very different perspective.

These are true expeditions - we carry all our gear and food in the kayaks, and camp in a different place every night. We provide all meals, mostly cooked in camp (these are often one of the highlights of the trip.). We offer a variety of trips, listed below, suitable for beginners and people with previous paddling experience. We start all trips with a briefing and practice session in the kayaks, to introduce you to paddling techniques and safety procedures. We run these trips for a minimum of 2 people, any time between April and October. Any of them can modified if required and incorporated into a customised itinerary

Best of Lake to Sea / Köyceğiz, Ekincik, Difficulty 1b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Lake, channel and sea, Hot springs and mud baths, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Köyceğiz Lake - wildlife haven
Bozburun Peninsula / Marmaris, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Ruined castles and churches, Islands, Boat-building villages
Bördübet to English Harbour, Marmaris, Akyaka, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 14, Highlights : Remote coastline, English Harbour, Seven Islands
English Harbour to Akyaka / Marmaris, Akyaka, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Cleopatra's Island / ancient Cedrae, Akyaka delta - wildlife haven
Dalyan Delta to Kocagöl Bay / Dalyan, Dalaman, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 14, Highlights : Channel and sea, Turtle Beach, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Dalyan delta - wildlife haven

Guided Trips - 6 Day
Our 6-day and 7-day expeditions are for people who are looking for a truly active and adventurous holiday. As on our 3-day expeditions, this is a chance to explore some of the remoter areas of Turkey that few visitors ever see, and to experience its historical and natural heritage from a very different perspective, but a longer trip enables us to explore even remoter areas and in more detail.

These are true expeditions - we carry all our gear and food in the kayaks, and camp in a different place every night. We provide all meals, mostly cooked in camp (these are often one of the highlights of the trip.). We start all trips with a briefing and practice session in the kayaks, to introduce you to paddling techniques and safety procedures. We offer a variety of trips, listed below, suitable for people with limited previous paddling experience, up to experienced paddlers. We run these trips for a minimum of 2 people, any time between April and October.

Köyceğiz to Göcek / Köyceğiz, Dalyan, Dalaman, Göcek, Fethiye, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Lake, channel and sea, Turtle Beach, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Köycegiz Lake - wildlife haven, Göcek Bay islands and ruins
Bördübet to Akyaka / Marmaris, Içmeler, Akyaka, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Remote coastline, Seven Islands, Cleopatra's Island / ancient Cedrae, Akyaka delta - wildlife haven
Marmaris to Asiköy / Marmaris, Iзmeler, Dalyan, Dalaman, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Turtle Beach, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Dalyan delta - wildlife haven, Sea caves
Marmaris to Hisarönü / Marmaris, Içmeler, Turunç, Difficulty 3c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Remote and challenging route, Ruins of ancient Amos and Loryma, Ruined castles and churches, Boat-building villages

7 day expeditions
Complete Göcek / Göcek, Fethiye, Dalaman, Difficulty 1a, Min Age 12, Highlights : Sea kayaking + walking + horse-riding, Göcek Bay islands and ruins

RENTALS
We have the following equipment available for rental :
Kayaks : Single (Prijon Seayak, Touryak, Kodiak) and double (Prijon Odyssee, Excurison)
Kayak gear : Paddles, buoyancy aids, spraydecks, dry bags
Camping gear : Tents, sleeping bags and mats, cooking gear
Laminated charts

ROUTE PLANNING
We will be happy to advise on a suitable route, based on the time you have available and your previous experience (free of charge for those renting kayaks from us).

TRANSPORT
We can arrange delivery of you and the kayaks to your start point, and pick-up from your finish point.
Airport transfers can also be arranged.
Cost depends on the distance involved.
Accommodation:
We can arrange hotel accommodation for you at the start and/or end of your trip.
Please note that we only rent kayaks of groups of at least 2 people. People renting kayaks should be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient prior experience of kayaking techniques.

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Kapuzbaşı, Yahyalı - Kayseri - Turkey

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RAFTING VIDEO

In the middle of Turkey 270 km south of Ankara lays Cappadocia (Kapadokya) - the heart of the Anatolian plateau. The Zamantı river is flowing from this plateau, pass the Kapuzbaşı waterfalls and crossing the Taurus mountains towards the Mediterranean. This area is our playground.

Rafting expeditions may sound scary to some of us. We know that not all people are naturally born rafters and might not feel at ease thinking about a night in the wilderness. All that does not mean however, that you will not fall in love with it after the first time you will try. As a mater of fact, from our experience, you probably will. To help you get over the fear of the unknown we invite you to read through some frequently asked questions, other people experiences and to have a short overview of what a day on the river looks like.

RED RIVER SPIRIT - 1 day trip
This one is a day adventure down the Zamantı's deepest canyons. Visiting powerful waterfalls, mysterious caves and rafting along green villages in which the time seems to have stopped. Come to breathe in the nature and spend a magical day with us to get the real sense of the "Zamantı Spirit".

Trip Itinerary
We start our day with a morning pick up from the hotels and a drive to the town of Yahyalı. Arriving at our river base to change into our river clothes and have a small chat about the correct river behavior than off we go right into it. We will spend the net hours rafting through the dramatic blue canyon. The walls are huge and at some places they go vertically over a 1000 meters! The rapids are exciting, the air is fresh and the scenery is breathtaking. We will take our time through the fantastic gorge with breaks for body rafting, side tours, games and a light meal on the way. After some 3 hours we arrive at take to enjoy an open buffet lunch on the riverbank. If time allows and the crew is up to it, we will go to visit the world famous Kapuzbaşı waterfall and take loads of photos of all different angles.

WET DREAM - 2 days trip
Raft through the Zamantı's canyons and the fast Şelale river. The views are breathtaking; the river is great and available for all. If you want to have the taste of white water and a glimpse into Zamantı's outdoor wonderland, then this trip is your wet dream.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with our gear and the river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon. After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : In the morning we take a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall, then back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. A short and pumping river section takes us through lush riverbanks, and legendary scenery to taste some of the Zamantı exciting white water. After lunch we set for the drive to finish our trip back in Cappadocia.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - 3 days trip
Join us for an expedition to explore the mysterious kingdom of the Zamantı River and the Red mountains. With a portion of white water, plenty of scenery and a little touch of outdoor camping this one is a short trip that has it all. Raft between giant caves and colorful canyons to find out for yourself, why this one is called Alice in Wonderland.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with our gear and the river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon. After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : Start the day with a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall than back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. Negotiating some 20 km of exciting rapids and pristine wilderness we spend our day on the river between old chrome mines, exploring deserted caves and visiting remote villages. After lunch on the riverbank we approach one of the most amazing sights of all rivers Alice in Wonderland. In the afternoon we arrive at our Küpköy camp, to spend the night in a camp with a view.
Day 3 : Wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed coffee simmering on the open fire and the delicious outdoor breakfast that naturally follows. A couple of hours later we find ourselves rafting through a mysterious tunnel and boiling rapids on our way to explore the amazing hidden canyon. In the afternoon we take out and drive through the magical views of the red mountains back to Cappadocia.

THE BIG BLUE - 5 days trip
Looking for an other way to experience nature? Looking for a special place to do it? Here is a combination of extraordinary white water rafting and outstanding outdoor activities all wrapped in the fascinating wonderland of one of this planets most beautiful rivers. Raft the Zamantı river top to bottom, visit remote villages, mysterious caves and spend magical nights under the stars in a trip so fulfilling, you wish it never ends.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with the gear and river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon.
After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : Start the day with a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall than back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. Negotiating some 20 km of exciting rapids and pristine wilderness we spend our day on the river between old chrome mines, exploring deserted caves and visiting remote villages. After lunch on the riverbank we approach one of the most amazing sights of all rivers Alice in Wonderland. In the afternoon we arrive at our Küpköy camp to spend the night in a camp with a view.
Day 3 : Wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed coffee simmering on the open fire and the delicious outdoor breakfast that naturally follows. A couple of hours later we find ourselves rafting through a mysterious tunnel and boiling rapids on our way to explore the amazing hidden canyon. After dealing with some excellent white water we set our camp on a wonderful sandy beach and spend the afternoon swimming, reading, and playing around.
Day 4 : This day we experience some of the best white water the Zamantı has to offer. After meeting the Seyhan river water is added, and big volume type rafting carries us all the way to the end of the day and to our Lucky Bridge Camp.
Day 5 : Soon after breakfast on the riverbank we enter the Wishing Well Gorge in which wishes come true through some white foamy rapids. After a couple of hours of white fun the river evens out and soon we come out of the gorge for a lazy afternoon cruise down the Egener stretch. At the village of Egener, we finish a wonderful trip with a wonderful lunch and a shuttle to Adana. (a shuttle to Cappadocia or Kayseri is also available with previous arrangement).

ZAMANTI RIVER
The land of Turkey whose 97% are located on the half island of Asia Minor and 3% in Balkans is shaped like a bowl. To the south the Taurus Mountains ridge lays along the Mediterranean Sea and carries on to the east to join the Himalayan mountains.

The Pontus ridge at the north of the country along the Black sea is an interrupted chain of folded highlands and at the east a high stretch of volcanoes contains the highest mountain in Turkey - Mount Ağrı Dağı), 5.165 meters in altitude. The centre of the country is a volcanic plateau of between 800 to 1300 meters above sea level. The Mountain ridges surrounding the plateau are creating a natural barrier. Rivers that usually flow from the high parts of the ridge towards the lowlands cannot break through those ridges.

Due to the lack of drainage the plateau contains a few salt lakes with the biggest among them, the Tuz Gölü, one of the saltiest lakes in the world (33.5% salt). A rare example of a river that breaks through a mountain ridge is the Zamantı River. Originates in powerful springs located at Pınarbaşı, some 100 km north-east of the big city Kayseri the Zamantı flows south and crosses the Taurus mountains to meet the Mediterranean sea between the cities Adana and Mersin. Coming out of the springs the river curves through the Anatolian plateau some 100 km before it meets with the Taurus Mountains not far from the town of Yahyalı.

The enormous pressure that was generated as a result of the collision between two tectonic plates in this area has created a giant crack across the ridge from north to south. The Zamantı River makes its way through this crack inside a steep and rugged set of canyons south to meet the Seyhan river near the village of Akdam.

The limestone ridge of the Taurus Mountains is rich with caves and water pockets that are trapped inside the rock. The big crack withholding the Zamantı River opened those pockets and released the water to flow out into the river in a spectacular set of springs that increases the flow dramatically around Kapuzbaşı waterfalls near the village of Güney Şelale.

The diverse scenery along the river is consistent of different types of canyons with various geological formations and vegetation that changes due to the constant change of climate as you descend from the Anatolian highlands to the hot and humid Mediterranean. The river evens out as it leaves the Taurus Mountains by the village of Egener and slowly makes its way through the Seyhan power station and the city of Adana down to the Mediterranean Sea.

KIZILIRMAK
Situated in the north of the Anatolian plateau the Kızılırmak (red river) is the longest river in Turkey. The Red River originates at the Kцse ridge northeast of the city Sivas, and then flows southwest towards the center of the Anatolian plateau.

It reaches its most southern point near the village of Avanos, which is one of the corners of the Cappadocian triangle, then curves northwest, passes by the capital Ankara and turns north to flow into the Black Sea by Bafra. After passing the city of Sivas, except the occasional rapid, the Red river is mainly calm and wide as it makes its way through the Anatolian plateau with some rapids near the village of Avanos.

The Kızılırmak is flowing through some red clay river beds and is a source for raw materials for the pottery industry that has flourished all along it. The Red River is also a source of water mainly for agriculture and the green valleys surrounding it stand in strong contrast to the dryness of the Cappadocia region.

TEAM
Valerija Fedotova (Lera) International Guide, Tom Gilat -International Guide, Tom Holleman (Tomba) - Guide and Expedition Leader, Ofir Cochavi (Minibar) - Guide and Expedition Leader, Joel Guanillo - Guide and Expedition Leader, Alex M. Aitken - Guide and Expedition Leader

RAFTING GUIDE COURSE
Thinking of taking things seriously? Want to be a pro? Here is a great opportunity for you to learn and practice advanced river techniques instructed by some of the leading names in the world of white water rafting. Come join us for 11 fascinating days on the river, wrapped in the breathtaking views of Turkeys outdoors to become a qualified international river guide.

Subjects we cover in the course :
River reading - river formations, obstacles and hydrodynamics.
Raft control - guide strokes, raft-maneuvering.
Rapid running - scouting, plan making, river running.
Risk management - making a decision, recognizing and avoiding hazards.
River signals - paddle signals, hand signals.
Work in a guides team - guides job descriptions and responsibilities.
Paddle and safety talk - training and instructing a paddlers team.
Customer skills - reading customers behaviors and reactions.
River rescue - river emergencies and rescue techniques.
Rope systems - knots, Z-drags, anchors and other systems.
Evacuation methods - evacuate a victim from a river scene.
Equipment - handling, care and maintenance.

Information and Facilities
11 days comprehensive hands on course.
Professional, international team of instructors.
Full board accommodation in a cozy mountain lodge.
All gear provided.
International rafting guide diploma upon graduation.
Worldwide work connection and opportunities.
All transports including to and from Antalya.
Personal approach.

BEGINNERS KAYAKING COURSE
Started kayaking and want to improve your white water technique, or want to get into a fascinating new sport? Medrafts Kayak school is ready to open a whole new world of exciting white fun for you. Based on a pristine riverbank, our mountain lodge is hosting a 5 days Whitewater kayak course for all levels of kayakers.

The subjects that we cover in the course may vary according to your personal level and experience. Our guides will assess your level and build together with you a personal training program designed to approve your skills. Here are some of the subjects we work on:

River reading - hazards, formations and hydrodynamic.
Strokes - braces, strokes and balance.
Roll - back roll, front roll and hand roll.
River signals - paddle signals, hand signals
Play boating - surfing, cartwheel, flat spin, loops and other tricks.
River running - scouting, planning and running a rapid.
River safety - running a safe kayak trip.
Risk management - making a decision, recognizing and avoiding hazards.
Basic river rescue - river emergencies and rescue techniques
Evacuation methods - evacuate a victim from a river scene
Equipment - handling care and maintenance.
Boats and accessories - models, materials and characters.

Information and Facilities
8 days comprehensive hands on course.
Professional, international team of instructors.
Full board accommodation in a cozy mountain lodge.
Gear - bring your own or use ours.
Fun and off hours activities.
All transports including to and from Antalya.
Personal approach.

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Dokuzdeğirmen - Düzce - Turkey

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All the rivers are beautiful, but what makes a river trip fun is the organisation behind it, the guide in your boat, the gear you use, and of course no river trip is complete without a hearty lunch. Our internationally experienced team put it all together at it's best.

MELEN RIVER RAFTING
Istanbul is not just the Bosphorus, blue mosque, marketplace and all that culture & history You can also have a great day of rafting on Melen river with us. Available from Ankara as well. From March to June. Reserve during the week for our weekend groups. Our CE standard rafting equipment is nice & warm no matter what the weather conditions are. Shuttle Bus from Istanbul & Ankara. Internationally experienced river guides. Lunch in our restaurant at the take out.

PROGRAMME
Departure points for Istanbul are from Taksim AKM and Kadıköy Wedding Office. For Ankara can be any point depending on demand.
Arrive at rafting start point in Düzce Dokuzdeğirmen Village
Dealing rafting equipment and safety talk
Rafting Melen River (14 km)
Finish and lunch in our restaurant by the river
Back home by our transfer vehicles

Programme is between 07:30 - 19:00. It may differs depending on the number of attendants or weather conditions.

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Alaçatı - Izmir - Turkey

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VIDEO

Situated in the very middle of Alaçatı Yumru Bay, which is rated one of top ten shallow water windsurf regions worldwide, Active Windsurf Center occupies a fifty-meter sea-shore.

Our VDWS certified windsurfing instructors are all university graduates from Physical Education Department and ready to provide you with top-quality teaching together with our experienced stuff. In order for our clients to fell themselves relaxed while resting on the beach, our center was especially designed wind-protective.

The floor in front of sail & board shed is covered with wood for your safety. Our station is in your service with Fanatic, JP, and Neilpryde surf equipments, approximately 80 boards and 120 sails. Light weight sails are also available for kids.

Have we ever forget our guests who will not do but enjoy watching windsurfers! Of course, we have already considered comfortable mattes, cushions and wind protectors for them. Needles to say wc, hot-showers and cabinets are at your hand.

In Active Windsurf Center, we provide windsurfing lessons for beginners up to advanced windsurfers.

Equipment Rental : Board sails other equipment

Windsurf Gage : Active Box offers you to put your equipment in a safe and clean places that is going to be yours for the time period.

Repair : Active Alaçatı Windsurf Center, has a probational board repair man that can help every one.

WINDSURFING COURSES

Beginner Course
In beginner lesson you will learn the basics of windsurfing, basic moves, basic turns and the basic rotations with our professional instructors.

Advanced Courses
Also we offer advanced level courses which you can learn how to use harness and foot straps, beach start and water start, and the faster turns. You won't believe how much more you'll enjoy windsurfing after getting a grip on the advanced windsurfing techniques

Kid Courses
We can start teaching from 7 years old ,safety is really important for us. We have special light equipment for little kids. ,and we got special equipment for the kids.

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Köyceğiz - Muğla - Turkey

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There are a lot of activities to do in Toparlar Village of Köyceğiz, such as;

swimming in a deep-small cauldron
swimming in waterfalls
jumping from the rocks to the ponds
climbing out of the water to the waterfalls by ropes

The tour, which has only the difficulty of level 1, is applied to all healthy people. It's for the minimum number of three, the maximum number of ten people.

Equipment : Helmet, Buoyancy Aid, rope for the climbing, safety belt
Guide : He/she has a UIAA K2 licence, speaks the current language
Food : A lunch-packet during the trip, fish&chicken after the trip with rice, three kinds of salad and some season fruit
Insurance : Appropriate for daily conditions

The equipment they will need

- A pair of sport shoes for in the water
- A rucksack
- One liter of water (to drink)
- A cap, sun lotion
- A second t-shirt, a pair of shorts
- A towel, a pair of dry shoes to wear after the trip,

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