Turkey

Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association

The sixth edition of the highly anticipated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">Turkey's Yachting and Brokers Association Yacht Charter Show (TYBA)&nbsp;</a>will be held between 9 and 13 May 2025 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Göcek</a> Marina in Turkey. SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the programme for one of the Mediterranean’s most popular B2B yacht charter events. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354029/image/large-8444a31b64999bb2822805af1a7e3995.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354029">“Before <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">TYBA</a> took over this legacy, the show had been held in Marmaris for 36 years. Now, we proudly continue this tradition and celebrate the sixth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">TYBA</a> Show and overall 42nd edition of the charter shows in Turkish yachting,” Noyan Mutlugil, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">TYBA</a> Vice President and Chair of the Yacht Charter Show Committee, enthused. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354033/image/large-8e4eb1ba897fcc2459cf50f55a34ea77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354033">Organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association (Company)">Turkey's Yachting and Brokers Association (TYBA)</a> since 2018, this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a> will include over 50 yachts on display, some of which reach 80-metres in length, along with 350 attending brokers travelling in from across the globe. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354032/image/large-4cf8398a759a8e97b374e8ae626660ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354032">“This year marks a historic milestone, as an 82-metre superyacht built by Oceanco will participate in the show for the first time. The Dutch-built yacht will journey from the Caribbean to be showcased at our event. Additionally, a Turkish-built 55.98-metre superyacht will also be featured, highlighting the strength of our domestic industry,” Mutlugil continued.Largest yachts attending<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345177/image/large-ccbc50ea7db99fc4eb5496cbef0653ca.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345177">Alfa Nero</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 82-metres | 2007Launched in 2007 and fully refitted in 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> displays a striking exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> with an exquisite interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. This yacht was conceived for an experienced owner, offering 1,250-square-metres of living space and every inch has been furnished with the finest materials, including hardwoods, luxurious leathers, and precious metals.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step onboard the 82m Oceanco yacht Alfa Nero for charter with Northrop & Johnson (2024-12-04 16:30:00 +0100)">Step onboard the 82m Oceanco yacht Alfa Nero for charter with Northrop &amp; Johnson<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320536/image/large-ad56fba21f91608829f3a727ee16c75f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320536"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yazz 55.98m (183'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2007">Yazz</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean</a>&nbsp;| 55.98-metres | 2007&nbsp;Delivered in 2007, the sailing yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean</a>, her interiors are crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1465" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Osman Aslandere (Company)">Osman Aslandere</a>, and her naval architecture is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yavuz Mete (Company)">Yavuz Mete</a>. Accommodation-wise, this sailing yacht includes five luxurious staterooms. Two master staterooms, one being situated forward and one aft, include an impressive full-beam layout and private staircases.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="56m Aegean sailing yacht Yazz for sale (2024-07-29 11:45:00 +0200)">56m Aegean sailing yacht Yazz for sale</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Of The Sea47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353992/image/large-99f6c49147d3a2b0c43bb1ef610c9e07.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353992">King of the Sea</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/custom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Custom</a>&nbsp;| 47-metres | 2024The gulet yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Of The Sea47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024">King of the Sea</a> was delivered in 2024, and is composed of a steel hull and superstructure. The yacht boasts 10 staterooms that can accommodate up to 22 guests onboard, while further accommodation is available to support a crew of up to nine members. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Of The Sea47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024">King of the Sea</a> has a cruising speed of eight knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353868/image/large-d30bd50dd7e28953c1b28ba32622142e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353868"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Love 47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024">De Love</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/custom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Custom</a>&nbsp;| 47-metres | 2024With a delivery date of 2024, the sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Love 47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024">De Love</a> is composed of a steel hull and superstructure. She is capable of sleeping as many as 14 guests across her seven stateroom layout. Regarding her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Love 47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024">De Love</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354030/image/large-40a1d5f29546c2b901d17182c29437c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354030">Industry seminars In addition to exhibiting vessels, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a> 2025 will play host to a range of seminars providing insight into maritime industry topics. Sinan Özer, Owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yachts</a> will lead a seminar on the “History of Turkish Yacht Building – From Sponge Diving Boats to Mega Yachts”, while Alev Semiz and Noyan Mutlugil are leading a seminar titled “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">TYBA</a> Contract: An Overview of Two Years of Usage.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354031/image/large-5d40eadac5264e9d18f234747ab34b96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354031">“Storytelling in the Yacht &amp; Charter Business – Leveraging Marketing for the Turkish Industry” will be conducted by Michael Frohoff of Kruger Media, with H. Serhan Cengiz presenting “Destination Türkiye – Classical Routes &amp; New Cruise Areas.” Moreover the Tersan Shipyard will talk through “Maintenance &amp; Drydocking Facilities in Türkiye,” and “Anatolia – Asia Minor Grapes &amp; Wine-Making History” will be discussed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354028/image/large-f0605e8305934eef14c67223b3abd675.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354028">Chef Cook-off The Chef Cook-off is expected to be one of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 6th Edition">TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2025</a>’s highlights, combining Turkey’s culinary history with the creative licences of maritime chefs. Istanbul-inspired dishes include stuffed mussels, kokorec (grilled intestines), bulgur-wrapped koftes or doner kebab with melted butter.&nbsp;Contestants will be judged on originality, technical difficulty, presentation and the cuisine’s flavour. First, second and third place prizes will be handed out, along with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Connections Ltd. (Company)">Yacht Connections</a> awards for most welcoming crew and best table presentation.

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2025: What to expect 

The sixth edition of the highly anticipated TYBA Yacht Charter Show will be held between 9 and 13 May 2025 at the D-Marin Göcek Marina in Turkey. 


What to expect at the TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2025

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association (Company)">Turkish Yachting &amp; Brokers Association</a> has announced the dates for next year’s highly anticipated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 2025">TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2025</a>. The sixth edition of this event will be held between 9 and 13 May, 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226282/image/large-5428863f805a50246ed2d96ed8a8d3b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226282">The event, which celebrates the ever-growing Turkish yachting scene, gives industry professionals the opportunity to visit a diverse range of luxury yachts available to charter in Turkey and beyond.This year’s event took place at the renowned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Marina</a> in Göcek, Turkey, with the dock buzzing with visitors from the global yachting community attending the show, including charter brokers, media and crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269181/image/large-dd04186b06d77132141c351365043e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269181">The largest yacht that attended the show was the 55.98-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yazz 55.98m (183'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2007">Yazz</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> in Turkey, with over 36 yachts between 56 and 24-metres also on show.The venue for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2025 - 2025">TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2025</a> will soon be revealed, with registrations open shortly after.

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2025 dates

The Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association has announced the dates for next year’s highly anticipated TYBA Yacht Charter Show. 

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2025 dates announced

The fourth edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a> is complete, and this year’s show was bigger and better than ever before. The event, which celebrates the ever-growing Turkish yachting scene, gives industry professionals the opportunity to visit a diverse range of luxury yachts available to charter in Turkey and beyond.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269181/image/large-dd04186b06d77132141c351365043e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269181">The renowned D-Marin Marina in Göcek, Turkey, hosted the fourth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA</a> event, and the dock was buzzing with visitors from the global yachting community attending the show, including charter brokers, media and crew.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/tyba-yacht-charter-show-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read now: In pictures: TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023</a>The show’s yacht exhibition boasted a diversity of vessels available for viewing. Over 50 yachts attended this year’s show — the largest number of yachts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA</a> to date — from traditional Turkish wooden gulets to modern motor yachts and motor-sailing yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269180/image/large-a2a5cb6ba169bb113fad3351ff8773df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269180">The largest yacht that attended the show was the 64-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Running On Waves64.0m (209'12&quot;)Gdansk & Jaroslaw Filipiak2011">Running On Waves</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gdansk & Jaroslaw Filipiak (Company)">Gdansk &amp; Jaroslaw Filipiak</a> in Poland. This large sailing yacht has a variety of charming quirks, including vast outside spaces and many toys, and has the capacity to accommodate up to 45 guests and 19 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24392/image/large-87754a5a01fae60c6e73d08b1c78310a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24392">The stylish 54.5-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quinta Essentia54.5m (178'10&quot;)Admiral2016">Quinta Essentia</a> was also in attendance. The yacht was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> and was delivered in 2016 from Italy. She features a standout exterior design with splashes of ruby-red by Monaco-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dobroserdov Design (Company)">Dobroserdov Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229468/image/large-0fb97cfc60dbd380c5c2478ad711a689.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229468">Her interior was designed by the Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a>, while the design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> collaborated with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> to develop her E Motion 55 platform.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yachts-attending-the-tyba-charter-show-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read now: Yachts attending the TYBA Charter Show 2023</a>As well as the yacht exhibition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA</a> organised an array of events from morning until night for its attendees. Visitors were able to attend expert-led seminars covering a range of fascinating subjects such as the Bodrum Cup, Foreign flagged yachts chartering regulations, Turkey as a yachting destination and the history of grape and wine in Asia Minor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269182/image/large-c9957fe5e2281e45b9380ec0fb4250e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269182">Across the coastal town of Göcek and the wider region, events were held in the evenings to exhibit the marvellous Turkish hospitality, cuisine and entertainment and to provide the attending industry professionals with the opportunity for networking and discussion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269185/image/large-e796698486ccd26db963e0fcecaa44f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269185">The programme was packed with events such as cocktail soirees and yacht hops, and on the final evening of the show, a Gala Dinner at ONNO Yacht Club, sponsored by BTMCO – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1883" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baudouin (Company)">Baudouin Moteurs</a>, was held, celebrating the show and the attendees. Exciting competitions were also taking place throughout the week, including an award for the most welcoming crew and the prestigious Yacht Chef Competition. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269188/image/large-1183523dd2963317c09f817ca38ceab6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269188">One of the most important yachting events in the East Mediterranean, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a> is organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association (Company)">TYBA Yachting &amp; Brokers Association</a>. The association was initiated in April 2017 and represents the majority of professionals in the fields of brokerage, charter, construction and management of yachts within the Turkish yachting sector, and their expertise and passion can be felt in the fabric of the show.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269178/image/large-037ba3eeeece80832043a6937ff01d5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269178">Yachting is a growing industry in Turkey, and the country is a strong player in the international yachting scene. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> State of Yachting report found that Turkey has the second largest number of yachts in-build in the world, with 92 yachts currently in build.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-state-of-yachting-2023-available-for-free-download-now" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read now: The State of Yachting 2023: Available for free download now</a>There is a false perception that the country focuses their yacht building on smaller, traditional-style wooden Turkish gulets. In actual fact, the average length of the current in-build yachts in Turkey is 49 meters, with many of these yachts being motor yachts and motor-sailors as well as gulets. In addition, the average length of yachts owned by Turkish owners is 47 meters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269183/image/large-5783a5444cbfc3667850c0d99d205914.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269183">The show also shed light on Turkey as a yachting destination and provided key insights into Turkish tourism. A seminar was held discussing the country as a destination, specifically the Aphrodite Route, also known as the Turquoise Coast. The country is the number one destination for gulet charter, but also offers guests the opportunity to experience the breathtaking coastline onboard a variety of different types of yacht.

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023

D-Marin Marina in Göcek, Turkey hosted the fourth edition of the TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023, which returned for its fourth year bigger and better.

Everything you missed from the fourth TYBA Yacht Charter Show

The sunny weather at Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum, Turkey is creating a true summer-season atmosphere at the inaugural TYBA Yacht Charter Show. The second day of the four-day event is currently underway and the docks are once again abuzz with activity from charter brokers and crew alike. Here are some of our favourite moments of the day.<img src="https://sydis.superyachtcompany.com/uploads/store/photo/34198/image/large-5e67be06263a23ebd50f4b9beac2bd92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34198"><img src="https://sydis.superyachtcompany.com/uploads/store/photo/34205/image/large-4ac8860f422ef195cf2ec9635818a19e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34205"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/34206/image/large-e2cc17c852172a6ec9fddf3374385cd1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34206"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/34204/image/large-4325307efefb10edca2210436eedb168.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34204"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/34203/image/large-e1ac151b0a920f5a31b9e53dee361aa2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34203"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/34202/image/large-2d2169060a84a4306f61be990c1a8dd4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34202"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/34201/image/large-fe53ac5aedea1a23a9f3c45ebba26819.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34201"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/34200/image/large-fa6a4f1faf43b2f8463256c142a80de1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34200"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/34199/image/large-f665787957e15eca4078afbb96ba8a5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34199">

In Pictures: Day 2 at TYBA Yacht Charter Show in Bodrum

The inaugural TYBA Charter Show is in full swing in Yalikavak Marina, Bodrum as visitors are lining the docks in the Turkish spring heat to get a look on board the region’s finest gulets and motor yachts for charter. The event is organised by the Turkish Yachting &amp; Brokerage Association and aims to promote the area’s beautiful cruising grounds and local knowledge that guests can capitalise on.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/33971/image/large-daada420c248eabf262b3c0702492ee9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33971">The show incorporates yacht visits with social gatherings as the sun goes down. The official grand opening is taking place tonight and visitors can look forward to a yacht hop tomorrow night followed by the gala dinner on Saturday evening.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/33974/image/large-7a8d98b85e9662b2c0a23f18b0774fba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33974"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33972/image/large-2f5172084d00b205c10b6bc33612e3c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33972"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33973/image/large-adf69bd3b7b8122a5a5fa3061daf6da0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33973"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33975/image/large-0eb209534354776177d0d930900e5d9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33975"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33976/image/large-1b6ccf726e5028ab068825c96fddb401.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33976"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33985/image/large-152633c1dcdabed90c83a7db4684b307.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33985"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33986/image/large-0348d8c15712d0e06cdd9e1d60622f7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33986"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33989/image/large-f105761e18af1cc0d3d475ae1df53a55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33989"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33990/image/large-40413955bc62e6f61370a26cc31aea7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33990"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/33970/image/large-6707ac3150c55de00d1c2a379958282b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33970">

1st TYBA Charter Show kicks off in style

The Turkish Yachting &amp; Brokers Association has announced the first ever TYBA Yacht Charter Show which will be taking place in the Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum, Muğla, between 3rd-6th May this year.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28049/image/large-b5bb1cf60e1ed9300285e3163ee3c219.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28049">The inaugural TYBA Yacht Charter Show aims to bring a fresh face to the yearly charter show event in Turkey for trade professionals and aims to represent the best selection of commercial, crewed charter yachts in the region.&nbsp;Already proving to be a popular show, Güneş Aysun, the TYBA Yacht Charter Show President announced that,&nbsp;"As of today, we have almost reached our full capacity for our 1st Yacht Charter Show at Yalikavak Marina (ex Palmarina Bodrum). The increasing list of attending brokers and attending yachts promises us a successful first show.'" The organisation behind the show, TYBA, was established in April 2017 and represents the majority of yachting professionals in Turkey. As for the show itself, various seminars will be held in order to familiarise visitors with Turkey as a destination, focusing too on the variety of yacht types which operate out of Turkey, including locally built Gulets. Of course, the TYBA Yacht Charter Show will also feature the packed social calendar you would expect from a charter show, including opening cocktails, a yacht hop, a gala dinner and more, with more details being announced soon.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28047/image/large-d55ecfeb817cdbc7bcdfd9f97aabf827.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28047">Güneş Aysun, the TYBA Yacht Charter Show President said, "I welcome all participants to the 1st TYBA Yacht Charter Show in Yalikavak Marina. I am confident that this new show organised by TYBA among many other initiatives we are takng will serve well to refresh Turkey's image in international yachting as well as raise national standards and make this an even more exciting and pleasant destination for all."&nbsp;Akbulult Kahraman, the General Manager of Yalikava Marina said, "We are very excited to be hosting the 1st TYBA Yacht Charter Show and are working hard to make sure it is a successful event that will grow and attract more brokers and clients into the region."For more details, and to register, visit the TYBA Yacht Charter Show <a href="http://tybachartershow.com/EN/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">website.</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://tybachartershow.com/EN/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/28048/image/large-bcfdedb35c4d74c64063ff79b557c97c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28048">&nbsp;</a>