The Yaselam has flexible accommodation – 4 double cabins, 2 of which are twins. Each cabin has its own superior private facilities. Air-conditioning is available for the hottest months of the year. There is a very comfortable saloon and bar, but meals are usually taken al fresco on the shaded rear deck. The big refectory table easily sits 12 guests.

With its rounded back and elegant profile, the Yaselam is instantly recognisable as one of the finest traditional boats sailing out of Bodrum. It was built locally to the highest standards under the supervision of Captain Mahmut, who is also the owner. Mahmut comes from one of Bodrum’s best known seafaring families – his father and his brother are also captains – and each year he has invested heavily in the boat, constantly upgrading the facilities to ensure that it remains one of Bodrum’s best gulets.

Life on board
With four sails and an experienced crew, the Yaselam sails beautifully. Indeed, it is only when you see the Yaselam under sail that you fully appreciate the craftsmanship of the boat and the seafaring skills of the captain and crew. From Bodrum in the west to Mersin in the east, the captain knows the Turkish coast intimately and will take you to qulet anchorages for some of the best swimming in the Mediterranean.The captain has taken the Yaselam as far afield as Cyprus and the Cyclades, and the islands of the Dodecanese are regular ports of call.
The Yaselam has flexible accommodation – 4 double cabins, 2 of which are twins. Each cabin has its own superior private facilities. Air-conditioning is available for the hottest months of the year. There is a very comfortable saloon and bar, but meals are usually taken al fresco on the shaded rear deck. The big refectory table easily sits 12 guests. The experienced cook prepares excellent Turkish food and is always happy to meet special diets or produce specific dishes.

The Yaselam fully complies with Turkey’s stringent maritime safety regulations and is comprehensively insured. For the captain, safety is of paramount importance and the boat has fully up-to-date safety and navigation equipment.The size of the storage tanks allows the Yaselam to go several days without re-fuelling or taking on water. The boat carries a windsurfer, canoe and snorkelling equipment, and arrangements can be made for water skiing.
Over more than 10 years, the Yaselam has featured in the programmes of Westminster Classic Tours and the captain and crew have had the pleasure of hosting guests from a wide range of countries. Why not come? You can be assured of a warm welcome.