Göztepe Yelken Kulübü

About Göztepe Yelken Kulübü

Göztepe Yelken Kulübü is the sailing branch of Göztepe Spor Kulübü, founded in İzmir in 1937. Over the decades its sailors have won Turkish championships and placings in classes including Pirate, Snipe, Flying Dutchman, Dragon, Sharpie and Finn, and the branch has produced many national team sailors. The club's base is a 4,800 square metre, fully equipped and secure sports complex on a bay at Torasan in Urla. The club describes it as one of the three largest sailing facilities in Turkey and the most extensive in İzmir, able to host events for 250 to 300 sailors. Facilities include indoor classrooms, covered boat areas, a cafeteria, a parents' waiting area, separate changing rooms and accommodation for training camps. The sailing school follows the Turkish National Sailing Training Programme (TUYEP), recognised by World Sailing and approved by the Ministry of Education and the Turkish Sailing Federation. Children can start from age seven with full-day training led by professional coaches, then continue as licensed sailors in regular training, with the chance to race at home and abroad. Courses are open to all ages. What to know - Location: Torasan, Urla - Founded: 1937, as the sailing branch of Göztepe Spor Kulübü - Programme: TUYEP sailing school, from age 7, plus adult courses - Email: yelkengoztepe at gmail