Marmara Sailing Club was established
in 1958. This year we are celebrating
our 56th anniversary. Since it has
been established Marmara Sailing
Club won many cups in Balkan,
European ,Presidential,İstanbul
Manucipality,Kadiköy Manucipality,Piri
Reis,Bosphorus, Navy Forces and Farr
40 Races.
What is the mission of the Club?
Our main mission is to serve for
the Sailing Sport mainly.In order to
achieve our goal we coach young
sports people,organize courses and
races. In addition we create financial
sources for the students who are in
need.
We really appreciate your mission .
Results of your mission are seen at
the enterance hall of the club. You
have many cups.Congradulations.
story being that Byzantium
was founded following
a prophecy that a great
capital would be built
‘opposite the city of the
blind’ (meaning that the
people of Chalcedon must
have been blind not to see
the obvious value of the
peninsula on the Golden
Horn as a natural defensive
harbour). Chalcedon
changed hands time and
time again, as Persians,
Bithynians, Romans, Byzantines,
Arabs, Crusaders, and Turks passed
through the area, which was
badly damaged during the Fourth
Crusade and came into Ottoman
hands in 1353, a full century before
Constantinople.
As Kadıköy, with its ancient name
Chalcedon has always been an
harbour district and has a navy
character.Its inhabitants were always
friends with the sea and its products,
What are your other goals except
for coaching athletees?
Our Club has always been one of
the star locations of the Asian Coast
of Istanbul.We also aim that place
contributes in more network building
among our club members and this
place stays as their home where they
socialize, celebrate their special days
like weddings, birthdays etc.
activities.
Therefore it is not an coincidence
that Kadiköy is the center of sailing
in Turkey.
As we have learnt ,setting sail
on Bosphorus should start at the
early ages. Marmara Sailing Club
is one of the longest established.
Can you tell us a little about the
club?
What would you like add lastly?
We see a bright future.We would like
to show Turkish young generations
what can they achieve on their
country surrounded by the sea.
We would like emphasize sailing
sport teaches especially how to
overcome challenges,how to decide
quickly and how to manage.
We cordially invite you all for sailing..
Hope to set sail for hope…
Tight Lines!..
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