ABOUT SAILING BRANCH

Fenerbahçe Doğuş Sailing is a leading force in the development of sailing in Turkey. With its deep-rooted history and strong infrastructure, it is not only a national powerhouse but also a center of international success. As the pride of Fenerbahçe Sports Club on the seas, our sailing branch aims to train world-class athletes from youth categories to Olympic disciplines.

Located at the Faruk Ilgaz Facilities in Kadıköy Kalamış, our sailing branch boasts one of the most comprehensive and modern sailing infrastructures in Turkey. We offer our athletes a professional development pathway that begins at sailing school and continues all the way to the Olympic level.

Active Competitive Classes:
•Optimist
•ILCA 4 / ILCA 6 / ILCA 7
•420
•470
•Techno 293
•IQ Foil
•Formula Kite
•RS Feva
•29er

Some of Our International Achievements:
•2022 Optimist World Championship: Girls World Champion
•2023 ILCA 6 Youth World Championship: Youth World Champion
•2023 Formula Kite Youth World Championship: Youth World Champion
•2021 420 European Championship: U17 Category - Bronze Medal

Fenerbahçe Doğuş Sailing continues to be one of the most important centers for nurturing athletes who represent Turkey’s national team every year. Our athletes are not only known for their sporting success, but also grow into exemplary individuals with values such as self-confidence, leadership, and resilience.

Empowered by the support of Doğuş Group, our vision focuses on sustainable success, innovative training methods, and a commitment to athlete well-being, as we proudly represent Turkish sailing on the international stage.