Has started sailing at Fenerbahce Club 14 years ago with the Optimist and continued racing with Olympic ILCA Laser class as a member of the Turkish National Team. He has competed in 4 World and 3 European Championships. He had vast international sailing and competition experience including the Netherlands, Italy, Malta, Greece, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Estonia, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Germany and Ireland.
Currently studying at Ozyegin University, Hotel Management with full scholarship.
Has more than 50 years of sailing experience starting with the Optimist, Laser, 470, Yacht Regattas and the International Dragon Class as competitive team member of Fenerbahce Club, now member of the Grand Counsil of the Club. He has actively participated in the IRC class yacht regattas under Superonline and Dogan Telecom sponsorships.
Graduate of Bosphorus University, BA. University of West Georgia MBA.