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Mile Building Trips

Build your miles and experience in the idyllic conditions of the North Aegean.​​

Private cabin guaranteed

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Price from €1,290

Build your experience, improve your confidence and advance your practical knowledge, whilst putting hundreds of miles in your log.

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Our mile building trips are ideal for both experienced and inexperienced sailors alike. Whether you have just passed your day skipper and wish to put some miles under your belt whilst polishing your skills, or whether you are completely new to sailing and want to learn how to become a valuable member of the crew, our circumnavigation of the North Aegean has everything to offer.​

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Requirements: 

Minimum age:  18 

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Following the success of our 2-boat mile builder in September 2026, we will endevour to have two boats again (subject to booking numbers) for 2027.

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You will arrive in Volos on Saturday morning or Friday night. The boat is ready to board at 1000 on Saturday morning and once everyone is on board, we will head out into the gulf of Volos for the first leg.

We return to Volos on Friday at about 1500. 

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The route of course, is susceptible to change due to varying weather conditions, but this will play a part in gaining experience as we listen to the forecast and discuss passage planning.

 

As well as some serious sailing, we will be stopping in some of the most stunning places that the North Aegean has to offer. The Sporades islands are one of the last unspoilt areas of the Mediterranean. You will enjoy nights in idyllic harbours, enjoying the local food and wine and nights at anchor in secluded bays with the Milky Way overhead.

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Everyone will have a chance to skipper the boat and plan passages, safe under the watchful eyes of your English Yachtmaster Instructor.

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Duration:

7 days

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Dates for 2027: (Alternate dates may be available on request)

June 19th-25th

August 28th-September 3rd

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Included in the price:

Breakfast, lunch and 2 evening meals on board the yacht. You’ll get freshly laundered linen & towels, pillows, and bedding. Also included are fuel and mooring fees.

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Not included:

Meals eaten ashore and the cost of getting here. (Please refer to our getting here page)​

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Below, is an example of one possible route.

 

Saturday: We will leave the port of Volos as soon as everyone is aboard and see how far we can get on the first day. usually up towards Skiathos.

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Sunday: We will set sail in the morning for the Sporades islands, probably getting as far as Alonissos.

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Monday: Depending on the wind, we will head north towards Halkidiki or east towards Skyros

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Tuesday: Depending on the wind, we will have an upwind leg to Limnos.

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Wednesday: Hopefully the Meltemi will blow and we will have a downwind leg back towards the Sporades islands.

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Thursday: We will begin the journey back towards the gulf of Volos.

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Friday: Another downwind leg back towards Volos arriving in Volos early evening.

For more information or to request a booking
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June 2026 track
2027 prices

Price per person including VAT

Private cabin guaranteed

10% discount for couples sharing a cabin.

€1,290

Contact us

Which course

El Ninio NEPA is a Greek company based in Volos.

VAT number: 996732390

Address: Home Farm, Platanidia, 37300 Greece

More information

Joining instructions

Contact: info@thessaliasailing.co.uk

Carl's mobile and WhatsApp/Viber: 0030 6971638893

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