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 want to experience some Proper sailing with fifty or sixty mile passages,  our circumnavigation of the northern Aegean has everything to offer.

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Pre-course requirements: 

Minimum age:  18

At least 1 week experience aboard a sailing boat.

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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 evening and you can stay on the boat, ready to travel home on Saturday.

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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 RYA Instructor.

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Duration:

7 days

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Dates for 2025: (Alternate dates may be available on request)

May 17th-23rd Fully booked

July 19th-25th

September 21st-27th Fully booked

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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.