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Mile BuilderGreece to Malta Mile Builder – A True Offshore Sailing Adventure
Published on 18 May 2025
Looking to log miles, grow your confidence offshore, or prepare for your Yachtmaster exam? This is the passage for you.
📅 Dates: 8th–17th September 2025 | Limited to just 6 crew spots!
Sail from Greece to Malta aboard a newly refitted Bavaria 46ft cruiser, taking in the highlights of the Aegean, Ionian, and central Mediterranean. This unique 10-day route combines offshore sailing, island-hopping, and immersive coaching — an ideal challenge for aspiring skippers or seasoned sailors eager for something more than coastal cruising.
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🗺️ The Route
Depart from Lavrion and chart a course through:
Lavrion → Mykonos → Santorini → Crete → Syracuse (Sicily) → Valletta (Malta) ~600 nautical miles total
This rare, one-way offshore trip blends technical sailing with stunning stopovers. You’ll experience dramatic volcanic islands, open-sea crossings, and some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic sailing grounds — all under the guidance of an RYA instructor.
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💡 Why Join This Passage? • Serious Mile Building: Log 600+ NM, including 60+ NM Yachtmaster qualifying passages • Advanced Training: Practice offshore navigation, night sailing, watch systems, and real passage planning • RYA Instructor Onboard: Receive hands-on guidance, tailored coaching, and feedback throughout • Island Stops with Purpose: Explore ports like Santorini, Crete, and Syracuse along the way • Yachtmaster Prep: Ideal for Coastal Skippers working toward Yachtmaster Offshore certification • Just-Rebuilt Yacht: Sail in comfort on a modernized Bavaria 46ft with 4 cabins and all safety gear
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🛏️ What’s Included • 10 days / 10 nights onboard • Shared or private cabin (for couple) options • RYA coaching and mentorship • Safety equipment, fuel, and passage provisioning • Real offshore training and route execution • Can join as RYA Competent Crew for sailing novices • Post-arrival days in Malta optional (onboard stay available)
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💰 Trip Price • €2000 per person (shared cabin) • €3200 per cabin (private, for 2 people)
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🎯 Who Should Join?
This unique sailing trip is best for: • Day or Coastal Skippers seeking real offshore experience • Students preparing for Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exams • Sailors wanting to log serious miles with coaching support • Anyone craving the adventure of a cross-sea Mediterranean voyage
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🌊 Why It’s a One-Off Opportunity
This route is not a regular occurrence — it’s a rare delivery trip with full coaching built in. Perfect for those who want to experience a real passage, gain valuable experience, and explore new sailing regions in one unforgettable journey.
📍 Learn more & book: 👉 www.sailingschoolmalta.com/courses/continuation-courses
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⏳ Early Booking Discounts! • Book by 31 May → 10% OFF • Book by 30 June → 5% OFF
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📩 Got questions? We’re happy to help — message us today. ⛵ Your next level of sailing starts here.