7 day Milebuilder

During our offshore training you will experience watch patterns, crossing shipping lanes, offshore navigation, electronic position fixing, distance sailing and log plenty miles. For Yachtmaster hopefuls there is an opportunity to log your 60 Mile passages, while for those less experienced this is a very fun and adventurous week.

Pre Requisites:

• Minimum age 16
• Minimum Experience RYA Competent Crew or 5 days, 4 night hours, 100 miles

Samples of Offshore Cruising Course Itinery

·     7 Days - Southampton - Cherbourg (France) – St. Malo (France) – St. Quay (France) - St Peters Port (Guernsey) – Braye (Alderney) - Southampton (Approx. 390 Nautical Miles, including 4 passages of 60 NM or more).

·     7 Days -Southampton - Brixham - Falmouth - St. Mary’s (Scilly Isles) - Salcombe - Poole - Southampton (Approx. 450 Nautical Miles including 5 passages of 60NM or more).

·     7 Days -Southampton – Brighton – Dieppe (France) – Le Harve (France) - Ouistreham (France) – St .Vaast (France) - Southampton (Approx. 360 Nautical Miles including 4 passages of 60NM or more).

Please note that destinations and total mileage varies depending upon prevailing wind direction and strength. There is no guarantee of the mileage or passage lengths. Each cruising week will usually contain at least two passages of 60 Miles or more, these weeks are an ideal opportunity for Yachtmaster candidates to log their skippered passages.