Mile Building & Yacht Cruising




Our mile builder cruises prove very popular with novice and experienced sailors alike.These events are sailed in a relaxed, fun and friendly style. You can either kick back and relax or get involved with the navigation and passage planning under the supervision of the professional skipper.

Please contact our sales team for full event details and availability on 02380 211914 or click on the event date to book online


Click below for more info:

Southampton base:
Mile Builder weekend cruise
7 day Channel Islands cruise
7 day West Country cruise

Mile Building Weekend Cruise
Whether you are looking to gain additional miles for an RYA qualification, skippered passage or simply looking for a weekend on the water, this is the one for you.

The weekend commences on the Friday evening and following a safety briefing, dinner on board and weather check you set sail for a cross channel passage (weather permitting). You will arrive in France on the Saturday morning, have the opportunity to taste the local cuisine along with some rest and relaxation prior to your departure on Sunday morning arriving back in Southampton during the afternoon.

Only £225 per person.
Price includes:
• Professional Skipper
• Accommodation on board
• Food & drink on board excluding evening meals ashore
• Mooring fees & fuel
• Safety Equipment


Please click on the course date to book online.

2010 event dates:

March 27th & 28th
April 24th & 25th
May 22nd & 23rd
June 26th & 27th
July 17th & 18th
August 21st & 22nd
September 25th & 26th
October 23rd & 24th

Channel Islands Cruise

A 7 day cruise leaving Southampton to discover the beautiful Channel Islands and the adjacent ports in Normandy. Typical ports visited during our Channel Islands cruise include; St. Helier in Jersey, St. Peter Port in Guernsey and the unique islands of Sark and Alderney.

Our Channel Islands cruise provides an opportunity filled with delight and surprise. The mild climate, contrasting scenery and fascinating array of wildlife will make every day an adventure.

You’ll have an opportunity under the supervision of your skipper to test navigation and pilotage techniques through the famous Alderney Race, build valuable day and night sailing experience and increase your sailing confidence. You may also gain a RYA Competent Crew qualification during the cruise.

Only £499 per person.
Price includes:
• Professional Skipper
• Accommodation on board
• Food & drink on board excluding evening meals ashore
• Mooring fees & fuel
• Safety Equipment

2010 Channel Islands cruise dates:
May 8th - 14th
July 24th - 30th
September 4th - 10th

West Country Cruise
A 7 day cruise leaving Southampton, crossing Poole Bay towards the southernmost town in the Hams, the popular yachting haven of Salcombe. The cruise will take in the natural harbours of Dartmouth and Torquay in the heart of the English Riviera.

Each day will provide stunning and historical coastal and country views and overnight stops will be enjoyed in lovely old West County towns with their contrasts of river estuaries, rolling hills and heritage.

You’ll have an opportunity under the supervision of your skipper to make the most of the long sailing days to improve your costal experience, test navigational and pilotage techniques and build valuable sailing miles and increase your sailing confidence. You may also gain a RYA Competent Crew qualification.

Only £499 per person.
Price includes:
• Professional Skipper
• Accommodation on board
• Food & drink on board excluding evening meals ashore
• Mooring fees & fuel
• Safety Equipment

2010 West Country Cruise dates:
May 22nd - 28th
July 10th - 16th
September 18th - 24th

Gibraltar - Cruise the Algarve
This cruise gives you the opportunity to sail the South coast of Spain and weather dependant, into Seville. During the cruise you will become familiar with customs formalities and mooring procedures typical to the Mediterranean.

Anticipated ports include Barbate, Chipiona, Cadiz, Rota and Sancti Petri. After arriving in Seville you will enjoy a day off to explore this beautiful city before making preparations for your return cruise back to Gibraltar.

Start time: 1900 hrs on Sunday 1st of August
Finish time: 1600 hrs on Saturday 7th of August

Start time: 1900 hrs on Sunday 26th of September
Finish time: 1600 hrs on Saturday the 2nd of October

Only £499 per person.
Price includes:
• Professional Skipper
• Accommodation on board
• Food & drink on board excluding evening meals ashore
• Mooring fees & fuel
• Safety Equipment



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