Course format
Our Mile-Building Weeks are the perfect way to accumulate sea miles and gain valuable experience and knowledge as a Skipper or crew member under the supervision of one of our instructors. Our 7-day Mile Building course is also a great way to work through the requirements of your next RYA syllabus. Mile Building Weeks are recommended for sailors who are at the Competent Crew or Day Skipper level
Where
Starting from our base at Procida Marina, we have two different routes: the south route, Procida – Capri – Sicily ( Eolian Islands ), or the northeast route, Procida – Ponza – North East of Sardinia.
For each route, we will cover approximately 250 miles. The instructor will choose which route to undertake based on the weather forecast.
Training Boat
We use a 54-foot Sun Odyssey for mile-building trips to Sicily or Sardinia, with a qualified RYA instructor on board.
Duration
7 days, boarding at 18:00 on Saturday – the day before the course starts – disembarking on Saturday at 10:00, your accommodation on board on Friday evening is also included.
Next mile building
From 12th. to 19th. September, from Milazzo (Sicily) to Procida, with stopovers at the Eolian Islands and Capri. For booking, please contact us at info@medsailing.it
What’s Included
- the basics of seamanship
- chartwork
- the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
- electronic charts
- position fixing
- plotting a course to steer
- weather forecasting and meteorology
- tides
- collision regulations
- construction, parts, and equipment of a cruising boat
- emergency and safety procedures, including distress calls, use of flares,
- safety harnesses, lifejackets, and liferafts
Prerequisites to the course
Mile Builder Sailing Course Prerequisites: minimum Competent crew or Day skipper
