Sail Around Greece –
Mile Building Sailing Expedition
Discover Greece Under Sail and Get Qualified
Join IonianMode for a unique Mile Building Sailing Trip that takes you on an offshore adventure through the most stunning parts of Greece. Build experience and get qualified. From the lush Ionian islands to the wild beauty of the Cyclades, and from the dramatic coast of the Peloponnese to the vibrant city of Athens, you’ll sail through an ever-changing seascape rich in history, culture, and challenge.
Our Sail Around Greece expedition is split into 4 legs, each around 200 nautical miles and 7 days in duration. Book one or more legs. Whichever you choose, expect to grow as a sailor, forge lasting friendships, and discover the real Greece.
⚓ Why Join This Trip?
2027 Mile Building & RYA Sailing Programme
Build miles. Build confidence. Build real sailing experience.
- Our 2027 Mile Building Programme is designed for sailors who want to go beyond short coastal sailing and experience the reality of longer passages, night sailing and offshore navigation. Over four carefully planned legs, we sail from Lefkas through the Corinth Canal to Nea Peramos, across the Cyclades to Paros, back to Nea Peramos, and finally return to Lefkas through the Corinth Canal.
- Each leg offers approximately 200 nautical miles of sailing, including at least one 60+ nautical mile passage and a night sail, giving participants valuable experience in passage planning, watchkeeping, navigation, sail handling, helming and living aboard during extended passages.
- The programme is available as a dedicated Mile Building Trip, but can also be combined with formal RYA training, including the RYA Competent Crew and RYA Coastal Skipper courses. Whether your goal is to gain the miles and experience needed to become a more confident sailor, work towards your next RYA qualification, or simply challenge yourself with longer passages and night sailing, this programme provides an ideal environment to develop practical skills and real-world sailing experience.
Four legs. Four weeks. Around 800 nautical miles. Countless miles of experience.
Dates & Cost of the Mile Building Trip
| LEG 1 & LEG 2 | LEG 3 & LEG 4 | |
| Dates | Leg 1 / 25 APRIL – 2 MAY 2027 Leg2 / 2 – 9 May 2027 | Leg 3 / 9 – 16 May 2027 Leg 4 / 16-23 May 2027 |
| Price | 1900.00 € / Leg | 1900.00 € / Leg |
| Available Spaces | 8 | 8 |
DURATION: 28 Days
TOTAL MILES: Minimum of 200 N.M / LEG
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Beginners , Advanced & Experienced Sailors
◉ LEG 1 / Lefkas to Saronic via Corinth Canal
Dates: 25 April – 2 May 2027
Distance: Approx. 200 N.M
Start: Lefkas Sivota | Finish: Athens Nea Peramos
Key Stops:
Ithaca, Cephalonia or Zante, Nafpaktos , Itea, Corinth Canal, Aigina
Key Points
- At least one passage of 60nm and night cruising
- Sailing from the Ionian to Saronic via Corinth Canal
- RYA Competent Crew & RYA Coatal Skipper Training
- Students – Instructor Ratio 5:1
◉ LEG 2 / Nea Peramos to Paros
Dates: 2 May – 9 May 2027
Distance: Approx. 200 N.M
Start: Athens Nea Peramos | Finish: Paros
Key Stops:
- Poros or Epidavros, Kythnos, Syros, Amorgos, Ios , Paros
Key Points
- At least one passage of 60nm and night cruising
- Sailing from Athens to Cyclades
- RYA Competent Crew & RYA Coatal Skipper Training
- Students – Instructor Ratio 5:1
◉ LEG 3 / Paros to Nea Peramos
Dates: 9 May – 16 May 2027
Distance: Approx. 200 N.M
Start: Paros | Finish: Athens Nea Peramos
Key Stops:
Koufonisi, Folegandros, Mylos, Poros, Aigina ,
Key Points
- At least one passage of 60nm and night cruising
- Sailing from the Ionian to Saronic via Corinth Canal
- RYA Competent Crew & RYA Coatal Skipper Training
- Students – Instructor Ratio 5:1
◉ LEG 4 / Saronic to Lefkas via Corinth Canal
Dates: 16 May – 23 May 2027
Distance: Approx. 200 N.M
Start: Athens Nea Peramos | Finish: Lefkas Sivota
Key Stops:
Corinth Canal , Itea , Nafpaktos , Zante, Ithaca , Cephalonia
Key Points
- At least one passage of 60nm and night cruising
- Sailing from the Ionian to Saronic via Corinth Canal
- RYA Competent Crew & RYA Coatal Skipper Training
- Students – Instructor Ratio 5:1
THE YACHTS
- Our yachts of the Sail Around Greece Mile building trip are a Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 and a Jeanneau 49 Sun Odyssey which is a good size for our 4 weeks adventure. With 5+1 & 4 Double en Suit cabins it’s a very comfortable size for our rather long trip. We also carry equipment for water activities you can use for free, for instance, snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP.
- Our yachts are very well maintained by our engineers, fully equipped and they comply with international safety regulations. You will easily get your sea legs on a yacht like this and you will find yourself participating in the sailing sooner than you thought. You will find plenty of space in the fully equipped galley of the yacht where we prepare our breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- The cockpit and the deck have lots of space for having our breakfast and lunch as a group and for having a drink while relaxing in the sunset.
- Depending on your reservation you will be accommodated on a bunk bed or a double bed cabin with or without a private head.
- The yachts get thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before every trip.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Training by RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Fuel
Mooring fees
Water, gas
Bed linen & towels
Snorkelling equipment , kayak, SUP
Safety equipment
Provisions for breakfast, lunch and snacks
Soft drinks
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Cost of drinks and dinner ashore
Cost of transfers and flights to/from our base
Cost for participating in activities like scuba diving, visiting archaeological sites etc
KEY POINTS
- Ideal for advanced sailor who want to gain experience
- Challenging sailing
- Minimum of 200 NM each Leg
- Minimum of 6 destinations each Leg
- Sailing in the most popular area of the Ionian and the Aegean
- Swimming in crystal clear water bays
- Anchoring in picturesque bays
- Amazing local cuisine
- Exploring local culture and traditions
- Combine sailing, training and fun
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
- Prices refer to shared cabin / saloon sofa accommodation. For single cabin accommodation price is 2.850€ per leg.
These trips are adventure sailing holidays so you are considered a part of the crew once you proceed to booking.
As part of the crew you will be getting involved in the day-to-day running of the yacht. You will be helping sail the yacht, making plans, navigating, cooking and keeping the yacht clean and tidy.
Adventure trips are a bit more demanding compared to typical holiday trips. Thus, all ages are welcome as long as you meet our basic fitness, age and medical criteria.
Please make sure you have read and agreed to our terms and conditions before booking.
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