Specialist Sailing Courses
Sail north from Nikiana to Paxos, Corfu and across to Albania — nearly 200 nautical miles of advanced offshore sailing experience.
Overview
First trialled in Autumn 2025, this milebuilder takes us north from our base in Nikiana on Lefkas to Sarande in Albania — stopping in Paxos and Corfu along the way, with two night passages en route.
Ideal for Day Skippers looking to build offshore experience or those progressing towards Coastal Skipper or higher. As well as putting close to 200 nautical miles under the keel, the trip covers advanced sail trim and — conditions permitting — heavy-weather sailing techniques.
Checking out of Greece from Corfu and heading across to Albania gives a unique opportunity to visit this emerging destination, and to understand the formalities associated with cross-border passages.
7
Nights duration
~200
Nautical miles sailed
2
Night passages included
6 Jun
First departure 2026
Sailing Area
Greece’s northern Ionian Islands — from Lefkas to Corfu — are a captivating blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant culture. Lush landscapes, pristine beaches and turquoise waters make this one of the Mediterranean’s finest sailing grounds.
Corfu, the largest and most cosmopolitan, boasts Venetian architecture and lively harbours. Further south, Paxos and Antipaxos offer a more secluded experience — famous for olive groves, sea caves and crystal-clear water.
The crossing to Sarande, Albania is an exciting highlight — an opportunity to visit this emerging destination and the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site of Ancient Butrint, dating to the 5th century BC, set in a stunning national park.
Weather & Sailing Conditions
The Northern Ionian can be changeable — prevailing north-westerlies tend to be more varied further north, with the chance of stronger conditions. Two night passages mean layered clothing and light waterproofs are advisable. Daytime temperatures are warm, typically high 20s to low 30s.
The Training Yacht
Our Sun Odyssey 469 — known as Kos 469 — is a well-suited training yacht thanks to its spacious four-cabin layout and strong performance. The large size makes it challenging and rewarding to manoeuvre under power, excellent preparation for those looking to skipper larger craft.
All cabins feature hatches, fans and full bedding. 12v charging is available throughout, plus 220v on shore power. The spacious saloon, fully equipped galley, large bimini, sprayhood and cockpit with twin wheels and fold-down swimming platform complete the package. The yacht is fully compliant with Greek and UK coding, with lifejackets, liferaft, jackstays and full safety equipment.
Four cabins: two en-suite doubles aft and two single en-suite cabins forward. The starboard forward cabin is reserved for the instructor. All cabins have hatches, fans and full bedding throughout the season.
Light and airy saloon with large seating area, fully equipped galley and navigation station. Storage under seating and under cabin beds. 12v charging throughout, 220v on shore power.
Twin wheels, fold-down swimming platform, large bimini and sprayhood. Fully battened mainsail with lazy bag, large roller genoa. Full safety kit — lifejackets, liferaft, jackstays, radios and gas/smoke detectors.
2026 Season
| Price per person, per week | Sharing a cabin for 2 | Special Offer | Single occupancy of a cabin | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th June 2026 | £995 | £1,495 | ||
| 25th July 2026 | £995 | £1,495 |
What’s Included
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6 days tuition with an experienced skipper
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7 nights accommodation in an en-suite cabin
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Mooring fees
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Fuel and other yacht running costs
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Bed linen and towels
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Provisions for breakfast and light lunch daily, plus drinking water and unlimited tea and coffee
Note: Dinner is usually ashore, with the option of self-catering on board.
What to Expect
~200nm of offshore sailing including two night passages — ideal for those working towards Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster qualifications.
Dedicated advanced sail trim training and — conditions permitting — practical heavy-weather sailing techniques.
Check out of Greece from Corfu and sail to Albania — learning the formalities of international maritime passages.
Day Skippers looking to progress and build offshore experience, or qualified skippers wanting to log significant miles towards Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster.
Price Promise
As an independent company, we are able to keep our prices highly competitive. If you see a like-for-like product featured elsewhere cheaper, let us know and we will beat it.
This guarantee applies to tuition berth rates in Greece, Croatia and the UK operated by Seafarer, and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
We will not be beaten on price
Find it cheaper elsewhere and we’ll beat it — guaranteed.
ATOL Protected — Book with Confidence
If booking a flight-inclusive course, your trip is fully ATOL protected. We have been trading since 1995.
Sail & Stay
We are based at Nikiana Harbour — embarkation from 17:00 on the first Sunday, disembarking around 09:00 at the end of the week.
Sunday charter flights from Gatwick, plus scheduled flights from Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh to Preveza.
Direct Seafarer transfers from Preveza airport take roughly 30 minutes. Regular buses from Nikiana to Nydri, Vassiliki and Lefkas town, with onward connections to Athens and Corinth.
Regular ferries from Kefalonia to Vassiliki (40 min) and Meganisi to Nydri (10 min). Less frequent services from Corfu, Paxos, Kefalonia, Ithaca and Zante to Lefkas town.
Your flight-inclusive holiday is fully ATOL protected. We have been trading since 1995 — book with total confidence.
Book Your Place
Get in touch to check availability or ask any questions about the Corfu & Albania Milebuilder.
