Miles Building – Mediterranean & Atlantic Passages
Build real sea miles on coached passages across the Mediterranean and Atlantic — small crews, real watches, and RYA-focused training.
Sail from the Balearics through the Strait of Gibraltar into the trade-wind corridor of the Canary Islands. 600–900 NM of continuous sailing with day/night watches, passage planning, weather routing and true offshore experience — ideal for Yachtmaster preparation.
Use the inter-island channels to log purposeful miles in reliable breeze. Longer legs, night entries, and structured watch systems to sharpen navigation, routing and crew management — all within the Canary archipelago.
From Sicily across the Tyrrhenian and surrounding waters: thermal breezes, capes and funnels, busy traffic lanes and night approaches. Solid mile-building with practical challenges that mirror real offshore decision-making.
Choose Your Miles-Building Route
Build real sea miles on professional passages — serious offshore experience, not just cruising.
Miles building is essential for anyone aiming at advanced RYA qualifications or simply seeking authentic offshore experience. At Helmsmen Canary, every passage is a real journey: Mediterranean breezes, tidal gates at Gibraltar, Atlantic swells and night watches. Small crews mean more responsibility, more hands-on learning, and more guidance from an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean instructor. With routes such as the Balearics to the Canaries, inter-island training in the Canaries, or Mediterranean passages from Sicily, you’ll not only log miles but also gain the skills and confidence required for serious offshore sailing.