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Sail la Vie Learning Holidays
It’s not only about the miles — it’s about becoming a better sailor.
LEARN, SAIL AND BUILD MILES
IN GREECE
Looking to take your sailing knowledge to the next level?

Join us in Greece, one of the world’s most rewarding sailing destinations, for learning holidays and mile-building cruises designed especially for sailors who want to grow their skills, confidence, and logged sea miles.

Whether you’re preparing for offshore qualifications, stepping up from coastal sailing, or simply keen to gain more experience our Learning Holidays and Mile Building programs offer the perfect balance of training, adventure, and enjoyment.


Why Greece?
Greece offers an exceptional classroom at sea: from relaxed island hopping to long open-water legs, every mile sailed counts — and every day brings something new. In Greece you will find:

  • Consistent winds in variety of forces
  • Spectacular seas and varied conditions
  • Hundreds of islands and scenic routes
  • Longer daily passages ideal for mile building
  • Safe harbours, vibrant culture, and delicious food
Sail la Vie Learning Holidays
Learning Holidays
Sail, practice and improve!

Ideal for sailors who want to learn by doing, without the pressure of a formal exam — just practical skills you’ll use for daily life onboard. Combine hands-on coaching by a professional Sailing Instructor with relaxed cruising:


  • Chartwork and route planning
  • Meteorology
  • Yacht handling under sail and power
  • Collaboration and teamwork on board
  • Best use of electronics, watch systems and Apps
  • Anchoring, docking, crew & boat management
  • Signage, knots and technical vocabulary
  • VHF and radio operations
  • Confidence building in real conditions
  • Emergency handling - MOB
  • Seamanship and sustainability practices


Available areas: Saronic Gulf, Ionian Islands, North-east Aegean, Dodecanese.
Languages: mainly English, Greek, Italian and German.

Mile-Building Cruises
Log real Sea Time

Designed for sailors working towards certifications or personal goals, our mile-building cruises focus on longer passages and night sailing.


  • Navigation practice with specific responsibilities
  • Varying task distribution
  • Safety on-deck and below deck
  • Emergency and first-aid training
  • Meteorology & VHF radio operations
  • Night sailing with watch-keeping shifts
  • Real offshore-style routines
  • Structured mileage logging
  • Anchoring, docking, maneuvering
  • Sustainability practices


Often combined with one-way yacht transfers in several areas of Greece (shoulder season).
Languages: mainly English, Greek, Italian and German.

SailPilot Showcase
Meet us at BOOT 2026
17 - 25 January 2026
Join us at BOOT Düsseldorf for an exclusive premiere of SailPilot’s latest updates!

Stop by our stand for a live demonstration where we will showcase our brand new features designed to transform your navigation experience:

SailPilot App Interface
Greece 2.0 NextGenerationEU
  • Easy-to-use nautical charts
  • Route planning and tracking
  • Sailing directions for the Med & Caribbean
FIND US
Hall 10 | Stand E72
BOOT Düsseldorf Map Location
Don't miss the chance to see the new SailPilot in action!
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"No matter where your sailing journey is heading, these voyages help you bridge the gap between theory and real-world sailing. Join a Learning Holiday or a Mile Building Cruise in Greece and return home with valuable experience, meaningful sea miles, and stronger seamanship."

The sailing instructors create a supportive, international onboard atmosphere, where learning is shared, teamwork matters, and evenings are spent in beautiful Greek harbours.
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