Cruises are designed to fast-track your progress — helping you gain valuable miles, hands-on experience, and confidence in handling larger yachts. Sail under the sun, explore the Greek Islands, and log miles toward your next certification — all in one unforgettable experience.
During a typical leisure charter, you might cover short distances and spend most of your time relaxing at anchor.
Our mile-building programs take a different approach — combining adventure and instruction to help you qualify for ASA or RYA certifications through real sailing challenges.
Our Spring Mile Builder is May 2-9 • Aegean Expedition to Chios. Our planned route will take us from Poros Island toward Chios Island, near the Turkish coast. Along the way, we may visit enchanting islands such as Kea, Psara, Chios, and Tinos. As with all mile-builders, the final itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions and training objectives. See the article on our Fall milebuilder here
There’s no fixed syllabus — you’ll be a working part of the crew, participating in every aspect of the voyage.
If you already hold an ASA or RYA Skipper’s Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to take command of the yacht under instructor supervision, refining your leadership and decision-making skills at sea. This is real-world sailing — dynamic, immersive, and rewarding.
This learn-to-sail vacation is ideal for ASA students logging qualifying miles, sailors preparing for ASA 104, 105/106 or RYA Coastal/Offshore Skipper, and anyone ready to gain experience beyond coastal day sails. No matter your level, you’ll return with more confidence, more miles, and more stories to tell. This vacation with Athens Sailing Academy offers:
¤ ASA 104 | BAREBOAT CRUISING
¤ ASA 105 | COASTAL NAVIGATION
¤ ASA 106 | ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING
¤ ASA 114 | CRUISING CATAMARAN
¤ IPC | INTERNATIONAL PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE
Captain Laurel Seaborn has over 30 years of experience living and teaching aboard sailboats. Besides her sail instructor certifications, she holds a US Coast Guard captain’s license for 100-ton Master. She grew up on a Herreshoff-design ketch sailing the waters off British Columbia and Washington State, where she began teaching sailing. Laurel has also worked aboard tall ships such as the schooner America, of the 1850s America’s Cup fame, and the full-rigged ship Kaskelot out of Cornwall, UK.
Captain Liam Baker is Irish from County Cork. He grew up sailing from the Royal Cork Yacht Club. He started in dinghies at 9, and has been sailing since. He has competed in 4 Admiral’s cups and done the Fastnet race 6 times. He runs our office and fills in as an instructor when needed.
Departure from Poros Island heading to Kea Island. Approx 50NM
Departure for Psara Island in the Northern Dodecanese, approximately 90nm.
Short sail to Chios main town: 40nm.
Departure for Tinos, approx 80 nm.
Departure for Poros island base. 70 nm.
Please Note. This itinerary is meant to serve as an example. It is important to note that the actual itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.
You will be sailing aboard our Beneteau 55-foot performance yacht. Her twin wheels, in combination with her two brand-new Quantum sails (main and genoa), provide excellent sailing performance and make her an ideal training boat. She features 5 double cabins, and the vessel can accommodate up to 4 couples and 2 singles, or a mixed cabin arrangement of singles and couples. Our Yacht is equipped with all the required systems and sensors by the Greek Coast Guard. Her electronic equipment includes two GPS systems, an AIS, a VHF – DSC transceiver, a windmeter, an autopilot and a depth sounder.
Single berth: $1900
Couples berth: $3,400
Spaces are limited and filling quickly.
I can’t thank you enough for the ADVENTURE we undertook last week. It’s hard to even put into perspective for me as this was well outside the range of any experience in my life. I learned so much, not just about sailing but about Greece, about myself, and about what is possible in this amazing world. I was able to see some things that I had waited nearly my entire life to see, but was so surprised with the many things you showed me that I never knew existed. And I understand now that I only saw a very tiny fraction of what is out there. This was not a sailing class. It was a rebirth.
Berths for our May 2026 Mile-Builder are now open for booking. To secure your place or request further information about the islands and itinerary, contact us as soon as possible. Spaces are limited — first-come, first-served. For more information visit the link here
