The best routes for mile-building and what skippers can expect from each passage.

This guide explores how to gain miles efficiently, the best offshore routes from Malta, and the skills you need to develop to become a capable offshore skipper.

Earning your RYA Yachtmaster certification is a major achievement that demonstrates your ability to skipper a yacht in a wide range of conditions. One of the key requirements for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore exams is logging qualifying miles and passages—but not all miles are equal.

If you’re working towards your RYA Yachtmaster or simply want to become a more confident skipper, sailing experience matters. But not all experience is the same—day sailing and offshore mile-building offer vastly different learning opportunities

Night sailing is an essential skill for any aspiring skipper or offshore sailor. Whether you are working towards your RYA Yachtmaster certification, building miles for offshore passages, or simply aiming to increase your confidence at sea, sailing at night provides unique challenges and valuable experience.

Transitioning from coastal sailing to offshore passages is an exciting challenge for many sailors. Whether you’re training for your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, building miles for experience, or simply eager to explore longer passages, offshore sailing requires a higher level of preparation, seamanship, and confidence. Here’s how you can progress from coastal cruising to confident offshore skipper.