Mile hunter Croatia - Malta
Offshore Skipper Course – 1200 NM
Are you ready for real offshore sailing?
A two-week intensive offshore sailing course (1200 NM) for more experienced skippers and sailors. Mile building, night sailing, Croatia – Italy – Sicily – Malta, professional instructors, logbook included.
An offshore mile-building course for serious skippers. Two weeks, open sea, night sailing, and professional instructors—no compromises.
The course takes place during the autumn season.
Departure: Split (or Trogir), Croatia
Arrival: Valletta, Malta
Planned stops: Italy, Sicily, Palagruža
The route may vary depending on weather conditions (safety is the priority).
- accommodation on board
- all expenses during the course (fuel, marinas, final cleaning)
- literature, scripts, and educational materials
- liability insurance
- use of marina facilities (showers, laundry)
- logbook with 1200 NM
- arrival to the departure base (Split / Trogir)
- food and drinks
Route
A two-week offshore adventure – Croatia → Italy → Sicily → Malta (and return)
Logbook
As much as 1200 NM in your logbook
Training
A very intensive and hands-on training
Weather conditions
Day and night sailing
Experience
An unforgettable experience of the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race
Instructors
Professional instructors with many years of offshore experience
CRO/ENG
The course is conducted in Croatian and English
FAQ
More experienced sailors and skippers with at least one week of experience, a minimum age of 21, and a valid Category B license.
The departure is from the Split area, specifically from Split or Trogir.
Embarkation is in Split or Trogir, followed by sailing across the Adriatic Sea towards Italy, covering a distance of 400 nautical miles in a continuous passage to Reggio di Calabria. The next destination is Portopalo in Sicily, Italy, followed by Valletta in Malta, where we witness the exciting start of the legendary Rolex Middle Sea Race.
After that, the route heads back towards the Adriatic, covering an additional 400 nautical miles, with stops in Brindisi, Italy, and on the island of Palagruža in Croatia.
The course lasts approximately 2 weeks, depending on the weather forecast.
Approximately 1200 NM.
Yes. The Mile Hunter course is ideal for individuals who already have sailing experience.
People also asked
The course is demanding and quite intensive. That is precisely why it is intended for individuals who already have sailing experience.
Offshore sailing is navigation far from the coast, on the open sea.
Yes. The course is conducted by instructors who are experienced skippers with many years of experience in delivering courses, as well as extensive offshore sailing experience.
In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the route may be changed, which is not grounds for a refund.
Yes. The course is suitable for skippers and delivery captains who are interested in longer passages and transfers.
The minimum number of participants required is 5.
Yes. Each participant will receive a logbook, which will also be certified afterward.
The minimum age requirement is 21.
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