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Set sail from Valletta on an 8-day hands-on RYA course that pairs offshore passages with island stopovers in Gozo, Ortigia, Catania and Taormina. Learn navigation, night sailing and helming while enjoying swims, markets and coastal ruins.
Set sail from Valletta on an 8-day hands-on RYA course that pairs offshore passages with island stopovers in Gozo, Ortigia, Catania and Taormina. Learn navigation, night sailing and helming while enjoying swims, markets and coastal ruins.
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Operated by Sailing School Malta · Valletta, Malta
The yacht slips out of Valletta’s Grand Harbour before dawn, the limestone city shrinking into a warm smear behind you while the Ionian Sea dares you to keep pace.
moderate.
8 days (approx. 115 hours afloat/inc. stops).
Moderate — able to climb in/out of dinghies, move on a heeling deck and stand watch for shifts of 2–4 hours.
No — the RYA-certified instructors provide hands-on training; basic confidence on deck and swimming ability are recommended.
Food and groceries are supplied for onboard meal preparation and some meals/snacks are included; expect to cook or share galley duties.
Yes — the itinerary is family-friendly, but operators note the trip requires mobility for boarding and occasional ladder/climb access.
Organizers plan sheltered anchorages for swimming and rest; open-channel passages can be choppy, so preventative seasickness measures are advised.
Valletta and Ortigia carry Phoenician, Greek and Knights-era layers; Sicily’s east coast preserves Greek theatres and Roman ruins from Siracusa to Taormina.
Use designated mooring buoys where available, avoid anchoring on seagrass meadows (Posidonia) and minimize single-use plastics while onboard.
Sailing School Malta operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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