Mile building from Scotland to the Netherlands on THALASSA

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Mile building with Thalassa

Mile building Troon – Orkney – Harlingen
Actively sail around 800 nautical miles on THALASSA

Would you like to experience true offshore sailing? Come aboard THALASSA for a hands-on sailing voyage from Troon via the Orkney Islands to Harlingen. This mile-building trip is all about sailing, teamwork and life at sea — day and night.

On Saturday, 18 September 2027, we welcome you aboard in Troon at 5.00 pm. After introductions, the safety briefing and watch assignments, a voyage of about eight to nine days begins. You take an active part as a member of the crew: you help set and handle the sails and take part in the watch system. Under the guidance of our experienced crew, you discover what it means to cover a serious distance on a traditional sailing ship.

Sail together, work together! Our cook is also happy to have a hand now and then. A bit of help in the galley is therefore part of life on board.

We sail from Troon to the Orkney Islands, where we plan to make a stop, probably in Stromness. After that, we head directly for the Netherlands. The route, the stopover and the sailing depend on wind, weather and conditions at sea. Flexibility is part of this trip.

This mile-building trip is aimed at guests who deliberately choose an active, hands-on sailing experience. The watch system continues at night too, and at sea the vessel can move vigorously. Against that stand the special rhythm of life on board, working alongside the crew and the pleasure of covering sea miles together.

We aim to arrive in Harlingen on Saturday evening, 25 September. You spend one more night on board and disembark on Sunday morning, 26 September, by 10.00 am at the latest.

The sailing trip includes:

10 nights on board in a double cabin with private shower;
all meals during the voyage (breakfast, lunch and dinner);
soft drinks with meals (coffee, tea, milk and water)
Bed linen and towels

Not included:

all other soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and whisky);
Extra excursions ashore, admission fees (participation not compulsory)

A passport is required for entry to Scotland. An identity card is not sufficient for entry to Great Britain.