Milebuilder

This premium mile builder between Scotland’s west coast and Ireland’s east coast is designed for sailors who want serious sea time and skills development. Expect a more demanding mix of coastal and open water sailing, night passages, watch systems, tidal planning, radar use, commercial traffic and variable Irish Sea weather. Routes are weather dependent, but we typically sail 300 to 400 miles. You will sail with and learn from the expert Rubicon 3 skippers, building real confidence and much improved seamanship.    

This premium mile builder between Scotland’s west coast and Ireland’s east coast is designed for sailors who want serious sea time and skills development. Expect a more demanding mix of coastal and open water sailing, night passages, watch systems, tidal planning, radar use, commercial traffic and variable Irish Sea weather. Routes are weather dependent, but we typically sail 300 to 400 miles. You will sail with and learn from the expert Rubicon 3 skippers, building real confidence and much improved seamanship.    

Go beyond RYA and ASA qualifications – because real learning starts after the certificates end. Learn from the Rubicon 3 skippers on the demanding passages between England and Scotland, mixing coastal and offshore sailing. Navigate tidal gates, shipping lanes, and challenging routes. Sail at night, anchor in unfamiliar waters, and learn to plan passages and make decisions for real. Turn theory into practice and gain the essential, hands-on experience every sailor needs to take the next step with real confidence.

Go beyond RYA and ASA qualifications – because real learning starts after the certificates end. Learn from the Rubicon 3 skippers on the demanding passages between England and Scotland, mixing coastal and offshore sailing. Navigate tidal gates, shipping lanes, and challenging routes. Sail at night, anchor in unfamiliar waters, and learn to plan passages and make decisions for real. Turn theory into practice and gain the essential, hands-on experience every sailor needs to take the next step with real confidence.

Cross the Bay of Biscay on an offshore sailing adventure from England to Spain. Train with Olympic meteorologist Simon Rowell and Rubicon 3 founder Bruce Jacobs, then put it all into practice: weather routing, night watches, offshore navigation, heavy-weather preparation and hundreds of miles at sea. This is the step from coastal sailor to confident passage maker,  with Brest, Galicia and Cape Finisterre along the way. Ready to see what proper offshore sailing feels like?

This premium mile builder between Scotland’s west coast and Ireland’s east coast is designed for sailors who want serious sea time and skills development. Expect a more demanding mix of coastal and open water sailing, night passages, watch systems, tidal planning, radar use, commercial traffic and variable Irish Sea weather. Routes are weather dependent, but we typically sail 300 to 400 miles. You will sail with and learn from the expert Rubicon 3 skippers, building real confidence and much improved seamanship.    

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