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Mile Builder East London to Port Elizabeth

Upon request we offer a "Mile Builder" trip to Port Elizabeth from East London and up the Transkei Coast.

A one way trip to Port Elizabeth is priced at R 750-00 and a return at R 1 000-00. All costs are covered while on board. Once in port, independent accommodation and meals must be arranged by the crew while waiting for a weather window to return with. A minimum of three crew are required for a trip.

Generally, the trip starts on a Friday evening arriving in Port Elzabeth on Saturday evening. The return trip leaves Port Elizabeth Sunday morning and we arrive on Monday morning early. Beware, work on Monday may be a little tough, but you did spend the whole weekend sailing!!!

Each person will be involved in the following:
  • Planning of the passage
  • Preparation of the yacht
  • Making the necessary radio contact with Port Controls
  • Sail trim
  • Helming
  • Preparing meals
  • Navigation

Upon your return to East London you will have earned approximately:

  • 23 Night hours
  • 26 Day hours
  • A total of 275 nautical miles
  • 1 Foreign port entry

These trips are wind, swell and weather dependant and no guarantees can be given as far as departure dates or time away. To book your place, fill in the form below and Erich will contact you shortly to confirm your details and begin making plans for your next trip. 

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