Extra Mile (First 53)
2023 · 17.2 m · 4 cabins · 9 berths
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Weekly prices€5,200 · 17 Oct – 14 Nov
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 9 berths (8+1) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Built for serious sailors The First 53 is a performance cruiser that rewards experienced sailors who want genuine sailing rather than motoring in style. With her teak deck, electric winches, and responsive handling, she's built for those who love the feel of a well-trimmed sail, not a floating hotel.
Well-equipped for independence This 2023 boat ticks all the practical boxes: water maker, generator, air conditioning, and autopilot mean you won't be tethered to a marina or running out of fresh water. The bow thruster, dinghy, and snorkeling kit give you flexibility for both ease of handling and exploring anchorages, genuinely useful features rather than luxury fluff.
Fair value proposition At 17.2 metres with four cabins and serious cruising kit, you're getting a modern, well-maintained vessel from a solid operator (Hellenic Yachting rates 4.5/5). The €5,000 deposit is reasonable, though we'd recommend confirming the weekly rate before booking, as it's not listed here.
One realistic note This boat demands confident helmsmanship, she's not forgiving for novice sailors, and you'll want either experience or a qualified skipper included. If your group includes less confident sailors, factor in a professional captain's fee to genuinely enjoy your charter rather than manage stress.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Kythnos, 52% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Lavrion during the 2025 season. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Kythnos was the most common first night out, at 26% of trips with a recorded first night. On 45% of trips, the furthest point from base was within over 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Lavrion for this type of boat.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lavrion, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Top Overnight Stops
- Kythnos52%
- Kea36%
- Poros36%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination Olympic Marina · Greece
Based at Olympic Marina, Greece . Extra Mile is operated by Hellenic Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Olympic Marina · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Security deposit
- €5,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there4 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes3 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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