Passage Stats
Available (6 open bunks)
Price: $6,600
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer.
Distance: 500 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: San Francisco Bay, California
End Port: Ensenada, Mexico
SYNOPSIS
After a brief stop in San Francisco Bay, FALKEN is headed to our neighbors up down south. We were supposed to have gone north and back to British Colombia, but after a closer look at the weather and speaking to some locals, we decided September was too late in the season for that, so instead of a 30-knot upwind slog, we’re heading to warmer weather down south!
typical Weather Pattern
In early September, the offshore sailing passage between San Francisco and Ensenada typically experiences stable weather conditions characterized by a persistent northwesterly swell and moderate northwest winds ranging from 10 to 20 knots. The marine layer often results in morning fog near the California coast, but it generally dissipates by midday, giving way to clear skies and strong sunshine. Sea conditions are usually moderate, with occasional increases in wind and swell size as the passage progresses southward towards the more tropical influences near Baja California. Overall, the weather favors steady sailing but requires vigilance for local variations and coastal fog.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2026 FALKEN | San Francisco – Ensenada’ as your preferred passage.
We’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours to confirm bunk availability, send you the long-form crew application & invoice you the 50% deposit to hold your spot. Balance will be due 60 days prior to the trip start date.
Payments are non-refundable. You'll be asked to agree to our terms & conditions on your application before submitting the deposit. Please read them carefully.
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Join the boat at 13:00 on the passage start date. Crew must depart the boat by 12:00 Noon on the passage end date.
Make sure you eat lunch before joining! We’ll get straight into bunk assignments & briefings once all crew have arrived.
Travel logistics & specific itinerary will be sent in the Passage Newsletter #2 emailed to all crew 2-4 months before passage departure.
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All 59º North passages are led by qualified RYA / MCA Yachtmaster Ocean-certified skippers & mates. All miles sailed onboard both boats will count towards your own license mileage requirements. We are happy to provide certificates to this effect for your RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster or other countries’ sea-time requirements.
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We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! You will not be ‘alone’ when you sail with 59º North. Learn more here.