Passage Stats
Available (8 Open Bunks)
Price: $7,750
Total Days: 14
Distance: 1,200 Nautical Miles
Start Port: Marstrand, Sweden
End Port: Plymouth, UK
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer
SYNOPSIS
After FALKEN's refit at Vindö we'll sail back across the North Sea for Plymouth, England, where we'll stage for the jump south and across the Bay of Biscay. This passage is especially variable and is entirely dependent on challenging fall weather in the North Sea. There are many routing options, including going north around Scotland, south through the Kiel Canal, or direct through the English Channel, all with their own challenges. In 2024 FALKEN even made a short call into central London to wait out some bad weather, sailing up the Thames River! A great passage for those really interested in weather routing and forecasting.
typical Weather Pattern
Late September offers a mix of vibrant autumn scenery and variable weather conditions. Expect cooler temperatures, typically ranging from 50°F to 63°F (10°C to 17°C) as the days grow shorter. Wind conditions can vary greatly, with prevailing westerlies averaging 10 to 20 knots, but gusty conditions can arise, especially near the coastal headlands. Cloud cover is common, and there’s a reasonable chance of rain and changing weather patterns.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2027-15 FALKEN | Marstrand – Plymouth’ 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.