Passage Stats
Available
Price: $10,100
Total Days: 16
Distance: 2,100 Nautical Miles
Start Port: La Paz, Mexico
End Port: Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer
SYNOPSIS
It's a looooong way down the coast of Mexico and Central America, and we've got our sights set on a new landfall in Costa Rica after over 2,000 miles at sea from La Paz on the Baja Peninsula. The typical weather conditions this time of year will make for an easy downwind run in tropical temperatures and with ample opportunity for wildlife sightings.
typical Weather Pattern
Expect stable weather with mild temperatures and consistent northeasterly trade winds of 15 to 25 knots. Daytime temperatures range from mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit with cooler nights. Be ready for calm periods and stronger gusts near coastlines. Sea conditions can vary; swells typically come from the northwest.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2027-2 FALKEN | La Paz – Costa Rica’ 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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The crew fee for the passage includes everything you need on the boat, plus use of the following:
Helly Hansen 'Inflatable' PFD with integrated harness to use while aboard.
Spinlock Double-tether for moving around on deck to use while aboard.
All meals, snacks and drinks while on the boat.
Sheets, quick-dry towel & a pillow.
Large collection of books onboard, including novels, sailing classics and sailing reference books, in hard copy.
What the price DOESN'T include:
Transportation to and from the boat.
Meals and drinks ashore.
Personal toiletries & clothing.
Foul-weather gear (see packing list for details).
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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.