Passage Stats
5 Available
Price: $5,275
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer.
Distance: 300 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Bergen, Norway
End Port: Bergen, Norway
SYNOPSIS
Our second All-Women's passage aboard ISBJØRN is set for June, 2026! Join ISBJØRN in Bergen, Norway for an intensive week of sail training! We will sail the fjords, archipelagos and the open ocean around Bergen, practicing sail trim, helmsmanship, heavy-weather sailing, piloting & navigation, instruments, downwind sailing, and more, depending on what opportunities the weather prepares for us. We'll end most days at a new and gorgeous harbour or anchorage, of which we will have an inexhaustible supply, but also come prepared for overnight sailing.
The difference between a dedicated "Sail Training" week, and any of our more standard 'Point A to Point B' passages is the breadth of teaching we can accomplish. When sailing from A to B, we have to work within the bounds of the weather. On a dedicated sail training trip, we can guarantee you'll get education on all points of sail. Plus more docking, more helming, etc. In short, these trips are more specifically about learning than our adventure-focused passages.
Typical Weather Pattern
Prevailing winds are likely SSW to WSW at 12–18 kt, with moderate confidence; occasional gusts to 22 kt possible, especially offshore. Seas expected 1–2 m (3–6 ft) nearshore, building to 2–3 m (6–10 ft) in exposed offshore segments, with a moderate chance of short-period wind waves. Sea surface temperatures are forecast 10–13°C (50–55°F), while air temperatures trend 12–16°C (54–61°F), with some uncertainty in the event of frontal passages. This output is AI-generated, based on publicly available meteorological data and is meant to give a high-level overview of expected conditions; professional forecasting & consulting with our weather-routing partners WRI will be used during the actual passage.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2026-2A | ISBJØRN | Bergen Sail Training Camp, All Women’ 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.