Passage Stats
2 Available (Women Spaces)
Price: $6,400
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer.
Distance: 500 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 10
Start Port: Stornoway, Scotland (Hebrides)
End Port: Kinsale, Ireland
SYNOPSIS
Stornoway is just as epic as it sounds, and the perfect place to start any sailing adventure. And, it is right in the middle of the gorgeous Scottish Hebrides! A cockpit game of I-Spy might feature words like “castle”, “whale”, “distillery” and “puffin”, as we make our way south through the islands. Then, we’ll have a tough weather decision on our hands - either to tackle the Irish Sea or make a starboard turn around the west coast of Ireland. A tough choice!
Typical Weather Pattern
Prevailing winds likely SSW to WSW, 15–22 kt, with moderate confidence; occasional stronger gusts possible in frontal passages. Offshore sea state expected moderate, 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft), with a chance of rougher conditions in exposed Atlantic sectors; nearshore waters generally calmer. Sea surface temperatures anticipated 57–61ºF (14–16ºC), with air temperatures trending 55–64ºF (13–18ºC), slightly cooler in northern segments. 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 ‘2027-8 | ISBJØRN | Stornoway - Kinsale’ 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 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.