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Signing on below is the first step towards the adventure of a lifetime. 59º North is not a sailing school, but crew often say they have learned more in one day with us than a full week of formal class. Focusing on fundamental seamanship, we’ll teach you how to anticipate the weather & make routing decisions, how to optimize the sail plan for different points of sail in different conditions, how to helm, how to use the radar and on and on. You will become a better sailor — and a better thinker — sailing with 59º North.

We’ve created an environment onboard that fosters hands-on learning and teamwork. Our skippers and mates are almost always co-ed, and we sail with a diverse crew of mixed genders, nationalities, ages, sailing & life experiences. Everyone gets an equal opportunity to participate in running all aspects of the boat, from navigation, helming, sail trim etc., and yet nothing onboard happens by accident. Skippers & mates manage the crew’s varied fitness and skill levels to make sure everyone stays safe while being able to fully participate.

If you have any more questions, be sure to check out out Testimonials page to read what other crew have said about sailing with 59º North, and review our FAQs page. Still unsure? Contact us at holdfast@59-north.com and we’ll happily reply via email or get on a call with you.

If you want to experience fantastic things, then you have to place yourself in fantastic situations. Helping to crew FALKEN was a truly life-altering adventure.
— Airlia Gustafson (USA) | Antigua to Bermuda, FALKEn '23

Crew Registration Form

Ready to take the leap? Complete the form below to sign up for a passage aboard ISBJØRN or FALKEN — 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. We reserve the right to decline a crew application for any reason.

Read about our cancellation policy and fine print terms & conditions here.