Passage Stats
1 Available (women space)
Price: $4,500
Distance: 500 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Amsterdam, Netherlands
End Port: Marstrand, Sweden
SYNOPSIS
After enjoying the spoils of downtown Amsterdam, FALKEN will head north and back towards familiar ground when we make our way back to our Swedish homeport of Marstrand on the gorgeous west (“best”) coast. This will be Andy & Mia’s second passage sailing together as a team since their son Axel was born in early 2020!
After departing Amsterdam, we’ll navigate the shallows, oil rigs and wind farms off the European mainland, and head WNW towards the open North Sea. While it’s a stone’s throw from Amsterdam to Marstrand as the crow flies, it’s a long way around the tip of Denmark with lots of weather and navigational challenges along the way.
What to Expect on this PAssage
Sail with 59º North co-founders Andy & Mia!
Expect a nonstop passage from Amsterdam direct to Marstrand. While this trip parallels the coast, we won’t be stopping unless necessary for weather.
500 miles means about 3-4 days nonstop at sea on FALKEN, but could be more if it’s upwind, or if we head up towards Norway first.
Marstrand is the hub of the west coast of Sweden, and Andy & Mia’s favorite place to sail in their home country!
TYPICAL WEATHER PATTERN
Summer in northern Europe is peak sailing time, but expect cool temperatures, variable conditions, and possible moisture. However, in August the nights up north are short, making for easy midnight watches!
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2024 FALKEN | Amsterdam – Marstrand’ 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.