Passage Stats
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Price: $6,500
Distance: 900 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 11
Start Port: Galway, Ireland
End Port: Bergen, Norway
SYNOPSIS
From Galway, we'll sail north along the rugged west coast of Ireland and the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Weather and wind will dictate the schedule, but we should have the opportunity to make a stop or two along the way with possibilities like Isle of Skye, Orkney, Fair Isle, and Shetland. It’ll be challenging sailing around the north of Scotland, with strong tidal currents, a likelihood of fog, oil rigs and of course the probability of heavy weather at some point.
From there, we'll sail east towards Norway—a quick passage across the North Sea following in the footsteps of the Vikings to make landfall in beautiful, historic Bergen, homeport of ISBJORN.
What to Expect on this PAssage
Perhaps the most variety of conditions and scenery we’ll see in 2024 and a mix of coastal anchoring and offshore sailing.
Mix of coastal and nonstop sailing, depending on weather conditions and timing.
This is a good trip if you’re looking to learn more about cruising, including anchoring, managing changing weather, etc.
Guaranteed to get a few days nonstop offshore on the North Sea crossing to Bergen.
Hopefully a chance to stop at mythical Fair Isle en route to Bergen!
TYPICAL WEATHER PATTERN
Westerlies will likely be the predominant wind direction, but we have the possibility of having all sorts of weather for this trip, from light & variable winds to deep depressions blowing in and bringing heavy seas along with them. The further north we go, the colder it'll get too!
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2024 FALKEN | Ireland – Norway’ 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.