Passage Stats
WAITLIST
Price: $6,000
Distance: 800 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 14
Start Port: Marstrand, Sweden
End Port: Plymouth, UK
SYNOPSIS
After FALKEN’s first stopover in our adopted homeport in Sweden, we’ll head west towards Scotland for the first leg of the passage south ending this leg in Plymouth, UK. The aim is to get across the North Sea before the fall storms. Expect variable weather and lots of navigational challenges as we traverse the oil rigs and depressions of the North Sea, bound for a spectacular landfall in northern Scotland, before sailing south to Plymouth.
Depending on the weather and timing, we aim to make a stop in Scotland, and if we are lucky, even another stop along the way in Shetland, Orkney, the Isle of Skye, Outer Hebrides or perhaps even mythical St. Kilda.
What to Expect on this PAssage
Nonstop from Marstrand to Scotland (maybe even Shetland) which is about 3-4 days continuously at-sea on FALKEN, and then south to Plymouth, UK.
Variable weather this time of year — everything from calms to storms, upwind, downwind, etc. You’ll learn a lot about weather forecasting and tactical routing.
Chance to cruise the spectacular West Coast of Scotland if the weather allows, practice finding harbors and anchoring, and drink a dram of whiskey or two :)
TYPICAL WEATHER PATTERN
Summer is over in the North Sea, so expect more variable conditions, cooler temperatures and longer nights as FALKEN heads west from Sweden. While the fall storms haven’t arrived yet in earnest, the chance for heavier weather increases as the days get shorter.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2024 FALKEN | Marstrand – Plymouth’ 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.