Passage Stats
Waitlist only
Price: $4,500
Distance: 200 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Svolvær, Norway
End Port: Svolvær, Norway
SYNOPSIS
Join ISBJØRN in Svolvær, Norway, north of the Arctic Circle in the magnificent Lofoten Archipelago! This trip will be an exploration adventure in the Lofoten Islands with a focus on sharpening sailing and cruising skills. This will not be an offshore passage, but rather a coastal cruise where we'll likely stop every night, either at a dock or anchorage. Enjoy sheltered fjords, wildlife encounters, picturesque villages, and Viking lore. This archipelago is one of the richest cruising grounds in the world, and we could sail around the area for months without running out of cool things to see and do.
typical Weather Pattern
Windwise, it is very hard to say. The geography of the archipelago will allow us to choose what conditions we want to sail in to a certain extent. But it will be cold and we’ll likely see some snow. Average daytime temperatures in April run about 6ºC (42ºF).
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2024 ISBJØRN | Lofoten Isalnds Cruise’ 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.