Passage Stats
Available (6 berths)
Price: $5,500
Distance: 500 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Ensenada, Mexico
End Port: San Diego, California
SYNOPSIS
The return passage to San Diego will be a more technically-focused and educational trip, one of several ‘Sail Training Passages’ we do throughout the year on both boats. We’ll spend more time in-port prior to departure diving deep on the details of seamanship, from weather routing and forecasting to knots, splicing, chart work, systems and more. Offshore, the passage may be broken up into shorter sails or one longer passage, depending on the specific needs of the crew and the weather outlook. Watches tend to be adjusted to give crew more time on deck, and we’ll sail on all points from close-hauled to spinnaker sailing and setting the pole. With consistent breeze off Baja California and a short rhumb-line distance to San Diego, we have plenty of space for all points of sail and in-depth training offshore.
typical Weather Pattern
In late November off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico, mariners can expect moderate maritime weather conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the northwest at around 10-15 knots due to the prevailing influence of the North Pacific High. Ocean currents typically flow southward along the Baja California Peninsula. Daytime temperatures average around 70-75°F, while nighttime temperatures can drop to 45-50°F. The likelihood of rain during this period is generally low, providing sailors with pleasant sailing conditions along the Ensenada coast.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2025 FALKEN | Ensenada, MEX – San Diego’ 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.