Passage Stats
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Distance: 1,000 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 13
Start Port: Balboa, Panama
End Port: Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, Ecuador
SYNOPSIS
Our first-ever passage in the Pacific Ocean, and one of the world’s classic routes! Sail west into the Pacific from Panama, towards the Equator and make landfall in arguably the most exotic islands in the world, the famed Galapagos! Details remain to be sorted out on the regulatory-side, but we are SO excited to take FALKEN to these magical islands and share it with you! Enjoy a 1,000-mile passage and get time to explore the Galapagos on arrival.
typical Weather Pattern
Despite the proximity to the Equator, this passage has a reputation for being cold and foggy thanks to the cold-water Humbolt current that will affect the weather most of the way. But it’ll be HOT when we leave Panama, so you’ll need a little bit of everything gear-wise. Hopefully the Tradewinds will cooperate and give us smooth downwind sailing!
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2025 FALKEN | Panama – Galapagos’ 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.