Passage Stats
Available (5 berths)
Price: $5,500
Distance: 500 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Santa Barbara, California
End Port: Ensenada, Mexico
SYNOPSIS
59º North’s first stint on the west coast of the good ol’ US of A! We’ll start in sunny Santa Barbara with a day of weather, safety & boat briefings, then FALKEN will head on a long offshore loop out into the Pacific. While Ensenada is only a short hop down the coast and across the border in Mexico, we’ll head far offshore and take ‘the long way’ so the crew get to experience real ocean sailing and am exotic, foreign landfall. Expect to learn all aspects of ocean sailing on this passage and get the real deal in the Pacific.
typical Weather Pattern
Off the coast of Southern California in November, mariners can expect moderate to fresh winds predominantly from the northwest with occasional shifts to the southwest. Average wind speeds range from 10 to 20 knots, creating a moderate sea state with 3 to 5-foot waves. Temperatures typically range from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit during the day, with a slight chance of light showers due to passing frontal systems. In short, perfect weather for a southbound passage to Mexico!
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2025 FALKEN | Santa Barbara – Ensenada’ 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.