Passage Stats
WAITLIST
Distance: 500 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Pape’ete, Tahiti
End Port: Pape’ete, Tahiti
SYNOPSIS
Since it’s so hard to get to the Pacific, we couldn’t resist adding a cruising passage in Tahiti. Join us in Pape’ete and we’ll sail the 150-miles or so over to Bora Bora, stopping at Moorea en route if time allows. We’ll explore Bora Bora, then return upwind to Pape’ete after a week or so. This will be a different type of trip from our normal offshore passages, with time to swim, anchor, explore ashore and experience French Polynesia!
typical Weather Pattern
In May, sailors in French Polynesia can expect predominantly easterly trade winds ranging from 10 to 25 knots, providing favorable sailing conditions throughout the region. These winds create moderate sea conditions, with wave heights averaging 2 to 3 meters. The average air temperature hovers around 82°F (28°C), with pleasant sea temperatures at approximately 79°F (26°C). Expect occasional squalls, which may bring sudden shifts in wind direction and intensified rain showers but are typically short-lived.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2025 FALKEN | Tahiti – Bora Bora Cruising’ 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.