Passage Stats
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Distance: 3,000 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 25
Start Port: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
End Port: Falmouth Harbor, Antigua
SYNOPSIS
Join FALKEN off the coast of Africa in Las Palmas for our classic, 3,000-mile downwind Trade Winds passage to the Caribbean! This is what you dream about — 'sail south until the butter melts, then turn right.' With the winter winds at our back, you can expect many days of spinnaker sailing and plenty of downwind helming experience. There will be tropical squalls to contend with and lots of beautiful, starry nights.
typical Weather Pattern
Expect easterly and northeasterly trade winds and North Atlantic swells so lots of downwind sailing. Squalls and gales are possible. As we move south toward the Caribbean, air temperatures will get warmer.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2025 FALKEN | Las Palmas – Antigua’ 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.