Passage Stats
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Price: $6,500
Distance: 700 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 16
Start Port: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
End Port: Svolvær, Lofoten, Norway
SYNOPSIS
Want to visit the quaintest harbor in Europe, but uncertain if that means going to Lofoten or Torshavn? Join this epic sail and find out for yourself! A proper offshore passage, we will also cross the North Sea and the Arctic Circle! There will be plenty of opportunities to learn about weather routing and passage strategy, as finding the perfect window for the crossing will require some skill. For this reason, the trip is set for 16 days, giving us some weather flexibility. The crossing itself will most likely take around a week. If we need to await a good weather window, the Faroes offer amazing cruising grounds, but if we set off early, we’ll have time to explore the Lofoten Islands.
typical Weather Pattern
Expect temperatures ranging from 36-56ºF (2-13ºC). The North Atlantic's variable and sometimes strong winds may be present, producing moderate to strong winds and the possibility of gales. Good chance of rain, fog and possibly even snow.
Daylight hours will be increasing as you move towards the Arctic Circle, providing more daylight. While the Northern Lights are more visible during the darker winter months, April still offers a small chance to see them.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2025 ISBJØRN | Faroe Islands – Lofoten’ 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 reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! You will not be ‘alone’ when you sail with 59º North. Learn more here.