Passage Stats
Available (8 Open Bunks)
Price: $6,250
Distance: 500 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Ketchikan, Alaska
End Port: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
SYNOPSIS
Meet FALKEN in the old gold-mining and salmon-fishing town of Ketchikan, Alaska to sail south down the stunning coast of British Columbia. Lush, temperate rainforest and a rugged, coastal mountain range make for an unforgettable backdrop before heading offshore taking the outside route around Vancouver Island then making landfall in Victoria on the southern end. Expect amazing marine wildlife including whales, sea lions and bald eagles. With a mix of offshore and inshore navigating we will effectively complete the Race to Alaska course in reverse.
typical Weather Pattern
In August, expect variable winds and conditions with average wind speeds of 5 to 15 knots ranging from the northwest to the southeast. These winds bring a mix of clear & sunny to overcast skies with occasional fog banks creating challenging visibility. Daytime air temperatures generally hover around 59-68°F (15-20°C) with colder mornings and evenings. Rain is always possible and likely is this region. There is risk of encountering sudden squalls with fast-moving weather systems capable of significantly increasing wind speeds and creating rough seas at short notice.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2026 FALKEN | Ketchikan – Victoria’ 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.