2026-2 | FALKEN | Cabo San Lucas-Costa Rica
Another longer passage on FALKEN, and new destination in Costa Rica! Join FALKEN in Mexico for a 2,000+ mile offshore sail to Playa Flamingo on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
The Passage
Rough itinerary
All 59º North passages are very much subject to weather. We pick our routes based on the "correct" time of year to be sailing in the different regions we visit, and we always build-in enough time to give us some margin for weather windows. The skipper has final say on departure dates and weather windows, but generally speaking, the intinerary for this passage will look like this:
January 31, 2026
Crew arrive to FALKEN at 1300 in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. FALKEN orientation followed by crew dinner. All crew stay onboard FALKEN.
Prep Days
Between the joining and departure dates, all pre-passage preparation, provisioning, and safety briefings will be completed. The specific pre-departure schedule will be outlined and posted onboard FALKEN by the skipper.
February 2, 2026
Scheduled departure, weather dependent.
February 18, 2026
Latest date (12:00 noon) for crew to depart FALKEN from Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica.
PASSAGE DETAILS
The passage between Mexico and Costa Rica is planned as a non-stop passage. Costa Rica is a new destination for us and we are very excited to sail there with you all. If we would arrive earlier than the departure date to Costa Rica, you are welcome to stay onboard, or depart after we have cleaned up the boat and celebrated our arrival. We are not planning to cruise around Costa Rica on arrival but we may stop en route depending on the schedule and the weather.
TRAVEL LOGISTICS
San Jose del Cabo
Playa Flamingo
Weather conditions
Expect warm, tropical sailing with steady trade winds at your back for much of the passage, though the Gulf of Tehuantepec can kick up a lively, gusty stretch—overall a settled, downwind ride that should feel pleasant and brisk underway.
In-depth analysis, by WRI
WHY 59º NORTH?
ambitious sailing schedule
The best boats
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Professional, well-paid staff
knowledge & community
Why it costs what it costs...
"When I think back to my trip across the North Sea on ICEBEAR, the memories uplift me and fill me with warmth and gratitude. Unplugging from the corporate world and embracing the beauty the ocean has to offer with 59º North molded me into a slightly different version of myself, in the most magical ways. I went home after 11 days with a more courageous yet humbled energy, realizing how capable and excited I am to take on new challenges."
"There are so few opportunities in our lives, unless we seek them out, for adventure, exploration, and personal challenge. Doing hard things results in personal satisfaction and makes life meaningful. If people don't understand that and want more creature comforts than 59º North trips offer, then they're not the right people for you. Keep doing what you're doing and there will be plenty of crew who share your values wishing to join you."
"This was my second trip with 59º North, my first being a fantastic heavy weather crossing of the Irish Sea on ISBJØRN. I signed up for the Canary Islands to Caribbean trip, thrilled to be chosen as crew. The attention to detail in equipment, vessels, and crew at 59º North is world class, making ocean sailing both safe and unforgettable. I will definitely be sailing again with 59º North."
"In 11 days on the North Sea with a crew of 9 women, 59 feet of boat, 1350nm, and two episodes of heaving-to, we gained experience that would take years to acquire alone. The mentorship, leadership, training, and kindness from the crew at 59º North helped us become better sailors by leaps and bounds. Sharing this journey with sailors from around the world was pure joy, and every passage with 59º North is a legacy of knowledge we benefit from."
"Gathering with 10 other like-minded women aboard FALKEN was amazing! I learned more than I ever expected from Nikki and Emma. Being 'allowed' to mess up and actually learn from your mistakes without anyone getting stressed was freeing! I'd recommend this trip to any women with a desire to sail."
"I had always wanted to do an ocean crossing but never felt comfortable doing it myself. Experiencing a bucket list item with 59º North was deeply special and has me considering how I can design my life for more adventures like this. Thank you for creating 59º North and allowing others to experience the magic of the seven seas!"
"It was an honor to be onboard FALKEN for her crewed maiden voyage. We sailed in challenging conditions on our 5-day romp in the English Channel, with the crew rising to the occasion inspired by our skipper, Nikki, and first mate, Alex. If you want to experience real-world offshore life under expert supervision with like-minded folks, look no further than 59º North."
THE BOAT
Farr 65
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FALKEN
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FALKEN is ideally set up for long-distance offshore sailing. We fully rebuilt the boat in 2022 to our exacting specifications and with the help of legendary yacht designer Bob Perry. She's comfortable belowdecks and each crew has their own dedicated sea berth & gear locker. On deck she has a huge cockpit which easily seats 10 people for our daily meals offshore, and allows for plenty of room to move about when handling lines and trimming sails. She's also easy to maintain, fast and fun to sail! FALKEN sails with 8 crew plus a Skipper & Mate and the occasional apprentice.
packing lists & notes
MEXICO-COSTA RICA: T-MINUS 1 DAY & COUNTING
LFG to Costa Rica!
MANY FIRSTS ONBOARD FALKEN
“Mary looked like she came out of a war zone.”
WAR STORIES & KITES
Kite Up!
ENJOYING THE ROUTINE
Apparently there's orcas in the Pacific.
LIGHT-WIND SAILING
The art of helming in no wind.
POSTCARD FROM CAMP FALKEN
Sleepaway camp for adults!
SHARED EXPERIENCES
The passage is memorable for the people you share it with.
SALTY SEA DOGS
Under promise. Over deliver.
MAKING FRIENDS AT SEA
After four days at sea, the conversation takes a deeper turn.
A CIRCUS OF ANIMAL ACTS
Manta rays & a new idea of the poop deck.
CUTTER RIGS & CREW APPRECIATION
A challenging passage offers bigger rewards.
THE LAST 24
“Dolphin rave, dolphin rave, everybody come to the dolphin rave.”