Passage Stats
Available (6 open bunks)
Price: $7,300
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer.
Distance: 750 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 10
Start Port: San Francisco Bay, California
End Port: Victoria, British Columbia
SYNOPSIS
After a brief stop in San Francisco Bay, FALKEN is headed to our neighbors up north again for one last loop in the Pacific Northwest before we return to the Atlantic in 2027. Join the boat in San Francisco and sail to beautiful Victoria on Vancouver Island, just across the border from the USA. This trip will be more challenging with cooler temps in the fall and changing winds and weather, so if you're looking to up your game as a sailor, this is a perfect trip for you!
typical Weather Pattern
Off the coast of Northern California you could expect a prevailing westerly wind, shifting between northwest and southwest this time of year, so this will likely be a mostly upwind passage. Sea surface temperatures hover around 55°-60°F and the inland land mass heats up alot this time of year which can cause coastal fog. Daytime air temperatures range from 63°F to 77°F on the coast with a mix of clear blue skies to drizzle and fog. Be prepared for chilly nigh watches with air temps into the low to mid 50s°F and dewy mornings.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2026 FALKEN | San Francisco – 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.