Passage Stats
Available (8 Open Bunks)
Price: $7,600
Total Days: 8
Distance: 800 Nautical Miles
Start Port: San Diego, California
End Port: La Paz, Mexico
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer
SYNOPSIS
FALKEN starts her journey back to the home waters of the Atlantic as we head south from our off-season quarters in San Diego towards Mexico and the stunning Sea of Cortez. Escape the northern winter with some warm Pacific breezes. This passage might have the highest chance of seeing wildlife as any of ours, so get your whalewatching binoculars out!
typical Weather Pattern
In January you can expect mild temperatures and varied marine conditions. Daytime temperatures should average around 65-70°F (18-21°C) with cooler nights. Winds should typically range from 10 to 20 knots, predominantly from the northwest.
Once in the Sea of Cortez, conditions can shift quickly with the potential for occasional strong gusty conditions with choppy sea states. But overall, expect sunny skies, stunning coastal scenery and diverse marine life along the Baja Peninsula.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2027-1 FALKEN | San Diego – La Paz’ 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.