Passage Stats
Available (8 Open Bunks)
Price: $7,600
Total Days: 8
Distance: 600 Nautical Miles
Start Port: Shelter Bay, Colón, Panama
End Port: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer
SYNOPSIS
FALKEN starts her Atlantic season in earnest and gets some new landfalls in on this first passage. If you zoom in on Google Earth, you'll find a small group of islands that sit more or less on the rhumb line between Panama and Grand Cayman. "What's that?!" we thought, when planning the passage. Providencia, a small Colombia outpost in the middle of the Caribbean Sea and an irresistible stopover en route to Grand Cayman!
typical Weather Pattern
Expect warm temperatures averaging between 75°F and 85°F (24°C to 29°C). The prevailing trade winds from the east provide consistent breezes ranging from 10 to 20 knots. March is outside of the peak rainy season, but squalls with rain and higher wind gusts can occasionally develop, particularly in the afternoons. The sea state can vary, with smoother waters closer to the coast of Panama, transitioning to slightly choppy conditions as you approach the more open waters of the Caribbean Sea.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2027-4 FALKEN | Panama – Cayman Islands’ 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.