$7,200 // 12 Days

Synopsis

Join FALKEN in the Azores—an important archipelago for centuries of sailors on both sides of the Atlantic. Depart from Horta and sail eastbound to the south coast of Portugal making landfall in Lagos. October in the Eastern Atlantic usually provides great sailing conditions!

Note:

We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! Learn more here.

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The Route

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Expected Weather Pattern

Typically fair weather in the Azores High, but the potential for heavy weather if we get a fall storm tracking to the north. In 2021 on ICEBEAR we got stuck in Horta for almost a week waiting out 40+ knots of wind from the wrong direction, but once we got our weather window it was awesome sailing. Expect every kind of temps too - warm in the daytime, cold at night, and everything in between.

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Tentative Itinerary

• Oct 17: Join us in Horta, Azores by 17:00. Enjoy dinner with the group either ashore or onboard.

• Oct 18: All-day safety briefing & boat orientation

• Oct 19: Departure! (weather dependent)

• Oct 29: Disembark in Lagos, Portugal by 12:00 Noon

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Travel Logistics

• Fly into Horta or Sao Miguel, TBD

• Fly out of Lisbon’s international airpot (LIS) located 300 km from Lagos

• As with all our passages, we strongly advise organizing the appropriate travel insurance to cover the cost of the trip.

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How to Join

To register, complete the Offshore Passage Registration by clicking the 'Sign Up' button above, or at the bottom of the page. You'll be asked to complete the form - make sure you hit submit. Indicate '2023: Azores – Portugal' as your preferred passage. 

Once we receive your registration, you'll be sent an invoice for 50% of the balance, due immediately. The final 50% of the balance will be due 60 days prior to the passage date. Terms and conditions are in the registration form, and you'll be asked to agree to them before submitting your deposit. Please read them carefully.

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