$5,000 // 10 Days

Synopsis

59º North is headed to the OGR after all! Well, kinda…since we won’t be taking the starting line on our own boat, we’ve decided to bring ISBJORN there instead to watch the festivities! This passage starts in Southampton, UK—the OGR starting port, and we’ll get to experience the race village and see the competitors prior to them setting off around the world. Then, we’ll watch the starting line and head to sea with the fleet, before breaking off and sailing north to Kinsale, Ireland.

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

Fall in the English Channel and Irish Sea will be challenging! The procession of low pressure systems moving in off the Atlantic picks up speed and as we sail west out of the English Channel with the fleet we can expect upwind conditions. However, those same SW’lies making it hard to get west, will help us once we break off and sail north for Kinsale. We’ll follow the fleet as long as we can while still having time to make it to Kinsale by the passage end date.

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Tentative Itinerary

• Sept. 8: Join ISBJØRN in Southampton, UK at 17:00. Dinner with the group ashore or onboard.

• Sept. 9: All-day safety briefing & boat orientation

• Sept. 10: Departure with the OGR fleet!

• Sept. 18: Disembark ISBJØRN in Kinsale by 12:00 Noon

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Travel Logistics

• Fly into Southampton, UK

• Fly directly out of Dublin, Ireland (DUB) a short bus ride from Kinsale.

• Specific travel details will be included in your crew newsletters.

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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: ISBJORN OGR Start' 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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