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Pacific Crossing - California to Hawaii
ExpeditionIntermediate & AdvancedUS - Americas
Aug 17-31
£9,020
1/6 spaces available
If sailing across the Pacific Ocean is on your bucket list, we invite you to sign on as crew for this epic adventure on the sleek and beautiful Farr 53, Atalanta. Whether you are looking to improve your ocean voyaging skills, simply take in the vast expanse of this watery planet, or a combination of both, this trip is one you won’t want to miss! You will have the opportunity to be part of a crew of likeminded people who dream of making a long passage across the largest ocean on earth. Why? For the challenge? For the deep introspection that days at sea can provide? Because it is there? Only you can answer this question as it is different for each of us. Halfway across, over a thousand miles from the nearest land, out of the shipping lanes and in water 20,000 feet deep, the nearest human to our boat may well be on the space station. Can you endure the solitude? The feeling of being an infinitesimal speck in the universe of stars above you? On this trip, you will disconnect from land life and feel the magnitude of the wilderness around you. You will develop a powerful connection to nature and, hopefully, to yourself.
Some passages are about the sailing, this one is about perspective. Days from land in the middle of the Pacific, you start to realise just how big it all is and how small everything else feels by comparison.
5.0/5•36 ReviewsCoastal and offshore adventures aboard the custom Farr 53 Atalanta in California and beyond. Atalanta makes frequent trips to San Francisco and neighboring regions, as well as offering multi-day offshore sailing excursions around the West Coast of the US and the eastern Pacific Ocean. In the summer of 2026, Atalanta will sail from Monterey, California to Honolulu, Hawaii and back! Great for beginners looking to gain offshore experience and advanced sailors alike. Gain high level sailing knowledge and learn from Captain Kevin Wasbauer, a seasoned professional racer and US Coast Guard 100ton Master.
They’ve got that rare balance of knowing their stuff without making a song and dance about it. Good boats, thoughtful routes and the kind of trips where you end up more capable, more relaxed, and already thinking about the next one.
Monterey, California, is a historic coastal city on the southern edge of Monterey Bay, approximately 115 miles south of San Francisco. Known as "California's First City," it served as the state’s first capital and hosted the 1849 Constitutional Convention. Today, it is a world-renowned destination celebrated for its maritime heritage, rich marine life, and literary history. Arrive early to take in the sights, then join the boat one day before departure for orientation and full safety briefing
Honolulu is the vibrant capital and largest city of Hawaii, located on the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu. Known as the "Crossroads of the Pacific," it seamlessly blends a bustling metropolitan skyline with world-famous tropical beaches and deep-rooted Polynesian culture.
Beginner
No sailing experience required. Perfect for newcomers.
Intermediate
Some sailing experience helpful. Comfortable on the water.
Advanced
Significant sailing experience required. Challenging conditions.
Active Crew Member
Full participation in all sailing activities.
Optional Involvement
Participate as much or as little as you like.
Passenger
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Yes
Sharing the cooking & washing up
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Close reaching for the first couple of days as we head south, then gradually warming as we enter the tradewinds. Blue water sailing with Pacific swells and finally finishing in the Molokai Channel with a brisk and warm following breeze, often under spinnaker.
Your specific vessel is assigned based on your selected dates. All vessels meet our high standards for comfort and safety.
Farr - 53
LOA: 54ft (16.4m)
No optional extras
18-25°C
Peak Florida sailing. Pleasant temps, steady winds.
22-28°C
Excellent conditions. Warm but not hot yet.
28-33°C
Hot and humid. Afternoon thunderstorms possible.
25-30°C
Variable conditions. Monitor forecasts closely.
18-25°C
Peak Florida sailing. Pleasant temps, steady winds.
22-28°C
Excellent conditions. Warm but not hot yet.
28-33°C
Hot and humid. Afternoon thunderstorms possible.
25-30°C
Variable conditions. Monitor forecasts closely.
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From £9,020 GBP per person
Prices shown in USD are approximate conversions, using today's conversion rate. This trip is priced by the operator in GBP and payment will be taken in GBP.