November 22 – December 1, 2025
10 DAYS ABOARD
$4,000 per person (or $7,000 per couple, private cabin)
ONE-WAY
Description
This is the San Carlos to Loreto trip, but in reverse. There may be longer expected days of sailing, since heading northerly this time of year can be against predominant wind directions. Because of this, some stops my be bypassed or extended, depending on weather conditions; whereas, southerly passages (San Carlos to Loreto) have fewer potential delays, since running with winds and seas are typically more favorable.
For these reasons, the northerly trip from Loreto to San Carlos is best suited for individuals who may want a more “sporting” experience to hone their sailing skills in what may be more challenging conditions. Here’s what you can expect:
DAY 1
- We all meet at Escape Velocity by 9am – make introductions, a quick orientation to the boat, stow your personal belongings aboard, and just take it all in – that you’re here, and the adventure you’re about to embark on!
- A safety briefing, discuss current weather conditions and expectations, discussion about the general trip/passage plan, and departure plan – break for lunch.
- Depart from anchorage and spend the afternoon sailing from Loreto, taking anchorage at Isla Coronado that afternoon.
- The first night aboard at anchor is only a few hours from Loreto, which gives everyone the opportunity to get settled aboard, get well rested, and fully orientated with the vessel and crew, before departing further afield.
- The remainder of the afternoon/evening will be devoted to vessel safety orientation and preparing crew expectations.
- And, of course, enjoying the local landscape, scenery, shore excursion to local beaches or shops if desired, and generally enjoying the company!
DAY 2
- Easy morning, then another short sail to Isla Carmen.
- A relaxed afternoon, dinner aboard, or beach BBQ, and water activities or hiking.
DAY 3
- We start out with a leisurely morning to enjoy a hearty breakfast and the beautiful scenery.
- Departing late morning for another breathtaking destination, this time we’re heading to San Juanico!
- By later that afternoon, we’re enjoying another breathtaking anchorage, with opportunities for beach excursions and water activities.
- Dinner aboard, or beach BBQ!
DAY 4
- We start out with an easy morning to enjoy a hearty breakfast and our beautiful surroundings.
- By late morning, we are beginning our departure north for our heading to Punta Pulpito.
- We enjoy snacks and lunch underway, and take anchor in the afternoon, dinner aboard on anchor.
DAY 5
- We start out with an early morning to enjoy a hearty breakfast and our beautiful surroundings.
- By early morning, we are beginning our departure from Pulpito and back to the Sea, where we again point north for our heading to the entrance of Bahia Concepcion!
- We enjoy snacks and lunch underway, and take anchor later in the afternoon, dinner aboard on anchor
DAY 6
- Waking up at Bahia Santo Domingo, we enjoy a bit of a leisurely start to the morning with coffee and breakfast, before preparing for another short day of sailing!
- The trip from Santo Domingo will only take about 2hrs, so we can enjoy some flexibility in our timing to get to Santispac anchorage with plenty of day left to play!
- That afternoon, we will have time to settle in and enjoy all that the beaches of Santispac have on offer!
DAY 7 & 8
- For the next two days, our options are plenty, and all a lot of fun! We can choose from at least 7 different anchoring spots, all within a few hours, each offering up something a little different.
- There’s a variety of recreating we can enjoy, from swimming, snorkeling, spearfishing, kayaking, cook-outs on the beach, a hike to the petroglyphs, coffee or beer at one of the totally quaint beach cafés, and any number of beach activities… whatever your heart desires!
DAY 9
- We again start out with a leisurely morning to enjoy a hearty breakfast and our beautiful surroundings.
- By late morning, we are beginning our departure out of the Bahia and back to the Sea, where by afternoon we again point northeast for our return heading to San Carlos.
- We enjoy snacks/lunch, and a dinner while underway that evening.
DAY 10
- This is the last “day” of the trip, which more accurately is a night passage, and another opportunity to practice the skills you’ve learned up to this point in the trip, under supervision – of course – so no worries about sailing at night, the Captain is right there for support and guidance.
- Shifts are taken accordingly, and the magic of the Sea at night is something that will stay with you always… night sailing is my favorite! Until you’ve experienced the phosphorescence, shooting stars, and the sensation of flying through the galaxy, it is only then you truly appreciate just how big the universe is, and how magical it is to sail on a ball of water flying through space!
- Arrival back in port is anticipated for early morning, giving the crew the remainder of the morning and early afternoon to debrief, organize belongings, and prepare for your departure from the vessel
The nature of passagemaking is a balance of setting goals and accounting for weather, and any other contingencies that can and do arise on passage. As such, we have built in a reasonable amount of time into the schedule to ensure the safety, comfort, and fun levels are prioritized for all participants. We don’t stick to a strict itinerary as a result, as experience dictates that the trip is far more enjoyable when assessing conditions and situations in real time, and again taking into consideration the rest and well-being of crew. Passagemaking is more physically demanding than many realize, and therefore it’s paramount to exercise good situational awareness to get the most out of the experience, for learning and for the sake of making lasting positive memories of the experience!
Please review the vessel safety equipment here, and vessel recreational options here!
Average Temperatures for November (San Carlos)
Air – 24.4°C / 76°F
Sea – 22.8°C / 73°F
Travel
Fly into Loreto (LTO)🡭
1 hour taxi from San Carlos to Hermosillo (ask for taxi options and costs here🡭) + Fly out of Hermosillo (HMO)🡭
How to Apply
Fill out an application now for this trip to determine your eligibility, there is no commitment required to make your application, and no payment required prior to acceptance
We carefully review and discuss all applications with registrants to ensure accommodations are suitable for you, confirm arrangements and dietary restrictions, etc. Then, when all is good to go, we generate an invoice link and email it to you!