5-Day Offshore Coastal Sailing Passage

New Bern ➢ beaufort ➢ Charleston

✯ Real crew. Real Miles. Real Adventure. ✯

$2,750 per berth ∙ Only 2 spots ∙ Hands-on crew required

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⚓ 5 days / 4 nights

⚓One-way: New Bern, NC → Beaufort, NC → Charleston, SC

⚓240–260 nautical miles

⚓Hands-on crew (no passengers)

⚓All experience levels welcome

⚓Qualifies for RYA / US Sailing miles

⚓Max 2 crew + skipper & mate

Captain on Wind Song underway adjusting the sail during sunset.

This is NOT a cruise — you ARE the crew

You’ll stand watch under the stars, steer, navigate, cook, and live the real offshore rhythm. No experience required — just a sense of adventure and a willingness to jump in. Our skipper teaches everything as we go.


✯ 5-Day Offshore Passage ✯

New Bern ➢ Beaufort ➢ Charleston

  • The Ocean Writes the plan

    Day 0 – Arrival New Bern (12–6 pm boarding, dinner aboard)

    Day 1 – New Bern → Beaufort (35 nm)

    Day 2~4 – Offshore or coastal route to Charleston (weather decides)

    Day 5 – Morning landfall Charleston Mega Dock + celebration

Only 2 berths.

5 Unforgettable Days.

New Bern ➢ Beaufort ➢ Charleston

April through October

The 5-Day Carolina Passage

$5,500 total ∙ $2,750 per person ∙ 2-crew minimum

Season: April through October

( weather/hurricane dependent - we cancel or reschedule if named storms threaten)

✯ Passage Plan ✯

  1. Depart New Bern ➢ Beaufort ✯ Anchor in Beaufort/Final provision & Weather check.

  2. Beaufort ➢ offshore leap OR ICW to Wrightsville/Wilmington area. Anchor in Wrightsville or Carolina Beach ~ Offshore when conditions are favorable.

  3. Final push to Charleston ➢ Historic Charleston Harbor or Mega Dock ✯ Epic Landfall either way.

  4. Day to explore Charleston & Toast to the adventures and sea stories.

  5. Morning departure from Wind Song ✯

What’s Included

What’s Included

    •    5 days / 4 nights aboard Wind Song

    •    All meals & non-alcoholic drinks

    •    Berth in shared cabin

    •    Fuel, mooring fees, safety gear

    •    Professional skipper & mate

    •    RYA/US Sailing logbook miles

Safety & Restrictions – 5-Day Offshore Passage

Your safety is #1.

This is a true bluewater adventure — we want you to love every minute.

    •    Minimum age 14 (accompanied by parent/guardian)

    •    Guests must be able to move confidently on a heeling boat, climb companionway ladders, and use a marine head without assistance (no wheelchair access)

    •    Max weight 275 lb / 125 kg per person (PFD fit)

    •    Good physical condition required — expect rolling seas and night watches

    •    Seasickness is common — bring your preferred remedy.

Unsure if this trip is right for you? Just call or email — we’re happy to chat and make sure it’s the perfect fit.

HOLD FAST!!

Travel & Flights - When to Book

    •    Arrival in New Bern: Fly in the day before departure (or earlier). We’ll pick you up at the New Bern airport (EWN) or nearby hotels or you can Ride Share to our marina.

    •    Departure from Charleston: We make landfall in Charleston Harbor by day 4/5. Book your flight home the next day or later from Charleston (CHS). Ride share drop to the airport or your hotel.

Add a buffer night if you want to explore Charleston — highly recommended!⛵✨

Not Included

    •    Travel to New Bern / from Charleston

    •    Alcohol & meals ashore

    •    Travel insurance (required)

    •    Crew gratuity (15–20% customary)

Wind Song moving on calm blue water with a clear sky in the background, viewed from the front.

✯ Only 2 berths per trip ✯ they go fast ✯

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