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
⚓ 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
All 2026/2027 passages require application + captain approval before payment. We personally vet every crew for safety and vibe. We will contact you after approval.
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.
All 2026/2027 passages require application + captain approval before payment. We personally vet every crew for safety and vibe. We will contact you after approval.
✯ 5-Day Offshore Passage ✯
New Bern ➢ Beaufort ➢ Charleston
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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 Anchorage or the Mega Dock + celebration
Only 2 berths.
5 Unforgettable Days.
New Bern ➢ Beaufort ➢ Charleston
April through October
All 2026/2027 passages require application + captain approval before payment. We personally vet every crew for safety and vibe. We will contact you after approval.
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 ✯
Depart New Bern ➢ Beaufort ✯ Anchor in Beaufort/Final provision & Weather check.
Beaufort ➢ offshore leap OR ICW to Wrightsville/Wilmington area. Anchor in Wrightsville or Carolina Beach ~ Offshore when conditions are favorable.
Final push to Charleston ➢ Historic Charleston Harbor or Mega Dock ✯ Epic Landfall either way.
Day to explore Charleston & Toast to the adventures and sea stories.
Morning departure from Wind Song ✯
Only 2 berths per trip ➢ this could be you in 2026!
Sunsets over the beautiful horizons.
A quiet sunset glows softly over the marina, its warm light perfectly reflected in the calm, glassy water.
Sunset over calm water with reflections, sailboats docked on the left, trees on the horizon, and streaked sky with clouds.
A person on a sailboat adjusting the rigging while sailing on calm blue water under a clear sky.
A person on a yacht at sunset, capturing the scene with a camera, with the calm ocean and the colorful sky in the background.
A vibrant sunset over a calm body of water, with orange, pink, and purple hues in the sky and gentle ripples on the water's surface.
A person standing on a sailboat during sunset on the open water, adjusting the sails with the sky filled with clouds and contrails.
Sunset over a calm body of water with a boat's deck and railings in the foreground.
Close-up of a sailboat named 'Wind Song' on the water, showing part of the hull, chain, and sail rigging against a blue sky.
A view from a sailboat at sunset, showing the boat's deck with navigation equipment, ropes, and parts of the mast, as the sun sets over a calm body of water with the sky partly cloudy.
Sailing boat on open water at sunset with sails and navigation equipment in view.
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 (recommended)
All 2026/2027 passages require application + captain approval before payment. We personally vet every crew for safety and vibe. We will contact you after approval.
