Learn to sail while on vacation in the beautiful Virgin Islands. Get Bareboat certified for Virgin Island yacht charters. Your ASA certification, International Sailing Certification (IPC), and best vacation to date are only a sailboat ride away with Go Sail Virgin Islands on a Customized Learn to Sail Vacation!
There’s no better place to sail
A sampling of the beauty you may see when sailing in the Virgin Islands!
The Virgin Islands offer some of the best sailing conditions worldwide. The calm seas and consistent easterly winds have led to locals and visitors alike coining the sailing conditions in the Virgin Islands: “champagne sailing.” Here are a few other things that make sailing in the Virgin Islands with Go Sail a one-of-a-kind experience:
- Easy travel: direct flights to the Virgin Islands from the mainland United States.
- Unlimited adventure: learn to sail and still have plenty of time to snorkel, swim, sunbathe, dive, and enjoy your Virgin Islands vacation on island time with Go Sail Virgin Islands.
- Stunning wildlife: experience swimming with sea turtles, snorkeling with colorful fish in coral reefs, sailing alongside dolphins, and exploring national parks teeming with native wildlife during your Virgin Islands sailboat vacation.
- Delicious cuisine: Sail to your favorite Virgin Island restaurants or eat a BBQ meal onboard. Go Sail makes it easy to delve into the delicious world of Caribbean cuisine.
- Top notch instruction: Go Sail hires the best sailing instructors in the business. Our captains are internationally recognized for their talent, patience, and commitment to student learning with accolades like the American Sailing’s Outstanding Instructors Award.
You’re in good hands
Award-winning sailing instructors teaching top tier ASA courses!
Go Sail Virgin Islands offers hands-on sailing instruction with some of the best sailing instructors in the world. Once you complete your ASA courses, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to sail any boat, anywhere. Here’s a few more reasons to sail with Go Sail Virgin Islands:
- Award-winning sailing instructors with 30+ years of teaching and sailing experience
- Unbeatable ratings: Five star ratings on Trip Advisor and Google
- Small ASA class sizes: Never more than 6 students aboard
- Necessary certifications: Receive International Bareboat Charter ASA certification with an international sailing certifications (IPC)
- Expert Instruction: We know sailing but better yet we are mastering the art of teaching everyday with patience and practice. Kindness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
All the comforts of home
Go Sail Virgin Islands combines an unforgettable learning experience with all the comforts of taking an all-inclusive vacation. The yachts available learn to sail ASA courses are well maintained and expertly outfitted. Here’s what to expect aboard your yacht on a learn to sail vacation:
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- Professionally maintained new yachts
- A private cabin a queen bed with en-suite head (toliet and shower)
- Air conditioning
- Fans, USB chargers, and 110 outlets.
- A watermaker – desalinator and a generator
- All breakfasts, lunches, and two dinners included
- Provisions delivered beforehand– your yacht is stocked with quality food.
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Learn more about each yacht’s amenities and choose the yacht you would like to sail on your learn to sail vacation Go Sail Virgin Islands Yachts
How to plan your learn to sail vacation
Step 1: Choose your ASA courses
- Series 1 ~ ASA courses (take them all together on a weeklong liveaboard course!):
- ASA 101: Keelboat Sailing
- ASA 103: Coastal Cruising
- ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising
- ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran
- Series 2 ~ Advanced ASA courses (take them all together on a weeklong liveaboard course!):
- *Prerequisite 104
- ASA 106: Advanced Coastal Cruising
- ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran
- ASA 118: Docking Endorsement
Step 2: Choose your yacht
- Catamaran
- Trimaran
- Monohull
- Bring your own vessel
Step 3: Choose your dates
- View real-time availability on the Go Sail Virgin Islands booking calendar
- All courses start Sunday and finish Saturday.
- Bookings require a 50% deposit.
Step 4: Study your ASA textbooks
After receiving your deposit, Go Sail Virgin Islands will send you your ASA textbooks. Study up—your learning will be mostly hands-on once you step aboard the boat!
Step 5: Become an International ASA certified sailor
After passing your ASA courses, you’ll be ready to set sail on your own! You’ll have earned:
- ASA certifications
- An international sailing certification (IPC)
10% discount on your Virgin Islands bareboat charter with Go Sail Virgin Islands
Get Certified, Sail Anywhere
With ASA certifications + an international sailing certification (IPC), you’ll have all the knowledge and confidence you need to sail anywhere in the world. Here’s what these certifications provide that others may not:.
- ASA and IPC certifications are internationally recognized
- You can use your IPC and ASA certifications to charter a sailboat anywhere in the world
- Your IPC is free when you take ASA courses with Go Sail Virgin Islands
- Your ASA membership provides you with a variety of discounts, including on ASA courses with Go Sail Virgin Islands
Recent Graduates and Fellow Sailors
Learn more about the adventures of those who sail with us in our Sailing Stories and Captain’s Logs. You’ll find first hand experiences from those aboard our courses. Whether you’d like to live vicariously through the amazing adventurers that sail with us or find inspiration for your own sailing journey, our customers show you what it takes to truly ‘live the dream.’
Go Sail Virgin Islands’ 5-star reviews on USVI and BVI Yacht Charters say it all ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had an amazing week of sailing and exploring the US Virgin Islands with Go Sail Virgin Islands and Captain Genevieve Evans. First and foremost, Captain G is a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher. She thoroughly explained concepts and maneuvers, demonstrating them as well, and then gave us the opportunity to practice throughout the week. She was extremely patient and helped to build my confidence behind the helm tremendously. Additionally, she knows the best spots on each island and made the trip not just about learning and growing as a sailor, but also enjoying time away. I will never forget this trip- if you have the opportunity to learn with Go Sail and Captain G, you won’t regret it. Thanks again Captain G for an absolutely perfect adventure!
– Sara V | Google
The whole experience did not disappoint—truly a wonderful life memory. The boat was in nice condition and served us well. Captain J T Quinn was absolutely fantastic at teaching us and was so easy to have around. And doubled as a tour guide. We would recommend it to anyone.
– Matt B | Google
We took the week live aboard sailing lessons for ASA 101,103,104,114 and it was awesome. Sailed around USVI. Our instructor JT was thorough and a pleasure to be with. Thank you for an awesome experience. Already booked our next sailing excursion as a skipper!
– Stephanie B | Trip Advisor
Just spent a week with Capt. Genevieve navigating around the USVI, a thoroughly enjoyable learning experience. Her teaching style a perfect mix of coaching and hands-on, building my ability and confidence with each passing day. Completed ASA Sailing Certifications 101 103 104 114, such that I’ll look forward to returning next season to charter a boat with my family. We also visited their favorite moorages, snorkeling sites, and places to go ashore for food and fun. Even better, they both provide great hospitality with tasty food, a comfortable boat, and good company.
– Larry C | Google
My family and I sailed with Captain JT Quinn, who provided excellent instruction and is just an all-around good guy. While I went through the hands-on ASA instructions for 101, 103, 104, and 114, my family was able to enjoy cruising around the USVI and BVI. Every afternoon, we would anchor or moor in a bay where we would swim, snorkel, paddle board, and relax for the evening. I was nervous after reading the 4 books and preparing but JT made it really comfortable and easy to learn. He's very knowledgeable and answered every question I had. We shared stories and a lot of laughs. He and Go Sail VI aren't just teaching people to sail, they are cultivating a community of sailors. That's what it's all about in the end — knowing how to
– Tom G. | Google
I can’t believe how much we learned while sailing with Captain G and Trevon! They explained everything so well and really helped us understand the art of sailing. We now feel confident to bareboat our own charter soon! This was definitely the way to earn our sailing experience.
– Ashley S | Trip Advisor
Our week-long catamaran sailing instruction for ASA 106, 114 and 118 certifications was phenomenal! We chartered a week-long monohull instruction for our ASA 101, 103 and 104 certifications in Florida a year prior. There was no comparison with our Go Sail Virgin Islands live aboard experience far exceeding our expectations. Sweet & Salty, the 44' cat, was spacious, clean and well provisioned. Trevon is an exceptional instructor. He has a depth of knowledge and experience, was patient and tailored his coaching to our individual needs. Thanks for the learnings, experience and memories! Shirley, Eric and Jeff
– Shirley E. | Trip Advisor