What Sailors Love About Go Sail Virgin Islands
We often hear from our ASA students and clients that Go Sail blew their expectations of sailing lessons and charters out of the water. Our goal is to make every step of your Virgin Islands sailing vacation seamless, enjoyable, and unforgettable by:
- Providing guidance on planning your trip to the Virgin Islands before you arrive
- Pairing you with the best ASA instructors in the industry for your ASA sailing lessons
- Only booking quality, luxury charter boats that you can rely on running well while you are at sea
- Understanding that your weeklong liveaboard vacation is as much about fun as it is about sailing— we make plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, eating out, and more!
- Offering discounts to ASA students and our alumni
Setting Sail with Go Sail: Our Promise to You
We want your experience sailing in the British Virgin Islands or the US Virgin Islands to be jam-packed with fun and completely free of stress. The Virgin Islands’ waters are already primed for stress-free sailing with consistently easterly trade winds of 15-20 knots, reliably warm temperatures, and serene anchorages.
At Go Sail, we ensure the stress-free sailing conditions are matched (or even outmatched!) by the enjoyable experience you have onboard our luxury sailing yachts. This is our promise to you:
- Our ASA instructors will never yell at you. Your captain will be calm, patient, and encouraging as you learn to sail.
- If you encounter a problem on board, we’ll promptly get it fixed. Whether that’s calling a technician to fix a broken AC unit or sending our captain out to replenish your dwindling supply of bacon halfway through your trip!
- You will have plenty of time to learn— and plenty of time for fun. Your customized sailing itinerary gives you the flexibility to meet all your sailing goals while still having plenty of time to snorkel, swim, hike, explore, and try the delicious Caribbean cuisine ashore.
We are friends of Virgin Islands local wild life and island culture.
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Why Take ASA Courses with Go Sail Virgin Islands
The American Sailing Association’s (ASA) sailing certifications are the gold standard of sailing education in the US and increasingly, internationally too. ASA has certified nearly half a million sailing students at over 300 professional sailing schools around the globe! Taking ASA courses in the Virgin Islands with Go Sail Virgin Islands offers students a variety of benefits, including:
🔷International Proficiency Certification (IPC) eligibility: Once you complete ASA 104, you’ll be eligible to receive your IPC. This sailing certification allows you to bareboat charter around the world!
🔷Sailing discounts and deals: Go Sail Virgin Islands offers 10% bareboat charter discounts to ASA members.
🔷 Confidence in your sailing ability: Most importantly, taking ASA sailing lessons in the Virgin Islands with Go Sail will provide you with the sailing skills and confidence you need to sail to the best of your abilities in the Virgin Islands and beyond!
Sailing Itineraries That Are Just as Unique as You!
Go Sail Virgin Islands offers a variety of sailing itinerary options in the British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands for all types of sailors, regardless of age, experience, and interests. Choose from any of the following ASA course options or reach out to us directly to discuss your specific sailing course needs!
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