Boat Briefing: Lighting the Stove and Grill
It might not be top of mind for all sailors, but when you plan a week-long liveaboard sailing trip, everybody needs to eat! When you take ASA sailing courses with Go Sail VI, we take care of many of the meals on board. If you charter a bareboat and sail on your own, you will…
Boat Safety Briefing: How To Use a Dinghy
When you take a live-aboard sailing trip with Go Sail VI, you may spend more time than you think on a dinghy. What’s a dinghy? You’ve probably heard the term, but maybe you’re not all that familiar with the handy little boat stored on or next to a yacht. This small but mighty watercraft is…
Boat Safety Briefing: Understanding The Electrical Panel
Sailboat maintenance is an essential part of owning a yacht and comes in handy when you charter a bareboat, too. As part of our ASA sailing courses in the Virgin Islands, all students are required to attend a boat briefing with a charter checkout attendant before setting sail. These briefings help you to understand how…
Boat Briefing: Everything You Need to Know About Engines
Before you set sail, it’s important to understand a sailboat’s mechanics. Students taking ASA sailing courses at Go Sail VI always meet with a charter checkout attendant before sailing to understand how to operate the boat, ask pertinent questions, and get a refresher on the fundamentals of sailing. But it never hurts to plan ahead,…
Boat Safety Briefing: At the Helm
Familiarizing yourself with the helm and steering station before your Virgin Islands sailing vacation can help you gain confidence steering a sailboat even before you leave the dock! The sailboat’s charter checkout attendant will walk you through the features of the gauges, steering wheel, and engine controls during your in-person sailboat safety briefing. We also…