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Captain's Log

First hand experiences from the Captains log. Learn about how the itineray goes and the lessons learned on Go Sail VI Learn to sail vacations from the students and the captain’s perspective.

Captain’s Log: Dreaming or Knot?

The Basics The boat: “The Happy Heifer”, 2023 FP Elba 45  Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and First Mate Stephanie   ASA Students: Lori, Peter, Jill, Tyler, and William Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Boat Buying Aspirations The crew on…

Your Guide to Virgin Island Ferries

When you take sailing courses with Go Sail VI, we offer itineraries in both the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. If you plan to visit the BVI, the easiest way to get there is by taking a ferry—once you get to Tortola, you can meet your sailing course instructor at Nanny Cay…

Captain’s Log: A Family Affair

The Basics The boat: Beau Budd, a 2022 Lagoon 46  Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and First Mate Stephanie ASA Students: Christi, Rick, and Lane Courses Completed: ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: A Family Affair The students met with Captain Trevon and First Mate Stephanie at Nanny Cay. Christi, Rick, and…

Captain’s Log: Chicken Jibe

The Basics The boat: Lagoon 46 Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and Stephanie (first mate) ASA Students: Dave, Jake, and Nina Courses Completed:   ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Big Sailing Dreams The crew met up for dinner and drinks at Compass Point Marina and swapped…

Captain’s Log: A Business Retreat

The Basics The boat: Calypso, a 2023 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Lizzy and Alex Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran)   Day 1: Staff Trip This trip was a unique one— the crew was all Go Sail VI staff and…

Captain’s Log: From Powerboats to Sailboats

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 44′ Leopard catamaran  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: Michael, Eric and Crystal  Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: From Powerboats to Sailboats This crew has no shortage of boating knowledge! Captain Jalil spends…

Captain’s Log: Pure Fun

The Basics The boat: Vesper, a 2023 Lagoon 46 catamaran  Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Rob and Angela Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Settling In Captain JT met Rob and Angela at the Compass Point Marina at 5pm….

Captain’s Log: Officially Sailors

The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a 2023 Lagoon 42  Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Axel, Dina, and Paul Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Touring Good Times & Tan Lines Axel, Dina, and Paul arrived…

Captain’s Log: Sailing Out, Sleeping In

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 44′ Leopard  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: Zander, Hannah, Justin, and Jillian Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: An Adventurous Crew This crew is big into adventure! Zander sails a Laser in his…

Captain’s Log: Sailing to Puerto Rico

The Basics The boat: Peach Paradise, a FP Helia 44  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: Roberto, Robin, Travis & Sandy Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Sailing to Puerto Rico What’s the best time to start sailing? For those…

Captain’s Log: An Unforgettable Family Christmas

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2012 Leopard 44  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: Sharlee, Michael, Mason, and Madox Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Giving Chartering a Chance Sharlee, Michael and their two sons, Mason and Madox, have…

Captain’s Log: Sailing and Sightseeing

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a solar-powered 2012 Leopard 44  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)  ASA Students: Emily, Mike, Haley Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Sightseeing and Sailing The crew all met at Crown Bay and decided to get to…

Captain’s Log: Father-Son Fun

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a solar-powered 2012 Leopard 44  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: Bill and Conner Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Father-Son Fun Bill and his son Conner didn’t have much experience sailing before arriving for…

Captain’s Log: Celebrating Friendship

The Basics The boat: Noble Shadow, a 40 foot Bali Catspace Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: Steve, Lorinda, Mary, Peter, Jeff, and Dana Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Celebrating Friendship There wasn’t much need for the crew to get to know each…

Captain’s Log: Breezing Along

The Basics The boat: Peaceful Sol, a 2018 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Marcel and Phyllis Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Off to the races! This crew wasted no time hitting the open waters! Phyllis and Marcel have…

Captain’s Log: Up for the Challenge

The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a Lagoon 42 catamaran Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Bobby and Jon Courses Completed:  ASA 106  (Advanced Coastal Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), ASA 116 (Dinghy and Outboard Endorsement) Day 1: Up for the challenge Bobby and Jon both have quite a bit of sailing…

Captain’s Log: Starting From Scratch

The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a 2022 Lagoon 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Lee, Lisa, and Peter Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran)   Day 1: Sails Goals Captain JT introduced the crew to “Good Times…

Captain’s Log: BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat)

The Basics The boat: a privately owned 2021 Neel 51 Trimaran Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor)   ASA Students: Peter, Kat, Joe, and Ashley Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: New boat, new goals Peter and Kat are the proud new owners of a 2021 Neel…

Captain’s Log: In Search of Fair Winds

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 44’ Leopard catamaran  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: Eric, Crystal, and Michael Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Smoother sailing Eric, Crystal, and Michael all came into their Go Sail trips with less…

Captain’s Log: A Little Bit of Everything

The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a 2023 Lagoon 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Kostas, Katri, and Peter Courses Completed:   ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: This Is Just the Beginning Kostas, Katri, and Peter met Captain JT at the Compass…