Cruising Couples: Sail With Other Couples!

Receive your ASA International Bareboat Sailing Certification (IPC) with other sailing couples in the US Virgin Islands or British Virgin Islands

Learning to sail with other new sailing couples is an amazing way to make lifelong friends, improve your communication with your spouse and other couples, and become a confident and capable sailor in your own right! Each student will earn their International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) after completing their American Sailing Association (ASA) courses through Go Sail Virgin Islands. Take a no yelling approach to sailing with your mate on a couple’s sailing course!

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Cruising Couples: Why Take Sailing Courses with Your Spouse

We’ve carefully crafted our couples group sailing course to focus on the individual strengths of each person onboard and discover how those abilities can best compliment the strengths of both their spouse as well as other couples and individuals on board. Couples often walk away with stronger communication skills with their spouse and a deep appreciation for the capabilities of their partner. Our customized skill building activities are crafted specifically for your needs, sailing goals, and future sailing plans with your spouse.

Sailing With Other Cruising Couples

A cruising couples course is ideal for duos interested in learning to sail with other couples with similar interests and goals. It’s a fantastic way to strengthen friendships with other couples you already know or make new sailing friends! Cruising Couples courses have a max capacity of 6 students (3 couples) aboard for the weeklong liveaboard adventure. You and your friends can choose to book out an entire boat or opt to book one cabin for you and your spouse and meet new friends along the way!

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Cruising Couples Course Details

This premier learn to sail course offers couples the opportunity to earn their International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) after a week at sea. This sailing certification will allow you and your spouse to bareboat charter just about anywhere in the world! During your Virgin Islands cruising couples course you’ll earn the following ASA certifications required for the IPC:

ASA 101: Keelboat Sailing

ASA 103: Coastal Cruising

ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising with International Proficiency Certificate (IPC)

ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran

If you already have any of these ASA certifications, you can choose to skip them, rather than repeat a specific ASA certification course. If everyone onboard has already completed these series 1 sailing courses, consider taking advanced sailing courses with Go Sail Virgin Islands.

Topics Covered In Your Cruising Couples Course

Each day is spent practicing sailing skills designed for you. Your instructor will demonstrate hands on sailing techniques and let you practice until you have the confidence to operate as a team.
Catamaran sailing skills: Take the helm with our hands-on learning approach and gain the confidence to tack, jibe, heave-to, and handle a catamaran with ease!
Sailing communication skills: Tips for communicating well with your spouse and others aboard the boat to ensure smooth crew dynamics and to meet your sailing goals.
Personal one-on-one coaching: Learn customized sailing skills based on your personal sailing goals and previous sailing knowledge from our top-tier ASA instructors.
Weather forecasting: Where to find reliable sailing weather information and how to determine safe sailing conditions.
Sailing safety equipment: What sailing safety equipment you need on board and where to find it.
Boat systems: Explore your sailboat’s electrical systems, water maker, desalinator, generators, air conditioning, refrigerators, and more!
Anchoring and mooring a sailboat: learn the techniques and equipment needed to moor or anchor a sailboat (please note, Go Sail Virgin Islands will dock your sailboat for you before and after every course and charter. ASA 118 is not offered as part of a couples cruising course).

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BVI: Alumni Cruising Couples Premium Catamaran Course

Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain

Gain experience and go on a refresher course. Set sail in the BVI in luxury! Our premium courses feature 2021-2025 Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot sailboats, between 42-46 feet long. These sailboats are the gold standard for couples learning to sail comfortably on a premium course with a British Virgin Islands sailing itinerary.

This ASA bareboat chartering course features customized, hands-on skill building activities for you and your spouse as you learn to sail. Your cruising couples course includes ASA 111 certification. You must have completed Go Sail Series 1 or completed 101/103/104/114 at an ASA Approved affiliate to attend this trip.

From $8,800

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BVI: Cruising Couples Premium Catamaran Course

Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain

Set sail in the BVI in luxury! Our premium courses feature 2021-2025 Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot sailboats, between 42-46 feet long. These sailboats are the gold standard for couples learning to sail comfortably on a premium course with a British Virgin Islands sailing itinerary.

This ASA bareboat chartering course features customized, hands-on skill building activities for you and your spouse as you learn to sail. Your cruising couples course includes ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114 certifications as well as the opportunity to earn your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).

From $10,800

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USVI: Cruising Couples Premium Catamaran Course

Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain

Enjoy the beauty of the USVI while learning to sail on a luxury sailboat. The premium USVI cruising couples catamaran courses feature 2020 or newer and 42-46 foot Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot sailboats.

A cruising couples ASA bareboat chartering course in the USVI provides ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114 certifications as well as the opportunity to earn your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).

Go Sail Virgin Islands provides exceptional hands-on sailing instruction crafted specifically for the sailing goals of you and your spouse.

From $9,800

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USVI: Cruising Couples Select Catamaran Course

Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain

Take to the USVI waters on a 2020 and newer, 42-50 foot catamaran with Go Sail Virgin Islands! Gain the skills needed to earn ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114 certifications (Ask about discounts if you already have some certifications.) with your spouse and even earn your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC). With the best hands-on sailing instruction in the Virgin Islands, you and your mate will become confident and qualified sailors in just a week!

$8,800

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BVI: Cruising Couples Premium Monohull Course

Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain

Would you rather learn to sail on a monohull sailboat rather than a catamaran? Group Course for Cruising Couples Receive Series 1 ASA 101/103/104 on go Sail’s courses aboard a monohull offer the same great hands-on instruction, however, keep in mind you will not receive your ASA 114, cruising catamaran certification aboard a monohull.

From $10,800

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Your Best Sailing Experience Starts With Go Sail – Here’s Why

Receive all the certifications and confidence you need to bareboat charter around the world (IPC and ASA certifications)
Enjoy customized sailing itineraries and courses for couples
Sail with like-minded couples and friends
Book with the best pricing for the best luxury yacht sailing courses
Experience hands-on sailing instruction with qualified and award-winning sailing instructors
Savor time for fun: snorkel, hike, visit beaches, and experience the Caribbean lifestyle

Receive world class support from a 5-star sailing school with clear communication and friendly staff.