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While the United States, Canada, and other countries don’t have any travel advisories for the Virgin Islands, there are still steps you can take to ensure you have the safest US Virgin Island experience possible. Here are a few safety recommendations to keep in mind when visiting the US Virgin Islands. Don’t flash your cash…

  Captain Genevieve is not only the owner of Go Sail Virgin Islands— she is also an experienced sailor with plenty of sailing stories of her own! While we have featured Captain Genevieve’s Sailing Story on the Go Sail Virgin Islands website, we couldn’t be more happy to announce that Medium featured a Q&A with Captain…

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…

Go Sail Virgin Islands dedication to providing unforgettable sailing experiences in the beautiful Virgin Islands landed us a featured story in both Sail World and Sail World Cruising! This feature article walks readers through the benefits of becoming a sailor at any age and how it leads to both personal growth and a world of…

Tom Granese is no stranger to the Virgin Islands. His in-laws own a home in the USVI and he and wife own property there. However, for the many times they had spent admiring the sailboats passing them by, they had never actually learned to sail one.  “We have a great view from the property. We…

Go Sail Virgin Islands believes sailing should be an accessible hobby for anyone, regardless of age! Drift Travel recently featured Go Sail Virgin Islands’ commitment to accessibility in sailing in their article, “Why It’s Never Too Late to Become a Sailor.” “Captain Genevieve Evans from Go Sail Virgin Islands has helped countless late-bloomers make sailing…

The US Virgin Islands is the place to be in the Caribbean the first week of July! That’s because this US territory celebrates US Independence Day just like in the states. There will be fireworks, parades, and all the American classics. Here are our top 4th of July events you won’t want to miss in…

What’s the best way to travel to the Virgin Islands? These strategies will make your travel to the Virgin Islands as seamless, cheap, and stress-free as possible.  Flying into the US Virgin Islands The USVI has two commercial airports. One in St. Croix and one in St. Thomas. If you are setting sail in the…

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…

July 7th is all about mangoes in the US Virgin Islands as the Mango Melee Festival rolls through St Croix! Here’s the scoop on how to sail into the festival and enjoy the day of festivities:  What is the St Croix Mango Melee Festival? The St Croix Mango Melee Festival is an annual event hosted…

On June 25th, we honor the contributions of seafarers today and throughout history to the world economy, international trade, and the environment. Maritime careers are often demanding, dangerous, and require great  sacrifice. The International Day of the Seafarer recognizes all who work at sea. Every time you cast off your lines, you become part of…

Marc Gottlieb’s introduction to sailing came about less from a family love of sailing but more so from one particular family member’s hatred of engines. “I grew up sailing with my dad who was a very smart guy, genius level scientist— but hated motors and had no mechanical abilities whatsoever,” Marc laughed. “So he got…