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The Best Cyber Monday Sailing Deals Cyber Monday will be here before you know it! If you’re looking to snag some new gear at a discount or find the perfect gift for the sailing enthusiast in your life, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Take advantage of these Cyber Monday sailing deals to make…

Dave Shafer isn’t quite sure where his sailing story starts. On the one hand, you could say it started when he was a teenager living in Appalachia.  “I was on a very small lake on— I don’t even know if you want to call it a sailboat, it was a 2x4s with a sail on…

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Virgin Islands Thanksgiving in the Virgin Islands is truly special! As a U.S. territory, the USVIs celebrate the holiday much the same as in the continental U.S. Think turkey, parades, and plenty of good times! Here are a few events, festivals, and ideas to make your Thanksgiving in the Virgin Islands…

What is a Captain’s Log? A Captain’s Log, also sometimes referred to as a ship’s log, is a way for captains to keep records about a sailing journey. Captain’s Logs have been used for thousands of years for captains to keep track of their trip’s progress, maintenance issues, coordinates of things found at sea, weather…

“Sailing Stories” are a fun way to memorialize your sailing experience forever. These professionally written articles are available for all Go Sail Virgin Islands to participate in and receive. Here’s more about what your sailing story will include, why you should consider signing up to do one, and how to contact us to create yours!     …

A great VI sailing school will offer you a wealth of information to decide if they are the best fit for you before you book. Here is what you should expect to see from a great VI sailing school before deciding on whether to set sail with them: 1. Plenty of Top-Notch Ratings 5 star…

While some sailors have been comfortably climbing aboard sailboats since the time they could walk, many more find this wonderful sport much later in life.  That was certainly the case for Barry White. Barry found sailing when he was on the hunt for fun retirement activities. “I’ve been doing masonry for going on 30 years…

It can feel like a big jump to go from being a weekend warrior sailor to embracing a full-time sailing lifestyle. Here are a few tips to get you ready for the big transition:  1. Try Out A Few Different Liveaboard Options First Getting as much experience as possible before becoming a full-time sailor is…

You’ll find the Caribbean’s top beaches in St. John in the US Virgin Islands. However, it’s more than the sparkling turquoise blue waters and white, crystal sands that make St. John beaches so special. Here are six stand-out features of St. John’s beaches that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else: 1. Protected by…

Sailing stories rarely involve just one person. There are usually multiple people along the way that influence a sailor’s journey, their sailing plans, and their sailing futures. This is absolutely true for Captain Trevon and first mate Stephanie! While their sailing stories began separately, they are now strongly intertwined. Stephanie grew up on the water:…

Sailors tend to be the type of people who are always looking for new adventures. Here are a few fabulous adventures we recommend adding to your sailing bucket list no matter how experienced or new you are to sailing: Circumnavigate an island Circumnavigating the world is a great sailing bucket list item— but it’s not…

JT Quinn’s first sailing experience wasn’t the magical “love at first tack” story one might expect. At eight or nine years old in Florida, he was convinced to try a Hobie Cat—only to capsize it within minutes. “I had no idea how to right the boat and threw a full tantrum in the water,” Captain…