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The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2021 Leopard 44  Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor)   ASA Students: David, Adam, and Chris Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: A Range of Experience Ready and excited to set sail, the crew of sailors meets…

Bareboating sailing provides sailors the opportunity to rent a sailboat without a crew. It’s a truly unique and wonderful experience, made all the better if you plan your trip in the Virgin Islands! Here’s why: 1. Bareboat sailing is the most customizable way to see the Virgin Islands Bareboat sailing gives you the freedom to…

The Basics The boat: Calypso, a 2018 FP Helia 44’  Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and first mate Stephanie  ASA Students: Todd, Mike, Amir, Kelsey Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Exceeding Expectations Todd, Mike, Amir, and Kelsey arrived aboard the Calypso and were immediately…

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) are both absolutely gorgeous sailing locations. However, if you are only able to visit one on your upcoming Caribbean trip, these tips will help you to make an informed decision about which territory to go to first:  BVI vs USVI Passports and Visas For U.S….

The Basics The boat: Jester, a FP Helia 44’  Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Sandy, Chuck, Jon Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Getting to know the crew Sandy, Chuck, and Jon all eagerly hop aboard the Jester to begin their weeklong journey…

The key to finding the best sailing schools in the Virgin Islands is knowing what to look for. In this post we discuss what elements to look for before booking your dream sailing course. This includes finding the best deal, greatest instructors, most flexible sailing schools, and most fun courses. Here?s how you can ensure…

The Basics The boat: Calypso, a 2022 FP Astrea 42’  Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor)  ASA Students: Casey, Joe, Julie, and Page Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: A Taste of Home As a Montanan, Trevon was excited to welcome his…

Stuck between the choice of hiring a captain vs. chartering your own bareboat in the Virgin Islands? Let us help you make an informed decision. Read on to find out which option is best for you. What Does It Mean to Charter Your Own Bareboat? To put it simply, bareboating means sailing without a crew….

Genevieve was born and raised in Montana and spent many summers on Flathead Lake. “When I was 16, the neighbor came by and asked me if I wanted to go sailing on his Hobbie cat. Before I knew it, we were flying across the top of the water without a sound. It was an overwhelming…

The Basics The boat: Sweet and Salty, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ Catamaran Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and first mate Stephanie ASA Students: Ryan and Sam Courses Completed: ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement)  Day 1: Getting Acquainted at the Dive Bar As anyone who has taken a…

Unsure what you need to bring for a Virgin Islands ASA certification course? This list will make sure you are fully prepared before your adventure begins: 1. The Essentials Many of the things you’ll want to bring to your Virgin Islands ASA certification course are the same things you’d want to bring on any other,…

Captain’s Log: Tricks of the Trade | Go Sail Virgin Islands In this week’s Captain’s Log, Captain Trevon works with a student through some issues new sailors commonly face and gets the student on track to pass their ASA courses. Learn about Captain Trevon’s tricks of the trades and the common issues to avoid when…