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Waymon Arnold has been a long-time resident of the Virgin Islands. His kids were born here. Grew up here. Boated here. But sailing? Never. Not Waymon, or his wife, or his kids. “I never learned to sail that first go around when I lived here the first time.” Waymon explained.  “We were on boats all…

Choosing the best month to sail the British Virgin Islands can make a big difference in the success of your voyage. Sailing is possible year-round in the BVI, but some periods of the year have easier weather conditions, while others will be less crowded. This is your guide to picking the best month to visit…

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…

Learning to sail is made easy when you have a great instructor! But how do you find them? Every year, the American Sailing Association (ASA) recognizes the best ASA sailing instructors around the world. This annual award can help you to find the best sailing instructors in the Virgin Islands and beyond. Here’s what you…

Sean Morgan started sailing young but it wasn’t exactly an enjoyable experience. “My brother and I absolutely hated it,” he said. “My dad thought it was hilarious to go out on the boat and flip it over. So my brother and I thought we were going to die.” For decades, sailing was a sport Sean…

Congratulations! You’ve completed your ASA courses and you feel confident bareboat charter for a family and friend vacation! So what’s next? We recommend bareboating in the British Virgin Islands! Here’s what makes bareboating in Tortola and beyond such a fantastic sailing experience and what you need to do to ensure your bareboat trip is a…

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…