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Solo Travelers: Sail With Other Adventurers!

Receive your ASA International Bareboat Sailing Certification (IPC) with other adventure lovers learning to sail in the US Virgin Islands or British Virgin Islands

Get American Sailing (ASA) International Bareboat Charter Sailing Certification on a Learn to Sail Vacation from the highest rated Virgin Island Sailing School. Cruise around the British or the US Virgin Islands and learn to sail any bareboat charter anywhere with your International Proficiency  Certificate (IPC).

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Solo Travelers: Why Join Solo Travel Groups for Sailors

Go Sail’s solo travel group sailing courses provide one-on-one instruction to harness your individual sailing strengths while also providing fantastic opportunities to learn from other sailors (both new and experienced) and learn how their abilities can best compliment your own. Solo travelers walk away with new friendships, strengthened communication skills, and newfound confidence in their ability to solo sail as well as find new friends to sail with!

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Sailing With Other Solo Sailors

Go Sail’s solo traveler students find the weeklong liveaboard ASA courses just as enjoyable as those who learn to sail with their spouse, family members or friends. In fact, one of the perks of solo sailing is that you can book your own private queen cabin with an en-suite head (toilet and shower)! We’ve found solo travel groups are a great way to share an incredible experience without having to share your private space.  The bottom line is: ASA sailing courses are a fantastic opportunity for learning to sail or improving your sailing skills, whether you participate in ASA courses on your own or come with friends and family! 

Solo Traveler Course Details

Go Sail’s learn to sail courses offer solo travelers the opportunity to earn their International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) after a week at sea. This sailing certification will allow you to bareboat charter just about anywhere in the world! During your Virgin Islands sailing courses 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 you have already completed these series 1 sailing courses, consider taking advanced sailing courses with Go Sail Virgin Islands

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Topics Covered In Your ASA Sailing Courses:

  • Catamaran sailing skills: Gain the confidence to tack, jibe, heave-to, and handle a catamaran with ease! Our hands-on learning approach will have you feeling like taking the helm of the catamaran is second nature by the end of the week. 
  • Sailing communication skills: Solo sailors still have to communicate with other crew members effectively and these ASA courses will help you build smooth crew dynamics and potentially, life-long friendships!
  • 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: Your ASA instructor will help you to find the most reliable sources for sailing weather information and determine safe sailing conditions.
  • Sailing safety equipment: Find out what sailing safety equipment you need on board and where you can find it.
  • Boat systems: Explore your sailboat’s electrical systems, water maker, desalinator, generators, air conditioning, refrigerators, and more!
  • Anchoring and mooring a sailboat: Our ASA courses will have you mooring and anchoring a sailboat like a pro in no time! Your ASA instructor will go over the details of techniques and equipment needed to moor or anchor a sailboat and provide plenty of practice time. Please note, Go Sail Virgin Islands will dock your sailboat for you before and after every course and charter.

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Go Sail’s premium ASA courses feature 2020-2025 Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot sailboats, between 42-46 feet long. These luxury sailboats are the gold standard for solo travel groups. A premium course with a British Virgin Islands sailing itinerary is the ideal way to learn to sail for solo travelers. 

Our ASA bareboat chartering courses feature customized, hands-on skill building activities for you to learn to sail. Your sailing 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 $7,290

Setting sail on a luxury sailboat is one of the best sailing trips you can take in the USVI! The premium USVI catamaran courses feature 2020 or newer and 42-46 foot Lagoon or Foutaine Pajot sailboats. 

Go Sail Virgin Islands provides exceptional hands-on sailing instruction crafted specifically for your individual sailing goals.  An 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).

From $6,290

The USVI is one of the best places to solo travel and setting sail on a 2020 , 42-50 foot catamaran with Go Sail Virgin Islands is a great way to do it! Gain the skills needed to earn Series 1- ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114 certifications plus your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC). With the best hands-on sailing instruction in the Virgin Islands, you will become a confident and qualified sailor in just a week!

From $5,290

Would you rather learn to sail on a monohull sailboat rather than a catamaran? Recieve Series 1 ASA 101/103/104 or series 2 ASA 105/106 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 $7,290

Your Best Solo 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 solo travelers 
  • Solo travel with groups of like-minded sailors
  • Book with the best pricing for solo travel groups on top-of-the-line 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 as part of your world-class solo traveler trip
  • Receive individualized and knowledgeable support from a 5-star sailing school with clear communication and friendly staff.