Captain's Log

The Basics The boat: 2022 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Crew: Captain JT ASA Students: Kathe and Matt Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran),  Day 1: Happy Anniversary! Kathe and Matt are celebrating their 40th anniversary by learning to sail together! Matt…

The Basics The boat: 2018 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Catamaran Crew: Captain JT ASA Students: Alex, Austin, and Stephanie Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran),  Day 1: Starting Strong All three sailors come to the Go Sail Virgin Island charter with sailing experience! Stephanie and Austin…

The Basics The boat: “Peach Paradise,” a 2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Crew: Captain JT ASA Students: Thomas and Lowell Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran),  Day 1: Jumping Right In Oftentimes, Go Sail Virgin Islands trips start with a night of getting to know each…

The Basics The boat: Speculation, Leopard 44’  Crew: Captain Jalil ASA Students: Bhav, Nike, Ben, Glen, and Vicky Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran),  Day 1: Setting Goals This sailing crew jumps aboard Speculation with a wide variety of sailing experience and goals! Vicky and Glen…

The Basics The boat: Sweet and Salty, a 2018 FP Helia 44’  Crew: Captain JT Quinn  ASA Students: Brandon, George, Reena, Michael Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic Keel Boat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran),  Day 1: A Full First Day This crew wasted no time in starting…

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2018 FP Helia 44’  Crew: Captain Jalil  ASA Students: Steve and Tirzah Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic Keel Boat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran),  Day 1: A watersport transition Steve and Tirzah meet up with Captain Jalil to begin their “Cruising…

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2018 FP Helia 44’  Crew: Captain JT ASA Students: Mike, Tracey, and Robert Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran),  Day 1: Coming together This sailing crew comes together from all walks of life for the first day of their Go…

The Basics The boat: Sweet and Salty, a 2018 FP Helia 44’  Crew: Captain Trevon  ASA Students: Kate, Jeff, Shirley, and Eric Courses Completed:  ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) Day 1: Making Plans This crew came aboard Sweet…

The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2012 Leopard 44  Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Steve & Tirzah Courses Completed:   ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: The Start of Something New Steve and Tirzah meet Captain JT for dinner and they spend the evening sharing…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

The Basics The boat: Jester, an FP Helia 44’ Catamaran Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and first mate Stephanie ASA Students: Kevin, Peter, Rosie and Kirill  Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran)  Day 1: Setting Goals It’s New Year’s Day when Captain Trevon and first mate Stephanie…

This week’s Captain’s Log is an adventure of sailing and snorkeling from Flamingo Bay to Hawksnest Bay. Along the way, the group sees a variety of amazing USVI flora and fauna and completes a variety of ASA courses. Ready to follow along on the latest Go Sail Virgin Islands adventure? Let’s set sail!  The Basics…