Captain’s Log: From Powerboats to Sailboats
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 44′ Leopard catamaran Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Michael, Eric and Crystal Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: From Powerboats to Sailboats This crew has no shortage of boating knowledge! Captain Jalil spends…
Captain’s Log: Pure Fun
The Basics The boat: Vesper, a 2023 Lagoon 46 catamaran Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Rob and Angela Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Settling In Captain JT met Rob and Angela at the Compass Point Marina at 5pm….
Captain’s Log: Officially Sailors
The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a 2023 Lagoon 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Axel, Dina, and Paul Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Touring Good Times & Tan Lines Axel, Dina, and Paul arrived…
Captain’s Log: Sailing Out, Sleeping In
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 44′ Leopard Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Zander, Hannah, Justin, and Jillian Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: An Adventurous Crew This crew is big into adventure! Zander sails a Laser in his…
Captain’s Log: Sailing to Puerto Rico
The Basics The boat: Peach Paradise, a FP Helia 44 Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Roberto, Robin, Travis & Sandy Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Sailing to Puerto Rico What’s the best time to start sailing? For those…
Captain’s Log: An Unforgettable Family Christmas
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2012 Leopard 44 Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Sharlee, Michael, Mason, and Madox Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Giving Chartering a Chance Sharlee, Michael and their two sons, Mason and Madox, have…
Captain’s Log: Sailing and Sightseeing
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a solar-powered 2012 Leopard 44 Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Emily, Mike, Haley Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Sightseeing and Sailing The crew all met at Crown Bay and decided to get to…
Captain’s Log: Father-Son Fun
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a solar-powered 2012 Leopard 44 Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Bill and Conner Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Father-Son Fun Bill and his son Conner didn’t have much experience sailing before arriving for…
Captain’s Log: Celebrating Friendship
The Basics The boat: Noble Shadow, a 40 foot Bali Catspace Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Steve, Lorinda, Mary, Peter, Jeff, and Dana Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Celebrating Friendship There wasn’t much need for the crew to get to know each…
Captain’s Log: Breezing Along
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…
Captain’s Log: Up for the Challenge
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…
Captain’s Log: Starting From Scratch
The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a 2022 Lagoon 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Lee, Lisa, and Peter Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Sails Goals Captain JT introduced the crew to “Good Times…
Captain’s Log: BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat)
The Basics The boat: a privately owned 2021 Neel 51 Trimaran Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) ASA Students: Peter, Kat, Joe, and Ashley Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: New boat, new goals Peter and Kat are the proud new owners of a 2021 Neel…
Captain’s Log: In Search of Fair Winds
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 44’ Leopard catamaran Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Eric, Crystal, and Michael Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Smoother sailing Eric, Crystal, and Michael all came into their Go Sail trips with less…
Captain’s Log: A Little Bit of Everything
The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a 2023 Lagoon 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Kostas, Katri, and Peter Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: This Is Just the Beginning Kostas, Katri, and Peter met Captain JT at the Compass…
Captain’s Log: Sailing’s A Breeze!
The Basics The boat: Good Times & Tan Lines, a 2022 Lagoon 42, Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Kelly, Brian, Meg, and Nathan Courses Completed:, ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Double the Fun Sailing with your partner can be hugely rewarding. Taking a sailing…
Captain’s Log: Skippers in Training
The Basics The boat: Peaceful Sol, a 2018 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Chad and Pete Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Sunny Swims with Turtles Chad and Pete both arrived in the U.S. Virgin Islands excited to gain…
Beginner’s Luck?
The Basics The boat: Stela, a 2021 Lagoon 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor) ASA Students: Robert, Stella, and Jared Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Meeting Stela Getting acquainted before setting sail doesn’t mean just getting to know your fellow…
Thanksgiving at Sea
The Basics The boat: Vayu, a 50’ FP Helia Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) ASA Students: Dodi, John, Christian, Thibaud Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Swapping Stories This crew came to Go Sail Virgin Islands with a variety of boating…
One Trip, Two Boats
The Basics The boat: Sweet & Salty, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ and Vayu, a FP Helia 50’ Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) ASA Students: Alan, Becky, Anthony, Ethan Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Fast Friends Captain Trevon and Go…