Captain's Log

The Basics The boat: Phoenix, a 2020 Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Andy, Elaine, Daniel, and Sally Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Two Couples’ Cruising Dream Daniel and Sally and Andy and Elaine all…

Virgin Islands Safety During Hurricane Season Virgin Islands sailing weather is ideal for most of the year, making it a fantastic place to learn how to sail or increase your nautical miles. However, for a few months each year, hurricane season rears its (sometimes) ugly head and can cause conditions that will challenge even the…

Sailing Story: Charny Schwartz Growing up Charny Schwartz would spend each summer with his aunt and uncle in the Chicago area. “The first few years it was just playing on the beach,” he said. However, as he got older, his uncle roped him into his own weekend hobby— sailboat racing! At 12 years old, Charny…

Predicting the weather when sailing isn’t always possible, but it certainly helps to have the right tools. If you’ve ever been to the Virgin Islands during hurricane season (or even peak sailing season), you’ll know that the winds can shift and the skies can open up in the blink of an eye.  Sailing weather apps…

The Basics The boat: Lucky Fin, a Bali 4.0 catamaran Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and First Mate Stephanie   ASA Students: John, David, Doug Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Shared Goals John, David, and Doug were all meeting for the…

The Basics The boat: Lucky Fin, a Bali 4.0 catamaran Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and First Mate Stephanie   ASA Students: Jeff, Angel, Kathy, Fred Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: YouTube Educated Captain Trevon and First Mate Stephanie spent the…

The Basics The boat: Sea Monkeys, a 2002 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45  Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Brian, Amy, Deanna, Rory, Robert, Seok Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Big Sailing Dreams All three couples arrived at Compass Point…

The Basics The boat: “The Happy Heifer”, 2023 FP Elba 45  Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and First Mate Stephanie   ASA Students: Lori, Peter, Jill, Tyler, and William Courses Completed:  ASA 101 (Basic KeelBoat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Boat Buying Aspirations The crew on…

When you take sailing courses with Go Sail VI, we offer itineraries in both the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. If you plan to visit the BVI, the easiest way to get there is by taking a ferry—once you get to Tortola, you can meet your sailing course instructor at Nanny Cay…

The Basics The boat: Beau Budd, a 2022 Lagoon 46  Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and First Mate Stephanie ASA Students: Christi, Rick, and Lane Courses Completed: ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: A Family Affair The students met with Captain Trevon and First Mate Stephanie at Nanny Cay. Christi, Rick, and…

The Basics The boat: Lagoon 46 Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and Stephanie (first mate) ASA Students: Dave, Jake, and Nina Courses Completed:   ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Big Sailing Dreams The crew met up for dinner and drinks at Compass Point Marina and swapped…

The Basics The boat: Calypso, a 2023 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Crew: Captain JT (instructor)   ASA Students: Alex Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104  (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran)   Day 1: Staff Trip This trip was a unique one— the crew was all Go Sail VI staff and their families!…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…