Why You Should Take Advanced Sailing Courses in the Virgin Islands

If you have already taken the American Sailing Association’s popular beginner courses and are eager for a new challenge, Go Sail VI also offers advanced ASA courses. The topics we cover are ASA 105 (Coastal Navigation), ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising), ASA 114 (Catamaran Cruising), and ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement). Here is why you should join us in the beautiful US Virgin Islands for advanced sailing courses:

Ideal Sailing Conditions

The US Virgin Islands provide the perfect environment to practice sailing. Trade winds here are consistent, so your sails will never be slack. Additionally, there are a variety of landscapes around the Virgin Islands such as reefs, bays, channels, and open ocean, which give ample challenges to master a variety of skills. 

Superior Vacation Destination

While you work hard honing your sailing techniques, you can play hard on a relaxing island vacation in the USVI. The weather is warm year-round, and the scenery is stunning in every corner of the region. The islands offer various tropical beaches and activities to make a memorable trip, including snorkeling and hiking.

Active Sailing Community

The Virgin Islands are naturally a popular location for sailors and yachters. Taking advanced sailing courses here will be an immersive experience where you will have the opportunity to learn from and network with other sailing enthusiasts.

Refined Sailing Abilities 

Sailing is a never-ending learning process. Our courses balance book learning with hands-on practice. Graduates find that the classes pay for themselves because they help avoid making expensive mistakes. It is also easier to charter a sailboat with ASA certifications because they prove you are a safe and competent sailor. 

If you’d like to learn these advanced sailing methods while on an unforgettable island vacation, sign up for a liveaboard boat course with Go Sail VI.