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Sailing is a popular eco-friendly travel option that allows you to see another side of the Virgin Islands that many people simply fly over. However, sailing sustainably requires some planning and understanding of what you need to bring along for the journey. Take a look at some helpful tips we put together so that you…

More and more sailors are pitching in to help promote marine conservation, and for good reason—even small actions can make a large impact. This article lays out a few ways you can protect the sea through ecotourism and sailing best practices. Learn more about how to help marine conservation before booking a bareboat with Go…

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…

Reducing our carbon footprint when traveling is crucial to preserving our national parks and oceans. While many of us travel by air, an eco-tour on a sailboat is a more sustainable mode of transportation, especially when island hopping in the Virgin Islands.  Go Sail Virgin Islands offers eco-friendly travel experiences in the Caribbean Sea. Our…

Nina is all about throwing her husband, Jake, head first into new adventures. “I have never been on a sailboat in my life,” Jake said. “We lived out of a little airplane, a little Cesna, for a while – you know… I had just gotten used to that— and she’s like, ok I think I…

Sustainable sailing practices are increasingly popular among amateur and professional sailors—and for good reason! Most sailors want to reduce their carbon footprint when traveling. Doing so is especially important for maintaining the reefs and clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.  Before you set sail in the Virgin Islands, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself…

Many sailors are a bit uneasy when docking a boat before and after sailing. Understandably so! It’s no easy feat to maneuver even smaller boats in and out of crowded harbors—but it’s also necessary.  There are many factors to consider when chartering a bareboat, and a docking endorsement is at the top of the list…

So, you’ve finished the basic courses and are ready to start sailing solo. Congratulations—the time and effort will pay off once you’re on the water! Not only can this help you avoid getting caught in irons once you hire a bareboat charter, but it’s also lots of fun to learn new skills. Mile building is…

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…

Imagine cruising around the Caribbean Sea with a few of your closest friends—sunshine, a constant breeze , and the crystal clear open water all around you. Chartering a yacht is a great way to connect with nature and make the most of your vacation. But before you can call yourself captain and set sail in…

Claire DeDeckere had never stepped foot on a sailboat before her boyfriend, Jalil, invited her down to see him at work in the Virgin Islands.  “I hadn’t ever been sailing as a kid. I grew up in Michigan,” she said. “The sailing culture there is more racers— and powerboats. Mostly powerboats in Michigan.” At first,…

Taking up sailing? Get ready to have the time of your life. But before you cast off into the Caribbean, you’ll want some nautical miles under your belt. ASA courses are the best way to get your sea legs and learn the basics (and advanced techniques) before chartering a yacht.  So, which sailing certification is…