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Late November is one of the best times to visit the US Virgin Islands because the weather is mild, and peak tourist season has not yet begun. This means you can enjoy uncrowded sunny beaches and lower costs. If you are thinking about spending Thanksgiving in the USVI but are worried about finding a good…

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…

A vacation to the VI promises more than breathtaking beaches! Visitors will also savor the bold and unique flavors of Virgin Islands cuisine. African, European, and Caribbean influences converge to create a culinary experience you can’t find anywhere else. Discover these tasty dishes on your next trip to the VI: Fish and Fungi Fish and…

For Lizzy Randolph, sailing is in her blood. She is a 3rd generation sailor, even though her family has always lived in Montana, a landlocked state. “I started sailing with my family when I was very young,” Lizzy said.  “I love sailing.” While most of her sailing experience has been on Flathead Lake in northwest…

When you imagine learning to sail you may think of the beautiful waters, stunning views, incredible sea life, and unforgettable memories made aboard a yacht. But what about the food? Go Sail’s Captain Jalil wants to make sure every guest aboard Go Sail Virgin Island’s Learn To Sail courses walks away reminiscing about just how…

Finding out what we’re meant to do in life and how to get there can be quite a journey. Much like sailing, really. Women’s Business Daily featured the story of Captain Genevieve and Go Sail Virgin Islands to showcase how similar a sailing journey and the journey of life really are. In the article, the…

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…

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you! Go Sail Virgin Islands has officially opened our very own sailing gear shop, offering an exclusive range of branded shirts and hats that we know you’ll love. Our new shop is stocked with stylish apparel designed to let you showcase your support for Go Sail…

In college, Thomas Powars found himself lined up as a counselor for a summer camp in Massachusetts. As a kid, Thomas had never been to a summer camp so he didn’t exactly know what to expect but he certainly didn’t expect to find himself sailing.  “I didn’t know it was a sailing camp,” he laughed….

Go Sail Virgin Islands attended the Annapolis Sailboat Show this year, and had an absolute blast– as usual! Held in mid-October, the show is one of the best exhibitions of sailboats in the United States. The Go Sail crew saw countless yachts and new equipment on display, and participated in seminars so they can share…

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 Genevieve started Go Sail Virgin Islands with a lofty goal: make the sailing charter industry more transparent. For years, Captain Genevieve had worked in the sailing charter industry and seen her share of shady practices. For example, some sailing school companies won’t invest money in maintaining their boats or hiring experienced captains. Go Sail…