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…
What to Expect on a US Virgin Islands All-Inclusive Sailing Trip
Spending a vacation at a resort may be appealing to some people, but there is a better option for those who want a more fulfilling, immersive experience. When you cruise on a Virgin Islands all-inclusive sailing trip, you spend your voyage surrounded by the aquamarine sea rather than in a crowd of tourists who all…
Sailing Story: Captain Jalil
Sailing had long been a dream of Captain Jalil before it became a reality. “I had been dreaming of sailing my whole life,” he explained. “I built sailboat models as a kid in the basement.” It wasn’t a lack of interest stopping Captain Jalil from sailing the real life versions of those boat models he…
The Best US Virgin Island to Visit on a Sailing Trip
The USVI comprises over 50 islands and cays, each more breathtakingly beautiful than the last. With so many gorgeous locations and exciting activities, choosing where to spend your vacation can feel impossible. Thankfully, sailing gives you the flexibility to customize your itinerary as you hop from island to island. Check out our guide to finding…
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…
Scuttlebutt SE Recognizes How Go Sail Makes Chartering Easy
Chartering a boat seems like a daunting task but then Go Sail Virgin Islands swoops in and makes it easy! That’s what Scuttlebutt Southeast found when they started looking into what makes sailing with Go Sail Virgin Islands so special. “In order to make the charter process less daunting for future sailors, Go Sail VI…
Why You Should Take Advanced Sailing Courses in the Virgin Islands
https://www.gosailvi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5908/2024/08/092024_Week1_AdvancedCourses.mp4 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…
Sailing Story: Speculation
If you ask a sailor what they love most about sailing, you’ll often hear a story that features peace, quiet, and tranquility. What you’ll likely never hear, is a sailor professing their love for the smell of the diesel generator that powers everything onboard their boat. For Waymon Arnold, his disdain for the smell of…
The Best BVI Itinerary for Sailors
In search of the best British Virgin Island to visit during your holiday? There is more than one! We’ve detailed our top spots to visit on a few of our favorite islands so you can create the best BVI itinerary to fit your individual interests and timeframe. Norman Island: life of the party While Go…
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…
Top 6 Tips for Sailing in the British Virgin Islands
Ready for an unforgettable vacation sailing in the BVI? Here is our advice to guarantee a successful trip: 1. Fly to the USVI If you are sailing in the British Virgin Islands from the US, flying into St. Thomas will probably be significantly cheaper and more direct than into the BVI’s airports. Then, an easy…
Sailing Story: Waymon Arnold
Waymon Arnold has been a long-time resident of the Virgin Islands. His kids were born here. Grew up here. Boated here. But sailing? Never. Not Waymon, or his wife, or his kids. “I never learned to sail that first go around when I lived here the first time.” Waymon explained. “We were on boats all…