Top Reasons to Sail with Go Sail Virgin Islands.
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It’s true – there are numerous inspiring sailing schools out there that you could choose from. So, what sets Go Sail Virgin Islands apart?
When you choose to sail with us, you embark on a journey that immerses you completely in an American Sailing learning- to-sail experience, so, that you will graduate with the knowledge, skills and the capability to sail anywhere.
Please read more on this page. Why choose Go Sail Virgin Islands.
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Your goals are our mission. We look forward to sailing with you. Our goals are prepare you for Bareboat Charter, Adventure, Explore, Build Your Confidence, Help You Gain Experience, Master the Sailing Skills and show you the BEST Sailing destination in the world. Be ready to plan your adventures and sail anywhere.
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Sailing conditions are Champagne every day! Sail, Sail, Sail in this is a year-round sailing destination with fresh breezes and calm seas. The active learn-to-sail experience keeps people coming back to the tropical conditions with daytime temperatures of 80 – 85°F (27°C) and 15 to 20 knots easterly winds year-round. Serene inviting bays have inviting crystal-clear turquoise waters near 82°F. (27°C)
You can find a detailed US Virgin Islands itinerary departing from St Thomas and returns to St Thomas.
You can find a detailed British Virgin Islands itinerary departing from Tortola, BVI and returns to Tortola, BVI
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ASA has certified more than 476,000 + sailing students.Over 300 professional sailing schools around the world use the ASA system.
ASA membership represents about 85% of the viable, commercial sailing schools in the U.S.
ASA is the standard for sailing education in the US and increasingly elsewhere in the world.
ASA certification is recognized by major charter boat companies as well as other ASA facilities around the world.
ASA has had a functioning, nationwide keelboat program since 1983.
ASA is the only certifying organization which has adopted an instructor code of ethics.
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Please see our calendar for pricing.
The textbooks are included and will be shipped after the deposit is paid.
Digital versions or paperback can also be ordered and downloaded at ASA textbooks and digital download option
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Yes, most of our graduates are ready to bareboat charter a 40 to 50-ft vessel similar to the one they have learned on. We offer ASA membership discounts on charters booked through us.
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Yes, we offer week-long, 6-day, on-board ASA International Bareboat Certification cruising catamaran, trimaran, and monohull courses in the US and British Virgin Islands. Learn to sail and get hands-on experience with our course options.
Passing or failing courses
ASA certifications for each level of completion is a two-part assessment of skills and exam. All certifications are authorized by the Captain/ instructor who is instructing the class. Passing scores for the exam is 80/100 and skills is 100/100. You may always ask for more clarification on any skill or knowledge section and retake the assessment at during the class. If you are unable to complete each level of the assessment, you will not be certified for the next level. No refunds will be given for levels not completed, however if the uncompleted assessments are conducted during subsequent classes during a different time they will be granted without fees.
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Yes. An International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) is included in your course when you pass ASA 104. The IPC will qualify you to bareboat charter in several European countries (Belarus, Croatia, France, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey)
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Yes! We offer ASA 101 as part of our courses, some experience is recommended. You can prepare yourself by studying at home with online courses.
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Yes, Ask your Captain. We provide a CG -719s SMALL VESSEL SEA SERVICE FORM signed by the Captain for your time at Sea.
Travel tips for your journey to and from the Virgin Islands.
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Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) is an easy airport to fly into. This airport is serviced by American, Jetblue, United, Spirit, and Delta. You won’t need your passport to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands as a U.S. citizen. Once you land in St. Thomas, you’ll find taxis in the airport arrival area, expect to pay $15 per person +$2 per bag. Cash is best.
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Tortola’s Terrence B. Lettsome Airport, EIS is an easy airport to fly into. This airport is serviced by American Airlines, Cape Air, Seaborne airlines, Inter Caribbean airlines, and Tradewind Airlines. Once you land we will have a taxi driver meet you. The trip to the marina is $20 per person +$2 per bag. Cash is best.
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Website: http://www.bestofbvi.com/info/bviferry_sttCA_tortola.htm
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There are two ways to get to the British Virgin Islands marina: You can choose to fly into St. Thomas to Cyril E. King Airport (STT), U.S. Virgin Islands, if you fly into St. Thomas you’ll catch a 10 minute taxi to the public ferry from Charlotte Amalie. We will usually use Road town Fast Ferry and then take a 1 hour ferry to the island of Road Town, Tortola. Less expensive but takes more time.
Tortola’s Terrence B. Lettsome Airport, EIS is an easy airport to fly into. This airport is serviced by American Airlines, Cape Air, Seaborne airlines, Inter Caribbean airlines, and Tradewind Airlines. More expensive but takes less time.
When you fly or ferry to Tortola, we can arrange transport for you to the marina. If you are taking a course the captain will meet you at the taxi drop off. If you are on a bareboat charter, you will want to check in at the charter company office or go directly to your boat.
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The island taxi service is called VI Taxi. 340.774.7457
PRIVATE TAXI SERVICES
We recommend the following taxi companies:
• James Taxi Service: (340)-228-4840
• Rachel Brown Taxi & Tours: (340)-771-2986
• A&P Taxi Service: (340)-642-4966
• Big Love’s Taxi: (340) 201-7299
• Mr. Nice Guy Taxi: (786) 296-8767
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Road Town, Tortola, BVI – Maria’s by the Sea, Fort Burt Hotel, or Sebastian’s on the Beach.
Tortola, BVI Nanny Cay Marina, British Virgin Islands – Nanny Cay Hotel
Compass Point Marina, St Thomas USVI – Two Sandals by the Sea, Sapphire , Secret Harbor, or the Ritz Carlton.
Crown Bay Marina, St Thomas USVI – Emerald Bay, Windward Passage, or the Marriott.
Frenchtown Harbour Marina – Emerald Bay, Windward Passage, or the Marriott.
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If you’re a U.S. Citizen, theU.S. Virgin Islands do not require a passport because it is a US territory.
British Virgin Islands which does require a passport within 6 months of expiration the day you arrive. We will need your passport number and expiration date when you book.
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We arrive at the dock on the final day before 10:00. You will want to plan on being at the airport 2 hours prior to departure.
Travel Time:
15 minutes to Crown Bay Marina
45 minutes from Compass Point Marina.
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We highly recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have travel insurance, which will cover any issue that may arise.
Travel insurance should cover the following:
- Trip cancellation
- Medical coverage
- Emergency medical evacuations
- Baggage loss
- Cancel for any reason policies
This is one of our favorite Travel Insurances to use!
We reserve the right to cancel a course at any time without reason. If we cancel without reason, we shall return all collected payments paid by you.
Weather and Destinations
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Neither Party shall be liable for the non-performance, in whole or in part, of its obligations under this Contract if such non-performance or delay in its contractual obligations is due to an event of Force Majeure, such as, but not limited to, governmental decision, law (obligation of maritime assistance), war (whether a state of war is formally declared or not or whether it is a civil war), threat to personal safety (such as hostage taking, kidnapping, assassination, bombing, suicide attack, boarding, acts of piracy), explosion, civil unrest, act of terrorism, uprising, insurrection or coup d’état, sabotage, fire, flood, drought, monsoon, natural disaster, cyclone, particularly tropical cyclone, named meteorological phenomenon, epidemic, quarantine, confinement, disruptions to sources of supply (particularly of energy, raw materials, etc.) or transport, blockage of transport routes (canal, port access, port congestion), strike, lock-out, or any other event beyond its control.
13.2 The affected Party shall notify the other Party by any available means as soon as possible of the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure.
13.3 In the event of delay or failure to perform based on an event described above that does not permit charter as scheduled:
– All charter payments will be credited towards future charters.
– Go Sail Partners will make proposals to the Client to enable him to book a new charter, at a new location or on new dates, or both, depending on the Client’s availability and preference.
– Go Sail Partners shall not be liable for any additional costs incurred by the Client as a result of changes to its charter due to a Force Majeure event. -
It’s best to keep a diligent eye on the weather using something other than the weather app that comes downloaded onto your phone as they can tend to be a bit too general for what you really need to know. Check out a few of our favorite weather apps!
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There are a few different weather apps we recommend! Read all about it in our Guide to Sailing Weather Apps
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Although we’ve never had to cancel due to a hurricane, weather happens. We will try to work with you; however, if weather conditions are the reason for postponement then an alternative date(s)/location(s) will be offered, where possible. An alternative date must be accepted within three months from the original date. We do not provide a refund where weather is the reason for postponement. Any reasonable increase in cost due to seasonal variations or change in sailing selection will be met by you.
We highly recommend travel insurance, any interrupted or shortened charter, any service not used by Student/ guest/charter, for any reason. A number of companies provide travel insurance. We are not affiliated with any of them, but one option is available here.
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Here’s a great resource for keeping an eye on the water temperature: seatemperatur
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In short, cruising guides are detailed, region-specific navigation aids. Typically they include information about hazards, anchorages, local regulations, harbors, marinas, and restaurants.
Even if you don’t plan to live long term on a sailboat, they can be very helpful for short voyages.
A few that we recommend are the ones from cruisingguides.com and this one from Amazon!
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You can find a detailed British Virgin Islands itinerary departing from Tortola, BVI and returns to Tortola, BVI
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You can find a detailed US Virgin Islands itinerary departing from St Thomas and returns to St Thomas.
Week Long Live-Aboard Itinerary
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We sail in the British, Spanish and U.S. Virgin Islands while learning how to operate the vessel on a crew-centered adaptable itinerary. It is different every time. We want to schedule time for sailing skills, island hopping, snorkeling and beach time. We will always discuss and consider wind and weather factors. This is a large stable vessel and it’s not as likely for you to get sea sick.
Sleep aboard starts at 5 PM on the day of your booking at the marina. We always spend the first night the dock.
Please call the Captain upon arrival and he or she will show you to your cabin to sleep aboard on the Catamaran. Once you are settled, the first crew meeting begins with introductions and itinerary suggestions. Then the captain will show you around the vessel and do a short boat orientation. We will recommend some great dinner spots off the vessel for the first night.
7 AM daily, breakfast, coffee, and/or tea will be available.
Every morning at 8 AM we will spend about an hour at the galley table (classroom), to discuss topics like exam review (1 each day), theory, boat systems, and navigation, and the sailing skills for the day and plans for our desired anchorages.
The sailing daily after the morning class session we will operate the catamaran until around 4-5 PM, stopping for a midday lunch break, with swimming and snorkeling options.
We will anchor or moor every evening around 4-5 PM. We will have time for knot tying, swimming, debriefing, free time, island exploring, preparing dinner aboard and/or going ashore.The final day is for finalizing all the certifications, logbooks, and sea-time forms. Then we will set sail to the marina. At the dock you will have time for vessel clean up and packing for a 10 AM departure. We can help you arrange a taxi to pick you up.
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Select Catamaran
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Yacht: 2012-2020 42-50ft Catamaran
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Premium Catamaran
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Yacht: 2020- 2024 42-50ft Catamaran
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Included:
- 7 glorious days with your USCG Captain/ ASA Sailing Instructor.
- Drinking Water, all breakfasts, all lunches and 2 dinners aboard.
- Queen bed en-suite cabins (private bathroom (head) and shower with warm fresh water, bunk, linens, towels).
- Course Textbooks, logbook, and certificates upon successful completion of knowledge 100 % skills and 80% exam scores.
- International Proficiency Certificate for students completing ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising with GSVI.
- CG -719s SMALL VESSEL SEA SERVICE FORM signed by the Captain for your time at Sea.
Extras not included:
- Any meals ashore
- Any alcohol/soda/mixers/snacks you may wish to bring on board.
- Instructor and First mate gratuity (15-20%)
- Flight and taxi transportation to and from the vessel departure/return location.
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Our most popular private course is booked on the Entire vessel on the vessel of your choice. This family friendly and will be customized learn to sail vacation for students and vacationers.
Included
- Your USCG Captain/ ASA Advanced Sailing Instructor for 7 days with local knowledge.
- All breakfasts, lunches and 2 dinners on board.
- Accommodation aboard the vessel from start to finish.
- Certificates upon successful completion of 100% of skills and 80% scores on the written exams of the certifications selected for your private courses.
- FREE For students ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising certified and are active ASA Members can get the International Proficiency Certificate. The IPC is valid for 5 years from date of issue. (IPC $49 value) which will certify you to bareboat charter in several European countries. ( Belarus, Croatia, France, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey).
- CG -719s SMALL VESSEL SEA SERVICE FORM signed by the Captain for your time at Sea.
Extras not included
- Any meals ashore
- Any alcohol/soda/mixers/snacks you may wish to bring on board.
- Optional customary gratuity (15-20% of your charter)
- Flight and taxi transportation to and from the vessel departure/return location.
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Yes! It will be a customized trip. We do offer the option of booking the entire vessel for your family or friends. In this case, the group will be closed and no one except your family or friends will be aboard the vessel. You would choose the Entire Vessel Option.
You may also invite your significant other to join you on board for one of the group classes. She/he is welcome either to support you in your beginnings and enjoy the sea or to be a full-time/part time member of the course.
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Welcome to a unique kind of sailing school designed with you, the student, in mind. Classes are customized for each student on board. You are welcome to complete as much or as little coursework as you desire. If there are members in your party who just want to ride along that is totally acceptable. We want your courses and your experience to be exceptional and fun.
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Pick your trip and book with our friendly staff either over the phone or online.
786 905 6865
Why is there a fee to book?
The fees are required. VAT/GST/ similar taxes assessed on the booking fee. If applicable, are included.
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Once you have paid the deposit, we ship the books to you. Make sure you read all the books, take the practice quizzes. Be prepared for mostly hands on learning.
First courses are anyone taking 101/103/104/114
If you have passed those, you will need
Advanced courses 106/114/118
We recommend this course for 105 which is a prerequisite for 106, but anyone can take it.
105 Coastal Navigation. USE code: GOSAILVI will give 10% off both coastal and celestial courses.
ASA Course descriptions and digital downloads
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Please see the food menu below for the food we will provide. We will also provide drinking water. Please bring your favorite coffee and/or specialty foods like gluten free pasta, special sweeteners. Please let us know in advance if you have allergies and/or dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate you.
We order provisions from a provisioning company to be delivered to the vessel either the evening of arrival or the first morning on the dock.
We provide a welcome drink, all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners aboard for a 6 day trip.
Breakfasts Includes: Always coffee and tea! Alternating yogurt, fruit & granola and eggs, bacon, sausage, toast
Lunches: cheese, turkey, and sandwiches wraps, condiments, chips
Dinners (2): Fresh catch fish (when available) or Chicken and Cheese burgers.
Dinner Sunday night is off the boat, Dinners (3) are ashore at guests expense.
We do not provide snacks, mixers, sodas, beer or alcohol, besides a welcome drink.
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Select Catamaran Course – 2012 – 2020 42-50ft Catamaran with 4 queen cabins with 4 head/shower/toilet
Premium Catamaran Course – 2020 or newer 42-46 Catamaran with 4 queen cabins with 4 head/shower/toilet
Cruising Couples Catamaran Course – Either Solar Classic or Premium (choose at booking) with 4 queen cabins with 4 head/shower/toilet
Premium Monohull Course – 2018 or newer Jeanneau or Beneteau 44-51ft with 4 queen cabins with 4 head/shower/toilet
We have multiple courses every week. Our Captains are assigned 7-10 days in advance of the course start date, based on the number of participants in each course and yacht availability.
The 7-day course would generally have 3-5 participants. We reserve one cabin for the instructor and/or the first mate, so up to three cabins are available for participants. In a 4-cabin yacht, there would be a maximum of 6 students, if each available cabin was occupied by a couple. More typically, however, there could be one or two couples, and one or two single participants and the typical class size is 4-5 people.
Packing Essentials
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Will there be the thin self-inflating Type V PFDs for connection to tethers or the big bulky orange ones? Should I get and bring a self-inflating one?
Yes, we always have type II PFD onboard for every person as a federally required safety item.
We do not have type V (self-inflating type) PFDs on the vessel. Please bring it with you if you would like. You can bring them on the plane as a carry on. TSA information here
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We carry all the federally required safety equipment including:
Hull numbers + Certificate + documentation numbers
8 Type II PFD
3 B I type fire extinguishers
Distress flares smoke day or night
Distress flares night flares
Distress flag
whistle
Navigation lights side lights, stern lights, and masthead light
Placards Discharge of oil + MARPOL discharge of garbage + Waste management
USCG Navigation Rules
We also carry the ASA recommended safety gear, which includes:
Knife
Flashlights
Extra lines
Fenders
Compass
Binoculars
Sunscreen
Water
Gloves
Tools
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- Textbooks
- Printed exams, completed to the best of your ability
- Snorkeling Gear
- Sunscreen, ocean-friendly and non aerosol
- Hats
- Sun-Shirts (we have a great selection of sailing gear!)
- Gloves
- Wind-breakers
- Warm weather clothing
- Light long sleeve shirts for nighttime
- Non-restricting pants
- Clean deck shoes
- Music to dance to
Although we provde things like coffee, we recommend bringing your favorites! We also recommend bringing any specialty items like gluten-free pasta or special sweeteners.
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We provide the following:
- Towels
- Linens
- Pillows
- Pencils
- Paper
- Charting Tools
- Learning Charts
- 5 Breakfasts
- 5 Lunches
- 2 Dinners
If you have specific favorites for any of these items, we definitely recommend bringing them along!
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Cell service is usually best with At&t, verizon and tmobile are very limited. Once we cross to BVI cell towers international fees will apply. We recommend you get an international data plan that works with your needs.
WIFI is available at many of the ports we stop and sometimes on the vessel. NO Guarantees.
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Yes, of course. Gratuities welcome. If you like your ride, tip your guide!
The crew is paid well based on Industry standards. The Crew works to make sure your experience is exceptional and would absolutely appreciate a gratuity.
Optional customary gratuity (15-20% of your charter) These are the payment options.
- Venmo
- Credit card
- Cash
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We usually go barefoot but sometimes a clean deck shoe is nice. We do not wear shoes that have been worn on the street. The dirt gets on the deck.
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We carry all the federally required safety equipment including:
Hull numbers + Certificate + documentation numbers
8 Type II PFD USCG Approved.
3 B I type fire extinguishers
Distress flares smoke day or night
Distress flares night flares
Distress flagwhistle
Navigation lights side lights, stern lights, and masthead light
Placards Discharge of oil + MARPOL discharge of garbage + Waste managementPer the USCG laws, anyone 12 years old and younger is required to wear at life jacket at all times on a moving vessel. We always recommend bringing kid size life jackets for anyone under 12 years old, as they probably won’t fit into our provided life jackets.
For those 13 years and older, you do not need to provide your own life jacket.
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The Catamarans have plenty of storage for any baggage you might wish to bring.
The Monohull’s have slightly less storage space so a soft sided bag might be better.
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Sea Sickness is a tricky thing. It affects people differently. Early treatment is always the best plan. If you think you are susceptible, please bring a treatment.
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Check your reservation for marina location.We recommend the Food Center which is very near Compass Point Marina in St Thomas, USVI.We recommend Moes Supermarket near Frenchtown Marina in St Thomas, USVI.We recommend Riteway Nanny Cay in Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
Bareboat Chartering in the Virgin Islands
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You have several options in terms of provisioning for your charter: In-person grocery shopping or provisioning the boat with a grocery store that delivers to our docks on the specified day. Please include your last name and the boat’s name on your order. We will load everything on should it be there before your arrival. Remember to tip your dock staff, as they ensure all your food is put away.
We have an ice machine at our office. A 10lb bag of ice costs $5.00 per bag. Throughout the islands, you will be able to purchase additional ice. While at Norman Island, Peter Island, and Cooper Island, you will see a small boat selling ice and other assorted goods.
All yachts are equipped with drip coffee machine. Supplies are limited on the island for the pods. We advise you bring some down in your suitcase with you. There is also a regular filter coffee machine.
Grocery Stores
- RiteWay Nanny Cay Nanny Cay Marina VG1110 Tortola, British Virgin Islands; +1 284-340-2263. Open 7 days a week from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm: This is a short walk down the dock near Omar’s restaurant. They are good for last-minute purchases and the basics.
- RiteWay Provisioning Road Town: Pasea Estate, James Walter Francis Highway, VG1110 Road Town, British Virgin Islands; +1 284-347-1188. You can fill out an online provisioning form from this location which will deliver your items to your boat on the day of arrival. They have a great selection of meats, cheeses, and produce.
- Bobby’s Supermarket Road Town: Road Town VG 1110 Tortola, British Virgin Islands; +1-954-314-5198. They will also deliver to the yacht. They carry a lot of gluten-free and organic items.
- One Mart Road Town: Port Purcell, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; +1 284-494-4649. They also have an online provisioning form that can deliver to the yacht.
- Grape Expectations: Road Reef, Road Town, US Virgin Islands; +1 284-346-9463, provisioning@grapeexpectationsbvi.com. This store carries specialty frozen items. They are great for fish, meats , and bread and will deliver.
- First Choice Provisioning: Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; + 1-284-343-6765, firstchoiceprovioning@gmail.com. Petronella will shop at all major grocery stores to ensure your order is complete.
- Steakation Butchers: Waterfront Dr, Road Town, British Virgin IslandsLocated in Road Town. This boutique grocery store offers fresh meat and fish, marinated meats, produce, specialty meat cuts, and more.
Wine and Beer
- TICO: Pasea Estates Near RiteWay; 284-494-2211 X323. You can order online or over the phone.
- Caribbean Cellars: Lower Estate, Road Town, British Virgin Islands; +1 284-393-4470. You can order online or over the phone.
Note: TICO and Caribbean Cellars do not deliver on Sundays. If you need to have it delivered on Sunday, please request a Saturday delivery, and our team will ensure it is secure for your arrival.
What Will Be Included When We Board?
We provide the basics aboard the boat to get you started.
In The Galley
- One sponge
- A small bottle of dish soap
- One small roll of paper towels
- Multiple dishtowels
- One garbage bag
In Each Head
- One roll of toilet paper
- Two small bars of soap
Recommendations: Bring a few extra kitchen sponges, including one for each of the heads, a small microfiber towel for the galley, several boxes of different-sized resealable plastic bags, six to eight tall kitchen garbage bags, and aluminum foil. We also recommend a tiny bottle of air freshener for each head. If you have a few headlamps or small flashlights, they are a must-have for riding in the dinghy at night.
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Anywhere/ Anytime you want! We absolutely encourage our graduates to Go SAIL!! We are the connection to bareboat companies all over the world. They will be very happy to know you got certified at Go Sail Virgin Islands.
We offer a 10% discount when you book a bareboat charter directly with Captain Genevieve and Go Sail VI. We will help arrange your bareboat charters. Please see our Bareboat Charter Webpage for details.
Policies
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1. Your agreement/contract with Go Sail Partners, LLC
Your agreement/contract is with Go Sail Partners, LLC. The following Terms and Conditions will be incorporated into every agreement between you and Go Sail Partners, LLC. By making a payment you will be accepting the Terms & Conditions for all members of your party and you are therefore advised to read them carefully. The booking will become binding when your first payment is received by Go Sail Partners, LLC.
2. Changes to your course
No changes will be allowed within 30 days to the agreement either date and/or type of a class booking once confirmed. The class booking will be nonrefundable 30 days before the class booking. You will be billed additional fess if more certifications are desired during the trip.
3. Cancellations
You may cancel your course at any time subject to the following penalties:
Any cancellations more than 60 days prior to this agreement/ contract has been committed to 10% of the payment collected plus the cost of textbooks, logbook, and shipping, if shipped.
Between 60 and 30 days before your course: 50% of the total course fee collected plus the cost of textbooks, logbook, and shipping, if shipped.
Less than 30 days before your course: The total payment collected.
Cancellations must be notified to us in writing by post or email. The penalties will be calculated from the date we receive your cancellation.
We may need to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or natural events outside the control of Go Sail Partners, LLC including but not limited to hurricanes and hurricane affected areas. No refunds will be issued but an alternative date will be offered. A number of companies provide travel insurance, including some credit card companies. We are not affiliated with any of them, but one option is available here.
We reserve the right to cancel a course at any time without reason. If we cancel without reason, we shall return all collected payments paid by you.
4. Deposits
A deposit of at least 50% of the total payment will be due at the time of commitment to secure your booking.
5. Payment
Final payments will be collected 30 days prior to departure date specified. Go Sail Partners, LLC will process the fee 30 days if credit card was used, prior to the confirmed start date, as specified in the credit card authorization form or online. If payment was made with bank transfer, and the final payment has not been made within 30 days, Cancellation policy will go into effect.
6. Refund Policy
We recommend travel insurance, in all cases, any interrupted or shortened charter, any service not used by Student/ guest/charter, for any reason, is not refundable. A number of companies provide travel insurance, including some credit card companies. We are not affiliated with any of them, but one option is available here.
7. Legal Obligations
You are solely responsible for complying with all laws, regulations, orders, demands and requirements of the departure location. We shall not be liable in any way whatsoever to you in connection with obtaining necessary documents or complying with such laws, regulations, orders, demands, requirements or instructions, whether given orally or in writing or otherwise, or for the consequences to you resulting from your failure to obtain such documents or to comply with such laws, regulations, orders, demands, requirements or instructions. You should note in particular that no-one whose details are not registered on the crew list may be carried aboard. Please note also that you may not remove any items or antiquities from land, beach, or the seabed.
8. Legal Personal Documents
You are responsible for obtaining and must possess and have available for presentation as required all entry and exit, health and other documents required by laws, regulations, order, demands or requirements of the place where the course takes place at the departure location. We reserve the right to refuse to provide a course to anyone who has not complied with, or whose documents do not appear to comply with, such applicable laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements.
9. Vessel details
Go Sail Partners, LLC may alter the boat used for the class/charter to ensure the safety of yourself, other crew members and other water users.
Boats booked with a specific charter company or specific owner will be under the terms and conditions of the charter agreement with that company.
10. Acts of God, weather and forces of nature.
Weather happens. We will try to work with you; however, if weather conditions are the reason for postponement then an alternative date(s)/location(s) will be offered, where possible. An alternative date must be accepted within three months from the original date. We do not provide a refund where weather is the reason for postponement. Any reasonable increase in cost due to seasonal variations or change in sailing selection will be met by you.
We highly recommend travel insurance, any interrupted or shortened charter, any service not used by Student/ guest/charter, for any reason, is not refundable. A number of companies provide travel insurance, Please verify this will include Covid Medical, quarantine and emergency evacuation costs if you have covid. We are not affiliated with any of them, but one option is available here.
11. Conduct aboard vessels
You will be removed from the vessel or measures will be taken at our discretion to prevent such conduct, if your conduct aboard the vessel is to endanger the vessel or any person or property on board or behave in a disorderly manner or in a manner to which other clients may reasonably object. You may be prosecuted by local authorities for offences committed on board the vessel or ashore.
You agree to abide by the orders of the Captain/Instructor in command of the vessel at all times. We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to terminate, without further notice, the sailing arrangements of any student/ guest/ charter who refuses to comply with the instructions or orders of the Captain contracted by Go Sail Partners, LLC.
You accept responsibility for the proper conduct of yourself and any members of your party onboard the vessel or ashore, or whose behavior is likely to cause distress or danger to anyone. Go Sail Partners, LLC shall not be liable for any extra costs incurred by you.
12. Photography
Go Sail Partners, LLC Captain/ instructors and may take photographs for use in publicity material. If you have any objection to your image being used for this purpose, please inform Go Sail Partners, LLC or the photographer.
13. Passing or failing courses
ASA certifications for each level of completion is a two-part assessment of skills and exam. All certifications are authorized by the Captain/ instructor who is instructing the class. Passing scores for the exam is 80/100 and skills is 100/100. You may always ask for more clarification on any skill or knowledge section and retake the assessment at during the class. If you are unable to complete each level of the assessment, you will not be certified for the next level. No refunds will be given for levels not completed, however if the uncompleted assessments are conducted during subsequent classes during a different time they will be granted without fees.
14. Complaints
We sincerely hope you will not have a cause for complaint. Should you have a complaint about any aspect of our course or service, please make it known to your Instructor at the time. Any complaint will be taken very seriously. If you are still dissatisfied, please let us know in writing on the Feedback Form that you will be given at the end of the course. We take the quality of our service seriously and will do what we can to remedy the situation. If you have something on your mind now, please call Captain Genevieve Evans +1 (786) 905-6865. Thanks!
15. Insurance
You are responsible for ensuring that you have travel insurance, which will cover any luggage, medical expenses and repatriation if necessary, and that this insurance covers you while sailing. A number of companies provide travel insurance, including some credit card companies. We are not affiliated with any of them, but one option is available here.
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WE WILL NOT RESCHEDULE OR REFUND IF YOU ARE INJURED OR SICK PRE-DEPARTURE.
You may cancel your course at any time subject to the following penalties:
Any cancellations more than 60 days prior to this agreement/ contract have been committed to 10% of the payment collected plus the cost of textbooks, logbook, and shipping, if shipped.
Between 60 and 30 days before your course: 50% of the total course fee collected plus the cost of textbooks, logbook, and shipping, if shipped.
Less than 30 days before your course: The total payment collected.
Cancellations must be notified to us in writing by post or email. The penalties will be calculated from the date we receive your cancellation.
We highly recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing the number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness, or fear of travel. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
We may need to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or natural events outside the control of Go Sail Partners, LLC including but not limited to hurricanes and hurricane affected areas. No refunds will be issued but an alternative date will be offered. Several companies provide travel insurance, including some credit card companies. We are not affiliated with any of them.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have travel insurance, which will cover any issue that may arise.
We reserve the right to cancel a course at any time without reason. If we cancel without reason, we shall return all collected payments paid by you.
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There are no travel restrictions in place for travel between the US and the USVI.
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We highly recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
- We recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy applies in every instance and there will be no exceptions for any reason. Go Sail Partners will not issue any refund for not being able to attend, changing number of participants, arriving late, or leaving a trip early, whether voluntary or caused by other circumstances. Go Sail Partners is not responsible for any expenses incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, injury, or illness. Go Sail Partners assumes no financial responsibility for personal injury, emergency evacuation, or personal equipment lost or damaged in any way.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have travel insurance, which will cover any issue that may arise.
Travel insurance should cover the following:
- Trip cancellation
- Medical coverage
- Emergency medical evacuations
- Baggage loss
- Cancel for any reason policies
This is one of our favorite Travel Insurances to use!
We reserve the right to cancel a course at any time without reason. If we cancel without reason, we shall return all collected payments paid by you.
What’s Next Sailor?
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Yes, Ask your Captain. We provide a CG -719s SMALL VESSEL SEA SERVICE FORM signed by the Captain for your time at Sea as well as to record sea time in your logbook.
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Yes! We are the only school to pay for you, submit the request to ASA, and get it mailed to you with every 104 cert!
#FREE For students ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising certified, who have sailed with us, and are active ASA Members can get the International Proficiency Certificate. The IPC is valid for 5 years from date of issue. (IPC $49 value) which will certify you to bareboat charter in several European countries. ( Belarus, Croatia, France, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey).
Click here for more information about IPC.
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Yes, Ask your Captain. We provide a CG -719s SMALL VESSEL SEA SERVICE FORM signed by the Captain for your time at Sea.