Virgin Island Sailing School

 

1. Now Hiring: Permanent Base Manager.   

 

2. ASA 105 online: Work at your own pace. This multi-module online lesson series

includes upgraded videos, quizes, 1 on 1 sessions. Everything you need to pass ASA 105. Click here for an overview

 

VI Sailing School is the only American Sailing Association (ASA)  certified sailing school based in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Founded in 2010 on St. Thomas Island, we offer week-long live-aboard sailing courses, as well as skippered charters with as much formal or informal sailing instruction as you’d like.

We established V.I. Sailing School here for several reasons. 1. Because it is, quite simply, the best place to sail in the world – almost unfailingly warm and breezy, with smooth, calm waters that are sheltered by surrounding islands. 2. The VI’s are engaging and wonderous. From the snorkeling to the history; each day offering new beaches to explore, breathtakingly beautiful anchorages, and seriously notable sunsets. 3. The airfares are the most reasonable in the Caribbean.

Operating in these time of Covid “aftermath” we want to be honest so there is an understanding of how we are operating. These are difficult times for EVERYONE. Particularly for people like us in the service industry. We depend on a support network of Mechanics, Cleaners, Parts supplies and most of all Instructor/Captains, much of which has been greatly diminished over the few years.

So we may have an outboard engine that is hard to start, or a stove with a burner out, but we have maintained the most important part!.. A great team of captains/instructors who love nothing better than to pass on their skills and knowledge to make the adventure of sailing a part of your world. Additional, some important practical points:

Our Classes emphasize the safe and proper operation of a sailboat. Our Charters are yours to create (usually more relaxing and/or more customized/focused schooling structure). You let us know your idea of a perfect week in paradise, and we’ll do our best to exceed your expectations. See our Video here.

We are here because we know that learning how to sail is a means to unlimited discovery. We delight in passing on the skills that enable people to experience the adventure of going where there are no roads…Americian Sailing Association

Cheers,
Capt Scott
Founder, VI Sailing School