My friend and I signed up for ASA 101, 103 & 104 combination classes at Virgin Islands Sailing Academy. The whole experience far exceeded our expectations by combining an enriching learning-to-sail environment with visits to the most beautiful destinations throughout the US and British Virgin Islands!
Our instructor was very knowledgeable and took so much time on the water and in the classroom with us, going over different sailing concepts, and making sure everyone grasped them. The boat was in great condition, each night the air-conditioning was run keeping it very comfortable. Our visits to Road Town, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, St. John and Norman Island were really great, and our instructor showed us around recommending dining options, and activities that we enjoyed.
The skills we learned on that trip have served as a great foundation in our sailing today. After taking this combo class I have since completed ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising, which I felt very well prepared for. More recently, the skills I learned in Virgin Islands Sailing Academy's classes helped me get crew positions on a 38' Catalina and a 36' Beneteau that I have been racing on all summer.
Since the class I was able to get a crew spot in the Figawi and Newport Leukemia cup races, and went on a week-long trip joining a four person crew sailing a 42' Wetsail from Cape Canaveral to Annapolis. All have been really great experiences! I was also part of a four person crew that brought a 46' Oyster from Maine to Nantucket just a few months after the class. Keeping busy with my sailing, I have joined crew preparing for the Newport Bermuda race June 2020, and so looking forward to it! Could not have got to this point in my sailing without these classes.
We can't emphasize our appreciation enough for the excellent content and format of the classes, the great condition of the boat, the high level of professionalism throughout the booking process and classes, and the high quality of your instructors.
The classes we took with Virgin Island Sailing Academy brought us from beginners to being valued crew members sailing locally and offshore, Thank You!! We hope to come back for 108 ocean passage! read more
