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There’s plenty of great reasons to learn to sail on Flathead Lake but one of the biggest draws is the quality of the instructors. Recently, the American Sailing Association awarded 2 of Go Sail Flathead Lake’s instructors with the “Outstanding Instructor Award”— an award only given to the top 1% of ASA sailing instructors! Here’s…

August is a busy month for events in the Flathead Valley! Here are a few local favorite events throughout the month: NW Montana Fair & Rodeo The Northwest Montana Rodeo is one of the oldest events in the Flathead. Steeped in 120 years of tradition, this is a can’t miss event of the summer season….

Kevin Hopper came to Montana to chase the snow. 8 years in the Flathead Valley and sailing had never even crossed his mind. At least not until the fateful day he saw Go Sail’s job listing in the paper.  “It spoke to me,” Kevin said. “So I went and got an interview!” Kevin was confident…

The idea of sailboat racing may seem fun but if you think the process of actually getting out there and trying it sounds daunting, you’re not alone! Luckily, the American Sailing Association (ASA) just launched a new course to make the process of becoming a sailboat racer easier than ever. Here’s how ASA 102 makes…

At Go Sail Montana, we are honored to enjoy the beauty of Flathead Lake every day. The breathtaking landscape we see now is the result of fascinating natural forces and human intervention, and Flathead Lake’s history is part of its charm. This timeline of the history of Flathead Lake will take you through each phase…

The Thistle National Championship is back at Flathead Lake this summer! This top-tier regatta is an exciting event for sailors and non-sailors alike. Here’s what you should know about attending the 2024 Thistle National Championship on Flathead Lake: What is the Thistle National Championship? The Thistle National Championship is a series of sailboat races around…

As an immigrant from a landlocked country in Eastern Europe to a current resident of a landlocked state within the U.S., sailing wasn’t a likely hobby for Edi Stan to pick up.  “As landlocked creatures all of our lives [my family] wondered how I got into sailing,” Edi laughed. “By a random happening I got…

Sailboat racing may seem intimidating, but preparing for your first race is easier than you think! If you’re ready to try sailing competitively this season, here’s everything you need to do before crossing the starting line: Master the Basics American Sailing Association classes help both new and experienced sailors achieve a thorough understanding of sailing…

      What is a school feature from American Sailing? The American Sailing Association is a advocate for Go Sail Flathead Lake because we are an affiliated ASA school. Featured School: Go Sail Flathead Lake Montana American Sailing – Who We Are The American Sailing Association was founded in 1983 with a simply stated…

KPAX News, A CBS affiliate station out of Missoula, Montana featured Go Sail Flathead Lake in Dayton , MT in a recent article about America’s best ASA sailing instructors. Go Sail’s Captain Trevon and Captain Bob both won the coveted “Outstanding Sailing Instructor” award from the American Sailing Association for 2023. Only 30 instructors across…

Summer is now in full swing and there is no better time to enjoy Flathead Lake and the Flathead Valley! Here are the top July events in the Flathead Valley to help you make the most of the beautiful, summer weather: Flathead Valley 4th of July Events We’ve updated our 4th of July blog post…

No one wants the US Coast Guard or a Search and Rescue team to have to come to their rescue while out on the water! One of the best ways to avoid having to call for emergency help while out on the water is being well aware of the sailing conditions and their implications before…