The History of Montana’s First ASA Sailing School

Go Sail Montana was the first ASA accredited sailing school in Montana. Here are a few interesting facts about the history of Go Sail in the Big Sky State:

The Beginnings of Go Sail Montana

Go Sail began offering ASA classes to students on Flathead Lake in 2016.  In those early days, three ASA instructors taught ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat) on two Capri 22 sailboats located at the Dayton Yacht harbor. From there the first ASA accredited sailing school in the state only continued to grow!

New Boat, New Courses

In 2022, Go Sail Montana added a new sailboat to the fleet! With the addition of Keewadin, a Pearson 33 sailboat, Go Sail Montana could expand their ASA course offerings. The sailing school began teaching ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising) and ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising) in addition to ASA 101!

Go Sail Montana Today

If you sail with Go Sail Montana in 2024, you’ll see how much Montana’s first ASA sailing school continues to grow! Go Sail now employees 7 captains and offers kayak and SUP rentals, as well as a variety of sailing experiences. Sailors can now rent a sailboat capri 22 from Go Sail, take an scenic private charter tour of the lake with a Captain, or take ASA courses with a knowledgeable instructor!

What’s Next For Go Sail Montana?

Go Sail Montana plans to continue making history in the sailing world! From getting involved in local sailboat races to creating unique new opportunities for women to get out on the water, Go Sail Montana is full of big sailing dreams! We look forward to having you aboard as we continue to grow.