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The 2024 sailing season is quickly approaching in Montana! If you aren’t already itching to get out on the water, these sailing stories and memories from 2023 are sure to turn up the excitement a notch and give you a few ideas of how to spend your 2024 sailing season with Go Sail Flathead Lake! …

Searching for seasonal jobs on Flathead Lake this summer? Here are 3 fantastic options to consider that are more fun than they are work! 1. Seasonal Jobs on Flathead Lake for the Entrepreneur Work for yourself on Flathead Lake this summer season! There are plenty of seasonal jobs in the Flathead Valley that don’t require…

March is Women’s History Month, making it the ideal time to commit to making history yourself! Joining a women’s sailing group is a great way to be involved with creating women’s sailing history— but there are also other fabulous reasons to join a women’s sailing group!  1. You’ll Help Make History Currently, women are in…

A love of sailing is about much more than a love of sailboats for most sailors. For Hallie Johannisson her love for sailing is about three things: adventure, community, and challenge. Hallie has always been an adventurous type.  “My friends and family often call me a gypsy because I do have trouble staying in one…

International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women on March 8th every year. Here’s a quick guide to how you can celebrate International Women’s Day in the Flathead Valley this year!  What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day has been celebrated for well over 100 years! It’s a day…

How do sailboats get their names? For many sailors, a lot of thought goes into naming a sailboat! Here are a few common ways a sailor will come up with a name for their sailboat and how Go Sail Flathead Lake chooses names for their vessels. Common Names for Sailboats If you walk around enough…

Even though Bill Reed began sailing nearly 50 years ago, his first memories on a sailboat are still as vivid as ever. “My dad had a Morgan 36 in Clearwater Beach, Florida,” he explained. “The first time I ever hoisted a sail was on that boat.” Bill fondly remembers how those first experiences on the…

If your spouse prefers adventure over material gifts, then consider these original Valentine’s Day gift ideas made specifically for adventurous couples! We’ve included options for every budget and a variety of adventurous interests. Which will you choose?  1. Bond Over a New Hobby Together The best way to keep your relationship feeling “fresh” is by…

Dave Shafer had never even visited Montana before. In fact, he’d only just been getting into sailing and by all accounts, he assumed Montana wouldn’t have much to offer him in the way of sailing.  However, as he sat up late one night on anchor watch, with his captain on an ASA sailing course in…

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…

We’ve all heard the same resolutions repeated over and over again each January. This year, resolve to do something completely different! Here are a few ideas of New Year’s resolutions for Montanans who love unique adventures and experiences: 1. Attend a Much-Loved Montana Event Never attended the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale? Always wanted to…

You won’t regret celebrating New Years in the Flathead Valley! Here are a few of the best ways to welcome in the new year around Flathead Lake:  1. Hit the Slopes for a Torchlight Parade  Whitefish Montana Resort is a great place to spend New Years. You can ski or snowboard your way into 2024…