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June 2023 was Patrick Robbins first taste of sailing— but it was by no means his first encounter with adventure. 

Montana is home to some absolutely beautiful sailing spots! In this guide we discuss four of the best places to sail throughout the state as well as how to get involved with each sailing community, rent a sailboat nearby, or even sign up for sailing lessons. Let’s get started:  1. Northwestern Montana: Flathead Lake Flathead…

Like many a sailing story, Barry White’s sailing story started with a nudge from a friend. Barry was in his late 30s when he started sailing, all thanks to a friend asking him to go halfsies on a sailboat. “I thought it would be something I did to goof around on our lake,” he said.

Which reigns supreme on Flathead Lake? Sailing or speed boating? The truth is– there is no definite answer as to whether sailing vs speed boating on Flathead Lake is better! Instead, the answer depends on your goals for your day out on the water and what your idea of the “perfect” boating experience is. Here…

Rayman Kinman has been sailing his entire life. However, with his latest plans to circumnavigate the world via sailboat, he hit a snag. Here’s how Go Sail Flathead Lake helped him overcome the obstacles for his globe trotting trip so he could get out on the open water! Sharing a love for sailing Rayman is…

This article has been updated with 4th of July activities for 2024 in the Flathead Valley The 4th of July is quickly approaching and the Flathead Valley is full of amazing activities to keep you busy! Here’s the top events you don’t want to miss on Flathead Lake on the 4th of July: Watch the…

This year is a year of new beginnings for Ethan Miles. It’s his first year as a father, his first full year living and working in Montana, and his first year committing himself to a new hobby— sailing! Ethan’s Introduction to Sailing Ethan’s first experience sailing was actually as a child on lakes in Utah…

The longest day of the year is almost here! Do you have plans to celebrate? Go Sail Flathead Lake will be celebrating the Summer Solstice with a Summer Sailstice! Here is what you need to know about the event and how you can join: What is the Summer Solstice? The Summer Solstice is the longest…

John Rimel’s father didn’t get the chance to show John the ropes of sailing himself. However, he didn’t have to be around in person to ignite the spark that fueled John’s love of sailing. When John’s father died from leukemia at 42, he left behind a Penguin sailboat he had built himself just a few…

As one of Montana’s largest state parks, Wild Horse Island is as vast as it is beautiful. However, there is much more to Wild Horse Island than its expansive beauty. In fact, this island has quite the story to tell! Here’s what you should know about the island’s history before you visit: Where did Wild…

Missoula native James Maxwell has never been aware of a dream too big. In this week’s Sailing Story, we follow James from the murky shores of a Missoula pond to the open waters of Flathead Lake to better understand what sailors are really made of: Building Dreams From a young age he knew he loved…

National Fishing and Boating Week 2023 begins on June 3 and goes through June 11. For this year’s celebration, consider straying outside your tried and true fishing hole and embarking on a new fishing or boating adventure! Here are four creative ways you can celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week in Montana: 1. Try a…