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During the summer months, it’s not unusual to see smokey skies in Montana. So how will that affect your time boating on Flathead Lake? Here’s what you need to know about Montana’s wildfire smoke: 1. Montana’s wildfire smoke can affect air quality on Flathead Lake The amount of smoke around Flathead Lake fluctuates throughout the…

Jed Huseby can vividly recall the first time he saw a sailboat, the first time he set sail, and more recently, his experience introducing his children to these “firsts” as well.  “I first got interested when I was a kid up at Fort Peck,” he explained. “I saw a sailboat and thought ‘oh that’s cool!’”…

Samantha Martinez came into the world of sailing thanks to a kayaking trip she wasn’t even a part of. It all started when her boyfriend announced he was going to kayak the Mississippi this summer. Not one to miss out on adventure, she decided she would set off on her own epic, solo adventure as…

  Flathead Lake’s water levels fell to historic lows in 2023 and you may be wondering how summers with low water levels affect your boating plans. Could low water levels affect your Flathead Lake boating plans this year too? Here’s what you need to know about the water levels on Flathead Lake and what that…

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…