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Sergio Mercado was drawn to sailing young.  “I was 14 or 15 years old but I didn’t know anything, I was just a passenger but it amazed me, you know, the way the wind could move the boat,” Sergio said about his introduction to sailing in Puerto Rico on his great uncle’s boat. “It caught…

Would you like to turn your love of sailing on Flathead Lake into a career? At Go Sail Montana, we are always interested in adding enthusiastic and experienced sailors to our growing team. You may be closer to qualifying for a job as a captain or instructor than you think. Here is an overview of…

Summer may be over, but at Flathead Lake, we are still having fun! September is an ideal time to visit northwestern Montana if you enjoy vibrant fall colors, cool temperatures, and fewer crowds while kids are in school. Here are the best September events in the Flathead Valley: Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 1 – 2)…

For your business to flourish, you need staff that works well together and cares about outcomes. One of the best ways to build a cohesive team that leads to the overall success of your business is with team building activities. However, if you are looking to break away from the cliches of the human knot…

Drive into the town of Dayton, Montana today and you’ll find far more sailboats than people around town. However, this wasn’t always the case. The history of sailing on Flathead Lake began long after most of the towns around Flathead Lake were already incorporated. 1930s: The times before sailing on Flathead Lake Prior to the…

As summer comes to an end, let’s make the most of Labor Day on Flathead Lake before we say goodbye to warm temperatures and summer fun. These are some of the top Flathead Valley Labor Day activities: 1. Take Sailing Lessons ASA sailing courses help new and advanced sailors alike strengthen their boat handling…

Since elementary school, Pat Montgomery knew he was meant to be a sailor. “I remember in third grade I did a book report on sailing and I thought— my heart is in sailing,” he said. But it wouldn’t be until years later until he ever even stepped foot on a sailboat.  “I started out in…

You work hard all year! You deserve to play hard while sailing Flathead Lake’s crystal-clear water. The next semester will be here before you know it, so here’s why you should make this the season you finally learn to sail in college! Get Outside With the constant demands of classes and jobs, it is easy…

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…