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Top Things to Do on Flathead Lake on the 4th of July

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 fireworks over Flathead Lake Flathead Lake is home to multiple fireworks shows. In fact, you can…

Sailing Story: Ethan Miles

  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…

How to Celebrate the Summer Solstice: Summer Sailtice

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…

Sailing Story: John Rimel

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…

The History of Wild Horse Island

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…

Sailing Stories: James Maxwell

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…

4 Creative Ways to Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week in Montana

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…

Women on the water

Flathead Lake sailing company offers women a chance to challenge themselves on the waters.   By: Alexa Belcastro Posted at 4:51 PM, Jul 10, 2021 and last updated 9:03 AM, Jul 12, 2021 DAYTON — Captain Genevieve Evans is a Montana native, but she left the shores of home to chart her own course, and a pretty impressive…

How much does it cost to rent a boat at Flathead Lake?

The cost to rent a boat at Flathead Lake is dependent on a few different factors. This includes the type of boat you are interested in renting, the length of time of your rental, and the number of times you would like to rent a boat at Flathead Lake throughout the boating season. Here is…

Sailing Story: Lizzy Randolph

Lizzy Rental Agent When you arrive at the Go Sail Flathead Lake office or call the main line, you’ll likely be greeted with an excited newcomer to the Go Sail family. Meet Lizzy!  While Lizzy is new to Go Sail Flathead Lake, she’s anything but new to the area. A love of Flathead Lake and…

Why taking a sailing lesson will make you a better captain.

Learning how to sail is just the beginning. You will be the leader now and be training your crew. Learn from the best! Ready to Captain Go Sail Flathead Lake Even the best captains still learn new things on sailing trips. From first timers to seasoned veterans, sailing lessons are an important part of becoming…

Your Guide to Chartering A Sailboat on Flathead Lake

Chartering a sailboat on Flathead is a unique opportunity that you don’t want to miss out on during your trip! This guide will help you set sail on the adventure of a lifetime with a Flathead Lake boat tour: Step 1: Design your dream boat tour of Flathead Lake  Flathead Lake boat tours come in…