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Discover The Flathead Valley’s captivating wilderness when you want to escape the grind of daily life and connect with nature. Here is everything you need to know to plan a perfect Flathead Lake vacation: When to Visit The Flathead area experiences all four seasons, so you must consider the weather conditions when you choose to…

Arielle Wilson’s plunge into sailing began as a cathartic way for her family to deal with difficult news. Her uncle had just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. “It was my dad and my uncle’s way to bond,” she explained. “They just showed up with a boat.”  Both her dad and her uncle had sailing…

Sailing gives you the freedom to travel all over the world! But sailing the coast can require different skills and provide distinct experiences from sailing inland bodies of water. This guide will compare coastal sailing and inland sailing to help you decide which is the best fit for you. What are the advantages of Coastal…

Bill Pope’s introduction to sailing sounds a bit like a clown car trying to take to water. “We probably had seven people on [the sailboat] and it probably shouldn’t have been more than three or four and no motor… so this was just going off the dock and expecting to get back to the dock,”…

Whether history, sports, or nature piques your interest, there are fun Flathead Lake activities for everyone. Here are six things you can do here that you can’t do anywhere else: 1. Sail Flathead Lake While there are many activities near Flathead Lake on land, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the water, too! Flathead Lake…

This summer, Lake County Search and Rescue (SAR) had to rescue quite a few kayakers in distress. None of these kayakers were on a tour with Go Sail Flathead Lake and that’s not just due to luck. Here is what you need to know about how Go Sail Flathead Lake keeps all their kayak renters…

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…