Sailing Story: Pat Montgomery
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…
Top 5 Reasons to Learn to Sail in College
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…
Set sail in Montana with the nation’s best ASA sailing instructors
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 Events in the Flathead Valley
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….
Sailing Story: Kevin Hopper
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…
Learn to Race Sailboats with ASA 102
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…
History of Flathead Lake
At Go Sail Montana, we are honored to enjoy the beauty of Flathead Lake every day. The breathtaking landscape we see now is the result of fascinating natural forces and human intervention, and Flathead Lake’s history is part of its charm. This timeline of the history of Flathead Lake will take you through each phase…
Your Guide to the Flathead Lake Thistle National Championship 2024
The Thistle National Championship is back at Flathead Lake this summer! This top-tier regatta is an exciting event for sailors and non-sailors alike. Here’s what you should know about attending the 2024 Thistle National Championship on Flathead Lake: What is the Thistle National Championship? The Thistle National Championship is a series of sailboat races around…
Sailing Story: Edi Stan
As an immigrant from a landlocked country in Eastern Europe to a current resident of a landlocked state within the U.S., sailing wasn’t a likely hobby for Edi Stan to pick up. “As landlocked creatures all of our lives [my family] wondered how I got into sailing,” Edi laughed. “By a random happening I got…
A Beginner’s Guide to Sailboat Racing
Sailboat racing may seem intimidating, but preparing for your first race is easier than you think! If you’re ready to try sailing competitively this season, here’s everything you need to do before crossing the starting line: Master the Basics American Sailing Association classes help both new and experienced sailors achieve a thorough understanding of sailing…
KPAX News: Recognizing America’s Best ASA Sailing Instructors
KPAX News, A CBS affiliate station out of Missoula, Montana featured Go Sail Flathead Lake in Dayton , MT in a recent article about America’s best ASA sailing instructors. Go Sail’s Captain Trevon and Captain Bob both won the coveted “Outstanding Sailing Instructor” award from the American Sailing Association for 2023. Only 30 instructors across…