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Quote: We definitely want to keep sailing on Flathead Lake— it’s one of the best places in the world to sail Jennifer Fisher was in high school when her dad asked her to go sailing with her on Flathead Lake. “My experience with dad…was he didn’t know how to sail,” Jennifer said.  So she thought…

The Flathead Valley is a beautiful place to camp and much cheaper than booking a hotel before or after your Go Sail Flathead Lake sailing trip! Check out a few of our favorite Flathead Lake camping options below. Just keep in mind that Flathead Valley camping can book up fast so no matter what option…

Summer weather is just around the corner and so is the busy season on Flathead Lake! In May you can expect to see quite a few exciting, big events on Flathead Lake. Here are a few of the best things to do in the Flathead this month as the summer season ramps up:  1. The…

The countdown has begun for the start of the sailing season in Montana! Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 sailing season kick off on Flathead Lake: Does Montana’s sailing season always start by Memorial Day?  You are almost guaranteed to see a sailboat or two out on the Flathead Lake waters by…

Cromwell Island is one of the most famous locations on Flathead Lake. It made national news when it hit the real estate market a few years ago, however, there is more to the history of this island than you probably realize!  Cromwell Island wasn’t always an island It wasn’t until the 1930s, with the construction…

Is Flathead Lake good for sailing or are you better off heading to ocean waters? Here’s 4 reasons why you shouldn’t overlook Flathead Lake for your next sailing trip!   1. Sailing Without Traffic Flathead Lake still remains a fairly undiscovered sailing spot. Especially if you head to the southern portion of the lake, you are…

The sailing ‘bug’ hit Greg Hansen early in life.  “I was actually at a church camp up on Flathead and they had a little Sunfish,” Greg said, explaining how he took the little boat out on the water and tried to teach himself to sail. “I dunked myself more than once,” he laughed. However, the…

Planning a kid’s birthday party, youth group trip, or summer camp outing in the Flathead Valley this summer? These 4 fun-filled adventures for kids near Flathead Lake are great for all ages, ability levels, and interests! 1. Learning to Sail One of the most unique experiences for birthday parties, summer camps, and youth groups in…

The 2024 sailing season is quickly approaching in Montana! If you aren’t already itching to get out on the water, these sailing stories and memories from 2023 are sure to turn up the excitement a notch and give you a few ideas of how to spend your 2024 sailing season with Go Sail Flathead Lake! …

Searching for seasonal jobs on Flathead Lake this summer? Here are 3 fantastic options to consider that are more fun than they are work! 1. Seasonal Jobs on Flathead Lake for the Entrepreneur Work for yourself on Flathead Lake this summer season! There are plenty of seasonal jobs in the Flathead Valley that don’t require…

March is Women’s History Month, making it the ideal time to commit to making history yourself! Joining a women’s sailing group is a great way to be involved with creating women’s sailing history— but there are also other fabulous reasons to join a women’s sailing group!  1. You’ll Help Make History Currently, women are in…

A love of sailing is about much more than a love of sailboats for most sailors. For Hallie Johannisson her love for sailing is about three things: adventure, community, and challenge. Hallie has always been an adventurous type.  “My friends and family often call me a gypsy because I do have trouble staying in one…