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Sailing in the US Virgin Islands
Private sailing instruction in St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Steady trade winds, national parks, and world-class beaches.
US Virgin Islands
Year-round; best December–April
Monohull or Catamaran
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The US Virgin Islands — St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix — offer steady trade winds (10–20 knots), sheltered sounds, and short passages ideal for learning. Over 60% of St. John is national park; Magens Bay, Christmas Cove, and Trunk Bay are among the Caribbean's best. We offer private sailing courses here so you can earn ASA certifications while exploring the USVI. For fixed-date group courses we recommend our Saint Martin programme (St. Barts on most weeks) or the British Virgin Islands.
Why Choose Sailing Virgins for Your US Virgin Islands Sailing Course?
Private courses in the USVI
Learn at your pace in St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix with dedicated instruction.
Steady trade winds and sheltered waters
Ideal learning conditions: 10–20 knot trades, protected bays, and short hops between islands.
ASA certifications
Earn ASA 101, 103, and 104; qualify for bareboat charters worldwide.
Prefer a scheduled course? Try Saint Martin or the BVI
Our fixed-date group courses run from Saint Martin (including St. Barts on most weeks) or the British Virgin Islands — same Caribbean, set dates.
No passport for U.S. citizens
The USVI is U.S. territory; easy access and clearance for American sailors.
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St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix
What makes a week of sailing in the USVI special
A week in the USVI might include Christmas Cove for snorkelling, Magens Bay or Lindquist Beach, St. John’s Waterlemon Cay and Ram Head Trail, and Caneel Bay. Temperatures average 75–88°F; the dry season (December–April) is prime for sailing.
Private instruction lets us tailor the week to your goals — whether that’s first-time certification or building toward bareboat level.
Your USVI sailing week
Why sail the US Virgin Islands
The USVI combines the ease of U.S. travel with classic Caribbean sailing: steady trades, crystal waters, and diverse marine life including sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
St. Thomas is the hub with marinas and provisioning; St. John offers pristine park and quiet anchorages. First-time charterers and experienced sailors alike find the USVI forgiving and rewarding.
We offer private courses here; for scheduled group weeks our Saint Martin (St. Barts) or BVI programme is the perfect alternative.
Caribbean trade winds
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What Do You Need to Know About Sailing in US Virgin Islands?
• Do you run scheduled courses in the USVI?
We offer private sailing courses in the USVI. For fixed-date group courses we recommend our Saint Martin programme (St. Barts on most weeks) or our British Virgin Islands programme.
• When is the best time to sail the USVI?
December–April is the dry season with 15–20 knot trade winds. Summer is warmer and lighter; September–October can be less settled.
• Do I need a passport for the USVI?
U.S. citizens do not need a passport for the US Virgin Islands.
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