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Sail With Your Tribe: All-Female Adventures Await

Name: Girls Only Sailing Course | Sailing Virgins
Uploaded: 2026-09-17
Duration: 2:30
Description: See what happens when women come together to learn, sail, and support each other across stunning destinations. The friendships, the breakthroughs, the adventures.

Learn from inspiring female instructors in a supportive crew of fellow women. Build confidence, master new skills, and discover your inner captain.

Find Your Crew

American Sailing Association Certified Training Facility

ASA CertifiedTraining Facility

100% FemaleInstructor Teams

4.98/5228 reviews

7 days

Duration

ASA 101 + 103

Certifications

$3,950

From

6-8 women

Crew Size

Your Girls Only Adventure

Join women from around the world for an empowering week of sailing, learning, and lifelong friendships.

All-female crew sailing in beautiful waters

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Is Girls Only Right for You?

Find out if this course matches your experience level and goals.

Perfect For

Women who want to learn in a supportive, judgment-free environment
Solo female travelers looking for a safe adventure with new friends
Groups of girlfriends seeking a unique bonding experience
Women returning to adventure after a life transition (divorce, kids leaving, career change)
Those who feel more comfortable learning alongside other women
Anyone who believes travel is better with her tribe

Prerequisites

None! Our Girls Only courses welcome complete beginners through intermediate sailors. The only requirement is being ready for adventure and open to making new friends.

What You'll Achieve

ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Sailing) certification
ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising) certification
Confidence to sail and crew on charter yachts worldwide
Lifelong friendships with like-minded women
Stories that will inspire everyone back home

Diverse group of women celebrating together on a yacht at sunset with champagne

What You'll Learn

Our Girls Only curriculum covers the same internationally recognized certifications as our mixed courses - because there's nothing "lite" about learning to sail as a woman. You'll master the full skillset with instructors who understand your journey.

Identifying wind direction and using telltales

Points of sail: close-hauled, beam reach, broad reach, running

Tacking and gybing maneuvers with confidence

Sail trim fundamentals - finding your groove

Essential knots: bowline, cleat hitch, figure-8

Right of way rules and collision avoidance

Overboard recovery - being prepared for anything

Reefing and managing stronger winds

Mediterranean mooring (Med mooring) - nail it every time

Anchoring: selection, setting, and retrieval

Chart reading and basic navigation

Weather interpretation and forecasting

VHF radio communication protocols

Engine operation and systems checks

Provisioning and meal planning as a crew

Living aboard: rotating roles and building team dynamics

All certifications issued by the American Sailing Association (ASA)

A Day in the Life

Every day brings new adventures, inside jokes, and "did we really just do that?" moments. Here's what a typical day looks like sailing with your girls.

Time	Activity	What You'll Learn	Vibe
07:00	Wake up to sunrise yoga on deck (optional)	Start the day centered and connected	Zen
08:00	Breakfast together + daily crew meeting	Plan the day and assign rotating captain/crew roles	Social
09:00	Morning skills session	Theory with your instructor - navigation, weather, or seamanship	Academic
10:30	Up anchor and set sail	Practice working together as a cohesive crew	Active
12:00	Hands-on drills at the helm	Everyone takes turns - no wallflowers allowed!	High Focus
13:00	Lunch and chat while sailing	Share stories, life advice, and plenty of laughs	Social
15:00	Arrive at destination - anchoring or mooring practice	Teamwork makes the dream work (especially Med mooring!)	Active
16:30	Beach time, swimming, paddleboarding	Explore, relax, and recharge for the evening	Zen
19:00	Sunset happy hour	Wine, sundowners, and celebrating the day's wins	Celebration
20:30	Dinner together - onboard or ashore	Bond over incredible food and even better conversation	Social

07:00Wake up to sunrise yoga on deck (optional)

Start the day centered and connected

Zen

08:00Breakfast together + daily crew meeting

Plan the day and assign rotating captain/crew roles

Social

09:00Morning skills session

Theory with your instructor - navigation, weather, or seamanship

Academic

10:30Up anchor and set sail

Practice working together as a cohesive crew

Active

12:00Hands-on drills at the helm

Everyone takes turns - no wallflowers allowed!

High Focus

13:00Lunch and chat while sailing

Share stories, life advice, and plenty of laughs

Social

15:00Arrive at destination - anchoring or mooring practice

Teamwork makes the dream work (especially Med mooring!)

Active

16:30Beach time, swimming, paddleboarding

Explore, relax, and recharge for the evening

Zen

19:00Sunset happy hour

Wine, sundowners, and celebrating the day's wins

Celebration

20:30Dinner together - onboard or ashore

Bond over incredible food and even better conversation

Social

Zen

Academic

Active

Social

High Focus

Celebration

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Your Crew

Meet Your Female Instructors

Learn from inspiring women who've built careers on the water and love sharing their passion.

Captain Nacha Barrio

ASA Certified Instructor

Nacha is the legendary leader of our Patagonia courses, bringing fierce passion and deep expertise to every voyage. Her adventurous spirit and warm leadership style inspire confidence in sailors of all levels.

ASA 101-104ASA 114Patagonia Specialist

1 of 2 instructors

Meet all our instructors

Tripadvisor Reviews

What Women Are Saying

5.0

(228+ reviews)

“I almost didn't book because I was nervous about going alone. Now I'm so glad I did. The energy among the women was incredible - supportive, fun, and genuinely empowering. By day three, I was confidently helming through the Greek islands. I've never felt so capable.”

Amanda R.

Solo Female, 38, Marketing Director

“We've done wine tours, spa weekends, you name it. Nothing compares to this. Learning something challenging together, actually accomplishing it, and having gorgeous islands as our backdrop? Best trip we've ever taken. We're already planning our next one.”

The Denver Girls

Group of 4 Friends, Ages 32-36

“After my divorce, I needed to prove to myself I could do hard things alone. This trip delivered beyond my expectations. The female instructors were so encouraging, and the other women became genuine friends. I left feeling like I'd reclaimed a part of myself.”

Jennifer M.

Solo Female, 52, Recently Divorced

“As a woman in tech, I'm used to being outnumbered. It was refreshing to learn something new surrounded by other women. No mansplaining, no talking over each other - just pure support and shared excitement. I'm now planning a Croatia trip with three women I met on the boat!”

Priya S.

Solo Female, 29, Software Engineer

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Upcoming Girls Only Courses

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Girls Only Sailing Course

St Martin

Offers ASA 101–106 · 114

2027 season

1 week scheduled

Next season: Mar 28, 2027

Up to 5 sailors

From

$3,990per person

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Download the Solo Female Traveler's Guide to Sailing

Everything you need to know about joining a Girls Only sailing trip - what to pack, how to prepare, what to expect, and tips from women who've done it.

What's inside:

Course preparation checklist
What to pack for your trip
Tips from experienced sailors
Destination quick reference

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our Girls Only courses are exclusively for women, including our instructor team. This creates a uniquely supportive environment where women often feel more comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and taking on leadership roles.

We welcome all women, regardless of how you identify. Our boats are safe, inclusive spaces.

Absolutely. Our Girls Only courses feature all-female instructor teams. These are experienced ASA-certified captains who are passionate about bringing more women into sailing. They've navigated oceans and built careers in a traditionally male-dominated field - they have incredible stories and wisdom to share.

Many of our instructors specifically joined Sailing Virgins because of our commitment to empowering women in sailing.

No experience needed! Most women on our Girls Only courses are complete beginners. The course is designed to take you from zero to certified sailor in one week.

If you do have some experience, you'll still benefit - many returning sailors choose Girls Only trips for the unique camaraderie and to polish their skills in a supportive setting.

We love friend groups! Many of our Girls Only trips include groups of 2-4 friends who book together. You can request cabin assignments to stay close.

That said, solo travelers are incredibly welcome - about 60% of our participants come alone and leave with a whole new squad. It's one of the best parts of the experience.

Safety is paramount. You'll be with a group of women and experienced female instructors at all times. We sail in well-traveled, safe sailing destinations with established infrastructure.

Many women tell us they feel safer on our trips than on any other vacation because you're never truly alone - you have your crew.

We see women from 25 to 70+ on our Girls Only courses! The beauty of sailing is that it's not about physical strength - it's about technique, teamwork, and confidence.

You'll be surprised how well different generations connect over shared adventures. Some of the most meaningful friendships form between women decades apart in age.

Our Girls Only courses run in:

- **BVI (British Virgin Islands)** - Calm, protected waters perfect for beginners

- **Croatia** - Stunning Mediterranean islands and historic towns

- **Greece** - Crystal-clear Aegean waters and island-hopping adventures

Each destination offers something unique, but all provide ideal conditions for learning and incredible experiences.

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Sail With Your Tribe: All-Female Adventures Await

Your Girls Only Adventure

Is Girls Only Right for You?

Perfect For

Prerequisites

What You'll Achieve

What You'll Learn

ASA 101

ASA 103

A Day in the Life

Experience Girls Only Sailing

Meet Your Female Instructors

Captain Nacha Barrio

What Women Are Saying

Upcoming Girls Only Courses

Girls Only Sailing Course

Download the Solo Female Traveler's Guide to Sailing

Explore More Sailing Experiences

Certifications and destinations to pair with this

beginner sailing courses

the best sailing courses for women

exVirgins week

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat course

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course only for women?

Are all the instructors women?

Do I need sailing experience?

I want to come with my girlfriends - can we do that?

Is it safe to travel solo as a woman?

What's the age range on these trips?

What destinations are available?

Ready to Sail With Your Tribe?

Your Girls Only Adventure

Experience Girls Only Sailing

Meet Your Female Instructors

Captain Nacha Barrio

What Women Are Saying

Download the Solo Female Traveler's Guide to Sailing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course only for women?

Are all the instructors women?

Do I need sailing experience?

I want to come with my girlfriends - can we do that?

Is it safe to travel solo as a woman?

What's the age range on these trips?

What destinations are available?