Go Sail Virgin Islands at the Annapolis Boat Show 2026

⛵ Sailing School Spotlight: Go Sail Virgin Islands (@gosailvirginislands) 🌐 Website: gosailvi.com 📘 Facebook: @gosailvirginislands Meet Cory Roy from Go Sail Virgin Islands! We caught up with him at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to hear about his incredible journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to becoming a tall ship captain and ASA sailing instructor! ⚓ How did your sailing journey begin? Cory spent 10 years in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Springfield submarine before discovering sailing through friends in the Chesapeake Bay. What started as volunteering aboard a historic schooner eventually turned into a full-time sailing career! ⛵ How did you become an ASA instructor? After years of sailing tall ships and earning his captain’s license, Cory discovered ASA through a fellow sailor at Norfolk Harborfest in 2022. He earned his first instructor certifications that year and has been sharing his passion for sailing ever since! 🌊 What do you love most about teaching sailing? Introducing new people to the water! Cory spends his winters teaching with Go Sail Virgin Islands and his summers sailing traditional schooners in the Chesapeake Bay. His favorite part is showing students that sailing is more accessible than they might think. 🌴 What’s your advice for someone who wants to start sailing? Just ask! Cory’s sailing career grew from meeting fellow sailors, volunteering, and taking opportunities to get on the water. His advice is simple: walk down to the docks, introduce yourself, and ask if anyone needs a hand. You never know where it might lead! ⚓ How can someone get started? Visit gosailvi.com to learn more about Go Sail Virgin Islands and their sailing programs. Whether you’re completely new to sailing or ready to build your skills, your next adventure could be one conversation away! #AmericanSailing #GoSailVirginIslands #AnnapolisSailboatShow #LearnToSail #SailingSchool #ASACertification #VirginIslands #SailingAdventure