Make 2026 the year you fulfill your dream and learn to sail!
What Go with the Flo Adventures is all about...
Our Passion
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Go With The Flo Adventures, we are passionate about sailing and everything that comes with it. There's nothing quite like the feeling of being out on the water with the wind and the waves around you. We want to share that feeling with others and help them discover the joys of sailing.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
We believe in taking a holistic approach to sailing, which means focusing not just on the technical aspects of sailing, but also on the mental and emotional aspects. Sailing can be a great way to reduce stress, connect with nature, and find inner peace. We aim to help our students learn and master the skills to relax and sail confidently as captain or crew.
Our Community
Our Philosophy
Our Community
At Go With The Flo Adventures, we are part of a vibrant and supportive sailing community. We believe that sailing is more than just a solo activity – through teamwork and communication, it's a way to connect with others and build lasting friendships.
Why sail with us?
...a passion for teaching, learning, and SAILING!
Go With The Flo Adventures is located on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our fleet is berthed at Marshes Light Marina on Roanoke Island in the town of Manteo, the site of the first English settlement in the New World - 1587. Surrounded by the Roanoke, Croatan, Pamlico, and Albemarle Sounds, our sailing grounds are extensive and include numerous anchorages and towns to visit before, during, and after your class.
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are known for their windy conditions. Prevailing winds generally come from the southwest or northeast and typically range from 10 to 13 knots. These conditions were ideal as the Wright Brothers developed powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Numerous other wind dependent sports and activities are enjoyed throughout the Outer Banks, including hang gliding, windsurfing, kite surfing, wing surfing, and more recently wind, kite, and wing foiling. Of course, warm water and a mild, windy climate are also the perfect ingredients for learning to SAIL!
Your Captain, Teacher, and Coach during your lessons is a career educator (retired) who has combined his love of teaching and sailing to help you achieve your sailing goals. Captain Greg has his OUPV US Coast Guard License and a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership. He is certified to teach ASA 101 through 118 Sailing Courses and takes great joy in helping each student master the skills and knowledge to be a competent and safe skipper or crew.
We meet each student where they are, both in knowledge and skill level. When new skills are mastered, we will quickly move on to more advanced activities. We’ll balance classroom time with practical time on the water, with about 25% of the class being classroom or dryland, and the remaining 75% being on-the-water practice.
Each class is taught with the understanding that the student has reviewed and studied the course material from the class textbook prior to coming to class on the first day. This “flipped classroom” approach allows our instruction to move quickly, improves learning and retention, and maximizes your time on the water.
Our school is open seven months a year, April-October, to take advantage of warm temps and abundant lodging options. Rental homes, Airbnb, Hotels, and Camping sites are all available within a short drive of our base at Marshes Light Marina in Manteo, NC, on Roanoke Island.
Click on the Classes and Courses link below to read more about what sailing adventures await you in the Outer Banks of North Carolina!