Running Rigging Essentials: Halyards, Sheets & Outhauls Demystified

by Carn Rigger / IN adventure, Beginner, First Time / November 03, 2025

If you're learning to sail, all those lines can feel like a mystery. But each one has a purpose, and it’s easier to learn than you might think.

The $6,000 Adventure Question: Why Millennials Are Trading Resort Walls for Open Horizons

by Carn Rigger / IN adventure, Beginner, First Time / October 24, 2025

When a generation spending $6,380 on leisure travel chooses between poolside predictability and ocean adventure, they're not just booking a vacation—they're...

Why 98% of Sailing Instruction Is Completely Backwards (And How We're Fixing It)

by James Kell / / October 11, 2025

By James Kell, Founder of Sailing Virgins

10 Questions to Ask Any Sailing School

by Carn Rigger / IN Guide / October 11, 2025

The Simple Questions That Reveal Everything

Reading Wind and Wave Patterns: Weather-Routing Fundamentals

by Clara Suggett / IN General / September 19, 2025

When you're offshore, the forecast only tells part of the story. The sky, the waves, and the wind tell the rest.

Using a Handheld VHF: Channel Selection, Mayday Procedures & Etiquette

by Clara Suggett / IN General / September 12, 2025

When you're out on the water, a handheld VHF radio connects you to the rest of the boating world. It lets you reach nearby vessels, marinas, and emergency services...

Plotting a Course with Compass and Parallel Rulers (No Electronics Needed)

by Clara Suggett / IN General / September 05, 2025

Plotting a course with a compass might sound old school. But when your chartplotter glitches or your battery dies, what then?

When, Why and How to Emergency Anchor

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, Sailing Tips, Guide, General, Ski / September 04, 2025

The Moment Every Sailor Fears - And How to Master It

Advanced Anchoring Techniques: Setting and Retrieving in Sand, Mud & Grass

by Clara Suggett / IN General, Beginner / August 29, 2025

Ever woken up at anchor and realized your boat isn’t where you left it? That sinking feeling (haha sorry) can ruin a night. Whether you're settling in for the...

Is Sailing Actually A Sport?

by Clara Suggett / IN General, Athlete, Performance, Ski / August 11, 2025

Spoiler alert: It involves way more than lounging on deck with a cocktail (although there can be some of that too!)

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