Here at Sailing Virgins, we combine world-class sailing instruction with adventure and a party or two. We find our style resonates with young professionals in...

Our Favourite Sailing Boats, People and Sites

There are some things we like so much, we just feel the need to list them. So here is the list. It's not strictly...

Picking up mooring balls is a key sailing skill. Here's how to do it well. 

Picking up a mooring ball and securing it effectively to your boat is a technique. If...

Virgin Islands in 2018 are recovering steadily

If you are asking yourself the question "should I go to the BVI now?" you are not alone. This post covers what is...

Anchoring stern-to can be daunting. Here's how we do it.

Knowing how to anchor stern-to is critical if you want to enjoy your sailing vacation in the...

Possibly the Best Job In Sailing

Here at Sailing Virgins we are often asked about what it takes become a skipper for The Yacht Week. We should know: all...

Anchor well, sleep well

Anchoring is a fundamental skill in sailing. However unless you are living on your boat or sailing for a living, there are several...

How to give a great safety briefing

As the captain, you will need to give a safety briefing. Let’s make you great at it. Watch the video below and give us some...

Be a boss at check-out

Ever wanted a checklist to help you check out your bareboat charter yacht? Our very first YouTube episode addresses this part of sailing,...

Week 45, November 2017

The trip review here describes our journey from Martinique to Grenada, over two weeks in November 2017. An amazing two weeks with several...