James Kell

A sailor and photographer, Kell started Sailing Virgins in 2016.
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Before & After Your Tahiti Sailing Course: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore

by James Kell / / December 04, 2025

Tahiti isn’t just a beautiful island. It’s an experience that stays with you. From black sand beaches to coral reefs and lively local markets, every corner invites...

Before & After Your St. Martin Sailing Course: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore

by James Kell / / December 01, 2025

There’s a special rhythm to life on St. Martin that draws you in the moment you arrive. The water shines in shades of turquoise and blue. Each sunrise feels like an...

Forget Times Square: Why St. Barts New Year's Week is the Ultimate Bucket List Adventure

by James Kell / IN Insider / November 25, 2025

Let me tell you about a New Year's celebration that makes the ball drop in Times Square look like a neighborhood block party.

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

Why I'm Moving Sailing Virgins to St. Martin (And Why You Should Sail Here Too)

by James Kell / IN Insider, Guide, General, St Martin / July 17, 2025

After nearly a decade of running sailing adventures across the Caribbean, I'm making a move that might surprise some of you. Come November 2025, we're relocating...

Why America's #1 Sailing School Went Bankrupt (And What We Can Learn)

by James Kell / IN Insider, Interview, General, Instructor Course, Failure / May 28, 2025

A personal reflection from James Kell, Founder of Sailing Virgins

Nature's Call: How Sailing Fuels Our Psychological Vitality

by James Kell / IN Trip Notes, adventure, Mindfulness, Beginner, First Time / May 08, 2025

It's Greece, 2014, mid-spring. We're anchored off the island of Lesbos. I'm leading a sailing expedition with my co-instructor and six eager students. The weather...

Sailing in Style: Top Brands for Sailing Sunglasses

by James Kell / IN Gear / August 03, 2023

When sailing on the open sea, vision remains one of the biggest challenges due to the bright sun, blinding reflection on the water, strong winds, and saltwater...

Mastering the Art of Delegation: Leadership Lessons from Navigating a Sailboat

by James Kell / IN corporate, Performance / July 04, 2023

Have you ever thought about what sailing a boat and leading a team have in common? As an entrepreneur or executive, navigating the waters of your industry can often...

The Power of Disconnection: Why Unplugging on a Sailing Retreat Can Boost Your Productivity

by James Kell / IN corporate, Performance, Mindfulness / June 21, 2023

Introduction: The Paradox of Productivity and Constant Connectivity

In today’s rapidly-evolving digital age, the line between work and play is becoming increasingly...

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