If you live in a major North American city and are looking to get into sailing, we are happy to help. At Sailing Virgins, 80% of our students come from the US and...

Which is better, a monohull or a catamaran?

This question gets asked a lot in sailing. Especially if you are looking to take your friends or family out for the...

After some gear tips for your next sailing vacation?

Looking at a week sailing in the sunray-bending warm waters of the Caribbean (or the Mediterranean)? Earlier...

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 their...

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 over...

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 it...

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 Mediterrenean....

Possibly the Best Job In Sailing

Here at Sailing Virgins, we are often asked about what it takes to 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 important...