James Kell

A sailor and photographer, Kell started Sailing Virgins in 2016.
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How To Build Your Sea Miles

by James Kell / IN opinions / August 10, 2016

Whether you’re starting from scratch or have some experience on dinghies and keelboats, if you want to reach Yachtmaster level or above you are going to need sea...

An Incredible Passage Planning Tool

by James Kell / IN sailing / August 08, 2016

Fastseas = Gamechanger

Every now and then you come across a product or service that blows your socks off.  Cue Fastseas. We're going to gush a bit right now. This...

Fastseas - An Incredible Passage Planning Tool

by James Kell / IN Sailing Tips, opinions / August 08, 2016

Fastseas = Gamechanger

Every now and then you come across a product or service that blows your socks off.  Cue Fastseas. We're going to gush a bit right now. This...

Cross Caribbean Adventure - Trip Notes

by James Kell / IN Trip Notes / August 03, 2016

Trip Notes - Cross Caribbean Sailing Adventure, July 2016

The Leeward Islands

In late June Libertas, a Beneteau First 40 racer/cruiser, started its cross-Caribbean...

Trip Notes - Cross Caribbean Sailing Adventure, July 2016

by James Kell / IN sailing / August 02, 2016

An amazing Caribbean adventure

In late June Libertas, a Beneteau First 40 racer/cruiser, started its cross-Caribbean odyssey. Four of us departed Tortola, British...

Sailing Qualifications Compared

by James Kell / IN Guide / August 02, 2016

Sailing Qualifications You Need To Get

Thinking of making a career out of sailing? Or just want to charter a boat with your friends for a week? If so, there are...

Sailing Qualifications You Need To Get

by James Kell / IN Insider, sailing, qualifications / June 30, 2016

For anyone looking to make a career out of sailing or even to charter a boat with friends, certain qualifications must be obtained. This post gives a summary of...

Ten Items All Skippers Should Own

by James Kell / IN Guide, Gear / June 16, 2016

Ten Items All Skippers Should Own

You’re either about to spend some money on gear or want to know that you’ve got everything you need. If you’re heading on an...

Ten Items All Skippers Should Own (2021 update)

by James Kell / IN sailing / June 14, 2016

You’re either about to spend some money on gear or want to know that you’ve got everything you need. If you’re heading on an adventure or have a summer season of...

Interested in a Coastal Yachtmaster (ASA 106)?

by James Kell / IN News / May 21, 2016

Yachtmaster (ASA 106) is now available

Last week Senior Instructor James Kell passed his advanced instructor clinic in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. This allows him...

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