--- title: Sailing Virgins Blog | James Kell (9) description: A sailor and photographer, Kell started Sailing Virgins in 2016. (9) --- [+1 (415) 619 2704](tel:+14156192704) [![Sailing Virgins](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/hubfs/TSSR-Dec2017/Images%20/logo4x.png "Sailing Virgins")](https://sailingvirgins.com/) [![Sailing Virgins](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/hubfs/TSSR-Dec2017/Images%20/sailing_virgins_square_e_1024_blank-op.png "Sailing Virgins")](https://sailingvirgins.com/) - [Home](https://sailingvirgins.com/) - Destinations - [BVI](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/bvi) - [Croatia](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/croatia) - [Brittany](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/brittany) - [Tahiti](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/tahiti) - [Madeira](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/madeira) - How it Works - [Course Checklist](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/course-checklist) - [Important Information](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/important-information) - [How to Get to Us](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/how-to-get-to-us) - [FAQ](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/faq) - About Us - [About Us](https://sailingvirgins.com/about_us) - [Our Instructors](https://sailingvirgins.com/about_us/our_instructors) - [Our Boats](https://sailingvirgins.com/about_us/our_boats) - [Blog](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://sailingvirgins.com/contact_us) ## James Kell ![](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/hubfs/LOW-RES_James_Kell_20130122_0377.jpg) A sailor and photographer, Kell started Sailing Virgins in 2016. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [How does a Hostess become a Skipper?](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/how-does-a-hostess-become-a-skipper) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [how to](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/how-to) / November 13, 2016 ## Hostess to Skipper Learning Pathway Glad to hear you're interested in becoming a skipper! As you may have seen in our recent [Facebook post](https://www.facebook.com/sailingvirgins/), this objective can be... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/how-does-a-hostess-become-a-skipper) ## [The 5 Most Charming Places In The Caribbean](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/5-most-charming-places-in-the-caribbean) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing), [places](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/places) / November 10, 2016 ## The Sailing Virgins Caribbean Charm List ### "Where are the most charming spots in the Caribbean?" Sailing for many of us is about exploring cool places. While sailing... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/5-most-charming-places-in-the-caribbean) ## [Notes from a Caribbean Sailing Adventure](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/notes-from-a-caribbean-sailing-adventure) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing) / November 03, 2016 ##### October 2015 ## “What is a Caribbean Sailing Adventure like?” Some people dream of sailing between the myriad islands of the Caribbean. They dream of harnessing... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/notes-from-a-caribbean-sailing-adventure) ## [Interview with Fastseas' Creator Jeremy Waters](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/interview-with-fastseas-creator-jeremy-waters) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [Interview](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/interview) / October 04, 2016 ## A brilliant new route-planning tool A month or so ago we came across a route planning tool that was so simple, and so free, that we couldn't contain ourselves.... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/interview-with-fastseas-creator-jeremy-waters) ## [Best Ways To Get To The BVI](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/best-ways-to-get-to-the-bvi) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [how to](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/how-to) / September 24, 2016 Planning a vacation in the British Virgin Islands? This post discusses some tips and tricks to making the journey from wherever you are to the British Virgin... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/best-ways-to-get-to-the-bvi) ## [Best Time To Visit The British Virgin Islands](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-the-british-virgin-islands) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [opinions](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/opinions) / September 23, 2016 ## **When is the best time of year for a BVI vacation?** Are you planning your Caribbean vacation and would like to visit the BVI? Want to know the best time to sail? It... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-the-british-virgin-islands) ## [It's started people](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/its-started-people) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [Uncategorized](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) / September 22, 2016 # Started. Sailing Virgins is go. Started. It's like being at the start of a race with two other people. I think it's two. Could be just one and a heat-inspired... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/its-started-people) ## [9 Reasons why the Caribbean should be on your holiday list](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/9-reasons-why-the-caribbean-should-be-on-your-holiday-list) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [Uncategorized](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) / September 22, 2016 Sailing in the Caribbean is one of life’s pleasures. If you live in NZ there is a good chance you have not yet visited this wonderful region. This post provides you... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/9-reasons-why-the-caribbean-should-be-on-your-holiday-list) ## [22 Sailing Gear Tips for a Caribbean Sailing Vacation](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/22-sailing-gear-tips-for-a-caribbean-sailing-vacation) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [gear tips](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/gear-tips) / September 21, 2016 #  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... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/22-sailing-gear-tips-for-a-caribbean-sailing-vacation) ## [Sailing Virgins makes number one in Huffington Post!](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/sailing-virgins-makes-huffington-post) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing) / September 19, 2016 Huffington Post recently published "10 Best Sailing Adventures For You And Your Mates", with Sailing Virgins in the number one spot. If you'd like to see a summary... 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[trip review (1)](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/trip-review) see all #### ABOUT US The founders of Sailing Virgins started things as a result of having some incredible sailing seasons in the Mediterranean and Caribbean working for sailing company The Yacht Week. James then worked for and for a while managed Tortola Sailing School. In 2016 he branched off and started Sailing Virgins. We LOVE how sailing is changing. Top speeds in the America’s Cup were thirteen knots not so long ago. Now they’re 45 knots. If you’re excited by that, we’re with you. Giddy up! #### CONTACT US - Wickhams Cay 2 Road Town, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands - [+1 (272) 999-1920](tel:+12729991920) - [info@sailingvirgins.com](mailto:info@sailingvirgins.com) © LOVE SAILING VIRGINS 2016-2024 - [Contact Us](https://sailingvirgins.com/contact_us) - [Terms & Conditions](https://sailingvirgins.com/terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy Policy](https://sailingvirgins.com/privacy-policy)