--- title: Sailing Virgins Blog (2) description: Sailing Virgins Offshore Keelboat Caribbean Sailing School Blog (2) --- [+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) ## [Sail Shape Adjustment: How to Read and Correct Draft for Point of Sail](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/sail-shape-adjustment-how-to-read-and-correct-draft-for-point-of-sail) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / March 30, 2026 Sail shape adjustment determines whether a boat accelerates, heels excessively, or fights the helm. For most sailors, the search starts after the boat feels slow.... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/sail-shape-adjustment-how-to-read-and-correct-draft-for-point-of-sail) ## [Using a Chartplotter and Traditional Navigation Together: A Hybrid Approach](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/using-a-chartplotter-and-traditional-navigation-together-a-hybrid-approach) by [Clara Suggett](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/clara-suggett) / IN [General](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/general) / March 26, 2026 Chartplotters make navigation fast, but they can fail at the worst time. Paper charts and compass bearings give you a backup you can trust when the screen stops... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/using-a-chartplotter-and-traditional-navigation-together-a-hybrid-approach) ## [Trimming the Mainsail: Full-Batten vs. Partial-Batten Pros & Cons](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/trimming-the-mainsail-full-batten-vs.-partial-batten-pros-cons) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / March 23, 2026 Trimming the mainsail feels simple until you sail a boat with a different mainsail. Full batten and partial batten mainsails react differently to wind and trim... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/trimming-the-mainsail-full-batten-vs.-partial-batten-pros-cons) ## [Man-Overboard Recovery: Quick-Action Drills and Best Practices](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/man-overboard-recovery-quick-action-drills-and-best-practices) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / March 19, 2026 Ever watched someone drop their phone into the sea and vanish in seconds? Now, picture a person instead. That’s what makes man-overboard (MOB) recovery so... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/man-overboard-recovery-quick-action-drills-and-best-practices) ## [Balancing Heel and Helm on Keelboats: Crew Positioning, Sail Trim & Keel Management Techniques](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/balancing-heel-and-helm-on-keelboats-crew-positioning-sail-trim-keel-management-techniques) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / March 16, 2026 Ever had your keelboat lean over and the helm loaded up in seconds? That's a heel feeding weather helm. The boat starts turning into the wind, so you crank the... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/balancing-heel-and-helm-on-keelboats-crew-positioning-sail-trim-keel-management-techniques) ## [Why you can't get your ASA 101-104 in the same week](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/why-you-cant-get-your-asa-101-104-in-the-same-week) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / February 04, 2026 # **Why Getting Your ASA 101 to 104 in One Week Is a Bad Idea** We get asked this question all the time: *Can I get my ASA 101 to 104 in one week?* [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/why-you-cant-get-your-asa-101-104-in-the-same-week) ## [Before & After Your Thailand Sailing Course: Hidden Gems, Local Tips, and Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-thailand-sailing-course) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / January 20, 2026 Thailand is the center of the sailing scene, with calm bays, short passages, and dependable marina services.  Limestone cliffs rise from clear water. Longtail boats... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-thailand-sailing-course) ## [Before & After Your Madeira Sailing Course: Hidden Gems, Local Tips, and Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-madeira-sailing-course) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / January 12, 2026 Planning before & after your Madeira sailing course is part of a great sailing experience. A calm arrival sets the tone, and a few extra days ashore let everything... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-madeira-sailing-course) ## [Before & After Your Croatia Sailing Course: Hidden Gems, Local Tips, and Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-croatia-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / January 08, 2026 Croatia offers a mix of steady winds, calm seas, and a coastline filled with character.  Split places you close to bright island harbors, sheltered bays, and a... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-croatia-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) ## [Before & After Your Greece Sailing Course: Hidden Gems, Local Tips, and Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-greece-sailing-course) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / January 05, 2026 Planning what to do before and after your Greece sailing course helps you settle in and feel ready for the week ahead.  Athens offers lively food spots, coastal... 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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)