Watched SLV and Oliver Widger? Here's How to Start Your Own Sailing Journey

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Beginner, First Time, Ski / July 30, 2025

Stop watching other people's sailing adventures and start planning your own - because the gap between YouTube viewer and certified skipper is smaller than you think.

Docking Under Sail: Precise Boat Handling in Tight Marinas

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer, Ski / July 29, 2025

Docking under sail is one of the most rewarding skills a sailor can learn. It requires focus, timing, and a solid understanding of how your boat moves through the...

Spinnaker 101: Hoisting, Trimming & Dousing Your Downwind Sail

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer, Ski / July 22, 2025

Spinnaker handling turns downwind sailing into something a lot more exciting for every sailor. When everything lines up, it's fast, smooth, and feels like the...

How to Heave-To: The Emergency Stop Technique for Sailboats

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer, Ski / July 21, 2025

Ever felt like your sailboat had a mind of its own?

Like it just wanted to keep going... even when you didn’t?

You’re out there. The wind picks up. The sea gets...

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...

Reefing Your Sails for Heavy Weather: Timing, Techniques & Tips

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer, Ski / July 17, 2025

Picture yourself out on the water when whitecaps start dancing across those turquoise waves. Your boat begins to heel harder than expected, and you hear those...

Solo Travelers Hate Beach Vacations: The Adventure They Choose Instead

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Solo Travel, Ski / July 09, 2025

You've scrolled through countless travel Instagram posts of people lounging on pristine beaches, cocktails in hand, looking blissfully disconnected from reality....

Tacking vs. Gybing: When and How to Execute Each Maneuver

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 30, 2025

Every sailor, whether just starting out or looking to sharpen their skills, needs to understand how to change direction using the wind. That’s where two essential...

Why 73% of Adventure Athletes Choose This Over Traditional Trips

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer, Ski / June 30, 2025

Ready to discover why three-quarters of your fellow adventure athletes are making sailing their new obsession?

Sail Trim Basics: Optimizing Speed and Heel for Every Condition

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 30, 2025

Sail trim sounds like something you should already know if you’re on a boat. But if you’re new to sailing, it’s one of those skills no one explains until you're in...

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