--- title: Sailing Virgins Blog (3) description: Sailing Virgins Offshore Keelboat Caribbean Sailing School Blog (3) --- [+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) ## [Before & After Your BVI Sailing Course: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-bvi-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / December 11, 2025 The British Virgin Islands (BVI) offer more than world-class sailing. They’re a tropical escape filled with quiet beaches, lively bars, and local charm.  [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-bvi-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) ## [Before & After Your Patagonia Sailing Course: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-patagonia-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / December 08, 2025 Patagonia is one of the most striking sailing destinations on Earth. Its fjords, glaciers, and untamed coastlines create an unforgettable setting for adventure.  [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-patagonia-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) ## [Before & After Your Tahiti Sailing Course: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-tahiti-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / December 04, 2025 Tahiti isn’t just a beautiful island. It’s an experience that stays with you. From black sand beaches to coral reefs and lively local markets, every corner invites... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-tahiti-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) ## [Before & After Your St. Martin Sailing Course: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-st.-martin-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / December 01, 2025 There’s a special rhythm to life on St. Martin that draws you in the moment you arrive. The water shines in shades of turquoise and blue. Each sunrise feels like an... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/before-after-your-st.-martin-sailing-course-where-to-stay-eat-explore) ## [Forget Times Square: Why St. Barts New Year's Week is the Ultimate Bucket List Adventure](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/forget-times-square-why-st.-barts-new-years-week-is-the-ultimate-bucket-list-adventure) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [Insider](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/insider) / November 25, 2025 Let me tell you about a New Year's celebration that makes the ball drop in Times Square look like a neighborhood block party. [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/forget-times-square-why-st.-barts-new-years-week-is-the-ultimate-bucket-list-adventure) ## [Splicing the Perfect Eye: Step-by-Step Rope Splicing for Sailors](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/splicing-the-perfect-eye-step-by-step-rope-splicing-for-sailors) by [Carn Rigger](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/carn-rigger) / IN [adventure](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/adventure), [Beginner](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/beginner), [First Time](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/first-time) / November 18, 2025 Rope splicing creates a strong loop without weakening the line. Knots often reduce a rope’s strength. A splice keeps it intact. That matters when mooring,... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/splicing-the-perfect-eye-step-by-step-rope-splicing-for-sailors) ## [Running Rigging Essentials: Halyards, Sheets & Outhauls Demystified](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/running-rigging-essentials-halyards-sheets-outhauls-demystified) by [Carn Rigger](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/carn-rigger) / IN [adventure](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/adventure), [Beginner](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/beginner), [First Time](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/first-time) / November 03, 2025 If you're learning to sail, all those lines can feel like a mystery. But each one has a purpose, and it’s easier to learn than you might think. [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/running-rigging-essentials-halyards-sheets-outhauls-demystified) ## [The $6,000 Adventure Question: Why Millennials Are Trading Resort Walls for Open Horizons](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/millennial-6000-adventure-sailing-vs-resort) by [Carn Rigger](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/carn-rigger) / IN [adventure](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/adventure), [Beginner](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/beginner), [First Time](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/first-time) / October 24, 2025 *When a generation spending $6,380 on leisure travel chooses between poolside predictability and ocean adventure, they're not just booking a vacation—they're...* [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/millennial-6000-adventure-sailing-vs-resort) ## [Why 98% of Sailing Instruction Is Completely Backwards (And How We're Fixing It)](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/why-98-of-sailing-instruction-is-completely-backwards-and-how-were-fixing-it) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / / October 11, 2025 *By James Kell, Founder of Sailing Virgins* [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/why-98-of-sailing-instruction-is-completely-backwards-and-how-were-fixing-it) ## [10 Questions to Ask Any Sailing School](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/10-questions-to-ask-any-sailing-school) by [Carn Rigger](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/carn-rigger) / IN [Guide](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/guide) / October 11, 2025 *The Simple Questions That Reveal Everything* [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/10-questions-to-ask-any-sailing-school) [1](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/page/1) [2](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/page/2) [3](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/page/3) [4](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/page/4) [5](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/page/5) [...](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/page/8) [17](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/page/17) S ### Recent Posts ### ARCHIVES - 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