Picture yourself gripping the helm of a sleek catamaran, turquoise Caribbean water stretching endlessly ahead. Your instructor casually says, "Let's fall off to a...

That first glimpse of a nautical chart can feel overwhelming. All those squiggly lines, random numbers, and mysterious symbols might as well be ancient...

The same mindset that gets you down a black diamond at Whistler can have you commanding a 45-foot catamaran in the Caribbean - but here's why most people never make...

A personal reflection from James Kell, Founder of Sailing Virgins

It's Greece, 2014, mid-spring. We're anchored off the island of Lesbos. I'm leading a sailing expedition with my co-instructor and six eager students. The weather...

Who hasn't watched those YouTube videos of joyful couples and families enjoying life at sea?

It's fair to say that Sailing la Vagabonde set the stage with their...

In a world of chain resorts and predictable tourist packages, there exists a more profound way to experience the mystical heart of French Polynesia. The figure-8...

Insider's Guide to a Perfect Day Off in Tortola

Let's be honest – while Tortola is paradise, its best gems aren't always on the typical tourist map. After years of...

Hi, I'm Emeline, a French adventurer who now calls Sydney home. After spending most of my adult life in corporate in Southeast Asia, I've become a passionate...

Let's address the elephant on the boat: that cringe-worthy moment when a vessel approaches the dock, and suddenly what should be a peaceful day on the water turns...