Anchor well, sleep well
Anchoring is a fundamental skill in sailing. However unless you are living on your boat or sailing for a living, there are several important...
by James Kell /
IN
Sailing Tips,
safety brief yacht
/ February 10, 2018
How to give a great safety briefing
As the captain, you will need to give a safety briefing. Let’s make you great at it. Watch the video below and give us some...
by James Kell /
IN
charter boat,
sailing virgins,
check out
/ January 01, 2018
Be a boss at check-out
Ever wanted a checklist to help you check out your bareboat charter yacht? Our very first YouTube episode addresses this part of sailing, and...
by James Kell /
IN
Trip Notes,
island adventure,
trip review
/ December 09, 2017
Week 45, November 2017
The trip review here describes our journey from Martinique to Grenada, over two weeks in November 2017. An amazing two weeks with several...
by James Kell /
IN
how to
/ November 04, 2017
From Boston To The French West Indies For $100
Looking for the best way to get to Martinique? Here are some suggestions that could help save you both time and...
by James Kell /
IN
how to
/ October 17, 2017
My Favourite MOB Recovery: First 3 Steps
This blog post demonstrates my favourite, simplest Man Overboard (MOB) recovery procedure. In sailing, there is a saying...
by James Kell /
IN
opinions
/ October 10, 2017
How long it will take the BVI to recover
This blog post looks at hurricanes, and how an area bounces back. We write with the British Virgin Islands - the birthplace...
by James Kell /
IN
how to
/ September 06, 2017
...THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOOD VACATION AND A GREAT ONE.
The choice of people can make or break an experience. In sailing, there comes a time when you need to...
by James Kell /
IN
how to
/ August 14, 2017
Sailing in St Martin, St Barths, Guadeloupe and Martinique
The first question I get asked when mentioning chartering a yacht in the French West Indies (FWI) tends...
by James Kell /
IN
how to
/ August 04, 2017
What to bring, what to read, where to go...
You've just invested in a sailing course and you want to come well prepared. This guide provides you with information...