The pros and cons of Fasttrack Skipper Courses

For those wanting to charter a boat or work in the sailing industry, qualifications are a must. One of the options...

Sailing Virgins engages the world's most advanced sail training platform.

Looking for the most efficient way to become a skipper? In our quest to find and work...

Best Sailing Schools in the BVI - 6 Tips to Help You Choose

Looking to become a skipper? If so you need to find yourself a great school. This post specifically...

Optimise Your Bowline Knot Technique

You may already know how to tie a bowline. Yet unless you’re a member of the special forces or a salty old sailor, chances...

Hostess to Skipper Learning Pathway

Glad to hear you're interested in becoming a skipper! As you may have seen in our recent Facebook post, this objective can be...

The Sailing Virgins Caribbean Charm List

"Where are the most charming spots in the Caribbean?"

Sailing for many of us is about exploring cool places. While...

October 2015

“What is a Caribbean Sailing Adventure like?”

Some people dream of sailing between the myriad islands of the Caribbean. They dream of harnessing...

...with some extra help for the Caribbean.

I’m proud to be South African. Yet our passport presents some special challenges. For example while my Aussie and Kiwi...

A brilliant new route-planning tool

A month or so ago we came across a route planning tool that was so simple, and so free, we couldn't contain ourselves.  Using...

Planning a vacation in the British Virgin Islands?  This post discusses some tips and tricks to making the journey from wherever you are to the British Virgin...