Top 10 Coolest Things in Sailing (2018)

by James Kell / IN opinion / July 01, 2018

Our Favourite Sailing Boats, People and Sites

There are some things we like so much, we just feel the need to list them. So here is the list. It's not strictly over...

How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball

by James Kell / IN how to, Sailing Tips, youtube / April 08, 2018

Picking up mooring balls is a key sailing skill. Here's how to do it well. 

Picking up a mooring ball and securing it effectively to your boat is a technique. If it...

What are the Virgin Islands Like Now? (2018)

by James Kell / IN Insider / March 30, 2018

Virgin Islands in 2018 are recovering steadily

If you are asking yourself the question "should I go to the BVI now?" you are not alone. This post covers what is...

How To Anchor Stern-To (Video)

by James Kell / IN how to, Sailing Tips, youtube / March 25, 2018

Anchoring stern-to can be daunting. Here's how we do it.

Knowing how to anchor stern-to is critical if you want to enjoy your sailing vacation in the Mediterrenean....

How to Become a Yacht Week Skipper

by James Kell / IN how to, the yacht week / March 07, 2018

Possibly the Best Job In Sailing

Here at Sailing Virgins, we are often asked about what it takes to become a skipper for The Yacht Week. We should know: all...

How To Anchor - 10 Tips

by James Kell / IN how to, Sailing Tips / February 25, 2018

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...

Boat Safety Briefing - Tips

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...

10 Tips To Check Out A Charter Boat

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...

Island Adventure - Trip Review, November 2017

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...

Best Way To Get To Martinique

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...

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