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 are...

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 sailing...

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, that we couldn't contain ourselves....

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...

When is the best time of year for a BVI vacation?

Are you planning your Caribbean vacation and would like to visit the BVI? Want to know the best time to sail? It...

Started.

Sailing Virgins is go. Started. It's like being at the start of a race with two other people. I think it's two. Could be just one and a heat-inspired...

Sailing in the Caribbean is one of life’s pleasures. If you live in NZ there is a good chance you have not yet visited this wonderful region. This post provides you...