Topic: general

Solo Travelers Hate Beach Vacations: The Adventure They Choose Instead

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Solo Travel / July 09, 2025

You've scrolled through countless travel Instagram posts of people lounging on pristine beaches, cocktails in hand, looking blissfully disconnected from reality....

Tacking vs. Gybing: When and How to Execute Each Maneuver

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 30, 2025

Every sailor, whether just starting out or looking to sharpen their skills, needs to understand how to change direction using the wind. That’s where two essential...

Why 73% of Adventure Athletes Choose This Over Traditional Trips

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 30, 2025

Ready to discover why three-quarters of your fellow adventure athletes are making sailing their new obsession?

Sail Trim Basics: Optimizing Speed and Heel for Every Condition

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 30, 2025

Sail trim sounds like something you should already know if you’re on a boat. But if you’re new to sailing, it’s one of those skills no one explains until you're in...

Mastering Points of Sail: From Close-hauled to Running Explained

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 26, 2025

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...

How to Read Nautical Charts: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 25, 2025

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

Is Sailing Hard? Why Skiers & Adrenaline Junkies Master It 3x Faster

by Clara Suggett / IN Insider, General, Athlete, First Time, Skill Transfer / June 24, 2025

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...

Why America's #1 Sailing School Went Bankrupt (And What We Can Learn)

by James Kell / IN Insider, Interview, General, Instructor Course, Failure / May 28, 2025

A personal reflection from James Kell, Founder of Sailing Virgins

Elevate Your Sailing Skills and Embark on a Brittany Adventure: France's Coastal Gem Awaits

by James Kell / IN General, France, Performance / May 04, 2023

Imagine gliding through the water, with the wind at your back, the sails catching every gust, and the boat cutting through the waves like a knife. Now imagine doing...

Discover Croatia's Hidden Sailing Gems:

by James Kell / IN places, General, sailing course / April 27, 2023

Unforgettable Sailing Experiences for the Bold and Free-Spirited

Croatia, a Mediterranean gem with over a thousand islands, crystal clear waters, and ancient...

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