--- title: Sailing Virgins Blog | sailing description: sailing | Sailing Virgins Offshore Keelboat Caribbean Sailing School Blog --- [+1 (415) 619 2704](tel:+14156192704) [![Sailing Virgins](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/hubfs/TSSR-Dec2017/Images%20/logo4x.png "Sailing Virgins")](https://sailingvirgins.com/) [![Sailing Virgins](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/hubfs/TSSR-Dec2017/Images%20/sailing_virgins_square_e_1024_blank-op.png "Sailing Virgins")](https://sailingvirgins.com/) - [Home](https://sailingvirgins.com/) - Destinations - [BVI](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/bvi) - [Croatia](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/croatia) - [Brittany](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/brittany) - [Tahiti](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/tahiti) - [Madeira](https://sailingvirgins.com/destinations/madeira) - How it Works - [Course Checklist](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/course-checklist) - [Important Information](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/important-information) - [How to Get to Us](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/how-to-get-to-us) - [FAQ](https://sailingvirgins.com/how_works/faq) - About Us - [About Us](https://sailingvirgins.com/about_us) - [Our Instructors](https://sailingvirgins.com/about_us/our_instructors) - [Our Boats](https://sailingvirgins.com/about_us/our_boats) - [Blog](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://sailingvirgins.com/contact_us) ## Topic: sailing ## [Why Is France's Bay of Biscay So Badass?](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/why-is-the-bay-of-biscay-the-best-place-to-take-your-sailing-to-the-next-level) by [Martín Lyon](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/martín-lyon) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing), [qualifications](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/qualifications), [sailing virgins](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing-virgins), [sailing course](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing-course) / June 16, 2022 Feared but respected among sailors, the Bay of Biscay (also called Valley of Death) has been the proving ground of sailors for centuries. Its many shipwrecks,... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/why-is-the-bay-of-biscay-the-best-place-to-take-your-sailing-to-the-next-level) ## [Top 10 Fishing Tips While Sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/top-10-fishing-tips-you-need-to-know-while-sailing) by [Ali File](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/ali-file) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing), [tips](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/tips), [fishing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/fishing) / June 14, 2022 Catching your own fish while sailing is a passion of many a sailor. Many of the most popular sailing destinations, such as the Bahamas and the British Virgin... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/top-10-fishing-tips-you-need-to-know-while-sailing) ## [Eight Apps Every Sailor Should Have](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/eight-apps-every-sailor-should-have) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing), [iphone](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/iphone), [apps](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/apps) / April 09, 2017 ## Sailing Apps We Love Are you looking for some apps to [help you with your sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-sailing-course)? Here we list eight apps that we find very useful. Not all are sailing-specific.... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/eight-apps-every-sailor-should-have) ## [Best Sailing Schools in the BVI - How To Choose](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/best-sailing-schools-in-the-bvi) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing) / November 29, 2016 ## 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... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/best-sailing-schools-in-the-bvi) ## [The 5 Most Charming Places In The Caribbean](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/5-most-charming-places-in-the-caribbean) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing), [places](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/places) / November 10, 2016 ## 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... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/5-most-charming-places-in-the-caribbean) ## [Notes from a Caribbean Sailing Adventure](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/notes-from-a-caribbean-sailing-adventure) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing) / November 03, 2016 ##### 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... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/notes-from-a-caribbean-sailing-adventure) ## [Sailing Virgins makes number one in Huffington Post!](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/sailing-virgins-makes-huffington-post) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing) / September 19, 2016 Huffington Post recently published "10 Best Sailing Adventures For You And Your Mates", with Sailing Virgins in the number one spot. If you'd like to see a summary... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/sailing-virgins-makes-huffington-post) ## [9 Things You Need For Great Barefoot Cruises](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/9-things-you-need-for-great-barefoot-cruises) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing), [how to](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/how-to) / September 08, 2016 ## Get this right and you'll have the best. vacation. everrrr... Barefoot Cruises are some of the best vacations you'll ever have. No shoes = barefoot = warm weather... [Read More](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/9-things-you-need-for-great-barefoot-cruises) ## [15 Sailing Tips For Skippers In The Caribbean](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/14-tips-sailing-tips-for-skippers-in-the-caribbean) by [James Kell](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/author/james-kell) / IN [sailing](https://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/topic/sailing) / August 27, 2016 ## "What Should I Know About Sailing In The Caribbean?" If sailing in the Caribbean is on your mind this post should help you. This post contains sailing tips designed... 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