After many years of debating a Sailing Virgins trip, finally pulled the trigger and joined on a catamaran adventure in the British Virgin Islands. Should not have waited so long. Went solo but had no issue blending with a likeminded crew of genuinely good and friendly people. Coordination prior to the trip was handled smoothly by the SV team and communications were frequent and clear. The boat itself was fantastic - well equipped and in great condition. Captains Chris and Fin kept us safe, entertained, and taught along the way. They went above and beyond fulfilling our desires for adventure, beach hoping, finding great moorings, and overall being enjoyable blokes to be around. Particular highlight was a beach bonfire after an already long sail day - vibes were great the entire week. Only downside was the trip had to end. Won't be long until the next one.

Sailing Virgins is a great company that is well organized and has great values that match their clients. They keep a fun and positive attitude at all times and focus on the adventure and experience, not just the learning! Have been on trips with them twice and each time has been a blast!

James is one of the best leaders I have ever met. He has a kind and genuine way about him that earns your respect immediately, not because he asks for it, but because he deserves it. He puts the group first and the person he’s teaching a close second. He is especially good at teaching by letting you learn through doing. He doesn’t over-explain or hover. Instead, he gives you space to practice and steps in with the right feedback at the right time. It makes for a great learning experience and an even better trip. I would sail with him again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.

I attended the BVI Sailing week and had a blast! I took several ASA courses and added onto my sailing skill set! Flying into and out of Tortola was extremely easy. Kathi gave me clear directions on where to meet and when. James is a incredible teacher and instructor and could cater to each students learning style!

A great week learning how to sail a monohull with instructor Finn in one of the most renowned sailing spots in the world. The mixture of adventure and instruction was perfect, and I came away from the week with more confidence on the water.

Outstanding. Perfect combination between learning and fun. Finn, the instructor was excellent. He made sure that each one of us had a chance to practice not only sailing itself but also things like mooring and docking. I am particularly grateful that he made sure we tried as many times as necessary so that each one of us had done it right, which I am very grateful for. Definitely recommend!

Sailing Virgins! The best way to get into sailing or train to become a skipper. I had the best time with them in the BVI in November 2024. The concept is to bring sailing closer to younger people, which is quite different from what's mostly the case. SV offers an effective methodology to train their students, either from the ground up or to hone their skills. The training is practice-oriented and aims to encourage people to become self-sufficient, either as crew members or as skippers. More importantly, SV puts the emphasis on a positive experience. Sailing is an adventure and is fun; it's about collaboration as a crew and having a great time together.

Great group of people and made new friends. A great experience that improves your life back home. Helpful to get excited about sailing and peaceful as well.

One week in Croatia with Sailing Virgins turned out to be one of the best times in my life. Our teacher Oran Teach (look hime up on IG and youtube) delivered an amazing experience balancing fun, training and increadible destinations in Croatia. I came out of this week having made new friends, learned sailing skills, inspired, confident and motivated to continue growing as a sailor and as person I cannot recommend this experience enough!

The Sailing Virgins Sept 24 course in Croatia was an amazing, full experience. Our instructor Oran created a team/family out of 4 strangers in just 1 day. He taught from a place of deep experience and instilled that confidence in us. My husband and I were first timers on a sailing boat for this long of a time and really new to sailing in general. However, we were empowered by Oran to feel comfortable sailing and living in a boat almost right away. Not only did we learn to sail (and pass our exams) we learned so much about life. We were encouraged to adventure past our comfort zones. We hiked, did breathwork, cooked, explored and so much more. Can’t speak highly enough of the course and our instructor. We will be doing many more SV courses in the future!

The best way to spend time. Learning, adventuring, achieving goals and making amazing friendships. Not to mention exploring amazing natural beauty only accessible on the water.

Oran is an excellent instructor and boatmate! We saw some amazing places and got some real cruising experience the entire trip!