Our Instructors
Meet Your Skipper-Mentors
Technical Legends. Social Anchors. The people we trust to keep you safe, teach you the ropes, and make sure you have the best week of your life.
The Sailing Virgins Way
We don't just hire instructors; we create them. Because we run our own Instructor Courses, we ensure every mentor on our boats uses modern psychological techniques to manage stress and learning blocks.
That means no shouting, just patient, high-energy leadership. Our instructors are recruited from the top tier of the industry—those who have thrived in the demanding environment of The Yacht Week flotillas.
100%
Certified Instructors
15,000+
Avg NM Sailed
500+
Students Taught
4.9
Avg Rating
The “Mullet” Training Philosophy
Business in the front, party in the back. Our instructors are technically elite and socially magnetic.
The Business (Technical)
- ✓ASA/RYA Certified Instructors
- ✓Thousands of offshore miles
- ✓Diesel engine specialists
- ✓Emergency response trained
The Party (Social)
- ✓World-class hospitality skills
- ✓Expert mixologists (Painkillers!)
- ✓Galley masters & grill heroes
- ✓Ukulele optional, energy required
The Proof (Reviews)
“Best instructor on earth. Made me feel safe while pushing me to my limits.”
— Sarah K., BVI 2024
“Patient, knowledgeable, and somehow made learning to sail feel like a vacation.”
— Mike R., Croatia 2024
Our Instructor Team
Get to know the legends who will guide your sailing journey
20,000 NM
Our Team
Our instructors are carefully selected from the top tier of the maritime industry—skippers who have survived the grueling selection process of The Yacht Week and proven themselves in the most demanding conditions.
Specialties
Navigation • Heavy Weather Sailing
Ready to Learn from the Best?
Our instructors are waiting to share their passion for sailing with you.