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November 2022
Instructional Passage (Private)
Kinetic Sailing’s Captains Lisa and Andy are helping boat owners achieve their offshore passagemaking dreams with instructional passages to a winter destination. This Fall we're sailing from the Chesapeake Bay to Puerto Rico! If you’d like to explore options for on-your-own-boat passage training, coastal or offshore, please contact us for a free consultation!
Find out more »January 2023
Flotilla USVI
Looking for adventure in the Caribbean? Sail in the trade winds, build your nautical mileage, and attain certification (Bareboat Cruising and/or Cruising Catamaran) onboard a 4-cabin cruising catamaran from St Thomas USVI. Lisa and Andy will be running one of four catamarans in the Sail Solomons USVI Flotilla for two week-long adventures, Jan 7-14 and Jan 14-21. This year we'll be offering the brand new ASA Dinghy & Outboard endorsement on flotilla! Cost is $2260/person for 1 flotilla week, double...
Find out more »February 2023
Cruising Readiness – 4-part Online Class
Have you ever dreamed of cruising, but didn’t know where to start? Planning on becoming a full time liveaboard? This class will gear you up for what’s ahead. Already out there doing it? Sharpen your knowledge from the experts with this 4-part deep dive into the cruising lifestyle, what it takes, and knowledge to keep you better prepared for your next voyage. Cruising and living onboard for extended periods present unique opportunities for cruisers. Preparing yourself and your boat for...
Find out more »March 2023
Marine Weather Course (ASA 119) *Live Webinar Format*
Weather is the single biggest factor affecting ALL mariners. Take the mystery out of marine weather forecasts by learning the basic principles of marine weather and the range of available resources. Observe weather and sea state conditions, interpret traditional weather and ocean charts, and use the latest technological tools and apps. Learn to apply the information for local, coastal and offshore voyages, making your time on the water as safe and efficient as possible. This 4-day course (Mar 4/5 and...
Find out more »April 2023
Kinetic Sailing presents at Cruisers University, Spring 2023 Semester
Lisa & Andy Batchelor of Kinetic Sailing are presenting seminars at Cruisers University during the 2023 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show. Cruisers U will be presented at the Historic Inns of Annapolis, offering courses from 27-30 April, 2023 Kinetic Sailing’s presentation schedule will be finalized in early December, but will include: Cruising Readiness: full-day seminar Navigation and Weather Planning for Passagemaker: half-day seminar Take the Stress out of Docking: 90 minutes Dinghies & Outboards: Cruising Essentials: 90 minutes At Cruisers University,...
Find out more »July 2023
Night Sailing Demystified – Live Online Class
Explore beyond your home waters, sail a passage to an exotic destination, or simply continue a beautiful day’s sailing well past sunset. For many, the prospect of sailing at night can be daunting. Ocean passagemakers and coastal cruisers, Captains Andy and Lisa will help to demystify night sailing by sharing tips and techniques to make sailing at night safe, efficient, and enjoyable. Covering inshore, coastal, and offshore cruising. They’ll give tips and techniques for preparation, situational awareness, orientation, watchkeeping, navigation,...
Find out more »August 2023
Navigation & Weather Planning for Passagemakers – Live Online Class (2 sessions Aug 22 & 24)
Sailors of all levels are invited to join Captain Lisa Batchelor Frailey - an expert in meteorology, passagemaking, and an ASA Master Instructor - as she helps you master the skills needed to plan coastal and ocean passages with confidence. In this online class you will learn how to use navigation, weather, and oceanography to find the best routes, avoid hazardous winds and seas, and use the elements to your advantage. We’ll review some route planning and marine weather basics,...
Find out more »October 2023
Kinetic Sailing Presents at Cruisers University, Annapolis Boat Shows, Fall 2023
Lisa & Andy Batchelor of Kinetic Sailing are presenting seminars at Cruisers University during the 2023 Annapolis Fall Sailboat Show. Cruisers U will be presented at the Historic Inns of Annapolis, offering courses from 9-13 October, 2023 Kinetic Sailing’s presentation schedule: Take the Stress out of Docking: Oct 11, 8:15am - 9:45am Dinghies & Outboards: Cruising Essentials: Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:30am Navigation and Weather Planning for Passagemakers: Oct 11, 12:30pm - 3:45pm (half-day seminar) Cruising Readiness: Oct 12, 08:15am...
Find out more »Cruising Essentials Seminar at Annapolis Sailboat Show
Cruising and living onboard for extended periods present unique opportunities for cruisers. Preparing yourself and your boat for the cruising lifestyle can be an exciting yet confusing prospect. Lisa and Andy Batchelor share their wealth of sailing and cruising knowledge in this comprehensive in-person seminar to demystify, inform and inspire. Lisa and Andy are American Sailing Master Instructors and the writers of numerous American Sailing cruising textbooks. They are the primary contributors to the ASA 106 Advanced Cruising & Seamanship...
Find out more »February 2024
Marine Weather Course (ASA 119) **Live On-line Class**
Weather is the single biggest factor affecting ALL mariners. Take the mystery out of marine weather forecasts by learning the basic principles of marine weather and the range of available resources. Observe weather and sea state conditions, interpret traditional weather and ocean charts, and use the latest technological tools and apps. Learn to apply the information for local, coastal and offshore voyages, making your time on the water as safe and efficient as possible. This 4-day course (Feb 10/11 and...
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