
Blend weather, oceanography and routing strategy to prepare for coastal and offshore passages. This two-part online course gives sailors a clear framework for integrating weather forecasting into trip planning. Whether you’re a coastal cruiser or an offshore voyager, understanding marine weather is the first—and most important—step. Effective weather planning is more than checking a forecast—it’s a process that starts long before you set sail. This course breaks that process down into actionable steps. You'll learn how to shape your route...
Find out more »Lisa & Andy Batchelor of Kinetic Sailing are presenting seminars at Cruisers University during the 2025 Annapolis Fall Sailboat Show. Cruisers U will be presented at the Historic Inns of Annapolis, offering courses from 6-10 October, 2025. Kinetic Sailing’s presentation schedule (October 13-16, 2026): Tuesday, 13 Oct, 90-minute hands-on session Knots for Cruisers Wednesday, 14 Oct, 90-minute sessions: Night Cruising Demystified Outside Passages – Cruising the US East Coast Offshore Sail Power for Cruisers Operating a Catamaran Under Sail and...
Find out more »Looking for adventure in the Caribbean? Sail in the trade winds, build your nautical mileage, and attain certification (Bareboat Cruising and/or Cruising Catamaran and/or Dinghy & Outboard) onboard a 4-cabin/4-head cruising catamaran from Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies. Lisa and Andy will be running one of three catamarans in the Sail Solomons Guadeloupe Flotilla for two week-long adventures, Jan 16-23 and Jan 23-30, 2027. Sail for one or both weeks! Cost is $2912/person for 1 flotilla week, double occupancy cabin....
Find out more »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 13/14 and...
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