About Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans
Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans operates sailing charters from Marina Jack on downtown Sarasota's bayfront, at 2 Marina Plaza on Dock E. From that slip, the company's catamarans head out across Sarasota Bay and into the Gulf for day sails, sunset cruises, and private events with the city skyline shrinking behind them.
Catamarans are a smart fit for these waters: stable, shallow-drafted, and roomy enough that guests can move around comfortably under sail. The company runs scheduled public sails alongside private and corporate charters that can carry groups of up to 49 passengers, which makes it one of the larger-capacity sailing operations in the area. Sunset sails are the perennial favorite, timed so guests are on open water as the sun drops over the Gulf.
Trips regularly encounter the bay's resident dolphins, and the crew mixes light naturalist commentary with genuine sailing — guests who want to help trim sails are welcome to pitch in, while everyone else can simply settle in with a drink. With downtown Sarasota's restaurants a short walk from the dock, a Kathleen D charter slots neatly into an evening out, and the Marina Jack location makes finding the boat easy for first-time visitors.
