From Sarasota
Sail toward Big Sarasota Pass and its sandbars. When conditions there are not suitable, New Pass provides a scenic alternative between Sarasota and Longboat Key.
Four hours · public or private
Big Pass Adventure
Four Hours
A half-day on the Gulf with time to sail, swim, kayak and step out onto a sunlit sandbar.
Big Pass Adventure with Kathleen D Sailing CatamaransThe experience
Give the water enough time to become the day.
Big Pass Adventure goes beyond sightseeing. Four hours creates room to sail toward a pass, launch a kayak, cool off in the water and slow down on a sandbar. The captain chooses the safest, most enjoyable route for the departure point and conditions.
- Four-hour half-day adventure
- Morning and afternoon options
- Sailing, swimming, kayaking and sandbar time
What to expect
A sail with its own point of view.
From Longboat Key
Head toward Longboat Pass for open water, kayaking and sandbar time, with New Pass available when it offers the better day.
Pack for the water
This is the trip for guests who want to get off the deck as well as sail. Bring swimwear, sun protection and a dry change if you want one.
On the water
Sail there. Then get in.
The route changes with the water, but the character of the day stays active: sailing, swimming, kayaking and time around the Gulf Coast’s shifting sandbars.
Big Pass Adventure calendars
Choose how you want to take the Big Pass Adventure.
The experience and duration are already selected. Choose a shared Sarasota sail or reserve the full catamaran from Sarasota or Longboat Key to see the matching live dates.
4 Hours
Big Pass Adventure
7–11 guests? Online checkout is capped at six. Send a prefilled inquiry for one Maine Cat.
Want a shared Longboat sail? Public departures are available by request. Ask about this trip from Longboat Key.
Live dates, sailing minimums, taxes, fees and final totals are shown in Kathleen D’s booking calendar.
Before you step aboard
A half-day built around conditions—not a rigid route.
Big Sarasota Pass, Longboat Pass and New Pass each offer a different setting. The captain makes the final route decision for safety and the best available experience. Confirm current lunch and equipment details when reserving.
