Catamaran Course
This course equips you with professional-level skills to handle 40-foot cruising catamarans in coastal and heavy weather conditions. Learn advanced maneuvers like precise tacking and gybing, twin-engine docking, heavy weather preparation, optimal sail trim, shallow-water navigation, and cat-specific safety protocols to ensure confident, efficient sailing every time.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in managing a 40-foot cruising catamaran confidently. Master tacking, gybing, reefing, heavy weather handling, twin-engine docking with thrusters, sail selection and trim for peak performance, vessel systems, shallow-water navigation, and catamaran-specific safety, motion control, and comfort for safer, smoother coastal voyages.
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Develop skills
- Perform safe catamaran maneuvers including tacks, gybes, and reefing in actual conditions.
- Control twin engines to dock, undock, and pivot catamarans accurately in confined marinas.
- Prepare for heavy weather by reefing promptly, reducing sail quickly, and stabilizing offshore.
- Optimize sail trim and rig tuning for high performance on 40-foot cruising catamarans.
- Navigate professionally by plotting shallow routes, handling leeway, and maintaining under-keel clearance.
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