Catamaran Course
This course equips you with professional-level skills to handle 40-foot cruising catamarans confidently in coastal and heavy weather. Learn advanced maneuvers like precise tacking and gybing, efficient reefing, twin-engine docking in tight spaces, optimal sail trim for performance, vessel systems management, shallow navigation techniques, and cat-specific safety protocols to ensure every passage is efficient, safe, and comfortable.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate 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, shallow-water navigation, and catamaran-specific safety, motion control, and comfort for safer, smoother coastal voyages.
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Develop skills
- Master catamaran maneuvers: Perform safe tacks, gybes, and reefing under real conditions.
- Control twin engines expertly: Dock, undock, and pivot catamarans precisely in confined marinas.
- Prepare for heavy weather: Reef promptly, reduce sail quickly, and stabilise motion at sea.
- Optimise sail performance: Adjust rigging and sails for speed and efficiency on 40-ft cats.
- Navigate professionally: Chart shallow paths, handle leeway, and maintain under-keel clearance.
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