Catamaran Course
This course equips you with professional-level skills to handle 40-foot cruising catamarans confidently in coastal and heavy weather. Learn precise maneuvers like tacking and gybing, efficient reefing, twin-engine docking in tight spaces, optimal sail trim for performance, vessel systems management, shallow navigation techniques, and essential safety practices for smoother, safer passages every time.

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 top 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 with safe tacks, gybes, and reefing in real scenarios.
- Control twin engines to dock, undock, and pivot precisely in crowded marinas.
- Prepare for heavy weather by reefing early, reducing sail quickly, and stabilising motion offshore.
- Optimise sail trim and rig tuning for efficient, high-speed performance on 40-ft cats.
- Navigate professionally with shallow route planning, leeway management, and under-keel clearance protection.
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