Catamaran Course
This course equips you with professional-level skills to handle 40-foot cruising catamarans confidently in coastal and heavy-weather conditions. Learn advanced manoeuvres like precise tacking and gybing, twin-engine docking in tight spaces, heavy weather preparation with early reefing, optimal sail trim for efficiency, shallow-water navigation, and cat-specific safety protocols to ensure every passage is safer and more effective.

from 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
- Execute safe catamaran manoeuvres including tacks, gybes, and reefing under real conditions.
- Control twin engines to dock, undock, and pivot catamarans precisely in confined marinas.
- Prepare for heavy weather by reefing early, reducing sail quickly, and stabilising motion offshore.
- Optimise sail trim and rig tuning for high performance on 40-foot cruising catamarans.
- Navigate professionally by planning shallow routes, handling leeway, and maintaining under-keel clearance.
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