Catamaran Course
5/5
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 speed, shallow-water navigation with leeway management, and essential safety protocols for motion control and comfort, ensuring every passage is safer and more efficient.

5.0 in the evaluation
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, vessel systems, 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 sailing conditions.
- Excel in twin-engine handling: Dock, undock, and pivot catamarans accurately 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 maximum speed and efficiency on 40-ft cats.
- Navigate like a pro: Chart shallow paths, control leeway, and maintain safe under-keel clearance.
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