Cruising Catamaran
A 2 day class where you will learn to skipper a 47' cruising catamaran in moderate winds and sea conditions. $2,600 for two people.
⚓ SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE GAINED
⛵ Catamaran-Specific Boat Handling
-
Differences between monohull and catamaran sailing.
-
Maneuvering with twin engines (pivot turns, docking, backing).
-
Turning radius, drift characteristics, and windage of wide-beam boats.
-
Tacking and jibing with catamarans (avoiding over-steering or stalling).
-
Heaving-to and reefing techniques suited to multihulls.
🧭 Advanced Navigation & Coastal Cruising
-
Plotting and executing a course using charts, GPS, and radar.
-
Awareness of catamaran-specific navigational constraints, such as:
-
Bridge clearance
-
Wide beam for marina access
-
Shallow draft implications
-
-
Use of navigational aids and understanding tides and currents.
⚠️ Emergency & Safety Procedures
-
Man overboard recovery with wide-beam catamarans.
-
Managing emergencies with multiple engines and hulls.
-
Fire, flooding, and grounding prevention and response.
-
Rigging inspection and damage control for multihulls.
-
Understanding capsizing risks and how to avoid them (very rare but addressed).
⚙️ Multihull Systems & Operation
-
Operating and troubleshooting twin diesel engines.
-
Understanding electrical systems, often split between hulls.
-
Managing fuel and water systems spread across both hulls.
-
Galley and head systems designed for catamarans.
⚓ Anchoring and Mooring Techniques
-
Catamaran anchoring tactics (broader swing radius, multiple anchor options).
-
Using bridle systems for anchor rode.
-
Docking in tight spaces with a wide beam.
-
Picking up a mooring with wind and current factors.
🌴 Liveaboard & Charter Readiness
-
Planning a bareboat charter on a catamaran.
-
Pre-departure inspection checklist (systems, sails, safety).
-
Crew roles and watchstanding with multihulls.
-
Galley planning, provisioning, and storage considerations for long stays.