Join Croatia Saling Academy: Catamaran Sailing Course

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Catamaran Sailing Course

Whether you are a seasoned skipper or looking to refresh your knowledge, or to learn how to maneouver a catamaran our catamaran course offers the perfect opportunity to expand your skill set and gain more experience in operating these remarkable vessels. You’ll have the chance to refine your techniques, learn advanced maneuvers, and deepen your understanding of catamaran-specific nuances.

Objectives of Catamaran Sailing Course

Whether you are a seasoned skipper or looking to refresh your knowledge, or to learn how to maneouver a catamaran our catamaran course offers the perfect opportunity to expand your skill set and gain more experience in operating these remarkable vessels. You’ll have the chance to refine your techniques, learn advanced maneuvers, and deepen your understanding of catamaran-specific nuances.

  • Previous experience needed
  • Start and finish in Pula
  • Licence required
  • Duration – 4 days
  • Job guarantee
  • Requirement for skipper job: Minnimum 18 years old, Fluent in English

Boat maneuvering

  • Learn the techniqes and procedures about:
    • Mooring the boat, by stern and flank with correct usage of the mooring winch
    • Departure from the mooring site, secluded and between other boats
    • Docking by bow and stern
    • Catching and tying the mooring buoy
    • Various anchoring techniques
    • Use of bridle lines in anchoring
    • Maneuver and control the boat in different situations
  • Avoiding the most common boat damages

Skipper's skills

  • Knowing the responsibilities, duties and rights of a skipper
  • Introduction to the basic sailing rules
  • Recognizing and solving the most common sailing mistakes
  • Understand how to trimm the sails
  • Learn various knots and their applications
  • Preparing the boat for navigation
  • Check-in and check-out process
  • Communication with charter, crew and guests

Navigational skills

  • Gain necessary knowledge of:
    • Meteorology
    • Map reading methods
    • Navigation plan and course specification
    • Navigational instruments usage
    • Night navigation

Safety

  • Locating and inspection of onboard first aid
  • Most common injuries and avoidance methods
  • Safety at sea
  • Learn how to use and when VHF radio station communication

Mechanical problems solving

  • Introduction to the main characteristics of the propulsion system
  • Motor and propulsion system control
  • Recognizing and solving the ship’s most common system failures
  • Professional skipper instructor (Yacht Master)
  • Support via phone (in first year of work you will have a lot of questions or need some advice)
  • On board accommodation
  • Liability Insurance and Croatia tax
  • Boat fuel
  • Marina and mooring expenses
  • Tourist taxes
  • Linen and final boat cleaning
  • CSA T-shirt
  • Croatia Sailing Academy certificate (trainees who achieved to meet the CSA criteria)
  • Food during the course (for you and the instructor)
  • Transport to the departure marina

By the end of the catamaran course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in operating a catamaran. You will have a comprehensive understanding of catamaran systems, advanced sailing techniques, and the ability to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for your vacation week or the week with the guests. Take your career to new heights and navigate with confidence and competence.

Enroll in our catamaran course and unlock the potential to embark on unforgettable journeys, delivering exceptional experiences for guests while enjoying the thrill of operating these remarkable vessels.

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Price: 600

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