Category: Catamaran Sailing School

Sailing Charter – What’s in My Bag?

I’m often asked, what’s in my bag? What do you pack in your bag when you travel to charter?” The only thing I like less than packing for vacation is unpacking once I get home. Since I can’t help with the latter, let’s tackle the former. How do you decide what to bring on charter […]

Imagine yourself onboard a luxurious catamaran, the warm sun kissing your skin, and the gentle sound of waves lapping against the hull. This blog post is your passport to learning the art of catamaran sailing in the stunning Abacos.

Learning to Sail a Catamaran in the Abacos in 2024

ASA 114 Mastery: Sailing’s Distinctive Certification for 2024

When it comes to sailing, ASA certifications open up a world of possibilities. Among them, ASA 114 stands as a unique certificate, offering a multifaceted mastery that sets it apart. Let’s set sail on a journey of discovery together, to explore what makes getting an ASA 114 Catamaran Certification so significant. Diverse Mastery, Dual Thrills […]

We all remember fondly the end of term at school or college, that once-in-a-year feeling when school is all over, exams are done and we are released with the vacations stretching ahead of us. The gates open and we stream out into the sunshine with plans for the summer. How are your plans looking for […]

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Catamaran vs Monohull – Which is Better?

Which is better? A catamaran or a monohull I’m often asked by my students why one would choose a sailing monohull or a sailing catamaran for their adventures. The simple answer is: There is no simple answer — it depends on a lot of things, perhaps the most important one is your preference. “Yeah, well, […]

Where do I Start my Sailing Journey? Have you ever dreamed of sailing? What’s it like to learn to sail on a week long liveaboard course in an exotic destination? Recently Nautilus Sailing was featured in one of North America’s most respected sailing magazines, Cruising World (November ’20). Jon Whittle, staff photographer and writer, joined […]

Experiencing a Liveaboard Course — A Student’s View

Refitting a Charter Catamaran!

Bringing the Cat Back – Repairs and Refitting in Croatia On September 21st 2019, the charter company turned Nautilus Sailing’s new (new to us!) catamaran, over. Buying a charter catamaran requires some work before leaving to cross an ocean. Captains Ben and TJ. landed in Split and arrived at the Trogir marina that afternoon, with […]

HUGE news in the sailing world! In the past decade Nautilus Sailing, an American Sailing Association school, has been one of the fastest growing sailing schools in the ASA’s worldwide network of over 350 schools. Dream Yacht Charter is the largest charter company in the world (now twice the size of Moorings and Sunsail!) with […]

Nautilus Sailing and Dream Yacht Charter Announce Partnership!

How is Catamaran Sailing Different from Monohull Sailing?

Sailing a catamaran is very similar to sailing a monohull in most aspects. If you learn to sail on a monohull, most of the skills are easily transferable. However, there are a couple of subtle differences that one has to be aware of: Most aspects of sailing a catamaran are very similar to a monohull, […]