Catamaran
In the last few years catamarans have experienced explosive growth! We love the huge amount of space on a catamaran, the stability (nice not to rock while at anchor!), the shallow draft that allows access anchorages that are off limits to monohulls, and the speed when sailing downwind. Learning to sail a catamaran definitely has it’s differences from monohulls. If you are planning on sailing catamarans, then it’s best to spend a week onboard one learning how to sail and operate these vessels. We offer catamaran sailing courses in the Grenadines (Caribbean), Sea of Cortez (Mexico), Mallorca (Spain) and Tahiti (South Pacific). Our week long live aboard courses truly are an incredible experience! You will spend the week learning over 100 different skills and learn to comfortably sail and operate the vessel. Upon successful completion of the course you will earn ASA certification 101, 103, 104 and 114 (up to Cruising Catamaran certification) which allows you to charter catamarans internationally. This intensive course will give you the knowledge, skills and experience to charter catamarans, or help you set sail on your own vessel!
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OUR INSTRUCTORS - EXPERIENCED AND ENTERTAINING
Tim Geisler
Lead instructor
Currently lives in Colorado, passions include surfing, snowboarding, kiteboarding, fly fishing and photography.
Tim Geisler
Shaun Tarr
ASA Instructor
Lives in Grenada, passions include fishing, rock climbing, kiteboarding and cooking.
Shaun Tarr
Kevin Murphy
ASA Instructor
Splits his time between Alaska and Texas, passions include hunting, fishing, flying float planes, scuba diving and skiing.
Kevin Murphy
Ben Martin
ASA Instructor
Lives outside Seattle Washington, passions include brewing beer, distilling gin, kiteboarding and travel.
Ben Martin
Len Molloy
ASA Instructor
Lives in San Carlos Mexico… passions include golf and travel!
Len Molloy
Jamie Alyssa Brown
ASA Instructor
Lives in St. John in the US Virgin Islands, passions include cooking, diving for lobster, fishing and family.
Jamie Alyssa Brown
Al Van Dyke
ASA Instructor
Lives in Colorado, passions include dual sport motorbikes, kayaking, and travel.
Al Van Dyke
Tim Jenne
ASA Instructor
Currently lives in Washington state, passions include cycling, woodworking, travel, hiking and sailing.
Tim Jenne
Emmy Alsharkawi
ASA Intructor
Currently lives in Virginia, passions include travel, skydiving, photography and fishing.
Emmy Alsharkawi
BOATS USED IN THE Catamaran - HIGH SPEC & WELL MAINTAINED
Leopard catamarans are designed in South Africa and have an excellent reputation. These boats can be found in charter companies around the world, and have a great layout, excellent sailing ability, and are just a stylish looking boat.
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Grenadines, Caribbean
The Lagoon 390 is one of the latest designs from Lagoon, one of our favorite catamaran manufacturers. Although this cat is 39 feet, the layout, modern design, light and space make her feel much bigger! She is a blast to sail, and a great boat to enjoy while anchored.
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Mallorca, Spain Grenadines, Caribbean
Another great catamaran from Lagoon! Lots of space on this boat, and very large cabins with a walk in shower. We really like the amount of space and storage, and these boats are incredibly spacious for their size. They are also fun to sail!
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Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Catana are a French catamaran company that are known for their racing pedigree. These boats are light, and have carbon fiber in the hull. They are fast boats in even the lightest winds, and have daggerboards for upwind performance.
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Tahiti, South PacificOUR TEAM – ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED
If you need any further information, want to check availability or discuss anything to do with our courses – then please get in touch.
THE WORLD’S FRIENDLIEST SAILING COMMUNITY
Nautilus is like no other sailing company, and our trips are serious fun. Of course you want the certs, but we offer so much more.
We have an ever-growing list of passionate, outward bound, sailing fanatics who just love visiting new places and experiencing adventure. Every year we have several Alumni trips around the globe where past Nautilus graduates, and some of our team get together and just… you know. Sail. And Surf. And Snorkel. And Scuba…
Testimonials
“I wasn’t very familiar with boating and less with sailing. Learned a lot while still enjoying every minute of it. The Sea of Cortez was an excellent sailing destination. ” G.D., Missouri
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