Course multihull sailing for adults

The course takes place on three consecutive Saturdays and follows a structured curriculum. You will get step by step instructions on how to sail our Nacra catamarans on the North sea. There will be one instructor per two students. Each two students share one boat. In case it is not possible to sail due to bad weather, a forth Saturday in the schedule will used as the back-up day.

The course has three diploma levels:

  • beginner level
  • intermediate level
  • advanced level
 

Catamaranschool Zeehelden has developed a unique sailing course with a focus on sailing coastal waters. Aside from this focus, there will also be overlap with backwater (multihull) sailing. Because every student has a unique learning curve, we carefully keep track of your progress. This way you will always know what skills you have mastered and what skills need more practice. The course has a large practical part, but also a smaller theoretical section. To obtain the diploma at the end of the course, both the practical as well as the theoretical part must be mastered.

After graduating in one of the three levels, it is possible to rent a boat at the Catamaranschool. You can read at the level description under which circumstances rental is possible. The rental prices can be found on page catamaran rental

 

Course multihull sailing

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Costs

The costs for the multihull sailing course on three Saturdays are € 480,- per person.
You save € 300,- relative to three days of private lessons for a single person.
The price includes wetsuit, buoyancy aid, harness and safety gear.

Location

The course can be followed at the KZVW at the Wassenaarseslag in Wassenaar.

Dates

The lessons take place on Saturdays in May, June, July, August and September. The lessons start at 10:00 and will continue until 17:00 including a lunch break. Lunch will be provided. The back up day is in case a lesson is cancelled due to weather conditions.

The dates for season 2025 are as follows:

Saturday May 10th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday May 17th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday May 24th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday May 31st 10:00 – 17:00 (back up day)

Saturday June 7th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday June 14th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday June 21st 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday June 28th 10:00 – 17:00 (back up day)

Saturday July 5th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday July 12th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday July 19th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday July 26st 10:00 – 17:00 (back up day)

Saturday August 2nd 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday August 9th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday August 16th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday August 23rd 10:00 – 17:00 (back up day)

Saturday September 6th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday September 13th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday September 19th 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday September 26th 10:00 – 17:00 (back up day)

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Levels

 Level 1 Beginner

As a beginner you are able to sail together with an advanced level crew in favourable weather conditions. During the course you will learn how to rig the boat, the course of the boat and the position of the sail. You will also learn various manoeuvres like tagging and sailing through the surf. The theoretical part consists of rope work, sailing terms, safety and regulations on the water.

The following points make up the beginner diploma:

Practical

  1. Rigging of the boat
  2. Position and trim of the sails
  3. Tag as mate
  4. Gibe as mate
  5. Stand in the trapeze as crew
  6. Steering and rudder control
  7. Sailing away and landing on the beach
  8. Capsize and righting the boat
  9. Speed control

 Theoretical

  1. Rope work
  2. Sailing term and part names
  3. Safety
  4. Tides and currents

 

Level 2 Intermediate

The intermediate has more sailing experience and is also able to sail in tougher weather conditions with experienced crew. This means that during the course existing skills will be improved and new skills will be learned. After finishing the intermediate course you can sail without supervision up to moderate wind (3 beaufort) with a beginner level crew and up and up to breeze (5 beaufort) with an advanced level crew.

The following points make up the intermediate diploma:

Practical

  1. Rigging of the boat
  2. Position and trim of the sails
  3. Tag as mate
  4. Gibe as mate
  5. Stand in the trapeze as crew
  6. Steering and rudder control
  7. Sailing away and landing on the beach
  8. Capsize and righting the boat
  9. Speed control
  10. Teamwork between mate and crew
  11. Anticipate wind gusts
  12. Man over board procedure
  13. Ballast movement
  14. Approaching an up wind point

 Theoretical

  1. Rope work
  2. Sailing terms and part names
  3. Safety
  4. Tides and currents
  5. Rules and regulations on the water

 

Level 3 Advanced

At the advanced level you are able to sail without supervision. This means among other things, that you can give clear instructions to a beginner level crew. During the course existing skills will be improved and new skills will be learned. Sailing with genaker will be taught.

The following points make up the advanced diploma:

Practical

  1. Rigging of the boat
  2. Position and trim of the sails
  3. Tag as mate
  4. Gibe as mate
  5. Stand in the trapeze as crew
  6. Steering and rudder control
  7. Sailing away and landing on the beach
  8. Capsize and righting the boat
  9. Speed control
  10. Teamwork between mate and crew
  11. Anticipate wind gusts
  12. Man over board procedure
  13. Ballast movement
  14. Approaching an up wind point
  15. Approaching an down wind point
  16. Sailing with genaker

 Theoretical

  1. Rope work
  2. Sailing term and part names
  3. Safety
  4. Tides and currents
  5. Rules and regulations on the water
  6. Meteorology

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