ISSA Courses

Catamaran Skipper

The ISSA Catamaran Skipper course is a specialized endorsement designed for existing ISSA certificate holders who wish to extend their expertise to multihulls. Unlike monohulls, catamarans require specific knowledge regarding twin engine maneuvering, stability, sailing & unique structural systems.

The course provides a comprehensivetransition, ensuring that a skipper can safely enjoy the comfort andperformance of a catamaran while understanding its specific operational limits.

Note: This is not a standalone certificate. It serves as a specialized endorsement that validates the holder’s ability to operate a catamaran. It is only valid when presented alongside a valid ISSA Inshore Skipper (or higher) license. As it is a specialization, the distance from shelter, GT and Length Overall (LOA) limits are governed by the candidate’s primary skipper certificate.

Course Requirments

Experience required prior training

At least 1 sailing cruise

Age requirement

Over 16 years old

Who can run the training

Catamaran Instructor

Theoretical Topics

Catamaran History

Yacht Construction & New Terms

Differences of Catamaran vs Monohull (speed, behavior, comfort, size, etc)

Differences of Catamaran vs Monohull (sailing, stability, etc)

Catamaran Structure & Accommodation

Catamaran Systems (Propulsion, Electrical, Water, Galley, Deck Hardware)

Anchoring

Dinghy

Handling Catamaran Under Sails (tacking, sailing reduction table, etc)

Handling Catamaran Under Power

Safety

MOB

Certification required prior training

VHF/SRC plus ISSA Inshore Certificate or higher

Course Duration

Suggested 3-4 days training

How to submit the application

Only through ISSA-accredited schools

Practical Topics

Safe Operation of Basic Yacht Systems

Safety Briefing & Check-in / Check-out Procedure

Handling Emergency Situations

Handling Catamaran Under Sails

Handling Catamaran Under Power

Maneuvering Under Power

Docking (Stern to, Alongside etc)

Anchoring (+ Long Line Anchoring)

Dinghy

MOB

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