Certification
Learn catamaran sailing
Learn to sail catamarans with the ASA 114 certification.
Sail Wider: Master Multihull Sailing with ASA 114
Catamarans offer unmatched stability, space, and comfort. Learn the unique handling skills that make multihull sailing the fastest-growing segment in chartering.
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7 days
Duration
ASA 114 (varies by course)
Certification
$3,950
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40-50ft Catamaran
Boat Type
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- Week 423 spots leftOct 18 - Oct 24, 2026Offers ASA 101–106 · 114$4,990per personView & book
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Legendary leader of our Patagonia courses, with 15 years of instructing experience and 40,000 nautical miles at sea, teaching Sailing Virgins courses in the BVI and St. Martin.
Captain Nacha Barrio
Sailing Virgins Instructor
Catamaran courses — the facts
- School
- Sailing Virgins — ASA-accredited liveaboard sailing school, founded 2016 in the British Virgin Islands
- Format
- 7-day liveaboard courses: you live aboard the yacht you train on, with instruction, accommodation and certification exams included
- Certifications
- ASA 101 through 106, plus ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran); beginners typically earn ASA 101 + 103 in a single week
- Track record
- 1,200+ certified graduates from over 40 countries; 5-star rated on TripAdvisor
- Pricing
- Courses from $3,790 per person
- Catamaran certification
- ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) is offered for sailors who want to specialise in multihulls; catamaran course weeks sail the British Virgin Islands
Is Catamaran Right for You?
Find out if this course matches your experience level and goals.
Perfect For
- Sailors who prefer stability and spacious living aboard
- Families with children or groups wanting separate sleeping quarters
- Those planning to charter catamarans independently
- Monohull sailors curious about multihull differences
- Anyone prone to seasickness seeking a gentler sailing experience
- Cruising couples planning extended liveaboard adventures
Prerequisites
ASA 101 + ASA 103 (or equivalent) recommended. Some catamaran courses are designed for complete beginners. Contact us to find the right fit for your experience level.
What You'll Achieve
- ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) certification
- Qualification to bareboat charter catamarans worldwide
- Confidence in catamaran-specific maneuvering and docking
- Understanding of multihull performance characteristics
- Skills to handle the unique challenges of twin-hull sailing
What You'll Learn
ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran certification teaches the specialized skills needed for safe and confident multihull sailing. From understanding bridgedeck clearance to mastering twin-engine docking, you will learn everything unique to catamaran handling.
Catamaran hull design and performance characteristics
Understanding bridgedeck clearance and wave impact
Twin-engine maneuvering: using differential thrust for precise control
Docking techniques for wide-beam vessels in tight marinas
Anchoring strategies for catamarans (scope, swing room, bridle setup)
Med mooring and stern-to docking with twin engines
Sail trim differences: wing deck sailing, apparent wind effects
Reefing and sail balance for multihull performance
Heavy weather tactics specific to catamarans
Understanding capsize risk factors and prevention
Trampoline safety and net maintenance
Systems management: water tanks, holding tanks, solar, generator
All certifications issued by the American Sailing Association (ASA)
A Day in the Life
Catamaran courses combine sailing instruction with the unique pleasures of multihull cruising. Here is what a typical day looks like.
| Time | Activity | What You'll Learn | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Wake up in your private cabin | Enjoy the space and stability that only a catamaran provides | Zen |
| 08:00 | Breakfast on the flybridge | Discuss the day plan with panoramic harbor views | Social |
| 09:00 | Twin-engine docking practice | Master using differential thrust for precise maneuvering | High Focus |
| 10:30 | Set sail with catamaran-specific instruction | Learn sail trim for multihull performance | Active |
| 12:00 | Lunch underway on the spacious cockpit | Experience the social benefits of catamaran layout | Social |
| 13:30 | Anchoring workshop: bridle setup and scope | Practice catamaran-specific anchoring techniques | Academic |
| 15:00 | Swim and snorkel from the sugar scoop steps | Enjoy easy water access unique to catamarans | Zen |
| 17:00 | Systems walkthrough: water, solar, generator | Understand catamaran-specific systems management | Academic |
| 18:30 | Sundowners on the trampoline | Relax with a drink watching the sunset | Celebration |
| 20:00 | Dinner ashore or onboard BBQ | Share stories and debrief the day | Social |
07:00Wake up in your private cabin
Enjoy the space and stability that only a catamaran provides
Zen08:00Breakfast on the flybridge
Discuss the day plan with panoramic harbor views
Social09:00Twin-engine docking practice
Master using differential thrust for precise maneuvering
High Focus10:30Set sail with catamaran-specific instruction
Learn sail trim for multihull performance
Active12:00Lunch underway on the spacious cockpit
Experience the social benefits of catamaran layout
Social13:30Anchoring workshop: bridle setup and scope
Practice catamaran-specific anchoring techniques
Academic15:00Swim and snorkel from the sugar scoop steps
Enjoy easy water access unique to catamarans
Zen17:00Systems walkthrough: water, solar, generator
Understand catamaran-specific systems management
Academic18:30Sundowners on the trampoline
Relax with a drink watching the sunset
Celebration20:00Dinner ashore or onboard BBQ
Share stories and debrief the day
SocialZen
Academic
Active
Social
High Focus
Celebration
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Next: Nov 8
Up to 5 sailors
From
$5,190per person
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