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CATAMARAN CONFIDENCE

The essential skill course

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Students and instructor sailing a catamaran during practical training in the Catamaran Confidence Course. Learn helm control, crew coordination, and sailing skills hands-on.

CATAMARAN
CONFIDENCE

The essential skill course

Master Catamaran
Sailing

• Level

Intermediate

• Group

6 students + instructor + chef

• Upcoming Sessions

June 06–13, 2026 | Spots available: 6

Sept 26– Oct 03, 2026 | Spots available: 6

• Training Area

Saronic Gulf, Greece

• Departure

Alimos Marina, Athens

• Accommodation & Food

7 nights onboard a 42–47ft catamaran

Daily breakfast & lunch, water, coffee, snacks

This is a focused training for skippers stepping into the world of multihull sailing. A catamaran behaves differently—it has its own strengths, its own quirks, and its own logic. This course is designed to help you understand those nuances and handle the vessel with total composure in real conditions.

You will train daily on a modern 42–47ft catamaran in the Saronic Gulf. Through hands-on drills and repeated practice, you move beyond the basics to build true confidence at the helm.

The small crew of just 6 people ensures maximum helm time and personalized coaching to master every maneuver.

Starboard view with the jib deployed during a hands‑on catamaran training.

> Newly certified skippers with little to no catamaran experience

> Adventure-driven travelers wanting to explore coastlines with a stable, spacious vessel

> Sailing couples preparing to cruise together

Perfect
for:

Woman at the helm smiling with excitement during a catamaran confidence sailing course.
Two crew members discussing sail trim during a catamaran confidence sailing course.
Sailor at the helm viewed from behind during a catamaran confidence sailing course.
Aerial drone view of crew waving from the bow after anchoring in Donoussa, Cyclades, during a catamaran confidence sailing co
Group of sailors laughing together at the helm while waiting their turn during a catamaran confidence course.
Sailor smiling at the helm during a catamaran confidence sailing course.

What
You`ll
Learn

  • Master the dance of the throttles.

    Learn to use your twin engines independently to spin on a dime, slide sideways, and dock with confidence in any marina.

  • The Art of a Silent Night

    Practice safe anchoring on different seabeds and learn how to calculate scope, deploy a bridle, and test your anchor’s hold.

  • Master the stern-to docking dance

    We'll practice the entire Med mooring sequence, focusing on handling a side wind. This is your chance to perfect the "crabbing" technique. We break it down into small actions so you can approach any Med mooring with confidence.

  • Optimize your sails for two hulls

    We will focus on finding the most efficient angles for upwind performance and mastering the stable, powerful broad reach that catamarans are famous for. You will learn to harness the true potential of the boat for an effortless and exhilarating glide.

  • Stay in control when you lose half your power.

    Practice one-engine maneuvering in a safe, supportive setting, so you can stay calm and in control even when something unexpected happens.

The Boat

The Boat

A stable platform for focused learning

Our training is conducted on modern 42–47ft catamarans, the industry standard for charter fleets. You will stay in a comfortable cabin with a private bathroom and enjoy bright, shared communal spaces.

Most importantly, the catamaran's spacious and stable deck is your primary classroom. It provides the safe, uncluttered environment essential for focused drills and hands-on skill development from the very first day.

Catamaran layout.

The Boat

The Boat

A stable platform for focused learning

Our training is conducted on modern 42–47ft catamarans, the industry standard for charter fleets. You will stay in a comfortable cabin with a private bathroom and enjoy bright, shared communal spaces.

Most importantly, the catamaran's spacious and stable deck is your primary classroom. It provides the safe, uncluttered environment essential for focused drills and hands-on skill development from the very first day.

Catamaran layout.

Your Instructor

Mihail, lead instructor at Sailing Flavors.

With over 30,000 nautical miles and hundreds of charters, Mihail combines vast experience (RYA Yachtmaster Ocean,  RYA Cruising and Shorebased Navigation Instructor) with a genuine gift for teaching.

He’s the patient instructor who remembers those moments when your heart pounds in your chest and you’re afraid of making a mistake.

His superpower is explaining complex concepts simply. What this means for you: a calm, structured, patient coach beside you every step of the way. You’ll practice real maneuvers, receive daily feedback, and build confidence.

The Area

Itinerary map of the catamaran confidence course in the Saronic Gulf.

A purposefully selected training ground

We operate in a protected area of the Saronic Gulf, where short passages between traditional ports and quiet bays provide a high density of training scenarios. From Mediterranean mooring to anchoring in tight spots, this condensed geography allows us to maximize learning within minimal sailing distances.

The focus is entirely on skill acquisition; we avoid long passages to dedicate all our energy to the maneuvers that define a confident skipper.

Mihail, lead instructor at Sailing Flavors.

Your
Instructor

With over 30,000 nautical miles and hundreds of charters, Mihail combines vast experience (RYA Yachtmaster Ocean,  RYA Cruising and Shorebased Navigation Instructor) with a genuine gift for teaching.

He’s the patient instructor who remembers those moments when your heart pounds in your chest and you’re afraid of making a mistake.

His superpower is explaining complex concepts simply. What this means for you: a calm, structured, patient coach beside you every step of the way. You’ll practice real maneuvers, receive daily feedback, and build confidence.

Aerial drone view of a catamaran moored alone in a picturesque anchorage during a confidence sailing course.

The Boat

A stable platform for focused learning.

Our training is conducted on modern 42–47ft catamarans—the industry standard for charter fleets worldwide. You will stay in a comfortable cabin with a private head (bathroom) and enjoy the bright, open communal spaces that make catamarans so popular.

Beyond the comfort, the catamaran’s spacious and stable deck is your primary „classroom”. It provides the safe, uncluttered environment essential for mastering drills and developing skills from the very first day.

Catamaran layout.
Aerial view of a catamaran anchored alone beside a scenic beach during a catamaran confidence sailing course.
Itinerary map of the catamaran confidence course in the Saronic Gulf.

The Area

A purposefully selected training ground.

We operate in a protected area of the Saronic Gulf, where short passages between traditional ports and quiet bays provide a high density of training scenarios. From Mediterranean mooring to anchoring in tight spots, this condensed geography allows us to maximize learning within minimal sailing distances.

The focus is entirely on skill acquisition; we avoid long passages to dedicate all our energy to the maneuvers that define a confident skipper.

The Food

Fresh Food Onboard, Local Flavors Ashore

A chef joins the experience to support the learning process, making nutrition a natural part of life on board. Before sailing, food preferences, dietary needs, and favorite dishes are shared in advance so everything can be planned accordingly.

The chef takes care of provisioning and prepares fresh daily breakfast and lunch on board, leaving more time and energy to focus on training and make the most of every hour on the water.

Each evening, we'll dine ashore at authentic, hand-picked tavernas, enjoying the region's true flavors.

Fresh, diverse chef-prepared platter with colorful healthy foods, served onboard during a sailing trip overlooking the sea.

What people say

The Food

Fresh, diverse chef-prepared platter with colorful healthy foods, served onboard during a sailing trip overlooking the sea.

Fresh Food Onboard, Local Flavors Ashore

A chef joins the experience to support the learning process, making nutrition a natural part of life on board. Before sailing, food preferences, dietary needs, and favorite dishes are shared in advance so everything can be planned accordingly.

The chef takes care of provisioning and prepares fresh daily breakfast and lunch on board, leaving more time and energy to focus on training and make the most of every hour on the water.

Each evening, we'll dine ashore at authentic, hand-picked tavernas, enjoying the region's true flavors.

The Food

Fresh Food Onboard, Local Flavors Ashore

A chef joins the experience to support the learning process, making nutrition a natural part of life on board. Before sailing, food preferences, dietary needs, and favorite dishes are shared in advance so everything can be planned accordingly.

The chef takes care of provisioning and prepares fresh daily breakfast and lunch on board, leaving more time and energy to focus on training and make the most of every hour on the water.

Each evening, we'll dine ashore at authentic, hand-picked tavernas, enjoying the region's true flavors.

Fresh, diverse chef-prepared platter with colorful healthy foods, served onboard during a sailing trip overlooking the sea.

Trip Summary

• Level

Intermediate

• Group

6 students + instructor + chef

• Period

May - October 2026

• Location

Saronic Gulf, Greece

• Price

Saronic Gulf, Greece

Included

• 7 nights onboard a 42–46ft catamaran (shared cabins with private bathroom)

• Chef-prepared meals: daily breakfast & lunch

• Water, coffee, snacks

• Fuel

• RYA Yachtmaster Crusing Instructor

• Yacht damage waiver insurance

• Personal safety gear (life jacket & harness)

• Bed linen & towels

• Final Cleaning

Not Included

• Flights

• Airport transfers

• Personal sailing gear

• Dinners at tavernas

Aerial drone view of a catamaran anchored near the Temple of Poseidon during a sailing confidence course.

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