Manta Catamaran Education Program

Together with Manta Catamarans, we have developed an industry leading, comprehensive education program, taught by US SAILING Certified Sailing Instructors. Join us here in southwest Florida or the Bahamas for a 5 day, 5 night live aboard course sailing on a brand new 42´ Mk IV catamaran. Go cruising in beautiful bays and islands, gaining experience and building sailing skills in real cruising situations. We cover all aspects of operating a Manta. In addition, we use our teaching expertise to assess our clients' skills and learning goals. Then we blend ingredients from our Cruising, Coastal Navigation, and Passage Making courses, along with practical advice from our years of experience, to develop a personalized curriculum. This course gives our clients the skills and confidence to enjoy their catamaran to the fullest. Following are details of the Manta Catamaran Education Program:

Accomodations Aboard: Two queen size private staterooms for either a single client or a couple. We guarantee a private berth.

Manta Education Program Details: Manta MK IV Sailcat Operation: These topics are always covered. Machinery Operation: engines, generator, windlass, & steering Systems Operation: fresh water, salt water, heads/holding tank/macerators, 12 volt / 120 volt electrical systems, charging systems Environmental Systems: heating & air conditioning, galley equipment / propane system, refrigerator & freezer Electronics Operation: navigation, entertainment, and monitoring equipment Rigging Operation: electric winch, camber spar, boom brake, & boom vang Sailing: setting & reefing sails, sail trim, & cruising spinnaker Leaving & Returning to the Dock/Mooring Anchoring Techniques - 1 & 2 anchors
	Cruising & Passage Making Skills Topics covered depend on client needs. Trip planning and Passage Route Planning Preparation to Sail Coastal & Offshore Boat Control in Confined & Open Waters Crew Operations and Skills Sail Trim & Boat Speed Overboard Recovery Methods Heavy Weather Sailing Weather Forecasting and Monitoring Long Term Provisioning and Galley Skills 24 hour Watchkeeping Methods Entry/Exit of Foreign Countries Navigation Rules, International & Inland Safety and Emergency Procedures
Coastal Navigation Skills Topics covered depend on client needs. Piloting Compass Variation & Deviation, Ship & Hand Bearing Compass Danger Bearing, Ranges, & Back Bearings Aids to Navigation, & Electronics Cruising Guides, Tide & Current Tables, & Other Publications Navigation Navigational Strategies, Interpret and integrate weather information Precautions for fog, heavy weather, & night arrivals Chart Use and Plotting of DR, EP, Fix, Running Fix, Set & Drift Navigation Equipment & Tools