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:

CoursePre-requisiteDurationLocationCost
Manta Catamaran EducationNone5 day, 5 night; live-aboard cruisingS.W. Florida$1950.00/person
Manta Catamaran EducationNone5 day, 6 night; live-aboard cruisingFlorida Keys$2150.00/person

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

Contact us for course dates.


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

  

Copyright © 2006-2008 Restless Sailor, Inc.