dreamer/competent crew path
THIS IS THE PATH FOR starting your sailing journey
This path exists to launch the next generation of multihull sailors. Whether your dream is to crew on an expedition, prepare for ownership, or simply gain confidence on the water, we give you the foundation to start strong. By combining cutting-edge online learning with hands-on sailing adventures, we turn curiosity into competence — giving you the seamanship skills to be a valued, confident crew member anywhere in the world.
As a Catamaran Training Crew or Dreamer student, you’ll learn through the fully accredited NauticEd sailing education program, which builds the knowledge and skills required to be a competent sailor. Our training follows the U.S. Coast Guard’s American National Standards for sailing instruction, and our NauticEd certifications and licenses are recognized by yacht charter companies worldwide.
3 steps to training & assessment
Step 1: Start by discussing your sailing goals and experience
Are you looking to become a confident sailboat owner—competent, insurable, and ready to safely sail anywhere in the world?
Do you want to earn the certifications needed to bareboat charter a catamaran and skipper your own dream vacation?
Are you hoping to build your skills and experience as a competent crew member?
Regardless of your goals, we can help. Reach out to us and share your past training and experience so we can tailor a training program to meet your individual needs.
Step 2: Begin the online theory-knowledge courses immediately!
A major advantage of our program is that you can start your online training right away, allowing you to prepare thoroughly and make the most of your on-the-water training.
Online knowledge-based courses have consistently outperformed traditional methods in both education and business.
We only use NauticEd’s online courses because they are recognized as best-in-class for boating education.
Step 3: On-water Training, Assessment & Certification
Step 3: On-water Training, Assessment & Certification
Our on-the-water training is focused on the application of knowledge-theory and skills building. The training is tailored to your needs and goals, including an emphasis on hands-on catamaran sailing experience, seamanship, and competence.
Certification is optional and includes a thorough assessment of your skills, safety, and overall competence for each level. We can assess while training, or you can schedule an assessment.
Recommended Courses
Introduction to Sailing Course
If you want (or dream) to learn to sail, or are just curious about sailing techniques and theory, the NauticEd Introduction to Sailing Course is for you! NauticEd’s Introduction to Sailing Course teaches you the fundamentals of sailing, giving you the confidence to start sailing right.
Estimated Time: 4 hours
Rating is 4.94 (based on 147 reviews).
Qualified Crew Member Course
Learn to sail and contribute as a crew member on a sailboat from 25 ft to 55 ft (7.5m to 17m). Learn the lines, knots, sailing terminology, sail trim, helming, and rules of the road plus much more. Become a great crew member to fully enjoy and appreciate sailing whether daysailing with friends, racing, or a sailing vacation.
Estimated time: 7 hours
Rating is 4.84 (based on 1012 reviews))
Skipper Large Sailboats Course Bundle
A comprehensive online sailing course for beginner to intermediate sailors to learn how to sail large sailboats (keelboats) 26 ft (8m) and above. If you want to learn to sail or improve your sailing skills then the Skipper Large Sailboat Online Course is right for you.
Estimated time: 20 hours
Rating is 4.92 (based on 4411 reviews).A comprehensive online sailing
Catamaran Sailing Confidence Course
This is a required course add-on for all Skipper Large Sailboats and Bareboat Charter Master candidates at Catamaran Training. The Catamaran Sailing Confidence online course builds upon your keelboat training and experience to give you the confidence to safely and efficiently sail a catamaran. The Catamaran Sailing Confidence online course includes interactive animations to help understand catamaran maneuvering in the marina.
Estimated time: 3 hours
Rating is 4.85 (based on 1318 reviews).
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS
Our Students & Crew Members learn to sail through our fully accredited NauticEd sailing education program, a program that prepares you to be a competent sailor. Our training program adheres to the U.S. Coast Guard’s American National Standards for sailing training, and our NauticEd Certifications and Licenses are recognized by yacht chartering companies around the world.
