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Nautilus Sailing, America's premier sailing school, launches an online catamaran masterclass

by Nautilus Sailing 27 Apr 2023 14:12 BST
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Award-winning American Sailing Association (ASA) school, Nautilus Sailing, announces the release of their online Catamaran Masterclass, tailored towards new catamaran sailors wanting to gain a solid foundation before stepping onboard for practical training.

Founded by multi-award-winning sailing instructor Timothy Geisler, Nautilus Sailing provides a bespoke, all-inclusive sail training program, taking students from little to no experience to fully ASA-qualified across six destinations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Pacific oceans.

With limited options available for catamaran training, Nautilus Sailing developed the course in response to the increase in demand for sailing holidays and subsequent growth in bookings year on year. Backed by the latest statistics, in 2021, the yacht charter market was valued at $18.9 billion USD, with a projection to reach $26.5 billion USD by 2027.

Due to high supply, monohulls dominate the 20-50 foot category of yacht charters in the sailing category. Yet, demand for catamarans is growing at an unprecedented rate due to the spaciousness and comfort they offer, making them the preferred choice for family and group vacations.

"This course is the culmination of thousands of hours of on-the-water teaching, distilled into 36 bite-sized video lessons, packed with interactive and practical exercises. With unlimited access, you can work at your own pace and on your own schedule." Said Tim Geisler, CEO of Nautilus Sailing.

Filmed over 18 months, the online instruction is led by Geisler, a former teacher and educator, and Tim Jenne. Coupled with professional animations and videography, the comprehensive curriculum covers critical topics such as anchoring, docking, trimming sails, heaving too, navigation and weather forecasting.

"We are incredibly excited about the launch of this online Catamaran Sailing Masterclass! Just as aspiring pilots must complete ground school before they spend time in a plane, this Masterclass will provide an incredible foundation for all catamaran sailors wishing to embark on their own sailing adventures. This online course will prove to be an industry game-changer! Sailors will be able to learn the basics from the comfort of their home through these stunning videos and avoid costly mistakes and gaps in their skills and knowledge," says Tim Geisler, CEO of Nautilus Sailing.

To access the Masterclass and for more information, visit: nautilussailing.com/online-masterclasses

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