HOP cat

Hands On Practice catamaran

Duration - 7 days
Zone - Kavala, Greece
Price - 1140 EUR/ EUR person/ spot in double cabin
* the course can be paid in full or in installments

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HOP CAT PRIVATE TRAINING

Duration - 7 days / choose week
Zone - Kavala, Athens, other areas on request
Price - from 3900 EUR/ module

The price shown is the starting price. The final price will include the hire of the boat (of the learner's choice) + RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Capetan certified instructor. Flexible period, subject to availability of student and instructor. Destination of choice.

PRICE INCLUDES

7 days theory and practice with one of the CAPETAN Club trainers
Minim 8 hours of practice per day
Accommodation on school boat with maximum 5 trainees + trainer
Boat hire
Equipment
Linen/ towels
End-cleaning
Access to pre-departure theoretical workshops
Night sailing hours
Feedback sessions and personal counselling
Necessary documentation in electronic format
The associated costs of
diesel/ marine/ water/ electricity
Deposit insurance
Shopping essentials for the week
Dedicated support before and during the course

does not include

Transport to and from the departure marina (Kavala/Athena)
Deposit 100€/ pers, refundable

THIS IS HOP CAT

HOP CAT is a 7-day intensive hands-on program held exclusively on a catamaran, designed for beginner and intermediate students. The curriculum offers a structured, practical approach to mastering the fundamentals of catamaran sailing. Training takes place in popular sailing destinations in Greece.

PRACTICE

We give you the opportunity to put your shoulder to the wheel and practice as many manoeuvres as you need to sail properly.

CAMARADERIE

Join the CAPETAN community, a club of sailing enthusiasts that will always help you out when in need.

EXPERIENCE

The knowledge provided is designed to help you easily navigate situations that can arise when sailing a charter boat in a busy holiday destination with an inexperienced crew.

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catamaran Skipper for 7 days

HOP CATAMARAN is the right module for those who want to rent this type of boat in typical tourist locations for holidays with family and friends. If you dream of getting out on a catamaran as much as you can, experiencing the adventure on the waves in the comfort of this type of boat and enjoying the feeling of freedom that the sea offers, you have come to the right place. We understand and support you!

With a special focus on safety, teamwork and practical applications, HOP CAT combines theory with hands-on practice on the water, ensuring that participants develop the confidence and skills appropriate for a catamaran charter.

HOP cat

Hands on practice catamaran

The HOP CAT will follow a curriculum with theoretical topics and practical exercises where we aim to give you the basic knowledge and practice to be able to charter and sail a catamaran in coastal waters.
The module comprises two stages:
- The first stage, before travelling to Greece, involves individual study of the theory, with access to workshops on different themes.
- The second leg takes place in Kavala, Greece and is intensive catamaran practice - 7 days, 8 hours a day.

safety

MOB with motor
using emergency tiller
how to prepare a cruising vessel for sea, including engine checks, securing and stowage of all gear on deck and below
safety briefing
presenting first aid kit
first aid training
using fire extinguisher
using a fire blanket
using flares
explaining life raft
procedures
using harness + life line + lifesaver
VHF /EPIRB /AIS radio
about gas
bilge pump
how to properly use bossun's chair