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Catamaran Ratings

Note that most ratings above novice are awarded when the wind conditions are of appropriate strengths:
  • Novice: 1-6 knots
  • Intermediate: 7-15 knots
  • Skipper: 16+ knots
*1 knot (kts) = 1.15 mph


Requirements:
Requirements will be the same as Single Handed rating procedures but for the catamaran boats.  Email ratings instructor for more details.

Catamaran Novice

Boats Unlocked:
Hobie 16, Dart 16

Where You Can Sail:
Union Bay

When You Can Sail:
Up to 7 knots of wind

Catamaran Intermediate

Boats Unlocked:
Hobie 16. With other ratings, Hobie 20, Hobie 21, Hobie SX18

Where You Can Sail:
Union Bay

When You Can Sail:
Up to 15 knots of wind

Catamaran Skipper

Boats Unlocked:
Hobie 16, Hobie 21

Where You Can Sail:
Interconnecting waters east of the Aurora Bridge

When You Can Sail:
In any winds