TS 13039

TS 13039 is a vocational standard for the guide and instructor role associated with catamaran sailing. Its focus is the professional work of leading and teaching on twin-hull sailing craft, covering the practical knowledge needed to guide participants and explain core sailing operations, boat handling, and related instructional tasks.

Technical context of the occupation

Catamarans are twin-hull sailboats known for stability, lightness, and often higher speed characteristics than many single-hull craft. In this setting, a guide and instructor is expected, in general technical terms, to understand how wind, balance, trim, and basic sailing control interact. The distinction matters because catamarans handle differently from monohulls in turning behavior, acceleration, and stability, so instruction must reflect the specific dynamics of the vessel type.

What the standard covers

Based on the provided scope, the standard covers the guide and instructor profession for catamaran sailing. It provides a framework for defining, classifying, and evaluating the occupation, rather than a detailed training manual or a clause-by-clause operational specification. In general professional practice, this role includes preparing participants, explaining basic commands clearly, and supervising the practical use of the sailing craft in an organized way.

• Focuses on twin-hull sailing craft.
• Combines guiding and instructional duties in one occupational profile.
• Serves as a vocational standard for classification and evaluation.
• Relates to the practical teaching of catamaran sailing skills.