* The history and evolution of multihulls
* Their advantages and disadvantages compared with monohulls
* Handicapping, hull shapes and computer aided design
* Stability and the dynamics of capsize; floats; centreboards and rudders
* Sails and sail forces, rigs, mast and rigging
* Engines and generators
* Construction methods and materials
* Road trailers and launching techniques
* Handling under sail; how the techniques differ from those for monohulls
* Heavy weather tactics
* Multihulls organisations