Get your Basic Navigation Skipper certificate online. Learn to sail confidently and safely from the comfort of your home with our online Basic Navigation Skipper (PNB) course. Become an expert at sea and acquire the skills necessary to sail safely, all at your own pace and without leaving home.
The Basic Navigation Pattern (BNP) is the second official title you can obtain after the Navigation License. With this title, you will be able to expand your knowledge and also the powers to drive boats. GNP title is an excellent option if you are not sure what nautical qualification you want. Later, you could take the course to Get the PER online, in case the PNB is too small for you. Regarding the PER, The PNB has a smaller agenda (it only covers up to topic 6 of the PER) and an exam with fewer questions. Once you have obtained this title, if you wish to obtain the title of Recreational Boat Skipper, you can take a bridging course and sit an exam with only the syllabus you are missing, all online.
The PNB card gives you permission to navigate with boats under a series of limitations and characteristics.
Motor boats maximum 8 meters in length
The power limit is indicated by the boat
Jet skis of any power
Navigation up to 5 miles from the coast
Possibility of day and night navigation
What requirements do we need to pass to obtain the PNB?
01
Pass a theoretical exam with 27 multiple choice questions
02
Perform 4 hours of radio in a simulator
03
Carry out 8 hours of practice on the boat
04
A medical check-up like a driver's license
05
Minimum age 18 years or 16 years with parental authorization
To obtain the Basic Navigation Skipper title, it is necessary to complete some compulsory internships, which you can complete in a flexible way adapted to your availability.
The exam consists of 27 multiple choice questions that are answered in 45 minutes, with a maximum of 10 errors allowed (no more than 4 referring to Regulations and 2 to Markings).
At this point, topics will be discussed
1.1 Helmet
1.2 Structure
1.3 Anchoring equipment
1.4 Rudder
1.5 Propeller
1.6 Dimensions
1.7 Terminology
Chicote, breast, gaza, boza and firm. Noray, dead bodies, buoys, defenses, boat hook. Artificial fiber ropes: Application of each type.
Knowledge of (RIPA) The International Regulations to Prevent Collisions
Lateral system region "A", Cardinal System, isolated danger, navigable and special waters.
Basic theory to know the different sections and methods necessary for navigation safety.
Mandatory legislation on maritime and vessel regulation.
The candidate's aspirations are decisive: the PNB may be easier to obtain, but its privileges, especially as regards the maximum length and the maximum distance from the coast, may be too restrictive. If you consider that sailing is your passion and that the PNB will not be sufficient for your objectives, you can directly opt for obtaining the PER.
The number of hours you can dedicate to studying the syllabus each day is essential. The Generalitat announces the exam every month, and one month is a reasonable period of time to prepare if you dedicate the appropriate amount of time.
The PNB exam is administered by the Generalitat, which is also responsible for marking and publishing the official grades. In the days following the exam, the marking is published, which you can check for yourself using the solution template. However, the official grades may take up to two weeks to be available.
Do you want to acquire more knowledge and obtain different powers for your boat?
Course to obtain the title of recreational boat skipper
Course to obtain the title of Yacht Skipper
Course to obtain the title of Yacht Captain
Fill the form
Contact us directly using the form to sign up for our courses or to request more information.
The PER degree is one of the most popular qualifications in the world of navigation. Many users ask us what title they need and in the end the decision lies in the boat you want to be able to steer. Yeah
Sailing is an exciting and rewarding activity, but it also requires great responsibility and specific knowledge to ensure safety at sea. For this reason, it is essential to obtain a nautical certification that accredits the training and skills
One of the first questions that comes to mind when we consider obtaining any degree is: do I prepare it in a specialized school or on my own? The PER is no exception and, for this reason, many people doubt
EN 
ES 
CA 
FR