Regulations for recreational boats

Regulations on recreational boats

Traditionally, Spanish nautical legislation has evolved at a forced pace, in line with navigation practices: until a few years ago, the law did not contemplate recreational navigation, so this type of boat had to be governed by the classic rules of maritime law. Fortunately, the regulations for recreational vessels have been … Read more

What types of marine knots exist?

Learn to tie the main sailor knots

Tying sailor's knots correctly is a very important skill, although not everyone masters them easily. Do you know how to tie the most important knots? Tying a strong knot that is quick to tie, durable and easy to undo is a basic skill for any self-respecting sailor. Test your knowledge in … Read more

What information does the boat registration contain?

What information does the boat registration provide?

Like other vehicles, such as cars, boats have a license plate, which contains specific information that allows the boat to be identified. Read on to discover how the boat registration is made up and what information it contains. What is the registration code? Registration is mandatory on any boat with… Read more

Complementary PER: How to go from GNP to PER?

How to convert from GNP to PER

On many occasions, once we have obtained the PNB we realise that its powers are insufficient for our needs or that we enjoy sailing so much that we need a more extensive qualification. What should we do at that point? The Complementary PER is the solution. What is the Complementary PER? The Complementary PER is the bridging course that you must take … Read more

Navigation areas in Spain, do you know what they are?

Navigation areas in Spain

The navigation zone is a fundamental concept in nautical science, which we must be clear about both when deciding on one title or another and before choosing the most appropriate boat for our needs. Do you know what the navigation zone is and how it affects you? Keep reading to find out everything. If you are interested in … Read more

Professional nautical titles, what are they?

Professional nautical titles

If you are passionate about the world of the sea and want to make it your profession, you should know the different professional titles of the Merchant Navy that you have access to and what each of them entails. Keep reading to find out and get closer to your professional vocation. If you want to delve deeper into the subject of … Read more

Types of Sailboats: Light, Sports, Old and Recreational

Types of Sailboats: Light, Sports, Old and Recreational

When you start to get into the nautical world, at first you have a lot of doubts: what types of boat licences exist, what boats can I sail with each one, how to take the courses and get the licences… In this post, we answer one of the questions that our students ask us the most: how many types of licences are there? Read more

What are the parts of a ship?

What are the parts of a ship?

Although different types of boat have different parts (a yacht is not the same as a sailboat, to give just two examples), there are some parts that are common to all of them. Below we explain them so that you can name and recognize them easily. Bow The front part of the boat, narrower than the … Read more