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

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

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