How are PER and GNP different?

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If you are thinking about getting your first nautical permit, you may have some doubts about the different training and certificates that can be obtained. Once you have ignored the professional or more complicated qualifications, do you know the differences between the PER and the PNB, the two most affordable? In this article we explain it to you in depth, … Read more

What Jet Ski License do I need?

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Are you passionate about the sea, speed and adrenaline? Then driving jet skis is surely one of your great hobbies, but do you know what license you need to drive one? In this post we tell you everything you need to know about it. When do I need to have a jet ski license? You are probably thinking… … Read more

What documentation do you have to carry on the boat?

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As with any land vehicle, on a boat it is mandatory to carry certain regulatory documentation, which can be requested at any time by the competent authority and the lack of which can lead to sanctions and large fines. Don't know what documentation you should always carry on the boat? Read on to find out everything. What documents do you have to carry on board? Read more

PNB Title: Basic Navigation Pattern

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If you like sailing and you are investigating what your options are when it comes to obtaining a certificate that enables you to steer boats, you have surely heard of the PNB or Basic Navigation Skipper. If you want to know everything about this certificate, keep reading, we have prepared a complete post to explain everything you need to know … Read more

What are nautical charts and what are they for?

Charts are maps used for navigation and they represent the entire Earth's surface with details that can be useful to the navigator, such as the outline of the coast, lighthouses, reefs, probes, type of bottom, declinations, currents, etc. . There are two types of charts for navigation, gnomonic (for orthodromic routes)… Read more

Types of pleasure boats

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When the good weather arrives, who doesn't want to go sailing? Whether to go fishing, spend the day anchoring or to skirt the coast enjoying the landscape and the sea breeze. Many people consider buying or renting a boat to enjoy the sea. However, you may have doubts with… Read more

Navigation on Bearing Courses (EL GENAKER)

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The bearing courses are those of a length and aft. The most important thing about these directions is related to safety. Due to a wave, or due to the helmsman's inattention, the main can jibe alone and the boom, in its abrupt change of side, can violently hit the unsuspecting crew. While browsing… Read more