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All of us who like sailing have ever asked ourselves this question: can I sail with the title of Recreational Boat Skipper outside of Spain? The answer is a little more complex than it seems. Keep on reading to know everything! Distance limitations for the PER and principle… Read more
In addition to the mandatory practices, to obtain the Recreational Boat Skipper (PER) license you must pass a 47-question multiple choice theoretical exam. Do you know what topics you have to study to pass the exam? Keep reading to find out everything. List of theoretical syllabus for the PER title 1. Naval technology The … Read more
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
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
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
If there is something that can scare us on board a boat, especially in the open sea, it is the uncontrolled entry of water into the boat that can cause flooding and, in extreme cases, the sinking of the boat. Would you know what to do if a leak occurs? We will tell you … Read more
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
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
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
Mainsail trimming On this course we need to keep the mainsail (as well as the genoa) trimmed with the sheet “full”. The sheet traveller is fixed “almost” in the centre of the boat, giving a slight inclination of the boom towards leeward. The vang has to be slightly trimmed, thus tightening the sheet. Read more