How much does a mooring cost?

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Buying a boat is not just about choosing the type of boat and that's it, but it is actually a thorough process in which a series of aspects must be taken into account that will lead to making the correct and most convenient decision. One of the most important is the price of the moorings … Read more

What is a Nautical Medical Certificate?

nautical medical certificate

Do you want to know what a Nautical Medical Certificate is, what it is for and where you can obtain it? Then you cannot stop reading this article, because we have valuable information that will be absolutely useful to you. What is a Nautical Medical Certificate? A Nautical Medical Certificate is a document that legitimizes the good physical and mental condition … Read more

Parts of a sailing boat, can you identify them?

Do you know all the parts of a sailboat?

If you are passionate about sailing and you are considering taking sailing qualifications to be able to steer sailboats up to 24 metres in length, you should identify and name at least the fundamental parts of a sailing boat: in this post we will tell you what they are called and where the most important ones are located. Parts of the hull … Read more

Browsing without a title, when is it possible?

At Anclademia we offer you the most important nautical qualifications, both recreational and professional, so that you can sail with all the knowledge and documentation required by law, but on many occasions we are asked, is it possible to sail without a qualification? In this post we answer that question. Under what conditions can you sail without a qualification? Although in … Read more

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

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