What are territorial waters in Spain?

map of spanish territorial waters

In Spain, as in any other country, there is an area of waters that belong to its sovereignty, known as territorial waters. These waters are often the subject of disputes and misunderstandings, so it is important to understand their definition and regulation to avoid problems. In this article, we will talk about what territorial waters are in Spain. Read more

What is the IMO and what is its mission?

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) plays a crucial role in regulating and promoting maritime safety, efficiency and sustainability globally. As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is dedicated to setting international standards covering everything from the safety of navigation to the prevention and control of maritime accidents. Read more

Copa América Barcelona 2024

sailboats of the america cup barcelona

Next year, 2024, the America's Cup will celebrate its 37th edition in Barcelona, which has been classified as an Event of Exceptional Public Interest (AEIP), which means that both the organizers, teams and sponsors will be able to advertise in this event that will take place. will take place between August 22 and August 27… Read more

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

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