The Professional Recreational Boat Skipper course is another step for all those nautical enthusiasts who want to turn their hobby into their profession. In this post we tell you everything you need to know to assess whether this training is a future option for you. Will you join us? What is the … Read more
If you are passionate about the world of the sea and want to make it your profession, you should know the different professional titles of the Merchant Navy that you have access to and what each of them entails. Keep reading to find out and get closer to your professional vocation. If you want to delve deeper into the subject of … Read more
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
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
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
Windlass: Gypsy, clutch and brake The windlass is a machine for raising or lowering the anchor chain and can be moved hydraulically, manually or, more commonly used in recreational boats, by means of an electric motor. The gypsy is a piece that is attached to the drum and has notches in order to hook the anchor into the … Read more
Prevention to avoid a man overboard situation: Safety harness, lighting Among the most effective measures to avoid falls is the safety harness, without forgetting that the deck must have a non-slip surface and that the stanchions must be high and strong, in addition to wearing appropriate shoes. On the other hand, unnecessary trips to the water should be avoided. Read more