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PER course in Barcelona

Obtain the title of pleasure boat skipper with Anclademia. In-person and home classes, tests and exams, practices from the first day.

PER motor in Barcelona

In-person, online or weekend intensive classes.

The courses of Skipper of Pleasure Boats in Barcelona that we offer in Anclademia, It will allow you to obtain the PER title to govern boats of up to 15 meters without prior knowledge or any previous nautical qualification.

To start the course and obtain your nautical qualification, we take courses every month, you will have the support of the teachers and they will help you with the theoretical part, the practices can be done when it best suits you, you do not need to finish the theory before practice, you can easily combine it.

Every month there is a call for the PER exam (except August and October) so the PER course is designed so that you can take the exam any month.

Our classrooms are located in the Port Olímpic of Barcelona. You will be able to choose different times for the theoretical classes and you will have the support and help of our professional teachers.

The practices are carried out aboard boats moored in the same port, for the greater comfort of the students.

It is not necessary to have passed the theoretical part to begin the practices, but you can combine both so that obtaining the title is faster. In addition, you can carry out complementary internships (16 hours of sailing) and/or cross to the Balearic Islands to expand the powers of your degree: see other PER options in the list of courses.

PER Course in Barcelona - Motor and Sailing

Take advantage of the opportunity to obtain the title of pleasure boat skipper

Why get the PER with Anclademia?

Virtual classroom

Access to the Anclademia Virtual Classroom to access your training.

In-Person Classes

In-person classes so you can improve understanding and resolve all your doubts

Teaching materials

From the first day we will put at your disposal all the necessary teaching material

Test and Exams

We have hundreds of types of exams at your disposal for you to practice.

Online and In-Person Training

We will always offer you the online option for when you cannot attend in person

Installment Payments

We offer you the possibility of making payment in 3 installments.

With the PER title, what boats can I take and what limitations do I have?

The Recreational Boat Skipper's license gives you permission to sail with motor boats under a series of limitations and characteristics.

Maximum length

Motor boats maximum 15 meters in length

maximum power gnp

Power

The power limit is indicated by the boat

aquatic bikes

Aquatic bikes

Jet skis of any power

Distance

Navigation up to 12 miles from the coast

day night navigation

Navigation

Possibility of day and night navigation

What does the face-to-face PER motor course include?

If you have any questions, use the chat available on this page and we will clarify any type of doubt.

Training classes for the preparation of the PER course theory exam:

20 hour theory

The exam is made up of 45 multiple choice questions with 4 answer options to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes.

The exam will be corrected using a double assessment criterion, so that to pass, a minimum of 32 questions must be answered correctly, and in certain subjects, exceeding a maximum number of errors will not be allowed.

Practical training of the PER course:

16 Hours of Safety and Navigation practices (Engine)

8 Hours of the radio communications course (ROCA)

These practices will take place at the Port Olimpic in Barcelona and the schedules will be adapted to the student's availability.

At the beginning of the PER course, all our students will be provided with:

  • Study guide
  • Online course platform
  • angle protractor
  • Navigation charts
  • Notebook
  • Briefcase
  • Calculator
  • Compass
  • Ruler
  • Pen

When enrolling in the course in Barcelona, the student will have insurance that will cover any problem or unexpected event that may arise during the practical part.

During the duration of their course, every student will have unlimited access to the virtual classroom, where they can take all types of Tests and exams to improve their preparation on exam day.

Requirements to Obtain the PER

To obtain the power PER, you must complete 16 hours of mandatory power boat practice divided into 8-hour or 4-hour sessions, as appropriate for the student and the availability of the nautical school.
01

Coming of Age

You must be over 18 years old.

02

Official rates

Payment of official fees.

03
exam per

Theoric exam

Pass a theoretical exam of 45 multiple choice questions

04
radio practices

Radio Practices

Perform 12 hours of radio in a simulator.

05
navigation practices

Navigation Practices

Carry out 16 hours of practice on the boat.

06
medical check

Medical check

A medical check-up like a driver's license.

Extension of the PER and Pleasure Boat Skipper Courses

Depending on the practices you carry out during your training, you can access different categories of the title of Recreational Boat Skipper, whose powers vary slightly.

PER motor in Barcelona

438 euros

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Per a Motor In-Person in our facilities Port Olimpic of Barcelona.

We prepare you for the theoretical exam through in-person classes that will review all the exam topics.

Ideal for resolving and clarifying doubts at the moment and to accompany you in training.

PER online – In-person / Streaming

380 euros

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This type of pleasure boat skipper course is ideal for those people who prefer to adapt their time to preparing for the exam from home.

Likewise, this option allows the formation of the PER from any point in Spain, thus leaving the practical part pending.

At Anclademia we are committed to making it easier for you to carry out the practice at any time.

PER Intensive

458 euros

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Obtain the PER title in just 4 days intensively with theoretical classes and with the practical part completed, you will only have to pass the exam to have your PER title.

If you want to expand the responsibilities of the title, you can add a couple of days to do sailing practices or Sailing to the Balearic Islands + sailing.

The intensive PER includes:

  • In-person theoretical classes 8 hours.
  • Navigation practices 4 p.m.
  • Radio Operator Practices 12 h.

Engine PER + Sail Rating

580 euros

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In addition to the basic powers, it allows you to govern sailing ships of up to 15 meters in length at a maximum distance of 12 miles from the coast. It requires carrying out the following practices:

  • Safety and Navigation.
  • Short Range Radio Operator.
  • Sailing.



 

PER motor + Balearic Islands

290 euros

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In addition to the basic powers, it enables you to govern motor boats of up to 24 meters in length at a maximum distance of 12 miles from the coast, but you will also be able to navigate between the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. To obtain the PER Baleares you must carry out the following practices:

  • Safety and Navigation.
  • Short Range Radio Operator.
  • Navigation to the Balearic Islands.

 

PER PRO (STCW)

990 euros

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The PER PRO title will allow you to provide paid professional services, turning your passion into a profession with a future, steering vessels up to 24 meters in length at a maximum distance of 5 miles from the coast in activities such as anchoring, transferring vessels between ports or transportation of supplies.

To obtain the PER PRO you must carry out the following practices:

  • Safety and Navigation.
  • Short Range Radio Operator.

Besides, You must obtain the STCW Basic Safety Training certificate and pass the official exam.

 

Expanded PER Course (790 euros)

PER + Sailing Qualification + Balearic Islands

The Extended PER course qualifies you for SAILING and motor navigation between the peninsula and the Balearic Islands.

The Extended PER Course is the option that covers the maximum of powers that can be obtained with the pleasure boat skipper license.

  • Motor Practices (16 h)
  • Sailing Practice + Balearic Islands (48 hours) 
  • Radio Practices (12 hours)
  • Test + Exams
  • Online and in-person classes
  • Sure

Mandatory Practices to approve the PER

The practices to obtain the PER can be distinguished between mandatory and complementary. At Anclademia we offer you both types.

Mandatory Safety and Navigation Practices

  • 16 hours long.
  • In rigid boats or sailboats of 12 meters in length.
  • Navigation exercises are carried out in port and open sea.

Mandatory Short Range Radio Operator Practices

  • 12 hours long, in sessions of 4 hours each.
  • In simulator owned by the school.
  • Theory of radio communications, use of equipment, procedure and regulations.
  • Putting into practice the protocols learned in the simulator.

How to get the PER in Barcelona?

Prices PER Courses + Internships

In person
On-line

Complete PER Course

Motor, Sailing and Balearic Islands
790
  • Access to the Virtual Classroom
  • Online + In-person Theory
  • Test and Exams
  • Review Classes
  • Motor practices (16 h)
  • Radio Practices (12 hours)
  • Sailing Practice + Balearic Islands (48 hours)
  • Student Insurance
  •  

PER MOTOR Course

PER Motor
438
  • Access to the Virtual Classroom
  • Online + In-person Theory
  • Test and Exams
  • Teaching materials
  • Review Classes
  • Motor practices (16 h)
  • Radio Practices (12 hours)
  • Student Insurance (internships)
  •  

PER + SAILING course

Engine + Sail
580
  • Access to the Virtual Classroom
  • Online Theory + In-Person Classes
  • Test + Exams
  • Teaching materials
  • Review Classes
  • Motor Practices (16h)
  • Sailing Practices (4 p.m.)
  • Radio Practices (12 hours)
  • Student Insurance (Internships)
  •  

PER Online Complete

Motor, Sailing and Balearic Islands
740
  • Access to the Virtual Classroom
  • Online Theory
  • Test and Exams
  • Practices included motor (16 hours)
  • Radio Practices (12 hours)
  • Sailing Practice + Balearic Islands (48 hours)
  • Student Insurance
  •  

PER Online

PER Motor
380
  • Access to the Virtual Classroom
  • Online Theory
  • Test and Exams
  • Teaching materials
  • Practices included motor (16 hours)
  • Radio Practices (12 hours)
  • Student Insurance (internships)
  •  

PER Online + SAILING

Engine and Sail
550
  • Access to the Virtual Classroom
  • Online Theory
  • Test + Exams
  • Teaching materials
  • Motor Practices (16h)
  • Sailing Practices (4 p.m.)
  • Radio Practices (12 hours)
  • Student Insurance (Internships)

PER Course Calendar in Barcelona

Information with the scheduled days where the pleasure boat skipper courses will begin.

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Jet Ski License in Barcelona (included)

When performing any type of navigation course and obtain the title, you will be able to navigate with your Jet Ski without power limit. 

  • Drive all types of boats up to 6 meters in length, including, of course, all types of jet skis.
  • Being able to choose the motorcycle you prefer, without limiting its maximum power.
  • Go up to 2 miles from the coastline.
  • Navigate at any time of the day (night navigation is not allowed with this license)
  • From 18 years old, 16 if you have the approval of your legal guardian.

Frequently asked questions - Everything you need to know about PER

The PER course has different modalities depending on whether you choose the in-person or online option. Extensions and sailing qualifications are also offered with several OFFERS.

No, to obtain the title of Recreational Boat Skipper you must be of legal age. You can start studying the theoretical part or do the internship before turning 18, taking into account that once you pass the exam you have a maximum period of 24 months to apply for the title.
When choosing which of the two degrees is best for you, you need to understand what thedifferences between PER and GNP regarding length limits and maximum distance to the coast.

It depends directly on your availability and involvement with the test: the advantage of online PER course is that it allows you to adapt your studies to your pace of life, with the constant support of one of the school's teachers for any questions that may arise.

To pass the Recreational Boat Skipper exam you must internalize the PER official agenda, organized into the chapters Naval Terminology, Maneuvers, Safety at Sea, Navigation, Meteorology, Radio Communications, Mechanical Propulsion and Legislation.

Although if you prepare the exam on your own you can dedicate as much time to it as you want, with an approximate dedication of between 7 and 8 hours a week it will take you around a month to study the entire syllabus.
Yes, in fact our recommendation is to make the theoretical part compatible with the completion of the mandatory practices (and, where appropriate, the complementary ones) to obtain the title of Recreational Boat Skipper as soon as possible.

If you already have the title of Basic Navigation Pattern You have an important advantage when it comes to obtaining the PER, since half of the syllabus is validated. Check the possibility of taking a bridging course that will make it easier for you to achieve it.

Yes, the PER is valid for 10 years, except in the case of sailors over 70 years of age, who will have to renew it after 5 years.

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