Boating licence in Barcelona – Your licence for small boats and jet skis.
Get your navigation licence easily, quickly and without an exam! With just 2 hours of theory and 4 hours of practice at the Port Olímpic of Barcelona, you can get your sailing licence in just one day.
From the age of 16, you can take this official course, which will allow you to sail jet skis of any motor boats up to 6 metres in length, with no engine limit. What’s more, the licence never expires!
Get ready to sail this weekend!
Do you know what you can do with your Navigation License?
6 meters
Steer recreational motor boats up to 6 meters in length, without engine power limit*.
Jet skis
Steer all types of jet skis, with no power limit.
Sailboats
Steer sailing boats up to 6 meters in length.
2 miles
Navigate within 2 nautical miles (± 4 kilometers) of a harbor, marina or place of refuge**.
Daytime sailing
Sailing during daylight hours, you cannot sail at night.
* Engine power approved by the owner of the boat.
** Place where the boat can be easily sheltered and allow its occupants to come ashore.
LN – in English
Navigation theory and practices taught in English.
Includes:
- 4 hours of practices.
- 2 hours of theoretical class.
- Teaching materials.
- Insurance, expedition, VAT.
Navigation license
Take your Navigation License course today and next week you will be able to go sailing.
In 6 hours, in the Port Olímpic of Barcelona, you will get the basic notions to sail safely in jet skis and boats up to 6 meters.
FAST
4 hours of practice + 2 hours of theory.
No exam.
Flexible
Practices first and theory later, or the other way around, you decide.
COMFORTABLE
Do it all in one day.
Navigation license
2 hours of theory to start sailing safely
In this 2-hour theory class you will learn the basic knowledge necessary to obtain the Navigation License.
Your instructor will explain the safety rules on board, the regulations, maritime signaling, navigation regulations and how to act in case of emergency.
Everything in a clear, practical and adapted way so that, even without previous experience, you can go sailing with confidence.
The theory class will be held in an air-conditioned classroom a few meters away from the practice boats.
Navigation license
4 hours of sailing practices in the Port Olímpic of Barcelona
The sailing practices have a duration of 4 hours and are carried out in approved boats, always with professional and qualified instructors.
During the session you will learn basic maneuvers, such as leaving and docking in the port, basic maneuvers, anchoring, use of safety equipment and how to act in real situations at sea.
You will practice on a semi-rigid boat that will be moored a few meters away from the classroom.
The practices begin with the group of students on board the boat.
The instructor will give a brief safety briefing and explain what and where the safety elements on board are and where they are located. Afterwards, you and your companions will take turns at the helm to practice different navigation maneuvers.
A useful, dynamic and fun experience that will prepare you to go sailing safely and independently.
Navigation license
During the NL course you will learn:
- Basic notions of navigation.
- Preferences of passage between vessels.
- Interpret the maritime beacons.
- How to tie the most essential knots.
- Rules to prevent collisions.
- How to moor and unmoor.
- Choosing a good place to anchor.
- Basic notions of radio communications.
- How to act in case of emergency.
Navigation license
Nautical medical certificate
The nautical medical certificate is a mandatory requirement to issue the Navigation License.
You have to send it to the school by email, before or after the course, so we can process your NL.
It is very important that, when you send us the PDF or the photos of the certificate, you send us both sides, even if the back side is blank or without observations.
Recommendations
– The day of the practice check the weather report and come with appropriate comfortable clothing.
– Do not forget sunscreen and a bottle of water.
– Be punctual, if you have never come to Port Olímpic, we explain you how to get there.
– If you are a group of 5 or more, call us and we will schedule a course for you on the date you prefer.
– When you go sailing don’t forget to bring your license with you.
Issuance of the LN license
– When you buy online (or in person) confirm that your details correspond with those of your ID, this information is what we will use to issue your license.
– If at the end of the course (theory + practices) we have your medical certificate (e-mail), in approximately 15 days we will issue your Navigation License.
– Once your license is issued you will receive an e-mail to come to the school to pick it up.
– Your Navigation License does not expire. It is a sheet of stamped paper of which, in case of loss or damage, you can request a duplicate at the school by paying the corresponding fees.
Photo gallery of the practices of the Navigation License
People like you are already living the experience of learning to sail.
This gallery collects some of the great moments on board: teamwork, learning and smiles.
A small sample of what you will also live during your internship with Escola Port.
