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Recreational nautical coursesLN – Navigation license – Course with practice weekdays.
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Recreational nautical coursesNavigation License – Course taught in English
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Frequently asked questions about the Navigation License
How much does the Navigation License cost?
From €45 you can get a Navigation License in Barcelona, if you have the Carnet Jove.
LN courses with weekday internships cost €90 and weekend internships cost €110.
What is the Navigation License?
It is a "card" that allows you to navigate small boats, up to 6 meters, and all types of jet skis. With the License you can navigate during the day and up to a distance of 2 miles.
How to obtain the Navigation License?
By doing 4 hours of navigation practice and 2 hours of theory class you can get your Navigation License. In the course you will learn the fundamentals of safe navigation, docking and undocking the boat, regulations and limitations of navigation, regulations and much more.
Where and how far can I navigate with the Navigation License?
You can navigate during the day in zone 6, within a radius of 2 miles (almost four kilometers) from the port of departure or shelter and in inland waters.
In the case of the Catalan coast, where we have ports almost every two miles, you could sail parallel to the coast for many miles, without separating further from it. But taking into account that in no case the distance between ports exceeds four miles.
What type of jet ski can I take with the Navigation License?
All types of nautical motorcycles, without power limits. With your navigation license you can carry Jet Skis of classes A, B and C.
Can I navigate at night with the Navigation License?
No, the Navigation License does not allow you to navigate at night, you can only go sailing between sunrise and sunset. To be able to do night navigation you have to obtain a higher qualification such as GNP or PER.
Can I water ski or wakeboard with a boating license?
Yes, you can perfectly as long as you meet all the necessary safety requirements, both on the boat and for the skier, as well as respecting staying separate from the beaches and complying with current safety and navigation regulations.
Does the navigation license allow me to govern sailboats?
Yes, of course, with this license you can take a sailboat of up to 6 m. Although the required syllabus does not include specific training to govern sailboats, you can do a basic sailing course in which you will learn the fundamentals of sailing.
Frequently asked questions about the Navigation License course
I am 16 years old, can I take the Navigation License course?
Of course yes, you only have to provide an authorization signed by your legal representative/guardian. In addition to the DNI and the nautical medical certificate.
Where is the Navigation License course taken?
In it Barcelona Olympic Port The classrooms are located to teach the theoretical classes and a few meters from them the boats in which you will do the practices are moored.
In what order should I take the Navigation License course?
You can do the theoretical first and then the practical or vice versa, you decide how and when to do your course.
What happens if I sign up for a date, but I can't attend the course?
You can always reschedule your course, both theoretical and practical, the important thing is that you notify the school in writing a couple of days in advance. Last minute changes carry a penalty.
What should I take into account for boating license practices?
Check the weather report to bring appropriate clothing, in any case comfortable clothing. Sneakers. Sun protection and a bottle of water. Come to Port Olímpic about 15 minutes before the start of practice. If you are prone to dizziness, ask your trusted pharmacy what options you have.
Will I be able to steer a boat during the Navigation License practical course?
Yes, during the 4 hours of practice you will have the opportunity to steer a motor boat, alternating shifts with the rest of the practice participants. The instructor will advise you how to do it, you will perform docking maneuvers and sail out of the port.
With which boats will I do the navigation license practices at Escola Port?
Escola Port has several 7.6 m semi-rigid motor boats equipped with powerful outboard engines, in which up to 11 students can carry out practical training in each one.
To get my Navigation License do I have to take an exam?
No, it is not necessary. To obtain the navigation license you do not have to take any exam, you only have to complete the 6-hour course at an approved school, such as Escola Port, which will teach you the theoretical and practical classes. Once you have done this, in a few days you will be issued the Navigation License.
What days is the Navigation License course held?
The Navigation License course at Escola Port is done every week at different times, during the week at a very affordable price and of course also every weekend of the year.
Can I take the Navigation License course in English?
Yes, without any problem. At Escola Port we have created the NAVIGATION LICENSE course taught entirely in English, with adapted and translated teaching material.
Frequently asked questions about the navigation license process
How long will it take to obtain my Navigation License once I have completed the course?
Usually the issuance process takes between 7 and 10 days (if we have your medical certificate), then we will notify you by email so that you can come to the school to pick up your license. If you need it in the shortest time possible, there is the LN express option. By paying a supplement in 72 hours you will have your Navigation License.
Is it necessary to include the medical certificate in the order to sign up for the Navigation License course?
No, it is not necessary. It is just an option that we offer you to get it at the best possible price, from Monday to Friday, at the HCG centers in Barcelona city. The important thing is that, regardless of where you get the recognition, you must send it to us by email in order to process your Navigation License.
Is any medical certificate valid to obtain the Navigation License?
No, the medical certificate must comply with the requirements of the law. It must be a specific medical certificate for sailing and can only be obtained at driver recognition centers. This is a certificate that specifies the psychophysical aptitude of the applicant, in accordance with the requirements required for the issuance of the nautical permit.
Is the medical certificate I obtained valid for my car license?
Yes, but no, although they are carried out in the same health center, the specific tests for nautical are very different from those carried out for the car. If you have recently removed it, you can ask the health center to make you a nautical extension and in that case you must present both documents to issue the LN.
Can I use a medical certificate from 4 months ago?
No, the medical certificate for the navigation license, as for the rest of the nautical qualifications, cannot be older than 90 days.
Is it necessary to have a Navigation License to take a PNB or PER course?
No, it is not necessary. If your goal is to do the PER, you can do it directly. The advantage you have with the navigation license is that it is a very economical course, which you can complete in hours and it gives you useful notions for higher degrees.
If I have the old Titulín and want to validate the Navigation License, do I have to take the theoretical course?
No, you only have to do the 4 hours of practices. Although if your Titulín is old, it never hurts to refresh your knowledge by doing the theoretical part.
I want to exchange my title, what documentation do I have to present to validate it for the Navigation License?
On the day of the practical Navigation License course you must bring your Titulín, even if it has expired, in addition to your DNI and a nautical medical certificate.
