Internships at the Port Olímpic in Barcelona to obtain the PNB title.
You will be able to govern pleasure boats of up to 8 meters, motorized and sailing, depending on the practices you do.
The PNB internship pack includes:
- Navigation practices 8 hours.
You will learn the basics of safe navigation, maneuvering, anchoring and the use of ropes and basic knots. - Radio practices 4 hours.
You will learn to operate the radio, to carry out distress, emergency and security communications, and much more.
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- Insurance, VAT 21%.
You can also include:
- Sailing practices.
- Individual practice of maneuvers.
GNP practices
These are the practices that you must complete to obtain the title of Basic Navigation Skipper – PNB.
PNB navigation
Safety and navigation practices. 8 hours long.
The practice sessions are carried out on a voyage basis with a rest stop every 4 hours.
They are face-to-face practices and are carried out on board the school's boats in the Port Olímpic of Barcelona.
You can do them during the week or on the weekend.
Agenda of the PNB navigation practices
The distribution of the total internship time would be divided into nine sections:
- Weather forecast.
- Safety and checks before going out to sea.
- Engine starting and functional checks.
- Review of safety equipment: vests, lifebuoy, pyrotechnic signals.
- Rope management: knot making, mooring use.
- Docking and undock maneuvers.
- Application of the rules of course and government.
- Practical aspects of navigation.
- Security maneuvers.
Radio
Radiocommunications. 4 hours long.
They are face-to-face practices and are carried out with simulators in the school's radio classroom in the Port Olímpic of Barcelona.
You will do them in one session, on weekends or during the week.
Agenda of the radio communication practices of the PNB
The distribution of the total practice time would be divided into two sections:
- General knowledge of radio communications in the maritime mobile service.
- Types of stations
- Types of communications
- Maritime Mobile Service Identification Numbers
- General characteristics of VHF communications
- Mandatory listening on relief channels
- Order of priority in radio communications
- Detailed working knowledge and use of radio communication equipment.
- Channel selection and controls
- Use of the different equipment controls
- Routine checks and maintenance
- General communication procedures
- International Phonetic Alphabet
- Operation procedures in distress situations
- Meaning of distress, alert and safety communications
- Relief, urgency and safety channels
- Digital Selective Call
- VHF portable equipment
PNB Complementary Practices
They are advanced navigation practices, to make the most of them we recommend you do them after doing the basic navigation practices.
Sailing
Specialization practices in sailing navigation lasting 16 hours. These practices the PNB title for the government of sailing vessels.
They are face-to-face practices and are carried out aboard the school's sailboats in the Port Olímpic of Barcelona.
You can do them in two 8-hour sessions on weekends or in four 4-hour sessions during the week.
The complementary practices can be done before or after taking the exam or issuing the title. It is up to you
Gerard –
The truth is that everything is great, the teachers are a ten and the attention and management too. Great experience.
Pedro Henrique Perri –
The practices all very well. It's a shame they don't last more hours because time flies.
Diego Perez –
Professor Marc was very instructive and clear in his explanations and clarified any questions that may have arisen. Very happy to have done them with him.
Amadeo Lafarga Oliete –
In principle I can only comment on the RADIO course, it has been very enjoyable and very well explained. PERFECT!!!
Gines Palacios Ruiz –
For me, I can only rate both the personal treatment and the approach to the agenda as excellent. As always, thank you for worrying about having professionals of that level.
Frank –
All very well! They had good sailing conditions, and they have been very productive. We were able to practice many maneuvers and the skipper John was very professional.
Luis Gil –
Professor John is a crack!!!!
Gines Palacios Ruiz –
Nothing negative to say about the school and a lot to say about the personal treatment, both the office staff and the fantastic treatment of the teacher in navigation, always positive.
Summed up GREAT.
Thank you for knowing how to be.
Nathalie –
Excellent school, enjoyable syllabus, dedicated teachers, a pleasure
Roger Codo –
Both engine and radio practices have followed several instructions. I value molt tots two professors. Hi, you have very good wishes and it is noteworthy that you enjoy both the feina life.