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British Virgin Islands itinerary: a week at sea
A sailing itinerary in the British Virgin Islands allows you to visit several islands of the archipelago during a week of calm navigation between protected anchorages and Caribbean waters. This Caribbean archipelago is known among sailors from all over the world for a very simple reason: everything here is designed
What it’s like to live a Caribbean sailing cruise
The most common way to visit the Caribbean is to fly to an island, stay in a hotel and get to know it from there. But there is another way to visit it: sailing. A sailing trip allows you to get to know the Caribbean in a completely different way.
Examination calendar for nautical qualifications 2026 – Vigo
Below, we show the calendar of calls for nautical qualifications in Galicia for 2026: MARCH Registration: from February 2 to February 13 Theoretical examinations: March 9: Basic Navigation Skipper (PNB) March 10: Recreational Boats Skipper (PER) March 11: Yacht Master (PY) March 12: Yacht Captain (CY) MAY Enrollment from
Advanced Sailing Courses: take your skills to the next level
Sailing is an exciting activity that combines adventure, technique and a deep respect for the sea. If you are already experienced in sailing, but want to improve your skills and knowledge, refresher courses are an excellent option. In this article, we will explore the benefits of these courses, what to
Ocean Sailing: an adventure without limits
Ocean sailing is one of the most exciting and challenging experiences a sea lover can live. From the majesty of the waves to the vastness of the horizon, sailing the high seas offers a unique connection with nature. In this article, we will explore some key aspects of ocean sailing,

Intensive sailing courses for Easter
In response to the demand of our students, we propose a series of improvement courses that we have scheduled for 4 days to take advantage of the Easter holidays 2025. The proposed courses are catamaran, monohull and crew. The first two are aimed at improving the skills of the skippers
How, where and how long does it take to learn to sail?
The knowledge acquired in the courses of Spanish nautical qualifications is imminently theoretical and is not at all sufficient to skipper a pleasure boat. Particularly with regard to sailing. What is the purpose of nautical qualifications? It should be the preparation of skippers to sail with confidence, self-sufficiency and
Sailing equipment
The choice of clothing to wear for sailing is an important choice and it will depend largely on what we can enjoy or not a day of sailing or while we make our nautical qualifications practices. We will take into account several factors such as weather conditions, the frequency with
Yachtmaster certificate, levels and attributions
The Yachting Certificate Yacht Master is the highest training certificate offered by the RYA (Royal Yachting Association).It is widely recognized worldwide and allows the possibility to work as a professional skipper in different seas, as we will explain below. RYA Yachtmaster Levels and differences within the Yacht Master certificate
Do you know the differences between yacht skipper and yacht captain?
The yacht master and yacht captain licenses are often associated and have similar names, which is why aspiring yacht masters wonder: aren’t they the same? What differentiates them? The truth is that, although they have many attributes in common, they are different qualifications. and below we explain the differences between
Sail abroad with confidence through our ship brokerage service.
Imagine traveling aboard a private boat and being able to visit every day the destinations of your choice abroad, with the option of water activities, and enjoying incredible landscapes from the sea. The first step to enjoy a dream vacation at sea is to find the perfect boat., but how
Tips for choosing a nautical school, what should I take into account?
If you have come this far, you are likely looking to obtain a qualification and/or improve your sailing skills to become a skipper, and for that, you need a nautical school. But how do you find and choose from all the available options? Aware of the concerns and needs of
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