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
Agenda 2025: Forthcoming nautical qualification courses
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Are you starting the year with the purpose of learning to sail and skipper a boat next summer? Although the exact dates for the 2025 recreational boating exams have not yet been published, we inform you of the next courses that we will teach.
Basic Navigation Skipper (PNB)
- Where: in the MRCYB classroom.
- BeginningMonday, January 13.
- CompletionApril-May (depending on exam dates).
- ScheduleMonday from 20:00 to 22:00.
The schedule is set so as not to interfere with work obligations, but could be adapted to the group that is formed.
Recreational Craft Pattern (PER)
- Where: in the MRCYB classroom.
- BeginningMonday, January 13.
- CompletionApril-May (depending on exam dates).
- ScheduleMondays and Thursdays from 20:00 to 22:00.
The schedule is set so as not to interfere with work obligations, but could be adapted to the group that is formed.
Yacht Master (PY)
- Where: in the MRCYB classroom.
- BeginningTuesday, January 14.
- CompletionApril-May (depending on exam dates).
- ScheduleTuesdays and Fridays from 20:00 to 22:00.
The schedule is set so as not to interfere with work obligations, but could be adapted to the group that is formed.
Yacht Captain
- Where: in the MRCYB classroom.
- BeginningWednesday, January 15.
- CompletionApril-May (depending on exam dates).
- ScheduleWednesdays from 20:00 to 22:00.
Our courses include all the necessary material: textbook, nautical charts, compass, ruler, protractor, pencil and eraser.
The quality of our training is guaranteed by ANEN (National Association of Nautical Companies), of which we are part. Our instructors are true nautical professionals, with passion for their work, experience in recreational boats and vocation for teaching.
If you are interested and would like to receive more information about the qualifications, characteristics, prices… ¡please contact us!
Iván Pérez-Gándaras is CEO of Julio Verne Náutica and the main Director of the company's RYA Training Center. His vast experience is based on the highest nautical qualifications such as Yachtmaster without limits, STCW95 and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement. He has accumulated more than 20,000 ocean miles in deliveries and transatlantic crossings, in addition to 30,000 miles in scientific expeditions, including Antarctica and Newfoundland.
A trainer since 1993 and instructor of nautical qualifications since 2009, his background combines a solid technical background with exceptional practical experience. With a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Santiago de Compostela and World Champion in Dinghy Sailing (1989), his unique perspective ensures that Julio Verne Náutica's articles, training and charter services are delivered with the highest level of technical rigor and passion for the sea.
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