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
Examination calendar for nautical qualifications 2026 – Vigo
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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 March 30 to April 10
Theoretical examinations:
- May 11: Basic Navigation Master (PNB)
- May 12: Recreational Craft Skipper (PER)
- May 13: Yacht Master (PY)
- May 14: Yacht Captain (CY)
JULY
Registration: from June 01 to June 12
Theoretical examinations:
- July 6: Basic Navigation Skipper (PNB)
- July 7: Recreational Boats Skipper (PER)
- July 8: Yacht Skipper (PY)
SEPTEMBER
Registration from August 03 to 14
Theoretical examinations:
- September 7: Basic Navigation Skipper (PNB)
- September 8: Recreational Boats Skipper (PER)
- September 9: Yacht Skipper (PY)
- September 10: Yacht Captain (CY)
NOVEMBER
Registration from October 12 to 23
Theoretical examinations:
- November 23: Basic Navigation Skipper (PNB)
- November 24: Recreational Boats Skipper (PER)
- November 25: Yacht Skipper (PY)
- November 26: Yacht Captain (CY)
Examination registration fees:
- Basic navigation pattern (PNB) 31,92 € 31,92
- Recreational Craft Pattern (PER) 41,09€ 41,09
- Yacht Skipper (PY) 57,57€ 57,57
- Yacht Captain (CY) 69,85€ 69.85
If you are thinking of taking any of the pattern exams, we can help you prepare for both the theoretical and practical tests.
The quality of our training is confirmed by the ANEN (National Association of Nautical Companies), of which we are a member. And we have instructors who are true sailing professionals. C onsult our internship calendar, y get in touch with us without obligation.
Iván Pérez-Gándaras es CEO de Julio Verne Náutica y el principal Director del Centro de Formación RYA de la compañía. Su vasta trayectoria está cimentada en las máximas cualificaciones náuticas como Capitán de Yate sin límites, Patrón de Altura STCW95 y RYA Yachtmaster Offshore con endorsement commercial. Acumula más de 20.000 millas oceánicas en deliveries y travesías transatlánticas, además de 30.000 millas en expediciones científicas, incluyendo la Antártida y Terranova.
Formador desde 1993 e instructor de titulaciones náuticas desde 2009, su trayectoria combina una sólida base técnica con una experiencia práctica excepcional. Licenciado en Biología marina por la Universidade de Santiago de Compostela y Campeón del Mundo de Vela Ligera (1989), su perspectiva única garantiza que los artículos, la formación y los servicios de chárter de Julio Verne Náutica se impartan con el mayor nivel de rigor técnico y pasión por el mar.
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