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Intensive skipper training in Barcelona with BDA Sailing offers an immersive 44-hour course to captain recreational vessels up to 15 meters. Gain navigation skills, day and night sailing practice, and prepare expertly for your maritime exam.
Intensive skipper training in Barcelona with BDA Sailing offers an immersive 44-hour course to captain recreational vessels up to 15 meters. Gain navigation skills, day and night sailing practice, and prepare expertly for your maritime exam.
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Operated by BDA Sailling · Barcelona, Cataluña
Barcelona, perched along Spain’s vibrant Mediterranean coast, offers more than just sun-soaked beaches and bustling harbor views—it’s a launchpad for serious maritime skill-building. BDA Sailing capitalizes on this rich seafaring heritage by offering the Curso PER Intensivo, a rigorous 44-hour program designed to transform you into a certified skipper for recreational vessels up to 15 meters in length.
This intensive course delivers a comprehensive curriculum packed into a fast-paced weekend format: 20 hours of classroom theory spread over Friday evening and full weekend days, partnered with mandatory on-water practice sessions. Students learn to navigate both day and night, mastering coastal navigation skills and safety protocols essential for managing motorboats within 12 nautical miles of shore. Beyond passing exams, this hands-on experience includes a 24-hour navigation practice, enabling graduates to command larger vessels up to 24 meters and even sail routes connecting the Spanish mainland with the Balearic Islands.
BDA Sailing is a standout within Barcelona’s busy marine scene, not only for its expert instructors but also for its integration of modern learning tools—including exclusive access to a training app that simulates exam conditions and tracks knowledge progress. Situated at Moll de la Marina in the Port Olímpic district, the school benefits from immediate access to diverse coastal conditions, from calm inshore waters to the dynamic challenges presented by the Mediterranean’s shifting weather patterns.
This program is ideal for those eager to fast-track their maritime licensing while diving into the technical and practical skills of boat handling, radio communication, and safety. Joining BDA Sailing means tapping into Barcelona’s unique combination of rich nautical culture, accessible waterways, and expert guidance, setting you firmly on course to command the sea with confidence.
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44 hours spread over a weekend plus practical sessions.
Moderate fitness needed—participants should be comfortable standing and moving aboard boats for extended periods.
The PER (Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo) certifies you to operate recreational boats up to 15 meters and sail up to 12 nautical miles from the coast.
The theory portion consists of 44 hours, including weekend classes and additional practical sessions to complete the certification.
No prior experience is required; the course is designed to teach both theory and practical skills from the ground up.
Yes, practical training including day and night navigation is mandatory and scheduled separately after the theory portion.
Yes, with the PER certification, you are authorized to operate any motorized watercraft, including jet skis.
BDA Sailing will reschedule practical sessions if adverse weather conditions impact safety.
Barcelona's maritime tradition dates back centuries, serving as a pivotal Mediterranean port since Roman times.
BDA Sailing promotes sustainable boating practices to protect coastal ecosystems amid increasing recreational marine activity.
BDA Sailling is a Barcelona-based charter company offering a broad portfolio of sailing experiences, boat rentals and navigation courses from Port Olímpic. The company lists multiple sailboat charters including a Beneteau Oceanis 40 "Verone" (2009) and several Bavaria cruisers — Bavaria 46 models ("Azimut 36" and "Tao") and a Bavaria 45 Cruiser ("Airen"). These yachts accommodate groups up to ten or twelve guests for day trips, coastal escapes and week-long cruises to the Balearic Islands, Costa Brava, Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca. BDA Sailling also offers specialized outings such as shared and private sailing excursions, sunset sails, romantic night sails, breakfast sails, and themed experiences including gin & tonic workshops, wine and cheese tastings, vermut experiences and oyster pairing sessions. For anglers, the company operates a three-hour guided fishing excursion off the Barcelona coast aboard a motorboat, using techniques like trolling and spinning. Additional activities include banana boat rides, parasailing and RIB 21-foot rentals ("Muni"). On the training side, BDA Sailling provides navigation education and certification support with courses and practical training options: Licencia de Navegación, Curso PNB (online and intensive), Curso PER (online and intensive), Prácticas PER Motor, Pack Vela with habilitación Baleares and Curso ROCA. The operator also lists private yacht charters, club sail cruises and unique services such as sea burial (Cenizas al Mar). All descriptions and capacities are those published for each listed trip. Trips include day sails, sunset cruises, island weeks and specialty workshops as published in the current trip listings on The Adventure Collective platform.
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