Get your sea legs with BDA Sailing School's Licencia de Navegación course on Spain’s coast. Perfect for beginners, this four-hour class offers hands-on boat handling and safety skills in a scenic setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required, but comfortable mobility helps.
Wildlife
History
The training reflects Spain’s long maritime tradition, dating back centuries when sailing was essential for trade and exploration.
Conservation
BDA Sailing emphasizes eco-friendly practices, ensuring minimal disturbance to marine life and pollution reduction.
BDA Sailling
Get your sea legs with BDA Sailing School's Licencia de Navegación course on Spain’s coast. Perfect for beginners, this four-hour class offers hands-on boat handling and safety skills in a scenic setting.
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.
Home Port
Barcelona, Cataluña
Departures from Port Olímpic
Boat Types
Beneteau & Bavaria
Sailboats and cruisers available
Max Capacity
Up to 12 guests
Large group and private charters
Fishing Trips
3-hour trip
Guided motorboat fishing
Check available dates for private charters, shared sails and navigation courses departing from Port Olímpic — secure a memorable Mediterranean outing.
Arrive early to maximize practice time
Arriving 15 minutes before the start ensures you get the most out of your hands-on sessions.
Bring sun protection and water
Stay comfortable and hydrated during the course, especially on sunny days.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing
Quick-drying clothes and non-slip shoes help you stay safe on deck.
Listen carefully to safety instructions
Safety is paramount, so pay close attention during classroom and practical sections.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from sun exposure while on the water.
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Waterproof, non-slip shoes
Safety and grip are important when moving on wet surfaces.
Light, quick-drying clothes
Stay comfortable and dry during practical sessions.
Personal water bottle
Stay hydrated during the course, especially in warm weather.