• Up to 8 meters in length
• Up to 2 miles from the coast
• Night navigation allowed
• No power limit
• Option to extend to sailing

The Basic Navigation Skipper (PNB) license allows you to operate vessels up to 8 meters in length and navigate up to 5 miles from the coast. This license includes a course to prepare for a theoretical exam, which is held in four annual sessions organized by the Xunta de Galicia. Additionally, mandatory motor practices and a radio course must be completed, which do not require an exam. It is also possible to complete a 16-hour sailing practice to qualify for sailing vessels.

Requirements:

• Be over 18 years old, or over 16 years old at the time of taking the theoretical exam.
• Pass the corresponding theoretical exam.
• Complete 8 hours of basic safety and navigation practices for PNB.
• Complete a 4-hour PNB radiocommunications course (2 theoretical and 2 practical).
• Pass a psychotechnical test.

Nautical Yachts Acquisition Modes:

• In-person: Theoretical course plus mandatory practices (motor and radio).
• Streaming (Online Direct): Theoretical course plus mandatory practices (motor and radio).
• Semi-presential: Theoretical course plus mandatory practices (motor and radio).
• For companies and groups: Theoretical course plus mandatory practices (motor and radio).
• Express (2 days) + test platform: Theoretical course plus mandatory practices (motor and radio).