PER Motor + Radio + Balearic Islands internships from Valencia

To obtain the Pleasure Boat Pattern (PER) it is essential to complete:

1.- Short Range Radio Operator (ROCA) Course.

2.- Safety and Navigation Practice.

In this pack we also offer the practice of Extending to the Balearic Islands in 24-hour navigation.

In our school, we are committed to quality teaching, limiting to 6 students per group both in motor and radio practice. It is clear that the ratio of students to instructor is essential in a practical activity, in which what is important is the number of times you can repeat a maneuver to learn it well.

1.- Radio Operator Course (ROCA).

It is done only once: if you already have it for a degree, it works for higher education.

Structure and workload:

• Total duration: 12 hours.

• Theoretical part: 4 hours taught online.

• Practical part: 8 hours in an approved simulator.

2.- Safety and Navigation Practice.

To accredit it, you need a certificate from an approved school.

Minimum duration: 16 hours, organized in 4-hour outings (usually two outings per day).

Practical contents:

Security and pre-checks: safety material, review of critical points and checks before leaving.

Defeat planning and firefighting: navigation area, crew conditions, weather reading and firefighting concepts.

Engine and electrical installation: main elements, starting and operating tests.

Maintenance, environment and cabuyeria: care according to the material of the ship, antifouling agents, pollution prevention, management of basic cables and knots.

Maneuvers: dock, mooring and undocking, and safety speed.

Anchorage, surveillance and defeat control: anchoring maneuver, course control, RIPA, marks and beacons, reverse course and precautions at night or with poor visibility.

Navigation: practice with directions, delays, GNSS, graphic estimation, use of a probe and slide, positioning on a chart and recognition of the coast.

Safety maneuvers: man in the water (MOB function in GNSS), giving/receiving a trailer and considerations in boat and helicopter rescues.

3.- Expansion practice to the Balearic Islands. We will sail 24 hours non-stop.

Plan

The group consists of 6 students to improve learning and experience and spend the night aboard our school sailboat.

Thursday:

Reception and Motor Practices 1.

Friday:

Motor Practices 2.
In
the evening, we set sail to begin the practice of Enlargement of the Balearic Islands.

Saturday:
In
the afternoon, arrival at the port.

Sunday:

ROCA radio practice at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia.

At 6:00 p.m., end of the internship and return home.

The order can be modified to adapt to the weather conditions.

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Other information

The skipper for this activity speaks spanish. To participate you must speak one of the languages spoken on board.

Practices must be confirmed at least 48 hours in advance.

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes, shoes with white soles, a cap and sun protection.

The internships can be done before or after the exam and are valid for two years.

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Boat details

Dufour GibSea 41 sailboat, 12.5 meters long and 4 meters wide, designed by the prestigious naval architect Michel Joubert. Built with ocean category A, by the French shipyard Dufour GibSea, it is a robust, fast and very comfortable sailboat.

Registered on the 6th list (and with licenses from the Valencian Community for charter and school), he is ready for Zone 2, (60 miles), he has all the documents in order, including passenger and civil liability insurance. All safety equipment is approved and certified.

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