PER on board

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The title of Patron of Recreational Boats, commonly known by its acronym, "El PER", is a title regulated by Spanish regulations that serves to carry boats up to 15 meters in length and to navigate a maximum distance from the coast of 12 miles

There is the possibility of extending the attributions up to 24 meters and allowing navigation between the peninsula and the Balearic Islands by carrying out additional specific practices for this.

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The requirements to obtain the title of Recreational Vessel Pattern (PER) are:

• Be of age.
• Pass a theoretical exam carried out by the public administration.
• Provide a certificate of having carried out a navigation and safety practice of at least 16 hours in an approved nautical school.
• Provide a certificate of having completed a short range radio operator course in an approved nautical school, consisting of 4 hours of theoretical training and 8 hours of practical training.
• Provide a psychogenic certificate (similar to drivers, weapons, etc ...)

In addition there are two optional ratings:

If we want to take sailing boats, we must also present another certificate of having done an internship in an approved school of 16 hours (Two days of 8 hours each).

And if we want to take boats of more than 15 meters (up to 24 meters) and be able to make crossings between the peninsula and the Balearic Islands, we must provide a certificate of having done an internship in an approved school of 24 hours of continuous navigation.

It is possible to combine the sail and the 24-meter extension and the Balearic Islands in a single practice in a 48-hour continuous navigation journey.

The majority of approved nautical schools conduct courses in a classroom to prepare the Recreation Skipper exam and practices on their school boats.

The on-board course allows you to learn theory and practice together, living on board and therefore, taking advantage of the experience to acquire knowledge in less time and in a more effective way. It is much easier to understand the parts of a ship and the maneuvers by seeing them on the spot and sailing on a ship, than explained on a blackboard or a powerpoint.

The Recreational Pattern theoretical exam is a test type test, affordable with a little preparation. The agenda is not complicated, it is available to anyone to assimilate. If after taking a course on board for a week, you practice some time doing tests and some nautical chart exercise, you will take it out the first time.

The exams are convened by public administrations in different autonomous communities. You can present yourself in the place and date that best fit you. Keep in mind that you must register several weeks in advance. You can check upcoming exams and complete your registration for the call that interests you at www.examenesdenautica.com .

Register in Sailwiz and access the activity sheet and click on the book button to formalize the reservation and payment. If you have any questions you can contact the employer from the activity page or call Sailwiz.

Once you make the reservation it is highly recommended to read the nautical terminology chapter before boarding to carry a minimum base of nautical nomenclature. Most of the courses include the teaching material that you will receive after making your reservation.

Doing PER on board is a way to get the title out of the most fun and a very easy way for you to keep the concepts.