General

The nautical qualifications are titles that authorize you to drive boats in Ibiza, either by motor or sail. Depending on the characteristics of the boat and the distance to the coastline you want to sail to, you will need a nautical title or another.

The motor boats in Ibiza that are less than 5 meters in length and less than 11.25 kW of power do not need any titling. In the case of sailing boats, those less than 6 meters are also exempt, as well as jet skis, provided they do not pass the two miles of the coast and are used only during the day.

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One of the fundamental requirements for people who want to operate a boat, in addition to having the corresponding boat insurance, is to have a certificate that certifies that they have completed the yacht master course and successfully passed exams or tests. A new Royal Decree (875/2014) is in force that regulates the nautical qualifications of pleasure craft. This new text supposes some changes with respect to the previous legislation of 2007 to realize the course of boat pattern and to obtain the title.

On the one hand, the most basic authorization is now known as a Navigation License. The Navigation License is required to operate sailing or motor boats up to 6 meters in length, provided you do not go further than 2 miles from a port. The power limit in the case of motor boats is 55 horses. Basically, this navigation license consists of theoretical training of two hours and the practice of four hours. To obtain this degree it is not necessary to pass any exam, but simply to attend the course.

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Living on a boat is a real possibility, some couples in the countries of the Atlantic coast use the boat as a habitual residence, being able to have the boat at berth or sailing.

Living on a boat is legal, there is no law that prohibits life on a boat. People who work in the merchant marine often spend extended periods living on a boat, spending many days on board and therefore, is usually considered as our “home” to the stay that makes up the boat. Although it should be noted that there are some legal considerations in case of ships that are moored continuously if it is also making life in them.

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The basic nautical words are part of the fundamental vocabulary of sailors and nautical enthusiasts. The nautical has its own lexicon, and we must know the basic nautical terms to be able to navigate naturally in this marine environment. In most of the occasions we will sail together with other people, so the knowledge of the basic nautical terms is fundamental to get a good communication on board.

There are four basic nautical terms that you should know: those that designate the four sides of the boat. We will refer to the front and back of the ship as bow and stern. We will use the terms starboard and port to talk about the right and left side of the boat, seen from stern to bow. When we talk about the dimensions of a ship, we do not say length and breadth but length and beam. The interior part of the boat is usually called a bathtub. Sometimes we also refer to the windward and leeward expressions. The windward is the part from where the wind comes from a certain point, while the opposite part from where the wind comes from.

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The equipment compulsory for recreational boats is regulated by the Ministry of Development in Spain. This governmental body regulates the safety equipment that must carry on board all recreational vessels to prevent fires and other accidents.

In summary, we could say that the smaller our vessel is closer to the coast we sail, and the less equipment we need. And the other way around, the bigger our ship is, we will have authorization to sail far from the coast, and we will need to have more equipment. According to the ministerial order, the equipment for recreational boats is mandatory for all boats that are registered. Therefore, it does not include those vessels that are exempt from registration. The equipment for sports boats includes safety equipment, rescue, fire, etc.

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For all sailors, it is important that the stay in the interior of the ship has the necessary habitability and comfort. For this, it is necessary to have different accessories for boats, diverse nautical material: technology, safety, comfort, leisure, electricity, etc.

The nautical accessories provide an interesting set of elements, made in detail, and with the specific material, for a correct adaptation to the marine environment and navigate in the safest way.

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Aquatic motorcycles – Jet skis

The jet skis and boat rentals in ibiza are ideal to enjoy the sea and the beach. For this reason, jet skis have spearheaded sales of recreational yachts in recent years. In addition, the ease with which the jet skis are driven makes them an option for fun and leisure of the first order.

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Are you considering buying a boat to enjoy the sea? If so, surely you have thousands of doubts about the type of boat that best suits what you need, the offer of cheap boat insurance in the market, how you should keep the boat … As it is an important investment, and to avoid possible problems or disappointments in the future, the best thing you can do is start to see which boat is most suitable for you considering, in addition to the economic issue, several aspects.

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