Nautical licences
Nautical school since 1986
Courses for
NAUTICAL LICENCE, WITHIN 12 MILES OF THE COAST
| Location: | Bocca di Magra and Porto Mirabello (La Spezia) |
| Course duration: | 3 days or 6 evening sessions |
| Period: | All year round, except August |
| Exams: | every Thursday, at our offices |
Weekend courses plan:
Friday: from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Saturday: from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Sunday: from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm
Sunday afternoon: practical sailing and, or motorboat lessons
Evening courses plan:
On weekdays from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
WEEKEND COURSES – NAUTICAL LICENCE, WITHIN 12 MILES of the coast – sailing and/or motor boats
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| February | 26 – 27 – 28 | – |
| March | 5 – 6 – 7 | 12 – 13 – 14 |
| March | 26 – 27 – 28 | – |
| April | 16 – 17 – 18 | – |
EVENING COURSES – NAUTICAL LICENCE, WITHIN 12 MILES OF THE COAST
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Price: € 480.00
In the price are included: theoretical course, instructional material (textbook, compass, nautical chart, set square, lecture notes), 3 hours theoretical refresher pre-exam, n. 1 practical lesson, the use of the boat for the exam test, ability to listen at more courses or refresher, registration fees and license issue.
Aren’t required any membership fees.
Courses for
NAUTICAL LICENCE, WITHOUT DISTANCE LIMITS FROM THE COAST
| Location: | Bocca di Magra e Porto Mirabello (La Spezia) |
| Duration: | 3 weekends or 12 evening sessions |
| Period: | All year round, except August |
| Exams: | Every Thursday, at our offices |
Courses plan:
Saturday: from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Sunday: from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm
Sunday afternoon: practical sailing and,or motorboat lessons
Evening courses plan:
On weekdays from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
WEEKEND COURSES – NAUTICAL LICENCE WITHOUT DISTANCE LIMITS from the coast – sailing and,or motorboats
| Month | Dates | Dates |
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| March | 13/14 – 20/21 – 27/28 | – |
| April | 10/11 – 17/18 – 24/25 | – |
EVENING COURSES – NAUTICAL LICENCE WITHOUT DISTANCE LIMITS from the coast – sailing and,or motorboats
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Price: € 680.00
In the price are included: theoretical course, instructional material (textbook, compass, nautical chart, set square, lecture notes), 3 hours theoretical refresher pre-exam, n. 1 practical lesson, the use of the boat for the exam test, ability to listen at more courses or refresher, registration fees and license issue.
Aren’t required any membership fees.
Integration courses from
NAUTICAL LICENCE WITHIN 12 miles to WITHOUT DISTANCE LIMITS FROM THE COAST
| Location: | Bocca di Magra e Porto Mirabello (La Spezia) |
| Duration: | 3 weekends or 12 evening sessions |
| Period: | All year round, except August |
| Exams: | Every Thursday, at our offices |
Courses plan:
Saturday: from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Sunday: from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm
Sunday afternoon: practical sailing and,or motorboat lessons
Evening courses plan:
On weekdays from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Price: € 480.00
In the price are included: theoretical course, instructional material (textbook, compass, nautical chart, set square, lecture notes), 3 hours theoretical refresher pre-exam, ability to listen at more courses or refresher, registration fees and license issue.
In the price aren’t included: practical lessons, the use of the boat for the exam test (if necessary)
Aren’t required any membership fees.
READY-MADE COURSES
Within 12 miles or without distance limits from the coast
In order to personalize your curriculum, Le Bateau Blanc, also provides opportunities for BUSINESS COMPANIES, SCHOOLS, SAILING CLUBS, CRAL, A.S.D and student groups to plan collective or individual courses in days, venues and times to be agreed
“Just for you” course
For those who haven’t time or they have problems in the study of the examination subject, we offer individual courses during that the student will have, at own disposition, a teacher. Theoretical lessons in classroom will be alternated to practical lessons at sea with flexible times, agreed according at own availabilities, to optimize commitment and achieve the goal.
| Location: | Bocca di Magra, Ameglia, Porto Mirabello (La Spezia,) |
| Within 12 miles course duration: | 2 days/10 h. |
| Without distance limits course duration: | 5 days/20 h. |
| Times and dates: | to be agreed with student |
| Exams: | Every Thursday, at our offices |
Price: contact the secretaryship
In the price are included: theoretical course, instructional material (textbook, compass, nautical chart, set square, lecture notes), 3 hours theoretical refresher pre-exam, n. 1 practical lesson, the use of the boat for the exam test, ability to listen at more courses or refresher, registration fees and license issue.
Aren’t required any membership fees.
For School participants only
5 group sailing lessons of 4 hours each (minimum 3, maximum 6 participants)€ 150,00
All year except August
Documents to be provided with the enrolment application:
Medical certificate with € 16.00 duty stamp and with photograph, issued by the Local Health Authority or by a Maritime Health Office.
2 passport photographs, identical to the one affixed to the medical certificate
Copy of ID document and fiscal code
You must be over 18 years to get a nautical licence
EXAMINATIONS AT OUR OFFICES
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Payment methods
Sailing courses for beginners
On board basic and practical skills for newcomers adults and accompanied minors.
Theory: The students will start from the nomenclature, the boat equipments, the gaits and will learn the basical manoeuvres to use on board.
Practice: Students will be accompanied to the first rudiments of the conduction, they will hoist and lower the sails, will study the base manoeuvres, the sails regulation and the security plan
Duration: 1 day
Base: Bocca di Magra
Craft: from 35 to 45 feet
The fee covers: Instructor, fuel, boat, teaching tools, mooring
The fee doesn’t include: provisioning list, transfert from/to base, mooring in a different base from Bocca di Magra – tbd
Period: From September to June
Sailing courses for beginners – NEW DATES AVAILABLE
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Basic sailing courses
The course is aimed at those who have little experience and, has the goal of teaching the theoretical and fundamental practicesknowledges to become a crew member able to maneuver a cabin cruiser. At the end of the course all participants will be ready to tack, jibe and to sail upwind or downwind paying attention to their own safety, the crew and vessel. There will always be a qualified instructor at the conduction on board
Program: Sails, Mainsail, Jib, trims, gaits,, jibing or wearing, tiller, basic nomenclature. Participants will take turns at the various roles on board
Craft: Beneteau from 35 to 45 feet, pending on availability and number of participants
Check-In: Bocca di Magra – from 9.00 am on Saturday to 5 pm on Sunday, not available in June, July and August.
The fee covers: accommodation in twin cabin, cleaning, instructor.
The fee doesn’t include: provisioning list, fuel, any harbour fees, personal insurance and anything else not specified in “the fee covers” section.
Basic Sailing Courses – new dates available
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Introduction to sailing courses for schools and associations
A training educational experience. Participants will be taught the basics of sailing combined with the study of physics and natural sciences, as well as the rules of the sea navigation. A spirit of cooperation and self-discipline will be encouraged in the young crew, they will be required to keep the vessel clean and tidy and they will help to prepare lunch, just like a real crew will do.
For middle and high schools
Embarkation: Bocca di Magra
Destinations: Portovenere , Parco delle Cinque Terre
Duration: 1/3/5 days
Period: March – May / September – November
Courses will be held on dates to be agreed with the school’s directors
For more information, please be in contact with our offices
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For course participants only
5 group sailing lessons of 4 hours each (minimum 3, maximum 6 participants)€ 150,00
Available all year except August
Post-Nautical Licence course
For those who have been awarded a nautical licence but do not feel confident to face their first trip out to sea absolutely unaided, for those who are about to purchase their first craft, or for those wishing to book one for their first cruise with family or friends.
The course will be held on one of our cabin-cruiser yachts over the weekend, once the minimum number of five participants is reached.
(1) Boarding with checking of on-board documentation and safety equipment
Inspection of hydraulic and electric systems (minor malfunctions, water and electricity saving, voltmeter, ammeter, refrigerator)
(2) Inspection of the engine, especially with regard to replacement of the propeller and oil/gas filters and inspection of the engine seawater intake filter
(3) Minor engine malfunctions (fouled filters, water in fuel, etc.)
(4) Inspection of bilges, operation of hand and electric pumps.
(5) Check on operation of electric anchor winch and electronic instrumentation (fuses/control box)
(6) Inspection of steering gear (checking of steering chain tension and self-steering connection system)
(7) Mast, boom, shrouds and stays (inspection of turnbuckles, various adjustments) Dismantling and cleaning of winches
(8) Putting out to sea
(1) Halyards, sheets, vangs, earings, roller furlers.
(2) Rand and Genoa rigging.
(3) Putting out to sea.
(4) All sailing points, taking in sail, adjusting sails.
(5) Mooring off-shore, picking up a buoy.
(6) Mooring in port, with mooring practice.
(7) Knots (bowline, reef knot, sheet bend, clove hitch, etc.)
(8) Return to port with final briefing.
Overnight accommodation can be provided on board the boat for the Saturday night.
Cost includes:: use of yacht, instructor, mooring (Bocca di Magra).
The cost does not include:: harbour fees, fuel, board and insurance.
Price € 280.00
NEXT DATE YEAR 2019 – Post-Nautical Licence course
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Mooring and anchoring course
Theory program: – Participants will learn how conduct the boat and the crew both on departure and on arrival at the dock.
It will be analyzed the attitude of the boat in relation of the currents, the weather conditions and narrow spaces you may find inside harbours.
On board program: – Students, will practice on stern and bow mooring, how to approach to the dock, reversing, the “english mooring”, look at wind and currents effects, how to choose anchors and ropes, anchorage approach to other boats and tracks.
Duration: 1 day
The fee covers: Accommodation in twin cabin, cleaning, instructor.
The fee doesn’t include: Crations, fuel, any harbour fees, personal insurance and anything else not specified in “the fee covers” section.
Base: Bocca di Magra
Craft: Beneteau from 35 to 45 feet depending on availability and the number of participants.
Period: From September to June.
Price: € 180,00
NEXT DATE YEAR 2019 – Mooring and anchoring course
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RYA and Yachtmaster courses
Upon request Le Bateau Blanc organizes RYA and YACHTMASTER courses for at least 5 participants
With this qualification professional skippers are also able to work on board of foreign-flagged vessels
For more informations, please contact us