Course Programme
Theoretical Knowledge:
- Maritime Legislation;
- General Vessel Knowledge;
- Propulsion and Maneuvering;
- Meteorology;
- Navigation Rules;
- Collision Avoidance Regulations;
- Basic First Aid and Fire Safety;
- Maritime Etiquette;
- Basic Maritime Communications.
Practical Knowledge:
- Handling a vessel up to 12 meters (6 meters if under 18 and over 16 years old);
- Seamanship skills (knot tying).
(According to Portuguese Portaria n.º 288/2000)
- VAT Included
- 20 hours theory + 10 hours practical
- Access to online platform
- Exam fee not included
Requirements
- 16 years or older;
- Swimming ability;
Documents required for registration and the Sailor Certificate exam:
- Registration Form;
- 1 Passport-sized photo (digital);
- Residence Certificate (only if non-Portuguese citizen);
- Medical certificate for nautical sports.
For initial registration, only the form, ID copy, and photo are needed. Remaining documents must be submitted at least 1 week before the exam.
Duration
Courses run on weekends or after work hours. Practical lessons are held on weekends.
- Theory Classes: 20 hours;
- Practical Lessons: 10 hours;
- Exam: 1.5 hours (theory) + practical test
Vessels
Practical lessons include a sailing lesson on a cruiser sailboat and a session on a semi-rigid RibCraft 6.4 PRO.
Locations
West Coast offers two premium locations for the Recreational Navigation course: Oeiras Marina or Parque das Nações Marina. All locations provide direct water access for practical lessons.
Oeiras Marina
Oeiras Recreational Port offers access to high-quality waters. It features modern infrastructure including restaurants, shops, changing rooms, security, and parking.
Nearby are beaches, an ocean pool, and a seafront promenade. Its location at the Tejo River entrance allows for open-sea navigation or sheltered river navigation.
Theory classes take place in DGRM-approved classrooms at Oeiras Marina. Practical lessons are conducted from the marina with certified vessels.
Parque das Nações Marina
Located in Lisbon's eastern zone along the Tejo River, 7 miles upstream from Belém Tower and 1.5 miles downstream from Vasco da Gama Bridge.
The modern marina provides excellent access from Lisbon city center, with public transport and road connections.
Nearby is a promenade with restaurants and shops. Parking inside the facility is free. It has spacious classrooms and excellent learning conditions for both theory and practical sessions.
Practical lessons are conducted from the marina or Oeiras Recreational Port using certified vessels.
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