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Titulín in the Reservoir: Earn Your Licencia de Navegación at Pantano de San Juan
A combined online-theory and four-hour practical program from Greenwich Náutica that prepares students to helm recreational boats up to 6 meters at the Embalse de San Juan.
Titulín in the Reservoir: Earn Your Licencia de Navegación at Pantano de San Juan.
Greenwich Náutica’s Bono Licencia de Navegación Todo Incluido pairs self-paced online theory with a focused four-hour on-water practical at the embalse de San Juan, enabling participants to qualify to navigate recreational boats of up to six metres.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Integrated theory plus a concentrated 4-hour practice
The package grants immediate access to the online theoretical campus and includes a separate four-hour practical session in Madrid to complete the course requirements.
Practice on the Embalse de San Juan
Practical sessions take place on the embalse de San Juan, a reservoir southwest of the Community of Madrid where the operator runs the on-water portion of the course.
Helm boats up to 6 metres
Completing the combined theoretical and practical training enables participants to operate recreational vessels up to six metres in length under the Licencia de Navegación regulations.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You study theory at your own pace via the virtual campus, then schedule a separate four-hour practical in Madrid at the embalse de San Juan where the hands-on portion completes the course needed to obtain the Licencia de Navegación.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The voucher grants immediate access to the online theoretical campus; the practical is a separate four-hour session in Madrid and you have up to nine months from purchase to complete both parts subject to availability.
Practical sessions occur at the embalse de San Juan; the local embarcadero is in Pelayos de la Presa with road access via the M-501.
You can buy the course online (with a small management fee) or request bank transfer details from the operator; payment in cash may be possible at Greenwich Náutica’s Madrid offices—check office hours before visiting.
Operator-provided materials and any specific on-water kit requirements are not detailed in the supplied materials; contact Greenwich Náutica directly for their recommended equipment list before attending the practical.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Does purchasing the bono reserve my practical date?
No. Purchase of the bono does not automatically reserve a practical date; you must consult availability and book the practical session separately.
How long is the on-water practical?
The practical session is four hours long in Madrid at the embalse de San Juan.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must have turned 16 years old at the time they undertake the tests and practices.
Are there medical requirements?
Yes. A psychophysical medical examination is required to assess vision, hearing, coordination, balance, strength and general health as part of eligibility for the title.
Where is the practical held?
Practicals are held at the embalse de San Juan; the embarcadero is in Pelayos de la Presa, accessible via the M-501.
Can I study the theory immediately after purchase?
Yes. From the moment of purchase you receive access to the virtual campus to begin the online theoretical portion at your own pace.