Titulín in the Reservoir: Earn Your Licencia de Navegación at Pantano de San Juan

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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.

Duration
Práctica presencial de 4 horas en Madrid y formación teórica online
Location
Pelayos de la Presa
Operator
Greenwich Nautica
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

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

THE COURSE

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.

THE SETTING

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.

THE LICENSE

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.

1
Teens and Young AdultsSuitable for those aged 16 and older: the course requires participants to be at least 16 years old when they take the tests and practicals.
2
Aspiring SkippersA direct pathway for those seeking the Licencia de Navegación, combining necessary theory with the required four-hour practical on water.
3
Gift RecipientsThe bono can be purchased as a package and given as a present; note that buying the voucher does not automatically reserve a date for the practical session.
4
Those with Medical ConditionsNot ideal without prior medical clearance: participants must pass a psychophysical medical examination covering vision, hearing, coordination, balance, strength and general health.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Booking

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.

Meeting Point & Logistics

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.

Payment & Purchase

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.

What to Bring

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.

Booking Notice

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.