MADRID WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Commanding the Basics: Madrid’s all‑in PNB Pack for aspiring recreational skippers
A single, guided package that combines live classroom theory, an online campus, official 8‑hour navigation-practice and a 4‑hour radio course — with practical sessions available in Madrid or Dénia.
Commanding the Basics: Madrid’s all‑in PNB Pack for aspiring recreational skippers.
The Bono PNB Todo Incluido from Greenwich Nautica is a tightly structured training pack for the Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo: it pairs instructor‑led theory (with videoconference options) and a nine‑month online campus with the official practicals and radio course you must complete to certify. For Madrid residents and travellers willing to combine locations, the program stitches classroom learning to on‑water practice and radio training so you can move from study to sea within a single planned program.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A complete, guided route to the PNB certificate
The Pack PNB Completo bundles live theory classes, online study materials, official 8‑hour Safety & Navigation practicals and the 4‑hour radiocommunications course — all coordinated so you have theory, practice and radio covered from day one.
Practice where it suits you: Madrid or Dénia
Practicals and the radio course can be scheduled either in Madrid or in Dénia (Alicante), allowing you to choose the dates and location that fit your exam and seasonal plans.
A recommended eight‑week study plan
The program recommends an 8‑week cadence (four weeks of online study plus four weeks of live classes) to structure theory, testing and practice bookings, while leaving flexibility to adapt practicals to official exam convocations.
What the day feels like
What the program feels like
The experience is a paced training pathway rather than a single weekend course: live classroom sessions (with remote access) guide you through the PNB syllabus while the online campus lets you review videos, download notes and run tests; once theory is in progress you book the official 8‑hour sea practices and the 4‑hour radio course in Madrid or Dénia at the dates that match your exam timetable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this pack suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The recommended plan is an eight‑week rhythm (four weeks online + four weeks of live sessions) while the online campus remains accessible for nine months; practicals and radio sessions are scheduled in Madrid or Dénia to suit your exam convocation.
You will need a reliable internet connection and a suitable device (computer or tablet) to use the online campus, plus basic personal items required for on‑water practice as instructed by the operator.
Live theory is offered in Madrid with the option to join by videoconference; practicals and the radio course can be taken either in Madrid or in Dénia (Alicante) depending on availability and your chosen exam dates.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I do the practicals and radio course in different locations?
Yes — you can complete the practicals and the radio course in Madrid or in Dénia (Alicante), and you may combine locations as you prefer, subject to available places on the chosen dates.
Is it mandatory to complete 100% of the practicals and radio course?
Yes — both the 8 hours of practicals and the 4 hours of the radio course must be completed in full to certify those activities with the administration.
Can I follow the classes if I don’t live in Madrid?
Yes — although the mode is primarily presencial, many editions offer the option to follow the classes by live videoconference if you cannot travel to Madrid.
What if I already have some sailing experience?
Prior experience can help you move more comfortably through the syllabus, but the course is taught from the basics so experienced sailors will still benefit from the structured review and official practicum requirements.
Are the practicals’ results time‑limited for title processing?
Yes — bear in mind the practicals have a 24‑month validity period for processing the title, and you should schedule them in accordance with the exam and administrative timelines.