{"id":87643,"date":"2017-06-10T15:05:14","date_gmt":"2017-06-10T13:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=87643"},"modified":"2021-10-22T13:25:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T11:25:40","slug":"boating-license-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/boating-license-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Boating License in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of Barcelona&#8217;s greatest attractions is its proximity to the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>&nbsp;where you can partake in many different <strong>aquatic activities<\/strong> and take in some sun at the beach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104539\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104539 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104539\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104539' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-7.jpg\" class=\"slider-104539 slide-104540\" alt=\"touristic apartments in barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio turismo inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona also has several <strong>harbors<\/strong> where avid boaters&nbsp;house their boats throughout the year to enjoy the life aquatic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re looking to get your <strong>boating license in Barcelona<\/strong>&nbsp;here are some of the things you should know and how to go about getting it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/boating-license-barcelona\/#What_you_should_know_about_getting_your_boating_license_in_Barcelona\" title=\"What you should know about getting your boating license in Barcelona\">What you should know about getting your boating license in Barcelona<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/boating-license-barcelona\/#Basic_facts\" title=\"Basic facts\">Basic facts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/boating-license-barcelona\/#The_next_steps\" title=\"The next steps\">The next steps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/boating-license-barcelona\/#Boating_schools_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Boating schools in Barcelona\">Boating schools in Barcelona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_should_know_about_getting_your_boating_license_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>What you should know about getting your boating license in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_facts\"><\/span>Basic facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have a boat that is longer than 5 meters in length and is more powerful than 10 Kw, you need to legally have a <strong>boating license<\/strong> in Spain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A boating license isn&#8217;t needed for small boats like canoes, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/kayaking\/\">kayaks<\/a><\/strong>, and pedal boats. Once you know whether or not you need a license, you then have to determine which kind you need and for which type of vessel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_87649\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87649\" class=\"wp-image-87649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Boating.jpg\" alt=\"sail boat in the water\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-87649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by VisualHunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The license that you apply for will depend on the size of the boat that you plan to sail&nbsp;as well as the power of the motor (if there is one).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stay in Barcelona while getting your boating license<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_next_steps\"><\/span>The next steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Getting a <strong>boating license in Barcelona<\/strong>&nbsp;is a similar process to getting a driving license in the fact that you must take a theoretical <strong>course<\/strong>, pass the written test, and then apply for the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitma.es\/marina-mercante\/titulaciones\/titulaciones-de-recreo\/titulaciones-nauticasde-recreo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><em>t\u00edtulo de recreo<\/em><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is the paper that legally gives you the right to operate a boat in Spain. You must also keep in mind that once you are ready to hit the high seas you must also purchase insurance for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/business-yachtclub-in-barcelona\/\">yachts<\/a><\/strong>, motor yachts, jet skis, or jet bikes if this applies to you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_107017\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107017\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/port-g1a3ab7c82_640.jpg\" alt=\"boat leaving the port\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-107017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It&#8217;s important to have both <strong>the license and the insurance<\/strong> while you are using your <strong>boat<\/strong> or there could be serious consequences if you are caught without them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/where-to-rent-yachts-and-boats-in-barcelona\/\">Where to Rent Yachts And Boats in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boating_schools_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Boating schools in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several <strong>sailing clubs<\/strong> and <strong>boating schools<\/strong> in Barcelona and the surrounding areas that will help you to get a <strong>European boat license<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This detailed <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelonayellow.com\/bcn\/sports\/sailing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">list<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>shows sailing clubs that will provide you with the theoretical class&nbsp;as well as the practice hours.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_87650\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87650\" class=\"wp-image-87650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Port.jpg\" alt=\"boats in the port\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-87650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via VisualHunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to get your motor boat license in Barcelona, courses for beginners can be as short as 5 days, learning the basics of <strong>navigation<\/strong>, safety, and how to operate a dinghy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Courses for more advanced sailors are typically longer and teach more detailed maneuvers and nighttime practice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you pass your course and log in some practice, you are ready to take your test and apply for your <strong>boating license<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spend your next holiday in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Did you get your motor boat license in Spain?<br \/>\nAnd have you arranged for your boat registration in Spain as well?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tell us about your experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"87643\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; 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