Nautical license

Boat license course

For those who wish to become skippers and experience the thrill and satisfaction of commanding any boat up to 24 meters, both within and beyond 12 nautical miles from the coast.

Thanks to the professionalism and expertise of the instructors, this course offers students a solid preparation, allowing them to navigate independently and with confidence in the future.

The course fee includes a kit containing:

  • Sailing manual
  • Nautical charts and plotting tools for chartwork exercises (where applicable)
  • Exam exercise books with solutions and explanations

Our boating license course has historically had a very high success rate, with most students passing the exam on their first attempt, and offers the possibility to retake the course for free in case of failure.

For details and information regarding costs, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

Period

The spring course is currently in the examination phase. An autumn course is planned, with an indicative start in October.

Age

16+

Location

Online theory and practical training in Genoa

Goal

To provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required to operate a vessel independently, safely, and in compliance with current regulations, preparing them to pass the boating license exam.

How it works

The course will last approximately two months. Theory lessons will take place online every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 PM to 10:45 PM, allowing participants living outside Genoa to attend as well. Practical lessons will be held during the weekends in Genoa. Students coming from outside Genoa will have the possibility to stay at our guesthouse by booking and paying according to the terms indicated in the Guesthouse section of our website.

Prerequisites

None

Coordinator

Paolo Vianson

Paolo Vianson

Paolo Vianson is a professional in the yachting sector, active in education and training related to navigation. He collaborates with organizations such as Yacht Club Italiano, where he is primarily responsible for coordinating our offshore sailing and boating licence courses, overseeing the development of training programmes and the organisation of both theoretical and practical activities.

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