POWERBOAT TRAINING
Set sail for autonomy with BBDouro!
In addition to ensuring high-quality instruction, BBDouro’s primary objective as a nautical training school is to make sure that each of our students feels comfortable and independent when navigating.
The Powerboat Training course enables those with a boating license to improve their motorboat maneuvering skills.
This course is intended for people with boating licenses (basic skipper or higher) who want to:
- Improve their practical experience in operating a motorboat.
- Acquire the necessary confidence to independently take command/governance.
- Refresh knowledge that may be less present for various reasons.
- Acquire new practical skills.
PROGRAM
Duration: 15 minutes
- Onboard equipment
- Weather Forecasting
- Checking mechanical and electrical components
Duration: 15 minutes
- Ropes
- Turns
- Knots
- Fenders
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Gears – Forward, reverse
- RIEAM (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea)
- Beacons
- Electronic Navigation Systems
Duration: 3 hours
- Departure
1) Wind/tide from the sea
2) Wind/tide from the dock
3) Wind/tide parallel to the dock - Docking
1) Wind/tide from the sea
2) Wind/tide from the dock
3) Wind/tide parallel to the dock - Use of ropes in departure and docking
- Speed and security
- Man overboard
- Anchoring
Duration: 6 hours
Nº of Lessons: 1
Price:
1 person – €250.00
2 persons – €400.00
IN WHICH BOATS WILL YOU SAIL?
BUBBLES
Cabin boat with a length of 6.5 meters and an outboard motor with 115 hp.
RIGID INFLATABLE BOAT
Hard hull boat with 5.35 meters and inflatable pontoons, powered by an outboard motor with 50 hp.
WHERE WILL YOU SAIL?
Our boating training sessions are held at Douro Marina and in the Estuary of Douro Natural Reserve.
WHY CHOOSE BBDOURO?
At BBDouro, we are dedicated to provide top-notch training, taking into account not only exam approval but also information exchange and experience sharing that greatly enriches our training programs.
For 11 years, we have been sharing our passion for this sport and the sea with the help of our experienced and dedicated instructors. Our boating school offers a variety of courses designed to adapt to each person’s experience level, in a healthy and comfortable environment, without significant investments.
At BBDouro, our instructors are 100% available to clarify and assist all our students. We also have an extensive library of support materials through our e-learning platform, allowing students to prepare for exams effectively.
Inês Cameira
Boating Licences and Training
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DISABLED SAILING
Teaching and practicing sailing as no limits at BBDouro. Our disabled sailing program on the INCA Lusíadas ForALL boat is tailored to meet the individual needs and skill levels of each sailor.
JUNIOR ACADEMY
Welcome to BBDouro’s Junior Academy, where every weekend on the Douro River we teach children aged 5 to 18 how to sail and foster their passion for the sport and the sea.
SAILING CAMPS
BBDouro offers the greatest Summer and Easter camps in Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. Children aged 5 to 15 years old will enjoy fun-filled weeks at sea, with wind, sun, and sailing.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Sailing lessons tailored to each sailor’s schedule and availability, whether they are learning with a friend or on their own.
FOILING ACADEMY
The sailing academy for daring and for any sailor who wants to improve their foiling abilities. For those who dare to fly just above the water, we offer a variety of possibilities in private lessons or training camps.
SAILING TRIALS
During a two-hour cruise along the Douro River, you will experience the unique sensation of using just the wind to move forward and feel the adrenaline of the boat gliding on the water.
