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| Valencia Local Reference INFOrmation
Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours and links to local sailing associations.
The Valencian Community has 500 Km of Mediterranean coastline, where conditions are excellent for sailing and boating during 90 percent of the year. Safety Information
Weather information at sea in Castellón Region of Valencia For information about sailing, weather, events and harbours, contact the Royal Sailing Club of Valencia:
Permits RequiredA sailing permit or licence (título de recreo) is not needed to sail following vessels during daylight hours in Spanish waters:
All other vessels may only be handled by person holding an appropriate licence. Failure to have a licence may result in the vessel being confiscated or a hefty fine. Although a Yacht Masters certificate (and translation into Spanish) or an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) are considered sufficient proof of competence to skipper a UK (or some other) flagged vessel, the ICC is not a recognised qualification for Spanish flagged vessels. Anyone resident in Spain must have a Spanish recognised qualification, the título de recreo. Note: this information applies to recreational (not professional skipper) licences only. Licences fall into the following categories:
Getting a LicenceThe título de recreo is applied for and issued either by a school recognised by the Spanish Dirección General de la Marina Mercante or one of the Autonomous Communities. A medical certificate (certificado médico) is needed and the exam includes a series of safety, navigability and boat basic principles tests. The título de recreo is issued once the applicant has passed a theory and practical exam (it varies in length and difficulty depending on the size of vessel). A good level of Spanish is required to take this exam. Some foreign boating permits are recognised in Spain including the US Coast Guard Licence and the RYA Yacht Master Certification and the International Certificate of Competence and exemption can be acquired. Consult the local marina for details as rules vary by region. Yacht training schoolsThere are training schools throughout the country. Most offer the basic security and navigation procedures course, practical courses and preparation for the título de recreo. Some can also convert and validate foreign licences. Complementary courses include:
Practical lessons:
The Basic Safety and Navigation Procedures course is offered at the following Valencia boating schools:
Foreign Boats & Spanish CustomsBoat owners should clear customs if entering Spain for the first time. The following documents are required:
A VAT paid or exempt yacht can apply for a permiso aduanero. With this document, the boat owner can remain in Spain indefinitely. Boats registered outside the EU on which VAT has not been paid may be imported into the EU and remain for no more than six months in any twelve, after that VAT becomes due. This period can be extended by prior arrangement with the local custom authorities. Foreign vessels must fly their own national maritime flag together with the courtesy flag of Spain. Registering a Boat or YachtRegistration (Matriculación) under the Spanish flag is required for boats spending over 182 days a year in Spanish waters. The majority of Capitania Maritima (Maritime Authorities) are able to register/re-register vessels. The Commandancia de Marina Mercante can also carry out this procedure. The cost of registration includes a matriculation tax of 12 percent of the vessel's value. There are also rules concerning the vessel's inventory. Local capitania can provide a list of equipment boats should carry. InsuranceThird party liability insurance is mandatory for all motor yachts, jet skis and jet bikes and all sailing yachts over six metres. Insurance documents must be kept on board. If the competent authorities board a vessel and do not find this paperwork, the owner will have five days in which to prove the vessel is insured. Shipping DispatchThis formality required by the Capitania Maritima ensures all civil vessels meet with necessary administrative requirements. Sailing boats and small motor boats under six metres in length are exempt from the Shipping Dispatch. Consult the local Capitania or marina for details. Further Information
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