Spain · DGMM / Capitanía Marítima
Capitán de Yate — Spain
Capitán de Yate is Spain's top recreational skipper licence — unlimited length, unlimited distance from shore.
Syllabus: full RIPA, IALA, celestial and offshore navigation, advanced meteorology, radiocommunications, yacht construction, stability.
Who should take the Capitán de Yate
Experienced skippers planning ocean passages or professional recreational charter work up to the limit.
Topics tested by Capitán de Yate
Practice tests aligned with Capitán de Yate
How to prepare
Master every RIPA rule; drill the full simulation exam repeatedly; go deep on coastal + ocean navigation and meteorology.