Spanish Trip

Chris · 19 January 2010, 22:10

Planning on two weeks in Bellcaire D'Emporda nr Gerona this July so am going to send the family down to Gerona via RyanAir and I will drive down a few days before through France.

I am getting my ICC form submitted as I know that the RYA Level 2 is not always recognised abroad, can anyone think of any other paperwork I will need either for towing the boat or using it in Spain?

Also there is a marina at L'escala a couple of kilometres away and I would be interested to know if anyone has any experience of using it?

Thanks!

Doug Stormforce · 19 January 2010, 23:02

Does not do any harm to carry

SRC
Ships Radio License
Proof of boat ownership and vat
Car driving license
insurance for boat and car
AA Membership for Europe
eh1c for all family members

biffer · 20 January 2010, 10:31

i know that area quite well, part of the family have a villa there, i think the marina has been done up a bit, the last time i was there it was full of fishing boats, i may be able to fix you up with some paraglideing i f you fancy, my mate who did the ariel stuff on my boat is based down there

ScotSeats · 20 January 2010, 10:59

We have a boat kept in a marina in northern Spain and for that we needed our day skipper course but to launch a boat i don't think you require this. The most important things you will need are proof of ownership of the boat, insurance and your passport.

I don't think there is much else you will need.

Maximus · 24 January 2010, 12:47

Sounds a nice trip Chris!! Would definitely replace the bearings on the ol DB before you go mate,enough of a hassle when mine went in Dorset last year..think Id take a spare set too.
Got the new trim tabs fitted yet?

Chris · 24 January 2010, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximus

Sounds a nice trip Chris!! Would definitely replace the bearings on the ol DB before you go mate,enough of a hassle when mine went in Dorset last year..think Id take a spare set too.
Got the new trim tabs fitted yet?

Hi mate, yes the trailer will be having a major drums off overhaul before heading off for a 2k jaunt. I will be replacing the bearings and taking a spare hub with bearings fitted if Rogue Wave does not mind lending me one of his spares.