Joining instructions:

The information below is designed to give you all the information you need in order to find us,
to prepare for your course, and to enjoy your time with us here in Gibraltar. 

If you have any questions please contact your RYA coordinator, Debbie by email on mbftgibraltar@gmail.com or on WhatsApp +34 606 85 32 14


How to get to us:

We have the choice of 2 airports for convenience – Malaga & Gibraltar.
Gibraltar is naturally our nearest airport with just a 10 minute walk from the airport to the boat.
 

Malaga, Although a little further away offers a bus from Malaga airport to La Linea del La Concepcion which is the Spanish border town opposite Gibraltar. There is a border to cross into Gibraltar but this is just the case of showing your passport (unless of course you live in a country where a visa is required). You can walk 10/15 minutes to the marina or a taxis to Ocean Village Marina (this is where the boats are moored) - Cost around £10.

Private pick ups from Malaga can be arranged and cost between 120€ - 150€ each way, prices depends on time of day and which day of travel. 

Once across the Border (or out of airport) go across the runway and at the first roundabout take a right and head for Ocean Village, You will pass the World Trade Centre and come to a carpark on your right handside, Walk through the carpark and go below the archway, Take a right and BIANCAS will be on the corner.
 

MEETING PLACE : Biancas Bar & Restaurant, Marina Bay

TIME : 09:30

LAT ' LONG : 36.148° N, 5.352° W
 

Items to bring.

Passport

Passport photos x 3

Medical requirement’s [if any]/toiletries

Appropriate clothing

Any previous RYA certificates [if any]

Spare glasses (if worn)

Some Sterling for Gibraltar
Some Euros for Spain

What to expect
Each day will be a full day of training covering the safety, handling and navigation of a MotorBoat whilst visiting other ports. 
 

*Yachtmaster Coastal/Yachtmaster Offshore exam fees are NOT included in the course price. These are payable direct to the RYA, current costs are:
Yachtmaster Coastal - £208
Yachtmaster Offshore - £241
VHF Marine Radio Licence fee - £70
Examiner travel expenses will also be shared among the candidates taking the exam.
 

There will be someone to meet you at Biancas on your arrival, please phone or WhatsApp
Debbie on: +34 606 85 32 14 or Steve on :+34 678 34 55 95 if you have any problems.