RT Journal Article T1 Analysis of the Practice of Nautical Activities in Schools A1 Medina Rebollo, Daniel A1 Fernández Ozcorta, Eduardo José A1 Sáenz-López Buñuel, Pedro A1 Fernández Gavira, Jesús AB This study focuses on the analysis of nautical activities in school environments. The primaryobjective is to highlight the pivotal role of educators in optimizing the benefits and mitigating therisks associated with water activities in educational settings. To achieve this goal, ten interviewswere conducted, evenly distributed among men and women from different countries who work innautical activities with students in aquatic settings. Additionally, the Delphi method was employedto validate the interviews with expert opinions in the field from a group of nine experts. The analysisof the interviews revealed three significant dimensions, including safety, benefits, and sports-relatedaspects. The results demonstrate that nautical activities offer physical and cognitive benefits, promoteecological awareness, and foster values such as group cohesion, leadership, and respect. Furthermore,these activities have a positive impact on the physical and mental health of participants, encouragingsocialization and conflict resolution. In conclusion, nautical activities in school environments providea wide range of benefits but require continuous attention in terms of safety and adaptation forindividuals with disabilities. These findings underscore the importance of promoting these practicesas an integral part of the school curriculum. PB MDPI SN 2227-7102 (electrónico) YR 2023 FD 2023-11 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10272/23950 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10272/23950 LA eng NO Medina-Rebollo, D., Fernández-Ozcorta, E. J., Sáenz-López Buñuel, P., & Fernández-Gavira, J. (2023). Analysis of the Practice of Nautical Activities in Schools. In Education Sciences (Vol. 13, Issue 12, p. 1202). MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13121202 DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva RD 2 jun 2026