RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

Suitable for coastal and offshore sailors as well as inland boaters who make passages on tidal waters and commercial waterways, this course is essential for anyone using a fixed or hand-held VHF set, with or without Digital Selective calling. The course syllabus allows for ten hours training, of which the first three hours are completed by private study before attending the course.

Course Structure

The basics of radio operation

The correct frequencies (channels) to be used

Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures

Making ship to shore telephone calls

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Global maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)

Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

Useful Information

Examination £110pp plus £60 licence fee