RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

If you ask any skipper why they have a VHF marine radio aboard, they will mention safety.

They will more than likely tell you that more than one regular crew member also holds an Operators Licence, as it could well be the skipper that is incapacitated, (it is your life line as well as chat net).

Introduced in Jan 2014 there are two new methods of training: Classroom or Online Courses.

Both routes of training will ensure a good base understanding of the Global Maritime Safety System (GMDSS).

Both routes will comprise of an Instructional phase and an assessment phase.

On successful completion of the assessment phase you will be awarded the RYA, Short Range Certificate (marine Radio Operators Certificate of Competence).

Course Structure

The basics of radio operation & workings

The Phonetic Alphabet

The use of Correct Frequencies

Emergency calls & normal calls

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)

Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Search & Rescue Transponder (SART)

Navigational Teletext (NAVTEX)

Useful Information

A minimum of 10hr training time, this is broken down into two phases, 3hr self reading & 7hr tuition.

This is then followed with an assessment by an independent examiner at our school.

We provide the RYA VHF Handbook once you have signed up for the course. (included in the price, £13.99 + postage) .

Minimum Age: Age 16.

One day classroom course: £190

Assessments: £30 paid by RYA