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RYA Marine Radio SRC Course and Exam

28th November 2021, 08:30 - 19:00

This course is offered to BSC members only at a discounted rate. The course is run by Emsworth School of Navigation and a minimum of six participants is required for the course to run.

A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a fixed or hand-held radio. By passing this course, not only will you be legally able to operate a radio on your boat, you will be able to supervise untrained users.

The course covers the basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, Global Maritime Distress Safety System. The course ends with a written theory exam and assessment in the practical use of marine VHF radios The exam fee is paid directly to the RYA.

Experience required: None

Minimum age: 16

Cost: £60 (plus £60 RYA test fee). No payment will be taken until the course is confirmed to run.

Location: Emsworth Yacht Haven

BSC members please book on to this course or the subsequent date of 28th Nov and you will be invoiced when the course is confirmed to run.

Last updated 1:25pm on 28 March 2024

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