VHF Radio Course

Correct radio procedure has been developed in order to reduce to the absolute minimum the amount of time used during communications and to maximise clarity of understanding between users.

Students are taught the rules of use for VHF marine radios and the pro words and phrases that are part of this agreed international process. Sail in Asia's course, also includes information about DSC radio and GMDSS.

On this important Safety Course we teach you to send a Mayday, make Urgency Calls, act as a Mayday Relay and learn and understand radio protocol and the use of the radio procedure. We teach you about Search and Rescue protocol and your obligations and imperatives when responding to distress or urgency calls. We teach you to use a radio for everyday communication and for those situations where lives depend on your relay skills.

Students wishing to become Inshore/Offshore Skippers or Yacht Masters, must have completed a VHF Radio course* and students wishing to participate in MOY 200 tons courses must also have this qualification.