RYA VHF/DSC Marine Radio  

An essential safety aid for sailors and powerboaters. The ability to communicate effectively is essential when at sea. This course is a perfect complement to the Dayskipper theory and practical courses.

The Short Range Certificate (SRC) has replaced the old VHF licence, the Restricted certificate of competence in radio telephony - VHF only. Holders of the old licence are entitled to operate VHF-only radio equipment, but not DSC installations.

A valid licence is a requirement for Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore candidates. Operation of a VHF set without a licence is illegal.

VHF radio's equipped with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) are rapidly replacing VHF-only radio's in small craft with good reason.

For small craft users the advantage of DSC over VHF-only radio is that the equipment can provide automated distress alerting via Digital Selective Calling (DSC). A simple push button operation sends a distress call.

The entire syllabus is taught on the day but a little preparation goes a long way. The phonetic alphabet should be committed to memory as should the mayday procedure including the voice message.

We send out two publications, free of charge.  When you book with us you receive RYA book G26, VHF Radio, Syllabus & Exam Questions and VHF Afloat by Sarah Hopkinson.

A short paper is taken at the end of the day, failures are rare but in the event no charge is made for a resit, you do not have to attend the full course again.

Why choose Mustang Sailing for RYA VHF/DSC Radio?

• Maximum class size of 8 students - not the usual scrum.
• Professional instructors
• Free books: RYA G26 and VHF Afloat by Sarah Hopkinson.

VHF Course Dates & Fee's

Dates below,  or click calendar, or call  01323 873 880 - 7 Days a week

September 14

October 12

November 9

Fee's

£90pp, see: Package deals & discounts for ways to save serious money

Student Resources

Click below for student resources:

RYA VHF/DSC Radio books

Phonetic Alphabet

Meteorology notes 

Colregs notes

Local Accomodation

Testimonials

RYA VHF/DSC Radio - Testimonials
I found the instructor to be excellent and enjoyed my day immensely! Thank you Alison!
William J.

Simplified everything! Great!
Jacqueline D.

Location

Our training centre at Ringmer in central Sussex is ideally placed for local yacht sailors and powerboat owners who have craft based in the marinas at Shoreham, Brighton, Newhaven and Eastbourne. 

Leisure craft users in Sussex, Kent and London looking for quality shorebased theory courses find that we are a great alternative to a long trek to the major sailing centres.

To find out more call 7 days a week on 01323 873 880