The  RYA VHF Course Details 

The RYA VHF course is a comprehensive one-day shore-based program followed by an assessment lasting between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Participation in our VHF course, which includes GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), requires some pre-course study on your part. Upon booking your spot in the course, we will provide you with the VHF RADIO (including GMDSS) Course Handbook G31 to read. This pre-course reading, approximately 3 hours in duration, is crucial, as there is limited time during the day to cover the essential theory needed to understand the practical aspects of the course.

The classroom-based RYA VHF course and assessment commence at 09:00 and conclude around 18:00. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an RYA SRC Certificate of classroom course completion, enabling you to participate in the exams. The assessment, lasting about 1 hour, will test your homestudy and course content knowledge.

About the RYA Operator’s License

This course is specifically designed for skippers and crew members of sailing yachts who wish to obtain an SRC radio operator’s license, allowing them to operate a short-range marine VHF radio with DSC (Digital Selective Calling). The SRC Radio operator’s license is not only a global legal requirement for marine VHF users but also one of the prerequisites for participating in RYA/MCA Yachtmaster practical exams.

The course will be conducted in our fully-equipped classroom in Mikrolimano -Pireas furnished with all the necessary materials and equipment to familiarize yourself with the operation of VHFs and emergency communication equipment. With a maximum of 6 students per course, we ensure that each participant receives the utmost attention and engagement.