RYA GMDSS Radio Course

The RYA GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Radio Course teaches students how to operate a GMDSS radio and how to carry out routine procedures and communications.

The syllabus covers communications with other vessels, harbour masters, coastguards, marinas and yacht clubs, with an assessment upon completion to test your understanding. Successful students will be awarded the RYA Short Range Certificate for VHF GMDSS.

The Sunsail RYA GMDSS Radio course teaches the skills required to effectively communicate, using a GMDSS radio. The course teaches the use of the low power, short range marine GMDSS VHF Radio, hand held or fixed type of vessel.

You will learn the correct procedure for VHF communication including routine procedures for communicating with other vessels, harbour masters, coastguards, marinas, and yacht clubs.

The Sunsail RYA GMDSS Radio course will consist of instruction and assessment, needed to attain the Short Range Certificate for VHF GMDSS.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Dates
All season, Monthly

Duration
1 Day

Course Content
Operating a GMDSS radio
Routine procedures and communicating techniques

Qualification/Certificate?
Yes - RYA approved

Pricing per person
£95
GMDSS Radio Course certificate - £30

Please report to the reception area situated on the ground floor of the Port House at 09.00hrs. Remember to bring with you a cheque made payable to the RYA for £22.00 for certificate issue, together with one passport size photograph.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

GMDSS Radio Course certificate - £30

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