Course content

This one day course provides an awareness of:
– The basics of radio operation
– The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
– Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
– Making ship to shore telephone calls
– Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
– Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)
– Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
– Search and Rescue (SART)

Pre-course experience

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Ability after course

A licence and the ability to use a marine radio.

Suggested itinerary

This one day course takes place on our SIMRAD simulators in our purpose built air conditioned classroom.  The simulators are the same as we use on most of our yachts, the only difference being is that they do not transmit on the airwaves.

As usual with Club Sail the following is included:

• Tuition from an experienced Instructor – we do not use instructors who have just qualified;
  
• Course notes, paper and pens;
  
• Tea, coffee, soft drinks and lunch

Must bring your own:

Medication – If you are taking any medication please advise your Instructor on commencement of the course.
Health care – Health care in the Canary Islands is good, but it is a good idea to collect the EHIC form from your local post office or online at www.ehic.org.uk.

Recommended clothes

No special clothes are required for this course.