RYA VHF / SRC Radio Course with Saronic Sails
RYA VHF / SRC Radio Course with Saronic Sails training centre
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.
At a glance
Course
RYA VHF / SRC
Duration
~1 day (or online + exam)
Location
Athens area / Athenic Marina, Nea Peramos
Level
Beginner
Minimum age
16
Instructor ratio
RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC)
Price
150€ online course + 80£ RYA fees
Who this course is for
- Skippers and crew using a VHF radio
- Anyone planning to charter a boat
- Students progressing to Day Skipper or Yachtmaster
No prior experience required.
What you’ll learn
- How to operate a VHF radio (fixed & handheld)
- Communication procedures with marinas, coastguard & vessels
- Distress calls (Mayday), urgency (Pan-Pan), safety messages
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- Radio protocol, channels & phonetic alphabet
- Basics of GMDSS and maritime safety systems
Training & exam
- Practical, scenario-based training
- Use of real/simulated radios
- Short written + practical exam
You will practice real communication, not just theory.
What you gain
- Confidence using a VHF radio in any situation
- Ability to handle emergency communication
- RYA SRC Certificate (internationally recognised)
Required for:
Operating a marine radio
Many charter companies
Yachtmaster certification
Why it matters
In an emergency, communication is critical.
This course teaches you what to say, how to say it, and when it matters most.