13/04/2026
We have a VHF course every two weeks are next is this coming Friday the 17th why not give us a call or WhatsApp and join us 07834733322 or book at www.jollyrogersailing.co.uk
🚨 Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! 🚨
Being able to keep a calm head in emergency situations at sea will save lives. Correctly operating your VHF radio and understanding when to make a mayday call or a pan pan call, is fundamental to this.
Even if you’re not going far offshore and have a mobile phone, a VHF radio is essential. There’s no guarantee you’ll have signal and wet phones aren’t exactly reliable when you need them most.
Good radio etiquette matters too. Using the correct procedures helps keep channels clear, ensuring you don’t block a genuine distress call from another vessel.
🔎 Did you know?
It is a legal requirement to have a license to use a VHF radio. The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required by law to operate VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any British flagged vessel with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand-held equipment.
Stay prepared. Read more: http://rya.org/9jCw50YGkZN
