This one-day practical assessment course is for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld VHF.
The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification to increase safety on the water and is highly recommended.
A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF Radio.
A RADIO IS AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON BOARD AND IT IS VITAL TO UNDERSTAND THE CORRECT PROCEDURES, AS THIS CAN SAVE LIVES. THE SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE IS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF VHF AND VHF DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) EQUIPMENT ON ANY BRITISH FLAGGED VESSEL FITTED WITH A RADIO EITHER FIXED OR HAND HELD.
Additional cost £70 to be paid direct to the RYA for the examine