What you’ll learn:

At the end of this course you will have an understanding of:

• Use of VHF radio telephony
• Understanding and use of DSC facilities
• Maintenance of marine radio equipment
• Understanding of regulations applicable to the use of ship marine radios
• Knowledge of Australian Marine Search and Rescue system

Duration: One session of 4 hours

Cost: $230 per person for Members and $260 for Non Members which includes a hard copy of the Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the examination fee to undertake ACMA test to obtain your SROCP qualification.

Dates and bookings

Wed 13th Dec 2023 6pm-10pm

Wed 14th Feb 2024 6pm-10pm

Wed 16th April 2024 6pm – 10pm

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VHF/HF MARINE RADIO OPERATORS COURSE (LROCP)

This course teaches participants the correct procedures when using VHF and HF Marine Radios and includes testing to obtain a LROCP from the Office of Maritime Communications. This is the Internationally recognized qualification, hence it is recognized around the world and can be used when a VHF/HF qualification is required when chartering a yacht overseas.

What you’ll learn:

At the end of this course you will have an understanding of:

• GMDSS systems and equipment
• Use of MF/HF and VHF radio telephony
• Understanding and use of DSC facilities
• Maintenance of marine radio equipment
• Understanding of regulations applicable to the use of ship marine radios
• Knowledge of Australian Marine Search and Rescue system

Duration: 3 sessions over 3 evenings

Cost: $310 for RYCV Members and $340 for Non Members, which includes a hard copy of the Marine Radio Operators Handbook and the examination fee to undertake ACMA test to obtain your LROCP qualification.

Dates: TBC

DIESEL MAINTENANCE COURSE

Learn how to maintain and properly care for your diesel engine.

What you’ll learn:

At the end of this course you will have a basic understanding of:

• the 4 Stroke diesel cycle engine
• naturally aspirated/turbo charged fuel systems
• tanks
• filtering systems
• injection systems
• air/exhaust systems
• cooling systems
• electrical systems
• lubrication
• owner maintenance/trouble shooting
• vessel installations

Duration: One session of 3 hours

Cost: $110 per person

Dates and times:

Sat 18th May 9am-12pm

MAN OVERBOARD WORKSHOP (RECOVERY TECHNIQUES)

We all should practice our man overboard (MOB) drills to get our boat back to a fellow crew member or guest in the water, but how many of us have had a go at getting a helpless, wet, 100 kg person back on board, even in relatively mild conditions?

What you’ll learn:

At the end of this course you will have an understanding of:

• the techniques that can be used to successfully retrieve a person back on board
• gear that is available to assist in retrieval
• setting up systems on the boat to assist retrieval
• different scenarios you may be faced with such as MOB with a tether attached

Duration: 1 session of 3 hours

Cost: $50 per person.

Dates: TBC