Spindrift Charters

IYT VHF Radio Course
$1255ci

Look Good, Feel Good

The IYT Marine Communications course (Very High Frequency – Short Range Certificate) is recognised by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is designed to ensure a thorough understanding of maritime radio communication at sea. It is intended for all marine environments and follows International standards.
The course provides VHF Radio and SRC training for the entire spectrum of VHF radio communications for recreational and professional boating. Students will learn how on board radios and handheld radios, EPIRBs, SARTs, AIS and DSC-enabled radios, are used effectively in marine communications.

IYT Small Power Boat Rib Master Course $295ci

Strength & Stamina

​This Course Is Commercially Recognized By The MCA. 

• Covers vessels up to 15m (48Ft)

• Operation in coastal regions – in sight of land

• Driven by outboard or inboard motors

• In fair weather

• No horsepower limitations

Course Outline

This course covers an eLearning section (online exam must be completed before coming to us, this costs $75usd payable to IYT), one day of theory and one day of practical boat handling including:

• Safety at sea

• VHF Radio operations

• Small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats

• Launching and recovery

• Anchors and anchoring

• Nautical terminology

• Boat handling under power

• Man overboard procedures

• Ropes and rope-work

• Basic rules of the road (collision regulations)

• Glossary of terms