For leisure boaters
Talk on the VHF with confidence
An online course that prepares you for the SRC exam – with full access to a voice-driven VHF simulator where you practise real radio calls before you need them at sea.
Your path
From first call to exam-ready
Learn the basics
Short lessons on how VHF works, channels, call structure and the phonetic alphabet.
Practise out loud
Make real calls in the simulator by voice or text – and get instant feedback on what to improve.
Get ready for the exam
Switch to exam mode and test yourself under realistic conditions before the real SRC exam.
On the water
The radio is your lifeline at sea
Your mobile phone can lose coverage a few miles out. The VHF reaches coast radio stations, rescue services and every boat around you – but only if you know how to use it.
You will learn to
- Call a coast radio station or another vessel
- Make a radio check before you leave harbour
- Receive weather and navigational warnings
- Send a MAYDAY or PAN PAN when it matters
- Use the right channel and the right words
Questions
Common questions
In most countries you need a radio operator certificate, such as the SRC, to operate a marine VHF radio. Check the rules where you sail. Our course prepares you for the exam – the certificate itself is issued by the maritime authorities.
Yes. The simulator runs in your browser and works like a real VHF. Speak into your microphone or type your messages.
You decide. Lessons are short, and you can practise as often as you like until the procedures feel natural.
No. We sell online training. Exam mode lets you test yourself, but the official exam and the certificate are handled by the maritime authorities.
Ready to cast off?
Start the course, or try the simulator for free first.
We provide online training. The official exam and certificate are handled by the maritime authorities.