RYA Marine Radio SRC Course

UPDATE

The course starts at 9am. Please arrive a bit early so you can get a coffee and be ready for a prompt start. Finish around 5pm.

IMPORTANT - the exam at the end of the course is administered directly by the RYA and involves an independent examiner, in addition to your instructor. You MUST book and pay for before you attend the exam. You can find details here: https://www.rya.org.uk/network/professional-qualifications/src-exam/

We have ordered you a copy of the RYA VHF Handbook, which accompanies the course and will let you know when they are available for collection from the clubhouse, as there is recommended pre-reading before you start the course.

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Cost is £65, including the RYA SRC ePack

Non-members welcome

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.

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 voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or handheld.

The course takes 8 hours, including the exam and must be attended in full.

IMPORTANT

In addition to the fee for attending the course, you need to pay an exam fee of £76 directly to the RYA. Click here to find out about the SRC exams and how to pay. It is your responsibility to pay the RYA exam fee before attending the course you will not be able to take the exam if you have not paid the fee.

Payment & refunds

You must pay for the course when you book. If you wish to cancel your course, TSC will only refund your payment if your space is taken up and paid for by another member.

Waiting list

If you sign up on the waiting list, we will contact you if a space comes available.

Minimum participants

We need a minimum of 9 people to take part in order to cover the costs. In the unlikely event that we don't have enough people by the end of November we will cancel the course and refund the fees.

12 places

6 reserve places

Last updated 8:52pm on 31 May 2026