Effective communication

Onboard Communications

While in many instances a mobile phone may work, it's not designed for the marine environment. Therefore, another means of communication is essential.

Calling For Help

Guidelines for skippers of pleasure vessels under 13.7m in length on the types of emergency distress alerting and locating equipment they can choose to carry based on distance from the coast and GMDSS communications sea areas.

Mayday And Pan Pan Calls

Knowing how to correctly operate your VHF radio and when to make a mayday or pan pan call saves lives

Keep In Touch

Keep a friend or relative ashore aware of your plans and have suitable means of communication on board for routine messaging and emergency situations.

Safetrx

RYA Safetrx is an app designed to let your loved ones know where you are by sharing details of your trip, photos, and how to gain quick access to emergency services.