RYA VHF Marine Radio Course in Sofia

Learn to use a marine radio with confidence on an RYA VHF marine radio course in Sofia. The course combines remote theory with classroom practice, helping you understand the equipment and communication procedures for both everyday life on board and situations where urgent assistance is needed.

The course is delivered by a maritime training centre described by the provider as the only centre in Bulgaria licensed by the RYA, the UK's Royal Yachting Association. You learn with a qualified RYA instructor and examiner, and receive a lifetime certificate after successfully passing the final examination.

What you will learn about marine radio communication

You will explore the marine radio in detail and learn how it is used during routine activities on board and in emergencies. Topics include the rules of radio communication at sea, frequencies, commonly used radio channels and essential terminology.

Practical training uses a Standard Horizon marine radio. You will cover sending a distress signal and the structure of distress and urgency calls on channel 16.

Three hours of online theory and three hours of practice in Sofia

The theory component is delivered remotely and lasts 3 hours. It is followed by 3 hours of in-person practical training in a classroom in central Sofia. Practical sessions take place on Saturdays or Sundays, with the specific date arranged during the theory component.

The provider's stated operating period is 6 January to 20 December, with a weekend schedule between 13:00 and 18:00. This time window describes the service schedule; the classroom practical component itself lasts 3 hours.

Course and examination languages

The theory and practical components can be taken in Bulgarian or English. The examination is held in English only, an important requirement to consider before choosing the course.

What is included

• Training with a qualified RYA instructor and examiner.
• A textbook and remote learning for the theory component.
• Hands-on practice with a marine radio at a training centre.
• A lifetime certificate upon successfully passing the examination at the end of the course.

Participation and preparation

The minimum age is 18. Practical training takes place in a group with other enrolled participants whom you may not know. A group requires at least 4 participants and can have no more than 12.

• Access to the theory component will be sent by email. Check your spam folder as well so that you do not miss this information.
• After making a reservation, contact the team as soon as possible using the supplied telephone number to arrange your practical training date.
• Bring two passport photographs labelled with your first name and surname in Latin letters, exactly as they appear in your passport.

Planning and provider conditions

The stated minimum reservation lead time is 24 hours before the session. The provider lists free cancellation up to 24 hours before the agreed time. This is the service provider's condition and does not automatically constitute a general Adventico voucher term.

Give useful knowledge for a future sailing trip

Choose an Adventico voucher for one participant and give someone the opportunity to develop practical knowledge of communication at sea. The voucher is a gift for the course, not confirmation of a particular date. Attendance and the practical session are arranged separately in line with the course organisation.