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The Short Range Certificate (SRC) course is accredited by the Irish Department of Transport and is the minimum qualification required for use of VHF radios on boats in coastal or inland waterways.  The course covers the latest DSC VHF radios, EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, etc.  The duration is 1.5 days including exams.

Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert):    € 285

The aim of the Irish Sailing Coastal Navigation course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which they are familiar. This practical course includes lots of hands-on use of chartplotters. Delivered over a weekend (12-16 hours).

Fee (including course materials, and ISA cert):    € 285

The GOC General Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of MF/HF and INMARSAT – C / Fleet 77 systems, as well as VHF.  This STCW endorsed qualification is required for SOLAS-compliant vessels operating offshore.  Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 10 days.

Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert):    € 1195

The ROC Restricted Operator Certificate course gives the professional seafarer competence in the operation of VHF and other inshore communications systems.  This STCW endorsed qualification is required for SOLAS-compliant vessels operating within coastal waters.  Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 4 days

The Long Range Certificate (LRC) gives offshore recreational sailors and transoceanic yacht crews knowledge of MF/HF and INMARSAT – C / Fleet 77 systems, as well as VHF.  This qualification is the minimum required for vessels operating offshore.  Accredited by the Irish Department of Transport, the course is held over 4 days.

Fee (including course materials, exams and Dept of Transport cert):    € 495