School Holiday Programme: Marine VHF Radio & Basic Sea Survival Course
A school holiday programme at Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum suited to 12-16 year olds.Presented by Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum in partnership
with Coastguard Boating Education.
Course Information:
Run throughout the second week of the April school holidays. This programme is ideal for students who are considering careers in the maritime world as well as recreational boating.
Participants
will complete theory modules each morning at Voyager, followed by a practical activity in the afternoon.
By the end of the week, students will be qualified Marine VHF Radio Operators, and will be equipped with the sea survival skills necessary for cruising boaties and coastal race yacht crews.
Course
Timetable:
Subject to change due to weather and
other unforeseen events.
Day 1
Morning: Marine VHF Radio
Afternoon: Practical activities
Day 2
Morning: Basic Sea Survival Skills
Afternoon: Practical activities at Tepid Baths
Day 3
10am - 2:30pm: Excursion to Wreck Bay on Rangitoto Island
3pm - 4pm: Prizegiving
Course Content:
Marine VHF Radio
Aim: To learn correct Marine VHF Radio operation
1. Routine Operation
- Common features & functions
- Pro-words & phonetic alphabet
- Call signs & channel allocation
2. Safety
- Trip reports
- Weather information
- Securite
3. Distress Urgency
- "MAYDAY" & "PAN PAN" calls
- EPIRB and SAR
Basic Sea Survival
Aim: To introduce essential sea survival techniques and equipment
- History & legislation
- Accident, emergencies & equipment
- Safety & emergency planning
- Damage control
- Emergency procedures
- Distress signals
- Search & rescue procedures
For more information or to register your interest, please contact:
Judy Klaus - Deputy Educator
Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum
P: 373 0814
E: judy@maritimemuseum.co.nz
W: www.maritimemuseum.co.nz
