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Good radio communication tips - Video

by Sail-World.com NZL on 10 Mar 2016
VHF radio technology has greatly improved, but do boaters know how to properly use the newest models of VHF radios? BoatUS
Good communications could make all the difference in an emergency at sea.

Here's some great basic communication tips from Scott Walker and Mal Williams from Outdoors Group.

Good communications could make all the difference in an emergency at sea. If you can't call Coastguard to let them know you're in trouble - they can't come to your assistance. So make sure you can call for help if you need to. Here's some great basic tips from Scott Walker & Mal Williams, and be sure to check out the Safer Boating NZ Facebook community.Safe Boating everybody!https://www.facebook.com/saferboatingweek/?fref=ts

Posted by Outdoors Group on Sunday, January 3, 2016
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