Endeavour Sailing 

Sailing skills, ropework and knots

VHF

VHF Radio

In our VHF Blog section we are adding the pre course reading needed before attending a VHF course.

  • How to send a Mayday Voice Call
  • Phonetic Alphabet
  • Other useful information

Pan-Pan Call

Written by Stephanie Charlton. Posted in VHF.

It is the second most important call after the Mayday call. 

The most common times Pan-Pan calls are made on a boat, are engine or rudder failure. 

Phonetic Alphabet

Written by Stephanie Charlton. Posted in VHF.

The International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet.

Mayday Call

Written by Stephanie Charlton. Posted in VHF.

The distress procedure word MAYDAY indicates that a vessel or a person is in GRAVE & IMMINENT danger and that IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE is required.

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