Welcome to TeachMe to SAIL - Radio & GMDSS Edition

All you need to know to pass the RYA VHF Short Range Certificate including GMDSS

The TeachMe to SAIL - GMDSS and VHF Radio edition is a unique and comprehensive resource covering the use of a range of radios, all the theory behind the short range course, a comprehensive glossary and a full set of questions and answers.

Special offer - Get three FREE Radio Simulators and four vhf radio videos worth £39.99.

The GMDSS and VHF Radio Edition covers every element of the RYA Short Range course, with extensive use of video to show every element of the course from the detailed use of every type of radio to the calls and general everyday use.

To further develop your skills, high quality simulators are used for VHF and DSC radios.

The videos cover use of the Icom 500 series, Icom IC-1 Handheld, Icom DSC 100 series and the Silva S10. Also videos on how to make calls, how to use SARTs, EPIRBs plus Inter-boat calls and Radio checks.

Packed full of detailed explanations, easy to understand flow diagrammes and easy to grasp video clips that make absorbing difficult concepts fun and enjoyable. Plus an interactive glossary and a topic quiz.

	TeachMe to SAIL - GMDSS Edition has over 200 megabytes of animations, video, colour graphics, sound, simple and clear explanations, worked examples and exercises to ensure you have grasped the topics, all of the GMDSS and VHF Radio topics in detail along with an easy to use navigation system and helpful hints and tips along the way. The course makes reference to your RYA course materials making this programme an ideal partner to your Club training, Nightschool or as a standalone distance learning programme. When you have learned a topic you can test yourself with a quiz to ensure you have understood the concepts before you take the real exam, saving the hassle and disappointment that exam failure entails. All areas of the GMDSS and VHF Radio theory required to pass the exams. Over 22 comprehensive topics Over an hour of instructional video footage covering all areas on learning to use a VHF radio Lots of animations and interactive explanations Worked examples Plus bonuses	Purchase Info. List Price: £29.99 Special offers Guarantees Usage Info. Topics covered More details Test drive System Req's Reviews Upgrades
3 Radio Simulators (Icom and Simrad, VHF and DCS)
Videos on the use of the Icom 500 series, Icom IC-1 Handheld, Icom DSC 100 series and the Silva S10.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to marine radio
• Radio Licensing
• What is VHF and how does it work?
• How far will your VHF work?
• Do I have to buy a new radio?
• Global Marine Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)
• Marine VHF Channels
• Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
• DSC calling - Calls
• DSC Distress alerting
• SARTS
• Navtex
• Emergency Radio Equipment (EPIRB)
• Liferaft equipment
• Parts of a VHF Radio
• Radio Regulations
• Prowords
• Radio Procedures
• Safety and Urgency Procedures
• Distress Prowords
• Distress Procedure
• The Phonetic Alphabet
• VHF Channels

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System requirements:

CD ROM [PLEASE NOTE THE SIMULATORS ARE WINDOWS ONLY]    

                     
OS X inc. 10.4           Win 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista

Typical System Requirements:
PC or Mac (Pentium III+ preferable), 16+ speed CD-ROM, Minimum 64 Meg RAM, 16 million Colour SVGA Monitor running 800x600+ resolution, Minimum 5 Megabytes of hard disk space, a Mouse, Win 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista or Mac OSX 10.2+. Soundcard and speakers preferable. NOTE: all free CD bundles have been combined into a single shipping CD for your convenience.

What they say about the Interactive Series:

"We recommend these CDs for interactive learning...overall this is one of the best we’ve seen" Sailing Today

“If you want to learn the ropes as a beginner or with an RYA course, it's ideal...it makes learning fun and interesting” Yachting Monthly

“The CD is user friendly, with clear and concise text...quizzes test how much you have learned” Practical Boat Owner

"It really is a fantastic piece of software that is a must for anyone who wants to get into sailing" .TV buyers guide

"A delightful interactive program that will be of benefit to would be sailors young and old. It takes each subject in turn and produces a simple and easy to understand explanation. It will make a superb training aid for those about to embark on the basic RYA dinghy sailing course. It will also benefit those already on the course with its uncomplicated explanation on tides and weather patterns etc. A very good interactive instructional package with first class graphics". Review, Sea Cadets, Bill Woodfield

"This has full, up-to-date and well-presented coverage of the syllabus, including new areas in GPS and chartplotter usage. There is an extensive use of mnemonics and other prompts to help memorise information. Dave found the COLREGs section particularly good, starting with a video, which covers all the basics, backed up with clear animation and flashcards. The quiz features helpful 'explain' buttons for wrongly answered questions."

"Emma used this software as a revision aid while doing her Day Skipper shorebased course earlier this year, and fully recommends it. The CD covers the entire course syllabus, and she found the videos particularly useful, explaining manoeuvres which she had struggled to understand with textbooks. The quiz gave her a good indication of how close she was to passing her exams. Simon liked the commentary accompanying some of and found the animation clear and well presented". 4 Stars, Yachting Monthly 2004

What customers say about the Interactive Series:

Last year I purchased your Competent Crew and Day Skipper CD's, having some "point and go" lake sailing experience, but no navigational understanding whatsoever.

I registered on an evening class to build up to the RYA exam and I am pleased to say that I have found both CD's to be absolutely brilliant in supporting the course and ideal for clarifying many issues which I struggled with in the class room. I can unreservedly recommend both CD's to anyone, the visual impact and logical progression is a massive aide to learning, understanding and remembering the many aspects involved.

Hopefully I will pass the RYA Theory Day Skipper Certificate and then take the Practical during the summer.

I am now looking at VHF certificate and YachtMaster Coastal theory courses...Steve Lennie, UK

PS. My two young children have also "played" with the CD's and as a result have developed in both their understanding and interest in the theory side of sailing....a good omen for the future!

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"We recommend these CDs for interactive learning...overall this is one of the best we've seen"
Sailing Today

"If you want to learn the ropes as a beginner or with an RYA course, it's ideal...it makes learning fun and interesting"
Yachting Monthly

"The CD is user friendly, with clear and concise text...quizzes test how much you have learned"
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