| CHECK Radio is on |
Transmit at high power on Channel 16
- MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
- THIS IS
(repeat yacht name 3 times)
- MAYDAY
(yacht name)
- MY POSITION IS
(lat and long, or distance and true bearing from a known location)
- Nature of Distress
- Nature of Assistance required
- Number of people on board
(including the Skipper)
- Any other relevant information
- OVER
(remove finger from transmit button)
Listen for response. Repeat if necessary.
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