This is the layout of a Transit report that should be given to the Coastguard before every trip out on the water.
You say the words in black
When going out
On VHF Channel 16
This is ...................................................... x3
Over
Await Coastguard Reply
..................................... Coastguard x1
This is ............................................... x1
Going to channel .........
over
Change to the channel the Coastguard tells you
Await Coastguard Reply
.......................................... Coastguard X1
This is ....................................................... X1
We are leaving from ................................................. (Name of place you are leaving)
Going to ........................................................ (Name of your destination OR what your plans are for the day on the water)
Are ETA is...........................................HRS (Ether to your destination or back where you left from) (Use 24 hour when saying time on VHF)
I have ............... persons on board
I will inform you when we are off the water
Over.
Await Coastguards reply
Go back and monitor channel 16
On VHF Channel 16
This is ...................................................... x3
Over
Await Coastguard Reply
..................................... Coastguard x1
This is ............................................... x1
Going to channel .........
over
Change to the channel the Coastguard tells you
Await Coastguard Reply
.......................................... Coastguard X1
This is ....................................................... X1
We have arrive / are back safely at ....................................
Delete as appropriate
Many thanks
Out
This is the basic layout, the Coastguard may ask other questions as well.
