RYA SRC MCA Regulations & Phonetic Alphabet 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the phonetic alphabet word for 'R'?
- Romeo (Correct answer)
- Radar
- Reef
- Royal
Correct answer: Romeo
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter R is represented by 'Romeo'. This is a famous Shakespeare character and a clearly distinct phonetic word.
Question 2: What is the phonetic alphabet word for 'T'?
- Tango (Correct answer)
- Thames
- Tidal
- Tower
Correct answer: Tango
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter T is represented by 'Tango'. This is a well-known ballroom dance originating from Argentina and is internationally recognisable.
Question 3: What is the phonetic alphabet word for 'U'?
- Uniform (Correct answer)
- Uruguay
- Ulster
- Union
Correct answer: Uniform
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter U is represented by 'Uniform'. This refers to a standardised set of clothing and is clearly distinct from all other phonetic words.
Question 4: What is the phonetic alphabet word for 'V'?
- Victor (Correct answer)
- Vessel
- Viking
- Vortex
Correct answer: Victor
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter V is represented by 'Victor'. This is a male name meaning winner and is clearly distinct from all other phonetic words.
Question 5: What is the phonetic alphabet word for 'W'?
- Whiskey (Correct answer)
- Wales
- Warden
- Waves
Correct answer: Whiskey
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, the letter W is represented by 'Whiskey'. This refers to the distilled spirit and is clearly distinct from all other phonetic words.
Question 6: What does the MCA's 'Safe Skipper' guidance recommend regarding radio procedures?
- That all skippers hold an SRC and file a float plan with someone ashore (Correct answer)
- Only commercial skippers need formal radio training
- Radio procedures are optional for coastal day sailing
- An EPIRB is sufficient without a VHF radio
Correct answer: That all skippers hold an SRC and file a float plan with someone ashore
MCA Safe Skipper guidance recommends that all recreational skippers hold an SRC, carry a working VHF DSC radio, file a float plan with a responsible person ashore, and understand distress procedures before every voyage.
RYA SRC MCA Regulations & Phonetic Alphabet 4
What is the phonetic alphabet word for 'R'?