Task and Pertinent Information

VHF is set to channel 16.

Activate the transmission button on VHF radio.

 

Securite, securite, securite      

This is sailing vessel Confetti, Confetti

I am a 50 foot catamaran (intended task or pertinent information)

Let me know if this is a conflict.

Over

 

Release the VHF transmit button and wait for an acknowledgement. 

If response, activate the transmission button on VHF radio.

 

Request you switch to channel 69. (or 68, 71, 72, 78A)

Over

 

Release the VHF transmit button and wait for an acknowledgement.

Switch to requested channel and continue the conversation.

Switch to channel 16 when done.

 

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Alert others of non-threatening conditions

VHF is set to channel 16.

Activate the transmission button on VHF radio.

 

Securite, securite, securite      

This is sailing vessel Confetti, Confetti

On channel 16

(Whom it concerns, information, location)

Over