How often must you call the marina while underway?

• A. Every hour on the hour.
• B. Every hour on the hour with your location.
• C. Every 30 minutes.
• D. Only when you pass a marina or after completing the trip.

Answer: (B)

Regular check-ins with the marina are a safety practice to keep them informed of your progress and location while you’re underway. Reporting every hour on the hour with your exact location gives a predictable cadence and precise data, so they can monitor your route, estimate arrival, and quickly act if you go off course or encounter trouble. These timely updates reduce uncertainty and help coordinate any needed assistance fast.

Reporting hourly without location makes it harder for them to know where you actually are. Reporting more frequently, like every 30 minutes, may be unnecessary and clutter radio channels. Waiting until you pass a marina or after finishing the trip leaves a long gap with no information, increasing risk if something goes wrong during transit.