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Red flare aids yacht rescue
A red flare sparked a search and rescue of two crew in a yacht with a smoking engine at Bridlington, Yorkshire. The alarm was raised…
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Flare aids rescue after boat collision
Boaters injured in a collision off Rhode Island, USA, have been located and rescued thanks to a flare. Marine rescuers were alerted after the head-on…
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Rescue after helicopter crew spot flare
Two people in a boat that ran aground have been rescued near New Orleans, USA, after using a flare to signal to a helicopter rescue…
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Parachute flares used in night sea search
Parachute flares featured in a multi-agency nighttime sea search off the Isle of Wight. The August search for a person believed to be in the…
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Sail2help raises awareness in Channel Islands of its vital work
The Sail2help charity, which helps young people at risk from suicide and mental health issues, and is supported by Wescom Group, has visited the Channel…
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Flares play a key part in three UK rescues involving children
In a nighttime rescue of two adults, two young children and their dog on a disabled sailing boat at Fowey, RNLI crew used parachute flares…
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French sailor rescued after 16 hours thanks to flare
A French sailor, who survived for 16 hours in a small air pocket under his capsized boat, has been rescued after firing a flare. Laurent…
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Flares lead to rescue of New South Wales boaters
Boaters in New South Wales, Australia, have been rescued after their craft overturned and flares summoned help from a nearby charter vessel. Two men in…
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Team Albatross thanks Wescom Group for security of flares
GB Row Challenge winner Team Albatross has reinforced the importance of marine flares and other safety equipment after it was among three boats rescued in…
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Frances and Ally see how Sailors’ Society helps mariners
Wescom Group Marketing Manager Frances Hunt and Sales Executive Allyson Ogg have visited marine welfare charity Sailors’ Society to see how it looks after the…
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