Tag: RNLI
Ironman racer abandons training for capsized boat rescue
AN RNLI crewmember abandoned preparations for an Ironman race in Wales to assist in the rescue of two people in the sea. Both of Tenby’s…
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…
Important for boaters to carry flares, says RNLI
It is important for boaters to carry flares to attract attention in an emergency, says the RNLI. The comments came after two occupants of a…
Flare conversations and Pains Wessex products at RNLI safety event
A marine safety event at Largs Yacht Haven in Scotland included advice about distress flare operation and displays including Pains Wessex products. The lifejacket clinic…
New Cardigan RNLI crew members train with Pains Wessex flares
Cardigan RNLI’s new crew members have been training at their Poole headquarters using Pains Wessex flares. Trainee helmsman Leo Barber, along with volunteer crew members…
Flare aids rescue of crew in yacht taking on water
The crew of a yacht taking on water in Ireland was found by an RNLI lifeboat team after firing a flare. Belfast Coastguard called on…
Flare helps RNLI spot person in the water
RNLI personnel located and saved a person in the water near Clacton, Essex, after a flare was launched to illuminate the sea. Clacton RNLI was…
Flares bring help to boater in a medical emergency
After his boat engine failed, a lone boater who suffered a medical emergency fired flares to alert search and rescue teams. The incident happened at…
Flares aid rescue of two people from burning boat
Two people have been rescued from a burning boat off the Welsh coast after summoning help using flares. A man and a woman were saved…
Search and rescue team uses smoke flares to mark drifting kayak
A search and rescue team has used smoke flares to mark a drifting inflatable kayak at West Kilbride, Scotland. Largs RNLI Atlantic 85 lifeboat was…
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