The Sea Rescue Society has had a busy week, after the warm weather. Preliminarily, they have handled the next 300 cases throughout the country.
– At times it has been hectic. From 3 p.m. to midnight in recent days, our resources have been at full capacity, says Adam Goll-Rasmussen, maritime leader of the Maritime Rescue Society.
Brilliant sun and over 30 degrees in some places have attracted many people on boat trips after the midsummer weekend. It is noticeable according to the Sea Rescue Society, which had a busy week.
The most common alarm they receive is about machine breakdowns, but during the week they have also dealt with boats that ran aground and suspected drowning incidents.
– The weather has been nice, but still a little variable with wind, which makes you a little surprised at the beginning of the season. It’s also this period when you start up the boat and don’t have a clue that everything is working, you test drive and maybe it doesn’t go so well, says Adam Goll-Rasmussen.
In connection with the sailing competition Bohusracet on Friday, they received several alarms, including about a broken mast outside Kärringön late on Friday evening. On Sunday, the competition around Gotland for which the sea rescue society has prepared begins.
– You will go out and meet the first group and make sure that everyone has a good time. Just off Gotland, there are many boats that tend to have problems if the weather is rough, says Adam Goll-Rasmussen.
Three tips for those who are going out with the boat
Adam Goll-Rasmussen, maritime leader Sjörädningssällskapet, gives his tips:
1. Wear a life jacket
– The most important thing you have, it must be on.
2. Keep an eye on the engine
– Engine failure is the biggest reason why something happens. Make sure it is serviced and test driven.
3. Have several possible ways to alert
– Can be via telephone, via VHF radio on channel 16 or, for example, emergency transmitters. Depending on how far from the coast you will be, you need to adapt.