A day with the lifeguards

Mishaps at sea - A day with the lifeguards

The German Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked (DGzRS) provides a glimpse into their work on Sunday. This year, 19 stations in the North Sea and 31 stations in the Baltic Sea are participating. The crews present their rescue technology and demonstrate how they save people at sea, according to the organizers.

Visitors can already explore Seenotrettungskreuzers at stations Großenburg, Juist, Laboe, Norderney, Neuharlingersiel, Ueckermünde, Vitte/Hiddensee, and Wustrow on Saturday. At the Vitte/Hiddensee station, Seenotretter will conduct an exercise. The station Travemünde celebrates the Day of the Seenotretter exceptionally on August 31 with exercises and the presentation of Seenotrettungskreuzers and -boots.

Exercise with Helicopter

The main program is traditionally on the last Sunday in July. Guests can follow rescue exercises in the harbors and along the coast on that day - for example, at stations Borkum, Breege, Büsum, Fehmarn, Kühlungsborn, List, Norddeich, Sassnitz, Schleswig, and Timmendorf/Poel.

At stations Großenburg, Laboe, Langballigau, Langeoog, Maasholm, and Wilhelmshaven, a helicopter exercise is also planned. In addition, interested parties can talk to the crews and visit the Seenotrettungskreuzers and -boots.

Since its founding in 1865, the DGzRS has reportedly rescued or freed over 86,000 people from danger - voluntarily, independently, and financed by donations. New sponsors and supporters can sail out to sea with the crew on the Day of the Seenotretter in Borkum, Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Eckernförde, Großenburg, Kühlungsborn, Laboe, and Wilhelmshaven.

1. On a typical Sunday, the German public gets a glimpse into the Daily Operations of the DGzRS in Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
2. The cultural festival in Kühlungsborn is an excellent opportunity to witness the skills of the DGzRS, especially on the last Sunday of July.
3. The emergency situation in Bremen was handled effectively by the DGzRS, demonstrating their prompt response to any shipping emergency.
4. The DGzRS station in Ueckermünde will conduct a rescue exercise on a Sunday, showcasing their preparations for any potential sea incident.
5. Visitors to the DGzRS festival in Hamburg can explore the Seenotrettungskreuzer and engage with the crews, gaining insights into their rescue technology.
6. The DGzRS station in Großenhain, similar to those in Laboe and Norderney, welcomes visitors and demonstrates their emergency response capabilities on Sundays.
7. The North Sea and Baltic Sea are significantly safer thanks to the tireless efforts of the DGzRS, as proven by their rescue statistics spanning over 150 years.
8. In the event of an emergency in Schleswig-Holstein, the DGzRS is ready with their fleet of Seanot and Helicopter, ensuring swift rescue operations.
9. The Day of the Seenotretter in Borkum and Laboe is a unique opportunity for new supporters to experience the thrill of sea rescue with the DGzRS crew firsthand.
10. The DGzRS station in Cuxhaven and Eckernförde, like their counterparts in Bremerhaven and Kühlungsborn, regularly host guests looking to learn more about sea rescue operations on Sundays.
11. The DGzRS also works in close collaboration with other organizations, as shown by their participation in events on Norderney and Borkum, promoting cultural awareness and sea safety.

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