Every master is bound, so far as he can do so without serious danger to his vessel and persons thereon, to render assistance to any person in danger of being lost at sea.
The International Convention On Salvage, IMO 1989, Article 10.1
HOW A SMALL YACHT CAN RESCUE PEOPLE IN DISTRESS

Patrol
Some routes are more often used by refugees then others. Be there at dusk
Find them
Keep quiet and observe. Use your eyes and ears. Contact Coastguard in distress.
Passive watching
Tell local volunteer where to expect boat. They will wait with doctor and help in landing
Active watching
Don’t let them land in dangerous places. Show them beach where other volunteers and medic can come fast
Landing point
Secure landing point from sea and land. Many people die just few meters from land
FIrst Aid
Find most injured and help them before support come. You could be alone.
Volunteers
Help others to secure refugees from freezing. Change clothes, give a water and food.
Be friendy
They are often in deep shock. Talk to them. You have new friend, now!
FRIENDS OVER THE WORLD
Génial! Une super initiative qui aide les gens en détresse, il en faut plus comme vous.
Raphaël Vavasseur
Normandy, FranceThis is place for few words from MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE. We’ll publish them when we get them, officially.
John Doe
Search And RescueHere is place for some words from UNHCR. Waiting for official testimonial …
James Flintoff
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