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IRB

IRB Bantham_(Vince Pol) (3)Rescue Tube
IRB leaves the beach and proceeds to a designated buoy and the crew dives into the water with a rescue tube and swims to a patient and tow them back to the awaiting IRB. The IRB then returns to shore where the driver leaves the boat and sprint to the finish line.

Single Rescue
IRB leaves the beach and proceeds to a designated buoy and picks up a patient and returns to shore where the driver leaves the boat and sprint to the finish line.

Credit Vince Pol_Orange74.com_11Mass Rescue
This is the similar event as the Single Rescue, but when crossing the finish line the driver returns to the IRB and makes a second pick up before returning to the finish line.

Team Rescue
This is the similar event as the Mass Rescue, but when crossing the finish line the driver tags a second driver and crew who then returns to the IRB and makes a second pick up before returning to the finish line.

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  • We are pleased to announce the final selection for the 2022 GBR Lifesaving Sport Teams to compete at the World Championships in Italy June 24, 2022
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  • Entries for the 2022 Surf Championship are now open! June 14, 2022
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