Heavy sea rescue at MidsummerSail: sailor in mortal danger!

Heavy sea rescue at MidsummerSail: sailor in mortal danger!

Wismar, Deutschland - A dramatic sea emergency occurred today as part of the MidsummerSail, the popular sailing event, which took place in the waters of the German-Danish border area. The affected ship, the Trimaran "Avanza", capsized under the leadership of the experienced solo sailor Rüdiger Schwarz, was discovered around 12:30 p.m. north of Rügen. According to wismar fm , the emergency radio bake of the sailor sparked a signal via satellite that triggered an immediate alarm of the emergency services.

The coordination of the rescue measures took over the experts from the Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Center (MRCC) Bremen, which is operated by the German Society for the Rescue of Shipwind (DGZRS). They were supported by Danish and Swedish emergency services that could intervene quickly. The German surveying, wreck search and research ship "Deneb" of the Federal Office for Sea shipping and hydrography (BSH) played a crucial role when it found the "Avanza" and thus initiated the rescue.

rescue with helping hand

rüdiger Schwarz was spotted on the capsized boat standing and could be saved quickly by a dinghy. It was then brought to Roskilde by a Danish search and rescue helicopter for medical care. The weather conditions were tense during the regatta, with over 20 knots wind, which made sailing more difficult.

The capacity was about halfway between the Nordspitze Rügen and the island of Bornholm. The Seenotretter, responsible for security in the sea area, gave the traffic center informed about the situation of the "Avanza" in order to warn other ships in the sea of ​​the danger of the fallen yacht, so German flag .

important security measures

The DGZRS, who has been able to save over 87,000 people from distress since its foundation in 1865, was once again the lifesaver in need. It is important that sailors like Rüdiger Schwarz are aware of the risks and take appropriate security measures. The use of the emergency numbers and emergency apps, such as Safetrx, is strongly recommended. In our region, the Lake rescue center can be reached via the spa dial 124 124, while in an emergency the cell phone also acts as a backup for the VHF-SEPONT. Sailors should definitely store the number +49 421 536870 in an international format in an emergency and ensure that the key lock is activated to avoid accidental calls, such as Seenotretter.de Explained.

This incident can serve as an impressive example of how important it is to always be prepared and use the existing possibilities for safety on the water. We are pleased that in this case it was traded in good time and that there are no serious injuries.