News
-
Drew Marine Signal & Safety supports YO! Row with vital equipment
The world's leading supplier of marine pyrotechnic distress signals, Drew Marine Signal & Safety, announces its sponsorship of experienced adventurer, Lia Ditton and her incredible 'Yo! Row' expedition for 2018, as she attempts to become the first woman to row the North Pacific Ocean solo. Drew Marine Signal & Safety will provide Lia with a selection of vital Pains Wessex marine distress signals to keep her safe at sea while
Published 11:41 on 2 Feb 2017
-
Man overboard from ocean rowing boat Toby Wallace with loss of 1 life
On 14 February 2016, the 10.8m ocean rowing boat Toby Wallace was on passage in the North Atlantic Ocean, between the Canary Islands and Barbados. Shortly after 2300, a rower was swept overboard by a large wave and he soon became separated from the boat. The seven rowers remaining on board were unable to stop the boat, and they eventually lost sight of him. The following day, French and Portuguese fixed wing aircraft
Published 11:38 on 1 Feb 2017
