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Helping safely thanks to Restube
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Helping safely thanks to Restube

Would I have swum out that far without my Restube? I'm not sure, probably not.

PROFESSIONAL RESCUEBoy safed with drone and Restube automatic

Boy safed with drone and Restube automatic

"I was able to come to the aid of an exhausted teenager at Lake Constance last weekend thanks to our rescue drone with Restube. The 13-year-old was on his way back from a raft to the shore with two...

No chance against the current

No chance against the current

"During my last 6-week holiday I was in Mexico, Huatulco, about 500 km south of Acapulco. I was there because of the numerous beaches, my favourite was Playa Chahue, directly in the town of Huatulc...

I never want to feel that helpless again

I never want to feel that helpless again

Although my adult sons and I love bodysurfing the waves, one of my sons got caught in a rip tide which pushed him out 25 yds from us. It was terrifying to watch and I felt unprepared to rescue him ...

Lifeguards on Sylt rely on Restube

Lifeguards on Sylt rely on Restube

"With the start of the 2022 bathing season, the island of Sylt is optimally prepared for water rescue operations. A total of 32 watchtowers were equipped with Restube lifeguard. The lifeguards car...

Father and son rescued with Restube

Father and son rescued with Restube

"I was on a Stand-Up Paddle with my two boys when I suddenly noticed someone screaming for help.I checked the lake and saw that a small child with only one inflated swimming wing tried to hold on t...

Help without putting yourself in danger

Help without putting yourself in danger

"Yesterday I used my Restube Active for the very first time. With Restube, I was able to help a person who had clearly overestimated himself and would have drowned in the current of the Aare. Only ...

Restube ensures that I can push boundaries in a safe way

Restube ensures that I can push boundaries in a safe way

"3 years ago I started paddling with my golden retriever assistance dog. My dog was crazy about water and for me being on the water felt soothing. I have a rare congenital immune deficiency. Due to...

When Restube saved my life

When Restube saved my life

I went on a kitesurfing adventure at Lake Pleshcheyevo North of Moscow. The unpredictable wind made the kite difficult to control, and I surfed away from the shallow shore to the deeper water to ha...

An extra dose of safety just in case

An extra dose of safety just in case

"We always have Restube with us when we go to the water. It simply gives us the extra confidence to be prepared for an emergency. Especially when we swim in the lake, we can expand our limits and ...

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STAND UP PADDLINGStand Up Paddle Tour: Unleash Adventure – With Safety at Your Side

Stand Up Paddle Tour: Unleash Adventure – With Safety at Your Side

Whether it's a calm river, a crystal-clear lake, or a rugged coastline – a stand-up paddle tour offers freedom, a connection with nature, and exercise in one. But how can you truly make this time o...

SWIMMINGFreedom Meets Safety – Our SwimRun Überlingen Experience

Freedom Meets Safety – Our SwimRun Überlingen Experience

RESTUBE was the official Safety Partner at SwimRun Überlingen 2025, equipping all athletes with the RESTUBE ACTIVE Safety Buoy. The buoy has been specifically designed to provide lightweight, relia...

PROFESSIONAL RESCUERethinking Water Rescue – RESTUBE in Action at the Major Emergency Test at Wannsee

Rethinking Water Rescue – RESTUBE in Action at the Major Emergency Test at Wannsee

On May 17, 2025, German broadcaster rbb24 showcased what modern water rescue looks like—during a large-scale emergency drill at Berlin’s iconic Wannsee lake. At the heart of the scenario: a self-in...