RESTUBE Stories
More freedom and safety in the water for everyone
“Without RESTUBE I Would Have Drowned” – A Real Kitesurfing Rescue Story from the North Sea
The RESTUBE Safety Buoy — for me, the best invention right after the cordless drill… Despite more than 20 years of experience in kitesurfing under all imaginable conditions, the RESTUBE Safety Buo...
Helping safely thanks to Restube
Would I have swum out that far without my Restube? I'm not sure, probably not.
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...
"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
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
"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
"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
"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
"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...
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...
Blog posts
Newton in Buoyancy Explained Simply – and What It Means for Your Safety in the Water
What does 50N, 75N or 125N actually mean? This guide explains buoyancy in simple terms and helps you understand how much lift you need to stay safe in the water.
More Safety in the Water: RESTUBE Supports POLITUR Initiative in the Dominican Republic
RESTUBE partners with POLITUR and local organizations to improve water safety in the Dominican Republic – through lifeguard training, safety equipment, and awareness initiatives that help save lives.
“All Crew, Prepare for Rescue”: Inside a Sea Rescue Mission with SOS Humanity
“All crew, all crew – prepare for rescue.” With this announcement, a rescue mission often begins for the crew of SOS Humanity in the Mediterranean Sea. Within seconds, the atmosphere on board chang...