Fabrice Amedeo raises funds for the SNSM

This admirable project launched by Fabrice Amedeo aims to raise enough funds to purchase suitable rescue equipment for the Sables d’Olonne station. This equipment will help rescue sailors, fishermen and yachtsmen and yachtswomen alike.

The SNSM explained:

• Founded in 1967 under the French law on non-profit organizations (Law 1901) following the merger of Société Centrale et Sauvetage des Naufragés and Société des Hospitaliers Sauveteurs Bretons.
• More than 7,000 members, including 4,400 voluntary on-board rescuers
• 219 stations in France and the French Overseas Territories (2014)
• 32 training and emergency centers (2014)

You can follow every step of Fabrice Amedeo’s adventure by:

• Visiting Newrest stand between October 15 and November 6 in the Vendée Globe Departure Village in Sables d’Olonne
• Checking out Newrest Newsroom page
• Reading his on-board journal: reporterdularge.com
• And connecting to social media: Twitter, Facebook, Youtube

For more information:

• Read the full article (in French)
• The SNSM website (in French)
• The crowdfunding website