SNSM – Lifeboat

The lifeboat does not work the same in France as the RNLI in the UK. Some are moored inside of marinas, so do ensure you only require them from half tide up! Also, they often make a charge. A French skipper was towed in, in June 2024 and running a towing service cost him Euro 300 (per hour, maybe, and that was by a large SNSM rib, not offshore lifeboat). It is suggested there would be no charge for saving lives at sea.

Still a great service if you have a problem!