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ABSAR Volunteers Complete Rescue Boat Coxswain Training<\/strong><\/p>

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This past weekend marked a significant achievement for the Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue (ABSAR) team as three dedicated volunteers successfully completed rescue boat coxswain training. The focused session, aimed at honing essential skills for marine emergency response, reflects ABSAR’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the local marine community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly qualified coxswains enhance ABSAR’s capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies on the water, bolstering the organization’s ability to serve the island\u2019s boating community.<\/p>

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Residents and visitors alike rely on ABSAR\u2019s expertise during critical situations, and the addition of trained coxswains ensures an even stronger response team.<\/p>

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For those inspired by this accomplishment, ABSAR invites new members to join their mission. Volunteering opportunities are available, and interested individuals can learn more at www.absar.org\/volunteer.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s continue to support ABSAR in its vital role within the community. Together, we can make a difference on and off the water.<\/p>

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#ABSAR #SearchAndRescue #MarineSafety #VolunteerToday #CommunitySupport<\/p>\n

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