leading brand of BRP Inc., which manufactures sports vehicles and marine products is collaborating with the French Federation for Rescue and First Aid (FAFSA) in preparation for this summer’s Paris 2024 Olympics. The company is supplying the FAFSA with a dozen of personal watercraft and rescue equipment, to ensure the safety of athletes participating in aquatic events.
Sea-Doo takes water safety very seriously and is committed to promoting BRP’s Responsible Rider program daily to help personal watercraft operators remain vigilant while navigating, prioritize safety, adopt good driving practices, and protect the environment.
Progressive Equipping of Institutions
In France, numerous associations and marine-related institutions are increasingly equipping themselves with personal watercraft. These vehicles’ function extends beyond leisure; they can save lives by enabling rapid rescue in aquatic environments. The FFSS has been using Sea-Doo personal watercraft since last year.
Behind the Scenes of Event Safety
Kamila Belk Helladic, Project Manager for Health and Rescue at Major Events, operates behind the scenes of these sporting events. He has observed the evolving needs of organizers and their changing perception of personal watercraft in recent years:
“Sports event organizers are just beginning to discover the use of personal watercraft for securing aquatic events. These machines were previously associated solely with leisure use. Gradually, thanks to our field feedback, we have made them aware of the benefits of personal watercraft for moving on the water and assisting participants.”
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