A Kannad Marine EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Becaon) has saved the lives of six rowers, who were successfully rescued after activating the beacon when their boat capsized in the middle of the Atlantic.

The six strong crew of the ‘Sara G’ were taking part in the Atlantic Odyssey Challenge to row from Morocco to Barbados, with the aim of becoming the first crew in history to complete the challenge in under 30 days. They were 27 days into their journey when their 36ft vessel overturned on 30th January, 520 miles from their destination.