What about sea rescue operations? Are they charged?  

 

    * For the physical people rescue: 
For the first 500m along the seaside, the rescue is free. 
Beyond this point, the SNSM covers the people’s cost of rescue entirely. 
    * For the craft and tow rescue: 
The craft rescue is free when it does not require a lifeboat. However, the SNSM will charge 90€ for the repatriation of a windsurf and the cost for its services will be from 110€ to 395€/hour. The total cost will depend on the intervention time and the size of the lifeboat.