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Deployment Vessels

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Return To Sea utilizes experienced Captains and safe vessels for Drifter deployment into the Gulf Stream, with positions ranging from 8 to 22 miles offshore.

Deployment timing is determined by equipment readiness, participant availability and prevailing weather and sea conditions — with safety as the highest priority.

Families may choose between two deployment options:

Unattended Deployment      (cost included in R2C Service)
The Drifter is deployed solely by Return To Sea personnel, as Family members chose not to participate. A safe vessel of roughly 25-ft length will be used. Photographs will be taken during deployment, and position/time will be logged for the Certificate of Burial at Sea.
Participant Deployment     (vessel cost not included in R2C Service)
Family decides the number of family members, friends, clergy or a videographer who will attend the Drifter deployment. Up to six participants can accompany the Return To Sea team aboard a 35 to 45-ft vessel. Photographs and position/time logs will be recorded during deployment. Larger groups will require a larger vessel.
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