Mar 13, 2025

Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)

Andy Barber on behalf of Operations Director

Why are GAFIRS using Hammond Drysuits?

How long have you been doing what you do [diving/fishing/search and rescue/culvert work/sailing/SUP/Kayak/cleaning]:

GAFIRS have been an independent lifeboat service since 1969.

Current Drysuit/waders

Hamond drysuits

Years of use of the current Waders/Drysuit

4 years

Is this your first or what number Drysuit/waders you have had from Hammond

GAFIRS first purchased Hammond Drysuits in July 2020 and continue to equip boat crew personnel with these drysuits.

First purchased from Hammond

July 2020

Why Hammond?

Over the years GAFIRS have purchased suits from different companies.  The difference with Hammond is the personal sizing, quality of build and on-going support, when required.

Favourite part of the job/activity:

It is very fulfilling when you know that you have saved and/or assisted a person or people.

Part of the job/activity you try to avoid:

Using the capabilities of the drysuit – we try to avoid going in the water!

Drysuit of Choice

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