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Lifeboat launches from the Isle of Man rose last year, compared to 2011.
There were 47 in all.
Sixty-eight people were rescued by Manx RNLI boats, the highest number since 2009.
The most dramatic increase was at Peel, where 26 people were brought to safety, nearly double the number recorded in 2011.
Sailings cancelled due to predicted gales
Yellow weather warning for Thursday
Have your say on the future of the Island's plantations
DEFA launches consultation on its plans to move towards mixed, multi-age woodlands
Warning for 'disorderly' parents attending schools
Police tell people to follow 'appropriate channels' with concerns
Yellow weather warning for gale force winds
Travel disruption likely
New board members sought for abattoir
Recruitment process now open