A Safer Swim Experience: USA Triathlon Partners with RESTUBE as Official Swim Safety Buoy Partner

April 14, 2026

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 14, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — USA Triathlon today announced RESTUBE as its Official Swim Safety Buoy Partner through 2028. With this new partnership, RESTUBE’s swim safety buoy technology will be integrated into race-day safety protocols at USA Triathlon sanctioned events nationwide, providing athletes with an additional reliable buoyancy option and enhanced visibility in the water.

A compact, reusable, inflatable safety buoy, RESTUBE is designed to be worn around the waist or attached to gear during water activities like swimming, surfing, or boating. It empowers individuals to self-rescue in water emergencies by inflating instantly via a manual pull-trigger (or automatic for rescue models) using a CO2 cartridge, providing immediate buoyancy. USA Triathlon’s Events team will be equipped with RESTUBE’s professional rescue line at National Championship events.

“USA Triathlon sets the standard for the sport in this country. Bringing Restube to their races means we get to stand alongside every athlete on race day — we’re truly honored to be the official safety buoy partner,” said Bruce Majors, RESTUBE CEO.

“RESTUBE gives athletes the peace of mind to know they can self-rescue at any time should they need,” said Brad Hildebrandt, USA Triathlon National Events Manager. “Partnering with RESTUBE aligns with USA Triathlon’s mission to expand access to the sport while maintaining the highest safety standards at our events. RESTUBE offers immediate buoyancy, greater visibility, and a tangible safety net that helps athletes perform with confidence across all levels of competition.”

To learn more about RESTUBE and its line of swim safety buoy technology, visit restube.us/.

About RESTUBE

A few years ago, Christopher Fuhrhop, founder of RESTUBE, almost drowned when he had an accident while kitesurfing in the ocean. He developed the idea for the smallest possible safety product for water sports enthusiasts — and RESTUBE was born.

At RESTUBE, we believe water safety should be second nature. Our dream? A world where everyone feels free and protected in, on, and around the water. We create products that do more than safeguard — they empower and give you peace of mind. With more than 600,000 users worldwide and over 60 documented lives saved, RESTUBE is more than gear. It’s a movement for a safer water world. Visit restube.us/.

About USA Triathlon

USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 3,500 events and races and connects with and supports more than 300,000 unique active members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

CONTACT: STEPHEN MEYERS (stephen.meyers@usatriathlon.org, 719-884-5616)

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