:For the addiction recovery group see: LifeRing Secular Recovery A lifebuoy or lifering, also known as a "kisby ring", is a life saving buoy designed to be thrown to a person in the water, to provide buoyancy, to prevent drowning. Modern lifebuoys are fitted with a sea-water-activated light, or lights, to aid rescue at night. The lifebuoy usually is ring-shaped or horseshoe-shaped and has a connecting line allowing the casualty to be pulled to the rescuer. They are carried by ships and are also… (More on Lifebuoy)