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NEWS / 22 JULY 2012

Bakoven's new rescue boat on station:

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It was with great excitement that Bakoven's new rescue boat, a 6,5 metre Gemini RIB entered the channel for the first time on Saturday21 July 2012. Sneaking into Bakoven just before a huge front hit Cape Town the RIB performed beautifully in a wild sea.

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