NSRI’s 50th Anniversary Open Day at Witsand

Events / 2 April 2017

Beautiful town of Witsand

We gathered today in the beautiful village of Witsand to celebrate Sea Rescue saving lives for 50 years.

CEO, Dr Cleeve Robertson welcomed all our special guests and Station Commander, Theo Erasmus thanked all the supporters, donors, crew and retired crew who have supported their rescue base.   Allan Cramb who is a founder crewmember of the NSRI will be honoured this year with 50 years of volunteer service.  Allan shared the history of NSRI and spoke about his time as a crewmember.

The guests were treated to a boat display and invited to go on a boat ride, followed by a light lunch.  Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us today.

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Boat display
From left: Dr Cleeve Robertson (CEO), Allan Cramb and Theo Erasmus (Station Commander)
From left: Dr Cleeve Robertson (CEO), Allan Cramb and Theo Erasmus (Station Commander)

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Safety checks

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Allan and Elsabeth Cramb
Allan and Elspeth Cramb
Theo Erasmus and Louise Mouton, journalist at Suid Kaap Forum
Theo Erasmus and Louise Mouton, journalist at Suid Kaap Forum
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Dr Cleeve Robertson, CEO welcoming everyone to the celebration
Allan Cramb, founder member shares some special stories and milestones of the NSRI
Allan Cramb, NSRI founder member, shares some special stories and milestones of the NSRI

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Theo, Hannelie and Karla Erasmus
Theo and Hannelie Erasmus with their daughter
Attie Gunter and Graeme Harding
Attie Gunter and Graeme Harding
Graeme Harding, Paul Viera (SAMSA), Allan Cramb and Theo Erasmus
Graeme Harding, Paul Viera (SAMSA), Allan Cramb and Theo Erasmus
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Crew of Witsand and HQ staff