A first for South Africa

News / 15 July 2017

The first members who have started working on their fitness training under the leadership of veteran Lifeguard and NSRI Rescue Coxswain, Peter O'Hanlon.

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in conjunction with Lifesaving South Africa (LSA) are joining hands to form the Melkbosstrand Surf Lifesaving Club (MLC).

The club will make provision for Rescue Crew to train as Lifeguards or Lifeguards to train as Rescue Crew if they want to.

“This is a first for South Africa. With determined volunteers and strong backing from our parent organisations, we are sure that this initiative will pave the way for others to do the same,” said Station Commander and Regional Representative, Rhine Barnes. “We thank the community for their overwhelming support thus far and welcome anyone who would like to join.”

To find out more email info@searescue.org.za

The first members have started working on their fitness training under the leadership of veteran Lifeguard and NSRI Rescue Coxswain, Peter O’Hanlon.