Statistics compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard show the use of alcohol while boating was the leading contributor to on-the-water accidents…and the needless loss of 126 lives in the USA during 2010.Like the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Sea Rescue encourages ...
Helen Walne is an award-winning columnist and writer based in Cape Town. Her work has appeared in various magazines and newspapers, including the Sunday Times, the Mail & Guardian, the Sunday Tribune, the Cape Argus and Fair Lady, as well ...
Jeffrey’s Bay set up a rescue scenario for practice. The aim was to simulate the full circle of events, from call-out to handover to the paramedics.The scenario included an unconscious and unresponsive surfer, as well as a swimmer swept out ...
Saturday 25th June is the International Day of the Seafarer. To draw attention to this and to pay tribute to the men and women at sea, meet at the flagpole terrace adjacent to the outdoor auditorium at the Cape Town ...
Work on Jeffreys Bay Base got underway last week, with Jason Kotze, one of our Crew Members & Trainee Coxswain starting work on the new fence to secure the Base. Jason agreed to complete the fence and new gate at ...
Saturday was an intensive training day at Struisbaai. The whole day was dedicated to surf training, kindly provided the guys from Station 16, who, well versed in the art of handling a RIB in surf, gave up their free time ...
Picture Daniel Heimann.Over 16 , 17 and 18th June the Port Elizabeth's Noordhoek Ski Boat club Hosted their Annual Dive fest.They always donate a large portion of their funds raised and will do so again this year.The Port Elizabeth ...
Stn 19, Richards Bay has had an awesome weekend with the naval frigate SAS Isandlwana. On Saturday the crew had a full tour of the ship, inside and out.Crew members had decided that they would kit out in official NSRI ...
Chinese Lanterns have come under scrutiny in the United Kingdom and yesterday, Sunday 19th June, Sky News reported appeals by UK authorities urging the public and tourists to discontinue setting off Chinese Lanterns into the sky.They are lightweight frames covered ...
Happy Birthday Allan!!Allan joined Station 2 Bakoven at 16 years old as a founder member. He served as coxswain from 1972 until 1986 when he stood down from active service after he broke his back while on a rescue. In ...
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