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NEWS  | Published: 28 September 2018

Pink Rescue Buoys on beaches

Eight new Pink Rescue Buoys were put up today between Millers Point and St James. All kindly sponsored. With community support they can save lives. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 September 2018

Using SaferTrx on a long distance rowing voyage

We thought the following explanation about SafeTrx was worth sharing,Hi Mike,A pleasure to talk to you earlier. As discussed the best use of SafeTrx by your friends on their Durban to Cape Town rowing voyage (with no onboard power source ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 September 2018

Safety at early morning sea baptisms

Baptism should be a special time for faith communities, however, ceremonies conducted in the open sea can soon turn to tragedy. For members of the Christian faith, baptism, marked by ritual submission in water, is a significant religious rite. But ...

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NEWS  | Published: 21 September 2018

Cottage in McGregor

In 2004 the late Brenda Wintgen donated her cottage in McGregor to Sea Rescue. It is a beautiful two bedroomed home in a garden setting and is far enough from the sea to ensure that our crew and their families ...

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NEWS  | Published: 20 September 2018

The Brave Turtle - Book is coming soon!

The Brave Turtle (written by B. D. Harris & illustrated by Megan Bird) is an illustrated children's chapter book of family, bravery, and with a great respect for our country's wild waters.Late one night, Sam rolls off her bed and ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 September 2018

Joint Maritime Search and Rescue exercise:

MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) coordinate joint Maritime Search and Rescue exercise:On Wednesday, 19th September, NSRI Hout Bay, NSRI Table Bay, NSRI ASR (Airborne Sea Rescue) and NSRI Headquarters assisted in a joint Search and Rescue exercise that was ...

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NEWS  | Published: 17 September 2018

Thanks to the Dis-Chem Foundation

Our grateful thanks to the Dis-Chem Foundation who sponsored some sun screen and sun screen lips for our lifeguards. Our 7 life guarding units countrywide will undertake a total of 1 512 volunteer days over the coming summer months focusing ...

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NEWS  | Published: 15 September 2018

33 reported cases of tragic drownings while crossing rivers

In 2018 so far, there have been 33 reported cases of fatal drowning in an attempt to cross a river, most of which are males who live in KZN and the Eastern Cape.14 of these tragic deaths have been children ...

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NEWS  | Published: 12 September 2018

Teaching children what to do in an emergency

Nicole went to speak to the learners at Koekenaap Primary School in the Matzikama region. One of the Grade 3 learners sadly drowned in May this year, in a local oxidation pond. Nicole noticed how protective the older children were ...

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NEWS  | Published: 11 September 2018

Recruitment drive and sea rescue course in Lamberts Bay

Volunteers needed in Lambert's Bay.Sea Rescue is hosting a recruitment drive for sea-going rescue crew in Lambert's Bay. If you are interested, we will be holding interviews on Thursday 20th September.The successful candidates will go through a training course which ...

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