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NEWS  | Published: 2 January 2015

Full moon means stronger than normal rip currents

Pic: Andrew IngramWith more people on the beaches at this time of the year NSRI are urging the public to be extra cautious between now and the 8th January during the Full Moon Spring Tide, which will peak on ...

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NEWS  | Published: 1 January 2015

Tragedy averted as flare hits rescue base roof

RICHARD BAY:NSRI Richards Bay duty crew were at their sea rescue station for New Years Eve, to avoid traffic congestion in the event of a call-out, when at midnight dozens of red distress flares were fired by New Years Eve ...

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NEWS  | Published: 27 December 2014

RIP Eddie Langford:

Eddie Langford, NSRI volunteer at Station 27, Victoria Lake, passed away yesterday after a recreational quad bike accident. The accident was in Trichardt four weeks ago and Eddie was airlifted to Alberton at the time, where he has been in ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 December 2014

Rough Sea, caution for bathers and boaters:

Friday, 26th December. Rough Seas and some flooding - extreme caution for bathers and boaters is urged: Rough sea conditions during spring high tide in the early hours of this morning (Friday, 26th December) caused some flood damage to some ...

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NEWS  | Published: 24 December 2014

Table Bay and ASR exercise:

Station 3, Table Bay, and the Air Sea Rescue unit did an exercise in Table Bay as night fell. Here is a 1 minute video of it. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 23 December 2014

SPRING TIDE RIP CURRENT WARNING:

With more people on the beaches over the festive season NSRI are urging the public to be extra cautious between now and the New Year with the New Moon Spring Tide, which peaked yesterday, that will cause stronger than normal ...

Vic Jacka
NEWS  | Published: 22 December 2014

RIP Vic Jacka

Vic Jacka passed away on the 16th of December 2014. Vic joined Station 10, Simon's Town, in 1972 and served as deputy station commander from 1973 to 1982. He then served as station commander from 1982 to 1995 when he ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 December 2014

NSRI Car competition winners announced:

The 3 finalists for the 2014 Double Mitsubishi competition have been drawn at Sea Rescue head office. Congratulations ... and a huge thank you to all who support us by entering the competition!The finalists are are:James Engelbrecht of Weltevredenpark, George ...

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NEWS  | Published: 17 December 2014

RIP Leon Pretorius:

Leon Pretorius, who faithfully served time as a crewman, coxswain, deputy station commander and Station Commander of Station 33, Witsand, passed away this morning.He leaves his wife Hanli, 13 year old daughter Anja and seven year old son, Troi.“Leon was ...

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NEWS  | Published: 16 December 2014

Hermanus 'blikkie skud':

On Saturday 13th of December Hermanus volunteers held their annual 'blikkie skud'. Crew, family and friends all joined in the fun and raised a wonderful R33 904.35 for the station. Thanks to all who supported the Hermanus Sea Rescue team! ...

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