The coxswain course is well under way in Cape Town, with sessions involving everything from written tests to helming, survival, knotting and navigation. The highlight of today, for both the experienced and the new Coxswains, was without a doubt protocols ...
Thanks to another generous sponsorship by Massmart our NSRI Rescue Base in Port Elizabeth has received two gas heaters.The crew are currently operating out of containers whilst their base undergoes a much needed facelift and the recent icy weather meant ...
Join us for a day of fun at the NSRI base in East London on Saturday 2nd of August. Experience the thrill of going out to sea on a rescue boat!Food stalls with wors rolls, cooldrinks for sale and much ...
Bianca Rautenbach reports:Yesterday the Station 23, Wilderness, crew were involved in a Parade for the George Oakhurst Arts Theatre. It was a teaser for the evening's Tribute to Disney Show held by the Arts Theatre. Organizer and director of the ...
The crew of Station 20, Shelly Beach, this weekend mourned the loss of one of its most ardent supporters.Eric Jackson (66), father of Jeremiah Jackson, one of the longest serving members and one of the most respected coxswains on the ...
Simon's Town’s rescue boat, Spirit of Safmarine III’s refit is complete. She has a new coat of paint, been rewired and brand new Volvo D6 300hp motors have been installed. She will be put in the water this afternoon and ...
The new Rescue Vehicle for Jeffreys Bay was handed to Station Commander Rieghard Janse Van Rensburg by Regional Director Clive Shamley and it was put to immediate use by providing support to the Flamingo TrailRun [part of the J-Bay WinterFest] ...
Janet Burgess hosted two groups for a tea and tour of our rescue base in Durban last week. The aim of these tours is a personal introduction to our rescue service for those who are considering leaving a bequest in ...
We spent the weekend in Lambert's Bay presenting an induction course with the new volunteers.Thank you to the crew from Mykonos who joined us. Thanks also to SAPS who made their board room facilities available.Saturday was a theory day and ...
NSRI and the Emergency Services have expressed sincere condolences to family and friends of Cameron Dalziel, 43, who was tragically a victim of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crash.Cameron started a colourful rescue career as a lifeguard with Lifesaving South ...
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