Jonathan Britton, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said: At 11h08, Monday, 24 November, NSRI Wilderness, and our NSRI satellite station at Sedgefield, duty crews and NSRI lifeguards, as well as the local Sedgefield water safety network, were activated following reports of ...
Hartbeespoort Dam - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging members of the public to carefully consider launching boats or other craft onto Hartbeespoort Dam at this time, due to extensive water hyacinth coverage that presents serious and growing ...
NSRI celebrates 5 years of investment in volunteers and announces a permanent station by December 2026. ...
Melinda Snyman, NSRI St Lucia station commander, said: On Tuesday, 18 November, at 15h33, NSRI St Lucia duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Main Beach, St Lucia. ...
Sharon Crowthar, NSRI Simon's Town duty coxswain, said: At 07h36, Wednesday, 19 November, NSRI Simonstown duty crew were activated following the emergency activation of an NSRI SafeTrx indicating a paddler in distress on a surf ski in the vicinity of ...
The family of internationally renowned kiteboarder Graham Howes has announced a fundraising campaign to build a new National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) rescue boat, which will be named in his memory. ...
Graham Howes lived for the ocean. Known for his fearless riding, sharp wit, and the unmistakable energy he brought to every beach, Graham helped shape modern kite culture in South Africa and around the world. ...
14 November: At 15h31, Friday, 14 November, NSRI Witsand duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from a local fisherman reporting that he was on his son's boat, with his son, and they were experiencing fuel starvation or ...
Send us your favourite photograph of NSRI people doing what we do, and you could win an NSRI shop voucher worth R250! ...
As South Africans head into the school holidays and festive season, the NSRI is urging everyone to prioritise safety when in and around water. With more people visiting beaches, rivers, dams, and spending time in pools, vigilance and good habits ...
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