Mdumbi, Eastern Cape: The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) today celebrated the establishment of a new rescue station at Mdumbi, on the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast. The station’s launch was marked by a ceremony attended by community leaders, local and ...
Dr Deborah Robertson-Anderson, NSRI Kei Mouth deputy station commander, said: At 14h19, Thursday, 18 September, NSRI Kei Mouth duty crew and NSRI Kei Mouth lifeguards were activated following reports of a Eastern Cape adult man, believed to be aged in ...
Send us your favourite photograph of NSRI people doing what we do, and you could win an NSRI shop voucher worth R250! Simply email your photo (which should be no smaller than 2MB) to news@searescue.org.za with 'Monthly photo' in the ...
Few people can say their lives have been as deeply shaped by the sea as Alan Woolnough. From building his own yachts in the early 1980s, to racing across oceans, to surviving a capsizing and even a dramatic night-time helicopter ...
When people think of the NSRI, life-saving rescues at sea may be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, behind the scenes, another quiet success has been growing: the NSRI’s retail range. What began as a modest collection of ...
In shopping centres and various other venues across the country, you might have noticed a friendly face stopping to say hello, a banner catching your eye, or someone asking if you’ve heard of the NSRI. ...
When an NSRI crew heads out on a rescue, every second counts – and every skill matters. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of Training Officers ensures that each volunteer is prepared for the unpredictable challenges in the water. ...
South African-born François Bonnici has always felt at home in the water. Growing up in Cape Town, he was a surfer first, braving the cold Atlantic. But when the waves were still, François discovered open water swimming. Since then, he’s ...
For nearly four decades, Paul Bevis has been a constant presence in the NSRI. Since joining in December 1987, he has thrown himself into every aspect of Sea Rescue – from daring call-outs in rough seas to shaping the very ...
For anyone who has spent time on South Africa’s coastline, it’s easy to imagine: a rescue boat heading out in rough seas, responding to a call for help and suddenly, no communication with shore. For the NSRI, that’s not a ...
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