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 ...
When Schalk Boonzaaier was four years old, his life’s path revealed itself in the most unexpected way. ...
The NSRI fleet is steadily growing stronger as ORCs 7 and 8 move through the final stages of their build, bringing the organisation closer to completing a full renewal of its Class One vessels. ...
When Nina Russell tells you she’s turning 100, she does it with a sparkle in her eye and a laugh in her voice. “I never think about age,” she says. “I literally never think about age. I just take each ...
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