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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 30 May 2023

Base showcase: Station 39 (Rocky Bay)

The coastal resort town of Scottburgh is home to an award-winning rescue crew. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 24 April 2023

Birthday Blitz: Four stations turn five!

This month, Stations 40 (St Lucia), 41 (Ballito), 42 (Kleinmond) and 43 (Port Nolloth) all celebrated five years since they were founded. We caught up with their station commanders to find out how they’re faring. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 28 March 2023

Base showcase: Station 26 (Kommetjie)

The surfing hotspot just outside Cape Town is home to a small yet dedicated rescue crew. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 28 February 2023

Base showcase: Station 22 (Vaal Dam)

Eat, sleep, train, repeat. This is the mantra of the NSRI crew at one of only five inland dam bases in the country. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 26 January 2023

Base showcase: Station 44 (St Helena Bay)

This much-needed new station on the West Coast is in the process of launching and looks set to have a fully fledged crew within a year. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 15 December 2022

Base showcase: Station 20 (Shelly Beach)

Station 20 in Shelly Beach, on the lower south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, is a thriving hub of sea rescue operations. The dedicated volunteers that serve this community truly bring to life the statement “teamwork makes the dream work”. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 5 December 2022

Base Showcase: 50 Years of Station 21 (St Francis Bay)

This female-led station has been an integral part of the community for 50 years. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 28 October 2022

Base showcase: Station 19 (Richards Bay)

With one of the NSRI’s longest serving volunteers at the helm and a wealth of rescue experience, the Richards Bay NSRI crew are well-equipped to serve this stretch of coastline. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 28 October 2022

Looking back at our Open Day

At the beginning of October, NSRI stations around the country welcomed members of the public to their Open Day. People were able to ask questions, meet the crew, and find out more about the work the organisation does. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 29 September 2022

Inland rescues: a different kettle of fish

South Africa’s big dams have long been home to water-sport activities – everything from power-boating, sailing, fishing, canoeing, water-skiing, kite- and wind-surfing, and triathlons. This means droves of visitors, especially over weekends and holidays. And where there are people and ...

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