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New Moon Spring Tide Alert
LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 19 December 2025

NSRI Advisory: Spring Tide and Coastal Safety Precautions:

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges beachgoers to exercise caution during the new moon spring tide, which peaks tomorrow, Saturday, 20 December 2025, as it will significantly affect tidal conditions over this weekend. This natural phenomenon occurs when the ...

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WATER SAFETY  | Published: 9 December 2025

NSRI Joins Provincial Partners in Western Cape Summer Readiness for 2025/26 Season

Stellenbosch: The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) today joined the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) and key emergency stakeholders at the official launch of the 2025/26 Summer Season Readiness Initiative, a province-wide commitment to ensure coordinated, rapid emergency response ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 9 December 2025

AQUA Survival Swimming: Wellington’s lifeguards leading a safer summer

The NSRI’s AQUA Survival Swimming Programme in Wellington is transforming a community’s relationship with water by training municipal lifeguards as survival swimming instructors and equipping local children with the skills to save themselves. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 19 November 2025

NSRI urges water safety ahead of festive season

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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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 19 November 2025

Progress continues on ORCs 7 and 8 for NSRI crews

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. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 19 November 2025

Beyond the coast: inside the NSRI’s inland rescue stations

When people think of the NSRI, images of brave crews battling Cape storms often come to mind. But South Africa’s inland dam stations face a unique set of challenges that are just as demanding. From Gariep Dam to Hartbeespoort, these ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 19 November 2025

Free online CPR course available now

As the festive season approaches, water safety has never been more critical. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 19 November 2025

How Survival Swimming is saving lives in rural communities

Inside the gates of Steilhoogte Primary School, children laugh and play in safety. But just beyond those gates lies a different world, one where canals, dams and rivers cut through the farmland of Vredendal and Klawer, and where the simple ...

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WATER SAFETY  | Published: 28 March 2025

NSRI Advisory: School Holiday Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions:

As the school holidays are upon us, The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges holidaymakers and visitors to the coast to exercise caution as the upcoming new moon spring tide is set to peak on Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 March 2025.  ...

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WATER SAFETY  | Published: 27 May 2024

NSRI Safety Alert Re Monaco Power Boat Accident

Monaco powerboat accident on Sunday 26 May 2024 ...

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