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Join us on Friday 25 August 2023 at Suikerbossie Restaurant for a Wine & Art Fiesta in support of NSRI Hout Bay (Station 8).

With entertainment by comedian Nik Rabinowitz, the evening is set to be one of fun and entertainment, while raising funds to enable the NSRI to continue to save lives on South African waters.

Browse and bid on a selection of unique artwork while sampling boutique wines well worth a prime spot in your wine cellar. You may even win one of many luxury spot prizes on offer!

Tickets include:

The evening will start at 18h30, with the auction kicking off at 20h10.

NSRI Hout Bay has been part of the community since 1979. During this time, the rescue base has undertaken 902 operations, rescued 1676 people, and assisted 385 vessels. The station is manned by four crews comprising of more than 50 unpaid, passionate and dedicated volunteers.

Your support of the Wine & Art Fiesta will directly contribute to NSRI Hout Bay’s base rebuild, planned for 2024. The rebuild is necessary to house the new generation14.8m deep sea Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC), currently under construction.

Your support will also enable us to continue to promote water safety and carry out active rescue operations assisting the fishing, yachting and water sports communities of Hout Bay and surrounds when they need help at sea.

Join us for an evening of great fun and entertainment while contributing to an incredibly worthy cause.

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