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Recently, our volunteers took on one of the most demanding courses on the NSRI calendar, the Swift Water Training weeken...
25/09/2025

Recently, our volunteers took on one of the most demanding courses on the NSRI calendar, the Swift Water Training weekend at the Breede River.

Led by Training Officer Dean Wegerle and supported by our training team, crews faced strong currents, unpredictable conditions and even a nighttime rescue exercise. The goal was simple but vital: to build the knowledge, skill and respect needed to work safely in powerful river environments.

Volunteers described the weekend as physically tough but deeply rewarding. They returned home stronger, more confident and united by the camaraderie that defines Sea Rescue. đź’™

.🌊 55 years of service 🌊In 1966, a young teenager stood on the shoreline, watching the SA Seafarer disaster unfold. That...
23/09/2025

.🌊 55 years of service 🌊

In 1966, a young teenager stood on the shoreline, watching the SA Seafarer disaster unfold. That moment changed his life. It sparked a calling that would see Howard Godfrey dedicate more than half a century to saving lives at sea.

From crew member to station commander, mentor, and now Honorary Life Governor, Howard’s journey is proof that volunteering is more than duty; it becomes family.

Today, we celebrate 55 years of service, courage, and heart from this remarkable man. Thank you, Howard.

22/09/2025

NSRI Rescue Report | A Week of Life-saving Missions: Every week, our volunteer rescue crews respond to emergencies across the country, from coastlines to inland waters. This is a look at some of the rescues, images, and moments that demonstrate their courage, skill, and dedication to saving lives from the past week.

👀 Did you spot our field-side message during Saturday’s game?All eyes were on Cheslin’s incredible try, but if you looke...
19/09/2025

👀 Did you spot our field-side message during Saturday’s game?
All eyes were on Cheslin’s incredible try, but if you looked closer, we were there too. NSRI is always by South Africans’ side, keeping watch over our waters, even when no one else is.
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"🌊✨ Last month, the NSRI family gathered for the 58th Annual Awards Evening and AGM. It was a night filled with gratitud...
19/09/2025

"🌊✨ Last month, the NSRI family gathered for the 58th Annual Awards Evening and AGM. It was a night filled with gratitude as we celebrated the courage and dedication of our volunteers.

Among the highlights were incredible milestones. Howard Godfrey was honoured for 55 years of service, while Brad Geyser and Rob Stirrat each marked 50 years of service. Their journeys remind us that Sea Rescue is more than training and rescues. It is a love for the sea, a commitment to the community, and a promise always to answer the call. đź’™"

Friday night celebrations. Saturday back to training.
17/09/2025

Friday night celebrations. Saturday back to training.

New leadership is here! The NSRI welcomes 11 new Station Commanders who are bringing fresh energy and determination to s...
17/09/2025

New leadership is here! The NSRI welcomes 11 new Station Commanders who are bringing fresh energy and determination to sea rescue. Through specially designed leadership training, they are learning how to lead with heart and purpose, ensuring every station is equipped to serve its community effectively. This new wave of leadership is building on the NSRI's legacy of bravery and skill, and we can't wait to see what they accomplish!

07/09/2025

2 adult male Good Samaritans, from the same group of persons that the casualty man was with at the time, had climbed down a ladder to assist the casualty who had fallen, where they had managed to first get him out of the water onto rocks, preventing him from drowning, they were then encouraged by bystanders to move him to a ledge, below the Promenade wall to prevent further injury from the incoming waves.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/good-samaritans-help-save-man-after-fall-from-green-point-promenade-into-sea/

July -> Aug 📸🤳
18/08/2025

July -> Aug 📸🤳

We love a celebration or 4 of them 🙌Congratulations to Lodi for becoming a Class 1 Coxswain and for Morgan who also beca...
11/08/2025

We love a celebration or 4 of them 🙌

Congratulations to Lodi for becoming a Class 1 Coxswain and for Morgan who also became a Class 3 Coxswain. Your hardwork and dedication have paid off.

And last but not least, well done to Santene and Griffin on earning your crew badges

Saturday training day with Alpha crew:* Medical refresher* Rough weather helming and correct trimming of the vessels in ...
08/07/2025

Saturday training day with Alpha crew:
* Medical refresher
* Rough weather helming and correct trimming of the vessels in conditions
* Local Area Knowledge of Murray Bay Harbour and surrounds.
* Towing practice

Maintenance day. Done and dusted.
30/06/2025

Maintenance day. Done and dusted.

Bravo crew training scenario on Saturday was a search for a kayaker in distress off Whale Rock near Robben Island. Crew ...
23/06/2025

Bravo crew training scenario on Saturday was a search for a kayaker in distress off Whale Rock near Robben Island. Crew were tasked to setup search patterns to locate the “casualty”. Once found, medically care for the hypothermic "casualty"

Alpha crew’s training weekend, had training with volunteer crew from Station 17 - Hermanus who joined us. We practiced c...
19/06/2025

Alpha crew’s training weekend, had training with volunteer crew from Station 17 - Hermanus who joined us. We practiced coming alongside a bulk carrier in the bay, as well as close quarter maneuvering with one motor. Pacing and engineering rounded off another glorious Cape Town day.

Our newly minted Station 3 crew receive a spot on the wall 🙌
13/06/2025

Our newly minted Station 3 crew receive a spot on the wall 🙌

Congrats to (L->R) Daniel, Griffin, Josh, Kate, Kim and Thomas on qualifying as crew at Station 3 🙌
13/05/2025

Congrats to (L->R) Daniel, Griffin, Josh, Kate, Kim and Thomas on qualifying as crew at Station 3 🙌

Alpha crew conducting sign-offs for trainees on a perfect Saturday training day in Table Bay. Thanks to our crew member ...
05/05/2025

Alpha crew conducting sign-offs for trainees on a perfect Saturday training day in Table Bay. Thanks to our crew member Alan, for the use of his yacht for training 🙌

On the 19th March, Rescue 3 - DHL Deliverer launched to medevac a casualty off a vessel in Table Bay. The operation was ...
10/04/2025

On the 19th March, Rescue 3 - DHL Deliverer launched to medevac a casualty off a vessel in Table Bay. The operation was completed successfully in calm conditions and casualty handed over to medics on return to base.

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