NSRI, 157 Beach Road, Gordon's Bay (2025)

29/10/2025

🚨 RESCUE DEMONSTRATION | TEAMWORK IN ACTION 🌊🛟

Here’s a look at our joint rescue demonstration from Ocean Safety Day — where NSRI Station 9 and the Strand Lifeguards worked side by side to show how teamwork and training come together when every second counts. 💪🚤

27/10/2025

🌊 OCEAN SAFETY DAY | NSRI Station 9 x Strand Lifeguards x Strand Nippers 🛟☀

We teamed up with the Strand Lifeguards and Strand Nippers for an incredible Ocean Safety Day! 🤝

Our crew presented a talk on beach safety — covering how to prepare before heading to the beach and what to do to stay safe in and around the water. 🏖
Medic Nix also gave an informative CPR demonstration, showing just how important quick action can be in an emergency. ❤‍🩹

To wrap up the day, we all joined forces for a rescue demonstration, showcasing how teamwork saves lives. 🚤👨‍🚒

🎥 Keep an eye on our page — the rescue video will be dropping soon!

26/10/2025

🛟 ALPHA CREW TRAINING | NSRI Station 9 🚤💪

Our Alpha Crew was back in action — focusing on the basics that keep every rescue running smoothly. From tow setup practice to ensuring all crew members are confident in basic boat handling for any emergency situation, it’s all part of staying sharp and ready for the season ahead. ⚓🌊

And… swipe to meet the newest (and possibly cutest) member of our crew — Duck! 🦆💛 He made quite the landing on deck and has already stolen a few hearts.

15/10/2025

Bradley Naicker, NSRI Vaal Dam station commander, said: NSRI Vaal Dam station 22 duty crew and NSRI Gauteng station 27 crew, while on alert during a local sailing event at the Vaal Dam, on Sunday, 12 October 2025, were alerted to multiple sailing vessels suddenly and unexpectedly caught in distress during a severe storm that developed at approximately 14h00. The unexpected change in wind direction and increased wind speeds, accompanied by a heavy rain storm and severe lightning, resulted in multiple sailing vessels and sailors requiring assistance.

14/10/2025

SAVE THE DATE - THIS WEDNESDAY! NSRI x SAN FRANSISCO SPUR STRAND

Our next Dine to save lives night is almost here! Join us this Wednesday, 15 October, from 4pm until closing at San Fransisco SPur in Strand - Enjoy a great meal and help us keep Station 9 rescue ready!

A portion of all sales will be donated directly to our life - saving operations. No tickets, no set menu - Just bring your appetite and your support!

Lets make this one even bigger than August's Fundraiser !

14/10/2025

At 13h30, Monday, 13 October, NSRI Mossel Bay were alerted by TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority) Port Control, Mossel Bay Harbour, to prepare for the medical evacuation of a 47 year old Filipino male seafarer suffering a medical condition from a motor vessel bulk carrier.
At that stage the motor vessel was approximately 50 nautical miles from Mossel Bay.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/nsri-mossel-bay-conducts-midnight-medical-evacuation-of-seafarer-50-nautical-miles-offshore/

14/10/2025

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.

13/10/2025

Jonathan Britton, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said: At 11h09, Sunday, 12 October, while conducting routine training exercises, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a man reportedly in the water in distress at Flat Rock, Wilderness Main Beach.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/good-samaritans-commended-for-assisting-drowning-victim-at-wilderness-beach/

13/10/2025

While responding to the scene it was confirmed that 2 females had been rescued from the water by Good Samaritans, on a local fishing boat, with a member of Langebaan Yacht Club, and by a Good Samaritan on a canoe.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/good-samaritans-commended-for-saving-two-women-at-shark-bay-langebaan/

13/10/2025

Mark McLagan, NSRI Hermanus duty coxswain, said: At 10h57, Saturday, 11 October, NSRI Hermanus duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of 2 males, with one body board, appearing to be in distress offshore of Onrus Main Beach, beyond the back breakers, appearing to be caught in sea currents.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/nsri-hermanus-2-teenagers-assisted-by-a-good-samaritan-after-being-swept-out-to-sea/

13/10/2025

At 07h23, Friday, 10 October, our NSRI Durban duty controller and NSRI Durban duty crew were alerted to prepare for a medical evacuation operation expected to take place in the early hours of Saturday morning, for a 26 year old Indian male seafarer, suffering a medical complaint on an oil tanker motor vessel, approaching Durban from deep sea.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/medical-evacuation-nsri-durban-assists-ill-seafarer-off-oil-tanker-near-port-of-durban/

13/10/2025

Sea Rescue demands constant growth, and our training has evolved to meet the highest standards. From humble beginnings to advanced, world-class programmes, we continue raising the bar for safety at sea. Discover how our crews stay prepared for any challenge: https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/09/raising-the-bar-the-evolution-of-nsri-training/

11/10/2025

At 09h15, Friday, 10 October, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports of a teenager, a local male, age 17, missing in the Swartkops River, near to the Tiger Bay launch site.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/teenager-missing-in-swartkops-river-search-efforts-continue/

10/10/2025

R695 is all it takes to stand a chance to win a brand new car, and that's exactly what happened to Mr Gary Birnie, who has just been drawn as the winner of a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport!

There are still two more cars to give away in December, so make sure you get your tickets now!
https://www.nsri.org.za/support-us/nsri-car-2025/

10/10/2025

During the Spring high tide it appears that the 10 year old child was sitting on rocks with his brother, age 13, their dad was nearby (they are from Gugulethu, Cape Town), when waves unexpectedly and suddenly swept the 10 year old boy off the rocks into the water. His brother was able to escape from the waves to safety.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/good-samaritans-and-surfer-save-child-swept-off-rocks-at-sea-point/

09/10/2025

NSRI welcomes Starlink’s commitment to South Africa - a breakthrough for offshore rescue communication
https://www.nsri.org.za/2025/10/nsri-night-operation/

06/10/2025

🌊🚤 Station 9 NSRI is teaming up with Strand Lifesaving Club & Strand Nippers for a Drowning Prevention & Ocean Safety Day!

📍 Strand Lifesaving Club
📅 Sunday, 12 October
🕙 10:00

Come join us, learn lifesaving skills, and support your local heroes 💙

02/10/2025

🚨 Weekend Training Update – Charlie Crew in Action! 🌊

Our Charlie Crew was out sharpening their skills with a solid training session at Station 9 NSRI. The session was full of energy, teamwork, and tradition!

A big shoutout to Brad, Nicci, and Jaco, who officially earned their Sea Crew badges 👏. In true Station 9 style, they followed the time-honoured tradition of swimming out to get ice cream on the beach – and of course, they brought some back for the rest of the crew. Legends!

As part of the day’s training, Charlie Crew also crossed the bar to Station 10, where they played a vital role in a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) operation—this time, acting as the casualty vessel. Inter-station collaboration like this is what keeps us sharp and connected.

💪 Great work, team. Proud of the commitment and camaraderie shown by everyone involved.

11/08/2025

🍔🌊 SAVE THE DATE – THIS WEDNESDAY! | NSRI x San Francisco Spur (Strand)

Our next Dine to Save Lives night is almost here!
Join us this Wednesday, 13 August, from 4pm until closing at San Francisco Spur in Strand — enjoy a great meal and help us keep Station 9 rescue-ready. 🚤💛

A portion of all sales will be donated directly to our life-saving operations.
No tickets, no set menu — just bring your appetite and your support!

Let’s make this one even bigger than June’s fundraiser! 🙌

📍 San Francisco Spur, Strand
🕓 From 4pm till late

10/08/2025

🚨 Stand a chance to WIN a 65" Smart TV! 🚨

Don't miss out on this incredible giveaway – it’s your chance to take home the ultimate big screen! 🖥️🎉
Enter now and support your local NSRI station! 💛🚤

Watch the FA Community Shield this Sunday, spot the NSRI ad, and sms your name to 32287.

09/08/2025

🌸 Happy Women’s Day from NSRI Station 9! 🚨💪

Today, we celebrate the amazing women who are part of our Station 9 crew — strong, dedicated, and fearless volunteers who give their time and heart to saving lives at sea.

Whether they’re braving cold waters, leading training exercises, or responding to emergencies at a moment’s notice, these women are an inspiration to us all. 💙🌊

To the female rescuers who make a difference every day — thank you for your strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment. We are proud to serve alongside you!

02/08/2025

The women of the NSRI serve with determination, skill and compassion – not to break boundaries, but because they belong here. Women across the organisation, ...

01/08/2025

🩺🚑 Maritime Emergency Care Assessment | Station 9

Last week, several of our crew completed their Maritime Emergency Care assessment — a vital part of ensuring we're always ready to respond with skill and confidence.

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kathy Bodmer, owner of Professional Emergency Care (PEC), for so generously offering to conduct the assessments free of charge. Your support makes a real difference to volunteer rescue teams like ours.

A special thanks also to Marlize Venter, who went above and beyond by conducting the assessments after hours — we are truly grateful for your time, energy, and dedication.

👏 Well done to our crew for stepping up once again!

31/07/2025

🚨 Sunday Call Out | 27 July 🚨
At 09h30 on Sunday morning, our NSRI Station 9 duty crew were activated to assist a local fishing vessel that had experienced mechanical failure about 3 nautical miles offshore from Gordon’s Bay, with 5 crew onboard.

As we prepared to launch Spirit of Surfski, the casualty vessel reported their vessel was taking on water and at risk of sinking. NSRI Simon’s Town was placed on alert in case additional help was needed.

Our rescue crew launched with a water pump onboard. An orange smoke flare deployed by the fishermen helped us locate them quickly. All five men were wearing life jackets and were safely accounted for.

We transferred 3 crew members onto our rescue boat and assisted the remaining 2 to establish a towline. As we towed the vessel back, water drained naturally, easing the risk of sinking.

The vessel was safely brought into Gordon’s Bay Harbour and recovered onto its trailer, with the operation concluding at 12h16.

Well done to all involved for the calm and coordinated effort! 🙌

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