Clifford Ireland, NSRI Durban station commander, said; "At 17h18 on 27 November 2011, NSRI Durban volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority following eye-witness reports of a boat capsized off-shore of Umhloti with both male crew members reported to be in the water 500 meters off-shore. "Our NSRI volunteer sea rescue duty crew … [Read more...] about Durban Crewmen Rescued off of Capsized Boat
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What Happens When you Take the Wrong Yacht Under Tow?
Dorian Robertson, NSRI Richard's Bay station commander, said; "At 06h27 on Thursday 24 November, NSRI Richard's Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from the yacht WINDOUREE, from Sydney, Australia, with 2 crew onboard reporting to have lost motor power and struggling against a 30 to 40 knot South Westerly wind in 3 to 4 meter … [Read more...] about What Happens When you Take the Wrong Yacht Under Tow?
Teenage anglers trapped on rocks by high tide
Hennie Niehaus, NSRI Wilderness station commander, said; "At 14h57 on 23 November 2011, NSRI Wilderness volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of 3 teenage male anglers trapped on rocks at Gerricke's Point, Swartvlei, Wilderness (also known as Lions Head). "The 3 teenagers, from George, had gone fishing on Gerricke's Point at low tide but with the … [Read more...] about Teenage anglers trapped on rocks by high tide
Setting off Chinese Lanterns Into the Sky is Irresponsible Behavior
The NSRI are appealing to the public not to set off Chinese Lanterns. Chinese Lanterns are made out of a balsa wood or thin wire frame, a paper shell and a candle in the centre. The candle is lit allowing the generation of heat to send the lantern skyward where it floats through the sky (similar to a hot air ballon) until the candle burns out and then the structure falls to … [Read more...] about Setting off Chinese Lanterns Into the Sky is Irresponsible Behavior
Belarus Tourist Drowns in Plettenberg Bay
Deon Truter, NSRI Plettenberg Bay station commander, said; "At 08h27 on Friday 18 November, NSRI Plettenberg Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Central Beach, Plettenberg Bay (in front of the Sea Rescue station 14 base). "Our NSRI Plettenberg Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew responded directly to the scene after … [Read more...] about Belarus Tourist Drowns in Plettenberg Bay
