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For emergencies phone: 072 448 8482
https://www.nsri.org.za/

Tickets for The Shoreline Dash:
https://shop.searescue.org.za/products/nsri-gordons-bay-shoreline-dash-12-september-2026

Answer your phone… it could be us! 📞🎉This Friday, 16 October, two lucky supporters will get a call they’ll never forget!...
14/10/2026

Answer your phone… it could be us! 📞🎉

This Friday, 16 October, two lucky supporters will get a call they’ll never forget! We'll be announcing the winners of:

🚗 A brand-new Suzuki Jimny 5-door in our second Cars4Good draw.
💰 R150,000 in our second Monthly Giving Grand Prize draw.

Two incredible prizes. Two very happy winners. Could you be one of them? 🤞

Thank you to everyone who has entered. Every Cars4Good and Monthly Giving entry helps us continue building a water-safe nation.

Good luck!

When Graham Howes’ family experienced the devastating loss of someone they loved, the NSRI’s efforts to find him left a ...
14/10/2026

When Graham Howes’ family experienced the devastating loss of someone they loved, the NSRI’s efforts to find him left a lasting impression.

Now, that connection is helping create something that will carry Graham’s name forward.

Spirit of Graham Howes, a Gemini 5.5-metre rescue RIB being built for Station 16 Strandfontein, is expected to join the NSRI fleet later this year.

For a family whose lives were so closely connected to the ocean, it is a meaningful way to honour Graham’s memory: a rescue craft that will head out onto the water with a purpose, helping bring others safely home.

Read Graham’s story and find out more about the vessel being built in his honour: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/09/in-memory-of-graham-howes-new-rescue-vessel-to-carry-his-legacy/

13/10/2026

A Week of Life-Saving Missions: Every week, our volunteer rescue crews respond to emergencies across South Africa, from our coastlines to inland waters.
Here’s a look at some of the rescues, images, and moments from the past week that reflect their courage, skill, and unwavering commitment to saving lives. To read more incredible stories from the world of the NSRI, visit our news page here: https://www.nsri.org.za/news-stories

NSRI Richards Bay volunteer crew assisted two foreign sailing yachts over Sunday and Monday. A British couple needed hel...
13/10/2026

NSRI Richards Bay volunteer crew assisted two foreign sailing yachts over Sunday and Monday. A British couple needed help getting their yacht across a shallow channel to the Zululand Yacht Club in strong winds, and a New Zealand couple were towed to safe moorings after their yacht’s motor failed in the harbour channel. Both crews and their yachts reached safety without incident.

Twenty-four people. Ten countries. One shared goal: preventing drowning.In September, lifesaving leaders from around the...
12/10/2026

Twenty-four people. Ten countries. One shared goal: preventing drowning.

In September, lifesaving leaders from around the world came together at NSRI headquarters in Cape Town for the RNLI’s Leaders in Lifesaving course, co-hosted with the NSRI for the first time.

The week brought together organisations facing different challenges, but many of the same questions: how can we strengthen leadership, share knowledge and find better ways to prevent drowning?

Because the work to save lives does not stop at borders.

Read more about the course and the people working together to make our waters safer:
https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/09/ten-countries-one-goal-preventing-drowning/

Eight years ago, *Alick Rennie* became the first of a new generation of Offshore Rescue Craft to join the NSRI fleet.Tod...
09/10/2026

Eight years ago, *Alick Rennie* became the first of a new generation of Offshore Rescue Craft to join the NSRI fleet.

Today, eight ORCs have been built, with the programme now complete.

The journey represents a significant investment in the future of maritime rescue, giving NSRI crews vessels designed to travel further offshore, operate in challenging conditions, and support increasingly demanding rescue operations.

From the first vessel to the last, the programme has built the capability needed to serve South Africa’s waters for decades to come.

Read the full story behind the fleet renewal programme: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/09/looking-back-at-the-fleet-renewal-programme-that-began-with-alick-rennie/

Two local men are safe and unhurt after NSRI St Lucia crew brought them ashore from a fishing ski-boat that suffered ste...
09/10/2026

Two local men are safe and unhurt after NSRI St Lucia crew brought them ashore from a fishing ski-boat that suffered steering failure in the surf zone off Ingwe Beach on Monday, 5 October.

STATION 9 – OCEAN COMMUNITY APPEALFollowing the tragic incident at Strand Beach on the 2nd of September, one person rema...
30/09/2026

STATION 9 – OCEAN COMMUNITY APPEAL

Following the tragic incident at Strand Beach on the 2nd of September, one person remains missing and the search operation continues.

Station 9 would ask all our friends, partners and the wider network of ocean-goers to please keep a lookout while out on the water or along the beaches of False Bay.

If you are surfing, paddling, boating, fishing, swimming, walking the beach or simply enjoying the ocean, please keep your eyes open for anything that may assist the ongoing search.

If you see anything that you believe may be relevant, please do not approach or attempt a recovery yourself. Take note of the location and contact the emergency services or NSRI so that the appropriate resources can respond.

Our thoughts remain with the families, friends and colleagues of those involved in this tragic incident.

Please keep a lookout and stay safe on the water.

— NSRI Station 9, Gordons Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENSRI – STATION 9, Gordons BayNSRI – Strand – Tuesday, 22 September. A Good Samaritan rescues a swim...
23/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NSRI – STATION 9, Gordons Bay

NSRI – Strand – Tuesday, 22 September. A Good Samaritan rescues a swimmer in distress:

At 15h28, Monday, 21 September, the NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew was activated by the NSRI EOC following reports of a swimmer caught in rip currents at Strand Beach. NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene, while the Gordons Bay crew prepared to launch a rescue craft from the Strand Beach auxiliary station.

Multiple agencies were activated, including the CoCT water rescue network, SA Police Service, WC Government Health EMS, Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service, GB Med Sec ambulance service, and CoCT Law Enforcement.

While responding, crews observed a Good Samaritan on a surf-ski who had reached the casualty. He was using the craft for flotation, securing the casualty to it, and swimming them both toward the shore. As they neared the shoreline, an unidentified man waded into the water to assist. An arriving NSRI rescue swimmer then launched into the surf to help bring the casualty safely to the beach.

The NSRI Gordons Bay quad rescue bike arrived with medical gear, and NSRI crew joined GB Med Sec paramedics in treating the patient for serious non-fatal drowning symptoms. The patient—a 26-year-old male from Strand—was transported to the hospital in a serious but stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

The Good Samaritan was identified as Johan Otto, a local commercial airline pilot. He had just finished a paddle when he noticed bystanders gesturing toward a man being swept out to sea and slipping underwater. Johan launched his surf-ski and reached the exhausted man about 50 meters offshore in strong rip currents. When the casualty kept losing his grip on the ski, Johan dismounted, secured the man's hands in the foot straps, and swam them both toward the shore. Acknowledging his own fatigue from the strong currents, Johan called out to the unidentified bystander for help just as emergency services and the NSRI rescue swimmer arrived to assist them ashore.

NSRI commends Johan Otto, whose efforts undoubtedly saved the man's life, and extends its appreciation to the GB Med Sec paramedics for their vital medical assistance on the scene.

-ENDS-

Please visit www.nsri.org.za for more information.
NSRI EMERGENCY: 087 094 9774

RELEASED BY

Craig Lambinon
NSRI COMMUNICATIONS

Email: [email protected] | Cell: +27 (0) 82 380 3800 | nsri.org.za

What an incredible day! A massive THANK YOU from all of us at NSRI Station 9 to everyone who came out to support our Sho...
18/09/2026

What an incredible day! A massive THANK YOU from all of us at NSRI Station 9 to everyone who came out to support our Shoreline dash event! 🌊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Seeing our community show up means the absolute world to our volunteer crew. Whether you ran, walked, or cheered from the sidelines, your energy and generosity directly help us continue our mission of saving lives on our waters.

This event wouldn't be possible without the incredible backing of our local business community. We want to extend a special thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make this day a resounding success:

🔹 Checkers – Consumables for the event and daily operations.
🔹 Reef –Prizes for the shoreline dash winners
🔹 Bean Spoiled – Free drinks for the shoreline dash winners and donating 10% of the mornings profit to Station 09
🔹 San Francisco Spur - Vouchers for shoreline dash winners

To every runner, walker, volunteer, and sponsor—thank you for having our backs. You are the wind in our sails, and we couldn't do what we do without you.

We can’t wait to see you all again next year! 🧡🚤

It's not too late to join the crew! 🌊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️You can still register on the morning of The Shoreline Dash. Come down, get...
10/09/2026

It's not too late to join the crew! 🌊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

You can still register on the morning of The Shoreline Dash. Come down, get active, and support a great cause—run the shore, save a life! 🛟

Here is everything you need to know:
📅 Date: 12 September 2026
🖊️Registration: 7:00AM
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM start
📍 Location: Strand Beach
🏃 Routes: 2km and 4km

Bring your friends, family, and your running shoes. See you on the sand! 🏖️

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07/09/2026

A big thumbs up for our amazing community! 👍🌊

It takes a team to save lives, and we want YOU on ours! The Station 9 crew is geared up and ready for The Shoreline Dash, our community fun run to raise vital funds for our rescue base. Whether you want to race to the finish or enjoy a scenic beach walk, your support means the world to us and helps keep our community safe.

Join the crew and let's make some waves:

Date: 12 September

Registration: 7:00 AM for wristband collection (Grab a delicious coffee while you hang out with us before the race!)

Start Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Strand Beach

Routes: 2km & 4km distances

Entry: Free! (Donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to keeping us rescue-ready)

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be handed out as you hit the finish line! 🥇🥈🥉

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this dash a reality: Spur, Checkers, Bean Spoiled, and Reef. 🤝

Be sure to secure your free ticket using the link in our bio! Bring your friends and family along too—late entries on the morning of the run are more than welcome. Come give us a high-five on the beach!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENSRI – STATION 9, Gordons BayNSRI – STRAND – Thursday, 3 September. Update to the ongoing Police se...
04/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NSRI – STATION 9, Gordons Bay

NSRI – STRAND – Thursday, 3 September. Update to the ongoing Police search and recovery operation.



An update to the tragic incident that took place at Strand Beach on Wednesday afternoon, 2 September.

On Thursday morning, 3 September, NSRI Gordons Bay were alerted to reports of a body discovered on Strand Beach, in the Helderberg Protected Marine Area, near to the Lourens River.

The SA Police Service, Police divers - Water Policing and Diving Service (WPDS) and WC Government Health EMS, were alerted and responded, while NSRI Gordons Bay crew responded to the scene to assist.

On arrival on the scene the body of an adult male was located and recovered by Police divers, assisted by NSRI and EMS paramedics.

The body of the man, sadly deceased, has been taken into the care of Police and Government Health Forensic Pathology Services.

While it is believed that the body located and recovered is that of the 39 year old male who went missing on Wednesday, formal identification, by the family, is in progress in cooperation with Police and Government Health Forensic Pathology Services.

An Inquest docket has been opened by Police.

Condolences are conveyed to the family, and thoughts and care remain with the families, friends and colleagues related to this tragedy.

The families are in the care of Police.

Police divers - Water Policing and Diving Service are continuing in ongoing search efforts for the remaining missing man.

Craig Lambinon
NSRI Communications
+27 823803800

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENSRI – STATION 9, Gordons BayNSRI – STRAND – Thursday, 3 September: 2 men missing in the surf zone ...
03/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NSRI – STATION 9, Gordons Bay
NSRI – STRAND – Thursday, 3 September: 2 men missing in the surf zone at Strand Beach

Police divers from Water Policing and Diving Services (WPDS) are continuing search efforts at Strand Beach, Cape Town, for two local men who disappeared in the surf zone after being swept out by rip currents.

At 13h43 on Wednesday, 2 September, NSRI Gordons Bay was activated following an eyewitness report (relayed by an NSRI relative at a local coffee shop) of a drowning near the Helderberg Marine Protected Area (Lourens River). NSRI swimmers responded immediately, launching rescue craft Zelda from the Strand satellite station and Spirit of Surfski from the Gordons Bay Station 9 base.

A multi-agency response was mobilized, including SAPS, WPDS, GB Med Sec ambulance, WC Government Health EMS (ambulance, rescue squad, and drone unit), Cape Town Fire and Rescue, CoCT Law Enforcement and Marine Unit, the CoCT water rescue network, and the EMS/AMS Skymed helicopter.

The incident occurred when colleagues from a local business visited the beach on a day off. One local man experienced difficulty in the water. An unidentified local surfer rescued this initial man, who was cleared by paramedics on the scene requiring no further care. However, two of his colleagues—a 22-year-old male from Belhar and a 39-year-old male from Mfuleni, Blue Downs—were caught in rip currents while attempting to assist him and disappeared.

Despite an extensive air, sea, and shoreline search utilizing NSRI craft, Skymed aerial support, and WPDS free divers, there is no sign of the two missing men.

WPDS search efforts continue, and police have opened an investigation. Our thoughts and care are with the families, friends, and colleagues of the missing men.

-ENDS-

NSRI EMERGENCY: 087 094 9774

RELEASED BY

Craig Lambinon
NSRI COMMUNICATIONS
Email: [email protected] | Cell: +27 (0) 82 380 3800 | nsri.org.za

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