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The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Table Bay station responded to a call for assistance after a local sailing yacht experienced mechanical failure near Robben Island on Monday, April 6.

NSRI Table Bay successfully rescues yacht near Robben Island

On April 6, the NSRI Table Bay station sprang into action, rescuing a local yacht stranded near Robben Island, showcasing their commitment to maritime safety.

An extensive air, sea, and shoreline search by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and City of Cape Town emergency services failed to locate an unidentified man reported to have drowned at Cosy Bay, Oudekraal, on Sunday, February 2.

Urgent search efforts for missing man following drowning at Oudekraal Beach

An extensive search by the NSRI and emergency services continues for a missing man presumed drowned at Oudekraal Beach, as authorities urge the public for any information.

The National Sea Rescue Institute rescued two stand-up paddle boarders offshore of Bakoven.

NSRI saves paddle boarders caught in strong winds off Bakoven

In a dramatic rescue, the NSRI commends vigilant onlookers for alerting them to two paddle boarders swept out to sea by fierce winds in Bakoven

Locals and visitors are encouraged to swim at lifeguarded beaches. Picture: Brenton Geach

Don’t become a rip current casualty

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is encouraging locals and visitors to swim at beaches with lifeguards to prevent becoming a rip current casualty. NSRI spokesperson…

The NSRI is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full moon spring tide peaks today, Friday November 15. Picture: Nigel Riley

Spring tide safety warning from NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, shoreline anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the full…

The National Sea Rescue Institute recorded two separate incidents on Saturday October 26 in which bathers were bitten by Cape fur seals at Blue Waters and Big Bay beaches. Pictured is a seal on Muizenberg Beach.

Bathers warned of seal rabies risk after attacks

The National Sea and Rescue Institute and Shark Spotters have urged the public to stay clear of seals when visiting the beach, citing the risks of serious injury and being…

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to be safety-conscious while enjoying coastal and inland waters. Picture: David Ritchie

Put safety first this summer, says NSRI

As summer approaches, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to be safety-conscious while enjoying coastal and inland waters. The public should follow…