GEORGE NEWS - Wilderness NSRI Station 23 braved the icy ocean during their eight-year-old traditional winter solstice plunge on Wednesday evening, 19 June.
Now it is your turn to take part in this somewhat daring challenge to help them raise funds.
NSRI volunteers are on duty year-round, ready to dive into action at a moment's notice - even on the coldest day of the year.
With the winter solstice, marking the longest night of the year, being tonight 20 June, the NSRI encourages you to embrace the chill and celebrate the return of longer days with an invigorating plunge.
Join thousands across the Southern Hemisphere in this tradition by taking a plunge in the sea, a tidal pool, a swimming pool or your local dam to test your endurance and bravery.
CLICK HERE to support the fundraiser and to donate towards the NSRI.
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Safety first
• Never swim alone.
• Do not swim in rough seas.
• Always have a flotation device with you.
• Know who to call in an emergency.
The NSRI has a proud legacy of cold-water swims, with volunteers like Station 23, Wilderness’s Jané Botha, who raised R47 500 last year, and a team of NSRI volunteers from various rescue bases who swam the Robben Island Crossing in 2023 raising more than R40 000.
This year, they challenge you to organise a winter solstice plunge tonight or tomorrow night.
"No matter how small, every contribution helps the NSRI continue to teach water safety, survival swimming, conduct rescue operations, and save lives," says station commander Mike Vonk.
For more information or to donate funds, please send an email to Station23@searescue.org.za
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