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Our Survival Swimming lessons are critical to teaching children and adults from disadvantaged communities what to do if they find themselves in difficulty in the water. A significant challenge has been to find a water body to teach these lessons that is accessible and safe in these often underserviced communities.

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“We hope to create a swimming culture amongst the children and teachers who we have taught how to swim. The skills the teachers will gain will allow them to teach upcoming students how to survive in water,”

Andrew Ingram, NSRI Communications Manager

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 13 December 2024

From pool to dam: A Survival Swimming milestone for young swimmers

Eight children recently put their Survival Swimming lessons to the test in an open-water environment after mastering essential skills in Survival Swimming Centre 1's swimming pool container.

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 20 November 2024

Life saving lessons: NSRI's Survival Swimming Programme empowers Makhanda learners

On Saturday, 19th October, St Andrew's College, in collaboration with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and Station 11 Port Alfred, launched an impactful series of Survival Swimming lessons at the DT Hudson Pool complex.

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 20 November 2024

Festive gift packs: A heartfelt thank you to Survival Swimming Centre instructors

In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Fluidra recently donated Christmas gift packs to instructors at NSRI Survival Swimming Centres (SSCs) across the country.

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 18 October 2024

Teamwork in action

In a world where drowning remains a serious threat, the efforts of the NSRI and its dedicated volunteers stand as a beacon of hope.

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 23 July 2024

Sunshine Coast swimming programme empowers communities with lifesaving skills

The Sunshine Coast Survival Swimming Programme was established in response to a devastating incident that shook the Kenton on Sea community.

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 26 April 2024

The privilege of saving lives

As the ‘23/’24 Survival Swimming season draws to a close, we take a look at the very first volunteer Survival Swimming venue, the Sea Point Pavilion in Cape Town, which is still going strong.