Into a Raging Sea: Great South African Rescues

by Tony Weaver, Andrew Ingram

The waters off South Africa's coastline are regarded as some of the most dangerous on earth. Sudden changes in weather, rip currents and freak waves all play their part in putting humans in peril, which sometimes ends in tragedy. No matter the danger, however, the brave volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) are always willing to risk their lives to save others. Setting out, often in dirty weather and in dark and icy conditions, they do their utmost to bring victims back safely. Into a Raging Sea is a collection of daring rescues filled with drama and danger. From burning ships to shark encounters and sinking trawlers, these are the stories of man's constant battle with the sea.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

273 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 16, 2016

Reviews

[JD · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is truly a great book and a must read for all South Africans who go into the oceans around our coastline. The book tells many stories of the great courage and dedication to duty by the all-volunteer crews of the NSRI and the amazing rescues they perform. Being a South African I have only read about a handful of rescues performed by the NSRI and had no idea of how many daring rescues they perform. The stories are told by those who lived through what happened and the book is a real page turner and a great tribute to the men and women of the NSRI!!

[Leeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book makes you realise there are still good people - really good people - in the world after all.

[Marion Roux · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing, brave people doing incredible feats of rescue. A salute to all NSRI volunteers.