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 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 the victims back safe. 

To commemorate 50 years of NSRI in 2017, Into a Raging Sea features a collection of short stories written by Tony Weaver, Andrew Ingram and others. 

This is a reprint for 2024.