Notice

02Nov2023 - Paddler in distress off Schoenies

The CWR squad was activated this morning at 07:31 following reports of a paddler in distress off Schoenies on the Wildside. The paddler had come off his surf ski and was holding on to the surf ski of his paddling partner. The sea conditions were calm, but the strong currents and wind made them drift out to sea.

Due to the time the casualty spent in the cold water, there was no safe way of bringing him back to shore, and swimmers were not sent into the water. At this stage, the paddler and casualty were about 300m offshore.

NSRI Rescue 6C launched at Noordhoek and made its way to Schoenies, where it picked up the paddler at about 08:08, with the second paddler making his way to shore. CWR swimmers were standing by to assist the second paddler with the shore entry.

Rescue 6C returned to Noordhoek with the casualty, where the Gardmed Ambulance Services crew waited.