Notice

Schoenies Kite Surfers in trouble

At approximately 5pm this afternoon CWR was activated to respond to Schoenmakerskop to assist 2 kite surfers who were in trouble. Details as follows. NSRI got a call regarding kite surfers in trouble at "Schoenies". They then contacted Coastal Water Rescue (ECCWR), the SAPS, Beach Office and Relay ambulance. On arrival, ECCWR with others proceeded on foot and in Rescue vehicles along Sacramento trail heading towards "Sards" for search and rescue.

We were informed that kite surfers had got into trouble of "Schoenies" and, with conditions prevailing, they were probably somewhere between "Schoenies" and Sardinia Bay. We were equipped to swim if required. We were asked to look out for kite surfers. We were constantly in communication with the NSRI who at approximately 5.25 pm reported to us that they had reached the surfers off "Sards" and they were all reported to be safe and secure and no medical treatment was required.

The search and rescue had been a well-coordinated and speedy response between all parties involved which ensured the rescue of the kite surfers without any injuries or casualties. "Weather conditions were probably 'ideal' conditions for kite surfers... it was probably the sudden change in conditions that caused them to get into trouble." - Suzie du Plessis