Cape Town - When we think about Women’s Day, it usually conjures up images of some sort of celebration, but the reality is that many women don’t have the luxury of taking the day off to pamper themselves or be spoilt - especially if their job is to keep others safe.
The women of Station 16 see gender as no differentiator. “We, as females, are also able and fit to save lives out at sea,” said crew member Keena Swartbooi, 19. With 11 women ranging in age from 17 to over 50, Station 16 has one of the largest female contingents of any NSRI base in South Africa. ‘I would encourage more women to volunteer and join our rescue team because it not only about physical strength but how driven you are to want to make a difference or impact in society,” she said.Kyzer, a Class 4 coxswain, which allows her to operate and pilot rescue vessels with a single motor and no navigational lights, grew up on the beach. Her father, Clint Abrahams, was involved with Sea Rescue, while she and her siblings did lifesaving.
Charnelle Hare, 19, said: “I’ve always wanted to be a part of something great. I’ve always been a humanitarian, but it’s so much more than just a word. Saving lives and being able to hopefully give someone a second chance at life is beyond extraordinary.”
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