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        • Can I be involved without having to be on call?
        • Can I contribute to Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue?
        • I have a boat I'd like to lend for use in SAR activities. Can this be done?
        • Is RCM-SAR part of the Canadian Coast Guard?
        • Is Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue a national organization?
      • Membership FAQs
        • Can I be involved without having to be on call?
        • Do I have to have a boat to be a member?
        • How do I become a member of RCM-SAR?
        • How much time is required of members?
        • How old do I have to be to join?
        • My question is not listed. How can I get in touch with someone?
      • PCOC FAQs
        • Can I re-write the test if I fail the first time?
        • Can my PCOC card be replaced if lost or stolen? If yes, what is the cost?
        • Do I need to pass a test to get a PCOC card?
        • Do I need to take a course before I write a test for the PCOC card?
        • Do operators of Personal Watercraft require the PCOC card?
        • I took a boating safety course in the United States in 1980 (or in the past) and have a dated certificate. Is it an acceptable proof of competency?
        • Is an operator card just another word for a license?
        • Is there a practical, on the water component to the test?
        • What is a PCOC card? Is it required by law?
      • PCSC FAQs
        • How do I gain the largest benefit from a PCSC?
        • How do I schedule a Pleasure Craft Safety Check (PCSC)?
        • Thanks for my PCSC, the service was amazing and I would like to donate. Where can I make a donation?
        • Will deficiencies found during my PCSC be reported to any law enforcement agencies?
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    • Nanaimo and DND Joint Training Exercise
    • RCM-SAR 2 North Vancouver Christens New Type II
    • RCM-SAR 106 Shuswap Goes In Service
    • Nanaimo Marine SAR Olympics
    • Memorial update
    • Statement - Tragic Accident Causing Loss of Life
    • Tragic Accident Today
    • RCMSAR Launches
    • Statement by RCM-SAR
    • RCM-SAR Featured on Callout Search and Rescue
    • Prince Rupert christens new SAR vessel
    • Station 10 Richmond wins 911 Award
    • Bruce Falkin receives Commissioners Award
    • Falkin Class Vessel
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    • SAR 27 Rescues 18
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