Who We Are
We are more than 950 volunteers operating 31 rescue stations along the coast of BC, and the inland waters of the Shuswap.
What We Do
Volunteer crews are fully trained and on call, ready to respond to marine emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Where We Are
Working in one of the most challenging regions in the world, RCMSAR is a key part of the marine search and rescue system.
Volunteer
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Learn what it takes and what qualifications you need to join RCMSAR.
Who We Are
Working in one of the most challenging regions in the world, we are a key part of the marine search and rescue system.
What We Do
Ready to respond to marine emergencies, our volunteer crews are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Where We Are
Over 30 Rescue Stations are located on the West Coast and in the Interior ready to keep you and your family safe.
Volunteer
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Learn what it takes and what qualifications you need to join RCMSAR.
your support in action – 2024
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Key Partners
Where We Are
| CENTRAL REGION Brentwood Bay - Station 31 Comox - Station 60 Cowichan - Station 34 Deep Bay - Station 59 Salt Spring Island - Station 25 Ladysmith - Station 29 Nanaimo - Station 27 Oak Bay - Station 33 Pender Island - Station 20 Port Alberni - Station 39 Port Alice - Station 43 Sidney - Station 36 Sooke - Station 37 Ucluelet - Station 38 Victoria - Station 35 |
NORTHERN REGION SOUTHERN REGION |
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue is a charitable organization whose volunteers provide marine SAR response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our volunteers operate more than 30 marine rescue stations on the British Columbia coast and in the B.C. Interior covering 450,000 square kilometres of internal and offshore waters.