by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 30, 2017 | Rescues
An RCMSAR West Vancouver crew took part in the dramatic rescue of four people forced to abandon their sinking vessel near Bowen Island. On September 1, RCMSAR Station West Vancouver received the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre’s Mayday call at 4:21 p.m. Coxswain...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 14, 2017 | Featured, HQ News
RCMSAR’s sole inland-SAR station expanded their fleet this summer, launching their new vessel during Sicamous’ annual Sun and Sand Parade. RCMSAR Station Shuswap welcomed the Tolonen, 40-foot 2007 Titan rigid inflatable SAR boat, on August 2, after a lengthy ground...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 10, 2017 | Featured, Rescues
Sooke incident June 3, 2017 RCMSAR Station Lax Kw’alaams April 16, 2017 At 1955, RCMSAR Station Lax K’walaams was tasked by JRCC Victoria to a report of a 17-foot pleasure craft overturned at the south end of Birnie Island. Crew members James Henry, Dwayne Wesley and...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 8, 2017 | Featured
A recent marine guidance note from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) outlines twelve of the most common people-related factors in maritime accidents. While most accidents result from a combination of several different factors, ranging from purely technical...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 7, 2017 | Crew
RCMSAR Mill Bay Coxswain Chris Wickham recently took part in the International Maritime Rescue Federation’s Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme, training for several days with the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service. Before he left Chris answered a few questions...
