by Jineane Eason | Jun 3, 2022 | Crew, News Release
Ten years ago today, Angie and Beatrice departed for a planned navigation and towing training exercise with fellow volunteers from RCMSAR Station 12 Halfmoon Bay passing through the rapids of Skookumchuck Narrows. Angie and Beatrice’s lives were lost that day...
by Jineane Eason | Dec 22, 2021 | Crew, Featured, Fundraising, Rescues
It’s not every day that you get rescued by Santa. For Martin, Monica and their children who suddenly faced trouble on the water July last year, “Santa” and the RCMSAR crew from Station 1–West Vancouver responded to their call for help. “When we left the marina from...
by Jineane Eason | Nov 22, 2021 | Featured, Profile, Volunteer Recognition
Written by Peter Mallett the following shares two rescue stories of two navy veterans and current RCMSAR volunteers. This article was featured in the Lookout Navy News on May 25, 2021. Two men with ties to the Royal Canadian Navy have a few yarns to tell about their...
by Jineane Eason | Nov 22, 2021 | Crew, Featured, Profile, Rescues, Share
RCMSAR volunteer and staff member, Amber Sheasgreen, will be spending her winters holidays volunteering for Refugee Rescue and their partner Sea-Eye, a charity working to prevent loss of life at sea. Her love for the ocean and passion for helping others, Amber is...
by Jineane Eason | Oct 22, 2021 | Featured, HQ News, Volunteer Recognition
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR AND CEO Along the waters of coastal British Columbia and inland waters of the Shuswap, RCMSAR volunteers continue to put the safety of others ahead of personal safety thanks to their selfless commitment and the professional training and...
by Jineane Eason | Sep 18, 2021 | Community, Crew, Featured, HQ News, Volunteer Recognition
The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and Honorary Patron of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) shared a special message to RCMSAR volunteers at this year’s 2021 AGM and Volunteer Awards ceremony that took...
