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...
by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 7, 2017 | HQ News
On Saturday, July 8, Juan De Fuca Search & Rescue (JDF SAR) conducted ground search and rescue (GSAR) training at the RCMSAR Headquarters and Training Centre in East Sooke. JDF SAR is an inland ground SAR group with more than 60 active members, with specialized...
