Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 33 Oak Bay. Volunteers providing 24/7 Marine Rescue services for the waters near Victoria, BC.
Oak Bay, BC Canada
Joined January 2013
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Good advice from @USCGSoutheast - same applies with us @RCM_SAR.
To report a marine emergency in BC, use VHF radio channel 16 or dial 911, or by cell phone dial #727 (SAR) or *16.
Be safe out there. #SavingLivesOnTheWater #RCM_SAR 🛟
During an emergency, it's critical to use the proper channels to report distress—NOT social media. To reach the @USCG, use VHF radio channel 16 or dial 911.
Our social media accounts are not monitored 24/7, and messages may not be seen right away, causing delays in rescue efforts
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#RCMSAR recognizes the integral contributions #women have to our local #marinesearchandrescue stations and #leadership within the greater organization.
In commemoration of #IWD2024 we hope you enjoy this video recognizing women who #savelivesonthewater 🚨⛑️
RCMSAR Oak Bay retweeted
For #WorldOceanDay 🌊 @rcmsarstation35 conducted a PIW exercise at Fisherman’s Wharf & presented @gvicharbour CEO Robert Lewis-Manning with 48 children's PFDs for use around the Inner Harbour as part of our #KidsDontFloat program #watersafety #wearapfd #volunteers #savinglives
RCMSAR Oak Bay retweeted
In advance of the busy boating season ahead, #RCMSAR Station 61 Pender Harbour would like #SunshineCoast residents and visitors to know how you can reach them when faced with an emergency on the water. Read more: coastreporter.net/in-the-com…
#safeboatingawarenessweek
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Summer is coming and your lifejacket is calling on this #NationalLifejacketDay!
If you plan on going on the water this long weekend, don’t forget your safety gear! Your life jacket is the trendiest item, because it could save your life 😉
RCMSAR Oak Bay retweeted
It's #NationalLifejacketDay 🦺 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Western Group to promote water safety through our Kids Don't Float program. More children will have FREE access to lifejackets @ 100+ PFD loaner stations. THANK YOU WESTERN‼️ ow.ly/Iz6Y50OrIH1
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📢Stay tuned for exciting news TOMORROW for #NationalLifejacketDay and #SafeBoatingAwarenessWeek which promotes safe and responsible boating practices. #RCMSAR works with #boatingsafety and #watersafety partners to share tips on how you can #staysafe on the water.
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It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and #RCMSAR could not save lives without the selfless dedication of our 900+ volunteers along coastal #BritishColumbia and inland waters of the #Shuswap!
There is no #savinglivesonthewater without you!!
#NVW2023 #WEAVINGUSTOGETHER #searchandrescue
RCMSAR Oak Bay retweeted
#RCMSAR recognizes the integral contributions #women have to our local #marinesearchandrescue stations and #leadership within the greater organization.
In commemoration of #IWD2023 we hope you enjoy this video recognizing women who #savelivesonthewater 🚨⛑️ 🛟
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Today marks Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day in BC. #SAR Representatives & Minister @BowinnMa met today on the grounds of the #BCLeg to pay respect to those who lost their lives trying to save others. We ask that you to take a moment to think of the our #SARvolunteers🙏
Great work by RCMSAR Station Oak Bay and partners: Canadian Coast Guard, Oak Bay Fire, Saanich Fire & Victoria Fire Departments. Bravo Zulu! @CCG_GCC @OakBayFireDept @SaanichFire @VictoriaFire730 @VicJRCC_CCCOS – at Oak Bay, British Columbia
Best Wishes for a Safe Holiday Season!
From your Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Volunteers at Station Oak Bay. #MerryChristmas #SavingLivesOnTheWater 🎅🎄❄️ – at Oak Bay, British Columbia
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Enjoy a Safe #LabourDayLongWeekend! #RCMSAR reminds all boaters to ✅ #Wearalifejacket ✅ #Boatsober ✅ Bring #SafetyEquipment ✅ Familiarize yourself with the area you visit ✅ Be aware of #submergedobjects ✅ #Leaveasailplan ✅ #CallforHelp on VHF radio Ch 16, Dial *16 or 9-1-1
ALT A young girl in an orange and blue lifejacket sits at the bow of the canoe holding a paddle on a calm lake reflecting blue and cloudy skies. Mountains and trees are located in the background on the horizon. The text at the top reads "Enjoy a Safe Labour Day Weekend" and the text below contains hashtags "#rcmsar #volunteers #savinglivesonthewater #24HoursADay #7DaysAWeek"
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🚨 RCMSAR Impact Alert 🚨 This past week, #volunteers from #RCMSAR Stations 5 (Crescent Beach), 29 (Ladysmith), 34 (Cowichan), 39 (Port Alberni), 59 (Deep Bay) and Station 1 (West Vancouver) responded to calls for help. Most calls were due to mechanical failure of the vessels.
ALT Image shows two RCMSAR volunteers in red, yellow and brown marine search and rescue gear pulling a man in a wet white tshirt out of the water. Impact statistics demonstrate that RCMSAR volunteers have saved 14 persons over 9 missions between August 23-31, 2022
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Mariners around #Nanaimo are kept safe by @rcmsar_nanaimo volunteers 24/7/365
Loved the tour of their lifesaving work, supported by @BCGovNews & generous community donors
@RCM_SAR has 30 stations on BC's coast & lots of dedicated #volunteers
Thanks to @NanaimoChamber for hosting
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🚨 RCMSAR Impact Alert 🚨
This past week, RCMSAR volunteers from Halfmoon Bay, Ladysmith, North Vancouver, Oak Bay, Richmond, Squamish, Ucluelet conducted 9 missions attending to various emergencies. #SavingLivesOnTheWater
Read more here: facebook.com/328601423824370…
RCMSAR Oak Bay retweeted
As outlined in the Safe Boating Guide you will need to carry:
1.Lifejacket
2.Whistle or Sound Signaling Device
3.Watertight flashlight (for restricted visibility)
4.Buoyant Heaving Line
For more boating tips, visit betterboater.ca
#BoatingTips #Lifejackets
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RCMSAR Oak Bay retweeted
🚨 RCMSAR Impact Alert 🚨
This past week, RCMSAR volunteers from Halfmoon Bay, Ladysmith, North Vancouver, Oak Bay, Richmond, Squamish, Ucluelet conducted 9 missions attending to various emergencies. #SavingLivesOnTheWater
Read more here: facebook.com/328601423824370…
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In June 2019 the IMRF launched its #WomenInSAR initiative in order to increase the representation of women in the maritime SAR sector. Read about our #WomenInSAR initiative’s three-year journey so far and what is still to come: international-maritime-rescu…