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Station 1 was tasked by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) to assist with a disabled personal water craft just North of Defence Islands in Howe Sound. SAR 1 arrived on scene and immediately located the stricken vessel with two people on board, as well as a second working PWC with one person on board.
Last night, during the storm that ripped through the Southern BC Coast, Crew B were twice tasked by JRCC. The first call came at 01:31. Station 1 was tasked to assist vessels in English Bay, which were dragging anchor and at risk of going aground. The crew responded quickly after departing, but before rounding Point Atkinson, they were stood down. The winds had relented, and the Coast Guard were able to secure the situation. After returning to the dock, the crew hopefully had
Last night at 22:28, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) tasked Station 1 with assisting a boat adrift South of Whytecliff. The weekend duty crew, who had had a very eventful long weekend, responded and were on scene with the vessel at 22:51. After assessing that the vessel and passengers were in no immediate danger, a tow line was attached and the power boat was towed to the Horseshoe Bay Pier. If you are ever in need of assistance on the water contact the Coast Guar
