From the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) – Station 37 Sooke MAYDAY — Vessel sinking with 5 persons on-board near Sheringham Lighthouse. RCMSAR Station Sooke on water training. Rushed to scene. April 23, 2017 – 1409h Three Vessels of … Continue reading →
Sooke Council met on Wednesday, March 22 to discuss Community Grant Applications. Four elected officials were present: Councillors Ebony Logins, Kerry Reay and Bev Berger, and Mayor Tait. Three elected officials were absent: Councillors Brenda Parkinson, Kevin Pearson and Rick Kasper. Note: … Continue reading →
The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue – Station 37 was called out on January 15th. Here’s their Facebook report. Also, Station 37 is hosting an open house at the end of the month. If you want to find out … Continue reading →
Want to know what your local RCM-SAR Station in Sooke has been doing for the last 10 years? Check out this map pin pointing all of their callouts since 2006. Following are some recent posts from Sooke’s Search and Rescue Station … Continue reading →
Sooke and Victoria’s Search and Rescue stations received an RCMSAR award for a deep water rescue in rough waters, a capsize that occurred in November, 2015. It was the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Victoria (JRCC) award, for one of three top RCM-SAR … Continue reading →
–RCM Search and Rescue Station 37 (Sooke) At approx. 1400, RCM-SAR Station Sooke was tasked to assist in a missing person case. The partner of the missing person contacted RCMP saying that her partner has not been seen since late last … Continue reading →
-Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue – Station 37 Sooke, as posted on Facebook (links below) Busy day for RCM-SAR Station Sooke yesterday. At approx. 6:30pm we were tasked by JRCC/CCG for our second long mission of the day. A … Continue reading →
On Tuesday, June 21, the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Training Centre in Sooke took part in a week-long spill response exercise, coordinated with the provincial Ministry of Environment. If you were wondering what was happening, here are the details. In addition, … Continue reading →
Over the weekend, two men went out for a fishing trip in the Port Renfrew area; their failure to return was noted on Sunday, and a search was launched, by helicopter and on the water. The search was subsequently called off. … Continue reading →
The following comes from the RCM-SAR Station 37 (Sooke) Facebook page. It’s that time again and we need your help. We’re having a bottle drive to raise money. All proceeds go to RCM-SAR Rescue Station Sooke. This money will help … Continue reading →
