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Station 04 Squamish is supported by the Howe Sound Marine Rescue Society, a charitable organization funded through community support and community grants.

FOR MARINE EMERGENCIES, contact *16, 1-800-567-5111, or #727

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue - Station 04 Squamish is a community-based unit of volunteer professional search and rescue personnel, dedicated to saving lives on the water.

09/03/2026

🚨 OUR MARINE SEARCH & RESCUE UNIT NEEDS A TRAINING SPACE! 🚨

For the second time in under two years, our volunteer Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue station is looking for a new home for our Thursday night training class sessions and storage.

We're hoping our incredible community can help us find the perfect spot!

Because we're a volunteer-run charitable organization dedicated to keeping our community safe, we have been lucky enough to have a free space... We are hoping to find another generous local partner who can host us free of charge.

What we are looking for:

🏢 Space: A boardroom, conference room, or open meeting space that can comfortably accommodate 20-30 people.

🕒 Time: Easy access every Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and occasional access to be arranged outside of that time.

📦 Storage: A small, secure area where we can store training supplies, office supplies and spare equipment.

If you own a business, manage a community space, or know of an organization that might have an empty room on Thursday nights, we would love to connect!

By hosting us, you are directly supporting the team that answers the call when our marine community needs it most. ❤️

Please send an email to our Station leadership directly at [email protected] if you have a lead or want to chat about how you can help.

Please share this post to help us spread the word!

08/28/2026

🌅 The days of extended summer daylight are quickly disappearing... Our evening training sessions are getting darker and darker again. How is it already the end of August??

Remember to be mindful of daylight. If you're boating or paddling at night, have the appropriate and required lights. Be seen!

Our volunteer rescue crews are standing by if you need help on Howe Sound.

🚨 Call for Help immediately: use channel 16 on VHF marine radio or call *16, #727 or simply dial 9-1-1 on your cell.

📸: Shane H

08/24/2026

Our volunteers are happy to help! Standing by for when you need us most.

📸: TR

08/16/2026

Our incredible volunteers are standing by 24/7 to help if you need us!

If you're heading out on the ocean, remember these safety tips:

🛟 Wear a lifejacket, always! You and your family.

🚨 Call for Help immediately: use channel 16 on VHF marine radio or call *16, #727 or simply dial 9-1-1 on your cell.

🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the area you visit - note commercial traffic zones, remote areas that lack cellular coverage.

🚫 Boat sober

🦺 Bring Required Safety Equipment: Test prior to departure, replace expired items.

🪨 Be aware of submerged objects: Rocks, stumps, log strikes can damage a boat's hull or motor which can result in injury or death.

🌤️ Leave a sail plan with loved ones, check the weather and tides before departing. Don't forget about the wind forecast!

🌅 Be mindful of daylight. If you're boating or paddling at night, have the appropriate and required lights. Be seen!

08/08/2026

🏆 We are honoured to share that Sean Sweeney of Station 4 Squamish, has received the RCMSAR CEO Commendation award in recognition of his extraordinary dedication to duty and strength of purpose in furthering RCMSAR's mandate. 👏🏼🎉

Sean has been a dedicated volunteer at our Station for over 18 years, has supported 43 life-saving rescue missions, and provides Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) peer support services to RCMSAR volunteers and stations throughout the province... A massive undertaking that benefits so many of our members.

He is a mentor to our new recruits and plays a crucial role in station training. Sean is humble, selfless, and compassionate. He has generously contributed over 1,250 hours of service to our cause.

We are so grateful for Sean's unwavering commitment to our Station and this organization. Thank you, Sean, for everything you do! We appreciate you. 🙏🏼❤️

📸: Station Leader, Rob Walter (left), with Sean Sweeney (right)

07/14/2026

IN ACTION: Pagers went off at 01:20 July 14 to search for an overdue vessel reportedly with engine trouble. Despite being pulled from deep slumber at home, our crew were off the dock in approximately 20 minutes.

A well executed coordinated search between two Canadian Coast Guard vessels and RCM-SAR 4 led to the subjects being found at around 0400 this morning near Brunswick Point. The mariners wisely chose to beach the vessel and wait for help. A successful end to the early morning call and the Station 4 crew got to see hints of the morning sunrise on the way back to base. The crew headed home at 0500 to try to catch an hour of sleep before heading off to their respective day jobs.

This tasking highlighted the importance of having an effective means of communication on board at all times, and to leave a float plan with vessel details with a trusted person that knows how to call for help when overdue. The search crews, and Rescue Coordination Centre had no means of communicating with the subjects, nor any description of the vessel to work with. Had communication been established, the subjects likely would have been picked up and transported home in under an hour.

As always please remember these safety tips:

🛟 Wear a lifejacket, always! You and your family.

🚨 Call for Help immediately: use channel 16 on VHF marine radio or call *16, #727 or simply dial 9-1-1 on your cell.

🌤️ Leave a sail plan with loved ones, check the weather and tides before departing. Don’t forget about the wind forecast!

🌅 Be mindful of daylight. If you’re boating or paddling at night, have the appropriate and required lights. Be seen!

🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the area you visit - note commercial traffic zones, remote areas that lack cellular coverage.

🚫 Boat sober

🦺 Bring Required Safety Equipment: Test prior to departure, replace expired items.

🪨 Be aware of submerged objects: Rocks, stumps, log strikes can damage a boat’s hull or motor which can result in injury or death.

07/11/2026

🚨 If you get into trouble on Howe Sound, our volunteer crews and our speedy rescue boat are standing by ready to help. We're just a call away!

Call for help immediately: use channel 16 on VHF marine radio or call *16, #727 or simply dial 9-1-1 on your cell.

📸: Mat D

06/27/2026

🌅 Are you eager to get out on the ocean after that brief bout of rain? The best thing you can do to ensure your adventures stay fun, is to be prepared.

Here are a few key safety tips:

🛟 Wear a lifejacket, always! You and your family.

🚨 Call for Help immediately: use channel 16 on VHF marine radio or call *16, #727 or simply dial 9-1-1 on your cell.

🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the area you visit - note commercial traffic zones, remote areas that lack cellular coverage.

🚫 Boat sober

🦺 Bring Required Safety Equipment: Test prior to departure, replace expired items.

🪨 Be aware of submerged objects: Rocks, stumps, log strikes can damage a boat's hull or motor which can result in injury or death.

🌤️ Leave a sail plan with loved ones, check the weather and tides before departing. Don't forget about the wind forecast!

🌅 Be mindful of daylight. If you're boating or paddling at night, have the appropriate and required lights. Be seen!

📸: Tristan M

06/22/2026

🏁 Our Station teamed up with today for training today during the Squamish Downwinder. 🌬️🚣🏼

The event is a 17km paddling race for OCs and Surfskis that starts at Porteau Cove and finishes at Sp'akw'us Feather Park in Squamish.

Our crews trained and patrolled the area, in the event help was needed.

And it was also a special Father's Day for our Station Leader, Rob Walter, as both he and his daughter, Calla, got some quality boat time together! 😍

📸: Rob W

06/20/2026

🛟 We always appreciate the opportunity to practice our skills with another RCMSAR station. 🚤

Today, we honed our towing skills with (Gibsons) including several techniques such as the snatch-and-grab, alongside tow, stern tow, and we practiced how to handle towing emergencies.

Thanks for connecting with us today Station 14... Our crew had a great time! 😀🌞

📸: Elly B

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Squamish, BC
V8B0A3

Website

http://rcmsar.com/rescue-stations/southern-region/squamish/, https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/howe-sound-marine-

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