Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 12 • Halfmoon Bay

09/12/2026

The sun is going down. The mission is just getting started.

That in-between light. The last glow on the horizon. Shadows getting longer. Visibility changing by the minute.

Then the call comes in.

Gear on. Engines started. Lights on. And our crew is heading out to find someone who needs help.

Twilight missions bring their own challenges - changing light, reduced visibility, navigating darkening waters and staying focused as daylight fades.

Training takes over. The crew works together. The search begins.

Because when the call comes, we don’t wait for daylight. We’re ready to respond 24/7.

09/02/2026

08/28/2026

Our crew put in some hands-on training with a towing exercise, working through the skills and communication needed to safely assist a vessel in trouble.

From approaching the casualty vessel to setting up the tow and managing the vessel underway, these training runs help keep our crew sharp and ready for the real thing.

You never know when the call will come - but we can make sure we’re ready when it does.

08/23/2026

New build, same important mission. 🛟

We’ve just added a new Kids Don’t Float lifejacket loaner board to the community - this board is located at Coopers Green Park in Halfmoon Bay - in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

Kids Don’t Float boards provide free lifejackets for infants, children, youth and adults to borrow when they’re heading out on the water. Because the right-sized lifejacket can make all the difference.

A huge thank you to everyone who helps make these boards possible and keeps our local kids safer around the water. 💙

This is our third KDF Board along the Central Sunshine Coast, with our other two being located at the Porpoise Bay Boat Launch in Sechelt and at Secret Cove Marina.

Borrow it. Wear it. Return it.

08/21/2026

FLASHOVER 🔥🚤

SIMULATION!! (Content Warning ⚠️ Some realistic looking injury photos that may be triggering to some viewers ⚠️)

What happens when a routine marine SAR call suddenly becomes a mass casualty incident?

A recent simulated mass causality training scenario put our crew on a beach following a vessel fire and fuel-vapour explosion with 11 people ashore, all with different injuries and needs.

With only three SAR members arriving first, the team had to quickly establish command, assess the scene, triage casualties, manage bystanders, identify hazards and prioritize who needed help first.

And just like a real call, the situation didn’t stay static. Smoke shifted, the fire continued offshore, the tide came in, patients deteriorated and new information kept coming.

The goal wasn’t just to treat patients - it was to think, communicate, lead and work as a team when everything is happening at once.

Great training for our crew. 🚨

Thanks to Pedals & Paddles for the use of their beach for our exercise! 🏖️

06/23/2026

Just three crew out ripping across the water, laughing the whole way and making the most of another SAR training night.

Good runs, salty air and the kind of crew energy that makes even long training nights feel like the best place to be.

06/18/2026

Some crews chase emergencies. Some crews chase training goals. But this evening, the “retired” crew was just out chasing sunsets.

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06/13/2026

A good SAR night isn’t always about dramatic rescues or rough seas. Sometimes it’s smooth coordination, solid training, calm communication, and a crew that works together without missing a beat. It’s radios crackling, navigation lights reflecting off the water and everyone quietly doing their part.

It’s trusting the people beside you, learning something new every time you head out, and coming back to the dock tired, salty, and proud of the work put in. Those are the nights that build strong crews and stronger friendships. ⚓️

🚤🌊

06/09/2026

The best teams aren’t just built through hard work — they’re built through trust, camaraderie, and being able to laugh together even while getting the job done.

🚤⚓️😂

06/05/2026

Not every SAR training night comes with perfect conditions and a sunset like this, but we’ll take it when we can. Grateful for the crew, the coastline, and the chance to keep building skills together out on the water.

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