Saving lives on the water

RCM-SAR Station 12 consists of 19 dedicated active volunteers from the Sunshine Coast

We Rescue

RCMSAR Station 12 is a key part of the marine rescue system on the
West Coast. We serve the lower Sunshine Coast communities, providing
round-the-clock rescue on the water

We Educate

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station 12 crews are out on the water spreading the safe boating message. Through the Vessel Safety Survey program we are able to reach out to the marine community. At the invitation of vessel operators, our crews will conduct an informal safety survey. We provide this service for free.

We Provide

Assistance to commercial mariners, recreational boaters and the general public through our search and rescue service as well as our boating safety program and
vessel safety surveys

We Volunteer

RCMSAR Station12 has Fourteen active crew members (including 3 junior members) and
Five supporting members. There are two training officers that organize the
new crew, crew and advanced crew training program. Of the 14 crew, the
station has 3 coxswains who run the programming on the water and take
the responsibility of responding to missions and leading the SAR crew and
being in charge of the boat.

Our numbers that speak

Station 12 by the numbers for 2023

Search & Rescue Missions
Lives Saved
People Assisted
Mission Hours

Funding Sources

RCMSAR 12 NEEDS YOU!! 

Do you love the water? Would you like to join a team of highly dedicated volunteers and give back to your community. You will receive top notch training and forge new friendships, bond with a group of like minded people and enjoy the marine environment safely. Coming from all corners of the coast with diverse backgrounds we are constantly evolving to meet the challenges.

Join our team!

Not only do we need search and rescue crew, we are also actively seeking support crew. These are all the people behind the scenes who keep our vessels funded and our equipment up to date. They apply for grants, run the Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society as well as manage finances and organize fundraising. If you are interested please email RCMSAR12@GMAIL.COM