Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Halfmoon Bay Station 12
RCMSAR Station 12 serves Halfmoon Bay and the Sunshine Coast—supporting marine emergencies with a trained volunteer crew
Supported by the Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society, our mission is to keep the Sunshine Coast safe on the water through a trained volunteer rescue crew—ready 24/7 to respond to emergencies, support our partners, and bring people home.
Saving Lives On The Water
We Rescue
We Educate
Safer boating starts before you leave the dock. Through outreach and free, invitation-only Pleasure Craft Safety Checks, we help operators spot gaps and reduce preventable risk.
Station 12 provides 24/7 on-water search and rescue for the lower Sunshine Coast. When the call comes, we launch fast and work safely to bring people home.
We Volunteer
We Support
Station 12 is powered by local volunteers—23 active crew and 5 support members. With dedicated training leaders and coxswains, we stay ready year-round.
Strong response starts with a strong community. We support mariners, boaters, and families with practical guidance, prevention programs, and help when it matters most.
RCMSAR Station 12
By the Numbers (2025)
These figures summarize the stations operations for the past year—tasking, people assisted, and volunteer hours contributed. They reflect the training, readiness, and community support required to maintain 24/7 on-water response.
RCMSAR at a Glance
31 marine search and rescue stations: 30 along the BC coast, plus one in the Shuswap.
~950 professionally trained volunteers: ~850 active crew and ~100 support crew.
~450 calls per year on average—about one quarter of marine emergencies on the BC coast.
~400 people assisted annually, with ~20% in a dangerous situation.
46 vessels: 45 specialized rescue vessels plus one training vessel.
110+ Kids Don’t Float lifejacket loaner stations at marinas, beaches, and docks across BC
20,000+ volunteer hours each year—on missions, in training, and in the community.
Sunshine Coast Foundation Endowment Funds
The Marine Rescue Agency Fund supports the activities, equipment, and programs of the three Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue stations serving the Sunshine Coast: RCMSAR 14 – Gibsons, RCMSAR 61 – Pender Harbour, and RCMSAR 12 – Halfmoon Bay. Together, these volunteer crews provide vital marine search and rescue services throughout the region.
The Ken Moore Marine Rescue Fund, established in 2014, provides ongoing funding for the maintenance of Ken Moore, Station 12’s Zodiac 753 Hurricane rescue vessel. Based in Secret Cove, the vessel supports rapid marine search and rescue response across the Salish Sea and Malaspina Strait. It is named in honour of Ken Moore, Station 12’s first station leader.
Volunteer with Station 12
on the Water or Behind the Scenes
If you’re community-minded and comfortable around the marine environment, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for both SAR crew and support volunteers who help keep our vessels, training, and equipment mission-ready.
