Crew members undergo training that adheres to the standards and criteria set by Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, which are aligned with the Canadian Coast Guard regulations.

Our comprehensive training regimen takes place both locally in the Shuswap area and at the RCMSAR Regional Training Center in Sooke, B.C.

Training covers a wide array of skills including boat handling in various conditions, navigation techniques using Radar and GPS, chart reading, emergency protocols, first aid procedures, boating regulations, and search and rescue tactics.

Coxswains undergo specialized training focusing on leadership development, critical decision-making, and advanced proficiency in the aforementioned areas.

The Team