GAMRU South Shore Search And Rescue

10/11/2026

09/26/2026

190 rescue missions,, 204 individuals rescued, 22 lives saved: what a record! That's the score card for GAMRU 240, our new-ish rescue craft which celebrated five years in service recently. Although many of us still think of it as new, our faithful friend has logged thousands of nautical miles in western Lake Ontario, helping recover more than $2.9 million in property (vessels) and training dozens of new recruits in 670 training exercises (1,986 hours training on the water).

It seems like only yesterday it was commissioned! What a journey!

Of course even 'new' boats enjoy upgrades, and this year GAMRU 240 got a pair of new Honda BF225 outboards and a full suite of Raymarine navigation gear thanks to a special allocation from the Canadian Coast Guard via the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary/Central & Arctic. We are very grateful for their support. We're also grateful for the generous support of the Niagara Community Foundation and the Wise Guys Charity Fund -- two terrific partners who contributed to the original fundraising drive to purchase the boat and have recently helped with important upgrades, Sincere thanks to them and the many organizations and individuals who've been there to help along the way. Thank you!

09/07/2026

Another great training day out on the water! 🌊🚤☀️

Last night you might have seen us near Port Dalhousie training with our friends from the Canadian Coast Guard's Port Weller Search and Rescue Station on their vessel, Cape Storm.

Joint training like this is extremely valuable for our volunteers as it gives us the opportunity to practice advanced SAR skills alongside the people who do it everyday.

In these photos, our vessel, GAMRU 240, is towing Cape Storm in an alongside towing configuration. This technique allows us to maneuver both large and small vessels into areas where space is limited, like smaller marinas.

A huge thank you to the amazing crew from the Port Weller SAR Station for coming out and training with us! We always appreciate the opportunity to work together, share knowledge, and strengthen the skills we rely on when responding on the water.

08/24/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the incredible opportunity to train alongside members of 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron!

SAR Techs jumped from a Hercules aircraft, parachuted down into Lake Ontario, then climbed aboard GAMRU 240 to work through medical scenarios with our crew. They were then hoisted from our vessel back up into a CH-146 Griffon helicopter.

Training alongside 424 Squadron gave our volunteers the chance to work with highly skilled search and rescue professionals while gaining valuable experience.

A huge thank you to 424 Squadron for including GAMRU in this exercise. It was an unforgettable experience for our volunteers and valuable training for everyone involved. We hope to have the opportunity to train together again in the future!

07/31/2026

We are incredibly grateful to have received a grant from the Honda Canada Foundation!

Their generous support will cover the cost of servicing GAMRU 240, helping keep our rescue vessel ready to respond when people need us most. As operating costs continue to rise, grants like this play an important role in keeping our crews on the water.

This isn't the first time the Honda Canada Foundation has supported our mission. In 2017, after one of our rescue vessels was damaged during a rescue mission, they donated a pair of Honda outboard motors. Since then, Honda has remained a valued partner, helping ensure our rescue boat is always ready to serve our community.

Thank you, Honda Canada Foundation, for your continued support!

07/29/2026

Check out our latest collaboration with NANUK!

Our members worked hard to bring this video to life, and we're so pleased with how it turned out. It showcases not only our crew, but also the equipment that helps us protect our gear while responding on the water.

A huge thank you to NANUK for their generous donation of the waterproof protective cases and for the opportunity to work together on this project. We truly appreciate your support of our volunteer search and rescue team.

We hope you enjoy the video!

07/25/2026

A huge thank you to Tino Cipans from the Grimsby Legion for the generous donation of $2,000!

Support like this makes a real difference. Your generosity helps us continue training our volunteer crews, maintaining our rescue vessel, and ensuring we have the equipment needed to respond when emergencies happen on the water.

We are incredibly grateful to serve a community that stands behind us. Thank you again, Tino Cipans, for your kindness and support of our mission.

Photo: Davis Terauds (left) and Tino Cipans (right)

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁☀️

From all of us at GAMRU, we hope you have a fun and safe Canada Day!

Our crews will be on the water throughout the day, helping keep everyone safe while they enjoy the celebrations.

If you're planning to watch the fireworks at Charles Daley Park tonight, festivities run from 1:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with the fireworks beginning at 10:00 p.m.

Whether you're celebrating on the water or on shore, please boat responsibly, wear your lifejacket, and look out for one another.

Have a wonderful Canada Day! 🇨🇦



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06/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to The Happening in Grimsby yesterday!

Our volunteers had a wonderful time meeting members of the community, answering questions, and sharing more about the work we do on the water.

Events like these are a great opportunity to connect with the people we serve and showcase the dedication of our volunteers.

A special thank you to Adam, one of our crew members, for capturing these photos from the event.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

06/15/2026