Guardian Marine Rescue

05/27/2026

Training Together to Better Serve Lake St. Clair

This past Monday, members of Guardian Marine Rescue's Lakeshore crew were joined by the crew of Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) CG1003 from Mitchell's Bay for a joint training session on Lake St. Clair.

The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat program provides dedicated summer search and rescue coverage in high-traffic waterways across Canada, helping ensure a rapid response to mariners in distress.

Throughout the evening, crews practised towing operations, pacing exercises, vessel familiarization, and operational coordination. Members also had the opportunity to tour each other's vessels, discuss equipment and procedures, and exchange knowledge and experience.

Joint training opportunities like these are an important part of maintaining readiness. They help strengthen operational skills, improve communication between units, and build the working relationships that are essential when multiple search and rescue resources are responding to the same incident.

A sincere thank you to the crew of CG1003 for hosting and training alongside us. We look forward to working together again in the future.

Municipality of Lakeshore

05/27/2026

05/22/2026

Training nights are where skills are built before emergencies happen.

This week, our crew spent the evening working through dockside training focused on:

- throw bags
- dewatering pumps
- vessel familiarization
- cleats and line handling
- person-in-water recovery techniques

It was great to see newer members training alongside experienced crew as we continue preparing for the 2026 boating season.

Every hour spent training helps ensure we’re ready when the call comes.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for your continued dedication to marine safety across our communities.

05/22/2026

⚠️ EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ⚠️

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, tomorrow’s Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check at Cedar Island Marina has been postponed.

The event will now take place on:
Sunday, May 24 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location:
Cedar Island Marina – Kingsville

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for both our volunteers and the boating community.

Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks are free and help ensure your vessel has the required safety equipment onboard and that you’re ready for a safe boating season on the water.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.

CanBoat/NautiSavoir - Windsor
Town of Kingsville

05/10/2026

This weekend, Guardian Marine Rescue was proud to host Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Phase 1 training with members from across CCGA District 3, along with an instructor from District 1.

Phase 1 training focuses on the fundamentals of marine search and rescue operations, including basic marine safety, vessel handling, seamanship skills, recovery of persons in the water, teamwork, and operational safety on the water.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the weekend a success. The dedication shown by volunteers travelling from across the district to continue developing their skills and knowledge reflects the strong commitment our members have to marine safety and serving their communities.

We also want to thank the instructors and support staff who helped deliver the course and share their experience with the next generation of SAR volunteers.

Point SAR Huron & Area Search & Rescue - HASAR

05/10/2026

After a busy offseason of maintenance and preparation, the Alida is officially back in service for the 2026 boating season in Municipality of Lakeshore.

A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteer crew members who have spent countless hours getting the vessel, equipment, and systems ready for another safe and successful SAR season. The work that happens behind the scenes is what keeps us operational on the water.

As more people head out boating this season, we encourage everyone to boat safely, wear a lifejacket or PFD, carry proper safety equipment, and have a reliable means of communication onboard.

In the event of a marine emergency, contact your nearest Canadian Coast Guard radio through VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), dial *16 on any cell phone, or call 911.

05/08/2026

As the 2026 boating season gets underway, Guardian Marine Rescue is once again partnering with CanBoat / NautiSavoir to offer free Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks across Essex County.

These checks are a great opportunity to make sure your vessel has the required safety equipment onboard, your paperwork is up to date, and that you’re ready for a safe season on the water. Whether you’re a new boater or have years of experience, a courtesy check is a simple way to improve safety and confidence before heading out.

Our crew will be at the following locations throughout the season:

• May 23 — Cedar Island Marina (Kingsville)
• May 30 — Belle River Marina (Lakeshore)
• June 13 — Leamington Marina
• July 19 — Colchester Harbour (Essex/Harrow)

No appointment required — just stop by and say hello.

A big thank you to our partners and the municipalities helping support safe boating in our communities.

CanBoat/NautiSavoir - Windsor
Municipality of Lakeshore
Town of Kingsville
Town of Essex
Municipality of Leamington

In the event of a marine emergency, contact your nearest Canadian Coast Guard radio through VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), dial *16 on any cell phone, or call 911.

04/19/2026

🚤 Back in the Water for 2026

The Guardian is officially back in the water and Guardian Marine Rescue is now back in service for the 2026 boating season.

As the weather improves and more people head out on the water, we want to remind everyone to stay safe and be prepared.

In the event of a marine emergency:
Contact the nearest Canadian Coast Guard via VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz)
Dial *16 on your cell phone
Or call 911

Always wear a lifejacket, carry the required safety equipment, and make a plan before heading out.
We’re ready to respond — let’s work together to make this a safe season on the water.

03/24/2026

Mark got a chance to check out Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue - Station 34 - Cowichan in BC last week. Always cool to check out other units!

It was great having a visit from Mark Sementilli from Canadian Coast Guard Auxilliary Unit 527 - Guardian Marine Rescue. We'll be sure to look you up when we're over in Ontario!

02/28/2026

🚨 Final Call — Applications Close Tonight 🚨

If you’ve been thinking about applying to join Guardian Marine Rescue… this is your sign.

Today is the last day of our recruitment campaign.

If you’ve ever wanted to:
• Give back to your community
• Be part of a professional marine search and rescue team
• Train alongside dedicated volunteers
• Make a real difference when it matters most

Now’s the time.

No experience? That’s okay. We provide training, including SDV-BS certification through the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary.

If it’s been sitting in the back of your mind… don’t let it turn into “I wish I had.”

Applications close tonight.

👉 Apply here: GuardianMarineRescue.ca/volunteer

We’d be proud to have you on the crew.

Town of Essex Municipality of Lakeshore

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