Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 27 - Nanaimo

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RCM-SAR Station 27 provides marine search and rescue capabilities in the coastal waters around Nanaimo. The RCM SAR is a nationwide organization of volunteers.

Formed by the Canadian Coast Gaurd in 1978 the (then named) Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary brought structure to the numbers of marine volunteer organizations performing these functions themselves.

09/24/2026

Marine Search and Rescue 🤝 Gabriola Fire Rescue.
The other night, our crew headed over to Descanso Bay for a joint training exercise with patient packing and beach extractions. Thank you Gabriola Fire for having us join your crew for training and for dinner afterward! ⛑️🚒🛟

09/22/2026

RCMSAR training goes beyond the water. 🌊 This Sunday, crew from Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Deep Bay participated in a Transportation Endorsement course to continue refining their first aid skills. ⛑️ Thank you to our crew who dedicate days, night and weekends to keeping our communities safe. 💪

08/28/2026

Do you think SAR27 went out on a Marine Environmental Hazard Response call out or Moonlit Cruise last night? We’ll let you decide.🌕🚤🛟

08/09/2026

If you’re new here, Welcome to SAR 27! 😎 As you can imagine, summer is our busiest season on the water and this Saturday morning was no exception!

Our crew responded to two emergency calls between midnight and 9 a.m. Despite the early start, the team was still dedicated to getting out for a scheduled training run. 🚤

But before we could even leave the boathouse, we were flagged down by a boater experiencing engine trouble. Thankfully, our crew was ready to throw a line and get them safely back to shore. 🛟

Check out how busy Dodd Narrows was on this gorgeous day! After making our way through the traffic, we headed to Pirate Cove, where local mariners have created some wicked navigation aids to help keep boats in safe water. 🏴‍☠️

And do you see that gorgeous visor? 😎 Not only does it block the UV rays, it also helps us train our crew to conduct “blind nav” runs, where we rely on charts and radar rather than visual references to safely navigate home.

Name a better way to spend your Saturday morning… we’ll wait. 🚤🛟🌊

07/23/2026

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR 27 Nanaimo), ICBC and Nanaimo Community Policing will be at Brechin Boat Launch this Thursday, July 23 from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

07/06/2026

On Canada Day and every day, RCMSAR volunteers are busy promoting safe boating and fun on the water!

Look for us at the upcoming Silly Boat Races on Sunday, July 19. Stop by and say hello!

07/02/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from the crew at Station 27! We are proud to serve these beautiful waters and even prouder to assist with safety support for Nanaimo’s legendary Bathtub Race. See you again on July 26! 🚤❤️🛁

05/20/2026

Did you know…? The Nanaimo Drowning Prevention Coalition (NDPC) is a network of aquatic professionals, emergency responders and representatives from community agencies who work towards preventing drowning related deaths and injury.

Active since April 2024, and spearheaded by Dr. Steve Beerman, Deputy President of Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) Commonwealth and lifelong advocate of drowning prevention initiatives worldwide, the NDPC aims to bring together partner agencies to promote the safe enjoyment of our aquatic facilities and environment.

RCMSAR 27 was pleased to host representatives from community agencies as we plan for upcoming summer events and Drowning Prevention initiatives.

Our many partner agencies include the City of Nanaimo and RDN Aquatic Programs, Nanaimo Port Authority, the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club, Island Health, Nanaimo Community Policing, Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, ICBC, NSAR, RCMP Bike Unit and other community stakeholders.

05/11/2026

Help us welcome RCMSAR 27-Nanaimo’s new spring cohort! 🥳

Yesterday, three of our newest crew went on their first check ride with the station. They learned invaluable skills including target spotting, close-quarter maneuvering, line handling and man-overboard drills. Can you see the buoys in our slalom course? 🛟🚩

Thank you to the new crew for joining our station and keeping our community safe! We look forward to training with you! ⚓️

05/05/2026

Strike a pose 🕺🏼💃

Over the course of two weekends, 9 crew members from and obtained their SVOP and SVDBS certifications. We love to see the commitment to safety on the water!

Thank you to 🛟 for facilitating a great course so our teams can be safer in our beautiful waters.

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Nanaimo, BC

Website

http://rcmsar27.ca/, https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/10306

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