Canadian Lifeboat Institution Inc.

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Canadian Lifeboat Institution Inc.

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The CLI is recognized by the Canadian Coast Guard as part of 'Team SAR'. We accept donations via PayPal, CanadaHelps, Interac e-Transfer, or cheque/money order.

We provide vessel-of-opportunity marine search and rescue capabilities as well as support for mariners in the coastal waters of the Strait of Georgia and the lower Fraser River. The Canadian Lifeboat Institution (CLI) is a federally registered charity, number BN 88999-8977-RR0001. Operational and administrative staff are all volunteers, and the organization relies on public funding through personal donations, corporate sponsorship, and a BC Community Gaming Grant. The CLI is a member of the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) and its crew are members of Emergency Management BC.

10/19/2026

The CLI gives pause to honour the lives lost in the recent tragic incident at CFB Wainwright Alberta.

10/17/2026

Today a large part of the crew is participating in first aid training with the delta fire department, some are brushing up on old certificates and new recruits are getting their certificates for the first time!

09/28/2026

After 3 weeks of hard work, is back in the water and at its home station in Steveston. Some clean up work is still needed but back to training and operations next week.

09/27/2026

is ready to return to the water on Monday. Decals and zincs are now on, and final deck coat is being applied today.

09/27/2026

The Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade

09/22/2026

First coat of blue for the above waterline hull is being applied to today. The first coat of deck paint has also been started. Thanks again to for putting on the new bollards and cleat mounts.

09/19/2026

The refit of continues. Bottom coat is on and primer is being added above the waterline. We hope to get the deck painted next week too. Unfortunately, we don't have enough funds to do the cabins this year.

09/19/2026

Come and visit the at the Fall Marina Show and Sale at Hampton Cove in Ladner.

09/10/2026

Lifting out of the water yesterday.

09/09/2026

was lifted out of the water today for regular maintenance on the hull. Members of our volunteer crew will be working on it for the next five weeks to get ship shape. If you're inspired, come help out, or donate at the link in the bio to help cover costs.

Address

12740 Trites Road
Richmond, BC
V7E3R8

Website

http://canadianlifeboatinstitution.org/

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