Ron Chamney

“Kids Don’t Float” is back in action!

The Deep Bay ‘Kids Don’t Float Kiosk’ is up on the main floating dock at Deep Bay. Starting from scratch to erection, it was quite time consuming project. Volunteer, Peter Ravensbergen donated his time generously with SAR Member Bon Thorburn to build and erect the structure; help from Natalie Thorburn and other Sar Members is also appreciated. The canopied structure is 12’ wide with room for a 4’ RCMSAR Unit 59 bulletin board that is still being designed. The “Kids…

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Cold Water Training At Comox Lake

During cold weather operations, most RCM-SAR crew members wear Mustang Survival flotation suits, which are designed to protect the wearer from foul or cold weather. The suits use closed-cell foam to offer flotation and hypothermia protection in the event of water immersion. In addition to cold water immersion exercises, participants practiced capsize survival and vessel re-boarding techniques; excellent training for search and rescue missions in our local waters.

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