Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Halfmoon Bay Station 12
RCMSAR Station 12 serves Halfmoon Bay and the Sunshine Coastโsupporting marine emergencies with a trained volunteer crew
Supported by the Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society, our mission is to keep the Sunshine Coast safe on the water through a trained volunteer rescue crewโready 24/7 to respond to emergencies, support our partners, and bring people home.
Saving Lives On The Water
Safer boating starts before you leave the dock. Through outreach and free, invitation-only Pleasure Craft Safety Checks, we help operators spot gaps and reduce preventable risk.
We Rescue
Station 12 provides 24/7 on-water search and rescue for the lower Sunshine Coast. When the call comes, we launch fast and work safely to bring people home.
We Educate
Station 12 is powered by local volunteersโ23 active crew and 5 support members. With dedicated training leaders and coxswains, we stay ready year-round.
We Support
Strong response starts with a strong community. We support mariners, boaters, and families with practical guidance, prevention programs, and help when it matters most.
We Volunteer
RCMSAR Station 12
By the Numbers (2025)
These figures summarize the stations operations for the past yearโtasking, people assisted, and volunteer hours contributed. They reflect the training, readiness, and community support required to maintain 24/7 on-water response.
RCMSAR at a Glance
31 marine search and rescue stations: 30 along the BC coast, plus one in the Shuswap.
~950 professionally trained volunteers: ~850 active crew and ~100 support crew.
~450 calls per year on averageโabout one quarter of marine emergencies on the BC coast.
~400 people assisted annually, with ~20% in a dangerous situation.
46 vessels: 45 specialized rescue vessels plus one training vessel.
110+ Kids Donโt Float lifejacket loaner stations at marinas, beaches, and docks across BC
20,000+ volunteer hours each yearโon missions, in training, and in the community.
Volunteer with Station 12
on the Water or Behind the Scenes
If youโre community-minded and comfortable around the marine environment, weโd love to hear from you. Weโre looking for both SAR crew and support volunteers who help keep our vessels, training, and equipment mission-ready.
