2021-Apr-30
Canadian Coast Guard Kicks Off the 2021 Boating Season on Georgian Bay
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) kicked off the 2021 boating season on Georgian Bay, opening their seasonally operated Search and Rescue Lifeboat Stations in Tobermory and Meaford on April 9. The CCG Auxiliary units are also getting up and running but are not at full strength yet. The Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations located at Brebeuf Island and Britt have begun training their crews and will be operational for the Victoria Day long weekend.
You can contact the Coast Guard 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling 1-800-267-7270 or via marine VHF radio use channel 16. GBA suggests saving this number in your phone in case of emergency.
CCG also wants to remind everyone that the water remains very cold at this time of year and a greater level of care is necessary when boating. Wearing a life jacket can dramatically increase your chance of survival in case of accidental immersion. Brush up on other cold water safety tips here.
Read more about the Coast Guard on Georgian Bay here.