On Saturday 01 Jun 2019, the Fraser Lifeboat together with a dozen fishing boats and the Vancouver fireboat participated in the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet, at Fisherman’s Wharf, False Creek. This was a special event, to which CLI was invited for the first time. Following the blessing, the wharf business owners offered a buffet style meal. Marinated and Smoked salmon and barbecued tuna sliders with a variety of delicious salads.
On stage entertainment was provided by the Bill van Nye band. Throughout the weekend many visitors were received aboard the Fraser. Several showed their appreciation of the efforts of the CLI through generous cash donations. The Fraser Lifeboat rafted with the Delta Lifeboat and crews enjoyed some camaraderie in the Delta’s Mess.
The Fraser sailed to its home harbour in Steveston late Sunday afternoon.