On 28 March 28 several crew members and coxswains of the CLI attended a training session at the Sea Island Hovercraft Base. As part of team SAR, the CLI regularly trains with the Canadian Coast Guard. This session covered hovercraft operations (passing lines, patient transfer, picking up a tow). A refresher in hypothermia was conducted featuring the latest training and seeing some new equipment in use. Finally, members received the new CCG Trauma Resilience Training course. This was an extremely informative session and we look forward to many more.
Delta & Fraser Lifeboat Herring Roe Fishery Support
From 23 Feb to 17 Mar 2019 the Delta Lifeboat and Fraser Lifeboat conducted a pre-roe herring fishery training exercise followed by a Fishery Patrol. Crews trained with both lifeboats as well as various fish boats whilst waiting for the herring to come. Our vessels deployed to Comox, on Vancouver Island and then worked the surrounding fishing grounds. Delta L/B was on station for 3 weeks and Fraser L/B deployed for 1 week. Delta L/B was also called to medevac a patient from the fishing grounds to Comox.
Vancouver Boat Show Feb 2019
The CLI attended the Vancouver International Boat Show from 06-10 Feb 2019. The show was well attended and our crews were busy at both the indoor booth and outside with the Delta Lifeboat at the floating boat show part. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our organisation, conduct some fundraising, and provide boating safety information to the public. This event is also used to help with our fundraising, this year generating approx $6500. We thank everyone who attended, and especially those who donated to support our Lifeboat operations. A larger selection of photos is available on our Facebook site.
Remembrance Day 2018
On 11 November 2018 members of the Canadian Lifeboat Institution took part in a variety of Remembrance services around the lower mainland of BC. One of our members was in the Havards providing air support all over the region; another was a bugler, while others attended parades. Many of our members have served, or also have family members who have served in a variety of conflicts around the globe. We are proud to say, “We Remember Them”. In Ladner, a small contingent led by John Horton marched in the parade and laid a wreath.