PointSAR Marine Rescue
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 512

MARINE EMERGENCY INFORMATION

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Marine Rescue Services

We are proud members of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, Unit 512 and serve upper St Clair River & lower Lake Huron. 

Safe Boating Education

On busy weekends and holidays you will find PointSAR on the shores and waterways providing boating safety information .
We are now recruiting for our
marine search and rescue crew!
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Popular Questions

  • What is PointSAR?

    PointSAR Marine Rescue is tasked by JRCC Trenton (Central & Arctic Canada) and is a member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (unit 512). We are the marine response team for emergencies in Lower Lake Huron and the Upper St Clair River. Our crew is trained for all types of marine rescue calls and we deploy in every type of weather. We operate 24/7 during the boating season by volunteers.

  • Is your crew paid?

    We are all volunteers! Our members come from many different backgrounds from within our local community. We have crew members that work as local business owners, emergency services personnel, electricians, mechanics and local, provincial and federal governments with the common goal of saving lives on the water!

  • What kind of boat do you use?

    PointSAR is a 733 Hurricane class Zodiac RHIB, fully equipped with the latest technology for Navigation during Search and Rescue operations. Step onboard our boat with our 360° Virtual Tour.

  • What area do you cover?

    We are the marine response team for emergencies in Lower Lake Huron and the Upper St Clair River.

  • How can I volunteer or help?

    If you are interested in volunteering with the crew of Point SAR and joining the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary , Unit 512, please read more here.

  • Can I make a donation?

    PointSAR is a Non Profit Charitable Organization, we issue tax receipts. Please contact us. Business Number: 852989045RR0001