Oakville Marine Search and Rescue
Site: Oakville
Record #:
OAK1358
Last Full Update:
01 Nov 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-845-8931 |
| Crisis Phone | For a Marine Emergency, call Joint Rescue Coordination Centre 1-800-267-7270 or Coast Guard on Marine Radio Channel 16 or *16 from a mobile phone |
| commander@towarf.com | |
| Website | www.towarf.com |
| Contact Form | towarf.com/contact/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  X (Twitter) |
| Primary Contact | Cliff Feehan, Commander |
| Alternate Contact | Craig Woodall, Secretary/Treasurer; Email: secretarytreasurer@towarf.com |
Agency Information
| Description (Agency) | A volunteer Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary unit dedicated to the protection of life and property on Lake Ontario adjacent to the Oakville shoreline |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1954 |
| Funding | City / Town - Town of Oakville ; Donations |
| Elections | Annual General Meeting in April at Oakville Town Hall |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Approximately 50 volunteers provide a marine search and rescue capability during the boating season
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| Hours | Crew Patrols: |
| Dates | Patrol season is from late Apr to the end of Oct. * Emergency Call out service may extend into Nov |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Boundaries | Waters of Lake Ontario (N) of water line to (S) 10nm from shore * (W) from the Petrocan Pier (Burloak Drive) to the St. Lawrence Cement Pier (E). Assistance beyond this boundary is provided at the request of the Canadian Coast Guard |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up |
| Application | Those interested in joining are asked to visit the website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Site Location | Base of Navy St at Oakville Harbour east pier |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | 2 Navy St Oakville, ON L6J 2Y5 |
| Intersection | Navy St and Lakeshore Rd E |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Emergency Rescue |
