TOWARF, a Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit, provides marine search and rescue service with
the primary goal of saving lives at risk in Western Lake Ontario. Started in
1954 by Oakville Township's then Police Chief Fred Oliver, TOWARF has been patrolling the waters off Oakville ever
since. With more than 75 trained volunteers, TOWARF is on duty 45 hours a week and on call 24/7 during the boating
season.
2008 patrol season began April 26th and will end October 31st.
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MARINE EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
- Trenton Joint Rescue Coordination Centre 1 800 267 7270
- Prescott Coast Guard Radio Marine Radio Channel 16 or *16 on a
Cellular Phone
- Police - 911
- TOWARF monitors Marine Radio Channels 16 and 68 during patrol hours and is on
call 24/7 to the Rescue Centre and Halton Police
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TOWARF Video:
Scene 1: Racing to assist a boater in distress
Scene 2: Crew trains by maneuvering
the vessel in figure eight pattern
Scene 3: Encountering waves -- a Mayday prompts tasking
from Trenton Joint Rescue Coordination Centre -- TOWARF follows search pattern
Running time 1 min 26 sec
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