Ship's Log 2009

SAR and Non-SAR Taskings Plus Other Events 2009 Season (UNOFFICIAL)
Date	SAR NonSAR Other	Crew	Description
3-May	Other		Held "Recruiting Day" for perspective new members
8-May	Other	Crew 6	Large diesel slick in Oakville Harbour -- Reported to Harbour Master -- OFD responded -- suspected source sailboat at launch ramp --
17-May	Other	Crew 7	Responded to a Marine Assistance Radio Broadcast -- Peel Marine Unit was able to assist vessel
30-May	Non-SAR	Crew 1	Participated in a SAR exercise with two other CCGA units and CCG Cape Storm at Fifty Point
30-May	SAR	Crew 2	Mayday Relay received from PCGR -- Capsized vessel reported just east of Bronte Outer Harbour Marina after heavy squall activity -- Recovered 6 ft long seat cushion -- commenced shoreline search with HRPS assisting -- nothing found -- stood down by JRCC
4-Jun	Non-SAR	TECC & Crew 8	JRCC called TECC to assist -- vessel on fire off Port Credit -- Crew 8 available but stood down prior to launching Rescue Boat
6-Jun	Non-SAR	Crew 3	Provided courtesy tow to dingy -- 3 youths with engine trouble towed to parent's vessel
14-Jun	Other	Crew 10	Received a DSC Mayday -- PCGR issued Mayday Relay -- Determined to be false distress
21-Jun	SAR	Crew 8	Bronte Outer Harbour vessel in need of assistance -- mechanical failure -- line round prop -- Tasked by JRCC -- towed to Bronte Outer Harbour Marina
23-Jun	SAR	Crew 11	Tasked by JRCC to assist grounded sailing vessel 2 POB near St Lawrence Cement -- refloated and escorted to Oakville Harbour
26-Jun	SAR	TECC	Callout crew tasked by JRCC to assist in search for overdue PWC with 2 POB -- Rescue Boat on rout when notified by Peel Police Marine Unit that vessel found at Lakefront Promenade
27-Jun	Other	Crew 4	Recovered picnic table floating in Oakville Harbour
1-Jul	Other	Crew 10	Provided first aid and called ambulance service --man fallen on pier -- transported to hospital with suspected broken femur
1-Jul	Other	Crew 6	Attended Canada Day festivities at Bronte Harbour -- Distributed Boating Safety literature and gave Rescues Boat Tours
1-Jul	SAR	Crew 10	Flare sighted near Bronte Harbour -- Tasked by JRCC to investigate -- checked outer harbour and contacted HRPS -- false alarm
1-Jul	SAR	Crew 10	Mayday Relay from PCGR -- vessel on fire outside Oakville Harbour -- tasked by JRCC -- Oakville Fire responded -- 18 ft power boat 2 POB -- able to paddle ashore -- fire out and crew safe when arrived on scene
2-Jul	Non-SAR	Crew 11	Escorted sailboat to Oakville Harbour -- no navigation lights
5-Jul	SAR	Crew 2	Received call from 22 ft Catalina -- no power -- Tasked by JRCC and towed to Oakville Harbour
5-Jul	SAR	Crew 3	Dewatered and Escorted a 40 ft sailboat to slip in Oakville Harbour from Coronation Park area -- taking on water and engine failure -- vessel was able to proceed under sail
6-Jul	SAR	TECC & Crew 6	TECC received call from family member -- disabled vessel 3 POB 21 ft runabout -- Tasked by JRCC --towed to Oakville Harbour
10-Jul	Other	Crew 10	Assisted disoriented person with trouble standing and lost glasses in park by HQ -- Family member arrived to assist
11-Jul	Other	Crew 11	Rescue Boat participated in an event at the OPBC
12-Jul	Other	Crew 2	First aid to young man who skateboarding behind HQ -- abrasions on arm and hip
14-Jul	Non-SAR	Crew 5	Requested by JRCC to assist disabled runabout off Oakville Harbour -- courtesy tow to Oakville Harbour
17-Jul	Non-SAR	Crew 8	Courtesy assist -- CS 27 2 POB -- Off Oakville Harbour --Engine failure -- towed to Oakville Harbour
20-Jul	Other	TECC	Callout crew called by JRCC but tasking reassigned to Hamilton Beach Rescue
25-Jul	Other	Crew 8	Removed debris from Oakville Harbour mouth from storm runoff including patio furniture large logs and road pylons
27-Jul	Non-SAR	Crew 11	Escorted vessel with engine problems Oakville Harbour berth
31-Jul	Non-SAR	Crew 4	Assisted power boat -- 22 ft runabout off Burlington -- cut away rope fowling prop
1-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 6	Courtesy Tow -- PWC with engine trouble -- Mouth of Oakville Harbour -- 1 POB
1-Aug	Other	Crew 5	Ride along -- Provincial Conservation Officer
1-Aug	SAR	Crew 6	Tasked by JRCC to assist disabled vessel calling PAN PAN -- 27ft Searay 3 POB -- Towed to Lakehaven Harbour
2-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 7	Investigated for overdue vessel reported by Metro Toronto Police
3-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 9	Checked welfare of capsized kayaker
3-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 9 & Coast Watcher	Responded to Coast Watcher report of disabled vessel -- vessel not located
3-Aug	SAR	Crew 2	Tasked by JRCC -- 25 ft power boat out of fuel 4 POB -- Towed to Mimico
8-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 4	Responded to report of PWC in difficulty NE of Burlington Beach -- 1 POB -- JRCC reported situation resolved prior to reaching scene
8-Aug	Other	Crew 3	Assisted sailing vessel on wall in Bronte Harbour -- engine trouble -- helped crew walk vessel upstream and tie up
9-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 5	Courtesy Tow -- Cris Craft with battery problem into Bronte Harbour
9-Aug	SAR	Crew 6	Tasked by JRCC with HRPS to demasted 26 ft sailboat -- 2 POB -- Thunder Storm, reduced visibility and heavy rain -- vessel located off Oakville Harbour and towed by HRPS
12-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 9	Stood by to assist teenager having problem returning from swim to buoy off Oakville Harbour -- educated him about dangers of hypothermia and vessel traffic in area
15-Aug	Other	Crew 1	Received telephone call from family member -- 17 ft power boat engine problems -- 1 nm south of Oakville harbour -- situation resolved before vessel dispatched
15-Aug	Other	Crew 1	Received DSC Mayday Call -- Declared false alarm by PCGR
15-Aug	Other	Crew 2	Attended Bronte Jazz Festival, distributed safe boating material and gave rescue boat tours
16-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 3	Responded to cellphone call from PWC with mechanical problems off Burlington vessel not located -- contacted Hamilton Beach Rescue
16-Aug	Non-SAR	Crew 4	Stood by to assist teenager having problem returning from swim to buoy off Oakville Harbour -- educated him about dangers of hypothermia and vessel traffic in area
20-Aug	SAR	Crew 8	Thunder storm, reduced visibility heavy rain -- Tornado warning -- Tasked by JRCC with HARPS report of stricken sail boat between Bronte and Oakville -- Conducted coordinated search -- Vessel not located -- Stood down by JRCC
23-Aug	Other	Crew 2	Search and Rescue Operations crew evaluation
27-Aug	SAR	Crew 6	Rescue Boat sighted multiple flares in a southerly direction -- PAN PAN issued and directed by PCGR to investigate -- stood down by JRCC
28-Aug	Other	Special Crew	Attended Port Credit Boat Show -- Provided boating safety literature and gave tours of Rescue Boat
29-Aug	Other	Crew 9	Search and Rescue Operations crew evaluation
5-Sep	Non-SAR	Crew 7	C&C 41 ft sailboat off Oakville Harbour request assistance -- engine problem -- courtesy tow provided
6-Sep	SAR	Crew 9	Tasked by JRCC to assist vessel with fowled prop in Bronte Inner Harbour -- towed to Bronte Outer Harbour -- Assessed Swimmer for hypothermia
6-Sep	SAR	Crew 9	DSC Mayday and Mayday relay from PCGR -- Sinking Vessel off Spencer Smith Park -- Tasked by JRCC -- First on scene and commenced shoreline search -- Stood down -- Vessel safe at LaSalle Park
7-Sep	SAR	Crew 4	Responded to a Marine Assistance Broadcast from PCGR -- 30 ft Sloop -- 4 POB -- mainsail broken and no fuel requiring assistance -- towed to Bronte Harbour
7-Sep	SAR	Crew 4	Sailing vessel nearly aground -- no anchor -- towed to Bronte Harbour
10-Sep	SAR	Crew 2	Tasked by JRCC -- kayak broken up in heavy seas off Oakville Harbour -- attempted rescue of person in water who succeeded in reaching land -- assisted by HRPS officers on land
11-Oct	SAR	Crew 9	Tasked by JRCC to assist 20 ft disabled trawler -- Towed to Bronte Harbour
18-Oct	Other		Recruitment Day -- Welcomed Mayor Rob Burton for lunch and an extended visit
11-Nov			TOWARF Participates in Parade & Ceremony at Oakville Cenotaph