Guardian Marine Rescue

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Guardian Marine Rescue.

As our communities celebrate across Windsor-Essex County and along the water, we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday.

If you are heading out by boat, please take a few minutes before leaving the dock to check your required safety equipment, make sure your communication devices are working, wear your PFD, and boat responsibly.

If you need help on the water:

• VHF Channel 16
• Dial *16 from a cell phone
• Call 911

Wishing everyone a safe Canada Day.

Guardian Marine Rescue extends our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the individual recovered from Lake St. Clair following a search in the Lakeshore area.

Guardian Marine Rescue was tasked to assist with the search and worked alongside partner agencies, including the Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat and the United States Coast Guard.

Incidents like this are incredibly difficult for families, communities, and everyone involved in the response. Our thoughts are with all those affected.

We would also like to thank our volunteer crew members and partner agencies for their efforts during this search.

Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation, Guardian Marine Rescue will not be sharing further details.

Guardian Marine Rescue would like to extend a sincere thank you to Harrow Full Circle Thrift Shop for their generous support of our organization through a recent $1,500 donation.

Community support like this plays a direct role in helping us continue our marine search and rescue operations across Lake Erie, the Detroit River, and Lake St. Clair. Donations help support vessel maintenance, training, fuel, safety equipment, and operational readiness for our volunteer crews.

As a volunteer-based organization, partnerships with local businesses and community groups are incredibly important to what we do.

Thank you again to Full Circle Thrift Shop for supporting marine search and rescue in our community.

The Harrow News

Yesterday afternoon, Guardian Marine Rescue was tasked by Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton to respond to a disabled vessel on Lake Erie west of Point Pelee.

The crew aboard Colchester Guardian responded and safely towed the vessel back to Leamington Marina.

Shortly after completing the tow, the crew was tasked to a second disabled vessel approximately 1 nautical mile outside of Leamington Marina. That vessel was also safely assisted back to harbour.

As boating traffic continues to increase heading into summer, we encourage all boaters to ensure their vessel is properly maintained, communication equipment is functional, and required safety gear is onboard before heading onto the water.

Thank you to our volunteer crew members who continue dedicating their time to keeping our waterways safe.

In the event of a marine emergency:
• VHF Channel 16
• Dial *16
• Call 911