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Check out this excellent story about @TOWARF by @ThomasDesormeaux from @newsinoakville https://oakvillenews.org//TOWARF-Gears-up-for-new-year-af/

Details of our SAR missions by type and action have been posted on our website. The 54 missions for 2020 is a record even though our first tasking was not until late in May. https://towarf.com/about/statistics-2020/

This is a time when boaters need to be especially aware of the dangers of hypothermia. Our webpage towarf.com/hypothermia/ has been updated by TOWARF coxswain Ian Gilson who is also a Director @CSBCCANADA. Learn how remembering 1-10-1 can save your life.

Help us build a boat... to help us save a life

Oakville harbour - completely in 1828 - soon was handling trade between Hamilton, Toronto and foreign cities. In 1834, Oakville was declared a Port of Entry. The Custom House was built in 1856 for the customs service and is now part of the #OakvilleMuseum https://www.oakville.ca/museum/

Another spectacular #Oakville Harbour sunset.

MARINE EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Trenton Joint Rescue Coordination Centre 1 800 267 7270 Prescott Coast Guard Radio Marine VHF Channel 16 or *16 on a Cellular Phone TOWARF monitors Marine Radio Channels 16 & 68 during patrol hours & is on call 24/7 via the Rescue Centre for the season https://t.co/bNUZ53Unbr (AutoPosted from Twitter @TOWARF - Follow link for details)

Gorgeous sunset seen from #Oakville Harbour this evening!

On Saturday returning to #Oakville harbour minutes before shutting down for the season, the crew observed a person in the water, recovered him, commenced cpr and called 911. @haltonpolice, @oakvillefire and @haltonregion #EMS responded https://oakvillenews.org/news/body-found-off-oakville-pier/

Halton Police Marine Unit Boston Whaler returning to their #Bronte Harbour base after #LakeOntario patrol yesterday. #SARPartners @HaltonPolice @HRPSMarine

December and still safely enjoying #LakeOntario? Absolutely. Paddle sports have enjoyed a rapid growth over the last few years. For a great beginner resource for safe kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding check out STARTBoating. https://startboating.ca

Marine forecast calling for waves 2 metres building to 3 to 4 early this evening then subsiding to 2 to 3 Monday morning. #LakeOntario must be treated with respect. towarf.com/weather/

Our 2020 season is ending. We responded to 53 taskings and, like everyone, did our duty in the face of the COVID-19 challenges. Stay safe!

Our weather page is a great place to keep informed: Environment Canada Marine Forecast, Burlington Pier reports, Grimsby ODAS data (off for the season), Windy with detailed graphic forecasts and radar, and our UNOFFICIAL Oakville Harbour weather station https://towarf.com/weather/

Grimsby ODAS 7am Air Temperature: 15.8C Water Temperature: 11.0C - Beware of hypothermia and plan ahead https://towarf.com/hypothermia/

While our regular patrols ended Saturday, we will continue to be available for taskings by @JRCCTrentCCCOS until November 14. Our Callout crew is ready to go 24/7 until then. On the 14th volunteers will winterized the rescue boat in preparation for storage until next season.

2/2 2020 regular season stats for our 53 taskings #SAR Missions by action: 49% TOWED... 15% SEARCH 13% TASKING CANCELED 8% TRANSIT ONLY 6% INVESTIGATION 6% NONE 2% OTHER 2% RESCUE See more