GAMRU

Thank you to everyone who participated in our auction this year. Bidding is now closed. We raised just over $6,300. This will go towards training and equipment for our dedicated volunteers. Again, thank you for your support!

Last chance to place a bid in our biggest fundraiser of the year. Bidding ends today at noon! Go to gamru.ca/auction and take a look at the amazing deals.

Just a few more days until bidding begins. Bidding starts on Wednesday Nov. 22 at 5pm until Friday Nov. 25 at 12pm. New items are being added everyday. Take a look before bidding begins gamru.ca/auction

The 2023 South Shore Search And Rescue online auction is just around the corner! Visit gamru.ca/auction between November 22 and November 25. Your winning bid supports marine rescue in western Lake Ontario, with training and equipment for our dedicated volunteers.

BIG thanks to Enbridge Gas for a timely donation to support our training! #EnbridgeCares #ENBFuelingFutures #GivingBack #Community @enbridgegas

Do you know who to contact if you require assistance on the water? Make sure you always have emergency contacts handy while out on your vessel.

Thanks again to Dan’s Dive Shop, and we recommend checking them out for any of your diving needs!

We’d like to give a big shoutout to @dansdiveshop for hosting our Emergency Oxygen Provider course last night! Thanks to them, 9 of our members are now certified Emergency Oxygen Providers. GAMRU is constantly training so we can provide the best care for everyone.

The members of GAMRU’s A Crew welcome the team’s newest recruit, JJ! A rescue manikin the team uses to train on victim recovery from the water, JJ gets his name from our newest supporter, JJ’s On the Dock. The popular Lake Street restaurant is sponsoring JJ’s year on the water.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 If you are heading onto the water today to celebrate with family, be sure you are operating your vessel safely and responsibly. Enjoy your day!

Do you have an old boat you no longer use? You can help GAMRU locate our new training vessel by donating it to our organization! If you have a vessel that meets our criteria and are willing to donate it, please reach out via our social media pages! Thank you!

May 24 weekend is quickly approaching and the lake will likely be busy! It is important to know who to call should you require assistance on the water. Have a safe and fun long weekend!

Cold water can severely impact your ability to swim/stay afloat. (Even at its warmest, Lake Ontario is not that warm!) Hypothermia can start to set-in in as little as 5 minutes. #SafeBoatingAwarenessWeek #torontowatersafety #lakeontario #ccga #torontosearchandrescue

We had a great time at the Community Safety Day yesterday! Thank you everyone for attending and coming to learn more about our organization. And thank you to our members for attending and making this event a success.

🇨🇦 Have your say on the proposed changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees). Deadline June 7. Details here ➡️ buff.ly/41h5ZDj

Community Safety Day is less than a week away! We are very excited to be attending this year’s annual safety day, and our vessel will be there as well. If you’re interested in learning more about GAMRU or our rescue boat, come see us on Saturday! See you there!

As of 0800 this morning, GAMRU 240 is officially back in service. We wish everyone a safe season. See you on the water!

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we would like to take this time to thank all of our dedicated members. GAMRU, as well as all other Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary units, are 100% volunteer run and operated. Thank you for all you do.

Engine kill switches have been a regular sight on vessels for the last 20 years. However, while popular, they are not required on most vessels. Transport Canada is now looking into the possibility of making them required for all new vessels. Read here: boatingindustry.ca/current-news/1…

Last week, GAMRU hosted its annual general meeting. We outlined our plan for 2023 and beyond, highlighted members who made a positive impact in our unit and said goodbye to some beloved members. See you soon for our 2023 season.