Bulletins

    Member Bill Dancer’s reminiscing on YouTube about the part he played salvaging the “Irving Whale” in the Gulf of St. Laurence.  From a Wikipedia article:

The ATL 2701/Atlantic Sea Lion “has a “darkly ironic cargo of bad memories from one of Canada’s most notorious nautical disasters.” In 1970, the Irving Whale sank in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off Prince Edward Island, taking 4,200 tonnes of fuel oil down with it. About 1,100 tonnes of oil spilled into the ocean, including 5,700 kilograms of oil laced with PCBs.”

Next 2025 Pub Drop-in

Next Coast Guard Friends Meeting will be at the  Four Mile Pub, Victoria, Thursday, November 27 at 11:30 AM. This event is open to all who have an interest in the CG. Reservation is under Phil.

Polar 8 News. 

Looks like the project is back on again.  Read a note from the CG Commissioner.

Hi folks;  I received the following request from Craig Taylor, a bestseller author, about interviewing people for his new book about our BC Coast. I am sure we have many members who would be perfect to discuss the marine side of his project. If anyone would be interested in helping Craig, please contact him via his email Craig@fivedials.com    JohnP    Oct 27/24

2025 Christmas Luncheon

Usually in December, so check back later in the year for details.

The National Association of Federal Retirees is the largest national advocacy organization representing active and retired members of the federal public service, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and retired federally appointed judges, their partners and survivors.  We continue this tradition of strong, smart advocacy campaigns to protect our members’ earned pensions and benefits, and to support good policy that improves the lives of all Canadians in retirement.

Click here for more info and how to join.  Dues ($6.05 in Sept 2024) are deducted monthly from your pension.

Kitsilano Coast Guard Base

Kits Base, located in the marina area of Vancouver Harbour, was shuttered, much to the consternation of the local boating community.  Fred Moxey, a retired coxswain, worked hard to have the base re-instated.

Click on the photo.

Crossing the Bar

Those we worked with and now have passed away are remembered on this page.