January 14,2025 - Police Warn of Vessel Break and Enters
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit are advising that break and enters to vessels have been occurring in
marinas in the False Creek and Vancouver Harbour areas. Police are recommending boat owners frequently check on their vessels and report any thefts or other suspicious activities to the marina staff and the VPD.
VPD On-Line Reporting https://vpd.ca/report-a-crime/ or Non-Emergency Call 604-717-3321 or 911

Stolen Boats Canada further recommends marking your property with your driver’s license number in permanent ink. Prefix it with your Province, BCDL #1234567, ABDL#1234567 etc. Unlike your Social Insurance Number, police can access your driver’s license information and contact you to check on the status of “found” engines or other property. In conjunction with marking your property, use locks and cables to further deter thieves from stealing your property. Remember to record serial numbers and take photos of your property and if you are storing your vessel for the winter, remove and store any electronics and other equipment that thieves can steal from your vessel. Consider installing a GPS tracker or even hiding an Apple Air Tag on your vessel and on your outboard engine. Check on your vessel regularly though the winter to ensure it is structurally sound and has not been stolen or broken into.

July 15, 2024 - Pontoon Boat Trailer stolen from Surrey, BC
On July 6, 2024, a stolen white Ford F-450 was used to steal a Karavan trailer (VIN 5KTPS252XEF507923) for a pontoon boat from a commercial storage yard in Surrey BC. The F450 was recovered abandoned July 9 in the 1200 block of Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam. The trailer remains outstanding. If you have information that can assist this investigation, please contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-591-4590, File 2024-97869 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 800-222-8477.

June 18, 2024 - Stolen 2017 Monaro 298DX recovered when run ashore in Fraser River, Vancouver, BC
The 2017 Monaro 298DX stolen June 17, 2024 from False Creek in Vancouver, was recovered abandoned on the south side of the Iona Jetty at the entrance to the North Arm of the Fraser River several hours later with the assistance of alert mariners and members of the public. Some navigation electronics and the 15hp Mercury outboard had been removed from the vessel and remain outstanding. If you can assist with this investigation, please contact Constable Stephen Todd of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit at (non emergency 604-717-3321), your local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. VPD File 24-102020. Link to original bulletin.

July 25, 2021 - World Drowning Prevention Day 2021

Did you know that 35% of drowning related fatalities in BC are associated to boating?
July 25th is the first “World Drowning Prevention Day”. It is about spreading the message of drowning prevention. Please join the World Health Organization in bringing awareness to highlight the devastating impact of drowning on families and communities globally and call attention to the need for life-saving drowning prevention strategies. Over 400 people drown annually in Canada and statistics show that almost 70% of those who did drown never intended to go into the water and were often within 15 metres of safety. Every Canadian has known someone who has drowned or had a near-drowning experience, whether personally or from his or her communities.

Remember Drowning is preventable!

For more information about BC Drowning Prevention visit: https://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/drowning-board-map
The BC Drowning Report can be found here: https://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/content/images/Pdffile/BC%20Drowning%20Report%202019.pdf

Please promote Drowning Prevention to your community!

July 27, 31, August 3, 2019 - CELEBRATION OF LIGHT 2019
The 2019 Celebration of Light will be taking place in English Bay on July 27th, July 31st and August 3rd. Please ensure you take all steps necessary to keep everyone safe on the water. Check tides, weather and hazards for the area and have all required safety gear. Be mindful of commercial traffic and do not pass between a tug and its tow. Emergency services can be reached on VHF 16 or by calling 911.

July 21-27, 2019 - NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK - JULY 21-27 2019

Drowning is Preventable- Approximately 500 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually. Even one drowning is one too many.
Watch me, not your phone- Always directly supervise children around the water - if you’re not within arms’ reach, you’ve gone too far.
Be Boat Smart - Wear a Lifejacket- Choose It. Use It. Always wear a lifejacket or PFD when in a boat.
Learn to Swim to Survive- In most drownings, the victim never intended to go in the water and was often close to safety – could you survive a sudden and unexpected fall into the water?
Swim with a buddy- Make smart choices before going into or out on the water.
Know your limits- Alcohol consumption is a factor in almost 40% of boating-related fatalities. Both alcohol and cannabis use impairs judgment, reflexes and balance. Stay sober when in, on or around the water.
Be Water Smart all year round- You can save a life, yours and someone else’s. Take a learn-to-swim, lifesaving or first aid class today. Life Saving Society