Operation Salish Sea took over Fernwood for a few hours.
Behind the scenes operations.
Fortunatley, there was nice weather for the exercise.
Salish Sea Triage
Several Coast Guard vessels were involved as well as Royal Canadian Marine SAR, navy ships, and one BC Ferries vessel.
Emergency Management Special Operations
Salish Sea Triage
Salt Spring SAR assisting with triage.
Salt Spring Island SAR command vehicle in background with the antenna mast extended.
Salt Spring Fire and Rescue were also involved in the exercise.
Several members of the Salt Spring Amateur Radio Society assisted SAR with communications. Paul VE7PJO, Zeke (SAR Manager), and Jon VE7TEP.
Paul VE7PJO in the SAR command vehicle.
Coastal Renaissance BC Ferries Vessel
Coastal Renaissance BC Ferries Vessel
Coastal Renaissance BC Ferries Vessel
Coastal Renaissance BC Ferries Vessel
Coastal Renaissance BC Ferries Vessel