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Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat Program Application Deadline Approaching

Dec 3, 2025 | 8:51 AM

The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat Program (Canadian Coast Guard)

The deadline to apply for the Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat program is fast approaching.

Students are trained by the Coast Guard to respond to boaters and crew in distress or who need to be rescued from the water.

The deadline to apply for the program is December 8th.

The training program begins in May and runs through to September.

Applications are accepted online.

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