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Don Pitcairn

Monday July 21, 2025

 

Savage Double Salvage


I always tell people to head to the beach because you never know when your ship will come in.  I have an 8' Livingston tender that floated here from Oregon, which I recovered from Crescent Rock beach over 20 years ago.  Around 15 years ago I helped to organize a cleanup of the shoreline from Kwomais Point to Crescent Beach to recover a 26' wooden pleasure boat that got washed against the rocks and destroyed by a winter storm.  Kudos to the BNSF Railway, the City of Surrey, Super Save Group and a large group of volunteers who helped out with that debris recovery.  Last weekend my wife and I were down at Crescent Rock beach when I noticed a strange sight in the distance not too far from the recently opened 1001 Steps staircase.  When I went to investigate, I discovered much to my dismay that it was a huge log boom with over 80 pieces in it that was hung up on an offshore boulder. 

I quickly realized that this massive raft of logs that someone had lost would likely hit the beach, break apart and scatter its load along the shoreline all the way to Crescent Beach and beyond to Mud Bay.  I knew that I needed to do something about it and reached out to my friend Mike who captains a large fuel tug asked him if he knew anyone with a salvage license who could help.  He put me in touch with a beachcomber named Duncan who I told of my find and came out to inspect the load of logs.  For a marine salvage expert, finding a lost log boom is basically the holy grail and he was immediately interested.  He came out the next night at high tide to check on whether the logs could be simply pulled off or if the boom chains that were over the boulder would need to be cut.  The logs floated high enough that he felt it would come off with a big pull and we took measurements of the water depth to ensure the boat used would not get stuck.  Because of the weight involved, he decided to bring in his friends Jay and Stewart who own the Iron Horse tug that by chance was involved with the White Rock Pier cleanup after the Dec. 2018 storm.

On Thursday night, a group of salty pirates descended on the Crescent Rock beach shoreline with a plan in place to remove the stuck log boom.  It took six hours for the boats to get there from New Westminster and hook up to the raft of logs.  The Iron Horse pulled the boom off the boulder that kept it off the beach without any problem and after re-rigging, they were off for home at 9 p.m. just as the sun was setting.  The plan was to go around Point Roberts and dock at Tsawwassen to wait for the tides and winds to improve.  Unfortunately just past Point Roberts it was noticed that the Zodiac skiff that was used in the operation had come untied from Duncan's pleasure boat and floated away under the cover of darkness.  At first light they continued out around the Sand Heads and entered the Fraser River.  Because of the weight of the logs and with the freshet still running, they were making little headway and had to call in a second tug, The Logger, that came out to help with the pull up the mighty Fraser.  After a total of 35 gruelling hours the boom was tied up safely in New Westminster.

While most of this operation went relatively smoothly, the loss of the 10" Zodiac skiff with a 15 hp Suzuki motor put a real damper on any celebration.  Undeterred, Duncan filed a missing boat report with the Canadian and American Coast Guards plus the Delta, Surrey and Blaine police departments.  I took it upon myself to post a description of the lost boat in community Facebook pages around Boundary Bay trying to locate it.  I even reached out to Global News who had their Chopper 1 on the lookout for the skiff as it flew in and out of Boundary Bay airport (CZBB).  On Saturday morning I spent several hours with a spotting scope looking for the skiff around the northern shores of Mud Bay where many floating pleasure boats end up being blown.  It was later that day when my wife alerted me to a message from a young man named Jason in Point Roberts who had located the Zodiac and recovered it not far from Lily Point.  Needless to say, Duncan was quickly on his way to the Point to pick up his lost boat with a $100 cash for Jason being so honest and helpful.  Considering that it happened to be his birthday, the reward was rather well received.  

This whole saga has been quite an adventure from beginning to end.  Myself and the merry band of naturists who frequent this rugged and secluded shore work together to keep the beach free of garbage, flotsam and debris on a constant basis.  Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would come across a stranded log boom that needed to be removed from Surrey's nude beach.  A fortunate high tide allowed us to move quickly with the recovery to ensure that the logs did not get spilled across Crescent Beach or hopelessly trapped in Mud Bay.  I'm left with some enjoyable memories from this salvage operation, some new beachcomber friends, and a raft of great pictures. 

For me it truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget and hopefully never have to repeat.

 

Naturally yours,

Don Pitcairn

I wish to acknowledge we live work and play on the traditional lands of the Semiahmoo People

 

 

 

Local News

July 21, 2025

Will They? OR Won't They?

White Rock Council / Monday Agenda

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White Rock Community Hub What We Heard Report (Phase 1)

Here is our What We've Heard Report for Survey #2.

We'll launch Survey #3 on July 22 which will focus on Priorities and Trade-offs. \

Stay tuned and be ready to share your thoughts!

(Read the full report here)

NOTE: White Rock council will receive a verbal presentation this evening at the regular council meeting

@ 4 P.M. in the Community Centre uptown White Rock / Open to the public.

There will be a motion brough forth at today's council meeting on whether or not to add a Community Hub location question on the upcoming White Rock September bi-election

 

July 19, 2025

White Rock RCMP are launching the Home Vacation Check (HVC) program

Time for some rest and relaxation away from home?

Let the White Rock RCMP know!
The community policing section of the White Rock RCMP are launching the Home Vacation Check (HVC) program. If your residence is in White Rock, attend the White Rock RCMP Detachment located at 15299 Pacific Ave., during business hours, 5 days prior to your departure date and complete our HVC forms.

 

White Rock Kicks Off Pride Week with Pride Flag Raising

 

The City of White Rock, in conjunction with the White Rock Pride Society, yesterday afternoon welcomed the community to its annual Pride Flag Raising ceremony, marking the official start of celebrations across the city from July 18 to 25, 2025.

 

Celebration of Light Returns for 2025

If you love fireworks it is that time of the year again.

The SYMPHONY OF FIRE this year is broken down into three shows each presented by a Province.

NOTE: WHITE ROCK will once again have a fireworks display over Semiahmoo Bay as part of this years Sea Festival.

Sunday August 03 to close out the annual Sea Festival.

 

Thursday July 17, 2025

Police Incident

Residents in the area of Thrift and Finlay streets in White Rock witnessed a huge presence of White Rock & Surrey RCMP mid morning yesterday (Wednesday) for a police incident.

The RCMP does not release any information on such activity in our neighbourhoods.

 

Wednesday July 16, 2025

National Drowning Prevention Week is next week, July 20–26!

Join us in White Rock for a week of FREE water safety and CPR classes for all ages - kids, youth, and adults!

Locations: White Rock Community Centre & West Beach

Register online at https://tinyurl.com/3y3cnnkp or by phone at 604-541-2199

 

Monday July 14, 2025

 

TEAM CANADA during this year's Canada Cup basically destroyed the competition during the tournament.

Last evening TEAM CANADA ran into a buzz saw called TRIPLE CROWN COLORADO.

COLORADO jumped out to an early lead with a home run in each of the first three innings and eventually going on to a 5-0 lead. TEAM CANADA battled hard but came up short with COLORADO emerging victorious 7-5.

Hats off to the organizers and the many volounteers who make this Softball City / South Surrey tournament a huge success.

 

Sunday July 14, 2025

Dancing in the Streets

Salsa dancing was front and centre last evening at the waterfront in Memorial park. Since 2019 during the summer months local organizers have hosted wonderful nights of dancing to the summer themed dances. the evening began with a short salsa dancing lesson session, then the fun and music was on.

The next night of dancing in the streets is Saturday July 26.

 

Saturday July 13, 2025

White Rock Bi-Election Nomination Packages

For Potential Candidates – Councillor

Nomination period begins Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and closes Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Voting takes place on September 27, 2025

The election results will be made public on October 01, 2025

(Click here for more information and your download form to run for White Rock council)

 

Video of the Day

 

In 1948, Idaho faced a very unusual animal problem: beavers were taking over towns. The solution? One of the most bizarre and brilliant ideas in wildlife history. To protect these cute animals and restore balance, conservation officer Elmo Heter came up with a plan: parachute dozens of beavers into the remote backcountry using surplus WWII parachutes and wooden crates.What followed was a skydiving mission like no other. 76 beavers were dropped from the sky, led by one fearless test jumper named Geronimo. This true story isn't just a quirky moment in history; it's a story about creativity and the wild lengths humans will go to protect even the smallest, furriest members of the animal kingdom. Let's see how this archive footage shows us the kooky side of the 1940's for this history deep dive!

 

Thought For The Day

 

 

 

Community Events

The White Rock Sea Festival & Semiahmoo Days returns August 2 – 3 for its 74th year - a weekend of sun, surf, and celebration at the waterfront!

Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, Indigenous culture, food trucks, environmental education, a Torchlight parade presented by Waste Connections of Canada, and fireworks - all for FREE.

 

Leave a mark that makes a difference ?

Join the Storm Drain Marking Challenge to help protect Surrey's fish-bearing streams! Every yellow fish is a reminder to keep pollutants like soap, grease, and oil out of drains.

Visit a participating recreation centre before August 15 to borrow a free kit

Learn more: surrey.ca/stormdrainchallenge

 

White Rock Beach Beer Company

Join us for the Pride Mingler—an inclusive business social mixer where local entrepreneurs, community partners, friends, and allies come together to celebrate Pride and foster meaningful connections.

📅 Monday, July 21, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location White Rock Beach Beer Company
🎟️ Free to attend | All are welcome
🍺The first 50 people in attendance will receive a complimentary drink ticket courtesy of the White Rock BIA!

Whether you’re a business owner, a proud resident, or a supportive ally, this is your chance to network, share stories, and enjoy lively conversation in a warm and welcoming space.

🍸 What to Expect:

- A casual, friendly atmosphere
- Tasty libations and light refreshments
- An inclusive environment to connect with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and local businesses

🌟 Let’s raise a glass to inclusivity, collaboration, and community spirit in White Rock.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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