Skagit Bay Search and Rescue seeks more volunteers

Skagit Bay Search and Rescue volunteers are trained to locate people in distress.

These days they are also in search of others to join their ranks.

"We're actively looking for new members in the La Conner area who can respond to calls in a short amount of time," SBSAR President Sue White confirmed to the Weekly News. "

Established in 2002, SBSAR is a non-profit organization that provides marine-based support to the Skagit County Sheriff's Office and is a familiar presence at such iconic local maritime events as the Puget Sound Rowers Race, Dash to the Pass and Deception Pass Race.

The group no...