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"Dedicated to saving lives on-in-and near the water"
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ARSU1 is a proud member of the
4th Annual Echo Lake Plywood Regatta & Waterfest
The "ULTIMATE TEAM BUILDING CHALLENGE" and most exciting summer beach event in Saskatchewan
On July 11-th, 2026 Teams will line up to see who can be the first to cross the finish line at the “Echo Lake Plywood Regatta & Waterfest” Teams of 4 people will build a boat from plywood and race along the mighty waters of Echo lake competing against other teams to see who can be the first to cross the finish line.
While teams prepare for the Regatta-Race, visitors to the event can participate in a variety of activities that will be on site on shore and on the water. Non profit and community organizations, businesses as well as partner First Responders will have a variety of programs that are both informative and fun for all ages. Food concessions and vendors will be on site and our Master of Ceremonies will provide full coverage of the event and programs.
There are many ways to be a part of this event which include entering a team, being one of our highly respected sponsors, donating a prize, or providing an activity.
Be a part of this year's event!
As we get closer to the event a full list of teams, programs and activities will be available. Want to be a sponsor, donate a prize, enter a team or visit the event? Just click on the link below and send us your request and we will get back to you.
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Meet K9 Gusztav the Water Rescue Dog
Hi my name is Gusztav (well officially it's Portside's Gusztav) and i was born on the 1-st of February 2019 in Erin Ontario. I am a Portuguese Water Dog. My mom's name is Portside's Je Ne Sais Quoi RN and my Dad's name is Baywood's Norse Legend. How I got the name Gusztav is something my partner/handler and best friend John will tell you about.
Now that I am 4 years old my handler lets me do more things to help him and his team save lives in and around the water. Not to brag, but they tell me that I am the first Water Rescue K9 that can be deployed from a hovercraft. Last year they even interviewed me for International Dog Day: https://regina.ctvnews.ca/paws-on-patrol-dogs-playing-important-roles-in-workforce-1.6044705
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Follow "The Adventures of K9 Gusztav" as he becomes a water Rescue Dog. He and his partner John Maczko - Chief Pilot and Director of Operations of ARSU1 will guide you through his journey as he helps save lives.
We've got some BIG News!
Echo Valley Water Rescue Base & Training Center
July 24-th 2023 marked the official opening of Saskatchewan’s first dedicated Water Rescue Base and Training Facility in Echo Valley Provincial Park Saskatchewan, Canada.
