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Registered with the BVI Non-Profit Organization Board, VISAR is a non-government organization operated by 50+ volunteer crew members, a small administration team of two, and an annual operating budget of USD 250,000, generated from donations and fundraising initiatives.

These donations safeguard that our volunteer crew is trained and up to date with the international industry standards for search and rescue. The majority of the funds are allocated to the following areas:

  • Basic & Advanced Medical First Aid
  • Advanced Boat Handling
  • Medical, Safety, and Protective Equipment

Your donation goes to ensure our mission of “Saving Lives at Sea” is free to anyone in need.

VISAR takes pride in that we will never say “NO”.

Tax-Deductible Donations

For US Residents who would like to make a tax-deductible donation, we work with AFRAS (Association For Rescue At Sea), a 501(c)3 organization. Visit their website at www.rescueatsea.org to learn more and make a “targeted donation.” Please make sure to annotate that VISAR is the beneficiary of your donation.

For UK Residents who would like to make a tax relief claim, we work with THE UK TRUST that helps VISAR and aids in relief for SAR’s in Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, and Barbados. For more details on how to donate, email [email protected].

Donating Air Miles

Business Extra from American Airlines will match your mileage!

By adding VISAR’s Business Extra number 793004 to your AAdvantage profile, you will receive your miles, and VISAR will receive points. In this way, you help us fly search and rescue experts to the BVI, who will train our crew, keeping them up to date with the latest knowledge and skills, and send crew members to attend international boat shows to spread awareness about our mission of Saving Lives At Sea.

For inquiries regarding tax deductions or any other concerns, contact us at [email protected].

Fundraising

This is the backbone of our organization to generate our yearly operating budget. Three events make up an integral part: The Governors Gourmet Gathering, held at the home of the BVI Governor, Swim & SUP the Sound – a Family Fun Day – held at North Sound in Virgin Gorda, and Winter Wonderland, the ice-skating rink held at the Tortola Pier Park.

Volunteer

VISAR’s volunteer crew is the heart & soul of our organization. If you would like to learn more about becoming a crew member or if you have a skill set that would benefit VISAR, please enter your email, and we will be in touch.

To to learn about Volunteer Opportunities contact
[email protected]

corporate Sponsors

Tortola Base
  • +1 284 345 (HELP) 4357
  • Road Reef Marina
Virgin gorda base
  • +1 284 344 1468
  • Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour
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