The vicious waves of the icy Pacific are unrelenting. Once a boat gets in trouble, a wasted minute can mean the difference between life and death.

Ocean Warriors takes viewers deep into the First Nations communities of Canada’s west coast, where the brave men and women of the Coast Guard Auxiliary put their lives on the line to help those in need.

Discover the hope and heartbreak, and the terror and tragedy faced by these everyday heroes. Brave crews reveal the inside-story of their nail-biting rescues where every minute counts, from capsized cruise ships to heart-pounding searches for missing people. Ocean Warriors is a series about the importance of connection to land, ocean and community, and what it takes to be mission ready.