TowBoatUS recently announced its continued expansion in British Columbia with the opening of a fourth location in the province.

TowBoatUS Sointula is now on the water, assisting recreational boaters around Malcolm Island, including the community of Sointula off the British Columbia coast.

The port is led by Capt. Pasha Barlak, a Sointula native with roots in the Malcolm Island fishing community. His maritime career began at age 13 as a deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel and has since spanned oil reserve surveying, carbon capture projects, and more recently, providing commercial assistance to boaters throughout coastal British Columbia.

“Working on the water has been a constant throughout my life, from building and maintaining boats to gaining hands-on experience across the industry. Today, being able to put that knowledge into action to help boaters is deeply gratifying. It’s especially meaningful to serve the Sointula community I call home,” said Pasha.

To request on-water assistance, boaters can call the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869, download the free BoatUS App, which connects boaters to the closest local towing captain, call TowBoatUS Sointula directly at (855) 374-1918, or hail on VHF radio Ch. 16.