In all situations take no chances and stay safe – print out this information and keep it handy.
LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY
- Call *16 on Cell-phone or 911 on land-line to report emergency.
- Stay in contact with boat in trouble if you can.
- If nearby and already on the water, you must respond if you can do so safely, without risking equipment, yourself, or other personnel .
BOAT FIRE or DOCK FIRE
- Call Ottawa Fire Service at 613-232-1551.
- Clear area of all spectators and keep access clear for Fire Dept.
- If you are SURE THERE IS NO DANGER OF EXPLOSION use fire extinguishers. i.e. An external fire not near a fuel source, fuel tankage, or propane containers.
- Take no chances, stay safe.
NON-LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY
- Aground on rocks, no propulsion/anchor dragging, any medical emergency.
- Call Ottawa Fire Service at 613-232-1551.
- If nearby and already on the water, you must respond if you can do so safely, without risking equipment yourself or other personnel.
MINOR EMERGENCY
- No fuel, aground on soft bottom.
- Suggest boater try kedging if aground, or hailing other nearby watercraft for assistance.
- Ask for Club Volunteer if out of fuel; qualified volunteers are permitted to use club boat for fuel delivery.
- Suggest boater try sailing to emergency dock located at north end of W-dock. Club boat can tow to service dock or assigned slip eventually.
As a last resort call CCG or OFS for assistance coordination
Staff do not perform towing services outside of harbour.
Members may use club boats to respond if qualified.
