In all situations take no chances and stay safe – print out this information and keep it handy.
Life-Threatening Emergency
- Call 911.
- Stay in contact with boat in trouble if you can.
- 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 tank, or propane containers.
- Aground on rocks, no propulsion/anchor dragging, any medical emergency.
- Call Ottawa Fire Service at 613-232-1551.
- 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 north end of W-dock. Club boat can tow to service dock or assigned slip later.
Boat Fire or Dock Fire
Non-Life-Threatening Emergency
Minor Emergency
Staff do not perform towing services outside of harbour.
Members may use club boats to respond if qualified.
Page updated: 2019-08-21.
Update log
2015:
22 Apr: Last update before adding this Update log. Two previous updates were 2014-05-03 and 2010-10-17, both by Webmaster.
2019:
21 Aug: HM: Added this update log and “Page updated”. Changed ownership from Secretary to Webmaster. Deleted reference to calling *16 or the CCG, and general editorial cleanup.
2022:
29 Jul: DS: used Camel Case instead of UPPER CASE in sub-titles.
2015:
22 Apr: Last update before adding this Update log. Two previous updates were 2014-05-03 and 2010-10-17, both by Webmaster.
2019:
21 Aug: HM: Added this update log and “Page updated”. Changed ownership from Secretary to Webmaster. Deleted reference to calling *16 or the CCG, and general editorial cleanup.
2022:
29 Jul: DS: used Camel Case instead of UPPER CASE in sub-titles.
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