Safety

CALLING FOR HELP

On-the-water-Emergencies:
Hail the coast guard on VHF channel 16.

On-the-dock-Emergencies:
Call 9-1-1

Report a Safety Issue or Occurrence

Please report any safety issues you encounter during BAADS activities in our INCIDENT REPORT

This information will be tremendously helpful for making our program safer. Thank you!

View the BAADS Emergency Action Plan.

View the 2024 Safety Day Presentation.

Other Useful Contacts

Boat towing
BAADS has a Vessel Assist subscription:
Subscription name: Bay Area Association of Disabled SailorsĀ 
Membership # can be found on all chase boats (and keelboats).
To Reach Vessel Assist call 1-800-391-4869 or hail on VHF Channel 16

South Beach contacts
SBYC: 415-495-2295
Harbormaster: 415-495-4911 (ext. 1111)
Harbor after-hours / security: 415- 608-1951

Westar Marine Services Tug Boat
Radio dispatch: 415-495-3191