BAADS/SBYC hosts a Safety Day with SFFD
Of course, we all know that sailing is fun. What is sometimes forgotten is that it is only fun if we sail safely, both on the water and on the dock. That is what led us to the BAADS/SBYC Safety Day, held February 11 at the clubhouse.
Safety Day 2024 was attended by 25 BAADS and SBYC sailors, plus representatives from the San Francisco Fire Department Engine 35. The day included presentations on keelboat, small boat and dock safety awareness, preparation, and response which sparked discussions giving us all tangible examples of fundamental safety principles in action.
A real highlight, Captain Shane Francisco of the SFFD led an informative discussion of safety assessments, which is the first step in any safety program. There was also a good exchange on what information the EMT will need and protocols for interacting with EMTs if they are called into an emergency. This further emphasizes that the first step is awareness!
A copy of the Safety Day slide deck, plus other resources has been posted at https://www.baads.org/safety/.