Below you will find important contact phone numbers and links to useful information.

Phone Numbers

If you are in an emergency situation call 911 first to request aid. Many rowing squads carry two way radios and cell phones in the launch with them. It is advised to carry these with you as well as often time coaches and teams on the water can offer aid until or in lieu of EMS. However, when in doubt, always dial 911.

• Washington DC Harbor Patrol: 202-727-4582.
• The web site is valuable for safety and boating requirements on the Potomac.
• U.S. Park Police: 202-619-7310
• Potomac Boat Club: 202-333-9737
• This phone is not monitored by an employee or the like. Answered by members as they hear it ring. Be patient.
• Thompson Boat Center: 202-333-9543
• GWU Emergency Room: 202-715-4911

Links

• BoatUS boater safety course which satisfies D.C. Harbor Patrol requirements. All boat operators must have this!
• American Red Cross Distance CPR/AED Course
• This link takes you to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) river flow site for Little Falls. A measure of the amount of water coming downstream.
• Look at the Gauge Height graph: 3-4 is normal. As the number goes up so is the river level. At Stage 5 you should be watching for much faster currents, "swirlies" upstream, and debris; the GW race course would be taken out. At 6ft above flood stage you should be questioning why you are out there and what you will accomplish. No small boats or inexperienced crews should be going out. At 7 or higher you are truly taking your life into your own hands and should not be going out.
• USRowing's safety information page.