One of the most important rules while out on the water is to always lend a hand if possible—without risking your own crew and boat, of course. It is a kind of Good Samaritan rule. Over the last 40 years, I’ve lent a hand countless times. From a serious situation, where a power boat hit rocks in the dark of night and began sinking with six people on board, to simply towing boats to safe harbor after running out of gas or having engine trouble, to pulling a few boats off rocks, etc.
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Readers: please note that *16 is for Canada.
In the US, unfortunately, you must dial the Command Center Phone: 833-662-8724 (833-MOB-USCG). I guess you need to save it on your phone and/or post it somewhere on the boat.
For other countries, check with your coast guard services for any direct cell number.
Apologies for not adding this information in the article.