Boat safety: Float plan

Float plan

Print this page, complete this float plan and leave it with a reliable person who you can depend on to notify the Coast Guard, or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled.

1. Name and telephone number of person reporting: __________________________
2. Description of boat:
   Type ___________ Color __________ Trim ____________
   Registration Number _____________ Length ___________
   Make ___________ Name __________________________
   Other Information __________________________
3. Description of boat:
   Type ___________ Color __________ Trim ____________
   Registration Number _____________ Length ___________
   Make ___________ Name __________________________
   Other Information __________________________
4. Number of Persons Aboard ______________
   Name Age Address & Phone __________________________
5. Engine Type _________________ H.P. ____________________
   No. of Engines _______________ Fuel Capacity _______________
6. Radio YES / NO Type ______________________ Freqs. _____________
7. Survival Equipment (Check as appropriate)
   ___ PFDs
   ___ Flares
   ___ Mirror
   ___ Smoke Signals
   ___ Flashlight
   ___ Food
   ___ Paddles
   ___ Water
   ___ Anchor
   ___ Raft or Dinghy
   ___ Batteries
   ___ First Aid Kit
   ___ Other
8. Trip Expectations:
   Leave at __________________________ (time)
   From __________________________
   Going To __________________________
   Expect to Return by __________________________ (time)
   And in no Event Later Than __________________________
9. Any other Pertinent Information __________________________
   Trailer License __________________________Type __________________________
   Automobile License __________________________
   
10. Color and Make of Auto __________________________
    Where Parked __________________________
11. If not returned by _____________ (time), call the Coast Guard or __________________ (local authority). Phone Numbers ____________________________________