Plan ahead for your boat trip
Anytime you go out in a boat it is a good idea to leave information regarding your travel plans with a responsible person that is not traveling with you. Details about where you are going, when you are leaving and when you plan to return will be important in the event that your boat is delayed due to weather conditions, mechanical problems or other emergency, and help needs to reach you.

Float plan
Print this page, complete this 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. Number of Persons Aboard ______________
Name Age Address & Phone __________________________

4. Engine Type _________________ H.P. ____________________
No. of Engines _______________ Fuel Capacity _______________

5. Radio YES / NO Type ______________________ Freqs. _____________

6. Survival Equipment (Check as appropriate)

___ PFDs
___ Flares
___ Mirror
___ Smoke Signals
___ Flashlight
___ Food
___ Paddles
___ Water
___ Anchor
___ Raft or Dinghy
___ Batteries
___ First Aid Kit
___ Other

7. Trip Expectations:
Leave at __________________________ (time)
From __________________________
Going To __________________________
Expect to Return by __________________________ (time)
And in no Event Later Than __________________________

8. Any other Pertinent Information __________________________

Trailer License __________________________Type __________________________
Automobile License __________________________

9. Color and Make of Auto __________________________
Where Parked __________________________

10. If not returned by _____________ (time), call the Coast Guard or __________________ (local authority). Phone Numbers ____________________________________