Float Plan Template - United States Power Squadrons printable pdf download

Float Plan Template - United States Power Squadrons

FLOAT PLAN

Complete this form before going boating and leave it with a reliable person who can be depended

upon to notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization in case you do not return as scheduled.

Do not file this form with the Coast Guard. A word of caution: In case you are delayed, and it is not

an emergency, inform those with your float plan, the police and/or Coast Guard of your delay in

order to avoid an unnecessary search!

1. Name of person filing this plan and telephone number: _____________________________________

2. Description of boat: Type ____________________ Registration # _________________________

Length _____ Name _____________ Make ________________

3. Persons on aboard: Name:

Name

Age

Address * Phone #

4. Engine Type _____________________ HP ______________

Number of engines ____________ Fuel Capacity ________

Survival equipment (check as appropriate):

PFDs _____

Flares ____ Signal mirror ____ Horn ____ Smoke signals ____ Flashlight _____

Raft or Dinghy ____ EPIRB ____ Paddles _____ Food ____ Water ____ Anchor(s) _____

6. Radio: yes/no

Frequencies ____________ Call Sign _____________________

7. Trip expectations: Leaving From ___________________ Going To ______________________

Dates __________________ Time ______________ Return By: Dates __________ Time ________

8. Other pertinent information _______________________________________________________

9. Auto Make _____________ Color _______ Lic # ______________

10.

Trailer Lic # ____________ Where parked ____________________

11. If not returned by (Date) __________ (Time) ____________ Call:

U.S. Coast Guard _______________________________

or Local Authority (Name) _____________________ Phone # ___________________

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Float Plan Template - United States Power Squadrons