Boating Basics Online - Basic Boating Safety Course
Chapter 5 - Preparation

Float Plan

PRE-DEPARTURE FLOAT PLAN
Owner's Name Propulsion: check Outboard
check I/O
check Inboard
check Single Screw
check Twin Screw
check Outboard Gas
check I/O & Inbd. Gas
check Diesel
Address

Boat Name Engine Type
Boat Type/
Length
Departure/
Destination
Points

Boat Color Route

Safety Equip.
(Beyond Req.)
Expected Return Date & Time

Date/Time to call search

Phone# of Local U.S.C.G. Station


If trailering: Automobile

 

License Plate #
VHF Call
Emergency
Phone #s
Frequencies

Person in Command

Address and phone
Mate

Address and phone

Special Medical Concerns

 

Other Persons Onboard: Name, address and phone