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Float Plan

Tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back. If you're overdue, they call for help — with the details.

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My boat

Boat name

Registration

Length (ft)

Plan

Departing fromGoing toETA / back by

People aboard

Emergency contact on shore

Safety equipment on board

Lifejacket for everyoneVHF radio or charged phoneHorn / whistleFire extinguisherFirst aid kitFlares / day signalsThermal blanketTow line

Notes / route

Why this matters

Search and rescue asks: tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back. If you are overdue, they call for help — with the details. It's the single best safety habit on the water.