Boating Basics: Before Going Out

Sample Float Plan

Name of person reporting and telephone number ________________________________________________
( _______ ) ____________________
Description of boat
Type______________ Color__________ Trim___________
Registration No._________________ Length_____________
Name _______________ Make________ Other _________
Engine type________________________ H. P.___________
No. of engines _____________________ Fuel capacity_____
Survival equipment PFDs Paddles Smoke signals Anchor
Radio Yes No Type _____________ Frequency ______
Mobile phone Yes No ( _______ ) _________________
Automobile license number ___________________________ Type_________________ Trailer license________________ Color________________ Make of auto_________________
Where parked_____________________________________
Persons onboard

Name Age Address & Telephone

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Do any of the persons on board have a medical problem?
Yes No If yes, what?_____________________________
Trip expectations. Leave at_________________ am pm
From ________________ going to______________________
Expect to return by (time) _______________ am pm and
not later than __________________________ am pm
Any other pertinent information?________________________ _________________________________________________
If not returned by (time) call the Coast Guard or (local authority) ___________________________ am pm
Telephone numbers
( _____ ) ________________ ( _____ ) ________________

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