floatplancentral.cgaux.orgFloat Plan Central – Official site of the Float Plan

Official site of the Float PlanAbout the Float Plan Boating Emergency Guide Frequently Asked Questions Instructor Resources Safety Resources Search And Rescue (SAR) Tales of the Plan "Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now."Alan Lakein Rescue is faster when you use the USCG Float Plan. Whether you are a power boater or kayaker, the USCG Float Plan works for you. Set up a basic plan ahead of time and save it on you computer. Update it when you decide where and when you’re going to go. Then, e-mail your completed plan to whoever you choose to follow up should you not return or check-in as planned. Features and capabilities you’ll find in this version of the float plan: Save and send using any device with Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Can be used with any size or type of recreational vessel. Accomodates up to 13 canoers/kayakers/paddle boarders that want to paddle together as a group. User defined fields provide increased flexibility. The ability to enter the unique identification numbers for the vessel’s EPIRB and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) attached to individual PFDs. Drop down lists that let you easily see all of your choices. Accommodates up to 12 passengers. Identify up to 21 waypoints. Exclusive Boating Emergency Guide™ assists the person holding your plan with starting the Search And Rescue process. 100% digital means it’s easy on the environment. The float plan and the data you enter is stored on your computer or mobile device under your control. It’s FREE. From the experts in boating safety, the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Saving lives is what the float plan is all about. Create a float plan before your next voyage. Get Adobe Reader Safety is simple when you have a plan™ Contact Us Trademarks Website Policies National Help Desk Plug-ins U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary U.S. Coast Guard Copyright 2016 Coast Guard Auxiliary Association . All rights...