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Float Plan

Pilots, for years, have been required to file a flight plan with the FAA prior to setting off on a trip. Although the U. S. Coast Guard does not require one, it's a good idea to prepare a float plan and give it to a responsible person before getting underway. This plan should outline your boating itinerary including your time of departure and arrival. It should also give information as to the description of your boat, the number of passengers aboard and instructions on what to do if you are overdue. Here is a generic float plan which may be copied and edited for your own needs.

Please remember to leave your float plan with a responsible person such as a family member or a friend. The U.S. Coast Guard cannot, and will not, accept float plans.

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