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. 

click this link for the FREE Float Plan 

Click this link for the FREE Float Plan Mobile application