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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:
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.
- Accommodates 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.
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FLOAT PLAN NOW
