Ed Schorr recently had to call in an overdue notice to the Coast Guard. These were the questions he was asked. Make sure to leave your completed float plan with a responsible person before leaving the dock.
Thanks, Ed!
Float Plan for Trailered Boats
Skipper's Information:
Name of Vessel's Operator: _________________________________
Skipper’s experience level: _________________________________
Medical condition at launch: _________________________________
Skipper's medical problems:_________________________________
Telephone Number:________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________
Name of Vessel:
Registration Number:________________________________
Type:____________________________________________
Make:___________________________________________
Length (LOA): _______ ft. Width of Beam: _______ ft ______in
Draft of vessel:_______ Color of Hull(s): _________
Number of Hull(s):_____ Condition: ____________
Color of Sails:_______ Number of sails: _______
Color of Spinnaker:__________ Number of masts: ______
Sail Number: ______________ Bowsprit: [Y \N] _____ ft.
Identifiable markings: ________________________________
Deck color: ___________ Condition: ____________________
Rafts/Dinghies:
Number: _________ Size: ____ ft. ____ in. Color: ___________
Radio:
Type (VHF, UHF, handheld) ____ Frequencies Monitored ______
Cellular Phone Number ________________________________
| Name(s) of Crew on Board | Age |
Phone |
Address |
Physical Condition | Experience Years. |
Write additional crew names or information on back of float plan.
Engine Type:
Inboard
Outboard Engine Horsepower: ________ hp
Fuel Supply (in days) _______
Survival equipment onboard (check and number of each)
| Life Jackets: # ________ | Flares: day Color __________ | EPIRB: # ______ |
| Medical Kit: # _______ | Flares: night Color _________ | Loran: GPS |
| Anchor: #_______ | Smoke signals: ________ | Paddles: # _____ |
| Add additional safety equipment here: | ||
Food for _____ days Water for _____ days
Trip Information: (include destination latitude and longitude if known)
Date of Departure: ____/____/____ Time of departure: _____
Departure from: ___________________________________
Destination: ______________________________________
Expected Arrival Time: _______ or no later than __________
Reason for trip:____________________________________
Trailer and Vehicle information:
Trailer Description: _________________________________
Vehicle Make: _____________ Vehicle color: ____________
Model: ___________ Model Year: _________
Vehicle and trailer location: ___________________________
Reporting Party's Information:
Name: __________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
Telephone:_______________________________________
If vessel is overdue, how long have they been overdue? (approximate hours): ________