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If you have a change of plans, or will be delayed, notify the person holding your Float Plan. Finally, close your plan by notifying the holder you have arrived home safely and if the holder has reported you overdue, notify all applicable rescue authorities of your safe return.  \n[www.cgaux.org](www.cgaux.org) [Do NOT file this plan with the Coast Guard](Do NOT file this plan with the Coast Guard www. uscgboating.org)[ www. uscgboating.org](Do NOT file this plan with the Coast Guard www. uscgboating.org)  \nVESSEL  \nIDENTIFICATION: COMMUNICATION:  \nName & Hailing Port   Radio Call Sign / Number   Document / Registration No   HIN   DSC MMSI No   Year, Make & Model   Radio-1: Type   Ch. / Freq. Monitored   Length   Type   Draft   Hull Mat   Radio-2: Type   Ch. / Freq. Monitored   Hull & Trim Colors   Cell / Satellite    \nProminent Features   Email   PROPULSION: NAVIGATION: (Check all onboard)  \nPrimary--Type   Eng   Fuel Capacity    Compass  Radar  GPS / DGPS  Depth Sounder Auxiliary--Type   Eng   Fuel Capacity    Charts  Maps     \nSAFETY & SURVIVAL  \nVISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS: AUDIBLE DISTRESS SIGNALS: ADDITIONAL GEAR:  \n Electric Distress Light (night only)  Bell  \n Flag (day only)  Horn  \n Flare, Aerial (day & night)  Whistle  \n Flare, Handheld (day & night) EPIRB:  \n Signal Mirror (day only) UIN*    Smoke (day only)  \n Anchor-Line length    \n Dewatering device  Exposure suits  Fire Extinguisher  \n Flashlight / Searchlight  Raft / Dinghy  \nFood for   days / person Water for   days / person  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nPERSONS ONBOARD  \nOPERATOR:  \nName   Address    \nHas experience with:  this vessel;  the boating area(s) .  \nHome Phone    \nCity   State   Zip Code   Vehicle (Year, Make & Model)    \nAge   Gender   PFD  PLB UIN*   Vehicle License No   Trailer   \nNote   Vehicle parked at    \nFloat Plan Note    \nPASSENGERS / CREW: (Identify all on board) Passenger PLB UIN* Name Home Phone Age Gender PFD Note (Not listed in a specific order)  \n1.         \n2.         \n3.         \n4.         \n5.         \n6.         \n7.         \n8.         \n9.         \n10.         \n11.         \n12.         \nIf you have a genuine concern for the safety or welfare of the persons onboard this vessel that have not returned or checked-in , in a reasonable amount of time, then follow the step-by-step instructions on the Boating Emergency Guide™ located on the last page of this Float Plan.  \n(*) EPIRB and PLB registration required by Federal [regulations. www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov](regulations. www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov)  \nUSCG Float Plan Version 10.2 1 of 3 Copyright 2015 Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. All rights reserved.  \nFLOAT PLAN continued  \nINSTRUCTIONS: Complete this plan before you go boating and leave it with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard, or other rescue agency, should you not return or check‐in as planned. If you have a change of plans, or will be delayed, notify the person holding your Float Plan. Finally, close your plan by notifying the holder you have arrived home safely and if the holder has reported you overdue, notify all applicable rescue authorities of your safe return.  \n[www.cgaux.org](www.cgaux.org) [Do NOT file this plan with the U.S. Coast Guard](Do NOT file this plan with the U.S. Coast Guard www. uscgboating.org)[ www. uscgboating.org](Do NOT file this plan with the U.S. Coast Guard www. uscgboating.org)  \nCONTACTS  \nContact 1   Phone Number   Contact 2   Phone Number    \nRescue Authority   Phone Number    \n\n| \u003Cbr>ITINERARY |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | DATE | TIME | LOCATION / WAYPOINT | MODE OF TRAVEL | REASON FOR STOP | CHECK-IN TIME |\n| 1 | Depart |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 2 | Arrive |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|","cbCaiiz5jzd93zkb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiz5jzd93zkb","pdf",382478,"English","# Instructions\n## Vessel identification\n## Propulsion and navigation\n## Safety and survival\n## Persons onboard\n## Contacts\n## Itinerary","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a Float Plan?\",\"answer\":\"It establishes a check-in and notification process before boating, so a dependable person can alert rescue authorities if you do not return or check in as planned.\"},{\"question\":\"What information must be filled out in the Float Plan?\",\"answer\":\"The plan requires vessel identification, propulsion and navigation details, safety and survival equipment, persons onboard information, contacts, and a dated itinerary with expected departures and arrivals.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you do if your plans change or you are delayed?\",\"answer\":\"Notify the person holding your Float Plan so the timeline and expectations remain accurate.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if you do not return or check in on time?\",\"answer\":\"If there is a genuine concern for onboard safety, follow the step-by-step instructions in the Boating Emergency Guide provided with the Float Plan.\"}]","FLOAT PLAN - Instructions for boating safety check-in and rescue contact | PDF",1789253960]