TRIP PLANNING

A Float Plan includes your planned travel route and describes your boat.

Also called float itineraries, they're intended to provide Search & Rescue with details to be used in a search should you not return as planned. They're especially important on overnight and longer cruises but, even when out for an hour or two, be sure to let a responsible person know where you're going, when you're expecting to return and the number to call should you be overdue.