Personal Watercraft Insurance, How to Create the Best Float Plan
A float plan is a simple document that outlines where you are going and when you expect to return. Some boaters heading out for a short excursion will simply let someone know their float plan verbally, but in the event of an emergency some people panic and forget details. Whether you’re heading out for a short day trip or longer cruise it is best to write a proper float plan. It should include:
• A description of your boat, including type, color, size, registration information
• A list of who is on board (names and ages, including infants)
• A brief overview of safety equipment you have at the ready
• An outline of your expected navigation route
• Your destination(s)
• A timeline of when you expect to be at your destination(s)
• When you expect to return
There are even several online float plan templates available for free, which make creating your float plan practically effortless. Once you have a float plan created it is even easier to modify it or change it as needed for your next boat trip.
