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 verbally let someone know their float plan, but in an emergency, some people panic and forget details. Whether heading out for a short-day trip or a longer cruise, writing a proper float plan is best. It should include the following:
- 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 the safety equipment you have 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 do you expect to return
Several online float plan templates are available for free, making creating your float plan practically effortless. Once a float plan is created, it is even easier to modify it or change it as needed for your next boat trip.
