What's a Float Plan?

A wise colleague of mine pointed out
that I really haven't addressed the issue of a FLOAT PLAN
for canoe and boat people.


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IF YOU ARE CAMPING/CANOE TRIPPING OR BOATING you need one.
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EVERY JURISDICTION WILL HAVE REQUIREMENTS. Federal, State, and Provincial regulators will demand certain pieces of information as well as organized parks and organizations. Other than the legal stuff it is a smart thing to do.

IN BRIEF your plan ought to contain at least this information.

• Description of the canoe/boat - including the size, colour and make including any I.D. numbers and markings.
• Number of persons on the trip/aboard - their names, addresses and medications they might be taking. [If you are a dog owner - medical papers including up-to-date rabies shot.]
• Your trip - were are you going and the area that you will be canoeing/boating. Time leaving, end destination, and return date and approximate time you plan to arrive home.
• Location of your vehicle - where you will be parking, along with a description, colour, markings and license plate number.
• THIS IS TRICKY - your float plan should also include the time you would like the person holding your plan (making sure that the person is available and not on holiday) to notify Provincial/State Police or designated official search party.

If you are tripping solo
you can purchase devices
that will send out a message
and location should you be in trouble.

- RESOURCES -
Provincial/State offices dealing with water craft.
Scouting organizations.
Canoe and Boating Clubs.
Power squadrons.
Check out the net.

THE BEST TRIP IS A SAFE TRIP

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