The "Millennium Edition" Float Plan is the world's only life-saving device on paper.  No other float plan in the world addresses both the preparer and the holder of the plan.

Why prepare a Float Plan?

Why should you take the time to prepare a float plan?  The answer is simple... there are just too many facts that need to be accurately remembered and ultimately conveyed in an emergency situation.  Without a float plan you are counting on someone else, a friend, neighbor, or family member to remember detailed information that rescue personnel need in order to find you.  Information that can make a difference in the outcome.

Who should prepare a float plan?

Don't think for a minute that this is a device only for those with big expensive boats.  The "Millennium Edition" Float Plan is equally effective for the owner of a 10 foot kayak or flat-bottom skiff as it is for a 48-foot express cruiser, or a 90 foot sport-fishing vessel or luxury yacht.  So, what kind of boaters prepare float plans?

Kayakers

Sport fisherman

Hunters

Jet Skiers

Water skiers

Family day cruisers

Private charter boat services

Canoeists

Rowers

Rafters

Sail boaters

Power boaters

Typically, the Skipper of the vessel is the individual who prepares the Float Plan.  However, any member of the crew can be assigned the preparation and filing duty.  If you are a crew member, we strongly recommend that you coordinate the preparation and filing of the Float Plan with your Skipper.

Keeping up-to-date

Float Plan Central periodically updates the "Millennium Edition" Float Plan to reflect the latest improvements in both boating safety and search and rescue practices and technology.  Consequently, every time you download a copy of the "Millennium Edition" Float Plan, you are assured of getting the most up-to-date lifesaving device available.

Learning about Float Plans

To fully understand float planning and the Float Plan, we have prepared a series of tutorials.  In these tutorials you will learn how float plans are used by search and rescue personnel, the proper way to prepare a float plan, and how to put the plan into action.

The menu options above left are ordered for the benefit of the first-time user of float plans, beginning with the Official Definition of a Float Plan.  Anatomy of a plan, takes a look at how rescue personnel use the information in formulating their search plans.  We also offer practical advice on how to prepare, file, and close your plan.  If during your reading you come across a float plan term you are unfamiliar with, or would like clarification on, you can find a definition of the term in our Glossary. 

Need assistance?

If you have a question about the Float Plan, or need further clarification, please contact us.  We look forward to answering any question you may have.