Basic Boating Information

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1

Boating Terms

2

Hull Designs

3

Boat Length

4

Propulsion

5

Capacity

6

Hull Identification Numbers

7

Homemade Boats

8

Recall Hotline

9

Theft Prevention

10

Loaning a Boat

11

Lines and Knots

12

Trailers and Trailering

13

Boat Ramps

14

Weather

15

Float Plans

16

Boat Maintenance

17

Fueling

18

Environmental Considerations

19

Chapter Review

FLOAT PLANS

A “Float Plan” is a simple form used to inform your friends or family where you are going and when you expect to return. Having such a plan will allow marine rescue personnel to quickly and effectively assist you should you have a problem while on the water. Leave the form with a responsible person.


I’ve Gone Boating!


Name ________________________    Name of Boat________________________

Passengers

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

Cell Phone_________________  Marine Radio __(yes) __(no) Call sign ___________

Make and Model of Boat ______________________________________________

Registration Numbers ____________________

Hull Color __________ Trim Color __________ Superstructure Color __________ 

Other distinguishing features ___________________________________________

Make, Model and License Plate # of Car _________________________________

Make, Model and License Plate # of Trailer ______________________________

I am launching from _________________________________________________

Area I plan to boat __________________________________________________

In the event I do not return by ______ A.M or P.M., on _______________ (date) please attempt to contact me. If no response, notify the nearest marine rescue service _______________ or call 911.


   
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