West Virginia Boating

Basic Boating Information
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1	Video
2	Boating Terms
3	Hull Designs
4	Boat Length
5	Propulsion
6	Capacity
7	Hull Identification Numbers
8	Homemade Boats
9	Recall Hotline
10	Theft Prevention
11	Loaning a Boat
12	Lines and Knots
13	Trailers and Trailering
14	Boat Ramps
15	Weather
16	Float Plans
17	Boat Maintenance
18	Fueling
19	Environmental Considerations
20	Chapter Summary
21	Chapter Review

FLOAT PLANS

A "Float Plan" is a simple, yet important, way to inform your friends or family where you are going and when you expect to return. Float plans can be communicated through paper plans, telephone conversations, electronic emails, text messages or other forms of communication. Letting another person know of your boating plans will allow marine rescue personnel to quickly and effectively assist you should you have a problem while on the water. Leave a float plan with a responsible person and make sure to let them know when you return!

At the very least, tell a friend or neighbor where you are going and when you plan on returning. Ask them to contact you if you do not return on time. If the friend or neighbor cannot get in touch with you, make sure they know to contact the authorities. It is better to be safe than sorry!

I’ve Gone Boating!

Name ________________________ Name of Boat________________________

Passengers (List any medical concerns)

__________________________	__________________________
__________________________	__________________________

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 __________________________________________________

Emergency Equipment I have on board ____________________________________________________

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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I’ve Gone Boating!