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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 04/10/2015 :  11:54:44  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Reading the online articles about Louis Jordan adrift for 66 days, it reminds me of the need for a Float Plan

I have a standard Float Plan Document that I can print up and pass on to our Kids etc.

Most of the info is ditto. eg Boat registration, color, type, crew names, meds etc.

So each time we use it I just have to type up the anticipated sailing area and destinations.

Then we email or text the kids when we have signal and we send an I'm OK Spot signal every day to our backup team.

With the low cost of the SPOT service today, I really can not see any reason for anyone with a boat able to go offshore would be without one. Especially if they are alone on their boat.

We even take Spot with us when we go out on other skipper's boats.

I guess live-a-boards take a lot for granted when they're out there all the time. But why?

Paul
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PO C250WB 2005 Sail # 841.


Moved up to C34 Eximius

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 04/10/2015 :  17:27:29  Show Profile
Hal Roth once said that he would never have a radio on their boat because there was no justification to to put someone else at to rescue them from their own foolishness. Just commenting, I always let someone know where I'll be.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 04/10/2015 :  18:34:06  Show Profile
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Originally posted by Dave5041

Hal Roth once said that he would never have a radio on their boat because there was no justification to to put someone else at to rescue them...
"Them" is the operative word that makes him a fool--I don't care about his "awards." Leave the radio behind when you're out alone, if you wish. When somebody else's life is involved... And don't even try to convince me his wife was a partner in the decision. It doesn't work like that for guys like him.
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).
Edited by - Stinkpotter on 04/10/2015 18:37:46
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redeye
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Response Posted - 04/12/2015 :  08:29:58  Show Profile
When we usta go offshore we'd use every trick or technique in the book to keep in mind should we need help. Including my favorite joke....

If you need help go on the Marine radio and ask ( in the local dialect )

WHO'S THIRSTY??

The commercial Fishermen can't load beer at the dock, the boss will see them.. So we'd keep a case of beer onboard in case we need assistance offshore.

Leave the Radio Ashore???? Are you kidding.. I wanna know how many radios we have onboard.. The more the merrier!

I tell my guests when they ask what can they bring: "Bring a Marine Radio."

<< I have a standard Float Plan Document >>

That's a great idea.. and easy enough to do...
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
Standard Rig / Fin Keel
Edited by - redeye on 04/12/2015 08:31:46
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 04/15/2015 :  22:28:16  Show Profile
What if all you need is a corkscrew? I don't see a lot of "putting the other guy at risk" in that. In fact, you'd probably get several offers! Some folks are just bitter loners who are, in fact, way better off without a radio! Do us all a favor.

Edit: I agree a float plan is a necessity.
The USCG website has a nifty one but if you want to keep it simple use this list:
1. Boat Name / State numbers
2. Description (color, size, power/sail, rig, capacity)
3. Name of all on board with description (M/F, approx age, ht, wt, hair color)
4. Home port, destination
5. Time date of departure
6. Time date of projected arrival / return
7. Car(s) model, color , license plate
8. Route

Make a few copies - put one in your car, give one to a friend or relative, email one.
Not a big deal - and with some info preprinted, it's a no-brainer.
All there is to it is TO DO IT.
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

Port Captain — Milford, CT
Edited by - Voyager on 04/15/2015 22:40:14
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