Planning worksheets
Boating Planning Tools
Small printable worksheets for recreational trips. Completing them on this site does not notify the Coast Guard or any agency — share a filled copy with someone ashore.
Float plan worksheet
A printable plan you fill out and leave with a trusted contact before you leave the dock — not an online filing system.
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Pre-departure trip checklist
A compact gear and paperwork checklist for day trips on Lake Michigan and inland waters near Chicago.
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Guidance is adapted from public U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating safety materials on float plans and pre-departure checks. Always follow current federal, state, and local requirements for your vessel and waters.