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When should you close your float plan?

Close it when you have arrived home safely.

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  1. After arriving home safely ✔
  2. As soon as you launch
  3. Only when weather changes

Why: Tell the plan holder as soon as you return safely. That prevents an unnecessary search for a boat that is already home.

Huh, didn't know that: If you will be late or your plans change, tell the person holding your float plan.

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How does a float plan end? With a shore thing.
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References

Answer: After arriving home safely. Tell the plan holder as soon as you return safely. That prevents an unnecessary search for a boat that is already home.

  1. USCG Float Plan floatplancentral.cgaux.org/download/USCGFloatPlan.pdf
    close your plan by notifying the holder you have arrived home safely
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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