BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 03 - Before Heading Out
Preparing a Trip Plan
A Trip Plan should include:
- The name of your pleasure craft
- License number of your pleasure craft
- Type of craft (power or sail)
- Size and colour of your pleasure craft
- Type of engine
- Distinguishing features of the pleasure craft
- Your name, address and telephone number
- Number of persons onboard
- Trip description including:
- Time of departure
- Time of return
- Proposed route
- Type of radiophone and channel monitored (if so equipped)
- List of safety equipment onboard including flares, lifejackets, PFDs and life rafts
- Instructions in case of emergency
Trip Plans should always be left with a responsible person who knows what to do in case of emergency. Even for a short boating trip, you should let a responsible person know where you will be boating, when you are expected to arrive home and the distinguishing features of your boat.
