History
2015 – The first major update of the USCG Float
Plan since 2009 consolidating the float plan
with the previously
seperate float plan supplimentals (passengers &
itinerary), new locator beacon information for
both operator and crew, new Float Plan Note
field for additional information specific to a
particular voyage, revised Safety and Survival
options; for boating safety instructors, an updatable "Provided by" label
to provide contact information for your
students. and a
QR Code to guide smart phone users to the Float
Plan Central website.
2013 – www.FloatPlanCentral.org celebrates10
years of service to the recreational boating
community. A
QR Code was included on the float plan to guide smart phone users to the Float
Plan Central website.
2011 – June 21st, the USCG Float Plan
celebrates 20 years of saving lives.
2009 - A new version of the USCG Float Plan
is introduced that enables users of Adobe
Reader® version 8 or later to save data entered
into the float plan on their computer for later
revision or use and email the completed float
plan to whomever they choose. Now users only
update the trip-specific data then email the
plan to a designated holder.
2007 – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
obtained the domain name
"www.floatplancentral.org."
2006 – The USCG Float Plan is included in the
13th and future editions of the Boating Skills &
Seamanship textbook.
2003 – Float Plan Central debuts January 17th as
the first web site dedicated to providing and
promoting the use of the float plan nationally.
2001 – The "Boating Emergency Guide™ was
introduced in the USCG Float Plan, an industry
first. The guide works in conjunction with the
float plan by providing the “Holder” of the plan
step-by-step instructions on exactly what to do should they have a genuine
concern for the safety or welfare of anyone
identified on the float plan. This exclusive
guide is only found in the USCG
Float Plan making it the first fully functional lifesaving
device of its kind.
2000 – The development of a brand new float
plan, from the ground up, began in October and
was completed and released in Jun 2001 in PDF
format. At the time, Adobe Reader® did not have
the ability to save and send data entered into
the form. This meant the user had to: 1) print
the completed float plan, and 2) re-enter all
information every time a new float plan was
needed.
1994 – A condensed
version of Mr. Jansky's float plan design was published in the 1994
edition of the "Federal Requirements and Safety
Tips for Recreational Boaters" and has remained
in that publication to the present day
1991 – The first comprehensive
float plan was created by Auxiliarist Vern
Jansky of Flotilla 8WR-33-2. The design placed
third in the Eighth Western Region
District’s "Training Aids Competition" that year behind
two non-Public Education related training aids.
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