Q: Who should I give my float plan to?
Ideally it should
be someone who is familiar with you, such as a neighbor,
friend, or relative. However,
because of the way the float plan is designed, anyone that you've pre-arrange
with to be the holder of your plan will be able to successfully initiate
a search and rescue mission should you not return or check-in as
planned.
Q: Should I
print or e-mail my completed float plan?
A: Because most
people today have Internet access and e-mail capability, we recommend
e-mailing your completed float plan as a first choice. It's faster
and you can send it when it is convenient to you. Alternatively,
you can print a copy of your completed float plan if feel that would work
better for a particular situation.
Just remember, that
for EVERY person you give or send a float plan to, it is your
responsibility to contact that individual to let them know you have
returned safely and your plan is closed and can be
discarded.
Q: Will the
person I send my Float Plan to need Adobe Reader?
A: Yes, they will
need Adobe Reader version 7 or newer. Most
people already have Adobe Reader installed on their system since product
catalogs, newsletters, and other types of documents are made available
in PDF format. However, if the person you are sending your float
plan to does not have Adobe Reader installed on their computer, they can
get it free from Adobe at:
http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-READER. For older operating systems, go
to Adobe's "other versions" web page:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/.
Q: What version of
Adobe Reader is needed?
A: You will need version 8 or later to save and send the data in a completed
float plan. If you have version 7, you will only be able to read
or print the float plan.
Q: Why can't I
enter data into the float plan.
A: Below are three
reasons why this occurred, and the recommended solutions:
-
I have not downloaded a recent version of the float plan from Float
Plan Central
Solution: Download the current
version of the float plan from the Float Plan Central homepage.
Note: You should periodically check Float Plan Central to see if a newer
version of the float plan is available, and download it.
Float Plan Central updates the
float plan
whenever there are relevant changes
in federal boating safety requirements and navigational aids, search and
rescue procedures and practices, or improvements suggested by customers.
-
I downloaded the float plan from another website
Problem:
You probably did not have the most current version. Some
webmasters prefer to provide a physical copy of the float plan on their
website. However, when Float Plan Central introduces a new version
with new features or capabilities, that version will not be available
from the other site until the webmaster downloads the update from us.
Solution:
Download the current version of the
float plan from the Float Plan Central homepage. Then, notify the
webmaster from the other website that the version you downloaded from
their site is out of date, and a new version of the float plan is now
available on Float Plan Central.
-
I am not using Adobe Reader version 8 or
later on this computer
Solution:
In Adobe Reader or Acrobat select
"Help" and then "Check for Updates" from the
drop-down menu.
Note:
You will need Adobe Reader or Acrobat
version 8 or later to save and send the data in a completed
float plan. If have version 7, you will only be able to read or
print the float plan.
Q: I get an error
when trying to open the Float Plan?
A: Most likely the version of Adobe Reader being
used is too old. You will need to download version 7 or later.
To get a copy of Adobe Reader for your operating system, go to:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/.
Q. I can't
find an answer to my question?
A: Please
Contact Us directly.
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