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1991 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2007


1991: Laying the Foundation

The first major attempt at developing a comprehensive float plan was done by Mr. Vern Jansky of Flotilla 8WR-33-2.  The design placed third in the 1991 Eighth Western Region Districts "Training Aids Competition".  A condensed version of this original design was published in the 1994 edition of the "Federal Requirements and Safety Tips for Recreational Boaters", and has remained essentially unchanged to the present day.

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2000: A New Plan

Development of the "Millennium Edition" Float Plan™ begins in October.

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2001: A Fully Functional Device

The "Millennium Edition" Float Plan™ is officially released in early June.

Introduction of the Boating Emergency Protocol™ in July, a boating safety industry first, it is designed to work in conjunction with the float plan by providing step-by-step instructions for the holder of a plan, should they have a genuine concern for the safety or welfare of anyone identified on the float plan.

Introduction of the online guide "How to Prepare a Float Plan".

First to introduce the concepts of "General Purpose" and "Trip-Specific" float plan preparation.

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2002: Picture Perfect

The "Millennium Edition" Float Plan™ featured in U.S. Coast Guard, Eighth District web site Feature Story on the importance of preparing a Float Plan.

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2003: Making A Name For Ourselves

Float Plan Central debuts 17 January, making its mark as the first web site dedicated to providing and promoting the use of the float plans nation-wide. 

In less than 1 month following an article in the Auxiliary's e-magazine SITREP, Float Plan Central's business soars; praise from customers and boating safety professionals poor in. 

Introduction of "Float Plan Supplementals" to expand the capacity of the float plan's Itinerary and Persons On Board sections.

Float Plan Central begins development of its new "Millennium" Web site in August.

The first ever Lesson Plan for the float plan is developed.

Float Plan Central produces its first piece of advertising copy "Do You Have A Plan?".

14 November, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Boating Department announces its latest boating safety initiative, "Float Plan Central".

The "Millennium Edition" Float Plan is pictured in a article about float plans in the December issue of Motorboating magazine.

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2004: Expanding Our Resources

On January 1, Float Plan Central moves to a new address, floatplan.uscgaux.info, within the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary network, unveiling its new look.

Float Plan Central is the first Auxiliary product to be advertised three times on the National What's New page, in the same year.


2007: Our New Address

On April 1, Float Plan Central obtains its own domain name, www.floatplancentral.org, on the World Wide Web.

 

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