We all know that sometimes things just don't go the way we planned them,
either because of unexpected circumstances, or simply because you’ve
discovered a more exciting or interesting alternative. Regardless of
the your reason, notifying the holder of your plan of changes goes far beyond
a mere social courtesy.
Is It Really That Important?
Absolutely! It
is essential that you notify the holder of your plan of any change you
intend to make immediately, using whatever means are currently at your
disposal: telephone, cell phone, or email.
Never put
it off, no matter how much fun you're having, or how inconvenient it may
seem.
What Could Happen?
Failure to notify the
holder of your plan may mean the difference between a successful rescue and
a needless tragedy. Search and Rescue personnel will be searching for
you based on the information contained on your float plan. By not
notifying the holder of a change, rescue personnel will be looking in the
wrong place, wasting precious time and resources. No one ever knows when a disaster will occur, but
one thing we do know, those who are unprepared usually end up becoming the
victim.
