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Linking to Us

If you would like to provide a link to Float Plan Central (FPC) on your website, we invite you to use one of the official FPC linking methods below.  Then, let us know.  Send us an e-mail identifying the URL of the page on your web site containing the link.  Your boating customers will appreciate the value-added service you are providing them.  Thank you, we appreciate patronage.

Text Links | Graphic Links

Text Links

In order to provide continuity of links between websites, textural links should take the following form:

  • Homepage

    To link to Float Plan Central's homepage use the text "Float Plan Central™" with the URL <http://www.floatplancentral.org>.

  • Boating Emergency Guide™

    To link to Float Plan Central's online Boating Emergency Guide™ use the text "Boating Emergency Guide™", with the the URL <http://www.floatplancentral.org/help/BoatingEmergencyGuide.htm>.

  • Other pages

    Links to other pages should reference the page title as the name of the link, in conjunction with the URL of the page.

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Graphic Links

Float Plan Central provides official buttons for webmasters wishing to link to our Web site, or to let your visitors know that you have a plan for them.  These buttons may be used without specific permission from Float Plan Central by following the Usage Guidelines for their usage.

 

 Woman With A Plan

 

Float Plan Central - Official Site of the Float Plan

 

New since February 12 The Woman With A Plan Web button is the official Float Plan Central graphical link icon.  You may display this highly recognizable icon on your Web site, and it must always be an active link to the Float Plan Central homepage.  You may use this graphic without written permission by following the button Usage Guidelines.

Size: 75 x 120 pixels

To download this Web button to your computer:

  • For Mac: Control-click on the button, select "Download Image to Disk", or drag and drop the icon onto your web page.

  • For Windows: Right mouse click on the button, select "Save Picture As..." or "Save Image As".

 

 Medallion

 

Visit Float Plan Central - A public service of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

 

The Boat Smart - Boat Safe, Prepare A Float Plan Web button is provided to kickoff "National Safe Boating Week", and may be used throughout the year.  You may display the Web button on your Web site, and it must always be an active link to the Float Plan Central homepage.  You may use this graphic without written permission by following the button Usage Guidelines.

Size: 135 x 135 pixels

To download this Web button to your computer:

  • For Mac: Control-click on the button, select "Download Image to Disk", or drag and drop the icon onto your web page.

  • For Windows: Right mouse click on the button, select "Save Picture As..." or "Save Image As".

 

  Float Plan

 

Download "Millennium Edition" Float Plan

 

The Millennium Edition Float Plan Web button is provided solely as an indicator of a link to the Millennium Edition Float Plan.  You may display the Web button on your Web site, and it must always be an active link to the Millennium Edition Float Plan PDF file.  You may use this web button without written permission by following the button Usage Guidelines.

Size: 100 x 131 pixels

To download this Web button to your computer:

  • For Mac: Control-click on the button, select "Download Image to Disk", or drag and drop the icon onto your web page.

  • For Windows: Right mouse click on the button, select "Save Picture As..." or "Save Image As".

 

 Button

 

Download "Millennium Edition" Float Plan

 

The Get, Millennium Edition Float Plan Web button is provided solely as an indicator of a link to the Millennium Edition Float Plan.  You may display the Web button on your Web site, and it must always be an active link to the Millennium Edition Float Plan PDF file.  You may use this web button without written permission by following the button Usage Guidelines.

Size: 88 x 31 pixels

To download this Web button to your computer:

  • For Mac: Control-click on the button, select "Download Image to Disk", or drag and drop the icon onto your web page.

  • For Windows: Right mouse click on the button, select "Save Picture As..." or "Save Image As".

 

 Button

 

Get Help - Boating Emergency Guide

 

The Help, Boating Emergency Web button is provided solely as an indicator of a link to the online Boating Emergency Guide.  You may display the Web button on your Web site, and it must always be an active link to the Boating Emergency Guide Web page.  You may use this web button without written permission by following the button Usage Guidelines.

Size: 88 x 31 pixels

To download this Web button to your computer:

  • For Mac: Control-click on the button, select "Download Image to Disk", or drag and drop the icon onto your web page.

  • For Windows: Right mouse click on the button, select "Save Picture As..." or "Save Image As".

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Usage Guidelines

The Float Plan Central Graphic Links are provided for the sole purpose of providing direct access to Float Plan Central services, and for downloading and distributing Float Plan Central products.  By downloading or using the Web buttons, you agree to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Required link
    Each Float Plan Central product or service Web button must always be an active link to its associated URL (listed to the right each button).

  • Required size
    The size of each Web button is specified in the accompanying text.  They should not be scaled to any other size.

  • Required placement
    The Web button must be placed in a prominent spot on your website and must always stand alone (not be combined with any other graphical elements) or be placed against a high-contrast background.

  • No alteration allowed
    The Web button must not be altered in any way.  The Web button may not be taken apart, changed in proportion, size, color or fonts, shrunk, animate, morph, or otherwise distort its perspective from the art supplied by Float Plan Central.

  • Positive presentation
    The site must display the Float Plan Central Web button in a positive manner.  The graphic may not be used to depict Float Plan Central in a negative way.

  • Duplication of content

    You may link to, but not replicate, Float Plan Central content referenced by the Web button.

If your use meets the above criteria, no further written permission is required and you may download the Web button image for use in accordance with the guidelines above.

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Recommended Citation (MLA-Style):

Float Plan Central. "Linking to Us." Float Plan Central. 1 Jan, 2004. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. <http://www.floatplancentral.org/linkingpolicy.htm>

 

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