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Nov 2004
You asked for it, you got
it. The Supplemental Itinerary has been updated and features full data
entry capability, allowing you to expand your plan with greater
convenience. An updated Supplemental Passenger List will be available
soon.
19 Oct 2004
We have been working
diligently on our new website update. Everything will have been revised
in some shape or form, with many new features. This is an evolutionary
step, not a revolutionary one. Perhaps the most notable characteristic
is that Float Plan Central will be in living color--a slight departure
from our current monochromatic theme. We'll keep you posted as we
approach the launch date. In the mean time, thank you very much for
your patience, and especially, your patronage.
11 Sep 2004
We have revised our Feedback form so that personal
information (email address and name) are not required in order to
provide comments or suggestions about our products or services. Only if
you want a reply will it be necessary to include those details. To
learn more about how we use personally identifiable information, please
read our
Privacy Policy.
2 Aug 2004
Coming in soon, Float Plan Central will be presenting a refined
product line with the enhancements you've been asking for, plus a more
refined web appearance.
31 May 2004
You
can now enter data directly into the float plan and print it. Depending
on your needs and budget there are three options by Adobe®
from which to choose:
1) Free.
Adobe® Reader®
v5.0 or higher, will allow you to enter and print your float plan
information. It does not allow you to save the data.
That is, every time you prepare the Float Plan you will have to reenter
the data. You can of course enter the data which will not change from
trip to trip, and print as many copies as you like. Then, when you are
ready to go boating, just fill out the remainder of the form by hand and
you're ready to go boating.
Adobe® Reader® is
available from the homepage of Float Plan Central.
2)
Least Expensive.
Adobe® Approval®
v5.0
will allow you to enter, print, save and email the float plan with the
data. It offers the greatest flexibility with the least possible
expense. The ability to e-mail your plan is the ultimate in
convenience. You can purchase
Adobe® Approval®
v5.0
directly from Adobe, or local and Internet retailers who may offer
discount pricing. As with any product you'll need to shop around for
the best price.
3) Most Expensive.
Adobe® Acrobat®
v5.0 or higher. If you already have it, you've got everything you need.
21 May 2004
You asked for it... Now
you've got it!
Version
2 of the "Millennium Edition" Float Plan now features full forms fill-in
capability. Now you can enter all of your data directly into the form
using your computer. Or, fill in part now, and the rest later. It's
your call. You can also choose to either to print, or send your plan via
E-Mail, or both, adding an unprecedented level of flexibility and
convenience. For those who use Adobe® Acrobat®, you can save and reuse
the data you've entered on the form. If you have Adobe® Reader® you can
enter data into the form and print both the form and the data, or save
or send the form without the data.
There have been other enhancements too. The "Propulsion" section now
allows you to specify both primary and auxiliary propulsion methods,
horsepower, and fuel capacity. Particularly appropriate for those who
normally operate under sail, and also useful for smaller vessels that
utilize a trolling motor for fishing. Finally, the "Safety & Survival"
section features a return of the "Food/Water" field under the
"Medial/Health" subsection.
Safety is simple if you have a plan. The "Millennium Edition" Float
Plan. The World's Premier Lifesaving Device on Paper.
25 Mar 2004
A
New logo is
available (right) to kick off
National Safe Boating
Week.
Perfect for use on your Web page, in your newsletter, or other
publication to help promote the preparation of Float Plans. To
Download:
For PC: right click & save
For Mac: control + click & save.
Pixel size is 135h x 135w,
file size is 12KB, and the format is GIF.
19 Mar 2004
Customers can now provide
Feedback
about the products and services available on Float Plan Central, as well
as offer suggestions for new products, product features, and more. The
service is available from the homepage.
11 Jan 2004
Two new posters are available for download: The "Do
You Have A Plan" and "Safety
Is Simple - Have A Plan". Both are
attractive and ideal for boat show displays or print publications in
promoting the use of float plans. The "Do You Have A Plan" poster is
designed to work with the USCG "You're
In Command" campaign.
1 Jan 2004
Float Plan Central has a new location, a new look,
and new products and features. Webmasters will need to revise their links to due to
filename changes which were part of the transition.
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12 Dec 2003
The "Millennium Edition"
Float Plan was pictured in Motorboating magazine in an article by
Stuart Reininger
entitled Why File a Float Plan?
2 Jul 2003
The Boating
Emergency Guide™ is now part of the "Millennium Edition" Float
Plan™
package. You can print them separately or turn a pre-printed plan over
and print the Guide on the backside of the form. Product improvement
idea by Claire Coleman.
1 Jul 2003
The
"Communications" section of the plan has been revised, and now includes
a provision for
Digital Selective Calling's
MMSI Number.
EPIRB
information is located under the "Safety & Survival" section's "Other
Gear" list. Also includes latest protocol information at bottom of form
w/selectable URL. Product improvement idea by Paul Devita and
Bob Goley.
24
Jun 2003
Errata: The WWW
address for the "Boating Emergency Guide", located at the bottom of the
Float Plan, has been corrected to reflect the products new
location on Float
Plan Central. Thanks to Bob Goley for noticing the discrepancy.
24 Jul 2003
A new product, the
Supplemental Itinerary offers additional space to record details
for trips with more than four destinations.
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