The 2 Minute Form provides basic information about voyage plans and is designed for pleasure boat owners out for a short trip in the local area. The information you leave behind will be vital in event of a search and rescue emergency.
The 2 Minute Form includes your name and address, contact names, who is with you, your intended trip and the stops you plan to make. It also has a full description of your boat and the safety gear you have on board.
Fill out the form, or write a note which includes your plans and boat description, and leave it with a reliable friend or relative. They can contact Coastguard and the Police if you do not return as planned.
If you have a VHF radio you should also file a trip report with Coastguard, letting us know where you are, where you are going, how many people are on board and when you expect to return. If you change plans keep in touch using the radio. Remember to obtain a VHF Operator Certificate. It is legally required and you will also need a call sign.
Don't forget to cancel your trip report when you arrive safely.
Each year something goes wrong for thousands of pleasure boat owners. By simply letting others know your voyage plans, you greatly increase your chances of help arriving quickly when something goes wrong.
Click here to view and print the 2 Minute Form as a pdf
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