What information is included in the contents of a float plan?

• A. Weather forecast only
• B. Route, names, contact info, return time
• C. List of gear
• D. Fuel estimates

Answer: (B)

A float plan communicates trip details to someone on shore so they can help if you don’t return. The information that matters most is who is going, where you plan to go (the route), how to reach you (contact information), and when you expect to be back (return time). These elements let a supervising person monitor your progress, know exactly who to account for, and determine when to raise the alarm or start a search if you’re overdue. The weather forecast, gear list, or fuel estimates can be useful for planning, but they aren’t the essential contents that enable a timely rescue or alert, which is why the route, names, contact info, and return time form the best answer.