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Task · part of 4. Before going afloat: six things the badge puts ahead of the sailing

4(e). Prepare a typical float plan

Required Often forgotten

Prepared, not described. It is a document, and it is the one part of requirement 4 that leaves something behind.

Notes and warnings

Note. A float plan is prepared here, not described. It is the one part of requirement 4 that produces a document, and it is the same float plan the Safety Afloat discussion at 4(a) refers to.

Where this step comes from

  1. Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 4(e)

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