Fill this out before every trip and leave a copy with a shore contact. If you're not back by your return time, they know exactly who to call and what to tell the Coast Guard.
This person holds your float plan. If you're not back 2 hours after your return time, they call the Coast Guard.
If overdue — instruct your shore contact to call
USCG Search & Rescue: 1-800-424-8802
Or hail Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16