Scan If Found Sticker Program

Every week, the U.S. Coast Guard launches 3 to 4 search and rescue missions that don’t need to happen. A kayak adrift at sea carrying a Scan If Found QR decal

When a dive float, kayak, dinghy, or SUP is found drifting in the ocean, the U.S. Coast Guard leaps into action and begins searching for the owner, who might be lost at sea. Sometimes, there’s a person in the water who gets the help they need, but most of the time, it’s a simple case of lost gear. Either way, Coast Guard helicopters, airplanes, and boats head out to search.

HOST has partnered with the Coast Guard to create the free “Scan If Found” sticker program. If a watercraft is found drifting, these stickers help first responders identify the owner of watercraft and verify that the owner is safe.

The stickers also help people return lost gear to one another & help owners ID their equipment.


Where to pick up free stickers

Pick up your FREE “Scan If Found” stickers at:

  • POP Fishing and Marine
    1133 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu HI 96817
  • West Marine
    420 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu HI 96817
  • Surf N Sea
    62-595 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa HI 96712
  • West Side Dive & Tackle Kailua
    26 Hoolai St Ste 900, Kailua HI 96734

Map of Hawai'i shops offering free Scan If Found stickers