Subject: Entering Canadian Waters
Educational
Department Broadcast
For job types: NEO ANEO RC STF DEO ADEO SEO ASEO
This message is being sent to all EdDept R/Cs, Stf/Cs, DEOs, ADEOs,
SEOs, and
ASEOs. Please do not reply to this message. Direct any
questions to the
undersigned instead.
Many of us who boat in
northern coastal regions and the Great Lakes frequently
enter Canadian
territorial waters during planned cruises and even during day
excursions. We have long advised our membership that Canadian law applies
once
the international border has been crossed regardless of the intent
to land in a
Canadian port. Most of us are familiar with the need to be
compliant with
regulations when visiting Canada and reporting procedures
on returning to the
USA.
To further facilitate communication and
avoid the propagation of misinformation,
this note will advise on
current procedures to follow when entering Canadian
waters. The rules
are unambiguous although the interpretation provided by
presenters at
squadron and yacht club meetings aimed at updating memberships
have been
less than complete in the past and often provided conflicting opinions.
The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) website contains a wealth of
information to explain the details of the processes:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/media/facts-faits/096-eng.html
Regardless the intent
to land in Canada and visit a marina we are required to
document
crossing the international border by calling the Telephone Reporting
Centre (TRC). Call
1-888-226-7277.
Please disseminate this information to all
squadron members and post to websites.
Fraternally,
Don
R/C D C Fiander, SN
Assistant National! Educational Officer
Boating
Is Fun, Let Us Show You How
Stf/C Lee R. Chasse
USPS VSC Program Chair
Updated: 06/30/2012
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