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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

 

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Stf/C Lee R. Chasse
USPS VSC Program Chair

Updated: 06/30/2012

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