That said, while 76 million people enjoy boating on America's
waterways each year, many are not aware of the very real,
life threatening dangers associated with consuming alcohol
and boating. To help reduce the incidents of BUI, the United
States Coast Guard (USCG) has initiated a major, nationwide
campaign to warn Americans about the dangers of alcohol consumption
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When a yacht or any other type of pleasure boat arrives in the United
States, the first place it docks must be at a Customs port or other
place where Customs service is available. This pamphlet explains reporting
requirements and other Customs formalities involving pleasure boats.
For the location of reporting stations, contact the Customs port director
in the area where you will be cruising, or any of the ports
of entry.
Need more information?
Additional reporting and
entry requirements may be obtained from the U.S. Customs Service,
Office of Field Operations (Attn: Passenger Operations Team), Washington,
DC 20229. For additional information on legal requirements, contact
the U.S. Customs Service, Office of Regulations and Rulings (Attn:
Entry Procedures and Carriers Branch), Washington, DC 20229.
MICHIGAN OFFICE
Detroit
(313) 226-3140
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here for more US customs information.
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- Arriving in Canada by Private Boat |
If your cruising plans
take you into Canadian waters, remember that international borders
are more than just lines on a chart.
All American boats visiting
Canada must clear Canadian customs when they enter Canada, and then
American customs as they return. This can sometimes be done by radio,
but for our purposes, the procedure to follow is to call on the
custom office at the first port you stop at in Canada. Know the
customs rules before you go. At the current time, you must carry
the registration of the vessel, ID showing that all the crew members
are either American and/or Canadian, or proof that those who are
neither American or Canadian not only are allowed to enter Canada,
but that they are entitled to get back (or exit to some other country).
Anyone under 18 must either be with their parents, or carry written
parental permission to enter Canada. These rules may change at any
time.
If you want more information about
our Private Boats program.
- in British Columbia at (604) 535-9346;
- in Quebec at (514) 283-9900; or
- in Niagara Falls at (905) 371-1477.
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here for more Canadian customs information.
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