This isn't the case. They are actually paying charter guests, although the rates are discounted. You may notice that many of them are...
This will directly affect my Dad's business. He runs a 200 passenger cruise boat on the St. Clair River.
I waved at you when we passed just off the Citrus Isles, but I don't think you recognized me. I was in a gray AB 18 with a T Top
Perhaps I am overly optimistic, but I believe that our summer cruising season will be somewhat normal. I'm making plans to have the boat ready for...
Ralph- what's an SFB?
I believe they boarded on Chile on March 7, which means they probably left the US March 5. To put that into perspective- I flew from St. Maarten...
I've been following your spreadsheet, and came across this info which may save you some time. This link is for US stats, but there are tabs on the...
I'll still be boating. My daily evening boat rides are what is keeping me sane.
Thanks, Judy. Although I'm really not sure where "home" is these days.
I think you may be misinterpreting the requirements. In the past, US Citizens only had to report in person if they didn't have a Local Boaters...
Clearing in to the US is the same as any other time. I cleared in Saturday evening, and then had to visit the office on Monday. Same protocols as...
Yes- I questioned that myself when the report came in. I suspect it was an overzealous official, who gave poor advice. But the net effect wasn't...
I am on a WhatsApp group with roughly 150 captains and agents sharing real time information worldwide. This info is being compiled daily, and...
The original summary of the restrictions stated that vessels couldn't arrive or depart. But if you read the EMERGENCY POWERS REGULATIONS 2020 it...
This is useful information for anyone transiting between countries (like me)....
Since my license is only valid on Planet Earth (all of the Earth) and my experience is only on Planet Earth (most of the Earth), I guess you and I...
Most boats with garages will have a gantry crane above the garage. When launching from a center console, you'd simply use two people. If I see any...
Is that so? I've been a yacht captain for 25 years and haven't had one pulled in or out, even one time. Let me make this as clear as can be......
Work SMART, rather than HARD I genuinely enjoy helping to remove and reinstall our running gear. And I NEVER lift any serious weight. Its' all...
Good for them. I have a deck department of 3, and 2 of them are women.
