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Pilots For St. Lawrence Seaway

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Rodger, Apr 18, 2011.

  1. Rodger, Apr 18, 2011
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    Rodger

    Rodger Senior Member

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    Great Lakes Pilot Assocation has new rules for Pilots for Yachts this year.
    Foreign Flags Yachts will need a Pilot for Yachts 35 meters or greater for St.Lawrence Seaway and Welland Canal.
    Canadian and United States yachts will need a Pilot for Yachts 1500 Tons (ITC) or greater.

    Laurentien Pilot Association (Quebec)
    From Montreal to Escoumains ( St.Lawrence River)
    Foreign Flagged Yachts will need a Pilot for yachts 35 meters or greater.
    Canadian Flagged Yachts will require a Pilot 70 meters or greater.

    Great Lakes Pilot Association 613 933 2991 ext. 209

    Laurentien Pilot Assocation 514 283 7359

    Rodger St.Amand
  2. Ken Bracewell, Apr 18, 2011
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    Ken Bracewell

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    I applied for an exemption, but have yet to hear back. We are planning to head up there late in the summer , but may punt if pilotage is too costly.
  3. Rodger, Apr 18, 2011
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    Rodger

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    Ken send me you email I would like to ask you a few things.
    Rodger
  4. viking 58, Apr 18, 2011
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    viking 58

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    The Rena is coming to the Great Lakes! When and where are you looking to be here? Lots of great cruising.