We obviously have to abide by the laws of our host country and will not be chartering in Canada.
Yes they are.
46 CFR part 388 This Small Vessel Waiver Program was put in place so that every one of the numerous applications (which are almost always...
Bill- I didn't get your PM since my inbox was full. The same is now true of your inbox. Ken
I knew I liked you for a reason :cool: I will say though, that 46 CFR 67.19 (c)(2) must be the reason for this waiver program. Otherwise it...
Thanks Marmot! You are one of the members who I was hoping would respond. I will add this to my questions. The vessel was built in Australia, but...
Asking the Same Question Hi Guys. Existing US laws, in addition to recent changes to Transport Canada's Great Lakes Pilotage rules will...
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Potomac River We are going to be headed to Washington DC, so I've been looking into regulations regarding pilotage. My greedy old friends, the...
Here are a couple of photos from the time my Dad owned her. The first is when we lifted her out of the water to repair the hull and the second is...
Chris, My father bought that boat in Ft. Lauderdale in the early 90's. At the age of 18 I had one of my life's first/greatest adventures cruising...
I did it about 8 years ago on a Huckins that ran about 16-18 kts. We went up river so were against the current most of the time. We were able to...
Very good advice from Marmot. Until you've a bit more yacht experience or a bigger license, you may also want to drop the "Captain" handle; with...
North Cove has the best protection from the ever-present surge and wakes. Chelsea Piers has the easiest access (North Cove has a narrow entrance...
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.
Dick Rogers
J is correct. We are able to obtain a US cruising license since we are a non-commercial, private vessel. We are able to perpetually renew that...
Scopalamine patches (Transderm Scop)
Be very careful!! I was that captain on an early 60's 56' Huckins which passed survey before we discovered an entirely rotten hull about 6 months...
Nobody needs to tell you that; your posts make it obvious. Chartering in the US is pretty much the same all over, save for a few states that...
