tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post8827273747089504454..comments2023-04-29T10:15:24.539-04:00Comments on The Trawler Beach House: Can I Take My Boat to Cuba?Chuck and Susan;http://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-78627997039399830482017-01-27T13:27:58.666-05:002017-01-27T13:27:58.666-05:00I can only ty and answer your questions. As to saf...I can only ty and answer your questions. As to safety, I'm not sure what your asking. Sailing to Cuba carries the same risks as sailing anywhere on a boat in open waters. The Boat, crews ability and weather all play a role in safety. If you sail in as a family, you will have to leave the same way. ChuckChuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-2619088216636283642017-01-27T13:09:55.421-05:002017-01-27T13:09:55.421-05:00Hello,
I appreciate your knowledge and am in awe...Hello,<br /> I appreciate your knowledge and am in awe of how much you share with us all. I am hoping you can answer a few questions?<br /> 1- we would like to sail our boat from Florida to Cuba with our two kids, do you think it is safe?<br /> 2- if kids and I do not want to sail boat back with my husband, can we fly out on a one way ticket?<br /> Any advise if welcomed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-53782150919056499362015-03-20T15:27:09.730-04:002015-03-20T15:27:09.730-04:00Doing just fine, Feeling better and stronger every...Doing just fine, Feeling better and stronger every day. Thanks for asking. ChuckChuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-77701321377747554112015-03-20T15:14:56.464-04:002015-03-20T15:14:56.464-04:00How you doing?
How you doing?<br />"SIGMACHI"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17296862394270079193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-56861645482139958142015-03-20T14:44:18.262-04:002015-03-20T14:44:18.262-04:00Cuba will indeed impound all guns and ammo. I have...Cuba will indeed impound all guns and ammo. I have never heard of any instances where they were allowed to be kept onboard. They will be returned when you check out of the country. But it means checking out the same place you checked in. If anyone has experienced anything different FIRST HAND we wold very much like to have the details. Cuba is probably the safest country we have ever visited so perhaps taking guns at all might be reconsidered. The hassle is not worth it in our opinion, and once the guns are removed from the boat, they do you no good. Chuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-13278499345214161592015-03-20T14:30:19.645-04:002015-03-20T14:30:19.645-04:00Hi Chuck,
I wonder if you know how Cuban customs r...Hi Chuck,<br />I wonder if you know how Cuban customs really deals with guns on the boat - all legal and declared. On Noonsite I read, that they impound all guns and ammo. but some say. that they can seal a gun safe on the boat? Do you they return all impounded guns? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-60569682310163914082015-03-08T18:11:40.115-04:002015-03-08T18:11:40.115-04:00Thanks Alan. So you're the one that was listen...Thanks Alan. So you're the one that was listening to the radio broadcast. ChuckChuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-9433084831585918672015-03-08T17:47:51.251-04:002015-03-08T17:47:51.251-04:00Chuck,
Your posting here and your AGLCA Blog Radi...Chuck,<br /><br />Your posting here and your AGLCA Blog Radio appearance two weeks ago were clear, concise, and show the sagely advice of a true maritime diplomat!<br /><br />Thank you and Susan for all of the interesting and relevant posts!<br /><br />Alan<br />"SIGMACHI"<br />Hampton Roads"SIGMACHI"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17296862394270079193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-54206384823296605552015-02-23T12:47:50.208-05:002015-02-23T12:47:50.208-05:00Thanks for the info. But this isn't new. For d...Thanks for the info. But this isn't new. For decades it has been the law that in order to travel to Cuba by boat, you must apply for and receive a license from the State Department or Treasury Department. But good luck getting that license approved for taking a boat. There hasn't been one issued for decades. Of course we hope that will soon change, but Congress must repeal or change the travel restriction in order for that to happen. There is a Bill in the Senate and House but odds are slim they will even come up for a vote. You could apply for the license and come back to let us know how it worked out. We would all be thrilled to see them at least issued for now. Chuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-20314718020717338202015-02-23T12:38:21.027-05:002015-02-23T12:38:21.027-05:00Just talked to US Customs and Border Patrol at Key...Just talked to US Customs and Border Patrol at Key West. <br /><br />Travelling by boat is not automatically considered tourism. Going by boat has 2 additional requirements above travelling for one of the 12 approved general license purposes:<br />1. Permission from Dept. of Commerce - BIS division, Temporary Sojourning License<br />2. Permission from (I forget which dept.) - Permission #330 to enter territorial waters<br /><br />Said there's rumor these requirements will be going away but not yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-31152213723072937222015-02-23T09:08:14.051-05:002015-02-23T09:08:14.051-05:00We said it in the blog post. You can not legally u...We said it in the blog post. You can not legally use one of the general license and travel by boat. Traveling to Cuba by boat is automatically considered tourism, no matter what the reason and is prohibited. Paying someone to take you is considered illegal trafficking and I doubt you will find anyone willing to risk prison. The quote from the Federal Register is pretty specific. I would suggest you contact Customs and Border Patrol in Key West and get their input for what you are considering, since they will be the authorities you will deal with. Chuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-23077421951449248742015-02-23T00:31:10.071-05:002015-02-23T00:31:10.071-05:00Hi Chuck,
My friend and I would like to take a bo...Hi Chuck,<br /><br />My friend and I would like to take a boat from Key West to Cuba. I thought this would be legal as long as we're going for one of the 12 reasons. You're mention of this federal register rule is the first I've heard of it. The text of this rule you shared in doesn't necessarily read to me that travel by boat is automatically deemed recreational. Can you expound on this? <br /><br />Also, any other thoughts or sources on the current climate of boating to Cuba is appreciated. Know anyone in Key West who wants to make some cash taking us over? :) Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-73786855017882954082015-02-19T15:49:14.253-05:002015-02-19T15:49:14.253-05:00Bob, Radar is one of those things that is very sub...Bob, Radar is one of those things that is very subjective and a matter of personal preference. Many will tell you to never leave the dock without it and others will say it's of little use. We have found it very useful for tracking storms and squalls and traveling in the fog. Fog will find you almost anywhere you travel and all times of the year. We've also been in situations where we find ourselves with zero visibility, like in driving rain. It's useful for tracking other vessels that might be a hazard. I'm not sure what we would have done without the radar. But ultimately it will be your choice. Chuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-90529428165311640672015-02-19T14:58:14.011-05:002015-02-19T14:58:14.011-05:00Chuck, Way off topic, would like your valued input...Chuck, Way off topic, would like your valued input on the following. We are refitting a 1989 Marine Trader Sundeck '36. This year is the electronic, next year we start the Great Loop. The full electronics price tag, $15K a little high, so looking to cut. <br /><br />Our question, Radar? Really necessary on the trip with GPS, Chart Plotter, day light only cruising, etc. <br /><br />Appreciate your opinion.<br /><br />Barbara and BobBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040600184966130519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-52297335073132857372015-02-01T17:13:06.158-05:002015-02-01T17:13:06.158-05:00Alan,Sorry I didn't make it more interesting. ...Alan,Sorry I didn't make it more interesting. I guess we're running out of things to talk about. Sharing is what we do. And there is nothing wrong with Elizabeth City, it's one of our favorite places. Enjoy and stay warm.Chuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-34853180400471875922015-02-01T17:03:44.324-05:002015-02-01T17:03:44.324-05:00Chuck and Susan,
The same old stuff from you guys....Chuck and Susan,<br />The same old stuff from you guys....ALWAYS CLEAR, CONCISE, INTERESTING, PRACTICAL, & EASY TO UNDERSTAND! <br /><br />The closest that I will get to Cuba in the near future will be Elizabeth City, NC to go to dinner in an "escape from being marooned here on Willoughby Spit! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing and caring about your many followers....and for caring about one another!<br />Thanks,<br /><br />Alan"SIGMACHI"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17296862394270079193noreply@blogger.com