SteveK
Guru
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2019
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- Location
- Gulf Islands, BC Canada
- Vessel Name
- Sea Sanctuary
- Vessel Make
- Bayliner 4588
Ok, so are we at the end of this thread now?
Hehe, yes indeed.
Ok, so are we at the end of this thread now?
Hehe, yes indeed.
Oh that is mean!!!!
In which country is the boat flagged?
I vote to close this thread.
Wait, what is the ruling if your anchor is on the US side but the boat is on the Canadian side?
Love it!!! LOLWifey B: And just when were you given a vote? [emoji38]
Crystal bay is 1 mile away from my dock (Mich)
If you drop anchor you are under the same rules as going to Canada- no difference at all.
I would suggest anchoring about 1/2 North in a bay called Dunbar & Sullivan. It’s American water and you will have a beautiful view of the large ships going by.
Canada is a headache right now.
Note the comma between anchor and moor making them separate from coming along side another boat.Specifically Crystal Bay on the Canadian side of the Detroit River. I get that I do not meet the criteria to enter Canada, but the rules for entering Canada are muddy these days. The page below summarizes important information for private boaters who are navigating Canadian waters or hoping to enter Canada by boat.
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/pb-pp-eng.html
The language in question is about a third the way down the page:
If you enter Canadian waters for leisure and touring, including pleasure fishing, sightseeing and other discretionary purposes (known as loop movements), you are not required to report to the CBSA as long as the boat does not land on Canadian soil, anchor, moor or come alongside another boat in Canadian waters.
I do not plan to land on Canadian soil nor anchor alongside another boat in Canadian waters. My plan is to anchor all by my lonesome on some quiet weekday and enjoy the clear waters and nearby ship traffic in the Detroit River. It really comes down to how you read all those commas in that last compound sentence.
Anyone know of a ruling or clarification on that section?
Canadian Boarder Patrol is quite clear hear in the PNW. Don't drop your anchor unless you have cleared Customs. There is an understanding that if you have an emergency that you can drop anchor after declaring the emergency to the Coast Guard and fly the Quarantine flag. I have seen this happen on boats intending to pass through the inland water way with out stopping.
A couple of years ago the CBP started cracking down on US fishing boats that dropped anchor to fish. They were fine with you fishing and trolling but no anchor dropping.
How long do you want to anchor for? ��
I do see that interpretation, and I also see this one.
I do not intend to land on Canadian soil, and I do not intend to anchor, moor or come alongside another boat in Canadian waters. I plan to be anchored all by myself well away from any other boat.
Why not give it a try and see what happens.. just be prepared to move all of your personal stuff off the boat…because they can confiscate your boat …worst case is loose the boat and a fine.. the Canadian authorities are not going to argue over semantics..
Greetings,
Mr. A. Totally legit IF you have notified Canadian authorities of your engine issue.
It's also illegal to jaywalk.
Chill out. Anchor for the day. Life's too short ... Enjoy.
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