Canadian boater crossing regs....

[Mini]

UPDATE....reported on LSCN

QUOTE:

A directive was issued by CBSA Headquarters this year that outlined the obligations of Private Boaters to report in. For non-residents the requirement stated that any non-resident entering Canadian waters, whether or not they have dropped anchor or docked, was required to report in a designated marina. The situation was the same for Canadian residents traveling in US waters.

There were logistical and practical challenges that his directive presented to each of the regions. Those concerns were forwarded to our headquarters and a subsequent directive was issued that indicated that adherence to the previous memo was to be suspended pending further review and consultation.

Admittedly, this has been frustrating and confusing for all involved including the boating community, my staff at the Telephone Reporting Centres and our Marine Patrols.

Until any further direction is received we will revert back to past practice of requiring a call in for persons with the intent to drop anchor or dock in Canada.

I hope this clarifies the situation.

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Paul Susko

Chief of Operations

Windsor Tunnel Operations


Thank you to all that called. I will post elsewhere and call Todd Hamill.

[MadWags]

Mini it is great to see you here on GLB. PLease feel welcome and at home. Would you like me to make a fish costume for you as well?

[Team houston]

I am so happy now I think I'll take a fish costume too. Even wear it Wooo Hoooo

[Mini]

i have always felt welcome here

and i dont think I need a fish costume. I smell like one already

[bassmandan]

i dont know if this has passed anyones mind but for those that have power poles and USE them in canadian water that would probably mean you would have to call in that you will be anchoring correct?...i dont have one i just thought you guys should think about that if thats the case.

[MadWags]

yes. if you slip off your boat and your foot touches bottom, you have to call in.

[1javelin]

So if you happen to drift over the line about every five minutes then you should definitely call and report it and call when you cross back.  Maybe if everyone called them 200 times a day they would eventually get the drift.  The bad thing is a lot of people won't even know this rule.
  More important, even if you do have to call, aren't some tournaments possessing a rule about not being allowed to use a phone except for emergency situations?  I don't think crossing into Canada is an emergency, more like an Oops!!
   And Wags, I want a fish costume!!  It better have big fins too so I can float!!

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[tcmono]

. . . So if I'm in Canadian water, and I get stopped by the OPPs do I have to report in when I return to the US 'cause I had physical contact with a Canadian vessel?

[djkimmel]

I don't know the answer to that one tcmono. I wouldn't think so but you could ask the OPPS? I would think no one expects any funny business from contact with an OPPS boat.

[Mini]

. . . So if I'm in Canadian water, and I get stopped by the OPPs do I have to report in when I return to the US 'cause I had physical contact with a Canadian vessel?

You would first have to contact Canadian Customs and THEN US Costoms I am sure the OPP would be able to direct you on the procedures from that point forward.

If you havent or are not required to contact Canadian Customs you have not "left" the US so there would be no reason to contact them upon returning.