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Re: BVI Customs Problem!
[Re: Sea&SkiPJ]
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05/01/2018 09:02 AM
05/01/2018 09:02 AM
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Posts: 2,040 Charlotte, NC
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I'm just wondering...
Not that I'm condoning the behavior of potentially abusive officials, but if a U.S. flagged vessel must check in with customs upon entering the BVI, then wouldn't it have made sense to leave Anegada early enough to ensure a timely entry into the appropriate BVI port of call? It's a 3+ hour sail from Anegada to Spanish Town, so departing by 9:00 am would have afforded plenty of time to check in and then reach one's desired anchorage. If these officials are truly resorting to extortion, then I would think one's options would be to plan effectively, allow sufficient time to comply with regulations, or to avoid the BVI altogether. Anegada is in the BVI.
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