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Re: BVI to USVI and back
[Re: kgiesselman]
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03/22/2019 09:34 PM
03/22/2019 09:34 PM
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Get the CBP ROAM app and set up as much as possible before you go.
Your boat... can generally list yourself as "captain" and others as "crew" on BVI form. Confirm you have all your USCG forms (I carry all of mine as PDF on phone/ipad) but also in our "boat book" . Same with National Park permit, etc. In BVI, Captain can check all in/out (Just carry all passports). In USVI, hopefully all cleared in with ROAM, but if you need to present all to customs, ALL must go. Also, in USVI waters, park police are will enforce overcrowding dingy as well as life preservers in dingy.
Returning to BVI, JVD or West End.... but do not cross over into BVI waters before Customs and Immigrations open, otherwise you may be hit with "overtime" fee (Even though by time you get there, they were open).
Especially in BVI, "Good morning/afternoon" is first thing you say. Remove hat and sunglasses, "please' and Thank you" , or they can make it difficult for you.
Not a difficult process, but a little intimidating at first.
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Re: BVI to USVI and back
[Re: kgiesselman]
#188362
03/23/2019 07:48 AM
03/23/2019 07:48 AM
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Posts: 1,277 Saint Thomas, USVI
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You will need to get a us customs sticker in advance for your boat as I doubt moorings put one on it. If you do this the app generally works well. Otherwise take a mooring at Lind Point and Dinghy into US customs. You can clear out at either Jost or Sopers hole. All of the national parks bays have moorings. It is illegal to anchor in the park. This national park map is very useful for visitors. St John National Park Marine resource guide
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Re: BVI to USVI and back
[Re: CaptainJay]
#188382
03/23/2019 10:29 AM
03/23/2019 10:29 AM
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Posts: 28 Waldwick, NJ
boom2it
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You will need to get a us customs sticker in advance for your boat as I doubt moorings put one on it. If you do this the app generally works well. Otherwise take a mooring at Lind Point and Dinghy into US customs. You can clear out at either Jost or Sopers hole. All of the national parks bays have moorings. It is illegal to anchor in the park. This national park map is very useful for visitors. St John National Park Marine resource guideThat's a great map of National Park info, thanks
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Re: BVI to USVI and back
[Re: kgiesselman]
#188392
03/23/2019 11:37 AM
03/23/2019 11:37 AM
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If you are a disabled veteran you qualify for a access pass which is also good for a 50% discount on Moorings in St John as well as park benefits nationwide. It’s a bargain at $10.00 to mail process. G
Last edited by GeorgeC1; 03/23/2019 11:39 AM.
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