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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: sail2wind]
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12/01/2015 01:48 PM
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You check in and out of Cruz Bay, on the west end. Cruz is jam-packed and not the best place to anchor. Too busy. It's easiest to pick up a ball in western Caneel Bay near the point, throw everyone in the dingy and tie up at the dingy dock, which is at the head of the ferry dock in the center of Cruz. Everyone must go, and take your passports directly to the custom's house, which is north (to the left) of the dingy dock. The dingy ride can be a little splashy sometimes. Depends on wind. I posted a sticky with links to C&I forms and maps a few years ago at this US C&I TTOL LINK
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: hallucination]
#76833
12/01/2015 06:37 PM
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Same section that you quoted from starts with this:
"There is no import duty for charter boats although locally owned boats still have to pay the appropriate duty."
Matt
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: maytrix]
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12/01/2015 06:50 PM
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I recalled from a thread that the OP owned, and foreign registered his boat. If that boat, that he owns, is still "in charter" then he does not need to get it as the charter company holds the certificate. If it is not in charter, you need a CoI...unless you are lucky like sail2wind from the OP's previous post, it is not clear..."We own, registered in Ohio but chartered in the BI" ...whether others charter his boat through a charter company
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: hallucination]
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12/01/2015 07:20 PM
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Posts: 10,213 GJ, CO S/V Long Overdue
sail2wind
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Yes, we pay the $212 a year, but it's a verbal "do you have the temporary import" and I say yes and we are done. The fees are twilight zone, so whatever they say, I pay. I think the less you talk, the easier you're check in is going to be. We got the temp import papers in Road Town and were never asked for bill of sale, which is in my file in Colorado. We do carry USCG documentation.
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: dreamcatcher]
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12/02/2015 03:55 AM
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dreamcatcher said: I've been sailing in the BVI for years but have never ventured to St. John. I'm heading back in january - anyone have any thoughts on whether or not it's worth it?? Is customs a hassle to get through?? sail2wind says no customs hassle. That is true if everyone on board is a U.S. citizen. Lots and lots of hassle if you are an 'alien' and you haven't got the right visa that allows you to arrive by private vessel.
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: Jeannius]
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12/02/2015 04:56 AM
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Yep. If you've got any non-US passports holders, or don't have a green card, entry into the US on a private boat (includes charters) means they need visas even if the US has visa agreements with that country - that agreement only applies to common carriers like airlines and passenger vessels (like ferries and cruise ships).
Standard process is to check out of BVI, check in to USVI, check back into BVI. You don't want to do the USVI checkout, not required when leaving the US and the BVI is used to those returning on charters. Make sure you have a believable idea of the vessel weight, it's not always on your vessel papers.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: sail445]
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12/02/2015 02:48 PM
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Tell the charter company in advance you plan to leave the BVI. Anytime you charter you should make sure the reservations office and the base operators know you are going to leave the country and return. Not all the boats in all the locations have that paperwork. The further away you get from Tortola the larger the challenge. We usually spend at least one night somewhere in the USVI. Our prefered spot for a dinner and night aboard is Waterlemon Cay / Leinster Bay That location works for us. You could easily spend a week just moving from St. John to St. John anchorages. Every group is different. I would recommend you read your cruising guides carefully with the needs of your crew in mind. St. John is packed with beauty. Some of the incredible spots lack the compact mooring field coupled with a beach bar and dining ashore many think they must have each day. There are some great St. John beaches. Some of our guests have enjoyed climbing up the steps to the unique Eco Resort at above Moho Bay. When the food service is open the breakfast can be a very reasonable offering after a morning beach walk and climb up the hill. Yes, Go to St. John and the USVI. Do your homework on where you will stop. Food Service Moho Bay Eco-Resort The dinghy ride from Caneel has proven too wet for some of our crew.
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: LocalSailor]
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12/02/2015 06:42 PM
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RickinAtlanta
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LocalSailor said: The Maho Bay eco resort is closed and totally disassembled. Picky Picky <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: tradewinds]
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12/02/2015 11:00 PM
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RickinAtlanta
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tradewinds said: That's about the last time StormJib (Ron Rowe) was in the BVI His link was copyrighted 2013. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: RickinAtlanta]
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12/03/2015 07:30 PM
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With all said, and to get back to the question, I've a boat in the BVI, and things are different on the other side of the line. I've gone to St. John many times with friends and guests with zero problems. This Oct was not one of those times... I tied up at Mary's Point as usual, put my crew of 8 in the dingy and headed for customs. USCG was there as I rounded the point. Yes, I was in the wrong as far as the US side goes as I had 9 people in a dingy limited to 5, and not one PFD present. This is the one and only time Ive been stopped in 9 years. They were doing their job, training young guys, and again my mistake. Just a heads up. Regardless, a trip to St John is well worth it! Saving grace was I had current paperwork, AND I was on a charter company boat, so USCG was a bit confused as to how to play it. Still waiting for the paperwork and 'possible fines' they told me were coming, to hit the mailbox
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Re: Venturing to the USVI
[Re: mville]
#76855
12/04/2015 05:15 AM
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beerMe
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I love St John and go there frequently but when we are in the USVI I am always more mindful of "the rules", less than a mile apart but so different.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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