[rick]

have a 26 ft have done it but everyone is rite pick the weather
i have seen air boats going across in the summer past them mid way what a site

[fegettes]

This subject really sparks my interest. I am game for a run to the Bahamas utilizing all of the safety suggestions here. I believe the best weather will be coming up this summer, however, I would want to accompany another boat/boats for the journey. Any interests out there wanting to do the same?

I have a 23' Donzi.

Steve

[captndaffy]

I posted this earlier, but I am planning a run to Bimini Memorial Day weekend with one other boat.. I belive Ticklestick may also be joining in.
Basically the winds are historically better in the summer. I just came back from a run to West End and it was Honkin' 6-8' Nor Easterly.. not ideal crossing weather.

[TickleStick]

As long as the boat and weather are playing nice, I will be going over as planned. Cant wait!

[Hodderbiz]

I will be heading over end of july and maybe an august trip...

will keep posted on dates:smile:

[captndaffy]

One more note...don't forget your Passport! No longer will your Drivers Lisc. work.

[CaptStabbin]

i may have to tag along on one of these trips, my boat is no transatlantic voyager, but if i got a few neighbors on the way over, id do it on a great weather weekend

[TickleStick]

No problem there, I always have one ready to go. On the way back do you have to go through any customs or anything, or just cruise on it? Seems like there would be some form of checks.

Originally Posted by captndaffy

One more note...don't forget your Passport! No longer will your Drivers Lisc. work.

[real estate valuations]

Originally Posted by TickleStick

On the way back do you have to go through any customs or anything, or just cruise on it? Seems like there would be some form of checks.

By law, boaters returning from a foreign port must call an 800 number to announce their arrival, and then they have 24 hours to report in person to a passport control officer for a face-to-face interview. The only places to go for those interviews in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are the Port of Miami-Dade and Port Everglades.

A Local Boaters Registration program offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows boaters to bypass the personal appearance step in the required process to reenter the country. Recreational U.S. boaters returning home from foreign ports may no longer have to go to an immigration and customs office for a reentry interview. Local Registered Boaters can complete a one-time registration with their local U.S. Customs and Border Protection office.

Call Port Everglades office at 954-761-2000 or 954-761-2049 and make an appointment to complete an application. Present proof of citizenship or legal permanent residence such as a passport and driver's license and submit identifying details about their vessels such as a local registration. Boaters are given a personal local boater registration (LBR) number.

After registering, boaters arriving from foreign ports will still have to call 800-432-1216 or 800-451-0393 to connect with passport control officers and give their personal LBR numbers over the phone and, in most cases, they will not have to report in person after arriving back in the United States. If you do not register in advance and obtain an LBR, you must report in person.

To enroll in the Customs and Border Protection's Local Boater Option, set up an appointment by calling the Port Everglades office at 954-761-2000 or 954-761-2049. Most of this I clipped from a Miami Herald article.

[captndaffy]

Originally Posted by real estate valuations

By law, boaters returning from a foreign port must call an 800 number to announce their arrival, and then they have 24 hours to report in person to a passport control officer for a face-to-face interview. The only places to go for those interviews in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are the Port of Miami-Dade and Port Everglades.

A Local Boaters Registration program offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows boaters to bypass the personal appearance step in the required process to reenter the country. Recreational U.S. boaters returning home from foreign ports may no longer have to go to an immigration and customs office for a reentry interview. Local Registered Boaters can complete a one-time registration with their local U.S. Customs and Border Protection office.

Call Port Everglades office at 954-761-2000 or 954-761-2049 and make an appointment to complete an application. Present proof of citizenship or legal permanent residence such as a passport and driver's license and submit identifying details about their vessels such as a local registration. Boaters are given a personal local boater registration (LBR) number.

After registering, boaters arriving from foreign ports will still have to call 800-432-1216 or 800-451-0393 to connect with passport control officers and give their personal LBR numbers over the phone and, in most cases, they will not have to report in person after arriving back in the United States. If you do not register in advance and obtain an LBR, you must report in person.

To enroll in the Customs and Border Protection's Local Boater Option, set up an appointment by calling the Port Everglades office at 954-761-2000 or 954-761-2049. Most of this I clipped from a Miami Herald article.

That LBR thing is great, but do you have any idea that if you have, say 4 people aboard, and only 2 are LBR'ed do the other, non-LBR have to go in person. IE: captn and Mate are LBR, but the 2 guests are not...do the guests have to go in person?