[real estate valuations]

I had heard about the LBR, researched the internet a bit and then I called and spoke to a customs agent on the 800 # before I posted last night.

Everyone with or without an LBR must report on the 800 # upon reentry. The LBR number does not guarantee that you will not have to report... if they tell you to appear in the office on your call then you must....that's the law. The LBR is just a L ocal B oaters R egistration done one time in advance to a trip abroad to ease the operation or reentry.

So, for your scenario, If 2 crew have LBR's and 2 do not... the call to the 800# is made upon reentry...the 2 who have LBR should not (but may if requested) have to appear in office and the 2 who donot have LBR's will have 24 hours to appear as required by law.

Best advice is to have your crew make an appointment by calling the 954 #, make an appointment, bring their passport and driver's license and whatever else prior to embarking and just get it over with one time... then if those crew members go abroad on a vessel again, they'll have the LBR and should not have to appear again...

It's a good option to local boaters.

[real estate valuations]

Here's the official document...
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/...roceedures.pdf

[TickleStick]

Thanks for the info Patricia!

[SushiSeeker]

I was going to take my 20' Dusky to Bimini for the first time in June, but I'm holding off due to the new fishing restrictions. Hopefully they loosen them.

Originally Posted by captndaffy

...another nice option is to go to the Old Bahama Bay at West End, Grand Bahama, which is about 60NM fromFLL. .....

I think its about 73 NM.

JP

[captndaffy]

Originally Posted by SushiSeeker

I was going to take my 20' Dusky to Bimini for the first time in June, but I'm holding off due to the new fishing restrictions. Hopefully they loosen them.



I think its about 73 NM.

JP

I meant about 60nm from Hillsboro..it's a bit more from FLL.

Those restrictions are brutal, but as history shows, don't get your hopes up...the customs/immigration/fishing fee is complete silliness as well. for you it's $150 per visit...(or good for 2 visits within 90days)

[Hodderbiz]

who all is heading over to bimini for memorial day?

[TickleStick]

Bimini!

1. captndaffy
2. TickleStick
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4.

[Hodderbiz]

Bimini!

1. captndaffy
2. TickleStick
3. hodderbiz (maybe)
4.
5.


did you guys already make reservations? that place is going to be packed!

[captndaffy]

Originally Posted by hodderbiz

Bimini!

1. captndaffy
2. TickleStick
3. hodderbiz (maybe)
4. thebobman
5.


did you guys already make reservations? that place is going to be packed!

I was going to check into reservations today. I'm hoping to get into Bimini Bay CLub, nice new place, bar, pool. If not then Big Game is plan B. THere is a good chance it's already all booked up, which would be sucky.

[captndaffy]

Ok, just got off the phone with Bimini Bay, and they are FULL. They are taking a waitlist.. I am now waiting for info from Big Game.