Passports to enter the U.S.A. by Boat this Summer
In June 2009, everyone will need a passport* to enter the U.S. by land or boat. If you are getting one for the first time, apply well before June. (Currently, Canadians flying into the U.S. must have a passport, but you may enter by car or boat with a birth certificate plus a government-issued photo ID.)The new United States Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is calling for a review of the U.S.-Canada border situation, pressured by some members of U.S. Congress and Homeland Security experts who are requesting greater security at the border. (Canada has not changed any requirements to enter Canada from the States.) U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)*Also accepted in addition to a passport: NEXUS card, FAST Free and Secure Trade card, or enhanced drivers licence (in provinces where available). [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
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DataQualityApps announces the release of DeduplicationWizard, a software solution to help direct marketers reduce the costs of their marketing campaigns by removing duplicate contacts to avoid multiple solicitations. DeduplicationWizard can process entries containing mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Marketing by Dhruv Grewal, Michael Levy (2009, Hardc… US $75.00 (0 Bid) End [...]
‘Perfect Storm’ fisherman convicted in Canada
Maine fisherman and author Linda Greenlaw, who survived the Atlantic storm that was the basis for the book and movie “The Perfect Storm” has been convicted on charges of illegally fishing inside Canadian waters. Greenlaw was the last person in contact with the Andrea Gail before it sank in the 1991 storm.Google News National Post [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
Andy Lepiarczyk completes Solo Around-the-world Voyage
Andy Lepiarczyk, in his nine-metre (30′) Figaro Beneteau sailboat the “Mighty Chicken”, is back in West Vancouver after sailing around the world in 13 months.vancouversun.com… [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
Loran-C service ends February 2010
The U.S. Coast Guard published notice regarding its intention to terminate transmission of the LORAN-C signal Feb. 8, 2010. There is no information from the Canadian government about Loran service, so boaters should stop using Loran navigation equipment. [www.navcen.uscg.gov/Loran] [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
“Element Quest” plans circumnavigation
Ken Kell and Ashley Acheson of Ontario purchased a 15 metre (48′) pilot-house cutter, renamed “Element Quest”, with plans to take the sailboat on a 35,000-mile circumnavigation. Kell is a longtime extreme sports athlete known for snowboarding, skydiving and climbing is a trained chef. They are signing on crew online for various legs of the voyage from ocean to coastal cruising.[News: fosters.com | adrenalinsports.ca/thequest] [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
Great Lakes water levels rebound
Great Lakes water levels are rebounding after a decade-long drop. During the mid-1980s, levels were high. A sudden drop began in the late 1990s. It forced cargo ships to lighten their loads to avoid grounding. If the estimates prove accurate, global warming will cause the lakes to recede up to 3 feet this century. www.freep.com [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
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Canada proposes better Marine Safety
Last Thursday, tThe federal government announced proposals to improve marine safety and security, with new international shipping requirements for tracking systems aboard vessels such as passenger vessels with 12+ passengers and cargo vessels of 300 gross tonnes taking international voyages. These long-range identification and tracking systems transmit identity and position to other countries. Canada would also be able to receive identification from foreign vessels navigating within 1,000 nautical miles of its shores. The International Maritime Organization has adopted long-range identification and tracking of vessels in order to protect marine environments and aid shipping security.The Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Vessels Regulations were pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on September 19, 2009. A 30-day public comment period follows, after which the regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
Jade Scognamillo now Youngest to Swim across Lake Ontario
On August 1, 15-year-old Jade Scognamillo became the youngest person to swim across Lake Ontario, swimming 52 km. from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto. A new Canadian citizen, Jade raised $35,000 for the Hospital For Sick Children. Last summer, she set the record as the youngest and fastest person to ever cross Lake Erie. lfpress.ca [ BoatinginCanada.com | Boating in Canada News blog ]
