Add a few cheaters to that mix and watch out.Small close knit isolated coastal communities + multigenerational homes = recipe for disaster.
Add a few cheaters to that mix and watch out.Small close knit isolated coastal communities + multigenerational homes = recipe for disaster.
Because I certainly didn't say that.On the other hand, a TF member who states that every American boat not transmitting an AIS signal in BC has turned their transponder off to avoid detection.
First, BC could designate the fuel stops where transiting boaters are allowed to refuel and take on water. Those spots would be in places that don’t present a risk of harm to isolated communities. No stops would be allowed in other than specifically designated sites, and operators could be prohibited from stepping beyond the fuel dock.
Second, transiting boaters could be required to fly a Quarantine Flag during their entire transit to clearly indicate their mission and to make it easy for RCMP and CG to recognize stragglers and cheaters.
Instead of revelling in the consequences of this pandemic, as a certain TF member
I figure that allowing refueling in the following ports would be sufficient:
Nanaimo/Campbell River
Port McNeill
Port Hardy
Prince Rupert
Personally, I have enough range to make it through Canada without stopping for fuel or water. But allowing refueling at those four places ONLY would presumably be adequate for any boaters moving through.
Not going to happen. Even though you added Campbell River while I was typing, other marine fuel venders enroute from the WA border to Prince Rupert would scream bloddy murder and you are only accomodating the rich and famous.
And why Port McNeill AND Port Hardy?
Soin2la-
I look forward to giving you a hardy and healthy salute as I pass you by this coming spring. Since I will not be transmitting AIS from my 48 foot boat, I’ll have to look for you! If you send me your general location, I’ll wave as we pass by and we can check each other out with binocs! Can’t wait to work on these wonderful trans-border relationships!
(The idea was Nanaimo OR Campbell River to be designated. Which do you think makes more sense? I’m definitely open to suggestions!)
The comment was playing favorites with fuel vendors, not what last years boaters did or didn't do.This past summer there were American recreational boats that stopped for fuel and supplies in B.C. IAW the Canadian Boarder rules and regulations.
No they do not. Last year someone here reproduced NW Explorations’ work around; they called it something like a commercial relocation.I Currently, as you know, the CBSA allows such transits for recreational purposes.
My gag reflex is overwhelmed with the words you are stuffing in my mouth.I need to point out your inconsistencies: you state that fuel vendors DO NOT want American boats at their docks and at the same time you state that fuel vendors DO want American boats at their docks. Your bizarre and contorted insistence that no solution exists makes me sort of sad.
No they do not.
Transit through Canadian waters
You currently cannot enter Canadian waters for optional reasons, such as:
touring
sightseeing
pleasure fishing
You may still navigate through international or Canadian waters while in transit directly from one place outside Canada to another place outside Canada, if the transit is:
direct
continuous/uninterrupted
by the most reasonable route
It continues to sayAs the prior poster just noted, current CBSA rules permit transits through Canadian waters to Alaska. The specific rule states as follows:
"You may still navigate through international or Canadian waters while in transit directly from one place outside Canada to another place outside Canada, if the transit is:
direct
continuous/uninterrupted
by the most reasonable route"
A link to the CBSA page, which notes that the policy was updated last month, is here:
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/border#waters
There is, of course, a possibility that this provision may be modified in advance of this year's cruising season. We all need to be staying on top of current rules and regulations as we plan our transits this year. I'd recommend researching the issue with the CBSA, and NOT relying on Soin2la's nonsense.
Oh no, you have been secretly discussing fishing with Crusty!! But facts are facts and the Admiral is a MUCH better fisher than I.The comment was playing favorites with fuel vendors, not what last years boaters did or didn't do.
Why have four designated pumps in the southern 250 miles and only one in the northern 500? Shearwater won't like that.
And why discriminate against all the small boats?
Your fish net? You mean the one your wife lets you use to land all her fish?
Soin2la-
I look forward to giving you a hardy and healthy salute as I pass you by this coming spring. Since I will not be transmitting AIS from my 48 foot boat, I’ll have to look for you! If you send me your general location, I’ll wave as we pass by and we can check each other out with binocs! Can’t wait to work on these wonderful trans-border relationships!
(The idea was Nanaimo OR Campbell River to be designated. Which do you think makes more sense? I’m definitely open to suggestions!)
"Instead of revelling in the consequences of this pandemic, as a certain TF member appears to do, why not start looking for practical and safe solutions that facilitate transit?"
BINGO!!
Here is a bit of reason and common sense. As a contrarian on the subject from an objection of the demonstrated desire for overall control by the selected liberal elites, the goal to punish or deny the desires of others by using the fear of a flu is insane. Masks and social distancing has not proven to be much more than a further example of 'Force'.
https://townhall.com/columnists/scottmorefield/2020/09/14/if-masks-work-why-dont-they-work-n2576139
Actually, based on the attitude presented by Canadian posters, one (me specifically) would take the attitude the 'Canooks', dislike and disparage Americans traversing Canadian waters under any circumstance, this flu just a current mode of complaint release. Tragic were that the case. Challenging where acquaintances are involved.
I trust when travel is allowed under new dictates, social decorum reflected by the smiles of commerce and industry suppling American travelers will again prevail.
Myself? At 81 I will continue to rely on a substantial daily dose of quality CBD products to prevent contracting this or any flu.:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilye...nnabis-as-covid-19-treatment/?sh=38815b82382d
Cheers- Al-Ketchikan