Freedom of Movement Around our Globe, aftermath of Paris

[Goosebumps]

I am extremely concerned with effect of intensifying terrorism and influence on our freedom of movement as cruising sailors, I for one love the cruising sailors life because of the way we could hop countries around the globe's oceans.

[Goosebumps]

I can foresee the increase in yacht searches by the different maritime authorities around the globe. I am sure that those who went through serious invasive search of their yacht are not looking forward to another one. Which liveaboard has receipts for every single item, part of equipment, or food stock on his/her yacht. We should realize that the increasing paranoia, the radicalizing of coastal and island communities will all discredit the simple cruising sailor who wants to explore, live in the marine environment of her/his choice. How can we save our cruising community from being made to look suspicious only because of our capacity to independently sail around and liveaboard.

[Goosebumps]

Consider the fact that one has to evaluate the liveboard circumstances, location, religion of atea, political tensions, geography (to be able to nake urgent getaway) before answering question which is your country of origin. I used to ve honest about it now....
Of course it is very important to be informed who your country of origin has bombed, not why, to survive cruising in certain cruising areas where one used to be secure. Ie what nationality you shouldn't claim when visiting Comoris? It is Islamic ruled cou try, who knows if they are Suni or Shiites?

[Rustic Charm]

For many peoples, those of middle eastern appearance, those of Islamic faith, and even those who look Islamic (Sikh), those with middle eastern sounding names, there has already been a significant impact following what happened in France. Travel is being restricted, visa's rejected, etc.

I would imagine that the same will happen to sailors that fit this same description. Could be already happening.

[Goosebumps]

Originally Posted by Rustic Charm

For many peoples, those of middle eastern appearance, those of Islamic faith, and even those who look Islamic (Sikh), those with middle eastern sounding names, there has already been a significant impact following what happened in France. Travel is being restricted, visa's rejected, etc.

I would imagine that the same will happen to sailors that fit this same description. Could be already happening.

Good point! What can we do? I try wherever I cruise and liveaboard to project positive non-discriminatory culture sensitive attitude without being patronising. I find many fishing communities in the Southern Indian ocean environment live in similar ways, cultural practices, religion, political outlook, hospitality... My fear is that one sailor with wrong attitude could spoil it for others who follow in his/her tracks. I read with interest the new views on political correctness in USA. Also in Europe as expressed by leading academics ethics like Prof Etienne Vermeersch few days ago on BBC with article on right to negate, he defends the right to be honest and talk, write about one owns views even jf racists or political incorrect! To do so in these pristine areas (i know illusion any pristine area still exists) would be highly disruptive disrespectfull and lead to visitibg cruisers being treated very badly.

[Palarran]

One of the problems with this forum is that it generates a lot of fear. People get nervous about anchoring, changing their oil, jibing, and storms. It's good to have an idea of what problems can be encountered, but we don't need to dwell on them. That's how I feel about this post.

Frankly, many countries borders needed to be watched closer. We shouldn't fear that but embrace it. It's a good thing to have security monitoring what is coming and going. I doubt that we are going to be subject to searches that will involve receipts for food and equipment. But if a countries border control want's to search my boat for weapons, Welcome Aboard. Same for drugs, BTW.

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by Goosebumps

Good point! What can we do? I try wherever I cruise and liveaboard to project positive non-discriminatory culture sensitive attitude without being patronising. I find many fishing communities in the Southern Indian ocean environment live in similar ways, cultural practices, religion, political outlook, hospitality... My fear is that one sailor with wrong attitude could spoil it for others who follow in his/her tracks. I read with interest the new views on political correctness in USA. Also in Europe as expressed by leading academics ethics like Prof Etienne Vermeersch few days ago on BBC with article on right to negate, he defends the right to be honest and talk, write about one owns views even jf racists or political incorrect! To do so in these pristine areas (i know illusion any pristine area still exists) would be highly disruptive disrespectfull and lead to visitibg cruisers being treated very badly.

Well reasoned.

[Goosebumps]

Originally Posted by Palarran

One of the problems with this forum is that it generates a lot of fear. People get nervous about anchoring, changing their oil, jibing, and storms. It's good to have an idea of what problems can be encountered, but we don't need to dwell on them. That's how I feel about this post.

Frankly, many countries borders needed to be watched closer. We shouldn't fear that but embrace it. It's a good thing to have security monitoring what is coming and going. I doubt that we are going to be subject to searches that will involve receipts for food and equipment. But if a countries border control want's to search my boat for weapons, Welcome Aboard. Same for drugs, BTW.

Also very good point thanks. I agree whole heartedly to not dwell on the negative, too much, BUT weare on CF to learn about all issues affecting cruisers. Indeed we should be very open and positive towards law enforcement considering their necessary actions as helping defend us cruisers against criminals as well.

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by Palarran

One of the problems with this forum is that it generates a lot of fear. People get nervous about anchoring, changing their oil, jibing, and storms. It's good to have an idea of what problems can be encountered, but we don't need to dwell on them. That's how I feel about this post.

Frankly, many countries borders needed to be watched closer. We shouldn't fear that but embrace it. It's a good thing to have security monitoring what is coming and going. I doubt that we are going to be subject to searches that will involve receipts for food and equipment. But if a countries border control want's to search my boat for weapons, Welcome Aboard. Same for drugs, BTW.

It may be Palarran, that you share a common white heritage like I do and perhaps an Anglo Saxon name. But, if you are getting search, not just every time you enter the country but every port you go into. Or your searched, not for guns or drugs, but for lititure that could indicate in the eyes of the 'authority' searching you, that your radicalised, then you may very well not be so supportive of it.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Rustic Charm

It may be Palarran, that you share a common white heritage like I do and perhaps an Anglo Saxon name. But, if you are getting search, not just every time you enter the country but every port you go into. Or your searched, not for guns or drugs, but for lititure that could indicate in the eyes of the 'authority' searching you, that your radicalised, then you may very well not be so supportive of it.

This is like a Go Now.. Go Later thread..
Same rules apply.. lets face it.. if one can find CF its not that much more complicated finding No Go area's.. just a key stroke away.
As for being profiled.. try having my surname and an association with Pakistan.. the US gives me Special Treatment every time I've been.. including threats of deportation on arrival...

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by boatman61

As for being profiled.. try having my surname and an association with Pakistan.. the US gives me Special Treatment every time I've been.. including threats of deportation on arrival... [/SIZE][/FONT]

That's what I was referring too not good

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Rustic Charm

That's what I was referring too not good

And.. not since the Paris attacks.. this goes back to pre 9/11.. Go figure..!!

[atoll]

Originally Posted by boatman61

And.. not since the Paris attacks.. this goes back to pre 9/11.. Go figure..!!

it's the hat.......they think you are that subversive" Crocodile Dunedee"

[Palarran]

My Gov is crazy to let the Boatman in!! Not because he's a threat, but imagine the cig and booze shortages that regions will experience

[SimonV]

Just be careful what you write on the interweb especially FB .

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