Advice For Sailing From Florida To Puerto Rico On A 29' Sailboat.

[gah964]

Originally Posted by hellosailor

From the Keys to Cuba...OK, not to get political but Uncle Sam tends to get real upset about US citizens or vessels stopping in Cuba, so forgive me for saying you want to check out that situation (both the official and unofficial responses) before casually even considering that stop. Especially in any direct connection to or from a US port.

I was told if you set out a box of Cuban cigars in the galley the USCG guys leave your boat with a smile but like I said I was told that haha

[casique857]

Get: the gentleman's guide to passage south: the thornless path
it worked for me, plus maptech chart books and a good GPS plotter and a b class ais system. Go threw Bahamas, turks, DR and P.R.

[onestepcsy37]

When you clear in to the bahamas and pay your 150 dollar fee it includes a fishing permit, although you may have to ask for it. Just remember the turks and caicos are not part of the bahamas so that would be another clearance.

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[avb3]

Originally Posted by hellosailor

From the Keys to Cuba...OK, not to get political but Uncle Sam tends to get real upset about US citizens or vessels stopping in Cuba, so forgive me for saying you want to check out that situation (both the official and unofficial responses) before casually even considering that stop. Especially in any direct connection to or from a US port.

Let's not forget many here are not US citizens or their boats registered there.

Yes, there are potentially some implications as far as returning to the US within a 6 month period, but that stipulation's enforcement is less and less as one first lands further north from Key West.

As this is an international forum, information posted is worthwhile.