Vie d'écume · vidéo

Ce que couvre cette vidéo

The crew of the sailboat Corail, a 63-foot vessel, faced significant entry restrictions from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) while attempting to transit from Canada to the United States via Lake Champlain. Despite using the CBP ROAM application and attempting multiple video interviews, officials denied entry twice.2:12 A crew member eventually brought the boat to a customs dock, where agents conducted a thorough search and interrogated the crew for over two hours.2:41 Authorities granted the vessel only a one-week transit permit, citing concerns over the captain’s status and the crew's documentation.5:43 Fearing the legal consequences of overstaying this short window, the captain decided to abandon the U.S. route and return to Canada.6:32 This detour requires navigating the Chambly Canal, paying for lock fees, and sourcing a crane in Quebec to re-step the mast, as local facilities in Sorel and Trois-Rivières cannot accommodate the boat's size.8:20 The crew spent time at Valcour Island and Middle Bay while finalizing these logistical changes.0:15

Bateaux dans cette vidéo

Plus de vidéos de Vie d'écume

Goodbye CORAIL !!!sept. 2026The FUTURE of Vie d'écume and mineaoût 2026Plans have changed, we're doing the Spanish coast, Toulon will have to waitaoût 2026Watch out for the orcas of Gibraltar, I'm staying on guardaoût 2026

De Vie d'écume — voir le bateau, l'équipage et chaque vidéo analysée de la chaîne.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Un e-mail avec les meilleures trouvailles de la flotte — les moments, les bateaux et les histoires qui valent la peine d'être regardés. Entrez votre adresse pour recevoir votre propre exemplaire.