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Sailing Questions Answered | Sailing Britican (Video 6)
May 23, 2017 · 23 min · 6K views · United States
What this video covers
Cruising sailors often face significant bureaucratic and logistical hurdles when operating a foreign-flagged vessel in the United States. Foreign-flagged boats must obtain a cruising permit, which is valid for one year and requires the vessel to leave the country for at least two weeks to renew.7:04 Failure to comply with customs and immigration procedures, such as failing to check in or out of every port, can result in substantial fines.7:39 Foreign nationals entering the U.S. must hold a B1/B2 visa to avoid being turned away or fined.6:10 Regarding health insurance, many full-time cruisers opt to self-insure by setting aside savings, as international coverage is often prohibitively expensive.1:37 For families, homeschooling presents significant challenges, though integrating children into local schools for short periods can provide a beneficial break.9:48 While many sailors fear handling large vessels, a 56-foot boat equipped with electric winches and a bow thruster can be easier to maneuver than smaller, older designs.14:36 Proper boat selection requires balancing intended passage distances with the crew's ability to maintain and handle the vessel.15:39
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