4 replies to this topic

[2slow]

Have heard that clearing customs is not necessary if you go over to Saint John for a day. Obviously I know it is illegal, but does US customs turn a blind eye to charter boats stopping by for the day?

[kdh]

We've been to St John only when out of St Thomas. As BVI sailors we've stayed there, and others seem to as well.

[CaptKen]

In the old days I think that was true. Have a friend that used to be a charter skipper down there in the '80-90s. We were talking about just this last week, he said all his current captains friends say it is a no no now.

[TQA]

A really bad idea. You are looking at possible jail time for the skipper if caught. One USVI charter skipper recently spent 6 months in the pokey for this sort of thing.

Both the USVI officials and the BVI officials take a very dim view of people flouting the customs and immigration laws.

[2slow]

thanks everybody.