Off in the boat I go,
To lose my mind
And find my soul.
It seems every time you turn around the procedures for crossing the border by boat have changed, so instead of telling you what we think is correct, we have provided links direct to the government sites for you to confirm for yourselves. The last article has some information that does not apply to our area, but he does have some good tips and sites for you to check out.
If you are a private boat entering Canadian waters then following this link will help you to avoid penalties.
Whether you are a US boater returning from a visit to Canada or a Canadian boater arriving into the US, this link will supply you with requirements to make border crossings easier.
Pat’s Boating has some great information and links for any boater who plans on crossing a border.
We have all heard the horror stories and hassles of crossing the border by boat, but cruising between Canada and the United States is easy, as long as you have the proper documents and follow the process. Upon arriving in the U.S. or Canada, the captain of the boat must report to a Customs officer — Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — and provide details of the voyage, as well as information about the passengers and their declaration. No one, except the captain, may leave the boat unless authorized to do so by the officer.
Hopefully this information will encourage more of you to explore the waterways just out our back door.