Thanks for the feedback! We are trying to cover the things that might not be as sexy or entertaining, but that people need to know! Let us know if you have other questions.
Thank you for that detail on "Stores on Board"! I've been struggling for a real-world answer to that question. I was hoping I wouldn't have to list every item on board.
AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING. This is so nicely presented, packaged and with a smile. You're way of explaining things is so pleasant to listen to and digest. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the details, we will be heading to the Bahamas next Fall, a lot of channels do not go into details on how to check in in different places, we need more videos like that.
Great info as my wife and I are just starting out and the Bahamas are first on the list to check into. The only thing additional we'll need is vet forms. Thank you!
Thanks, you two. Nice walk-through. That was exactly what I needed. You somehow managed to answer every question I had as it was forming. See you out there! Tom Davis s/v Uhuru
Wow! Glad we covered it all. We intentionally try not to be a "bikini and beaches" channel and instead provide useful and realistic info for people who need it. We'd be interested to know what other questions we might be able to help you with.
It used to be $30 back in about 2003. There is the treaty of seafaring nations that set the fee to be very low and even 30 bucks is higher than allowed. The Bahamas and most of the Caribbean is a ripoff. Mexico is the same way but if you’re in the pacific you don’t run into that.
Great info, My friend and I are looking to make a trip in a small boat and doing some research so I thank you for putting this video together for folks like us.Thank you for the links to, You were very very helpful so thanks again!
No problem. As of right now, (April) the borders in the Bahamas are closed. We hope they will open up again soon after the COVID-19 emergency subsides.
Thanks for this video, it's going to save a lot of time and stress to a lot of people. You've been travelling for a very long time, I get it, but just so you know: Yugoslavia ceased to exist in 2002 🙂
Thank you very much! Not rambly at all. Very practical and to the point. BTW, I have a question: how does the 'dual nationality' of Temptress work? Wouldn't you have to import to the US when you decide to stay there for longer?
I'm thinking about giving the Miami to Bimini crossing a try this winter in a very small boat,. A MacGregor 21. I'm curious about your thoughts I know they cross with Jet skis there. Is my little boat big enough to give this a try or should I wait for my Colombia 10.7 refit to be completed. Definitely would be looking for the best possible weather window with my little boat too. For safety reasons.
Really watch the weather. Waves too. The macGregor isn't a very stout boat. Things can get challenging fast. That said I've had to motor the whole way in flat conditions several times.
Yes exactly my thoughts all about whether. I could trailer the Boat down there and it may still be a no go due to weather. Its not a stout Boat at all. The Colombia when finished will be the boat I travel the world with. The MacGregor is just to pass the time and build experience. Thank you for the reply. You guy are the best.
Clark great info!!! Did you have issues getting into West End? What is the state of grand Bahama now? We are crossing over in a few weeks and have been trying to get some info on current situation out there
West end wasn't hurt much. All facilities are up and functioning. As we have moved east we have seen more blown off roofs and such. We decided to switch to the middle route (Barries to Eluthra) and skip the Abacos Mostly because of the weather. But we have some concern about shifted sand bars. We arrived at Lucaya today and the marinas are pretty empty. Thia area will likely appreciate any tourism business they can get.
Emily & Clark's Adventure thanks for the info! We were planning to cross to bimini but hadn’t considered west end due to possible damage and issues with entering but good to know. Big fronts coming in this week but hopefully we’ll be out there shortly! Would love to meet you and Emily you guys are our UA-cam favorites, you’ve been INCREDIBLY helpful for us young learning cruisers! Really appreciate it we are avid watchers 🙏🙏
Thanks so much! We will be in the north Bahamas for a bit. If you'd like to connect about specifics and exchange info, please send us a message on Patreon! Http://patreon.com/emilyandclark
@@Clarks-Adventure just looked and some forms are available in PDF on line bahamascustoms.gov.bs/frequent-downloads/ I will look for complete list. Thanks
Most importantly they have to say "visiting friends on a boat". Not crew, not passenger. This can't seem like a charter or work. Beyond that nothing special. They just put the boats name on the tourist card as hotel and if they claim things that they are bringing to you they need a copy of your cruising permit for customs.
Good information. Very clear and helpful. Thanks. I do recall once being told that in some caribbean country (and I don't remember which), when new crew members flew in, at the airport customs they said they were going to "crew" on a boat. Customs denied them entry because they said they needed a work visa for that and they sent them back. So I am still a little confused about crew passenger distinctions but apparently in the bahamas, just say passenger.
Chartering and crewing are big concerns. They require work permits/charter permits. If you have guests (who are not paying you to charter, and whom you are not paying wages) who come in on a flight (or other means, but not on your boat), this will happen separate from when you check in with a crew list. The guests should probably indicate on their tourist card they are visiting for pleasure/vacation, and staying on a private yacht, with "SV _________" as the address. So they wouldn't be on the crew list at the time of check in. You can usually add or remove them from the crew list as needed by visiting the port captain or customs. This is for the purpose of allowing them to move the boat.
Very Useful! Does anyone know in 8:44 where they have a section asking for a listing of the crew on board, if the Master should include their own information in the Crew? There appears to be no section where the Vessel Master states their Address, but it is required for crew which seems strange to me... Thanks!
hey thanks for the info. Question: Im sailing with wife from florida to nassau and checking into nassau. kids will be flying in two weeks later. Do we need to list kids as crew even though they wont be joining us?
No they will be clearing customs at the airport. If you are headed back to the US after or if the kids are just visiting no need to put them on the crew list. -C
Maybe you said and I just didn't understand but do you need to go through this process with every island or just one? I'm speaking about just the Bahamas not Bahamas then Jamaica.
In my experience, only Mexico requires multiple check-ins. Once you enter a country you are good until you leave or need to extend your stay. All the Bahamas islands are part of the one country.
What if we bought a sailboat from regional Europe or the United States and after that we sailed to the Caribbean on our way back to Asia? Do we have to arrange a visa for each stop on our trip to Asia?
Visas have nothing to do with the boat. Visas are for the people. As we say in the video customs is for the boat, immigrations is for the people. Visa requirements are based on what passport you travel with and are different for each country.
A VERY current note from a vet. Basically you will need to forge the date. You should get better information from someone who travels with pets. I don't know exactly.
They could. I can only remember them visiting the boat once in Nicaragua. But usually not, they just ask. I make a point to anchor out so they would have to take a dinghy ride. They never want to.
Need is a strong word... But you should have them. Ask Emily really nice and she might make a video on what she does. She paints flags on white cloth as we need them. - Clark
@@Clarks-Adventure So, it's really a courtesy and not a law or regulation? There has to be some maritime knowledge you can share? It would be interesting to see how to make them. I really like the educational aspect of the videos you both produce.
Hi Mark, not a crazy question at all. As of yesterday, Old Bahama Bay was open with a fuel dock, fresh water ($15 to fill up), marina, and the hotel open. The restaurant was open too, but they only had about half the menu items available when we visited. The waitress who served us said the Eastern part of the island is still in bad shape, but the area within walking distance of customs is all open, and in good shape.
Your comment about uk and usa just turning up , its the same in most places around the world . BUT you cannot do this in the usa, evan as a brit I have to register online , pay for a b1b2 visa then book an appointment at a usa embassy attend a meeting interview ,hand over my passport, and wait for it to be posted . And evan now through virus all embassy's are closed to apply to come to the usa. And qlot of Americans complaining they have to do a test to go to a new island , lol
Yugoslavia ceased to exist in 1992. it split into seven different countries. these are Serbia/Croatia/ bosnia & Herzegovina/ Macedonia/Slovenia/Kosovo and Montenegro.
I wanted to illustrate my point but not offend any particular country so I choose a no longer existant country that had very bad international visa status
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Of all the hundreds of youtube sailing channels I have literally never seen one which covered this important imformation - good work!
Thanks Richard, that's our goal.
You might like our other videos, please take some time to look through our channel.
@@Clarks-Adventure I do! I appreciate that you often cover many things that nobody else does and I always learn something! Thanks again..
Great Info most vlogs skip this point
Thanks for the feedback! We are trying to cover the things that might not be as sexy or entertaining, but that people need to know! Let us know if you have other questions.
Been watching YT for years and learned some good tips no one has ever mentioned before.
Thanks John, You might like the rest of our channel. Consider subscribing.
Thank you for that detail on "Stores on Board"! I've been struggling for a real-world answer to that question. I was hoping I wouldn't have to list every item on board.
Love videos like this! Give us info we will need when we get "out there!"
AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING. This is so nicely presented, packaged and with a smile.
You're way of explaining things is so pleasant to listen to and digest. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome
This video was very informational I had no idea all the things you have to do.
A very good video for anyone who's never traveled to the Bahamas.
Fantastic, thank you! This is the first place I'll be going after my boat gets built, and this puts my mind at ease about the process.
Thanks for the details, we will be heading to the Bahamas next Fall, a lot of channels do not go into details on how to check in in different places, we need more videos like that.
Do you get any paperwork saying you've checked in
Yes. Governments=paperwork. The world over.
Clark sounds so friendly!
Thanks
Great info as my wife and I are just starting out and the Bahamas are first on the list to check into. The only thing additional we'll need is vet forms. Thank you!
I think we talk about pets in the Bahamas a bit on our "first time cruiser Q and A" video. ua-cam.com/video/jYiT_L9TvAg/v-deo.html
Just watched thanks
You really made things soo much less stressfull. Its always better having good information when entering a country
Thanks, you two. Nice walk-through. That was exactly what I needed. You somehow managed to answer every question I had as it was forming.
See you out there!
Tom Davis
s/v Uhuru
Wow! Glad we covered it all. We intentionally try not to be a "bikini and beaches" channel and instead provide useful and realistic info for people who need it. We'd be interested to know what other questions we might be able to help you with.
@@Clarks-Adventure And I, for one, thank you for that.
It used to be $30 back in about 2003. There is the treaty of seafaring nations that set the fee to be very low and even 30 bucks is higher than allowed. The Bahamas and most of the Caribbean is a ripoff. Mexico is the same way but if you’re in the pacific you don’t run into that.
Great info, My friend and I are looking to make a trip in a small boat and doing some research so I thank you for putting this video together for folks like us.Thank you for the links to, You were very very helpful so thanks again!
No problem. As of right now, (April) the borders in the Bahamas are closed. We hope they will open up again soon after the COVID-19 emergency subsides.
@@Clarks-Adventure Yes this is a good time to get things in order and plan everything I figured. You both just stay safe and healthy.
That was great heading that way in 9 months thank you.
Great info for those that have never done this and are planning on doing so, thank you
Thank you for all the information. Tons of helpful tips!
Like always Excellent ! Thank you !
great vid Clark! thanks for the info!
Great video. I'm close to retirement and I hope to need this video in the future.
Look around the channel. You may find others you need.
Thank you for sharing this information
Thanks for this video, it is very helpful. We are planning a trip from Miami to Bimini on our Seadoo's
Great learning video. Thanks.
Nice video very informative for a beginner.
thank you , I enjoyed it and no you weren't to wordy you are very good at explaining things .
Excellent information, thanks!
You're welcome Keith
Awesome video, thanks
I want to go to Bimini, thank you.
Great job Clark!
Great stuff - thanks. Question: are entry fees paid in cash, CC, check?
Cash.
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Excellent and valuable info, thnx m8!
Thanks for this video, it's going to save a lot of time and stress to a lot of people.
You've been travelling for a very long time, I get it, but just so you know: Yugoslavia ceased to exist in 2002 🙂
That's kinda why I said Yugoslavia. I didn't want to insult anyone but I wanted to use a word everyone knew "was" a country.
Your very welcome
@@Clarks-Adventure It makes sense.
Really Good info. Thank you very much ;-)
Great info ..Thanks a million \
Glad you found it helpful.
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insightful, well done
Thank you very much! Not rambly at all. Very practical and to the point.
BTW, I have a question: how does the 'dual nationality' of Temptress work? Wouldn't you have to import to the US when you decide to stay there for longer?
No it's more like a consumer good that has had its taxes paid
I'm thinking about giving the Miami to Bimini crossing a try this winter in a very small boat,. A MacGregor 21. I'm curious about your thoughts I know they cross with Jet skis there.
Is my little boat big enough to give this a try or should I wait for my Colombia 10.7 refit to be completed.
Definitely would be looking for the best possible weather window with my little boat too. For safety reasons.
Really watch the weather. Waves too. The macGregor isn't a very stout boat. Things can get challenging fast.
That said I've had to motor the whole way in flat conditions several times.
Yes exactly my thoughts all about whether. I could trailer the Boat down there and it may still be a no go due to weather.
Its not a stout Boat at all. The Colombia when finished will be the boat I travel the world with. The MacGregor is just to pass the time and build experience.
Thank you for the reply.
You guy are the best.
great info,, thanks so much
Clark great info!!! Did you have issues getting into West End? What is the state of grand Bahama now? We are crossing over in a few weeks and have been trying to get some info on current situation out there
West end wasn't hurt much. All facilities are up and functioning. As we have moved east we have seen more blown off roofs and such. We decided to switch to the middle route (Barries to Eluthra) and skip the Abacos
Mostly because of the weather. But we have some concern about shifted sand bars.
We arrived at Lucaya today and the marinas are pretty empty. Thia area will likely appreciate any tourism business they can get.
Emily & Clark's Adventure thanks for the info! We were planning to cross to bimini but hadn’t considered west end due to possible damage and issues with entering but good to know. Big fronts coming in this week but hopefully we’ll be out there shortly! Would love to meet you and Emily you guys are our UA-cam favorites, you’ve been INCREDIBLY helpful for us young learning cruisers! Really appreciate it we are avid watchers 🙏🙏
Thanks so much! We will be in the north Bahamas for a bit. If you'd like to connect about specifics and exchange info, please send us a message on Patreon! Http://patreon.com/emilyandclark
Thank you.
Great video.
Thanks
Great info. Question on forms: Can all entry forms be downloaded and completed before arrival?
I just fill them out at the desk. But probably, you'd have to look.
@@Clarks-Adventure just looked and some forms are available in PDF on line bahamascustoms.gov.bs/frequent-downloads/ I will look for complete list. Thanks
Thanks Clark
Great video. So what you're saying is that I don't need a visa for most countries being a US citizen?
Yep. I dated a woman from Trinidad briefly. She couldn't travel to the French islands at all. Sometimes it's nice to be American.
Thanks for this Clark. One question, how about someone flying out to visit while you are in the Bahamas? Anything special we need to do?
Most importantly they have to say "visiting friends on a boat". Not crew, not passenger. This can't seem like a charter or work.
Beyond that nothing special. They just put the boats name on the tourist card as hotel and if they claim things that they are bringing to you they need a copy of your cruising permit for customs.
Good information. Very clear and helpful. Thanks.
I do recall once being told that in some caribbean country (and I don't remember which), when new crew members flew in, at the airport customs they said they were going to "crew" on a boat. Customs denied them entry because they said they needed a work visa for that and they sent them back. So I am still a little confused about crew passenger distinctions but apparently in the bahamas, just say passenger.
Chartering and crewing are big concerns. They require work permits/charter permits. If you have guests (who are not paying you to charter, and whom you are not paying wages) who come in on a flight (or other means, but not on your boat), this will happen separate from when you check in with a crew list. The guests should probably indicate on their tourist card they are visiting for pleasure/vacation, and staying on a private yacht, with "SV _________" as the address. So they wouldn't be on the crew list at the time of check in. You can usually add or remove them from the crew list as needed by visiting the port captain or customs. This is for the purpose of allowing them to move the boat.
Very Useful! Does anyone know in 8:44 where they have a section asking for a listing of the crew on board, if the Master should include their own information in the Crew? There appears to be no section where the Vessel Master states their Address, but it is required for crew which seems strange to me... Thanks!
Captain should list themselves on the crew list.
@@Clarks-Adventure Thank you!
hey thanks for the info. Question: Im sailing with wife from florida to nassau and checking into nassau. kids will be flying in two weeks later. Do we need to list kids as crew even though they wont be joining us?
No they will be clearing customs at the airport. If you are headed back to the US after or if the kids are just visiting no need to put them on the crew list. -C
this is probably a stupid question, but what is the difference between having your vessel documented vs having your vessel registered?
Registration is State. Documentation is federal.
If you are traveling internationally, better to be documented.
Also, it's cheaper!
Maybe you said and I just didn't understand but do you need to go through this process with every island or just one? I'm speaking about just the Bahamas not Bahamas then Jamaica.
In my experience, only Mexico requires multiple check-ins. Once you enter a country you are good until you leave or need to extend your stay. All the Bahamas islands are part of the one country.
What if we bought a sailboat from regional Europe or the United States and after that we sailed to the Caribbean on our way back to Asia? Do we have to arrange a visa for each stop on our trip to Asia?
Visas have nothing to do with the boat. Visas are for the people. As we say in the video customs is for the boat, immigrations is for the people.
Visa requirements are based on what passport you travel with and are different for each country.
Thank you
Your welcome Terry
I would like to know how you did to make your vessel legal in Mexico.... how much tax I have to pay? I willing to bring one over here... thanks!
When I did it it was cheap or free to import the boat.
Things change, check
I know this episode is like a year old, but got a question. If you have pets, what do you need to bring them with you?? 🙀😼😻
A VERY current note from a vet. Basically you will need to forge the date.
You should get better information from someone who travels with pets. I don't know exactly.
Do the customs officials enter your boat and inspect the stores?
They could. I can only remember them visiting the boat once in Nicaragua. But usually not, they just ask.
I make a point to anchor out so they would have to take a dinghy ride. They never want to.
Do you have to be a licensed officer and/or capitain?
Nope
Do you need a courtesy flag for every country you enter?
Need is a strong word... But you should have them.
Ask Emily really nice and she might make a video on what she does. She paints flags on white cloth as we need them. - Clark
@@Clarks-Adventure So, it's really a courtesy and not a law or regulation? There has to be some maritime knowledge you can share? It would be interesting to see how to make them. I really like the educational aspect of the videos you both produce.
Thanks. Only place that checked so far was El Salvador. Port captains brother sold flags so he said it was law... It isn't. But it's fun.
@@Clarks-Adventure that's a great idea
Crazy question.. is West End still operational?
Hi Mark, not a crazy question at all. As of yesterday, Old Bahama Bay was open with a fuel dock, fresh water ($15 to fill up), marina, and the hotel open. The restaurant was open too, but they only had about half the menu items available when we visited.
The waitress who served us said the Eastern part of the island is still in bad shape, but the area within walking distance of customs is all open, and in good shape.
@@Clarks-Adventure Thank you for the information, by the way you did an awesome job on the video! Hope to see you in the Bahamas. S.V. Voodoo
I always thought the Bahamas were US territories, not that I could afford to go there
Your comment about uk and usa just turning up , its the same in most places around the world .
BUT you cannot do this in the usa, evan as a brit I have to register online , pay for a b1b2 visa then book an appointment at a usa embassy attend a meeting interview ,hand over my passport, and wait for it to be posted . And evan now through virus all embassy's are closed to apply to come to the usa.
And qlot of Americans complaining they have to do a test to go to a new island , lol
Yes the US is the worst for immigration.
@@Clarks-Adventure its not immigration its tourism
We dont have Yugoslavia anymore..gone with the wind...
I chose Yugoslavia so I didn't offend or mispeak about any particular country. Suffice to say, some countries are easier than others. -C
Yugoslavia ceased to exist in 1992. it split into seven different countries. these are Serbia/Croatia/ bosnia & Herzegovina/ Macedonia/Slovenia/Kosovo and Montenegro.
I wanted to illustrate my point but not offend any particular country so I choose a no longer existant country that had very bad international visa status
If you’re traveling from Yugoslavia then you left a long ass time ago lol
Yugoslavia hasn't existed since the last century. 😂
That's why I used it as an example. Didn't want to upset anyone
Sorry lost all interest in the Bahamas, back in the 70's as I remember it was $30 to clear in now they take greed to the next level.