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Old 07-05-2018, 07:20 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by twistedtree View Post
Nothing gray about it. Maritime law allows for free transient passage. But as soon as you go to shore or drop anchor, you have entered the country and need to go through the entry process. So you could run from WA to AK without checking into Canada provided you run non-stop.
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On my Great Loop trip, crossing back and forth between countries in the Great Lakes and waterways was not an issue as long as you didn't anchor or dock. The one notable exception was the Canadian lock going into Lake Superior. Even though you sort of tether to the wall, they don't consider it formal entry into Canada.

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