This kind of thing is going to be more and more a part of the cruising life, I fear:
http://cruisersnet.net/border-patrol-performing-searches-at-mobile-bay-marinas/
Right now, it seems most common in the south. I hope it doesn't come to the US/Canada border areas but I have heard that there is a lot of advocacy for uniform enforcement.
Canadians tell me that the US is putting a lot of pressure on Canada to make their requirements for US citizens cruising in Canada the same as what we put Canadian cruisers in the US through. I, myself, wouldn't continue cruising in Canada under those circumstances and probably would give up cruising all together.
http://cruisersnet.net/border-patrol-performing-searches-at-mobile-bay-marinas/
Right now, it seems most common in the south. I hope it doesn't come to the US/Canada border areas but I have heard that there is a lot of advocacy for uniform enforcement.
Canadians tell me that the US is putting a lot of pressure on Canada to make their requirements for US citizens cruising in Canada the same as what we put Canadian cruisers in the US through. I, myself, wouldn't continue cruising in Canada under those circumstances and probably would give up cruising all together.