What is everything you need to sail a 32' boat into international waters and back into the US?

Question

Classes, licenses, permits, etc...

Answer 1

You have never sailed outside the Colregs line, have you?

You don't give enough information for an answer.  Do you just want to take a 32' boat on a short sail past the ColRegs line... the international boundry... or do you want to sail from an AmeriKan port to a foreign port?

You need to furnish more information if you want a real answer because we need to know HOW and WHERE you plan to sail to tell you what is requires.

If you are just taking a short sail... then you don't need anything but some common sense and enough talent to sail the boat.

Answer 2

Only one state (Alabama) requires an actual boating license. All other states (except 4) require the completion of a boat safety course for some people depending on age and type of vessel (ie: PWCs)...

for specifics for the state you life in, check it out at the following link:

http://www.americasboatingcourse.com/htm...

As far as what you need to sail into international waters is concern... you need nothing more than to know how to do it... and it would be wise to carry along a passport, photo ID, and American Express (you certainly don't want to leave home without that! LOL)

You did not say you intended on making any visits to any ports... however, for the Caribbean, Bahamas, etc... you won't need anything but a passport and photo ID... and that will get you into most countries...

Many countries require US citizens to post a "bond" in the form of cash - when arriving into a port in their country... this "cash" permits you to dock your vessel and come ashore... when my son and I sailed around the planet in the mid- nineties, the fees ranged from a low of nothing... to a high of $3,500 (American dollars). You get your money back when you leave... provided you and Jose' didn't "shoot out the lights"... or break any laws...

But be prepared... once you get out in International waters, if something goes wrong... you may end up in Cuba...

The link below contains "Foreign Entry Requirements" for US citizens to enter specific foreign Countries...

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw...