This year we are doing something different, clearing customs in Sidney BC. We do not have Nexus or Canpass or whatever pre clearance. We have always used call in at customs dock in Bedwell Hbr. For several decades Is there a dedicated customs dock at the Sidney marina Is it call in? Can I just go to a slip and then call in if it is call in and skip customs dock?
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Yep, just like Eagle said. Dedicated customs dock at Sidney with dedicated customs phones attached, similar to Bedwell.
Dave
Edmonds, WA
"THE FIX" '93 2556
Carbureted 383 Vortec-Bravo II
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The customs dock at port Sidney is often crowded and so is the channel leading into the marina. Even when I'm going to Port Sidney I prefer to clear at Van Isle. The staff at the fuel dock will even help with your lines.
There are a couple of good chandlers there and a used equipment store and an excellent restaurant in the mix. Worthy of a stop on its own imo.
P/C Pete
Edmonds Yacht Club (Commodore 1993)
1988 3818 "GLAUBEN”
Hino EH700 175 Onan MDKD Genset
MMSI 367770440
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Here is a zoomable map of of all their locations
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/ser...-sdtm-eng.html
"Adios Dinero"
1997 3988 with new 330 Cummins
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Exactly what documents do you need for the boat? I have not received my tabs or title yet. but have the paperwork from the titling company that shows it was submitted.
Heading there tomorrow from Port Townsend tonight.
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Current registration documents are required. In the past, before we had Nexus, we were never asked for them by customs - US or Canada.
We have been asked for the registration documents by the US Coast Guard during a routine boading.
1999 3788, Cummins 270 "Freedom"
2013 Boston Whaler 130 SS
Anacortes, WA
Isla Verde, PR
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I have cleared customs at Sidney once a year for the past two years, no problems or long waits. I have also cleared at Van Isle it's even easier, watch out for the rock near the marina. We like to go to Victoria every year, we clear at Sidney and then those wanting to go to Butchart get off and take a cab to the gardens then ride the bus to Victoria and meet us at the causeway.
Partner in a 1999 4788
Seattle, WA
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"gsilvest" post=818353 wrote:
The customs dock next to the Van Isle fuel dock is the easiest to find and get in and out of.
Don't forget your passports.
Started boating 1965
Bayliners owned: 26 Victoria, 28 Bounty, 32, 38, and 47 since 1996
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