GL: Cuba

[Dave Cooper]

IF you are a US Citizen or have a US Documented boat I would suggest
strongly that you forgo the temptation to visit. The US Consulate in Havana
routinely is taking photos of all the boats in the harbors. These are so
they can keep records of who has visited.

Presidents Bush's Executive Order
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040226-11.html

He renewed this again in Feb of 2007 basically gives the US the right to
confiscate ANY boat that has been in Cuban waters and enters the US. No ifs,
buts or why's necessary. All up to the discretion of Homeland Security.

In addition the travel ban for US Citizens is being enforced sporadically by
the US. Witness the recent fines of the travel arrangers, Travelocity and
American Express plus the letters that travelers receive after
returning......

We've been there and would love to return but just can't take the risk of
losing our boat and the fines/harassment that would accompany it.

As always YMMV....

Dave & Nancy
Swan Song
Roughwater 58