T&T: Anacortes WA, port of entry?

[Mike. Maurice]

> Anacortes is the HQ for the San Juan Islands. It is the proper place to
> clear. Just tie up to one of the end ties in Cap Sante Marina and phone the
> office, +1 (800) 562-5943, and say that you are in Cap Sante. The officers
> no longer go to the other marinas since they are understaffed and often are
> at the San Juan ferry terminal.
> 
> The other site would be Friday Harbor. Roche Harbor is serviced out of
> Friday Harbor and doesn't always have someone in the winter.

The information above is a perfect example of why no one should rely on 
  any information except that provided by an official representative of 
the customs service. If you get into trouble you will be the one who 
gets fined or jailed.

Since we have such great telephone communications today, there is almost 
no excuse for not telephoning ahead. Then follow the instructions as to 
where they want you to clear in.

It is a very bad idea to just show up, especially if you have bypassed a 
clearance office that the customs people would have preferred you to 
use. And, you aren't going to know without asking. Better safe than sorry.

My point is not that Anacortes won't be ok, but that the way to 
absolutely prevent any trouble is to ask. I do this frequently, don't 
ask how I know.

Regards,
Mike

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Capt. Mike Maurice
Tigard Oregon(Near Portland)