Re: [Paddlewise] Ch 16 and DSC

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:49:57 -0500
VE3JC John wrote:

> for a reciprocal agreement to exempt the requirement for a station
> license for ...boaters crossing the border into the USA.  However, due to
> 09/11, and continuing homeland security issues, more pressing matters
> have taken the forefront and an agreement was not reached. ...

Bummer.  Though I think that there's more here than meets the eye.

> The course instructor, and power squadron participants with crafts
> rather larger than mine  ;^)  indicated that USCG response to a distress
> could be contingent on being licenced.

That would be an unconscionable action.  I also wonder if it would be legal 
under international Law of the Sea treaties.  Oh, wait - the US hasn't ratified 
the latest LotS...

Mike
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