Heading to US: Public Advisory from US Customs & Border Patrol

US Border

Apr 20, 2022

Note: this information applies to Lake Ontario but indicates what is expected by US authorities across the border.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces the reopening of small boat reporting locations for both essential and non-essential travel. Operational dates differ by location, for more information you may contact those specific locations.

Beginning April 15, the following small boating locations will begin to re-open and resume operations for CBP processing utilizing the ROAM App and installed iPads. For further information on individual location re-opening dates, contact the small boating location direct.

For information on entering the United States through Small Boating Locations, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/travel/pleasure-boats-private-flyers/pleasure-boat-overview/roam. 

For information on entering into Canada through Small Boating Locations, please contact CBSA or visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid- 19/arrivecan.html  
 
• Chadwick Bay Marina

• Smith Boys at Erie Basin Marina

• Sun Life Marina

• Smith Boys Marina

• Youngstown Yacht Club

• Bootleggers Cove Marina

• Newfane Marina

• Wilson Boatyard Marina

• Rochester City Marina

• Orleans County Marine Park

• Bald Eagle Marina

• Shumway Marina

• Fowlers Marina Inc.

• Sodus Bay Yacht Club

• Oswego Marina

• Wrights Landing Marina

• John St Dock (Rotary Dock)

• Navy Pointe Marina

• Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina

• Mary Street Dock

• Bonnie Castle Marina

• Alexandria Bay Public Docks

• Morristown Bath House

• Singer Castle on Dark Island

• Waddington Pavilion

• Dobisky Center (Ogdensburg)

• Champlain Small Vessel Reporting Rouses Point Boat Dock Area
 
When attempting to enter the U.S., travelers should be prepared by doing the following:
• Have a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative document, such as a passport, Trusted Traveler Program card, or Enhanced Tribal Card.
• Possess proof of an approved COVID-19 vaccination as outlined on the CDC website.
• Verbally attest to their travel intent and COVID-19 vaccination status and be prepared to present any documents requested by the CBP officer face-to-face or virtually.
 
Should you have any questions please contact the Small Boat Operations Center at (315) 393-1390. For additional information continue to follow us on Twitter @CBPBuffalo and @DFOBuffalo

-CBP
 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

-Article courtesy RCR Yachts, Youngstown NY

 

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