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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: Proposed cost increase to transit Panama Canal

Received a courtesy response letter from the Panama Canal Authority. Despite ours and others inputs on the proposed toll increases, their proposal stands and transit fees will go up as proposed.
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Forum: General Sailing Forum

01-08-2019, 18:50

Replies: 73

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: SSCA to double fees..

The SSCA Commodores' Bulletin is essentially articles written by SSCA members that in many cases can be found ‘for free” on their own sailing websites. If the SSCA were to embrace its original...

Forum: Our Community

31-07-2019, 13:14

Replies: 20

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: 5-Year USCG COD Anomaly??

The response from NVDC as follows:

Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Clarification of 5-Year USCG COD

Dear Mr. Abbott,

As a vessel owner, you are aware, the expiration date for the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

30-07-2019, 21:01

Replies: 73

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: SSCA to double fees..

Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) - see website at https://www.ssca.org/

Free sample copy of their Commodores’ Bulletin at: https://www.ssca.org/docs.ashx?id=469521

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Forum: General Sailing Forum

30-07-2019, 19:04

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: SSCA to double fees..

Skip is still on SSCA’s Board of Directors. Interesting discussion about SSCA and upcoming election initiatives on website: https://www.facebook.com/TomandLillyService/posts/2236203499827336

Forum: General Sailing Forum

29-07-2019, 18:22

Replies: 73

Views: 12,275

Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: SSCA to double fees..

Read the filing: https://990.erieri.com/EINS/591669131/591669131_2017_0fd45a84.PDF

Forum: General Sailing Forum

29-07-2019, 15:53

Replies: 73

Views: 12,275

Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: SSCA to double fees..

SSCA - see website at https://www.ssca.org/

Free sample copy of their Commodores’ Bulletin at: https://www.ssca.org/docs.ashx?id=469521

Forum: Our Community

25-07-2019, 18:31

Replies: 20

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: 5-Year USCG COD Anomaly??

This Was Our 2019 USCG COD Renewal Process.

We first went to the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC)...

Forum: Our Community

24-07-2019, 23:49

Replies: 20

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: 5-Year USCG COD Anomaly??

Look at the picture in the original post - front states good for 5 years - backside says good for one. See areas highlighted in RED.

Forum: Our Community

24-07-2019, 22:48

Replies: 20

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: 5-Year USCG COD Anomaly??

Haha! Good one!

On the semi-serious side, I did send an email inquiry for clarification to the NVDC at nvdc.w.webmaster@uscg.mil. Still awaiting a response.

Was surprised this was not...

Forum: Our Community

24-07-2019, 17:53

Replies: 20

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Posted By Joe Abbott

5-Year USCG COD Anomaly??

When reviewing the reverse side of our new 5-year USCG COD, noticed something a little strange in the “fine print.

It states, ” This certificate is valid for one year.”

While the...

Forum: Our Community

24-07-2019, 17:43

Replies: 17

5-year USCG online renewal???

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: 5-year USCG online renewal???

Our 2019 USCG COD Renewal Process.

We first went to the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC)...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-07-2019, 18:36

Replies: 73

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: SSCA to double fees..

Like you and maybe most others, had no clue what the SSCA was – could have equally been called the Super Secret Cruising Association as it is not well known and have never seen their “club” burgee...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

08-07-2019, 18:04

Replies: 169

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: Proposed cost increase to transit Panama Canal

What you reference for submission requirements is true.

On our submission we included the letter to PCA identified above, in both the body of the email and as an attached pdf file - we did...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

08-07-2019, 03:00

Replies: 169

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: Proposed cost increase to transit Panama Canal

Agree "bitching" about it will gain nothing, just as not putting your own 2-cents into the pot.

This is what we submitted in a constructive and respectful tone. They in-turn responded back...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

07-07-2019, 19:27

Replies: 169

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: Proposed cost increase to transit Panama Canal

How much is it “worth”? Each alone decides the “worth” of the accomplishment of a canal transit from a personal perspective.

How much it “costs” now and in the future is detailed in the...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

07-07-2019, 18:26

Replies: 169

Views: 25,630

Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: Proposed cost increase to transit Panama Canal

While the discussions on the history, politics, and issues of the Panama Canal are interesting, the original post was about the new proposed canal transit fees and the option for public comment.
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Forum: Cruising News & Events

24-06-2019, 07:48

Replies: 169

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Posted By Joe Abbott

Re: Proposed cost increase to transit Panama Canal

If you and other fellow cruisers are concerned about the Panama Canal Transit Fee Increases, the best option available is to submit your comments by email to them at customerelations@pancanal.com by...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

22-06-2019, 20:50

Replies: 169