Seen more drunks cause more "accidents" on water and land than anything else, never actually heard of or seen anyone 'bent' do anything to that extent. As an aside I think if everyone got a little in their life and just chilled out more the whole 'bloody' world would be better off, amazing the insights that can be had with quiet friendly conversation uninhibited by the everyday #bs and mellowed by a anxiety relaxed mind. I mean seriously, in 64 orbits around Sol I've never seen anyone start a fight or hurt someone while chillin'...
Very bold brother! Kudos! Forgot to mention that one of the first thing the USCG does when boarding is wipe the helm and all commonly touched surfaces for residue. Totally not worth losing your vessel for!!! Thanks for speaking out to those that are oblivious.
I’m a stoner in Michigan and only ever sailed up here. I’ve never had an issue. I only carry if I’m staying somewhere else and then I bring a live resin vape. If anything went down it’s smaller than a battery and always in my pocket and I would just chuck it. I want to do the Caribbean some day and I won’t go without any so I’ve put a lot of thought into it. I would take my cat because it would set off a false positive for any K-9 unit and also he’s good company. No pot would go on the boat at all, drug dogs smell residue. Also some international airports have machines that smell it too so the coast guard might. I have a few holes high in my mast that I plugged but I could build little cubbies in them and put vape cartridges. Also I have smell proof bags that seem to do the trick if your hands are clean when you pack them. If I could come up with a way to hide them half way up my mast I would be in business. Smell doesn’t drop it goes up. The key is pot can’t be smoked on your boat and you can’t have stuff on your hands and touch things or the dogs will know. When you get to your destination head up and grab it out. Smoke on a beach or something. I know what some of you are thinking, just don’t bring it. To that I say quit being a square. It’s pretty easy to not get caught and if you do it’s not that big of a deal. Maybe jail but probably a fine or bribe. Risk reward kinda thing. I’m more scared of drowning than going to jail and I still sail. Stay smart and you probably won’t do either
I smoke like a motherfucker, but you’re right it’s not worth it. Even when I go to Mexico or the Dominican, I never look for it because it’s not legal and it will just lead to trouble
'were cruising up Long Island Sound a decade ago when a guy in an old Hunter 37 asked me if I wanted an "EyE Opener". I hopped aboard his '37 and he had a drywall spackle bucket FILLED with green buds. LoL. I guess he had long distance plans...
I have only dreamed of being on a sail boat. I feel for safety sake one should be clear minded while operating a vessel. One never knows when a emergency may occur so it is better to be clear headed while on the water.
i can understand that you should under no circumstance steer a vessel on drugs be it alc or weed. My personal opinon is that if you are allowed to carry alcohol and drink onboard then you should be able to carry weed and smoke while on ankar or when you visit the land if the country allows. I have seen so many captains drunk its not even funny. And when i talk to both my grandfathers who where sailors they told me that alot of older sailors are alcoholics. My now dead grandfather was also an alcoholic. My grandpa told me about the drinking game with his buddies that they sat in a room of the boat locked and the first person that had to piss or stand up had to pay drinks for everyone and he said they would always drink so much and piss themselves because no one wanted to pay. Sailors are weird.
It is crazy that weed is still illegal, there is so many medical uses for it. In my opinion alcohol is way worse then weed. The government has to control every aspect of our lives.
0:52 Personally I don't smoke but you have to be careful. Some countries will jail you for smoking weed and in other countries the consequence could be even worse. Stay safe!
in tx it's by county really so most of the cities it's just a class c for possession. out in the sticks they'll take your weed and roll you over some razor barrels
Great video that needed to be stated Chris! I was 'stopped' and boarded almost out of sight of land by the Dept of Homeland Security. They came out of 'nowhere' and came up alongside. They searched, and in our case, everything was in order, including and especially the ships papers, but like you said, these boardings can happen anywhere at any time.
I live in a medical-only state that borders 2 fully legal states. When I say borders, I can drive 12 minutes to 1 and 30 minutes to the other. If the US is going to allow states to declare it legal then it should be equal across all states. I don't partake in it but this hodgepodge of states is out of hand.
Hey! Great informational video. In this video you refer to a delivery captain license. What exactly is this license and how can one obtain it. Best regards
Chris, this was an interesting video and added an entirely new element to your series. Do you think you might do one on the carry of firearms aboard a sailboat as one travels about.
If you listen to the extremes that large cruise ship companies go through to make sure their vessels and passengers don't have 'substances' to abuse on board, it is because the penalties are extreme at some countries, and ignorance of what your passengers might be doing don't exempt you from them. Did you know? Going to Japan, you need to declare prescriptions medications if you have over a 30 day supply. Starting in 2025 and you are over 75, even to visit Australia, you will need a visa and have a medical exam prior to applying from an approved doctor. Here in the Midwest there is one in IL (I think) , but not WI, MN, MI. Rules are awful, live with it.
Well Captain have you ever noticed the gold fringe on the American flag? What are they trying to tell us by flying that flag? And yes it pertains to today’s topic.
Chris, I love your channel you are shaking and baking my friend, I agree I believe weed should be legal just like alcohol but it is not so stick with the rum and beer, which is fine for me. Since the conversation is about contraband, what are your thoughts regarding firearms? We typically spend our summers bouncing from island to island in New England and am comfortable carrying but on my boat sometimes I wonder if it would bring more harm than help. I am curious to understand your take concerning personal safety around the regions of the Caribbean. My feeling the risk is simply not worth the benefit or perceived security. (not to mention just another thing to worry about).
From my understanding, it’s illegal to transport it between states, even if it’s legal in both states. Now, it comes down to policing it, which kind of reminds me of the whole chicken before the egg debate. It’s kind of like airports, which is federal property so it illegal, so they can arrest you, but who are they going to give you to, probably the state police, which now it’s legal, so what are they going to do??? Probably let you go.
I agree with you 100% on this issue. I to don’t partake either. But there will be a lot of people that will disagree but that’s on them. That’s fine but don’t cry when you are sitting in a foreign jail..
Totally agree it's not worth the risk. But what I'm confused about is the search thing from the USCG. Do you not still have protection against unreasonable searches and seizures under the 4th Amendment? I'd assume it's the same as if police pull you over and ask to search your vehicle, but I don't actually know.
The probable cause in our case of the dept homeland security boarding was that it was stated that our home port label on the stern was partially obscured by…something. I don’t remember…. Plus I’m sure that this partial obscuration was surely not evident when they first saw our blip on their radar. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions. Listen to Chris, he knows what he’s talking about
I'm a dud, no drugs, no alcohol or smoking, so no problem. Since I was young I was designated driver. Been stopped many times by the boat police, everything always went fine.
The USA (country of freedom) is the only country I know of that is allowed to force employees to take random drug tests. This doesn’t happen anywhere else. But the USA is the “war on drugs” country. After 100 years, 10’s of millions of lives ruined, by far the highest prison population in the world what has changed. Drugs are cheaper relatively speaking than ever, more potent and more readily available than ever before. Yet the war trots on. It’s absurd and the definition of insanity
In Canada weed is not illegal on a boat. Nor would it be in international waters. As long as your boat is under a Canadian flag. Now going into foreign waters or a foreign port is totally different. In international waters you are governed by the rules of the country your boat is flagged under. Your prohibition is not understandable as marijuana is legal in Canada. Really I wish Canadians would stop acting like there is something wrong with weed or it’s something to be hidden. It’s not in Canada, on a Canadian boat in Canadian waters or in international waters.
Also Ottawa has removed interprovincial restrictions on alcohol for personal consumption. You might wanna look it up before putting forward falsehoods.
Civil asset forfeiture. Confiscation is a good way to describe civil asset forfeiture but the words may not be legally interchangeable or equivalent. Point taken, though. How about alcohol? Even if you’re not intoxicated… Have you heard of the authorities falsely arresting, charging and seizing the vessel? How about large sums of money? $10K, more or less? Have you heard of the authorities seizing your property using civil asset forfeiture laws? The government often does this without charging individuals of a crime. They just have to stipulate that they suspect the property was used for criminal activity.
Chris, it might be good to cover prescription drugs. I take ADHD medication and always wondered if I need to stop taking it sailing to other countries. I have to leave it at home for many places I visit for business!
Great info… thanks again for sharing your experiences, now what about “registered” firearms? Also, curious if you’ve done a video on the different captains papers? I believe, similar to scuba diving, where you can get like a knock of certification to charter a boat or scuba dive for a day. But, real captains papers and scuba licenses require a fair amount of course work. I’m not into scuba these days, but the idea of chartering a vessel seems to keep coming up and I feel like the captains certification is holding us up from doing it. What do you know around such things?😊
My wife is Thai, she told me if you get caught with weed in Thailand, on the water or on land, they will put your ass in jail for life. Think about it ❤❤❤❤ Love you Chris
@@ChasingLatitudesit's so natural man. Yeah so are snake bites, I had a misspent youth, seen plenty of damage. It's cool now because big pharma is selling to us subsidized by the tax payers. Just scratch the surface
I Smoked ALL way from Brazil to caribbean. 😎
🤣🤣
Seen more drunks cause more "accidents" on water and land than anything else, never actually heard of or seen anyone 'bent' do anything to that extent.
As an aside I think if everyone got a little in their life and just chilled out more the whole 'bloody' world would be better off, amazing the insights that can be had with quiet friendly conversation uninhibited by the everyday #bs and mellowed by a anxiety relaxed mind. I mean seriously, in 64 orbits around Sol I've never seen anyone start a fight or hurt someone while chillin'...
Very bold brother! Kudos! Forgot to mention that one of the first thing the USCG does when boarding is wipe the helm and all commonly touched surfaces for residue. Totally not worth losing your vessel for!!! Thanks for speaking out to those that are oblivious.
Agree 100%
BRB. Gotta spray down the boat with bleach spray.
....and when they smell it then will call CSI..
Naa not gonna stop , gonna make everyone think my sailboat is steam powered 😶🌫️
Haha 😂🎉🎉
Agree 100% with Chris on this that the risk is too high
Far too high of risk
I’m a stoner in Michigan and only ever sailed up here. I’ve never had an issue. I only carry if I’m staying somewhere else and then I bring a live resin vape. If anything went down it’s smaller than a battery and always in my pocket and I would just chuck it. I want to do the Caribbean some day and I won’t go without any so I’ve put a lot of thought into it. I would take my cat because it would set off a false positive for any K-9 unit and also he’s good company. No pot would go on the boat at all, drug dogs smell residue. Also some international airports have machines that smell it too so the coast guard might. I have a few holes high in my mast that I plugged but I could build little cubbies in them and put vape cartridges. Also I have smell proof bags that seem to do the trick if your hands are clean when you pack them. If I could come up with a way to hide them half way up my mast I would be in business. Smell doesn’t drop it goes up. The key is pot can’t be smoked on your boat and you can’t have stuff on your hands and touch things or the dogs will know. When you get to your destination head up and grab it out. Smoke on a beach or something. I know what some of you are thinking, just don’t bring it. To that I say quit being a square. It’s pretty easy to not get caught and if you do it’s not that big of a deal. Maybe jail but probably a fine or bribe. Risk reward kinda thing. I’m more scared of drowning than going to jail and I still sail. Stay smart and you probably won’t do either
I got a few Doobies pre-rolled ready for this
🤣🤣🤣
Fat bowl for me
Multiple CZcams sailing channels filming themselves sailing and high! 😧
Great info! One clear alternative though is to stay home, smoke it up, and just binge watch sailing channels! 😵💫😂
I smoke like a motherfucker, but you’re right it’s not worth it. Even when I go to Mexico or the Dominican, I never look for it because it’s not legal and it will just lead to trouble
agree 100%
Recreational use is legal in Mexico since 2021. You can possess 28 grams.
'were cruising up Long Island Sound a decade ago when a guy in an old Hunter 37 asked me if I wanted an "EyE Opener". I hopped aboard his '37 and he had a drywall spackle bucket FILLED with green buds. LoL. I guess he had long distance plans...
Haha
Thanks for sharing. I had no idea on several of those points. I also agree that it's not worth it and I don't partake in any drugs.
I pre gamed for this. lol😂
Hahah
🤣🤣 reefer madness!
I am slap tested for my career , it’s just not worth it in that case , as far as sailing goes. I do not want to be on a boat with a captain on weed.
* drug tested for my career
Adree 100% @@peterl1992
I have only dreamed of being on a sail boat. I feel for safety sake one should be clear minded while operating a vessel. One never knows when a emergency may occur so it is better to be clear headed while on the water.
100%
i can understand that you should under no circumstance steer a vessel on drugs be it alc or weed. My personal opinon is that if you are allowed to carry alcohol and drink onboard then you should be able to carry weed and smoke while on ankar or when you visit the land if the country allows. I have seen so many captains drunk its not even funny. And when i talk to both my grandfathers who where sailors they told me that alot of older sailors are alcoholics. My now dead grandfather was also an alcoholic. My grandpa told me about the drinking game with his buddies that they sat in a room of the boat locked and the first person that had to piss or stand up had to pay drinks for everyone and he said they would always drink so much and piss themselves because no one wanted to pay. Sailors are weird.
Flag you boat in Canada. In international waters your boat would be legally able to carry weed. It’s legal here
It is crazy that weed is still illegal, there is so many medical uses for it. In my opinion alcohol is way worse then weed. The government has to control every aspect of our lives.
yes they do
Don't let them. They only control you if you agree to their authority. They are not your authority, you are.
Thanks.
You're welcome
0:52 Personally I don't smoke but you have to be careful. Some countries will jail you for smoking weed and in other countries the consequence could be even worse. Stay safe!
I don't smoke either and agree 100%
Shouldn't this video premiere on April 20th? Stop, I don't want to wait around for nearly 4 moths to get this info! 🤣
I'll reschedule it
@@ChasingLatitudes LOL, Don't you dare!
in tx it's by county really so most of the cities it's just a class c for possession. out in the sticks they'll take your weed and roll you over some razor barrels
ahh, the illusion of freedom.
Bingo
Great video that needed to be stated Chris! I was 'stopped' and boarded almost out of sight of land by the Dept of Homeland Security. They came out of 'nowhere' and came up alongside. They searched, and in our case, everything was in order, including and especially the ships papers, but like you said, these boardings can happen anywhere at any time.
yes anywhere and any time
I live in a medical-only state that borders 2 fully legal states. When I say borders, I can drive 12 minutes to 1 and 30 minutes to the other. If the US is going to allow states to declare it legal then it should be equal across all states. I don't partake in it but this hodgepodge of states is out of hand.
When we crossed the Pacific every 100 miles we lite a doobie! Chee hoo and I am not a smoker!
Hey! Great informational video. In this video you refer to a delivery captain license. What exactly is this license and how can one obtain it. Best regards
Chris, this was an interesting video and added an entirely new element to your series. Do you think you might do one on the carry of firearms aboard a sailboat as one travels about.
If you listen to the extremes that large cruise ship companies go through to make sure their vessels and passengers don't have 'substances' to abuse on board, it is because the penalties are extreme at some countries, and ignorance of what your passengers might be doing don't exempt you from them.
Did you know? Going to Japan, you need to declare prescriptions medications if you have over a 30 day supply.
Starting in 2025 and you are over 75, even to visit Australia, you will need a visa and have a medical exam prior to applying from an approved doctor. Here in the Midwest there is one in IL (I think) , but not WI, MN, MI.
Rules are awful, live with it.
I don't have any junk food on my boat. That eliminates the smokers 😎
Love it
Well Captain have you ever noticed the gold fringe on the American flag? What are they trying to tell us by flying that flag? And yes it pertains to today’s topic.
Chris, I love your channel you are shaking and baking my friend, I agree I believe weed should be legal just like alcohol but it is not so stick with the rum and beer, which is fine for me. Since the conversation is about contraband, what are your thoughts regarding firearms? We typically spend our summers bouncing from island to island in New England and am comfortable carrying but on my boat sometimes I wonder if it would bring more harm than help. I am curious to understand your take concerning personal safety around the regions of the Caribbean. My feeling the risk is simply not worth the benefit or perceived security. (not to mention just another thing to worry about).
From my understanding, it’s illegal to transport it between states, even if it’s legal in both states. Now, it comes down to policing it, which kind of reminds me of the whole chicken before the egg debate. It’s kind of like airports, which is federal property so it illegal, so they can arrest you, but who are they going to give you to, probably the state police, which now it’s legal, so what are they going to do??? Probably let you go.
yeah I just wont risk that hope on the water
I agree with you 100% on this issue. I to don’t partake either. But there will be a lot of people that will disagree but that’s on them. That’s fine but don’t cry when you are sitting in a foreign jail..
That pilothouse ketch is gorgeous!!! 11:58
Totally agree it's not worth the risk. But what I'm confused about is the search thing from the USCG. Do you not still have protection against unreasonable searches and seizures under the 4th Amendment? I'd assume it's the same as if police pull you over and ask to search your vehicle, but I don't actually know.
Not with the coast guard
No, you are in their playground and they make the rules.
No. That is the answer.
You have about as much protection as the citizens of 1940'sish Germany had from the Gestapo
The probable cause in our case of the dept homeland security boarding was that it was stated that our home port label on the stern was partially obscured by…something. I don’t remember…. Plus I’m sure that this partial obscuration was surely not evident when they first saw our blip on their radar. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions. Listen to Chris, he knows what he’s talking about
I'm a dud, no drugs, no alcohol or smoking, so no problem. Since I was young I was designated driver. Been stopped many times by the boat police, everything always went fine.
I am subject to drug testing at work as per federal regulations. Even the level of alcohol allowed is very low.
Same
The USA (country of freedom) is the only country I know of that is allowed to force employees to take random drug tests. This doesn’t happen anywhere else. But the USA is the “war on drugs” country. After 100 years, 10’s of millions of lives ruined, by far the highest prison population in the world what has changed.
Drugs are cheaper relatively speaking than ever, more potent and more readily available than ever before. Yet the war trots on. It’s absurd and the definition of insanity
In "Cananda" transporting beer between provinces is also illegal. I have zero tolerance for any substances on my boat.
100%
In Canada weed is not illegal on a boat. Nor would it be in international waters. As long as your boat is under a Canadian flag. Now going into foreign waters or a foreign port is totally different. In international waters you are governed by the rules of the country your boat is flagged under. Your prohibition is not understandable as marijuana is legal in Canada.
Really I wish Canadians would stop acting like there is something wrong with weed or it’s something to be hidden. It’s not in Canada, on a Canadian boat in Canadian waters or in international waters.
Also Ottawa has removed interprovincial restrictions on alcohol for personal consumption. You might wanna look it up before putting forward falsehoods.
Not worth it, IMO. In my state, they can confiscate your boat...
agree 100%
Not worth it at all. I recall growing up in the Caribbean and seeing the impounded boats as I set off on the weekend sailing.
Yes
Another great video!
Civil asset forfeiture.
Confiscation is a good way to describe civil asset forfeiture but the words may not be legally interchangeable or equivalent. Point taken, though.
How about alcohol? Even if you’re not intoxicated… Have you heard of the authorities falsely arresting, charging and seizing the vessel?
How about large sums of money? $10K, more or less? Have you heard of the authorities seizing your property using civil asset forfeiture laws? The government often does this without charging individuals of a crime. They just have to stipulate that they suspect the property was used for criminal activity.
I ate a gummy every time this guy said “ladies and gents”. I got so high I was looking down on heaven.
I feel like I should have charged you for that experience
Chris, it might be good to cover prescription drugs. I take ADHD medication and always wondered if I need to stop taking it sailing to other countries. I have to leave it at home for many places I visit for business!
Wait, you haven’t been high this whole time?
Where’s the rum gone.
Great info… thanks again for sharing your experiences, now what about “registered” firearms?
Also, curious if you’ve done a video on the different captains papers? I believe, similar to scuba diving, where you can get like a knock of certification to charter a boat or scuba dive for a day. But, real captains papers and scuba licenses require a fair amount of course work. I’m not into scuba these days, but the idea of chartering a vessel seems to keep coming up and I feel like the captains certification is holding us up from doing it. What do you know around such things?😊
My wife is Thai, she told me if you get caught with weed in Thailand, on the water or on land, they will put your ass in jail for life. Think about it ❤❤❤❤ Love you Chris
do you ask for a drug test before allowing the crew member join your deliveries?
What does maritime law say about prescription drugs that are schedule 2? Is it considered OK to have them in your system while on the water?
I'll crew with you
I'll abide by every law
So weed is cool and all but it’s totally not worth it. Sailing is way more of a high than weed could ever give.
I don't smoke weed my dude, just stating the laws
@@ChasingLatitudesit's so natural man.
Yeah so are snake bites, I had a misspent youth, seen plenty of damage. It's cool now because big pharma is selling to us subsidized by the tax payers. Just scratch the surface
I need to go sailing with you! I think we will get along pretty well.
:)
Legalize it world wide and let the people chill man everyone just needs to chill bro why sail when you can fly 😂😎🥸🫠
Can you do a video on Shrooms ? 🍄🍄🟫🍄🍄🟫🍄🍄🟫🍄🍄🟫
Narc :)
🤣
Our ancestors knew better. Dope is for dopes.
Unless it’s for ropes 😉