Abstracts - faqs.org

Abstracts

Sports and fitness

Search abstracts:
Abstracts » Sports and fitness

Customs clearance

Article Abstract:

Sailors should prepare for customs clearance in advance and should maintain a cooperative attitude towards customs officials if they are to expect speedy processing. Customs laws should be observed at all times and sailors should not hesitate to ask questions regarding their visas.

Author: Testa, Robin Lutz
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Social aspects, Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Sailing, Jurisdiction, Territorial, Territorial jurisdiction

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Load up and look out

Article Abstract:

Innovations in sail materials and rigging systems have significantly minimized the amount of give aboard raceboats. These innovations allow the wind's force to be transferred more efficiently through the rig to the hull that translates to increase boat speed.

Author: Heyes, John
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
Innovations, Sailboats

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Shipping & handling

Article Abstract:

Tips are offered on ways to more efficiently send and receive parts for sailing boats when out of the US. Topics covered include, corrupt customs officials, picking a courier service, customs and hand-carried parts, and sending parts to the US for repair.

Author: Testa, Robin Lutz
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Planning, Evaluation, International aspects, Courier services, Express delivery services, Air freight, Air freight services, Travelers, Customs administration and tourists

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Customs administration, Equipment and supplies, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
Similar abstracts:
  • Abstracts: Sites unseen. Surf and turf. No one-course town
  • Abstracts: Ultimate sportbike challenge. Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. Honda VFR800
  • Abstracts: Roberto Alomar. Face-off: the scoop on the NHL Playoffs and more
  • Abstracts: Antigua: silver lining. From the ground up: crew building strategies for around the world or around the buoys
  • Abstracts: Maneuvering near the shore. Kokopelli pirates. Mastering the launch and retrieval
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.
Some parts © 2025 Advameg, Inc.