{"id":10079,"date":"2010-01-18T14:54:55","date_gmt":"2010-01-18T19:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/?p=10079"},"modified":"2010-01-30T13:14:34","modified_gmt":"2010-01-30T18:14:34","slug":"pilots-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/pilots-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilots in Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hi, \nyou mentioned some time ago, that you encountered problems cruising in Alaska, as taking a pilot aboard was\/is mandatory for non-US flagged yachts over 65ft loa. \nThis will become relevant for us – how did you get around that issue, or settle the problem? \nThank you! \nWolf<\/p>\n
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Hi Wolf:<\/p>\n
The system applies, as we\u00a0 understand\u00a0 it, to all non US flagged yachts over 65 feet \/ 20m. You need to get an exemption from carrying a pilot which cost us about $1300 for an 83 footer (price depends on size). They still wanted us to use a pilot in some areas, or pay for one if we were granted a further exemption.<\/p>\n
My understanding is you need a ships agent to handle the paperwork, which adds another fee on top.<\/p>\n
We love Alaska and its people, but these fees are outrageous and the pilot requirements unfounded for small yachts.<\/p>\n
But if you want to cruise on a 20m or larger yacht, you have to get your exemption and pay at your first port of call.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n