Apparently about $20 of the fee (when it was $100) is kept by
the officer checking you in as part of his/her compensation.

Doug
s/v Callista

"LaBomba182" wrote in message
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Subject: Bahamas Mess
From: "Doug Dotson"

Nothing has changed in that regard. It is an entry fee plus a fishing
license plus a little encouragement for the officer that clears you in.


Interesting, what kind of "encouragement" have you found necessary to
offer?

In my 20 plus years of going to the Bahamas the only "encouragement" I
have
ever felt the need to offer the officer/s is a pleasant attitude and a
cold
drink.

Capt. Bill