On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 22:00:13 -0400, nospam wrote:


I had my sailboat in France and Spain a few years ago. I never heard
of a "cruising permit." It must be something new. I found
immigration and customs incredibly easy. I even had a pistol aboard.

Would not recommend to have a gun these days unless you have a valid
permit (that is, valid in the country you are travelling to) !

Compared with the US, EU is not very liberal as far as guns are
concerned. You will be fined and have your gun confiscated.

Mike