More info. Today I went to the Detroit tunnel INS to get our I-68s. After we
had purchased them ($16 ea), the agent made us aware that there was now a
"new" option.

This is the NEXUS card. Basically it was originally used for quick bridge
and tunnel passage (casino users and commuters), but since a few months ago,
boats and airplanes can use it instead of the I-68s. It's $50 for 5 years.
It looks like the Canadians got it going first for their people since the
web site is a .ca but INS has all the forms, etc.

So, if you're going to the INS get your I-68s, ask to see if I got the right
poop and maybe things are turning around.

--
Tom Weyand - War Chant - Sail No. 25468 - Lake St Clair

"WaIIy" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 21 May 2004 01:09:34 GMT, "Tom Weyand"
wrote:

We folks sail on/at/near/around the US-Canada border all the time.
Following
is a letter to our House Representive Candice Miller from the DRYA. Ms.
Miller is a sailor and has sailed the Port Huron to Mackinac Island race
several times.

The mentioned I-68 forms cost $18.00 plus three passport type photos plus
waiting in line at the INS line. All have to be present at the INS with
photo ID. And they are good for only one year.

snip

Excellent post. I boat out of Huron, Ohio and we are supposed to go to
the video phone check-in at Cedar Point upon a return from Canada.
Few people actually do it.