On 14 Aug 2003 13:17:26 GMT, ospam (F330 GT) wrote:

You can go to Cuba right now. Call and check with Customs and Immigrations.
Even the Coast Guard doesn't care. The only legal point is you're not supposed
to spend American Dollars while you're there. I know several people that have
gone in the last few years. Never been any problem when they got back. Boaters
have checked in at Key West. You can also fly to the Bahamas and take a flight
from there to Cuba. The Cuban government is so obliging, they won't even stamp
your passport. Just be sure to not try to smuggle in Cuban cigars or rum.
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I understand all that but I also understand that if you get caught
circumventing the rules you can lose your boat and a lot more. It's
just not worth it to me until it is legit.

On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 13:48:26 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:
People like Ry Cooder are finding ways to get Cuban musicians out of the
country for tours and recording. Hey..maybe it's a first step, as far as
diplomacy.
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Yes, it's kind of like the ping pong team diplomacy waltz that took
place with the Chinese back before Nixon restored full relations.