Section 1

SECTION 1

European Union p.5

The commitment of the EU to free movement of persons led to the creation of the Schengen Agreement, which was signed by Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in June 1990. Since then, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria as well as Greece and all of the Nordic countries, have joined. Included in the Schengen area: are theAzores and Madeira, Ceuta, Melilla and the Canary Islands.

From 21 December 2007 the following EU countries will become a part of Schengen area: Poland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary. Switzerland is due to join in 2008 and also Cyprus in 2009 and Bulgaria and Romania in 2011. Bulgaria and Romania are EU members therefore their nationals are not requested to get Schengen visas.

The Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom have limited membership only and have not signed the Schengen Agreement.

European Union Customs: It has been reported that Spanish customs will allow the crew to live on board while the vessel is in bond as long as it is not moved from the marina facility

Health on the Internet p. 17

NaTHNaC, http://www.nathnac.org/travel/index.htm. Detailed and up to date travel advice from the UK National Travel Health Network and Centre (funded by the UK Department of Health to promote clinical standards in travel medicine).

UK Department of Health, Health Advice for Travellers, http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthadvicefortravellers/

World Health Organisation Information For Travellers, http://www.who.int/ith/en/ Up to date news and downloadable booklet on International Travel and Health.

Canadian Government Travel Updates, http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/ctry/new-en.asp

Fit For Travel, http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/ Travel information from Scottish National Health Service.

Communications p.18

The Coast Guard reminds all boaters that beginning January 1, 2007, both 121.5 and 243 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are prohibited from use in both commercial and recreational watercraft. Boaters wishing to have an emergency rescue beacon aboard their vessel must have a digital 406 MHz model. This regulation does not affect 121.5/243 MHz man overboard devices. In the U.S., users are required by law to directly register their beacon in the U.S. 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database or by calling 1-888-212-SAVE. Other users can register their beacon at https://www.406registration.com/ For more information: http://www.cospas-sarsat.org/FirstPage/121.5PhaseOut.htm