Legal documents to keep on board, Colregs, etc.

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No, I think that sort of attitude is what leads to problems abroad. The fact is that if customs want to take your boat apart then they can. It's their country and their rules.

UK customs also have substantially greater power than the police.

Be nice to them and they will usually be nice to you.

I'm afraid you misunderstood. Customs and immigration can indeed board you any time; however they are not the ones counting your flares and checking your colreg copy compliance.

 

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I'm afraid you misunderstood. Customs and immigration can indeed board you any time; however they are not the ones counting your flares and checking your colreg copy compliance.

You're still subject to the rules of the coastal state. What powers they have depends on the country you're visiting.

Either way, Reeds has the colregs in it, and also the more commonly asked for SOLAS distress signals.