Greetings:

I am exploring the idea of traveling to Cuba by boat (someone else's) in
January. I have a legit educational research grant and can travel there
freely (I'm setting up a study abroad program for Criminal Justice
students at University of Delaware). Being a boater with lots of
experience around the Lower Keys (particularly Key West), I'd REALLY
prefer my first experience in Cuba to be via water than flying from
(yuck!) New York. I'd appreciate a contact from anyone planning to spend
January in Hemmingway Harbor that might be interested in having a mate
aboard.

In brief:

- I can supply references as to boating experience (I hold a 50 ton USCG
Master's license -inland -. http://www.elkrivertours.com) and personal
integrity (e.g., I'm far too old and tired to be involved in risky
behavior of any kind beyond the "occasional" scotch and water).

- I don't know a sail from a Kleenex, but am good at doing what I'm
told.

- Five submarine patrols in the 1960's taught me how to get along with
others aboard (e.g., keep to myself and shut up)

- I can pay my own way, but want to conserve limited grant money for
future short trips when I may have to waste it on plane fare.

- I am properly checked out on using mops, swaps, rags, and other high
tech cleaning equipment and don't mind doing it. I can cook about two
notches above grilled cheese sandwiches and tuna fish salad.

- I am a reasonably competent mechanic/handyman.

Should anyone be aware of someone planning to cruise to Cuba that might
be interested in having a paunchy professor aboard during all or part of
January, I'd appreciate a reply.

Regards,

David

--
David B. Gulick, Ph.D.
Sociology and Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
302-831-6114
Hours: 9:30-10:45 T&Th, Rm. 311 Smith Hall
http://www.udel.edu/CRJU/dgulick

Better check, last week, U.S. administration cancelled most special condition
permits. I'm not sure of the cut-off dates but call State Dept. for details.

I think you are right. The Dubya cut back on most cultural and research
permits, especially for teachers, artist and researchers who tend to be
Democrats, at the same time that he freed up travel rules for Cuban
Americans.

WestlakeY wrote:

Better check, last week, U.S. administration cancelled most special condition
permits. I'm not sure of the cut-off dates but call State Dept. for details.

--
Glenn Ashmore

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On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:11:46 -0400, Glenn Ashmore
wrote:

I think you are right. The Dubya cut back on most cultural and research
permits, especially for teachers, artist and researchers who tend to be
Democrats, at the same time that he freed up travel rules for Cuban
Americans.

Yeah, isn't that squirrelly. It's a way to funnel financing to those
who would be favorable to the agenda of the current
administration...get 'em funded, and up and ready when Tio Fidel carcs
it.



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"That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation."
-- Alexander Haig

Don't let Jessie Helmes hear that!

David B. Gulick wrote in message
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Greetings:

I am exploring the idea of traveling to Cuba by boat (someone else's) in
January snip.... --
David B. Gulick, Ph.D.
Sociology and Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
302-831-6114
Hours: 9:30-10:45 T&Th, Rm. 311 Smith Hall
http://www.udel.edu/CRJU/dgulick

Glenn Ashmore wrote:
I think you are right. The Dubya cut back on most cultural and
research permits, especially for teachers, artist and researchers
who tend to be Democrats ...

I'm not too sure about this. The prohibitions apply to just about all
groups who might earlier have obtained a travel license, not just art or
knowledge workers.

My wife traveled to Cuba last December with group of legal professionals
who, as far as I could see, pretty much spanned the political spectrum as we
know it. The only thing they really had in common was a desire to enjoy
mohitos.

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.tripod.com

WestlakeY wrote:
Better check, last week, U.S. administration cancelled most
special condition permits. I'm not sure of the cut-off dates but
call State Dept. for details.

This won't exactly help. The so-called "policy" on Cuba is administered by
the Treasury Department through its Office of Foreign Assets Control.

FWIW, here is a guy, Bush, who has no problem currying favor with known
felons in the business and financial worlds, while at the same time turning
the big guns on an essentially harmless control freak on a small nearby
island. Is his brother up for re-election soon?

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.tripod.com