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Chuck, you actually raise a very interesting question. There is a difference. Driving a car you are governed by the same regular laws of citizenship and imigration, but once you go to sea,. Billy, maritime law also enters into the mix. Maritime law is as archaic as Noah's ark. But there is some logic. When you drive a little deviation to pick up drugs, terrorist or weapons of mass destruction in international territory is `impossible. This is not the case when travalling by sea. When you travelled from Cape Fear to Florida you were probably outside the 12 mile limit and therefore should have checked in with Customs. Most people don't but that's the law. No one knows what exactly is going to happen once the new law comes into effect, but if you plan to go into or near international waters a passport or a "passport like document" may be necessary. Thanks again, Osama!!
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