Dave - some info that might be good to put on the website for the NW Caribbean.

When people leave the Rio, they can send an e-mail to Raul ahead of time so that he has the paperwork done and ready. We did this, the paperwork was ready and the entire check-out took us about 15 minutes (all 3 offices - customs, port captain, and immigration).

E-mail the following to: remo_rale@yahoo.com.mx

1. Zarpe - captain, crew, passport #'s and date of birth

2. The number of your declaration of arrival (it's printed in red in the upper right hand corner).

3. Date and time of expected appointment with Raul (customs, first office to visit).

4. Date and time of expected departure

5. Expected destination

6. E-mail and/or cell phone number (in case Raul needs anything else).

Thanks.

Carolyn

29 March, 2006