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Advanced sailing FAQs
Detailed answers for experienced sailors handling more demanding boats, conditions and passages.
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What Australian regulations, quarantine or local rules affect taking pets between states and into marinas or national parks?
Taking pets between Australian states and into marinas or national parks is governed by state and territory biosecurity/quarantine rules, local council and marina policies, and the management rules of parks. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the species of animal, so check the relevant state/territory biosecurity office, the park management agency and the marina operator before you travel.
Read the answer →What emergency procedures should I practise before attempting longer coastal passages?
Prioritise practising abandoning-ship and man-overboard drills, fire and flooding control, engine/fuel failures, emergency steering, communications and MOB recovery with the full crew and kit you’ll use on passage.
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