Go fishing and boating as long as it is alone or with one other. Respect social distancing at boat ramps but dont wash your hands because the water has been turned off at the boat ramp (Only Eurobodalla not Bega) and there is no soap in the toilets because that is a slip hazard. Bugger the COVID-19 risk.
Dont go into the Batemans Bay Marina because it is closed not because it is a safety risk but because of COVID-19.
Dont go into Bermagui Harbour Marina because you will be locked in for 14 days with only a food parcel deliver at the gate.
If you sail into Queensland you will be removed from your vessel (or cruise ship) and forced to stay in a 5 star hotel for 14 days - no liability to your vessel. That is itself a minefield if the vessel is foreign registered. Tasmania and NSW is the same. In WA you will be told to leave Australian waters however if you call a Mayday outside Oz waters the authorities HAVE to come and help you which includes food, water and fuel. They will try to order you to abandon your vessel but you can refuse so make sure you are outside Oz water if not they can forceably take you off.
The bottom line is if you dont have to, dont leave the shore just for some mental health therapy and not to try to feed your family because you have lost your job and have no income
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