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==South Australia Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to South Australia.
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====Overview====
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South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory and Queensland, to the east by Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and along the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean. With nearly 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 10% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray.
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory and Queensland, to the east by Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and along the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean. With nearly 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 10% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray.
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====Cruising the region====
====Cruising the region====
South Australia offers some of the best cruising grounds in the country. There are deserted beaches many islands and good fishing. The weather is warm but not humid. Best cruising times are February through to April when the weather is not too hot and the winds are moderate.
South Australia offers some of the best cruising grounds in the country. There are deserted beaches many islands and good fishing. The weather is warm but not humid. Best cruising times are February through to April when the weather is not too hot and the winds are moderate.
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===Climate & Weather===
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Submit the local climate & general weather details here.
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; British Admiralty
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: Aus 341 - Twin rocks to Streaky bay
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: Aus 342 - Streaky bay to Whidbey isle
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: Aus 343 - Whidbey isle to Cape du Couedic
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: Aus 346 - Kangaroo isle (south coast)
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: Aus 347 - backstairs passage to Cape Martin
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: Aus 348 - Cape Martin to Cape Nelson
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: Aus 349 - Cape Nelson to Cape Schank
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==Weather==
* [http://www.bom.gov.au/sa Bureau of Meteorology] Official weather for South Australia
* [http://www.bom.gov.au/sa Bureau of Meteorology] Official weather for South Australia
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===South Australia Navigation Charts===
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==Passages==
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; [http://www.hydro.gov.au Australian Hydrographic Service]
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: AU240130 Australia South Coast - Head of Great Australian Bight to Cape Jaffa (1:1500000)
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===Radio Nets===
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==Communication==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* [http://www.rsays.com.au/default.asp?Page=48002&MenuID=Cruising%2F21459%2F0%2F%2CCruising_Guide_for_SA%2Fc21999%2F41027%2F0 South Australia Radio Nets]
* [http://www.rsays.com.au/default.asp?Page=48002&MenuID=Cruising%2F21459%2F0%2F%2CCruising_Guide_for_SA%2Fc21999%2F41027%2F0 South Australia Radio Nets]
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===South Australia Ports and Popular Cruising Stops===
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''See also [[Australia#Communication|Australia]]''.
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[[Image:South Australia1.jpg|frame|right|'''South Australia''']]
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* [[Ardrossan]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Adelaide]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Cape Thevenard]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Edithburgh]]
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* [[Port Bonython]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Port Lincoln]] (Port of entry)
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Australian Customs only process private yachts at Port Adelaide or Port Lincoln.
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==Entrance==
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''See [[Australia#Entrance|Australia]]''.
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* [[Kangaroo Island]]
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* [[Joseph Banks Group]]
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===Passages To/From===
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{{dest| Ardrossan, South Australia |label= Ardrossan|h|d}}
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{{dest| Adelaide |h|e|m}}
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{{dest| Ceduna |h|a}}
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{{dest| Coffin Bay |a|d}}
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{{dest| Kingscote, SA |label= Kingscote |a}}
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{{dest| Port Lincoln |e|h|m|a}}
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{{dest| Kangaroo Island |a|i}}
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{{Note}}Australian Customs only process private yachts at [[Adelaide|Port Adelaide]] or [[Port Lincoln]].
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==Transportation==
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==Forums==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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===References & Publications===
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Publications, Guides, etc.
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''See [[Australia#References|Australia]]''.
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* [http://www.rsays.com.au/default.asp?MenuID=Cruising/21459/0/,Cruising_Guide_SA/c21999/41450/ Cruising SA guide]
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Latest revision as of 08:00, 21 August 2018

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South Australia
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Capital Adelaide
Language English
Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time zone UTC+9:30 , DST: UTC+10:30
Calling code +61

South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory and Queensland, to the east by Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and along the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean. With nearly 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 10% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray.

Cruising the region

South Australia offers some of the best cruising grounds in the country. There are deserted beaches many islands and good fishing. The weather is warm but not humid. Best cruising times are February through to April when the weather is not too hot and the winds are moderate.

Charts

British Admiralty
Aus 341 - Twin rocks to Streaky bay
Aus 342 - Streaky bay to Whidbey isle
Aus 343 - Whidbey isle to Cape du Couedic
Aus 346 - Kangaroo isle (south coast)
Aus 347 - backstairs passage to Cape Martin
Aus 348 - Cape Martin to Cape Nelson
Aus 349 - Cape Nelson to Cape Schank

Weather

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

See also Australia.

Navigation

See individual Port, and Anchorage.

Entrance

See Australia.

Ports, Anchorages, and Islands

Key to symbols: |Island icon – island |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |Needs data icon – needs data ||
Ports & Anchorages Islands
ArdrossanArdrossan/wiki/Ardrossan,_South_Australia Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Adelaide Adelaide /wiki/Adelaide Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Cape Thevenard Cape Thevenard /wiki/Cape_Thevenard Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Ceduna Ceduna /wiki/Ceduna Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Coffin Bay Coffin Bay /wiki/Coffin_Bay Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data |
Edithburgh Edithburgh /wiki/Edithburgh Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
KingscoteKingscote/wiki/Kingscote,_SA Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Port Bonython Port Bonython /wiki/Port_Bonython Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Port Giles Port Giles /wiki/Port_Giles Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Port Lincoln Port Lincoln /wiki/Port_Lincoln Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Port Pirie Port Pirie /wiki/Port_Pirie Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Port Stanvac Port Stanvac /wiki/Port_Stanvac Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Port Vincent Port Vincent /wiki/Port_Vincent Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Robe Robe /wiki/Robe Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Stansbury Stansbury /wiki/Stansbury Harbour icon – harbour |Needs data icon – needs data |
Wallaroo Wallaroo /wiki/Wallaroo Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Whyalla Whyalla /wiki/Whyalla Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |
Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Island /wiki/Kangaroo_Island Island icon – island |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Wedge Island Wedge Island /wiki/Wedge_Island Island icon – island |Needs data icon – needs data |
Thistle Island Thistle Island /wiki/Thistle_Island Island icon – island |Needs data icon – needs data |
Joseph Banks Group Joseph Banks Group /wiki/Joseph_Banks_Group Island icon – island |Needs data icon – needs data |

Note: Australian Customs only process private yachts at Port Adelaide or Port Lincoln.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)


Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

References

See Australia.

Links

Comments

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