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==Torres Strait Islands Cruising Guide==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Torres Strait Islands, in [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]
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[[Image:tsi_south.png|300px|right|thumb|Southern Torres Strait Islands, around Thursday Island<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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The Torres Strait Islands are a group of islands which lie in [[Torres Strait]], the waterway separating far northern continental [[Australia]]'s Cape York Peninsula and the island of New Guinea.
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The islands are mostly part of [[Queensland]], with a special status fitting the native (Melanesian) land rights. A few islands very close to the coast of mainland New Guinea belong to the Western Province of [[Papua New Guinea]], most importantly [[Daru Island]].
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====Cruising the region====
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==Navigation Charts==
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; [http://www.hydro.gov.au/ Australian Hydrographic Office]
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: Aus292 -- Australia Torres Strait - Queensland - Adolphus Channel to Prince of Wales Channel (1:75000)
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: Aus293 -- Australia North Coast - Torres Strait - Prince of Wales Channel (1:37500)
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: Aus294 -- Australia - North Coast - Torres Strait - Endeavour Strait (1:75000)
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: Aus296 -- Australia North Coast - Torres Strait - Prince of Wales Channel to Varzvin Passage (1:37500)
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: Aus297 -- Great North East Channel - Basilisk Passage to Moon Passage (1:50000)
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: Aus299 -- Australia North Coast - Torres Strait - Approaches to Thursday Island (1:12500)
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Note that all of the above paper charts are available in S63 electronic (vector) format: http://www.hydro.gov.au/prodserv/important-info/echarting-info.htm
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There are many shallows, banks, and reefs within the [[Torres Strait]].  Although the main shipping passages are well marked, anyone venturing into the region for the first time would be well advised to have reliable and accurate charts.
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==Weather and Winds==
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See [[Torres_Strait#Climate_.26_Weather_Information|Torres Strait Weather]]
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==Currents & Tides==
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==Approaches and Navigation==
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All of the way north inside the [[Great Barrier Reef]] in Queensland, past [[Port Douglas]], up the coast of the Cape York Peninsula and through the Torres Strait there is a two way channel (route) marked on the charts of the area.  Although sticking to the channel will very much ensure that you do not run aground on any of the shoals both in the Torres Strait and elsewhere inside the reef, be aware that this channel is used for shipping as well as yachts.
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The channel is two way, with no traffic separation scheme in place.  Pilot boats operate in the channel and can be seen guiding some of the larger shipping through the channel.
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A constant visual watch must be maintained while following this route, and a listening watch on VHF 16 is also mandatory.
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Although the route itself runs through the '''Prince of Wales Channel''' inside the Torres Strait, it's also possible for a sailing vessel to pass through the shallower but wider waters of the '''Endeavour Strait''' to the south of the channel.  Be aware of shoal patches on the western end of this strait and you should be OK.
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==Regional Radio Nets==
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'''Sheila Net''' on 8161kHz at 2200UTC (0800 Australian Eastern Standard Time) is the most active radio net covering this region.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Islands in the Group==
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{{GreenText|This section is usually better served by a table. However, if there are only a few islands in the group you can reduce the table to a simple list.}}
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{| class="wikitable"  style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
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: [[Thursday Island]] [[image:Poe.jpg]]
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: [[<span style="color:Magenta">Island4</span>]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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[[image:Poe.jpg]] = Port of entry, [[image:Marina_icon.png]] = Marina, [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] = Harbor, [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] = Anchorage, [[image:Question_icon.png]] = Needs data.
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See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Torres_Strait_Islands List of Torres Strait Islands] on wikipedia.
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==Things to do Ashore==
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[[Image:tsi_central.png|300px|right|thumb|Central Torres Strait Islands, around Moa Island<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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''See individual islands''.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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* [[Torres Strait]]
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_Strait Torres Strait] on wikipedia
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_Strait_Islands Torres Strait Islands] on wikipedia
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==References & Publications==
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==Personal Notes==
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