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Originally Posted by chris_gee
There is a requirement for NZ boats going more than 50 miles offshore to meet category 1 standards ie SSB or sat ph epirb etc. The crewing requirement is that someone has the required knowledge and experience to do the voyage and navigate without gps. This may be practical experience or a theory plus practical qualification like Ocean Yachtmaster. It only applies to NZ boats which must be registered. If you are an Australian citizen you can register it as an Australian ship prior to leaving. The MSA requirements then don't apply. Commonsense still says the boat and skipper are equipped for the passage. |
Ah, thank you so much, that's the info I was after. The boat in question is fully equipped for offshore passage making (she did a major Pacific Cruise only last year, she's a famous design by an almost legendary naval architect, many of her sister ships have circumnavigated) and fear not, the skipper and crew will be up to the task but I don't have my offshore yachtmaster qualification yet. We'll also leave her in NZ for at least the first few months. Much to explore and we can get a feel for the boat and her systems before attempting the crossing home. May even avoid the Tasman and take the long way round through New Caledonia etc. I wasn't sure as to the exact wording of the regulation nor exactly who it applied to. Hadn't thought about transferring the registration before leaving NZ, it's an obvious move though. Thanks again for your advice.