[TaMoko]

I must make some valid points here-
Shameless has in his very first post given all his contact details short of his blood group and has said where he is going.
He also has done his visa preparations as he has also posted.
Would anyone be so foolish to give so many details in a public forum of how many thousands of registered users, if not legit?
I think sailingdog and billyruffn fairly gave shameless some reasonable advice which looks to have been appreciated.
Now chall03, I ask you to maybe take a walk around Cabramatta and ask how many people there are $10million Neurosurgeons.
Unless anyone missed the call from Australia looking for Immigrants especially for Medical, IT, Builders, and the list is long on the Aust Immigration website - there are many ways for people to enter the country and remain.
Understandably there are concerns as raised , for the skipper of any sailboat with regard to visas.
Shameless has no doubt done his homework. He made it quite clear he would have enjoyed the adventure of sailing to Australia. Are there not many other users to this site also posting for a sailing adventure?
Shameless, I wish you luck. Maybe just fly to your lady friend. She must be pretty special to make such a move and may you both have a great future together.

Rick