u/emmaduthart30

Sailing around asia budget and help

Hey everyone

Had the idea of buying a sailboat and sailing from Australia (Cairns) around asia for a couple of years. I was wondering if anyone can share a rough budget for similar trips they have done.

A bit about us we are pretty budget concious and would be look at anchoring out 90 percent of the time and mainly cooking meals otherwise eating in cheap local reasteraunts with the occasional western meal out. We would be doing the vast majority of the maintence ourselfs (partner is a marine engineer) and would be looking at buying a lower end older (80s?) 10-12m monohul. We have never sailed so would be attending some courses at our local sailing club.

Additonally if anyone has any youtube, resource or blog reccomendations I would love some pointers.

Thanks

Emma

Hello everyone,

I am currently a permanent resident and am looking to apply for citizenship. Unfortunately I do not meet residence requirements as I have recently travelled for one year outside Australia. I have heard that there is an exception if you have a long term Australian partner. I was wondering if anyone has any experience or success applying for citizenship in a similar situation?

My partner and I have been together for five years and have lived together for four. We should have some evidence of our relationship and joint finances ectra.

I am also looking to purchase property with my partner in the next year- would it be best to wait till this is complete as it gives more evidence? This would also give me more proof of continuing connection to Australia.

Thanks

Emma