Sailors advice: 'Take all possible steps' before Cyclone Yasi hits

7:41 AM Tue 1 Feb 2011 GMT

'Cyclone Yasi' .

With Cyclone Yasi promising to be the 'worst ever' according to weather forecasters, and Premier Anna Bligh describing it as a 'potentially very deadly event', boat owners should take all steps possible to secure or move vessels ahead of its arrival. Transport minister Rachel Nolan said cyclone contingency plans for the Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Bundaberg regions could be found on the Maritime Safety Queensland website. 'I'd encourage all boat owners to ensure they are familiar with contingency plans for their relevant area,' she said. 'Boaties should take the time to travel to the suggested shelter area or inlet if ...

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by Sail-World Cruising