The east coast of Queensland is at risk of storms and flooding during the summer months of December through to April. These vary in size and intensity.
Queensland is a very large state, and while the weather forecast may predict a storms and flooding somewhere else sometimes they impact areas many kms away.
Australia has state of the art forecasting. Ample notice is given of any impending weather systems. In the unlikely event of an approaching storm, all boats will be asked to make their way to a safe anchorage back at the Marina until the storm passes. Island Bareboat Charters recommends that you take out travel insurance.
Due to weather or safety concerns (e.g. a gale warning or flooding event) charters may be cancelled by Island Bareboat Charters. We must enforce all safety warnings by the Regional Harbour Master regarding Brisbane port closures.
Your safety is always our top priority. Due to the unpredictability of severe weather events charters could be disrupted at any time due to the weather. Cancellations and disruptions are not decided lightly and will always be for the safety of the customer.
60 days prior to your charter commencement all charter fees become completely non-refundable. Island Bareboat Charters has sourced relevantTravel InsurancePolicies for your convenience but youshould always check the PDS to see if it meets your requirements.
Possible reasons for disruption of planned trip:
A strong wind warning. Strong wind warnings can occur at any time of the year. You may be confined to a certain anchorage or the Marina depending on your boating skills and the vessel.
A gale warning. Gale warnings can occur at any time of the year. You may be confined to a certain anchorage or marina regardless of boating skills and vessel.
A flooding event (issued by BOM). You will be required to return to the Marina. You may be asked to vacate the boat and find alternative accommodation depending on the severity. We recommend ???. In most cases the ports are closed by the Regional Harbour Master.
Island Bareboat Charters will not refund charter fees if:
You decide not to travel.
It is raining.
It is windy (including strong wind or gale warnings).
You cannot get to the boat to commence your charter due to any weather event at home.
You cannot get to the boat to commence your charter due to any weather event on your way to the Marina.
If the Regional Harbour Master closes the Brisbane port and this impacts your trip, we will refund:
any charter fees paid on a pro-rata basis only for the time the ports are closed that impacts your trip
all charter fees if the port is closed by the harbour master for more than 50% of your booked charter that.
Island Bareboat Charters takes no responsibility for any ancillary costs and all charter fees are non-refundable within 60 days prior to travel.
Travel insurance will cover most ancillary costs such as flights, alternative accommodation, provisioning, etc. it is strongly recommended to take out this cover and check what it includes.
Contact your Insurance!
You will always need to speak with your insurance provider directly to find out what situations are covered by any insurance policies you hold. If you decide not to come, this is not refundable by insurance.
Arriving by Plane
Some airports may close due to flooding or low cloud preventing the planes from landing. Check out the flight schedules to see if flights are operating.
Arriving by Road
Heavy or prolonged rainfall may cause flooding to the roads leading into Bribie Island. Keep in mind that many flood zones are tidal and therefore you may be able to get through in a few hours.
