The rules that apply the moment you cross a border under sail — flags, paperwork, biosecurity, and the legal frameworks that govern foreign vessels in every cruising ground from the Caribbean to the EU.
The Q flag, courtesy flags, ports of entry, the zarpe, and what to expect when an immigration officer boards your vessel in a foreign country.
What a zarpe is and why you can't legally anchor without one in most of Latin America and the Caribbean, plus the Bahamas cruising permit and how enforcement actually works.
The 18-month rule, Temporary Admission, the Schengen 90-day limit, what happened to UK boats after Brexit, and the practical strategy for long-term European cruising.
Australia, New Zealand, and US biosecurity requirements — what to declare, what to dispose of before arrival, and the very real consequences of getting it wrong.