Boating Information
Yacht and Boat is a great resource for anyone looking for the right boat advice.
If you are looking for boating information, are interested in learning more about boating in general, are thinking about going boating, or would like to discover boating the page links below contain broad information on a wide variety of boating topics.
Whether you are an experienced mariner or just learning the ropes, there is interesting boating information here for everyone.
Go boating – there’s no better way to spend time with family and friends
Our aim at Yacht and Boat is to take some of the confusion out of boating by providing basic boat advice resources as well as a marine directory for additional information.
As a prospective boat owner – your best resources are a reputable, ethical boat dealer, your State Industry body, your State Government body and your own research.
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If you’re an aspiring boat enthusiast, you’ll find boating information on obtaining a boat licence through to tips on choosing a boat, registering a boat and links to where you can obtain the professional training you need to give you confidence on the water.
So, if you’re thinking of a runabout, inflatable, kayak or personal watercraft – or perhaps you have your sights set on a luxurious sailing or fishing watercraft – there’s tips here for all Australians.
There are a few ways to get your feet wet. Some ideas you might like to consider are…
Hire a boat
Attend a Boating ‘Open Day’
Go to your nearest Boat Show
Visit your local yacht or boat club
Ask a friend to take you out on their boat
Get in touch with a reputable Boat Broker for a test sail, advice and information.
What’s next?
Getting a boat licence
Choosing your boat
Registering your boat
New technology offers SMS alerts when shore power is lost
There is nothing more disturbing than arriving at your beautiful boat, unpacking the car for a day, weekend or extended trip, only to discover the shore power has tripped some time ago.
Count down to the Riviera Festival of Boating
In less than three months Riviera’s 14-hectare, state-of-the-art Coomera facility will be abuzz with thousands of interstate and international visitors who will converge at the home of Riviera for the four day festival.
New 53 Enclosed Flybridge with IPS
Designed from the keel up, using Riviera's Uni-Graphics NX three dimensional CAD software system, the new 53 has been developed in-house after nearly two years of detailed consultation with boat owners across the globe.
Maiden voyage from the heart for Belize 52
Voyaging comes from the heart and each new day aboard brings with it something special, explains Belize 52 Sedan owner, Richard Barnes, who has recently returned from a two month blue water voyage to the Whitsundays.
Mercury engines lead at Southern 80
Thousands of spectators lined the Murray over the weekend and saw Mercury engines prove their pedigree once again - powering 10 boats to victory in the famous Southern 80 ski race classic
NSW Water Police gain performance with Verado
It was fast and furious to start with – now it’s even better. NSW Police has repowered one of its high-speed pursuit craft with a pair of Mercury 200hp L4 Verado outboards.