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
Savage's 515 Bay Cruiser is the runabout to rule them all
The 515 is the largest in the Bay Cruiser runabout range, carrying up to five passengers and with plenty of room to load her up with all your fishing or water sports gear this boat will be a hit with the mates.
35HT Splashes Today
From the Bavaria Factory in Germany to Pittwater, Sydney our latest Bavaria to hit Australian shores is going through it's final stages before handover. Today she went in the water and is going through the pre-delivery checks
Winners crowned on final day of Australian Youth Championship in Hobart
Racing has wrapped up at the 2013 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship in Hobart, with new national champions crowned and positions on the Australian Sailing Youth Team secured.
KVH Introduces New Business Class Service for Mini-VSAT Broadband Network
In a precedent-setting move for the maritime satellite communications market, industry leader KVH Industries, Inc. is launching new Unrestricted Rate Plans featuring Business Class Service for its mini-VSAT Broadband network.
Cantiere Delle Marche announces a new sale for a Nauta Air 88' Explorer Yacht
CdM consolidates its Board of Directors and begins the new year with a new contract signed for the range of Yachts designed by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of Nauta Yacht Design.
Jeanneau Yachts to launch Sunfast 3600
The first Sun Fast 3600 will be launched in July 2013 with the world premiere at the La Rochelle boat show in September 2013. Available with either twin tiller or twin wheels, the Sun Fast 3600 is an eye catching race boat.