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.
This section does not constitute as professional or legal advice and should act as a general information only. Please read our site terms and conditions for more information.
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
Healthy Waterways, better boating, more fish
Boaters and fishers are being encouraged to look after aquatic habitat, minimise their impact by following a few simple tips and be the eyes, ears and voice of the aquatic environment!
1984 First Fleeters Special Invitation to the 30th Anniversary Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013
The 93 yachts that were part of the historic event, and their current owners (or charterers), are to receive a special invitation to Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013 – the 30th Anniversary Regatta in August next year
Getaway in your Quintrex 450 Escape
Quintrex offers the perfect weekend getaway in the form of its ultimate runabout the 450 Escape. The expanded Escape Range offers a versatile range of boats to suit a variety of boating needs
Frauscher 1017GT arrives in Sydney
The Frauscher 1017GT was recently launched in Europe to a wave of excitement, so much in fact, that the 1017GT was immediately nominated for ‘Best European Power Boat for 2012’.
First Austalian Bound Virtess 420 Flybridge
Ensign Ship Brokers are pleased to announce the sale of the first Australian-based Bavaria Virtess 420 Flybridge. For Ensign Directors, Tony Ross and Andy Howden, this exciting news is the perfect end to a fantastic year for Bavaria
Alaskan Stabicraft Fleet Covers eighteen thousand Nautical Miles
The fleet of nine Stabicraft 659 Wheelhouse vessels delivered to Alaska at the beginning of the year have just completed their first 6 months of service. The vessel orders came at a special request from Saltwater Inc,