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
Touch Screen technology – more than METS the eye
Riviera Electronics guru Errol Cain has recently returned from his annual pilgrimage to the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam, where touch screen and dual touch screen technology is fast developing.
R Marine Jacksons hosts summer training day
Held at the Sandringham Yacht Club on November 16, the training sessions were hosted by marine professionals and included rope work, basic electronics, marine sanitation and engine maintenance.
2012 - A Year of importance and major milestones for Riviera
A pivotal moment in 2012 was in March when Riviera returned to private ownership under the leadership of Rodney Longhurst. Following this significant achievement was the inaugural Riviera Festival of Boating,
Pre Christmas delivery for Rivieras 50th 5000 Sport Yacht
Riviera has celebrated the 50th 5000 Sport Yacht sold since its release in 2009 by making a special pre-Christmas delivery to her Sydney owners
Mark these dates in your calendar, May 23 to 26 - the 2013 Riviera Festival of Boating
Riviera has announced details of The Riviera Festival of Boating, which will be held from May 23 to 26 at Riviera’s 14-hectare, state-of-the-art Coomera facility. In its second year, The Riviera Festival of Boating is expected to be another pleaser
Issue 95 of Bluewater Boats and Sportsfishing Magazine released December 2012
Tim Simpson couldn’t wait to join an expedition and show that in the modern world there are still virginal gamefishing hotspots yet to be discovered. Samoa’s remote Savai’i Island promised just that