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
ASMEX returns to Sanctuary Cove for 2013
Momentum is building for Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) 2013, with the third annual Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) to be held at the InterContinental Hotel Sanctuary Cove
The Production Management Baton Changes Hands at Riviera
As a role model and mentor to many of Riviera's current leaders, long serving shipwright and head of manufacturing Chris Gilfoyle has passed the baton today on to his prodigy Scott Cumming.
A moving ceremony takes owners on a trip down memory lane
It was an emotional and moving ceremony for multiple Riviera owners Peter and Denise Haig, who had the honour of unveiling the signed 6 metre by 2 metre banner, which marked Riviera’s 5000th boat launch.
Busy Boat Show season fills Rivieras order books
Riviera and Belize Motoryachts have spent the past six months transgressing the globe and exhibiting at every major international boat show, and the results have proven positive bolstering the company’s order books for the first half of 2013
Great Sandy Straits a nautical delight
As the picturesque, world-heritage listed Fraser Island came into view, Riviera owners Glenn and Pauline Vickery were in awe of its natural beauty, pristine white sandy beaches and crystal clear, turquoise waterway that forms the Great Sandy Straits.
Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan team up for Rio 2016 campaign
Gold medal winning sailor Mathew Belcher has today started his Rio 2016 Olympic Games campaign, announcing that he will sail with new crew Will Ryan. Belcher won gold in the 470 class at London 2012 alongside Malcolm Page