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
A Nautical Adventure on Sydney Harbour
The Arvor Weekender 23, the newest member of the EastSail fleet, is perfect for those who want to cruise Sydney Harbour at their own pace. This self-drive speed boat can carry up to 7 people and is the ideal way to spend a day in the sun
eyachts introduce the Greenline Ocean Class 70
The Ocean Class 70’s Super displacement hull, hybrid capacity, solar T-top technology and GreenPad application place this motor yacht in a unique class. Greenline considered her size, flybridge concept and transatlantic capacity
VIRTESS 420 Fly wins Nautical Design Award 2012
BAVARIA is proud to announce that the international Association for Industrial Design (ADI) has presented the BAVARIA VIRTESS 420 motor yacht with the Nautical Design Award 2012
Olympic Medallists Visit Soldiers Point Marina to Talk to Students
Over 100 guests were invited to a cocktail party at The Point Restaurant Soldiers Point Marina on Wednesday night to meet Olympic Gold Medalist in the 49er Skiff Class at the London games IAIN JENSEN and Paralympics dual silver medalist, local girl TAYLOR CORRY
Elan Skipper and Crew win National Sea and Recue Award
The skipper and crew of the Melbourne-based Elan Impression 434, who risked their lives to rescue six survivors from a sunken competitor during the Melbourne to Port Fairy Race in April this year have been awarded the Australian Search and Rescue Award for 2012.
Brig inflatables make a bigger splash in WA
The popularity of Brig inflatables in Western Australia has prompted the move to larger premises. Based in Fremantle, the new operation will be known as Sirocco Marine West and forms an expansion of the Sirocco Marine national network.