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Boat Advice

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

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Club Marine Shipyard Party Rocks the Expo

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As the sun sets on day two of the Gold Coast International Marine Expo, the heart of the Gold Coast City Marina will be pumping to the beat of a live band as the Club Marine Shipyard Party gets underway.

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Champion international line up for UON SB20 World Championships

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Buoyed by their success at the recent SB20 European Championship, Team Russia, helmed by Rodion Luka, will join international compatriots including current SB20 world champion Geoff Carveth (UK) for the class’ world title at Hamilton Island

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Politicians Discover Sailing

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A group of federal politicians recently got a taste of Yachting Australia’s new Discover Sailing program, hitting the water at Canberra Yacht Club. Sailing was a part of the annual Politician Sports Festival

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Prestige 620 nominated European Powerboat of the Year award for 2013

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The stunning new Prestige 620 has been nominated for the prestigious European Powerboat of the Year award for 2013

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The all new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2013

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The Sun Odyssey 469 is the latest in the long line of Jeanneau sailing yachts to be nominated for the prestigious European Yacht of the Year. Many new boats are launched each year but only a select few even earn a nomination.

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Fish the days away with 360 degrees of fish ability Savage 485 Piranha Centre Console

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Since 1898 Savage has been designing and building some of the toughest boats on the water and the new 485 Piranha is no exception, built to last for generations of boating enjoyment.