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
Formosa Marine is always changing to meet customer needs
Formosa Marine is now offering a broader range of aluminium plate boats with the introduction of the new ‘Barra’ range of boats designed for calmer waters and expanding the Classic Mk3 range with two new smaller sizes
Imaginocean Yacht Design release new design details
Hot on the heels of the full displacement 47 metre Tango 2, Australia’s Imaginocean Yacht Design (IYD) has released details of two exciting new designs – the 40 metre GT-40 H and the 55 metre GT-55 H
Revamped supermaxi Wild Oats XI to be tested at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012
Five-time line honours winner and race record holder in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, supermaxi Wild Oats XI, will be testing a new underwater configuration while going for outright victory in the IRC Grand Prix division
Multihull Solutions awarded third consecutive Fountaine Pajot Worldwide Dealer of the Year title
Multihull Solutions is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Fountaine Pajot Worldwide Distributor of the Year title for an unprecedented three consecutive years
Tiger Marine Inflatables to launch 480 Sportline at the Sydney Boat Show 2012
Tiger Marine Inflatables are launching a new 480 Sportsline "Oz Tiger" at the Sydney Boat Show next week. Customers who purchase a Tiger Inflatable 4.8m RIB or larger at the show will go into a draw to win 2 return tickets to Paris on Etihad Airways
Gran Turismo - A classic range for the year 2013
SAINT HILAIRE DE RIEZ, 20 July 2012. Because these Sport Cruisers have been studied to take full advantage of life in the open air, we have worked on improving comfort outside in these new versions for 2013.