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
Bills Marine takes out Quintrex highest honour
Bills Marine situated in Cairns in the tropical north of Queensland have been awarded the Quintrex National Dealer of the Year for 2011/2012. Bills Marine is a long standing dealership with extensive experience in the industry
Bob Vinks Joins Nautilus Marine Management Team
Over a 30 year period in the Australian marine industry, there isn’t much that Bob Vinks has not accomplished. For seventeen years he owned and operated the Sydney Yachting Centre, manufacturers of Northshore Yachts.
Nautilus Marine Now Covers Trimarans
Owners of multi hull sailing boats know only too well the difficulties involved in obtaining insurance coverage. Now, thanks to Nautilus Marine, the dark days of getting adequate insurance cover on multi hulls, including trimarans, have passed.
Innovative Sailing Program Makes A Difference For Disadvantaged Children
A chance meeting between the Rear Commodore of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and a teacher from the Olympic Village Primary School resulted in a group of 24 students passing through a sailing course to deliver extraordinary results.
Charity the Winner at Mid Week Interclub Comp
When Nautilus Marine signed on to sponsor the popular annual NSW Game Fishing Club Interclub tournament, they never expected that they would win their own prize.
Living Doll is Living Proof of Insurer’s Support
The internationally acclaimed Sydney to Hobart ocean race attracts the best ocean racing yachts from Australia and overseas due to the exceptional challenge that the event presents. It has become an unrelenting 4 day sprint event