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
Chaparral goes for the Hat Trick in Sydney
With two big boat shows now completed and the biggest of them all just around the corner, Chaparral Australia are working on scoring a triple whammy of stellar sales at the Sydney boat show
Boab Sets Anchor in sugar country
The new franchise – Mackay QLD – will be providing locals and tourists with an affordable alternative to boat ownership, with a runabout already in there fleet, Boab Mackay will take delivery of a brand new 6m Centre within a few months
Lowrance and Simrad chosen by Haines Hunter
Marine electronics leaders, Lowrance and Simrad Yachting are pleased to announce that their award-winning product ranges have been selected to be installed on the high-class range of Haines Hunter fiberglass boats
Brig’s new Eagle 650 set to soar even higher
The current model Brig Eagle 645 has been a huge success worldwide especially with quality-conscious Mediterranean boaters. So the designers at Brig have decided to make it even better and have created the new Brig Eagle 650
Larson Boats has a new home in Queensland
Good Times Marine is expanding and has opened up a new dealership in South East Queensland. The new location, 6 Pinter Drive Southport will play host to a range of the brilliantly priced and built Larson bowriders and day boats
$45,000 prize on offer at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012
To win this stylish ‘Misano Red’ premium car from Audi, yacht owners and crews will need to combine their best sailing skills with those of being a skilful driver at the wheel of a blisteringly-quick Audi R8 sports coupe.