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
Australia welcomes Chris Craft’s Re-designed 25 Corsair
The name Chris Craft conjures up images of the world’s finest pleasurecraft and is renowned as your James Bond Boat. The boats have appeared in Hollywood blockbusters including Mission Impossible III, Fools Gold, The Proposal and On Golden Pond
Tradition continues for Sydney sailor at Youth World Championship
Darmanin, who will be racing in the multihull class alongside Lucy Copeland in 2012, will be competing at his third straight Youth World Championship and making it a seventh straight year when a member of his family will race at the event
Pershing 82 Class and sporting spirit come together
Class and sporting spirit come together to enhance the pleasure of yachting: Pershing 82’, the new Pershing project designed by Fulvio De Simoni in collaboration with AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology and the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup
Dolphin 64’ Cruiser
The Mochi Craft Dolphin 64’ Cruiser, evolution from the previous Dolphin 64’, has been conceived following the standard of elegance and comfort. The hull continues to offer the same excellent performance
Ferretti 690
The Ferretti 690 is a further step forward of the Ferretti Yachts fleet, characterized by the new design of outer lines, which are now sportier, with a sleeker and more dynamic profile.
Ferretti 870
The Ferretti 870 features some innovative design solutions already found on the Ferretti 800. This new project is characterised by the bronze top above the helm station and by large windows both on the main deck and in the hull.