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
Queensland 29er sailors ready for Youth World Championship assault
Queensland teenagers Tom Siganto and Joel Turner will represent Australia for the first time when they compete at this month’s 2012 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship in Dublin, Ireland
The CÔte d' Azur was a marvelous setting for the presentation of the latest model of the Riva Open Range
An intense and extraordinary adventure, in a marvellous setting, for one of the most famous yacht market. Riva, a Ferretti Group brand, has played an important role in a number of events that took place from June 29th to July 1st
Boab Boat hire now offering boat licence courses
Teaming up with Yachting Australia (YA), Boab will begin to roll out the new licensing courses throughout their various franchise locations that will than allows customers to obtain a boat licence/skippers ticket in there state.
Gatorade Battle of the Paddles at Hamilton Island
More than 350 competitors from all over the world have wrapped up competition on Hamilton Island as the Gatorade Battle of the Paddles event came to a close.
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 Video
Watch the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 Video.
Marina Association Adjustment Reflects Expanding Sphere of Influence
It was resolved at the Association’s recent annual general meeting that the name of the company the Marina Industries Association of Australia Limited be changed to the Marina Industries Association Limited.