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
Work on the Pershing 82 is continuing
The presentation of the new Pershing 82’ is eagerly awaited. The latest model designed by Pershing, a brand of the Ferretti Group, will be presented at the Autumn boat shows with a first preview at the Cannes Boat Show
Azimut 55S the Revolution starts here
Azimut Yachts Launches The 55S, Setting The New Benchmark For Innovation, Sportiness, Style, And Comfort At The Sea
Be the envy of every fisherman in town in your 539 Nomad Fisher
The 539 Nomad Fisher is the first checker plate model introduced to the market by Stacer. The Nomad Fisher was released in response to customer and dealer feedback.
Every event is a Barracuda 7 event
This boat has been received enthusiastically all over the world, and as of next September, the Barracuda 7 will extend this winning range with a unique style.
New Sense 46 a complete range for pleasure yachting
The completely innovative concept of this range has met with such success that its developers quickly extended it accordingly. Next autumn, with the launching of the Sense 46, keen sailors will now have the choice between four unique models
Beneteau continues its revolution in the Trawler segment
Created in 2003 the Swift Trawler rethought the concept of the traditional Trawler. Beneteau gave careful consideration to life on board and style, and provided extremely high-performing answers to the key question of autonomy and energy effectiveness.