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
Award Winning Stabicraft 1850 Supercab Most Innovative Stabi Yet
Stabicraft Marine has released its all new and innovative 1850 Supercab at the recent New Zealand Boat Show, scooping the ‘All Purpose’ Under 6m’ award on the same weekend
Sealegs introduces the next generation in amphibious boating
Sealegs will reveal its all-new 7.7m cabin boat with generation 3 amphibious componentry which it says will be a key part of making Sealegs a mainstream segment of the marine market.
Pelorus Marine’s Gentleman’s Cruiser for the whole family
First time exhibitor, Pelorus will have their flagship Pelorus 44 on show at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Australian debut for the sublime Princess 60
Following its UK and European launch late last year, Princess Australia will specially bring the 60 model for its Australian debut at Sanctuary Cove
Highly awarded Prestige 500 makes its Australian debut
The superb Prestige 500, recently crowned “Powerboat of the Year” in the 45’category at the European Powerboat of the Year Awards in Düsseldorf, will be seen for the first time in Australia
Setting sail for historic Olympic Games
Australia will head out onto the seas of Weymouth with a star studded team determined to become Australia’s most successful sailing Olympians in history when competition kicks off at the 2012 London Olympic Games.