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
Marine Reserves must be Science Based
The Australian peak boating body, the Boating Industries Alliance Australia is calling on the Government to take positive action to ensure Australia’s five million boaters and fishers are not ‘locked out’
ASMEX Conference provides industry with solutions
The Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) held on 22-23 May at Sanctuary Cove was a refreshing experience for delegates who attended as the conference was all about solutions, not problems
Sea Scoopa Receives a NATO Stock Number
SOS Marine has announced today that as a result of recent testing, Sea Scoopa and the SeaScoopa stretcher have been allocated NATO Stock Numbers by the Royal Australian Navy.
Superyacht Australia Stand Draws Attention at SCIBS 2012
On day one and two of the Show, their stand inside the pavilion was also attracting a number of visitors keen to hear about the key superyacht cruising destinations and services the various superyacht clusters around Australia can provide.
Andrew Abrahams Rows in to the Record Books
Visitors to this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show have witnessed rower, Andrew Abrahams beat the world record attempt at the Million Meter Row, which he broke in the freezing solitude of 1am Sunday morning
Australian sailors win full house of medal at Sailing World Cup
Australian sailors have won three medals on the final day of racing at round five of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Medemblik, Holland.