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
2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show attracts international guests
This Sanctuary Cove Boat Show is high on the agenda for several key personnel from some of the marine industry's largest players, as well as visiting proponents from the superyacht industry.
Croatias Salona Yachts appoints US Yachts as Australian Distributor
CEO of US Yachts, Atlanta Olympic yachtsman Matt Hayes, spent five days testing the 35, 38, 41 and 44 recently in Split and found that all the models performed way above his expectations.
Race wins keep coming for Australians at Sailing World Cup
Australian sailors have picked up where they left off at the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Hyeres, France, with a number of crews recording wins on day two of racing.
The All New Bayliner 175 and 185 Flight
Bayliner is one boating company that never rests on its laurels and as a result the new 2012 models in the 175 and 185 feature some new design elements which are sure to maintain and broaden the interest in this iconic brand.
Bayliner 175 Returns
Anyone in the market for an entry level, easy to handle, quality built boat with the back-up and resources of a national dealer network should consider the Bayliner 175.
A historic day for Sunseeker
Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury motoryachts, today reached another landmark in its illustrious history when founder Robert Braithwaite laid the first gelcoat on the mould of the new Sunseeker 155 Yacht.