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
Just Swell
Cummins’ response to an engine problem in notorious Bass Strait convinced businessman Ray Haddrell he has the right power in his Riviera 5000 Sport Yacht.
Bertram 28 for sale with twin petrol motors and comes in immaculate condition
A Pittwater local is reluctantly selling his cherished Bertram 28. Available from Gameboats Bayview the vessel is available for inspection by appointment.
Cooper Sloop special summer incentive
As a special summer incentive, we're offering a chilled case of French Champagne with each Coopersloop sold over the holiday break.
Oceanographic data goes mobile with new online viewer
The online viewer gives access to a unique resource of information not available anywhere else. Providing accurate data for tides, ocean currents, sea surface temperatures (SST), waves and wind, this is the first resource of its kind offering all of these data elements in one place – online.
Azimut 60 Flybridge Launches with New Hull Size
Exciting news about the Flybridge Collection from Azimut Yachts, which once again puts a new spin on the strategic size of 18 metres. The yacht has many features found only on bigger boats, as with its very effective separation of crew and guests. Styling and illumination outside, inside with three cabins and two bathrooms, plus crew area.
Grand Banks Australia announces the launch of GB New Zealand
As of December 2011 GB New Zealand will be working alongside GB Australia to better service the Australia/ New Zealand market