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
Alex (Shorty) Mathieson has New Marine Rescue vessel named after him
This new rescue vessel represents a great advance for Marine Rescue NSW to serve the large local and visiting boating community who come to the Illawarra.
Australia’s best offshore racers to take on America at the World Championships
The event will be Maritimo Offshore racing’s first foray outside Australia since the team’s campaign in the 2009 Class 1 World Championship.
Misty Harbor Celebrates One Year In Australia
With the mooring lines slipped, the pontoon boat is away to cruise to the best fishing or BBQ destination. The stability of the pontoon boat needs to be experienced to be believed.
Riviera has just exported its first 70 Enclosed Flybridge to Europe
The owner has very kindly allowed us to display his 70 Enclosed Flybridge at the Barcelona International Boat Show which will be held November 5-13. Several dealers will bring prospective customers to Barcelona to see this exciting new boat for the first time.
SailTime adds new vessel and new base to their fleet
Since last years Sydney Boat show SailTime has opened New bases at Hobart and Lake Macquarie and will soon be opening a new base at Manly-Moreton bay.
Camper joins with Emirates Team New Zealand in the Volvo Ocean Race
"In Camper we have found a creative kindred spirit who has been totally receptive to our ideas and who has pushed us creatively more than most clients, which is refreshing to say the least.” stated Mark Farrow.