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
Buizen 52 steadily progressing towards launch
Australian superyacht designers Anthony Starr Design and Peter Lowe Naval Architects have collaborated to bring European superyacht design and expertise to the project.
The world’s finest boats come to Middle Harbour Boat Show
Over the weekend of July 23-24th, some of the finest boats in the world from 15 – 75 feet, both power and sail, will be on display in our own back yard.
Jeanneau at the Sydney International Boat Show 2011
A full range from Jeanneau will be on show at the Boat show this year, come and visit the stand to see why they've been awarded Yacht of the Year and Powerboat of the year.
Bear Cottage Raffle Yacht “Harry’s Story” christened at MHYC
Mark Woolf, CEO, says “The team at CYCA are delighted to support this fundraiser for Bear Cottage; the initiative is very relevant to our members”
Riviera Sydney launch of two exciting new models at the Sydney Boat Show
Highly regarded Australian Captain Bob Jones recently delivered the new 61 Series II from the Gold Coast to Hamilton Island. He said it was the most impressive boat he had driven for a long, long time.
Riviera new 4400 Series II Sport Yacht debut at Sydney Boat Show
We have added LED lighting throughout and it’s the first in our Sport Yacht line with large hull windows, which bring additional light into the forward and aft cabins and they really help to open the boat up