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
Australian first ‘Honda over the top’ expedition fighting men’s cancer
Two brothers will attempt an Australian-first by travelling around Australia’s harsh coastline in a ‘rubber ducky’ for more than 9500km
Sabre 40 motor yacht arrives with many extras at Sydney Boat Show
The Sabre 40 has impressive offshore capabilities through a strong hull with a deep vee and flared bow. Capable of speeds in excess of 30kt
Stabicraft Buoyed by Strong Interest Ahead of Australian 1750 Frontier Launch
Like all Stabicrafts, safety is a key feature. The 1750 Frontier features continuous tubes of individually sealed flotation chambers providing a ‘Life Ring’ of 1515 litres of buoyancy
Boating adventures in the Pacific Islands at Sydney Boat Show 2011
The south seas have always conjured up visions of excitement and this spirit is still strong in the twenty-first century.
Name a new Harbour cleaning vessel at Sydney Boat show 2011
Mr Gay said the new vessel will boost the environmental services fleet which last year collected around 3000 cubic metres of litter and debris, the equivalent of 125 garbage trucks.
New model release Signature 502DF (Day Fisher) at Sydney Boat Show
It is a purpose built fishing boat and it fulfils the Signature design and manufacturing motto which is “Build it as if you are going to own it”.