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
Boat Safety Equipment Boating Articles
Boat Safety Equipment Reviewed: May, 2009 Boating Review: Modern boats are safer than ever, yet still no match for nature’s worst. Make sure you’re prepared with the right safety equipment. Buy Boat Safety Equipment online and save. Safety First – Boating Article by Modern Boating If you stop and think about it, almost everything aboard your boat is a piece of safety equipment, from the hull keeping you from the bottom of the sea to the horn you’ve never used but could save your life one foggy day. Lacking gills or fins, humans should limit the time they spend underwater, yet most Australians are coastal dwellers who spend as much time in, on and under water as their bosses allow. Maybe one day we’ll evolve into scaly sea-creatures. Until then, we should take seriously the safety equipment aboard our boats. The treachery inherent to all waterways—seas, lakes or rivers has…
Christmas Recipes Australia - Glazed Ham - Turkey - Leftover Recipe Tips
Safe and easy ways to use up Christmas leftovers...
Cooking Fresh Fish - Fish Recipes & Cook's Tips on Yacht and Boat
Tips on cooking fresh fish Howdy folks, A lot of people have been asking me lately “how do I cook fresh fish fillets”? To answer theirs and your question: firstly put a combination of 50% butter (or margarine) and olive oil in the pan. The butter gives a rounded, gentle flavour without masking the fish’s freshness. The oil allows the temperature to increase without smoking or burning. Oil has a higher smoke point and helps ‘keep the show on the road’. Here are the steps… 1) Add the oil/butter and heat the pan. 2) Then place the fish fillet/s in it, presentation side downwards. If both sides have been skinned, the best-looking side. 3) Turn down the heat to low, so the fat just bubbles or simmers. It’s important not to burn the fish. It has very delicate flesh as well as fine flavour. The side that’s facing up is…
Italian Recipes - Genoa Italy - Food & Cooking Tips from CFC
>Italian Escape This month I’m thinking of Italy, my visit to Europe this winter (Euro-summer) and the some of the deliciously fresh ingredients that they put together for the dishes around Genoa where the Genoa International Boat Show has just finished for 2009. Fresh pesto is a popular flavouring agent to many of the local dishes. And its principal ingredient is fresh Basil, a herb readily available in Australia. My Italian friends here like to make their own and compete with one another’s Mama’s secrets for the best mix of ingredients. It’s good fun and good sense economically to make your own. Why not have a go, yourself? Just remember to use quality ingredients for best results. Notice that Basil growing in a pot has a much stronger, more potent aroma than ‘dead’ bunches. With bunches, check the smell and check the base of the stems to see that they…
Yacht & Boat Winter Cook-Off - Boat Show Cooking - Win a Pete Evans Cookbook
Howdy folks, Now I hope all you locals are getting ready for the Sydney Boat Show, Brisbane Boat Show and the Perth Boat Show. When I’m not cooking, I like to do a bit of fishing. So I’m looking forward to some tips from the fishing clinic at the Sydney Boat Show where none other than Dick Lewers himself is to be giving tips. For tips on how to set up your yacht or boat for an all weathers sail or cruise I have pencilled a quick checklist below: Cup-a-Soups Long-life milk Packet spaghetti Rice in a resealable bag Zip lock bags – different sizes Space Food Sticks & Muesli bars Herbs & Spices – in mini zip lock bags Vacuum packed meat – keeps fresh longer Lindt 70% cocoa chocolate – for instant energy Tuna & Salmon – in the foil packs rather than tins Square Frying Pan –…
New Riviera 3600 Sport Yacht makes Jim feel young again
As his 90th birthday approaches, Jim looks forward to celebrating on board with his wife, Betty and his three sons David, Ronald and John.