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
Galley Cooking at Sea on Yachts & Boats - Food & Storage Tips
If you want to know the correct temperatures to store various food at then this article is a must-read!
Recipe Prosciutto Crostini
Crostini with prosciutto, sundried tomato and goat's cheese topped with pesto is an easy and delicious canape to go with cocktails on board a boat.
Anzac Biscuits - Easter Hot Cross Buns
Anzac Biscuits & Easter Buns Howdy folks, April is time to think about my two favourite family treats: Anzac Biscuits and Easter Buns. Even kids can make cookies, but buns are another matter. Anything with yeast is a bit fiddly, why? Because yeast is a living organism that thrives at body heat of 37 degrees C: it stays dormant below 5 degrees and dies off at 50+. Dried yeast needs to be activated with a warm sugary liquid. Once it has been worked into a dough, it needs to be rested in a warm place or ‘proved’. Keep a damp cloth over the top of the tray so the contents don’t dry out. When the structure has roughly doubled in size, place in the oven. The yeast then goes mad, expanding further in the heat until it suddenly dies off in the cooking. CO2 is trapped inside the buns as…
Setting Up Anchor Systems Boating Articles
Skippers should be aware of submarine cables when anchoring. Their locations are detailed on charts.
Saffron Seafood Soup Recipe
Recipe for creamy Seafood Soup with saffron, leeks & white wine. Easy & delicious with salmon, fish & shellfish, mussels, shrimp, prawns, vongole or lobster & cray fish
Choosing the Right Boat Propeller: A Simple Guide
Fuel economy, top speed, hole shot, planing speed, turning performance and ability to run through chop can all be influenced by the type and size of prop you are running.