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
Wild Oats XI takes line honours in Rolex Sydney Hobart curtain raiser
The crew of Bob Oatley’s Rolex Sydney Hobart race record holder, the 30-metre supermaxi Wild Oats XI, would certainly like to think so after their yacht took line honours in the Solas Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour today – for the seventh time.
B&G announced ad official race supplier of Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15
Following the decision by the Volvo Ocean Race team to purchase B&G navigation systems to equip the entire fleet of one-design Volvo Ocean 65 yachts, B&G will also be providing full electronic navigation systems,
A Quintrex fishing favourite gets a brand new look
The new Hornet range including the F450, F481 and F500 models have received a brand new design sure to impress old and new anglers alike. The brand new F- Hornet is the ultimate fishing boat and now features a new bow design
Multihull Solutions expands to Asia
From January 2014, Multihull Solutions will be the exclusive distributor of Fountaine Pajot and Catana Catamarans in SE Asia and will also represent Sunreef Yachts, TAG Yachts, NEEL Trimarans and Privilège Catamarans in the region.
McConaghy Boats steal the show across the globe
In Annapolis USA last month after three days of racing in conditions that varied from flat calm to over 20 knots, Steve and Heidi Benjamin’s McConaghy Carkeek HPR40 Spookie and Marc Glimcher’s McConaghy Ker 40 Catapult won the Annapolis Big Boat Fall Regatta
Mercury 150hp FourStroke at just 3.99 percent
Since it first hit the water just two years ago, Mercury’s 150hp FourStroke has been rightly heralded as one of the very best outboards ever built. And now – for a limited time – boat lovers can enjoy one of these great engines this summer,