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
Maxwell Marine at 2009 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
The new windlasses offer effortless automatic retrieval and deployment of either 6mm or 8mm chain.
Avocado Salsa Oyster topping
Avocado Salsa Oyster topping, guacamole topped oysters. This salsa is also delicious with corn chips.
Australia Day Recipes by Benjamin Christie - Celebrity Chef
Cooking on Australia Day with delicious recipes from celebrity chef Benjamin Christie. Australian native food ingredients, lamingtons, damper and more.
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Brig Falcon Rider F620 Sirocco Marine Inflatable Boats
The deep-vee fibreglass hull ensures excellent stability while the non-skid rigid fibreglass deck gives passengers a firm footing.
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Lightwave Yachts 45 Grande
The Lightwave 45 Grande incorporates a “super size” deck design, providing ‘big boat’ comfort on ocean going hulls.
Hanse Regatta 2009 at Pittwater
Windcraft Principal Peter Hrones said, "I've come to realise that our owners not only buy the Hanse Yachts for their stylish looks and sailing performance, but for the lifestyle and opportunities that ownership of a Hanse Yacht brings."