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
Sydney Hobart race record holder to have repaired mast re stepped tomorrow
Bob Oatley’s all-conquering supermaxi, Wild Oats XI, will go one step closer to resuming preparations for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race tomorrow when the yacht’s new mast, which almost broke during preliminary trials
Multihull Solutions adds Privilege Catamarans to its exclusive lineup
Multihull Solutions continues to go from strength to strength with prestigious French shipyard Privilège Marine choosing the Australian company to exclusively represent its range of cruising sail catamarans in the Asia Pacific market.
Wild Oats XI and Perpetual LOYAL go head to head in SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
Next Tuesday 10 December marks the first time that Bob Oatley’s super maxi Wild Oats XI and Anthony Bell’s super-charged Perpetual LOYAL will race each other in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
Team Windcraft on board with Sailors with disABILITIES
Struggling to stay afloat, Sailors with disABILITIES (SWD) has been buoyed by a pledge of support that includes fund-raising initiatives from the Windcraft Group, a Sydney-based boating company.
Can your wife save your life
With the summer boating season approaching we welcome aboard the ladies along with their men to enjoy safe boating. SOS Marine has designed rescue assistance equipment for everyone to use in rescue and recovery operations.
Reducteur H-72 busts myths about seized bolts
We’ve all been faced with the challenge of trying to undo a heavily corroded bolt at some point in time. Chances are, we’ve tried typical water displacing aerosol sprays or penetrating oils, usually with no effect.