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
Trophy 2502 Walkaround Review
This is primarily a fishing machine, and all the gear is here. The thick transom, in particular, is a concentrated angler’s station.
Murray River Houseboats Boating Reviews
There’s no prize, however, for guessing which body of water tops the list of the nation’s houseboating destinations: Australia’s longest river, the Murray.
Montebello Yachts 12.5m Review
The boat was built for an owner who wants to use it to fish offshore with his mates, so it’s a bit ‘blokey’ but that doesn’t mean quality has been sacrificed.
Hamilton Island Boating Reviews
Bob Oatley and the race Week’s principal sponsor, Audi, clearly understand that a successful regatta is one in which the whole family can participate, both on and off the water.
Ferretti 470 Review
Brigitte Bardot had one. So did Richard Burton. And now an Australian family have joined the ranks of Ferretti owners.
Beneteau Monte Carlo 32 Open Boat Review
The afternoon we spent on Sydney Harbour was in windy but reasonable weather. The Volvos delivered enough power to push the 32 open to a speed of 35 knots with a bit of grunt left to spare.