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
GME New Products on Display at Sydney Boatshow 2011
Secondly, GME will be exhibiting for the first time in Australia the all new G-Com GX660 hand held VHF radio, it has a waterproof rating of IPX7
New for 2011 the Hanse 495 is at Sydney Boat Show
On deck all lines lead aft offering clean uncluttered deck. With standard electric winches and a self-tacking headsail; you have a 49 foot yacht you can easily sail single handed.
The Haines Group announce The Traveller TF200 at Sydney Boat Show
With John and Greg Haines still at the helm guiding The Haines Group, you can be sure of the no compromise build quality and best materials that go in to every Traveller.
New model release Signature 502RF (Runabout Fisher) at Sydney Boat Show
The 502RF has all the Signature hallmarks with everything being perfectly positioned and there being a place for all your gear so you are not tripping over it.
Elan 350 European Yacht of the Year 2011 at Sydney International Boat Show
Designed for single or short handed cruising or racing, you can expect tantalizing performance and extra stability with greater control especially down wind.
Premier Marine release the world’s only hybrid speed boat at Sydney Boat Show
Affectionately termed the “Gentlemen’s Racer’, the Frauscher design is a contemporary version of a 1930’s pleasure-boat, which has seen Frauscher win ‘Best European Power Boat’ for 3 years running.