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
JN Taylor showcases new products from Furuno, Maxsea and Maretron at Sanctuary Cove
FCV-585 Fish Finder and DFF1 Sounder module, state-of-the-art technology, which enables the user to discriminate between different sea floor features such as mud, sand, gravel and rock.
Ian’s Fishing and Boating with Flying Fisherman Polarised Sunnies at Sanctuary Cove.
The series is lightweight, shatterproof and scratch resistant with 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection.
Flexiteek Oceania attend Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
In Australia, recent orders have been received from Seawind Catamarans, Mustang Cruisers, Powercat, Tournament Boats and Noosacat.
Seabreeze present's In-Duct Breathe Easy™ Air Purifier at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
The nano-technology means there are 70 per cent more atoms on the catalytic surface, which improves the reactivity with contaminants.
DeckHardware introduce Unimer Marine in a national launch at Sanctuary Cove
The compensator removes loads on mooring lines, can be used for power and sail applications as it stops damaging snatching of the line against a boat and jetty.
BLA launches the new range of Geonav navigation technology at Sanctuary Cove
The XD sonar uses both a narrow (200kHz) and wide (50kHz) beam to provide traditional 2D views that are sharp and localised.