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
Two award winning Catalina models debut at this year’s Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
“The new style and design features presented with the Catalina 445 were so well received, Catalina USA decided to carry those design elements forward into the Catalina 355,” he said.
Barramundi Boatyard is promoting the Barramundi 470 FAST at Sanctuary Cove
The company describes them as the ‘fastest serial boats on the water’.
Williams range of jet tenders will be shown at Sanctuary Cove
Power is supplied by a 98hp Turbojet Weber engine. Sirocco Marine says Williams was the first company to build four-stroke jet tenders.
Tasmanian company Van Diemen Luxury Craft attends Sanctuary Cove boat show
The Sports Limousine was created to create a comfortable and practical tender to fit into the bridge deck tender bay of a 60m Feadship superyacht.
The Silverton 36C flybridge convertible is displayed at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
The skipper can use the large bridge or elude inclement weather at the optional lower helm station.
RIB Force inflatables release new models at Sanctuary Cove boat show
The lightweight ALX10 is a first in its class davit-friendly tender with an overall length of 3.19m and beam of 1.68m