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
Maritimo breaks records at Fort Lauderdale
Luxury cruiser manufacturer Maritimo says its results at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show indicate a renewed level of consumer confidence in the America’s with the company securing record sales.
Olympic and World Champion Mathew Belcher 2013 World Sailor of the Year
Olympic Gold medallist and current World Champion Mathew Belcher (QLD) last night received the highest sporting award in the world of sailing -- the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award.
Riviera celebrates Christmas afloat across Australia
With less than six weeks until Christmas, Riviera is decorating the bows with tinsel and baubles to celebrate the arrival of the Australian boating season with Christmas Parties held from Perth to Pittwater to the Pin,
TP52 Southern Cross Cup set to sizzle in Sydney
The TP52 Southern Cross Cup is shifting to Sydney for the second half of the inaugural four-round competition that has rejuvenated the class in the Southern Hemisphere. Round 3 of the series, hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at Kirribilli,
Successful visit for General Manager of Mercury Racing
Erik Christiansen, the General Manager of Mercury Racing, has had a brief but very successful visit down under. Erik has just spent several days in Australia before going to New Zealand to attend the General Assembly of the UIM
Asia-Pacific debut for Ferretti Yachts 800
Ferretti presents Ferretti Yachts 800 for the first time in Asia Pacific, the ambassador of the innovation pursued by the Italian shipyard. This model will make its debut at the boat shows in Shenzen and in Xiamen