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
Elan Appoints Navsail As New Zealand Dealer
Navsail appointed as the sole Elan Yacht Dealer for New Zealand with Gulf Group Marine Brokerage taking the role as the sole Elan Agents in New Zealand with renewed backing and support.
Love thy trailer review
No boat should be purchased without first taking it for a spin, and the same can be said of the trailer.
X-Yacht 50 Review
The X-50 we sailed recently is an example of how a smart buyer and a smart boatbuilder created an amazing yacht.
DuFour 525 Grand Large Review
Importers Antill Marine are associated with North Sails so the team devised a smart sail plan for the boat. They cut the mainsail with a bit more depth than usual to add power
Riviera’s Stellar Performance Brings in $15 Million in Sales at Sanctuary Cove
Riviera’s chief executive officer, John Anderson said the 53 was the real star of the show with three sales achieved during the show.
Clipper weekend regatta whets the appetite for cruising
“The Clipper fraternity is becoming very close. We have people coming back again and again to our events. So I guess we must be doing something right.”