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
R Marine Coomera Experience 2008
When Riviera owners get together, it doesn’t matter where we come from or our business, we have so much in common. We all get on so well
Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Shootout 2008
Our tournament fleet captured and released 352 southern bluefin tuna at an average 14 kilograms each. That’s an astonishing five tonnes of tuna in two days.
Moreton Bay Riviera boating revellers 2007
The R Marine Sport Gold Coast Moreton Bay Experience in November began with a run from the Gold Coast Broadwater to Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island.
R Marine Jacaranda Experience 2007
Meeting the legendary Kay Cottee – the first woman to sail solo, non-stop around the world – on the first night in Yamba was also something special for us
Two Riviera 47s on maiden voyage May 2011
John and Shane expect the voyage will take about four months and they look forward to catching some Billfish around Cairns and Darwin.
Riviera 38 – A labour of love May 2011
Unlike most boats of this size, Intuition does not live in a Marina Berth. She rests on a custom built trailer in a shed on the Hawkesbury River in Sydney.