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
Smart Boating Greenline 33 Hybrid Share only 2 shares left in this vessel
Smart Boating are please to announce that there are just 2 share available in the Greenline 33 Hybrid based in Pittwater NSW
Hawkesbury Marine Rescue opts for Verado reliability
Boaters, skiers and swimmers will enjoy the Hawkesbury River in greater safety this summer, thanks to the new Verado-powered patrol boat operated by the region’s Marine Rescue Unit.
Riviera’s Aftermarket team celebrates the reopening of its state-of-the-art service facility
Riviera’s Aftermarket team is gearing up for a very busy summer after a recent influx of maintenance calls just days after reopening its state-of-the-art service facility. Aftermarket manager Michael Swain said the team was pleased to be back in their former premises which offered a 75 tonne travel lift, six bay undercover facility, two bay enclosed antifoul and spray booth, five bay hardstand and 14 marina berths all located at Riviera’s 14-hectare Coomera headquarters. “The relocation has coincided with the recent warm weather and our Riviera owners are keen to get their boats ship shape for the summer boating season ahead,” Mr Swain said. “We spent the past 12 months operating from within Riviera’s waterfront facility but due to recent increase in service work demand, Aftermarket is pleased to announce that we are back and operational from our former waterfront facility located on the southern side of the Riviera factory…
Sierra Wireless AirCard
Marine electronics and navigation specialist, Errol Cain has supervised the installation of marine electronic systems into thousands of Riviera luxury cruisers in his 27 years experience. In this issue, Errol talks about the Sierra Wireles AirCard device.
Riviera owners angling for a prize catch at the Sandringham Yacht Club Fishing Competition
For the first time in the history of the Sandringham Yacht Club’s Recreational Boating and Fishing Competition, Victorian Riviera owners have been invited to participate in the annual tournament.
American debut for Riviera 565 SUV and Belize 54
The latest new models from Australia's Riviera and Belize will make their American debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which opens on October 31.