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
Jeanneau Prestige 50S Review
On the water the smooth lines and styling, especially the hip at the stern that cleverly hides the engine room air intakes, turn heads as it motors past.
Joshua Boats 5.5 Walkaround Cabin Review
A Joshua Boat rides softer than ordinary plate aluminium hulls for the same reason fibreglass hulls ride better than run-of-the-mill tin.
Joshua Boats 4.2 Creek Runner Review
I hope Joshua Boats are geared up to build heaps of Creek Runners, because they're outstanding value!
Kay Cottee 56 Review
Kay planned the 56 as a family boat - more specifically and more personally, a boat for her family
Kevlacat 2100 Offshore Review
Power catamarans come into their own when the going gets tough. Put simply, they can handle bumpy offshore conditions like no other boats.
Kevlacat 3000 Series Review
What's so good about this boat ? Well, how about her outstandingly soft ride, monolithic stability and more interior space than a mono-hull boat of a similar size.