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Boat Advice

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

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New Lowrance and Simrad UNI-Dock for Sonichub®

Navico, world leader in recreational marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance and Simrad Yachting brands, announced its new universal media-device dock for the SonicHub® marine audio server, the Lowrance and Simrad UNI-Dock.

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SSS Bluebottle makes waves on world USV market

The Steber Solar Sailor Bluebottle, tasked for ocean monitoring and surveillance, is a joint project between two innovative NSW companies - boat builders, Steber International and marine technology company, Solar Sailor.

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Innovation, Evolution, All-round Entertainer

The minute you step aboard you cant but notice how beamy the new Integrity 440 Sedan is. Being 14’2 across and with a very proud bow, the 440 Sedan offers exceptional lateral stability and the generous beam

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Multiple world releases staged at the 2013 Gold Coast International Marine Expo

The not-for-profit, action-packed, family friendly event offers a unique behind the scenes view of the diverse marine industry, and since its inception in 2011 has gone from strength to strength.

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Beneteau announces first nationals to be held during Festival of Sails in Geelong

Beneteau has confirmed that their second annual First Nationals will be held in conjunction with the Festival Of Sails Regatta in Geelong between the 23rd to 27th of January, 2014.

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New Insight Genesis Single-Tier Subscription with Premium Map-Making Services Introduced

Insight Genesis™ — the personal map-generation tool for Lowrance, Simrad NS and B&G Zeus chartplotters — announced today a new single-tier, low-cost annual subscription featuring the most popular features of this premium map-making service.