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
Australias first Catana 59 set to redefine cruising standards
This remarkable new cruising catamaran will have its exclusive Australasian preview on Friday 4 October from 3pm until 5pm at the Royal Motor Yacht Squadron. It will then participate in the popular Multihull Solutions Pittwater Rendezvous from 4-6 October
Hamilton Island Yacht Club Confirmed as Challenger of the 35th Americas Cup
Just 5 days after the 30th anniversary of Australia winning the America's Cup in 1983, Hamilton Island Yacht Club has been confirmed as the Challenger of Record for the 35th America's Cup.
Mercury Racing 520 High Performance for Lower Budgets
The naturally aspirated 520 might look like a MerCruiser, but it isn’t. The 520 was developed to provide recreational boaters with an affordable way to experience Mercury Racing’s exclusive high-performance sterndrives.
Stacers 429 Proline Angler is one hull of a fishing boat
Stacer’s renowned 429 Proline Angler was born to fish and continues to be the fishing boat of choice Australia wide. Designed with the expert angler in mind the 429 Proline Angler comes fully equip with the all the fishing focussed accessories
Riviera owners rev up for the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix
Riviera Syndication’s John and Sharon Russell extend an invitation to all Riviera owners to join them on the grid for a once in a lifetime experience cruising into Monaco harbour on board a luxury yacht for the Monaco Grand Prix held next May.
Black Box Dragonfly
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 Raymarine’s new Black Box Dragonfly.