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
Seaswirl 175 Bowrider Review
The Seaswirl 175's stylish lines, black hull, white deck and striking graphics turn heads on the water and new owners will be wrapped with her economy and overall handling. That's not a bad double for an affordable, entry-level family boat.
Seawind Ventura 38 Catamaran Review
The Aussie-built Seawind Venturer 38 is a vessel perfectly suited to local conditions. She boasts bright open spaces and economical performance, making her ideal for the long voyages between east coast ports.
Seawind Ventura 38 Review
The new Venturer is built to world-class standards and offers excellent handling characteristics and exceptional long-range cruising capabilities. The conditions for the vessel being tested on this day were nigh on exceptional.
Seawind 1000 Catamaran Review
The Seawind 1000 demonstrates perfectly why multihulls have come into their own. New yachts are selling here in unprecedented numbers, many to first-or second-time owners, and almost all are intended for family boating.
Countess Oddessy 190 & Sensation Wake 1450 Reviews
Greeted at Pittwater with clear blue skies and glassy water, ideal conditions under which to put the Sensation Wake 1450 and Countess Oddessy 190, newcomers to the Aussie market, through their paces.
Seven Star Cruises in the Tropical North and Kimberleys
Seven Star is a 98ft mega yacht finished with the sort of sophistication you would normally only find in the Mediterranean. Seven Star Cruises gives keen anglers the chance to fish all day every day for some of the best barramundi in the world. What better way to visit iconic Australian destinations than in luxury and on water?