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
World Premier of new Beneteau Oceanis 38 at Cannes Boat Show
Beneteau proudly presented their latest release to the world, the Oceanis 38, at the Cannes Boat Show. The new model in the hugely popular Oceanis range reprises the fundamentals of the range, whether at the sail plan level, access to the sea, safety or comfort onboard.
Australian Contingent set to be stronger than ever at Monaco Yacht Show
Exhibitors include world renowned and awarding winning Muir Winches and VEEM Ltd, Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Ocean Media who have recently launched their 50th edition of the Ocean magazine and Hydrive Engineering.
New Monte Carlo 6, direct descendant of the Monte Carlo Yachts
MONTE CARLO unveils the lines of its forthcoming yacht, the MC6, due to be launched at the end of 2014. This 58ft yacht confirms the development of the revolutionary range in the luxury Motor Cruiser segment,
Monte Carlo 5, New Monte Carlo 5s, Because style isn’t about size
The Beneteau Group is pursuing its strategic expansion of the Monte Carlo Yachts concept with its sub-60ft Monte Carlo range and developing, alongside the flybridge motor cruisers, a Hard-Top version of each model.
New Monte Carlo 4 Truly unique, Truly Monte Carlo
Some boats are born with superior genes.The MC4, world debut in Cannes September 2013, has inherited powerful features from the larger models in the Monte Carlo Yachts range: striking but timeless design,
Beneteau owners enjoy another successful Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
Beneteau has a long and proud involvement with Hamilton Island Race Week and it was fitting that in the 30th year of this great event the French sailing marque continued the tradition with another big fleet in attendance as well as some outstanding results.