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
Safety Gift Ideas for Boaters
The new lifejacket laws mean that a good inflatable style lifejacket is a great solution to staying inside the law.
Sea temperature and currents heating up for Sydney to Hobart
The forecasts have been made by Australian-based company Tidetech – the world’s leading provider of tactical oceanographic data.
Warlord wins its 11th Hamilton Bridge to Bridge powered by Mercury
After some tight racing down the mighty Waikato River, Warlord a 21’ Bullet with twin Mercury S3000 Champ engines took Open honours
Tohatsu Australia supporting Yachting New South Wales
The two Alphaboats RIBS are used by clubs and classes to assist in running major events including training programmes.
Haines Hunter stronghold in southeast Queensland
Both Leisure Marine and Dolphin Marine have access to the full range of Haines Hunter vessels – from the 400 SeaWasp and ProFish series right up to the R-Series Limited and Patriot range
Discover the new soft floor camper from Desert Edge
Desert Edge has authorised service centres all over Australia, so off-road adventurers have peace of mind knowing that they are taken care of wherever they may be.