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
Saratoga 3.4m released to the Australian market by Absolute Boat Brokers
Designed and manufactured to be stable, light and practical the Saratoga is the perfect alternative to cumbersome aluminum tenders.
YNSW & Nautilus Marine Launch New Yachties Insurance Program
Appropriately launched at the Sail Sydney regatta, the co-branded insurance program has been designed to deliver benefits all round.
Maritimo expands to southern Africa
I read a magazine article about Bill Barry-Cotter and his Maritimo boats. They seemed to offer everything I was looking for. So I called the factory, spoke to Luke and received straight answers.
Crownline Appoints New Adelaide Dealer
The Crownline brand is wholly designed and manufactured in the US. The first Crownline boats were manufactured in 1991, the original model to be produced being a mid range bow rider.
B&G launches powerful wave technology processor
Improved data accuracy and enhanced overall performance that inshore and offshore Grand Prix competitors demand – whether Americas Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, TP52, Open 60 or Maxi-multihulls.
Riviera MOtivates staff to raise funds for MOvember
Riviera’s general counsel Cherriee Ludemann said the Riviera team raised $3,244 through online donations plus a further $450 was raised at the sausage sizzle held last week.