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
Extra caution in boats is called for over the holidays
At this time of year, there are typically more boats and more people in the water. So it is a time when skippers need to be responsible and particularly attentive to rules and regulations for safe boating.
The start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Special event navigations restrictions such as the speed and wash restrictions are now lifted and the harbour is being returned to normal until the next major aquatic event which will be New Year’s Eve.
Rivera Australia's largest luxury boat builder powers into 2010
Riviera CEO John Anderson said the company to date had completed and delivered a significant number of 5000 Sport Yachts, 5800 Sport Yachts and 51 Enclosed Flybridges in this region.
How can life jackets save more lives ?
Boating should be enjoyable and safe and if there is an accident a lifejacket can dramatically increase your chance of survival
Matthew Hayden asks boaters to keep a proper look-out
It took Matthew, fellow cricketer Andrew Symonds and friend Trent Butler an hour to reach the shore, battling currents, shock and exhaustion. All because of a failed bar crossing
Finally - Better Boating in Drummoyne
An extended boat ramp and new pontoon was officially opened yesterday at Taplin Park, Drummoyne after lobbying from 2004