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
Marine Debris Alert for Skippers
At Echuca we had an incident where a near new ski boat hit a semi-submerged tree that was floating down the river. No injuries were reported but the boat was badly damaged.
New in Australia the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49i
Supported by a national Australian dealer network, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49i offers exceptional value for money in this size range.
Dunbier trailers introduces low-riding Glider
Due to dealer demand, the company has also just added a new 5.0m model to the Glider Series which will allow more boats to be packaged with these popular trailers.
Logan River Marine new Noble Boats dealer for the Gold Coast
Noble Boats International Pty Ltd has expert staff in all aspects of naval architecture, boat building, painting and electrical fit out
Genoa Boat Show begins
Among the numerous sponsors of Genoa 49th International Boat Show, the four main ones will be Rolex, Allianz, Audi, and Banca Carige.
NorseBoat Journey Through the Arctic with the Royal Marines
The expedition was conceived to support the UK based charity 'Toe in the Water', which uses adventure sailing to rehabilitate men and women injured serving their country.