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
Success for Ocean Alexander dovetails into Grand Banks plans
The re-launch of Ocean Alexander at the Sydney International Boat Show last week was an overwhelming success, according to Hank Compton who has taken up Australian distribution of the superyacht brand.
R Marine South Australia Experience Taylormade for Riviera owners
Riviera 4400 Sport Yacht owners Kevin and Judy Taylor embarked on their first blue water voyage when they joined a fleet of 24 boats for the 140 nautical mile journey from Adelaide to Port Lincoln for R Marine South Australia’s Easter Experience.
R Marine New Zealand and Coastguard educate women about boating safety
Riviera owner Cherie Barker learnt some new boating skills at R Marine New Zealand’s Ladies Suddenly in Charge boating seminar. Held in conjunction with Coastguard Northern Region, the Ladies Suddenly in Charge boating seminar was held by women,
A prize catch for Riviera owners in Mexico
The Riviera 48 Offshore Express owner was competing in the 2012 Torneo Internacional de Pesca La cruz de Huanacaxtle fishing tournament when he landed the prize catch which won him the tournament.
Dream come true for aspiring young boat builder
A letter written to ‘Mr Riviera’ in the hand of a six-year-old boy called for immediate action at the headquarters of Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder. Budding shipwright, Coby Wales explained how much he loved boats
A new beginning on board Janus
Love at first sight has led to a new beginning for Adrian and Joanne de Bruin who took delivery of their new Riviera 445 SUV, Janus, in late December 2012. Not only is the 445 SUV Adrian and Joanne’s first Riviera, it is also their first boat and Riviera’s 5000th boat.