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
New course for marina industry to boat sales, marine berths and other services
The Royal Motor Yacht Club is offering free berthing for participants attending the days training.
A new maritime online alert for boats is launched
Mr Tripodi said the Maritime alert is based on official weather data and will be delivered free of charge through the internet.
Fleming Yachts management team buys Corvette Marine
Production of a new, improved Corvette 320 and an all-new Corvette 340 is now underway at the Tung Hwa boat yard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Two boating emergencies highlight the importance of lifejackets
At Port Stephens a man fell overboard from his fishing launch and spent almost four hours in the dark, treading water until spotted by a searching helicopter
Boat Show special from Raymarine marine electronics
Harness the power of Raymarine’s advanced engineering and exclusive technologies with this Sydney Boat Show offer
Island Inflatables launches a boat package special
Island Inflatables designer Garry Baikovas said he is expecting strong interest in the package. “It is the perfect way to start in boating, or to update that older tender”