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
Riviera awarded large exporter of the year
The Riviera team celebrated being awarded the ‘Best Marine Industry Export Performance – large business category’ which was announced at the 2013 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards held on May 21.
Affordable, fixed thermal night vision has arrived
Marine electronics and navigation specialist, Errol Cain has supervised the installation of marine electronic systems into thousands of Riviera luxury cruisers in his 27 years experience. In this issue, Errol talks about Raymarine’s affordable, fixed thermal night vision cameras.
R Marine Jones gives a touch of Southern Comfort
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Riviera stages multiple new model releases at Sydney International Boat Show
Riviera will stage multiple new model releases with the world release of the new 50 Enclosed Flybridge and Sydney release of the new 565 SUV at the upcoming 2013 Sydney International Boat Show, which will be held from August 1 to 5.
Win one of our amazing new Mercury 150hp FourStroke outboards
Mercury is giving away one of its new 150hp FourStrtoke outboards – the engine which is far and away the best in its class.
Happy Captain boathook has a worldwide evolution
The Evolve Group has recently signed a deal with Happy Captain Australia Pty Ltd which will see Evolve officially launch the world’s ultimate boathook, along with its extensive range of innovative products. Happy Captain chose to sign over the manufacturing, sales and marketing of their range of products to Evolve as they identified Evolve’s unique ability to launch products onto the Australian and international stage, whilst also being able to continue the research and development into new products and continue to build the range. Happy Captain was launched in 2012 as a culmination of a three-year dream, a lot of hard work and world-class designing for good friends and avid boaters Murray Bragg and Arthur Nommensen who were themselves looking for a practical boathook. The ‘ultimate boathook’ has a patented shuttle designed to thread a leader rope through cleats, rungs and buoys for easy mooring. Evolve…