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
The new Quintrex 610 Tournament fishing boat
There are plenty of options available on the 610 Tournament including a bimini to stay out of rough weather, a cutting board to clean your catch and a burley bucket.
Racing phenomenon about to gatecrash Australian shores
At full speed, a Zapcat is capable of pulling cornering forces in excess of 2 G in tight turns.
For the first time at an Australian boat show the new Sun Fast 3200 from Jeanneau
The integrity of the construction has already been well tested when 16 Sun Fast 3200s raced two?handed across the Atlantic in the Transquadra.
The count down to the Sydney International Boat Show begins
Fishing is a popular Aussie passion for many so the Nautilus Marine Insurance Fishing Clinic, widely-regarded as one of Australia’s most entertaining and informative clinics
Anglapro launches in Australia at the Sydney Boat Show
Each model in the range is designed to accommodate Australia’s many forms of boat-based fishing, from estuary to offshore and everything in between, ranging in size from 4.2–6.4m.
North South Yachting MD checks out the X Yachts factory
These yachts are truly the Rolls Royce of ocean cruisers and built to the very highest quality standards.