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
Maritime Alert for Flooded Waterways
Maritime advises all skippers to stay off flood affected waterways unless absolutely necessary or involved in emergency support roles.
The amphibious watercraft Sealegs has walked into Australia
Sealegs has already broken Sir Richard Branson’s record for an amphibious craft crossing the English Channel.
Gemini Inflatable Boats Have Turned Up For Work
These rigid hull Gemini models come with marine grade plywood floors, so they can carry heavy equipment. With their proven monohull designs, Geminis are easy to manoeuvre and are ultra stable even in big swells.
New Port Botany Pedestrian Bridge
“These are further examples of how the Port Botany Expansion project is investing in our community’s future,” Mr Tripodi said.
New Seawind Catamarans Dealer for Victoria
The company is pleased to announce Terry Jones as the new Seawind distributor for Victoria, covering popular sailing destinations such as Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes.
Force Boats Tuff E Nuff Fundraiser
To raise funds for the many costs involved in this exciting event, the team are holding a fund raiser at the Shelbourne Hotel