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
Raymarine New C Series Brings Wide Screen Advantage to Australia
Perfect for centre consoles, cruisers and sailing yachts, the new features offered with the C-Series Widescreen enable boaters to navigate and have more data on display
Wadley's Marine launch the Silver Craft SC33 from Gulf Craft
Wadley’s Marine have been the dealer for Gulf Craft Boats for over a year. They have enjoyed success after releasing both the SC31 and WA31 at both the Sydney Boat Show and the prestigious Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Final day of Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
“We sold four boats including two 5800 Sport Yachts launched worldwide at the Show and two other boats. The sale was valued at more than $A5 million,” he said commenting after day one.
Drifting barge in Forster safely under tow
The unmanned pipe-laying barge, Aussie 1, enroute from Eden to Darwin parted its tow from its tug Lewek Kea at approximately 5.45am yesterday
Maritime issues wild weather warning for boaters
NSW Maritime requires all moorings to be properly maintained and serviced to minimise the chance of boats breaking free.
The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show opens today
“We’re confident that the Show will be successful this year with displays valued at millions of dollars,” said Mr Jensen.