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
NSW Maritime Boating Safety Campaign results
Mr Daley said a total of 3100 vessels were checked during ‘Operation Safe Speed’ which resulted in 170 on-the-spot fines
Coastwatch rescue boat gets Yamaha twin rescue power
“At Geelong Boating Centre we are particularly proud of the way in which we set up our rescue and safety rigs,” Cameron MacDonald said
Sailfish Weekender 3000 Hits a Sweet Spot
Webbe Marine is a specialist Sydney marine retailer, being the authorised agent for the Sailfish brand of boats. The company also proudly represents Honda outboards.
Speeding boaters targeted over Easter
Operation Safe Speed will involve random checks of vessels on harbours, dams, lakes, rivers and offshore to ensure skippers keep to a safe speed at all times.
Azzura Marine MD Elected New Superyacht Base Australia Chairman
David succeeds past Chairman and well known marine industry leader, Barry Jenkins, who stood down as Chairman after 10 years.
North Coast floodwaters a warning to boaters
If you have to go boating, be aware that sand bars and navigation markers may have moved since you were last out, and that there is likely to be a lot more debris in the water.