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
Spot checks on navigation lights on the Murray River
Make sure you have the appropriate navigation lights for your craft and as soon as the sun goes down, or when visibility is poor, slow down.
Boat and play safely on the water
Anyone being towed, whether it’s in a tube, on skis or on a wakeboard, should also wear a life jacket and the towing vessel must be registered and display a capacity plate.
Lowrance HDS to hit Australia soon
Fully expandable, the HDS also accommodates Ethernet radar and NMEA2000 networking for fuel, engine and boat-operations management solutions.
Boat sales success for Riviera at Melbourne Boat Show
According to Riviera Global Sales and Marketing Director Tim Sayer, the Melbourne show was a valuable indicator for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May.
Windy 44 Chinook named Power boat of the Year
Boasting rakish good looks and a top speed of 38 knots, the 44 Chinook is the only sports cruiser of its length to offer three double cabins.
Sales sizzle and sentiment at the Melbourne Boat Show
Visitor numbers improved over the weekend, with milder temperatures in the mid-30s. Mr Coco said by the end of the show exhibitors were “blown away”.