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
Riviera Motor Yachts scoop the pool at the Gold Coast Light Tackle Masters game fishing tournament
Riviera awarded a special trophy to the Riviera team who scored the most tag-and-release points throughout the tournament. The trophy was won by the team on board The Phantom.
New Caribbean boats at the Melbourne Boating and Lifestyle Show
“The 24 Open offers the same handling and quality, but over a single level, which is ideal for people who want a portable, easy-to-store boat,” Mr Finkelstein said.
Multi million dollar Port Centre proposed in Newcastle
“The current operational building has an antiquated layout and is not conducive to modern maritime operations,” Mr Tripodi said.
Luxury boat builder Princess wins at Motor Boat of the Year awards
The Princess V45 was reported to possess “true greatness” and offered “the kind of external cool looks that will turn heads for a lifetime”.
Boats valued at more than 13 million - the Riviera display at the Melbourne Boat Show
Riviera’s exciting new 43 Offshore Express with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion will be a centrepiece of the display
Seawind Catamarans will exhibit two models at the Melbourne International Boat Show
“As a production boat, the Seawind 1000 is the most successful sailing boat built in Australia,” Mr Vaughan said.