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
Down Under comes up with boating Summit
“Aligning the standards used in the US and Europe would make life a lot easier for Australian companies exporting pleasure craft,” Mr Henry said.
Superior Jetties Secure 5 Million dollar Contract For Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Marina
The marina is a logistics coup with Superior Jetties on the Gold Coast supplying the expertise for the local construction of the Super Yacht marina while also manufacturing the hospitality pontoons.
Wedding Cake Sydney Harbour Works Complete
Sydney’s maritime heritage is very important to the NSW Government, which is why Sydney Ports took some time to carefully consider the options for rebuilding the Wedding Cake.
Bavaria 50 Time Lord competing in the Sydney to Hobart 2008
The 2007 Sydney to Hobart saw Bavaria 44 Namadgi win her class and Munro is keen to have a real go with Time Lord.
Amalgamation of Volunteer Marine Rescue
During the formation phase of the new organisation, the NSW members of the Volunteer Coast Guard will, as always, maintain the current high standards of VMR in NSW
Riviera honours its best
Riviera Star Performer for 2008 is Matthew Febey and Apprentice of the Year is Craig Folker while the company’s vital Safety award went to Shane Hollindale.