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
Hunter and Salona models make their Australian debut at the Sydney Boat Show
We are excited to announce that the new Hunter 40 and the new Salona 35 will be making their Australian debut at this year's Sydney International Boat Show. The Hunter 40 is a new Marlow-Hunter design
Multihull Solutions wins Fountaine Pajot Worldwide Dealer of the Year Award
Multihull Solutions has firmly established itself as the world’s leading Fountaine Pajot dealer after being awarded their fourth consecutive Worldwide Distributor of the Year title.
New Back Cove 41 on track for 2014
Design and tooling for the all new Back Cove 41 is now well underway at the Rockland, Maine USA home of Back Cove Yachts. This brilliant edition to the range offers two double staterooms and two heads with a layout designed with comfortable extended cruising in mind.
New Boats Sold and On Order
Lots of activity both with sold boats being delivered and handed over to happy owners and boats on order and being built for new and existing Back Cove owners as well.
Back Cove Yachts unveils magnificent new 37 Downeast
The new Back Cove Downeast 37 has hit the water in Maine and she is a remarkable vessel. We have hull number 006 on order for delivery later this year and the time simply cannot pass quickly enough.
Multihulls for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013
Multihulls are to become a permanent feature at Australia’s premier big-boat regatta, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, starting with the 30th staging of the award-winning event next month.