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
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Mr Tripodi said the new boat-share guidelines are based on the key principle that boat-share vessels must be exclusively used by their owners for recreational purposes.
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“The annual operating cost for the Coastal Patrol alone is around $3 million. In the past, we have received only around 10% of our costs from the state government,” said Commodore Phillipson.
New Volunteer Marine Rescue Organisation
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Super Fishing Market planned for Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
New Zealand’s most popular boat show will also again be supported by some of New Zealand’s leading marine and media companies.