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
Boating season now underway for 2008-09
NSW Maritime has responsibility to serve the boating community which currently includes more than 450,000 licence holders and some 217,000 registered boat owners.
Marine marketing support critical in difficult global times
AIMEX is a peak industry group representing over 100 marine companies encompassing manufacturing, marina construction, marine services, fittings and electronics.
Trans Pacific Yacht Rally
Yarra’s Edge Yachts (YEY), a boutique international yachting importer is offering assistance to adventurous souls to cross the Pacific with them next year.
They don't build boats like that anymore
What most people don’t realize is that Jack Hall, a Hans Christian romantic has them in general production again.
Book now for the Whitsunday Yacht Rally
All levels of sailing experience catered for at this event
New vessel standard buoys requirements for stability after flooding
Making all commercial vessels unsinkable would be the ultimate solution, but this is too expensive and / or impractical for all but the smallest of craft.