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
Charm of the International Boat Show keeps the crisis away
This year’s new initiative, Genoa city tour on an open bus, has also attracted a large public and has been very much appreciated.
Three awards for Pershing in Cannes
Power, speed, innovation. A vision that focuses on the new, the unexplored, the yet to come and the need to improve and put oneself constantly to the test. Pershing is all this.
NSW Maritime Draft Safe Boating Plan for Shoalhaven
“The Shoalhaven estuary is a magnificent public asset, and should be accessible to all users, from fishermen to recreational boaters, swimmers and kayakers,” Mr Kidd said.
It's all about better boating for NSW
“From next year, the combined Better Boating Program for NSW will be worth $25 million over 5 years,” Mr Tripodi said.
How to buy a boat - well
Buying a boat can be one of life’s great experiences, but can turn into a minefield for the uninitiated.
New Queensland dealer for Back Cove and Sabre
Practical and beautiful, the Back Cove 33, Back Cove 29, and Back Cove 26 and soon to be released Back Cove 37, are a delight to drive, a joy to behold and ideally suited to Australian waters.