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
Make the switch to a 406 EPIRB
New laws came into effect on July 1 that require all vessels eight metres or longer to be fitted with a new 406MHz digital distress beacon
Missing person alert
It is believed that none of the men were wearing lifejackets and none had been on board the vessel at the time of the incident.
Back Cove 33 Elegant Design
The practical design features of this elegant and well laid out craft is striking a chord in the market place world wide and is so well suited to the Australasian market.
What would you do in a boating emergency?
On average, 48 Australians die in boating accidents every year and surprisingly, most incidents occur in calm seas.
Cold weather boating safety campaign
Body temperature can cool 25 times faster when immersed in cold water, with children and older people being the most vulnerable.
The Rise and Rise of the Haines Group
Managing Directors and brothers Greg and John Haines have consciously orchestrated their business activity to position The Haines Group differently in the already crowded marine industry