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
Flying Cloud in near dead heat to become 100th entry for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013
A yacht bearing the name of one of the most famous clipper ships in international maritime history, Flying Cloud, has become the 100th entry for the 30th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, which is scheduled for August 17 to 24.
New Pershing 62’: for the first time
New Pershing 62’: for the first time, the performance and style of the brand’s latest jewel will be exhibited at the Cannes and Genoa boat shows. This is another important launch for Pershing, which represents the excellence of Made in Italy.
Biggest Range of Beneteaus ever on display at Sydney Show
Beneteau will present the biggest range of new Beneteaus ever displayed in Australia at the upcoming Sydney International Boat Show. Beneteau Yachts dealer for NSW, Vicsail, will feature an exceptional selection of the latest releases
Joystick Piloting a true joy for outboard owners
Mercury Marine can now offer outboard owners the ultimate – joystick piloting. Providing drivers with 360-degree movement at their fingertips, joystick piloting takes the stress out of docking, manoeuvring in tight spaces, and operating in choppy and windy conditions.
Americas Cup winner Ernesto Bertarelli to compete at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013
Two-time winner of the America’s Cup, Switzerland’s Ernesto Bertarelli, has confirmed he will be competing at the 30th staging of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in August. Bertarelli, 47, has chartered Wild Oats X
Elandra Yachts announced Sydney boat show display
The company opened its doors at a yard on Queensland’s Gold Coast in March and is already on track to launch its first semi-custom 53-foot sports yacht in July next year.