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
Lagoon 400s2
This “best seller” has found a new lease of life thanks to the Nauta Design team, who have completely renovated the interior layout to make it an even more inviting and distinctly contemporary catamaran.
Community puts trust in rescue volunteers
Rescue volunteers are again in the top three most trusted professions in Australia. The results of the 2013 Australian Readers Digest Most Trusted Professions poll were released today, indicating that it’s the people who protect, care and give who have earned the nation’s trust.
Abel Point Marina Airlie Beach Race Week 2013 driving up entries
Momentum is building for Abel Point Marina Airlie Beach Race Week 2013 with the number of entries for the seven-day regatta reaching a grand 50 last week. In 2012, a total of 120 boats entered the signature sailing event with this year's regatta set to equal
Lagoon 39
The Lagoon 39 belongs to a new generation: With its beveled vertical bows, its deckhouse seemingly levitated above the deck, its pushed back rig for performance under sail and ease of use. The Lagoon 39 makes as triking first impression.
The Journey of the Lagoon 39 to Sydney
Vicsail’s Multihull Division will be introducing the most innovative catamaran to Australia at the Sydney Boat Show from August 1-5, 2013 at Darling Harbour. The new Lagoon 39 belongs to a new generation of multihulls with unrivalled experience of architects
Sirocco Marine launches new BRIG website
Leading inflatable boat distributor, Sirocco Marine, has launched a new website for BRIG Australia - www.brig.com.au The website showcases BRIGs full range of inflatable boats through fluent design, stunning imagery, and user-friendly information resources.