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
Sundance Marine Chandlery & Service Centre to open in July
The new Chandlery & Service Centre will not only focus on offering a range of relevant chandlery items and parts, but in providing customers with the personalised advice and service they need.
Elan appoints US Yachts as the new dealer for Australia
Sydney-based company US Yachts, headed up by Matt Hayes, has been appointed as the new Australian dealer for Elan, the Slovenian company that has been producing stunning performance cruising yachts for 65 years.
Amity Boats
Built in Brisbane, Amity Boats are a new line of gorgeous traditional style open sail boats that can convert to weekend campers. The design of the Amity is based on traditional and seamanlike principles
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2013
With the numbers slightly up, the Lagoon Display (Lagoon 400s2 and Lagoon 450) was very popular with the attendees of the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. The current models of Lagoon had stronger than expected results.
Jeanneau Yachts Australia Special Offer
Jeanneau Australia is firmly of the opinion that buying a new boat should be a celebration and as stress free as possible. So for a limited time Jeanneau Australia will make your new yacht purchase that much easier by picking up the tab for insurance and berthing
Maritimo Positive After Sanctuary Cove Show
Luxury cruiser manufacturer Maritimo which celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show at the weekend said the positivity evident at the show was the best it had been since the GFC.