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
Overall Visitor Numbers on the Up at Weekend's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
VISITOR numbers to the weekend’s 25th anniversary Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show were up on last year’s, with organisers and exhibitors buoyed by returning confidence in the marine industry.
Ray White Marine Rides Boat Show Wave
HOT ON THE HEELS of a string of multi-million dollar boat sales, Ray White Marine is set to hammer down on a collection of luxury motor yachts including a Johnson 90 Skylounge which is currently on display at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS).
Riviera Invests in Australias Manufacturing Future
Riviera chairman and owner Rodney Longhurst announced today that his family will purchase Riviera's 14-hectare state-of-the-art Coomera facility on Queensland's Gold Coast. It is the largest luxury boat building facility of its type in the Southern Hemisphere
Maritimo USA based team welcome dollar drop
The drop in the Australia dollar against the US dollar this week has been welcomed by a contingent of USA boat marketers on the Gold Coast for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this week.
Riviera records strong sales growth in Victoria
Riviera's exclusive and long established Victorian dealer R Marine Jacksons has recorded strong sales growth with six new Riviera luxury boats sold over the past six months. Dealer principal Stuart Jackson said recent sales included a new 43 Open Flybridge
Garmin Introduces Both the GPSMAP 8000 MFD and GPSMAP 8500 Black Box Series
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm series, their newest flagship series added to an already extensive line of multi-function devices.