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
Game and Leisure gets First Grady White and Great Awards
Australia’s foremost game fishing boat retailer, Game & Leisure Boats, has just confirmed the sale of the first Grady-White 360 Express into Australia, due to arrive for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May.
Beneteau Yachts to Invade Rotto for Annual Regatta
Western Australian Beneteau Dealer, Squadron Marine Brokers, will soon host up to 40 Beneteau owners, crew and guests for their annual Rottnest Island Beneteau Cup. Saturday April 6 will see the fleet take to the waters around Rottnest Island
Rohan Veal New Owner at 38 South Boat Sales in Melbourne
Previously operating as Vicsail Melbourne and owned by well-known yachtsman Terry Oakley, 38 South Boat Sales is the exclusive Victorian importer for Jeanneau and Archambault sailing yachts, Jeanneau power boats, and Prestige luxury motor yachts.
Three exclusive multihull launchings at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
The 2013 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show will be the stage for three official Australian multihull launches including the Catana 42, Fountaine Pajot Hélia 44 and the redesigned Summerland 40 Trawler.
Mercury power smashes records and clinches 16 wins at Robinvale Euston
With the Mercury rising on and off the water, conditions were near perfect for the Robinvale Euston 80 Ski Race Classic on the Murray River – and we weren’t left wondering who was on the pace with records tumbling and Mercury engines once again at the fore.
Riviera owners bring out their 'Inner Child' to help Western Australia's sick kids
Donning colourful character costumes such as, the Smurfs, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Top Gun, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and the Addams Family, 80 owners and their guests on board 21 Rivieras got into the spirit of the Splash