17 Must See Summer Festivals on Vancouver Island At Van Isle Marina, our staff always look forward to festival season – from all the music and marine festivals, to the food, beverage, and sporting festivals, there is always a lot happening on Vancouver Island from May to September. Check out 17 of our favourites, highlighted […]
Important Items to Bring on Your Boat Packing for a boating trip is not unlike packing for an airplane ride. It begins with creating a list, packing your bags, and then anxiously hoping you haven’t forgotten anything! If you’re new to boating, use our list below as a starting point, noting that the items you’ll […]
When to Use Which Fishing Reel Type In addition to the various types of fishing there are to choose from, there are also various styles of casting methods anglers use. By far the two most common casting methods for fishing off a boat or yacht are spin casting and baitcasting – both terms relate to the […]
Come See Us at the 2019 BC Boat Show Don’t miss out on the 2019 BC Boat Show, the largest in-the-water boat show on the West Coast! The 29th annual BC Boat Show happening May 2-5, 2019 at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney BC is just days away, and we here at Van Isle Marina […]
Wondering What To Do While You’re Visiting Sidney? Many boating enthusiasts who come to the Pacific Northwest from far and wide to take in the area’s stunning scenery make a point of stopping in Sidney by the Sea – a seaside community in British Columbia, Canada. Sidney is located at the northern end of the […]
Learning the (Getting) Ins and Outs of Boating Let’s look at the differences between anchoring, mooring, and docking. While they all refer to ways of securing your boat in place when necessary, these 3 nautical terms all mean something slightly different. An essential part of learning how to navigate a new vessel is learning all […]
33 Ways to Fish – from Angling to Trotlining When you find the fishing technique you prefer over all other styles, it’s quite easy to forget that other styles of fishing even exist! But at Van Isle Marina, we believe it’s never too late to try something new. If you’re new to the world of […]
Sidney, British Columbia Hosts the 2019 BC Boat Show Van Isle Marina is looking forward to welcoming you onboard our boats during the 29th annual BC Boat Show, happening May 2-5, 2019 at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, BC. Hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA), the BC Boat Show draws huge crowds of […]
Common Seabirds of Vancouver Island As you cruise around Vancouver Island and the neighbouring Gulf Islands of Canada’s west coast, you won’t be able to ignore the diverse population of birds soaring above you or swimming beside your vessel. Vancouver Island is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with so many different types flocking to and from the […]
Yacht Sizes, Types, Styles & Categories With so many different types of yachts to choose from, it can be hard to know your Flybridges from your Tri-Decks if you’re just starting your search. Although there is a growing number of terms used to describe the different types of yachts out there, many of the terms […]
