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Different Types of Fishing Lures

From Sails to Motors: The History of Yachting

Best Diving Locations Near Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island – One of the Best Cold Water Diving Destinations in the World Spend enough time above the waters around Vancouver Island, a premium destination for boat travelers, and it will only be a matter of time until you get curious and want to get a closer look and what’s below the surface. When […]

Basics of Marine Navigation

Marine Navigation Basics – How to Navigate a Boat   Whether your watercraft of choice is a speedboat, yacht, or something in between, knowing the basics of marine navigation is absolutely essential when you’re spending time on the water. Below is Van Isle Marina staff’s quick guide to the basics of navigation. We’ve included some […]

Dinghy / Tender Yacht Safety Tips

Flowers, Plants, and Trees on Vancouver Island

Anchors Part 2 – Anchoring Your Boat

Learn what is involved when it comes time to anchor your motor yacht. Knowing how to anchor your boat when necessary is an essential boating skill. In part two of our two-part post on anchoring, we’ll provide some tips & tricks on how to anchor your boat.

Best Boat Only Destinations Around Vancouver Island

Who doesn’t love the beauty and serenity that a secluded beach, only accessible by boat, provides? At Van Isle Marina, we love spending days or weeks at a time aboard our boats exploring the Pacific Northwest, particularly the many islands and coves around Vancouver Island. Sometimes, the best places are stumbled upon by accident, when […]

Anchor Types – Part 1

Different Types of Fishing Lines and Their Uses