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2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 2P6
info@vanislemarina.com
©2024 Van Isle Marina | Design by Caorda
Buying a Pre-Owned Yacht
A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Used Boat Learn the steps involved when purchasing a pre-owned yacht or boat through a yacht broker. If you’re in the market for a new boat and are looking to keep the costs down, the best place to start is pre-owned boats. From the yacht brokers at Van Isle […]
Sailing Essentials
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 […]
Baitcast vs Spincast vs Spinning Reels
Key Differences and Pros / Cons of Each Type of Fishing Reel In addition to the various types of fishing to choose from, there are also various types of rods and reels to choose from depending on what you’re trying to catch and where you’re trying to catch it. A reel is simply a mechanical […]
15 Things to Do in Sidney BC
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 […]
Anchoring, Mooring & Docking
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 Different Styles of Fishing
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 […]
Birdwatching from Your Boat
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 […]
When is a Boat a Yacht?
Types of Yachts – Sizes, 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 […]
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Fish While On Your Boat
It’s never the best part of the fishing experience, and it’s often a thankless task, but someone on board the boat has got to do it. We’re talking about cleaning your catch. Knowing how to clean a fish properly is something every fisherman should know how to do. It’s the first step in getting […]
Boat Licence, Registration and Insurance
What Documentation Do I Need to Operate a Boat? One of the common questions we get from prospective boat and yacht owners is, “Do I need a licence to operate a boat?” The short answer is no, not in the spirit of having a driver’s licence, but you do need to demonstrate to the federal […]